Retro Obscura Podcast

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Retro Obscura is a podcast hosted by Aaron Hickman, Adam Kennelley, and Paul Stevenson about obscure and forgotten video games of the past.

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RETRO OBSCURA 60: I Blame A...

03.05.2017

Retro Obscura 60: I Blame Aaron Intro: Featured Games: Typhoon Thomson Blues Journey Risky Challenge Mendal Palace Listener Picks: End Credits: Intro Song (Follin’s March) by Aaron “Dya” Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written ...

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03.05.2017 RETRO OBSCURA 60: I Blame Aaron Retro Obscura 60: I Blame Aaron Intro: Featured Games: Typhoon Thomson Blues Journey Risky Challenge Mendal Palace Listener Picks: End Credits: Intro Song (Follin’s March) by Aaron “Dya” Hickman and Trevin “Jredd” Hughes https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/follins-march-ft-jredd Outtro Song (Peace is Restored) written ...
10.31.2016 Retro Obscura Presents: A Lovecraftian Tale of Horror Hello dear listeners. This is not Episode 60 (blame Aaron). But as a special Halloween treat, the whole cast of Retro Obscura has prepared a special radio drama for your ears only. Will you escape this podcast with your sanity ...
09.24.2016 RETRO OBSCURA 59: HACK THE PLANET Retro Obscura 59: Hack the Planet Intro: Break: Pictionary Theme by Tim Follin (NES) Adam’s Trivia Challenge (Punishable by Song) Break: Flashback “Conrad’s Memories” Jean Baudlot & Fabrice Visserot Featured Games: Aaron’s Pick: Sonic 2 Retro Remix Adam’s Pick: Zelda ...
08.19.2016 Retro Obscura 58: The Trouble with Traps Retro Obscura 58: The Trouble with Traps Intro: Welcome the newest member of the Retro Obscura crew – Daniel Tolin! Visit his youtube channel below: Standard Definition Gaming (Retro gameplay videos without commentary) Break: Traps- Turrican 2 OST by Chris ...
08.05.2016 Retro Obscura 57: The Lost Tapes OR 2015 In Review Part 2 Retro Obscura 57: The Lost Tapes OR 2015 In Review Part 2 : Intro: Top Pics for 2015: Aaron 1) Dragon Warrior (NES) Nick Demarco 1) Pac-Land (TG-16) Paul 1) Monster Tale Adam 3) Super Mario Maker 2) Diablo 3 ...
01.31.2016 Retro Obscura 56: 2015 In Review Part 1 Retro Obscura 56: Intro: Outspeak: Genesis Gems Ten Pence Arcade Podcast Intro: Break: https://soundcloud.com/ddddrive/mega-man-2-gb-remix Top Pics for 2015: Aaron 4) Prince of Persia 3) Shadowrun (Genesis) 2) Mass Effect Trilogy Nick Demarco 4) Ducktales Remastered 3)Blocky Bot 2) Shining Force ...
12.23.2015 Retro Obscura 55: 2 Past 2 Obscurious Retro Obscura 55: 2 Past 2 Obscurious Intro: Outspeak: Relay Bros XEGS Game by Game Podcast Genesis Gems Break: Pole Position Atari 5200 Commercial Featured Games: Paul: Devil Dare Derby 3d (Supersonic Racers) PSX Adam: Super Mad Champ (Super Famicom) ...
10.31.2015 Retro Obscura 54: Pumpkin Spice Latte Edition Retro Obscura 54: Pumpkin Spice Latte Edition Happy Halloween! Power Paw Act 1: Snatch Intro: Outspeak: Genesis Gems Break: Are you Afraid of the Bumper? Featured Games: Paul: Laser Ghost (Sega Master System) Aaron: Nitemare 3-D (Win 3.x, DOS) Adam: ...
10.04.2015 Retro Obscura 53: It’s Turbo Time! Retro Obscura 53: It’s Turbo Time! Intro: Outspeak: Genesis Gems Dude, You Haven’t Played This Game?! Episode XL: Ghost Sweeper Mikami (SNES) Review Break: Music: https://soundcloud.com/gxscchater/korg-ds-10-tg16-pce-shooter Side Quest: Turbografx-16 Discussion Featured Games: Paul: DownLoad Adam: Fausette Amour Aaron: Military Madness ...
09.03.2015 Retro Obscura 52: I Have a Thrusting Ability! Retro Obscura 52: I Have a Thrusting Ability! Intro: Outspeak: Clive Barker’s New Book Game Grumps King Quest Playthrough Buy Table Top Gaming Gear from J-TEK on Amazon! Kyle Murphy’s Insert Coin Podcast Willie’s Coleco Telstar Tricart by Tricart Podcast ...
08.07.2015 Retro Obscura 51: It’s Not THAT Bad – Pocket Edition Aaron, Adam and Paul resurrect old segments from the dead and cover handheld games in this week’s edition of Retro Obscura! Episode 51: It’s Not THAT Bad – Pocket Edition Intro: Contest: Congrats Humberto Montoya – You’ve won a Gameboy ...
07.13.2015 Retro Obscura 50: Return Aaron, Adam and Paul return from a hiatus (some longer than others) to talk about Elevator Action Returns! We also celebrate our 50th episode milestone and take a look back at some of our favorite memories. Episode 50: Return Intro: ...
06.03.2015 Retro Obscura 49: And This is the Playstation! Aaron and Paul discuss various Sony Playstation games and Vipp and Aaron interview Stephen Marley – noted British author and writer of Playstation game Martian Gothic. Episode 49: And This is the Playstation! Intro: Outspeak: Genesis Gems Retro Rewind Podcast ...
03.08.2015 Retro Obscura 48: Pre-Crash Confesssions Aaron and Paul discuss the golden age of gaming with help from returning co-host Adam and UK contributor Vipp. Episode 48: Pre-Crash Confesssions Intro: Outspeak: Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast Colecovisions Podcast Intellivisionaries Intarvisions Podcast Listener Question and Prize: ...
02.14.2015 Retro Obscura 47: Don’t Call It a Metroidvania Aaron and Paul discuss the origins and meaning of the Metroidvania genre and talk about Tails Adventure, Citadel, and Zillion with help from UK correspondent Vipp. Episode 47: Don’t Call it a Metroidvania Intro: Outspeak: Metroidvania Mayhem Atari 7800 Game ...
02.01.2015 Retro Obscura 46: Two Dudes and a ZX Spectrum We talk ZX Spectrum and more with a special interview with developers Jas Austin and Byron Atkinson Episode 46: Two Dudes and a ZX Spectrum Intro: Outspeak: Sprite Castle is back – Rob “Flack” O’Hara – Throwback Reviews Network http://www.spritecastle.com/ ...
01.14.2015 Retro Obscura 45: 2014 – A Year in Gaming Paul and Aaron discuss their Top 10 Games of 2014. Intro: Outspeak: Bob and Katie Show https://www.facebook.com/thebobandkatieshow Retro State of Mind http://www.retrostateofmind.com/about-us/ What is Your Favorite Game of All Time? – Listener topic from Kenny Gregory https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/permalink/372909972881091/ Paul: Aaron: 10. ...
12.30.2014 Retro Obscura 44: Greetings from the Land of Beatings Paul and Aaron talk Beat Em Ups! Intro/What we’ve been playing: Question Feedback: Playstation Memories: Outspeak: 2 Dudes and a NES / Genesis Gems Battletoads/Double Dragon crossover episodes http://nesdudes.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-19T19_53_54-08_00 http://genesisgems.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-20T14_14_46-08_00 Featured Games: Paul: Game Revisit: Three Dirty Dwarves (Saturn) Aaron: ...
12.12.2014 Retro Obscura 43: THUNDERCATS, NO! Paul & Aaron talk 80s and 90s cartoon based games! Intro: Outspeak: SNES Podcast VHS Podcast Retro Rewind Podcast Nerd Noise Radio Easy Mode Press Continue Podcast From a Basement in Tulsa We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Show Sidequest Question ...
12.01.2014 Retro Obscura 42: Solomon’s Club & The Meaning of Life Paul & Aaron talk Solomon’s Key, IF Games, ASCII Mode Games and Silver Surfer with a special Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy retrospective from Vipp! Intro: Florida Free Play: http://www.freeplayflorida.com/ Play Brutal Alien Throwdown by Dan Bisciglia here! : http://www.vintagegames.us/batr/ ...
11.13.2014 Retro Obscura 41: Man Eats Own Head Adam, Paul, and Aaron talk Lagrange Point, ROCK STAR ATE MY HAMSTER and more! Intro: Feature Games: Adam: Res-Q (mega drive) Paul: Lagrange Point (Famicom) Aaron: ROCK STAR ATE MY HAMSTER (zed esks spec) Listener Pick: Chuckie Egg -Alex Crowley ...
11.11.2014 Retro Obscura 40: The Secret of the Ooze Intro: Features Adam- BC Racers (Sega CD) Aaron- Mega Twins (Arcade, Sega Gen, TG16) Paul- The Ooze (Genesis) Listener Pick-Eugene Levy’s Miniature Golf on CDI Chris Bidwell from Now You’re Playing with Podcast Sidequest- What is your favorite genre of ...
10.29.2014 RETRO OBSCURA 39: A Very Soft and Cuddly Retroween Scarin’ Aaron: Soft and Cuddly (ZX Spectrum) Stabbem’ Adam: Illbleed (Dreamcast) Paul with Claws: Ghost Manor (SMS) Sidequest: What makes a horror game scary? Vipp Reviews: Deception II
10.18.2014 Retro Obscura 38: Turn it Up to 11 In this episode we interview Sega FM legend Jredd and talk about an assortment of games including a text adventure, an obscure game boy RPG, and a Mega Drive action shooter. Intro:// // // Featured Games: Vericella (Interactive Fiction) Kaeru ...
10.10.2014 Retro Obscura 37: We Can’t Stop Here, This is Nostalgia Country Join Aaron, Adam, and Paul and they talk with guest host Dave Vogt and discuss various obscure (and not so obscure) games including his own game The Bounty! Features: Vib Ribbon (PS1) ONE (PS1) Blade Lords (MSX2) Super Castlevania IV ...
10.03.2014 Retro Obscura 36: Outbreak Aaron, Adam, and Paul talk JJ and Jeff, Nitro Ball and more! Intro:// // // Featured Games: JJ and Jeff (TG-16) Nitro Ball (Arcade) The Lone Ranger (NES) Listener Pick: Crazy Bus (Gen) By Erik Purscell Sidequest: Swearing and game ...
09.26.2014 Retro Obscura 35: The Sledgend of Zelda Aaron, Adam, and Paul star in a remake of “The Lost Episode” recorded originally a few days before. Things did not go much better for our heroes, dropped calls, microphone problems, and Shining and the Holy Ark distractions. Somehow, someway ...
09.06.2014 Retro Obscura 34: Witness Protection Featuring Vic from Ten Pence Arcade Retro Obscura 34: Witness Protection Featuring Vic from Ten Pence Arcade You Call That Art: Adam:Top Gunner http://www.rowsdowr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Top-Gunner-1986-Konam-Arcade-Flyer.jpg Vic: Robby Roto http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/109/1097083254.jpg Paul: Street Fighter http://www.blamethecontrolpad.com/streetfighter/flyerbig.jpg Alex:Crime Fighters http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/flyers_video/konami/18112601.jpg http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/flyers_video/konami/18112602.jpg Aaron: BodySlam aka Dump Masamoto http://emdkay.net/catalog/images/Body%20Slam%20marquee.jpg Feature Games: Adam: Knuckle ...
08.28.2014 Retro Obscura 33: It’s a Sugar Cube We can’t stop here, man! This is Retro Obscura Country! Willie Culver Joins the boys in an enlightening conversation. Topics discussed: Pimp My Saturn Collection, Free HBO Weekend, The Sexiest Obscure gaming system ever, and the games! We cover: A ...
08.21.2014 Retro Obscura 32: You’ve Become a Potato Retro Obscura 32: You’ve Become a Potato Intro: You Call That Art: Paul: Adam: Aaron: 2 Of Your Finest If You Would: Adams Picks For Paul: 1.Skull Monkeys (ps1) 2. Umihara Kawase (super famicom) Pauls Picks For Aaron: 1. Magic ...
08.13.2014 Retro Obscura 31: Role Playing With Dummies Retro Obscura 31: Role Playing With Dummies EPISODE DESCRIPTION Aaron: Avernum Dub:Radia Senki: Reimmeihen (Famicom) sweet: crystal warrior (game gear) VGC: Popeye (NES) For Robin Williams (Song:Friend Like Me) Side Quest: Nearly every game today has what we call “RPG” ...
08.05.2014 Retro Obscura 30: Do IT NOW Retro Obscura Episode 30: Do IT NOW (Listener Pick Episode) Dub: Mikie (Arcade) (hugues johnson) Dub:Mines of Minos (Rob Strudwick) Dub: GI Joe: Atlantis Factor (No Swear Gamer) Aaron: Happy Trails – Intellivision (Chris Bid) Aaron:Binary Land – Famicom (Robert ...
07.22.2014 Retro Obscura 29: Not Tetris Intro: You call that art? Sweet: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/Atomion_cover_art_(Amiga).jpg Dub: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Mendel_Palace_Cover.jpg/220px-Mendel_Palace_Cover.jpg Features: Sweet: Magical Puzzle PopilsDub:the game of harmony (Amiga) Aaron: Pieces (SNES) Sweet: Panic! (Sega CD) Aaron: Intelligent Qube (PSX) Dub:Kickle Cubicle (NES) Video Game Challenge: Chetiry (Atari 2600 Homebrew) – ...
07.12.2014 Retro Obscura 28: Have you played Atari today? Feat. Ferg and NOLAN BUSHNELL You call that art? Dub: Pac Man Atari 8 bit. Aaron:Cavernia Paul: Chip’s Challenge VGC: Space invaders game 16 (2600) FEAT, Ferg Features: Aaron: Journey to the Planets (Atari 800XL) Play online here: http://www.xlatari.com/game.php?id=1575 Sweet: Tooth Protectors(2600) Dub: Dragonstomper (2600 ...
07.11.2014 Retro Obscura 27.5: Aaron’s Adventures #3 – Circuit Bird Interview Retro Obscura 27.5: Aaron’s Adventures #3 – Circuit Bird Interview In this special minisode I talk with the up and coming chiptune artist Circuit Bird from the U.K. Circuit Bird: https://soundcloud.com/circuitbird Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us ...
07.07.2014 Retro Obscura 27: Shoot THEM Ups Retro Obscura 27: Shoot THEM Ups Chad: macross (nes) Dub: Ultra X Weapons (Arcade) Aaron:Solar Conqueror (Bally Astrocade) Sweet: Change Air Blade (Arcade) chad:strikegunner stg (snes) Sweet: Mystic Riders (Arcade) Dub: Agony (Amiga) Aaron: Cho Ren Sha (X68000) Sidequest: Was ...
07.03.2014 Retro Obscura 26.5 – Aaron’s Adventures #2 Keith Robinson Interview Part 2 We discuss Keith’s company Intellivision Productions, being trapped on a desert island, the brand new Intellivision Flashback and more! Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura https://twitter.com/RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura ...
06.30.2014 Retro Obscura 26: Summer of the Stonecutters (feat. Keith Robinson) Episode 26: “Summer/Beaches” Intro: You call that art? Aaron: Capcom Barcelona 92’ (Famicom) dub: (GEDDIT??) Sweet: Yo Bro Its Back!!!! VGC: Mr. Do Features: Aaron:Normy’s Beach Babe O’Rama (gen) Sweet: neo turf masters (neo geo) Dub: Liberty or Death (gen) ...
06.23.2014 Retro Obscura 25: Um..Space Storks? Dub: Jade Cocoon (PSX) Lil ninja Bros (NES) Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck Sweet’s Picks: Yo Bro (PC engine) Battle City (NES) Mr. Do! (Snes) Aaron’s Picks: Moon Dust (C64) Space Dungeon (Atari 5200) Apidya (Amiga) Retro Junkies Network: ...
06.14.2014 Retro Obscura 24: Men Without Shirts starring The Intellivisionaries INTRO YOU CALL THAT ART? Dub:Aaron: Will: Sweet: Rick: WTF RETRO: Dub: beauty and the beastAaron: Worm WhomperWill: Diner Rick: Triple Action VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE: Shark! Shark! FEATURES: Sweet: Frog Bog Rick: Dracula Aaron: Thin Ice Dub:Fathom Stump the Hosts: ...
06.09.2014 Retro Obscura 23: Sweet has never played Super Metroid Retro Obscura 23: Sweet has never played Super Metroid Kangaroo Hops! The boys bring the pain with our second Face/Off episode. Sweet’s dog wants to sing, and there are marbles and bunnies as far as the eye can see! Retro ...
06.03.2014 Retro Obscura 22: Bears and Dragons and First Person Games, oh my! Retro Obscura 22: Bears and Dragons and First Person Games, oh my! YOU CALL THAT ART? Dub:Ken’s Labrynth GamerDragon: Po’edAaron: Tunnel B1 WTF RETRO: Dub: Chex Quest(PC) GamerDragon: Jumping Flash Aaron: LSD Dream Emulator (PS1) – Guide http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/574878-lsd/50997641 Sweet: Machine ...
05.24.2014 Retro Obscura 21: Dead and Loving It Sweet, Aaron and Dub, the masochists that we are, take on one of the greatest genres ever: The Rogue Like. Thanks to special appearances By Wiiguy, and NoSwear Gamer! Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: ...
05.22.2014 Retro Obscura 20: Take 2 “He’s Got a Gun!” Retro Obscura 20: Take 2 “He’s Got a Gun!” This week is a special episode our 20th Epiversary. We count down our top 20 games we’ve covered, have a guest host, Mr. Erik Purcell, an interview with Mark Kaminski of ...
05.11.2014 Retro Obscura 19: These ARE the Platformers you are Looking For! Retro Obscura 19: These ARE the Platformers you are Looking For! INTRO YOU CALL THAT ART? DubPanic Restuarant (NES) Sweet: Checkers (Atari 2600) http://spong.com/game/covers-box-art/11004685/Checkers-Atari-2600-VCS/187194 Aaron:Goofy in Matterhorn Screamer : Apple II WTF RETRO:Dub:Back to the Future (MSX)Sweet: Lester the Unlikely ...
05.06.2014 Retro Obscura 18: Rip Offs! Retro Obscura 18: Rip Offs! INTRO YOU CALL THAT ART? Dub: Super Noah’s Ark 3D (SNES) Sweet: Adventures of Tom Sawyer (NES) Aaron: Dinosaurs For Hire (Sega Genesis)WTF RETRO:Dub:Fighter’s History (Arcade/Snes)Sweet:Silent Assault (NES) Aaron: Awesome Possum is not awesome discuss ...
04.25.2014 Retro Obscura 17: Face Off The boys are back again, forcing each other to play games against their own will, for better or for worse! Retro Junkies Network: http://www.theretrojunkies.com/ Throwback Network: http://throwbacknetwork.net/ Follow Us and Subscribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retroobscura/ https://www.facebook.com/retroobscura https://twitter.com/RetroObscura http://retroobscura.podomatic.com/ http://www.twitch.tv/retroobscura https://www.youtube.com/user/RetroObscuraCast Leave us a ...
04.20.2014 Retro Obscura 16: Space Madness Space Games INTRO YOU CALL THAT ART? Dubs Pick: Space Pirates (3DO) Sweets Pick: Alien syndrome SMS Aaron’s Pick: Purple Saturn Day WTF RETRO: Dubs Pick: Pigs in Space (Atari 2600) Aaron’s pick: Captain Blood (Atari ST)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaDlfy-ibo8 Sweets Pick:Space Adventure ...
04.12.2014 Retro Obscura 15: Cartoons We’ve Never Seen or “Hammertime” Cartoons Intro You Call That Art: Dubs Pick: Reversii (Intelllivision) Sweets Pick: Cock’In (C64) Aaron’s Pick: Action in New York / SCAT (NES) WTFRetro: Dubs Pick: defenders of dynatron city (NES) Aaron’s pick:King Arthur and the Knights of Justicehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLVHuUne25s Sweets ...
04.05.2014 Retro Obscura 14: Wildkatz and Wildcards…of the dead Retro Obscura 14: Wildkatz and Wildcards…of the dead You Call THAT art?! -Jim Power in Mutant Planet (Amiga) -Frantic Freddie (Colecovision) -Turtle Ninja 2 (Famicom) WTFRetro: -Rockin’ Katz (NES) -FX Fighter (PC) -Dig Dug (Every system known to man) Featured ...

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