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ONE RAD PODCAST
by Kyle VonKubik
ONE RAD PODCAST is a video game review show that covers everything from classic hits and retro oddities to the latest indie releases. Hosted by Kyle VonKubik—who’s been talking games on the mic since 2006—and joined by a rotating crew of co-hosts, each episode blends humor, passion, and a wealth of knowledge. Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering something new, ONE RAD PODCAST keeps the conversation fun, insightful, and always RAD.
Episodes
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Static Dread: The Lighthouse & Heartworm (2025)
Oops! All Spoop! returns to warp reality through the VHS tracking lines of video game horror! This week, Keith the Roboduke keeps the lantern lit in Static Dread: The Lighthouse (2025), a cosmic dread sim where paperwork might summon sea gods. Meanwhile, Our-Very-Own Nekobun snaps Polaroids at…
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Kid Dracula (1990)
It’s October, which means ONE RAD PODCAST is kicking off “Oops! All Spoops!” This week, John E. Capcom and Kyle VonKubik sink their teeth into Kid Dracula (1990) on the Famicom and Game Boy. ONE RAD PODCAST is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as three dollars a…
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Phantasy Star (1987)
SEGtember continues with a look at the groundbreaking Phantasy Star (1987) for the Sega Mark III/Sega Master System! Jeremy Parmentier and Kyle VonKubik explore this classic JRPG, from its impressive graphics and Star Wars influences to Sega's decision to feature a female protagonist in 1987....
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Golden Axe (1989) & Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe (1991)
SEGTEMBER continues this week on ONE RAD PODCAST! This time, The Sultan of Sega Peter Graphic and Kyle Kubik hack and slash their way through the arcade classic, Golden Axe (1989)! Then they wrap things up with a review of the often-forgotten Game Gear spin-off, Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe...
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021) & Diehard Arcade (1996)
ONE RAD PODCAST kicks off SEGTEMBER 2025 with Sega classics old and new! John E Capcom Genesis joins Kyle Von Kubik to revisit Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021), then Peter Graphic comes out the coast and has a few laughs with Diehard Arcade (1996). Plus, listener feedback and plenty of Sega...
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Galaxy High School (1986)
It’s back-to-school season… unless you’re listening on the Club Feed, in which case, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 On this episode, we resurrect Saturday Morning Crunch at the request of a longtime podcast pal, Eric Alex, who also joins us as co-host! Eric was talking games with Kyle VonKubik and...
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Popeye (1990) & Popeye 2 (1991)
Join Kyle Von Kubik, John E. Capcom, and Peter Graphic as they crack open a can of spinach and punch their way through Popeye (1990) and Popeye 2 (1991) for the Nintendo Game Boy. Two portable adventures starring animation's most famous sailor man. Along the way, they tackle one of the…
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Retro Game Challenge 1 & 2 (2009)
On this episode of ONE RAD PODCAST, Kyle VonKubik and John E Capcom take on Retro Game Challenge 1 and 2 from 2009, a pair of games built around a lovingly idealized version of late 80s and early 90s childhood gaming. From made up retro titles to in game magazines and cheat codes, these games do...
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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2018) & Super Adventure Island II (1994)
On this episode of ONE RAD PODCAST, Kyle VonKubik and John E Capcom tackle two games with roots in the Wonder Boy family tree: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2018) and Super Adventure Island II (1994). One is colorful and polished, the other is weird and surprisingly ambitious, and both give...
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Civilization (1991)
This week, John E. Capcom and Kyle Von Kubik talk Civilization (1991), with a focus on the KOEI-published Super Nintendo / Super Famicom version. We discuss the mysteries of The Wheel, rewriting history, and the very real danger of Gandhi getting the bomb. It is all about exploring, expanding,...
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Disco Elysium (2019)
This week, Kyle has the night off as Peter Graphic and our very own Nekobun verbally shake their groove thang while reviewing Disco Elysium (2019), a game that is not about disco dancing, but is about murder. Do you like dialogue trees, quirky characters, intrigue, and substance abuse? Then this...
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Ridge Racer (1993)
This week, John E. Capcom and Kyle Von Kubik race back to the early days of polygonal racers on the Sony PlayStation. They discuss the groundbreaking, if anemic by today’s standards, Ridge Racer (1993), big-budget E3 cringe, and the formative early days of the 32-bit console generation. ONE RAD...
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Rampart (1990)
Ready! Aim! Fire! Kyle Von Kubik and John E. Capcom secure the perimeter, expand their sphere (er, square) of influence, and fire upon invading armies as they discuss the Atari arcade classic Rampart (1990) and some of its different ports. ONE RAD PODCAST is made possible by the members of ONE...
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Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (1989) & Decap Attack (1991)
As an extra treat this Halloween, we've got one more surprise "Oops! All Spoops!" episode for you! Unless you're listening on the free feed, in which case, Happy Arbor Day! At any rate, this week, John E. Capcom, Peter Graphic, and Kyle Von Kubik will hunt for ghosts at the abandoned Pancake...
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Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 (2000)
Ring the bell and cue the pyro! This week, we’re going to the mat with the legendary AKI Pro Wrestling games on the Nintendo 64. From Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 (2000) to WWF: No Mercy (2000) and WWF: WrestleMania 2000 (1999), we’re breaking down the grapples, the glory, and the button-mashing...
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E.V.O.: Search for Eden (1992) & Royal Stone: Hirakareshi Toki no Tobira (1995)
This week, we’re creating abominations and defending nations as review E.V.O.: Search for Eden (1992) on the SNES and Royal Stone: Hirakareshi Toki no Tobira (1995) on the Sega Game Gear. How do these hidden gems on their respective consoles hold up today? Listen and find out! ONE RAD PODCAST is...
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Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, World-e Exclusive Levels (2003)
We wrap up Mario Mania Month 2026 with a look at the strangest corners of one of Nintendo’s classics. This week we dive into the E-World levels from Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, those bizarre bonus stages that originally required the equally bizarre Nintendo e-Reader, two Game Boy...
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
Let’s suck up some baddies and lay some eggs! Erm… what? It’s Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (1995) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). A sequel that is actually a prequel and one that lacked the numerical “2” in Japan, but how does it hold up more than 30 years later? Kyle…
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Mario Mania Month 2025 Podcast Special
This week, the ONE RAD PODCAST crew embarks on an exciting adventure with a (somewhat) familiar friend. Geronimo! Mario Mania Month is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock exclusive content and get…
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Mario Clash (1995)
Jeremy Parmentier (Retrovaniacs Podcast & Subtastics) and Kyle VonKubik jump into another Mario title for ONE RAD PODCAST's Mario Mania Month! This time, they're reviewing one of the more obscure, officially licensed Mario games, Mario Clash (1995) for the Virtual Boy! Will this sequel to the…
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Double Dragon (1987) & Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (2023)
This week, Kyle VonKubik and John E. Capcom talk more dragons than you can shake a Double at! We punch our way back to 1987 to review Double Dragon for the Atari 2600 and 7800—because pain comes in pairs. Then it’s a flying knee to the future with Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (2023)!...
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Shadow Labyrith (2025) & Pac-In-Time (1995)
This week on the show, Kyle VonKubik and Jeremy Parmentier chomp into two Pac-Man titles that technically bear the name—but barely resemble the classic dot-munching arcade icon. First up, Jeremy explores Shadow Labyrinth (2025). Is it just a grim-dark reimagining designed for cheap buzz, or does…
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Bitmap Bureau Collection (2024) & Crystal Warriors (1991)
John E. Capcom and Kyle VonKubik are dishing out a quadruple stack of pixel-punching action on this episode of ONE RAD PODCAST! First up, John dives into the Bitmap Bureau Collection, dishing out takes on XenoCrisis, Battle Axe, and Final Vendetta—three retro-inspired brawlers bursting with…
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Virtual Launch Party - READ ONLY MAGAZINE Issue 12: FOE
It seems what we have here is a SUCCESS in communication with the editors and contributors of READ ONLY MAGAZINE, specifically those involved with Issue 12: FOE! Recorded on December 20, this episode documents our virtual launch party, where the ROM staff discussed their creative processes,...
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Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe (2024) & Kirby's Dream Buffet (2023)
Grab your Warp Stars and stretchy pants, because Kyle VonKubik and John E. Capcom are devouring all things pink and puffy in this double-stacked, Kirby-centric episode of ONE RAD PODCAST! This week, we bounce into Kirby’s Return to Dreamland (2024) and roll through the sugary chaos of Kirby’s…
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Handy Pocket 394 - The Polar Express (2004)
This week, we have an extra Yuletide Explosion stocking stuffer, courtesy of our pal Jeremy Parmentier from the Retrovaniacs and Twenty Double X podcasts. Jeremy, Kyle, and John chug along with The Polar Express (2004) for the Game Boy Advance! Originally released as a Patreon-exclusive bonus...
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Yuletide Explosion 2024: The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
The full ONE RAD PODCAST crew kicks off this year’s Yuletide Explosion by tackling the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978. Join Kyle VonKubik, Jeremy Parmentier, John E. Capcom, Keith the Roboduke, Peter Graphic, and our very own Nekobun as we discuss Wookiee family drama, Boba Fett’s...
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Yuletide Explosion 2024: Chuck E. Cheese's, The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1983)
This week, the Gotta Go Cast crew swaps hedgehogs for rodents as Kyle VonKubik, Peter Graphic, and "our very own" Nekobun cut into the cheesy history of Chuck E. Cheese. From his animatronic rise to the curious, unfinished The Christmas That Almost Wasn't holiday special, this episode has all the...
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Yuletide Explosion 2024: The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993)
The ONE RAD PODCAST crew powers up their Yuletide Explosion with a deep dive into Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Alpha’s Magical Christmas! Join Kyle VonKubik, John E. Capcom, and special guest Aewch as they unwrap this bizarre 1994 VHS oddity. From Alpha 5’s questionable babysitting skills to the...
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Yuletide Explosion 2024: Super Mario World (1991)
Ho-ho-hold up—did Mario really try to invent Christmas in the Stone Age? This week, Kyle Von Kubik, John E. Capcom, and Keith the Roboduke unwrap the holiday misfire that is The Super Mario World carton Christmas Special: "The Night Before Cave Christmas." Yuletide Explosion is made possible by…
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Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (1991)
Get equipped with the final episode of TWENTY DOUBLE X Season 2! Kyle Von Kubik, Keith the Roboduke, and Jeremy Parmentier charge up (figuratively — you can actually charge up in the game) to take on Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge (1991), the Blue Bomber’s first portable mission. Will this Game Boy...
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Circus Convoy (2021) & Food Fight (1983)
Have you played Atari today? ONE RAD PODCAST has! Peter Graphic joins Kyle Von Kubik to juggle thoughts on Circus Convoy (2021) for the Atari 2600, then John E. Capcom swings by to fling some feedback and gobble up Food Fight (1983) for the Atari 7800! ONE RAD PODCAST is made possible by the...
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Saturday Morning Crunch: Rick Moranis in Gravedale High (1990)
This week, we talk about Rick Moranis in Gravedale High (1990)! Saturday Morning Crunch is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as a dollar a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock exclusive content and get our podcast shows earlier and without ads. LEAVE US…
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Gotta Go Cast: Sonic.exe (2012)
This week, we dive deep into the sick and twisted world of Sonic.exe (2012) and uncover more twisted and sick details than any mortal should ever know! Gotta Go Cast is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and...
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Handy Pocket 392 - Beyond Shadowgate (2024)
Handy Pocket is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as a dollar a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock exclusive content and get our podcast shows earlier and without ads. Click Here for ALL THE LINKS! Support Our Crew: Get More John Get...
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Handy Pocket: Dream-Cast Edition - Volgarr the Viking (2013)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SEGA Dreamcast, Peter Graphic and Kyle VonKubik dedicated this past September to all things Dreamcast. This week, join them as they get their stools pushed in by Volgarr the Viking (2013). Handy Pocket is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB.…
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Handy Pocket: Dream-Cast Edition - Power Stone (1999)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SEGA Dreamcast, Peter Graphic and Kyle VonKubik are dedicating September to all things Dreamcast. This week, join them as they pick up skip stones, fire rockets, and fly bi-planes with Power Stone 1 & 2 (1999). Handy Pocket is made possible by the members…
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Handy Pocket: Dream-Cast Edition - Virtua Tennis (1999)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SEGA Dreamcast, Peter Graphic and Kyle VonKubik dedicated this past September to all things Dreamcast. This week, join them as they serve up Virtua Tennis (1999). Handy Pocket is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as a dollar a...
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TWENTY DOUBLE X - Mega Man II (1991)
In this episode, Kyle, Jeremy, and Keith spend under an hour diving into a game that took less than five months to create: Mega Man III (1991) for the Game Boy. It’s not the worst game on the Game Boy. It’s the off-brand Mega Man you bought at Dollar General. Twenty Double X is made possible by…
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Handy Pocket 398 - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle (2024)
Crack that whip and give those snakes the slip! In this episode, Peter Graphic reviews his favorite Indiana Jones simulator to date: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (2024). With Kyle Von Kubik hosting, the duo refuses to let a singularly focused discussion rear its ugly head. Along the way…
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RETROVANIA X ONE RAD PODCAST BONUS SHOW: DONUT DODO (2022)
This is what it's like when podcasts collide: JEREMY PARMENTIER OF RETROVANIA and (the) SUBTASTICS reviews DONUT DODO (2022) with ONE RAD PODCAST's KYLE VON KUBIK! Will they combine into a Voltron-like super robot, or will they just gush over this retro single-screen platformer well worth your...
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Saturday Morning Crunch: TigerSharks (1987)
Dive headfirst into the murky waters of 1987's TigerSharks with your favorite nostalgia navigators—Kyle Von Kubik, John E Capcom, and Keef the Roboduke! In this fin-tastic episode, the crew tries to make sense of Rankin/Bass Productions’ lesser-known, fishy follow-up to Thundercats—a show where...
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Handy Pocket 397 - Robocop: Rogue City (2024)
In this action-packed episode, Kyle Von Kubik and Peter Graphic dive into the gritty, neon-soaked world of Robocop: Rogue City (2024). They break down the game's wild gameplay, dystopian atmosphere, and yes... the inevitable showdown with Detroit's most vulnerable part. Tune in as they discuss...
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Handy Pocket 393 - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011/2021)
This week, we talk The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011/2021)!Handy Pocket is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock exclusive content and get our podcast shows much earlier.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM…
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TWENTY DOUBLE X - Mega Man III (1992)
The Twenty Double X crew—Kyle Von Kubik, Keith the Roboduke, and Jeremy Parmentier—power up with Mega Man III (1992) for the Nintendo Game Boy. Twenty Double X is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock...
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Handy Pocket 395 - Pokemon Trading Card Game (2000)
Kyle VonKubik and Jeremy Parmentier take a trip back to the mid-'90s, reminiscing about their hobby shop days of"playing" Warhammer 40K, the explosion ofMagic: The Gathering, and the endless wave of Magic knock-offs. They also dive into the debut of thePokémon TCG and itsGame Boy adaptation of a...
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Gotta Go Cast: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
This week, we discuss Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)! You will believe a fox can fly! Gotta Go Cast is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock exclusive content and get our podcast shows much earlier. WE...
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TWENTY DOUBLE X - Mega Man IV (1993)
The Twenty Double X crew—Kyle Von Kubik, Keith the Roboduke, and Jeremy Parmentier—power up with Mega Man IV (1993) for the Nintendo Game Boy. Twenty Double X is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock...
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Handy Pocket 396 - Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988)
Kyle Von Kubik, Keith the Roboduke, and Peter Graphic discuss Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988)! Click Here to Hear More About Yume Koujou '87 Click Here to Hear More About Super Mario Advance (2001) Handy Pocket is made possible by the members of ONE RAD CLUB. For as little as three dollars a…
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Handy Pocket 258 - Mario Bros. (1983)
This classic episode from 2016 has more ShowBiz Pizza Place discussion than a podcast about the arcade classic Mario Bros. (1983) probably should! Join We Talk Games founder and Trap Door lead man Wiggly, along with Kyle VonKubik, as they discuss Mario, Luigi, Mitzi, Fatz, Billy Bob, and more—so...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ONE RAD PODCAST is a video game review show that covers everything from classic hits and retro oddities to the latest indie releases. Hosted by Kyle VonKubik—who’s been talking games on the mic since 2006—and joined by a rotating crew of co-hosts, each episode blends humor, passion, and a wealth of knowledge. Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering something new, ONE RAD PODCAST keeps the conversation fun, insightful, and always RAD.
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