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Nerd Cave Retro is a podcast dedicated to those who grew up in the '80's, '90's, & 00's with Classic Video Games. Hosts Derek Diamond and Jason Robbins review and discuss their memories of old school gaming classics.

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Happy Holidays! This episode we talk about our (and your) Top 5 Holiday Specials/Movies!--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NCR Rewind Ep. 8

NCR Rewind Ep. 8

2025-12-1942:14

*This episode originally published on Sept. 5, 2016.* "TMNT II - The Arcade Game"Jason & Derek discuss the 30 year anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series, what Nintendo can do to become relevant again, debate how the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became popular, and Jason reviews the iconic NES game TMNT II: The Arcade Game.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we talk about the XBox 360 turning 20 years old, as well as all the latest Retro Gaming News.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NCR Rewind Ep. 7

NCR Rewind Ep. 7

2025-12-1246:03

*This episode originally published on Aug. 29, 2016* "Vol. 7 - TMNT IV: Turtles in Time"Derek and Jason discuss some of their favorite Ninja Turtles memories, the upcoming ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove game, flea markets, why they love retro games so much, and Derek reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we talk about Earthbound Beginnings as well as all the latest Retro Gaming News. --To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NCR Rewind Ep. 6

NCR Rewind Ep. 6

2025-12-0538:14

This episode was originally published on Aug. 22, 2016. "Star Tropics"Jason and Derek discuss bad Nintendo controllers like the U-Force and Power Glove, Nintendo taking down the free digital versions of their classic Nintendo Power magazine, a wireless SNES adapter available for a ridiculously good price, and Jason reviews the NES classic StarTropics.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Thanksgiving! This month Joey Image joins us to talk about one of the greatest movies of all time, the 1987 Thanksgiving classic "Planes, Trains & Automobiles". YOU'RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!!!!--Gift someone a Joey Image Wrestling Tee at www.prowrestlingtees.com/joeyimage--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vol. 443 - U.N. Squadron

Vol. 443 - U.N. Squadron

2025-11-2501:07:17

This week we talk about U.N. Squadron for the SNES as well as all the latest Retro Gaming News. --To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NCR Rewind Ep. 5

NCR Rewind Ep. 5

2025-11-2140:34

This episode was originally published on Aug. 15, 2016. "Donkey Kong Country"Jason & Derek discuss 16-bit Disney games, Nintendo's history of handhelds, an update on the NES Mini, This Month in Video Game History, and Derek reviews the SNES platformer Donkey Kong Country.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vol. 442 - Top 5 Sitcoms

Vol. 442 - Top 5 Sitcoms

2025-11-1801:00:09

This episode we are joined by our community spotlight member Tyler Watson to talk about our (and your) Top 5 Sitcoms. --To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode was originally published on Aug. 8, 2016. "Ninja Gaiden & Earthbound".Jason and Derek discuss their memories of the Nintendo Power magazine, Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th Anniversary, & This Month in Video Game History. Jason reviews the NES Action-Adventure Ninja Gaiden and Derek reviews the SNES RPG Earthbound. --To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode we talk about Krusty's Super Fun House for the SNES, as well as all the latest Retro Gaming news. --To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode was originally published on August 1, 2016. "The Great Mario Debate".Jason and Derek discuss the facts concerning Sega's Mini-Genesis, a funny follow up story concerning The Wizard film, and they debate which Mario game was better: Super Mario Bros. 3 or Super Mario World.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode released two weeks early for Patreon supporters.Happy Halloween!! This year Joey Image joins us to celebrate the spooky season by talking about the original 1980 Friday the 13th film and we have a lot of questions. Does it hold up? Is it scary? Is Jason a zombie? Does the sweater give super powers? All these and more on this extra Patreon funded episode!--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode we talk about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. 1 for the SNES, as well as all the latest Retro Gaming news.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode was originally published on July 15, 2016.This week, Derek and Jason discuss the 90 minute Nintendo commercial also known as The Wizard, Derek's review of the SNES RPG Illusion of Gaia, and Jason's review of the NES platformer Monsters In My Pocket.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Halloween Ghouls and Ghosts! We are joined by our community spotlight member Brandon Rutledge to talk about our (and your) Top 5 Halloween TV Specials.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode was originally published on July 18, 2016.In this inaugural episode, hosts Jason Robbins and Derek Diamond discuss the content for this show, why they started rebuilding their respective game collections, the news of Nintendo releasing the NES Mini, Jason's review of Mega Man 2, and Derek's review of The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halloween Horror Month continues as we review Grabbed by the Ghoulies for the OG XBox and cover the latest Retro Gaming News. --To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halloween Horror Month continues as we review Condemned: Criminal Origins and cover the latest Retro Gaming News. --To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro  –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com   --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com                                                –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!      -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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James

This podcast is rapidly becoming my favorite podcast for lighthearted, nostalgic conversation. I just wish they would link/advertise their community more. I have not been able to find their discord and if they stream on twitch, I'm not sure which account to subscribe to.

Jul 26th
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