The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) episodes:

• 04.25.2024

  426: Amstrad CPC with Roland Perry Pt 2: The Sinclair Takeover, Expanding the Range - The Retro Hour EP426

  We continue our celebrations of 40 years of the Amstrad CPC with part 2 of our chat with Roland Perry

  
• 04.19.2024

  425: Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1 - The Retro Hour EP425

  Join us on a special journey back in time with Roland Perry, the visionary tech consultant behind the legendary Amstrad CPC

  
• 04.11.2024

  424: From Harvester to Midway with Lee Jacobson - The Retro Hour EP424

  This week, we have a virtual sit-down with Lee Jacobson, the creative force behind the cult classic dark adventure game 'Harvester'

  
• 04.04.2024

  423: BioShock: Creating Rapture with Ken Levine - The Retro Hour EP423

  This week on the podcast, we sit down with Ken Levine, the mastermind behind Bioshock

  
• 03.29.2024

  422: Macintosh Librarian: Vintage Apple Computers - The Retro Hour EP422

  This week we're joined by Kate Fox, the Macintosh Librarian, to explore the world of retro Apple tech.

  
• 03.22.2024

  421: Origin Systems, American Laser Games & Women in Gaming: Sheri Graner Ray - The Retro Hour EP421

  Sheri Graner Ray: From Ultima's realms to pioneering CD-ROM games for females and advocating gender inclusivity in gaming

  
• 03.15.2024

  420: Nintendo NES Homebrew Games: Lowtek Games - The Retro Hour EP420

  Delve into the world of NES homebrew with the creator of the smash hit 'Flea'

  
• 03.08.2024

  419: The Father of Internet Radio: Carl Malamud - The Retro Hour EP419

  This week, we talk to Carl Malamud, heralded as "The Father of Internet Radio"

  
• 03.01.2024

  418: John Riggs: From NES Mods to Indie Hits - The Retro Hour EP418

  We chat to John Riggs, renowned for his YouTube channel and contributions to the NES and indie gaming scenes

  
• 02.23.2024

  417: The Amiga Advantage: Out of the Bit's Secret Weapon for Full Void's Success - The Retro Hour EP417

  Explore how Ali Motisi's Out of the Bit uses Amigas for PS5/Xbox games in 'Full Void' - a retro-modern tech fusion!

  
• 02.16.2024

  416: Domark: The Inside Story With Co-Founder Dominic Wheatley - The Retro Hour EP416

  Dominic Wheatley, Domark co-founder and gaming pioneer, shares his iconic journey.

  
• 02.09.2024

  415: Amiga Kit: How To Run a Full Time Amiga Business in 2024 - The Retro Hour EP415

  Explore AmigaKit with Matthew Leaman, a deep dive into the world of Amiga retail, reviving classics, and the new A600GS!

  
• 02.02.2024

  414: The New Retro Wave: ZX Spectrum Next and the Sound of Tomorrow - The Retro Hour EP414

  Exploring retro gaming's new beat with Richard Fawlkner on Spectrum Next - from nostalgic chiptunes to modern tracks & community spirit.

  
• 01.26.2024

  413: Alien Hominid to Rapture with Andy Crawshaw - The Retro Hour EP413

  Join us for a retro ride with Andy Crawshaw, exploring his journey from 'Alien Hominid' to 'Rapture', and the evolution of game artistry.

  
• 01.19.2024

  412: Curious Video Game Machines - Rare and Unusual Consoles & Computers - The Retro Hour EP412

  We delve into the lesser-known realms of video game history with Lewis Packwood

  
• 01.12.2024

  411: Inside SEGA's Golden Era: A Chat with Mike Fischer - The Retro Hour EP411

  In this week's episode, we're joined by Mike Fischer, former Product Manager and Vice President at Sega of America

  
• 01.05.2024

  410: Atari 2600+: The Inside Story With Creator Ben Jones - The Retro Hour EP410

  We chat with Ben Jones, the mastermind behind the new Atari 2600+, about his journey from childhood Atari enthusiast to Commercial Director of Retro at Plaion. We delve into the design and audience of the Atari 2600+, the challenges of...

  
• 12.29.2023

  BONUS: Amiga Games We Still Play - The Retro Hour After Hours

  As it's our annual week off from the main podcast, we thought we'd treat you to a special episode of one of our monthly Patron's only podcasts, The Retro Hour After Hours.

  
• 12.22.2023

  409: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2023 - The Retro Hour EP409

  It's our favourite episode of the year, we let our hair down and find out who will be crowned this year's Retro Hour Christmas Super Quiz champions!

  
• 12.15.2023

  408: Retro Rewind 2023: Unforgettable Moments & Hidden Gems - The Retro Hour EP408

  Dive into a spectacular nostalgia trip with us as we revisit the standout moments of 2023!

  
• 12.08.2023

  407: Cinemaware and MicroProse Reflections with Ed Magnin - The Retro Hour EP407

  We delve into Ed Magnin's impactful work at Cinemaware and MicroProse, exploring the evolution of gaming from the Apple II to mobile platforms

  
• 12.01.2023

  406: Developing for the Atari Jaguar and The Love of Lisp - The Retro Hour EP406

  We chat with the fascinating Conrad Barski, creator of "FlipOut!" for the Atari Jaguar. He discusses the game's development, reflecting on the Jaguar's unique hardware and the creative challenges he faced.

  
• 11.24.2023

  405: Shaping the Sounds of Fallout and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - The Retro Hour EP405

  We chat with Douglas Rapport who shaped the sound of classics like Fallout, Fallout 2, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

  
• 11.17.2023

  404: Celebrating 90's Gaming & Computer Magazines - The Retro Hour EP404

  Re-live the days of classic computer and video game magazines and cover disks

  
• 11.10.2023

  403: TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Video Games - The Retro Hour EP403

  We dive into the history of horror games with Dan Richardson, the producer of TerrorBytes

  
• 11.03.2023

  402: The Italian Amiga Demo Scene & Darkage Software - The Retro Hour EP402

  In week's show, dive deep into the 1990s Italian Amiga scene with Paolo D'Urso

  
• 10.26.2023

  401: Classic LucasArts Adventures: The SCUMM Engine's Development Pt 2 - The Retro Hour EP401

  In part two of our epic interview with the SCUMM Engine's co-creator Aric Wilmunder, we venture further into its evolution through the lens of iconic titles

  
• 10.19.2023

  400: The SCUMM Engine: From Maniac Mansion to Monkey Island - The Retro Hour EP400

  It's our 400th episode! In the first of an epic two-part interview, we chat with Aric Wilmunder, the co-creator of the legendary SCUMM Engine, which enabled some of the best adventure games of all time, including Monkey Island, Day of...

  
• 10.12.2023

  399: From Commodore 64 to BAFTA Nominee: The Sonic Boom of Ross Tregenza - The Retro Hour EP399

  We're joined by BAFTA-nominated composer and sound designer Ross Tregenza. From his early days of falling in love with the Commodore 64's SID chip to lending his audio magic to legendary games like TimeSplitters, Crysis, and Team Sonic Racing, Ross...

  
• 10.06.2023

  398: Super Play: The British SNES Magazine with a Japanese Twist - The Retro Hour EP398

  In this episode, we chat with artist Wil Overton, famed for his manga-style covers on Super Play magazine in the early '90s. Wil's journey led him from N64 Magazine, where his Perfect Dark cover caught the eye of Rare, to...

  
• 09.28.2023

  397: Obsidian & Rocket Science Games with Matthew Fassberg - The Retro Hour EP397

  We explore the classic adventure Obsidian, a 1997 masterpiece believed by its ardent fans to be as monumental as Myst.

  
• 09.21.2023

  396: PC Zone Magazine with Richie Shoemaker - The Retro Hour EP 396

  We chat with Richie Shoemaker, the former deputy editor of the iconic PC gaming magazine, PC Zone.

  
• 09.14.2023

  395: Banjo-Kazooie’s Stop ‘n’ Swop: The Feature That Never Was - The Retro Hour EP395

  We get the full story of one of gaming's most intriguing legends.

  
• 09.08.2023

  394: Commodore 64: I Adore My 64 - The Retro Hour EP394

  This week, we dive into the enduring legacy of the Commodore 64

  
• 08.31.2023

  393: The Music of Rare with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise - The Retro Hour EP393

  We chat with Grant Kirkhope and David Wise, iconic video game composers from Rare. Dive deep into their creative process, challenges, and legacy in the world of video game music, from 'Banjo-Kazooie' to 'Donkey Kong Country'.

  
• 08.24.2023

  392: Mikro-Gen: The Rise and Fall of a British Software House with Chris Hinsley - The Retro Hour EP392

  We chat to the legendary Chris Hinsley, one of the lead programmers at Mikro-Gen

  
• 08.17.2023

  391: From Dark Seed to True Crime: The Artistic Journey of Joby Otero - The Retro Hour EP391

  This week we chat with industry luminary, Joby Otero. From his early artistic explorations on platforms like the TI99 and Atari 400 to groundbreaking titles like Darkseed and MDK, Joby's journey is a masterclass in evolution and innovation. Discover the...

  
• 08.11.2023

  390: Reviving the Lost Art of Video Game Manuals - The Retro Hour EP390

  Remember the joy of opening a game case and finding a detailed manual inside?

  
• 08.03.2023

  389: From EA to Midway: Mortal Kombat, Madden & More With Michael Rubinelli

  Diving into Michael Rubinelli's journey through EA, Midway, THQ & more

  
• 07.28.2023

  388: Reviving the Dream: Wave Game Studios' Dreamcast Journey - The Retro Hour EP388

  This week, we're in conversation with Daniel Crocker from Wave Game Studios, the force behind some remarkable new titles for the Sega Dreamcast

  
• 07.20.2023

  387: Cyberia: Revisiting The Cyber Cafe with Eva Pascoe - The Retro Hour EP387

  We chat with Eva Pascoe, co-founder of Cyberia, Britain's first internet cafe.

  
• 07.14.2023

  386: Bringing Konami Games To The West - The Retro Hour EP386

  We speak to the man who brought some of your favourite games to the English-speaking world!

  
• 07.07.2023

  385: First Person Shooters: Exploring 40 Years of History - The Retro Hour EP385

  We chat with David L. Craddock and Richard Moss, the creators of 'First Person Shooter'

  
• 06.30.2023

  384: Swordquest and Atari's Pac-Man with Tod Frye - The Retro Hour EP384

  This week, we're joined by gaming icon Tod Frye, known for the Atari 2600's Pac-Man and the Swordquest series​. We explore Pac-Man's controversial development story, its effects on Atari, and delve into the innovative, ambitious Swordquest series and the mysterious...

  
• 06.22.2023

  383: Age of Empires II and Xbox Live with Mark Terrano - The Retro Hour EP383

  On this week's podcast, we journey into the heart of the classic strategy game, Age of Empires 2, with none other than its Lead Designer, Mark Terrano

  
• 06.15.2023

  382: Back To The BBS with Al's Geek Lab - The Retro Hour EP382

  We delve into the fascinating world of Bulletin Board Systems with Al's Geek Lab, the creator of the awesome YouTube series 'Back to the BBS'. We explore how BBSs laid the groundwork for today's Internet, the artistic flair of ANSI...

  
• 06.08.2023

  381: Montezuma's Revenge with Rob Jaeger - The Retro Hour EP381

  Join us for a deep dive into the iconic 1984 video game "Montezuma's Revenge" with its creator, Rob Jaeger. Delve into the mind of a then 16-year-old game designer and discover the untold stories of this gaming masterpiece, including features...

  
• 06.01.2023

  380: The Intellivision Amico with Slope's Game Room - The Retro Hour EP380

  We have a long-overdue catch up with Daniel Ibbertson AKA Slope's Game Room, including breaking down the ill-fated Intellivision Amico. Promising to bring back the classic brand, the Amico's repeated delays, leadership changes, and potential cancellation have left it shrouded...

  
• 05.25.2023

  379: Retro Edutainment: Unpacking the Classic Arthur Games with Marc Brown - The Retro Hour EP379

  We chat to the creator of the beloved kid's TV and book series, Arthur. From TV to PC, we'll explore how Marc and the team at Living Books crafted an engaging, fun, and educational experience for kids back in the...

  
• 05.19.2023

  378: Midway Magic and Strategic Simulations: Brian Lowe's Game-Changing Career - The Retro Hour EP378

  We sit down with Brian Lowe, a veteran in the gaming industry, known for his work at Strategic Simulations and Midway.