Video Games Episodes
Jan. 19, 2026
Episode 66: Final Fantasy 8 is so underrated.
Summary
In this episode of the Cable Club podcast, hosts Steve, Dan, and Don dive deep into the world of Final Fantasy VIII, exploring its unique gameplay mechanics, emotional storytelling, and the nostalgia it evokes for players. They discuss the game's innovative approach to magic and characte…
Sept. 8, 2025
Ep. 56: Games with a Twist! | What are you playing?
Don and Dan pester Steve in a geek out over the rom hacks they have been playing. They discuss Super Mariomon and the Mega Man X8 Demake, two passionate must-play fan projects.
Super Mariomon is a mushed-together experience of the Super Mario IP and Pokemon Gameplay. It's delivered in a passiona…
Sept. 2, 2025
Ep. 56: No Problems You Can't Punch! | Shatterhand
Join the guys as they fight the power in Shatterhand, a must play hidden gem for the NES. We talk about a retro game every 2 weeks. If you need that in your life, subscribe wherever you find podcasts! Come play games with us ...
Aug. 18, 2025
Ep. 54: The Masochistic Genius of Fire Emblem | Fire Emblem Path of Radiance
The guys with special guests Allan and Dante learn why war isn't all sugar and rainbows in the acclaimed tactical RPG, Fire Emblem Path of Radiance. We talk about a retro game every 2 weeks. If you need that in your life, sub...
Aug. 11, 2025
Ep. 53: From Junk Bin to Jackpot - Retro Game Collecting | ft. Sprooch
Don and Dan talk with Sprooch (Justin) about the funny world of retro game Hunting, reselling, and being a reseller of top shelf video game nostalgia. Leave a like or comment to support the channel, subscribe here or find us ...
Aug. 4, 2025
Episode 52: Silent Hill 2: Still A Masterpiece?
Join Don and Dan as they explore the foggy recesses of Silent Hill 2 Lore and Theories with Sprooch, Retro Game Hunter. We talk about a new must play retro game or gaming topic every week. If you need that in your life, find ...
July 28, 2025
Ep. 51: PS1 a Nostalgic Console Draft
The guys travel to a Blockbuster in the distant path, or a movie rental store of their choice to visit the video game shelf. They get to push and shove to rent playstation classics for Christmas break. Tell us who got the bes...
July 21, 2025
Episode 50: The Truth About 21XX | Mega Man X
Join the guys as they talk about one of their collective favorite games of all time: Mega Man X for the SNES. We talk about games on our show every week, if you need that in your life become a subscriber here or wherever you ...
July 8, 2025
Ep 49 Suikoden II: An RPG to remember!
Join Dan and Steve as they tackle the monumental JRPG Suikoden 2 with their guest Tom! We talk about the magnificent story, the world building, the production of the game, a little about the series as a whole, and everything ...
June 30, 2025
Ep 48: Addicting Mobile Card Game: Pokemon TCG Pocket (feat Brad from Arcadiology)
Join Don and Brad as they review Pokemon TCG Pocket, the mobile game that finally taught them how to play with those Pokemon Cards. We review a new retro game every 2 weeks for our retro game league and discuss other gaming t...
June 23, 2025
Ep. 47: The flight sim you need to play! | Star Wars: X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter
Join Don, Steve and Chris in a galaxy far far away to fight back against the empire and diligently conduct inspections. We talk about a new retro game every 2 weeks for our Retro Game League. Subscribe here or on any of the p...
June 16, 2025
Ep. 46: Final Fantasy Retrospective | Our Passion Shines!
This week we're talking about the evolution of everyone's favorite jrpg series: Final Fantasy. We get together to talk about retro games every week. Leave a comment or a like to help us out, or subscribe on your favorite podc...
June 9, 2025
Episode 45: Rocket Knight Adventures | A Mascot to Rival Sonic?
In this episode of the Cable Club podcast, the guys dive into the nostalgic world of Rocket Knight Adventures, discussing their favorite video game characters, and how hard this game can be! Have a retro game you want us to p...
June 2, 2025
Episode 44: The Switch 2 Updates, Magic the Gathering, and Stylish Video Game Fashion!
Join the guys in this episode packed full of the latest gaming buzz. Like, comment, or subscribe here or on your favorite podcast platform for more game reviews and deep dives. Website: www.thecableclub.com Keep the conversat...
May 27, 2025
Ep. 43: The Unbelievable Technical Evolution of Mario | Super Mario Bros. 3
Join the guys and guest, Jake from 8bitjoystick, as they explore what made Super Mario Bros. 3 so special, how it pushed the limits of the NES hardware, and why it continues to influence game design today — over 30 years afte...
May 20, 2025
Ep. 42 - Unlocking Castlevania: The Ultimate Anime and Game Exploration!
Join The Cable Club in this Castlevania retrospective centered around the excellent Netflix adaptation. We alternate reviewing a new retro game every 2 weeks and other gaming content. If you need that in your life, leave us a...
May 12, 2025
Ep. 41: Conquer Demons, Soar with Angels, and Why There is NO Cow Level! | Diablo 2
It's Don, Steve, Dan and Hux vs. Evil in this Diablo 2 review. Leave a like or subscribe if you want to talk about a new retro game every 2 weeks! Links Have a game you want to enter into the league or a question of the week?...
April 28, 2025
Ep. 40 - Skateboard Tricks, Epic Bails & Memorable Music | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
The guys and Steve's little bro, Brandon talk about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. It's pretty clear that the hosts don't and haven't skateboarded to any degree in the past, but they have all played this game. Many gamers grew up playing this game on the PS1, and it was surprisingly popular back in the …
April 14, 2025
Ep. 39 The 26th highest grossing game on the N64? | WCW vs. nWo
Although Happney couldn't join us for the whole episode, here is his take:
I think the key to fully appreciating this game is context. It came out a year after it's very successful predecessor WCW/NWO World Tour. It was a more polished product and came our when the WCW was reigning over the WWF …
March 31, 2025
Ep 38: When Gaming Changed Forever | Star Craft Brood Wars
StarCraft was a sensation in the late 90’s and a staple of every PC Gamers’ repertoire. It took the already acclaimed Warcraft formula and brought it to a galaxy far far away, complete with hillbilly military prisoners, vicious bug-o-morphs, and sanctimonious ninja aliens. What started as a flagran…
March 17, 2025
Ep. 37 An Unforgettable Tale of a Forgotten Hero
Website: https://www.thecableclub.com/ Join our Retro Gaming Community on Discord!: https://discord.gg/YMjCAVWvNk Final Fantasy Tactics is a highly replayable tactical RPG released for the Playstation 1 in 1998. It was later ...
March 3, 2025
Ep. 36: Who put soccer in my Mega Man? | Mega Man Soccer
Join the guys as they discuss Quick Man's footwork in Mega Man Soccer! Come hang out in our Discord retro gaming community. You can join from our website https://www.thecableclub.com/. (Kidding, Quick Man somehow isn't in thi...
Feb. 17, 2025
Ep. 35: Old Gods old game trapped on the GameCube | Eternal Darkness
Join the guys and guest LadyLyshi as they discuss the unbearable weight of family baggage! Come hang out in our Discord retro gaming community. You can join from our website https://www.thecableclub.com/. Check out the video ...
Feb. 3, 2025
Ep. 34: Sim games meet action platforming: Have they gone crazy? | Actraiser
Join the guys and guest Eric as they discuss how playing God gets you an unexpected world where slashin' and simmin' is key! If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider becoming a subscriber. You can also check us ou...