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Retro Asylum

The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. Curating gaming culture for future generations. 'World's Best Podcast' - NME Award 2016.

  1. FEB 7

    Episode 363: A Chat With The Caulfields - Making Films Focused On Video Games & Computer Technology

    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 interest in the C64 Documentary: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graciousfilms/the-commodore-64-the-birth-of-a-cultural-icon 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 Gilmour Bitmap Soft Blake Brett Cane & Rinse Chris Atwill Chris O'Regan Christopher Bolton Clint Humphrey Darran Coles DrNoVocalCords Dylan D'Arch Forge Garry Heather Guto THreadbare Guy Simms Hans aka Mauppets4 Harvey Watson HeavyMetalDon Howard Price James Dunn Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Sheppard Jon Veal Lampton Worm Laurens Laurent Giroud Mal Woods Mark Bylund Martyn Jones Matthew Turner Mikes Vinage Tech Mitsoyama New Game Old Flame - Podcast Nick Lees Nik Patrick Fürst Paul Ashton Pete Rogers Plasticman Rhys Wynne Ricardo Engel Richard Hyde Robert Ilott Roger Swan Roushimsx Rune P Stephen James Thomas Scoffham Tim TJ Walker Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    1h 27m
  2. 12/22/2025

    Episode 362: 8 Bit Wars Ceasefire - Xmas Special 2025

    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 Gilmour Bitmap Soft Blake Brett Cane & Rinse Chris Atwill Chris O'Regan Christopher Bolton Clint Humphrey Darran Coles DrNoVocalCords Dylan D'Arch Forge Garry Heather Guto THreadbare Guy Simms Hans aka Mauppets4 Harvey Watson HeavyMetalDon Howard Price James Dunn Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Sheppard Jon Veal Lampton Worm Laurens Laurent Giroud Mal Woods Mark Bylund Martyn Jones Matthew Turner Mikes Vinage Tech Mitsoyama New Game Old Flame - Podcast Nick Lees Nik Patrick Fürst Paul Ashton Pete Rogers Plasticman Rhys Wynne Ricardo Engel Richard Hyde Robert Ilott Roger Swan Roushimsx Rune P Stephen James Thomas Scoffham Tim TJ Walker Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    2h 22m
  3. 11/06/2025

    Episode 361: Vectrex Mini - Interview David Oghia

    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 possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Aaron Maupin Adam Hinde Andrew Gilmour Bitmap Soft Blake Brett Cane & Rinse Chris Atwill Chris O'Regan Christopher Bolton Clint Humphrey Darran Coles DrNoVocalCords Dylan D'Arch Forge Garry Heather Guto THreadbare Guy Simms Hans aka Mauppets4 Harvey Watson HeavyMetalDon Howard Price James Dunn Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Sheppard Jon Veal Lampton Worm Laurens Laurent Giroud Mal Woods Mark Bylund Martyn Jones Matthew Turner Mikes Vinage Tech Mitsoyama New Game Old Flame - Podcast Nick Lees Nik Patrick Fürst Paul Ashton Pete Rogers Plasticman Rhys Wynne Ricardo Engel Richard Hyde Robert Ilott Roger Swan Roushimsx Rune P Stephen James Thomas Scoffham Tim TJ Walker Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    1h 21m
  4. 11/02/2025

    Episode 360: Interview with Darran Jones

    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! Aaron Maupin Adam Hinde Andrew Gilmour Bitmap Soft Blake Brett Cane & Rinse Chris Atwill Chris O'Regan Christopher Bolton Clint Humphrey Darran Coles DrNoVocalCords Dylan D'Arch Forge Garry Heather Guto THreadbare Guy Simms Hans aka Mauppets4 Harvey Watson HeavyMetalDon Howard Price James Dunn Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Sheppard Jon Veal Lampton Worm Laurens Laurent Giroud Mal Woods Mark Bylund Martyn Jones Matthew Turner Mikes Vinage Tech Mitsoyama New Game Old Flame - Podcast Nick Lees Nik Patrick Fürst Paul Ashton Pete Rogers Plasticman Rhys Wynne Ricardo Engel Richard Hyde Robert Ilott Roger Swan Roushimsx Rune P Stephen James Thomas Scoffham Tim TJ Walker Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    2h 8m
  5. 10/19/2025

    Episode 359: Kong Off

    Jim and Chris hold a vigil for Dean's Vectrex before talking to Russ and Oli AKA RetroRuss and 8BitBoyUK about the recently announced UK KongOff - Hot Sauce is optional! Link's for the topics covered in this episode: Donkey Kong Off UK - http://ukkongoff.fun Arcade Club Arcade Club - https://www.arcadeclub.co.uk/ Retro Russ - http://www.youtube.com/@Retro_Russ_ 8bit Boy UK - https://www.youtube.com/@8BitBoyUK   As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms  Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx  Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm  Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    1h 14m
  6. 09/26/2025

    Episode 358: The Licenses That Got Away!

    Dean, Steve & Mark take a look at the TV & Movie licenses that maybe deserved a game but never actually got one, plus we discuss the Vectrex Mini and a lot more!   Want to attend the Fastloaders C64 gig mentioned in this episode? Visit https://www.fatsoma.com/e/t4bfwefi/fastloaders-commodore-64-rocks-live As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms  Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx  Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm  Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    1h 39m
  7. 08/17/2025

    Episode 357: Toaplan Arcade 1

    In episode 357 of The Retro Asylum hosts Chris O'Regan and Jim Middleton focus their attention on the 8th arcade cartridge for the Evercade series of consoles. It boasts 8 games from Toaplan's back catalogue of arcade games. Not only do the hosts chat about each game, but they also announce the winners of the high score challenge as well as the prize draw for some Evercade related goodies. Also covered in this episode are some retro gaming news stories, links below to the source of each one: Ubisoft are releasing Settlers II for the Amiga - https://gamingretro.co.uk/29-years-la... The 90's Arcade Racer game is now vapourware, but the sound track isn't - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20... Cubix sends Speccy heads spinning - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20... Playdate gets a GameBoy emulator - https://www.timeextension.com/news/20...  As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms  Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx  Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm  Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    2h 1m
  8. 07/28/2025

    Episode 356: ZX Spectrum Next - The 3rd Strike!

    Christopher O'Regan and Dean Swain chat to Henrique Olifiers and Chris Hill about the amazingly successful 3rd Kickstarter campaign of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next and a whole lot more! If you want to back the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter, you can find it at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0 As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms  Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx  Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm  Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    1h 58m
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