Episode 922: Monkey Mouthful Mode – Nintendo Free Radio

This week, Nintendo decided to shake things up a bit with their eShop, aiming for a more polished vibe. But, let’s be honest, that attempt is not getting past us (00:00:31)! Next up, James dives deep into Xenoblade Chronicles X (00:07:26). He’s really into it, but eventually, he hands over the reins to Greg and Jon, who are more than ready to continue the conversation (00:48:11). Meanwhile, Guillaume has wrapped up his journey in Final Fantasy V (01:10:21) and is now exploring Playdate, that quirky handheld device with a crank (01:17:08)!

After a short break, things take a more serious turn with a discussion about the infamous tariff issue (01:31:41). Even though James promises to steer clear of politics, the conversation inevitably veers in that direction. It’s a frustrating topic, not because of the chat but due to the ridiculousness of the events themselves. To lift the mood, we finish with a question from Listener Mail: would you doom someone to spend their life inside the swirling chaos of a Monkey Ball (02:17:07)? If you’re ready for a never-ending motion sickness adventure, hit us up with an email.

For those wondering, we’re setting the stage for our RetroActive feature on Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap next week. Things have been a bit hectic lately, so we haven’t given it as much spotlight as it deserves. We’d love to hear your thoughts—send them our way via email or join the conversation on the NWR Discord.

This episode’s editing magic comes courtesy of Guillaume Veillette. That catchy “Men of Leisure” theme? Created just for us by Perry Burkum, and you can find more of his work on his SoundCloud. The Radio Free Nintendo logo is thanks to Connor Strickland, and you should definitely check out what he’s up to on his website.

And for the grand finale, we have the “Captain Falcon Theme” from F-Zero GX, a special request from Adolph Vega. A nod to the legendary tunes crafted by Nintendo Co., Ltd., all rights respected.