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…
Jan. 5, 2026
Ep. 65 Tomb Raider (2013) She Hates Tombs!?
Kill or be killed with the guys in Tomb Raider (2013), the series reboot launched for the Xbox 360.
What is your favorite 16-bit cinematic moment? Tell us in the comments, subscribe, or email your own answers or a new question of the week to: thecableclub@gmail.com
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Jan. 1, 2026
Ep. 64: Yakuza 0 Punching Our Problems
Join the guys as they get into some good old American Football (aka street fight) on the streets of Kamurocho and Sotenbori in Yakuza 0. We own this town! The guys also talk about their takeaways from the game awards and Don'...
Dec. 26, 2025
Ep 64: Punching away the problems in Yakuza 0
Join the guys and crack some skulls Kamurocho-style in Yakuza 0, originally released for Playstation 3 and 4. They also talk about their favorite parts of the 2025 Game Awards and Don shows off his new Analogue 3D console in ...
Dec. 8, 2025
League 2025 Finale | Winners announced!
Come ring in the end of year 2! We've got a gameshow and lots of prize giveaways included our coveted league trophies. Come play games with us and our community. Join the Discord! discord.gg/YMjCAVWvNk\ Have a question of the...
Dec. 4, 2025
Ep. 62 Bachellor Pad Simulator | Minecraft
This is a reupload of a previous episode that was taken down. Join the guys and special guest Lyric, as they simulate a hard days' work pursuing the Ender Dragon on a dare in Minecraft. We talk about a new game every 2 weeks ...
Nov. 24, 2025
Ep. 62: Batchelor pad simulator | MineCraft
The guys with special guest Lyric, talk about kids and their obsessive compulsion with Minecraft! We're way too old for this! We talk about a new game every two weeks, find us wherever you find podcasts and don't forget to le...
Nov. 11, 2025
Episode 61: Endless A-MAZE-ment in a broken metroidvania | Kirby and the Amazing Mirror
The guys can never go the right way in Kirby and the Amazing Mirror, a metroidvania-"lite" published for the venerable GBA in 2004. We talk about a retro game every 2 weeks. If you need that in your life, subscribe here or wh...
Oct. 27, 2025
Episode 60: Not Even the Remake Trumps it! | Resident Evil 4 2005
Who are we kidding? We've played this before. Join the guys as they dive back into somewhere in the 2005 masterpiece, Resident Evil 4. We talk about a retro game every 2 weeks. If you need that in your life, subscribe whereve...
Oct. 13, 2025
Ep. 59: Time to Grow Up | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Feat. Derick from the Underrated Podcast)
Join the guys and special guest, Derick of the Underrated Podcast, while we reach adulthood too soon in The Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time, originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. We talk about a retro game every 2...
Sept. 29, 2025
Episode 58: Skate against the machine | Jet Set Radio Future
The guys with special guest, IronAvery, take on the fuzz in the critically acclaimed vandalism simulator: Jet Set Radio Future, a launch title for the Xbox in 2002. We talk about a retro game every 2 weeks. If you need that i...
Sept. 15, 2025
Ep. 57: Making Waves Since 2002 | The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker ft. RiRiYells
Enjoying the show? Leave a like, comment, or tell a friend! The guys are joined by special guest, RiRiYells to tell all in the high-seas adventure, The Legend of Zelda, Wind Waker, originally released for the Nintendo GameCub...
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...