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Swimp Thang BasementCast 1.0

Swimp Thang Basementcast Number 1! In this episode we talk about recent NES purchases, dialup gaming, games we coulden’t beat, LJN, and a secret cupboard that brings things to life.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 1.5

Just a minicast to let you guys know about some things that we have coming up.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 2.0

Episode 2.0! On this weeks episode we talk about our top 5 NES games, Poke’mon, Magic the Gathering, and getting our asses handed to us by little kids.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 3.0

Episode 3.0! On this weeks episode we talk about some of our favorite b-movies such as Ms.45, Flyin’ Ryan, Troll 2, Hardrock Zombies, Rock and Roll Nightmare, and Black Samurai. 

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 4.0

Episode 4.0! On this weeks episode we talk about our favorite 90’s cartoons such as Gargoyles, X-Men, Spiderman, Extreme Ghostbusters, and plenty more.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 5.0

Episode 5.0! On this weeks episode we talk about half of the video game movies out there including Super Mario Bros., Double Dragon, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat and many more! 

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 5.5

Episode 5.5! On this weeks episode we talk about the other half of the video game movies out there including Max Payne, Bloodrayne, Doom, and a whole 30 minutes spent on how much we hate Owe Boll

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 6.0

Episode 5.0! On this weeks episode we talk about our top 5 Nintendo 64 games, memories we had with them, and even go off on tangets including horrible controllers, Game Shark, and even touch on the CDi!

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 7.0

Episode 7.0! On this weeks episode we talk about our favorite arcade games, arcade memories, getting tokens taken from us at a young age, the Pokemon movie, and whats happening this week at Warfare Wednesdays at Sticky Rice B-More!

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 8.0

Episode 8.0! On this weeks episode we talk about upcoming films in 2012 and get nerd boners over Prometheus, Joss Whedon, and Channing Tatum. And Andrew vents his frustration over Tim Burton and bottled water.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 8.5

Episode 8.5! On this weeks episode we continue our discussion about upcoming films in 2012 talking about Ependables 2, Looper, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Andrew expresses his hatred about Tim Burton even more! 

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 9.0

Episode 9.0! On this weeks episode we discuss various gaming urban legends. Creepy stuff! Andrew is easily spooked as we delve into the seedy underbelly of the internet age. What’s that behind you!?! Oh, it’s just a game demon.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 10.0

Episode 10.0! On this weeks very special episode we talk with our first in basement guest Earl Gray III about what if the Criterion Collection decided to produce video games, what gaming companies would be associated with what bands, the tragic death of Chris Benoit, and how to get someone fired by using the excuse, “He let bees out in the store” Oh, and it’s Matt’s b-day

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 11.0

Episode 11.0! On this weeks episode we talk about the multi-player gaming experience and how it has changed like you wouldn’t believe. Mario Karts on fire off the shoulder of Orion. We watched R-Wings glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time… like tears in rain… Time to die.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 12.0

Episode 12.0! AVENGERS ASSEMBLE! On this weeks episode we discuss the Avengers Movie with our friend Thomas Monk (MAD SPOILERS YO!) We touch on a lot of different stuff in the Marvel Universe and the return of the classic line up at Warfare Wednesdays! You love the movie and Now you will love this podcast!

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 13.0

Episode 13.0! On this weeks episode we have our good friend Thom Monk on again to talk in detail the Prometheus/Alien mythos and how the outcome of this movie might change one of our favorite trilogies.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 14.0

Episode 14.0! (note date recorded 5/27/12) On this weeks episode we talk about our top 5 favorite childhood movies such as Problem Child, The Rocketeer, Monster Squad, and Houseguest. We also touch on the stylistic reputation of the fedora and screaming into a mic.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 15A

Episode 15A! On this episode we talk about E3 coverage and our most excited releases this year in games such as Star Wars Level 1313, Watch Dogs, Resident Evil 6, and Playstation All Stars Battle Royale. Also Andrew vents his anger towards the Nintendo Wii and the stupid, stupid Wii-U controller.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 15B

Episode 15B! (WARNING! MAD SPOILERS!) On this episode we look back and review our thoughts on Prometheus including but not limited to our favorite scenes, how we see the engineers, and why certain characters do certain things that we find stupid and/or outright dumb.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 16.0

Episode 16.0! On this episode we have Earl Gray III on to talk with us about BitGen 7, slimy controllers, talk radio effects buttons, wasps (again), and Kusoge gaming. So sit back, pop in Troll 2, and start writing down a list of Kusoge games that you want to suffer through.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 17.0

Episode 17.0! On this episode we have our good friend Dan Johnson of The Not So Daily (www.notsodaily.com) on to talk about the commercialization of ComicCon, The Amazing Spider-Man, good movies, and the Ricki Lake re-boot we’ve all been waiting for.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 17.5

17.5! On this episode we talk about THE DARK KNIGHT RISES! (WARNING:MAD SPOILERS YO!) with our good friend Dan Johnson of The Not So Daily (www.notsodaily.com) about our thoughts on Bane’s voice, Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s role in the film, Commissioner Gordon getting old, guestamating the age of Bane and Batman, and starting a radio play podcast. ZZZIIIIIIEEEEPPPPP!

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 18.0

Episode 18.0! On this episode Matt and Andrew discuss forgotten games for the Playstation, Playstation 2, Xbox, Gamecube, Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 as well as making funny noises and going off topic as usual.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 19.0

Episode 19.0! On this episode we have our good friend Robert Sullivan on to talk about SummerSlam, Expendables 2, a complete breakdown of Brock Lesnar, and the legacy that is Chris Benoit and how he was attacked by wasps… again.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 20.0

Episode 20.0! On this episode we welcome back Earl Gray III to talk with us about gaming publications, the last issue of Nintendo Power, gaming journalism, and slowly listen as Andrew’s fever drives him crazier and crazier. 

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 21.0

Episode 21.0! On this episode we talk about spooky movies, Sinister (WARNING MAD SPOILERS), “Halloween” by the Misfits, Spooky Movie Fest, and the newer scary movies coming out throughout the rest of the year. 

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 22.0

Episode 22.0! On this episode we talk about ghost stories such as The Goatman of PG County, Black Eyed Kids, Slenderman, Shadow People, and hear Andrew get freaked out because hes a pussy like that.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 23.0

Episode 23.0! On this episode we talk about Disney acquiring LucasFilm, LTD and all of the good (and possibly bad) things that could come from it. We also rumor about how awesome it would be if J.J. Abrams did a version of it.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 24.0

Episode 24.0! On this episode we briefly touch on the new James Bond movie Skyfall, Talk about worthy upcoming DVD releases for the rest of the year, and all of the best Black Friday deals for this week including but not limited to Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 25.0

Episode 24.0! On this episode we have our great friend Earl Grey II of RetroGameNetwork.com back on the show to talk about Christmas specials we wish existed, what we got for Christmas past, and what we want now.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 26.0

Episode 26.0! On this episode we have our great friend Earl Grey III of RetroGameNetwork.com on again to play The Meta Game with us. Who will win, who will loose, and most importantly who will argue their video game cards right to be the supreme champion.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 27.0

Episode 27.0! On this episode we talk about the Sony making the last PS2 in Japan and the date that the final game for it comes out. The rise and fall of the MiniDisc and Cassette Player, and our thoughts on The Hobbit and D’jango Unchained. 

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 28.0

Episode 28.0! On this episode we talk about our hopes about J.J. Abrams Star Wars vs our hopes he dosen’t turn it into Star Trek Into The Darkness 2: An Old Hope, new Ouya news, and the 8th generation console wars.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 29.0

Episode 29.0! On this episode we have our great friend Earl Grey III from Retro Game Network on to talk about Die Hard 5, Andrew’s DJ Boy cabinet, building a MAME machine, how Earl can make his gums bleed on command, and play our own version of Meta Game:Criterion Collection.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 30.0

Episode 30.0! On this special extra large episode we talk about the greatest movies never made, more of Andrew’s MAME build and possible future projects (maybe even a separate podcast), how Star Wars is for kids and Star Trek is for adults, Walt Disney hating kids, Matt’s parents hating him for choosing the wrong theme park, and how why Andrew hates his mom.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 31.0

Episode 31.0! Our first two hour episode! On this episode we have our part time co-host Earl Grey III from Retro Game Network on to talk about games that made us the manboys we are today, how much Andrew hates downloading games that cost the same as new ones in stores, Matt’s uncle Shack, and the great N64 debate, and how much Weird Al rules. There’s probably more knowing how much we love tangents.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 32.0

Episode 32.0! On this episode we have our great friend Dan Johnson of The Not So Daily (www.notsodaily.com) on to discuss this years summer movies, how we like to ZYIPPPPPP it, Andrew’s love for Some Kind of Monster, the new Evil Dead remake, Matt’s strange movie watching adventures, going on tangents, and how Oldoul’s messes with Andrew’s ability to co-host a podcast. 

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 33.0

Episode 33.0! On this episode we talk about most (if not all) triple A titles coming out this summer/fall, Ellen Page’s games, Andrew riding a tandem bike with his childhood friend, and Matt constantly correcting Andrew.

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Swimp Thang BasementCast 34.0

Episode 34.0! On this episode we have our great friend/face punching expert Rob Sullivan on to talk about spooky stories, how great the new Iron Man looks, Why he and Andrew didn’t like Lords of Salem and why Matt did, and where Andy McNulty is from

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