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The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast

Anna & Paul
Adventure Games
Quest For Glory
King's Quest
Lucasarts
Sierra On-Line
Monkey Island
Space Quest
Nostalgia
Leisure Suit Larry
Sierra
Sierra Games
Point-and-Click Adventure Games
Police Quest
The Dig
Blade Runner
Voice Acting
The Curse Of Monkey Island
Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist
Quest For Glory IV: Shadows Of Darkness
Sierra Adventure Games

A Point & Click Adventure Game Podcast, Classic & Modern- New episodes every other Tuesday!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes242Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
LeisureGamesVideo Games

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Latest Episodes

This week Anna and Paul talk about Relationships in adventure games. Which was the most toxic? Who could do better but probably won't? Who's the best flirt and who had the best sexual tension?! All this and more, MANGIA!

Play our adventure game! The... more

This week Anna and Paul played Broken Sword 2: The Smoking Mirror and then they tell you like, allll about it.

Mangia!

Play our adventure game! The Phantom Fellows !

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This week Anna and Paul played Broken Sword: A Circle of Bloody Templars, or some variation of that, and they very exhaustively, very nerdily, walk you through it. Mangia!

Play our adventure game! The Phantom Fellows !

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Fireflow... more

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This week Anna and Paul are matching vibes to games. Ten vibes, to be precise: Cozy, Spooky, Lonely etc. They give their fav game for the mood and then a matching recommendation. It's a good time, Mangia!

Shek out OneShortEye's Phantom Fellows Docum... more

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Recent Guests

Al Eufrasio
Animator known for his work on 'Leisure Suit Larry,' 'Space Quest VI,' and 'Torin's Passage.'
Sierra On-Line
Episode: Al Eufrasio - Sierra Animator (Leisure Suit Larry, Space Quest, Torin's Passage)
Eric Elsom
Creator at Magic Map Studio
Magic Map Studio
Episode: The PRGE Tapes: Conversations from the Portland Retro Gaming Expo
John Riggs
YouTube content creator and booth owner
John Riggs YouTube Channel
Episode: The PRGE Tapes: Conversations from the Portland Retro Gaming Expo
Rubén López
Co-founder of Aruma Studios, developing Shadows of the Afterland
Aruma Studios
Episode: Inside Shadows of the Afterland with Rubén López
Sean Parker
Creator and Director of Fogtown
Episode: Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Jason Mical
Author and expert on the Quest for Glory series
Episode: Questing For Glory (with Jason Mical)
Tom Hardwidge
Creative mind behind the adventure game Lucy Dreaming and Heir of the Dog
Tall Story Games
Episode: The Enduring Appeal of Pixel Art (feat. Tom Hardwidge)
Ryan Slattery
Creator of 'Betrayed Alliance' and author of the game's player's guide.
Slatt Studio
Episode: The Dialectical Tension Between Point-and-Click Interfaces and Text-Parser Mechanisms in Digital Ludology. (feat. Slatts)
Erik Elsom
Video game music composer known for remastering classic soundtracks
Episode: King's Quest VI - Also the Best King's Quest (feat. Erik Elsom)

Hosts

Anna
Host of The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast
Paul
Host of The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • My happy place to listen

    Good noise, many words… in all seriousness I love the style you guys have and you can feel your love for the subject (and each other) in every episode. Keep doing what you do, love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zuki_Q
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Do a murder?!

    Best podcast for adventure games out there. Wish Paul liked the Quest for Glory series as much as Anna though. Also! Mortimer and the Riddles of the Medallion deserves a shoutout on the list of the top 10 LucasArts games!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blummer
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Love the banter!

    Thank you for an amazing podcast! You have rekindled my love for adventure games, and I can’t wait for The Phantom Fellows. Keep up the banter and all the good work mates!

    Owen in NZ 🇳🇿

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Othello hello
    Australia3 years ago
  • Best adventure game podcast

    And I’m definitely not one of the hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guerrillaemail
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Show

    I'm so thankful for this show. Growing up on Dos games (and mostly Sierra at that), I've always felt like an outsider as a gamer, as most kids compared strategies about the order of which mega man robots to fight or how to recruit Shadow in FF6, but I was wrestling with how to tame the unicorn in KQ4 and wondering why Quest for Glory wasn't the talk of the playground. So, this podcast really feels like a home to me. It's a breath of fresh air when most other gamer podcasts would complain abou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd Estep
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality, opinionated takes without pretentiousness.
Listeners praise banter and chemistry between hosts.
Guests and topics span a wide range of beloved adventure games.
Nostalgia-rich discussions attract long-time fans and newcomers alike.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#242
Italy/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#5
Denmark/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#77
Denmark/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#96
Sweden/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#125
Singapore/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Space Quest to SpaceVenture: Ken Allen Talks Music
Q: Did you get a job at Sierra because you were into music or because you were into video games?
Ken explains that he was both into music and video games. He learned computer programming and MIDI on the Atari, eventually applying for a job at Sierra after creating a demo tape.
Al Eufrasio - Sierra Animator (Leisure Suit Larry, Space Quest, Torin's Passage)
Q: What would you wish more people understood about animation?
The amount of agonizing that some of this stuff requires at times, and the emotional depth behind the animation process.
Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Q: What's the current goal for Fogtown?
The current focus is on completing the game development while having plans for future episodes and expansions.
Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Q: What can players expect if they pick up the game on Steam?
Players can anticipate a throwback FMV game with modular video clips based on choices they make, allowing for exploration and interaction.
Sean Parker and the Fogtown FMV Revival
Q: What motivated you to make a computer game?
My fascination with adventure games from a young age led me to want to create video games.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast

What is The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime hosts explore classic and modern point-and-click adventure games with a relaxed, opinionated vibe. Episodes span vibe-driven lists, architectural storytelling in virtual spaces (houses, locations), series deep-dives, endings, and music moments, all anchored in nostalgia for Sierra-era and LucasArts titles. The conversations skew informal and banter-heavy but reward listeners with thoughtful takes on game design, storytelling, and how atmosphere shapes player experience. A notable strength is the duo's chemistry and broad knowledge of both retro and contemporary adventure games, making it easy for fans to discover hidden gems and revisit beloved favorites.

A standout trait is the approachable format—long-form discussions that f... more

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