Join hosts Tom Reimann and David Bell on a deep-dive into the making of Badical™ - the most controversial arcade fighting game of the 1990s - featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews with the creators and cast. To kick off the series (karate pun intended!), Tom and Dave share their memories of playing Badical™ for the first time way back in 1993, and reminisce about their favorite Violent Bloodies™- the game’s ultra-graphic signature moves.

Episode 1 - Badical Memories w/ David Bell

Tom and Dave sit down with Badical creators Jim Janker and T.J. Petey to discuss how they came up with the video game that became both a phenomenon and a way of life. With Abe Epperson and Michael Swaim.

Episode 2 - Creating a Phenomenon w/ Michael Swaim & Abe Epperson

Tom and Dave welcome actor Jaaron Billiams to share his memories of bringing Badical's most popular character to life, as well as his many fistfights with notable celebrities. With Jeff May.

Episode 3 - Inside Vinnie Sex w/ Jeff May

This week, Tom and Dave climb to the mountaintop with legendary comic book creator Rod Fieldlief, AKA The Rodfather, as he reflects on writing all 13,000 issues of the groundbreaking Badical series. With Robert Brockway.

Episode 4 - The Rodfather Coda w/ Robert Brockway

This week, Tom and Dave tracked down notorious karate terrorist Rodnathan Tirepump to interrogate him about his experiences playing the twin ninjas Handboot & Footglove and developing their signature move, the jumping uppercut. With Seanbaby.

Episode 5 - Karate for the Extortionist w/ Seanbaby

Badical™ - the most controversial arcade fighting game of the 1990s - is back with a vengeance! Join hosts Tom Reimann and David Bell on a deep-dive into the making of a simple coin-operated distraction that became a billion-dollar franchise, featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews with the creators and cast of Badical™ as they discuss what it was like to be part of a phenomenon that spawned countless sequels, several motion pictures, a handful of congressional hearings, and one or two felony arrests.

This ain't your grandaddy’s fighting game interview podcast - this is Badical™.

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