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The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod

The Dreamcast Junkyard
Dreamcast
Sega Dreamcast
Sonic Adventure
Sega
Shenmue
Soul Calibur
Dreamcast Launch
Crazy Taxi
NFL 2K
Power Stone
Phantasy Star Online
Dream Disc Game Jam
Resident Evil Code Veronica
GTA 3
Gaming Nostalgia
Doom 64
Puyo Puyo Da
Sega Gaga
PAL Territories
Blue Stinger

This is the DreamPod - a podcast produced by The Dreamcast Junkyard focusing on all aspects of Sega Dreamcast culture, collecting and the community. Join your hosts as they discuss varied topics surrounding Sega's final console, and inevitably get side-tracked by other gaming news.

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Latest Episodes

The modding insanity continues, as Lewis, Harvey and returning guest Derek Pascarella return to cover new power supply units, video/upscaler solutions, devices to get your Dreamcast online, various quality of life mods, and more.

Obvious disclaimer:... more

Our Sega Dreamcasts may be showing their age, but thankfully, there are more ways than ever in 2026 to breathe new life into the console and enhance your play experience. In this new episode of the DreamPod, Lewis, Harvey (Pizza Hotline) and returnin... more

Get the DCJY x VGNY merch collab while you still can! VMU shells, console shells, pins, keyrings and more celebrating 20 years of The Dreamcast Junkyard. Pre-orders end on the 8th or July.

> www.vgnysoft.com/dcjy20

With the 2026 FIFA World ... more

We had to do something special for the 150th episode of the DreamPod. Well, turns out that Tom is good friends with gaming industry veteran and design director of indie powerhouse Bitmap Bureau, Mike Tucker, and getting him on the DreamPod was long o... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Tucker
Head of Bitmap Bureau; veteran developer
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Episode: Episode 150: Mike Tucker of Bitmap Bureau
Mr. Dreamcast
Mascot/character guest on the show
Dreamcast Magazine legacy
Episode: Episode 148: Dreamcast Magazine Bonanza!
Tom Charnock
Founder of The Dreamcast Junkyard
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Episode: 20 Years of The Dreamcast Junkyard: A DreamPod Special
Mike Phelan
Longtime contributor and writer of The Ultimate Collector's Guide
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Episode: 20 Years of The Dreamcast Junkyard: A DreamPod Special
Matt Oliver
From Shenmue Dojo. Guest on Shenmue anniversary episode
Shenmue Dojo
Episode: Episode 147: 25 Years of Shenmue
Andrew Fisher
Freelance writer; Retro Gamer contributor; Homebrew columnist
Retro Gamer, Wireframe, Fusion
Episode: Episode 146: Andrew Fisher, Homebrew Writer for Retro Gamer Magazine
Ross Kilgariff
Founder of Orkface Games and co-organizer of the Dream Disc Game Jam
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Episode: Episode 139: Dream Disc '24 Game Jam - The Results!
Derek Pascarella
Game translator and homebrew developer
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Episode: Episode 139: Dream Disc '24 Game Jam - The Results!
Ryan Drummond
Voice actor known for his roles in video games, including Eliot G. Balad in Blue Stinger.
Voice actor
Episode: Episode 137: Hassy Holidays! - Blue Stinger Special (RadioSEGA WinterFest '24)

Hosts

Tom Charnock
Founder/Host of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod.
Lewis
Host of The DreamPod; longtime Dreamcast enthusiast and community contributor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Great dreamcast scene podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ds69
    2 years ago
  • THE Dreamcast Podcast

    Love it. Great hosts, deep DC- and SEGA knowledge, excellent guests. Very sympathetic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ekkobelli
    Germany2 years ago
  • Awesome podcast and great conversations!

    Just came across this podcast and I’m loving it! I always enjoyed the Dreamcast but never owned one myself, this might make me pick one up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HiPNoTiKz
    United States3 years ago
  • The best retro gaming podcast, period!

    It doesn’t matter if you know much about the Dreamcast or not, this is a solid retro gaming podcast with some really talented, funny, and well informed hosts who have amazing chemistry and are always full of interesting information and facts about the thriving Dreamcast scene. I’ve listened to every episode and I’m always looking forward to new ones coming out :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harvey Jones1
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Enjoying bingeing these podcasts from the start as I’m currently playing through some Dreamcast games

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RyanWhyteSnake
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Hosts are deep Dreamcast experts with great chemistry and engaging guests.
Listeners praise production quality, humor, and approachable conversations.
Fans appreciate the breadth of Dreamcast topics, from hardware to community history.

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Episode 146: Andrew Fisher, Homebrew Writer for Retro Gamer Magazine
Q: Is it mostly the case that you're kind of scrolling around Discord servers and looking at forums, the ones that still exist, or have you got like a kind of OG roller decks or a dress book kicking around with a load of names that you've had for decades?
Andrew explains that he combines social outreach, regular lead gathering, and a kept Google Docs/planning system to stay two issues ahead, while continually engaging developers on social media and itch.io to source new material.

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What is The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on deep dives into Sega Dreamcast culture, hardware, game development, and community-driven projects, often blending technical insight with nostalgia and humor. Episodes frequently feature conversations with creators, journalists, and prominent community members, plus roundups of Dreamcast news, hardware mods, translations, and print-media nostalgia. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on reviving and expanding the Dreamcast ecosystem through ports, homebrew, and community collaboration, with a warm, laid-back hosts' dynamic that makes dense topics accessible for both hardcore fans and casual listeners. The format often mixes historical context with hands-on anecdotes, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy authentic ind... more

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Recent guests on The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod include:

1. Mike Tucker
2. Mr. Dreamcast
3. Tom Charnock
4. Mike Phelan
5. Matt Oliver
6. Andrew Fisher
7. Ross Kilgariff
8. Derek Pascarella

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