Retro Recall: The Retro Video Game Nostalgia Podcast

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Veteran podcasters with MILLIONS of plays take on retro games to see if they still hold up. Join John (40k Lorecast, History of 40k) and Tom (Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Lord of the Rings Lorecast) to relive the nostalgia of games from the 1980s to mid 2000s. They'll drop some fun facts about each game, refresh your memory about the way the world was, discuss the hilarious, good, and bad moments, and ultimately decide if the games still hold up to what they remember. Check out the video version of the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow Join our Discord and share your video game stories: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG Check out John & Tom's other shows. John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Part of the Robots Radio Podcast Network.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 1

    Is Double Dragon 2 (NES) As Good As You Remember?

    Double Dragon 2 is a classic of the Nintendo Entertain System. Are our memories correct? Is it still fun after 30 years? Let's find out. Welcome to Retro Recall. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Is Mega Man 2 (NES) As Good As We Remember?

    Is Mega Man 2 the best game on the NES? Does it still hold up? Let's find out. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Is Golden Axe 2 (Genesis) As Good As We Remember?

    John & Tom try Golden Axe 2 on the Sega Genesis for the first time in 34 years. Is it still as good as we thought when we were kids? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    35 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Is Earthworm Jim As Good As We Remember?

    John & Tom try Earthworm Jim for the first time in 31 years. Is it still as good as we thought when we were kids? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    41 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Is Duke Nukem 3D As Badass As We Remember?

    John & Tom play Duke Nukem 3D to find out if kicking ass is still just as good years later when you're no longer out of bubble gum. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    43 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) As Terrible As We Remember?

    John & Tom play one of the most disappointing NES games of all time, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to see if it's still just as frustrating as it was when they were kids. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    44 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Is Wing Commander Still As Groundbreaking As We Remember?

    John & Tom discuss how Wing Commander single-handedly defined space ship piloting games for 36 years. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    52 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Is Sonic The Hedgehog Still As Amazing As We Remember?

    John & Tom debate how looking back through 30+ years changes our experience of playing the very first Sonic game on the Sega Genesis. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    51 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    Is Street Fighter 2 Still As Great As We Remember?

    When was the last time you played Street Fighter 2 on the SNES? It's been over 30 years. Let's see if it still holds up. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    46 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    Is Battletoads still as WHY IS THIS GAME SO HARD!!? as we remember?

    What he heck, Battletoads. Why you gotta be like this? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min

  11. EPISODE 11

    Playing Warcraft: Orcs & Humans again is like TIME TRAVELING

    We rediscover the origins of over 30 years of Warcraft lore and game play. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    45 min

  12. 11/18/2025

    A New Kind of Retro Video Game Show - Who are we and how is this different?

    Meet John & Tom. Veteran podcasters with years of experience creating uniquely fun and engaging shows with millions of plays (Fallout Lorecast, 40k Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Lord of the Rings Lorecast). Retro Recall is our new labor of love. We're not just talking about the games of our youth, we're experiencing them all over again. And you get to join in the nostalgia. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    11 min

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Veteran podcasters with MILLIONS of plays take on retro games to see if they still hold up. Join John (40k Lorecast, History of 40k) and Tom (Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Lord of the Rings Lorecast) to relive the nostalgia of games from the 1980s to mid 2000s. They'll drop some fun facts about each game, refresh your memory about the way the world was, discuss the hilarious, good, and bad moments, and ultimately decide if the games still hold up to what they remember. Check out the video version of the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecallShow Join our Discord and share your video game stories: https://discord.gg/hAbkmqcdQG Check out John & Tom's other shows. John's Shows 40k Lorecast & History of Warhammer 40k YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@40KLorecast 40k Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI History of 40k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RDL8L02pi2Jr8K8hoObBv Tom's Shows Fallout Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falloutlorecast Fallout Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e30iIgSffe6xJhFKe35Db Lord of the Rings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PQkctDswQGnL4Nr1ql1Ma Elder Scrolls Lorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/elderscrollslorecast Elder Scrolls Lorecast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LC1BHmm2LZwgilCiEyPaJ Part of the Robots Radio Podcast Network.

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