Best Retro Asylum Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 356: ZX Spectrum Next - The 3rd Strike! 1:57:53

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Christopher O'Regan and Dean Swain chat to Henrique Olifiers and Chris Hill about the amazingly successful 3rd Kickstarter campaign of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next and a whole lot more! If you want to back the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter, you can find it at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0 As …

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Beginner's guide to emulation-based retro gaming handhelds, with Crazy Burger 1:21:35

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In this episode we welcome back YouTuber and retro gaming aficionado, Crazy Burger. Although perhaps best known as an Evercade reviewer and content creator, Crazy Burger has a decent sized retro gaming handheld collection, and has tinkered with devices and explored the emulation gaming scene over the years. Our objective in this episode is to answe…

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Three PC Parts You Should Always Buy Used and Some You Should Not 35:23

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People are always looking for ways to save money and while the practice of buying used computer parts to save money has largely fallen out of favor it can sometimes be the deciding factor between building mid-range system over a high-end one. In this episode the duo discuss the option of buying used computer parts and what to consider before spendi…

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Building a retro gaming media platform, see it taken out by Google - and what happens next, with Brandon Saltalamacchia 54:09

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My guest today is Brandon Saltalamacchia, the founder and publisher of Retro Dodo – one of the most trusted and beloved destinations for retro gaming gadget reviews, news, and geek culture. Brandon joins me to share his deep love of retro gaming. We swap thoughts on Evercade, and dive into how he built Retro Dodo into one of the most successful ret…

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Troubleshooting a Non-Functional Computer 32:35

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There is nothing worse than sitting down at your desk only to find that your PC has stopped working. What you do next will not only define you as a true computer hardware enthusiast but can help get you answers quickly if you have to “phone a friend”. In this episode Dennis talks about the troubleshooting process he went through to figure out what …

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Episode 355: July High Score Challenge Picks - Toaplan Arcade 1 Cartridge 37:38

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Mads and Jim pick four games to play for July's High Score Challenge from the Toaplan Arcade 1 cartridge on the Evercade. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pet…

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MSI Godlike the Trendsetting Motherboard Series 22:57

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There are few motherboards that hold the mantle of trendsetter as most simply improve on what was done before or what could be easily copied from competitors or stolen though industrial espionage. However, there is one motherboard to rise above them all, the MSI X99 Godlike. This board set the trend for onboard RGB lights and yet the series lives o…

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Episode 354: Evercade Interview 1:32:58

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In this episode Jim Middleton and Chris O'Regan talk all things Evercade with Blaze CEO Andrew Byatt and Head of Marketing Sean Cleaver. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilot…

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40+ years of making games, from Jet Power Jack & Rick Dangerous to Wreckreaction - with Simon Phipps 1:25:51

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This episode's guest's fingerprints are all over some of the most iconic games of the 80s, 90s and beyond - Simon Phipps, aka Simes. From the 8-bit bedroom coding scene to the heights of AAA development, Simon’s career has spanned hits from Rick Dangerous and Shadow Man, to the Harry Potter games for EA. In addition to finding out about his long ca…

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Computex 2025 Coverage Part 2: The Modern Retro is Real 31:18

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In this episode we continue our coverage of Computex 2025 and discuss more vendors and their contributions to AI and furthering the modern PC usage and development. There were a few vendors experimenting with bringing back some nostalgia by reviving old product lines or creating something truly retro.…

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Computex 2025 Coverage Part 1: Kavalan Fueled Revisit to Computex 2010 31:59

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In this episode the duo takes a whiskey fueled look back to Computex 2010 which was the same year Kavalan distilled the spirit consumed during this recording. There is also some talk about current computer hardware but, who wants to listen to that?By Hardware Asylum

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Evercade Anniversary and Showcase - with Andrew Byatt and Sean Cleaver 58:01

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It's the five year anniversary of Evercade, the cart-based retro and indie gaming system, and we are celebrating with a special interview with the CEO and head of marketing of Blaze Entertainment - Andrew Byatt and Sean Cleaver respectively. Following the latest Showcase announcement on 29th May 2025, we have a deep-dive interview covering all the …

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Episode 353: Magic Knight Pixel Jockey Kickstarter 1:29:20

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In this episode of Retro Asylum Dean Swain & Chris O'Regan are joined by Paul from Pixel Jockey to discuss the Magic Knight 40th Anniversary Collection Kickstarter. Plus Dean updates us on his OutRun DIY Arcade project & Chris talk's Flashback & Oblivion! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate…

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Episode 352: Evercade Cart 5 - Atari Collection 2 2:05:43

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In the latest in our Evercade cart-by-cart series Chris W, Chris O and Jim take a look at the games of Atari Collection 2. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pe…

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Making modern Game Boy Color games, from Block Droppin to OutRun - with Shane McCafferty 1:05:45

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Despite being over 27 years old, developers are still making games for the Game Boy Color - and one such game designer and coder is Shane McCafferty. He has been making games since he was 11, but has taken his side hustle and hobby onto a whole new level, releasing 9 Game Boy Color games on ItchIO in the past 18 months. We find out what it is that …

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Evercade, Home Computers, Consoles And The Future Of Retro, with Retro Asylum's Chris Worthington and Jim Middleton 1:07:35

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Retro Asylum is widely regarded as one of the top gaming podcasts in the world, so we wanted to find out the secret to their success and why they've taken on the challenge of playing through and reviewing every single Evercade cart, on top of the rest of their output. So, Jim Middleton and Chris Worthington were kind enough to share their views and…

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Using Private Open Source AI Models on Hardware Asylum 32:46

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In this episode the duo talks about using open-source AI models on the new Ninjalane server and discuss some of the ways you can easily customize them for different uses from building out tailored documents to planning your D&D campaign. While hosting your own private AI sounds complicated the overall process is actually rather straightforward, pro…

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Episode 351: Knight Rider 2:45:14

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Mark, Steve & Dean dress up as Michael Knight, Devon Miles & Dr Bonnie Barstow respectively to discuss the classic action crime drama that had us all running around playgrounds pretending to be a talking car! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde ki…

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Amazing Video Cards Being Bought of the Back of Trucks 40:36

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For media people attending tradeshows is often a necessary part of the business. It not only allows you to see some of the latest tech but also talk with industry professionals about new things due to be released. It also has a side benefit that, sometimes, you can buy expensive hardware at bargain prices if, you are comfortable with a little cloak…

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Episode 350: TerrorBytes The Evolution of Horror Gaming 1:18:26

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In this episode Chris and Jim chat to Richard Moss and Connor O'Keane about their upcoming five part documentary 'Terrorbytes' celebrating all things Horror in video games. Order your copy of TerrorBytes at https://terrorbytesdoc.com/ As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations!…

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Evercade Showcase Reaction - NEOGEO, Data East, Gremlin Interactive, Windjammers & more with Crazy Burger 1:11:27

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In this episode, we return to the world of Evercade to discuss the Evercade Showcase, which was released on 31st March. In a packed announcement, Evercade released 3 new carts, 2 Super Pockets, a hardware refresh for the EXP-R and VS-R, and teased a few things for the future. To make sense of it all and offer some analysis and predictions, we are j…

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The big Thalamus interview with Andy Roberts - Creatures, Roguecraft, Cecconoid, Zzap64!, Commodore Format & more 1:22:01

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For 8-bit home computing fans, Thalamus is one of the great names of the late 80s and early 90s, publishing classics such as Creatures I & II, Hunters Moon, Hawkeye and Armalyte. When the company went bankrupt in the early 1990s, everyone thought the story was over - but the rights to the games were bought by former Commodore Format games writer An…

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Explosive Growth of Game Content Might be too much for Modern Gamers 31:09

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It is no surprise to know that games have gotten bigger over the years. What might have fit on a single disk now can take days to download and will likely get updated in less than a week. Technology has paved the way to do more with our digital entertainment and some experts are saying that we have already gone past the tipping point between what g…

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Episode 349: Steel Battalion 1:56:26

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Steel Battalion, the game with arguably the largest controller ever made for a home console gets the RA treatment. Join Chris O'Regan and Mark Byland as they strap themselves in their VTs and try not to fall over! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hy…

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More Hardware Asylum Upgrades – Enterprise Servers 33:44

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It would seem that 2025 is the year of the upgrade, first new Podcast machine for recording the show and other lab related activities. Some personal builds and now a replacement server to host Hardwareasylum.com and Ninjalane.com. The question is, how is a datacenter hosted server different from a desktop PC?…

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Episode 348: Evercade Interplay Collection 1 1:24:43

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In this episode, Chris and Mads are joined by special guest Martin (of evercade.info fame) to take a look at the games included on the fourth Evercade cartridge. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Ci…

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From Sensible Soccer & Cannon Fodder to Sociable Soccer 25: creativity, music and navigating the games industry, with Sensible Software co-founder Jon Hare 1:27:31

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Jon Hare is the co-founder of legendary game studio, Sensible Software, and was behind a host of global best-selling games, such as Sensible World of Soccer, Cannon Fodder, Mega Lo Mania and Sensible Golf. Jon's career as a creative director and game publisher stretches from the 1980s through to today, and is currently launching Sociable Soccer 25.…

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Episode 347: Game Preservation with Good Old Games 1:10:24

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James Middleton and Chris O'Regan are joined by Marcin Paczyński and Adam Ziółkowski of Good Old Games (AKA GOG) to discuss the importance of video game preservation. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen Jam…

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The birth of football management computer games, and their glorious return - with Football Manager developer, Kevin Toms 40:28

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If you loved football management games, this episode is a must-listen. That's because we got to speak with the man who pretty much invented the genre, Kevin Toms. He's the developer of Football Manager, the 1980s series of games that started the whole thing. Since you can also now play Kevin Toms' Football Manager on your mobile, we thought it woul…

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Episode 346: Arcade & Vectrex Chat With Dean & Paul 1:17:25

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Dean Swain is joined by Paul Higgins, an arcade collector to discuss arcade gaming and arcade collecting. They also discuss what they have been playing on the MB Vectrex recently. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticma…