Episodios

  • Wrestlefest - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E08
    Apr 15 2025

    Are you ready to bodyslam into nostalgia? This week, Andy and Dave are joined by the tag team champion himself, Chris from the 'Once Upon a Turnstile' podcast, for a deep dive into the pixelated power of WrestleFest! They'll be reminiscing about their favourite arcade moments, discussing other classic wrestling games that graced our screens, and trading stories about the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling through the years. And what's a wrestling extravaganza without a signature drink? They've brewed up a cocktail that packs a punch as powerful as a 5 knuckle shuffle. Get ready for suplexes, suds, and superstar memories!

    Chris' Cocktail

    Dave's Cocktail

    Andy's Cocktail

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    1 h y 14 m
  • April Fools Day Special - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E07
    Apr 1 2025

    Get ready to question everything! This episode, Andy and Dave dive headfirst into the chaotic world of April Fools' Day pranks in the realm of retro video games. But the fun doesn't stop there! We're also shaking up some delightfully deceptive cocktails, concocted with a mischievous twist to celebrate the spirit of April Fools'. Prepare for a blend of pixelated pandemonium and boozy bamboozlement – it's a retro gaming and cocktail combo you won't want to miss!

    Andy's Cocktail

    Dave's Cocktail

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    1 h y 8 m
  • Worms - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E06
    Mar 18 2025

    Dive into the pixelated mayhem of classic 'Worms' with Andy and Dave! They'll be revisiting their favourite moments from this artillery strategy gem, reminiscing about holy hand grenades and errant sheep. But that's not all! They'll also be on a quest to find the perfect cocktail pairing for the chaotic, hilarious gameplay. Tune in to for gaming nostalgia, cocktail concoctions, and plenty of friendly fire.

    Dave's Cocktail

    Andy's Cocktail

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Metal Gear Solid - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E05
    Mar 4 2025

    Did it kill gaming as we knew it? Is it hugely over-rated? Do spoilers have an expiry date? Find out all this and more as we take Snake on his seminal PS1 journey.

    Andy's Cocktail

    Dave's Cocktail

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    1 h y 37 m
  • Everybody's Golf - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E04
    Feb 18 2025

    You may know it as Hot Shots Golf - but whatever the name it's one of the few games to ever make golf fun! We talk about the whole series, some contemporaries, and Dave even takes the time to explain that whole Tiger Woods, PGA Tour, Masters, EA Sports naming convention mess.

    We also do a bit of a round up on some games and drinks mentioned in previous episodes and finally choose these two lovely cocktails for your responsible drinking pleasure:

    Andy's Cocktail

    Dave's Cocktail

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Tokyo Highway Challenge - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E03
    Feb 4 2025

    To celebrate the launch into Early Access of Tokyo Extreme Racer, Dave and Andy look back at where this series started and play entries all the way from the SNES to the Xbox 360.

    Obviously you mustn't drink and drive but we did (eventually) find a couple of great cocktails to go along with game for you to try out once you're home safe!

    Andy's Cocktail

    Dave's Cocktail

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    1 h y 16 m
  • Jet Set Radio - Cocktail Mode: Retro Games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E02
    Jan 21 2025

    *Apologies for some occasional and very slight crackle on the audio this episode*

    We take to the streets of Tokyo-to with Beat, Gum, and the rest of the GGs with the iconic granddaddy of cel-shaded games: Jet Set Radiooooooo!!!

    Also up for discussion is the sequel Jet Set Radio Future, along with several of the newer games released that pay homage to it... such as Bum Rash Cider Punk.

    Drinks are obviously on the menu too with both Dave and Andy picking cocktails almost as bright, cheery, and excellent as the game itself!

    Andy's Cocktail

    Dave's Cocktail

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Gran Turismo - Cocktail Mode: Retro games, Cocktails and Banter - S02E01
    Jan 7 2025

    Welcome to Season 2 of Cocktail mode where 2 old mates continue to struggle to stay on topic aout an old videogame and then try to chose a cocktail that compliments it.

    This episode is about the the CaRPG that started it all, with mild diversions into Ridge Racer, MSR, Motor Toon GP, and of course Dark Souls... Wait. What?

    Also, hi to https://martinishot.blog/, who get a mention late in the episode.

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    1 h y 18 m
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