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Super Switch Headz
Super Switch Headz brings you the latest Nintendo news, rumors, speculation, and hype! In every episode your hosts David Howe, Patrick Knisely, Matthew Stoner, and special guests discuss and explore the world of Nintendo. We are the official podcast of the Switch Headz (DISCORD and Facebook) groups.
Episodes
Super Switch HeadzNobody Understands Drag x Drive - #319
This week comedians JP Bremer and Chadwick Smith join David to discuss Nintendo's latest controversial first-party sports game Drag x Drive. Why is everyone so…
Super Switch HeadzDonkey Kong Bananza Endgame SPOILER Discussion! - #318
THE END? We're joined by artist Rory Blank and filmmaker Tommy Green this week to dive down to the core of Donkey Kong Bananza's ending and postgame in a FULL…
Super Switch HeadzBreaking Down the First Direct of the Switch 2 Era - #317
This week David and Summer discuss the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and what it portends for the rest of Nintendo's 2025. Was it a strong enough showing…
Super Switch HeadzIs the Next Animal Crossing Nintendo's First MMO? - #316
We talk Animal Crossing this week as Molly Phoenix (AKA Weast/Numbra) joins to discuss where we see the future of the series heading on the Switch 2. Is it…
Super Switch HeadzDonkey Kong Finally Got the 3D Platformer He Deserves - #315
HE'S FINALLY BACK TO KICK SOME TAIL!! Donkey Kong Bananza released this past week and we discuss our time with this new Nintendo masterpiece with special guest…
Super Switch HeadzWhat's Coming for Mario's 40th Anniversary? (ft. GVG's Daniel Alba) - #314
This week we're joined by Daniel Alba from GVG (Good Vibes Gaming) to discuss what Nintendo possibly has in store for Mario's 40th anniversary this year. Will…
Super Switch HeadzHow Nintendo Turned Their Theme Park into One Big Game - #313
This week we talk all about Super Nintendo World with fan favorite Chris McKeever joining on the pod to discuss the gamification of theme parks. Summer…
Super Switch Headz9 Things Nintendo Learned from Steam Deck (+9 They Still Can) - #312
SWITCH 2 vs. STEAM DECK! This week we're joined by Patrick Knisely and Brian Bonnet to discuss the myriad features Nintendo borrowed from Valve's own hybrid…
Super Switch Headz15 Updates We NEED for Mario Kart World - #311
We're joined by Alex Von Kurkendall (AVK) this week to discuss in greater detail the $80 launch title Mario Kart World and the updates we'd like to see added…
Super Switch HeadzBreath of the Frog: Big Hops Developer Interview - #310
This week we're joined by developer Chris Wade from Luckshot Games to discuss his upcoming 3D platformer Big Hops! This game currently has a Kickstarter…
Super Switch HeadzOne Week with Switch 2 and Mario Kart World! - #309
HOLY MOTORS! The Switch 2 has been out for nearly one whole week and we give you our unabashed thoughts: the good, the bad, and the Welcome Tour. We also give…
Super Switch Headz'Twas the Night Before Switch 2.... - #308
Our old friend Patrick Knisely (Pdyx) joins the podcast this week to discuss the Switch 2's imminent release and also to look back on 8 years of the original…
Super Switch HeadzRanking Every Nintendo Launch Lineup w/ Jon Cartwright - #307
GVG's Jon Cartwright joins us again this week to go through all of Nintendo's home console launch lineups (including the Switch 2!) and rank them in a…
Super Switch HeadzThe Gigification of Games Media w/ Ben Bertoli - #306
This week we talk with Ben Bertoli (Polygon, Kotaku, IGN) about the current state of gaming journalism following the sale of Polygon and the layoff of the…
Super Switch HeadzSuper Nintendo Trivia Headz: David vs Summer - SPECIAL #29
This week, in a long awaited follow-up to our previous episode in the series, we play a round of Nintendo trivia. David and Summer go head to head while Jordan…
Super Switch Headz20 Things We Still Don't Know About Switch 2 - #305
We are only ONE MONTH AWAY from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Kyle Baker joins the podcast this week to ask all the unanswered questions we still…
Super Switch HeadzWater - #304
Comedian Garrett Buss joins the podcast this week to talk all about water in video games. From level 2-2 in Super Mario Bros. to realistic water physics in Red…
Super Switch HeadzIs Nintendo Fumbling the Switch 2 Rollout? (ft. Jared from Devolver) - #303
We're joined by Jared Stults of Devolver Digital this week to talk about the PR rollout for the Nintendo Switch 2. Between fans chanting "drop the price,"…
Super Switch HeadzAI, Robotics, and Existential Dread: Qualia Dev Interview - #302
This week Sydney (aka allsee) from CMY2K joins to talk about her solo indie game qualia. Covering themes on artificial intelligence, existentialism, and…
Super Switch HeadzThe Trump Tariffs and the Switch 2: An Economist Explains - #301
This week we are joined by economics professor Dustin Rumbaugh to get to the bottom of the Trump Tariffs and how they will potentially affect Nintendo…
Super Switch HeadzThe Super Switch Headz 300th Episode Spectacular... LIVE! - #300
This week the whole gang (INCLUDING MATT!) is back to celebrate 300 episodes of the Super Switch Headz Podcast and break down the TWO recent directs for both…
Super Switch HeadzSwitch 2 (and Switch 1!) Nintendo Direct Predictions - #299
We're joined by Jay Rios this week to talk about both the upcoming Switch 2 Nintendo Direct on April 2 AND the Switch 1 Direct happening THIS WEEK. What format…
Super Switch HeadzNow That's What I Call Video Game Music! Vol. 2 - #298
We're joined by Molly Phoenix (AKA Numbra) this week to bring back our "Now That's What I Call Video Game Music" series, which debuted all the way back in…
Super Switch HeadzObjectively Ranking the 2D Metroid Games - #297
With Metroid Prime: Beyond just around the corner, this week we're reviewing the 2D Metroid games and putting them in the official Super Switch Headz ranking…
Super Switch HeadzSwitch Headz Ladies Night: What Makes a "Girly Game?" - #296
In honor of Women's History Month, Summer ditched the boys and invited a panel of the ladies of Super Switch Headz (Vanessa Fernandez, Emma Brockway, Rachel…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo's Western Studios (ft. GVG's Brandon Miracle) - #295
We're joined by Brandon Miracle of Good Vibes Gaming this week to talk about Nintendo's development studios outside of Japan. We review the studios owned by…
Super Switch HeadzShould You Go to a University to Make Video Games? - #294
Our guest this week is professor Stephen O'Bent who shares with us all about his experience teaching at Digipen, the game development university. We talk about…
Super Switch HeadzTabletop Games Based on Video Games (and Vice Versa!) - #293
This week game designer Jeff Fillion joins and we discuss the relationship and interplay between board games and video games. How have tabletop games…
Super Switch HeadzIs Xbox Going the Way of SEGA? (ft. Ruleof2Review) - #292
We're joined by Rob from Rule of 2 Review this week to talk about the future of Xbox and Microsoft's gaming division. Forza Horizon 5 was recently announced to…
Super Switch Headz1000xRESIST Developer Interview: Crafting a Narrative for Modern Times - #291
We're joined by Remy Siu from sunset visitor 斜陽過客 to discuss 1000xRESIST. We cover the inspirations, development, the space between story and gameplay, and the…
Super Switch HeadzSwitch 2 is Finally Revealed.... But is it "Nintendo" Enough? - #290
We finally got the official Switch 2 reveal! On the same day Donkey Kong Country Returns HD released. This week we give our thoughts and break down the…
Super Switch HeadzHow GDQ is Evolving Speedrunning - #289
We're joined by Katie Shesko to talk about speedrunning and Games Done Quick! We discuss her experience in learning to speed run Zelda games, attending GDQ…
Super Switch HeadzDoes Nintendo Even Care About Star Fox Anymore? - #288
Our guest this week is Josh Levin, and our topic is the Star Fox franchise. We discuss what we love about Star Fox, our experiences with the games, and…
Super Switch Headz2025 Speculation: The Year of the Switch 2 - SPECIAL #28
In this week's special episode we discuss Nintendo's 2025. What games do we know are coming this year? What rumored games will turn out to be true? When will…
Super Switch HeadzBest of 2024: The 6th Annual Golden Headz - #287
In this week's episode we give out our annual awards for our favorite games in various genres and more. Plus we give out the coveted Golden Headz awards for…
Super Switch HeadzThe Art and Artistry of Picross ft. Peer Schneider - #286
IGN co-founder Peer Schneider joins the podcast this week to gush with David about Picross. We discuss what makes Jupiter's Picross games so special, how the…
Super Switch HeadzAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete & Nintendo's New Mobile Strategy - #285
We're joined by Valarie Gold to discuss the release of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. How does this strategy of closing down the online and releasing a…
Super Switch HeadzWhich Dormant Nintendo Franchises Will Return on Switch 2? - #284
This week comedian Garrett Buss guests and we rank the likelihood of new entries in several Nintendo franchises that haven't appeared on the Switch in an…
Super Switch HeadzWTF is Going On With Donkey Kong? - #283
We're joined by Vanessa Fernandez this week to talk about the slew of Donkey Kong related moves Nintendo has been making, if that points to a new Donkey Kong…
Super Switch HeadzA Nintendo Fan's Travel Guide to Japan - #282
Are you a gamer interested in traveling to Japan? This week, David shares all his travel tips and stories about retro game shopping, the Nintendo Museum, Super…
Super Switch HeadzHow Does Mario & Luigi: Brothership Stack Up? - #281
We give our thoughts this week on the newest Nintendo game, Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Does this new entry live up to the series' legacy? We also cover all…
Super Switch HeadzThe Ecstasy and Order of Tetris (ft. Jon Cartwright) - SPECIAL #27
This week on a very special episode of the podcast Jon Cartwright (aka JonComms) from Good Vibes Gaming joins to discuss the impact, history, and elegance of…
Super Switch HeadzUFO 50 is a Once in a Lifetime Masterpiece - SPECIAL #26
In this week's special episode Brian Bonnet and Dylan Muss join David to discuss the epic indie game UFO 50. Billed as a collection of 50 games from a…
Super Switch HeadzSuper Mario Party Jamboree is the Best in the Series - #280
The latest Mario Party game has dropped on the Switch and we have thoughts. Is this the definitive Mario Party game for the system? We also cover all the other…
Super Switch HeadzWhat the Game Freak "Teraleak" Means for Pokémon - #279
A ton of Pokémon information and data was hacked and leaked in what's being dubbed the "Teraleak." Vincent Goodwin joins to discuss exactly what happened, some…
Super Switch HeadzPredicting Switch 2's Nintendo Switch Online - #278
With a new console seemingly on the horizon, we're joined by Stephen Swirsky to discuss what Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) might look like on the next Nintendo…
Super Switch HeadzEchoes of Wisdom is the Game Zelda Deserves - #277
We give our thoughts this week on the latest Nintendo release, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, with guest Emma Brockway. Is the game a worthy release…
Super Switch HeadzThe New Golden Age of 3D Platformers - #276
We're joined by Miles Luna to talk about the current renaissance of 3D platformers in both AAA games and the Indie space. With the release of Astro Bot on…
Super Switch HeadzThe End of Splatoon 3 & The Power of Community - #275
Alex Von Kurkendall (AVK) guests this week and we talk about the Grand Festival closing out regular updates for Splatoon 3. We do a retrospective on the game…
Super Switch HeadzGarbanzo Quest Developer SPILLS THE BEANS!! - #274
We're joined by game developer Zachary Gardner to discuss the release of Garbanzo Quest! What was it like making this interesting mix of platforming and bullet…
Super Switch HeadzEmio – The Smiling Man Has Us Grinning - #273
This week, we investigate the newest Nintendo release, Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, with guest Michael Domangue. Are Nintendo fans ready for…
Super Switch HeadzIndie World / Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Reactions (Discussion) - #272
Nintendo gave fans a double feature preview of upcoming games this week with the combined Indie World and Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase presentation. We're…
Super Switch HeadzMaking a Gameboy Color Game in 2024: Zephyr's Pass Interview - #271
We're joined by developer Aaron Gadol to talk about his game Zephyr's Pass, which is releasing this month physically for the Game Boy Color. What are some of…
Super Switch HeadzCan the Switch EVER Beat the PS2? - #270
This week we're catching up with the news. Nintendo held a quarterly financial meeting and gave their latest Switch sales. Will the Switch be able to outsell…
Super Switch HeadzKing Dedede v. King K. Rool - SPECIAL #25
In this special episode, we return to our debate format with Summer and David taking sides and duking it out over whether King K. Rool from the Donkey Kong…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo Controllers Through Time - #269
Brian Bonnet guests and we talk about the evolution of Nintendo's controllers and our favorite controller designs. We also cover the gaming news, including the…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo World Championships Whiffs the S Rank - #268
This week, we chat about Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition with guest Nick Napolitano. The game has a great concept, especially for speedunners, but…
Super Switch HeadzRanking Every Donkey Kong Country Game - #267
This week we're ranking every Donkey Kong Country game. Out of the franchise's long, storied history, which one will take top banana? Listen as we give the…
Super Switch HeadzHow Games Get Age Ratings ft. Jared from Devolver - #266
We're joined by Jared Stults from Devolver Digital to talk about age ratings and the process of working with the ESRB, PEGI, CERO and the various different…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo's Strained Relationship with its Biggest Fans ft. CelloKat & Katie Shesko - #265
We're joined by video game music artists CelloKat and Katie Shesko to discuss Nintendo's often combative relationship with content creators. Nintendo has been…