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296 episodes
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Date created
2018/01/05
Latest episode
2026/11/07
Average duration
125 min.
Release period
8 days
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An Elite group of Backloggers join forces to talk video games and tomfoolery
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Unprotected
2026/11/07
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 43. Mathman and hootz discuss golf, favorite sounds, Halloween costumes, the 40th anniversary Zelda Switch 2 and pro controller, having a blast with Switch Sports Resort, Pokedex completion, screen protectors, GTA and RDR2, and the Nintendo Indie Direct. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Viewpoint (PS1) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Hootz - Echo Weaver, Pokemon
Ryan - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
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Big Thumb Mode
2026/10/31
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 42. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss math tests, children walking, talking, and losing teeth, new internet and cell providers, recording new episodes of Saturday Night In, library finds and fees, coloring outside the lines, early voting, finishing books, and when are you too old to talk about video games. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Stormlord (Genesis) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Hootz - Blue Prince, Echo Weaver, Vampire Survivors, Astral Ascent
Mike - Axiom Verge, F-Zero
Ryan - Picross S6, BallxPit, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
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The FOMO is Real
2026/10/24
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 41. Mathman and blazeknight discuss Toy Story 2, Pixar and Disney movies, AI, replacing microwaves, cooler weather, baked potato soup, Gashapon center, and fast travel. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Clockwork Knight II (Saturn) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Dead by Daylight, Castlevania demo, Axiom Verge
Ryan - Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Picross S6
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Dangly Butt Bits
2026/10/18
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 40. Mathman, blazeknight, hootz, and skinnymattk discuss D&D MinnMax episode, Ox-toberfest, golfing, humidity, eShop credit on sale, spreadsheets. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Street Fighter The Movie (Saturn) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Star Ocean 2nd Story R
Hootz - Echo Weaver, Vampire Survivors, Blue Prince
Ryan - The Loopler, Xenoblade Chronicles 2
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
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House Hunters: Lake America
2026/10/10
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 39. Mathman, blazeknight, hootz, and skinnymattk discuss Buckeyes, home buying/selling, Cleveland Gaming Classic, travel plans, battery issues in the Switch, time off, sick kids, library and game store finds, birthday gifts, miniature golf, rain. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Johnny Bazookatone (PS1/3DO) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Matt - Dragon Quest XI, Vampire Survivors, Tomodachi Life, Powerwash Simulator 2, YARG
Mike - Vampire Survivors, Star Ocean 2nd Story R, Starfox
Hootz - Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Vampire Survivors, Blue Prince
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, The Loopler, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
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Why Go Out For Burgers?
2026/10/03
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 38. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss visiting family and old friends, mowing lawns, birthdays, time with family, high school reunions, being on the spectrum, talking about video games with random people in an airport. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Kyle Petty's No Fear Racing (SNES) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Vampire Survivors, Street Figher 6
Hootz - Metroid Prime 4, Moonlighter, Blue Prince, Mario Kart World
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, The Loopler, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
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Real Nerdy in Here
2026/09/23
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 37. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss the Zelda direct, mathman getting put on blast during the latest episode of the Nintendo Shack, Google sheets, pie charts, youngest son learning to walk, reopened library, Animal Crossing comforter, rain, preorders. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Star Wars Rebel Assault (3DO) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Vampire Survivors
Hootz - Metroid Prime 4, Moonlighter, Blue Prince
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, Drop Duchy, The Loopler
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Big Wheel Keeps On Turning
2026/09/12
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 36. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss Sony State of Play, RPGs in September, neighbor's birthday party with barbecue, first week of school for kids, museums, thrift store shirts, seasonal items at Trader Joe's, predictions for the two Nintendo directs. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Aero the Acro-Bat 2 (Genesis) and Panzer Dragoon (Saturn) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Vampire Survivors
Hootz - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Vampire Survivors, Moonlighter
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, Combolands
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
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Embrace the Cringe
2026/09/05
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 35. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss recording issues, back to school, first week of kindergarten, Pokemon-themed birthday party, good physical therapy session, trip to the museum, finishing up the summer semester and beginning the fall semester, Gamescom, GTA VI. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Zool 2 (Jaguar) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Vampire Survivors, TMNT IV: Turtles in Time
Hootz - DK challenges, Moonlighter
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, Combolands
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As High As You Can
2026/08/29
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 34. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss Iowa State Fair, fair food and beer, diaper derby, Peoria zoo, bookstores, garlic parmesan cauliflower, new math faculty, checking out magazines through the Libby app, our favorite #2's. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for NBA Jam Tournament Edition (SNES/Genesis) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Vampire Survivors, Dragon Age 2
Hootz - Blue Prince, Splatoon Raiders, Dark Deity, DK challenges
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, The Adventures of Elliot, Combolands
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
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Backlog Barrier
2026/08/23
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 33. Mathman, blazeknight, hootz, and skinnymattk discuss Dungeon Crawler Carl, audiobooks, anniversaries, birthdays and time with family, miniature golf, free treadmill, registering for college, answering Zablanc's question about when does a game get removed from the backlog. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for WarioLand: Super Mario Land 3 (Gameboy) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Matt - Vampire Survivors, Dragon Quest XI, The Messenger, Super Blood Hockey, Poker Night at the Inventory
Mike - Vampire Survivors
Hootz - Blue Prince, Moonlighter, Splatoon Raiders, Tetris 99
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, The Adventures of Elliot
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
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Is That My Voice?
2026/08/15
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 32. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss retreats, a Costco adventure, playing co-op with children, new Xbox controller(s), children getting ready for college, new work schedule, Fire Emblem preorder. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Hexen 64 (N64) and Gauntlet 4 (Genesis) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Vampire Survivors, Fire Emblem Fates, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
Hootz - Blue Prince, Moonlighter, Splatoon Raiders
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, The Adventures of Elliot
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
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Massive Lips
2026/08/09
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 31. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss fixed cars, children on the mend, Retroarch, swim lessons, child getting into Super Mario RPG, getting 10k steps, donating plasma. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Earthworm Jim (SNES) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Sunset Riders, TMNT IV, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Ogre Battle 64, Dragon Seeds, Vampire Survivors, Fire Emblem Fates, Skyrim
Hootz - Blue Prince, Prince of Persia, Splatoon Raiders, Vampire Survivors
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, Numbile, The Adventures of Elliot
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to the socials and follow these fine folks:
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If He Can Be a Godparent...
2026/08/01
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 30. Mathman, blazeknight, hootz, and SkinnyMattK are joined by Mel (from our Discord) to discuss becoming a godmother for the third time, vacations, mixing coolant and oil (don't do this), teambuilding exercises, new jobs, and applying to college. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for R-Type 3 (SNES) and Dynamite Headdy (Genesis) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mel - Ace Combat, Super Metroid, Inazuma Eleven Victory Road, Dragon Quest XI S
Matt - Dragon Quest XI S, Mario Party Jamboree, Diable III, Vampire Survivors
Mike - Vampire Survivors, Resident Evil Requiem, Fire Emblem Fates
Hootz - Blue Prince, Prince of Persia, Slay the Princess
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, Tetris 99
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to the socials and follow these fine folks:
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Backlog Busters
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Mortar Combat
2026/07/26
Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 29. Mathman, blazeknight, and hootz discuss Father's Day for Mike, one-shot D&D campaign, pools and waterslides, finishing summer classes, more Micro Machines, passing GED, Nintendo eShop deal. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for Fatal Fury 2 (Genesis) and highlight new releases on Steam. We also played some games...
Mike - Vampire Survivors, Resident Evil Requiem
Hootz - Blue Prince, Splatoon 3, Slay the Princess, Tetris 99
Ryan - Vampire Survivors, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, Dispatch, Final Fantasy Tactics
If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!
If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to the socials and follow these fine folks:
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Backlog Busters
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wmHootz 2024/05/06
Awesome Show!
What a great podcast. It's refreshing to hear relevant talk about video games that actively encourages against buying the next shiny new thing.
Also...
InsipidGhost 2021/05/26
Awesome
Great show by great people!
mygOt0217 2020/02/13
I LOVE THIS
I love listening to anything retro game related, so this is right up my alley!
SKINNY_matt13 2019/06/17
Bustin’ Makes Me Feel Good!
These guys are a hoot. Nothing like listening to some guys on a modern show about video games talking about old games. We all have that backlog we n...
Tooth8970 2019/06/17
STUPENDOUS
How can I put into words the enjoyment of listening to this podcast. When I listen to it, it is as if I am catching up with old friends. May Grouchie ...
A Special Dude 2018/12/12
Backlogs Away!
This is an awesome podcast by some super cool guys, it’s always good for some laughs!
1Delvin123 2018/07/02
Great podcast
Serge is awesome! Turkey is awesome! This podcast is awesome you should be listening to his podcast instead of reading this.
Mr.BadBit 2018/03/29
The Backlog is real!
Grrouchie and i share 2 things in common, 1. We share a love for a good Steelbook case. 2.Our backlog problem seems to only get worse. 10/10 our backl...
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