Episodes
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Ep 48: Addicting Mobile Card Game: Pokemon TCG Pocket (feat Brad from…
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...
Ep. 47: The flight sim you need to play! | Star Wars: X-Wing vs. Tie …
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...
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...
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...
Episode 44: The Switch 2 Updates, Magic the Gathering, and Stylish Vi…
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...
Ep. 43: The Unbelievable Technical Evolution of Mario | Super Mario B…
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...
Ep. 42 - Unlocking Castlevania: The Ultimate Anime and Game Explorati…
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...
Ep. 41: Conquer Demons, Soar with Angels, and Why There is NO Cow Lev…
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?...
Ep. 40 - Skateboard Tricks, Epic Bails & Memorable Music | Tony Hawk'…
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 …
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 …
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…
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Ep. 34: Sim games meet action platforming: Have they gone crazy? | Ac…
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...
Ep. 33 Uncovering this Rare Bird of an Arcade Oddity | J.J. Squawkers…
Join the guys and guest Brad as they discuss a trippy arcade run and gun game called J.J. Squawkers. If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider becoming a subscriber. You can also check us out at the links below. We...
Ep. 32 The Evolution of Street Fighter (and the Art of Losing) | Stre…
Description Join the guys and guest Jaymo as they discuss the evolution of the fight game revolution in one of the best 2D fighting games: Street Fighter: Third Strike. If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider bec...
Ep. 31 - Top Legend of Zelda Game on the Game Boy? | The Legend of Ze…
Join the guys and community guest Denkomisty as they discuss whether the best Legend of Zelda games are Legend of Zelda games for the Game Boy. Jumping into the league is Denkomisty's pick: Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. Le...
Ep. 30 The Legend of Dragoon
Join the guys this week as they fight for the future of Endiness, and save the world from their own creator Soa! In other words... a JRPG Where you fight GOD! Submitted and joined by our community member Chef Doug! Discord: ...
Ep 29: Great on Paper and in Execution! | Paper Mario
Join the guys as they crumple up some Koopa Troopas in Paper Mario, the definitive Super Mario RPG, and the definitive RPG on the N64. Hit the like button, leave a comment, or subscribe to follow the League! Consider joining ...
Ep. 28: The Greatest Video Game Sequel Ever Made | Pokémon Generation…
Join the guys as they strive to be the very best like no one ever was in Pokémon Generation 2, Gold/Silver/Crystal. Join our discord to get in on the discussion and send us your thoughts to be included on our show. You can al...