Retro Hangover

Retro Hangover

A podcast about gaming history, fueled by beer.

  • 28 minutes 46 seconds
    Top 5 Favorite Pizza Toppings | The Flight

    Peanut butter and jelly. Rum and Coke. Sonic/Shrek slash fics. Some things are just meant to go together. Pizza and gaming is also one of those, and not the first one we've mentioned that probably involves sausage.

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    Music Attributions

    Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    12 April 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 2 hours 9 minutes
    Quest 64: The Life of Brian (ft. Mike Fink)

    He's not a magician, he's a very naughty boy! We complete our inadvertent N64 RPG doubleheader with the oft-maligned, but perhaps misunderstood, Quest 64 (or Holy Magic Century for you lucky Brits and Aussies). 

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    Today's Guest Information

    Name: Mike Fink 

    Bio: I'm a 30 or 40 something year old Nintendo 64 enthusiast mailman who twilights as a vigilante algorithm manipulator on BlueSky.....in an effort to make video game discourse more enjoyable for everyone. And talk about Quest 64  

    Website: Mike's Website 

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    Music Attributions

    Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, It's-Ah Me Ferrarrio!, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, The Emperor, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), Vanfernal (Vanfernal's Retro Stream), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Ohmi, SegaBoy7, Jared Breland, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!

    As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!

    Bones Coffee Company

    5 April 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 19 seconds
    Top 5 Games That Shaped Our Tastes | The Flight

    We're not saying these games are solely responsible for the complete edgelords we became but we also aren't not saying it.

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    Music Attributions

    Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Makeshift Money, Jared Breland, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    29 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon: Peaches 'n' Plasma (ft. Ashton)

    Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon on N64 is what happens when The Legend of Zelda, a Saturday-morning anime, and a fever dream about kabuki theater get shoved into the same cartridge and shaken violently.

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    Today's Guest Information

    Name: Ashton Ruby

    Bio: A tired dad who edits videos and podcasts in his free time. He has been playing video games for over 30 years and all he has to show for it is arthritis.

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    Music Attributions

    Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Makeshift Money, Jared Breland, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!

    As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!

    Bones Coffee Company

    22 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 5 seconds
    Top 5 80s Action Flicks | The Flight

    Memorize your one liners and pump some iron, today we're putting video gaming on ice to talk about our favorite action films of the 1980s!

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    Music Attributions

    Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Makeshift Money, Jared Breland, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    15 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 2 hours 28 minutes
    Mass Effect 2: Humpin' Thru the Cosmos (ft. Matt Storm)

    This is a very serious game with a serious plot and serious consequences. Having said that: have you seen those body suits? We do declare we are gettin' the vapors.

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    Today's Guest Information

    Name: Matt Storm

    Bio: I'm a long time podcast producer, editor and host who has been playing video games since the Atari 2600. I host two video game podcasts, the "Fun" & Games Podcast and Reignite.

    Instagram: @dj_stormageddon on Instagram

    Website: Matt's Website

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    Music Attributions

    Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Retro Overdrive, Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Ashevent, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alan Bingham (Saxbit), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Makeshift Money, Jared Breland, SegaBoy7, Rhyskel, Adam R., and Super Dave (Anime Field Guide). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!

    As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!

    Bones Coffee Company

    8 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    RH Gaiden - Limited Run Games & Game Preservation (ft. Ozzy)

    Chris is joined by Ozzy, formerly of the Region Free Gamers podcast, to pontificate on Limited Run Games, their impact on physical game media, and the broader topic of game preservation in a heavily digital age.

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    Original Patreon Air Date: February 10th, 2022

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Become a Patron! Or Don't, It's Cool Either Way.

    If you'd like to hear more great content such as this before anyone else, hit up that Patreon link and pick a tier of your choice!

    Patreon

    1 March 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 55 minutes
    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Mecha-Rice Conspiracy (ft. Super Dave)

    Dave of the Anime Field Guide returns to show to, you guessed it, talk anime! He once again tag teams with our very own Chris (Shane swears he's not dodging Dave on purpose), this time to cover a video game spinoff of Ghost in the Shell!

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    Today's Guest Information

    Name: Dave Y.

    Bio: I talk about anime and related topics, and the fine folks who make it all possible! I promote the anime industry while having fun.

    Instagram: @anifieldguide on Instagram

    Website: Dave's Website

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    Music Attributions

    Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!

    As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!

    Bones Coffee Company

    22 February 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 49 seconds
    The 2025 Gorp Awards

    Late is better than never, right? Join us for another very swanky, high-class awards show in which we highlight our favorite games played in 2025!

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    Music Attributions

    Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    15 February 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 2 hours 31 minutes
    Magic Knight Rayearth: The "A" in ARPG Means Anime (ft. Coury C & Brady Hartel)

    Chris is joined by two illustrious guests to chat about chibi anime girls and their madcap adventures saving the world!

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    Today's Guest Information

    Name: Coury Carlson

    Bio: 1/2 of the creative team for the YouTube channel My Life in Gaming. I like to judge games based on when they were made, not against modern standards.

    Twitter/X: @mylifeingaming on X

    YouTube: Coury on YouTube

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    Music Attributions

    Intro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!

    As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!

    Bones Coffee Company

    8 February 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 56 seconds
    Top 5 Gaming Surprises of 2025 | The Flight

    It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards, we're also throwing in a bonus Flight; this one! Listen in as we go over the best gaming surprises of 2025!

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    Music Attributions

    Musical excerpts from 8-Bit Fantasy & Adventure by xDeviruchi, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Shoutout to Our Patrons!

    Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Lucas (Game Over Hell), Randall Quiggle, Raging Demon (Kommand List), Poppy the Masked Keaton, JC, Ozzy Garcia, Meagan Caruso, Retro Overdrive, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog), Soha, Storm Beagle & Captain N (Retrotopia), The Emperor, Matt AKA Stormageddon ("Fun" & Games, Reignite), B. Ross & Vanfernal (Super Garbage Day), Jared Breland, Ryan, Keith Gasper (Main Quest), The Retro Vixen, Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio), Eric Gess (Unlockables), Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham (Saxbit), MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), Alt, Low Five Alex (Low Five Gaming), Ohmi, Garry Heather, Makeshift Money, Rhyskel, SegaBoy7, and Adam R. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!

    Patreon

    1 February 2026, 6:00 pm
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