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Retro Hangover

Retro Hangover
Nintendo
Final Fantasy
Capcom
Soul Calibur
Sonic Adventure
Super Mario 64
Silent Hill
Quake
Resident Evil
Dreamcast
Nintendo 64
Final Fantasy VIII
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Everquest
Super Nintendo
Tomb Raider
System Shock 2
Playstation
Golden Axe
Street Fighter Alpha 2

Retro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Selterre and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece of video game history (be it a specific title, console, company, or person) each episode. They provide a brief background, discuss their personal experiences, as well as their favorites aspects of the item in question. Oh, and there's beer.

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Think of this as less "gatekeeping" and more "games that are near-universal shared experiences." That's our interpretation, at least, and we're sticking to it.

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Music Attributions

Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDevi... more

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Summer is upon us once again, or as Shane likes to call it here in Florida: Satan's Taint. In honor of your face melting off as soon as you set foot outdoors, we're doing Hell Month and talking nothing but Doooooooom! Our first foray has regular gues... more

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Everyone deserves a second chance, right? That applies to video games as well... Except Superman 64; you know what you did.

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Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-Non... more

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Breath of Fire III, the age-old tale of a dragon boy who hangs out with a princess and gets relentlessly bullied by gym bro unicorns.

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Name: Lucas Lobo

Bio: Founder and co-producer of the Game Over Hell YouTube... more

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Recent Guests

Lucas Lobo
Special guest, host of Game Center CX Watch Parties and Game Over Hell
Game Over Hell / Game Center CX Watch Parties
Episode: Breath of Fire III: Unicorn Chads (ft. Lucas Lobo)
Chris Tang
Senior game designer, e-sports personality, Nintendo and Sega World Champion
Episode: Gradius: We Have Options! (ft. Kiyoshi Okuma & Chris Tang)
Ashton Ruby
Editor for podcasts and guest on the episode
Editorial/Podcasting
Episode: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon: Peaches 'n' Plasma (ft. Ashton)
Matt Stormageddon
Special guest from Fun & Games and Reignite Podcasts
Fun & Games; Reignite Podcasts
Episode: Mass Effect 2: Humpin' Thru the Cosmos (ft. Matt Storm)
Coury Carlson
Gaming enthusiast and co-host of My Life in Gaming
My Life in Gaming
Episode: Magic Knight Rayearth: The "A" in ARPG Means Anime (ft. Coury C & Brady Hartel)
Brady Hartle
Gaming developer and anime localization producer
Discotech Media
Episode: Magic Knight Rayearth: The "A" in ARPG Means Anime (ft. Coury C & Brady Hartel)
Rick Firestone
Special guest from Pixel Project Radio, a video game podcast
Pixel Project Radio
Episode: Vampire Hunter D: Far-Flung Future Fang Fighters (ft. Rick Firestone)
Eric Gess
Podcast host, podcaster and content creator
Unlockables podcast, 9to5Bears
Episode: Kingdom Hearts II: Sea Salt Memories (ft. Eric Gess)
Kade Call
Gamer and Content Creator at Gaming Memories
Gaming Memories
Episode: Twisted Metal: Virtual Vehicular Violence (ft. Kade Call)

Host

Shane Selterre
Co-host leading discussion and interaction; primary host on Retro Hangover episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Quit screaming

    It ruins the show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Khelvins
    United States2 months ago
  • Hangover Cure

    Retro Hangover is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a videogame podcast. Chris and Shane bring great energy and humor to the discussion. Do yourself a favor and put this show in your rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PiscesJest
    United States9 months ago
  • Nice

    Very Nice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Optik thr3e
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show with awesome chemistry

    The hosts of this show fit together so well. Loved listening to the latest episode of worst remakes.

    Lots of fun, laughs, and interesting discussion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dog Faced Gamer
    United States2 years ago
  • The cure for a gaming hangover

    The Retro Hangover is a fantastic show with two awesome hosts. Shane and Chris have a wonderful chemestry together and the caliber of guests they bring on is excellent. From hilarious banter to genuine deep discussions, I always find my time with this show well spent. Just... be prepared for the intro. Shocking and unexpected the first time, but quickly becomes one of the best parts! -Nomad

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FDolce01
    United States2 years ago

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Lighthearted, approachable history of games with entertaining humor.
Guests bring solid insight and varied perspectives.
Regular topics keep listeners coming back for more.
Engaging retro gaming banter with strong host chemistry.

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King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 7: Unreal Tournament vs Grandia
Q: Which game should advance in the King of Games tournament?
Grandia advances unanimously due to its lasting appeal and availability, despite the strong nostalgia for Unreal Tournament.
King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 7: Unreal Tournament vs Grandia
Q: What gameplay aspects made you prefer one game over the other?
Grandia's battle system and character development were praised, while Unreal Tournament's lack of availability and reliance on multiplayer format were seen as drawbacks.
King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 7: Unreal Tournament vs Grandia
Q: Which game has the better audio and visual presentation?
Grandia was unanimously voted to have a superior audio-visual experience compared to Unreal Tournament based on its music scoring and sprite art.
King of Games '99 - Round 1, Match 7: Unreal Tournament vs Grandia
Q: What experiences did you have in 1999 with these games?
Each host shared their personal memories, with Keith discussing his high school experiences and Coury reflecting on playing various games as a college student.
Final Fight: Mayor Haggar, Piledriver of Crime (ft. Phil Morgan)
Q: What is your personal experience with Final Fight?
Phil shares how he first encountered Final Fight in arcades as a teenager, revealing it as a foundational game for his love of the beat-em-up genre.

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Retro Hangover dives into video game history with two hosts who balance affectionate nostalgia and sharp banter. Episodes spotlight a specific title, console, or industry figure while weaving in personal memories, trivia, and humor, often with guest perspectives and community shout-outs. The show tends to blend deep-dive context with light-hearted riffs, beer-fueled camaraderie, and listener-driven topics via Patreon and Discord, making it approachable for both hardcore retro fans and casual gamers. A notable strength is the strong dynamic between the hosts, which keeps discussions engaging even when unpacking niche or offbeat historical corners.

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Retro Hangover launched 11 years ago and published 300 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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Recent guests on Retro Hangover include:

1. Lucas Lobo
2. Chris Tang
3. Ashton Ruby
4. Matt Stormageddon
5. Coury Carlson
6. Brady Hartle
7. Rick Firestone
8. Eric Gess

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