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Punching Up: A Nintendo Podcast

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

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Latest Episodes:

Star Fox is BACK! May 07, 2026

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Welp, we were just talking about Star Fox being a no-show, and Nintendo decides to randomly drop a new Direct showing a brand-new Star Fox game!
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:14:13 - Switch 2 + Pokémon Pokopia Bundle
0:24:27 - Games Stop puts in an offer for eBay
0:44:01 - RIP Star Fox Puppets
0:49:52 - Star Fox is BACK!
1:05:00 - Pokémon Target crossover
1:13:18 - Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update adds more story
1:16:54 - What We’re Playing
1:35:33 - IO CEO on Switch 2 Delay for 007
1:39:31 - Reggie clears the air on the past rift
1:43:54 - Miyamoto thinks Zelda 2 was “sort of a failure.”
1:47:21 - Closing Questions

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More Nintendo Movies Are Coming! Apr 30, 2026

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This week, Gene reunites with the Punching Up crew to discuss more upcoming Nintendo movies, Final Fantasy XIV coming to Switch 2, Sega Universe, and more!
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:06:34 - Reggie and Gene
0:36:29 - Metroid Movie Allegedly Being Pitched
0:43:29 - Final Fantasy XIV Coming to Switch 2
0:54:07 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Now Out
0:57:57 - Mina The Hollower has Gone Gold
1:00:32 - What We’re Playing
1:37:19 - SEGA Universe
1:42:45 - Miyamoto Surprised by the Harsh Reaction to the Super Mario Galaxy Movie
1:54:04 - Unlisted Illumination Nintendo Film listed for 2028
1:56:35 - BBQ Write-ins
2:00:03 - Closing Questions

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Tomodachi Life Takeover Apr 23, 2026

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This week the Punching Up Crew discuss Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced and other Ubisoft leaks. Micah is addicted to Tomodachi Life, and the most recent news on the Legend of Zelda movie.

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:28:14 - Toei Gaming Division
0:35:04 - Splatoon Raiders Release Date
0:42:46 - Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Release Date
0:44:18 - Zelda Movie Artwork
0:49:59 - Elden Ring Movie Release Date and Other Info
0:55:34 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Release Date
1:02:02 - Other Ubisoft Updates
1:04:12 - What We’re Playing
1:24:59 - Pragmata is doing well
1:25:46 - Changes coming to Game Pass
1:37:19 - Closing Questions

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Is Nintendo Putting Out Fake Leaks? Apr 16, 2026

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This week, The Punching Up crew discuss all the latest Nintendo news, including Nintendo putting out fake leaks to catch leakers, Disney's possible extraction shooter, 007 being delayed for Switch 2, and more!

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:22:27 - Plant Write-ins
0:30:02 - Overwatch Switch 2 Version out now
0:32:31 - 007 First Light Switch 2 Version Delayed
0:39:30 - The Legend of Zelda Movie has finished filming
0:43:41 - Nintendo giving Fake Leaks?
0:51:08 - What We’re Playing
1:02:53 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag could be revealed soon
1:07:17 - Disney Extraction Shooter Reportedly in Development at Epic Games
1:16:16 - Xbox is reportedly discussing internally whether to return to exclusives
1:28:32 - Closing Questions

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We Saw the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It’s Something... Apr 09, 2026

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This week, the Punching Up crew shares their thoughts on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Tomodachi Life leaked, and what we want from future Nintendo movies.

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:28:00 - Switch 2 Mario Galaxy 1+2 Bundle
0:36:24 - Pokémon Chapminos Out now
0:38:58 - New Kirby NSO User Icons
0:42:55 - Mario Galaxy Movie has a strong first week opening
0:47:09 - What We’re Playing
0:59:22 - Pokopia Themed Space in London
1:03:04 - Tomodachi Life Living the Dream leaked online
1:05:20 - Takaya Imamura is worried about Link talking in the Zelda movie
1:11:51 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review
1:16:02 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie Spoilers
1:46:32 - Closing Questions

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These Nintendo Leaks are INSANE! Apr 02, 2026

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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.

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:24:28 - Ocarina of Time Remake and Star Fox Rumors
0:48:58 - New Mario Kart World Patch
0:51:34 - Final Fantasy IX on Hold, according to rumors
0:54:04 - Pearls Abyss is looking to bring Crimson Desert to Switch 2
0:57:18 - What We’re Playing
1:17:24 - New Games Spotted on Listings
1:19:07 - Digital Games are going to be cheaper than physical
1:32:00 - PlayStation 5 is getting a price hike. Is Switch 2 next?
1:41:11 - Closing Questions
2:03:20 - Mario Galaxy movie thoughts with Gene

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Is the Switch 2 Struggling? Mar 26, 2026

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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!

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:21:33 - New Switch 2 Model for the EU
0:24:31 - Capcom says they won't be using Generative AI
0:31:03 - Switch Big Among Teens in Japan
0:46:51 - What We’re Playing
1:04:22 - Square Enix Partners with Google to Put an AI Chatbot in Dragon Quest X
1:10:37 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Minecraft Amusement Park
1:15:23 - Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips
1:27:49 - Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees
1:34:06 - The Super Mario Movie Bros. Movie Thoughts
1:56:36 - Closing Questions

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Switch 2 Just Got a Massive Update! Mar 19, 2026

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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!

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:28:21 - Handheld Boost Mode Update
0:36:05 - Nivida DLSS 5
0:45:29 - Tunic Getting a Switch 2 Update
0:47:19 - What We’re playing
1:07:05 - Mario Kart World Race Wheel Licensed by Nintendo
1:13:47 - Octopath Traveler Series Sales
1:23:09 - Jeff Kaplin Interview
1:25:20 - Closing Questions

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Nintendo is Suing the US Government! Mar 12, 2026

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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!

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:15:26 - Nintendo Suing the US Government
0:22:12 - Final Trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
0:34:47 - New Added to NSO
0:36:57 - Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 5 Million
0:40:59 - What We’re Playing
1:05:29 - South of Midnight Switch 2 Release Date
1:07:14 - Mega Man Dual Overide Robot Master Design Contest Finalists
1:15:15 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Launch Date and New Trailer
1:19:54 - Closing Questions

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Wind and Waves Could Be the Pokémon Games We’ve Been Waiting For! Mar 05, 2026

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This week the PU crew discusses all the news surrounding the recent Pokémon Presents, the latest indie showcase, and more!

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:20:38 - Pokemon Presents Recap
0:44:13 - Pokémon Pokopia Reviews are Here
0:51:25 - What We’re Playing
1:10:03 - Indie World Showcase
1:27:39 - Warframe coming to Switch 2
1:27:59 - Iron Galaxy could be working on Fallout Remasters
1:30:03 - New Bandai Namco RPG being shown soon
1:32:04 - Capcom Spotlight
1:33:03 - Closing Questions

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