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Giraffe Feels: A Retro Video Game Podcast

Giraffe Feels is a retro gaming podcast. Join me, won't you, as we discuss classic video games and the personal narrative that developed while I grew up.
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Dec 20, 2016

A trip to the video store in the middle of 1996 unearthed a new Castlevania game I did not know much about. Join me, won't you, to discuss both Dracula X and Rondo of Blood.

Games Discussed

  • Castlevania: Dracula X
  • Castlevania: Rondo Of Blood
Dec 13, 2016

8-Bit NES baseball games were often very imperfect until Baseball Stars came along. Join me, won't you, as we discuss my favorite baseball game.

Games Discussed:

  • Baseball Stars
  • Micro League Baseball
  • Major League Baseball
  • RBI Baseball
  • Bases Loaded
  • Bases Loaded II
  • River City Ransom
  • Tecmo Bowl
  • Sports Talk Baseball
  • MVP Baseball 2005
  • Super Mega Baseball
Nov 20, 2016

When I first started doing research (by playing video games!) for this podcast, "great stage themes!" was a note I wrote down over and over. This episode explores some of my favorites of the 16 bit era.

Games Discussed:

  • Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
  • Final Fantasy IV
  • Super Ghouls N Ghosts
  • Earthbound
  • Sword of Vermillion
  • Super Mario World
Oct 13, 2016

Legend of Zelda was an absolutely monumental part of my childhood. This episode explores how Link was my childhood hero and the importance of the game to me.

Sep 21, 2016

Final Fantasy IV is probably my favorite game of all time. I had waited a little bit to do this episode so I can finish a replay of the game, but here we are now. Now that the school year has begun again, regular posting at the beginning and middle of the month will resume.

Games Discussed:

Aug 18, 2016

I have been a bit under the weather, but we are finally getting this one out. This episode is inspired by my response to a Jane McGonigal post about using computer games to create narrative as children. Regular podcasting will resume in September with, tentatively, Final Fantasy IV and Legend Of Zelda.

Note: I tried a few different microphone settings during this episode, so the recording of my voice is going to vary a little bit at times.

Games Discussed:

  • Winter Games
  • Summer Games
  • Track & Field II
  • RC Pro AM
  • Tecmo Super Bowl
  • NHLPA 93
  • Baseball Stars
  • Nintendo World Cup
  • Super Play Action Football
Jul 19, 2016

Our first mixtape episode! In the third episode of the Giraffe Feels Podcast, we look at some of my favorite overworld themes.

Jul 1, 2016

In the second episode of the Giraffe Feels Podcast, we look at how Mega Man II was one of my favorite games growing up…

At the end of the podcast I offer some quick thoughts on Mighty No. 9

Jun 14, 2016

In the first episode of the Giraffe Feels podcast, we look at how Castlevania III was a part of a rather dark time in my childhood.

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