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Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

Last Stand Media & Studio71

121 episodesEN

Show overview

Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 121 episodes. That works out to roughly 290 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 2h 15m and 2h 37m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 52 episodes published. Published by Last Stand Media & Studio71.

Episodes
121
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
2h 25m
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Punching Up is a weekly show all about Nintendo, co-hosted by Dustin Furman, Gene Park, Dagan Moriarty, and Mama Micah. The goal of Punching Up is to discuss the latest news and games from Nintendo, as well as dive deep into the prestigious catalog of games from the past, all while keeping it fun and entertaining. The show is highly interactive, with plenty of questions and comments from the audience. New episodes are released every other Friday. To get early access to each episode, support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/laststandmedia For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

Latest Episodes

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Gaming Birthday Bash!

Jun 25, 20262h 15m

Nintendo just got HACKED!

Jun 18, 20262h 13m

This Nintendo Direct was INSANE!

Jun 11, 20262h 19m

Our Nintendo Direct Predictions!

Jun 4, 20262h 19m

Middle-Earth Games Are Back on the Menu Boys!

May 28, 20262h 4m

We Didn't Expect This...

May 21, 20262h 13m

The Switch 2 Price Hike is Here...

May 14, 20262h 11m

Star Fox is BACK!

May 7, 20262h 17m

More Nintendo Movies Are Coming!

Apr 30, 20262h 44m

Tomodachi Life Takeover

Apr 23, 20262h 15m

Is Nintendo Putting Out Fake Leaks?

Apr 16, 20262h 5m

We Saw the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It’s Something...

Apr 9, 20262h 15m

Ep 109These Nintendo Leaks are INSANE!

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss all the recent leaks, new upcoming Switch 2 ports, and Gene pops in to share his thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:24:28 - Ocarina of Time Remake and Star Fox Rumors0:48:58 - New Mario Kart World Patch0:51:34 - Final Fantasy IX on Hold, according to rumors0:54:04 - Pearls Abyss is looking to bring Crimson Desert to Switch 20:57:18 - What We’re Playing1:17:24 - New Games Spotted on Listings1:19:07 - Digital Games are going to be cheaper than physical1:32:00 - PlayStation 5 is getting a price hike. Is Switch 2 next?1:41:11 - Closing Questions2:03:20 - Mario Galaxy movie thoughts with Gene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 20262h 40m

Ep 108Is the Switch 2 Struggling?

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This week the Punching Up crew discussed Switch 2 sales in North America, Capcom saying they won’t use generative AI, and Micah finally watched The Super Mario Movie! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:33 - New Switch 2 Model for the EU0:24:31 - Capcom says they won't be using Generative AI0:31:03 - Switch Big Among Teens in Japan0:46:51 - What We’re Playing1:04:22 - Square Enix Partners with Google to Put an AI Chatbot in Dragon Quest X1:10:37 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Minecraft Amusement Park1:15:23 - Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips1:27:49 - Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees1:34:06 - The Super Mario Movie Bros. Movie Thoughts1:56:36 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 20262h 20m

Ep 107Switch 2 Just Got a Massive Update!

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This week the Punching Up crew discusses the recent Handheld Boost Update for Switch 2, NVIDIA DLSS 5, Octopath Traveler Series Sales, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:21 - Handheld Boost Mode Update0:36:05 - Nivida DLSS 50:45:29 - Tunic Getting a Switch 2 Update0:47:19 - What We’re playing1:07:05 - Mario Kart World Race Wheel Licensed by Nintendo1:13:47 - Octopath Traveler Series Sales1:23:09 - Jeff Kaplin Interview1:25:20 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 20262h 7m

Ep 106Nintendo is Suing the US Government!

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This week the PU crew discusses Nintendo suing the US government, the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book release date, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:15:26 - Nintendo Suing the US Government0:22:12 - Final Trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie0:34:47 - New Added to NSO0:36:57 - Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 5 Million0:40:59 - What We’re Playing1:05:29 - South of Midnight Switch 2 Release Date1:07:14 - Mega Man Dual Overide Robot Master Design Contest Finalists1:15:15 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Launch Date and New Trailer1:19:54 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 20261h 42m

Ep 105Wind and Waves Could Be the Pokémon Games We’ve Been Waiting For!

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This week the PU crew discusses all the news surrounding the recent Pokémon Presents, the latest indie showcase, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:20:38 - Pokemon Presents Recap0:44:13 - Pokémon Pokopia Reviews are Here0:51:25 - What We’re Playing1:10:03 - Indie World Showcase1:27:39 - Warframe coming to Switch 21:27:59 - Iron Galaxy could be working on Fallout Remasters1:30:03 - New Bandai Namco RPG being shown soon1:32:04 - Capcom Spotlight1:33:03 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 20261h 58m

Ep 104They Finally Listened...

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This week the Punching Up crew discuss the Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green digital releases, The latest Treehouse Live, the possible release date for The Duskbloods, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:34:46 - Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green coming to Switch0:53:08 - Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is getting a Switch 2 Edition0:57:29 - Nintendo Treehouse Recap1:17:22 - What We’re Playing1:26:30 - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 leaked by Bandai Namco1:30:53 - NieR: Automata sequel coming1:35:07 - The Duskbloods release date listing1:39:27 - Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is now on Switch 21:41:36 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 20262h 21m

Ep 103Surprise Switch 2 Announcements!

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This week, the PU crew discusses a bunch of new games coming to Switch and Switch 2, like Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, as well as other topics, including a possible Switch 2 price hike later this year and their favorite Zelda games. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:42 - Shutaro Ida has passed away0:31:37 - IGN’s Zelda Top 10 list0:41:37 - Stuff from the State of Play that’s coming to Switch and Switch 21:05:16 - Final Fantasy VII P3 won't be held back by being multiplatform1:09:05 - Switch 2 Price Hike Might be Happening This Year.1:11:29 - What We’re Playing1:23:27 - .hack//Z.E.R.O. Announced1:25:52 - Virtual Boy is now available on NSO1:30:40 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 20262h 7m

Ep 102Was This the Most Average Direct Ever?

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This week Micah and Brad go over all the news from last week’s Direct, discuss Pokémon's 30th anniversary, rumors about a new 3D Mario, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:33:25 - Last Week's Nintendo Direct Recap1:28:07 - Pokemon 30 website1:30:38 - New clip from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie1:32:00 - Rayman is getting an HD version1:34:15 - What We’re Playing1:44:17 - New Direct and 3D Mario Rumors1:47:05 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 20262h 18m
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