The Retro Adventurers
The Retro AdventurersExplore classic text adventure games from legendary publishers and authors including Magnetic Scrolls, Level 9, Infocom, Scott Adams, and Interplay. A podcast for fans of GET LAMP, Eaten By a Grue, The Classic Adventurer, Renga In Blue, and Quest For Clues.Follow us on your favorite podcast app, and keep the conversations going on Discord, Facebook, and Bluesky.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureTechnologyVideo Games | |||
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Classic text adventure news so late-breaking that we have to interrupt our news to bring you new news about that news! Presented again this month by Retro Adventurers Nick, Tim, and Jason.
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Unofficially official text adventure sequels to beloved media properties both published in 1984. That's what these two have in common.
Laugh While You Can, Monkey Boy! because this John Lithgow Appreciation Podcast features Nick and Jason playing th... more
Your monthly classic text adventuring news update delivered this month by Jason, Nick, and Tim. The top stories are game contests still open for players votes at time of publication! Don't delay, listen and click today!
Text Adventure Literacy Jam ... more
It's an Infocom antiheroic classic and a throwback Infocom parody this time out as modern IF legend Andrew Plotkin (Zarf) joins Jason and Nick for two perilous adventures.
Lurking Horror sendup The Smirking Horror by Jason Davis leads off, a reasona... more
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- Strangely Compelling!!
Arrived here from this week in Retro. I used to play the odd text adventure back in the day on the 64 and early PC but was not a die hard adventurer and did not have high hopes for this but it’s absolutely fascinating. I don’t know what it is but these guys chatting about puzzles and old tech with such knowledge holds your attention for an hour easily. The episodes with Jason and Nick are particularly listenable but all the guests are extremely good. Highly recommended only small gripes are it i... more
Apple Podcasts5Gorgar will eat you!!!
United Statesa month ago - Deep, chewy nerdism
If you like your dives deep and your games text based this is the absolute go to podcast. Very geeky chat alongside picking apart a variety of text adventures across a wealth of platforms - great fun!
Apple Podcasts5Majikal Mike
United Kingdom3 months ago - I love this podcast!
Since I’m on a roll (just added a review for This Week in Retro) - figured I’d stop here since this is one of the other few podcasts that I really look forward to. Great content - particularly love the adventure dives - and fantastic hosts. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5pxlcoolUnited States3 months ago - A high quality production
Jason and co wax lyrical (and I do mean lyrical) about old text adventures. Each episode seems really well planned so that the discussions flow in a natural and entertaining way. Fascinating stuff for those of us who mostly prefer to hear about (rather than play) classic text adventures!
Apple Podcasts5PieroUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Showed Up for the Retro Adventure… Stayed for the Engaging Hosts!
One of those rare podcasts that lures you with an intriguing subject (Classic 8-Bit Text Adventures) but a few episodes in, you discover the hosts could make any topic entertaining!
Apple Podcasts5shroomAzoom
Canadaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Italy/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  Singapore/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #215 | Singapore/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  New Zealand/Leisure/Video Games |
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This show centers on classic text adventures and their enduring influence, with deep dives into design, puzzles, and era-specific tech. Episodes often feature long-form discussions of Infocom-era titles, early parsers, and the broader ecosystem around interactive fiction, including open-source developments, porting efforts, and preservation. Guests range from prolific IF authors to researchers and retro-tech enthusiasts, creating a mix of historical context, technical analysis, and first-hand nostalgia. A standout quality is the thoughtful balance between rigorous analysis and accessible storytelling, making it appealing to both hardcore fans and curious newcomers exploring the lineage of narrative-driven games.
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The Retro Adventurers launched 2 years ago and published 44 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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