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The Vookcast - Australia's Nintendo Podcast

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The Vookcast is Australia's Nintendo Podcast. Keep informed on the latest Nintendo news, reviews, and events by our enthusiastic and sharp-eyed team. Subscribe and follow us on social to stay up-to-date, and support us adding a review or checking us out on Patreon!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes299Founded20 years ago
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Video GamesLeisure

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to celebrate 300 episodes (and a few specials) of the Vookcast by... doing what they always do: get distracted. They discuss the latest Nintendo financial results, the retirem... more

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a host of recently classified but totally unannounced games for Switch 2. They also dive deep into new announcements for upcoming Switch 2 games, like Splatoon Raiders, ... more

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about a new Bluey game (made in Brisbane!), the future of Mario Kart World, some wonky Switch 2 updates, and more. They also talk about the past, present, and future o... more

In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Angelo, Luke, and Michael are back to chat about Pokémon Champions, Minecraft Dungeons, a bunch of new Nintendo Lego, and more. They also talk about a big update to Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility, as w... more

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Recent Guests

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Hosts

Oliver Brandt
Host of The Vookcast Australias Nintendo Podcast; frequent contributor to The Vookcast ecosystem; notably covers Nintendo hardware and ecosystem topics.
Luke Henderson
Co-host involved in regular discussions on Nintendo news, Direct coverage, and community topics.
Michael Goncalves
Co-host with focus on Nintendo news, community engagement, and site-integrated content.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Mixed review

    I listened to one episode, and can’t fault the presenters for their passion and knowledge. However, they need to improve their speaking skills. Like many young Australians, they speak too fast, and run their words together.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ross D M
    Australiaa year ago
  • Excellent Aussie take on Nintendo

    Great to hear the voices of the team behind vooks.com . Love the Australian take on Nintendo news, the way the team bounce off each other and 20 questions 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mojoanna
    Australia5 years ago
  • Excellent stuff

    Informative and fun podcast. Hosts have great chemistry, are knowledgeable and fun. Always goes to the top of my queue each fortnight. Enjoy the banter, discussion, news and of course 20 questions. Wish I started listening to this earlier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yuckymunch
    Australia5 years ago
  • One of the best

    Vooks is one of the best Nintendo-focused websites in Australia. This podcast is an excellent companion to the site, providing extra detail into interesting topics and revealing more of the personalities behind the writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spyder
    Australia5 years ago
  • Wonderful each time

    Love the show, good banter and interesting topics covered

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    renderman7
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the 20 Questions segment and banter, though some note occasional pacing issues or rough delivery.
Feedback highlights high-quality Nintendo-focused content with strong community feel and in-depth topic coverage.
Listeners praise the Australian perspective and chemistry among hosts, calling it engaging and informative.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#58
Australia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#242
Australia/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#65
New Zealand/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#202
Taiwan/Leisure/Video Games

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vookcast

What is The Vookcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively roundtable focused on Nintendo and broader gaming industry news, with strong emphasis on Australian perspectives. Episodes frequently cover hardware updates, Direct-style announcements, and first-party and indie releases, interspersed with long-form debates, personal anecdotes, and a rapid-fire trivia segment. The show blends hot takes on pricing, eShop dynamics, and regional market differences with playful banter, making it a go-to for listeners who crave in-depth analysis paired with personality and humor. A standout feature is the recurring 20 Questions segment, which showcases wide-ranging knowledge about Nintendo-era titles and peripherals, often anchored by rotating guests but driven by the core trio.

Noteworthy is the consis... more

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1. Nintendo Voice Chat
2. The All Things Nintendo Podcast
3. The Kit & Krysta Podcast
4. Radio Free Nintendo
5. Filthy Casuals with Tommy Dassalo and Ben Vernel

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The Vookcast launched 20 years ago and published 299 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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