The Retro Hour Podcast
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Retro Gaming Podcast from three best mates. We love chatting with people about Retro Tech every week. TheRetroHour.com
Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers puts the hardware first. From the Atari CX40 and NES pad to the Mega Drive six-button controller, DualShock, and oddities like the Resident Evil chainsaw controller, it shines a light on an often overlooked part of gaming history.
January 21, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers puts the hardware first. From the Atari CX40 and NES pad to the Mega Drive six-button controller, DualShock, and oddities like the Resident Evil chainsaw controller, it shines a light on an often overlooked part of gaming history.
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After listening to the brilliant episode of @theretrohour.com have got Terminator 2D No Fate - so much fun, definitely challenging in places & just so many cool T2 references!
January 14, 2026 at 8:38 PM
After listening to the brilliant episode of @theretrohour.com have got Terminator 2D No Fate - so much fun, definitely challenging in places & just so many cool T2 references!
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I didn't know you guys have Bluesky, but I am glad that I found you! I really enjoy listening your podcasts! 🎮🏆
January 17, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I didn't know you guys have Bluesky, but I am glad that I found you! I really enjoy listening your podcasts! 🎮🏆
Today marks 25 years since Wikipedia first went live. I still miss getting an encyclopedia on a CD-ROM and being amazed by the videos.
January 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Today marks 25 years since Wikipedia first went live. I still miss getting an encyclopedia on a CD-ROM and being amazed by the videos.
In January 1995 Kevin Mitnick Became the FBI’s most wanted computer criminal. Mitnick served his time, rebuilt his life, and went on to work openly in security. Rest in peace Kevin
January 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
In January 1995 Kevin Mitnick Became the FBI’s most wanted computer criminal. Mitnick served his time, rebuilt his life, and went on to work openly in security. Rest in peace Kevin
We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this. 2025 was a brilliant year for the podcast, with the show and the page both growing and passing 2 million views in just 90 days. As we head into 2026, we really appreciate the listeners and commenters.
January 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM
We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this. 2025 was a brilliant year for the podcast, with the show and the page both growing and passing 2 million views in just 90 days. As we head into 2026, we really appreciate the listeners and commenters.
We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this. 2025 was a brilliant year for the podcast, with the show and the page both growing and passing 2 million views in just 90 days. As we head into 2026, we really appreciate the listeners and commenters.
January 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of this. 2025 was a brilliant year for the podcast, with the show and the page both growing and passing 2 million views in just 90 days. As we head into 2026, we really appreciate the listeners and commenters.
An original Atari Star Wars Arcade cockpit has appeared, and for the cost of a small car you too can roleplay being an X Wing pilot every time you pop to the garage.
January 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
An original Atari Star Wars Arcade cockpit has appeared, and for the cost of a small car you too can roleplay being an X Wing pilot every time you pop to the garage.
The Altair 8800 appeared on the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics, changing the world of computing and catching the eye of certain Bill Gates and many others.
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
The Altair 8800 appeared on the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics, changing the world of computing and catching the eye of certain Bill Gates and many others.
One of the reasons Bitmap Books stands out is in the details. Paper stock, binding, and print choices are revisited between editions based on reader feedback, not budget pressure. That kind of decision making is rare, and it shows in the finished books.
https://postly.click/NMR @bitmapbooks
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January 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
One of the reasons Bitmap Books stands out is in the details. Paper stock, binding, and print choices are revisited between editions based on reader feedback, not budget pressure. That kind of decision making is rare, and it shows in the finished books.
https://postly.click/NMR @bitmapbooks
https://postly.click/NMR @bitmapbooks
For a brief moment, bleem! let PlayStation games run on PC and even on the Sega Dreamcast, turning console loyalty into a technicality.
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
For a brief moment, bleem! let PlayStation games run on PC and even on the Sega Dreamcast, turning console loyalty into a technicality.
We’ve always had a soft spot for Indiana Jones style games. Rick Dangerous gets plenty of love, but QuackShot Starring Donald Duck somehow keeps getting left behind, despite doing the whole globe trotting adventure thing brilliantly.
January 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
We’ve always had a soft spot for Indiana Jones style games. Rick Dangerous gets plenty of love, but QuackShot Starring Donald Duck somehow keeps getting left behind, despite doing the whole globe trotting adventure thing brilliantly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heix... The Video Version of this years quiz. Thank you so much to the hosts Paul and Olly and the Patrons who joined us! Thanks to everybody who listened this year and hope you have a fantastic holiday season.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heix... The Video Version of this years quiz. Thank you so much to the hosts Paul and Olly and the Patrons who joined us! Thanks to everybody who listened this year and hope you have a fantastic holiday season.
25 years ago today Phantasy Star Online hit the Dreamcast
December 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
25 years ago today Phantasy Star Online hit the Dreamcast
This makes me feel old! 25 years ago today Hitman: Codename 47 came out on the PC
December 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This makes me feel old! 25 years ago today Hitman: Codename 47 came out on the PC
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I'm listening to @theretrohour.com (#Retro #Gaming Podcast) | 510: “We Hid Gabe Newell in Our Game!” – Powerhoof - Making Retro Point & Click Adventures – The #RetroHour Podcast EP510 www.podbean.com/ea/dir-8dk7m...
510: “We Hid Gabe Newell in Our Game!” – Powerhoof - Making Retro Point & Click Adventures – The Retro Hour Podcast EP510
We go Down Under with Powerhoof’s David Lloyd, the brain behind award-winning indie hits like The Drifter and Crawl. From hiding DOS games as a kid to creating their own game engine and scooping Game ...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I'm listening to @theretrohour.com (#Retro #Gaming Podcast) | 510: “We Hid Gabe Newell in Our Game!” – Powerhoof - Making Retro Point & Click Adventures – The #RetroHour Podcast EP510 www.podbean.com/ea/dir-8dk7m...
PS1 Demo Disc 1 - Hours of entertainment...
Dino, Manta, Crash Bandicoot, Destruction Derby 2, Wipeout 2097, Monster Trucks, F1, Tekken 2, Ridge Racer Revolution, Power Soccer, BattleArena Toshinden 2, Die Hard Trilogy, Descent, Actua Golf. https://postly.click/Z2U
December 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
PS1 Demo Disc 1 - Hours of entertainment...
Dino, Manta, Crash Bandicoot, Destruction Derby 2, Wipeout 2097, Monster Trucks, F1, Tekken 2, Ridge Racer Revolution, Power Soccer, BattleArena Toshinden 2, Die Hard Trilogy, Descent, Actua Golf. https://postly.click/Z2U
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I'm listening to @theretrohour.com (#Retro #Gaming Podcast) | 509: “This Shouldn’t Be Possible on an Amiga 500!” – H0ffman - Demoscene and Game Ports – The #RetroHour Podcast EP509 www.podbean.com/ea/dir-i5v7q...
509: “This Shouldn’t Be Possible on an Amiga 500!” – H0ffman - Demoscene and Game Ports – The Retro Hour Podcast EP509
This week, we catch up with the legendary H0ffman to hear some tales from the demo scene trenches, Amiga wizardry, and porting classic arcade titles. From brigning Metal Gear and Knightmare from the M...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I'm listening to @theretrohour.com (#Retro #Gaming Podcast) | 509: “This Shouldn’t Be Possible on an Amiga 500!” – H0ffman - Demoscene and Game Ports – The #RetroHour Podcast EP509 www.podbean.com/ea/dir-i5v7q...
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Beautiful drive to work this morning while listening to @theretrohour.com ‘s great interview with @h0ffman.bsky.social 🤘🏼 #commodore #commodoreamiga #amiga #demoscene #retrogaming
December 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Beautiful drive to work this morning while listening to @theretrohour.com ‘s great interview with @h0ffman.bsky.social 🤘🏼 #commodore #commodoreamiga #amiga #demoscene #retrogaming
The Dreamcast launched in Japan on this day in 1998. It brought online play, VMU memory cards, and a glimpse of the future.
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The Dreamcast launched in Japan on this day in 1998. It brought online play, VMU memory cards, and a glimpse of the future.
Back of the Net! If you love football games, this one’s for you! A fantastic book exploring some of the key titles from a time when the genre was at its most creative. https://postly.click/3EE
November 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Back of the Net! If you love football games, this one’s for you! A fantastic book exploring some of the key titles from a time when the genre was at its most creative. https://postly.click/3EE
Replay Events are really on it this month. Gaming markets popping up all over the place!
Next stop: Glasgow Gaming Market
Saturday 29th November 2025
Glasgow Clubhouse, Bellahouston
#RetroGaming #GlasgowGamingMarket
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Next stop: Glasgow Gaming Market
Saturday 29th November 2025
Glasgow Clubhouse, Bellahouston
#RetroGaming #GlasgowGamingMarket
https://postly.click/OjQh
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Replay Events are really on it this month. Gaming markets popping up all over the place!
Next stop: Glasgow Gaming Market
Saturday 29th November 2025
Glasgow Clubhouse, Bellahouston
#RetroGaming #GlasgowGamingMarket
https://postly.click/OjQh
Next stop: Glasgow Gaming Market
Saturday 29th November 2025
Glasgow Clubhouse, Bellahouston
#RetroGaming #GlasgowGamingMarket
https://postly.click/OjQh
On this day in 1994, the Sega Saturn launched in Japan. It marked Sega’s bold move into the next console generation.
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM
On this day in 1994, the Sega Saturn launched in Japan. It marked Sega’s bold move into the next console generation.
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I was this week's guest on @theretrohour.com podcast! Hear me waffle on about my new studio and all things Atari over on their YouTube channel - or your podcast platform of choice! 😁
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf06...
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“Atari’s Actually Doing Things RIGHT?!” – Ctrl Alt Rees - The Retro Hour Podcast EP506
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November 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I was this week's guest on @theretrohour.com podcast! Hear me waffle on about my new studio and all things Atari over on their YouTube channel - or your podcast platform of choice! 😁
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf06...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf06...
Jeeves was polite, helpful, and never argued. Maybe the internet could use a bit of that again.
November 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Jeeves was polite, helpful, and never argued. Maybe the internet could use a bit of that again.