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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
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Final Fantasy VIII
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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes300Founded11 years ago
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Just call us eggs because we are scrambled. We get double the trouble on the guest front this episode to talk about one of the most influential horizontal shoot-'em-ups of all time: Gradius!

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Peanut butter and jelly. Rum and Coke. Sonic/Shrek slash fics. Some things are just meant to go together. Pizza and gaming is also one of those, and not the first one we've mentioned that probably involves sausage.

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He's not a magician, he's a very naughty boy! We complete our inadvertent N64 RPG doubleheader with the oft-maligned, but perhaps misunderstood, Quest 64 (or Holy Magic Century for you lucky Brits and Aussies).

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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

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Recent Guests

Mike Fink
President of the Quest 64 social media fan club
Quest 64 community
Episode: Quest 64: The Life of Brian (ft. Mike Fink)
Ozzy Garcia
Former of Region Free Gamers Podcast
Region Free Gamers
Episode: RH Gaiden - Limited Run Games & Game Preservation (ft. Ozzy)
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)
Randall Quiggle
Patron and recurring guest
Episode: RH Gaiden: Vampire Survivors
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)
Toby Von Doom
Certified OG Xbox Duke controller user from the Secret Levels Podcast
Secret Levels Podcast
Episode: King of Games '99 - Round 3, Match 2: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater vs Final Fantasy VIII

Hosts

Shane Selterre
Host of Retro Hangover; co-host with a long-running presence and deep love for retro gaming history.
Chris Coplien
Co-host and frequent contributor with expertise in games history, design critique, and humorous banter; a core voice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • 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 States7 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Take a shot every time you hear "with that being said" 🍻

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Cat lover
    2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise chemistry between hosts and their humorous, energetic banter.
Shows are well-edited with thoughtful, sometimes nostalgic, takes on retro games.
Guests are frequently well-informed and bring unique perspectives.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#230
Australia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#18
Indonesia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#25
Chile/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#79
Indonesia/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#82
Chile/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#85
New Zealand/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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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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Recent guests on Retro Hangover include:

1. Mike Fink
2. Ozzy Garcia
3. Coury Carlson
4. Brady Hartle
5. Rick Firestone
6. Randall Quiggle
7. Eric Gess
8. Kade Call

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