A fortnightly Australian video game podcast where Brendan and Zach dive into and discuss topics surrounding gaming culture and the games themselveshttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3mm4t3wncrk2aOn our latest episode we invited @eggmond.bsky.social’s mum on for a Mother’s Day special, discussing all things Animal Crossing for the 25th anniversary of the series! #animalcrossing25 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xBAI98Ohp9Tk48zZQqOJT?si=njQEYS8ETySKvmOiPCFhmg18 May 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4t3wncrk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3mkhlkqh5lc2kWe sneak an episode into April! Joined by @marcusoneill79.bsky.social, expert on all things related to “tiny games” we dive into the topic of short games. What are their strengths and limitations? What are some of our favourites? Tune in to find out! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3d8SBNUbpjfaIPQK238KZu?si=GoRIVFJyTLquJY215S_y7A27 Apr 2026 07:51 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhlkqh5lc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3mibenrifbs2hTune in to hear our respective thoughts on the Pokemon x Natural History Museum experience and the Game Worlds exhibition that recently had a run at Melbourne’s ACMI #pokemon #ACMI https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kyV86d04WDiJv9rvMB36Z?si=o8cwq5W7QSiql2j-jWtNtQ30 Mar 2026 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibenrifbs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3mgmiu3jq4c2qAfter a short hiatus we are back with another episode! Tune in as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon by talking about our memories of the series and the Australian competitive Pokémon scene with friend of the show Cam! #pokemon30 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JxZ2zIB8BiqzoD5QsU4Pm?si=NJoMoP5sTS63sb1WtE5zrw09 Mar 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmiu3jq4c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3mduppou5wk2lOn our latest episode we were joined by @jon32.bsky.social from the @hypefactor.bsky.social to talk all about critic taxes and rebates. Do indie games receive a 'tax' against their aggregate review score? Do AAA games automatically receive a rebate? Tune in to hear our thoughts! #fantasycritic https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/critic-taxes-and-rebates-predicting-video-game-review/id1522263460?i=100074764875902 Feb 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mduppou5wk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3mddregjac22sWe’ve just realised we’ve dropped the ball in terms of social media posts. The podcast is very much alive and still going forward into 2026! Earlier this month @nintendomaniacs.bsky.social joined us to dissect the dynamics of Nintendo Directs. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fdCQWBNgmkBkB9qkWw64n?si=lKEZ9k2kQdu0VopTifiPAw26 Jan 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddregjac22shttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3mamehhhw5s2dOur 6th annual (we can’t quite believe it ourselves) #VGM episode is live, just in time for Christmas! Joined once again by @aurapaladin.bsky.social , sit down in a comfy chair and enjoy music that makes waiting enjoyable! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ReHHA02WCBPmg5FSVwPdm?si=FZzJcvxLTM6dkMEQqdsOHA22 Dec 2025 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mamehhhw5s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3maje6cr2ys2lICYMI: While our last episode for 2025 is about to go live, make sure that you listened to our second last episode of the year @lvaneede.bsky.social joined us once again to talk all things #Xbox! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gnBGfqF8BMAlzuwRbDq4o?si=wl5KSQgkTaefXv-OwjEHMg21 Dec 2025 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3maje6cr2ys2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3m6gwniwgrc2iWe are back with an episode we’ve been planning for years! We take a trip down memory lane to discuss all things (and to celebrate 29 years) #Nintendo64 with Justin - who over 15 years collected every N64 game released in Australia. #retrocollecting #N64 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kgrgwMh6BzRChGgbeTjdL?si=E5Z4xZkQQfmzXw1n_7iXyA25 Nov 2025 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6gwniwgrc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3m2j6is37ts2pWe had the pleasure of being joined by Sanatana Mishra of @witchbeam.com.au to discuss all things shoot ‘em ups/shmups! Tune in to hear a wide ranging discussion, insights into the development of Assault Android Cactus to unpacking the genre as a whole! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blowing-cartridges/id1522263460?i=100073035556506 Oct 2025 08:19 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2j6is37ts2phttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3lukg4xwa422iJoined by (former) Australian competitive Mario Kart player and vtuber @NinStarRose we discussed the topic of changes and transitions in competitive multiplayer games. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blowing-cartridges/id1522263460?i=100071823911322 Jul 2025 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3lukg4xwa422ihttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3lth4tdzefk2dWe were delighted to be joined by @gibbogame.bsky.social of MST Financial for our latest episode to talk through the current gaming discourse over the price of games and consoles. It was a fascinating hearing Gibbo share his insights from an investment perspective https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZhsoYiWMXJFW5dp1iiz1p?si=rC0aPoaGQPuq_kgZinTZsA08 Jul 2025 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3lth4tdzefk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3lp22zqi53k2cOne of our co-hosts may be on a holiday, but that doesn’t stop us recording a podcast episode! Tune in to hear @eggmond.bsky.social discuss his currently-ongoing Japan trip which includes reflections of the Nintendo Museum, Nintendo World and gaming merchandise! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6T90d795ktQbKqbeFi4A5h?si=cWFYmYlkSxyxMmQ6glGMqA13 May 2025 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp22zqi53k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3lmr27ujazc2wPerhaps somewhat late to the party, but on this episode, joined by @switchingitup.bsky.social, we dove into and discussed all things related to the Switch 2 Direct! #Switch214 Apr 2025 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmr27ujazc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3llqexr3opc2420 years ago the Nintendo DS launched in Australia, leaving a mark on video games that continues to this day. On this episode, joined by @chocobalt.bsky.social of the Vookscast, Brendan & Zach discuss their memories of the DS, their favourite games and its legacy https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UK1QPQoPVbdeHLmx9gvJU?si=UplYsJgfTqWvlfgXpX2oXQ01 Apr 2025 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3llqexr3opc24https://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3lkkriuofec23On our latest episode we celebrate 25 years of the Sims with special guest @jeyjeybink.bsky.social EA Partner and well known Sims 4 content creator. Tune in as we take a quick journey through our memories of the Sims, its community and future #TheSims25 #Jeyjeybink https://open.spotify.com/show/4wTuv1JNV2wzCYqQmoCVxk?si=BK8GUnkFSyiz9ahnqUAgFQ17 Mar 2025 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkkriuofec23https://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3liegsexcak2tHeard about the latest discussions over gambling/loot boxes in video games? Playing Pokémon TCG? Listen in for a discussion about the latest regulatory moves on gambling in video games in Australia and our thoughts on what the ramifications will be. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EQPrOkVMIhvannpxPT5Ag?si=MCxLglZyQXuOhdnnXMbHKw17 Feb 2025 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3liegsexcak2thttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3lg5z574bgc2qWe’re back with @aurapaladin.bsky.social for our annual #VGM episode! This year’s topic is end credit themes - so sit back to hear some great uplifting and reflective tunes! #videogamemusic https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EfseyeSOLVuHkBWNfR1sl?si=QwHTtJ87RJaMPvd9GfX-rg20 Jan 2025 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg5z574bgc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3lf2rstrzls2jFor our first episode of 2025 @mariobones.bsky.social joined our hosts to discuss the #ToysToLife genre. From Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Lego Dimensions, Amiibo and Starlink, we reflect on the genre’s success and failures and what the future may hold. #amibo https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Kg3IQiavPDfgGLpUUeqMn?si=ZxBpE08ORpCShbNhFlTLjg06 Jan 2025 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf2rstrzls2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3ldxarqtlh22bWe are once again back in the saddle, with an episode we recorded in September reminiscing about the history of Nintendo Connection Tours in Australia alongside Nintendo Live 2024, held in Aug/Sep 2024 in Sydney. #nintendoAustralia https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jb58H5EfREJjuVtuXEdHc?si=iNcuwItPQq2xpuYanwCRuA23 Dec 2024 05:58 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldxarqtlh22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/blowingcartridges.bsky.social/post/3kfz4rmaqg726Joining us in this special episode was Andrew Hung, former game dev at Transmission Games and EA Melbourne/Visceral Australia. We took a walk down memory lane, discussing Andrew’s experiences in the Australian industry in the mid to late 2000s. #ausgamedev #gamedev #cancelledgames #deadspace2Wii https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blowing-cartridges/id1522263460?i=100063764799108 Dec 2023 05:16 +0000at://did:plc:st2w3zyba7sebr2celzkenco/app.bsky.feed.post/3kfz4rmaqg726