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The Retro Gamers: A Video Game Podcast

Anthony Ripo
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Cradle Con 2024
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo
Plumbers Don't Wear Ties
Ghostbusters
Revenge Of the Nerds
Kickstarter
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Game Boy
Zelda: Tears Of the Kingdom
Evercade
Sony
Atari

Welcome to ultimate throwback to the golden days of video gaming. We discuss and debate everything from Nintendo to N-Gage, Sega to Sony, ​Virtual Boy to VR, etc. ​Listen or watch everywhere.

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John Story returns to discuss the history of point and click games from their inception to today. We dive into our own personal experiences growing up with them, particularly games from point and click juggernauts Sierra Online and LucasFilm Games.

Rich and Anthony kick of 2026 by reviewing Tomb Raider 2 fresh off Anthony beating it after 27 years, followed by other games the pair have unfinished business with completing.FOLLOW US ON SOCIALShttp://linktr.ee/retrogamerspodcast

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For the final episode of 2025, Chris and Dave from 2 Middle-Aged Guys Trying to Work It All Out join the show to discuss what forgotten video game franchises they would like Santa to bring back. A very happy and healthy holiday season to all my fello... more

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Josh from Victims & Villains joins the show to discuss mental health in video games on the Sony Playstation. We dive into games that focus on characters experiencing serious mental issues followed by games we use as an outlet for dealing with issues ... more

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Recent Guests

Don Crawford
British computer enthusiast and expert on vintage British computers
Episode: Episode #423: The Full Spectrum
Richard Moss
Writer and director of the horror video game documentary series, Terrorbytes
Episode: Episode #421 - Talking Terrorbytes
Jackson Kuebler
Co-host of Two Consoles Too Late
Two Consoles Too Late
Episode: Episode #416 - Top 5 Game Movies & TV Shows
Dan Toskaner
Senior Tech at Silverball Retro Arcade with over 40 years of experience in the arcade industry.
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Episode: Episode #411: Summer Kickoff at Silverball
Daniel Kaufmann
Associate professor and mental health counselor focusing on behavioral addiction, also known as Dr. Gameology
The Gaming Persona
Episode: Episode #406: Game Talk with Dr. Gameology
George Portugal
Neuroscientist and gaming preservationist
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo
Episode: Episode #403: Retro Romances - The Retro Gamers Podcast
Adam Majka
Professional Dungeon Master and co-host for the episode
Episode: Episode #402: Dungeons, Dragons & DMs
Dr. Anthony Bean
Clinical psychologist, licensed in about 30 states, and runs multiple businesses related to therapy and geek culture.
T.Los Project, Geek Therapeutics
Episode: Episode #401: Secret Level Review - The Retro Gamers Podcast
Stanislav Puzdriak
Director and producer of the short film Memory Card
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Episode: Episode #372 - Stanislav Puzdriak from "Memory Card"

Hosts

Anthony
Host with a strong passion for retro gaming, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from his gaming experiences, often engaging the audience with humor.
Harry
Co-host known for his engaging banter and love for retro gaming, contributing to lively discussions about games from various eras.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Top Quality!!

    I am not a gamer, but hearing you guys talk about the better times of gaming, but also sharing your stories of growing up and being friends while playing these games is wonderful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    butch107
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing retro games podcast

    Two guys who like to talk about their life through video games, the story behind their favorites games and the funny moments around their cute dependency to pre-order/buy games letting you know, you ain't the only one doing that, is a good support group sometimes. The podcast is more oriented in that old good games and consoles like nintendo, sega and some old arcade machine that many us love.

    How much i like this podcast? Well I'm an android/google guy, I downloaded itunes, create an apple acco... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zeroskrull
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Great laid back talk from two friends who enjoy retro gaming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the_unfun_gamer
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast.

    Really good retro gaming podcast. Probably the best one out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cobduitking
    United States6 years ago
  • Great source for gaming knowledge.

    These guys are fun to listen to. They are really positive and passionate about the topics they talk about, unlike some other retro gaming podcasts. It’s been a very enjoyable experience listening to them all this time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jojhutt
    United States7 years ago

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The engaging narratives shared during episodes often resonate with audiences, evoking nostalgia and encouraging a sense of community.
Many reviews highlight the podcast's balance of educational content and lightheartedness, making it accessible to both avid gamers and casual listeners.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' genuine chemistry and humorous discussions about retro gaming, making it feel like a nostalgic gathering of friends.
Feedback reflects a broad appeal, drawing in those with varied technical and gaming backgrounds, still united by their love for video games.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode #423: The Full Spectrum
Q: Can you tell us about your journey with British computers?
Don discussed his early experiences with the Timex Sinclair TS1000 and his passion for restoring vintage British computers, leading to his expertise in the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad.
Episode #421 - Talking Terrorbytes
Q: What kind of challenges did you face in creating the documentary?
Richard discusses the difficulties in connecting different narratives and themes across episodes, especially given the vast array of horror games.
Episode #421 - Talking Terrorbytes
Q: How did you get into writing and directing horror games?
Richard shares how he accidentally began writing about games 15 years ago, which developed into a career focused on deeper analysis of game design and storytelling.
Episode #419: Super Mario Bros. Turns 40!
Q: What is your favorite Super Mario game?
Either Wonder or Odyssey, but number 3 is also among my favorites.
Episode #402: Dungeons, Dragons & DMs
Q: How did you become a full-time Dungeon Master?
Adam explained how he started running games for homeschooling communities, which turned into a full-time role as demand grew.

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3. Jackson Kuebler
4. Dan Toskaner
5. Daniel Kaufmann
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7. Adam Majka
8. Dr. Anthony Bean

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