Generation ‘S’ Podcast

20/06/2024

Latest episode of the Podcast is live! And when you’ll listen, hopefully you’ll understand just how much I love Punch Out!!

I also share some key strategies around beating some of the toughest fighters in the game 😌

Thanks John Harmon for sharing the code!! And thanks Uncle Nick Ladopoulos for inspiring me all those years ago to become great at this game

In episode 12 of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," Lou and I step into the ring with one of the NES classics, "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!" and its 1990 re-release featuring Mr. Dream. As one of my all-time favorite games, you may not...

13/06/2024

Latest episode of the Podcast is live, thanks for sharing your memories Rochelle Monroe!

In episode 11 of "Backwards Compatible," Lou and I dive into the chaotic world of "Twisted Metal 2," originally released on October 31, 1996. Kicking off the episode, we share our excitement about the latest trailers for the upcoming Power Rangers...

05/06/2024

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In honor of our 10th Backwards Compatible episode, we just launched a new shirt! And if you use the code BACKWARDS at checkout, you’ll get 10% off your order — go grab a shirt and support the show! :)

29/05/2024

Latest episode of the Generation ‘S’ Podcast, and a big thank you to Odian Levy, Daniel Vorbeck, Lara Wachtler, and Pedro Acioli De Jesus for sharing their thoughts on Street Fighter 2!

In episode 9 of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," Lou makes his triumphant return as we jump into the world of "Street Fighter II," focusing on "Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers" for the SNES—the definitive way to exper...

28/05/2024

Favorite Street Fighter Character?

22/05/2024

Latest episode of the Generation ‘S’ Podcast is live! This time around, Derek Taylor and I are talking about the original Sonic the Hedgehog, and I’m gonna be honest…I don’t have a lot of nice things to say about it…

In episode 8 of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," my good buddy Derek steps in last minute as Lou is unfortunately out sick again. Together, we race through the pixelated landscapes of the original "Sonic the Hedgehog" for the Sega...

15/05/2024

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In episode 7 of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," Lou and I jump into the colorful world of "Super Mario World," released as a launch title for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in August 1991. We explore the innovative desig...

01/05/2024

A big thank you to Beth Kemp for coming in clutch on this episode! Had to pivot last minute due to illness by my usual cohost, so enjoy this episode of Backwards Compatible with me and my wife!

In Episode 5 of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," my wife Beth kindly steps in for Lou to explore one of her favorite PC games, "The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis," released in December 1996. We dive into the game’s unique blend...

26/04/2024

Latest episode of Backwards Compatible is live!

In episode 4 of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," Lou and I dive into the mutant frenzy with "X-Men" for the Sega Genesis, released in March 1993. We explore how this game captured the essence of the beloved comic book characters, ...

26/04/2024

Took a big step in my life this week…I finally started watching Game of Thrones.

18/04/2024

X-Men ‘97…wow.

17/04/2024

Episode 3 of Backwards Compatible, a Generation ‘S’ Podcast in the books!

In episode 3 of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," Lou and I switch on our proton packs and dive into "Ghostbusters: The Video Game," released in June 2009 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Celebrated as the unofficial third Ghost...

10/04/2024

Latest episode of Backwards Compatible, this time it’s all about Star Wars Battlefront 2! The original Battlefront 2, mind you…

In episode 2 of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," Lou and I take a hyperspace jump back to 2005 to revisit "Star Wars Battlefront II," a game that not only set the gold standard for multiplayer combat but also allowed players to li...

03/04/2024

It’s here! The premier episode of Backwards
Compatible: a Generation ‘S’ Podcast

We’re pivoting to a retro-gaming format, whilst keeping a nostalgic focus on the late 90s and early 2000s.

In our inaugural episode, Lou and I are talking about one of the unsung heroes of the N64 Wrestling Games era — WWF Wrestlemania 2000.

What were your thoughts on this game? Was it your go-to over Revenge or No Mercy?

Welcome to the first episode of "Backwards Compatible: A Generation 'S' Podcast," where Lou and I jump into the squared circle with WrestleMania 2000 for the Nintendo 64, a game that took the late '90s by storm with its release in October of 1999....

27/03/2024

It’s the end of an era folks. The final (for now) episode of Generation ‘S’ before we rebrand to the all new retro gaming podcast, Backwards Compatible.

In this penultimate episode, Lou and I go back to where it all began, the peak of 90s wrestling, and cover what is considered to be the greatest Wrestlemania of all time, Wrestlemania X-Seven.

Also stick around to the end to hear a brief teaser for Backwards Compatible, which premiers next week on the same feed (no need to subscribe to a new show!)

Enjoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, as the sun sets on Generation 'S', Lou and I couldn't think of a more fitting farewell than diving into what many consider the zenith of professional wrestling: WrestleMania X-Seven. Join us for this special final episode whe...

08/03/2024

Ok y’all, I’m truly
divided on this, so I need your help. These are the two final logo designs for the new retro gaming podcast, Backwards Compatible. Which one should
I use? 👍 for the one with a black background and ❤️ for the one with Lou and I in the background

07/03/2024

Long Post Warning 😬

Alright, so if you checked out this last episode of Generation ‘S’, you would have heard the BIG announcement, but if you haven’t listened yet, *SPOILERS*:

In a few weeks, we will be transitioning the show from a broad 90s/early 2000s focus into an area that was a BIG part of my childhood, retro video games! The official title of the new show will be ‘Backwards Compatible: a Generation S Podcast’, so don’t worry, Generation ‘S’ - The 90s & Early 2000s Generation isn’t going anywhere 🙂

The next few weeks will be wrestling-centric, since Wrestlemania 40 is right around the corner, but after that, we’ll start focusing on old games, from
Nintendo all the way to Xbox 360.

I hope you stick around!

05/03/2024

BIG Announcement and BIG changes coming regarding the Generation ‘S’ Podcast

Tune into tomorrow’s episode to get all the details :)

05/02/2024

Alright y’all, need your input for tonight’s recording of Generation ‘S’ Podcast

We’re talking all about Toy Stores in the 90s - what were some of your favorites? What toys do you remember buying in toy stores?

03/01/2024

Alright, to kick off 2024, Lou, Derek and I decided to talk about the greatest selling video game consul of all time, the PlayStation 2!

Check out the latest episode of
Generation ‘S’, and enjoy!

Happy New Year!  We're kicking off 2024 with a discussion on the BEST-SELLING video game console of all time, and it's not even close.  A few weeks back, Lou and I had a great conversation all about the original Sony Playstation, and thi...

03/01/2024

Remember that weird 'S' symbol that we all used to draw on our desks in high school? It was an experience shared by a group of people who all grew up in the 90's and early 2000s. We came after Generation X. We came at the tale end of Generation Y. We are Generation S, and if you have memories of gro...

01/01/2024

Alright, y’all, I know it’s last minute, but tonight I’m recording the first episode of Generation ‘S’ for 2024, and we’re talking PlayStation 2!

What were some of your favorite PS2 games or memories from back in the day?

14/12/2023

Had a lot of fun on this episode of Generation ‘S’. Lou and I talked all about our favorite action figures from the 90s, including some toy lines that may have been forgotten about over the years. Check it out!

Join Lou and I this week as we take a trip down memory lane in another holiday-centric  episode of Generation 'S'! This time, we're diving headfirst into the world of action figures from the glorious 90s - a time when ripping open wrapping pa...

08/12/2023

DID YOU KNOW?
To prepare for his role in ‘Space Jam’, Michael Jordan joined the Chicago Bulls and won 3 NBA Championships?

25/10/2023

Happy Halloween! Latest episode of the Generation ‘S’ Podcast is available! This week, Lou and I continue our Simpsons discussion with a focus on their Treehouse of Horror episodes.

In this Halloween-themed episode, Lou and I are back to dive deeper into the world of the Simpsons, this time focusing on the infamous Treehouse of Horror episodes. Whether you're a Simpsons fan, a Halloween enthusiast, or simply someone with...

19/09/2023

A little teaser for this week’s episode…

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23/08/2023

23/08/2023

New episode is live, let’s make it a Blockbuster night!

Check out the official Generation 'S' Blockbuster shirt here!In this episode of Generation 'S', we embark on a delightful journey back to the 90s, a time when movie rental stores like Blockbuster held a special place in our hearts. Join us as we r...

10/07/2023

90s X-Men fans…did they finally nail it?

23/02/2023

Video interview with Tim Jacobus is now live!

If you read a Goosebumps book in the 90s, then you know who Tim Jacobus is. This man was the sole illustrator of over ONE HUNDRED Goosebumps books during th...