
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureVideo GamesComedy | |||

We're not saying these games are solely responsible for the complete edgelords we became but we also aren't not saying it.
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Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonC... more
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon on N64 is what happens when The Legend of Zelda, a Saturday-morning anime, and a fever dream about kabuki theater get shoved into the same cartridge and shaken violently.
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Memorize your one liners and pump some iron, today we're putting video gaming on ice to talk about our favorite action films of the 1980s!
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Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the ... more
This is a very serious game with a serious plot and serious consequences. Having said that: have you seen those body suits? We do declare we are gettin' the vapors.
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Name: Matt Storm
Bio: I'm a long time podcas... more
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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.
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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!
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
Take a shot every time you hear "with that being said" 🍻
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A lively, humor-forward discussion focused on video game history, with episodes often pairing hosts' personal memories and strong opinions about a single title, console, or industry figure. Conversations mix nostalgia, critical insight, and playful banter, frequently supported by guest perspectives from a curated roster of gamers, designers, and historians. Notable strengths include a strong dynamic between the two hosts, deep knowledge of retro titles, and a knack for blending entertaining storytelling with thoughtful critique, which makes it easy to follow whether you're a casual listener or a hardcore collector.
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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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