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Retro Asylum -  The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast

Retro Asylum - The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast

Retro Asylum 305 Episodes Jun 6, 2026

Retro Asylum is a UK-based retro gaming podcast that curates gaming culture for future generations. It features discussions, reviews, and interviews focused on classic video games and consoles. The show has been recognized as the 'World's Best Podcast' at the NME Awards 2016.

Episodes

Episode 371: UK Kong Off - The Aftermath! Jun 6, 2026 01:56:41 In this episode of the Retro Asylum podcast, show host Jim Middleton catches up with UK Kong Off organisers Oli and Russ to talk all things Arcade Club, Donkey Kong and Walter Day. Before heading off to the North Bristol Retro Meet and talking to Steve Higgins & Kevin Armstrong. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! For
Episode 370: A Chat With Retro Games Ltd May 24, 2026 50:31 In this episode of The Retro Asylum Podcast, show host Chris O'Regan chats to Chris Smith and Darren Melbourne, 2 of the 3 founding members of Retro Games Ltd about their past, present, and even future projects. We discuss the peripherals such as the QuickShot II joystick and the ZX Printer as well as how the recently announced handheld machines came about. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon
Episode 369: New Old Hardware for 2026 May 5, 2026 01:36:29 A quintet of show hosts from Retro Asylum Towers grace us with their presence as they chat about the flurry of old-new hardware that was announced in Q2 2026 for later in the year. Topics covered include The Spectrum White Special Edition, Neo Geo AGS+, C64C Ultra, The Spectrum Handheld, and THEC64 handheld among many other things. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode p
Episode 368: Aliens Video Games With Mike Diver Apr 26, 2026 01:12:02 In this interview special episode of Retro Asylum, show host Chris O'Regan chats with Mike Diver, the author of Aliens: The Video Games. This book covers the video games that attempt to portray the horror and excitement of the Alien films. Chris and Mike talk through what to expect to find in the book while discussing the long history of video games based on the celebrated franchise. You can pre
Episode 367: What's Next For Zapped To The Past podcast? Apr 23, 2026 01:18:57 Steve chats to the Zapped to the Past lads once more, this time as they come to the end of the Zzap Magazine era. With a new direction and an upcoming Kick Starter... Find out what's next for the lads! If you want to back the Zapped To The Past book on Kickstarter, follow this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zappedtothepast/zapped-to-the-past  As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's
Episode 366: Modern Gameboy Games Apr 1, 2026 01:58:05 They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but clearly they were not referring to the Game Boy and Game Boy Color. The hosts Jim Middleton,, Chris O'Regan, and Chris Worthington of the Retro Asylum put this to theory to the test....again by taking a look at a few recently released games for the now almost 40 year old handheld. Games covered include Fix My Heart, Lunar Lancer, Black Tower Enig
Episode 365: Chips Challenge Mar 18, 2026 01:41:04 Mads and Chris roll back the years with a game club style look at Atari Lynx launch title, Chip's Challenge. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Forge  Guy Simms (mdkdue) Richard Hyde Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Robert Ilott Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Dylan D'Arch Bitmap
Episode 364: SEGA SG-1000 Feb 25, 2026 02:04:23 In this episode Jim, Dean, Mark & Chris delve into the SEGA SG-1000, a system that didn't reach the shores of the UK or the States and had the misfortune of being released on the same day as the Nintendo Famicon in Japan. What did the guys think of the system and it's games? Tune in to find out! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your ki
Episode 363: A Chat With The Caulfields - Making Films Focused On Video Games & Computer Technology Feb 7, 2026 01:26:38 Dean Swain & Steve Erickson chat to Anthony and Nicola Caulfield of Gracious Films to discuss their love of film making, what they are currently working on and what the future holds. Visit Gracious Films at https://www.graciousfilms.com Back The Rubber Keyed Wonder/ Expansion at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graciousfilms/the-rubber-keyed-wonder-zx-spectrum-expansion-pack/ Show your inte
Episode 362: 8 Bit Wars Ceasefire - Xmas Special 2025 Dec 22, 2025 02:22:17 The RA team assemble along with Gordon King from the RGDS podcast, wave their white flags into the air to declare a ceasefire and instead spread happiness and cheer during the festive season. Special thanks to Scott Pearson for yet another great cover! As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Aaron Maupin Adam Hinde Andrew
Episode 361: Vectrex Mini - Interview David Oghia Nov 6, 2025 01:20:37 Dean Swain, Jim Middleton & Chris O'Regan chat to the man behind the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, David Oghia. Find out how the project started, how the Kickstarter campaign is going and what to expect from the finished product. Check the Vectrex Mini Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode p
Episode 360: Interview with Darran Jones Nov 2, 2025 02:07:31 Dean Swain & Jim Middleton are joined by the editor of Retro Gamer Magazine Darran Jones for an exclusive interview. Find out how Darran first got into writing, how he started his career in the magazine business and even what his favourite meal from his local fish & chip shop is. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Aa

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