The Cable Club Podcast

The Cable Club Podcast

Good games. Genuine friends. You tell us what the best retro games are and we rank them in 2025! Join hosts, Steve, Dan and Don on this community-driven nostalgic video game award show of the games we love from 20+ years ago. Follow the league here or wherever you find podcasts. Check out http://www.thecableclub.com for more info.

Episodes

July 21, 2025 61 mins

Join the guys as they talk about one of their collective favorite games of all time: Mega Man X for the SNES. We talk about games on our show every week, if you need that in your life become a subscriber here or wherever you find podcasts.

Mega Man X is one of the greatest platformers for the SNES and of all time. It sped gameplay up with one of gaming's most beloved characters.

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Join Dan and Steve as they tackle the monumental JRPG Suikoden 2 with their guest Tom! We talk about the magnificent story, the world building, the production of the game, a little about the series as a whole, and everything in between!


We then cover our review of the game, and our placement of both it, and Star Wars: X-wing V. Tie fighter into the league!


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Join Don and Brad as they review Pokemon TCG Pocket, the mobile game that finally taught them how to play with those Pokemon Cards. We review a new retro game every 2 weeks for our retro game league and discuss other gaming topics every other week. If you need that subscribe here or wherever you find podcasts.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is one of the few good free to play mobile games worth paying for. It has a dynamic meta game with fun di...

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Join Don, Steve and Chris in a galaxy far far away to fight back against the empire and diligently conduct inspections. We talk about a new retro game every 2 weeks for our Retro Game League. Subscribe here or on any of the platforms below.

Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us with the methods below!

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This week we're talking about the evolution of everyone's favorite jrpg series: Final Fantasy. We get together to talk about retro games every week. Leave a comment or a like to help us out, or subscribe on your favorite podcast listening platform!


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In this episode of the Cable Club podcast, the guys dive into the nostalgic world of Rocket Knight Adventures, discussing their favorite video game characters, and how hard this game can be!

Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us with the methods below!

Email: TheCableClubPodcast@gmail.com

Our theme music is "Seahorse Dreams" by Kubbi.

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Join the guys in this episode packed full of the latest gaming buzz. Like, comment, or subscribe here or on your favorite podcast platform for more game reviews and deep dives.

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Join the guys and guest, Jake from 8bitjoystick, as they explore what made Super Mario Bros. 3 so special, how it pushed the limits of the NES hardware, and why it continues to influence game design today — over 30 years after its release.

In this deep dive retrospective, we revisit Super Mario Bros. 3, a game that redefined platformers and became a cornerstone of Nintendo’s legacy. From its revolutionary level design and power-ups ...

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Join The Cable Club in this Castlevania retrospective centered around the excellent Netflix adaptation. We alternate reviewing a new retro game every 2 weeks and other gaming content. If you need that in your life, leave us a comment, subscribe or join our weekly hang out sessions on Discord.

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It's Don, Steve, Dan and Hux vs. Evil in this Diablo 2 review. Leave a like or subscribe if you want to talk about a new retro game every 2 weeks!

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Join the guys and nepotism hire, Brandon, as they skate for their lives. We talk about a new retro game with a guest every two weeks. If you're into that, subscribe, leave a like, comment, or come meet us in Discord.

Have a game you want to enter into the league or a question of the week? Email us at: thecableclubpodcast@gmail.com

Our website, the gateway to all things The Cable Club:⁠https://www.thecableclub.com/⁠

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Join the guys and special guest, Happney, as they grapple with how to classify WCW vs. nWo: Revenge for the N64. If you enjoy the content, leave a like or head over to your favorite listening platform and leave us a fair rating/review. It’s the best way to keep the channel alive.

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Have a game you want to enter into the league or a question of the week?

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Join the guys and special guest, Mike, co-host of The Old Switcharoo Podcast as they build exactly no stars in StarCraft Brood War. If you enjoy the content, leave a like or head over to your favorite listening platform and leave us a fair rating/review. It’s the best way to keep the channel alive.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro6:29 Announcements8:02 Question of the Week23:12 Overview1:20:53 Host's Review1:47:33 The League1:51:18 OutroL...

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Final Fantasy Tactics is a highly replayable tactical RPG released for the Playstation 1 in 1998. It was later upgraded and re-released for the PSP and mobile as Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions. Join the guys and guest, Jordan from the Arcadiology Podcast as they journey through Ivalice.


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Join the guys as they discuss Quick Man's footwork in Mega Man Soccer! Come hang out in our Discord retro gaming community. You can join from our website https://www.thecableclub.com/. (Kidding, Quick Man somehow isn't in this game.)

Have a retro game you want us to play or have a question of the week for the show? Leave us a comment below or contact us at thecableclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Join the guys and guest LadyLyshi as they discuss the unbearable weight of family baggage! Come hang out in our Discord retro gaming community. You can join from our website https://www.thecableclub.com/.


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Join the guys and guest Eric as they discuss how playing God gets you an unexpected world where slashin' and simmin' is key! If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider becoming a subscriber. You can also check us out at the links below. 0:00 Intro 4:46 Announcements 6:11 Question of the Week 16:47 Overview 1:02:52 Host's Review 1:12:49 The League 1:20:23 Outro Website: https://www.thecableclub.com/ Y...

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Join the guys and guest Brad as they discuss a trippy arcade run and gun game called J.J. Squawkers. If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider becoming a subscriber. You can also check us out at the links below.

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Join the guys and guest Jaymo as they discuss the evolution of the fight game revolution in one of the best 2D fighting games: Street Fighter: Third Strike. If you enjoyed the content, leave a like or consider becoming a subscriber. You can also check us out at the links below.


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Join the guys and community guest Denkomisty as they discuss whether the best Legend of Zelda games are Legend of Zelda games for the Game Boy. Jumping into the league is Denkomisty's pick: Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. Leave a like or subscribe if you enjoy the content, or check us out on one of the listening platforms below:

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