Episode 95

This episode Josh goes over his time at the Switch 2 Experience in Melbourne!Check out his thoughts on the hardware, the games and the event itself. Support Us!If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4MPatreon!For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4MThank you so much to our Patrons:SwitchingItUp_Game Buoy GamesStellardafellarAbout NintenVania!NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 94

This episode Josh is joined by Harry Kalogirou - a writer for Press Start Australia and a self-proclaimed sucker for Metroidvanias.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro with Guest

13:15 New Release Acquired - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

47:28 Mario Kart World Direct Reactions

1:11:55 Weird Nintendo

You can find Harry and all of his work here:

Press Start Australia:

Profile - https://press-start.com.au/author/harrykalogirou/

Xenoblade X Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2025/03/18/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-a-skell-above-the-rest/

Expedition 33 Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/pc-reviews/2025/04/23/clair-obscur-expedition-33-review/

X/Twitter @harry_kalo

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 93

This episode Josh is joined by his now wife, Mikayla to discuss their time in Japan. This episode covers their trip to the Nintendo Museum, getting into a Pokemon Cafe, dining at Nintendo's original HQ and the amazing retro game scene.

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania⁠

Join our Discord for free:⁠ / discord ⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 92

This is a very special recording of NintenVania with JT and Drew yet again joining forces and disecting the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Listen as they get a little crazy staying up late trying to pre-order the console too.

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania⁠

Join our Discord for free:⁠ / discord ⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 91

Well wasn’t that one of the weirdest Nintendo Directs ever? In this episode JT and Drew pair up to share their thoughts on what may well be the last dedicated Nintendo Direct to the Nintendo Switch. Plus we share some things that you might have missed from the presentation.

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania⁠

Join our Discord for free:⁠ / discord ⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 90

This episode Josh is joined by his now wife, Mikayla to discuss their time in Japan. This episode covers their trip to Universal Studios Japan (including the new Donkey Kong Country), Josh’s weird in-life ordeal with a game called Paranormasight, and their pick ups from the various Nintendo stores and Pokemon Centres.

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free: / discord

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

GIVEAWAY!

To be in the running to win a Donkey Kong plush, you’re going to have to hunt for the KONG letters in this episode of the podcast.

Keep an ear out for the four letter noises that will be scattered throughout. Make note of the minute they are played and let me know via email (nintenvaniapodcast@gmail.com) where they were and you’ll be in the running to win!

Plus if you retweet the promotional post I do on Twitter/X you get a bonus entry! I will be announcing the winner during the following episode of NintenVania!

Good luck!

Episode 89 This episode Josh is joined by Metroid Mike! Mike created the very popular Super Mario Bros 5 within Super Mario Maker 2. We chat about he went about making the levels and more! Chapters:⁠⁠⁠⁠ 0:00 Interview with Mike on Super Mario Bros 5 (Super Mario Maker 2) 43:45 New Release Acquired - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 1:15:48 Weird Nintendo You can find Mike and all of his work at: Twitter/X: @Metroidmike64

His Super Mario Maker 2 Worlds:

Super Mario Bros 5: 0G9-XN4-FNF

Super Mario Bros Remix: 90V-9C9-3PF Support Us! If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠ Patreon! For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About NintenVania!NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 88

Hey all,

This is a very special joint episode of The House of Mario and NintenVania. I was joined by my podcasting buddy, Drew, to discuss that Switch 2 reveal.

We discuss the look of the system, the name, the leaks, that Mario Kart tease and all of the hype in the lead up.

You can find Drew and all of his work at:

The House of Mario: ⁠https://thehouseofmario.captivate.fm/...⁠

X/Twitter: @idrewby @thehouseofmario

YouTube: @thehouseofmario5050

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!