Ham & Spam

Join Hammy, Clint, and Brandon as they review the 1987 action masterpiece Predator. I ain't got time to bleed!

Hammy, Clint, and Nick are fresh off the Stranger Things 4 finale and decide to take a road trip to see one of the houses featured in the show. On the road, the boys record their review of the season and break down the things they liked and didn't like. Don't worry, none of them were driving.

Check out our review of the brand new side scrolling beat 'em up, TMNT Shredder's Revenge. We talk about call backs and Easter eggs to the original 4 TMNT games, the nostalgia playing this, and all the fun that is TMNT Shredder's Revenge!! 

To be clear, this episode includes some of the most famous first-person shooters not named GoldenEye, Perfect Dark, or Turok. This great lineup includes Armorines, Hexen, Quake I, Quake II, Duke Nukem 64, & Forsaken 64. Join us as we struggle with the infamous N64 controller to review some of these lesser known first-person shooters for the N64.

Ham & Spam movie reviews automatically means this is a Nick Wilson episode. Check out our long awaited (mostly by us) review of the timeless classic, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The winner of the 2022 Ham & Spam NCAA Bracket, Yoshi's Island is the first review of Season 6! Can someone please put that baby to sleep!!!

We dive deep into this SNES classic and talk about the weird story-line, why it's called Super Mario World 2, its greatness, and where it ranks on the all time Nintendo classics. Surely an episode you don't want to miss!!

Hammy, Clint, and Nick discuss the rare bust for Nintendo that was the Virtual Boy. A colossal failure with only 770,000 units sold (compare that to the "bust" that was the Nintendo WiiU at 13.5 million). Hear our thoughts on the red and black beast that was the Virtual Boy, some of the games, why it failed, what could have saved it, and what games might look good in the red and black style.

We here at Ham and Spam are, admittedly, not huge baseball fans. We are however fans of retro baseball games!! For the first (and perhaps only) time, we will help ring in the upcoming baseball season the best way we know how by reviewing some of the best baseball games for NES, SNES, and Sega. Honestly this list begins and ends with Base Wars for us but we look at other retro baseball games to get a feel for the era. One thing is for certain, Sega really brought it when it came to the sports games.....

It's Wrestlemania season and with the "show of shows" right around the corner (April 2 & 3, 2022), what better way to celebrate than to talk about our favorite Wrestlemania matches through the years. Some our our favorites will overlap each other and some will surprise you but all are memorable for one reason or another. If you have listened to our show over that years, you know we have a definite infatuation with wrestling especially during its hey day with the Monday Night Wars and the Attitude era. We hope to jog your memory and bring a little nostalgia for days gone by with this one.

Keep in mind, this isn't a list of what we think are the best matches, but a list of our favorites and why we love them.

***SPOILER ALERT*** - If you haven't seen The Batman and intend to, turn back now!! Major spoiler ahead!!

It's cold. When it's cold, you build a fire. When you build a fire, you and your friends gather around. When you have a podcast and you and your friends are gathered around a fire, you record a podcast complete with the crackling of the fire and the passing of cars. Fresh on the heels of seeing The Batman, Clint, Hammy, and Nick review the movie and give their thoughts. What did we like? What did we not like? Where does it rank in the all-time Batman movie list? How was Robert Pattinson as Batman and where does he rank on the all-time Batman list?? Everything will be answered on this latest episode of Ham and Spam!!

Nick Wilson joins Hammy and Clint to review Ridley Scott's (Alien & Gladiator) Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford and based on Phillip K. Dick's novel Do Android's Dream of Electric Sheep? Although this film was initially reviewed poorly by some, it went on to become a cult classic after its home release due to its story depth and visuals. Check out our review of this timeless sci-fi classic that defined the neo-noir/cyberpunk genre and inspired a multitude of movies, games, and TV shows for forty years.

Wrapping up the original Donkey Kong SNES trilogy, Hammy and Clint are joined by Charles Jarret as they review Donkey Kong Country 3 for the Super Nintendo. As it has aged very well and is better remembered now, that wasn't always the case as there was some initial blow-back on the new character Kiddy Kong and the game as a whole. Hear our thoughts from the initial release and what we think about it now some 25+ years later.

**SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD**

If you have not seen Spider-Man: No Way Home, please turnaround now.

If you are wanting an expert breakdown of Spider-Man: No Way Home, please turnaround now.

If you're looking for the Ham and Spam review of an awesome movie, you're in the right place!!

Nick Wilson joins the show for an breakdown of the blockbuster movie that is Spider-Man: No Way Home released in theaters December 2021 and has earned over 1.74 billion dollars worldwide (and still growing) making it the 8th highest grossing movie of all time!

Hammy and Clint talk about the latest Nintendo Direct (02.09.2022) review the 1986 film Aliens, and talk about its effects on pop culture and video games such as Halo and Metroid.

We're back, with a whole new season and on a new broadcast platform, Anchor.

We jump right in with a catchup of what's been going on during our time way, we talk about Microsoft's acquisition of Activison and what it means for gaming and Xbox, and it's Royal Rumble time so we're going to go into some WWE talk!

We're glad to be back and we hope you enjoy this season!!

Hammy and Clint are joined by Nick from Talk or Go Home and Caitlin to discuss the classic 1982 John Carpenter film, The Thing. This iconic horror movie flew under the radar when it was released but has obtained a massive cult following in the decades since it debuted. It is now widely considered one of the greatest horror films of all time. Join us as we discuss our recent viewing and give our thoughts on The Thing.

Nick Wilson joins the show and he and Clint discuss classic horror movies.

 Hammy is still out with a fractured ankle. Get well soon brotha!!!

Hammy & Clint review the latest Nintendo Direct and talk about the big reveals and announcements Nintendo shared. Some really cool games, a few surprises, and some welcome additions to Nintendo Switch Online really made this an exciting Direct for us. What was your favorite announcement?

Hammy and Clint are joined by Caitlin in this episode where no games are reviewed. Taking a break from reviewing, the three of us simply discuss what games we are playing now, what games we are looking forward to, and even discuss some of our favorite games per genre.

In anticipation of the soon to be released Cruisin' Blast, Hammy and Clint review the Cruisin' trilogy on N64 - Cruisin' USA, Cruisin World, & Cruisin' Exotica. These games were a blast on console and in the arcade. Check it out.

Hammy & Clint review three beloved wrestling games: WCW vs the World, WCW vs nWo World Tour, and WCW/nWo Revenge. Listen along as Hammy and Clint reminisce about the glory days of WCW and incredible wrestling video games.

In this crossover episode with the Talk or Go Home podcast, Hammy and Clint join Nick Wilson and David Murphree to watch the cinematic classic "Smokey & The Bandit." This is a watch-along episode so, to get the full experience, we encourage you to watch the movie on the platform of your choice along with us. Now we just need a few Diablo Sandwiches and Dr. Peppers.......

Join Hammy and Clint as they review the 1998 hit Turok 2: Seeds of Evil. Can this N64 title live up to the bar set by its predecessor? Maybe even surpass it? Check it out and see what Hammy and Clint think.

Join us as Clint and special guest Charles Jarrett talk about that other fighting game not named Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter. We are talking Killer Instinct for the SNES. We talk about the characters, the awesome soundtrack, and of course our memories and thoughts of this classic.

C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!!!!

Season 4 begins with a classic as we cover the first 3 (console) Mario Kart Titles. Hammy and Clint review and revisit Super Mario Kart for the SNES, Mario Kart 64 for the Nintendo 64, and Mario Kart Double Dash for the GameCube. Hear about our favorite characters, tracks, power-ups, and everything in between! We are glad to be back and hope you enjoy!!

In the Season 3 finale, Hammy and Clint review the new movie, Godzilla vs Kong. Is it retro? No. Is it awesome? Yes.

And, just as a warning, there will be spoilers. Lots and lots of spoilers. We highly recommend you watch the movie first.

References: Simpsons, Dragon Ball Z, Futurama, Saurday AM Sonic the Hedgehog, WWE (Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair) and........Space Jam?

This will be our last episode for this season. We will return this August with brand new episodes.

Check out our review for the N64 first person shooter, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter. Despite an odd control scheme and sometimes difficult platforming, this game remains a classic to this day.

Clint and Hammy play, review, and rank 6 classic shoot 'em ups (shmups) for the SNES: Axelay, Super Earth Defense Force, Gradius 3, Phalanx, Super R-Type, and UN Squadron. Check out the episode and let us know what you think.

Join Ham and Spam as they review the original Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis and complete the Sonic "trilogy."

Check us both out on Talk or Go Home this week as we nerd out and talk Star Wars, MCU, and history.....wait, what?

Hammy and Clint review one of the all time classics on the N64. This game was perfectly tailored to the "unique" N64 controller and remains iconic to this day. Do a barrel roll!

With a new Mortal Kombat film releasing soon, Hammy and Clint decide to revisit the 1995 original. Was the movie a flawless victory, or did it fail to live up to the Mortal Kombat craze that swept the early 90's? Find out in this week's episode.

One thing is for certain... that soundtrack was amazing. MORTAL KOMBAT!!!

On the 35th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, Hammy and Clint review Twilight Princess. Join them as they share their thoughts about one of the most revered Zelda titles of all time. Afterwards, the boys give their opinions on Nintendo's most recent Direct and the current lack of news regarding any sort of 35th Anniversary celebration from Nintendo.

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Welcome to this week's episode where we cover the iconic Super Mario 64. Hear about Hammy and Clint's recent play-through on the Switch, their thoughts on the game overall, a random rabbit trail about the TMNT movies, and Clint's super exciting news regarding the relaunch of the college football video game.

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Clint (and Hammy....kind of) discuss a game that is arguably in everyone's top 10 in NES games, Super Mario Bros. 3. Hear our take, some history, interesting "facts", and why this isn't a game Hammy holds as dear as others do.

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AJ Styles interacted with us on Twitter!!! Also, we called an audible this week and reviewed a game we were going to review pre-pandemic, Super Metroid to the SNES. Hammy actually completed this game on the Switch prior to our review with a little help from YouTube. Hear our review and our thoughts on the game as well as some of the features offered on the Switch/SNES Classic.

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Hammy and Clint get together once again for another episode of the Retro Review to discuss random topics they throw at each other ultimately leading up to the show topic, what is the best gaming system?

We will be doing a Star Wars game rank them for the 6th generation (PS2, XBOX, and GameCube) soon. Let us know your thoughts of the best Star Wars games for that generation

Help us get AJ Styles to listen to and maybe shoutout the show!!!

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T-Bone (Alex) joins us again to discuss the Madalorian series through season 2. We give the simplest rundown we can with the Ham and Spam detail you love.

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So, we have finally made it back and plan on recording pretty regularly again. Unbeknownst to us, this is technically our 50th numbered episode so Happy 50 episodes Ham and Spam!!

We begin the episode with a catchup or sorts since we've been away for so long and some Christmas talk. T-Bone (Alex) joins us for the second half and we discuss some current gaming and computer gaming talk.

Tune into our next episode, were we will review the Madalorian through season 2. Please like and review us wherever you hear our podcast. This helps us to be recognized by others seeking a way past cool podcast.

Welcome to the Ham and Spam Retro Review! In this episode, we look at the new Xbox Series X (and Series S) as well as the PS5, we have a little fun at the expense of the XBSX and we discuss other topics as well such as our upcoming Ham and Spam projects.

We want you all to be a part of this experience. Hit us up on social media and let us know which topics you want to hear us discuss from game or movie reviews to our opinions, we are open books.

Hammy and Clint discuss the newly announced Super Mario All-Stars 3D as Clint's XBOX One updates in the background. Hear what they thought was good, what they think is bad, and what this could potentially mean for future "anniversary" games.

In this episode, Hammy and Clint review two classic Simpson episodes from season 6: "Lemon of Troy" and "Bart vs. Australia" in the best format possible, watch-a-long style.

Fire up your Disney+, FXX account, or the always dependable DVD and join us on an adventure into 1995.

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In this episode, Clint's son Maise plays the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES. This game was different that the 8-bit and 16-bit TMNT games that came after. Hear what Maise thought about it as he plays it for the first time.

Over a month since the last podcast and over two months since they've seen each other during this quarantine, Hammy & Clint get together for a bonus episode to update everyone as to what is going on in their lives during this pandemic. They talk about a little of everything in this episode and give an update to the future of Ham & Spam.

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Welcome everyone to this week's episode. We hope everyone is staying safe during this time. Join Clint and his son Maise and escape for an hour or so to talk about one of the best games to come out on the OG PlayStation (PS1) and defined an entire genre. Today we review Metal Gear Solid.

Technically the third game in the series, hear about our playthrough, what we thought about this classic, and some of the wild story lines that come with it. From sneaking abound in a cardboard box, to entering different environments to beat the game, to looking at the back of the game case to get the radio frequency, and who can forget the fight with Psycho Mantis.

Hello all!! In the wake of what is going on in the world, we have decided to put together a few episodes in a bonus episode format to give you guys more to listen to while we are "social distancing". We hope everyone is staying safe. Here is another social distancing bonus episode to help get you guys through this time.

Alex (T-Bone) joins us again. He and Hammy reminisce about games gone by and their time playing together. They cover Army of Two, Call of Duty: Black OPs, Gears of War, and of course, Halo.

Sit back and let us take you away from all of the troubles of the world, even if it is briefly.