Episodes
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Putting an end to Season 2, Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) move past the thematic pillars of hip-hop to tackle one final boss: those video games where rappers fight. Games discussed include '50 Cent: Bulletproof,' 'Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style, ' and 'Rap Jam: Volume One.'
Theme music produced by Duncecap. Interstitial music produced by Samurai Banana.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at https://cabbageshiphop.com
Check out Samurai Banana's singles "Demon Dancing" and "Slide Through" at Uncommon Records' Bandcamp.
Listen to Duncecap's Go Climb A Tree, his latest album for Backwoodz Studioz, at Bandcamp.
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Game Boys Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) continue exploring video games around the pillars of hip-hop. Recorded under duress, this episode covers DJing and also music production. Games discussed include 'DJ Hero,' 'Fuser,' and 'MTV Music Generator.'
Theme music produced by Duncecap. Interstitial music produced by Samurai Banana.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at https://cabbageshiphop.com
Check out Samurai Banana's single "Demon Dancing" at Bandcamp.
Listen to Duncecap's Go Climb A Tree, his latest album for Backwoodz Studioz, at Bandcamp.
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Gamer gods Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) continue exploring video games around the pillars of hip-hop. Recorded live from the slums of New Radius, this episode covers graffiti. Games discussed include 'Marc Ecko's Getting Up,' 'Jet Set Radio,' and 'Kingspray Graffiti VR.'
Theme music produced by Duncecap. Interstitial music produced by Samurai Banana.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at https://cabbageshiphop.com
Check out Samurai Banana's new single "Demon Dancing" at Bandcamp.
Listen to Duncecap's Go Climb A Tree, his latest album for Backwoodz Studioz, at Bandcamp.
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Resident gamers Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) continue this season's theme of exploring video games around the pillars of hip-hop. This exciting episode covers rapping and emceeing. Games discussed include 'PaRappa The Rapper,' 'Rapper Life Simulator,' and 'Get On Da Mic.'
Theme music produced by Duncecap. Interstitial music produced by Samurai Banana.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at https://cabbageshiphop.com
Check out Samurai Banana's new single "Demon Dancing" at https://uncommonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/demon-dancing
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Resident gamers Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) further Season Two's theme by exploring video games around one of the pillars of hip-hop: breakdancing. Games discussed include 'B-Boy' and 'Floor Kids.'
Theme music produced by Duncecap. Interstitial music produced by Samurai Banana.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at https://cabbageshiphop.com
Check out Samurai Banana's new single "Demon Dancing" at https://uncommonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/demon-dancing
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Resident gamers Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) kick off Season Two's hip-hop video game theme with an in-depth discussion of the unauthorized and possibly cult-related Kanye Quest 3030.
Theme and interstitial music produced by Duncecap.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at www.cabbageshiphop.com
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Duncecap and Samurai Banana return 10/18 with an all-new season about hip-hop, video games, and hip-hop video games.
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Pandemic paisans Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) get rudely interrupted by a surprise guest before playing the absolute nerdiest version of “Who Would You Rather” by comparing video games that are similar to one another.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Thoughts on The Witcher 3: Wild HuntHow Mario may have inspired SonicSuper Smash Bros. vs. PlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleMetroidvania and Castlevania: Symphony of the NightFollow JC Go!, the Catholic alternative to Pokemon GOExplaining Metaverse Theory using the 2009 Bruce Willis movie SurrogatesMusic games (Rock Band, Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, MTV Music Generator)Cooperative multiplayer gaming (It Takes Two, Rayman Legends, A Way Out, WarioWare: Get It Together!)Spoilers (Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Catherine: Full Body)Theme and interstitial music produced by Duncecap.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at www.cabbageshiphop.com
PRO TIP: Visit wearethekarmakids.bandcamp.com for 'I Love Vidja Games.'
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Bestie bros Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) wax poetic about video game DRM, ROMs, and emulators.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Scoring sweet preorder lootThe thrill of burning stuff, virtually (Little Inferno)What DRM is and it means to be DRM-FreeWhen good games go out of print (AVP2, Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza, Simpsons Hit & Run)Mythbusting: Digging Up The E.T. Atari Game & Disney Sues DaycareEmulators and the gentle art of save-scumming (Castlevania, Earthbound) Bugs, glitches, and other problems with emulators and ROMSTim’s unhealthy fixation on ToeJam & Earl Spitballing ideas for video game adaptations of moviesTheme and interstitial music produced by Duncecap.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at www.cabbageshiphop.com
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Dear chums Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) weather a literal thunderstorm in the hip-hop heart of Brooklyn while chatting about online gaming and sports gaming in their virtual treehouse.
Playing game consoles in hotel roomsTim’s aversion to playing games online (GTA Online)Gaming with their fellow rappers (Gruff Lion, Googie, Big Breakfast)Mike's online gaming faves: Unreal Tournament, Warhammer 2, OverwatchWatching longplays and toxic speedruns on YouTubeTim bonding with his Dad over ToeJam & EarlSports, online and IRL (Tecmo Bowl, Backyard Sports, Skate)Why were people impressed by the Madden NFL 2001 graphics?Mike loves golf (Tiger Woods PGA Tour, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Golf Story)Arcade-y sports games as fantasy fulfillment (Tony Hawk, NFL Blitz)Boxing and wrestling games (Def Jam: Vendetta, Fight Night, Ready 2 Rumble, Rocky)
Topics discussed in this episode include:Theme and interstitial music produced by Duncecap.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at www.cabbageshiphop.com
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Close pals Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) spend the second installment of their hip-hop n' video games podcast with their minds in the gaming gutter.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Mike’s beef with Hades, Bastion, and Supergiant GamesLara Croft’s hexagonal bosoms in Tomb Raider IIGetting naughty on Newgrounds (after dark)Dating sims (not dating “Sims”)Why Persona 5 turns Tim onThe shocking twists of Doki Doki Literature Club!Experiencing horror in virtual reality gamesFirst-person horror gaming (Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Control, Hideo Kojima’s P.T.)Are horror games scarier than horror movies?Theme and interstitial music produced by Duncecap.
This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at www.cabbageshiphop.com
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Good buddies Mike (aka Duncecap) and Tim (aka Samurai Banana) inaugurate their hip-hop n' video games podcast with some friendly chit-chat about their history and origins as gamers.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
Rage-quitting games (Dark Souls, Gran Turismo, The Lion King)Mike and Tim’s first consoles—because you never forget your firstThe magic of video game shopping at Toys-R-Us back in the dayVirtual reality as a time travel workaround Why Nintendo is “kinda b.s.”Thoughts on “art games” (Death Stranding, Journey, Proteus)Commiserating over game-breaking glitches (Battletoads, Grim Fandango)Bonus points if you catch the subtle homage(s) to I Think You Should Leave
Theme and interstitial music produced by Duncecap.This episode of DUNCECAST WITH SAMURAI BANANA was edited and produced by Gary Suarez for the Cabbages Podcast Network. Learn more about Cabbages at www.cabbageshiphop.com
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Do you like video games? Do you like hip-hop? DUNCECAST With Samurai Banana gives you both at the same damn time. Join rapper Duncecap (a.k.a. Mike) and DJ Samurai Banana (a.k.a. Tim) as they discuss their favorite games, gaming culture, and their platonic male friendship.
This podcast is brought to you by Cabbages and the Cabbages Podcast Network. Subscribe to the Cabbages hip-hop newsletter for free at cabbageshiphop.com
Trailer music produced and provided by Steel Tipped Dove.
