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The All Things Nintendo Podcast

Brian Shea
Nintendo
Pokémon
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch
Game Informer
Nintendo Direct
Pokemon
Metroid Prime 4
Mario Kart World
Tears Of the Kingdom
Indie Games
Zelda
Summer Game Fest
Mario Kart
Donkey Kong
Game Boy
The Legend Of Zelda
Final Fantasy
Pokemon Legends ZA
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show focusing on the wonderful world of gaming’s most recognizable name. Join host Brian Shea every Friday as he’s joined by special guests to talk about the latest news, announcements, and games from Nintendo.

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Game Informer's Kyle Hilliard joins the show to trace the origins of the Metroidvania franchise as we look ahead to Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Metroid Ravenous. Kyle also shares his thoughts on the Ocarina of T... more

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio joins the show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Super Mario 64. But first, he and Brian talk about the latest news, including updates (or lack thereof) on Splatoon Raiders, the poten... more

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This week on All Things Nintendo, it's an RPG-heavy episode! First, Game Informer and Axe of the Blood God's Eric Van Allen joins the show to deliver his review of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Then, Hayes Madsen comes on to review Trails in the Sky ... more

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This week on All Things Nintendo, Brittney Brombacher joins to recap the TWO Nintendo Directs we received this week. They dig into The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Kirby and the World Beyond, Metroid: Ravenous, and the rest of the announcements ... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus Stewart
Video games journalist and Souls-like specialist
Game Informer
Episode: The Duskbloods Hands-On Preview w/ Marcus Stewart
Wesley LeBlanc
Game Informer editor
Game Informer
Episode: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Onimusha: Way of the Sword w/ Wesley LeBlanc
Hayes Madsen
Games journalist and producer, guest on the show
Strange Scaffold (junior producer); former Inverse gaming editor
Episode: Pokémon Pokopia Expansion, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave w/ Hayes Madsen
Greg Miller
Co-founder of Kinda Funny Games, guest on this episode
Kinda Funny Games
Episode: Why Zelda: Ocarina of Time is So Beloved w/ Greg Miller
Yamilia Avendaño
Founder of Twinfinite, games media figure
Twinfinite
Episode: Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary w/ Yamilia Avendaño
Jesse Vitelli
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Episode: Zelda: Ocarina of Time Wishlist and Theories w/ Jesse Vitelli, Brittney Brombacher, Camille Salazar Hadaway
Matt Storm
Host of the Fun & Games Podcast and Reignite
Episode: Star Fox Hands-On Preview w/ Matt Storm
Krysta Yang
Host of Kit & Krysta, former Nintendo employee
Kit & Krysta
Episode: The Incredible Legacy of Takashi Tezuka w/ Krysta Yang
Andy Robertson
Freelance writer, author of The Family Gaming Database founder
Family Gaming Database, Lutecine
Episode: Star Fox Is Back, Mortal Kombat II, Family Gaming w/ Andy Robertson & Tim Gettys

Host

Brian Shea
Host of All Things Nintendo-focused discussions; long-running host and central figure.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 592 ratings
  • Totally recommend

    They released an episode on my B-day🥳

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DO nerd
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the show!

    I love this show! Brian offers great insight brings energy so much energy to his discussions! It’s a weekly staple for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The goat_***
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    This is probably the best Nintendo podcast ever it’s perfect for all types of Nintendo gamers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doggymix
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Amazing

    Love dialogue, great news source, very entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dotaX55
    United States5 months ago
  • Repetitive

    The content is fine, but the host repeats every point over and over.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bose 22
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's energy and depth of Nintendo knowledge
Guests consistently provide strong industry perspectives
Mixed feedback on political discussion within episodes
Some criticism notes repetitive segments or ads interrupting flow

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Super Mario 64 Retrospective w/ Giovanni Colantonio
Q: How did the development team handle technical constraints?
They pushed for freedom of movement and open-ended spaces, even though some planned features (like co-op) were cut due to hardware limits, illustrating the balance between ambition and feasibility.
Super Mario 64 Retrospective w/ Giovanni Colantonio
Q: What were the key design goals for Mario 64's camera and controls?
The guests discuss that Nintendo aimed for a camera system and movement that allowed自由 exploration in a 3D space, with depth cues like shadows to aid perception, and that the gameplay focused on making Mario feel extraordinarily responsive and alive.
Super Mario 64 Retrospective w/ Giovanni Colantonio
Q: What is your origin story with Super Mario 64?
Gio explains his first exposure to Mario 64 was through Nintendo 64 kits and arcades, but his deepest memory comes from eventually playing the game on the N64 and recognizing its lasting impact on 3D space and movement.
The Duskbloods Hands-On Preview w/ Marcus Stewart
Q: Can you describe the eight Bloodsworn and one standout ability that impressed the room?
Marcus details a range of Bloodsworn, highlighting a dinosaur-ability that ripples through combat as a highly impactful, crowd-pleasing ultimate, along with other characters like Layla the Sniper and Zork who bring distinct playstyles to the table.
The Duskbloods Hands-On Preview w/ Marcus Stewart
Q: How does The Duskbloods translate FromSoftware's single-player DNA into a multiplayer-focused experience?
He notes that while combat remains faithful to Souls-like mechanics, the game emphasizes exploration, time-limited rounds, and environmental storytelling, with Kin companions and sigils offering single-player-like depth within a competitive framework.

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What is The All Things Nintendo Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Nintendo and the broader Nintendo ecosystem, delivering news, direct coverage, and deep dives into classic and modern titles. Host Brian Shea guides conversations with a rotating slate of guests—journalists, developers, and industry personalities—to unpack announcements, remakes, hardware moves, and long-running franchises. Episodes commonly mix timely analysis of Directs and Switch 2-era strategy with retrospectives on legacy games, while guests bring insider perspectives and historical context that enrich discussions for hardcore fans and industry watchers alike. The show's strength lies in energetic hosting, informed guests, and a knack for tying Nintendo history to current industry dynamics, making it a go-to for lis... more

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1. Marcus Stewart
2. Wesley LeBlanc
3. Hayes Madsen
4. Greg Miller
5. Yamilia Avendaño
6. Jesse Vitelli
7. Matt Storm
8. Krysta Yang

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