
Badical™ - the most controversial arcade fighting game of the 1990s - is back with a vengeance! Join hosts Tom Reimann and David Bell on a deep-dive into the making of a simple coin-operated distraction that became a billion-dollar franchise, featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews with the creators and cast of Badical™ as they discuss what it was like to be part of a phenomenon that spawned c... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

This week, Tom and Dave tracked down notorious karate terrorist Rodnathan Tirepump to interrogate him about his experiences playing the twin ninjas Handboot & Footglove and developing their signature move, the jumping uppercut. With Seanbaby.
This week, Tom and Dave climb to the mountaintop with legendary comic book creator Rod Fieldlief, AKA The Rodfather, as he reflects on writing all 13,000 issues of the groundbreaking Badical series. With Robert Brockway.
Tom and Dave welcome actor Jaaron Billiams to share his memories of bringing Badical's most popular character to life, as well as his many fistfights with notable celebrities. With Jeff May.
Tom and Dave sit down with Badical creators Jim Janker and T.J. Petey to discuss how they came up with the video game that became both a phenomenon and a way of life. With Abe Epperson and Michael Swaim.
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Reliving the history of Badical brings me back to my childhood. Fighting my way through the arcade horde to dare to challenge the champion- glued to the control sticks by his own sweat, doomed to forever battle to stay on top, for defeat would mean a painful removal of his pallid plan skin
I can still remember the desperation behind that poor twelve year old’s eyes… ahh childhood
And dude, where can I get those waffles?
I can’t believe that no one in my life remembers this game. I loved it as a kid and Tom and Dave bring all those memories crashing back. Also, I stole from the Rodfather and he never caught me.
To clarify, I am not deaf nor hard of hearing. When I was 8 years old, I received Badical as a Christmas gift but never got to open it as it did not deem me "Badicaliciously worthy". I'll always remember those words because those were the last sounds I ever heard as the game opened a portal my eyes and mind could not comprehend. After the portal closed, I was left without the sense of sound. Numerous doctors examined my ears and deemed them operationally functional. Various therapists posed my l... more
As someone with such fond memories of Badical and its infinite IP and reboots I was so happy to finally hear all the behind the scenes stories and strange coincidences that brought this beloved game into being. Vinnie Sex ruuuuules, honorable mention to HandBoot










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