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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

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
Jason Compton
The person now behind The Retro Adventurers podcast, also has a vast experience in the text adventure gaming community.
The Retro Adventurers
Episode: 4 Tales Of Retro Woe - This Week In Retro 212
Iain Lee
A columnist in Retro Gamer Magazine and a fan of retro gaming.
Retro Gamer Magazine
Episode: The Best Gaming Computer Of All Time - This Week In Retro 198
Neil Thomas
Runs a YouTube channel and a museum in the Cotswolds, England
RMC The Cave
Episode: 40 Years of ELITE - This Week In Retro 189
Richard Horne
3D printing guru and director at Heber Ltd
Heber Ltd
Episode: Dongles, Doom & DOS - This Week In Retro 187
Mr. Lurch
Guest who has been missing from the internet
Episode: New Consoles For Everyone - This Week In Retro 186
Daley Thompson
Gold medal winner in the Olympic Decathlon in 1980 and 1984, he endorsed several video games.
Ocean Software
Episode: Acorns, Wizardry and Daley Thompson - This Week In Retro 174

Hosts

Chris
Host from 005 AGIMA, who brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for retro games and technology.
Jason
Host from The Retro Adventurers, known for his engaging discussions around classic gaming.
Dave
Co-host with a focus on humor and friendly banter, providing insight into the retro gaming community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Declined in quality

    Used to really like this podcast but honestly can’t stand Neil’s replacement. He makes everything feel so forced and just doesn’t fit with the original dynamic. He’s far too American and think a lot of the charm has been lost.

    I still listen but it’s a far cry from the old presenters.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jamesatighe
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Used to be good

    Used to be a great podcast but it’s changed and become very American focused. Should be called this week in America.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    =-Noodles=-
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Was a bit sad when Neil left, but it's still a better show than the retro hour 👌

    Podcast Addict
    5
    doktoro
    4 months ago
  • Absolutely perfect

    As someone who started on a ZX80 then ZX81 through ViC 20 then Atari ST I have maintained a strong interest in retro games and computers. I have listened to many retro podcasts but this one is way ahead. Content and presentation is extremely well done and caused me to go to Patreon to give proper recognition of all of the passion and effort put in by the presentation team. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin.uk
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • One of the Best!

    I’ve been a follower of TWIR for many years and find it one of the best podcasts for Retro News. The presenters provide a great mix of opinion and fact on the stories of the week. If your looking for a podcast that is welcoming and informative, look no further than TWIR.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El Deevo
    Australia7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the hosts' chemistry delightful, contributing to an enjoyable listening experience.
The community involvement in topic selection enhances the podcast's relevance and connection to the audience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative content that combines nostalgia with expertise.
While the majority of reviews are positive, there is some critique regarding changes in hosting dynamics.
Overall, the podcast is often described as a great source of retro gaming news and entertainment.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#183
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#214
Sweden/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
PicoIDE Has Arrived! - This Week In Retro 253
Q: So Ian, what made you do this? And what does it offer that other solutions don't?
It started back when I was developing the PicoGus board, and people kept asking for IDE emulation. Then, with new tech, I was finally able to pursue it.
2025 Unseen Bits - This Week In Retro
Q: What are your strongest computing or gaming memories from the year 2000?
Listeners share their nostalgic gaming experiences, including memorable moments involving the Dreamcast and PlayStation.
Get Ready For THEA1200 - This Week In Retro 242
Q: What games would you like to see on the Thea1200 on its release?
Listeners are encouraged to pop their answers on subreddit or share suggestions.

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Recent guests on This Week in Retro include:

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2. Professor Stephen Ferber, CBE
3. Christian Simpson
4. Jason Compton
5. Iain Lee
6. Neil Thomas
7. Richard Horne
8. Mr. Lurch

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