Podcasting With Power is your weekly discussion of all things Nintendo! Hosted by lifelong fans Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis, this podcast covers everything from the latest games on Switch 2 to deep dives into the past 40 years of Nintendo.
Podcasting With Power is an independent podcast and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo.
Is the Game Boy actually overrated? Zachary thinks so. Jordan is here to prove him wrong.
In this deep dive, Jordan makes the case for the Game Boy, taking us through the history of Nintendo's iconic handheld and the incredible legacy it created. From the original Game Boy and Game Boy Pocket to the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, we explore how Nintendo evolved the hardware while building one of the greatest libraries in gaming history.
We'll look at the standout Game Boy games, the franchises that helped define Nintendo's handhelds, and the games that still hold up today. We also discuss the best ways to experience these classics in 2026, whether you're interested in original hardware, modern Nintendo platforms, or other ways to revisit the Game Boy library.
Time Codes:
00:00:00 Zachary Thinks the Game Boy is Overrated
00:04:43 History of the Game Boy
00:12:39 Evolving into Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color
00:18:17 Beauty in Simplicity
00:23:25 Peaking with Game Boy Advance and GBA SP
00:28:07 Tapping into Nostalgia
00:34:01 Hit Games: Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, and More
00:37:12 Linking Up: Social Gaming
00:38:59 Enjoying Game Boy in 2026
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31 Jul 2026
In Defense of the Wii | Deep Dive
Jordan shocked Zachary by admitting he just doesn't care for the Nintendo Wii. So this week, Zachary is coming to the console's defense and pleading his case!
We're breaking down everything that made the Wii special from its revolutionary controller to its incredible first-party lineup and overlooked gems. We'll also revisit the unforgettable Miis and other Wii Channels, the Virtual Console and GameCube backwards compatibility, the surprisingly active homebrew scene, and the console's lasting impact on Nintendo and gaming as a whole. Was the Wii just one big gimmick, or do the sum of its parts make it one of Nintendo's greatest consoles ever?
Time Codes:
00:00:00 Start
00:03:44 Defending the Wii
00:07:48 Wii's Best Games
00:22:13 Nintendo's First-Party Output
00:24:51 Hidden Gem Games
00:29:26 Wii Channels and Miis
00:33:06 Wii Shop Channel, Virtual Console, and GameCube Support
00:38:08 Homebrew Scene
00:41:37 Legacy of the Wii
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29 Jul 2026
LEGO's New Donkey Kong Set Looks Incredible! | Nintendo News Recap
LEGO has officially revealed its newest Nintendo set, bringing the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet to life in brick form! We take a closer look at the design, play features, piece count, price, and whether this nostalgic set is worth adding to your collection. Could this be one of LEGO's best Nintendo collaborations yet?
This week, we also share our thoughts on the first three Legend of Zelda action figures revealed by Hasbro, discuss Shigeru Miyamoto's latest comments about not wanting to direct another game, and round up the early review scores and impressions for Splatoon Raiders.
Quick Headlines: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Beta on Switch 2, Miyamoto confirms that latest Star Fox and Yoshi games were set in motion by characters’ inclusion in Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Monolith Software assisted in the development of Splatoon Raiders, and Nintendo Music adds tracks from Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and Splatoon Raiders.
Time Codes:
00:00:00 Opening
00:02:10 Donkey Kong Arcade LEGO
00:06:34 Hasbro Revels First 3 Zelda Figures
00:15:39 Miyamoto Isn't Interested In Directing Another Game
00:23:46 Splatoon Raiders Review Roundup
00:31:33 Call of Duty Beta, Star Fox and Yoshi, Monolith Software, Nintendo Music
00:41:39 What We've Been Playing
00:45:07 Out This Week
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