Retro Asylum - The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast
Retro AsylumThe UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. Curating gaming culture for future generations. 'World's Best Podcast' - NME Award 2016.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 304 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesVideo Games | |||
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In this episode of The Retro Asylum Podcast, show host Chris O'Regan chats to Chris Smith and Darren Melbourne, 2 of the 3 founding members of Retro Games Ltd about their past, present, and even future projects. We discuss the peripherals such as the... more
A quintet of show hosts from Retro Asylum Towers grace us with their presence as they chat about the flurry of old-new hardware that was announced in Q2 2026 for later in the year. Topics covered include The Spectrum White Special Edition, Neo Geo AG... more
In this interview special episode of Retro Asylum, show host Chris O'Regan chats with Mike Diver, the author of Aliens: The Video Games. This book covers the video games that attempt to portray the horror and excitement of the Alien films. Chris and ... more
Steve chats to the Zapped to the Past lads once more, this time as they come to the end of the Zzap Magazine era. With a new direction and an upcoming Kick Starter... Find out what's next for the lads!
If you want to back the Zapped To The Past boo... more
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- A show that treats retro video games with respect
Retro Asylum is a podcast that really understands its audience as much as the topics they cover. Exquisitely edited and well thought out, each episode is a joy to listen to. The one thing that marks out Retro Asylum from other shows of similar ilk is its engagement with the community it has built up over the years. 1,000 people have signed up to their Discord server and they do their utmost to support them.
Apple Podcasts5Aeoringas
United Kingdom3 years ago - Podcast Comfort Food
A consistently solid podcast covering retro gaming from a predominantly British perspective, which I've long found highly entertaining and informative. The semi-recent addition of an American host has helped flesh out the well-structured discussions even further, from adding further variety to the Game Club episodes to contextualizing the differences between the vastly different gaming markets in the 80s. The crew also maintains a wonderful working relationship with a number of other podcasts, a... more
Apple Podcasts5Thomas the Tank Mouse
United States3 years ago - Absolutely Brilliant!!
I found this show about a year ago and have been hooked ever since. It is funny, informative and the guys have a great rapport which comes across in every episode. I have since joined the Discord group and love that as well. Keep it up guys. I have recently been very ill and your show has gotten me through a tough time so a real genuine thank you to all of you.
Apple Podcasts5Stel127United Kingdom3 years ago - Excellent podcast
Top quality podcast. An excellent collection of hosts with a lot of passion and knowledge of the subject matter. The detail that they go into when learning and discussing each game is staggering. Absolutely unmissable..
Apple Podcasts5Lezzer789United Kingdom4 years ago - Excellent all round
Have been listening and re-listening for years, the show has top production values, content is perfectly balanced. great chemistry between the hosts. This show genuinely adds value to life!! Thank you guys
Apple Podcasts5MiniStarScreamUnited Kingdom4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #78 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  Canada/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #235 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  Italy/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Austria/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  Spain/Leisure/Video Games |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retro Asylum
What is Retro Asylum about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively, community-driven show focused on retro gaming culture, hardware, and preservation. Episodes span hands-on hardware discussions (ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Game Boy era tech), hands-on collecting trips, and deep dives into game clubs, emulation, and modern hardware peripherals. Guests range from authors and filmmakers to YouTubers and industry veterans, often exploring licensing, Kickstarter projects, and the evolving landscape of retro gaming communities. The format blends banter with expert insight, and listeners often engage via Discord and live events, making it a hub for fans who want practical tips and historical context in equal measure.
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Which podcasts are similar to Retro Asylum?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Retro Asylum:
1. The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
2. Retro Gaming Discussion Show
3. This Week in Retro
4. The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
5. Ten Pence Arcade Podcast V2.0
How many episodes of Retro Asylum are there?
Retro Asylum launched 15 years ago and published 304 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Retro Asylum?
Recent guests on Retro Asylum include:
1. Chris Smith
2. Darren Melbourne
3. Mike Diver
4. Nicola Caulfield
5. Anthony Caulfield
6. Gordon King
7. Darran Jones
8. Retro Russ
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