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Button Buddies

by Button Buddies

Welcome to Button Buddies, the podcast where two pals, Tommy and Daniel, dive into the pixelated past to play and chat about retro video games! Each week, we fire up a classic or hidden gem, sharing our thoughts on how these nostalgic treasures hold up in today’s world. Think of us as your friendly, laid-back gaming book club. We’re not here to deliver serious critiques or deep dives into game history—just to have a blast reliving the games we love (or love to laugh at). With silly banter, fond memories, and a sprinkle of retro trivia, we invite you to play along with us!

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Episodes

  1. One, Two, Jason's Coming for You

    This week we played Friday the 13th for the NES and didn't actually hate it! Join us next week for Werewolf: The Last Warrior for the NES.

  2. Dracula's Possum

    This week we played through (with a guide) Castlevania II: Simon's Quest for the NES! Join us next week for some game that involves the 13th on the NES!

  3. Tommy the Funklord

    This week we chilled out with ToeJam & Earl for the Sega Genesis. Join us next week for Castlevania II: Simon's Quest on the NES as we kick off our spooky season list of games!

  4. "Aight now, the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan are disappearing."

    This week we played and LOVED Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time for the SNES. Join us next week for ToeJam & Earl on the Sega Genesis!

  5. Nazis Are Bad

    This week we played the hidden gem Bionic Commando for the NES. Join us next week for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time for the SNES!

  6. A Pocket Full of Miracles

    This week we played the great (and kind of forgettable) game, Jackal for the NES! Join us next week for Bionic Commando for the NES.

  7. Baby Contra

    This week we played Micky Mousecapade for the NES and ended up talking more about e-readers than the game! Join us next week for Jackal for the NES!

  8. "Holy hip-hop, Toads!"

    Holy freaking moly Battletoads for the NES was tough. BUT we loved it! Join us next week as we slow it down with Mickey Mousecapade on the NES.

  9. Kirby Has a Golf Game?

    This week we discuss Kirby's Dream Course for the SNES. Join us next week for Battletoads on the NES!

  10. Playing with the boys

    This week we took to the sky in Top Gun for the NES and daydreamed about sand volleyball. Join us next week for Kirby's Dream Course for the SNES!

  11. "It's a windy day in Chicago."

    This week we both (kind of) played Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City for the SNES. Join us nest week for Top Gun on the NES!

  12. Well Excuuuuuuuuuuuuuse Me Princess

    This week we discussed Zelda II: The Adventure of Link for the NES and probably barely scratched the surface of it. Join us next week for Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City on the SNES!

  13. "You are almost certified."

    This week we took to the skies and got our certifications and played Pilotwings for the SNES! Join us next week as we tackle Zelda II: The Adventure of Link for the NES!

  14. Paper Buddies

    This week we played PaperBoy on the NES. That's okay though because next week we'll be discussing Pilotwings for the SNES!

  15. Red, White, and Mostly Blue

    This week we ventured out of our comfort zone and played a Sega Genesis game, Sonic the Hedgehog. We loved it, but maybe you can't tell that we did. Join us next week as we go back to our roots and play Paperboy on the NES!

  16. We're Back!....

    This week we played Super Mario Bros. 2 (or was it Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic?) for the NES. Join us next week for our FIRST Sega Genesis game, Sonic the Hedgehog!

  17. Our Final Episode... of Season 1

    This week we played The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Nintendo Switch — the perfect ending to a perfect year. Join us next week as we kick of Season 2 with Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES!

  18. Button Buddies Ultimate Bracket Caper Conclusion

    We did it! We picked the Button Buddies Game of the Year and we are now forever emotionally scarred :)

  19. Happy Birthday Button Buddies!

    This week we tackled round one of our Button Buddies Game of the Year bracket (and only forgot to mention one game which we'll talk about next week)! We're stoked to have made it a year and are grateful for all of you who have been are part of it with us! Thanks for all your encouragement and…

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  20. "You were tough, Mac!"

    This week we played Punch Out!! on the NES and both agreed; it was a knock out. Join us next week for our Button Buddies Game of the Year Bracket episode in celebration of our first year of the podcast!

  21. D'oh!

    This week we played through The Simpsons Arcade game and loved it! Join us next week for our final game of the year, Punch Out on the NES!

  22. F-Spiders

    This week we raced through F-Zero for the SNES! Join us next week for The Simpsons arcade game!

  23. Chief Thunder

    This week we played Killer Instinct for the SNES but ended up talking more about Star Fox 64 (whoopsies)! Join us next week for F-Zero on the SNES where we'll talk all about Call of Duty!

  24. "@!#?@!"

    This week we tried to get the high score in Q*bert — but found out we'll never be able to play it for 87 hours straight. Join us next week for Killer Instinct on the SNES!

  25. Link to the Links

    This week was a doozy! We had our first ever guest (John Paul) and played three games: Golf for the NES, Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf on the NES, and NES Open on the NES. Join us next week for Q*bert the arcade game!

  26. "Finally, peace returns to Hyrule."

    This week we played the beautiful Legend of Zelda for the NES and man did we have a lot to say about it. Play it if you haven't. Next week we're playing a handful of golf games (kind of TBD) with our pal JP!

  27. WHO'S READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!

    This week we talked sports like the real pros and played Tecmo Bowl for the NES! Join us next week for, something more our speed, The Legend of Zelda for the NES.

  28. Wearing Different Skins

    This week we played Little Nemo for the NES! Join us for Tecmo Bowl on the NES next week and then The Legend of Zelda for the NES the following week!

  29. Tired and Cranky — Metal Storm

    This week we played Metal Storm for the NES (not Metal Gear) and we both loved it (even though we had zero clue how to describe it)! Play it and see for yourself, please. Join us next week for Little Nemo on the NES!

  30. A Billion Years!

    Even though we had no idea what was happening, this week we played through Mega Man 2 for the NES (and read its novel which still gave us no clarification as to what was happening)! Join us next week as we play Metal Storm for the NES!

  31. "What the..."

    This week we blew through 95% of Ninja Garden for the NES and then slowed way down on the last 5%. But we both loved it! Join us next week for Mega Man 2 on the NES!

  32. *Insert Made-Up Word Here*

    This week we played Legend of the River King for the Gameboy! If you want a cozy game that is a different flavor than Harvest Moon, check this one out! Join us next week for Ninja Garden on the NES!

  33. "Dale, old chum, the sight of you sets my heart aglow!"

    This week we played and loved Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers for the NES! Join us next week for The Legend of the River King for the Game Boy (Daniel's favorite piece of hardware).

  34. Twinkle Popo

    This week we played Kirby's Adventure for the NES and my goodness its so good. Also, we recorded on Tommy's birthday! (We apologize for the sound quality on this one but it was a fun and special time together). Join us next week for Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers for the NES!

  35. Angel Land

    This week on Button Buddies we played Kid Icarus for the NES and both were surprised with how much we loved it! Join us next week when we play Kirby's Adventure for the NES and don't forget to NOT wish Tommy a happy birthday.

  36. "We're the same... Split right down the center."

    This week Tommy played Batman Returns for the NES and Daniel played Batman Returns for the SNES. Both were super duper. Join us next week for Kid Icarus for the NES as we celebrate LOVE <3

  37. Doomsday is Coming

    This week we played The Death and Return of Superman for the SNES and also started the novel, The Death and Life of Superman, that was advertised at the back of the game's manual. Join us next week as we take on Batman Returns for both the NES and SNES!

  38. Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, Spot, and Spot.

    This week we played Cool Spot for the SNES. Tommy liked it more than Daniel did... Join us next week for The Death and Return of Superman for the SNES!

  39. A Labyrinth of Fun and Amusement

    This week we called our loved ones and learned what Pac-Man sounds like! Join us next week for Cool Spot on the SNES!

  40. "Peace rules all."

    This week we went back to Tommy's childhood and played Low G Man for the NES! Join us next week for Pac-Man!

  41. "If I change my pants, I gotta change my jacket!"

    This week we played Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper for the SNES and uh... enjoyed the week? Join us next week as we play through Low G Man: The Low Gravity Man for the NES!

  42. "All your friends will want it!"

    This week we played the fantastic Blades of Steel for the NES! Join us next week for our first ever viewer request: Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper on the SNES!

  43. "Do I sound like I'm ordering a pizza?!"

    This week we played the worst game in video game history and a pretty decent game. Home Alone for the NES and Die Hard for the NES. Take a guess at which one sucked... Join us next week for Blades of Steel for the NES!

  44. "I run this track"

    Another week another classic. This week we sat in the driver seat of Super Mario Kart for the SNES and we both got our butts kicked. Join us next week for our Christmas double feature as we play through Home Alone for the NES and Die Hard for the NES!

  45. "Very Thanks"

    Blaster Master for the NES was way cool. But you know what's not way cool? Loosing your beautiful Pikachu to a Spearow... Join us next week for Super Mario Kart for the SNES!

  46. For everlasting peace!

    This week on Button Buddies: bad jokes, Mega Man on the NES, and some philosophy. Next week: probably some more bad jokes, Blaster Master for the NES, and who knows what else.

  47. Turtle Power

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Join us as we embark on our longest episode, covering three of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle games on the NES. Next week we'll be playing Mega Man for the NES and plan to get out butts kicked.

  48. "I really am the richest duck in the world."

    This week we gathered all the treasure and beat Duck Tales for the NES. More importantly though, we were reunited in the flesh! Our audio set up was a little different, but the bond was stronger than ever as we dream shared the night away. Join us next week as we play through Teenage Mutant Ninja...

  49. "All ships check in."

    This week we took on Star Fox for the SNES and loved it! If you're looking for an endearing arcade shooter, this is the game for you! Join us next week for Duck Tales (awooo ooo) for the NES! Also, thanks so much for participating in our first giveaway over on our Instagram. We are excited to…

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  50. "This story is about Mario and Yoshi."

    Welp we've circled back to the Mario universe. This week we played Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island for the SNES and we loved it (even though neither of us were able to beat it). We're also having our first giveaway this week! Check out our instagram and comment on our "giveaway" post to win a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Button Buddies, the podcast where two pals, Tommy and Daniel, dive into the pixelated past to play and chat about retro video games! Each week, we fire up a classic or hidden gem, sharing our thoughts on how these nostalgic treasures hold up in today’s world. Think of us as your friendly, laid-back gaming book club. We’re not here to deliver serious critiques or deep dives into game history—just to have a blast reliving the games we love (or love to laugh at). With silly banter, fond memories, and a sprinkle of retro trivia, we invite you to play along with us!

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