Nintendo Maniacs

Josh (JT)
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Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly podcast dedicated to the latest Nintendo game releases, news and topics. Josh (JT) has a special guest on every show and has a bundle of fun along the way.

  1. 1D AGO

    The most feature-packed Mario Tennis game yet & Initial Virtual Boy impressions

    Episode 115 In this episode Josh is joined by Matt Hewson - the editor of the Australian gaming website Player2! Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat 10:45 Partner Showcase 16:40 Blind Ranking - Mario Tennis Fever Racquets 23:48 New Release Acquired - Mario Tennis Fever 56:30 Virtual Boy NSO 1:04:26 SNES MINI GIVEAWAY - SNES Celebration 1:11:40 Weird Nintendo  Our Guest  Matt Hewson was our guest. You can find more of his work at: Player2 : https://www.player2.net.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/player2au/ YouTube: @Player2NetAu Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Player2au/posts?vanity=Player2au Support Us! If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, 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:   / 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. 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:   / discord   Thank you so much to our Patrons: SwitchingItUp_ Game Buoy Games Sumo About Nintendo Maniacs! Nintendo Maniacs 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!

    1h 17m

  2. FEB 2

    Hugh Morris steals our hearts in Tomodachi Life & the sizeable Animal Crossing Update

    Episode 114In this episode Josh is joined by Mikky for a cozy-filled episode.  Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat 5:22 Blind Ranking - AC Villagers who fight a bully 12:17 Animal Crossing New Update 31:01 Tomodachi Life Direct 43:33 Super Mario News 47:15 New Metacritic Game for Discord 49:05 What we’ve been playing 56:42 Weird Nintendo & PokePark KantoSupport Us! If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINK: https://linktr.ee/NintendoManiacs Join our Discord for free:⁠   https://discord.gg/pMJwJjgw8aPatreon! 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. 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://patreon.com/nintenvania?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkThank you so much to our Patrons: SwitchingItUp_ Game Buoy Games SumoAbout Nintendo Maniacs! Nintendo Maniacs 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!

    1h 7m

  3. JAN 12

    We PREDICT the upcoming year for Nintendo

    Episode 113 In this episode Josh is joined by Steve aka ThunderStash Gaming! Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat 37:20 How to Support the Show 38:10 Our 2026 Nintendo Predictions Our Guest! Steve, aka ThunderStash Gaming, was our guest. You can find more of their work at: Website: YouTube: https://t.co/enAn105zWLX: @ThunderStashYTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thunderstashgaming/ Weird Nintendo: Noit this episode Support Us! If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, 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: / 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. 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: / discord Thank you so much to our Patrons:SwitchingItUp_Game Buoy GamesSumo About Nintendo Maniacs! Nintendo Maniacs 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!

    2h 3m

  4. 12/23/2025

    Nintendo's 2025 - the Highs, the Lows and the Downright Silly

    Episode 112 This episode Josh is joined by fellow maniac Drew Agnew - who is the host of The House of Mario podcast! They go over Nintendo's entire 2025 - including the highlights, lowlights and the downright silly. You can find Drew and all of his work here:The House of Mario: ⁠https://thehouseofmario.captivate.fm/...X/Twitter: @idrewby @thehouseofmarioYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iDrewby Support Us! If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, 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. 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 GamesSumo About Nintendo Maniacs! Nintendo Maniacs 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!

    1h 30m

  5. 12/15/2025

    Metroid Super Episode - Prime 4 and why Metroid doesn't get the love it deserves

    Episode 111 In this episode Josh is joined by Joey Ferris, a Nintendo YouTuber with his own channel and has worked on CommonWealth Realm and GameXplain.  Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat 8:50 Metroid Success on Switch 12:50 Why Metroid rates high, sells low 17:20 Blind Ranking - Metroid Soundtracks 23:05 New Release Acquired: Metroid Prime 4 Beyond  Our Guest! Joey was our guest. You can find more of their work at: Website: youtube.com/ferriswheelpro?si=YAo9gVqFBT2AzV52 X: https://x.com/FerrisWheelPro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferriswheelpro/ Weird Nintendo: Not this episode Support Us! If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, 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:   / 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. 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:   / discord   Thank you so much to our Patrons: SwitchingItUp_ Game Buoy Games Sumo About Nintendo Maniacs! Nintendo Maniacs 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!

    1h 22m

  6. 12/01/2025

    Kirby Air Riders is MORE than a racing game & critiquing IGNs Top 100 Nintendo Games

    Episode 110 In this episode Josh is joined by Marc Kaliroff, the co-owner of the website Kirby Informer! Chapters: 0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat 16:00 New Release Acquired: Kirby Air Riders 1:12:17 Bandai Namco Singapore Acquisition   1:15:50 IGNs Top 100 Nintendo Games List 1:26:06 Weird Nintendo  Our Guest! Marc, from Kirby Informer, was our guest. You can find more of their work at: Website: https://www.kirbyinformer.com/ and https://www.pikmininformer.com/ X: @TheMarcKal Instagram: @themarckal Linktree: linktr.ee/themarckal Star Garden https://store.steampowered.com/app/3370970/Star_Garden/ Sixth Station Trio https://www.instagram.com/sixthstationtrio/ Weird Nintendo: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/11/random-vancouvers-new-hockey-team-the-goldeneyes-are-using-some-vgm-you-may-recognise   Support Us! If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, 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:   / 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. 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:   / discord   Thank you so much to our Patrons: SwitchingItUp_ Game Buoy Games Sumo About Nintendo Maniacs! Nintendo Maniacs 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!

    1h 37m

  7. 11/18/2025

    Nintendo keeps dropping game trailers ft. Age of Imprisonment & Super Mario Galaxy Movie

    Episode 109 In this episode Josh is joined by Mikky!  Chapters: 0:00 Maniac Chat 3:10 Animal Crossing Updates 13:42 Pokopia Updates 23:31 Metroid Prime 4 Trailer 28:58 Super Mario Galaxy Movie 35:10 Blind Ranking - Zelda Items to make an Ikea chest of drawers 41:40 New Release Acquired: Hyrule Warriors - Age of Imprisonment  1:11:10 Legends ZA & Luigi’s Mansion playthroughs 1:23:52 Weird Nintendo  Support Us! If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, 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. 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 Sumo About Nintendo Maniacs! Nintendo Maniacs 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!

    1h 29m

  8. 10/27/2025

    Pokémon Legends: ZA Just Changed the Series Forever

    Episode 108 In this episode Josh is joined by Jemma from the Pure Nintendo podcast!  Chapters: 0:00 Maniac Chat 10:45 Blind Ranking - Pokemon Starters 15:45 Nintendo at PAX Australia 31:47 New Release Acquired: Pokemon Legends ZA 1:14:00 Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 1:22:30 Shinobi, Ball X Pit and Plants vs Zombies 1:24:40 Weird Nintendo  Our Guest! Jemma from Pure Nintendo, was our guest. You can find more of their work at: Pure Nintendo  https://purenintendo.com/ Jemma’s Profile https://purenintendo.com/author/jemma/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/PureNintendo X https://x.com/kajimi Support Us! If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, 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. 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 Sumo About Nintendo Maniacs! Nintendo Maniacs 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!

    1h 39m
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Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly podcast dedicated to the latest Nintendo game releases, news and topics. Josh (JT) has a special guest on every show and has a bundle of fun along the way.

Information

  • Creator
    Josh (JT)
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Josh (JT)
  • Show Website
    Nintendo Maniacs