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Retro Recall: The Retro Video Game Nostalgia Podcast

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Nintendo
Nostalgia
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Doom
Wing Commander
Sonic the Hedgehog
Street Fighter 2
1990
Super Nintendo
Double Dragon 2
Retro Video Games
Mega Man 2
Duke Nukem 3D
Earthworm Jim
F-Zero
Sega Genesis
Video Games
PC Gaming
Space Combat Games
Battletoads

Veteran podcasters with MILLIONS of plays take on retro games to see if they still hold up.

Join John (40k Lorecast, History of 40k) and Tom (Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Lord of the Rings Lorecast) to relive the nostalgia of games from the 1980s to mid 2000s.

They'll drop some fun facts about each game, refresh your memory about the way the world was, discuss the hilarious, good, and... more

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It's kind of crazy that one of the best SNES games was one of it's earliest.

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We have almost nothing bad to say about Super Mario 3. Almost.

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Calm down. Don't get in a... Doki Doki Panic, we'll explain it all. ;)

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Can John & Tom agree to disagree about Super Mario?

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John
Long-running host with deep knowledge of gaming history and lore-focused content; versatile across multiple retro titles and eras.
Tom
Co-host with extensive background in lore-centered discussions and retro game analysis; often drives cross-title comparisons and cultural context.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Nostalgia for days!

    What a great show! I can’t say enough good things. I have been a fan of Tom for a while, and John is a great complement to him. I hope this show continues for a long time! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HylianCubbie
    United States8 days ago
  • Stop crapping on super Mario Brothers two

    Super Mario Brothers two is the best Mario game stop being a hater John

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim, Bob Jim, Bob, Jim, Bob
    United States16 days ago
  • Great podcast!

    New podcast from experienced podcasters (I’m a longtime fan of the 40k podcast one of the hosts has been doing), and this has the same quality and fun I’ve come to expect. Enjoyable and thoughtful discussions that help me relive the games I played when I was a kid, and makes me want to play them again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lt. Dan's Ice Cream
    United States6 months ago

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High-quality guests and deep dives into game design and history
Nostalgia-driven but with clear, informed analysis
Thoughtful discussions that spark nostalgia and new appreciation for classics
A good mix of personal memories and critical critique of legacy games
Fun, approachable banter with a strong sense of community

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Is Wing Commander Still As Groundbreaking As We Remember?
Q: Are you now going to go play Wing Commander?
I think you've convinced me about the importance of the game, but I may move on to some other stuff.
Is Wing Commander Still As Groundbreaking As We Remember?
Q: So what else makes this so amazing?
The game introduced features like mission branching and a narrative structure, which allowed for more complex storytelling.
Is Street Fighter 2 Still As Great As We Remember?
Q: Is Street Fighter 2 still as great as we remember?
Yes, it holds up very well and continues to be a favorite among players.
Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) As Terrible As We Remember?
Q: Did you take any joy in playing it again?
I took genuine joy in playing it again because I beat it.
Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) As Terrible As We Remember?
Q: Was it as hard as you remember it?
Yes, it was hard in some ways that I remembered, but also easier in some others.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Veteran hosts revisit retro games from the 1980s to mid-2000s, offering nostalgic memories, design analyses, and retrospective verdicts on whether classics still hold up. Episodes consistently blend personal anecdotes, design trivia, and cultural context, often comparing original releases to remasters or later sequels while highlighting influence on modern games. A notable throughline is the communal, memory-driven approach to retro gaming, with a light, conversational tone that makes room for cross-title debates, historical tidbits, and fan-friendly nostalgia. Listeners are likely drawn to long-running familiarity with a game-by-game exploration, accessibility to newcomers curious about old-school design, and entertaining banter between tw... more

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