Terrible Gamers Podcast

Vs. 41 – WrestleMania Showdown! Must-Play Match Types in Wrestling Games

In Vs. 41 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle step into the ring for the ultimate retro gaming versus challenge—with a special guest referee, Jaime from the Work the Arm podcast, keeping things fair! This time, the debate isn’t about consoles or arcade classics—it’s all about wrestling games and which match types are must-play when gaming with...

Ep. 53 – Battle of the Consoles! Kicking Off Season 3 with the Ultimate 16-Console Bracket

Season 3 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast is here, and we’re starting with a bang! In Episode 53, Kevin and Kyle dive headfirst into the ultimate retro gaming showdown: a 16-console bracket to determine which console truly reigns supreme. From the NES to the PlayStation 2, the Sega Genesis to the Nintendo Switch, we’re debating graphics, gamepl...

Vs. 40 – Console Gauntlet! NES vs SNES vs Genesis vs N64

In this explosive Versus Challenge, Kevin and Kyle face off in the ultimate retro showdown: pick just 3 must-have games from 4 legendary consoles—NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, and Nintendo 64. But here's the catch... they can only pick games from 3 of the 4 systems! One classic console gets left behind. Which retro library gets sacrificed? Which iconic games make the cut?

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We made it—52 episodes in the books! In Episode 52 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle look back on two years of retro gaming chaos, awkward button mashing, wild podcast moments, and some of the worst (and best!) games we've ever played.

This Year 2 recap episode is packed with reflection, laughs, and a walk down memory lane as we revisit our favorite episodes, debates, and gameplay moments from the past 12 months. From ...

As we gear up for the Year 2 Finale of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle throw down in a special versus challenge—but this time, it’s personal. In Vs. 39, each host picks their favorite retro game or podcast episode from the past year to battle it out for bragging rights heading into the big recap episode next week!

Whether it was an epic boss fight, an unforgettable side quest, or just pure podcast chaos, we look back on...

Ep. 51 – Summer of Arcade: Digging In with Dig Dug & Flipping Out with BurgerTime!

Get ready for another nostalgia-fueled episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast as Kevin and Kyle return with Episode 51 of our Summer of Arcade series! This week, we dig into two quirky but legendary arcade classics: Dig Dug and BurgerTime.

First up is Dig Dug, the underground action game where inflating your enemies is not just a strategy—it’s th...

Vs. 38 – BurgerTime vs. Dig Dug: Which Kill Method Is King?

In this deliciously destructive episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive into the pixelated chaos of two arcade legends—BurgerTime and Dig Dug—to answer one burning question: which kill method is better? Is it more satisfying to squash your enemies under falling burger ingredients, or to pump them full of air until they explode underground?

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Ep. 50 – Summer of Arcade: Asteroids vs. Missile Command Mayhem!

It’s the big 5-0! In Episode 50 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle are back at it with another blast from the golden age of gaming as our Summer of Arcade continues! This week, we're diving deep into two legendary Atari arcade classics—Asteroids and Missile Command.

Join us as we fire up the vector graphics and test our skills against endless waves of flyi...

Vs. 37 – Asteroids vs. Missile Command: The Retro Movie Pitch Battle!

This week on The Terrible Gamers Podcast, we’re mixing things up with a Versus Challenge like no other. In Vs. 37, hosts Kevin and Kyle aren’t just debating which retro arcade game is better—they’re battling it out by pitching full-blown Hollywood movie adaptations of the Atari arcade classics Asteroids and Missile Command!

In this special edition of our Summer o...

Ep. 49 – Summer of Arcade: Blasting Through Galaga & Space Invaders!

Get ready, retro fans—The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back with Episode 49, continuing our Summer of Arcade series! This week, Kevin and Kyle dive into two of the most iconic and legendary arcade games of all time: Space Invaders and Galaga.

Join us as we fire up the classic cabinets (virtually, of course) and revisit these alien-blasting, high-score-chasing ma...

Vs. 36 – Galaga vs. Space Invaders: Kicking Off Our Summer of Arcade!

The Terrible Gamers Podcast is officially launching our Summer of Arcade, and what better way to kick it off than with a retro battle for the ages—Galaga vs. Space Invaders! In Vs. 36, your hosts Kevin and Kyle go head-to-head in a heated debate over which classic arcade shooter deserves the crown.

Is Galaga the king of fast-paced, skill-based space battles? Or d...

Ep. 48 – Anticipation: Nintendo’s Forgotten Party Game Gets Its Moment

In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive headfirst into the often-overlooked NES classic, Anticipation—Nintendo’s original attempt at a party game before Mario Party took over the genre. But that’s not all—we’re joined by special guest Carol (Kevin’s wife and Kyle’s cousin) as we test out the game’s party mechanics and hilariousl...

Vs. 35 – Should NES Anticipation Be Remade or Forgotten?

In this week’s Versus Challenge on The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle take on a forgotten oddity from the NES library—Anticipation, a quirky puzzle/party game released by Nintendo in the late ‘80s. Even though neither of them has played it (yet!), that won’t stop the debate from getting heated as they argue whether Anticipation deserves a modern remake or shoul...

Ep. 47 – Ecco vs. Ninja Gaiden: Revisiting the Games That Almost Broke Us

In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle are diving headfirst into two retro video game heavyweights that first came up way back in Episode 2 – Now We Play. That’s right, it’s time to revisit Ecco the Dolphin for the Sega Genesis and Ninja Gaiden for the NES—two iconic yet punishing games that defined many childhoods (and tested many tem...

Vs. 34 – Revisiting Episode 2: Which Retro Game Deserves a Comeback?

In this special Versus Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, your favorite retro gaming duo, Kevin and Kyle, go head-to-head in a nostalgic battle of opinions! We're throwing it back to Episode 2 - Now We Play, revisiting our early podcast roots—but with a twist. Each host selects one classic retro video game they’re dying to cover in our upcoming full...

Ep. 46 – Cowabunga Chaos! Kevin & Kyle vs. TMNT (NES) 🐢🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast

In this bodacious episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive shell-first into one of the most notoriously difficult NES classics—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Nintendo Entertainment System! It’s pixelated pizza power vs. retro rage as our heroes in a half shell take on sewer mazes, electrified seaweed, and relentle...

Vs. 33 – TMNT Turtle Showdown! 🐢 Which Hero Reigns Supreme on the NES? | Terrible Gamers Podcast

In this high-stakes retro gaming versus challenge, hosts Kevin and Kyle face off in a pixel-powered debate to decide once and for all: Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the best to use in the classic NES game? Is it Donatello’s reach? Leonardo’s balance? Raphael’s speed? Or Michelangelo’s style? Join us as we break down gameplay mec...

Ep. 45 - Mega Man Mayhem! Can We Beat It for the First Time? ⚡🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast

In Ep. 45 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle take on a retro gaming giant—Mega Man for the NES—and attempt to beat it for the very first time! Believe it or not, Kyle has never played Mega Man before, and Kevin barely remembers the stages, making this the ultimate blind run filled with classic 8-bit chaos, hilarious fails, a...

Vs. 32 - Mega Man Level Showdown! What's the Easiest Stage with No Weapons? 🔵💥 | Terrible Gamers Podcast

In Vs. 32 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle dive into the iconic world of Mega Man (NES) to settle one of the most debated questions in retro gaming: Which level in the original Mega Man is the easiest to beat without any extra weapons?

No upgrades. No power-ups. Just raw platforming skill and Mega Buster precisio...