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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 HeadzPlaying it RONG! - #03 - Metroid / Kirby's Dream Land 3
Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week…
Super Switch HeadzExploring the Depths of the Metroid Series - #119
Jordan Willis guests to talk Metroid. In light of the Metroid Dread announcement, we chat about the history of the series, the story and lore, and get hyped…
Super Switch HeadzPlaying it RONG! - #02 - Kid Icarus / Demon's Crest
Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week…
Super Switch HeadzA Refreshing Nintendo Direct at a Different Kind of E3 - #118
This week your hosts, David, Matthew and Patrick, give their reactions to the Nintendo Direct at E3 2021. We also discuss E3 as a whole, the other…
Super Switch HeadzPlaying it RONG! - #01 - Clu Clu Land / Super Tennis
Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This time…
Super Switch HeadzE3 2021 Nintendo Direct Predictions! - #117
This week David, Matthew and Patrick go into their predictions and hopes for what we'll see at E3 and in particular the upcoming Nintendo Direct. We also cover…
Super Switch HeadzAn ARMS Retrospective w/ A Talking Sock - #116
A Talking Sock joins this week to discuss ARMS! The four year anniversary of the game is coming up, so we delve into the mechanics, what we loved about it, and…
Super Switch HeadzAre Miis Making a Comeback? - #115
Jay Rios guests to talk Miis. We go over the history of the Mii, our memories, the Miitopia release, the current state of Miis on the Switch and speculate…
Super Switch HeadzWalking Through the Strategy Guide Industry - #114
Adam Deats (Netflix's Castlevania) and Joe Epstein (Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid) join this week to discuss their experience in the strategy guide…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo's Myriad Marketing Strategies - #113
Nick Napolitano guests to talk all about Nintendo's approach to marketing. We discuss our memories of early Nintendo ads and how Nintendo has shifted their…
Super Switch HeadzNew Pokémon Snap Captures the Magic! - #112
Summer Rain and Ryan Upchurch join this week to discuss impressions of New Pokémon Snap. Is it as good as the original? We also cover all the other recent news…
Super Switch HeadzEvolution of Games Media: From Magazines to Twitch - #111
Ali Baker guests to talk all about how games media and journalism have changed with technology. We discuss our memories of gaming magazines and the evolution…
Super Switch HeadzThe Role of Video Games in Neuroscience - #110
Matt James Davis, PhD from the Brain Matters podcast joins this week to discuss the intersection of video games, brain research and neuroscience. What does…
Super Switch HeadzWhisker Squadron Dev on Procedural Generation - #109
Aaron San Fillipo of Flippfly drops by this week to talk about their upcoming game Whisker Squadron which just launched a Kickstarter. We discuss the influence…
Super Switch HeadzPac-Man 99 Tips & Tricks - SPECIAL #11
In this special episode David and DCD discuss tips and tricks for playing Pac-Man 99. They also get into the value proposition of the DLC and how Pac-Man 99…
Super Switch HeadzBackwards Compatibility in an All-Digital Future - #108
Michael Domangue joins the podcast to discuss backwards compatibility and an all digital future. With Nintendo delisting various Mario and Fire Emblem games…
Super Switch HeadzSuper Dreamcast Headz! - SPECIAL #10
Join your hosts Matthew, David and Patrick on this first episode of Super Dreamcast Headz. The year is 1999 and the Dreamcast is coming soon! We're here to…
Super Switch HeadzPalling Around with Monster Hunter Rise - #107
Brian Bonnet returns to guest this week to talk Monster Hunter. We discuss the series as a whole and the release of Rise on the Switch. We also cover all the…
Super Switch HeadzA Beginner's Guide to Console Modding - #106
Kerry Chandler aka KerooSeta joins the podcast to talk about console modding and share his experiences in fixing and enhancing Nintendo handhelds. We talk…
Super Switch HeadzHow Will Nintendo Celebrate Zelda's 35th? - #105
Emma Brockway joins the podcast to talk about whether Nintendo will officially celebrate the Legend of Zelda's 35th Anniversary and what we might expect. We…
Super Switch HeadzThe Switch's Mid-Gen Refresh w/ PapaGenos - #104
PapaGenos returns this week to discuss the Switch turning 4 years old and Bloomberg's Switch Pro reports. We also cover all the other recent news and rumors…
Super Switch HeadzCelebrating Pokémon's 25th Anniversary - #103
Vanessa Fernandez joins the podcast to talk about the Pokémon 25th Anniversary and Pokémon Presents event. We wax nostalgic about our introduction to the…
Super Switch HeadzIs Bowser's Fury the Future of 3D Mario? - #102
Cina Saffary guests this week to talk about the release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury for the Switch. We gush on Bowser's Fury and speculate about…
Super Switch HeadzTexas Freezes & Direct Reactions - SPECIAL #09
In this special episode, David, Matthew and Patrick talk about their experiences with the recent freeze, blackouts and shortages in Texas, and give their take…
Super Switch HeadzWhy are Game Soundtracks Hard to Find? - #101
Adam McDorman joins the podcast to talk about video game music distribution outside of games. It hasn't always been easy to find legal ways to listen to our…
Super Switch Headz100th Episode Livestream! - #100
Jordan Willis, Summer Rain and Robert Moses all join David, Matthew and Patrick this week on the first live episode, to celebrate the 100 episodes and the 2…
Super Switch HeadzSmall Talk Dev Talks Combat-Free Games - #099
Gabrielle Genevieve from Pale Room guests this week to talk about her game Small Talk and about games without combat. We talk about how many games historically…
Super Switch HeadzThe Ultimate Guide to Smash-Likes - #098
Nate Bell joins the podcast to talk about 'Smash-Likes', all the party fighting games that are like Super Smash Bros. We also cover recent news and rumors…
Super Switch HeadzGusty Garden v. Steam Gardens - SPECIAL #08
In this special episode, Matthew and David take sides and debate whether Gusty Garden from Super Mario Galaxy or Steam Gardens from Super Mario Odyssey is the…
Super Switch Headz2021 Nintendo Predictions - #097
On this episode we discuss Nintendo's plans for 2021, what we know is coming, what might come, and what we're hoping for. We also go over the latest Nintendo…
Super Switch HeadzBest of 2020: 2nd Annual Golden Headz - #096
This week the podcast tackles the best in video games in 2020. What was the game of the year for Nintendo? What gaming moments defined the year for us? We talk…
Super Switch HeadzThe Switch Headz Holiday Special - #095
Kyle Baker guests this week for our holiday special episode! We talk about our holiday gaming memories and where Christmas shows up in video games. We also…
Super Switch HeadzIndie World & The Game Awards - #094
Michael Cavanagh joins the podcast to talk about the Indie World presentation and The Game Awards. We also cover recent news and rumors including Cyberpunk…
Super Switch HeadzFire Emblem from 1990 to 2020 - #093
Austin Young guests this week to talk about Fire Emblem. We go over the history of the franchise, the lore, the gameplay, and our impressions of the recently…
Super Switch HeadzThe Great Mario Purge of 2021 - #092
Preston Porter joins the podcast to talk about the slew of Nintendo products disappearing March 31, 2020. Just what could be going on? We also cover recent…
Super Switch HeadzHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - #091
Tommy Green guests this week to talk about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. We talk about the story, gameplay, our favorite characters and how we feel about…
Super Switch HeadzNext-Gen is Now! - #090
Rob Stemen joins the podcast to talk about the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X|S and where Nintendo fits in with the next generation of console gaming. We…
Super Switch HeadzPikmin: Nintendo's Green Thumb - #089
Rachel Kane guests this week to talk about Pikmin. We talk about the series as a whole and its themes and gameplay, and dive deep into the release of Pikmin 3…
Super Switch HeadzThe Last Partner Showcase Ever? - SPECIAL #07
In this special episode, Matthew and Patrick break down the October Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. We go over all the games shown, discuss the…
Super Switch HeadzPolitics in Gaming - #088
Frank Netscher joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of politics and video games. The election in the USA is looming, politicians are using Twitch…
Super Switch HeadzThe Psychology of Collecting - #087
Lindsay Trevino guests this week to talk about collecting. We talk about collecting games and related items, but also the phenomenon of collecting more…
Super Switch HeadzAre Video Games Worth $70? - #086
Jeremy Franklin joins the podcast to talk about the cost and value of video games. With the cost going up to $70 for next-gen games, is that a fair price hike?…
Super Switch HeadzMario 35 Tips & Tricks - SPECIAL #06
In this special episode, David, Matthew and Patrick discuss tips and tricks for playing Super Mario Bros. 35 and their experiences with the game so far. Listen…
Super Switch HeadzFishing in Video Games - #085
Amanda Bird guests this week to talk about fishing in video games. Why do so many video games have fishing mini-games in them? What games have the best…
Super Switch HeadzCaptain N: The Game Master - SPECIAL #05
In this bite-sized special episode, Matthew, David and Patrick discuss the late 80s / early 90s Nintendo television cartoon, Captain N: The Game Master. Listen…
Super Switch HeadzDisney Tsum Tsum Festival - #084
We did it. Chris McKeever joins the podcast to talk about our Disney Tsum Tsum Festival play session. Did it live up to the hype? We also cover recent news and…
Super Switch HeadzExplaining Visual Novels - #083
Zola Luna guests this week to talk about Visual Novels. What defines the genre? How could they become mainstream in the West? We also talk about the Hyrule…
Super Switch HeadzMario 35th Anniversary Direct Reactions - #082
Jordan Willis joins the podcast to talk about the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Nintendo Direct. What are we excited for? What's the deal with limited…
Super Switch HeadzWTF is Going on at Nintendo in 2020? - #081
Michael Domangue guests this week to talk about what exactly is going on with Nintendo in 2020. What's the deal with the Partner Showcases? Are fans acting…
Super Switch HeadzTie-In Games: Licensed to Shill - #080
This week we talk all about licensed games. Licensed games have a bad reputation, is it deserved? Are licensed console games better today or have bad movie…
Super Switch HeadzEntering a Console Cold War - #079
Lee Howson joins the podcast to talk about the impending next generation of consoles. Are the console wars still raging? Are the different platforms taking…
Super Switch HeadzPaper Mario Spoiler Discussion - SPECIAL #04
In this spoiler-laden special episode, David and Patrick talk all about their experiences playing through Paper Mario: The Origami King and their thoughts on…
Super Switch HeadzRamifications of the Gigaleak ft. MVG - #078
Modern Vintage Gamer (MVG) guests this week to talk about what the Nintendo Gigaleak might mean for the video game industry. We also talk about Pikmin 3…
Super Switch HeadzDestigmatizing Motion Controls - #077
Cina Saffary joins the podcast to talk about our thoughts on motion controls in video games. Why do so many gamers hate them? When do they work? We also cover…
Super Switch HeadzComposing for DKC with David Wise - #076
David Wise guests this week to share about his storied past composing video game music. We talk about the early days and how things have changed over time with…
Super Switch HeadzDirect Mini & Paper Mario Impressions - #075
Ryan Robinson joins the podcast to talk about our impressions of Paper Mario: The Origami King and the recent Nintendo Direct Mini. We also talk about all the…
Super Switch HeadzWill There Be a Direct in July? - #074
We sit down this week to delve deep into speculation surrounding the rumored July Nintendo Direct. Will it happen? If so, what might we see out of what's been…
Super Switch HeadzLore and Worldbuilding - #073
Celeste Roberts guests this week to talk all about lore in video games and the way Nintendo has used lore in their games. We also talk about the rumors of a…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo's Approach to DLC - #072
Amir Zamen joins the podcast to talk all about DLC. Is DLC a good way for developers to make some additional cash? Is it fair to the consumer? How has…
Super Switch HeadzSmash Leaks with PapaGenos - #071
YouTuber PapaGenos guests this week to talk all about Min Min from ARMS joining Smash Ultimate, the Smash speculation scene, leaks and rumors and running his…