Best Retro Blast Podcasts (2025)

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A Blast From The Past - This Week In Retro 243 1:04:16

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The Sound Blaster name is back with something a bit different, does it sound like a good idea? The Commodore C16 gets a new version of Green Beret and did you enjoy MODtober? Pixel Addict. I never can get enough. Pixel Addict. Never can give it up, oh oh, no oh. https://www.addict.media/ 00:00 - Show Opening 02:17 - A Blast From The Past Story Link…

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FuncoLand 1:44:54

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It's 2002. I'm 17 years old... I just landed a job at FuncoLand at the height of the 6th console gen. In this 'Memories' episode, I'm going to take you with me as I revisit what it was like to be a video game store employee during better days. You'll learn about what working there was like, but also the experiences and memories I carry with me to t…

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Elementary Nightmares 1:14:50

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The fellas discuss the worst things about elementary school.By The Retro Lounge Podcast

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Lite Switch: Nov 5, 2025 | RTFM 27:42

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In this Lite Switch episode of The Old SwitchAroo, we have some bonus content that couldn't fit in out Season 3 16th bit retrospective. See if you can beat Jaymo at our returning trivia game RTFM, or Read The F---ing Manual, where he's challenged to see how many characters and places he can name based off of how they're described in the original vi…

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Mixtape Magic: Feel-Good Throwbacks 1:23:05

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Take a trip back to the golden days of feel-good music! In this episode, we spin the happiest hits of the 80s and 90s — the songs that made us drive, shop, and smile every time they came on the radio.By The Retro Lounge Podcast

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Get Ready For THEA1200 - This Week In Retro 242 1:09:43

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 With Jason away this week we needed help and who answered the call...Neil! The THEA1200 has been announced, an interview with the creator of a 1997 SNES emulator is really interesting and how did the BBC get Fred Harris inside a computer in 1988? All this and other retro computing …

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Simonian Fruit, Retro Tech, and Kitchen Oddities — 2001 Throwback 42:02

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This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show – Historic Radio Archives, we step back to October 20th, 2001. Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener welcome David Simonian of Simonian Fruit Company for a deep dive into pomegranates — varieties, growing regions, and why this bold, ruby-red fruit deserves a spot in every kitchen. Then the guys tackle s…

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Best Halloween Childhood TV/Movies 1:12:44

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A Zombie Console Awakes - This Week In Retro 241 57:02

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This week in retro we discuss the return of a console we thought was dead an buried, the Intellivision. With two arcade focussed stories we feel old as Space Harrier turns 40 and we remember the fantastic ways that the arcade would try to immerse us in a gaming experience, all thanks to a fantastic video about the Sega R360. Pixel Addict magazine i…

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Lite Switch: Oct 22, 2025 | Little Nightmares 3 54:01

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On this episode of The Old SwitchAroo: Lite Switch, we take a break from our usual quest to cover all 300+ games in the Nintendo Classics catalog to explore the horrific secrets of the Little Nightmares series with Twitch's RiRiYells! We explore the obscurest regions of Mike's horror movie collection, draw parallels between Six and the demons she f…

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Mr. Sillytimes Funhouse 1:10:56

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Some stories are just meant to scare you. Others… refuse to stay stories. In this episode, we uncover ghost tales that began as whispers and legends—until real-life events proved something darker was at play. From spectral sightings that matched old death records to chilling premonitions that came true, these are the stories that didn’t end when th…

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Were We Wrong About DOS Gaming? - This Week In Retro 240 51:39

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 How do you feel about making DOS games simpler to play? Did 1983s WarGames represent the tech of the day correctly? Are you tired of having to go to a retro museum? What if it came to you? All this plus news of something that arrived at Chris' door on the day of recording, some hap…

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20 Questions With My Talking Chat Bot 40:04

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What happens when a curious 70s kid (that’s me) grills his Chat Bot AI co-host with 20 rapid-fire questions—and the AI talks back? In this episode of the Zoinkies! Podcast, I hit Scooby AI with everything from music and monsters to manifesting and million-dollar dreams. No prep—just me asking questions and Scooby answering in real time, out loud. I…

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The High Cost Of Computing - This Week In Retro 239 1:01:44

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A hour or so of retro computing chat including: How dare you diss the Amstrad CPC! Roger Dean talks about his work with Psygnosis. Do you really think computers were cheaper in the 8-bit era? It would be just wonderful if you could head over to https://www.addict.media/ and check out the latest issue of Pixel Addict magazine. Each issue focuses on …

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S3E16: 16th-bit Retro-Spective Season 3 Finale 1:44:45

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It’s time to celebrate the end of another season of The Old SwitchAroo with the 16th-bit Retro-spective Season 3 Finale as Mike and Jaymo reflect on their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we bring back “Guess Hosts” so Mike and Jaymo can go head-to-head in a trivia competitio…

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Read It, Watch It, Fear It: Books to Movies 1:25:50

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From haunted hotels to demonic possessions, some of the scariest movies started as spine-chilling books. In this episode, we dive into the best horror novels that made the leap to the big screen—some terrifyingly faithful, others wildly reimagined. Grab your popcorn and your bookmarks… it’s about to get spooky.…

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Rock Stars Who Defined the 1970s 1:00:03

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Hey Zoinkers and Shagheads, it’s Curtis back with another blast from the past. Lately I’ve been hooked on a new rock rebel named YUNGBLUD — the singer’s got the swagger, the attitude, and that raw 70s rock star DNA. It got me thinking about the legends who set the stage, the ones who defined what “rock star” even means. So Todd and I threw down our…

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The Pi500+ Looks Yummy - This Week In Retro 238 1:00:11

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 The Raspberry Pi 500 returns upgraded! Jordan Mechner posts about the many Prince Of Persia ports. All of Infocom all in one place. All of this plus more retro computing news along with your answers to the Community Question Of the Week. 00:00 - Show Opening 01:29 - Pies In My Eyes…

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Fast Food, Good Fats, and Junk Food Seduction — A Look Back 21 Years 45:34

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This Week on the Produce Pair Radio Show Historic Archives We go back 21 years, to October 2nd, 2004. Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener welcome Cathy Napoli, registered dietitian and holistic nutritionist, for a look at the health and nutrition trends of the time. And you know what? Some things haven’t changed much at all… and some things …

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Retro Retail: A Podcast Gameshow!!! 1:01:03

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The Fellas attempt to put their very own spin on the classic The Price Is Right.By The Retro Lounge Podcast

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A Cheesy Trip Back to 2001 with the Cheese Dude! 42:25

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This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show Archives, we’re rolling back to September 29th, 2001 with none other than Mark Todd, the Cheese Dude! That’s right — it’s a show packed with cheesy goodness and a whole lot of fun. Mark takes us through the history and origins of different cheeses, explains what the wax colors mean and why they matter, and e…

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Which Way Is Up? - This Week In Retro 237 53:59

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We are joined by Andy from the Big Car and Little Car YouTube channels today to talk about Dungeons and Dragons, inverted flight controls and how the BBC predicted that computer banking would spell the end for cash. Check out the latest issue of Pixel Addict magazine at https://www.addict.media/ for more news and features on all things old and new …

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S3E15: Crystalis -or- Periodic Fable of Elements 1:03:52

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Happney is as good as his sword when he talks Crystalis (NES, 1990) as he joins Mike & Jaymo on The Old SwitchAroo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog! In this episode, we talk about the influence of Studio Ghibli films like Castle in the Sky and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wi…

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You Are Not the Father: Talk Show Time Machine 1:19:51

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Before streaming queues and social media hot takes, there were daytime talk shows—messy, emotional, and totally addictive. In this episode, we take a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of daytime TV, from Oprah’s iconic interviews to Jerry Springer’s flying chairs. We explore how these shows shaped pop culture, family dynamics, and our after-sch…

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Massive Vintage Computer Festival - This Week In Retro 236 57:17

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 Jason has his report and some footage from Vintage Computer Festival Midwest (VCFMW). Chris is looking at the evolution of Elite and Dave asks a confusing question about gaming legends that rose from nothing. Plus other retro gaming/computing news in brief and your answers to the C…

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Retro Roulette: Letting AI Choose Our Blast from the Past 1:17:46

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What happens when you let AI pick the retro topics? In this episode, we hand over the reins to the algorithm and dive into a nostalgia-fueled journey through the past—chosen entirely by artificial intelligence. From forgotten fads to iconic moments, we explore what the machine thinks is worth remembering. Buckle up for a wild, unpredictable ride th…

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Commodore Datasette But Tiny - This Week In Retro 235 57:12

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Our first guests for quite some time are Taylor and Amy from The Taylor and Amy show. They join us to talk about BASIC, a teeny tiny replacement for the Commodore Datasette and a chap called Christopher Drum who has recently started a blog about productivity software and has decided to start with a deep dive into Deluxe Paint on the Amiga. But that…

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Carlo Middione’s Magic & The Rise of Australian Oranges 38:15

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This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show Archives, Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener are joined by two special guests! First, we step back to September 14, 2002, when Australian navel oranges were just starting to make their way into the U.S. market. David Mixon of DNE World Fruit Sales joins us to talk about this exciting development and …

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S3E14: The Ghosts 'n Goblins trilogy -or- History Doomed to Repeat Itself 2:01:02

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Cyril from Defunct Games armors up for Ghosts ‘n Goblins (NES), Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive), and Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (SNES) as he joins Mike & Jaymo on The Old SwitchAroo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog! In this episode, we talk about the value of preservin…

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Insert Band Name Here: Band Names Gone Right & Wrong 1:26:38

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In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild world of band names — the brilliant, the bizarre, and the downright awful. From iconic names that defined a generation to head-scratchers that make you wonder what they were thinking, we break down what makes a band name work (or flop). Plus, we play a game of "Real or Fake?" with some of the weirdes…

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From Five-a-Day to Today: How Produce Shapes Health 40:26

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In this week's historic episode, we’re going back to September 8th, 2001. Cut! It’s a triple celebration — September is National Mushroom Month, National Organic Harvest Month, and, back then, it was even National Five-a-Day Week. Remember that? While Guido is off soaking up the Hawaiian sunshine, Dan the Produce Man flies solo and welcomes Barbara…

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SID Tunes Better Than Arcade? - This Week In Retro 234 57:11

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 First the floppy and now the optical, can disks survive? The Texas Instruments TI99, did it ever stand a chance? Can arcade Commando be improved with the Commodore 64 SID tune? All this and more in your weekly retro computing round up. 00:00 - Show Opening 01:47 - Are Disks Immorta…

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A Day in My Life – Facebook Memories 39:49

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On the latest episode of the Zoinkies! podcast, I did something a little different. Instead of diving into retro pop culture or regular stuff, I took a personal trip down memory lane. Literally. September 2 has come and gone many times over the years, but I decided to make this one special. I opened up Facebook Memories and pulled together moments …

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Historic Harvest: Peony Grapes, Kharbouza Melons & More with the Produce Pair 40:30

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This week on the Produce Pair Radio Show: Historic Archives We roll back to September 1st, 2000. While Guido The Gardner was vacationing in Hawaii, Greg McDonald—The Produce Guy—joined Dan the Produce Man for a lively chat on: Indian Red Peaches Kyoho and Peony Grape varieties Yali and Hosui Pears Kharbouza, Temptation, Cavaillon, & Crenshaw Melons…

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Zoltar Made Me Do It: A Big Episode 1:19:57

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In this episode, we revisit the 1988 classic Big, starring Tom Hanks as a 12-year-old who makes a wish to be "big"—and wakes up in an adult body. We break down the film’s themes of childhood innocence, growing up too fast, and the bittersweet line between youth and responsibility. Plus, we talk iconic scenes (yes, the piano), the legacy of body-swa…

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Setting TheA1200 Record Straight & Win 95 Is 30 - This Week In Retro 233 1:00:30

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The Vectrex mini and TheA1200 are two new pieces of gaming hardware that are on their way. We talk about the Commodore 128, did it make it onto your radar back in the day? 30 years ago Microsoft made a big splash about Windows 95 and somehow became sort of cool.... Issue 9 of SEGA MANIA covers the first half of 1996 which is when the Saturn started…

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S3E13: Mega Man The Wily Wars -or- Doctor, Doctor Give me the Pews 1:21:19

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Don from the Cable Club League is powering up his mega buster for Mega Man: The Wily Wars (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, 1994) as he joins Mike & Jaymo on The Old SwitchAroo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog! Mega Man: The Wily Wars is a compilation action platformer game combining…

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90s Singers That Just Gave Up. 1:20:08

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The fellas dive into some of your favorite 90s hits where the singer just stopped trying.By The Retro Lounge Podcast

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The Best of Tech’s Worst & New Retro Games - This Week In Retro 232 1:01:06

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The Settlers II is finally coming to the Amiga but you'll need a beefy setup to get it running. The Spectrum has a fantastic looking platformer called Cubix which appears to get the Spectrum doing things it shouldn't. We talk about a top 10 of apparent bad tech and get ready to throw around obscene amounts of money as Kevin Toms once again invites …

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1999 Flashback: Graham Kerr’s Food Transformation & Fresh Figs 46:29

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From The Galloping Gourmet to The Gathering Place—celebrity chef Graham Kerr shares his shift to healthy, joyful cooking. Then, Jeff Schaefer (Stellar Distributing) joins us to talk about California fresh figs. Recorded in August 1999 on the TalkAmerica Radio Network.

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Superman 64 1:53:16

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It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's... ...a bad video game. But why is it so bad? And why did we play this when this show is all about GOOD memories? You'll have to listen to find out. Special Guest Host: RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! Support on Patreon and get involved with the show!…

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AOL Hangs Up - This Week In Retro 231 48:51

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 America Online is hanging up on its dial-up service. Hexen and Heretic are remastered. We talk retro retail stores big and small. Plus a handful of other retro stories in brief. Stick around to the end for your answers to the Community Question Of The Week. Could we trouble you to …

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S3E12: F-Zero and F-Zero 99 -or- Crashing Out! 1:30:26

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Chico D Mar is at the starting line for F-Zero (SNES, 1990) and F-Zero 99 (Switch, 2023) as he joins Mike and Jaymo on The Old SwitchAroo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog! In this episode, we appreciate the character design from Takaya Imamura and the comic book artwork from …

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When They Were Everything... 1:31:44

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In this episode, we take a heartfelt journey through the lens of nostalgia, remembering the stars who once lit up our screens, airwaves, and stages. From iconic performances to the personal memories they left behind, we reflect on the legacy of those we've lost—and how their brilliance continues to echo through time.…

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Three-Commodore Salute! - This Week In Retro 230 1:02:06

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Yes, its another show with Commodore in the title but things are happening! The original D&D megadungeon has returned...again! Do you remember the creation of the computer phone? Let the BBC remind you. All this plus news of a new C64 mini with all NEW games as well as a Mac mini which may not be around for too long. Pixel Addict issue number 29 fe…

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Sunburns & Slashers 1:10:57

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Summer’s here—and so are the screams. In this episode, we dive into the best summertime horror movies that bring the heat and the chills. From haunted cabins and beachside slashers to campfire tales that never end well, we’re ranking our favorites and breaking down what makes summer the perfect backdrop for horror. Pack your bug spray... and maybe …

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The Commodore Amiga Turns 40 - This Week In Retro 229 1:01:10

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🛠 Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com/ for all your PCB needs! 🛠 Put on your party hats and prepare the party poppers for it is time to celebrate the Amiga's 40th Anniversary. We take a look at some of the recent retro events and the interesting discussions that took place there. A valuable retro computing resource has had an upgrade, the Retro …

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S3E11: Clu Clu Land, Mario's Picross and Super Picross -or- Steganographic Imagery Viewer Discretion Advised 1:41:43

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Andrew Linde from “Nothing New: A Remake Podcast” uncovers hard truths about Clu Clu Land (NES, 1985), Mario’s Picross (Game Boy, 1995), and Mario’s Super Picross (SNES, 1995) as he joins Mike & Jaymo on The Old SwitchAroo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in Nintendo Switch Online’s Nintendo Classics catalog! In this revealing e…

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TRL Dreams and Frosted Tips 1:22:19

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From the New Kids to Backstreet, we explore the rise, formula, and fan frenzy behind the boy band craze. What makes these groups so irresistible—and why do we keep coming back for more?By The Retro Lounge Podcast

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The Next Spectrum Next - This Week In Retro 228 56:41

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Issue Three of the Spectrum Next computer smashed its Kickstarter goal in mere hours, and brings some important upgrades!Just how naughty are pre-loaded consoles and can they get you into trouble? Seems like they can. Let's talk about the missing Apple computer, the Mark Twain-edition IIGS. Pixel Addict issue number 29 features reviews of some of t…