

The Koopa Cast: A Nintendo Podcast
Seth Sturgill
A variety show that focuses on thoughtful, in-depth discussion about Nintendo and indie games. You never know what each new episode will bring! Hosted by Seth Sturgill. New episodes every other Sunday.
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Aug 31, 2025 • 2h 14min
Toree Saturn w/ Siactro, Kirby Star-Crossed World Review
I'm joined by Marcus aka Siactro to chat about his recently released indie 3D platformer, Toree Saturn. Marcus gives us an honest look into the realities of making an indie game in 2025 when, sometimes, simply making something great doesn't guarantee great sales. Y'all should go buy Toree Saturn! Plus - my full thoughts on Kirby and the Forgotten Land's new Star-Crossed World DLC... and much more!(00:00) Intro & housekeeping(03:56) Toree Saturn w/ Siactro☆ Games ☆ (1:08:32) Herdling(1:22:23) More UFO 50 & Chibi-Robo(1:27:25) Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World(1:44:39) News(2:12:53) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website☆ Guest Links ☆► Marcus' YouTube channel► Marcus' itch.io page► Marcus on Bluesky: @siactro.bsky.social☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► Seth on YouTube: @twodollarhero► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!► Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] - Qumu► Magical Mystery Scene - Kamikaze Bitch (Toree Saturn)► Back Home - The Red Panda (Toree Saturn)► Cardgame - The Red Panda (Toree Saturn)► Koopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

Aug 17, 2025 • 2h 15min
Paper Mario's 25th Anniversary w/ Matt Murray
Matt joins me this time around to just kinda gush about Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64! We both love that game and its 25th anniversary was a great chance to hang out and talk about it. Plus, I've got a ton of indie games to catch y'all up on... including UFO 50, which I've been absolutely obsessed with.(00:00) Intro & housekeeping(04:44) Paper Mario's 25th anniversary w/ Matt☆ Games ☆ (1:04:39) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound(1:16:06) Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV(1:29:59) Time Flies(1:36:24) Hop 'n' Marty(1:44:45) Toree Saturn(1:52:43) UFO 50(2:12:31) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website☆ Guest Links ☆► Matt on Bluesky: @mattmurray.bsky.social► Check out Bit Harmony► Matt's solo podcast, Critical Diversions☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► Seth on YouTube: @twodollarhero► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!► Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] - Qumu► File Select (Paper Mario) - Yuka Tsujiyoko► Shooting Star Summit (Paper Mario) - Yuka Tsujiyoko► Cloudy Climb (Paper Mario) - Yuka Tsujiyoko► Over Shiver Mountain (Paper Mario) - Yuka Tsujiyoko► Koopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

Aug 3, 2025 • 1h 45min
Donkey Kong Bananza Review & 7.31.25 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
The theme of this episode (if there is one) is, I think, expectation. As I sit down to share my in-depth thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza - one of Nintendo's very best, for my money - I think about the weight of expectation placed upon the game. Will it revive this dormant franchise? Will it make my Nintendo Switch 2 worth the investment? Is it as good as Super Mario Odyssey? As we evaluate this most recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, I also think about how we measure these presentations against our expectations for them. So, uh, yeah. There's a lot to get into on this episode.(00:00) Intro & housekeeping(05:34) Donkey Kong Bananza review(52:17) 7.31.25 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase breakdown(1:42:39) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► Seth on YouTube: @twodollarhero► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!Donkey Kong Bananza was composed by Naoto Kubo, Daisuke Matsuoka, Reika Nakai, Yuri Goto & Tsukasa Usui► Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] - Qumu► Lagoon Layer - Donkey Kong Bananza► Challenge Course 2 - Donkey Kong Bananza► Koopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 55min
The Present & Future of Mario Kart World w/ PrestoTheMagnificent, Early DK Bananza Impressions
We're taking a brief pause from playing Donkey Kong Bananza to chat with special guest Presto about Mario Kart World! We discuss our evolving thoughts on the game in its current form, talk about the game's future and reveal our top five most wanted Mario universe characters to be added! Plus: in-depth thoughts on Misc. A Tiny Tale, early impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza and more Nintendo news than you can shake a banana at!(00:00) Intro & housekeeping(06:04) The Present & Future of Mario Kart World w/ PrestoTheMagnificent☆ Games ☆ (1:12:28) Misc. A Tiny Tale(1:26:41) Donkey Kong Bananza early impressions(1:39:04) News(1:52:23) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website☆ Guest Links ☆► Presto on Bluesky: @prestomagnificent.bsky.social► Off The Wah! A Nintendo Podcast► GlitchCast: An SMG4/Glitch Podcast☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► Seth on YouTube: @twodollarhero► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!Mario Kart World was composed by Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Yakakuwa► Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] - Qumu► Waluigi Pinball (Night) [Mario Kart DS] - Mario Kart World► Mario Drawing Song [Flipnote Studio] - Mario Kart World► Jungle Hijinx [Donkey Kong Country] - Mario Kart World► Koopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

Jul 6, 2025 • 2h 39min
Squeakross: Home Squeak Home w/ Alexandre Stroukoff & Luka Lescuyer
I'm just gonna say it: Squeakross is the best Picross game I've ever played. I've been locked IN on this game since it released and getting to chat with Alex and Luka from Alblune was an absolute delight. I can't wait for you to hear. Plus: final thoughts on Ruffy and the Riverside! First impressions of Fast Fusion! Talking about price increases and AI and how weird people are being about who's making Donkey Kong Bananza! And so much more! (00:00) Intro & housekeeping(05:58) Squeakross: Home Squeak Home w/ Alex & Luka☆ Games ☆ (1:25:29) Mario Kart World Time Trials and Hide & Seek(1:37:28) Ruffy and the Riverside(1:52:12) Fast Fusion(2:03:00) News(2:36:30) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website☆ Guest Links ☆► Squeakross: Home Squeak Home on the eShop► Alblune's website► Alblune on Bluesky: @alblune.bsky.social► Alex on Bluesky: @alexstrook.bsky.social► Luka on Bluesky: lukathemouse.bsky.social☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► Seth on YouTube: @twodollarhero► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!► Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] - Qumu► Beats To Squeak To (Lofi Bonus Track) - Gisula (Squeakross: Home Squeak Home)► Rodent Editor Theme - Gisula (Squeakross: Home Squeak Home)► Kishine’s Lightbulb Shop - Gisula (The Spirit and the Mouse)► Koopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

Jun 22, 2025 • 1h 57min
Donkey Kong Bananza Direct & Podcasting in GameChat w/ Andross
In this highly experimental episode, I'm joined by Andross to chat about the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, the rest of Nintendo's 2025 and more... recorded ENTIRELY in GameChat! What could possibly go wrong? Plus: more thoughts on Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour and Squeakross: Home Squeak Home!(00:00) Intro & housekeeping(03:04) Donkey Kong Bananza Direct in GameChat w/ Andross► Watch this segment on YouTube!☆ Games ☆ (1:33:40) More thoughts on Mario Kart World(1:39:17) Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour(1:45:28) Squeakross: Home Squeak Home(1:55:14) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website☆ Guest Links ☆► Andross on YouTube: @Andross1► Andross on Twitch: Andross1► Andross on TikTok: @andross1_► Nintendo Pals on YouTube: @NintendoPals☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► Seth on YouTube: @twodollarhero► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] - QumuBreak Free (Lead The Way) [Super Mario Odyssey] (Mario Kart World) - Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro TakakuwaKoopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

Jun 12, 2025 • 2h 28min
Au Revoir, Nintendo Switch – Bonjour, Nintendo Switch 2!
I got sick over the weekend, so I've recruited Matt to join me in ushering in this new era of Nintendo Switch 2! On this episode, we're giving our first impressions of Switch 2, Mario Kart World and more... but not before spending a little time looking back at the first Nintendo Switch. We've gathered a whole bunch of great community submissions from y'all, sharing your favorite games and memories from the past eight years! It gave us a great excuse to celebrate some great games on a platform that's meant so much to all of us.(00:00) Intro & housekeeping(09:05) Favorite Nintendo Switch games & memories(1:58:33) First impressions of Nintendo Switch 2(2:25:56) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► Seth on YouTube: @twodollarhero► Matt on Bluesky: @mattmurray.bsky.social► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] - QumuFile Select [Super Mario 64] (Mario Kart World) - Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro TakakuwaKoopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

May 11, 2025 • 1h 33min
My Nintendo Content Creator Journey
I've been doing content creation (and specifically Nintendo-focused content creation) full-time for over three years now, if you can believe it. How did I get here? It's a winding journey and involves a lot of sacrifices... so I thought it might be kinda interesting to get into? Plus: thoughts on recent indies like Shotgun Cop Man, Nintendo financial results and more!(00:00) Intro & housekeeping(07:52) My journey as a Nintendo content creator☆ Games ☆ (50:02) Skies Above(56:45) Dunk Dunk(1:05:22) Shotgun Cop Man(1:16:19) News(1:30:50) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website► All N Media on YouTube☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] by QumuCafé - Yoshito Sekigawa, Shoh Murakami, Yoshiaki Kimura, Hiroki Morishita & Fumihiro Isobe (Paper Mario: The Origami King)The Ring of Chaos ~Dog's Theme~ - Motoi Sakuraba, Yuzo Koshiro, Masafumi Takada, Noriyuki Iwadare & Takahiro Nishi (Kid Icarus: Uprising)Bubblaine - Naoto Kubo, Shiho Fujii & Koji Kondo (Super Mario Odyssey)Koopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

May 2, 2025 • 2h 38min
I've Played Nintendo Switch 2
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to attend the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Dallas, Texas. I got to hold the Switch 2! I got to play games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4 and more. I have THOUGHTS and plenty of YOUR questions to answer!(00:00) Intro(03:42) Housekeeping(06:50) Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Dallas(26:30) Mario Kart World(50:18) Pro Controller 2(1:01:05) Donkey Kong Bananza(1:16:20) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond(1:26:59) Super Mario Party Jamboree NS2 Edition + Jamboree TV(1:37:00) Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour(1:41:18) Drag X Drive(1:49:58) Kirby and the Forgotten Land NS2 Edition + Star-Crossed World(1:54:38) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild NS2 Edition☆ Games ☆(2:06:44) Expelled!(2:13:04) Rift of the NecroDancer(2:19:49) Promise Mascot Agency(2:35:32) Patron thanks & outro► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website► All N Media on YouTube☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Qumu & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!Koopa Troopa Beach [Winter Holiday Remix] by QumuI Recreated the Music from the Mario Kart World Trailer - Gabocarina96Viewros - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (composer currently unknown)Koopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions

Apr 21, 2025 • 56min
Bless This Nintendo Switch 2 Mess
So, uh... a lot has changed over the past couple of weeks! Let's sit down for a little off-the-cuff chat about Nintendo Switch 2, prices, tariffs, pre-orders, Mario Kart World and all of it.Note: I mention this in the episode, but I'm going to a Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on event very soon! If you have any questions about the console, the games or the event itself, leave a comment and I'll work it into the next episode of the show!► Join our Discord community► Support on Patreon for early access► Pick up The Koopa Cast merch on our website► All N Media on YouTube☆ Social Links ☆► Seth on Bluesky: @twodollarhero.com► All N Media on Bluesky: @alln.media🎵 Music Credits 🎵Thank you to Iceferno & Hyper Potions for the use of our intro and outro music!Mario Kart 64 - Koopa Troopa Beach (Iceferno Remix)Koopa Troopa Beach - Hyper Potions