The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)
The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)Your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news and interviews with industry veterans.
New episodes released every Friday!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisureTechnology | |||
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This week we hear part two of our chat with Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura and game director Junji Seki. We hear about the creation of Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, blending manga, classic adventure game engines, and even a rock-paper-scissors battle ... more
This week we welcome Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura, the visionary artist behind F-Zero, Star Fox, and Majora’s Mask. We hear some incredible stories from his three decades at Nintendo: from being interviewed by Shigeru Miyamoto, to creating Captain ... more
This week we catch up with legendary C64 composer Jeroen Tel of Maniacs of Noise fame. Jeroen takes us back to the early days of programming music directly in machine code, pushing the SID chip to its limits, and soundtracking classics like Cybernoid... more
We're joined by games journalist and author Aaron Potter to chat about his new book, 50 Indie Games That Changed the World. From the roots of the Indie scene with the 80's bedroom coders, the revival of lost genres like FMV games, and how modern indi... more
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Preroll ads, then hosts open show up with ads. The first half are retro news stories, but are mostly nonretro things to buy, so more ads. Then an ad break and the guest. This show has fallen way off in recent years.
Apple Podcasts1KeyboardG
United States2 months ago - Retro Hour
So grateful that you’re able to bring on your podcast the software and game developers who entertained for months and years as we finally get to listen to how sound and how they shaped our childhood gaming and Amiga days, it’s a great inspiration for me as a seasonal developer.
Well done guys love your podcast!
Apple Podcasts548(84039
United Kingdom2 months ago - Listening since episode one
Love the show, being a bloke in my 40s it brings back so many memories especially when the Amiga is concerned, highly recommend
Apple Podcasts5Dave6018United Kingdom4 months ago - Timeless interviews
Great hosts and the interviews are often with game designers and developers who clearly love to share what they’ve worked on and give insights about how game development worked back in the earlier days. If not for this podcast we’d likely never hear these stories.
Apple Podcasts5ScribdSucksUnited Statesa year ago Longtime listener. Thinking about writing this for ages. Still a fan who listens occasionally just for the gaming history interviews which are usually informative & engaging, but I'm largely frustrated by the excessive use of filler words from the three co-hosts that get pretty distracting and annoying. HUNDREDS of times becomes unprofessional. I agree with the other criticisms. Frankly, this is why I unsubscribed from their Patreon after briefly trying it, and I even got their Kickstarter book!... more
Podcast Addict2a year agoPigDan
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Apple Podcasts | #211 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #20 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #80 | United Kingdom/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  Italy/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  France/Leisure/Video Games |
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A vibrant exploration of retro gaming and technology, featuring engaging discussions with industry veterans and insights into the nostalgic gaming landscape. Episodes often highlight the journeys of notable game designers, artists, and developers, providing listeners with behind-the-scenes stories and discussions about classic games, consoles, and the evolution of video game music. Unique elements include a blend of news on retro gaming culture and detailed interviews that delve into the creative processes behind beloved titles, making it an appealing resource for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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The Retro Hour launched 10 years ago and published 500 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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Recent guests on The Retro Hour include:
1. Takaya Imamura
2. Jeroen Tel
3. Aaron Porter
4. Richard Jacques
5. Alex Johansson
6. Andy Davidson
7. Matt Porter
8. Rob Smith
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