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Shine Get! A Video Game Collecting Podcast
by Cal & Murph
Murph & Cal like collecting video games & talking about it. This is the result.
Episodes
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Retro Gaming Might Be the Solution
The Steam Machine is over $1000. Companies are shuttering game studios left and right, regardless if they're successful or not. GTA VI is $100. Is getting into retro gaming the solution? Or is retro gaming part of the problem for the industry as well? Cal & Murph discuss. Episode #46 Follow…
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Our FAVORITE Game Soundtracks!
Nothing can make a game settle in your mind like an awesome soundtrack. On the latest episode of Shine Get, Cal & Murph discuss some of their absolute favorite soundtracks, including Persona 5, Hades, & Undertale. Episode #45 Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.social Follow...
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Learning to Love the Playstation 1 with Matt Morgan
The Playstation 1 was the start of something special in the gaming industry. Sony entered the ring with the perfect JRPG device that tried to tackle both 3D and 2D games in equal measure. Did it end up good at both? We're joined by PS1 fan Matt Morgan to discuss the highs & lows. Follow Matt:...
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Our Favorite Licensed Video Games!
Man, remember licensed video games? Every new movie obviously needs a poorly made game ported to the PS2 and Gamecube and Xbox and Game Boy Advance but the Game Boy Advance game is entirely different! Oh, also the games could be good. Let's talk about Goldeneye, Lord of the Rings, Willy Wonka, &...
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What's Next for Xbox?
XBOX has been on a heck of a brand trajectory over the last several decades. From plucky upstart on launch to the market dominance of the Xbox 360 to the slow decline of the One into the Series it's been nothing short of a roller coaster. Cal & Murph discuss what went wrong and what could be…
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Weird, Wonderful & Useless Video Game Peripherals
Video game history is full of just plain strange video game peripherals. The Power Glove, the DK Bongos, the GameBoy Printer & more. On this one, Cal & Murph discuss some of their favorites! Episode #41 Follow Murph: https://bsky.app/profile/alsonamedjosh.bsky.social Follow Cal:...
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Is It Worth it to Collect for the Wii U?
The Wii U has a complex history - stumbling right out of the gate, it went on to be decently supported by Nintendo & few others. Over a decade removed from its launch, what is collecting and playing on the system like in 2026? Episode #40 Follow Murph:...
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Pokemon Games are Stupid Expensive with Dan (ModAnon)!
Follow Dan: https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social Cal has always loved Pokemon - but for this one, he needs some help. Friend of the show Dan joins to talk about their love of all-things Pokemon. Murph isn't that caught up - so we get to educate him on how much these dang games cost...
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It's Okay to Sell Your Video Games.
Simply sell stuff. Cal has been thinking about the size of his video game collection, along with others he has, & is looking to downsize. How did he get here? What will he do? Plus, how does Murph feel about his collections? He has a sick plan for 2026. Episode #38
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Every Game We Played in 2025
YEAR IN REVIEW!! As 2025 comes to an end, Cal & Murph can't help but look back on their year in gaming. Which games did they play that stuck with them the most? What were the highs and the lows? We discuss! Episode 37 Follow Murph: https://x.com/alsonamedjosh Follow Cal: https://x.com/MTGCal
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Ranking Console Boot Ups!
There's few things in video games more memorable than a console's venerable boot up sound. We hear it ever time we start gaming and some have even entered larger cultural consciousness. On this one, Cal & Murph tier-list an arbitrary list of console boot ups. Join us. Episode #36 Follow Murph:...
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The Varied History of Backwards Compatibility
Cal & Murph love backwards compatible consoles. As the industry has changed and evolved, ability to play older games on your newer consoles has waxed and waned. On this one, we talk through how different manufacturer's obviously value it differently and which consoles do it the very best. Episode...
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Unfun Sections of Good Games
On this one, Cal & Murph discuss the parts of great games that they don't like as much. Join us as we discuss common friction points from titles that we - other than a bit here and there - completely loved. Not trying to be negative, it was just a fun idea. :) Thanks for listening! Episode #34...
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Video Game Consoles We DON'T Want In Our Collections!
Cal & Murph love to collect video games. They also love to collect consoles! There ARE consoles they won't collect for though - what are they? It turns out, even the consoles they "won't" collect for, they're still interested in, but just can't get around to it. Listen to them discuss why these...
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Physical vs. Digital Video Games!
When you're buying a video game, you often have to make an immediate decision: do you want the game physically or digitally? Collecting makes the thought a little bit easier and some games are literally only available physically, but there are downsides to having to keep track of something. Cal &...
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Getting Into the Final Fantasy Series with Paige (TheMaverickGirl)!
The Final Fantasy series can be daunting for a new player. 16 numbered games, tons of spinoffs, and more gameplay styles than you can shake a stick at is a lot to take in for any gamer. So where to start? In this special episode, Cal and Murph are joined by special guest and Final Fantasy...
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Ranking Cal's Entire GameCube Console Collection
On this episode Cal is the star, because that's right, we're taking an in depth look at every single GameCube he owns! From a Panasonic Q to a dev kit to a 1 in 50 Heineken GameCube, Cal and Murph go over all of them, and because this is the internet, of course rank them in order from least to…
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Building Out Your Game Collection On a Budget
If you're looking to add more quality games to your collection without breaking the bank, we have the solution. With both must-play classics and enjoyable deep cuts available for under $15, we made a list of 15 games that you can get on the cheap! Episode #29 00:00 - Intro 0:25 - Main Topic 4:50…
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Our First Time Thoughts About Clair Obscure: Expedition 33
Cal and Murph have both just finished playing through Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive, and boy, do they have thoughts. How do they feel about the gameplay? The plot? And how about that ending? Be warned, there are spoilers ahead, so proceed at your own risk! Episode #28 00:00…
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Ranking Every Mario Kart Game - Episode 27
The podcast has a new name and a new look, welcome to the Shine Get Podcast! To commemorate this momentous occasion (and now that Mario Kart World has been out for a bit), Cal and Murph decide to go through the entire Mario Kart series and rank every game from worst to best. Do any of the…
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PS3 vs. Xbox 360: The Battle of the HD Consoles - Episode #25
CONSOLE WARS! Many of us grew up right around the time of the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 - they're near and dear to both Cal & Murph's hearts so we decided to pit them against eachother to find out which one we think comes out on top! 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Main Topic 5:20 - Tale of the Tape…
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Sports Games: Oversaturated, Yet Underappreciated - Episode #24
Sports games have a long history of being both massively purchased 0 and also massively maligned by gamers everywhere. The key franchises release year after year while more boutique titles steal our hearts while commercially failing. Cal loves em' though, so we're gonna talk about 'em. What's…
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Our Favorite Star Wars Games - Episode #23
STAR WARS GAMES!!! An epic universe surely deserves games to match. Cal & Murph run through many of our favorites from the long and varied history of games that take us to that long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Main Topic 4:00 - Lego Star Wars 13:30 - Battlefront 1/2...
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Re-Discovering the Joy of Rhythm Games - Episode #22
Plenty of gamers remember the golden era of readily accessible rhythm games - Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Rockband and more dominated the space for several years. But what happened since? Cal & Murph reflect on our favorite Rhythm games, what newer games from the genre we enjoy, and ones...
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Modding Your Retro Consoles - Episode #21
Cal & Murph have been excited about a very specific console mod recently - so they decided to talk about modding your Retro consoles more generalized! What kinds of mods are available? What pros and cons do they offer? Are they worth it? What do we with was more prevelant in the scene? 00:00 -...
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How to CONQUER Your Gaming Backlog - Episode #20
If you play video games at all, you are familiar with the dreaded backlog. It creeps up on you; slowly piles up until you are drowning in games you want to play but can never seem to get to. In this episode, Cal and Murph walk through some tips on how you can beat your backlog, find joy in…
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Our DEFINITIVE Video Game Controller Tier List - Episode #19
Controllers are the interface between us and the game that we're playing - and have even dictated much of video game design along the way! On this episode, we talk about which controllers are our favorite, which just plain stink, and the plenty in the middle. What are you favorite controllers and...
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What Will Be the Nintendo Switch's Legacy? - A Retrospective - Episode #18
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, it's time to take a look back on the first Switch console: its successes, its failures, and its overall legacy. As one of the best selling video game consoles of all time, does it deserve all of its success and praise? 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Main Topic...
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How to Organize Your Game Collection (and Game Room) - Episode #17
So, you want to build your ultimate game room? Unfortunately, that requires a lot of thought and planning. You have to figure out where your games go, where your consoles go, how they're hooked up, etc. In this episode, Cal and Murph take a look at how they've organized their game collections in...
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Our Top Comfort Games - Episode #16
While venturing into new and challenging games is often a lot of fun way to spend your free time, it's great to play something you're familiar with and love. A comfort game, if you will. On this episode, Cal & Murph talk about comfort games, why we think we have them and what some of our own are!...
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How to Get Started Retro Game Collecting (On a Budget!) - Episode #15
Getting into retro game collecting can seem super daunting. Cost of hardware, software, scalers, splitters; it's very easy to get lost in nitty gritty of it all. In this episode, Cal and Murph break down step by step what you need to get started in your retro game collecting journey, as well as...
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Nintendo DS vs. PSP (PlayStation Portable): Which is the Better Handheld? - Episode #14
The release of Sony's PlayStation Portable was realistically the only time anyone was able to challenge Nintendo in the handheld gaming space, and with the DS on Nintendo's side, what a challenge it was! Cal and Murph put these two titans of the portable gaming market head to head by examining…
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Forgotten Video Games You Probably Missed! (Our Favorite Hidden Gems) - Episode #13
With how many video games have come out over time, it's easy for games to slip through the cracks. Some games don't live up to expectations that were set to high or just don't get the love the deserved. Heck, some titles just have fallen off modern gamer's radar. Join Cal & Murph as they dig up...
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Why You Aren't Enjoying Retro Games (And How to Fix It) - Episode 12
Has this ever happened to you: You like the idea of playing classic, older games, but when you actually play them, they aren't as fun as you thought they’d be? What's up with that? Cal and Murph tackle this surprisingly common scenario by taking a deep dive into what people struggle with when...
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A Beginner's Guide to the Original (OG) Xbox - Episode 11
Collecting for the OG Xbox is great. The games are mostly cheap, and the hardware is awesome. However, it definitely has a perception as being nothing more than a Halo machine. What other games do Cal and Murph recommend when getting into collecting for the Original Xbox? 00:00 - Intro 00:45…
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Remakes vs. Remasters - What's Going On? - Episode 10
The terms remake and remaster get thrown around a lot, but what do each of them mean? How much do Cal and Murph expect out of each? Are they a net positive or negative to gamers and the game collecting scene? All this and more on this episode of the Level Up Podcast! 00:00 - Intro 01:11…
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Re-Rating the Top 10 Games on Metacritic - Episode 9
Metacritic can be a great way to find some of the best games of all time, but do all the games deserve to be there? Cal and Murph take a deep dive and look at the top 10 best games of all time as listed by Metacritic and re-evaluate them with a modern lens. 00:00 - Intro 03:08 - Metroid Prime…
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Video Game Stores: An Honest Discussion - Episode 8
GameStop Retro was announced recently as an initiative to pivot the largest video game retail giant into the classic video game space. Does GameStop know what they're getting into? Is this a service die-hard collectors would even use? In this episode, Cal and Murph break down the announcement…
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A Beginner's Guide to Collecting for the GameCube! - Episode 7
So you want to get into GameCube collecting but don't know where to start? Join Cal and Murph as they talk about the best, must have games for any GameCube owner's library, as well as other tips and recommendations for hardware and accessories! Follow LevelUp: https://x.com/LevelUpPod_ Follow...
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Games We LOVE That Everyone Else HATES - Episode 6
Its easy to hate on things, but what about the hidden gems that got overlooked? Can we even call some of these hidden gems? In this episode, Cal and Murph each talk about 3 games that they really love even though the general consensus might not be so positive. -------- Follow LevelUp:...
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Popular Games We Hate - Episode 5
There are a lot of popular games that are popular for a reason... but what if we just don't like them? Today Cal & Murph are getting the irrationality out of the way, talking about the games that everyone else loves but they just can't understand. Mario 64 hate incoming, unfortunately. --------...
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Our Video Game Collecting Holy Grails (That We Own!) - Episode 4
When you're collecting, there are always going to be grails to add to your collection. Cal & Murph already have some - what are they and were the worth the trouble? --------------------------------- Follow LevelUp: https://x.com/LevelUpPod_ Follow Murph: https://x.com/AlsoNamedJosh Follow Cal:...
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The Dreamcast: Sega's Most Successful Failure - Episode 3
The Dreamcast is looked fondly upon by many gamers today, but is it warranted? Cal and Murph take a deep dive into the legacy of Sega's final console, its library, and all the weirdness and quirkiness that comes with it. Follow us on Twitter/X! https://x.com/LevelUpPod_ Cal:...
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Are CRT TVs Worth It For Retro Gamers? - Episode 2
Many gamers swear by the Cathode Ray Tube Television, claiming it to be the ultimate piece of tech for a retro game setup. But is this true? Cal and Murph talk about the pros and cons of CRTs, what they're good for, what they're bad at, and the reality of living with a CRT in the household to...
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Why the GameCube Means So Much To Us - Episode 1
The Nintendo Gamecube is pretty awesome - at least Cal & Murph think so. On this episode we wax poetic about the system, what we love about it, and the obvious problems it also had. Also - why are the games so dang expensive? -------- Follow Murph: https://x.com/AlsoNamedJosh Follow Cal:...
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Murph & Cal like collecting video games & talking about it. This is the result.
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