

Retronauts
Retronauts
The original classic gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits. From forgotten black-and-white arcade machines to modern-day remakes, Retronauts spans more than four decades of vintage gaming greatness!
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Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 40min
725: The Best and Worst of CD-ROM Horror
 Greetings, you rancid retro revenants! We're knee-deep in the spookiest of seasons, which means it's time once again to crack open the crypt and gaze in fright at a selection of horror games that tried their best to scare our pants off oh so many decades ago. In the past few years, we've covered NES and 16-bit games, so now it's time to move onto the world of multimedia: where pre-rended ghouls and washed up actors alike did their best to make horror thrive in an era beyond floppies. On this week's episode, join Bob Mackey, Kaye Ross (of Duckfeed.tv) and Michael Sawyer as the crew attempts to appreciate the art of fake blood and FMV.
Retronauts is a completely fan-funded operation. To support the show, and get two full-length exclusive episodes every month, as well as access to 100+ previous bonus episodes, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.
Cover art by Nick Daniel. 

Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 49min
723: Tokyo Game Show 2025
 Diamond Feit reports from the largest Tokyo Game Show ever and interviews Hamster CEO Satoshi Hamada about the Arcade Archives series of classic game rereleases.
Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts  

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 40min
722: Riding the Retro Rails
 Nadia Oxford, Kevin Bunch, and Victor Hunter talk about trains. Trains in retro video games! Game trains! (But maybe not train games?)
Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts  

Oct 10, 2025 • 1min
See Us LIVE at Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025!
 
WHAT: Our "The Best and Worst of Retro Game Horror" panel, live at PRGE 2025
WHERE: Blue Auditorium (E145 - 146) at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th at 1:15pm
WHO: Bob Mackey, Jeremy Parish, Gary Butterfield, Kaye Ross
Additionally, you can catch Jeremy's solo panel "Not the NES: 40 Years of Also-Rans" on Saturday, October 18th at 10:15am in the Blue Auditorium, and you can see Bob and Jeremy together on the Watch Out for Fireballs panel "The Best and Worst 7/10 Games of All Time" on Sunday, October 19th at 2:00pm in the Red Auditorium. 
Please check out the official PRGE 2025 schedule for more information!
 

Oct 10, 2025 • 20min
721: Episode 721 Preview: Hudson's Road to TurboGrafx-16
 Inspired by the host's recent deep-dive into TurboGrafx-16 and a chance encounter at Retro World Expo, this episode sees Jeremy Parish, Kurt Kalata, John Andersen, and guest Jimmy Cooney recount the wild early days of former gaming powerhouse Hudson.
Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts  

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 41min
720: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
 No, you're not still in a dream: Metal Gear Solid 3 is now over two decades old. Despite its age, the peak of Hideo Kojima's tactical espionage action series remains more relevant than ever thanks to a shiny, new remake released this year. But is Delta's faithfulness its fatal flaw? On this episode, join Bob Mackey, Maddie Copp, and Brendan James (of the Blowback podcast and Chapo Trap House's new MGS miniseries) as the crew decides if feeding on a tree frog in stunning 4K is truly worthwhile.
Retronauts is a completely fan-funded operation. To support the show, and get two full-length exclusive episodes every month, as well as access to 100+ previous bonus episodes, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.
Cover art by Nick Daniel. 

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 47min
719: The NES Launch Ranking Hootenanny
 Jeremy Parish, Kurt Kalata, John Andersen, and about a hundred of YOU definitively rank the 27 games that debuted with the NES 40 (!) years ago from worst to best. This is the final word on these games! 
Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts  

Sep 26, 2025 • 9min
718: Episode 718 Preview: Donkey Kong Bananza
 You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 718: Donkey King Bananza. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts. 

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 44min
717: The Worst Games You've Ever Played (And How to Save Them)
 Dive into the realm of terrible video games as experts discuss how to save some of the worst titles. From fixing the flawed mechanics of Anticipation and Sonic Heroes to proposing a reimagining of The Great Waldo Search, each segment highlights imaginative solutions. They challenge the design of classics like Zelda's Adventure and Ikari Warriors, while also examining the missed potential of licensed games like ALF. Tune in for insights on making these gaming disasters a little less disastrous! 

Sep 15, 2025 • 2h 15min
719: Terminator 2
 Who's back? Diamond Feit, James Eldred, and Drew Mackie are back for a podcast about the 90s blockbuster and cultural touchstone Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts  


