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Super Switch Headz

Super Switch Headz
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Mario Kart
Mario Kart World
Switch 2
Nintendo Switch
Zelda
Indie Games
Mario
Emulation
Metroid Prime 4
Nintendo Direct
Star Fox
Donkey Kong Country
Animal Crossing
Video Game Music
Donkey Kong
Steam Deck
Nintendo Switch Online
Pokemon

Super Switch Headz brings you the latest Nintendo news, rumors, speculation, and hype! In every episode your hosts David Howe, Patrick Knisely, Matthew Stoner, and special guests discuss and explore the world of Nintendo. We are the official podcast of the Switch Headz (DISCORD and Facebook) groups.

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Time for our big talk on Big Walk! This week Cina Saffary joins David to discuss their 100% play through of Big Walk on the podcast. They talk broadly about it's appeal in a non-spoiler section, and then go deep into the game's best puzzles, moments,... more

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It's Beatles week on the podcast! Industry legend Maclaine Diemer joins to discuss his career as a composer and sound designer for video games and his involvement with one of the greatest games ever made: The Beatles: Rock Band. Now that we're almost... more

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We're getting into the nitty gritty on Nintendo's UI & UX design sensibilities this week with special guest TriNintendo! How has UI in video games evolved over the years, from utility to flashiness and beyond? Did Nintendo lose some of its old charm ... more

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WOOMY!! This week we're discussing the new single player focused spinoff game Splatoon Raiders with a STACKED CAST featuring Patrick Knisely (pdyx), Tyson Pease (tytypos), and Alex Von Kurkendall (AVK). Sitting comfortably with the one of the highest... more

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Recent Guests

Maclaine Diemer
Video game composer and sound designer; co-host of Super Switch Headz
Super Switch Headz / Harmonics alumni
Episode: There'll Never Be Another Game Like Beatles Rock Band - #364
Luke Sanderson
Creator of Turnip Mountain
Turnip Mountain
Episode: Nintendo's Approach to UI Design (ft. TriNintendo) - #363
Tyson Pease
Guest, also known as Ty Typos
Individual guest
Episode: Splatoon Raiders is a Breath of Fresh Ink - #362
Jordan Willis
Guest on episode
Episode: Have We Already Seen the Last Switch Game? - #360
Vincent Goodwin
Special guest returning to the podcast
Cool Uncle Vince
Episode: Nintendo Published Games We Still Need on NSO - #357
André Segers
Guest from GameXplain, discussing Star Fox and Zelda topics
GameXplain
Episode: What Star Fox Means for the Ocarina Remake (ft. André Segers) - #353
Xalavier Nelson Jr.
Founder/Studio Head at Strange Scaffold
Strange Scaffold
Episode: Xalavier Nelson Jr. Wants Shorter Games with Smaller Budgets & He's NOT Kidding - #352
Jay Rios
Crowd favorite guest, returning guest on the show
Episode: Did Nintendo Today Kill the Nintendo Direct? - #351
Garrett Buss
Friend and guest, Nintendo content creator
Episode: Tomodachi Life is Game of the Freaking Year (ft. Tris Valbuena) - #350

Hosts

David Howe
Host with long-running involvement; central to show; frequent presence across episodes
Patrick Knisely
Co-host and regular discussing topics with hosts and guests
Matthew Stoner
Host/Moderator roles; contributes banter and topic framing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Love these guys

    Very enjoyable and humorous listen, especially David and Jordan. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    terryshere
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • I LIKE THE SHOW

    HEY! LISTEN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Djeicirbfovns
    United States8 months ago
  • Come for the expected Nintendo discussions, stay for literally everything else!

    Super Switch Headz offers up engaging, illuminating, and off-the-beaten-path conversations, often with the added perspective of a very special guest from the games industry or a member of the Switch Headz community, from which this show was born.

    Yes, the news is covered and current game playing is discussed, but the heart of the show is in the wonderful and often unexpected main topics found in each episode. The combination of genuinely unique discussions and thoughtful, intelligent human bein... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SowingShade
    United States2 years ago
  • Donkey Kong Country 3 reference

    Well listened to the episode involving King K Rool and heard a Donkey Kong Country 3 reference to the kremlin war so that deserves a 5 star review and follow from me. Any Donkey Kong Country reference gets my attention and any Donkey Kong Country 3 gets my full consent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gojoej
    United States2 years ago
  • The “bespoke” podcast

    Great podcast, great hosts, great info, great discussion. Will edit to 5 stars when David stops mostly incorrectly using the word “bespoke” 1-3 times every. single. episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sid Ryzebol
    Canada4 years ago

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Positive view on Nintendo focus with balanced coverage

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Nintendo's Approach to UI Design (ft. TriNintendo) - #363
Q: What was it like working with a publisher and porting Turnip Mountain to multiple platforms, and how did the music contribute to the game's feel?
Working with a publisher helped coordinate multi-platform releases, with platform-specific quirks informing final polish. The music, produced by Isabel Chiming, added a distinctive vocaloid-like texture that enhanced the one-bit aesthetic, giving the game a memorable identity and elevating production value.
Nintendo's Approach to UI Design (ft. TriNintendo) - #363
Q: How did the idea to use two sticks to control both arms come about, and what challenges did you face in testing and refining this control scheme?
The designer experimented with a two-stick input as a deliberate departure from the standard platformer control language, aiming to create a unique 'language' of inputs. Playtesting revealed a Marmite reception—some players adapted quickly while others struggled, necessitating careful level design, onboarding, and pacing to ease players into the mechanics. Revisions also involved iterating on level geometry to make the controls feel intentional rather than arbitrary.
Nintendo's Approach to UI Design (ft. TriNintendo) - #363
Q: Could you explain what Turnip Mountain is and where the inspiration for its unique control scheme came from?
Turnip Mountain is a climbing platformer with a dual-stick control scheme where each hand is controlled independently to simulate climbing. The designer wanted to move away from conventional game controls and explore how unusual input methods could create fresh gameplay, onboarding players gradually with a level design that teaches the controls through exploration and practice.
Star Fox is Incredible... What's Next? (ft. Daniel from GVG) - #358
Q: Are you excited for GTA 6 or the Switch 2 news in general?
He shares cautious optimism about GTA 6's direction and price, while noting the shift toward digital distribution and the cultural impact of no-disc editions. He also comments on Switch 2 display improvements and the ongoing evolution of Nintendo hardware, expressing interest in how these trends will shape future releases.
Star Fox is Incredible... What's Next? (ft. Daniel from GVG) - #358
Q: Daniel, what do you think about the Star Fox sales and the other Star Fox news bits?
Daniel expresses excitement about the remake's reception, notes the strong vocal support for continued Star Fox content, and emphasizes the game's strong storytelling through new cutscenes and lore, while acknowledging some trade-offs in voice acting and design choices. He also highlights the potential for future Velan projects and the possibility of expanding the Star Fox universe with DLC-style offerings.

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What is Super Switch Headz about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Nintendo-focused roundtable with a mix of hosts and guests who share strong enthusiasm for Nintendo news, hardware, and culture. Episodes balance news, rumors, and thoughtful topic deep-dives (from UI design to legacy franchises) with banter, community input, and industry perspective. The show tends to feature well-connected guests from game development, journalism, and content creation, yielding actionable insights for listeners who want behind-the-scenes context and strategic takes on Nintendo's ecosystem. A standout angle is the blend of lighthearted humor with informed discussion, often anchored by recurring co-hosts and frequent industry guests from game studios and analysis outlets. This makes it a solid fit for brands targeting Nin... more

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Recent guests on Super Switch Headz include:

1. Maclaine Diemer
2. Luke Sanderson
3. Tyson Pease
4. Jordan Willis
5. Vincent Goodwin
6. André Segers
7. Xalavier Nelson Jr.
8. Jay Rios

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