The All Things Nintendo Podcast Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40, MAGFest 2026 w/ Nadia Oxford
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian starts the show by addressing the inescapable news happening in his home of Minneapolis/Saint Paul before transitioning into talking about Mario Tennis Fever and the Nintendo Year in Review 2025. Then, Axe of the Blood God's Nadia Oxford joins to talk about attending MAGFest 2026, and Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40 comes by for a discussion on his career and to share some Crush 40 news.
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The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:02:05 – Addressing the Recent Minnesota News
00:11:31 – Mario Tennis Fever
00:16:43 – Nintendo Year in Review
00:19:55 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons
00:23:08 – Attending MAGFest 2026
00:41:33 – Johnny Gioeli from Crush 40
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