Podcasting With Power: A Nintendo Podcast

Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis
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Podcasting With Power is your weekly discussion of all things Nintendo! Hosted by lifelong fans Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis, this podcast covers everything from the latest games on Switch 2 to deep dives into the past 40 years of Nintendo. Podcasting With Power is an independent podcast and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo.

  1. 1D AGO

    Pokemon Day 2026 DELIVERS - Gen 10 Revealed and More!

    It is Pokemon's 30th Anniversary and The Pokemon Company had a lot to show on Pokemon Day! In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we cover all of the big (and small) news from the latest Pokemon Presents, from the return of the GBA classics FireRed and LeafGreen to the reveal of the Generation 10, Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves! We also discuss Nintendo issuing some rare refunds for last week's Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch 2 Edition, Resident Evil Requiem's review scores around the industry, and our own review of FUR Squadron Phoenix, a new Star Fox 64-inspired game on Switch! (Code provided by Raptor Claw) Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:09:14 Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen hit Switch 00:20:03 Pokemon Game Boy Jukebox 00:22:31 Pokemon Champions Release Date 00:24:16 Pokemon Day Headlines (Pokopia, Pokemon TCG, Pokemon GO, etc) 00:29:04 Pokemon Winds and Waves Revealed 00:43:30 Nintendo Refunds Xenoblade Chronicles X on Switch 2 00:47:15 Resident Evil Requiem Review Roundup 00:51:04 FUR Squadron Phoenix Review00:57:41 Out This Week Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 23

    Why Don’t These Nintendo Games Click With Us?

    This week on Podcasting With Power, we’re talking about the Nintendo games we want to love… but just can’t seem to care about. Whether it’s a long-running franchise or a cult classic, sometimes a game just doesn’t click, and that’s okay! We break down why certain Nintendo titles miss the mark for us, and whether we think we’re alone in feeling this way. Plus, we cover the shadowdrop of Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 Edition, recap every Switch and Switch 2 announcement from PlayStation’s State of Play, and react to the very charming Hatching Yoshi toy coming soon! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:16:41 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Switch 2 Edition 00:23:14 PlayStation State of Play Announcements for Switch/Switch 2 00:33:54 Hatching Yoshi Toy 00:37:12 Out This Week 00:41:39 Nintendo Games We Just Don't Care About Are there Nintendo games you just can’t get into? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

    1h 34m

  3. FEB 17

    It’s Time for a Nintendo Sports Comeback

    This week on Podcasting With Power, we’re diving into Nintendo’s long history with sports games, from the all-time classics to modern experiments! Fresh off the launch of Mario Tennis Fever, we ask the big question: does Nintendo still have its sports magic? We break down what has worked, what hasn’t, and what it might take to win us back. We also react to the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and rapidfire through all of the stories we missed while Zachary was sick. Plus, we look at early impressions of Pokopia, and round up reviews for Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, Reanimal, and Mario Tennis Fever! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:14:03 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Discussion 00:33:43 Switch is Nintendo's Best-Selling Console Ever 00:38:35 Quick Headlines We Missed 00:45:56 Pokemon Pokopia Previews Are Out 00:49:14 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review Roundup 00:52:19 Reanimal Review Roundup 00:54:03 Mario Tennis Fever Review Roundup00:55:39 Out This Week 00:59:07 Nintendo's Sports Games Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

    1h 43m

  4. FEB 2

    What IS Modern Nintendo? (And Is It Better Than the One We Grew Up With?)

    What defines the Nintendo brand in 2026? This week, we break down how Nintendo has evolved from the company we grew up with into the one we know today. From hardware philosophy and game design to risk-taking, nostalgia, and brand identity, we compare classic Nintendo to modern Nintendo and try to define what truly sets this era apart. We also cover the latest Nintendo news, including the new Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer featuring Yoshi, highlights from the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct, new details on Virtual Boy Classics, rumored GameCube games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and the long-awaited Disney Afternoon Collection finally making its way to Switch. Let us know what you think defines modern Nintendo in the comments. Is this their strongest era yet, or do you miss the Nintendo of the past? Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:09:21 Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary 00:15:49 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Reveals Yoshi 00:23:14 Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Direct Details 00:30:45 Virtual Boy Classics Launch Lineup, Unreleased Games, and New Features 00:34:04 Walmart Leaks GameCube Classics Additions, Nintendo Denies 00:39:12 Disney Afternoon Collection Announced for Switch & Switch 2 00:42:06 Out This Week 00:43:34 Defining Modern Nintendo Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

    1h 36m

  5. JAN 27

    Xbox Could Dominate on Switch 2...So Why Aren't They?

    Xbox Game Studios and Microsoft own some of the biggest franchises in gaming… so why does the Switch 2 feel almost completely ignored? In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we dig into Microsoft’s surprisingly small presence on Nintendo’s next console, and why it might be one of the strangest strategic gaps in the industry right now. We break down which Xbox, Bethesda, Activision, and Blizzard titles could and should be on Switch 2, what options we'd like to see them explore, and what we think the roadblocks might have been thus far. With Nintendo opening the door wider than ever to third-party support, Xbox’s absence raises some big questions. We also run through a packed week of Nintendo and gaming news, including new details on Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Switch 2 Edition, a surprise update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and our first look at an epic new Legend of Zelda LEGO set featuring the final boss fight of Ocarina of Time! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:12:06 Super Mario Wonder Switch 2 Details, amiibo, and Talking Flower 00:23:03 Chris Pratt Teases More Surprises for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 00:26:42 Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Update 00:31:35 Metroid Prime/Paper Mario Producer Kensuke Tanabe Retires 00:41:10 Major Ubisoft Restructuring, 6 Games Cancelled 00:48:42 LEGO Ocarina of Time - The Final Battle Revealed 00:54:17 Out This Week 00:54:44 Where is Xbox on Switch 2? Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

    1h 43m

  6. JAN 19

    Video Game Remakes We Love… and the Games That DESERVE One Next

    New video game remakes come out every year, and some of them are truly great experiences in their own right! This week on Podcasting With Power, we break down the remakes we think truly nail it, what makes a remake worth doing in the first place, and which classic games we believe absolutely deserve a modern revival. From faithful recreations to full reimaginings, we debate where the line should be drawn and whether nostalgia helps (or hurts) our industry. We also cover the biggest Nintendo news of the week, including the reveal of brand-new LEGO Pokémon sets, Nintendo’s official 2025 Year in Review, an industry-wide move to make gaming safer, and the impact of GameStop closing nearly 300 store locations. Whether you’re craving a remake of a forgotten classic or tired of seeing the same games brought back again and again, this episode is for you. Let us know in the comments which game you want to see remade next! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:09:22 First Look at Pokemon Lego Sets 00:17:01 Nintendo 2025 Year in Review Available Now 00:23:16 Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox Unite to Make Gaming Safer 00:29:23 GameStop Closes Our Childhood Store 00:38:19 Out This Week 00:40:03 Our Favorite Video Game Remakes 01:00:14 Games We Think Need Remakes Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

    1h 41m

  7. JAN 13

    Every Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Game Coming in 2026

    Nintendo already has a packed 2026 lineup, and this week on Podcasting With Power we break down every confirmed Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game with a 2026 release date or window. From the biggest AAA releases to indie darlings, we go title by title and highlight the games we think look particularly special along the way. Whether you’re tracking release dates, planning your backlog, or just want to know what Nintendo has cooking for 2026, this episode has you covered. We've also got the latest details on Mario Tennis Fever, new Joy Con 2 colors, Switch 2 holiday sales, and more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:07:59 Mario Tennis Fever Overview Trailer Details 00:12:05 Joy Con 2 Get Their First New Color Options 00:15:30 Switch 2's Holiday Sales Slump 00:19:33 First Look at GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron 00:22:49 Out This Week 00:24:52 Every Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Game Coming in 2026 Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

    1h 32m

  8. JAN 8

    Why We Have Two Nintendo Game of the Year Picks

    Another year of Nintendo is in the books, and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode of Podcasting With Power, we look back at everything that defined Nintendo in 2025, from the release of the Switch 2 and plenty of Nintendo Directs announcements to our personal Game of the Year picks and how we got there. We also take a look at some of the biggest news stories we missed over the holidays, including peeking at anniversary logos for Pokémon, Dragon Quest, and Persona, analyzing comments from Square Enix’s Yoshi-P about the possibility of Final Fantasy XIV coming to Switch 2, and mourning the loss of industry veteran Vince Zampella. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:02:18 Pokemon 30th Anniversary Logo Reveal 00:04:17 Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Logo and Hints at New Games 00:07:43 Persona 30th Anniversary Trailer and Incoming Info 00:10:09 Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Teases Switch Releases 00:12:28 Remembering Vince Zampella 00:15:08 Nintendo 2025 Recap: Releases, Directs, and More 00:35:20 The Games We DIDN'T Get To Play in 2025 00:45:53 Zachary's Game of the Year Picks 00:54:46 Jordan's Game of the Year Picks What were YOUR Game of the Year picks? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Podcasting With Power for more Nintendo discussions, news, and deep dives! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwithpower Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podwithpower.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podwithpower Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podwithpower

    1h 15m
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Podcasting With Power is your weekly discussion of all things Nintendo! Hosted by lifelong fans Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis, this podcast covers everything from the latest games on Switch 2 to deep dives into the past 40 years of Nintendo. Podcasting With Power is an independent podcast and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo.

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