Listen "ES: Super M4ri0"
Episode Synopsis
It's-a celebration! Super Mario Bros. turns 40, and we're marking the occasion on Enjoy Stuff with a warp pipe full of history, quirks, and nostalgia. Mario is 40! Shua and Jay leap into the Mushroom Kingdom to explore the history, creators, quirks, and cultural impact of Super Mario Bros. News Destination D23 brought with it a lot of cool news, such as Toy Story 5 updates and a cool 30th anniversary release of the original Toy Story Plus, TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic KIngdom gets a little promotional change The first two TRON movies are being remastered and re-released on Ultra 4K and more! Back to the Future also gets a re-release and a specially packaged collection Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay's been checking out Fosse/Verdon, the biopic miniseries starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams. An interesting true story about some legends in the world of choreography. Shua's been enjoying a sweet treat mashup—Reese's Oreos. Yes, that's right. And they're delicious! Sci-Fi Saturdays - On Sci-atus Enjoy Your First! It's-a celebration! In this week's Arcade, we honor four decades of Super Mario Bros. and its lasting impact on gaming and pop culture. From the early NES days and the vision of creators like Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka, and Koji Kondo, to quirky glitches like the Minus World and the debate over how to pronounce Mario's name, the guys explore the origins and evolution of the Mushroom Kingdom. They also highlight the colorful cast of characters, the unforgettable power-ups, Mario's pre-Super Mario Bros. appearances, and the franchise's crossover into movies, TV, commercials, and global culture. Mario didn't just save Princess Toadstool, he saved the entire video game industry. So grab a Fire Flower, stomp some Goombas, and come celebrate four decades of platforming fun with us. Because when it comes to enjoying stuff, "It's-a me, Mario!" Did you play Super Mario Bros? What tricks do you know? First person that emails me with the subject line, "Its-a-me!" will get a special mention on the show. Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]
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