Shine Get! A Video Game Collecting Podcast

Cal & Murph
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Murph & Cal like collecting video games & talking about it. This is the result.

  1. FEB 11

    Is It Worth it to Collect for the Wii U?

    The Wii U has a complex history - stumbling right out of the gate, it went on to be decently supported by Nintendo & few others. Over a decade removed from its launch, what is collecting and playing on the system like in 2026? Episode #40  Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.social Follow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

    1h 14m

  2. JAN 28

    Pokemon Games are Stupid Expensive with Dan (ModAnon)!

    Follow Dan: https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social Cal has always loved Pokemon - but for this one, he needs some help. Friend of the show Dan joins to talk about their love of all-things Pokemon. Murph isn't that caught up - so we get to educate him on how much these dang games cost these days. Episode #39  Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.social Follow Cal: https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

    1h 32m

  3. JAN 7

    It's Okay to Sell Your Video Games.

    Simply sell stuff. Cal has been thinking about the size of his video game collection, along with others he has, & is looking to downsize. How did he get here? What will he do? Plus, how does Murph feel about his collections? He has a sick plan for 2026. Episode #38

    53 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    Every Game We Played in 2025

    YEAR IN REVIEW!! As 2025 comes to an end, Cal & Murph can't help but look back on their year in gaming. Which games did they play that stuck with them the most? What were the highs and the lows? We discuss! Episode 37 Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjosh Follow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal

    1h 29m

  5. 12/12/2025

    Ranking Console Boot Ups!

    There's few things in video games more memorable than a console's venerable boot up sound. We hear it ever time we start gaming and some have even entered larger cultural consciousness. On this one, Cal & Murph tier-list an arbitrary list of console boot ups. Join us. Episode #36 Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjosh Follow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal

    1h 30m

  6. 11/21/2025

    The Varied History of Backwards Compatibility

    Cal & Murph love backwards compatible consoles. As the industry has changed and evolved, ability to play older games on your newer consoles has waxed and waned. On this one, we talk through how different manufacturer's obviously value it differently and which consoles do it the very best. Episode #35 Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjosh Follow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal

    1h 7m

  7. 11/06/2025

    Unfun Sections of Good Games

    On this one, Cal & Murph discuss the parts of great games that they don't like as much. Join us as we discuss common friction points from titles that we - other than a bit here and there - completely loved. Not trying to be negative, it was just a fun idea. :) Thanks for listening!  Episode #34 Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjosh Follow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal

    58 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    Video Game Consoles We DON'T Want In Our Collections!

    Cal & Murph love to collect video games. They also love to collect consoles! There ARE consoles they won't collect for though - what are they? It turns out, even the consoles they "won't" collect for, they're still interested in, but just can't get around to it. Listen to them discuss why these consoles just don't hit the mark for their interests!  Episode #33 ------------ 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Virtual Boy 8:50 - Atari 2600 14:30 - NES 22:05 - Playstation Vita 31:38 - Sega Dreamcast 39:44 - Atari Jaguar  44:05 - Game Boy Micro / Sega Nomad 53:10 - Sega CD 1:00:00 - Recent Pickups

    1h 3m
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