Completely Unnecessary Podcast

Pat Contri

Pat and Ian discuss the latest in video games, movies, retro game topics, and take Q and A from the audience! It's the Completely Unnecessary Podcast!

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20 episodes
Updated July 15
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July 15 · 2 hr 14 min
Super Show #34 - Sony Ending PS5 Discs, Pat Returns to the Flea Market, Xbox Layoffs
Sony announces the end of physical PlayStation games, massive Xbox layoffs, Pat returns to the flea market, another Amico teardown, and more! Our partners: ⁠⁠⁠Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!⁠
May 27 · 1 hr 49 min
Super Show #33 - Intellivision Amico Teardown, Pat's Worst Collecting Experience, Xbox Rebrand
A teardown of the Intellivision Amico, Pat's WORST collecting experience, Xbox rebrand, and more! Our partners: ⁠⁠Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!⁠
April 22 · 2 hr 5 min
Super Show #32 - Neo Geo Plus, AVGN Anniversary, Amico CEO Interview
The Neo Geo Plus console, 20th anniversary of AVGN on YouTube, Gaming Historian says goodbye, Intellivision Amico CEO interview, and more! Our partners: ⁠Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set!⁠ ⁠FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM⁠ topper when you order your Journey Pack!⁠
March 20 · 2 hr 2 min
Super Show #31 - Street Fighter II Turns 35, Pat the NES Punk Update, M64 Promo Update
Street Fighter II turns 35, update on the strange M64 promos, Pat the NES Punk update, and more! Our partners: Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set! FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM⁠ topper when you order your Journey Pack!
February 25 · 1 hr 59 min
Super Show #30 - Giant Game Collection Sold, Troubling M64 Update, Xbox Leadership Change
Troubling ModRetro M64 update, Xbox leadership change, giant game collection sold and donated, and more! Prison City -- pre-Order the Retro-style action game on Physical! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
January 28 · 2 hr 8 min
Super Show #29 - $71,000 Super Mario Sale, Amico New Year Update, He-Man Movie Trailer
$71,000 Super Mario Bros. sale, Amico New Year update, He-Man movie trailer, AI struggles, and more! ⁠⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Dec 10, 2025 · 2 hr 10 min
Super Show #28 - Analogue 3D, Steam Machine, Sealed Game Turmoil
Thoughts on the Analogue 3D, Steam Machine announcement, sealed game market in turmoil, and more! ⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Super Show #27 - Vectrex Mini, Pat Holds Amico Controller, Intellivision Sprint
Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, Intellivision Sprint announced, Pat holds an Intellivision Amico controller, Xbox Game Pass price increases, and much more! ⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
Super Show #26 - Wata Games Dead, Intellivision Amico on eBay, EA sold to Saudi Arabia
Wata Games is dead, Saudi Arabia buying EA, Intellivision Amico sold on eBay, the Virtual Boy returns, and much more! Check out our sponsors: ⁠Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Oct 1, 2025 · 19 min
Remembering Billy
Pat and Ian share some thoughts and memories of Billy Hudson.
Aug 20, 2025 · 1 hr 41 min
Super Show #25 - Roblox Controversy, Collectors Ruining Game Collecting
Huge Roblox controversy, collectors ruining game collecting, Pac-Man Atari 2600+ console, and more! Check out our sponsors: Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jul 9, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
Super Show #24 - Xbox Game Pass Failure, Amico Developer Speaks Out, Game Seller Hates Us
Xbox Game Pass a failure, Amico developer speaks out, #CUPodcast listener hassled by a game seller, and more! Check out our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jun 11, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Super Show #23 - Switch 2 Out, Amico Games on Switch, Xbox Handheld
Switch 2 hits shelves, Amico games coming to Steam and Switch, Xbox handheld announced, Pac-Man donuts, and more! Check out our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
May 7, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
Super Show #22 - Xbox Price Increases, Stuff Pat Forgot He Had, Ubisoft Says We Don't Own Games
Microsoft raises Xbox prices, retro gaming stuff Pat forgot he had, Ubisoft says we do not own games we buy, and more! Check out our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
Super Show #21 - Switch 2 Analysis, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer Returns
Switch 2 discussion and price analysis, a second Nintendo Playstation prototype found, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer back, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: ⁠⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Mar 5, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
Super Show #20 - Pat Pricing Retro Games, Xbox AI Garbage, Elon Gamer Fraud
Pat discusses the journey of pricing out retro games, Xbox AI garbage announced, Elon Musk being exposed as a gaming fraud, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: ⁠Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack!⁠ ⁠⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jan 31, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
Super Show #19 - Switch 2 Reveal, The Real Game Awards Controversy
Nintendo reveals the Switch 2 console, The Real Game Awards controversy, new Atari handheld, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! ⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
Dec 11, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
Super Show #18 - Intellivision Amico End-Of-Year Update, Supersega Console Scam Continues
Sony may produce a new handheld, the Supersega console scam continues, an Intellivision Amico end-of-year update, and more! ⁠The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
Nov 20, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Super Show #17 - Super Sega Console Scam, Polymega Collection Games, PS5 Pro Launch
The Super Sega console scam, PS5 Pro launches, Polymega game collections, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠⁠ TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
Oct 25, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
Super Show #16 - Analogue 3D Console, New N64 Book, Nintendo Alarmo
Analogue 3D console details, new N64 book released, Nintendo Alarmo, Lunchly is moldy, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.

Completely Unnecessary Podcast

Super Show #34 - Sony Ending PS5 Discs, Pat Returns to the Flea Market, Xbox Layoffs

Super Show #33 - Intellivision Amico Teardown, Pat's Worst Collecting Experience, Xbox Rebrand

Super Show #32 - Neo Geo Plus, AVGN Anniversary, Amico CEO Interview

Super Show #31 - Street Fighter II Turns 35, Pat the NES Punk Update, M64 Promo Update

Super Show #30 - Giant Game Collection Sold, Troubling M64 Update, Xbox Leadership Change

Super Show #29 - $71,000 Super Mario Sale, Amico New Year Update, He-Man Movie Trailer

Super Show #28 - Analogue 3D, Steam Machine, Sealed Game Turmoil

Super Show #27 - Vectrex Mini, Pat Holds Amico Controller, Intellivision Sprint

Super Show #26 - Wata Games Dead, Intellivision Amico on eBay, EA sold to Saudi Arabia

Remembering Billy

Super Show #25 - Roblox Controversy, Collectors Ruining Game Collecting

Super Show #24 - Xbox Game Pass Failure, Amico Developer Speaks Out, Game Seller Hates Us

Super Show #23 - Switch 2 Out, Amico Games on Switch, Xbox Handheld

Super Show #22 - Xbox Price Increases, Stuff Pat Forgot He Had, Ubisoft Says We Don't Own Games

Super Show #21 - Switch 2 Analysis, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer Returns

Super Show #20 - Pat Pricing Retro Games, Xbox AI Garbage, Elon Gamer Fraud

Super Show #19 - Switch 2 Reveal, The Real Game Awards Controversy

Super Show #18 - Intellivision Amico End-Of-Year Update, Supersega Console Scam Continues

Super Show #17 - Super Sega Console Scam, Polymega Collection Games, PS5 Pro Launch

Super Show #16 - Analogue 3D Console, New N64 Book, Nintendo Alarmo