RadJunk Podcast Episode 10 - Sam and Joe Talk Really Rad Weekend 2023!

RadJunk Podcast Episode 14 - SoCal Gaming Expo Recap!

We're back! In this episode we talk about whats been going on and recap our trip across the country to attend the SoCal Gaming Expo!

RadJunk Podcast Episode 13 - 2023 Wrap Up, Pop Punk Pinball, Pokemon Card Gambling and More!

In this episode, Joe and Sam reflect on the past year and discuss their favorite moments at their retro video game store and arcade bar. They also share their game of the year picks and discuss their expectations for the upcoming year. The market report highlights the top-selling items at the shop, including Gameboy games, 3DS hardware, and PS3 games. The conversation also touches on the possibility of pop punk-themed pinball machines and provides an initial review of the Analogue Duo console. In this conversation, Joe and Sam discuss various topics including their review of the Analogue Duo, their thoughts on Pokemon card collecting, the position of Xbox in the console wars, and a comparison of the power-ups in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. They also share closing remarks and shoutouts. Takeaways The Analogue Duo is a reliable piece of hardware for playing TurboGrafx and PC Engine games. Card collecting, including Pokemon cards, is a popular hobby that can be likened to gambling. Xbox's position in the console wars is debated, with personal preferences and exclusive games being key factors. The power-ups in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World each have their own unique appeal. Rad Junk expresses gratitude to their staff and gives shoutouts to other content creators. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Year in Review 05:51 The Analogue Duo and End of the Year 14:11 Game of the Year 20:36 Disappointing Games 27:43 Looking Forward to 2024 31:38 Market Report 40:18 Pop Punk Pinball 49:11 Analog Duo Review 50:36 Review of the Analogue Duo 54:02 Discussion on Pokemon Card Collecting 56:05 Debate on Xbox's Position in the Console Wars 01:02:11 Comparison of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World Power-Ups 01:05:03 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts

RadJunk Podcast Episode 12 - E3 is Dead, Turbografx Score, Sega Reboots, Buyer's Remorse, and more!

This week Joe and Sam sit down to talk about E3, The Game Awards, Sega bringing back classic games, things Joe shouldn't have bought, the weekly market report, Q&A, and more!

RadJunk Podcast Episode 11 - Big TVs, Pokemon Repairs, Black Friday, Game Preservation, and More!

This week Joe talks about the struggles of being given a giant TV, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Pokemon repairs, and answers your questions about game preservation, best bang for your buck trade ins and more!

RadJunk Podcast Episode 10 - Sam and Joe Talk Really Rad Weekend 2023!

This week Sam and Joe sit down to recap Really Rad Weekend 2023, guests, panels, the vendor floor and more! If you have any questions for the Q&A segment in future episodes, ask them in the comments below!