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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.

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Recent Guests

Kevin Toms
Legendary football manager game creator; guest on this episode
Football Manager / brand owner
Episode: Pocket Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum - This Week In Retro 267
Lee From More Fun Blanking It Empire
YouTuber focusing on fixing vintage tech and charity work
More Fun Blanking It Empire
Episode: Penny Pushers & Other Horrors - This Week In Retro 266
Andrew Borman
Director of Digital Preservation, Strong Museum of Play
Strong Museum of Play
Episode: Neo-Geo is Back & Locking Down The C64 Ultimate - This Week In Retro 265
Jeff Vogel
Founder, SpiderWeb Software
SpiderWeb Software
Episode: Apple Computer At 50 - This Week In Retro 263
Kay Sabitz
Anchor of the Antic podcast
Antic Podcast
Episode: News From Kay To Zee - This Week In Retro 262
Adrian Black
Creator/Host of Adrian's Digital Basement, hardware repair and restoration expert
Adrian's Digital Basement
Episode: Plug In All The Joysticks - This Week In Retro 261
Ian Scott
The man behind the PicoGus sound card and now the PicoIDE.
Episode: PicoIDE Has Arrived! - This Week In Retro 253
Professor Stephen Ferber, CBE
Chief designer of the ARM processor
Episode: Get Ready For THEA1200 - This Week In Retro 242
Christian Simpson
Known as Perifractic, a YouTuber with a focus on retro gaming and Commodore nostalgia.
Episode: Who Owns Commodore & Outrunning The Stig - This Week In Retro 225

Hosts

Chris
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Jason
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Dave
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • The best and most entertaining place to get your retro news!

    I’ve been listening to TWiR for about 3-4 years now. I never miss an episode. It’s a great way to keep up with all things retro. The hosts are great to listen to and it’s an excellent set up, as they live in different parts of the world so the discussion is nice and balanced.

    Great guests too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pocket_Tim
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Take a trip back to a better time

    TWIR is a highlight of every weekend. It takes you back to a time without responsibilities, 24 hour marketing, micro transactions and data collecting. It’s like a having a very knowledgeable group of mates talking about games you used to play and the culture surrounding them. The news and interviews with hobbyists help keep you up to date with what’s going on in retro tech to make going back and playing the games of your past easier or with a different perspective. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Electricpaws
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A weekly treat

    Being on the advanced side of my 40s, this fantastic podcast speaks directly to my computing generation. This appearing on a Saturday morning makes my weekend. My first computer was an Acorn Electron, followed by an Atari ST and then PCs, with a slew of game consoles during and since. It isn’t just nostalgia though, the hosts Dave, Jason and Chris are superb company and their infectious enthusiasm has opened my eyes to many retro machines and projects I was not even aware of. Excellent stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Stuart Thomas
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • One of my weekend happy places

    TWIR is always a highlight of the week. The enthusiasm is infectious and the hosts strike the right balance between nerdy and fun, always with a wry sense of humour. Thank you all for the huge amount of every you all put into making this such a special thing. Happy 50th Duncan! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jinx Surfboards
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Part of my weekend ritual!

    This week in retro has become part of my Saturday routine and is something I look forward to every weekend.

    The hosts past and present feel like good friends and ambassadors of the retro computing community.

    Huge kudos to the team for all your efforts and here’s hoping that TWIR continues far into the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    is2scooby
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The mix of global hosts creates a balanced, engaging dynamic.
Listeners praise the show's breadth of retro topics and friendly banter.
Audience notes enjoy the depth on preservation and hardware details.
Guests consistently bring valuable expertise to discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#243
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#198
New Zealand/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#211
Belgium/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#232
Austria/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pocket Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum - This Week In Retro 267
Q: Kevin, did you have anything on these handhelds and the 64C Ultimate versus the bread bin design?
Kevin notes the 64C Ultimate is an evolution of the original, using the same molds and a more modern presentation, but the core chipset and performance are comparable to earlier versions; the real discussion centers on design preferences, collectibility, and software compatibility rather than a dramatic performance leap.
Neo-Geo is Back & Locking Down The C64 Ultimate - This Week In Retro 265
Q: What makes the Neo Geo still compelling as a modern retro purchase?
The combination of arcade-accurate hardware in a home system, the strong library of classics, and the ongoing availability of related content (like re-releases and available ports) keeps it appealing, despite high prices.
Apple Computer At 50 - This Week In Retro 263
Q: What single Apple product changed lives the most according to the hosts?
The Macintosh is highlighted as a revolutionary platform that defined modern personal computing, with iTunes and the iPhone subsequently amplifying its impact on consumer technology.
The History Of Shoot 'Em Ups - This Week In Retro 256
Q: Knowing you like games with depth, what's the appeal of a shooter for you, and have you got any favourites to mention?
The appeal of shooters lies in their arcade style simplicity that allows for quick gameplay while still being able to delve deeper for high scores.
PicoIDE Has Arrived! - This Week In Retro 253
Q: Is this purely at the moment just for PCs or is there any future development that may see this kind of device compatible with consoles that use CD-ROMs?
The primary focus right now is PCs, but the open-source nature means it could be adapted for consoles in the future.

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2. Lee From More Fun Blanking It Empire
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4. Jeff Vogel
5. Kay Sabitz
6. Adrian Black
7. Ian Scott
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