Pixels From the Past

Latham Hallgren
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  • VIDEO GAMES

Welcome to Pixels from the Past, where we analyze some of the most iconic characters from video games and see how their character was inspired by real history. From cowboy outlaws to WWII era spies, so many of our favorite characters are grounded in our world’s history, yet their stories often go untold. Join me as we dive into history to see how our favorite pixels came from the past. 

Episodes

  1. 12/02/2025

    Ep.103: B.J. Blazkowicz

    In this episode, we explore the legendary resistance icon BJ Blazkowicz and his striking real-world parallel: Witold Pilecki, one of the greatest, and least widely known, heroes of World War II. We unpack how Pilecki’s courage, sacrifice, and underground warfare echo through Blazkowicz’s character, and how Wolfenstein uses alternate history to amplify real acts of resistance. If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to rate and review this podcast! Also be sure to share it with those you think might be interested.  I will see you all, In the past.

    8 min

  2. 11/20/2025

    Ep.102: Andrew Ryan

    In this episode, we plunge into the art-deco depths of BioShock’s Rapture to examine one of gaming’s most iconic antagonists: Andrew Ryan. We unpack how Ryan’s philosophy, rhetoric, and downfall draw heavily from the ideas of Ayn Rand, particularly her concept of Objectivism.  If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to rate and review this podcast! Also be sure to share it with those you think might be interested.  I will see you all, In the past.

    9 min

  3. 11/20/2025

    Ep.101: Dutch van der Linde

    In this episode, we dive into the legendary outlaw Dutch van der Linde from Red Dead Redemption and uncover how Rockstar Games drew from the real life story of Butch Cassidy, leader of the Wild Bunch. We explore how both men built mythologies around themselves, led charismatic gangs, and chased doomed dreams of freedom in a rapidly modernizing world. If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to rate and review this podcast! Also be sure to share it with those you think might be interested.  I will see you all, In the past.

    6 min

  4. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Introducing Pixels From the Past

    Exploring video game characters shaped by real people and history. The first three episodes will premiere Thursday, November 20th, wherever you listen to podcasts.

    1 min

Trailer

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Welcome to Pixels from the Past, where we analyze some of the most iconic characters from video games and see how their character was inspired by real history. From cowboy outlaws to WWII era spies, so many of our favorite characters are grounded in our world’s history, yet their stories often go untold. Join me as we dive into history to see how our favorite pixels came from the past. 

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  • Creator
    Latham Hallgren
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Pixels From the Past