Episodes 94
Avg. Duration 1h 26m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (17)
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Welcome to the Main Quest Podcast! The #1 retro-gaming podcast on the internet! Each episode is a deep dive dedicated to the games we grew up with, learning how they were made and how well it holds up today. No toxic opinions, no boring pretentious scripts, no meticulous breakdown of every little aspect of the game. It's all about having fun and sometimes at the games expense. Have yourself a listen! And always remember, it's okay to like a video game.

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The Main Quest Is 6

Apr 06, 2026 26m Bonus

After six years, hundreds of episodes, and more conversations about retro games than anyone asked for, the Main Quest has hit another milestone! On this Side Quest episode I take a step back to…

Final Fantasy V: Middle Child Energy

Mar 30, 2026 3h 3m

The Final Fantasy everyone forgot takes center stage! This week I'm joined by Chris Coplien and Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson to dive into the experimental, often overlooked, Final Fantasy V! We break down…

Super Adventure Island: Super Mid

Mar 02, 2026 1h 43m

Do you remember Super Adventure Island? Maybe I'm the only one... This week I'm joined by Ashton Ruby to revisit one of Hudson Soft's most successful franchises. Are flashy graphics and a bumpin'…

Out Of This World: Is Art Fun?

Feb 23, 2026 1h 58m

This week we are talking about one of the most striking and divisive games of the early 90's, Out of This World! Coury Carlson and I dive into the cinematic presentation, trial and error game design,…

Resident Evil Series - Requiem For A Podcast

Feb 18, 2026 40m Bonus

Original Air Date January 16th, 2026 for Patrons With Resident Evil Requiem just a week away, I'm returning to Capcom's survival horror juggernaut for a predictions episode! I reflect on where…

Mario Is Missing!: Actually, Be Serious

Jan 26, 2026 57m

This week I'm talking about off-brand Mario, Mario Is Missing! What began as an earnest attempt at broadening the Mario brand turns into a case study of confused design that has no interest in…

Final Fight: The Cost of Ambition

Jan 12, 2026 55m

One of the foundations of the "beat em up" genre, I'm tackling Capcom's Final Fight! Not the arcade but the ambitious yet deeply compromised Super Nintendo port. I breakdown its beginnings as a…

The Games That Owned Me in 2025 (Game of the Year)

Dec 22, 2025 1h 14m Bonus

2025 comes to a close with my Top 10 Game of the Year breakdown. I revisit my mid year rankings and reflect on how my tastes shifted over the course of the year. From surprise indie standouts and…

Game Of The Year Symposium II

Dec 08, 2025 2h 32m Bonus

It's Game of the Year season once again, and the panel from last year's Symposium returns to finish what we started. Matt Storm, Eric Gess, Kade Call, and Phil Morgan join me for a 2.5 hour deep dive…

Super Smash T.V.: When Life Gives You D-Pads...

Nov 24, 2025 1h 57m

BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES! I LOVE IT! In this episode of The Main Quest, I team up once again with SeekYeWisdom to dive into Super Smash TV, Williams' hyper violent, game show inspired twin-stick shooter…

Super Mario World: The Obligatory Episode

Nov 10, 2025 2h 18m

What's left to say about Super Mario World? I'm finally doing the damn thing with returning guest Eric Gess (The Unlockables, 9 To 5 Bears). Instead of regurgitating the same analysis, we break the…

Super Metroid: Recipe For A Classic Slice

Oct 27, 2025 2h 35m

In this Ghoulcade finale, I am joined by Matt Storm and Chris Dominguez to dissect Nintendo's 1994 masterpiece, Super Metroid. From development hurdles and poor sales to speedrunning innovations and…

Cartridges X Circle Pits: The Unholy Crossover of Gaming and Metal

Oct 22, 2025 12m Bonus

Enjoy this free preview of a Patreon exclusive episode! THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at: Toby VonDoom and Secret Levels Shane and Retro Hangover Phil and Deleted Saves | BlueSky…

Bart's Nightmare: Made in Shelbyville

Oct 13, 2025 1h 54m Transcript

Springfield deserves better. Bart chases his homework through a janky hub world, awkward mini-games, and one of Acclaim's messiest licensed efforts. Leatcho returns to break down why this game feels…

Ghoulcade - Super Castlevania IV: Castlevania Definitive Edition™

Oct 06, 2025 2h 10m

The Ghoulcade returns! Phil and I sink our fangs into Super Castlevania IV! Konami resurrects their spooky NES franchise and refines what Castlevania actually plays like. Refining controls, messing…

Golden Sun: The Last Great Handheld RPG

Sep 22, 2025 1h Bonus

On today's Patron selected episode I'm discussing one of the most beloved Game Boy Advance titles. Golden Sun has a lot going for it and is Camelot Software's golden child but is it everything it's…

Final Fantasy IV: Oops, We Saved The World

Sep 08, 2025 2h 13m

Cecil may have a redemption arc, but the rest of the party is completely irredeemable... Matt Storm is back, and we're talking about the first 16-bit Final Fantasy! From its conception and "spoony"…

F-Zero: Mode 7 Hamburger Cars

Aug 18, 2025 1h 43m Transcript

We're officially off to the....races! Matt Storm (Fun & Games/Reignite) returns for the start of SNES coverage as we take a high-speed dive into F-Zero, Nintendo's flashy, futuristic racer. We…

Now We're Playing With Power. Super Power.

Aug 11, 2025 32m Bonus

Before diving into the Super Nintendo library, I'm taking a moment to reflect on what the console meant to me growing up. From moving into a new home and finding my first real friends, to renting…

See You, Space Hedgehog: End Credits

Jul 28, 2025 38m Bonus Transcript

After two years of playing through Sega's 16-bit library, I'm closing the book with my personal top 10 picks. Genesis, Sega CD, 32X. The games I loved, the ones that surprised me, and the weird ones…

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