The SEGAGuys

Season 1: Episode 1.1 - There Can Be Only One (Part 1 - SEGA Saturn) Apr 18, 2020 00:48:08 Welcome to the debut episode of the SegaGuys RetroPod, where after an inspired piece of tweeting, James and Dan decided to link up and give their top 5 reasons why their respective SEGA console of choice represents the era in which the Japanese giant was at its most creative and innovative. Here we have Part 1, with Dan "The Mega Driver" giving us his 5 Saturn picks.

Season 1: Episode 1.2 - There Can Be Only One (Part 2 - SEGA Dreamcast) Apr 30, 2020 01:18:15 Welcome to the debut episode of the SegaGuys RetroPod, where after an inspired piece of tweeting, James and Dan decided to link up and give their top 5 reasons why their respective SEGA console of choice represents the era in which the Japanese giant was at its most creative and innovative. Here we have Part 2, with James "The SegaHolic" giving us his 5 Dreamcast picks.

Season 1: Episode 2.1 - SEGA Desert Island Discs (Part 1 - James "The SegaHolic") May 9, 2020 00:50:30 Remember the BBC radio show called Desert Island Discs? You know, the one where celebrities come on and give a selection of songs they'd want with them if stranded on a desert island, along with one book and one luxury item? Well, the SegaGuys decided to put a SEGA spin on it! What SEGA music would the lads want to be stranded with? What piece of gaming literature would they take and what luxury

Season 1: Episode 2.2 - SEGA Desert Island Discs (Part 2 - Dan "The Mega Driver") May 16, 2020 00:55:15 Remember the BBC radio show called Desert Island Discs? You know, the one where celebrities come on and give a selection of songs they'd want with them if stranded on a desert island, along with one book and one luxury item? Well, the SegaGuys decided to put a SEGA spin on it! What SEGA music would the lads want to be stranded with? What piece of gaming literature would they take and what luxury

Season 1: CHRONICLES Pt. 1 - Virtua Fighter/Virtua Fighter Remix Jun 13, 2020 00:55:28 Welcome to the debut episode of our brand new CHRONICLES series, where James and Dan focus on a particular game or series and delve into it's history, various home ports, and personal experiences with the games. To kick things off, we present volume 1, focusing on the legendary Virtua Fighter series. In part one, we discuss the original Virtua Fighter and Virtua Fighter Remix. Enjoy!

Season 1: Episode 3 - Famitsu Fallout (Oh, and Game Gear Micro) Jun 16, 2020 00:49:03 On this episode of the RetroPod, James & Dan give their reaction to the Game Gear Micro and ask how the hell someone managed to get it signed off for production. They also chat about the 'big' Famitsu story from June 4th, and give their opinions on what they would love to see from a SEGA arcade streaming service. As usual there's stories, tales from the past and tangents galore on another fun pack

Season 1: CHRONICLES Pt. 2 - Virtua Fighter 2 Jul 3, 2020 00:49:50 Welcome to another episode of the SegaGuys RetroPod, where this weekend we continue our CHRONICLES series and our focus on the Virtua Fighter series, this time looking at Virtua Fighter 2. We discuss the origins of the game, our memories of the first time we seen and played it, the key gameplay mechanic changes in the sequel, and touch on the various other ports that came after the SEGA Saturn ver

Season 1: Episode 4 - SEGA Saturn @ 25 Jul 19, 2020 01:43:04 In this episode, James & Dan pay homage to the wonderful SEGA Saturn after the console reached the ripe old age of 25 in Europe on July 8th. The guys chat through their memories of the system, their first experiences with it, their favourite games, their most revered soundtracks, plus have the now mandatory SEGA sing song and plenty of banter to boot. Special thanks also to the community members

Season 1: CHRONICLES Pt. 3 - Virtua Fighter 3/3tb/Fighters Megamix Aug 1, 2020 00:57:09 And so, here we are... the finale of the first ever SegaGuys CHRONICLES and the end of our journey though the Virtua Fighter games which appeared on SEGA hardware. In this finale, James & Dan discuss the impact of Virtua Fighter 3 in both the arcade and the home, mull over the Dreamcast port and give their views on the work done by Genki, and touch on the Saturn port that never was while discussi

Season 1: Episode 5 - The SegaGuys Go SEGAGAGA Aug 8, 2020 01:54:23 On March 29th 2001, just two days before the discontinuation of the SEGA Dreamcast, SEGAGAGA was released in Japan. The game was described as a "SEGA Simulation", allowing players to take control of the company and save it from the "evil DOGMA Corp" (aka Sony), who had 97% of the console market. In this episode, James & Dan travel back to the 1990s and inspired by SEGAGAGA, detail their 13 point

Season 1: Episode 6 - Mega Drive @ 30 Sep 14, 2020 01:35:54 Hello and welcome to a brand new RetroPod, where this time James and Dan pay homage to the brilliant SEGA Mega Drive on its 30th (THIRTIETH!?) PAL anniversary. We discuss our memories of the system, our favourite games, the music we adore, and as usual through in plenty of banter to boot. There's also (as with our Saturn special) some fantastic appearances from some of our community listeners, wh

Season 1: RadioSEGA's WinterFest 2020 Special - SEGA X Capcom Dec 20, 2020 01:41:25 We're back! The SegaGuys return to bring you some festive SEGA goodness as we form part of RadioSEGA's WinterFest 2020 lineup. On this show, James & Dan select and discuss their Capcom "Dirty Dozen" as they explore Capcom's legacy on SEGA consoles, starting in the earliest days as their relationship blossomed with Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition on the Mega Drive and watching them grow generati

Season 1: Episode 7 - When SEGA Met Xbox Jan 12, 2021 01:46:41 Welcome, and a Happy New Year to all our listeners! On this first RetroPod of 2021, James & Dan go back in time to the origins of the Xbox, when SEGA tried their hardest to remain in the hardware game (albeit fleetingly) by hanging onto the coattails of Microsoft's new kid on the block. We go back to the Dreamcast's final days, explore the talks between both companies, SEGA's dreams and Microsoft

Season 1: Episode 8 - Bernie Stolar Was Wrong, Saturn WAS SEGA's Future Jan 23, 2021 01:24:31 Hello and welcome once again to a brand new SegaGuys RetroPod! On this show, James and Dan will go back in time to E3 1997 and examine Bernie Stolar's now infamous line, the one liner which shattered the dreams of millions of Saturn owners and seen SEGA's 32-bit system fizzle out in the West by 1998, leaving gamers on this side of the world without a new and supported SEGA system until the launch

Season 1: "My Favourite SEGA..." - feat. Andrew Dickinson (Dreamcast Years/The Dreamcast Junkyard) Jan 30, 2021 01:07:53 Welcome to another episode of The SegaGuys, where today we have a brand new series for you all to enjoy. Through the coming weeks and months we will be featuring guests from our Twitter community, inviting them to speak to us about their favourite SEGA game, SEGA music, and SEGA console, giving them and us a chance to delve into bouts of nostalgia and relive some classic gaming moments which mean

Season 1: Al Nilsen (Head of Global Marketing @ SEGA of America from 1989-1993) Feb 6, 2021 01:44:39 Hello and welcome all to a very, very special episode of The SegaGuys as James and Dan welcome a true SEGA legend and icon to the show. Yes, on this episode we had the absolute honour and privilege of chatting with Al Nilsen, the former head of Global Marketing at SEGA of America from 1989-1993. Al needs no introduction, his name is synonymous with the Genesis (Mega Drive), the eventual look and

Season 1: Episode 9 - The SEGA PlayStation: Gaming's Alternate Timeline Mar 6, 2021 01:35:58 Welcome to yet another episode of The SegaGuys RetroPod! On this weeks show, James & Dan take another trip into SEGA's past, to a moment which proved pivotal in the direction the gaming industry would take. In 1993, SEGA of America led by Tom Kalinske came close to forging a deal with Sony which would see the two Japanese tech giants join forces, creating the proverbial uber console and in doing

Season 1: Episode 10 - Dreamcast: The Soul Still Burns (20 Year Discontinuation Anniversary) Mar 31, 2021 01:31:34 Dearly beloved gamers, you join us today on the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast's untimely demise. Yes, on 31/03/2001, SEGA ceased production of the console and took themselves out of the hardware business forever. However, we are not going to mourn the Dreamcast. No, on this episode we have something different planned, a celebration of the life of the Dreamcast by taking you all down memory la

Season 1: "My Favourite SEGA..." - feat. David 'KC' Luís (@KCRadioMan - Host of The SEGA Lounge on RadioSEGA) Apr 16, 2021 01:34:59 Welcome to another episode of The SegaGuys and to another episode of "My Favourite SEGA...", where this week we welcome yet another brilliant SEGA community guest to the show. It's a real pleasure for us to sit down and chat once again with the one and only 'KC', host of RadioSEGA's brilliant podcast, The SEGA Lounge. KC kindly hosted us on the Lounge last year, so it's only fair we return the fa

Season 1: "My Favourite SEGA..." - feat. Anthony Cox (@AJC2424) Apr 17, 2021 01:16:38 Welcome to another episode of The SegaGuys RetroPod and to another in our "My Favourite SEGA..." series, where we welcome a member of our community onto the show to chat about their gaming history, their favourite SEGA console, SEGA game, and piece of SEGA music. This week we sit down with Anthony Cox as we take a deep dive (get it?) into Ecco the Dolphin and get muddy with some classic SEGA arca

Season 2 Premiere: Tom Kalinske (President & CEO @ SEGA of America from 1990 - 1996) Apr 24, 2021 01:07:30 Welcome to another episode of the RetroPod, and what an episode we have in store for you... As we prepare to celebrate our 1st birthday here at The SegaGuys, we are so very proud to be able to bring you an exclusive sit down with none other than the former President and CEO of SEGA of America, Tom Kalinske. We had the absolute privilege of covering a wide range of topics with Tom, from his roots

Season 2: Episode 2 - The SegaHolic's Top 15 Mega Drive/Genesis Games May 3, 2021 01:57:25 Welcome to another episode of The SegaGuys RetroPod. In this show James talks through his 15 top Mega Drive/Genesis games with Dan. The backstory to this show is that Dan sent James a Mega Drive as a gift six months ago and after acquiring an Everdrive cartridge, James has been playing through the library and has chosen these 15 games as the ones he'd be happy to have on his shelf if it were all

Season 2: Episode 3 - Blake J. Harris (Author of "Console Wars") May 17, 2021 01:01:03 Welcome to another episode of the RetroPod, where this week we conclude the SegaGuys "Console Wars" trilogy by sitting down with the author of the brilliant book and the brains behind the CBS documentary, Blake J. Harris. We pack plenty into this hour long chat as we discuss Blake's gaming roots, his influences (and challenges) while researching and writing the book, delve into the artwork behind

Season 2: Episode 4 - Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Reaction & Opinions Jun 7, 2021 01:00:57 Welcome to a brand new episode of The SegaGuys, where on this show James & Dan give their opinions on the return of the greatest 3D fighter of all time, Virtua Fighter, in the PS4/5 console exclusive; Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown. Many thanks once again to Danny Russell at SEGA of America for providing us with review codes for the game and DLC bundle!

Season 2: Episode 5 - Sonic the Hedgehog: 30 Years of Memories Jun 28, 2021 01:56:20 Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA's most famous and successful character and franchise turned 30 years old this month. To celebrate, we look back on Sonic's storied history, his extensive library of games (and litany of other media) with memories from not only The SegaGuys, but the gaming community too. Thanks to @16bitnostalgia, @ABeerAndAGame, @Hi1stTime, @DistantSpires, @stewie55uk and @gamesfreezer on

Season 2: Episode 6 - Now That's What I Call SEGA Jul 19, 2021 01:10:41 James "The SegaHolic" and Dan "The Mega Driver" each select 6 songs close to their hearts as The SegaGuys deliver a dozen classic SEGA music tracks.

Season 2: Episode 7 - "My Favourite SEGA..." feat. @CuppaTea4Meeee Aug 2, 2021 01:07:08 "My Favourite SEGA..." (the series where we invite members of the community to talk about their favourite SEGA Music, SEGA game and SEGA console) is back! This episode's guest is content creator CuppaTea4Meeeee, who discusses his beginnings with gaming, his YouTube and Twitch channels as well as his Favourite SEGA.

Season 2: Episode 8 - The SegaGuys Review… Daytona USA (SEGA Saturn) Aug 9, 2021 01:23:09 On this brand new episode, James & Dan go back in time in our new series known as "The SegaGuys Review…" to take a look at the much maligned yet much loved SEGA Saturn launch title, Daytona USA. We compare it to the later Saturn and Dreamcast versions that followed and discuss Daytona’s impact on the industry, both in the arcade and at home.

Season 2: Episode 9 - Import Era Memories Aug 23, 2021 01:27:32 James "The SegaHolic" and Dan "The Mega Driver" discuss the import boom of the 90s, their favourite games, memories and their history with the import side of the hobby. Shoutout to sega-mania.com and their excellent SEGA magazine!

Season 2: Episode 10 - 30 Years of Gear Sep 6, 2021 01:25:41 With the Game Gear turning 30 years old this year in the UK (and in the US), Dan "The Mega Driver" and James "The Segaholic" discuss the console, their memories of SEGA's legendary handheld, and their favourite games for the console.

Season 2: Episode 11 - The SegaGuys Review… Sonic R (SEGA Saturn) Sep 20, 2021 01:13:53 In the second episode of "The SegaGuys Review..." series, James "The SegaHolic" and Dan "The Mega Driver" take a look at Sonic R, a game that's highly divisive today (even for a Sonic title). Not only will they judge how it fares in terms of graphics, sound and gameplay, but they'll look at its ports and how it was reviewed back in 1997.

Season 2: Episode 12 - Lost in the Arcade (Vol. 1) Oct 18, 2021 01:21:44 Hello SEGA fans! In this week's show, we delve back into SEGA's vault as we select and discuss the first 6 lost gems from our favourite company's storied arcade past that, for whatever reason, never made it into the home. Scud Race, Jurassic Park - The Lost World, Planet Harriers, Indy 500, Harley Davidson, and Top Skater round off Vol. 1 of what will be a miniseries. Dan & James discuss the game

Season 2: Episode 13 - First on SEGA: Tomb Raider Nov 15, 2021 01:25:34 Welcome to "First on SEGA", a new subseries discussing games and innovations that were found first on SEGA hardware! First up, with the 25th Anniversary having just passed, James and Dan discuss Tomb Raider, its origins, their memories, the series' lasting legacy and more!

Season 2: Episode 14 - RadioSEGA's WinterFest 2021 Special - Raised by SEGA Dec 18, 2021 01:41:05 Welcome fellow SEGA fans to another episode of The SegaGuys RetroPod, and in this show we proudly bring you another WinterFest special for our friends and colleagues at RadioSEGA. In this episode, Dan and James talk about what it means to have been "Raised by SEGA". Are you a SEGA kid? Did you live for Sonic the Hedgehog? Or did you come under the influence of those blue, blue skies later in SEGA

Season 2: Episode 15 - The Saturn Years: Year 0 Jan 17, 2022 01:23:46 In a series where James and Dan go through the Saturn's history year by year, we begin with Year 0. We cover everything from conception in 1991 to the Saturn's Japanese launch in 1994.

Season 3: Episode 1 - They're Back Aug 16, 2022 00:57:58 After their hiatus, the SegaGuys return as James and Dan discuss all the biggest Sega stories of the year so far, and what they've been doing during that time.

Season 3: Episode 2 - SEGA Hackers - Fan Mod Special Aug 30, 2022 01:13:56 James and Dan delve into the world of SEGA fan mods as the retro communities finest seek to improve some of our favourites... and port a couple of titles to hardware you didn't think possible.

Season 3: Episode 3 - "My Favourite SEGA" feat. Jason Maddison (@PlaySushiUK) Sep 13, 2022 01:52:34 Jason Maddison is a graphics designer and gamer involved in numerous high profile projects. In this episode he discusses his work, his gaming journey and, most importantly, his favourite Sega music, console and game.

Season 3: Episode 4 - "Saturn Mini" Sep 27, 2022 01:44:04 With the Mega Drive 2 Mini on its way, James and Dan discuss the possibility of a Sega Saturn Mini, and discuss their choices for which titles could realistically make their way to the device.

Season 3: Episode 5 - "Big In Japan" Oct 11, 2022 01:23:21 James & Dan delve into the Japanese Sega Saturn market and pick their top 12 games that stayed in Japan, ranging from some of the more common to some of the most obscure, weird, and wonderful.

Season 3: Episode 6 - "10 Things We Love About Mini 2" Oct 25, 2022 01:46:37 With the Mega Drive 2 Mini launching in just a few days, James and Dan discuss the ten things they're most excited to see from Sega's newest hardware.

Season 3: Episode 7 - "The Saturn Years - 1995" Nov 8, 2022 01:53:03 In the next part of our Saturn Years series, we focus on 1995 and the western launches of the system. We cast an eye over the launch titles and look ahead to the second wave of games coming toward the end of the year as SEGA prepare to face a new challenger in the form of Sony and their brand new PlayStation console.

Season 3: Episode 9 - "The SegaGuys World Cup 2022" Nov 21, 2022 02:09:46 James & Dan have got World Cup fever as they pit eight classic SEGA football games together in a play off competition to decide the best football game on SEGA consoles.

Season 3: Episode 10 - "Western Saturn Launch Review" Dec 5, 2022 01:35:51 In part two of our 1995 focus on the Saturn Years, we deep dive on the games that introduced the Saturn to its western audience.

Season 3: Episode 11 - "SEGA Saturn Demo Disk History (RadioSEGA WinterFest 2022)" Dec 19, 2022 01:35:30 The SEGAGuys return for their third RadioSEGA WinterFest event as we discuss the history of the freebie that put a smile on every new Saturn owners face on Christmas morning; the SEGA demo disc!We discuss the contents of SEGA Flash Vol. 1 to 7, delve into two discs that were more than just demos, and tell you about the Saturn Power discs that are now the only trace two unreleased Saturn games ever

Season 3: Episode 12 - "The 4MB RAM Cart: What Could Have Been" Jan 9, 2023 01:09:06 In this episode, we discuss the potential impact of the 4MB RAM cartridge (and it's 1MB little brother) had they come to the West along with the various fighting classics that accompanied them.

Season 3: Episode 13 - "Buying a SEGA Saturn in 2023" Jan 23, 2023 01:46:14 In this episode we provide a (hopefully!) helpful guide to picking up our favourite SEGA console in 2023. From console revisions and ODE's to PSU's and affordable games, we've got you covered. Whether you're thinking about re-acquiring a Saturn or looking to pick one up for the first time, let us guide you and answer any questions you may have.

Season 3: Episode 14 - "Peter Moore" Feb 6, 2023 00:59:43 In this special episode we are honoured to be joined by the former CEO of SEGA of America and corporate vice-president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division at the launch of Xbox 360; its none other than Peter Moore. We chat about Peter's SEGA journey, the fate of the Dreamcast, the crossover point with Xbox, the games that could have been, the move to Xbox and much, much more

Season 3: Episode 15 - "The SEGAGuys Hit 50" Feb 20, 2023 01:54:57 It's our 50th episode! Join us as we recall our personal top 5 moments in 3 years doing the show, as well as discuss our top 5 SEGA games and have some laughs along the way.

Season 3: Episode 16 - "Tom Charnock (The Dreamcast Junkyard)" Mar 6, 2023 01:34:22 On this episode we sit down with Tom Charnock, the original "Dreamcast Guy" and founder of the number one Dreamcast fan site; The Dreamcast Junkyard. We discuss the Junkyard's origins, Tom's history with SEGA, his favourite SEGA games, and much, much more.

Season 3: Episode 17 - "Amiga on the Mega Drive" Mar 20, 2023 01:16:23 Greetings SEGA fans! On this weeks show we take a look at the first 5 of many Amiga games which made their way to the Mega Drive. James gives his insight into how these games looked and played on the Amiga, while Dan provides the Mega Drive perspective on this unique cross-over episode.

Season 3: Episode 18 - "History of 3D Fighters on the SEGA Saturn" Apr 3, 2023 01:36:09 In this episode we take a chronological look at the history of 3D fighting games on the SEGA Saturn. Despite being renowned as a "2D powerhouse", the Saturn did have a wealth of great (and some not so great!) 3D beat-em-ups from the arcade and beyond. In part 1, we look at the more commercial releases, look at their impact, discuss their gameplay pros and cons, and look forward to part 2 where we'

Season 4: Episode 1 - "Tom Kalinske & Al Nilsen" Apr 17, 2023 01:25:14 Welcome to the FOURTH season of The SEGAGuys and what a way to kick things off! Two of our former guests return, but this time … together! In what is a retro gaming podcast first, Tom Kalinske and Al Nilsen on screen talking SEGA at the same time.

Season 4: Episode 2 - "SEGA Games on Xbox 360" May 1, 2023 01:45:10 Showered with a library of Sega content, the SEGAGuys discuss the Xbox 360, its retro credentials, its place among the greatest consoles and, of course, its selection of Sega games.

Season 4: Episode 3 - "Virtua Cop" May 15, 2023 01:30:53 On this weeks show we discuss the history of the Virtua Cop series; from an industry and personal perspective. We chat about the three main games, their arcade roots, the fantastic Sega Saturn ports, touch on the PC ports, the PS2 Elite collection and the Xbox port that never was. Love Virtua Cop? Love those SEGAGuys trips down memory lane with some personal anecdotes? You’ve come to the right pla

Season 4: Episode 4 - "What If... Fighters Megamix 2" May 29, 2023 01:14:50 On this episode we become SEGA designers for an evening as we decide on the “dream cast” for Fighters Megamix 2. We also discuss potential game modes, special moves, stages and more for the sequel we always wanted but have never had.

Season 4: Episode 5 - "The Dreamcast Oscars" Jun 12, 2023 01:37:44 In this episode we don our bow ties and celebrate the Dreamcast with our very own SEGAGuys Oscars! With 9 categories and over 30 games discussed, we cover a plethora of "awards" to discuss the crème de la crème of SEGA's final home console.

Season 4: Episode 6 - "Is Gaming Forgetting SEGA's Legacy?" Jun 26, 2023 01:44:18 In this show, we discuss SEGA's gaming history and legacy and ask the question; is gaming forgetting who SEGA are, or more importantly what they were and their legacy? From innovations still prevalent today to franchises lost to time, are SEGA and their impact on the business being forgotten?

Season 4: Episode 7 - "Could Microsoft Really Acquire SEGA?" Jul 10, 2023 01:50:33 Following the news this week that Microsoft “seriously looked” at attempting to acquire SEGA back in 2020, we discuss the history of both companies relationship, the pros and cons to each company should the deal ever happen, and discuss why the deal could or could not ever take place.

Season 4: Episode 8 - "SEGAGuys + SHIRO" Jul 24, 2023 02:12:33 In the first of a new quarterly cross-over series, The SEGAGuys join forces with Saturn Dave and Pat from the legendary Shiro Group, responsible of course for the awesome Sega Saturn Shiro podcast and website.

Season 4: Episode 9 - "Mega Drive at the Movies" Aug 7, 2023 01:32:30 Are you old enough to remember movie tie-in games? It once felt like every major movie had a video game to go with it. On this show we chat through 10 of the most iconic movie tie-ins to grace the Mega Drive, the most popular 16-bit system when the genre was in its hey day.

Season 4: Episode 10 - "Ranking the 8-bit Sonic Games" Aug 21, 2023 01:00:01 On this weeks show we sit down and discuss the main 8-bit Sonic the Hedgehog games: Sonic, Sonic 2, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Triple Trouble, Sonic Blast and Sonic Spinball. 6 very different 8-bit Blue Blur experiences, but which ones did we like the best? Join us and find out!

Season 4: Episode 11 - "My Favourite SEGA with Videopolis" Sep 4, 2023 01:28:47 My Favourite SEGA is back! The return of our series where we welcome members of the retro gaming community onto the show to discuss their passion for gaming and tell us their favourite SEGA game, SEGA console and SEGA music. In the first episode of this series reboot we welcome gamer, collector, and friend of the show, Videopolis.

Season 4: Episode 12 - "Mortal Kombat - 30 Years on SEGA" Sep 18, 2023 00:59:58 We've come for your Souls! That's right, it's been 30 Years since Mortal Monday, when the original Mortal Kombat was ported to several systems, but most importantly, several Sega ones. In this podcast episode, James "The SEGAHolic" and Dan "The Mega" Driver discuss the very first Mortal Kombat game, their memories of the arcade original, the hype that was Mortal Monday and discuss the various port

Season 4: Episode 13 - "Ranking the SEGA Saturn Model 2 Ports" Oct 2, 2023 01:34:26 In this episode, we rank the 15 Sega Saturn Model 2 ports based on technical competency, discussing our personal memories and history as we go.

Season 4: Episode 14 - "Lost in the Arcade Vol. 2" Oct 16, 2023 01:20:01 In this episode Dan The Mega Driver and James The SegaHolic take a look at 6 more SEGA arcade games that remain lost in the arcade!

Season 4: Episode 15 - "The Legacy of Panzer Dragoon" Oct 30, 2023 01:20:56 On this weeks podcast we discuss the impact and legacy of the Panzer Dragoon series, sharing our memories of all 3 Saturn releases in the process.

Season 4: Episode 16 - "Are Content Creators Keeping Alive the Legacy SEGA Ignores?" Nov 13, 2023 01:55:24 The UK's No.1 SEGA channel and the US's No.1 Saturn channel join forces once again to discuss the preservation of SEGA's past and what it means for the legacy of us as SEGA-centric content creators.

Season 4: Episode 17 - "Dreamcast 25 - Relive the Hype, the Unveiling, and the Japanese Launch of SEGA's Final Console" Nov 27, 2023 01:41:27 Join us on a trip back in time to the months prior to Dreamcast's Japanese launch as we relive the hype, the rumours, the unveiling and the Japanese launch of Dreamcast.

Season 4: Episode 18 - "Digital Foundry's John Linneman, his favourite SEGA, and the "Secret Sauce" of VDP2" Dec 11, 2023 01:49:52 In this episode, we're delighted to welcome Digital Foundry's tech guru and retro enthusiast, John Linneman, to the show. We chat about John's gaming roots, the secret sauce of the Saturn's VDP2 processor, and delve into his vast SEGA collection to find out which SEGA console, game, and music form his "My Favourite SEGA".

Season 4: Episode 19 - "Our SEGA Christmas Memories" Dec 18, 2023 01:47:04 The SEGAGuys join RadioSEGA's WinterFest for the fourth time, recapping not only our SEGA Christmas memories from years gone by, but also the memories of our amazing community.

Season 4: Episode 20 - "6 Classic Franchises That SHOULD Have Been on a SEGA!" Jan 8, 2024 01:17:28 The SegaGuys discuss 6 games or franchises that could and should have come to Sega hardware... but never did. Join the SegaHolic and The Mega Driver as they talk about what could have been.

Season 4: Episode 21 - "2D Masterpieces on Saturn" Jan 22, 2024 01:29:34 James and Dan discuss 10 visual showcases which demonstrated why the Saturn was king of second dimension!

Season 4: Episode 22 - "The Truth About Sega Saturn - Myths Debunked" Feb 5, 2024 01:41:23 An episode a long time in the making, we sit down to debunk many of the commonly repeated Sega Saturn myths, righting the wrongs armed with personal experience and the wealth of information that exists online.

Season 4: Episode 23 - "Why EVERY Retro Gamer Should Have An ODE and Flash Cart" Feb 19, 2024 01:13:37 In the modern retro world, we're lucky to have a plethora of options on how to play our games. And while retro game collecting remains a popular hobby, it's also becoming ever more expensive as the years pass. That's where ODE's and Flash Carts come in, allowing you to play those rare and expensive games on original hardware with minimal or even no modding required. Join Dan "The Mega Driver" and

Season 4: Episode 24 - "My Favourite SEGA - Featuring Bloggos Pow" Mar 4, 2024 01:36:55 My Favourite Sega is back! This time Dan and James speak to long time friend of the show Bloggo's Pow! Join us as we discuss his gaming origins, his youtube channel and, of course his favourite Sega music, game and console.

Season 4: Episode 25 - "SEGAGuys + SHIRO 3 - Was the Western Saturn Library Underrated?" Mar 18, 2024 01:52:28 Saturn Dave from SegaSaturnShiro is back again on the SEGAGuys channel and this time he's accompanied by nonother than Mr Pandamonium himself! On this episode, Dan, James, Dave and Nick discuss the Western Saturn library. Is it underrated and why is it perceived so negatively, even today?

Season 4: Episode 26 - "Dreamcast: The Legend Will Never Die... But Why?" Apr 1, 2024 01:53:48 The Dreamcast is a console that just seems to endure as the years go on, attracting new fans and exciting old ones just as much as it did back in the day. But what is it about the Dreamcast that makes its legacy live on? What makes it so appealing even today? We discuss.

Season 4: Episode 27 - "The SEGAGuys Talk SEGA Mega CD with Tom Charnock" Apr 15, 2024 01:23:16 On this episode we welcome Tom Charnock back to the show, and this times it's Tom's choice of topic! He very kindly requested we have some Mega CD chat, and who were we to say no?

Season 5: Episode 1 - "What is SEGA's Console Legacy? with SEGA Lord X" Apr 29, 2024 02:02:30 On this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Mel, better known in the community of course as Sega Lord X. SEGA left the console manufacturing business 23 years ago, but what legacy have the consoles they left us with made?

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