Completely Unnecessary Podcast
- Episodes
- 397
- Released
- monthly
- Latest episode
- Aug 26, 2026
About the podcast
Pat and Ian discuss the latest in video games, movies, retro game topics, and take Q and A from the audience! It's the Completely Unnecessary Podcast!
Episodes 397
Super Show #35 - M64 Launch, Amico Details, Podcast Memories
Messy M64 Launch, crazy new Amico details, strange news coverage of the Super Mario/Duck Hunt games, #CUPodcast memories, and more!Our partners:Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your …
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Messy M64 Launch, crazy new Amico details, strange news coverage of the Super Mario/Duck Hunt games, #CUPodcast memories, and more!
Our partners:
Super Show #34 - Sony Ending PS5 Discs, Pat Returns to the Flea Market, Xbox Layoffs
Sony announces the end of physical PlayStation games, massive Xbox layoffs, Pat returns to the flea market, another Amico teardown, and more!Our partners:Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off …
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Sony announces the end of physical PlayStation games, massive Xbox layoffs, Pat returns to the flea market, another Amico teardown, and more!
Our partners:
Super Show #33 - Intellivision Amico Teardown, Pat's Worst Collecting Experience, Xbox Rebrand
A teardown of the Intellivision Amico, Pat's WORST collecting experience, Xbox rebrand, and more!Our partners:Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!
Super Show #32 - Neo Geo Plus, AVGN Anniversary, Amico CEO Interview
The Neo Geo Plus console, 20th anniversary of AVGN on YouTube, Gaming Historian says goodbye, Intellivision Amico CEO interview, and more!Our partners:Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your …
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The Neo Geo Plus console, 20th anniversary of AVGN on YouTube, Gaming Historian says goodbye, Intellivision Amico CEO interview, and more!
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Super Show #31 - Street Fighter II Turns 35, Pat the NES Punk Update, M64 Promo Update
Street Fighter II turns 35, update on the strange M64 promos, Pat the NES Punk update, and more!Our partners:Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial …
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Street Fighter II turns 35, update on the strange M64 promos, Pat the NES Punk update, and more!
Our partners:
Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!
FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM topper when you order your Journey Pack!
Super Show #30 - Giant Game Collection Sold, Troubling M64 Update, Xbox Leadership Change
Troubling ModRetro M64 update, Xbox leadership change, giant game collection sold and donated, and more!Prison City -- pre-Order the Retro-style action game on Physical!Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code …
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Troubling ModRetro M64 update, Xbox leadership change, giant game collection sold and donated, and more!
Prison City -- pre-Order the Retro-style action game on Physical!
Super Show #29 - $71,000 Super Mario Sale, Amico New Year Update, He-Man Movie Trailer
$71,000 Super Mario Bros. sale, Amico New Year update, He-Man movie trailer, AI struggles, and more!Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCASTThe Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code …
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$71,000 Super Mario Bros. sale, Amico New Year update, He-Man movie trailer, AI struggles, and more!
Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #28 - Analogue 3D, Steam Machine, Sealed Game Turmoil
Thoughts on the Analogue 3D, Steam Machine announcement, sealed game market in turmoil, and more!Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCASTThe Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at …
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Thoughts on the Analogue 3D, Steam Machine announcement, sealed game market in turmoil, and more!
Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #27 - Vectrex Mini, Pat Holds Amico Controller, Intellivision Sprint
Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, Intellivision Sprint announced, Pat holds an Intellivision Amico controller, Xbox Game Pass price increases, and much more! Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code …
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Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, Intellivision Sprint announced, Pat holds an Intellivision Amico controller, Xbox Game Pass price increases, and much more!
Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #26 - Wata Games Dead, Intellivision Amico on eBay, EA sold to Saudi Arabia
Wata Games is dead, Saudi Arabia buying EA, Intellivision Amico sold on eBay, the Virtual Boy returns, and much more!Check out our sponsors:Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCASTThe Perfect …
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Wata Games is dead, Saudi Arabia buying EA, Intellivision Amico sold on eBay, the Virtual Boy returns, and much more!
Check out our sponsors:
Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #25 - Roblox Controversy, Collectors Ruining Game Collecting
Huge Roblox controversy, collectors ruining game collecting, Pac-Man Atari 2600+ console, and more!Check out our sponsors:Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCASTThe Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with …
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Huge Roblox controversy, collectors ruining game collecting, Pac-Man Atari 2600+ console, and more!
Check out our sponsors:
Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #24 - Xbox Game Pass Failure, Amico Developer Speaks Out, Game Seller Hates Us
Xbox Game Pass a failure, Amico developer speaks out, #CUPodcast listener hassled by a game seller, and more!Check out our sponsors:The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #23 - Switch 2 Out, Amico Games on Switch, Xbox Handheld
Switch 2 hits shelves, Amico games coming to Steam and Switch, Xbox handheld announced, Pac-Man donuts, and more!Check out our sponsors:The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #22 - Xbox Price Increases, Stuff Pat Forgot He Had, Ubisoft Says We Don't Own Games
Microsoft raises Xbox prices, retro gaming stuff Pat forgot he had, Ubisoft says we do not own games we buy, and more!Check out our sponsors:Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to …
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Microsoft raises Xbox prices, retro gaming stuff Pat forgot he had, Ubisoft says we do not own games we buy, and more!
Check out our sponsors:
Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #21 - Switch 2 Analysis, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer Returns
Switch 2 discussion and price analysis, a second Nintendo Playstation prototype found, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer back, and more!Support us by checking out our …
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Switch 2 discussion and price analysis, a second Nintendo Playstation prototype found, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer back, and more!
Support us by checking out our sponsors:
Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #20 - Pat Pricing Retro Games, Xbox AI Garbage, Elon Gamer Fraud
Pat discusses the journey of pricing out retro games, Xbox AI garbage announced, Elon Musk being exposed as a gaming fraud, and more!Support us by checking out our sponsors:Mando Deodorant - Go to …
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Pat discusses the journey of pricing out retro games, Xbox AI garbage announced, Elon Musk being exposed as a gaming fraud, and more!
Support us by checking out our sponsors:
Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #19 - Switch 2 Reveal, The Real Game Awards Controversy
Nintendo reveals the Switch 2 console, The Real Game Awards controversy, new Atari handheld, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to …
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Nintendo reveals the Switch 2 console, The Real Game Awards controversy, new Atari handheld, and more!
Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #18 - Intellivision Amico End-Of-Year Update, Supersega Console Scam Continues
Sony may produce a new handheld, the Supersega console scam continues, an Intellivision Amico end-of-year update, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. TUSHY Bidet …
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Sony may produce a new handheld, the Supersega console scam continues, an Intellivision Amico end-of-year update, and more!
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
Super Show #17 - Super Sega Console Scam, Polymega Collection Games, PS5 Pro Launch
The Super Sega console scam, PS5 Pro launches, Polymega game collections, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
Super Show #16 - Analogue 3D Console, New N64 Book, Nintendo Alarmo
Analogue 3D console details, new N64 book released, Nintendo Alarmo, Lunchly is moldy, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming …
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Analogue 3D console details, new N64 book released, Nintendo Alarmo, Lunchly is moldy, and more!
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.
Super Show #15 - Sony's Concord Disaster, GameStop Retro Stores, Nex Playground
PS5 Pro announced for $700, GameStop Retro stores, Sony's Concord game launch disaster, Nex Playground overview, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach …
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PS5 Pro announced for $700, GameStop Retro stores, Sony's Concord game launch disaster, Nex Playground overview, and more!
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.
Super Show #14 - Game Informer Shut Down, Atari 7800+, NWC Gold Sold
A Nintendo World Championships Gold is sold, GameStop shuts down Game Informer, Atari 7800+ announced, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach …
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A Nintendo World Championships Gold is sold, GameStop shuts down Game Informer, Atari 7800+ announced, and more!
Sponsors:
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.
Super Show #13 - Rare Games on Netflix, Xbox 360 Market, Atari 50 Expanded Edition
Rare video games on a Netflix show, the Xbox 360 market may be on the rise, Atari 50 Expanded Edition, aluminum Analogue Pocket, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #12 - Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Stops NWC Kickstarter, ModRetro Chromatic
Nintendo Direct highlights, ModRetro Chromatic handheld announced, Nintendo shuts down NWC Kickstarter, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #11 - Atari Buys Intellivision, Nintendo World Championships on Switch
Atari buys Intellivision, Nintendo World Championships Switch game announced, Q-tipgate, Slurpee Tetris, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #10 - Games We Regretted Buying, New Retro Game Bubble
The games we regretted buying in the 80s and 90s, Sony patents "auto-play" for games, a new sealed retro game bubble may be forming, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 …
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The games we regretted buying in the 80s and 90s, Sony patents "auto-play" for games, a new sealed retro game bubble may be forming, and more!
Sponsors:
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #9 - Sealed Games Continue to Crash, Things to Know Before Collecting Games
Sealed games continue to plummet in value, more game industry layoffs, six things you should know before collecting retro games, and more. Sponsors: Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and …
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Sealed games continue to plummet in value, more game industry layoffs, six things you should know before collecting retro games, and more.
Sponsors:
Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #8 - Sham $100K Super Mario Sale, Intellivision Amico Valentine's Update
$100,000 Super Mario Bros. sale from 2019 looks like a sham, Valentine's Day Intellivision Amico message, Madame Web a disaster, and more! Sponsors: Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom …
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$100,000 Super Mario Bros. sale from 2019 looks like a sham, Valentine's Day Intellivision Amico message, Madame Web a disaster, and more!
Sponsors:
Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST
The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
Super Show #7 - Kid Beats Tetris, Intellivision Amico Roadmap
A kid beats Tetris, Intellivision Amico "roadmap" revealed, the decline of physical media and collecting, Switch sequel details, and more! Sponsors: Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom …
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A kid beats Tetris, Intellivision Amico "roadmap" revealed, the decline of physical media and collecting, Switch sequel details, and more!
Sponsors:
Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST
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