Episode 104

In this episode Josh is joined by Marc Kaliroff, the co-owner of the website Kirby Informer!

Chapters:

0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat

11:00 Blind ranking Kirby Copy Abilities

16:30 General Nintendo Direct Predictions

39:10 New Release Acquired: Star Crossed World (Kirby and the Forgotten Land DLC)

1:04:00 Hollow Knight: Silksong

1:14:55 Weird Nintendo

Our Guest!

Marc, from Kirby Informer, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:

Website: https://www.kirbyinformer.com/

X: @TheMarcKalInstagram: @themarckal

Linktree: linktr.ee/themarckal

Weird Nintendo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BjijPlmecM

Support Us!

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Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

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Sumo

About Nintendo Maniacs!

Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 103

In this episode Josh is joined by Zach! Who is the co-host of the Blowing Cartridges Podcast - a show with a rotating special guest that dives into in-depth conversations about video game culture and the games themselves. Each episode features a new ’cartridge’ to be interrogated as the duo seek to provide a unique Australian perspective to a range of topics.

Chapters:

0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat

19:50 Blind ranking Super Mario Power-Ups AND Super Mario 40th Direct Speculation

44:00 New Release Acquired: Drag x Drive

1:17:50 Kirby Air Riders Direct

1:56:52 Hollow Knight: Silksong

2:04:09 Weird Nintendo

Our Guest!

Zach, from Blowing Cartridges Podcast, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wTuv1JNV2wzCYqQmoCVxk (Or Search: Blowing Cartridges)

X:@Blowcartpod AND @Eggerino

Weird Nintendo:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/08/random-zelda-fan-builds-a-ridiculously-cool-fully-functional-wind-waker-sailboat

Support Us!

If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

Sumo

About Nintendo Maniacs!

Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 102

In this episode Josh is joined by an Australian based Gaming & Anime Nerd who has been gaming since as long as he can remember. Avid Collector & Gamer on all systems!

He’s a friend of the show, please welcome Kieran from Hopk Gaming.

Chapters:

0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat and blind ranking Nintendo consoles

24:28 New Release Acquired: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV

43:10 Nintendo Financials

52:08 Partner Showcase Direct and Indie World

1:18:40 Weird Nintendo

Our Guest!

Kieran, from Hopk Gaming, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:

X: @HopkGaming

Instagram: @hopkgaming

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hopkgaming

Weird Nintendo:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/08/random-metroid-composer-was-just-trying-to-impress-someone-with-ending-theme

Support Us!

If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

Sumo

About Nintendo Maniacs!

Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!