The Old Switch-a-roo: Gaming Retro w/ Mike and Jaymo

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 possible Pokemon instead of 64, and have our own real-world Pokemon Snap showdown that may make you see the game through a new lens. It's 'wonderful'! You can find more from Derick through his linktree for the Underrated movie podcast wherever you get your podcasts as well as on social media. You can check out the Feb. 26, 2024 episode (#131) to hear Mike and Derick's conversation about Drew Goddard's "Bad Times at the El Royale". Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal for our catchy new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (0:58) Welcoming Derick McDuff (4:51) Pokemon Snap (9:41) Pokeon Snap Trivia : Behind the Camera (28:04) Joy Pros (54:10) Snap Judgments Mini-Game (1:02:02) Joy Cons (1:18:22) NintenDO or NintenDON'T Pokemon Snap manual

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 X-Men '97: Season One!' Thank you for listening, and be sure to follow our special guests on social media to check out all their cosplay creations and musical dabblings https://www.instagram.com/bryan.s.lee https://www.youtube.com/@BryanLee https://www.instragram.com/the.glass.phoenix Don't forget to subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed, and be sure to check out next week's episode when we zoom in on Pokemon Snap for the Nintendo 64. You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (5:10) "To Me, My X-Men" vs "Mutant Liberation Begins" (11:24) "Fire Made Flesh" vs "Motendo" (17:45) "Remember It" vs "Lifedeath" (22:37) "Bright Eyes" vs "Tolerance is Extinction" (36:11) Semi-Finals Round 1 (39:23) Semi-Final Round 2 (48:58) Finals (53:15) And the Winner is...

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 theme song! Subscribe to or follow The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) "We Doing Filmographies" Promo (0:47) Intro (7:17) Box Art: Dolphin Two Ways (9:34) Ecco the Dolphin Trivia Deep-Dive (20:12) Joy Pros (44:09) Joy Cons (1:08:49) NintenDO or NintenDON'T Ecco the Dolphin manual Dolphin Speak: Did A Dolphin Really Say "Seaweed"? - The Dodo Speedrun by Bluegrass at Summer Games Done Quick 2014 Speedrun by GrimShins at Awesome Games Done Quick 2021

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 avoid getting punched! Thanks for listening, and a very special thanks to Kristal for our brand-spanking-new theme song! Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (6:19) Back-to-Back Box Art (12:11) Trivia the Hedgehog (18:48) Joy Pros (30:14) Zone Tier List (1:01:02) Joy Cons (1:06:20) & Knuckles (1:09:02) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

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 inching closer to the true ending. He also dives into the fiery new addition to Marvel Snap, where Red Hulk's power grows with your opponent's unspent energy, adding a sizzling layer of strategy to the game. Mike, on the other hand, is still ensnared by the card-flipping mayhem of Belatro, where unlocking jokers is a high-stakes game. He's also ventured into the enigmatic world of The Room 4: Old Sins, unraveling occult mysteries through a puzzle box of an attic. The gaming chatter doesn't end there! The guys discuss the animated X-Men '97 series, with a special nod to an episode that'll resonate with retro game lovers. Plus, they share their surprise and curiosity over Comedy Central's announcement of a Golden Axe animated series and ponder whether Knuckles will punch up the Paramount Plus lineup. For a dose of co-op nostalgia, Mike recounts his complete playthrough of Shredder's Revenge with a friend, while Jaymo reflects on the game's unlimited credits and if they lose the challenge of the classic arcade experience. As they gear up for season two, Mike and Jaymo tease the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 episode featuring Jaymo's brothers and invite you to join the hype train. So make sure to subscribe, follow, and leave a review for The Old Switch-a-roo on your favorite podcast platform. Don't miss out on the season two premiere dropping on April 24, where the conversation zooms into Sonic speed. Until then, visit https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com for all things retro gaming, and share your thoughts on what you're excited to hear next season. Game on, everyone, and keep it retro with Mike and Jaymo! (0:00) Intro (0:55) Champion Cinema podcast promo (1:15) Splatoon 3 Updates (2:58) Bellatro's Card-Capturing Craze (4:57) Marvel Snap (7:18) X-Men '97 and Gaming TV (8:22) Golden Axe Animated Series Speculation (10:18) Knuckles Series Anticipation (11:46) The Room 4: Old Sins - Puzzle Box Mysteries (14:09) Shredder's Revenge: A Beat 'em Up Binge (19:43) Season Two Teaser: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (20:17) Outro Show notes created by https://headliner.app

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 charming detective game Tangle Tower, where murder, mystery, and a quirky cast collide. The guys also delve into the vibrant world of Splatoon 3's DLC, where Jaymo's ink-slinging prowess shines in a kaleidoscope of color. But that's not all! Mike has been entranced by the MMO roguelike Slipstream: Rogue Space, where Twitch-based teamwork is key to surviving the starry expanse (and a shout out to RiRiYells for captaining the ship). And Jaymo's been getting his retro fix with Flicky, a Sega Genesis classic that's all about timing and arcade nostalgia. As the countdown to season two continues, our hosts tease the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 episode featuring Jaymo's brothers, and they want your thoughts on the soon-to-be-released Knuckles series. Will it be a hit or a miss? Chime in with your predictions! Ready your ears for April 24, 2024, when The Old Switch-a-roo returns with a speed-dashing start to the new season. Until then, subscribe, follow, and join the conversation on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you can connect with Mike, Jaymo, and fellow retro enthusiasts. Don't forget to rate and review if you love the show. Game on, everyone, and stay retro! (0:00) Intro (0:57) Marvel Snap Infinity Rank Achievement (2:24) Tangle Tower: A Detective's Delight (7:02) Splatoon 3 DLC: A Colorful Conclusion (10:01) Slipstream: Rogue Space and Community Gaming (13:51) Flicky and the Genesis Gems (15:06) Season Two Teaser: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (15:52) Outro Show notes created by https://headliner.app

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 perspective, while Jaymo recounts his experience with the X-Men '97 Fan Event and the animated series' triumphant return (featured in the bonus Screentime episode). The guys also touch on the arcade nostalgia with Joe and Mac Returns and tease the upcoming Starfox series exploration with special guests from the Arcadiology podcast. So, whether you're into illegal poker hands, hovering DeLoreans, or squid kids in a grayscale dystopia, this episode has something for every type of gamer. Don't forget to subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo so you won't miss out on the grand return with season two, starting on April 24, 2024, where the conversation will speed into Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with some returning special guests. Visit us at https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com for all our socials, blog posts, and more gaming chatter. Drop us a review or your thoughts on this episode - we're all ears! Game on, everyone, and stay tuned for more retro revelry with Mike and Jaymo. Show notes created by https://headliner.app 0:00 Intro 0:55 X-Men '97 5:13 Joe and Mac: Returns 10:38 Star Fox 13:21 Balatro 25:18 Splatoon 3 33:48 Burnout Paradise 43:16 Outro

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 series, detailing "X Spoiler-Free Ways that the X-Men's X-citing Return X-Ceeded our Wildest X-pectations!" Thank you for listening, and be sure to follow our special guest on Instagram where you can check out all his fabulous fits and Hollywood hijinks. https://www.instagram.com/bryan.s.lee?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Don't forget to subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed. Don't miss when our first episode of season 2 is released on April 24, 2024! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:47) March 13th Fan Event at the El Capitan Theatre (7:17) Spoiler-Free Impressions of the First Three Episodes (14:32) Dat Intro! (19:00) The Mind-Blowing Animation (23:43) TV-14 (28:12) Allegorical Urgency (31:52) Ultra Combo! (33:45) A Voice Cast for All-Time, Always (36:42) MORPH! JEAN! (41:33) Easter Egg Hunt (44:00) Fashionistas (45:35) Runtime Rundown (49:57) Outro

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 the waters by streaming on The Old Switch-a-roo's Twitch account: https://www.twitch.tv/theoldswitcharoopodcast. We also compare/contrast Marvel Snap to Mike's card game frames-of-reference, Magic: The Gathering and the long-out-of-print Star Wars: CCG. There's also some excitement from Jaymo for Princess Peach: Showtime! coming out later this month. Will either of us play it on release day? Probably not. But it still looks fun. We've also both been playing some N64 Pokemon Snap, but you'll have to tune in to season two to find out if we catch 'em all! (Protip: Mike's Twitch stream is already up on his YouTube channel). Thank you for listening, and join us next time as we talk more games that came out this millennium. Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed and so you don't miss when our first episode of season 2 is released on April 24, 2024! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone.

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 your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone.

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

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, and be sure to check out our Kat's charming menagerie of cross stitch projects at https://www.youtube.com/@katcansew Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-roo to get more retro goodness! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (4:51) Super Mario Kart (42:22) Mario Kart 64-Trivia/JoyPros (59:59) The Mount Rushmore of Mario Kart Items (1:05:36) Mario Kart 64-Tracks/JoyCons (1:27:26) Mario Kart: Super Circuit (1:50:21) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

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 undiscovered connection to the Rayman universe! Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our guest host's impressive catalog of VODs at http://www.youtube.com/@warboss5 Subscribe to @theoldswitcharoo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (0:53) Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics (25:25) Prehistorik Man (1:10:34) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

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 what happens when Cro-Magnon Man collects all seven Dragonballs! Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our guest host's impressive catalog of VODs at http://www.youtube.com/@warboss5 Subscribe to The Old Switch-a-Roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join the fun on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (9:41) Joe & Mac (52:49) Congo's Caper (1:23:44) To Be Continued...

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 of the ninth! Thanks for listening, and be sure to follow The Old Switch-a-Roo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join us on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:53) Baseball (NES) (29:55) Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 (SNES) (1:05:55) NintenDO or NintenDON'T (1:11:13) Bonus Bits: Where Have All the Co-Hosts Gone?

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 NES (but not the one you think!) Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out our illustrious and always-entertaining guest host at www.twitch.tv/ririyells ! Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! You can also join us on www.theoldswitcharoo.com, where you'll find access to our Discord, voicemail, and so much more! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (6:37) The Legend of Zelda (54:32) Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link (1:54:45) NintenDo or NintenDON'T

Mike and Jaymo rev & race their way through Excitebike (NES), Vs. Excitebike (NES), and Excitebike 64 (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Today's stunts include some far-fetched foresight for the Fast & Furious franchise, a detour through outrageous and outdated Nintendo peripherals, and a Mario racing game that time forgot! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (7:03) Excitebike (27:53) Vs. Excitebike (45:19) Excitebike 64 (1:18:37) NintenDO or NintenDON'T (1:25:00) Bonus Bits: Pride Cometh...

Mike and Jaymo blast & bomb their way through Xevious: The Avenger (NES) and Star Soldier (NES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Along the way, they'll fly through Vietnam war themes, hidden messages in source code, and the Foreigner Belt. Let us know if you think Star Soldier is a NintenDO or a NintenDON'T. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (6:39) Xevious: The Avenger (37:21) Star Soldier (1:01:34) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

Mike and Jaymo flip out with Justin and Jonathan as they play Pinball (NES) and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! On the table will be how pinball become legal in the US, how to find success in Las Vegas, and the misleading works of author Betsy Byars. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (14:40) Pinball (NES) (35:20) Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (1:19:24) NintenDO or NintenDON'T

Mike and Jaymo swallow up Kirby's Dream Land (Gameboy), Kirby's Adventure (NES), and Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Gameboy) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Float on over as they debate Jigglypuff's crab-like evolutionary history, pay tribute to old timey burlesque, and debate how dark matter does (or does not) work. Let them know whether you think Kirby's Dreamland 2 is a Ninten-Do or Ninten-Don't! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed! Game on, everyone. (0:00) Intro (2:47) Kirby's Dreamland (33:07) Kirby's Adventure (1:00:31) Kirby's Dreamland 2 (1:25:16) NintendDO or NintenDON'T