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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo |A Nintendo Switch Online retro gaming podcast

Explore the retro video games in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog every two weeks as lifelong pals Mike & Jaymo are joined by a whole host of new and old friends. Each episode is a new set of retro games from the NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive as they further their quest to research & review all 300+ games available on the Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo Classics catalog. Dust off your d-pads and game on, everyone. Check out

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01:13:46

S2E07: Super Mario Bros and the Lost Levels -or-...

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2024/07/17

Mike and Jaymo are joined by Margo (aka TikTok’s Mrs.Librarian) as they go down the tubes playing Super Mario Bros (NES, 1985) and The Lost Levels (NES, 1986) as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!In this episode, we try to figure out if the Super Mario Bros box art is a snuff graphic, Mike and Margo go toe-to-toe in Super Mario trivia with Mario Mythbusters, and we trace the origin of the Kaizo Mario craze back to a rare

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01:21:53

S2E06: Doomsday Warrior and Fighter's History -or-...

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2024/07/03

Kristal returns to join Mike and Jaymo for two more “street” fighting games: Fighter's History (SNES, 1994) and Doomsday Warrior (SNES, 1993), as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!In this episode, we dig into the extremely French reason Capcom lost its plagiarism lawsuit against Data East over Street Fighter 2 similarities, try to determine if Doomsday Warrior was really meant as an early-90s environmental cautionary tale,

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01:30:55

S2E05: Animal Platformers -or- You and Me, Baby,...

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2024/06/19

Twitch streamer SSJ3Butch joins Mike and Jaymo for three animal platformers, Mappy-Land (NES, 1986), Flicky (Sega Genesis, 1991), and Spanky’s Quest (SNES, 1991), as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!In this episode, we also check out Mappy: The Beat, the 2013 Mappy animated series produced by webcomic creators Scott Kurtz and Kris Straub, discuss Flicky’s appearances in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and marvel at the high

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01:13:27

S2E04: Star Fox Trilogy -or- Gen. Pepper's Only...

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2024/06/05

Jordan Carothers swoops in from the ⁠Arcadiology⁠ podcast to join Mike and Jaymo as they barrel roll through the Star Fox trilogy (Star Fox on the SNES, Star Fox 64 or Lylat Wars on the Nintendo 64, and Star Fox 2 on the Super NES Classic) as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!In this episode we divebomb through the history and impact of the Star Fox trilogy, including the groundbreaking tech of the Super FX graphics chip and the

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01:26:24

S2E03: Pokemon Snap -or- Aperture Science

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2024/05/22

Derick McDuff from the Underrated movie podcast joins Mike and Jaymo this episode to try to catch 'em all on film for an a-Mew-zing exploration of Pokemon Snap (1999) from the Nintendo 64 as part of an epic quest quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!In between reminiscing about our favorite parts of Pokemon Snap, we'll also explore how this game evolved from a Jack and the Beanstalk game, what Pokemon's absence kept Pokemon Snap at only 63

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00:55:37

BONUS | Screentime: X-Men '97 Elimination Bracket

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2024/05/19

Welcome back to The Old Switcharoo: Screentime! Here, we give you our rants, raves, and reviews from the world of film and television. Tonight Jaymo is joined by cosplay influencer Bryan Lee along with fellow cosplayer/Disney-enthusiast Phuong to review Season 1 of X-Men '97 on Disney Plus. After recapping the show with a little amateur poetry we pit each story from this groundbreaking series against one another in a single elimination bracket until a winner is declared 'Best Episode from

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01:14:27

S2E02: Ecco the Dolphin -or- Glorious Porpoise

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2024/05/08

Mike, Jaymo, and ocean enthusiast Cori Gibb dive into "Ecco the Dolphin" (1992) on the Sega Genesis in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this splashy episode we explore the unseen alien invasion that sunk Atlantis, Jacques Cousteau's hilarious foray into 90's marketing, and the shockingly clever way dolphins get high beneath the waves. Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal for our catchy new

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01:17:40

S2E01: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 -or- Welcome to the Next...

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2024/04/24

The Old Switch-a-roo is back and better than ever! Mike, Jaymo, and his boisterous brothers Justin and Jonathan spin dash through "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!In this fast-paced episode, we deep-dive/debate to create a Zone Tier List, grapple with the moral gray areas of retro-gaming Robin Hoods, discuss if Tails really brings anything to the team, and mostly just try to

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00:20:42

Lite Switch: April 19, 2024 | Video Game TV Shows,...

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2024/04/19

Get ready to hit the rewind button on your consoles, because Mike and Jaymo are here with the final installment of The Old Switch-a-roo: Lite Switch before they blast into season two! In this episode, our dynamic duo takes a break from their usual retro roundup to chat about their recent gaming exploits and the exciting media landscape that's merging the worlds of video games and television.Jaymo kicks things off with an update on his journey through the Splatoon 3 roguelike, where he's

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00:16:40

Lite Switch: April 5, 2024 | MARVEL SNAP, Tangle...

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2024/04/05

Plug in your controllers and power up your nostalgia, because Mike and Jaymo are back with another episode of The Old Switch-a-roo: Light Switch! While we eagerly await the launch of season two, our favorite gaming gurus are here to share their off-season gaming adventures, from reaching Infinite in Marvel Snap to unraveling the mysteries of Tangle Tower.Join Jaymo as he brags about his ascent to the highest ranks in Marvel Snap's X-Men vs. Avengers season, and hear Mike's thoughts on the

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00:44:29

Lite Switch: March 22, 2024 | X-Men '97, Balatro,...

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2024/03/22

Dive into another installment of The Old Switch-a-roo: Light Switch, where Mike and Jaymo take a break from the retro game deep dives to chat about their current gaming escapades and other geeky pursuits. In this laid-back episode, our dynamic duo discusses everything from the mesmerizing roguelike card game Belatro to the colorful ink-splattered world of Splatoon 3's new expansion. Mike shares his newfound appreciation for Burnout Paradise, revisiting the high-speed chases with a fresh

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00:51:44

BONUS | Screentime: 10 Spoiler-Free Ways X-Men '97...

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2024/03/20

The off-season fun continues with a new spin-off series, The Old Switch-a-roo: Screentime! Here, we give you our rants, raves, and reviews from the world of film and television. In our exciting first episode, Jaymo is joined by longtime friend and cosplayer extraordinaire Bryan Lee. The boys reminisce about their once-in-a-lifetime night at the X-Men '97 Fan Event at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in downtown Hollywood. The mutant lovers then gush about their impressions of the new streaming

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00:23:10

Lite Switch: March 8, 2024

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2024/03/08

In our first season break episode, Mike & Jaymo dish on games they've been playing that aren't part of the Nintendo Switch Online retro catalog.Mike dives into an alternate career path as a magic murder investigator with 2018's "Return of the Obra Dinn." He also recaps his experience at "Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles and his efforts to catch a shiny level 1 Azelf. Jaymo's gearing up for Marvel Snap's "Avengers vs X-Men" update and testing

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01:14:22

S1E16: The 16th Bit Retro-Spective Season Finale

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2024/02/23

Mike and Jaymo remi-NES on all 40 games featured in season one of their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!In this very special recap episode, we explore the obscure eccentricities of Mike's favorite games, debate which season one games have aged the best, and invite you to play along in back-to-back battles of Name That Chiptune! Thank you for listening. Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to

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The Old Switch-a-roo: Gaming Retro with Mike and...

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2024/02/18

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02:02:27

S1E15: Rainbow Road Warriors

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2024/02/09

Mike, Jaymo, and cross stitch influencer KatCanSew powerslide through "Super Mario Kart", "Mario Kart 64", and "Mario Kart: Super Circuit" in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this full-throttle episode, we expose the seedy underbelly of the Mushroom Kingdom, carve out a 'Mount Rushmore' of Mario Kart munitions, and call out the most disrespectful typo in 64-bit history! Thanks for listening,

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01:14:54

Episode 14: Yeah, Bud! Abba Dudes! - Part 2

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2024/01/26

Mike, Jaymo, and YouTuber WarBoss5 (aka our wry friend Ryan) club their way through "Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics" and "Prehistorik Man" in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In Part Two of this mammoth two-part episode, we dig deep into prehistory as the boys discuss the wrong way to woo a cavewoman, an Xbox game so blasphemous it triggered international controversy (for real this time), and a previously

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01:23:56

Episode 13: Yeah, Bud! Abba Dudes! - Part 1

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2024/01/12

Mike, Jaymo, and YouTuber WarBoss5 (aka our old friend Ryan) meander-thal their way through "Joe & Mac" and its pseudo-sequel "Congo's Caper" on their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In Part One of this dino-sized two-part episode, track the evolution of the caveman-genre as the boys discuss the rampant bodyshaming of the early 90's, an Xbox game so blasphemous it triggered international controversy, and

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01:12:28

Episode 12: Take Me Out to the Ball Games

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2023/12/29

Mike & Jaymo hit a grand slam as they swing & steal their way through "Baseball" (NES) and "Super Baseball Simulator 1.000" (SNES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Today's episode covers all the bases, including the manipulative math behind MLB's "greatest" player, a rare glimpse into Edgar Allan Poe's poorly written fan-fiction, and even an impromptu musical finale at the bottom

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02:04:01

Episode 11: It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take RiRi!

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2023/12/15

Mike, Jaymo, & Twitch personality RiRiYells form a Triforce of wisdom as they search and slash their way through the "The Legend of Zelda" (NES) and "Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link" (NES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Treasures in store include uncovered audio of the franchise's first-ever speaking role, the steamy undertones of Link's "heart meter," and the most infamous glitch on the

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