
New Episodes every Thursday! Formerly The GameCube Was Cool/Unlocking What Was Cool. Mike Laine, Neil Gilbert, and many exciting guest hosts are back with a brand new podcast: Switch 2 The Past where they discuss the past, present, and future of video games with a focus on all things Nintendo.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 211 | Founded | 6 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||

20 years ago the world was introduced to Mario Kart DS, and after 24 million units sold this title is still one of the strongest in the franchise. With some of the most memorable courses like Waluigi Pinball and Peach Gardens, the gameās stages and k... more
Itās time to unleash the Dragon of Dojima on this very special episode celebrating Yakuza 0! As the Yakuza games have now found their way to the Nintendo Switch, Mike & Neil wanted to bring on friend of the show Ali to discuss the games, their impact... more
Itās the NFT report! Not to be confused with the hottest craze in art collecting in 2021, instead this NFT stands for Nintendo Financial Times! Mike and Neil sit down to talk about Switch 2 sales, and the Switch on the cusp becoming Nintendo's best s... more
Itās halloween! which means itās the perfect time to dive into some spooky games here on Switch 2 The Past. To celebrate the release of Little Nightmares III as well as the enhanced edition of the original game coming on Switch 2, we go back to 2017 ... more
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Fantastic podcast about one of the best videogame consoles of all times.
The GameCube was cool podcast is one of my favorites š I did not grow up with the GameCube but this podcast is the reason why I bought a GameCube and Iāve been listening pretty much each week since the shrek episode. I loved the reviews for Wind Waker, Metroid Prime, and hit and run but there are so many good ones here. But I am playing through prime rn and loving it and I have Mike and Neil to thank for pushing me to get a Gamecube by their awesome experiences and interviews with others on the... more
I'm not certain how I came into contact with this podcast. Happy I did.
I'm not certain how I came into contact with this podcast. Happy I did.
I recently started a new job that consists of lots of driving. This podcast has been a life saver! i love the fact that itās both informative and entertaining.
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The podcast focuses on the nostalgia and exploration of video games, particularly those from Nintendo's catalog. The discussion ranges from classic titles to their impact on gaming culture, featuring deep dives into specific games like *Chibi-Robo*, *Super Mario Galaxy*, and the *Burnout* series. Hosts Mike Laine and Neil Gilbert, often joined by guests, interweave personal anecdotes with game analysis, creating a blend of entertainment that aims to engage long-time fans and newcomers alike. The chemistry between the hosts is a notable highlight, adding to the relatability of their conversations about gaming experiences and community engagement.
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Switch 2 The Past launched 6 years ago and published 211 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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