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Retro Hangover

Retro Hangover
Nintendo
Final Fantasy
Capcom
Soul Calibur
Sonic Adventure
Super Mario 64
Silent Hill
Nintendo 64
Quake
Resident Evil
Dreamcast
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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded11 years ago
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Video GamesComedyLeisure

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Well... We had to get here eventually. All roads (and ramps, and slides, and rails) inevitably lead to a blue needlemouse and his merry band of anthropomorphic avengers. Or they would lead there if you weren't being flung off into the void every 5 se... more

Like, Blanka is cool and all but would you really want to deal with him blowing out every light in your place whenever he gets mad?

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

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What if we put ChatGPT in a bunker, make it self-aware, and just kinda leave it for a few decades? Surely not an artificial intelligence capable of seething hatred for humanity!

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Name: Chris Phillips

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The only thing better than a great video game is a whole bundle of great video games for the price of one, that's what we always say.

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

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Recent Guests

Chris Phillips
Host of the Afterglow podcast, a show about memories and discussion of video games.
Afterglow
Episode: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream: I Hate, Therefore I AM (ft. Leathco)
Ryan Trainor
Special guest from Bonzai Chat Hocast
Bonzai Chat Hocast
Episode: Resident Evil 2: Ask Your Doctor if Blue Herb is Right For You (ft. Ryan Trainor)
Tony G
Patreon supporter and guest who nominated the game
Patreon community member
Episode: XCOM: Enemy Unknown - 60% of the Time, it Works Every Time (ft. Tony G)
Doug Lief
Guest speaker from Nostalgium Arcanum
Nostalgium Arcanum
Episode: Max Payne: A Costco-Sized Box of Aspirin (ft. Doug Lief)
Chris (1H1D Podcast)
Guest from the 1H1D podcast, discussed as a visitor to the show
1H1D Podcast
Episode: Snatcher: Junker? I Hardly Know Her! (ft. Chris J.)
Ashton Ruby
Editor Extraordinaire, reviewer and guest on show
Independent creator / Retro Hangover guest
Episode: Faxanadu: Don't Try Too Hard (ft. Ashton)
Jenny E.
Guest on episode, fan/creator connection to FFIV
Episode: Final Fantasy IV: Deep Fried Crab Dragoons (ft. Jenny E. & Rey-Rey)
Kade Call
Special guest from Gaming Memories
Gaming Memories
Episode: Doom 3: DoorDashin' Demons (ft. Kade Call)
Try4ce Marc Duddleson
Special Guest from My Life in Gaming, The Backloggery, and the DF Retro Super Show
My Life in Gaming; DF Retro; The Backloggery
Episode: Doom 64: Strafin' in the Dark (ft. Try4ce)

Hosts

Shane Selterre
Co-host and host of retro gaming discussions; focuses on personal stories, historical context, and community banter.
Chris Coplien
Co-host and host; brings detailed knowledge of game history, design philosophy, and humor to discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Scream louder

    I love all the reviews that claim a 10 second, easily skippable section of the show “ruins it all”. Screw that, now I want you to scream twice as loud to increase their misery lol.

    Great informative and entertaining show. Has a great sense of humor while also conveying multiple people’s thoughts on the game being covered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leathco
    United Statesa month ago
  • Diiiiiiiiiik dragoooooooon!!!!

    Love the screaming keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R3v4n_
    Australiaa month ago
  • Horrific screaming

    I swear to God I would actually enjoy this podcast if not for the fact that the host has to screech as loud as humanly possible into the microphone because he thinks it's funny. The retro information is legitimately good, but being obnoxious for the sake of being obnoxious is enough for me to lose all interest.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sard12345
    United States3 months ago
  • Quit screaming

    It ruins the show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Khelvins
    United States6 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Guest lineups and topics are repeatedly highlighted as strong and informative for retro fans.
Some listeners wish for less shouting, but many praise the humor and depth of retro topics.
Fans love the hosts' chemistry and energy, calling it a defining quality of the show.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#103
Chile/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#170
Israel/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream: I Hate, Therefore I AM (ft. Leathco)
Q: What are your thoughts on the gameplay?
The panel criticizes the adventure puzzles as obtuse and the game as vulnerable to pixel hunting, bugs, and softlocks. They say a walkthrough helps but can diminish the intended experience.
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream: I Hate, Therefore I AM (ft. Leathco)
Q: What did you think about the plot and writing of I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream?
The guest and hosts praise the writing and the story's expansion of Harlan Ellison's short fiction, while noting that some character scenarios are stronger or more coherent than others.
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.

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What is Retro Hangover about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- Retro Hangover concentrates on retro video game history, personal memories, and nerdy banter between two hosts, often pairing deep dives into a specific title or era with lively discussion and humor. Recent episodes span topics like classic game development, controversies in localization, and memorable design choices, all anchored by hosts' experiences and a laid-back beer-fueled vibe. The show frequently features guest perspectives from the retro gaming community and highlights a broad mix of platforms, genres, and eras, making it approachable for both long-time historians and casual fans of gaming culture.

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1. The Cane and Rinse videogame podcast
2. Tales from the Backlog
3. Remember The Game? Retro Gaming Podcast
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Recent guests on Retro Hangover include:

1. Chris Phillips
2. Ryan Trainor
3. Tony G
4. Doug Lief
5. Chris (1H1D Podcast)
6. Ashton Ruby
7. Jenny E.
8. Kade Call

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