Genesis Gems Retro Gaming
101 episodes -
last episode 15 Sep 2023Genesis Gems is a retro gaming podcast focused on the Sega Genesis console. Family friendly, fun, and goofy!
2023-09-15
Aaron and Nick finally return to the podcast world! In this episode they discuss:
- Life happenings
- Current Gaming Life
- Answer Listener Questions
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2022-10-01
Nick and Aaron finally return to cover the greatest game on the Genesis...NOT!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2022-03-01
Aaron and Nick are joined by good friend Phil (No Swear Gamer) to dive into this Gem of a...yeah we can't do it. This game isn't a Gem. We try to play Mighty Max on the Sega Genesis and usually just get distracted with better things. Either way...come on and listen to our show!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
No Swear Game Links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NoSwearGamer
Aaron's Link:
https://catskullelectronics.com/collections/featured/products/ym2020
Nick D Article:
2021-12-02
Nick and Aaron are back and ready to go to war! Well...not really, but they are ready to cover the war RTS General Chaos on the Sega Genesis!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2021-09-09
Join Nick and Aaron for Episode 90 Part 2 of the Genesis Gems Podcast! The Gems cover Ys III in this part!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2021-08-26
Join Nick and Aaron for Part 1 of Episode 90 of the Genesis Gems Podcast! The Ask Aaron segment is back and you'll get to hear what the 2 Gems have been playing recently.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2021-05-27
Nick and Aaron are finally a duo for an episode as they cover the arcade to Genesis classic Rampart!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2021-04-29
Nick and Aaron are joined by Sean (NZ17) where they enter the Isometric...errr...3D world of Sonic 3D Blast! Plenty of Chili Dogs and dad jokes to go around in this one!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2021-02-18
Nick and Aaron are joined by JZNES (https://youtube.com/user/XBranchProductions) to chat about Alisia Dragoon!
"Don't forget to turn your dragon on!"
Developer interview: http://shmuplations.com/alisiadragoon/?fbclid=IwAR013u1Knpn3PCC2lJd0Kf9xw6k_5HgkkFaQBwoW0WMh2BCbj-UFTF3J9co
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2020-12-06
Nick is joined by the creator of Genesis Gems, Rob Luther, as they catch up on life, video games, and other random topics!
We were happy to have Rob and appreciate all he did in the early days of Genesis Gems/Retro Junkies.
Enjoy!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2020-11-26
Capatin Logan from Geekvolution (https://www.youtube.com/Geekvolution) joins Nick and Aaron as the go into Gotham and cover...Batman!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2020-09-24
Join Nick and Aaron as they finally come back to the world of Sega to cover Mega Man: The Wily Wars!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
GameOva With Kleva: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTaQ1GmCNyJ1pRj9eQDluBw
2020-06-10
Previously released exclusively on the Bit Brothers network (www.patreon.com/bitbros).
Join Nick, Aaron, Michael, and Justin as they cover the new Streets of Rage 4 game!
2020-05-21
Join Nick, Aaron, and special guest from Geekvolution...Captain Logan! In this episode they cover Chakan for the Sega Genesis.
Check Captain Logan's content over on the Geekvolution page! www.youtube.com/geekvolution
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2020-03-23
Nick and Aaron are joined by that "Bad Dude" Cam from the Mad Gear to not only talk about Two Crude Dudes, but also the great new project on Kickstarter...Turbo City Gaiden!
Turbo City Gaiden: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themadgear/turbo-city-gaiden
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2020-03-18
Join Nick and Aaron as they cover the "current" future baseball game...Super Baseball 2020! There's even a coin flip for the ranking!
Top 30 Retro Game Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/retro_gaming_podcasts/Turbo City Gaiden Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themadgear/turbo-city-gaiden
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2020-01-18
Aaron and Landon come back with the latest Genesis Gems episode!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2019-12-03
Nick brings a quick update on the podcast. Don't worry, we are still here!
2019-08-15
Nick and Aaron team up for an epic show to talk about everyone's favorite fighting game, Shaq-Fu!
Verts Guide to FM Synthesis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIjp1btMEQs&fbclid=IwAR3Qzu14na0cn7lF3Mht_OeMCvmYBUe0k84PWuW05aPDew8R676n1jZL9Mo
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2019-07-18
Join Nick, Aaron, and special guest Sean as they hit the road and cover Team Sonic Racing!
Be sure to check out all of Sean's work at the following links!
http://www.classicplastic.net/trt/
www.nz17.com
www.patreon.com/nz17
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2019-06-14
Nick and Aaron are joined by renown Hamburg Techno artist Remute who recently released a groundbreaking techno album for the Sega Genesis in 2019 to cover Streets of Rage 2! Remute gives an amazing interview in place of Sega Snippets and Ask Aaron.
Remute's Bandcamp - https://remute.bandcamp.com/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2019-05-24
Join Nick and Aaron as they cover Turrican for the Genesis.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2019-05-06
Big Announcement! You don't want to miss this!
2019-04-08
While cruising in their retro space ship...Nick steers the ship into an asteroid and the Gems land inside a strange game called ToeJam and Earl!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
2019-04-01
Special Announcement with Michael Kelso from the 2 Dudes.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
2019-02-11
Nick, Aaron, and returning host Josh Witt go looking for a fight and come up a few bucks short of the forklift as they cover Pit Fighter for the Genesis!
Check out Josh's latest Genesis video for Arcade USA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBkkrPVn5-A
The Discord group for the game night:
https://discordapp.com/channels/542882325592145923/542882326040805377
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
2019-01-24
In this special episode Nick and Aaron are joined by David and Josh from Namo Gamo to discuss their new game, "Basketball Classics"!. At some point in the podcast they also discuss Tecmo Super NBA Basketball. Check out Namo Gamo at: http://namogamo.com/ "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2018-12-05
Nick, Aaron, and special guest Steven Michael from Facebook review all things Zombies Ate My Neighbors for the Sega Genesis!
Check out Steven Michael's Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/267616537100722/?ref=br_rs
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2018-11-18
Join Nick, Aaron, and special guest Joseph Garris as they cover Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition!
Aaron's new album!
https://dyamusic.bandcamp.com/
Be sure to follow Nick and Aaron on their personal Twitter accounts:
Nick - @WVNick
Aaron - @Diagamblic
Other links mentioned in the show:
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/4197/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMIX-ZONE-Sega-Genesis-Complete-w-Cart-Manual-Box-No-Bonus-CD-/173630731783?oid=142861201083
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2018-10-15
Wow...such a long layoff. Nick and Aaron return to "star" (get it?) in Episode 72 of the Genesis Gems Podcast!
Link to Everdrive:
https://krikzz.com/store/
Aaron's new album!
https://dyamusic.bandcamp.com/
Be sure to follow Nick and Aaron on their personal Twitter accounts:
Nick - @WVNick
Aaron - @Diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2018-07-07
This episode is Sodan good...
Join Nick and Aaron as they share one sword to cover Sword of Sodan. Why was there only one sword for two heroes?
Retro Video Game of the Month Club:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/267616537100722/
Dya's Vinyl Link:
https://catskullrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ym2017
Be sure to follow Nick and Aaron on their personal Twitter accounts:
Nick - @WVNick
Aaron - @Diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2018-04-26
Join Nick and Aaron as they delve into the mystery that is Dark Castle on the Sega Genesis!
Lost in Nostalgia Podcast:
http://lostinnostalgia.libsyn.com/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2018-03-26
Join Nick, Aaron, and Landon as they wait in line to place a quarter for the next play at Street Fighter 2.
Cheapbeats presents - FM Possible 2 listening & release party
https://www.facebook.com/events/2073567406192507/
EGM Article
https://jsicktheslick.wordpress.com/2016/04/01/ten-april-fools-day-jokes-in-gaming/egm-sheng-long/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2018-02-19
Join Nick, Aaron, and Landon as they review that super difficult Capcom classic, Ghouls'N Ghosts!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2018-01-19
Join Nick, Aaron, and Rob as they travel out west to play some of the best games California has to offer. Ever heard of California Games from the Sega Genesis?
Check out Aaron's sound cloud at: https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-12-27
The parents leave Nick and Aaron behind to fight off the Wet Bandits and talk about Home Alone on the Sega Genesis!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-12-11
Nick and Aaron are joined by Paul from Retro Obscura/Master System Masterpieces to dungeon crawl in the classic RPG, Shining in the Darkness!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Be sure to check out the show we promoted, Retro Gaming Revelry!
http://retrogamingrevelry.podomatic.com/
2017-11-05
Nick and Aaron are joined by friend and Patron Andrew "Drew" Koed to see who's "Bad" while they cover Michael Jackson's Moonwalker on the Sega Genesis!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-10-22
In this episode, Nick and Aaron strap on the gloves and take a big shot at James "Buster" Douglas Knockout boxing for the Sega Genesis.
Big show again guys. Thanks for the feedback. The Ask Aaron segment is always a blast!
Be sure to check out the Relay Bros Soundcloud below:
https://soundcloud.com/relaybros/studiopolis-zone-act-2-sonic-mania-feat-tee-lopes
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-10-01
Nick and Aaron are joined by Patron and friend Dan Tolin to talk about Flashback: The Quest for Identity.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-09-12
Join Street Rat Nick and Prince Aaron as they stay up later than an Arabian Night to cover Aladdin for the Sega Genesis!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-08-24
Listen in as Nick and Aaron cover the Arcade Port Mercs on the Sega Genesis!
Genesis Gems new Youtube Channel:
Aaron "Dya" Hickman's song "Lydia"
https://chiptuneswin.bandcamp.com/album/chiptunes-win-volume-6
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-08-03
Nick and Aaron and the guys from Retro Blissed (Johnny and Trevor) to talk about that crazy Bobcat Bubsy!
Be sure to check out Retro Blissed at:
http://bicbp-radio.com/retro-blissed
Follow Johnny's art at:
@johnnyism28 on Instagram
Bubsy's game manual:
http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Sega_Genesis//Manual/formated/Bubsy_in-_Claws_Encounters_of_the_Furred_Kind_-_1993_-_Accolade.pdf
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-07-15
Here comes the pitch!
Now at the plate...Nick and Aaron! Listen in to Episode 58 and relive the baseball memories as the Gems talk about Sports Talk Baseball!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
No Swear Gamer:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg
https://www.patreon.com/NoSwearGamer
Alex Burr Sports Talk Baseball Article
http://www.sega-16.com/2008/03/sports-talk-baseball/
Aaron (Dya) Hickman's Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/tracks
2017-06-20
The Gems crew of Nick, Aaron, Rob, and special guest Joe Kopel get right into the action and cover this slightly obscure hack n'slash, Mazin Saga!
Radical Retro Roundup
https://www.facebook.com/groups/radicalretroroundup/
Turtle Flakes
http://turtleflakes.podomatic.com/
Retro Obscura
http://retroobscurapodcast.com/
YM link
https://ym2017.com/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Aaron (Dya) Hickman's Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/tracks
2017-05-30
Join Nick, Aaron, and Nick's 4 Year old son Elliot as they cover and hide from Barney's Hide and Seek Game!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Aaron (Dya) Hickman's Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/tracks
2017-05-01
Let me tell you somethin brother! You better listen in as Nick, Aaron, and Landon tell you how awesome Saturday Night Slam Masters for the Genesis really is, dude!
http://capcom.wikia.com/wiki/Saturday_Night_Slam_Masters
https://www.gamefaqs.com/genesis/586441-saturday-night-slam-masters/faqs/1290
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-ties/id1193278427
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-04-10
Join Nick, Aaron, and Josh as they spend over 2 hours talking about Rock N' Roll Racing!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Eternal Champions Link:
http://shoryuken.com/2017/03/27/the-producer-of-eternal-champions-is-asking-fans-if-they-are-interested-in-a-new-game/
2017-03-11
Somehow...Nick, Aaron, and Landon completed a podcast over an hour long based on Last Action Hero for the Sega Genesis? How...why?
Check out the No Swear Gamer at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg
Check out the latest from Aaron and the Retro Obscure crew at:
http://retroobscurapodcast.com/2017/03/05/retro-obscura-60-i-blame-aaron/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-02-19
Join Nick, Aaron, Landon, and special guest Dan as they contract Lycanthropy and cover WolfChild!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-02-08
Join Nick and Aaron as they change their controls to "From Above" to finally beat a Desert Strike stage!
Make sure to support the new Mutant League Football Kickstarter at:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mendheim/mutant-football-league-mfl
Check out Aaron's latest Master System tune at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U7j5o0bVPA
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2017-01-26
Nick, Aaron, and Rob celebrate Episode 50 with the classic Sonic The Hedgehog 2! Over 2 hours of goodness! Rob also wrote an amazing opening skit.
Aaron "Dya" Hickman's Soundcloud page
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Game Genie Muisc Link
https://soundcloud.com/ggsokolov
Brett's Game Corner
https://www.facebook.com/brettsgamecorner/
2017-01-02
Nick, Aaron, and Rob spend over 2 hours ranking every game that the Genesis Gems Podcast has covered. Some disagreeing, a few dad jokes, and laughs are all over this episode!
Aaron "Dya" Hickman's Soundcloud page
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-12-21
Nick, Aaron, and Landon try their best to keep focus and talk about the masterpiece that is Heavy Nova. HA! Tried to type that with a straight face.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Urban Flow! (As mentioned by Aaron)
https://soundcloud.com/urban-flow-1
2016-11-28
Nick, Rob, Aaron, and special guest William Culver shield up and go after Death Adder in this Genesis Gems Episode!
Find Willie on other shows such as:
Arcade USA - https://www.youtube.com/user/SVT512
Colecovisions Podcast - http://colecovisionspodcast.blogspot.com/
The Channel F Files = http://www.thechannelffiles.blogspot.com/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-11-12
Nick, Aaron, and Landon brave the very interesting fighting game titled "Slaughter Sport". Rob even shows up at the last minute to give his 2 cents.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-09-28
Nick, Aaron, and Landon Rocket into the Knight (see what I did there?) to discuss this very unique platformer called "Rocket Knight Adventures".
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-08-15
Nick, Aaron, Rob, and Landon go on a Ghost hunt. All they end up finding are some dad jokes and a pretty cool game for the Genesis called "Ghostbusters"!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Scart Cable Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A2A0TNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
HD Converter Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E50T36C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2016-07-12
Nick, Aaron, and Rob are joined by Requiem from Seganerds.com to discuss Last Battle! Requiem also talks about the new Kickstarter for the Mega Visions magazine.
Go support Mega Visions on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/320058960/mega-visions-welcome-to-a-new-kind-of-sega-magazin?ref=card
Support Requiem at: http://www.seganerds.com/author/therequiem95/
Listen to Aaron's new album at: https://dyamusic.bandcamp.com/releases
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-06-09
Nick and Landon enter the squared circle to discuss Royal Rumble! Many random wrestling tangents occur as well.
Stay tuned after the outro music to hear from a cool dude named Nolan we met at the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-04-30
Join Aaron, Landon, and Nick as they cover NBA Live 95 for the Sega Genesis!
No Swear Gamer's review of Chester Cheetah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yje8Ug0NvY
Aaron Hickman's (Dya) link to his original song "Chora".
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/chora
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-04-01
Join Aaron and Nick as they talk about Contra Hard Corps for the Sega Genesis! Plenty of dad jokes, hotdog talk, and other randomness are part of this episode.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-02-21
Join Aaron, Landon, and Nick as they tell more dad jokes and chat about all things Quackshot Starring Donald Duck.
No Swear Gamer's Quackshot Review
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RreC6eqtKvc
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2016-01-28
Join Aaron, Josh, and Nick as it takes them 58 minutes to actually talk about Pigskin Footbrawl. Oh...and Jerry Was a Race car Driver!
Aaron's new song: https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/aaron-hickman-and-rudy-escobar-lazarus
Alex Burr's review of Pigskin Footbrawl: http://www.sega-16.com/2009/11/jerry-glanvilles-pigskin-footbrawl/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2015-12-25
Join Aaron, Rob, and Nick as they discuss their favorite Genesis Gems moments and their favorite Sega related Christmas moments. This show contains many of the past skits/songs that are the hosts' favorites.
To listen/vote for Aaron's original Genesis tune, click the link below:
battleofthebits.org/arena/Battle/2768/FM+Synth/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2015-12-12
Aaron, Josh, and Nick dive into the classic Genesis game, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse! You will hear more cheesy dad jokes and even a guest appearance from Mickey himself!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Article we mentioned in the podcast about the original director
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/castle_of_illusion/b/ps3/archive/2013/08/13/original-castle-of-illusion-dev-discusses-animation-and-witch-naming.aspx
2015-11-24
Join Aaron and Nick as they talk about Greek Mythology, tell dad jokes, and go borderline on family friendly. This episode is all about the Namco developed shoot-em-up, Phelios!
The song "Sega Boy" was written, performed, and recorded by Rob Luther
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2015-11-10
Join Aaron and Nick as they chat about that spooky game Haunting Starring Polterguy! Here at the Genesis Gems, we celebrate Halloween just a bit late.
Check out Aaron's SoundCloud at: https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2015-10-08
Join Torque, RudeBoy, Bonesaw, and Barfbag as they take to the road to race some motorcycles...and tell lots of cat jokes.
The guy who thought the NHL 94 episode skit was real.
http://forum.nhl94.com/index.php/topic/16774-podcast-genesis-gems-has-a-nhl-94-episode
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
2015-09-13
Join Aaron, Rob, Josh, and Nick as they talk about that FPS shooter on the Genesis, Zero Tolerance! Man it feels good to be a Gemster.
Craig Holland's Art Page
http://www.craighollandillustration.com/
6 Button Controller
http://segaretro.org/Six_Button_Control_Pad_(Mega_Drive)
John Moran's Shop - in case ANYONE forgets the name:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wibbly-Wobbly-Timey-Wimey-Game-Emporium/1760310017529423
Zero Tolerance Link
http://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=84
Mayflash Adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Totalconsole-Genesis-Controller-Adapter/dp/B00QRZ1HVS
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2015-08-16
Rob Luther picks the Genesis game to play and leaves Aaron and Nick on their own to review it. What a hoser. Either way, join the Genesis Gems crew as they try to find their pony friends in Crystal's Pony Tale. Hopefully they find them all so they can party at the castle.
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2015-07-25
Aaron and Nick get groovy and cover Earthworm Jim! Of course, other random topics are discussed.
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2015-07-11
Join Aaron and Nick as they chase Grant down with a Raptor and try to avoid "The" Rex. What's this game? Oh yeah...it's Jurassic Park!
Big thanks to Phil Anderson from the No Swear Gamer for challenging us and providing our awesome intro! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg
Don't forget to listen to friend of the show, Alex Burr with his impressions of Normy's Beach-Babe-O-Rama and Jurassic Park.
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2015-06-16
Join the Genesis Gems dudes as they surf the waves, and try to find the lost babes in this rad episode. They even find one of their long lost friends!
Aaron's Interview w/Keith Robinson
http://retroobscurapodcast.com/Episodes/Ep26.mp3
http://retroobscurapodcast.com/Episodes/KeithRobinsonInterviewpart2-64k%20(1).mp3
Nick DeMarco's Gunstar Heroes Review
http://nepascene.com/2015/06/turn-channel-3-gunstar-heroes-shoots-up-run-n-gun-competition/
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2015-05-30
Nick and Aaron come back after a month lay off to chat about Revenge of Shinobi and other random Sega goodness! Make sure to stay tuned after the show as listener Alex Burr gives his two cents on the game.
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2015-04-24
Chummers Nick and Aaron finally get back together to discuss all things Shawdowrun! There might even be a poop joke here and there as well.
Nick DeMarco's Goldenaxe Review
http://nepascene.com/2015/03/turn-channel-3-sega-genesis-golden-axe-still-worth-wielding/
Joe Kopel's Podcast Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1419828674976560/
The Radical Retro Roundup PODCAST
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2015-03-22
Join Nick and Aaron as they lurk in the "Shadows" to "Blast" some baddies. Tons of laughs and even some Kung Pow references?
Check Aaron's other podcast "Retro Obscura" at: http://retroobscurapodcast.com/
Join the Genesis Gems Facebook group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/genesisgems/
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2015-03-05
Join Nick and Aaron as they cover Gunstar Heroes! The beginning of the show will explain why Rob is not present.
Check Aaron's other podcast "Retro Obscura" at: http://retroobscurapodcast.com/
Join the Genesis Gems Facebook group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/genesisgems/
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2015-02-13
Join Rob and Nick as they talk 50% about NHL 94 and 50% cheesy Flyers jokes at Rob's expense. Stay tuned for more bloopers after the show!
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2015-01-21
Join Nick and Rob as they try their best to defend Earth from being targeted? Yeah that was bad. Just enjoy the show!
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2014-12-20
Join the Genesis as they take on...or rather team up with 2 Dudes and a NES to cover Battletoads and Double Dragon for the Sega Genesis/NES.
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2014-12-10
Rob and Nick put their minds together in order to figure out the puzzle that is Columns!
Stay tuned for more bloopers after the outro song!
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2014-11-27
In this episode, Rob and Nick kick back with a turkey leg in hand and discuss the Sega games they're thankful for and watch the first episode of the 1993 cartoon series "Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog"
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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2014-11-23
Join Nick and Rob as they eat Cheetos, tell Cheesy Jokes, and reminisce about Chester Cheetah: Too Cool to Fool on the Sega Genesis.
As always, makes sure to listen to the bloopers at the end!
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2014-11-01
Join Nasty Nick Stephens and Rupulsive Rob Luther as they enter that haunted mansion to play Splatterhouse 2!
Make sure to keep it locked in for some awesome bloopers at the end!
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2014-10-24
Tune in as we flashback to 2013 when the Retro Junkies SuperShow covered Streets of Rage on the Sega Genesis!
Your favorite hosts Rob and Nick share the stage with Landon and John. This is a re-release, but is still quality! Great discussion and a great skit!
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2014-09-30
In Episode 15, Rob Luther and Nick Stephens get knee deep in some game called Bonanza Brothers. Interesting stealth title for the Sega Genesis.
Make sure to listen to the bloopers at the end of the episode!
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2014-09-09
In Episode 14 Nick and Rob are joined by Andy Layton (Cartridge Freaks) and Josh Witt (Turtle Flakes) as they discuss the classic Arcade Basketball game NBA Jam!
"The NBA Jam" performed by Rob Luther
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2014-08-22
Nick, Rob, and Michael lose all intelligence and any sign of rational thought as they dive into the depths of Beavis and Butthead!
Thanks to Landon Long for lending his talent as Tom Anderson
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2014-08-07
In episode 12 Nick, Rob, and special guest Adam (DubstepDad) step into “Wildside” and try to take on “Heady Metal”. “GORE! GORE!”
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2014-07-17
Join co-hosts Rob Luther, Nick Stephens, and special guest Aaron Hickman as they dive into the post apocalyptic world of Ex-Mutants!
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David Lawrence Interview:
http://www.silbermedia.com/qrd/archives/28davidlawrence.html
2014-06-29
Nick Stephens and special/maybe permanent co-host Rob Luther celebrate Episode 10 and the 23rd birthday of Sonic by talking all things Sonic the Hedgehog. Listen in as they discuss memories, game play, sound, graphics, and probably call each other a hoser a time or two.
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2014-06-18
Genesis Gems is back! In Episode 9 Nick and the rotating chair (Michael Kelso) talk about Beyond Oasis.
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2014-06-13
Nick, Rob, Landon, and Josh go to the Genesis Arcade again to try out some more video pinball. But this one...has a blue furry animal instead of a shiny metal ball.
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2014-06-13
In Episode 7, the guys break out their adamantium claws and discuss all things X-Men for the Sega Genesis!
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2014-06-13
Now coming at you live from the Retro Junkies Studio--The Nerdly Crue! Listen as Righteous Rob Luther, Luscious Landon Long, J-Bone Josh Witt and Hoser Nick Stephens discuss Crue Ball for the Sega Genesis!
High Scores:
Landon: 1,482,000
Nick: 1,857,000
Josh: 1,759,400
Rob: 3,107,200
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"Score, High Score" by J-Bone Josh Witt
2014-06-13
In Episode 5, Derek and Nick talk blood, gore, Michael Jackson/Han Solo costumes, and cars that shoot dodge balls. What kind of game is this? Well my friend..this is Techno Cop!
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2014-06-12
In Episode 4, The Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, and Ric Flair discuss whether or not WWF Super WrestleMania is a gem or a game that should be put in the figure-four.
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2014-06-10
In Episode 3, Nick, Rob, and Derek tie their red head bands, rescue secret agents, and take on an enemy tank! ...They discuss Rambo 3 for the Sega Genesis too.
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2014-06-10
In Episode 2, Barf Bag, Rude Rob, and Player A discuss all things Road Rash and determine if the game holds up after all these years. Get ready to rock and rash!
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2014-06-08
In this episode, Rob, Nick and Derek discuss their earliest Sega Genesis memories and all things Altered Beast! Welcome to your doom!
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