243 Available Episodes (243 Total)Average duration: 01:04:26
Dec 21, 2021
Episode 258 – The Sweeties (2021)
01:54:36
This week in Your Parents Basement, we celebrate another year in gaming, despite being off the air for almost all of it. It is The Sweeties 2021!
Dec 21, 2020
Episode 257 – The Sweeties (2020)
01:46:55
This week in Your Parents Basement, we celebrate another year in gaming, despite being off the air for most of it. It is The Sweeties 2020! And somewhat surprisingly, this is NOT a family friendly show. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
Aug 31, 2020
Episode ∞ – Episode ∞ (???)
00:02:06
Episode ∞! This week we week our week, and then we week our week in the HOTTEST IP out there from JALECO and The Guardian Legend! Join us as we moonwalk and then get on fire for a STAR VEHICLE for Atari’s Lynx. From the hellscape that is 2020 we play A ROGUE AI. You […]
Mar 18, 2020
Episode 255 – Super Mario 64 (1996)
02:02:59
This week in our FINAL scheduled episode of Your Parents Basement, we say goodbye to one of our dearest and oldest friends. From 1996, we are playing Super Mario 64, developed and published by Nintendo, for the Nintendo 64! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
Mar 09, 2020
Episode 254 – Bill Laimbeer’s Combat Basketball (1991)
01:14:32
This week in the PENULTIMATE episode of Your Parents Basement, we tackling the helllllllll out of robots. From 1991, we are playing Bill Laimbeer’s Combat Basketball, developed by Hewson Consultants, for the SNES! We are joined by Friend of the Show Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
Mar 02, 2020
Episode 253 – Beyond Oasis (1995)
00:58:56
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are jabbing our dagger at enemies, as we play a game with confusing mythology! From 1995, we are playing Beyond Oasis, developed by Ancient, for the Sega Genesis! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
Feb 24, 2020
Episode 252 – Commando (1985) and Ikari Warriors (1987)
01:07:07
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are running and gunning down everything in our path! From 1985, we’re playing Commando by Capcom for the Arcade and NES! And from 1987, we’re playing Ikari Warriors by SNK for the Arcade and NES! We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack. You can manually download this […]
Feb 17, 2020
Episode 251 – Power Stone (1999)
01:05:42
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are throwing barrels and benches at our fightin’ enemies. From 1999, we’re playing Power Stone, by Capcom, for the Arcade and Dreamcast! We’re joined by Friend of the Show Mattyboy! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
Feb 10, 2020
Episode 250 – Surf Ninjas (1993)
01:05:33
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are watching a true STAR VEHICLE for the Sega Game Gear in honor of Hollywood’s The Oscars. From 1993, we’re watching “Surf Ninjas,” directed by Neal Israel. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
Feb 03, 2020
Episode 249 – Lemmings (1991)
00:58:14
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are guiding little creatures to safety, sometimes. From 1991, we’re playing Lemmings, developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis, for the PC and every other platform imaginable. We’re joined by Friend of the Show, Ceej! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
Jan 27, 2020
Episode 248 – The Sims (2000)
01:07:17
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are experiencing a deep, story-driven SIMULATION of life! From 2000, we’re playing The Sims, developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, for the PC. We’re joined by Amanda, a Friend of the Show and someone who has sunk her 10,000 hours into the franchise for expertise. You […]
Jan 20, 2020
Episode 247 – Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver (2000)
01:01:54
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are AGAIN catching them all. From 2000, we’re playing Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color! Huell isn’t here, but we’re joined by Steve’s old reporting buddy Jake! You can manually download this week’s […]
Jan 13, 2020
Episode 246 – Pocky & Rocky (1993)
00:53:02
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are honoring a revered Japanese animal, as we learn all about tanukis! From 1993, we’re playing Pocky & Rocky by Natsume, based on IP from Taito, for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
Jan 06, 2020
Episode 245 – Big Smo Presents A Clip Show (2020)
00:32:02
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are we are on vacation, but don’t fret – we have some fresh content from our back catalog for you! Presented to you by Big Smo, please enjoy. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
Dec 30, 2019
Episode 244 – The Sweeties (2019)
01:21:41
This week in Your Parents Basement, we celebrate another year in gaming, and we’re joined by Friend of the Show Cosmo / Big Smo. It is The Sweeties 2019! And somewhat surprisingly, this is NOT a family friendly show. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
Dec 23, 2019
Episode 243 – Twinkle Star Sprites (1996 + 1997)
00:44:31
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pew, pew, pewing our way through a puzzle action game! From 1996 and 1997, we’re playing Twinkle Star Sprites by ADK and published by SNK for the Arcade and Neo Geo. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
Dec 16, 2019
Episode 242 – Batman Returns (1993)
00:57:23
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are working our way through a winter wonderland of clowns and cats. From 1993, we’re playing Batman Returns, developed and published by Konami, for the Super Nintendo. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
Dec 09, 2019
Episode 241 – Mole Mania (1997)
01:05:25
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are experiencing a HIDDEN GEM from Nintendo’s great master Miyamoto. From 1997, we’re playing Mole Mania, developed and published by Nintendo, for the Game Boy. We’re joined by Friend of the Show, Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the […]
Dec 02, 2019
Episode 240 – Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend (1995)
00:41:30
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are in the shoes of a pool and ACTING legend. From 1995, we’re playing Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend, developed and published by Data East, for the Saturn and Sega Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
Nov 25, 2019
Episode 239 – Double Dragon (1987 + 1989)
01:10:35
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using whips, baseball bats and knives to rescue our girlfriend from a gang! From 1987 and 1989, we’re playing Double Dragon, developed by Technos Japan and published by Taito, for the Arcade and the NES. We’re joined by friend of the show and famed director Paul Christian […]
Nov 18, 2019
Episode 238 – Lethal Weapon (1992)
00:54:06
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are an entirely appropriate age for the tasks put in front of us. From 1992, we’re playing Lethal Weapon for the NES and Super Nintendo, by Ocean Software. WARNING! This show has much adult language. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
Nov 11, 2019
Episode 237 – Toy Story 1 + 2 (1995 + 1999)
01:07:02
This week in Your Parents Basement, hey – You’ve got a friend in us. From 1995, we’re playing Toy Story for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo, and from 1999, we’re playing Toy Story 2 for the PS1, N64 and Dreamcast. Both games are by Traveller’s Tales, and we’re joined by Steve’s old reporting buddy […]
Nov 04, 2019
Episode 236 – Stargate (1995)
01:03:43
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are journeying across the universe, in order to blow stuff up REAL good! From 1995, we’re playing Stargate by Probe Entertainment and Tantalus Interactive for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. […]
Oct 28, 2019
Episode 235 – MediEvil (1998)
01:04:08
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are closing out Spooptober by redeeming a heroic undead hero. From 1998, we’re playing MediEvil by Sony’s Cambridge Studio for the Playstation! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device […]
Oct 21, 2019
Episode 234 – Decap Attack (1991)
01:04:10
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are tossing and slangin’ our heads at any baddies that move! From 1991, we’re playing Decap Attack by Vic Tokai and published by Sega for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
Oct 14, 2019
Episode 233 – I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream (1995)
01:05:29
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pointing and clicking our way through dystopian horror. From 1995 for the PC, we are playing I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream, developed and published by Cyberdreams and the Dreamers’ Guild, based on the Harlan Ellison short story of the same name. We’re joined by […]
Oct 07, 2019
Episode 232 – Beetlejuice (1991)
01:11:08
This week in Your Parents Basement, it is the start of another month of super spoops! From 1991, we’re playing Beetlejuice for the NES by Rare. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player […]
Sep 30, 2019
Episode 231 – Shenmue (2000)
01:08:51
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are attempting to avenge the death of our father, in our finale to Sega’s the Dreamtember! From 2000, we’re playing Shenmue, published and developed by Sega for the Dreamcast. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
Sep 23, 2019
Episode 230 – Space Channel 5 (2000) and ChuChu Rocket! (1999)
00:58:51
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing through TWO games that people love, for Sega’s the Dreamtember! From 1999, we’re playing ChuChu Rocket! And from 2000, we’re playing Space Channel 5. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this […]
Sep 16, 2019
Episode 229 – Crazy Taxi (1999 + 2000)
01:00:42
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are participating in the origin story for Uber and Lyft as part of Sega’s The Dreamtember! From 1999 and 2000, we’re playing Crazy Taxi by Hitmaker, a division of Sega, for the Dreamcast and Arcade. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
Sep 09, 2019
Episode 228 – Ready 2 Rumble Boxing (1999)
01:03:25
This week in Your Parents Basement, we continue a month of Dreamcast celebration, Sega’s The Dreamtember, with a best-selling boxing game that SOME people love. From 1999, we’re playing Ready 2 Rumble Boxing, developed by Midway Studios San Diego and published by Midway. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack! You can manually download […]
Sep 02, 2019
Episode 227 – NFL 2K (1999)
01:10:32
This week in Your Parents Basement, we start off a month of Dreamcast celebration with its best selling game of all-time. From 1999, we’re playing NFL 2K, developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega, for the Dreamcast! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. […]
Aug 26, 2019
Episode 226 – Todd’s Adventures in Slime World (1990 + 1992)
01:01:02
This week in Your Parents Basement, we’re trying a game starring a COOL DUDE that some consider a Top 10 title, at least for one system. From 1990 and 1992, we’re playing Todd’s Adventures in Slime World, developed by Epyx and Micro World, and published by Atari, for the Atari Lynx and Sega Genesis! You […]
Aug 19, 2019
Episode 225 – Dragon Warrior (1989)
01:17:21
This week in Your Parents Basement! Thine princess is not in another castle, she be’est in a dank cave with thou green dragon. From 1989, we’re playing Dragon Warrior, developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix and Nintendo, for the NES! We’re joined by Friend of the Show and legendary hero Pippenz! You can manually […]
Aug 12, 2019
Episode 224 – Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy (1993)
01:06:07
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are living our best lives, finally, as we take on the role of cats in fighter jets! From 1993, we’re playing Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy, developed by Flare II and published by Atari for the Jaguar. (Hey, it’s the first Jag game we’ve covered!) You can […]
Aug 05, 2019
Episode 223 – Athena (1986)
00:52:43
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing a deeply troubling platform game, for these deeply troubling times. From 1986, we’re playing Athena, ported by Micronics and originally developed and published by SNK, for the NES! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
Jul 29, 2019
Episode 222 – Super Mario Land (1989)
01:15:04
This week in Your Parents Basement! Hey, what platform can’t our favorite plumber conquer? From August 1989, we’re playing Super Mario Land, which was published and developed by Nintendo as a launch title for the Game Boy. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
Jul 22, 2019
Episode 221 – Ninja Baseball Batman (1993)
01:06:22
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pleasantly surprised by a quirky, cult classic beat-em-up! From 1993, we’re playing Ninja Baseball Batman by Irem for the Arcade. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / […]
Jul 15, 2019
Episode 220 – The Lion King (1994)
01:04:18
This week in Your Parents Basement, in honor of the warming over of classic IP, we’re covering the video game based on the real deal! From 1994, we’re playing The Lion King, developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, for the SNES and Genesis! We’re joined by Friend of the Show Amanda, […]
Jul 08, 2019
Episode 219 – OMG Another Clip Show! (2019)
00:38:43
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are taking a couple days off and sharing the fruit of our back catalog! Please enjoy the following outtakes and off-topic discussions from episodes 44 through 52, recorded in 2016. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
Jul 01, 2019
Episode 218 – Town & Country II: Thrilla’s Surfari (1992)
01:06:16
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are saving our human girlfriend, even though we are a hairy gorilla! Bodacious! From 1992, we’re playing Town & Country II: Thrilla’s Surfari, developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim / LJN, for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
Jun 24, 2019
Episode 217 – Pipe Dream / Mania (1989)
01:03:53
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are diverting all sorts of green ooze and sludge from the water supply! From 1989, we’re playing Pipe Dreams, also known as Pipe Mania in the U.K., by The Assembly Line for the Amiga, and then, Lucasfilm Games for a ton of other systems. You can manually download […]
Jun 17, 2019
Episode 216 – Batman: The Video Game (1990)
01:06:30
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing a superhero game that some people LOVE. From 1990, we’re playing Batman: The Video Game by Sunsoft for the NES! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device […]
Jun 10, 2019
Episode 215 – Aerobiz (1993)
01:02:56
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are flying the friendly skies, but also, attempting to dominate them via capitalism. From 1993, we’re playing Aerobiz by Koei for the Genesis and SNES! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link […]
Jun 03, 2019
Episode 214 – X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)
01:04:11
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are oddly not fighting the title villain! Instead, we’re doing infiltration missions on Genosha for Professor X. From 1994, we’re playing X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse by Capcom for the SNES! We’re joined by Friend of the Show and mutant sympathizer Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here […]
May 27, 2019
Episode 213 – Godzilla: Monster of Monsters (1989)
01:07:16
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are trudging through planets, in a very boring way, despite being a giant lizard! From 1989, we’re playing Godzilla: Monster of Monsters by Compile, and published by Toho, for the NES! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. […]
May 20, 2019
Episode 212 – Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
01:06:14
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are clicking our way through dangerous battles and traps, and fighting the NAZIS. From 1992, we’re playing Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, by LucasArts, for the PC! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
May 13, 2019
Episode 211 – Pokemon Stadium (2000)
00:59:50
This week in Your Parents Basement, we have already caught them all, and instead, we are making them BATTLE! From 2000, we’re playing Pokemon Stadium, by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, for the Nintendo 64! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
May 06, 2019
Episode 210 – Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (1995)
01:02:18
This week in Your Parents Basement, to celebrate another year of podcasting we are laying eggs alllll over the place! From 1995, we’re playing Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island by Nintendo for the SNES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Amanda! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
Apr 29, 2019
Episode 209 – Captain America and The Avengers (1991-1993)
01:14:52
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are wiping out evil by punching it in the face! From 1991 to 1993, we’re playing Captain America and the Avengers by Data East and Realtime Associates for the Arcade, Genesis and SNES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack! You can manually download this week’s podcast […]
Apr 22, 2019
Episode 208 – Super Smash Bros. (1999)
01:09:06
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are fighting against the tyranny of Master Hand as our favorite Nintendo characters! From 1999, we’re playing Super Smash Bros. by HAL Laboratory for the Nintendo 64. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
Apr 15, 2019
Episode 207 – Altered Beast (1988 + 1989)
01:08:57
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are rescuing the daughter of Zeus, and coming back from the dead as a ripped manbeast to do it! From 1988 and 1989, we’re playing Altered Beast by Sega for the Arcade and Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via […]
Apr 08, 2019
Episode 206 – Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994)
01:07:22
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing AS the baddies for once, in a galaxy far, far away! From 1994, we’re playing Star Wars: TIE Fighter, developed by Totally Games and published by LucasArts, for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we’re sneaking through enemy lines to fight the Nazis! From 1981, we’re playing Castle Wolfenstein, and from 1984, we’re playing Beyond Castle Wolfenstein, for the Apple II, MS-DOS and Commodore 64, by Silas Warner and Muse Software. We’re joined by a longtime Friend of the Show making his first […]
Mar 25, 2019
Episode 204 – RollerCoaster Tycoon (1999)
01:06:46
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are designing the coasters of our dreeeammsss! From 1999, we’re playing RollerCoaster Tycoon by Chris Sawyer Productions for the PC. Friend of the Show Mattyboy subs in for Todd Brisket, who’s exploring the American Midwest. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
Mar 18, 2019
Episode 203 – Daytona USA (1994 + 1995)
01:05:12
This week in Your Parents Basement… DAAAYYYTTTONNNNAAAAA! From 1994 for the Arcade, and 1995 for the Saturn, we’re playing Daytona USA. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player of choice. You can also […]
Mar 11, 2019
Episode 202 – Link: The Faces of Evil (1993)
00:59:09
This week in Your Parents Basement, we’re dealing with janky gameplay and kitschy animation coming to a claysic game series! From 1993, we’re playing Link: The Faces of Evil by Animation Magic for the CD-i. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
Mar 04, 2019
Episode 201 – Earthbound (1995)
01:24:17
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are bashing aliens with baseball bats, yo-yos and death bottle rockets! From 1995, we’re playing Earthbound by Ape and HAL Laboratory for the SNES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show, Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
Feb 25, 2019
Episode 200 – Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1988)
01:11:44
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are celebrating a show milestone with another game from a milestone series! From 1988, we’re playing Zelda II: The Adventure of Link by Nintendo for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
Feb 18, 2019
Episode 199 – Wing Commander (1999 FILM)
00:58:17
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are going Hollywood! In honor of the upcoming Academy Awards, we once again turn our attention to the “best” motion pictures based on HOT vidya game IP. From 1999, we’re watching Wing Commander, starring F.P. Jr., Saffy Burrows and Matt Lillard. You can manually download this week’s podcast […]
Feb 11, 2019
Episode 198 – Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990)
01:00:43
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are saving vermin from the spells of a witch! From 1990, we’re playing Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse by Sega for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
Feb 04, 2019
Episode 197 – Mario Party (1999)
01:12:34
This week in Your Parents Basement, we follow up your Super Bowl party with the coolest one possible on the Nintendo 64! From 1999, we’re playing Mario Party by Hudson Soft. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Amanda, fresh off of her capturing the freshest treasure from the oldest tombs! (Note: We did have […]
Jan 28, 2019
Episode 196 – Predator (1989)
01:07:59
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are slinking through the jungles, hunting dangerous alien beasts. From 1989, we’re playing Predator by Pack-In-Video for the NES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack, out from his desk at the CIA. And as you’d expect, today’s show features some adult language. You can manually download […]
Jan 21, 2019
Episode 195 – Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (1985)
01:05:39
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are chasing thieves across the globe! From 1985, we’re playing Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? by Broderbund for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device […]
Jan 14, 2019
Episode 194 – Ice Climber (1985)
01:09:34
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are scaling up frozen platforms! From 1985, we’re playing Ice Climber by Nintendo for the NES. And a warning – This week’s show has some language that isn’t appropriate for the sweetest of baby boys. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
Jan 07, 2019
Episode 193 – Mega Man X (1994)
01:17:16
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are charging up our mega buster and dashing into the next generation! From 1994, we’re playing Mega Man X by Capcom for the SNES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show HAWK! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
Dec 31, 2018
Episode 192 – The Sweeties (2018)
01:19:57
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are celebrating the best – and worst – games that we played this year! From our experiences in 2018, it is the annual Sweetie Awards. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link […]
Dec 24, 2018
Episode 191 – Daze Before Christmas (1994)
01:02:14
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as everyone’s favorite elf, even more so than Link! From 1994, we’re playing Daze Before Christmas by Funcom and published by Sunsoft for the SNES and Sega Mega Drive (Genesis). You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
Dec 17, 2018
Episode 190 – Monkey Island 2 (1991)
00:56:43
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pointing and clicking our way through a swashbuckling adventure! From 1991, we’re playing Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge by LucasArts for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
Dec 10, 2018
Episode 189 – Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper (1993)
01:11:32
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of the most memorable 1990s movie sequels! From 1993, we’re playing Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper by Riedel Software for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
Dec 03, 2018
Episode 188 – Kirby Super Star (1996)
01:06:17
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as the favorite sucking hero of all the sweet baby boys and sweet baby girls! From 1996, we’re playing Kirby Super Star by HAL Laboratory for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
Nov 26, 2018
Episode 187 – Alisia Dragoon (1992)
00:49:57
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are finding out, what even IS this game? From 1992, we’re playing Alisia Dragoon by Game Arts for the Sega Genesis, with Friend of the Show Barrel! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
Nov 19, 2018
Episode 186 – Half-Life (1998)
00:40:02
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as the world’s most dangerous physicist! From 1998, we’re playing Half-Life by Valve for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player of […]
Nov 12, 2018
Episode 185 – Xenogears (1998)
00:55:55
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as robot manifestations of our id, ego and superego! From 1998, we’re playing Xenogears by Square for the PS1. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / […]
Nov 05, 2018
Episode 184 – Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill (1994 + 2018)
01:01:41
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as the most well-liked and sassiest of the Clinton family! From 1994 and released in 2018, we’re playing Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill by Kaneko and Second Dimension for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via […]
Oct 29, 2018
Episode 183 – Fester’s Quest (1989)
01:01:09
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and ooky! From 1989, we’re playing Fester’s Quest by Sunsoft for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player of […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are whipping out way past evil, with our pal Grant Denasty! From 1990, we’re playing Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse by Konami for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
Oct 15, 2018
Episode 181 – Nightmare Creatures (1997 + 1998)
00:58:14
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are doing gymnastics and slicing zombies up with swords! From 1997 and 1998, we’re playing Nightmare Creatures by Kalisto Entertainment for the Playstation and Nintendo 64. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this […]
Oct 08, 2018
Episode 180 – The Daedalus Encounter (1995)
01:09:25
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are venturing through space with Tia Carrere as a robot probe! From 1995, we’re playing The Daedalus Encounter by Mechadeus and Lifelike Productions for the PC and 3DO. We are joined by Friend of the Show and big Crucial Taunt fan Dale! You can manually download this week’s […]
Oct 01, 2018
Episode 179 – Splatterhouse (1989)
01:03:49
This week in Your Parents Basement! We are donning the Mayan terror mask and attempting to save our girlfriend in six hellish stages. From 1989, we’re playing Splatterhouse by Namco for the Arcade and Turbo16! (Or as they say in the U.K., the PC Engine.) You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe […]
Sep 24, 2018
Episode 178 – Nintendo Power (1988)
01:06:03
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are thumbing through the archives of our childhood! From 1988, we’re reading Nintendo Power by Nintendo of America. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player of […]
Sep 17, 2018
Episode 177 – Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
01:00:02
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are blasting aliens in a dystopian Los Angeles! And we’re doing it with ATTITUDE. From 1996, we’re playing Duke Nukem 3D by 3D Realms for the PC and Nintendo 64. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
Sep 10, 2018
Episode 176 – Spyro (1998)
01:14:44
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are the smallest dragon, attempting to save our fellow dragon friends! From 1998, we’re playing Spyro by Insomniac Games for the Playstation. We are joined by Friend of the Show Hawk for one of our funnest and free-flowing sessions yet! You can manually download this week’s podcast here […]
Sep 03, 2018
Episode 175 – Parasite Eve (1998)
01:01:59
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are rookie cop Aya Brea battling against rogue DNA, mitochondria and dinosaur bones! From 1998, we’re playing Parasite Eve by Square for the PlayStation. (And by the way, don’t look up any YouTube reviews on this game, unless you want mind-horrors.) You can manually download this week’s podcast […]
Aug 27, 2018
Episode 174 – Silver Surfer (1990)
01:02:27
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are riding the waves of the cosmos and beating claysic enemies like Fire Lord, Reptyl and Kylor, the self-proclaimed emperor of the Skrull! From 1990, we’re playing Silver Surfer by Software Creations for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are all about happy, happy, joy, joy, LOG, Mr. Horse and the majestic yak! From 1993, we’re playing Ren and Stimpy: Stimpy’s Invention by BlueSky Software for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
Aug 13, 2018
Episode 172 – Time Crisis series (1995-???)
01:01:46
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are shooting baddies, especially Wild Dog, in order to secure the freedom of foreign lands! From 1995, we’re playing Time Crisis 1, 2 and 3 by Namco for the Arcade, Playstation and Playstation 2. And, talking about the rest of the series, too! You can manually download this […]
Aug 06, 2018
Episode 171 – The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (1993)
01:11:15
This week in Your Parents Basement, we’re down with Zelda! We are playing the coming of age story about an elf with a sword! From 1993, we’re playing The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening by Nintendo for the Game Boy. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the […]
Jul 30, 2018
Episode 170 – Bionic Commando (1988)
01:04:42
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are exploring a platform and adventure game without jumping! From 1988, we’re playing Bionic Commando by Capcom for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast […]
Jul 23, 2018
Episode 169 – U.N. Squadron (1991)
01:03:14
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are fulfilling the wish of a big fan and playing an awesome SHMUP! From 1991, we’re playing U.N. Squadron by Capcom for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
Jul 16, 2018
Episode 168 – Gunstar Heroes (1993)
01:02:44
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are combining different types of weapons to whittle down boss energy levels! From 1993, we’re playing Gunstar Heroes by Treasure for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the […]
Jul 09, 2018
Episode 167 – Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball (1995) and Higashio Osamu Kanshuu Pro Yakyuu Stadium 92 (1992)
01:06:12
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing ball with two Game Boy baseball games from different hall of famers! From 1995, we’re playing Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball by Realtime Associates, and from 1992, we’re playing Higashio Osamu Kanshuu Pro Yakyuu Stadium 92, which is a very fun game for Steve to attempt […]
Jul 02, 2018
Episode 166 – M.C. Kids (1992)
00:58:11
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are indulging in the most American things of all – product placement, corporate synergy and the pollination of HOT IP! From 1992, we’re playing M.C. Kids by Virgin Games for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
Jun 25, 2018
Episode 165 – Last Action Hero (1993)
01:00:07
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are jumping THROUGH enemies and getting the crap beat out of our movie avatar! From 1993, we’re playing the truly dreadful Last Action Hero by Teeny Weeny Games and Bits Studio for the NES and SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
Jun 18, 2018
Episode 164 – Blaster Master (1988)
01:01:30
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are rescuing our pet frog from the grasp of vile super mutants! From 1988, we’re playing Blaster Master by Sunsoft for the NES. Pascal’s Pager subs in as co-host, as Todd Brisket takes his annual trip to the homeland. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or […]
Jun 11, 2018
Episode 163 – Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1992)
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This week in Your Parents Basement, we are beating the helllll out of poachers and trying to avoid the wrath of dinosaurs! From 1992, we’re playing Cadillacs and Dinosaurs by Capcom for the Arcade. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
Jun 04, 2018
Episode 162 – Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (1997)
00:38:45
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are definitely eliminating or saving Gobbos, whatever they might be! From 1997, we’re playing Croc: Legend of the Gobbos by Argonaut Software for the Playstation, PC and Sega Saturn. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
May 28, 2018
Episode 161 – Excitebike (1985)
00:41:06
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are revving up our engines, dodging obstacles, and creating impossible tracks we’ll never play our way through! From 1985, we’re playing Excitebike by Nintendo for the NES. (Or as they say in the UK, the NEZ!) You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
May 21, 2018
Episode 160 – Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995)
00:37:57
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are blasting our way through Imperial stormtroopers and bases! Pew pew! From 1995, we’re playing Star Wars: Dark Forces by LucasArts for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
May 14, 2018
Episode 159 – Banjo-Kazooie (1998)
01:17:59
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as the best bear-and-bird duo around! From 1998, we’re playing Banjo-Kazooie by Rare for the Nintendo 64. We’re joined by the three folks behind Gravity Gerbil, a fun cell phone game, that have fond memories of this one! You can manually download this week’s podcast here […]
Dec 21 | 01:54:36
Episode 258 – The Sweeties (2021)
Dec 21 | 01:46:55
Episode 257 – The Sweeties (2020)
Aug 31 | 00:02:06
Episode ∞ – Episode ∞ (???)
Mar 18 | 02:02:59
Episode 255 – Super Mario 64 (1996)
Mar 09 | 01:14:32
Episode 254 – Bill Laimbeer’s Combat Basketball (1991)
Mar 02 | 00:58:56
Episode 253 – Beyond Oasis (1995)
Feb 24 | 01:07:07
Episode 252 – Commando (1985) and Ikari Warriors (1987)
Feb 17 | 01:05:42
Episode 251 – Power Stone (1999)
Feb 10 | 01:05:33
Episode 250 – Surf Ninjas (1993)
Feb 03 | 00:58:14
Episode 249 – Lemmings (1991)
Jan 27 | 01:07:17
Episode 248 – The Sims (2000)
Jan 20 | 01:01:54
Episode 247 – Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver (2000)
Jan 13 | 00:53:02
Episode 246 – Pocky & Rocky (1993)
Jan 06 | 00:32:02
Episode 245 – Big Smo Presents A Clip Show (2020)
Dec 30 | 01:21:41
Episode 244 – The Sweeties (2019)
Dec 23 | 00:44:31
Episode 243 – Twinkle Star Sprites (1996 + 1997)
Dec 16 | 00:57:23
Episode 242 – Batman Returns (1993)
Dec 09 | 01:05:25
Episode 241 – Mole Mania (1997)
Dec 02 | 00:41:30
Episode 240 – Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend (1995)
Nov 25 | 01:10:35
Episode 239 – Double Dragon (1987 + 1989)
Nov 18 | 00:54:06
Episode 238 – Lethal Weapon (1992)
Nov 11 | 01:07:02
Episode 237 – Toy Story 1 + 2 (1995 + 1999)
Nov 04 | 01:03:43
Episode 236 – Stargate (1995)
Oct 28 | 01:04:08
Episode 235 – MediEvil (1998)
Oct 21 | 01:04:10
Episode 234 – Decap Attack (1991)
Oct 14 | 01:05:29
Episode 233 – I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream (1995)
Oct 07 | 01:11:08
Episode 232 – Beetlejuice (1991)
Sep 30 | 01:08:51
Episode 231 – Shenmue (2000)
Sep 23 | 00:58:51
Episode 230 – Space Channel 5 (2000) and ChuChu Rocket! (1999)
Sep 16 | 01:00:42
Episode 229 – Crazy Taxi (1999 + 2000)
Sep 09 | 01:03:25
Episode 228 – Ready 2 Rumble Boxing (1999)
Sep 02 | 01:10:32
Episode 227 – NFL 2K (1999)
Aug 26 | 01:01:02
Episode 226 – Todd’s Adventures in Slime World (1990 + 1992)
Aug 19 | 01:17:21
Episode 225 – Dragon Warrior (1989)
Aug 12 | 01:06:07
Episode 224 – Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy (1993)
Aug 05 | 00:52:43
Episode 223 – Athena (1986)
Jul 29 | 01:15:04
Episode 222 – Super Mario Land (1989)
Jul 22 | 01:06:22
Episode 221 – Ninja Baseball Batman (1993)
Jul 15 | 01:04:18
Episode 220 – The Lion King (1994)
Jul 08 | 00:38:43
Episode 219 – OMG Another Clip Show! (2019)
Jul 01 | 01:06:16
Episode 218 – Town & Country II: Thrilla’s Surfari (1992)
Jun 24 | 01:03:53
Episode 217 – Pipe Dream / Mania (1989)
Jun 17 | 01:06:30
Episode 216 – Batman: The Video Game (1990)
Jun 10 | 01:02:56
Episode 215 – Aerobiz (1993)
Jun 03 | 01:04:11
Episode 214 – X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)
May 27 | 01:07:16
Episode 213 – Godzilla: Monster of Monsters (1989)
May 20 | 01:06:14
Episode 212 – Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
May 13 | 00:59:50
Episode 211 – Pokemon Stadium (2000)
May 06 | 01:02:18
Episode 210 – Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (1995)
Apr 29 | 01:14:52
Episode 209 – Captain America and The Avengers (1991-1993)