PLAY RETRO 144: Donkey Kong Country

Ratchet & Clank (2002) launched Insomniac’s long-running PlayStation franchise by combining platforming, explosive weapon-based combat, gadget progression, and satirical sci-fi storytelling into one of the PlayStation 2’s defining early action games. We focus on the original rele ...  Show more

This week on Play Retro, Scott and Brian take aim at Gunstar Heroes (1993), which helped launch Treasure from the loins of Konami when former employees gave us this title with explosive run-and-gun action, massive bosses, and one of the most inventive weapon systems on the Sega G ...  Show more

On the latest SKIM episode, with Scott and Kim, we discuss a change of plans for Mother's Day due to insane winds. Family dynamics and upcoming travel! Our dogs' odd behavior is a problem right now. Big plans for Nerdtacular 2026! Health, a child's first sentence, and show review ...  Show more

Scott and Kim reflect on aging, grandparenting, and avoiding being overbearing. TMS Vegas recap, where they avoided the crud, did karaoke, and announced Nerdtacular 2026 in for Salt Lake City. Gardening updates, plans for the event, and stories about family, kosher food, and back ...  Show more

Me and Kim went to a rad local Retro Game con! Enjoy our quick thoughts in the car! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

We’re talking… bad audio apologies, a hot night of stand-up at Fulham Pier, avoiding swallowing bees, Amish holidays, antisocial phone use, news on Rom’s school board appeal decision, burnt pizzas at the prom after-party, Tom’s party house problems and keeping on top of stress. T ...  Show more