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

    What Went Wrong With Star Fox? | Deep Dive

    As we near the long-awaited return of Star Fox in just a few weeks, we wanted to examine why that wait has been so long in the first place? The series started strong in the 90s, but hasn't really held its ground since. What went wrong with Star Fox? In this deep dive, we explore the complete history of the Star Fox series, breaking the franchise into distinct eras and examining every major release along the way. We discuss the early innovations that put Star Fox on the map, the peak moment that was Star Fox 64, and the experimental period that left the series struggling to find its identity. Will this new Switch 2 entry define a new era of Star Fox? What would we want a new Star Fox to look like? Let us know what you think in the comments? Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:03:09 Beginnings (Star Fox/Star Fox 2) 00:08:26 Peak (Star Fox 64) 00:14:29 Experimentation (Adventures/Assault/Command) 00:32:56 Lost Identity (64 3D/Zero/Guard) 00:39:43 Where does Star Fox go? 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

    45 min

  2. 3d ago

    We NEVER Thought These Toy Story Games Would Return | Nintendo News Recap

    We've been Toy Story fans just about as long as we've been Nintendo fans. This week, those worlds collided with the announcements of the Toy Story: Retro Roundup! collection and Toy Story 3: Complete Edition coming to Switch and Switch 2 later this year! We break down why these games have such a special place in our hearts, and which we're most excited to revisit. We'll also discuss Mina the Hollower's strong start in sales, and the latest Crocs collaboration with Nintendo! Make sure to stick around for our quick headlines, where we'll share some new release dates, a gamebreaking bug in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and some new additions to Nintendo Music! Time Codes: 00:00:00 Opening 00:08:37 Classic Toy Story Games Are Back! 00:18:29 Mina the Hollower Sells 300,000 in 3 Days 00:22:13 Super Mario Crocs Collection 00:27:09 New Release Dates, Pokemon Champions on Mobile, Yoshi Bug, and Nintendo Music 00:33:02 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

    35 min

  3. 5d ago

    The Adventures of Elliot Demo Left Us Wanting More | Prologue Demo Preview

    We've finally both gotten our hands on The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and we're both sold! In this preview discussion, Jordan and Zachary break down their experiences with the Prologue Demo, covering everything from the gorgeous HD-2D visuals and soundtrack to the game's combat, exploration, and overall feel. We also discuss how the game compares to classic 2D Zelda adventures and whether it has what it takes to stand alongside the genre's best. Having played a DIFFERENT demo last year, Jordan brings a unique perspective to the conversation as he points out what has changed in the past year of this game's development! Time Codes: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:55 Comparisons Between Demos 00:05:26 Dialogue and Performances 00:10:23 Storytelling, Graphics, and Music 00:14:06 Gameplay, Combat, and Difficulty 00:19:14 Our Excitement 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

    23 min

  4. Jun 3

    I Thought Tomodachi Life Was Weird... Now I Can't Stop Playing | Review

    We were... less than enthused about Tomodatchi Life: Living the Dream leading up to its release, but it got its hooks in one of us anyway! On this episode of Podcasting With Power, Jordan gives his review and impressions on Nintendo's wacky new life sim! Having not played the game, Zachary has plenty of questions about the gameplay loop, shaping your island, and giving your Mii residents unique personalities. We'll talk about how your own creativity and humor is the heart of the Tomodatchi Life experience, and whether or not YOU should play this game! Time Codes: 00:00:00 Opening 00:03:25 What is Tomodatchi Life? 00:08:13 Bringing Miis to Life 00:15:14 Gameplay Loop 00:25:21 Always Something Going On 00:29:42 Humor and Creativity 00:31:55 Lack of Sharing Features 00:33:24 Replay Value and Longevity 00:35:26 Final Recommendations 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

    39 min

  5. Jun 1

    After 13 Years, Call of Duty Is Back on Nintendo | Nintendo News Recap

    Call of Duty is officially returning to Nintendo platforms with Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2, ending a drought that has lasted more than a decade. On this episode of Podcasting With Power, we break down the announcement trailer, when we can get our hands on the game, and whether Switch 2 can become a true home for the biggest first-person shooter around. Our Nintendo News Recap continues with news of the Steam Deck going up in price, and we consider how that will affect its competitiveness with the Switch 2 and other handhelds. We'll also check in with former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime on how the NES and SNES Classic consoles came to be, and we'll look at what Dragon Quest's 40th Anniversary announcement. Reviews are also in for both Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light, so we'll take a look at what critics have to say about these two news games! Quick Headlines: eShop Indie Sale until June 7th, Star Fox's Day 1 patch, Witcher III's new expansion, Resident Evil Requiem demo, Donkey Kong 64 on NSO, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds on Nintendo Music Time Codes: 00:00:00 Opening 00:07:24 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 200:14:28 Steam Deck Price Hike 00:20:08 Reggie Fils-Aime Talks NES/SNES Classic 00:26:29 Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Announcements 00:30:21 007 First Light and Mina the Hollower Review Roundups 00:37:25 Quick Headlines: Indie Sale, Donkey Kong 64, and More 00:44:32 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

    47 min

  6. May 29

    The BEST & WORST Video Game Openings | Deep Dive

    Last week, Jordan revisited Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and remembered something important: even incredible games can have ROUGH openings! This week’s Deep Dive explores the best and worst video game openings we've experienced. We break down what makes an intro unforgettable, why some games lose players before they even begin, and the design choices that separate a perfect hook from a painful slog. From overlong tutorials and constant interruptions to instant immersion and unforgettable first moments, we compare the openings that worked on us… and the ones that absolutely didn’t. Time Codes: 00:00:00 Jordan Revisits MGSV's Painful Opening 00:06:43 Giving Players Agency (Modern Zelda/Minecraft) 00:17:27 Too Much Tutorial (Twilight Princess/Skyward Sword) 00:26:07 Teaching Organically (Mario/Portal) 00:32:27 Setting The Tone Quickly (Metroid Prime/Resident Evil) 00:40:33 Slow Starts (Okami/Pikmin/Banjo Tooie) 00:46:49 Ending on a High Note (Halo: Combat Evolved) 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

    51 min

  7. May 27

    This New Nintendo App Uses YOUR Photos To Make Games | Nintendo News Recap

    Nintendo just announced Pictonico!, a bizarre new mobile game that creates playable minigames using your real-life photos! On this week's Nintendo News Recap, we take a look at Nintendo latest mobile effort, and decide whether or not we think this has legs, or if this is just another weird experiment. We also cover the latest teases and leaks from Nintendo's ongoing collaboration with LEGO, as well as some sets that about to be sunset. We'll also tell you the latest about the new Prologue Demo for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and we round up reviews for Nintendo's latest release: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book! Quick Headlines: Tomodatchi Life is April's best-selling game, a new feature for Alarmo, Pokemon short Dragonite and the Special Delivery gets an English dub, the weird way Pragmata gets an FPS boost on Switch 2, Marvel Cosmic Invasion's DLC characters, Yoshi on Nintendo Music, and Nintendo attending Gamescom 2026. Time Codes: 00:00:00 Opening 00:11:12 Pictonico!, Nintendo's New Mobile Game 00:16:36 LEGO Donkey Kong Tease, Pokemon Leaks, and Retiring Sets 00:22:56 Second Adventures of Elliot Demo Details 00:28:28 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review Roundup 00:32:27 Tomodatchi Life, Pokemon dub, Nintendo at Gamescom 2026 00:41:38 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

    47 min

  8. May 21

    Does Nintendo Want You to Skip Old Games? | Deep Dive

    With new entries constantly arriving in long-running franchises, many players feel pressure to “catch up” before jumping into the latest release. But should you actually have to play older games first? From Zelda and Splatoon to the broader culture of gaming backlog anxiety, this episode explores the growing feeling that playing games can sometimes start to feel like homework. We ponder whether or not EVERY game should be a valid entry point for new fans, and why Nintendo sometimes pushes us to revisit older games and sometimes locks them away ahead of a sequel. We also discuss where we think a new Zelda fan should start for the first time today, and why Zachary is playing Splatoon 2's campaign in 2026! What do YOU think? Do you prefer starting from the beginning of a series, or jumping into the newest game? Time Codes: 00:00:00 Opening/Zachary is Playing Splatoon 2 00:12:38 Should EVERY Game be an Entry Point? 00:20:24 Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Fire Emblem 00:27:24 Where Should a New Zelda Player Start in 2026? 00:34:13 Does Nintendo Want You to Skip Old 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

    44 min
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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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