Rainbow Road Radio

Does this qualify as being back? I guess in some capacity it must. If you are still subscribed to this podcast, consider this a hearty reward for doing so. If you play your cards right, this won't be the only reward you get this year. Friend of the pod, Nama, returns to talk about his unparalleled experience in Orlando's very own Epic Universe. Did he and his voluminous party wring satisfaction from Nintendo's Newest Novelty? Tune in and find the hell out...in true R3 fashion. (guitar solo)  

BREAKING:  The Switch 2 is coming. Join Kevin, Alex, and Nadia as we "break it down" in true R3 fashion.

Hey! You thought we were done, didn't you? Even though I told you we weren't? Really? Come on, man. You know me better than that.   We're back, after Kevin failed (SHAME!!!) to edit and upload the secret lost episode that took place between then and now. No worries, fam. We've got a nice no-nonsense post-MAR10 Day eppy to wet your warp whistles. We did the Sand Kingdom, as well. Listen and learn. Hope you like it. See you next month for the Lake Kingdom. Will we be here before that? The ball is in Kevin's court. So, ya know.

Well, look who it is.  It's Monday's favourite sons, Kevin and Alex. We're BACK to announce our zany new plans for the podcast, the Power Flower, and the NSO's latest release. This marks our second Odyssey episode, as we travel BACK to the introductory Cap Kingdom, home of the sultry and sensual Tiara. Well...'bout that time, I suppose. See ya!

Hey guys. It's Groundhog's Day, innit. Anyway, see ya later. Oh yeah, before I go: Invincibility Mushroom, more DK redesign, Mario AI slop, and the ever-loving Eggplant Man. Wahoo!!!

Hullo, guv'nor. This is the historic episode in which we discuss the Blimp Fruit. The topic of Amiibo comes up, as does my new favourite enemy. Short and sweet, is how I'd describe this episode...were someone to ask me, of course.

Hey guys, happy January 20. The Switch 2 is real! He does exist! What does that mean to you? Has the four minute trailer changed the trajectory of how you will save and spend money this year? I'd love to know. This week, we embark on our maiden voyage for Odyssey Year...that's right, we're in the Cascade Kingdom. What else, you ask?  Uh...well, I mentioned the Switch 2 already, right? Then I suppose we talk about a couple of monkeys/apes. That's the show. Come back next week for more slop.

Greetings, friends.  It's episode 75. I suppose one could argue that this is a milestone episode, were one concerned with such a thing. Fortunately, I am not concerned. Increments of twenty-five are nice and all, but I'm more of an increments of fifty guy. Hey, we talk endlessly of Mario and his news. We have a very old enemy of the week, and we do the Goomba Mask. OH!  Oh yeah! It's volume two of Fire Bars as the feature. Sit tight and enjoy the rhymes...

Hey folks, it's Monday and you know what that means. That's right, a new episode of Rainbow Road Radio. In this episode, we talk about Ariana Grande, an accessible Donkey Kong game, and Kevin's dalliance with Disney's Lorcana. If you came across this episode through the Boomerang Flower webring feed, you'll be pleased to hear the Power of the Week. Mario Odyssey soon come! Sit tight!

Happy new year!  At the time you are reading this, it may well indeed be 2025. And if it is, look back to the first sentence I wrote to you here. This week we look back at 2024, talk a bit about DKCRHD, spotlight the Coin Box, and even try out a new feature. Thanks for listening to us in 2024. Hopefully you continue to enjoy the show!

Your podcatcher does not deceive you: this is a CLEAN episode!  Gather the tykes, they can listen to this one! Alex (me) isn't here this week, he's recuperating (more on this next week). In his stead, faithful gamer Nama stands up proudly to accompany Kevin into the Marioverse. What do they talk about? Oh boy, it would actually be easier to tell you what they don't talk about--anything boring!  That's right, these guys are laser-focused on the plumber of record, and they do it with gusto. A new feature introduced by Nama is here, and it's related to that holiday everyone seems to be so keen on. You know the one. All that and a particularly predatory enemy of the week...thanks for listening! 

Content begins at 29:30 Alex's Labour Saga continues. This is the one where we talk about a ton of Mario news! The viability of a Foreman Spike plush does come up. The amiibo-exclusive Big Mushroom is featured, as is an insectoid enemy of the week. All this...and our next big game feature is revealed. Have a nice week!

Content begins at 22:33   Hey folks.  I actually got done editing this a few days ago, so recording this is but a distant memory. Let's see if I can remember what we talked about...uh...well, I think we talked about one of those shells Mario is so crazy about wearing. And a game called 'Egg'? How about we reconvene next week? I've got a lot going on right now!

Content begins at 27:05   Welcome back, family. We've reached December. You made it! This is a nice rest week for us, sitting back and chatting about the afterlife in the Mushroom Kingdom, the Invincibility Bell, and even the accursed game awards. Can you guess the enemy of the week? I pity the fool that cannot. Hey, I think...yeah, I think I'll see ya next week. Bye!

Content begins at 18:01   Here it is...because you demanded it--Bowser's Inside Story! That's right, it's the third Mario & Luigi game. On the heels of the vaunted Brothership release, listeners are wondering...what about that old game? Well, we played it. And now we're talking about it--to YOU! Oh, yeah, we talk about Cappy and DKC's anniversary as well.     Bye!

Content begins at 13:00   Greetings friends, it's another Monday and Rainbow Road Radio is here, in your podcast feed. Isn't that crazy? Oh, how time flies. It seems we've been doing this for 67 straight episodes. In this one, we wish Miyamoto a happy birthday, we talk about last week's Super Nintendo World Direct, and we each take a bite of the Bulb Berry. It illuminates the room as well as our discussion about the vaulting bird enemy that is featured this week. Thanks for tuning in. Don't forget to listen again next week...and every week thereafter.

Content begins at 23:39   Hey fammo. We're back, baby.  And this time? We're talking Mario. We've got an anniversary for Mario Power Tennis, we've got new Brothership magnets. Did I mention that Brothership is out now? Because it is! And a single review is tearing the discourse asunder! If any of you are into foot stuff...you're gonna love the power of the week. Thanks for tuning in. Join us again next week for Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story!!

Content begins at 24:33   Happy Guy Fawkes Eve--welcome to the Halloween episode. Get your flashlights and prepare for a spookfest, as we talk about the Dry Bones Shell, a recalled Mario frying pan, and a little handheld device known simply as the Nintendo DSi. The feature this week is NOT for the faint of heart--we watched three blood-curdling episodes of various Mario cartoons...and we discussed them! Alright, that's what the show is about. Does that sound appealing? I sure hope so! Bye!

Content begins at 11:50     Hey fammo, we've got another R3 for you here. We discuss the Brothership leak, the developers revealed, and the Spiny Shell. This week's enemy, well, let's just say that when they sit around the ghost house...they sit around the ghost house. A listener email sends down a top ten, unranked rabbit hole. Listen at your own peril! I think I didn't curse on this one, but I'm not entirely certain, so I'm marking it explicit to be sure.    

Content begins at 17:32     Grrrrraaaah! It's nigh All Hallow's Eve! We've prepared accordingly. Nama is back to chat with us about the Drill Mushroom, brand synergy, Mario tinsel, Yoshi's late-nite egg hunt, and much much more. This is also the Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon/2 episode. That's right, we all played the game. Would you like to know our thoughts on it? Well, simply click 'Play'...and then share to fifteen friends. Thanks for listening-- C U next time.

Content begins at 11:41   Hello all.  Happy Harvest if you're in the Great White North. Happy Monday to the rest of yas. We break down the new Brothership trailer, new game modes in Jamboree, and a ninja-star-throwing modern boss. 20 years of TTYD, and 39 years of the fire flower! Next week we're talking about Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon/2. Are you brave enough to listen? We'll be here, so...I hope to see you.

Content begins at 15:51   Hullo all. It's a fine Monday night, innit? We talk about the wonderful Lysol corporation, the POW block, and our favourite ghost collective. This episode marks one year straight of weekly Mario podcasts. I'm blowing out the one lit candle in front of me. Well...see ya!

Content begins at 15:43   Once again, we're back with more Mario mayhem. This week we chatted about the new Super Mario Party Jamboree trailer, the Jet Pot, and a much-forgotten game called Mario Clash. I took out a new segment for a spin today, it's all about Mario Games. Tell me if I should stop now. See you next month...methinks it's about to get spooky,

Welcome back! It's a special episode this week, I sit down and talk with dear friend of the show, Vincent, about his trip to Super Nintendo World. Buckle up!    Next week we'll be back with a full-length R3.  BYE!

Content begins at: 11:49   Hello FOLKS. Here I am, on a Monday, posting the pod. That's right--it's here--it's Monday! Welcome to the Propeller Box episode, AKA the 39 years of SMB episode, AKA the episode where we played Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins for the Gameboy. So that's the type of episode you're looking at right now. Alright peace.

Content begins at 22:07   Welcome back to the show that refuses to get good. It's me, Alex. We're talking news. I watched the Nintendo Live and spoke my truth. You're not allowed to get mad at me, because this podcast is completely free. This week we've got steelbooks, the Dash Pepper, and 41 years of adjectiveless Mario Bros. Would you believe me if I said there's an enemy of the week lodged in here somewhere? Because there certainly is! We also do the R3 collection of power-ups for our dream 2d and 3d games. What a bargain! This episode truly has it all.  Join us next week for SML2: 6 Golden Coins!

Content begins at 15:33   Happy Labour Day!  No days off for your favourite Mario podcasters, I'm afraid. Gather 'round, dear listeners. For we are here to regale you with tales of playable Pauline, the fragrant Cloud Flower, another volume of Reel or Fake, and a nice mailbag question about that Green Mario I keep hearing about. Until next time: good bye! 

Content begins at 10:45   You talked; we listened. We hear you: Kevin is back. Okay? Stop emailing us and asking when Kevin will be back. He's back already. Can't a guy take a week off? Lay off him! Now that that's out of the way, Alex [and to some extent, Kevin] played Yoshi's Island and talked all about it. We also get into the new Lego Mario Kart sets that were announced, the ever-globular Morph Bubble, and even a trigger happy enemy of the week. Hey, also we talk a bit of "America's pasttime".  As always, thanks for listening and remember to grab your friends' phones and subscribe to the podcast using the podcatcher of their choice.

Special guest alert! The air raid siren is going off, for we've a new guest host. Join Beck and Alex as they go in on Super Mario Land for the Game Boy. Sure, we talk about the Lucky Bell too.  And yeah, we celebrate the birthday of a certain Mario-related celebrity...but it's mostly about SML. Did we like it? Did we hate it? Did I use save states?  Listen to find out the shocking truth.

Greetings friends,   Content begins at 07:50   This week we played Mario Golf for the GBC. We spoke about Wario's Viking Helmet, a sphinxlike enemy, and we celebrated 25 years of a certain game...I gotta go now. Bye!

Content begins at 23:10   Wow, we're back in the studio for episode 53. We talk about that one Lego set, the Bullet Bill Mask, and a certain sleeping fish. Yoshi's Island is 29 years old! Happy statutory holiday in Canada! I'm going to sleep now. Join us next week for Mario Golf (GBC).

Greetings, from the past. This is a secret pre-recorded episode, because I'm out of town. Hopefully there's no breaking news...if there is, let's just sit tight for a week. It couldn't hurt, right? We watched the first episodes of Super Mario Brothers Super Show, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros 3, and Donkey Kong Country. No power! No enemy! Pure television appreciation. 

Content begins at 12:34   Hey folks. Thanks for making it. We're still hungover from the Episode 50 afterparty, but we managed to crawl out here to record another one. We talk about Jack Black, the Rock Mushroom, and a baby enemy of the week. Is it Baby Wario? Listen to find out!    

50 episodes in the book!  We did it! Content begins at 8:41   To celebrate, Nama has returned for the vaunted third mic position. We discuss President Furukawa potentially seeing Mario hentai, 19 years of DDR: Mario Mix, and each host's steelbook collection (discless and otherwise). The Invincibility Leaf is on the pedestal this week. Only the worst gamers of all-time will be familiar with such a power-up. Play along with Kevin and Nama as they compete in Mario Jeopardy (sometimes known as JeopaR3).  Thanks for listening! Happy 50!

Content begins at 12:30 Excuse any audio problems...hey, I'm learning over here! Welcome...to the eve of 50. Although this isn't quite the milestone episode, we've got plenty of reason for celebration. Returning guest Nadia joins us to talk Super Mario Kart for the SNES. We played it! Now you hear it! The Lightning Bolt is featured, as is Mario's now-annual return to Boston Pizza, Bowser's Brother is even mentioned. Can you guess the enemy of the week? 

Content begins at 15:34 Join us in our "March to 50" -- we commemorate the release of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD with much discussion around the game itself. Lots of My Nintendo Rewards crap, the Super Bell, a little bit about Mario Artist: Communication Kit. The ice cold enemy of the week. That's the show! Next week we talk Super Mario Kart (SNES). See ya then!

Greetings friends.   Content begins at 07:39   This week we discuss the three new games announced in last Tuesday's Nintendo Direct. Did we manifest the Brothership? In all likelihood, yes. We cover the Cannon Box, Mario Golf Advance Tour, and Bullet Bill's nautical pal. Okay man. See ya.

We talk a bit about Disney Speedstorm, PTCGL meta, and the new Yacht Club Games panel. Content begins at 16:20    Super Mario drugs, 15 years of the beloved Mario Calculator, and the almighty Wing. We go in-depth on Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time...a game that I definitely played. Did I like it? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. I won't tell you who the enemy is, let's see if you can guess along with the K-Man himself. Thanks for listening!

Welcome! Another week, another episode. Kevin has been playing Street Fighter, as expected. We talk about the anniversary of the DSiware Mario vs. DK: Minis March Again!, the New power-up known as the Blue Shell. Can you guess who the enemy of the week is? The answer may shock you!     Here's a couple links mentioned from the news segment:   https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/the-play-nintendo-tour-invites-fans-of-all-ages-to-enjoy-a-summer-of-fun-in-cities-across-the-u-s/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwbxGGJC3M4   Prepare yourselves: next week is all about Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time! See ya then!      

It's the summertime...and the living is easy. This week we talk about some new My Nintendo Rewards items, 17 years of Mario Party, a certain nebulous mount, and my favourite fraternal enemy. There's a secret segment slipped into the middle there too. Don't miss it!  See ya next week for more Mario crap.  Join us in TWO weeks for Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time!

Springtime for Jumpman:  (Smash announcer voice): COMPLETE!   We covered Melee's anniversary, Yoshi's angelic wings, one of the Koopalings, and our extended feature on the classic Super Mario World. We liked it, by the way. Didn't expect that, did you? 

Did you know it's a holiday in Canada? Happy Victoria Day!  I'm doing this on my day off...you've never seen devotion quite like this. We've got a low-key episode here:  Danny Devito, Tanooki Suits, 22 years of Luigi's Billabong, and a particularly regal enemy of the week. Thanks for listening! Join us next week for Super Mario World!    

Hey folks. Do you know why I've asked you to be here today? That's right--the new episode of R3. Okay, well, here it is. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD trailer, the lackluster Vanish Cap, a certain overcaffeinated enemy, and a brand new segment!?! Holy shit. 

We played Super Mario Bros 3! Is it good? Is it bad? You have NO way of knowing until you listen to this episode. It's an anniversary for The Lost Levels, our Power this week is the Super Leaf, new Lego sets have been revealed. Duel Monsters are mentioned at least twice, inexplicably. Springtime for Jumpman cannot be stopped--so don't try it!

Hey guys. It's still Monday--the episode is not late. Welcome to episode 39! Princess Peach apparel and cosmetics, the Light Box, a quarter of a century of Smabro. Oh baby! Join us for SMB3 next week!    Here's the link for the prime MK8 build.

Super Mario Bros 2.  The "red-shelled stepchild" of the Mario franchise...or is it? We seek to answer this question. We do a weekly podcast, and good is the enemy of released, so let's just keep it moving please. 

Howdy. You ain't from 'round here, are ya?  'Round these parts, we talk about the latest Mario news, the Master Sword, and the enigmatic enemy of the week. We don't take kindly to those who aren't interested in the following things I've mentioned. Alright, I've lost focus for the voice of this character. Thanks for listening, see you next week with SMB2!

Springtime for Jumpman continues into the throes of April, and what a spring it is. A Super Spring, even. We play The Lost Levels and live to talk about it. A bit about WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$, the Wing Cap, and an enemy with really bad imposter syndrome. Episode 36...that's a whole thing!

It's here! It's here! The newest episode of Rainbow Road Radio has arrived! Mothers, lock up your daughters: they all want to hear the new episode of the Mario podcast. Why, you ask? Well, the fellas are talking Mario Party Advance, the ubiquitous Starman, and one of Mario's greatest enemies. Oh. And we played Super Mario Bros for the NES. The first episode in a series of "Mario Classics" - join us as we go down the green pipe and play all the dusty old NES platformers. Did we like it? Yes, but please listen anyway.

Greetings, friends. Your patience has been rewarded: we are talking about Mario Tennis 64. Is that all? No, of course not. The Ice Skate, a weird Mario enemy, and some Wario Land 3 chatter will all be peppered throughout the episode. We get some piping hot first impressions of Princess Peach Showtime. Does it measure up? Does it fall flat? Is it just nice to see a game that we can play with our hypothetical nephew or niece? U-Decide!