
A weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Chris from 005 AGIMA, Jason from The Retro Adventurers and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 286 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyGamesLeisure | |||

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New, retro-themed game development and releases dominate the news this week. Chris called his contact at Commodore to get early access to the Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collecti... more
Is it time for retro tech trading to go mainstream? We'll soon find out, if the reports of CeX's expansion into retro and import game sales are accurate. We also talk about the end of an era for a retro tech podcast, the return of cassettes, Casio's ... more
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Neil stops by to check out Commodore's latest product, the TAC-2. A legendary joystick that has been reborn. An ABCNews story takes a look at our hobby of choice and The Need For ... more
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Amiga CEO Mike Battilana is our guest this week, so we get right to the lead story: Amiga and Hyperion announced a settlement to long-standing disputes over AmigaOS. At the same t... more
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TWIR is like a group of your best mates discussing your favourite subject over a few good beers in your favourite pubs beer garden. Just glorious. I look forward to each new episode.
Bonus points to Duncan for his editing of the show.
I have been listening to the show since lockdown and it’s still love the content, hosts and delivery. It’s the single podcast I always listen to every week!
I started listening to this Podcast last year and I look forward to it every week. I’m not a C64, Spectrum, Amiga, or arcade gamer, but I find the coverage of those platforms really interesting and I learn something with every episode. I appreciate the broader retro topics that are covered, especially when I get a flavor of the differences between computing and gaming experiences in the U.S. versus the U.K. The hosts don’t just report retro news, but also choose a couple topics to research and d... more
What a very special podcast this is, a great mix of console, computer, and technology stories, educational and funny, shame they don’t make it twice a week, it’s obvious the amount of time they must spend on their well researched stories😁 thank you for everything
The hosts, and their occasional guests, deliver such an fun, informative and thought-provoking show each week. They cover the retro and vintage scene, but always have an eye on current stories that connect. Since I’m from the US, I find it refreshing how much I’ve learned about how the early days of computing were in the UK and other countries. I love waking up on Saturday morning to listen to them, cup of coffee in my hand.
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A weekly roundtable centered on retro computing and gaming, blending news, deep dives, and guest interviews with a warm, conversational tone. Episodes explore brand revivals, licensing hurdles, preservation, hardware retrofits, and community-driven projects, often highlighting behind-the-scenes stories from developers, publishers, and collectors. The show consistently pairs historical context with modern perspectives, featuring long-form discussions, sponsor segments, and audience Q&A, making it a go-to for aficionados who want both nostalgia and practical insights for preserving or reliving classic platforms.
A standout aspect is the mix of veteran hosts with a rotating slate of guests from gaming and tech history, which yields broad angl... more
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