Super Switch Headz
Super Switch Headz brings you the latest Nintendo news, rumors, speculation, and hype! In every episode your hosts David Howe, Patrick Knisely, Matthew Stoner, and special guests discuss and explore the world of Nintendo. We are the official podcast of the Switch Headz (DISCORD and Facebook) groups.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 86 minutes
- Episodes
- 375
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
AI, Robotics, and Existential Dread: Qualia Dev Interview - #302
This week Sydney (aka allsee) from CMY2K joins to talk about her solo indie game qualia. Covering themes on artificial intelligence, existentialism, and yearning, we break down the writing process an…
The Trump Tariffs and the Switch 2: An Economist Explains - #301
This week we are joined by economics professor Dustin Rumbaugh to get to the bottom of the Trump Tariffs and how they will potentially affect Nintendo following the delay of pre-orders in the US for …
The Super Switch Headz 300th Episode Spectacular... LIVE! - #300
This week the whole gang (INCLUDING MATT!) is back to celebrate 300 episodes of the Super Switch Headz Podcast and break down the TWO recent directs for both the original Nintendo Switch and the Swit…
Switch 2 (and Switch 1!) Nintendo Direct Predictions - #299
We’re joined by Jay Rios this week to talk about both the upcoming Switch 2 Nintendo Direct on April 2 AND the Switch 1 Direct happening THIS WEEK. What format will the presentations take? What surpr…
Now That's What I Call Video Game Music! Vol. 2 - #298
We’re joined by Molly Phoenix (AKA Numbra) this week to bring back our "Now That's What I Call Video Game Music" series, which debuted all the way back in episode 36! We discuss music’s interaction w…
Objectively Ranking the 2D Metroid Games - #297
With Metroid Prime: Beyond just around the corner, this week we’re reviewing the 2D Metroid games and putting them in the official Super Switch Headz ranking from worst to best. Will your favorite co…
Switch Headz Ladies Night: What Makes a "Girly Game?" - #296
In honor of Women's History Month, Summer ditched the boys and invited a panel of the ladies of Super Switch Headz (Vanessa Fernandez, Emma Brockway, Rachel Kane, and games writer Adanna) to talk abo…
Nintendo's Western Studios (ft. GVG's Brandon Miracle) - #295
We’re joined by Brandon Miracle of Good Vibes Gaming this week to talk about Nintendo’s development studios outside of Japan. We review the studios owned by Nintendo, as well as the ones that regular…
Should You Go to a University to Make Video Games? - #294
Our guest this week is professor Stephen O’Bent who shares with us all about his experience teaching at Digipen, the game development university. We talk about pursuing an education in game design an…
Tabletop Games Based on Video Games (and Vice Versa!) - #293
This week game designer Jeff Fillion joins and we discuss the relationship and interplay between board games and video games. How have tabletop games influenced video games? What are some of the bes…
Is Xbox Going the Way of SEGA? (ft. Ruleof2Review) - #292
We’re joined by Rob from Rule of 2 Review this week to talk about the future of Xbox and Microsoft’s gaming division. Forza Horizon 5 was recently announced to be heading to Sony’s PlayStation which …
1000xRESIST Developer Interview: Crafting a Narrative for Modern Times - #291
We’re joined by Remy Siu from sunset visitor 斜陽過客 to discuss 1000xRESIST. We cover the inspirations, development, the space between story and gameplay, and the amazing word-of-mouth success of the ga…
Switch 2 is Finally Revealed.... But is it "Nintendo" Enough? - #290
We finally got the official Switch 2 reveal! On the same day Donkey Kong Country Returns HD released. This week we give our thoughts and break down the announcement of the Switch 2, but we also share…
How GDQ is Evolving Speedrunning - #289
We’re joined by Katie Shesko to talk about speedrunning and Games Done Quick! We discuss her experience in learning to speed run Zelda games, attending GDQ, and how the event has evolved and ways i…
Does Nintendo Even Care About Star Fox Anymore? - #288
Our guest this week is Josh Levin, and our topic is the Star Fox franchise. We discuss what we love about Star Fox, our experiences with the games, and speculate about what Nintendo might do with it …
2025 Speculation: The Year of the Switch 2 - SPECIAL #28
In this week’s special episode we discuss Nintendo’s 2025. What games do we know are coming this year? What rumored games will turn out to be true? When will the Switch 2 drop? What games will releas…
Best of 2024: The 6th Annual Golden Headz - #287
In this week’s episode we give out our annual awards for our favorite games in various genres and more. Plus we give out the coveted Golden Headz awards for various and unique categories like “NInten…
The Art and Artistry of Picross ft. Peer Schneider - #286
IGN co-founder Peer Schneider joins the podcast this week to gush with David about Picross. We discuss what makes Jupiter’s Picross games so special, how the series has changed over time, and the bes…
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete & Nintendo’s New Mobile Strategy - #285
We’re joined by Valarie Gold to discuss the release of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. How does this strategy of closing down the online and releasing a full version of the game for a one-time…
Which Dormant Nintendo Franchises Will Return on Switch 2? - #284
This week comedian Garrett Buss guests and we rank the likelihood of new entries in several Nintendo franchises that haven’t appeared on the Switch in an official tier list. Which dormant Nintendo IP…