Mario crashes Booster’s chaotic wedding just in time to rescue Princess Peach—but escaping the ceremony means facing an unexpectedly dangerous wedding cake! After returning Peach safely to the Mushroom Kingdom, the party learns more about Smithy’s attack and sets out together to restore the Star Road. With Peach officially joining the team, the adventure continues through Star Hill, Seaside Town, and into the mysterious Sunken Ship, where a six-letter password stands between Mario and the next Star Piece.
TSCN Plays Super Mario RPG Remastered 4: Chaos at Booster Tower
Mario and the crew finish their explosive showdown with Punchinello before racing through Moleville’s mines in a chaotic mine-cart escape. After returning Dinah and Mite safely to their family, the adventure continues toward Booster Tower, where Princess Peach is being held by the eccentric Booster. Mario sneaks through the tower, faces Booster’s bizarre minions, and attempts to rescue Peach before Booster can drag her away for an unwanted wedding in Marrymore.
Going Through Who 20.5: A Good Man Goes to War
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Samuel and Jacob dive into A Good Man Goes to War, the explosive midseason finale of Doctor Who Series 6. They discuss Rory’s transformation into the Last Centurion, the Doctor assembling an army and confronting the frightening reputation he has built across the universe, the introduction of Vastra, Jenny, and Strax, and the long-awaited revelation of River Song’s true identity. Along the way, they explore what the episode says about morality, war, faith, military identity, and whether the Doctor is really the “good man” of the title
Episode Highlights
- Rory steps fully into his role as the Last Centurion while searching for Amy.
- The Doctor calls in old debts and assembles an unlikely army for the battle at Demon’s Run.
- Samuel and Jacob debate whether the “good man” going to war is actually Rory rather than the Doctor.
- The episode forces the Doctor to confront how terrifying his reputation has become throughout the universe.
- Vastra, Jenny, and Strax make their memorable introductions.
- The religious military forces at Demon’s Run spark a larger conversation about faith, organized religion, war, and military identity.
- How Steven Moffat uses time travel to make the River Song reveal possible in a uniquely Doctor Who way.
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TSCN Plays Super Mario RPG Remastered 3: Bowyer, Boshi, and a Brand New Ally
Mario and Mallow battle through the Forest Maze, face the arrow-firing Bowyer, and finally meet the mysterious warrior Geno. After learning the truth about the shattered Star Road and the seven missing Star Pieces, Geno officially joins the party on their quest to restore everyone’s wishes. The adventure also takes a detour to Yoster Isle for a frustrating race against Boshi before the team arrives in Moleville, where trapped children and a thieving Croco create even more trouble.
TSCN Plays Super Mario RPG Remastered 2: Belome, Midas River, and a Living Doll
Mario and Mallow brave the maze-like Kero Sewers, battle the hungry Belome, and make a thrilling escape down Midas River. At Tadpole Pond, the Frog Sage reveals the truth about Mallow’s mysterious past and sends the pair toward Rose Town. Once there, they discover the townspeople frozen by strange arrows and meet Gaz, an enthusiastic Mario fan whose favorite doll appears to have come to life. The journey continues as Mario follows the mysterious Geno into the Forest Maze.
Going Through Who 20.4: The Almost People
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Samuel and Jacob continue their journey through Doctor Who with “The Almost People.” They explore the episode’s questions about identity, prejudice, empathy, and what it would mean to encounter a perfect duplicate of yourself. Along the way, they discuss the Doctor’s elaborate deception, Rory’s unwavering compassion, Amy’s treatment of the Flesh Doctor, and the shocking revelation that changes everything.
Episode Highlights
- The Flesh Doctor’s behavior and possible hidden strategy are examined.
- Samuel and Jacob debate how they would react to meeting their own Gangers.
- Rory’s empathy toward the Flesh earns him recognition as the episode’s moral center.
- The Doctor’s shoe-switching plan exposes Amy’s assumptions about the Gangers.
- Jimmy’s story delivers one of the episode’s most emotional moments.
- The hosts discuss the Doctor’s determination to treat the Flesh as living beings.
- Amy’s true situation is revealed in a powerful cliffhanger that sets up “A Good Man Goes to War.”
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TSCN Plays Super Mario RPG Remastered 1: The Adventure Begins!
A new adventure begins as Samuel returns to the Mushroom Kingdom in the beautifully remade Super Mario RPG! After rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser, a mysterious giant sword crashes into Bowser’s Keep and introduces the dangerous Smithy Gang. Mario travels through Mushroom Way, meets the emotional young “frog” Mallow, chases down the thief Croco, and battles to save the Mushroom Kingdom before setting out toward Tadpole Pond. Along the way, Samuel shares memories of the original game, relearns the timed-hit combat system, and highlights the remake’s impressive visuals and quality-of-life improvements.
Going Through Who 20.3: The Rebel Flesh
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Samuel and Jacob dive into The Rebel Flesh, the first half of a thought-provoking Doctor Who two-parter exploring identity, personhood, and what happens when artificial duplicates inherit a person’s memories and personality. They discuss the episode’s clever setup, the Doctor’s suspicious behavior, Rory’s growing confidence and empathy, and the moral conflict between the factory workers and their newly conscious Gangers.
Episode Highlights
- The philosophical questions raised by the Gangers and whether they should be considered fully human
- How the episode gradually explains its central concept without overwhelming the audience
- Rory stepping up as a protector and showing how much he has grown
- The workers’ fear and hostility toward their duplicates
- The Doctor’s observant—and increasingly dark—approach to the conflict
- The cliffhanger introduction of the Ganger Doctor
- A bonus taste test as Jacob tries his first jelly baby
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Going Through Who 20.2: The Doctor’s Wife
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Samuel and Jacob discuss The Doctor’s Wife. They explore the emotional relationship between the Doctor and the TARDIS, the revelation that she chose him just as much as he chose her, and the tragedy of their first true conversation. The discussion also covers the episode’s production history, the terrifying power of House, Amy and Rory’s ordeal inside the TARDIS, and some of the story’s most unforgettable lines.
Episode Highlights
The heartbreaking final conversation between the Doctor and the TARDIS.
Behind-the-scenes facts about Neil Gaiman’s script, deleted TARDIS rooms, alternate titles, and the fan-designed junkyard console.
Why the TARDIS may take the Doctor where he needs to go rather than where he wants to go.
The emotional significance of the TARDIS revealing that she “stole” the Doctor.
Amy and Rory’s frightening experiences while House controls the TARDIS corridors.
Michael Sheen’s performance as House and Matt Smith’s chilling “Fear me” confrontation.
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Going Through Who 20.1: The Curse of the Black Spot
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Samuel and Jacob set sail into Series 6 with The Curse of the Black Spot. They discuss the episode’s evolving mystery, the clever reveal behind the Siren, Hugh Bonneville’s performance as Captain Avery, and why this well-constructed adventure works better as a mystery than as a full-fledged pirate story.
Episode Highlights:
Why the story is enjoyable, but less memorable than the surrounding episodes.
The Doctor repeatedly revises his theories as new clues emerge.
The Siren’s true purpose turns the apparent monster into a healer.
Hugh Bonneville brings intelligence and authority to Captain Avery.
Amy’s sword fight includes some clever visual foreshadowing.
The episode’s darker moments sometimes clash with its playful pirate tone.
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