Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly podcast dedicated to the latest Nintendo game releases, news and topics.
Josh (JT) has a special guest on every show and has a bundle of fun along the way.
This is the final episode of Nintendo Maniacs.
In it I explain the reasoning, I say thanks to the many people who have helped contribute to the show, and I share my thoughts on the world on Nintendo.
Thank you all for listening.
26 Feb 2026
Virtual Boy - The History, Games and Legacy
Episode 116
This episode is a special dedicated episode to the Virtual Boy - Nintendo's least understood system. JT's good friend Andrew joins him as a guest.
Chapters:
0:00 Virtual Boy - The History, Games and Legacy
1:32:50 Fire Red / Leaf Green
1:38:35 SNES MINI GIVEAWAY - SNES Celebration
1:11:40 Weird Nintendo
GIVEAWAY
To be in the running to win a SNES Mini - all you need to do is comment on the platform you are listening to this episode with your favourite SNES game.
The competition runs over three episodes so you can comment on each one for an extra chance to win. Good luck!
Our Guest
Andrew (Sumo). You can find more of his work at:
Support Us!
If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
Join our Discord for free: / discord (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG83V1RhcXFaQmNQbDVtVkpPc0JaRl9ydVp4d3xBQ3Jtc0tsNHFfRkRFeGpmd3dCUW9pQnZiZkxQTnN5RjZFM25IT1hBT2JJTHRzSWs3NU9mNXlhNkd0SzFsdExYeWtGek9kbE5sdngzd1RYZW5iMGlaeVJQd294X2VfMy1rNU1RekdNdUMtUHRYR3VSS01odjhIaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2F47TSQv6c4M&v=_STxbyFXcWI)
Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
LINK: / discord (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2EyS0JsRzZJY3o3MkNzNHdaZ3A3b2JIOTJ5UXxBQ3Jtc0treWlhMkxiX1JGTEtZVmV3NW1tME1aSUNoem8xR1l5Y25aSnNiOEE1ZHVoRlVQVDJjcE1GOHBGRlZmek1WVDNLMGhDNjdMVEZGUFdBS3FqSUZnejlSZmkwNmdTU1RrV1lyNFRJbF81aXJqNWpsSTY5MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2F47TSQv6c4M&v=_STxbyFXcWI)
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
17 Feb 2026
The most feature-packed Mario Tennis game yet & Initial Virtual Boy impressions
Episode 115
In this episode Josh is joined by Matt Hewson - the editor of the Australian gaming website Player2!
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat
10:45 Partner Showcase
16:40 Blind Ranking - Mario Tennis Fever Racquets
23:48 New Release Acquired - Mario Tennis Fever
56:30 Virtual Boy NSO
1:04:26 SNES MINI GIVEAWAY - SNES Celebration
1:11:40 Weird Nintendo
Our Guest
Matt Hewson was our guest. You can find more of his work at:
Player2 : https://www.player2.net.au/ (https://www.player2.net.au/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/player2au/ (https://www.instagram.com/player2au/)
YouTube: @Player2NetAu
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Player2au/posts?vanity=Player2au
Support Us!
If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
Join our Discord for free: / discord (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG83V1RhcXFaQmNQbDVtVkpPc0JaRl9ydVp4d3xBQ3Jtc0tsNHFfRkRFeGpmd3dCUW9pQnZiZkxQTnN5RjZFM25IT1hBT2JJTHRzSWs3NU9mNXlhNkd0SzFsdExYeWtGek9kbE5sdngzd1RYZW5iMGlaeVJQd294X2VfMy1rNU1RekdNdUMtUHRYR3VSS01odjhIaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2F47TSQv6c4M&v=_STxbyFXcWI)
Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
LINK: / discord (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2EyS0JsRzZJY3o3MkNzNHdaZ3A3b2JIOTJ5UXxBQ3Jtc0treWlhMkxiX1JGTEtZVmV3NW1tME1aSUNoem8xR1l5Y25aSnNiOEE1ZHVoRlVQVDJjcE1GOHBGRlZmek1WVDNLMGhDNjdMVEZGUFdBS3FqSUZnejlSZmkwNmdTU1RrV1lyNFRJbF81aXJqNWpsSTY5MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2F47TSQv6c4M&v=_STxbyFXcWI)
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Who has been a guest on NintenVania: A Nintendo Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Andrew
Ben Shuster
Drew Agnew
Harrison
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
59,318
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
58
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
60
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