New is not always better. This week Aaron is joined by Thrak and Bill of "The 3DO Experience" to chat about the worst video game sequels! CREDITS Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Thrak: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/thrak Bill: linktr.ee/Thebarberwhogames SOCIALS Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperPodSaga Instagram: http…

- Baths. - Spotify Comments.بقلم All Things Comedy

With so many games coming out all the time, there's bound to be some failures, right? This week Aaron was joined by Andre of "Fine Time" and Thrak to discuss the biggest flops in all of video games. CREDITS Aaron: ⁠⁠⁠https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Thrak: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/thrak Andre: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/FineTim…

Caroline Davis, co-author of "Force of a Cyclone: The Battle of Stones River, December 31, 1862-January 2, 1863"بقلم Impediments of War

Remember the good old days of getting a sweet game with your brand new console? SuperPod Saga remembers. This week we were joined by Chris Leathco of “Afterglow: Retro Gaming Memories” to discuss some of our favorite pack-in games! Here’s that Gameboy Bingo song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QieFLo3ymRQ CREDITS Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com…

David A. Powell, author of "The Atlanta Campaign: Volume 1: Dalton to Cassville, May 1-19, 1864"بقلم Impediments of War

- The Shower Seat. - High School Batting Average on the Resume. - Spotify Comments.بقلم All Things Comedy

What’s your dream mash-up? Banjo-Kazooie X Mario? Street Fighter + Virtua Fighter? We’ve got your mash-up needs covered this week! Gerry and Aaron were joined by Nave, Thrak, and Beth as we discussed only the best mash-ups that we’d love to see. CREDITS Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Gerry: https://superpodnetwork.com/pers…

James Hill Welborn III, author of "Dueling Cultures, Damnable Legacies: Southern Violence and White Supremacy in the Civil War Era."بقلم Impediments of War

- Take a Picture of Your Keys Before You Lose Them So When You Lose Them You Can Make Flyers of Your Lost Keys. - Gas Rewards. (No This Is Not An Ad) - Breakup Moves.بقلم All Things Comedy

Confucius once said: “ballin’ ain’t easy”. That’s why we’re sticking to pinball! The SuperPod duo was joined by Willie of “Grand Rapidians Play Video Games” to discuss the best pinball video games and pinball tables! CREDITS Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Gerry: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/gerry-with-a-g Willie: htt…

Robert Merry, author of "Decade of Disunion: How Massachusetts and South Carolina Led the Way to Civil War, 1849-1861"بقلم Impediments of War

- Peeing on Zyns. - Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich and Not Cutting the Banana. - AC Nip Sunday Morning. - Travel Candle.بقلم All Things Comedy

Video games are riddled with choices. Not just in dialogue, but in how you decide to play them. This week Gerry and Aaron are joined by Jala to discuss our approaches to certain types of games! CREDITS Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Gerry: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/gerry-with-a-g Jala: https://www.jalachan.place/ …

Today, we dive into the mindset of a competitor. Gordon McArthur has been a staple on the World Cup circuit across 15 seasons, including a one-year retirement. We talk about the particular highs and lows of returning to the sport, the story of Storm Giant (the first proposed D16 in the world), and what role ego plays in it all. In particular, our c…

Peter Carmichael Memorial, with Aaron Sheehan-Dean and Caroline Janney, co-editors of Janney, Carmichael, Sheehan-Dean, eds., "THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA: Essays Inspired by the Scholarship of Gary W. Gallagher"بقلم Impediments of War

Wait. Wait. Wait. Okay, it's your turn! This week the SuperPod duo are joined by Dre of "Fine Time" to discuss the best turn-based combat systems that tweaked the typical turn-based formula and made it even more addictive, more fun, and prove that turn-based combat is here to stay. CREDITS Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Ge…

Edda L. Fields-Black, author of "COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War."بقلم Impediments of War

Doug Heinrich has just about done it all and seen it all in ice climbing ⛏️ as both a climber and product designer 🧤. Doug hails from Salt Lake City where he began climbing in the 1970s. He was an extensive route developer, including many mixed climbs in the Wasatch, competed at the X Games, and has been at the vanguard for product at Black Diamond…

Ready for some deep cuts? Aaron and Gerry are joined by Rob and Kelvin of “The Gaming Duo” to discuss some gems that go above and beyond your normal hidden gems. Prepare to Google some games that you’ve never heard of. If you have heard of them, we can be best friends. CREDITS Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Gerry: https://…

Time to go on an epic journey! This week on SuperPod Saga, Aaron is joined by former co-host Tommy to discuss their favorite mechanics in JRPGs! Aaron completely forgot to mention cooking and skill trees. Please have mercy on him. CREDITS Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Tommy: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/tommy-reinki…

Eliteclimb makes the lightest ice tools in the world, and it’s not even close. It’s possible because Jarosław "Jarek" Walewski uses a mix of carbon and kevlar composites, and nothing else—the only metal in his tools are the bolts and picks. The one-man brand has been bucking industry trends for over a decade now, and it’s his unique position as an …

Combine your earbuds to your ears and huff some green herb - we’re diving into the Resident Evil series! Gerry and Aaron are joined by Nomad and Beth as they stumble their way through each game in the series. From the slimy leeches of 0, all the way to the hot vampires of 8. CREDITS Aaron: ⁠https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen ⁠Gerry: …

This episode is all about training for ice climbing, mixed, drytooling and speed. To discuss these diverse disciplines, we’re joined by Kevin Lindlau, Aneta Loužecká, and Zac St. Jules and dive into how they think about and structure their training for their respective specialties. Kevin is a leading roof-climbing drytooler and the first American t…

- Emailing Someone "Good Afternoon" 10am and On. - Middle of the Night Drunk Freshen Up. - Limes in the AC. - "We've Already Seen This." Chop.بقلم All Things Comedy

Time for a glow-up! Join Aaron, Nave, Thrak, Nick, and Troy as they discuss the best sequels to video games. We’ll celebrate the very best sequels and how they improved upon the original games. Check out the original best sequels episode: https://superpodnetwork.com/podcast/superpodsaga/episode/ep-31-best-sequels-feat-bill-of-gaming-and-collecting …

Corey Buhay has made a life out of doing what she loves. That’s not to say it’s been easy. Known as the go-to reporter for all things drytooling ⛏️, Corey quickly built a career as a freelance journalist regularly contributing to Climbing 🧗‍♀️, Backpacker 🥾, Smithsonian 🗿, and the like. Around the time she started writing full-time, she also starte…

- Shower Apple. - Wedding Moves. - Snacks at the Dive Bar. - Hold on to Your Old Hotel Key Cards So You Can Use Their Bathroom.بقلم All Things Comedy

We're diving headfirst into the world of crystals, chocobos, and questionable fashion choices! Aaron and Gerry are joined by Jake and Chard of “Press B to Cancel” as they dissect the Final Fantasy series with all the subtlety of a Meteor strike. ……………………………. Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/person/aaron-klaassen Gerry: https://superpodnetwork.com…

I’m sure Carolyn Parker could have become a household name if she had wanted. In her 20s and 30s, Carolyn was one of the most talented all-around mountain athletes in the U.S. — she was one of the first women to become an AMGA certified Rock Guide, climbed 5.12 trad at altitude 🧗‍♀️, went on 8,000-meter peak expeditions 🏔️, sent M8, skied 50-degree…

- Book Club With the Boys. - Marking Your Golf Ball With Vulgar Language So They Don't Get Resold in the Pro Shop. - If You Have Control of the Music in the Store You Work At, Pick a Song Based on the Customers Vibe and See if They Say Something. - Bring Your Own Knives to an Airbnb.بقلم All Things Comedy

We’re doing something a bit different this week! Join Aaron, Gerry, and Mike as they bust out the microscopes and break down the genetic code of what makes an RPG (or role-playing game) what it is. We’ll discuss what characteristics, traits, and mechanics define an RPG or make-up the DNA of an RPG. ……………………………. Aaron: https://superpodnetwork.com/pe…