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Retronauts

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★★★★★
4.5
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2120 reviews
This podcast has
700 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Retronauts
Explicit
No
Date created
2013/07/11
Latest episode
2026/10/19
Average duration
88 min.
Release period
6 days

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The original classic gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits. From forgotten black-and-white arcade machines to modern-day remakes, Retronauts spans more than four decades of vintage gaming greatness!

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Final Fantasy III
2026/10/19
20 years and over 1000 episodes ago, Retronauts kicked off with an episode about Final Fantasy III: a classic JRPG then on the brink of its first release for Western audiences. Now, that DS remake is itself retro, and we have yet another version of the game that was once denied to us for so long. But even with so many updates and upgrades to its classic formula, is this third, extremely influential Final Fantasy still worthwhile more than 35 years later? On this episode join Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish, and Brian Clark (of One Million Power) as the team reassesses this sequel and promises to dish out opinions that will be sure to sustain you until 2046. Retronauts is a completely fan-funded operation. To support the show, and get two full-length exclusive episodes every month, as well as access to 100+ previous bonus episodes, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.
20 Years of Retronauts
2026/10/12
20! 800! So many big, round numbers! Jeremy Parish, Bob Mackey, Diamond Feit, Stuart Gipp, Nadia Oxford, AND Kevin Bunch somehow crowd into the same space to contemplate the past and future of the show. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
See Us LIVE at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2026!
2026/10/07
WHAT: Our "Retronauts is Officially Retro: 20 Years of Podcasting About the Past" panel, live at PRGE 2026 WHERE: Blue Auditorium (D137 & D140) at the Portland Retro Gaming ExpoWHEN: Saturday, October 10th at 11:00am WHO: Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish, Gary Butterfield, Kaye Ross Additionally, you can catch Jeremy's solo panel "In Defense of Bad Video Games" on Sunday, October 11th at 1:00pm in the Red Auditorium, and you can see Bob and Jeremy together on the Watch Out for Fireballs panel "Are the Most Expensive Games of All Time Worth Your Time?" on Saturday, October 10th at 5:00pm in the Red Auditorium.  Please check out the official PRGE 2026 schedule for more information!
Resident Evil (2026)
2026/10/05
After 24 years of disappointment, it finally happened: they made a great Resident Evil movie—which also happens to be a great regular movie. Yes, thanks to abandoning any notion of lore and tapping into the creative talents of director Zach Cregger, this latest adaptation of Capcom's survival horror series manages to evoke the spirit of the games, even if it lacks the iconic characters and monsters. On this episode of Retronauts, join Bob Mackey, Stuart Gipp and Jess O'Brien (AKA Voidburger) as the crew searches the now-snowy streets of Raccoon City in search of survivors and fatherhood issues. Retronauts is a completely fan-funded operation. To support the show, and get two full-length exclusive episodes every month, as well as access to 100+ previous bonus episodes, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.
Episode 797: Cave Story
2026/09/28
Jeremy Parish, Diamond Feit, and Scott Sharkey link up with patron Jeff Peterson to escape the island early and bring you a discussion of indie game classic Cave Story (instead of surviving Hell). Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
Modern Retro: Teeto
2026/09/21
Podcast Michael! Stuart Gipp chats with Eat Pant Games’ Mitch Duncan about their hilarious – and classic-inspired – new kiwi platform game, Teeto. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
The King of Fighters ’94
2026/09/14
GO HOME NOW!!YOU ARE NO MATCH FOR Diamond Feit, Kevin Bunch, Brian Clark, and Will Cuevas when it comes to discussing The King of Fighters '94. IT’S GOING TO BE OUR CENTURY! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
Mario 101 - Part 1
2026/09/07
The Goomba is a mushroom. We still don't know how Bowser got his name. Doki Doki Panic began its life as a Super Mario game. Is this sheer lunacy? No! These facts are the thoroughly researched findings of one Drew Mackie, who uncovered 101 Mario mind-blowers via his Mario 101 series on Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games. And on this episode, Drew is here to lead Jeremy, Bob, and Stuart through his collection of truth bombs that dispel conventional wisdom, pinpoint surprising origins, and speculate about the big questions that still don't have answers. Once you press play, reality as you know it will be changed forever. (And check out Drew's entire Mario 101 series RIGHT HERE!) Retronauts is a completely fan-funded operation. To support the show, and get two full-length exclusive episodes every month, as well as access to 100+ previous bonus episodes, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.
Metroid x 40: The Successors
2026/08/31
Jeremy Parish, Diamond Feit, and Kate Willaert trek back to the starting point now that they're equipped with the skills and tool to unlock the second half of their discussion of Metroid's 40th anniversary. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
Episode 790 Preview: Tomb Raider
2026/08/28
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 790: Tomb Raider. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.
Famicom Disk System, Redux
2026/08/24
Jeremy Parish, Kurt Kalata, and the internet's RndStranger converse with patron Ben Hamilton about the Famicom Disk System to dig up new perspectives on the influential add-on, on the (belated) occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Crash Bandicoot: The Wilderness Years, Pt. 1
2026/08/17
Whoa! Journey into the darkest depths of the madcap marsupial Crash Bandicoot with host Stuart Gipp and guests Sean Seanson and Thomas Nickel! Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
Retrogame Dreamscapes
2026/08/10
Nadia and David Oxford talk about how dreams and dreamscapes shape stories in retro games. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
Capcom's Barbarian Legacy
2026/08/03
Jeremy Parish, Stuart Gipp, and Patrick Kulikowski gird their loincloths to discuss some of Capcom's deeper historic cuts: games where burly men (and ladies) smash and bash baddies. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts
Episode 784 Preview: The Cave
2026/07/31
You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 784: The Cave! To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.

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4.5 out of 5
2120 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
Jadiction 2026/10/13
Another struggle session
Another struggle session of people living in a self-oppressed bubble. Shame, wasn’t always this way.
★★★★★
Quest_for_Identity 2026/09/21
Good Job!
I find all your episodes, extremely interesting and very much admire that you will speak about all types of genres and timelines from 70s to present d...
★★★★★
EnderSage576 2025/10/21
Best Classic Gaming Historian Podcast Ever
I have been a loyal listener for years, and have enjoyed the thousand or so hours of listening so much! This is my go-to podcast, and I’ve tried othe...
★☆☆☆☆
Fledgl 2025/09/22
Used to be good
Not what it once was. Seems like every episode is a political diatribe. I recommend following Jeremy Parish YouTube.
★★★★★
JMalAnthony 2025/06/20
5-stars to offset morons
Love the podcast, hosts and topics, great reference material. Haven’t even noticed any Spin…so, you can ignore the negative reviewers.
★☆☆☆☆
jj_am_ess 2025/05/26
Why Discuss Video Games When You Can Promote Marxism?
The politics and politicking which occur in this podcast is beyond absurd. I have heard the worst takes ever from episodes of this show. People who s...
★★★★☆
Catlover1898 2025/04/11
GREAT
I love this podcast. Please do a hollow knight or Revita episode
★☆☆☆☆
Fellcaster 2025/01/28
Give it a rest
Old people pontificating for the finer days when they weren’t washed up shills.
★★★★☆
retrokid104 2025/01/23
enjoyable!
great show, but it is a shame that “interesting” episodes are locked behind paywalls. otherwise, a good listen!
★☆☆☆☆
Elthesensai 2025/01/20
Used to love it
I get and understand why they have content behind paywalls. I’m not saying they shouldn’t get paid for their hard work but I hate that they shove so m...
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