Best Unreal Tournament Podcasts (2025)

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475: The Story of Unreal Tournament – With Producer Neil Haldar - The Retro Hour EP475 1:42:29

21d ago1:42:29

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This week we’re joined by Neil Haldar, a pivotal figure behind the legendary Unreal Tournament. From dropping out of medical school to leading major projects at Sierra Online, GT Interactive, and MGM Studios, Neil shares incredible stories from his time shaping iconic games. Plus, we rewind to the 3DO era, and get the inside story on licensed games…

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478: Why The Demo Scene Is Now a Cultural Treasure - The Retro Hour EP478 1:31:38

14m ago1:31:38

1:31:38

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Tobias Kopka—aka Melkor of Haujobb—as we explore the importance of the demo scene. We explore how this underground digital art movement went from C64 crack intros to global recognition through the ‘Art of Coding’ UNESCO initiative. From the days of 2,000 sweaty kids attending events like The Gathering to int…

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Nikolai Bæk Kristensen | Ringfall, Cottonhammer Studios, Starting an Indie Game Studio 2:14:06

3d ago2:14:06

2:14:06

Nikolai Bæk Kristensen is a co-founder of Cottonhammer Studios, a new indie game studio started by experienced developers after the mass layoffs of 2023-2024. We discuss their upcoming game Ringfall, how the studio is structured, and the many strategic benefits of indie vs AA/AAA. | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Offi…

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477: American McGee - From Doom to Dark Wonderland - The Retro Hour EP477 1:27:41

7d ago1:27:41

1:27:41

We’re joined by legendary game developer American McGee, who takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings on the Timex Sinclair and Commodore 64 to designing iconic levels for Doom II and Quake. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from iD Software, reveals how a Ferrari-driving neighbour turned out to be John Carmack, and discusses the gothic i…

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Diego Lezcano | Who Are You!?, Game Based On Real UFO Abductions 2:39:43

15d ago2:39:43

2:39:43

Diego Lezcano is the producer of Who Are You!?, an upcoming video game collaborating with real-life UFO/UAP experts & psychologists developed by Haunting Humans Studio in Argentina. Sharing his personal experiences and thoughts, we dive deep into the nature and recent research that backs up the design decisions of the game. | Wishlist Who Are You!?…

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BONUS POD: Mavs Show Grit, Pride in Sacramento; Keep Season Alive 18:11

18d ago18:11

18:11

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at FedExForum with the Western Conference playoffs’ 8-seed on the line, I (Dalton Trigg) recapped the inspiring performance we witnessed on Wednesday when Dallas kept its season alive by blowing out the Sacramento Kings on the road, 120-106.I’ve been on record saying t…

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476: The Commodore Amiga at 40: The Original Developers' Story - The Retro Hour EP476 1:56:13

14d ago1:56:13

1:56:13

As the Commodore Amiga celebrates its 40th birthday, we hear stories from original developers Dale Luck, Jeff Porter, Andy Finkel, and others. Recorded live at VCF East in New Jersey, our Dan gets the story of this legendary machine direct from the people who made it happen. Thanks to Amiga Bill for recording the interview, and joining us for the n…

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Justin Egliskis | Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs 3:07:54

17d ago3:07:54

3:07:54

Justin Egliskis is a personal trainer, coach, and host of the podcast Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs. We discuss identity, vulnerability, cultural communication, self-discovery, and the power of storytelling in building authentic relationships. | Book a consultation with Justin | Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Po…

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Mavs Face Kings in Play-In Tournament; Could Luka Doncic Play for Dallas Again One Day? 37:10

22d ago37:10

37:10

After having a few days to digest what happened, Dalton and Drew recap their feelings while watching Luka Doncic's first return to American Airlines Center since the trade last Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks. As the Mavs prepare for a tough Play-In Tournament game against the Sacramento Kings this Wednesday night,…

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Luka Doncic's Return to Dallas, Mavs Signing Brandon Williams, & Play-In/Playoffs Hope? 36:31

28d ago36:31

36:31

As the Dallas Mavericks fight to lock up their spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament, they'll face Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center for the first time since the massive trade on Wednesday night. In addition to previewing that game, we talk about the Mavs planning to sign two-way guard Brandon Williams to a standard co…

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Steve Mera | Psi Research, Paranormal Phenomena, Cryptids, UFOs 3:06:32

25d ago3:06:32

3:06:32

Steve Mera is a parapsychological researcher, author, media personality, CEO of Phenomena Magazine, and member of the enigmatic Project Doorway - a research effort to understand concentrated areas of 'high strangeness'. We're discussing his efforts in psi research; ties between paranormal, crypo-zoological, & UFO/UAP phenomena; the nature of recent…

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474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474 1:27:22

28d ago1:27:22

1:27:22

This week, we catch up with Richard Moss and welcome first-time guest Connor O’Keane, the creative minds behind the spine-chilling documentary series TerrorBytes. In this follow-up to our earlier chat with the TerrorBytes team, we explore the evolution of horror in video games, from lo-fi jump scares to controversial bans and accidental nightmares.…

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Antti Laakso & MK Schmidt | Dreams in the Witch House, Dunwich Horror, Lovecraft in Games 2:13:33

1M ago2:13:33

2:13:33

Antti Laakso is a Finnish independent filmmaker and game designer known for the recent HP Lovecraft game adaptation Dreams in the Witch House. We're also joined by the MK Schmidt, designer of Cyclopean: The Great Abyss to dive deep into how Lovecraft continues to inspire games. | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |…

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473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473 1:26:11

1M ago1:26:11

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This week, we’re joined by YouTuber Kari Lawler, who’s breathing new life into vintage systems! At 21 years old, Kari’s love for old-school computing spans BBC Micros, Apple IIs, and even programming from classic magazine listings. We chat about her early coding days, winning a space tech challenge at 15, the origins of her channel, and why treatin…

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Jake Burchyett | Overcoming Addiction, Military Service, Becoming A Father 2:41:43

1M ago2:41:43

2:41:43

Jake Burchyett is a personal trainer, white water rafting guide, EMT, musician, and US Air Force veteran. Here we discuss his life growing up in rural Missouri, adventures on the rivers of West Virginia, his gradual dip into a years-long struggle with alcoholism, the experience of living with it while serving in the military, embracing sobriety, an…

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472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga Game - The Retro Hour EP472 1:37:40

2M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

This week, we chat to the creators of RogueCraft, a stunning new Amiga title that recently won an award at the Debug Indie game awards. Ricki and Henning from Badger Punch Games tell us about their roots in Norway’s Amiga scene to developing for the MEGA65 and building procedural magic on vintage hardware, they share the journey of crafting one of …

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Barry Fitzgerald | Ghost Hunters, Island of the Dead, UAPs, Project Doorway 2:35:37

2M ago2:35:37

2:35:37

Barry Fitzgerald is a world renowned paranormal investigator. As a cast member on Ghost Hunters International, expert consultant on Unsolved Mysteries, author, and instructor, Barry has been a prolific voice in the study of UAP, paranormal, cryptid, and esoteric phenomena for the better part of four decades. | Barry's Website | In The Keep | Suppor…

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State of the Dallas Mavericks: Can Phoenix Suns Catch Up In West Standings? 15:02

2M ago15:02

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The Dallas Mavericks are in a weird situation, as they flirt with making the NBA Play-In Tournament as well as falling into the NBA Lottery. Here's our latest thoughts on where the Mavs currently sit with 15 games remaining.By Dalton Trigg

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471: The Elder Scrolls: How It All Began with VJ Lakshman - The Retro Hour EP471 1:41:06

2M ago1:41:06

1:41:06

This week, we hear about the origins of The Elder Scrolls with the legendary VJ Lakshman, co-creator and a key figure in Bethesda Softworks’ early days. From the D&D roots of Elder Scrolls, and how procedural generation shaped an RPG legend. VJ also shares stories from his work on The Terminator, Crash Bash, Spyro The Dragon, and his time at Warner…

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Sam Marshall | DOSMan Games & Skarab 2:15:27

2M ago2:15:27

2:15:27

Sam Marshall is the head of DOSMan Games, an indie publisher and studio focusing on bite-sized retro FPS games. Their titles to date include Flash of the Blade X, Reverend, Reaper, DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space, Satan, and the upcoming ancient Egypt themed Skarab. | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |…

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470: GOG: Meet the Heroes Saving Your Favourite Childhood Games - The Retro Hour EP470 1:35:40

2M ago1:35:40

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We chat with Marcin Paczyński, Senior Business Development Manager at Good Old Game, and Adam Ziółkowski, Technical Engineer, to hear about their new Preservation Program. Launched in November 2024, this initiative is dedicated to ensuring classic games remain playable on modern and future systems. We hear about the challenges of maintaining compat…

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Elijah Allen | Viscerafest & Fatherhood 1:36:02

2M ago1:36:02

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Elijah Allen is the owner of Fire Plant Games and lead programmer on Viscerafest. Here he shares insights on balancing family life and game design, his work on Viscerafest, childhood gaming influences, and the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success. | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |…

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469: Behind the Scenes of GTA 3 & Guitar Hero with Kelly Sumner - The Retro Hour EP469 1:30:45

2M ago1:30:45

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In part two of our epic interview with Kelly Sumner, we move beyond Commodore and into his time at GameTek and Take-Two Interactive. Kelly shares behind-the-scenes stories from the launch of GTA 3 and his experiences working with the Houser brothers. We also dive into his time as CEO of RedOctane, where he helped turn Guitar Hero into a global phen…

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Thomas Vestergaard & Oliver Cohen Chime | Desecrators 2:16:57

2M ago2:16:57

2:16:57

Thomas Vestergaard & Oliver Cohen Chime make up Woodhound, the Danish game studio behind Desecrators - a 6 degrees-of-freedom shooter set in the distant future of 4096. Our conversation ranges through unconventional storytelling, player agency, co-op gameplay, the many games from the line of Interplay's Descent, the Danish indie game development sc…

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Mavs Embarrassed By Warriors; Luka Doncic's Lakers Up Next 22:40

2M ago22:40

22:40

The Dallas Mavericks, who had won five of their last six games heading into Sunday, fell back down to earth in a 126-102 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Things might not get any better anytime soon for the shorthanded Mavs, as their next game is against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Let's talk about the current state of the …

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468: What Really Killed Commodore? UK MD Kelly Sumner Tells All - The Retro Hour EP468 1:34:19

2M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

In the first part of our epic two part interview, we sit down with Kelly Sumner, former Managing Director of Commodore UK, to hear the highs and lows of his 15-year journey at the legendary company. From starting as a trainee engineer in 1979 to marketing the iconic Amiga and C64, Kelly shares never-before-heard stories about selling the Amiga 1000…

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Wouter van Oortmerssen | Voxile & How To Start a Game Studio 2:28:09

3M ago2:28:09

2:28:09

We are joined by the great Wouter van Oortmerssen, founder of VoxRay Games, who are currently working on Voxile, an open world RPG which features survival and FPS elements along with a robust creator system. Aside from the game, we discuss Wouter's career working on games such as FarCry, Borderlands 2, SimCity; designing and programming game engine…

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467: The Games of a Lifetime with Jaz Rignall - - The Retro Hour EP467 1:38:00

3M ago1:38:00

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We catch up with legendary games journalist Julian 'Jaz' Rignall about his epic new book, The Games of a Lifetime, which is a video game time machine that takes you on an incredible journey from the very dawn of the industry, through the decades to the present day. It’s essentially video game history from the inside, seen through the eyes of Jaz Ri…

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MK Schmidt | Cyclopean: The Great Abyss 3:32:37

3M ago3:32:37

3:32:37

MK Schmidt is an indie game designer, fine artist, and father of 7 lovely children. Here we discuss his experience releasing his latest title Cyclopean: The Great Abyss coming off the the success of his previous title Islands of the Caliph. We also talk through his journey breaking into the world of fine art, learning to sell yourself, UAPs, spirit…

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BLOCK PARTY: Anthony Davis Dominates Rockets in Mavs Debut; Max Christie Shines 20:39

3M ago20:39

20:39

One week after the Dallas Mavericks shockingly traded away the face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, MFFL (Mavs Fans For Life) were still hurting. They gathered outside of American Airlines Center before Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets to protest General Manager Nico Harrison’s decision to pull the plug on a 25-year-old generational super…

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HOT TAKE: Dallas Mavericks Better Short-Term After Luka Doncic Trade? 27:51

3M ago27:51

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Call it the bargaining stage of grief if you must… but after taking this week to let the news of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis sink in… We’ve come to the conclusion that the sky isn’t falling after all. That is, at least not for this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…

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475: The Story of Unreal Tournament – With Producer Neil Haldar - The Retro Hour EP475 1:42:29

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478: Why The Demo Scene Is Now a Cultural Treasure - The Retro Hour EP478 1:31:38

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Nikolai Bæk Kristensen | Ringfall, Cottonhammer Studios, Starting an Indie Game Studio 2:14:06

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477: American McGee - From Doom to Dark Wonderland - The Retro Hour EP477 1:27:41

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Diego Lezcano | Who Are You!?, Game Based On Real UFO Abductions 2:39:43

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BONUS POD: Mavs Show Grit, Pride in Sacramento; Keep Season Alive 18:11

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476: The Commodore Amiga at 40: The Original Developers' Story - The Retro Hour EP476 1:56:13

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Justin Egliskis | Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs 3:07:54

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Mavs Face Kings in Play-In Tournament; Could Luka Doncic Play for Dallas Again One Day? 37:10

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Luka Doncic's Return to Dallas, Mavs Signing Brandon Williams, & Play-In/Playoffs Hope? 36:31

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Steve Mera | Psi Research, Paranormal Phenomena, Cryptids, UFOs 3:06:32

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474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474 1:27:22

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Antti Laakso & MK Schmidt | Dreams in the Witch House, Dunwich Horror, Lovecraft in Games 2:13:33

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473: What Gen-Z Can Teach Us About Retro Tech – Kari Lawler Joins The Show - The Retro Hour EP473 1:26:11

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Jake Burchyett | Overcoming Addiction, Military Service, Becoming A Father 2:41:43

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472: RogueCraft: Making The Ultimate Modern Amiga Game - The Retro Hour EP472 1:37:40

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Barry Fitzgerald | Ghost Hunters, Island of the Dead, UAPs, Project Doorway 2:35:37

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State of the Dallas Mavericks: Can Phoenix Suns Catch Up In West Standings? 15:02

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471: The Elder Scrolls: How It All Began with VJ Lakshman - The Retro Hour EP471 1:41:06

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Sam Marshall | DOSMan Games & Skarab 2:15:27

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470: GOG: Meet the Heroes Saving Your Favourite Childhood Games - The Retro Hour EP470 1:35:40

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Elijah Allen | Viscerafest & Fatherhood 1:36:02

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469: Behind the Scenes of GTA 3 & Guitar Hero with Kelly Sumner - The Retro Hour EP469 1:30:45

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Thomas Vestergaard & Oliver Cohen Chime | Desecrators 2:16:57

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Mavs Embarrassed By Warriors; Luka Doncic's Lakers Up Next 22:40

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468: What Really Killed Commodore? UK MD Kelly Sumner Tells All - The Retro Hour EP468 1:34:19

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Wouter van Oortmerssen | Voxile & How To Start a Game Studio 2:28:09

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467: The Games of a Lifetime with Jaz Rignall - - The Retro Hour EP467 1:38:00

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MK Schmidt | Cyclopean: The Great Abyss 3:32:37

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BLOCK PARTY: Anthony Davis Dominates Rockets in Mavs Debut; Max Christie Shines 20:39

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HOT TAKE: Dallas Mavericks Better Short-Term After Luka Doncic Trade? 27:51