Double Jump’s Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com We're Double Jump: a team of two sisters, Kris and Rachel, who share a love for video games. We like sharing that passion with like-minded people, which is why we have a space on the internet just to talk about nerdy things.

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Double Jump © 2025 by Kristen Poli & Rachel Poli. All rights reserved. Leisure:Video Games 1440 episodic We’re Double Jump: a team of two sisters, Kris and Rachel, who share a love for video games. We like sharing that passion with like-minded people, which is why we have a space on the internet just to talk about nerdy things. Our goal for Double Jump is to create a safe, friendly space for all those who love video games-board games, card games, nerdy movies, what have you! We’re a welcoming community, and can’t wait to game with you. Double Jump Double Jump No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21383328/Logo_-_Whitebihrp.jpg Double Jump’s Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com 144 144 A Return to Goof Troop | Ep. 025 | Double Jump Podcast A Return to Goof Troop | Ep. 025 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/a-return-to-goof-troop-ep-025-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/a-return-to-goof-troop-ep-025-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 DoublexJump.podbean.com/7f5a4fa8-11b9-34c5-9a5b-328361ff37fd This week, we end our playthrough of Goof Troop with a little discussion about the game itself and the nostalgia surrounding it.

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  • Our thoughts on the game
  • Memories we have about the game
  • Our favorite parts of the game

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]]> This week, we end our playthrough of Goof Troop with a little discussion about the game itself and the nostalgia surrounding it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Our thoughts on the game
  • Memories we have about the game
  • Our favorite parts of the game

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]]> Double Jump false No 1543 25 full Discussing the Various Player Types | Ep. 024 | Double Jump Podcast Discussing the Various Player Types | Ep. 024 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/discussing-the-various-player-types-ep-024-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/discussing-the-various-player-types-ep-024-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 DoublexJump.podbean.com/31602470-d866-31ae-9377-d482e22bfa9b This week, we discuss our individual player styles as well as the Bartle Player Taxonomy, a system that assesses different types of gamers. What kind of player are you?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Kris's player archetype
  • Rachel's player archetype
  • Bartle Player Taxonomy

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]]> This week, we discuss our individual player styles as well as the Bartle Player Taxonomy, a system that assesses different types of gamers. What kind of player are you?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Kris's player archetype
  • Rachel's player archetype
  • Bartle Player Taxonomy

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]]> Double Jump false No 1747 24 full Ranking Dungeons in Ocarina of Time | Ep. 023 | Double Jump Podcast Ranking Dungeons in Ocarina of Time | Ep. 023 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/ranking-dungeons-in-ocarina-of-time-ep-023-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/ranking-dungeons-in-ocarina-of-time-ep-023-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 DoublexJump.podbean.com/2a22e0be-1d48-3ec3-b0e5-b719519908f9 After playing through The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time randomizer, we've decided to rank the twelve dungeons in the game. We start with our least favorite and work our way up to our top three!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Kris's list
  • Rachel's list
  • Ocarina of Time lore

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]]> After playing through The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time randomizer, we've decided to rank the twelve dungeons in the game. We start with our least favorite and work our way up to our top three!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Kris's list
  • Rachel's list
  • Ocarina of Time lore

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]]> Double Jump false No 3449 23 full Games We Want That Don't Exist (Yet) | Ep. 022 | Double Jump Podcast Games We Want That Don't Exist (Yet) | Ep. 022 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-we-want-that-dont-exist-yet-ep-022-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-we-want-that-dont-exist-yet-ep-022-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 DoublexJump.podbean.com/f1d4992c-5219-3e5a-86b9-16a333c03111 There are so many games and not enough time to play through them all. However, that doesn't stop us from wanting more. This week, we discuss some games we'd love to play. The problem is... they don't exist (yet).

In this episode, we cover:

  • Pokémon games
  • Luigi's Mansion
  • The Legend of Zelda

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]]> There are so many games and not enough time to play through them all. However, that doesn't stop us from wanting more. This week, we discuss some games we'd love to play. The problem is... they don't exist (yet).

In this episode, we cover:

  • Pokémon games
  • Luigi's Mansion
  • The Legend of Zelda

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]]> Double Jump false No 1614 22 full Multiplayer Games We Played as Kids | Ep. 021 | Double Jump Podcast Multiplayer Games We Played as Kids | Ep. 021 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/multiplayer-games-we-played-as-kids-ep-021-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/multiplayer-games-we-played-as-kids-ep-021-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 DoublexJump.podbean.com/558fa497-699d-3778-be4e-50d938076af4 We've been playing video games for as long as we can remember. As soon as we were able to pick up a controller, we've enjoyed video games especially on the Nintendo consoles. This week, we take a look back at some of the games we used to play together when we were kids.

In this episode, we cover:

  • SNES games
  • Nintendo 64 games
  • Gamecube games

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]]> We've been playing video games for as long as we can remember. As soon as we were able to pick up a controller, we've enjoyed video games especially on the Nintendo consoles. This week, we take a look back at some of the games we used to play together when we were kids.

In this episode, we cover:

  • SNES games
  • Nintendo 64 games
  • Gamecube games

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]]> Double Jump false No 2367 21 full If Double Jump Was a Video Game | Ep. 020 | Double Jump Podcast If Double Jump Was a Video Game | Ep. 020 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/if-double-jump-was-a-video-game-ep-020-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/if-double-jump-was-a-video-game-ep-020-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 DoublexJump.podbean.com/e067c0b8-9a36-3291-90d3-dd080b8a5915 Double Jump turned ten-years-old in February! Even though our content hasn't always been consistent, we've been working on this blog and channel for a long time. This week, we thought to discuss what "Double Jump" would be like as a video game.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Genres
  • Mechanics
  • Self-insertion into the game

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]]> Double Jump turned ten-years-old in February! Even though our content hasn't always been consistent, we've been working on this blog and channel for a long time. This week, we thought to discuss what "Double Jump" would be like as a video game.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Genres
  • Mechanics
  • Self-insertion into the game

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]]> Double Jump false No 1793 20 full Celebrating Stardew Valley and Pokemon | Ep. 019 | Double Jump Podcast Celebrating Stardew Valley and Pokemon | Ep. 019 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/celebrating-stardew-valley-and-pokemon-ep-019-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/celebrating-stardew-valley-and-pokemon-ep-019-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/cbfba49e-fe78-3aec-8c2b-65b3e771c3b6 A couple of our favorite franchises recently had some big anniversaries -- Stardew Valley is 10 years old and Pokemon is, of course, 30! We're realizing how old we are.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Stardew Valley's 10th Anniversary
  • Stardew Valley's 1.7 marriage candidates
  • The latest Pokemon Presents

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]]> A couple of our favorite franchises recently had some big anniversaries -- Stardew Valley is 10 years old and Pokemon is, of course, 30! We're realizing how old we are.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Stardew Valley's 10th Anniversary
  • Stardew Valley's 1.7 marriage candidates
  • The latest Pokemon Presents

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]]> Double Jump false No 2381 19 full Pokémon We'd Have As Pets | Episode 018 | Double Jump Podcast Pokémon We'd Have As Pets | Episode 018 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/pokemon-wed-have-as-pets-episode-018-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/pokemon-wed-have-as-pets-episode-018-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/0e3690f4-f506-326a-9df8-f4db5055f363 To end our celebration of Pokémon's 30th anniversary, we're discussing which Pokémon we'd have as pets if they were real.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Practical Pokémon
  • Pokémon we'd without limitations

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]]> To end our celebration of Pokémon's 30th anniversary, we're discussing which Pokémon we'd have as pets if they were real.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Practical Pokémon
  • Pokémon we'd without limitations

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]]> Double Jump false No 1465 18 full Double Jump as Pokemon Gym Leaders | Ep. 017 | Double Jump Podcast Double Jump as Pokemon Gym Leaders | Ep. 017 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/double-jump-as-pokemon-gym-leaders-ep-017-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/double-jump-as-pokemon-gym-leaders-ep-017-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/ba78e7b3-0ff5-3a3e-b7bb-8cabac630ae8 One of the core aspects of the Pokemon main games is battling the gym leaders to prove your worth as a trainer. Where would Kris and Rachel fit in as gym leaders themselves?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Kris's favorite types
  • Rachel's favorite types
  • What Pokemon region we'd be gym leaders in

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]]> One of the core aspects of the Pokemon main games is battling the gym leaders to prove your worth as a trainer. Where would Kris and Rachel fit in as gym leaders themselves?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Kris's favorite types
  • Rachel's favorite types
  • What Pokemon region we'd be gym leaders in

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]]> Double Jump false No 1329 17 full Favorite and Unhinged Pokédex Entries | Ep. 016 | Double Jump Podcast Favorite and Unhinged Pokédex Entries | Ep. 016 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/favorite-and-unhinged-pokedex-entries-ep-016-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/favorite-and-unhinged-pokedex-entries-ep-016-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/676429fe-4fc8-3f5f-8b9c-068d04cf19bd There's over one thousand Pokémon, and we didn't even scratch the surface of looking at the many Pokédex entries there are. We sought out some unhinged ones that were more sad than we anticipated.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Our favorite types
  • Some unhinged and sad entries
  • Lots of ghost Pokémon

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]]> There's over one thousand Pokémon, and we didn't even scratch the surface of looking at the many Pokédex entries there are. We sought out some unhinged ones that were more sad than we anticipated.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Our favorite types
  • Some unhinged and sad entries
  • Lots of ghost Pokémon

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]]> Double Jump false No 1615 16 full Our Pokemon Game Journeys | Ep. 015 | Double Jump Podcast Our Pokemon Game Journeys | Ep. 015 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/our-pokemon-game-journeys-ep-015-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/our-pokemon-game-journeys-ep-015-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/a5647962-ab84-30a3-8c73-eeb88b5a11b1 The Pokemon franchise's list of mainline games is extensive and spans 30 years. Which game did you first play to start your Pokemon journey?

In this episode, we cover:

  • What game started our personal journeys
  • Our favorite Pokemon regions
  • Our favorite and least favorite aspects of the games

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]]> The Pokemon franchise's list of mainline games is extensive and spans 30 years. Which game did you first play to start your Pokemon journey?

In this episode, we cover:

  • What game started our personal journeys
  • Our favorite Pokemon regions
  • Our favorite and least favorite aspects of the games

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]]> Double Jump false No 1629 15 full Games We Want on the Nintendo Switch Online | Ep. 014 | Double Jump Podcast Games We Want on the Nintendo Switch Online | Ep. 014 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-we-want-on-the-nintendo-switch-online-ep-014-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-we-want-on-the-nintendo-switch-online-ep-014-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/3c810518-48f1-3e44-bea0-38f5e12dd835 The Nintendo Switch Online is ever growing, now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has access to the Nintendo GameCube. This week, we discuss which older games we'd love to see on the Nintendo Switch Online.

In this episode, we cover:

  • SNES games
  • GameCube games
  • Some honorable mentions

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]]> The Nintendo Switch Online is ever growing, now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has access to the Nintendo GameCube. This week, we discuss which older games we'd love to see on the Nintendo Switch Online.

In this episode, we cover:

  • SNES games
  • GameCube games
  • Some honorable mentions

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]]> Double Jump false No 2318 14 full Looking At Our GameBoy Color Games | Ep. 013 | Double Jump Podcast Looking At Our GameBoy Color Games | Ep. 013 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/looking-at-our-gameboy-color-games-ep-013-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/looking-at-our-gameboy-color-games-ep-013-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/c3e2b903-b174-31a3-98ab-dcd0ebd5666f This week, the two of us take a trip down memory lane to go through our collection of GameBoy Color games. We don't remember some games, but there are some games that brought a wave of nostalgia.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Pokémon GameBoy Color games
  • Licensed games
  • Some memories we have playing these games

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]]> This week, the two of us take a trip down memory lane to go through our collection of GameBoy Color games. We don't remember some games, but there are some games that brought a wave of nostalgia.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Pokémon GameBoy Color games
  • Licensed games
  • Some memories we have playing these games

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]]> Double Jump false No 1872 13 full Games That Turn 20 In 2026 | Ep. 012 | Double Jump Podcast Games That Turn 20 In 2026 | Ep. 012 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-that-turn-20-in-2026-ep-012-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-that-turn-20-in-2026-ep-012-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/d4eb8566-5221-3378-b5a3-473f5b899e1d 2026 marks many anniversaries for media! This week, we pulled out some games from our collection that turn 20 years old in 2026.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Nintendo GameCube games
  • Nintendo Wii games
  • Nintendo DS games

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]]> 2026 marks many anniversaries for media! This week, we pulled out some games from our collection that turn 20 years old in 2026.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Nintendo GameCube games
  • Nintendo Wii games
  • Nintendo DS games

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]]> Double Jump false No 2622 12 full Games Still in the Shrinkwrap | Ep. 011 | Double Jump Podcast Games Still in the Shrinkwrap | Ep. 011 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-still-in-the-shrinkwrap-ep-011-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-still-in-the-shrinkwrap-ep-011-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/7dc73fde-a618-3705-bf47-e9a66f357806 We went through our shelves of physical games and pulled out a bunch that are still in the shrinkwrap. Will we ever play these? Who knows?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Physical games still in the shrinkwrap
  • From the Wii U to the Nintendo Switch
  • Games like DK Tropical Freeze, Stray, and Hades

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]]> We went through our shelves of physical games and pulled out a bunch that are still in the shrinkwrap. Will we ever play these? Who knows?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Physical games still in the shrinkwrap
  • From the Wii U to the Nintendo Switch
  • Games like DK Tropical Freeze, Stray, and Hades

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Double Jump false No 2535 11 full Our Gaming Goals for 2026 | Ep. 010 | Double Jump Podcast Our Gaming Goals for 2026 | Ep. 010 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/our-gaming-goals-for-2026-ep-010-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/our-gaming-goals-for-2026-ep-010-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/ef261d6f-4dd4-365f-aa1f-311581e145b0 Happy New Year! Our first podcast episode of the year is all about the gaming goals we want to accomplish in 2026. In true Double Jump fashion, out topic derails, but that's why you're here, right?

In this episode, we cover:

  • 2026 game releases we hope to play
  • Games we wish to complete
  • Our opinions on not finishing a game
  • Goals vs Resolutions

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]]> Happy New Year! Our first podcast episode of the year is all about the gaming goals we want to accomplish in 2026. In true Double Jump fashion, out topic derails, but that's why you're here, right?

In this episode, we cover:

  • 2026 game releases we hope to play
  • Games we wish to complete
  • Our opinions on not finishing a game
  • Goals vs Resolutions

Thanks for listening to the Double Jump Podcast! Let us know your thoughts in the comments, follow wherever you’re listening, and share our content with friends.

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Double Jump false No 2371 10 full Demo December: Phantom Brave The Lost Hero | Ep. 009 | Double Jump Podcast Demo December: Phantom Brave The Lost Hero | Ep. 009 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/demo-december-phantom-brave-the-lost-hero-ep-009-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/demo-december-phantom-brave-the-lost-hero-ep-009-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/92742e38-81bc-3912-bf15-4fd9ad13165b Welcome back to Demo December, where Double Jump plays through various demos of video games and talks about them! This week, we played the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero demo and shared our thoughts about it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The voice acting and characters
  • The battle mechanics
  • The character and phantom creation
  • Would we buy the full game?

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats. Slap sound effect by Pixabay user Freesound_community

]]> Welcome back to Demo December, where Double Jump plays through various demos of video games and talks about them! This week, we played the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero demo and shared our thoughts about it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The voice acting and characters
  • The battle mechanics
  • The character and phantom creation
  • Would we buy the full game?

Thanks for listening to the Double Jump Podcast! Let us know your thoughts in the comments, follow wherever you’re listening, and share our content with friends.

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.
Slap sound effect by Pixabay user Freesound_community

]]> Double Jump false No 2128 9 full Demo December: Discounty | Ep. 008 | Double Jump Podcast Demo December: Discounty | Ep. 008 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/demo-december-discounty-ep-008-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/demo-december-discounty-ep-008-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/fc44cd6d-4148-3ab2-a5e1-9d64b6baffa7 Welcome back to Demo December, where Double Jump plays through various demos of video games and talks about them! This week, we played the Discounty demo and shared our thoughts about it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • A note about its graphics and music
  • Things to do in the game
  • The controls
  • Would we buy the full game?

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Welcome back to Demo December, where Double Jump plays through various demos of video games and talks about them! This week, we played the Discounty demo and shared our thoughts about it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • A note about its graphics and music
  • Things to do in the game
  • The controls
  • Would we buy the full game?

Thanks for listening to the Double Jump Podcast! Let us know your thoughts in the comments, follow wherever you’re listening, and share our content with friends.

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Double Jump false No 1307 8 full Demo December: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds | Ep. 007 | Double Jump Podcast Demo December: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds | Ep. 007 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/demo-december-sonic-racing-crossworlds-ep-007-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/demo-december-sonic-racing-crossworlds-ep-007-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/5264eb57-8f0a-3664-90d4-a0613e9221af Welcome to Demo December where Double Jump plays through various demos of video games and talks about them! This week, we played the Dinkum demo and share our thoughts about it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The "crossworlds" gimmick and general racing mechanics
  • Our thoughts on the cart customization
  • The characters and voice acting
  • Would we buy the full game?

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Welcome to Demo December where Double Jump plays through various demos of video games and talks about them! This week, we played the Dinkum demo and share our thoughts about it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The "crossworlds" gimmick and general racing mechanics
  • Our thoughts on the cart customization
  • The characters and voice acting
  • Would we buy the full game?

Thanks for listening to the Double Jump Podcast! Let us know your thoughts in the comments, follow wherever you’re listening, and share our content with friends.

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Double Jump false No 1340 7 full Demo December: Dinkum | Ep. 006 | Double Jump Podcast Demo December: Dinkum | Ep. 006 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/demo-december-dinkum-ep-006-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/demo-december-dinkum-ep-006-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/419d7eb4-591f-328d-98cb-9c9ec5a7aca9 Welcome to Demo December where Double Jump plays through various demos of video games and talks about them! This week, we played the Dinkum demo and share our thoughts about it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • First thoughts upon turning on the game
  • How the game works and its controls
  • Would we buy the full game?

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

"Get a Star" from Mario Party 2

Confetti gif from viaductk on Pixabay

]]> Welcome to Demo December where Double Jump plays through various demos of video games and talks about them! This week, we played the Dinkum demo and share our thoughts about it.

In this episode, we cover:

  • First thoughts upon turning on the game
  • How the game works and its controls
  • Would we buy the full game?

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"Get a Star" from Mario Party 2

Confetti gif from viaductk on Pixabay

]]> Double Jump false No 1520 6 full Games We're Thankful For | Ep. 005 | Double Jump Podcast Games We're Thankful For | Ep. 005 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-were-thankful-for-ep-005-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-were-thankful-for-ep-005-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/b17c268e-071c-3760-9d18-3aa7d494e274 This week, we discuss the games that we're thankful for!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Nostalgic childhood games
  • Our first completed games
  • Games that connected us with our community

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Special Shoutout

Jett from In Third Person

]]> This week, we discuss the games that we're thankful for!

In this episode, we cover:

  • Nostalgic childhood games
  • Our first completed games
  • Games that connected us with our community

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.
"Whoosh" Sound Effect -- DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay

Special Shoutout

Jett from In Third Person

]]> Double Jump false No 1980 5 full Games We Missed & Forgot About | Ep. 004 | Double Jump Podcast Games We Missed & Forgot About | Ep. 004 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-we-missed-forgot-about-ep-004-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/games-we-missed-forgot-about-ep-004-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/a587f65e-13ff-3d07-b15f-a11f2f8aaff5 Everyone has a backlog of games, right? Well, how many games did you have on your list to buy before you forgot about them completely? This week, we discuss games we put on our wishlist years ago and never bought them.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Games released in 2022
  • Games released in 2023
  • Games released in 2024
  • Plus a few more

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Everyone has a backlog of games, right? Well, how many games did you have on your list to buy before you forgot about them completely? This week, we discuss games we put on our wishlist years ago and never bought them.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Games released in 2022
  • Games released in 2023
  • Games released in 2024
  • Plus a few more

Thanks for listening to the Double Jump Podcast! Let us know your thoughts in the comments, follow wherever you’re listening, and share our content with friends.

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Double Jump false No 1460 4 full Our Thoughts on Pokemon Z-A | Ep. 003 | Double Jump Podcast Our Thoughts on Pokemon Z-A | Ep. 003 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/our-thoughts-on-pokemon-z-a-ep-003-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/our-thoughts-on-pokemon-z-a-ep-003-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/6e7ff1fe-528a-354b-97dc-329e58862d37 This week, we discuss our thoughts on the latest Pokemon game, Pokemon Legends: Z-A!

In this episode, we cover:

  • The settings of Legends Arceus vs Legends Z-A
  • The Battle and Wild Zones
  • Rachel's love of Urbain

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> This week, we discuss our thoughts on the latest Pokemon game, Pokemon Legends: Z-A!

In this episode, we cover:

  • The settings of Legends Arceus vs Legends Z-A
  • The Battle and Wild Zones
  • Rachel's love of Urbain

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Double Jump false No 1659 3 full What Game Mechanics Must You Have? | Ep. 002 | Double Jump Podcast What Game Mechanics Must You Have? | Ep. 002 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/what-game-mechanics-must-you-have-ep-002-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/what-game-mechanics-must-you-have-ep-002-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 DoublexJump.podbean.com/5952dbf2-c8e1-3bbe-9311-ede3e38ce49a This week, we discuss game mechanics we must have in a video game. Is it a deal breaker if the game doesn't have these? No, but they're nice to have regardless.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Inventory space
  • Skippable text
  • Multiple save files
  • and more

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> This week, we discuss game mechanics we must have in a video game. Is it a deal breaker if the game doesn't have these? No, but they're nice to have regardless.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Inventory space
  • Skippable text
  • Multiple save files
  • and more

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Double Jump false No 1982 2 full The Adventures of Double Jump | Ep. 001 | Double Jump Podcast The Adventures of Double Jump | Ep. 001 | Double Jump Podcast https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/the-adventures-of-double-jump-ep-001-double-jump-podcast/ https://DoublexJump.podbean.com/e/the-adventures-of-double-jump-ep-001-double-jump-podcast/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:31:46 -0400 DoublexJump.podbean.com/6962d8e7-8e95-30f0-a2e0-cd0781d5f49f Welcome to the Double Jump Podcast! In our first episode, we discuss Double Jump's origin story.

In this episode, we cover:

  • When we decided to start Double Jump
  • What we have done in the past for Double Jump
  • How we're going to continue our channel and website

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Intro & Outro – “Double Sunrise” by Harris Heller of Streambeats.

]]> Welcome to the Double Jump Podcast! In our first episode, we discuss Double Jump's origin story.

In this episode, we cover:

  • When we decided to start Double Jump
  • What we have done in the past for Double Jump
  • How we're going to continue our channel and website

Thanks for listening to the Double Jump Podcast! Let us know your thoughts in the comments, follow wherever you’re listening, and share our content with friends.

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]]> Double Jump false No 1036 1 full