Shigeru Miyamoto
Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
Nintendo's most celebrated creative mind who designed the Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong franchises after being hired as a product designer in the late 1970s. A contemporary of early Nintendo figures like Gunpei Yokoi, he remains a legendary figure in video game history now in his 70s. Podcasts reference him as a pivotal influence on Nintendo's creative direction and global success.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Get Played · May 18, 2026
The Year of Yoshi
“Discussed for designing Yoshi and attempting to introduce mounts as early as NES era”
Castle Super Beast · May 13, 2026
CSB372: Clean Meth Will Pave The Roads
“Addressed Star Fox amputation theory rumor, dismissing fan speculation about character design”
Triple Click · Apr 30, 2026
Why Do Players Like Crimson Desert More Than Critics Do? [Mailbag]
“Mentioned as celebrity spotted at Game Awards hotel bar networking events”
The Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing Factory · Apr 22, 2026
How SHEIN Uses Creators to Drive Trends (Not Follow Them) w/ Lisa Zlotnick
“Featured in Jimmy Fallon exclusive Nintendo Switch launch moment orchestrated by Lisa at Nintendo”
Get Played · Apr 13, 2026
Get Played in Japan + Devon Torrey Bryant Returns
“Host spotted Miyamoto in hallway at Nintendo Museum; iconic figure in video game history”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Apr 3, 2026
Logan, Peer, and Brian Review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Spoiler-Free!) - NVC 806
“Interviewed by Brian at Nintendo Museum; provides creative direction for Mario movies through hand-drawn annotations on CG renders”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Mar 20, 2026
Judging YOUR Nintendo Hot Takes! - NVC 804
“Referenced as original creator of Legend of Zelda concept inspired by childhood exploration”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Mar 13, 2026
Our Nintendo Hot Takes! - NVC 803
“Nintendo legend; mentioned regarding Nintendo Today app announcement and historical E3 presentation moments”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
Next-Gen Xbox ‘Project Helix’ Announced - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.06.26
“Nintendo legend expected to appear at Mario Galaxy movie Nintendo Direct on March 9th”
My Brother, My Brother And Me · Feb 23, 2026
MBMBaM 802: Assassinating the Moon Queen
“Nintendo legend referenced hypothetically as potential recruiter for Zelda movie roles”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Feb 20, 2026
It’s Time for Zelda to Say Goodbye to the Breath of the Wild Era - NVC 800
“Nintendo legend; mentioned as contemporary of Gunpei Yokoi in R&D department and arcade game development”
The Book Review · Feb 6, 2026
How Nintendo Became the World's Most Fun Video Game Company
“Nintendo's most famous creative mind; hired as product designer in late 1970s; created Mario and Zelda franchises; now in his 70s”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Jan 23, 2026
When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? - NVC 796
“Nintendo legend; mentioned as having appeared on Christmas episode; credited with Mario's 40th anniversary strategy”
Version History · Dec 28, 2025
Nintendo Power Glove: I love it. It's so bad.
“Nintendo's legendary game designer (left-handed) who created Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong; excluded from Power Glove design consideration”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Dec 10, 2025
Rumors, Release, and Records: Switch 2's Wild 2025 - NVC 792
“Interviewed by Brian Altano at Nintendo theme park in Orlando about entertainment expansion”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Nov 28, 2025
Metroid Prime Trilogy Retrospective - NVC 790
“Legendary designer who reportedly intervened in Metroid Prime development, appears as Easter egg in Prime 3”