On Topic Retro
61 episodes - last episode 07 May 2025

On Topic Retro is a bi-weekly video game retrospective podcast. Each episode a game is chosen along with a panel of "experts" and we deep dive into experiences, development, gameplay, and music. Join us and enjoy the rich experiences from great perspectives.
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Published: Sat 03 May 2025 - Episode: 50 - Size: 81.9 MByte - Duration: 01:42:04

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 12, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Derek Adams as we survive the Twilight Zone! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen!Intro (0:50)

Experiences (8:00)

Development (20:50)

Story (33:31)

Gameplay (45:17)

Outro (1:31:45)

Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Wed 18 Dec 2024 - Episode: 49 - Size: 84.2 MByte - Duration: 01:51:42

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 11, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Sam Wagers as stack beds and swim through water cubes! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen!

Intro (0:50)

Experiences (4:45)

Development (32:33)

Story (40:01)

Gameplay (1:00:14)

Outro (1:42:28)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Sat 16 Nov 2024 - Episode: 48 - Size: 64.9 MByte - Duration: 01:20:22

In this episode I'm joined by Retro Rewind Champions Adam Caporello and Michael Johnson! We talk Ninja Gaiden and just how awesome this game actually is!


Intro (0:50)

Experiences (4:56)

Development (24:44)

Story (40:01)

Gameplay (41:33)

Outro (1:12:14)

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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Sun 27 Oct 2024 - Episode: 47 - Size: 52.6 MByte - Duration: 01:19:33

On this episode of OTR I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Chris Logel. We shrink down to take an in depth look at the Minish Cap!


Intro (0:50)

Experiences (2:00)

Development (15:44)

Story (30:39)

Gameplay (35:55)

Outro (1:10:11)


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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Fri 21 Jun 2024 - Episode: 25 - Size: 57.4 MByte - Duration: 01:06:35

This episode i'm joined by no other than Bozo and Dan Caporello himself! We get ready to make some money as we discuss Crazy Taxi!

Intro (0:50)

Experiences (2:00)

Development (17:39)

Gameplay (29:18)

Outro (1:02:12)

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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Sun 09 Jun 2024 - Episode: 4 - Size: 93.6 MByte - Duration: 01:48:18

On this bonus episode of OTM Sam Wagers, Adam Caporello, and I discuss the Fantasy Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord! If this doesn't get you to play this game I don't know what will.

Intro (0:50)

Experiences (7:00)

Experiences Continued (34:03)

Development (1:03:00)

Music (1:23:34)

Outro (1:38:47)

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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Mon 20 May 2024 - Episode: 46 - Size: 108.3 MByte - Duration: 02:02:53

On this Episode I'm Joined by Maddie (AKA Purpleriolu) and TXTrey to talk Pokémon X and Y!


  • Intro (0:50)
  • House Keeping (2:05)
  • Experiences (11:08)
  • Development (33:01)
  • Story (1:04:30)
  • Gameplay (1:28:33)
  • Outro (1:55:35)

Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Sun 05 May 2024 - Episode: 45 - Size: 119.4 MByte - Duration: 02:19:11

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 9, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Adam Caporello, and Derek Adams as board the King of Red Lions and swashbuckle our way to fight Ganondorf! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50)

House Keeping (2:35)

Experiences (3:55)

Development (35:33)

Story (47:39)

Gameplay Continued (1:34:18)

Music (2:01:57)

Outro (2:08:00)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Thu 11 Apr 2024 - Episode: 44 - Size: 90.8 MByte - Duration: 01:48:24

On this episode I'm join by Shannon Eno and Eric from the AllN Podcast to celebrate the Game Boy's 35th birthday! We go AllN with our top 5 Gameboy games and more!


Intro (0:50)

House Keeping (3:19)

Experiences (6:26)

Development (29:15)

Launch Titles (44:31)

Top 5 (57:56)

Multi Link (1:30:16)

Outro (1:37:48)

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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Thu 04 Apr 2024 - Episode: 43 - Size: 93.7 MByte - Duration: 01:52:29

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 8, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Philip Paulson(Flightsy) as we see multiple Links for the first time in three multiplayer epics! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50)

House Keeping (3:00)

Experiences (7:50)

Development (24:14)

Story (47:27)

Gameplay (1:03:08)

Outro (1:44:33)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Sun 24 Mar 2024 - Episode: 42 - Size: 60.3 MByte - Duration: 01:12:32

Sam, Adam, Bozo, and I squeeze every last drop out of Spanky's Quest and break it all down for everyone to hear!


Intro (0:50)

House Keeping (2:16)

Experiences (8:11)

Development (25:23)

Story (28:25)

Gameplay (32:38)

Outro (59:00)


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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Fri 08 Mar 2024 - Episode: 3 - Size: 122.1 MByte - Duration: 02:16:37

On this special bonus episode of On Topic Modern, I'm joined by Adam Caporello, Derek Adams, Presto the Magnificent, and Bill (A Gamer Looks at 40) to talk the wonderful Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Please enjoy and watch out for Wonder Flowers!


Published: Mon 04 Mar 2024 - Episode: 41 - Size: 95.6 MByte - Duration: 01:56:14

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 7, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Chris Logel, and Bozo as we take a deep dive into the double dose of GBC medicine we never knew we needed! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50)

House Keeping (1:30)

Experiences (4:25)

Development (23:12)

Story (34:07)

Gameplay (49:09)

Outro (1:44:32)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Sun 28 Jan 2024 - Episode: 40 - Size: 107.4 MByte - Duration: 02:09:17

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 6, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Sam Wagers, and Seth Sturgill as we take a deep dive into the sequel that made us feel and think about our time here for the first time! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50)

House Keeping (3:14)

Experiences (5:50)

Development (39:11)

Story (57:54)

Gameplay (1:10:41)

Music (1:42:48)

Outro (1:57:18)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Thu 25 Jan 2024 - Episode: 39 - Size: 80.5 MByte - Duration: 01:34:16

On this episode Sam Wagers, Bozo, and I hop in our hover cars and race towards the boost strips! We talk about F-Zero X!


Intro (0:50)

House Keeping (1:59)

Experiences (6:03)

Development (24:52)

Story (43:28)

Gameplay (54:34)

Music (1:21:36)

Outro (1:29:55)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Wed 20 Dec 2023 - Episode: 38 - Size: 98.4 MByte - Duration: 02:01:36

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 5, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, MaddieBeth, Chris Logel, and Derek Adams as we take a deep dive into the game that brought the Legend of Zelda into 3D for the first time! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (2:15)


Experiences (3:52)


Development (22:29)


Story (32:44)


Gameplay (43:07)


Music (1:44:09)


Outro (1:53:14)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Thu 16 Nov 2023 - Episode: 37 - Size: 92.6 MByte - Duration: 01:50:25

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 4, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and SNES IS LIFE (Joe) and we discuss Link's Awakening! We talk about how this game begins Zelda on handhelds and how different this one is!

Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (2:30)


Experiences (5:40)


Development (16:51)


Story (45:25)


Gameplay (52:28)


Music (1:35:51)


Outro (1:41:45)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Sun 05 Nov 2023 - Episode: 36 - Size: 86.6 MByte - Duration: 01:41:39

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 3, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Sam Wagers and we discuss A Link to the Past! We talk about how this game creates that Zelda formula that would be used for several Zelda games to follow it, and more!


Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (2:14)


Experiences (5:00)


Development (15:01)


Story (29:26)


Gameplay (39:31)


Music (1:20:30)


Outro (1:35:30)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Tue 31 Oct 2023 - Episode: 6 - Size: 16.6 MByte - Duration: 00:15:26

This Microsode is dedicated to the Gameboy game TRAX. It's a super fun top down shooter with plenty of character!

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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Sun 29 Oct 2023 - Episode: 35 - Size: 57.0 MByte - Duration: 00:54:08

On this episode I'm joined by no other that the Joy Mech Fight Champion, Savannah the Hyena! We thoroughly discuss the almost perfect Famicom fighting game!


Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (3:25)


Experiences (5:00)


Development (22:46)


Story (26:01)


Gameplay (30:37)


Outro (50:17)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Thu 28 Sep 2023 - Episode: 34 - Size: 85.1 MByte - Duration: 01:42:48

On tonight's episode i'm joined by Philip Paulson AKA Flightsy and Joe AKA SNES is Life! We spend lots of time getting lost in Metroid Fusion as well as collecting enough power ups to finish the episode in one piece!


Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (1:45)


Experiences (6:13)


Development (16:42)


Story (25:16)


Gameplay (38:11)


Music (1:29:22)


Outro (1:31:30)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Mon 11 Sep 2023 - Episode: 33 - Size: 86.8 MByte - Duration: 01:52:23

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 2, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Chris Logel, and Derek Adams as we take a deep dive into the game that turned the Legend of Zelda into a side scroller for better or worse! Please enjoy this and share, be sure to give that lady some water!

Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (2:25)


Experiences (4:03)


Development (14:44)


Story (38:18)


Gameplay (54:11)


Music (1:41:35)


Outro (1:44:24)


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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Thu 24 Aug 2023 - Episode: 32 - Size: 91.7 MByte - Duration: 01:53:23

On this episode Sam Wagers and Philip Paulson join me to talk about DKC 2! This episode was almost an after thought just like Donkey Kong in the game, but we pull of the funky flight and take you to Kong Kollege!!!!


Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (3:43)


Experiences (7:42)


Development (22:55)


Story (33:48)


Gameplay (42:30)


Break (59:34)


Music (1:40:22)


Outro (1:45:44)


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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Wed 09 Aug 2023 - Episode: 31 - Size: 74.8 MByte - Duration: 01:31:31

Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 1, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Adam Caporello as we take a deep dive into the game that started it all, the titular Legend of Zelda! Please enjoy this and share, it's dangerous to listen alone!


Intro (0:50)

House Keeping (2:40)

Experiences (4:00)

Development (26.24)

Story (50:32)

Gameplay (1:01:26)

Outro (47:36)


Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games


Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!


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Published: Fri 02 Jun 2023 - Episode: 30 - Size: 50.2 MByte - Duration: 00:55:25

On this episode I'm joined by Shannon Eno to discuss the Retro Rewind game of May!  Dynamite Headdy!  Join us as we try to wrap our heads around how hard this old school Treasure game really is!

Housekeeping:  DKC 2 will continue on into June as the RR game!  Go collect those DK coins for a chance to win $10!

 

Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (3:17)


Experiences (9:03)


Story (19:29)


Gameplay (29:03)


Outro (47:36)

 

Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games

Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!

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Published: Mon 01 May 2023 - Episode: 29 - Size: 58.3 MByte - Duration: 00:59:32

On this episode Liam and I go to the races with Super Mario Kart!  Come listen and don't spin out at the light as we grab an item box and have a great discussion!

Retro Rewind Champions!  

Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (1:25)


Experiences (5:58)


Game Development (14:26)


Gameplay (22:11)


Gameplay Continued (38:10)


Outro (54:09)

 

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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!

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Published: Tue 18 Apr 2023 - Episode: 28 - Size: 56.0 MByte - Duration: 01:00:12

On this episode, Bozo and I breakdown March's Retro Rewind game, Wave Race 64!  Be sure to join the RetroLogic discord to vote for our monthly Retro Rewind game and participate in the Retro Rewind Champions contest for a chance to win $10 for your game shop of choice!

 

Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (3:25)


Experiences (8:04)


Game Development (22:05)


Gameplay (27:07)


Gameplay Continued (35:15)


Outro (52:58)

 

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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!

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Published: Wed 29 Mar 2023 - Episode: 27 - Size: 75.5 MByte - Duration: 01:25:05

On this episode im joined by Eston Huff and Tim Aulph (Nintendo Dad No. 4) from the Film Logic Podcast.  We fill our misslie tanks and talk plenty of Metroid Prime!  The remaster just came out so it's the perfect time to go prime!

Intro (0:50)


House Keeping (2:30)


Experiences (6:46)


Game Development (29:33)


Story (53.38)


Gameplay (53:58)


Outro (1:16:13)

Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games

Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!

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Published: Fri 10 Mar 2023 - Episode: 26 - Size: 48.1 MByte - Duration: 00:50:51

On todays episode, I'm joined by Shannon Eno to talk about a Gameboy staple, Tetris!!!

We avoid the pile up of legal battles, but still find a way to fill this episode up to the top!

Season 2 housekeeping :  New Intro/Outro, Retro Rewind Champions, and Merch!

 

Intro (0:50)


Experiences (6:08)


Game Development (13:50)


Gameplay (24:33)


Other Games and Media (27:23)


Outro (46:45)

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Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!

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Published: Mon 20 Feb 2023 - Episode: 24 - Size: 37.1 MByte - Duration: 00:43:08

On this episode I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Presto the Magnificent from the Off the Wah! podcast!  We spend some time discussing the great puzzle platformer Fire N' Ice on the NES!  Come check out our slippery assessment and decide if you gain the fire to go play this game!

Intro (0:40)


Experiences (2:41)


Game Development (15:35)


Story (19:00)


Gameplay (24:33)


Outro (36:43)

 

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Published: Fri 20 Jan 2023 - Episode: 23 - Size: 95.1 MByte - Duration: 01:33:54

On tonight's episode of OTR I'm joined by Liam Davenport(RetroGroove), Mute Dog, and Bozo to discuss the ultimate N64 party game!  Super Smash Bros.   Also an event that may or may not have happened.  Tune in to find out!

Intro (0:40)


Experiences (2:45)


Mains (18:10)


Game Development (24:01)


Gameplay (39:07)


Outro (43:48)

Check out Mute Dogs Youtube channel here for great Nintendo content!  

https://www.youtube.com/@MuteDog2019

Also check out this page on Slamfest '99

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Published: Tue 17 Jan 2023 - Episode: 22 - Size: 48.1 MByte - Duration: 00:51:03

This week on OTR, Shannon and I talk about Dec's Retro Rewind game, The Legend of Valkyrie!  This game became playable on the Nintendo Switch recently thanks to the Arcade Archives series!  Come see what we had to say about it!

Intro (0:40)


Experiences (2:12)


Game Development (10:56)


Story (24:44)


Gameplay (35:34)


Outro (43:48)

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Published: Sat 24 Dec 2022 - Episode: 21 - Size: 86.5 MByte - Duration: 01:34:26

On this special Christmas Episode of On Topic Retro I talk to Flightsy, Spidershan, PrestotheMagnificent, MaddieBeth, PurpleRiolu, and Octorock himself, about our favorite Christmas memories!  After a bit the show gets off topic as it tends to do and we get into the generational gap between my guests!   All in all we have a blast!

Intro (0:40)


Memories (1:37)


Off Topic Gen (43:53)


Outro (1:15:00)

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Published: Fri 16 Dec 2022 - Episode: 20 - Size: 79.6 MByte - Duration: 01:25:03

On this episode i'm joined by Philip Paulson AKA Flightsy himself, Will Schulz, and Chris Logel and we duke it out in a super discussion on the one and only Super Punch-Out!!

Intro (0:40)


Experiences (4:48)


Game Develpment (27:02)


Gameplay (42:02)


Outro (1:16:04)

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Published: Thu 08 Dec 2022 - Episode: 19 - Size: 81.4 MByte - Duration: 01:29:56

On this episode I'm joined by Liam Davenport and Sam Wagers and we get our hands dirty harvesting a premium topic, Harvest Moon 64!

 

Intro (0:40)


Experiences (1:00)


Game Develpment (23:47)


Story (36:44)


Gameplay (41:16)


Outro (1:23:05)

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Published: Thu 17 Nov 2022 - Episode: 2 - Size: 143.4 MByte - Duration: 02:47:14

On this bonus episode of OTR i'm joined by Shannon Eno and Adam Caporello to discuss the titular Xenoblade Chronicles 3!  This show is full of *SPOILERS* so only tune in if you have played the game already!  Join us if you are looking for something a little more meaty, as this is the episode with the gall!

Intro (0:40)


Experiences (2:55)


Game Develpment (41:11)


Story (47:31)


Outro (2:40:59)

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Published: Sun 13 Nov 2022 - Episode: 18 - Size: 153.6 MByte - Duration: 01:07:06

This episode Shannon Eno and Chris Logel join me to talk about X-Men for the Sega Genesis!  It's not our favorite, but we still have a lot to say!

 

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (2:00)


Game Develpment (10:37)


Story (15:55)


Gameplay (25:25)


Fun Facts (50:27)


Outro (58:25)

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Published: Thu 27 Oct 2022 - Episode: 17 - Size: 127.2 MByte - Duration: 00:55:33

In this episode I'm joined by Chris Logel to discuss the often forgot Comic Zone.  This is one of Sega's wildest ideas for a beat em up and it leaves us wanting more!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (2:00)


Game Develpment (14:00)

 

Story (28:58)


Gameplay (34:57)


*Spoiler*-Ending (44:41)


Fun Facts (48:20)


Outro (50:12)

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Published: Thu 13 Oct 2022 - Episode: 16 - Size: 196.7 MByte - Duration: 01:25:55

Tonight on this special Pokemon episode, I'm joined by no other than Dan Caporello and Will Schulz!  We become pokemaniacs as we look back at where the series started!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (7:26)


Game Develpment (29:28)


Story (40:39)


Gameplay (45:35)


Outro (1:22:47)

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Published: Wed 05 Oct 2022 - Episode: 15 - Size: 136.9 MByte - Duration: 00:59:49

This week I'm joined by Will Schulz and we enter a phantasy of Master System madness!  Join us as we discuss the masterpiece Phantasy Star!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (1:11)


Game Develpment (8:13)


Story (26:55)


Gameplay (31:50)


Outro (54:52)

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Published: Thu 29 Sep 2022 - Episode: 14 - Size: 39.7 MByte - Duration: 00:43:31

On tonight's episode I'm Joined by the DK man himself Dan Caporello!  We discuss the bite sized Donkey Kong Land and how it compares to it's console counterpart!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (3:41)


Game Develpment (11:59)


Story (18:21)


Gameplay (23:27)


Outro (40:21)

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Published: Thu 15 Sep 2022 - Size: 17.6 MByte - Duration: 00:16:18

This microsode goes out to an amazing little puzzle/action game called Amazing Penguin!  Hopefully you will want to help Pendrich save his kingdom after listening to this!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (0:50)


Game Develpment (1:47)


Story (4:22)


Gameplay (5:42)


Outro (14:43)

 

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Published: Tue 06 Sep 2022 - Episode: 13 - Size: 40.0 MByte - Duration: 00:41:54

On this Episode Sam Wagers and I discuss the Retro Rewind game for the month of August!  Eliminator Boat Duel or Elimonator Boat Duel!  Whichever you prefer!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (2:00)


Game Develpment (12:29)


Gameplay (18:22)


Music (31:00)


Outro (35:53)

 

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Published: Mon 29 Aug 2022 - Size: 23.9 MByte - Duration: 00:23:05

On todays Microsode I talk about a little Gameboy game called Alleyway!  If you don't have a way to play this gem, go forth and find one!

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Published: Thu 25 Aug 2022 - Episode: 12 - Size: 60.3 MByte - Duration: 01:05:50

On this episode of OTR, I'm joined by Adam Caporello and we blast our way through the red tape on Alien Hominid!  We find our way deep into discussion 51 and escape safely!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (2:00)


Game Develpment (15:52)


Story (29:03)


Gameplay (31:41)


Outro (55:48)

 

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Published: Fri 05 Aug 2022 - Episode: 11 - Size: 95.9 MByte - Duration: 01:42:02

On this episode of On Topic Retro, i'm joined by Chris Logel, Philip Paulson, and GalaxyWolf from Discord!  We go off the rails and talk Kirby 64 until exhaustion!

 

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (2:15)


Game Develpment (14:44)


Story (30:16)


Gameplay (36:57)


Off Topic Retro (1:12:14)


Outro (1:31:37)

 

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Published: Thu 21 Jul 2022 - Episode: 10 - Size: 99.6 MByte - Duration: 01:44:21

In this weeks Episode I'm joined by the Eric AKA King of the Floaters from All N a Nintendo Podcast!  We talk at great length all things Super Bomberman, as well as other random things that relate!  Come listen as we have a blast!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (1:54)


Game Develpment (24:18)


Story (37:15)


Gameplay (41:54)


Outro (1:35:59)

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Published: Sun 10 Jul 2022 - Episode: 9 - Size: 84.8 MByte - Duration: 01:29:33

On tonights episode of OTR Retro Rewind, i'm joined by Philip Paulson aka Flightsy!   We take a deep deep deep dive into the game, maybe deeper than we should have.  You will just have to listen to find out!

 

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (4:19)


Game Develpment (14:24)


Story (17:20)


Gameplay (20:24)


Outro (1:23:50)

 

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Published: Thu 23 Jun 2022 - Episode: 8 - Size: 63.8 MByte - Duration: 01:07:51

Tonight I'm joined by no other than Chris Logel and Will Schulz to discuss a classic NES title that swings into action with great promise!  That title is non other than Bionic Commando!  

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (4:44)


Game Develpment (11:42)


Story (22:50)


Gameplay (27:16)


Outro (1:03:08)

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Published: Thu 09 Jun 2022 - Episode: 7 - Size: 81.0 MByte - Duration: 01:25:58

Tonight I'm Joined by Sam Wagers and the Nintendo Pals themselves Andrew(Andross) and Micah(Mitch) to discuss one of the most prolific run and gun games ever made!  Gunstar Heroes is a true gem on the Sega Genesis and is a must play!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (4:28)


Game Develpment (24:32)


Story (40:01)


Gameplay (48:45)


Outro (1:14:58)

 

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Published: Thu 02 Jun 2022 - Size: 18.0 MByte - Duration: 00:18:05

Today I talk about Solomon's Club!  The lovely Gameboy port of the popular puzzle platform game Solomon's Key!  I hope that this will inspire you to go out and find a copy to play yourself!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (1:00)


Game Develpment (3:14)


Story (4:56)


Gameplay (7:02)


Outro (16:13)

 

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Published: Wed 25 May 2022 - Episode: 6 - Size: 56.1 MByte - Duration: 00:59:54

This week I'm joined by no other than my normal co-host on Retrologic, Dan Caporello and special guest Chris Logel!  We break down the good and not so good time we had with Earthworm Jim 2!  Rose tinted glasses get us everytime!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (1:43)


Game Develpment (24:28)


Story (34:27)


Gameplay (41:20)


Outro (52:33)

 

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Published: Tue 17 May 2022 - Episode: 1 - Size: 90.7 MByte - Duration: 01:39:53

On this very special bonus episode of On Topic Retro, I'm joined by no other than the man, the myth, the podcast marathoner!  Jon Bassi himself!  We discuss at great length the great game, Ghost of Tsushima!  *SPOILER WARNING* we do talk a lot about the story.  So, I have added time stamps to help those who just want to hear about the development and gameplay to avoid the story!  Please find the time stamps below!

Intro (0:23)


Experiences (2:00)


Game Develpment (8:26)


Story (16:43)


Gameplay (1:05:11)


Outro (1:35:36)

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Published: Thu 12 May 2022 - Episode: 5 - Size: 67.1 MByte - Duration: 01:13:08

This week i'm joined by Seth

Sturgill and Shannon Eno to talk about one of my favorite Gameboy games ever!  DK 94' is on the menu and we made sure to feast!

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Published: Thu 28 Apr 2022 - Episode: 4 - Size: 61.6 MByte - Duration: 01:14:20

This episode I'm joined by Adam Caporello, Will Schulz, and Tim Aulph to discuss the funkiest Sega Genesis game to ever bless the platform!

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Published: Tue 19 Apr 2022 - Size: 36.8 MByte - Duration: 00:34:58
Join me as I discuss a totally awesome Japanese Game Boy game that deserves a lot of love!  I hope that others that listen to this episode will find a way to go play this game!
Published: Thu 14 Apr 2022 - Episode: 3 - Size: 131.9 MByte - Duration: 01:34:56

This episode of On Topic Retro i'm joined by Sam Wagers and Philip Paulson to talk Pikmin and all the crazyness that goes along with it! 

Published: Thu 31 Mar 2022 - Episode: 2 - Size: 87.0 MByte - Duration: 01:15:08
This episode Drew and Liam join me for a Super Mario Bros. 2 Super Show!!!  We explore parts of the game that live on through the Mario series and much much more!
Published: Tue 29 Mar 2022 - Size: 27.9 MByte - Duration: 00:26:56
Tonight, I talk some Wario Blast in light of a recording failure from last week.  Even on that note, I have plenty of fun talking about this Gameboy classic!
Published: Thu 17 Mar 2022 - Size: 17.2 MByte - Duration: 00:15:22
I discuss Super Mario Land in this microscopic episode of On Topic Retro!  Just me this time but that makes it short and sweet!
Published: Sat 12 Mar 2022 - Episode: 1 - Size: 80.9 MByte - Duration: 01:26:22
This week I'm joined by Jesse Waldack and Shannon Eno to talk a great deal about Dragon Quest!  This episode focuses solely on the 1st game in the series with some small tangents on the rest of the series.  If you are a fan of Dragon Quest you are in for good time and if your not a fan, hopefully you will be after you listen!