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Basement Arcade: Pause Menu

by Fake Nerds

Welcome to Basement Arcade: Pause Menu! The show where we hit pause, sit back and just chill. Join host Ben Magnet and a guest or guests as they talk about video games both retro and modern! When we say any and all video game topics we MEAN all video game topics. Nintendo, consoles, handhelds, anniversaries, E3, E.T. and more! You name it, we want to talk about it. Tangents and rants aren't only welcomes, they're encouraged!

Copyright: © 2024 Fake Nerds

Episodes

Video Game Music w/ Gerry Trevino

1h 52m · Published 07 Apr 17:30

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/O2wNYG0Cxsc

Be ready to turn the music up and start banging your head for this episode of Pause Menu! Ben sits down with musician Gerry Trevino and talks about Video Game music. OK, there’s a lot of SEGA music talk, but video game music nonetheless! A true Ben and Gerry's episode, this one goes out to all the Sonic fans. Also don’t forget to follow Gerry and you can listen to his music on Spotify and YouTube!

Follow more from Gerry at:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GerryTrevino
Twitter: @GerryTrevino_
Instagram: @gerrytrevino_
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mrH5Ola6N5D6GiBn9GiQt?si=Q7V4ZvKkT_u9Xqwfr2YkvQ

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
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Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Talking the Nintendo 3DS w/ Orbalology!

1h 17m · Published 14 Mar 18:00

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

This episode is also in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-ojKdOmDUk

The 3DS is about to ride off into the sunset. But before it does, Ben Magnet wants to talk about it more! He’s joined by YouTuber Emily (who runs the channel Orbalology) who also has a deep love and appreciation for Nintendo’s last true handheld. They talk about collecting for the system, where to get physical games online, and hopes for games to come to the Switch. This episode is truly a good send off for a fantastic handheld!

Follow more from Emily at:
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@orbalology
Twitter: @orbalology
Instagram: orbalology

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Talking the Nintendo 3DS w/ Orbalology!

1h 17m · Published 14 Mar 18:00

Welcome, gamers, to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

This episode is also in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-ojKdOmDUk

The 3DS is about to ride off into the sunset. But before it does, Ben Magnet wants to talk about it more! He’s joined by YouTuber Emily (who runs the channel Orbalology) who also has a deep love and appreciation for Nintendo’s last true handheld. They talk about collecting for the system, where to get physical games online, and hopes for games to come to the Switch. This episode is truly a good send off for a fantastic handheld!

Follow more from Emily at:
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@orbalology
Twitter: @orbalology
Instagram: orbalology

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Painting Videogames w/ The Square Painter

1h 22m · Published 24 Feb 19:33

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

This episode is also in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFpoJTSOoxY

It’s time to get artsy! Ben is joined by artist Adam Shub AKA The Square Painter and the two talk about all things Video Game art. How long does it take to make those gorgeous paintings? What’s his favorite game to paint? How awesome is it that’s he’s in a band with the Angry Video Game Nerd?! All these questions and more answered on this episode of Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

Find Adam Schub at the following:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/squarepainter/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Squarepainter
Shopify:
https://squarepainter.myshopify.com/?fbclid=PAAabpR5ccJ5DYbtCiNLlF50YP4oQEDLy5f8maMKefpvwKezOP-UcNXDp_jY8

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Spring 2023 Nintendo Direct on Fake Nerd Podcast

29m · Published 16 Feb 18:00

This is an excerpt from Episode 314 of the Fake Nerd Podcast.

This mini-episode within an episode is a discussion of the Nintendo Direct that just aired! The fake nerds cover the release of Metroid Prime remastered, The trailer to Tears of the Kingdom, the Gameboy and Gameboy Advance additions, and more!

Don't forget to follow the official Pause Menu Twitter!
- https://twitter.com/bapausemenu

To listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fnp-314-superbowl-trailers-scream-3-scre4m-ant-man/id1127943370?i=1000599445936

To watch the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/DxFBJRgLKoU?feature=share

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Gaming History with Retro Game Brews (Ryan Payne)

1h 28m · Published 14 Feb 18:28

Welcome gamers to the show led by Ben Magnet for discussing video games and the culture surrounding them. This is Basement Arcade: Pause Menu!

This episode is also available in video formats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKDvcii32V8

On this episode, Ben is joined by one of the OTHER hosts of Gamers Week Podcast - Retro Game Brews AKA Ryan Payne! Gaming History is the topic and the two talk about why it's important, their favorite eras, and a certain someone they BOTH got to interview! It’s one history class that you won’t sleep through!

Also follow Ryan and Gamers Week Podcast!

Ryan’s socials: https://twitter.com/Retrogamebrews
Twitch: Twitch.tv/retrogamebrews

GWP linktree:
https://linktr.ee/gamersweek?fbclid=PAAaaUGemG4f-qKYlmtEj3ikZKv2umPwSWETXeVUMRaJUt52RzUEIx8CNf1uY

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Q4 2022 - Pause Menu Quarterly

2h 14m · Published 05 Feb 01:00

Here, the boys of the Fake Nerd Podcast come together to discuss what they've been playing and some news in the quarter of the year. This is all about Quarter 4 of 2022!

It's a little late due to scheduling and technical issues, but this is the episode catching you up on the guys latest plays in gaming and the news they noticed for the last few months. First, some recent news around the Avengers game losing its servers, the Smash World Tour being dicked over by Nintendo, and Ben rants a little more about one Tommy Tallarico. They get into games they've been playing. Featuring:
- Fortnite check-in
- Godzilla: Battle Line
- God of War: Ragnarok
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Gigabash
- Marvel: Midnight Suns
- Marvel Snap
- Hi-Fi Rush
- and more!
Plus a look ahead at games coming in the next quarter and beyond!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

God of War: Ragnarok Review

1h 28m · Published 21 Jan 20:26

To check out the video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkt5eBbutSk

Ben brings Ryan and Brandon along for a review of Kratos' latest adventure - God of War: Ragnarok. They go over everything they loved and everything they weren't as thrilled by - from gameplay to story, they cover it all. There's a lot of game and mythology to get into, so hang out for the whole conversation! You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Game Awards 2022 + Trailers Discussion

1h 14m · Published 18 Dec 18:00

Ben returns with Sparkz and Ryan to discuss the Game Awards for this year along with some of the knockout trailers that dropped! They praise and discuss what was earned and what was snubbed. Then they stop into the trailer park to load up they hype machine! They get into the looks at some of the most exciting games coming our way, you won't want to miss it! You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2022 w/ Donnie G. Retro

1h 32m · Published 23 Nov 19:21

To watch the video version of this episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upn0mfgxM1s

Ben is back! After a highly anticipated trip to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Ben is here to talk about it and he isn't alone! Donnie G. Retro from the Gamer's Week Podcast joins him again because he also went to PRGE! They talk about the good, the bad, and the awesome nostalgia traps of the convention. So if you've never been before this is the episode for you! You can also listen to Pause Menu in audio form on your favorite podcast app!

And follow Donnie here and check out the Gamers Week Podcast!

Donnie G. Retro
Twitter: @DonniegRetro
Insta: @donniegretri
Twitch: Twitch.tv/donniegretro
Podcast: Gamers Weeks Podcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gamersweek

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/

https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast
Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Basement Arcade: Pause Menu has 65 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 104:30:46. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 29th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 29th, 2024 17:42.

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