David Pierce and Richard Lawler are joined by The Verge's Ash Parrish and Andrew Webster to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 launch — all the things we know, and all the things we don't. (There's a lot of both.) Then The Verge's Adi Robertson joins to talk about the latest machinations in the potential TikTok ban, plus a Supreme Court hearing about adult con ... Show More
Oct 7
Google's extreme smart home makeover
Oh, you thought AI was just in your browser and on your phone? Well, the AI is coming from inside the house. The Verge's Jen Pattison Tuohy and Google's Anish Kattukaran both join the show to discuss last week's Google smart home news, including the company's big bet on the Gemin ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 5
Version History: Hoverboards
In 2015, self-balancing scooters (which quickly became known as hoverboards) exploded in popularity, and then began literally exploding. Andrew Hawkins and Sean O’Kane join David Pierce to explore the multiple conflicting origin stories behind the hugely popular rideable, the man ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 3
The real price of a free TV
This week, everything is a HomePod. And has ads. The Verge’s Jen Pattison-Tuohy joins the show to talk about all of Amazon’s new hardware, the current state of Alexa Plus, and whether the new Kindle Scribe is the one we’ve been waiting for. Then, The Verge’s Emma Roth tells Jen a ... Show More
1h 52m
May 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder Mania! - NVC 758
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live in the United States, and it was super chaotic! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss the preorder situation and Nintendo’s price increases to accessories and amiibo. Then, Brian Altano interviewed Paul ... Show More
1h 31m
Apr 2025
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This week, it's all about the Nintendo Switch 2! Except for when it isn't. Marques, Andrew, and David first start off by recapping some of their favorite April Fools' jokes before discussing what it means that YouTube is changing how it counts views for YouTube Shorts. Then they ... Show More
1h 31m
Sep 2024
The Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Is WILD w/ AbdallahSmash | EP. 107
EmSwizzle (Max) and Abdallah from the Abdallah Smash YouTube Channel react to the HUGE Nintendo Switch 2 leak making the rounds online. Whether it's real or fake, we break it down and discuss our thoughts, we also dive into Nintendo news including Nintendo suing Palworld, new ann ... Show More
1h 34m
Apr 2025
The Switch 2 Is Coming…Eventually
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start it off with some Nintendo Switch 2 updates before diving into a new killer Oppo phone that really impressed Marques. Then they talk about new CMF products that are being teased as well as the push into free TV that Google is making. Of ... Show More
1h 14m
Jun 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 is Finally Here!
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start off by going over all of the WWDC rumors. Then they give their live reactions to the Nintendo Switch 2! After that, they take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about all of their favorite phones that they've ever used. Enjoy! Vox M ... Show More
1h 29m
Sep 2023
Can Nintendo Be Bought? Switch Online Debate, News, & more
🎮 Hey there! Thanks so much for tuning in! On this episode of The Mario Matter, Max will be talking about the recent leaking of Microsoft's emails discussing buying Nintendo which then begs the question... could Nintendo ever get BOUGHT? We debate whether or not Nintendo Switch ... Show More
1h 44m
Sep 16
Nintendo Are Back! Nintendo Direct Reactions — The Press Start Podcast
After Nintendo's longest Nintendo Direct EVER, the gang gets together to share their thoughts on Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Pokopia and more. They also weigh in on Nintendo patenting game mechanics and Brodie shares his review of Indiana Jones and the Great Circ ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 13
Intel Recycles 14nm++, Nepal's Discord Election, Virtual Boy Revived + more!
Timestamps: 0:00 conservation, as a principle 0:12 "new" Intel Core i5-110 is actually old 1:30 Nepal selects interim PM via Discord 3:08 Nintendo Direct: Virtual Boy, Super Mario Galaxy Movie 4:53 Micro Center! 5:42 QUICK BITS INTRO 5:58 iPhone 17 models can disable PWM 6:38 Per ... Show More
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