Pod 'em Up: The Video Game "Book Club" Podcast
@podemup.bsky.social
British video game podcast covering retro and indie games in a regular "book club" format. We also discuss gaming news, what we've been playing lately and "Incoming Indies".
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We're an amusing British #videogame #podcast, in which two guys discuss #retrogames and indie games, with a focus on discussing a monthly "book club" pick
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We're an amusing British #videogame #podcast, in which two guys discuss #retrogames and indie games, with a focus on discussing a monthly "book club" pick
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Out now on all good #podcast clients, it's episode 73 of Pod 'em Up!
- Life is Strange in the book club!
- #SonicRacingCrossWorlds!
- #DonkeyKongBananza
- Yooka-Replaylee!
- The evils of skill trees!
Listen online at podemup.com, YouTube, Spotify or @terraplayer.com
- Life is Strange in the book club!
- #SonicRacingCrossWorlds!
- #DonkeyKongBananza
- Yooka-Replaylee!
- The evils of skill trees!
Listen online at podemup.com, YouTube, Spotify or @terraplayer.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Out now on all good #podcast clients, it's episode 73 of Pod 'em Up!
- Life is Strange in the book club!
- #SonicRacingCrossWorlds!
- #DonkeyKongBananza
- Yooka-Replaylee!
- The evils of skill trees!
Listen online at podemup.com, YouTube, Spotify or @terraplayer.com
- Life is Strange in the book club!
- #SonicRacingCrossWorlds!
- #DonkeyKongBananza
- Yooka-Replaylee!
- The evils of skill trees!
Listen online at podemup.com, YouTube, Spotify or @terraplayer.com
Roll some cheese and dodge some sofas, it's episode 72 of the Pod 'em Up #podcast!
We're playing hidden gem top-down shooter on the #Amiga, Universal Warrior!
Plus, #Nintendo Direct, Virtual Boy, Mario Kart World, Soul Reaver and more!
#RETROGAMING
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We're playing hidden gem top-down shooter on the #Amiga, Universal Warrior!
Plus, #Nintendo Direct, Virtual Boy, Mario Kart World, Soul Reaver and more!
#RETROGAMING
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Pod 'em Up! - The Video Game "Book Club" Podcast | Episode 72 - Universal Warrior
<p>This month we're playing one of our most obscure games yet, as Tibbs reaches down deep into his pile of childhood Amiga disks, and pulls out the rarely discussed Universal Warrior - a top down ...
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September 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Roll some cheese and dodge some sofas, it's episode 72 of the Pod 'em Up #podcast!
We're playing hidden gem top-down shooter on the #Amiga, Universal Warrior!
Plus, #Nintendo Direct, Virtual Boy, Mario Kart World, Soul Reaver and more!
#RETROGAMING
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We're playing hidden gem top-down shooter on the #Amiga, Universal Warrior!
Plus, #Nintendo Direct, Virtual Boy, Mario Kart World, Soul Reaver and more!
#RETROGAMING
terraplayer.com/shows/pod-em...
Out NOW, episode 71 of Pod 'em Up! We play Tails Adventure on the Game Gear, and the world's worst pun generator gives us the funniest segment we've ever had on the show! podemup.com
Also on Spotify, YouTube and @terraplayer.com
#RETROGAMING #SonicTheHedgehog #podcast
Also on Spotify, YouTube and @terraplayer.com
#RETROGAMING #SonicTheHedgehog #podcast
September 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Out NOW, episode 71 of Pod 'em Up! We play Tails Adventure on the Game Gear, and the world's worst pun generator gives us the funniest segment we've ever had on the show! podemup.com
Also on Spotify, YouTube and @terraplayer.com
#RETROGAMING #SonicTheHedgehog #podcast
Also on Spotify, YouTube and @terraplayer.com
#RETROGAMING #SonicTheHedgehog #podcast
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men only want one thing
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
men only want one thing
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Sonic wallpaper, released on the Sonic Channel website in January, 2006.
August 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sonic wallpaper, released on the Sonic Channel website in January, 2006.
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Nintendo released a survey asking for feedback on physical and digital games.
This is definitely the chance to make your voice heard about Switch 2 Game Key Cards.
Source: theWellRedMage
Survey: nintendoofamerica.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
This is definitely the chance to make your voice heard about Switch 2 Game Key Cards.
Source: theWellRedMage
Survey: nintendoofamerica.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
August 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Nintendo released a survey asking for feedback on physical and digital games.
This is definitely the chance to make your voice heard about Switch 2 Game Key Cards.
Source: theWellRedMage
Survey: nintendoofamerica.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
This is definitely the chance to make your voice heard about Switch 2 Game Key Cards.
Source: theWellRedMage
Survey: nintendoofamerica.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Episode 70 is out now! We're playing both the #Sega versions of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker in the book club - plus RoboCop, Jurassic World, Platypus Reclayed, apple and mango squash, you name it! Oh and Ollie's given up on another game.. find out what! podemup.com
July 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Episode 70 is out now! We're playing both the #Sega versions of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker in the book club - plus RoboCop, Jurassic World, Platypus Reclayed, apple and mango squash, you name it! Oh and Ollie's given up on another game.. find out what! podemup.com
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Next up, nearly completing our Sonic the Comic freedom fighter set, it's Porker Lewis! #EtsySeller #3Dprinting #sonicthehedgehog #sonicthecomic #fleetwaysonic #porkerlewis
June 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Next up, nearly completing our Sonic the Comic freedom fighter set, it's Porker Lewis! #EtsySeller #3Dprinting #sonicthehedgehog #sonicthecomic #fleetwaysonic #porkerlewis
Episode 69 is out now, featuring brilliant comedy game, Thank Goodness You're Here in the book club! Like one of Tiny Tom's tiny pies, it's a short one this month, but oh so sweet! Listen now on podemup.com, Spotify, Terra Player or your podcast client of choice!
June 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Episode 69 is out now, featuring brilliant comedy game, Thank Goodness You're Here in the book club! Like one of Tiny Tom's tiny pies, it's a short one this month, but oh so sweet! Listen now on podemup.com, Spotify, Terra Player or your podcast client of choice!
Tell you what, Epic Games have come up trumps this week with their otherwise-frequently-disappointing-but-hey-it's-free-so-can't-complain-I-guess free games, which includes Deliver at All Costs. Had a great time with the demo, as discussed recently on the show store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/deli...
Deliver At All Costs | Download and Buy Today - Epic Games Store
Download and play Deliver At All Costs at the Epic Games Store. Check for platform availability and price!
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May 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Tell you what, Epic Games have come up trumps this week with their otherwise-frequently-disappointing-but-hey-it's-free-so-can't-complain-I-guess free games, which includes Deliver at All Costs. Had a great time with the demo, as discussed recently on the show store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/deli...
Episode 68 is out now! And it definitely hasn't been out for a week and I've only just remembered to tell you about it. Nope, definitely not.
- L.O.L: Lack of Love for the #Dreamcast
- #Switch2 chat
- Croc Remastered
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- L.O.L: Lack of Love for the #Dreamcast
- #Switch2 chat
- Croc Remastered
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May 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Episode 68 is out now! And it definitely hasn't been out for a week and I've only just remembered to tell you about it. Nope, definitely not.
- L.O.L: Lack of Love for the #Dreamcast
- #Switch2 chat
- Croc Remastered
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- L.O.L: Lack of Love for the #Dreamcast
- #Switch2 chat
- Croc Remastered
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Episode 67 is out now!
- Earthworm Jim ( #SegaMegaDrive version) in the book club!
- #SonicUnleashed Recompiled!
- #TombRaider 4, 5 and 6 Remastered!
#RETROGAMES #podcast
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- Earthworm Jim ( #SegaMegaDrive version) in the book club!
- #SonicUnleashed Recompiled!
- #TombRaider 4, 5 and 6 Remastered!
#RETROGAMES #podcast
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March 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Episode 67 is out now!
- Earthworm Jim ( #SegaMegaDrive version) in the book club!
- #SonicUnleashed Recompiled!
- #TombRaider 4, 5 and 6 Remastered!
#RETROGAMES #podcast
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pod...
- Earthworm Jim ( #SegaMegaDrive version) in the book club!
- #SonicUnleashed Recompiled!
- #TombRaider 4, 5 and 6 Remastered!
#RETROGAMES #podcast
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pod...
We'll soon be recording our next episode, in which we play and discuss classic platformer Earthworm Jim, Mega Drive version! Any comments and memories? Send them our way and we'll read them out on the show. #retrogaming #sega #megadrive
March 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We'll soon be recording our next episode, in which we play and discuss classic platformer Earthworm Jim, Mega Drive version! Any comments and memories? Send them our way and we'll read them out on the show. #retrogaming #sega #megadrive
Hell yes. For 30 years I have wanted an item of clothing with that Sonic & Knuckles logo on it!
NEW: UK clothing outfit @insertcoin.bsky.social has returned to its SEGA and #SonicTheHedgehog roots, with a new range of officially-licensed gear, including an amazing Sonic & Knuckles hoodie and an intricately-detailed blue varsity jacket. #SonicNews
More in the story, linked below!
More in the story, linked below!
February 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Hell yes. For 30 years I have wanted an item of clothing with that Sonic & Knuckles logo on it!
Episode 66 is now available on all good #podcast clients! In the book club, we discuss Cassette Beasts - a story rich and character-driven monster-catching RPG that beats #Pokemon in just about every way! #indiegames #videogames
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February 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Episode 66 is now available on all good #podcast clients! In the book club, we discuss Cassette Beasts - a story rich and character-driven monster-catching RPG that beats #Pokemon in just about every way! #indiegames #videogames
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Tomorrow we'll be recording our next episode, in which we discuss the game that potentially out-Pokemons Pokemon - Cassette Beasts from @byttenstudio.bsky.social - have you played this indie gem? Let us know what you think and we'll read it out on the show. #IndieGaming
February 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Tomorrow we'll be recording our next episode, in which we discuss the game that potentially out-Pokemons Pokemon - Cassette Beasts from @byttenstudio.bsky.social - have you played this indie gem? Let us know what you think and we'll read it out on the show. #IndieGaming
Ok, you're all unmuted..
Just got back from #SonicTheHedgehog3. I just wish I'd brought another Sonic fan with me, just so I had someone to turn excitedly to with every reference and cool thing they managed to throw in there! Brilliant stuff!
Just got back from #SonicTheHedgehog3. I just wish I'd brought another Sonic fan with me, just so I had someone to turn excitedly to with every reference and cool thing they managed to throw in there! Brilliant stuff!
December 22, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Ok, you're all unmuted..
Just got back from #SonicTheHedgehog3. I just wish I'd brought another Sonic fan with me, just so I had someone to turn excitedly to with every reference and cool thing they managed to throw in there! Brilliant stuff!
Just got back from #SonicTheHedgehog3. I just wish I'd brought another Sonic fan with me, just so I had someone to turn excitedly to with every reference and cool thing they managed to throw in there! Brilliant stuff!
About to go LIVE now with #SonicTheHedgehog3 & Knuckles on twitch.tv/podemup with the creator of soniczone0.com, LiQuidShade! (me) See you soon!
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December 20, 2024 at 6:20 PM
About to go LIVE now with #SonicTheHedgehog3 & Knuckles on twitch.tv/podemup with the creator of soniczone0.com, LiQuidShade! (me) See you soon!
Hey. Playing #SonicTheHedgehog3 & Knuckles later, in honour of its 30th anniversary this year, and the 20th anniversary of starting my old website, Zone: 0, which I'll also be chatting about. Twitch link is in replies of the post below. Be great if you could make it!
I once made a fairly popular #SonicTheHedgehog fan site called Zone: 0, with maps and guides for the classic games. Started the project 20 years ago.
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
December 20, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Hey. Playing #SonicTheHedgehog3 & Knuckles later, in honour of its 30th anniversary this year, and the 20th anniversary of starting my old website, Zone: 0, which I'll also be chatting about. Twitch link is in replies of the post below. Be great if you could make it!
Your Christmas present from us has come early! Check out the end of year special of Pod 'em Up, episode 65!
We go in-depth on the wonderful Sonic Team classic: #NightsIntoDreams, plus, the best gaming awards in December: The Pod 'em Up awards!
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We go in-depth on the wonderful Sonic Team classic: #NightsIntoDreams, plus, the best gaming awards in December: The Pod 'em Up awards!
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Episode 65 - NiGHTS Into Dreams... by Pod 'em Up! - The Video Game "Book Club" Podcast
Our end of year special is upon us nice and early this year! NiGHTS Into Dreams on the Sega Saturn is being played in a particularly lengthy book club segment this time, as we go fairly indepth on all...
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December 19, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Your Christmas present from us has come early! Check out the end of year special of Pod 'em Up, episode 65!
We go in-depth on the wonderful Sonic Team classic: #NightsIntoDreams, plus, the best gaming awards in December: The Pod 'em Up awards!
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pod...
We go in-depth on the wonderful Sonic Team classic: #NightsIntoDreams, plus, the best gaming awards in December: The Pod 'em Up awards!
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pod...
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I once made a fairly popular #SonicTheHedgehog fan site called Zone: 0, with maps and guides for the classic games. Started the project 20 years ago.
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
December 17, 2024 at 12:57 PM
I once made a fairly popular #SonicTheHedgehog fan site called Zone: 0, with maps and guides for the classic games. Started the project 20 years ago.
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
I once made a fairly popular #SonicTheHedgehog fan site called Zone: 0, with maps and guides for the classic games. Started the project 20 years ago.
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
December 17, 2024 at 12:57 PM
I once made a fairly popular #SonicTheHedgehog fan site called Zone: 0, with maps and guides for the classic games. Started the project 20 years ago.
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
To celebrate, at about 6pm GMT this Friday, join me on Twitch to watch me play and chat about Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
www.twitch.tv/podemup
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"The Wildest Interview I Have Ever Conducted" - The SuperSega Saga Just Keeps Getting Better. (Image: @iainlee) (Repost)
"The Wildest Interview I Have Ever Conducted" - The SuperSega Saga Just Keeps Getting Better
"He made no more sense in Spanish than he did in English"
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December 15, 2024 at 6:20 PM
"The Wildest Interview I Have Ever Conducted" - The SuperSega Saga Just Keeps Getting Better. (Image: @iainlee) (Repost)
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Final reminder to buy this amazing game in its most convenient form on Steam or Xbox, before it gets delisted tomorrow, along with a load of other Sega games. Because Sega says you can't have nice things. At least not until they decide to resell them to you again.
#Sega #NiGHTSintoDreams #RETROGAMES
#Sega #NiGHTSintoDreams #RETROGAMES
Our final #podcast episode of the year will feature a discussion on Sonic Team's #SegaSaturn masterpiece: #NiGHTSintoDreams! Please tell us your thoughts and memories of this beautiful 2.5D score attack flying game so that we can include them in the show :) #retrogaming
December 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Final reminder to buy this amazing game in its most convenient form on Steam or Xbox, before it gets delisted tomorrow, along with a load of other Sega games. Because Sega says you can't have nice things. At least not until they decide to resell them to you again.
#Sega #NiGHTSintoDreams #RETROGAMES
#Sega #NiGHTSintoDreams #RETROGAMES