Backlog Busters podcast
@backlog-busters.bsky.social
A collection of gamers discussing games in their backlogs and having a good time.
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Meet the crew:
Grrouchie and Trash Turkey - the co-founders
Mathman1024 - the ringmaster
BlazeKnight - the N64 stan
Hootz - the completionist
SkinnyMattK - the dungeon master
Grrouchie and Trash Turkey - the co-founders
Mathman1024 - the ringmaster
BlazeKnight - the N64 stan
Hootz - the completionist
SkinnyMattK - the dungeon master
The latest episode of the Backlog Busters is now available on your podcast feeds. It would mean a lot if you could like, follow, rate, etc.
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Minor AC Boost
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December 13, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The latest episode of the Backlog Busters is now available on your podcast feeds. It would mean a lot if you could like, follow, rate, etc.
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Time for another episode! This time we talk about great gaming deals and great games.
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Black Friday Strikes Again
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December 7, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Time for another episode! This time we talk about great gaming deals and great games.
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Well, that was fun to scroll through. Thank you to everyone who gave our little show a listen!
December 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Well, that was fun to scroll through. Thank you to everyone who gave our little show a listen!
On our latest episode, @grrouchie.bsky.social leads a discussion on homemade barbecue sauces. Please enjoy!
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Don't Drown Your Fans by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 46. Mathman, Grrouchie, Hootz, and BlazeKnight talk about Thanksgiving break, homemade barbecue sauce, finishing projects, weddings, and how fast our...
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November 30, 2025 at 4:59 AM
On our latest episode, @grrouchie.bsky.social leads a discussion on homemade barbecue sauces. Please enjoy!
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Season 8: Episode 46 of the Backlog Busters is now available. On this episode, @mathman1024.bsky.social was joined by one of our community members, Nate, to talk about what's good and what we've been playing. Please enjoy!
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You Got This by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 45. Mathman is joined by community member t4ked4 (Nate) to talk about Extra Life, gymnastics, movies, Halloween, and Christmas. At the end of the epi...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Season 8: Episode 46 of the Backlog Busters is now available. On this episode, @mathman1024.bsky.social was joined by one of our community members, Nate, to talk about what's good and what we've been playing. Please enjoy!
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On our most recent episode, @skinnymattk.bsky.social and @mathman1024.bsky.social discuss their escapades to the Extra Life event host by @cpgsean.bsky.social and his gang of misfits. It was a blast, and we hope we can make there again next year.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
On our most recent episode, @skinnymattk.bsky.social and @mathman1024.bsky.social discuss their escapades to the Extra Life event host by @cpgsean.bsky.social and his gang of misfits. It was a blast, and we hope we can make there again next year.
open.spotify.com/episode/716A...
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Our latest episode, "Basic Balls," Is now available on your favorite podcast listening app. We talk a lot about Ball x Pit, the latest indie darling that has a strong "just one more run" vibe.
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Basic Balls
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November 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Our latest episode, "Basic Balls," Is now available on your favorite podcast listening app. We talk a lot about Ball x Pit, the latest indie darling that has a strong "just one more run" vibe.
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Please give our latest episode, "Accidental 6th," a listen! We talked about a lot of games because someone went to an arcade to celebrate a birthday.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Please give our latest episode, "Accidental 6th," a listen! We talked about a lot of games because someone went to an arcade to celebrate a birthday.
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Our latest episode, "Poetry Club," comes with a trigger warning as we dive into Doki Doki Literature Club and some of the dark and disturbing content related to mental health that is presented in that game. This is one that will stick with us...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Our latest episode, "Poetry Club," comes with a trigger warning as we dive into Doki Doki Literature Club and some of the dark and disturbing content related to mental health that is presented in that game. This is one that will stick with us...
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On our latest episode, we discuss the price hike on Xbox Game Pass in addition to our normal chatting about what we've been playing. Give us a listen, a thumbs up, a 5-star rating, ring the bell, like and subscribe, etc.
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October 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
On our latest episode, we discuss the price hike on Xbox Game Pass in addition to our normal chatting about what we've been playing. Give us a listen, a thumbs up, a 5-star rating, ring the bell, like and subscribe, etc.
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The Backlog Busters are "Hitting the Milestones" in our latest episode. This time, it's just Mike and the mathman for one of our shortest episodes ever (~70 minutes). Stick around until the end for top tips for beating Silver Surfer (NES).
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October 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The Backlog Busters are "Hitting the Milestones" in our latest episode. This time, it's just Mike and the mathman for one of our shortest episodes ever (~70 minutes). Stick around until the end for top tips for beating Silver Surfer (NES).
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"Take it Down a Notch" is our latest episode, and it features one of our community members, Nate. We had a great time chatting, catching up, and talking about video games. Please enjoy!
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September 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
"Take it Down a Notch" is our latest episode, and it features one of our community members, Nate. We had a great time chatting, catching up, and talking about video games. Please enjoy!
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Our latest episode is all about "Understandering" and learning new (?) words. We discuss our thoughts about the latest Nintendo Direct and just how amazing the Switch is set up for RPGs for the next six months.
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Understandering by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 36. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight discuss new socks and windows, earning and redeeming Xbox rewards points, and hiking and walking in nature. At th...
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September 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Our latest episode is all about "Understandering" and learning new (?) words. We discuss our thoughts about the latest Nintendo Direct and just how amazing the Switch is set up for RPGs for the next six months.
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Our latest episode is "OSHA Approved" for your listening enjoyment. Listen until the end for tips and tricks for Abadox on the NES and Chip's Challenge for the Lynx.
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OSHA Approved by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 35. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight discuss Murderbot, corn and chili, frozen La Croix, Monarch butterflies, and yardwork. At the end of the episode,...
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September 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Our latest episode is "OSHA Approved" for your listening enjoyment. Listen until the end for tips and tricks for Abadox on the NES and Chip's Challenge for the Lynx.
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Season 8 - Episode 34 - "Feel My Feet"
Now available on your favorite podcast app. If you were a patron (www.patreon.com/backlogbusters), you could hear @mathman1024.bsky.social interview @blaze0923.bsky.social .
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Now available on your favorite podcast app. If you were a patron (www.patreon.com/backlogbusters), you could hear @mathman1024.bsky.social interview @blaze0923.bsky.social .
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September 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Season 8 - Episode 34 - "Feel My Feet"
Now available on your favorite podcast app. If you were a patron (www.patreon.com/backlogbusters), you could hear @mathman1024.bsky.social interview @blaze0923.bsky.social .
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Now available on your favorite podcast app. If you were a patron (www.patreon.com/backlogbusters), you could hear @mathman1024.bsky.social interview @blaze0923.bsky.social .
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Ever want to listen to friends chill and discuss life and video games? We've got that plus some cool codes and tricks for Kablooey (SNES) and Predator 2 (Genesis). Give us a listen!
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Hand Gestures out the Wazoo! by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 33. Mathman, SkinnyMatt, and BlazeKnight discuss benefits of being a therapist, lunch with friends, a magnifier to aid with reading, and celebrating ...
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August 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Ever want to listen to friends chill and discuss life and video games? We've got that plus some cool codes and tricks for Kablooey (SNES) and Predator 2 (Genesis). Give us a listen!
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"Blindfold Battling" is now available. Listen as @blaze0923.bsky.social recounts dangerous trampoline tricks and @mathman1024.bsky.social actually plays games from the backlog!
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Blindfold Battling by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 32. Mathman and BlazeKnight discuss not working during vacation, time with old friends, and milestone birthdays. At the end of the episode, we dish o...
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August 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
"Blindfold Battling" is now available. Listen as @blaze0923.bsky.social recounts dangerous trampoline tricks and @mathman1024.bsky.social actually plays games from the backlog!
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Our latest episode, "Where is the Land?" is now available. We had a full house as five of the busters were present. We had a segment about demos, so let us know some of your favorites.
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Where is the Land? by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 31. We have a full house with Mathman, BlazeKnight, Hootz, SkinnyMatt, and Grrouchie. We discussed literal river bands, new air conditioners, vacatio...
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August 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Our latest episode, "Where is the Land?" is now available. We had a full house as five of the busters were present. We had a segment about demos, so let us know some of your favorites.
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Our latest episode, "It's Getting Hot in Here," is now available on your podcast app of choice. We discussed games and the Nintendo Direct. If you were a patron (patreon.com/backlogbusters), you would have heard a good post show discussion about neurodiversity.
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August 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Our latest episode, "It's Getting Hot in Here," is now available on your podcast app of choice. We discussed games and the Nintendo Direct. If you were a patron (patreon.com/backlogbusters), you would have heard a good post show discussion about neurodiversity.
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We are going to discuss game demos this weekend. Has there been a demo to convince you to buy or avoid buying the full game? What are your thoughts on the most recent Switch demos like The Adventures of Elliot, Shinobi, and Mina the Hollower?
August 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are going to discuss game demos this weekend. Has there been a demo to convince you to buy or avoid buying the full game? What are your thoughts on the most recent Switch demos like The Adventures of Elliot, Shinobi, and Mina the Hollower?
The latest episode, "Deep Sigh," is now out! Stick around to the end to hear some top secret tips for some N64 games. It's a pity that Mike wasn't there for it.
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Deep Sigh by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 29. Mathman, Hootz, and SkinnyMatt talk about the LEGO Gameboy set, seeing friends at funerals, Florida vacations, dolphin painting, and traveling to...
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August 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The latest episode, "Deep Sigh," is now out! Stick around to the end to hear some top secret tips for some N64 games. It's a pity that Mike wasn't there for it.
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Our most recent episode, "Lost and Found," is now on podcatchers everywhere. Stick around to the end for top secret tips for Impossamole (TG-16) and The Immortal (Genesis).
And, thanks for listening!
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And, thanks for listening!
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Lost and Found by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 28. Mathman and Blaze discuss doing work on vacation, reading good books, and watching our kids excel at video games. At the end of the episode, we d...
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July 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Our most recent episode, "Lost and Found," is now on podcatchers everywhere. Stick around to the end for top secret tips for Impossamole (TG-16) and The Immortal (Genesis).
And, thanks for listening!
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And, thanks for listening!
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The latest episode, "Unskippable," is now out. If you were a patron (www.patreon.com/backlogbusters), you would get to hear a discussion about whether there were good musical artists before the 1980s.
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July 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The latest episode, "Unskippable," is now out. If you were a patron (www.patreon.com/backlogbusters), you would get to hear a discussion about whether there were good musical artists before the 1980s.
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Our latest episode, "I Hate Fireworks," is now available. You definitely want to catch this one as @blaze0923.bsky.social challenges the crew with a Jeopardy-style game.
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I Hate Fireworks by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 26. It's a full house with Mathman, Hootz, SkinnyMatt, and BlazeKnight discussing refrigerator issues, birthdays, parks, and days off work. At the en...
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July 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Our latest episode, "I Hate Fireworks," is now available. You definitely want to catch this one as @blaze0923.bsky.social challenges the crew with a Jeopardy-style game.
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Our latest episode, "Metacritic Island," is now available on your podcatcher of choice. Limited to 1000 total points from Metacritic, which games would you choose to play (and nothing else) for the rest of your life?
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Metacritic Island by The Backlog Busters
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 25. Mathman and BlazeKnight discuss the audiobook "Fight, Magic, Items," pictures of our children when they were little, playing games on the 3DS, an...
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July 6, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Our latest episode, "Metacritic Island," is now available on your podcatcher of choice. Limited to 1000 total points from Metacritic, which games would you choose to play (and nothing else) for the rest of your life?
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