Retro Asylum - The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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/

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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/

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Twitter: @theretroasylum

Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

In this episode Chris and Jim chat to Richard Moss and Connor O'Keane about their upcoming five part documentary 'Terrorbytes' celebrating all things Horror in video games.

Order your copy of TerrorBytes at https://terrorbytesdoc.com/

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/

Chris and Mads reveal the shortlist for October's game club game from a longlist compiled by our listener, Roushi. Roushi is known for his vast knowledge of gaming from all ages so take a listen to see what hidden gems he has found for us.

Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible.

Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
PM
ChrisSilva
Chris Hull
Paul Bullard
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Ninjixel
TJ
Andy Hudson
Ricardo Engel
Adrian Nelson
Alastair Barr
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Wiedo Belochkin
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Richard Rogers
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Magnus Esbjörner
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

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Twitter: @theretroasylum

Steve and Dean are back for the final part of our special journey through the 1980's. Join them as they look back at some of the major events of 80's Britain. The guys also pay their respects to Sir Clive Sinclair.

Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible.

Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
PM
ChrisSilva
Chris Hull
Paul Bullard
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Ninjixel
TJ
Andy Hudson
Ricardo Engel
Adrian Nelson
Alastair Barr
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Wiedo Belochkin
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Richard Rogers
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Magnus Esbjörner
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

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Twitter: @theretroasylum

In the second part of our nostalgic special, Dean & Steve jump into their diecast Delorian and talk 1980's music and also take a look back at some of the most memorable TV adverts of the decade.

Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible.

Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
PM
ChrisSilva
Chris Hull
Paul Bullard
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Ninjixel
TJ
Andy Hudson
Ricardo Engel
Adrian Nelson
Alastair Barr
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Wiedo Belochkin
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Richard Rogers
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Magnus Esbjörner
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

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Twitter: @theretroasylum

In part one of our nostalgic special, Steve & Dean travel back to the decade that gave us New Wave, sticky neon carpet & mullet hair styles to discuss their favorite toys, TV shows & films of the 1980's.

Also discussed: The A500, Steam Deck & the MiSTer FPGA project.

Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible.

Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
PM
ChrisSilva
Chris Hull
Paul Bullard
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Ninjixel
TJ
Andy Hudson
Ricardo Engel
Adrian Nelson
Alastair Barr
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Wiedo Belochkin
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Richard Rogers
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Magnus Esbjörner
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

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Twitter: @theretroasylum

The artist formerly known as young Chris and Mads don their HEV suits and grab their trusty crowbars as they fight their way through Half-Life and its expansions in this month's game club episode.

Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible.

Hans Crombeen
Roushimsx
Guto Threadbare
Chris Atwill
PM
ChrisSilva
Chris Hull
Paul Bullard
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
Ninjixel
TJ
Andy Hudson
Ricardo Engel
Adrian Nelson
Alastair Barr
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Wiedo Belochkin
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Richard Rogers
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
Stephen Stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Magnus Esbjörner
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

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Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

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Twitter: @theretroasylum

In this episode, Matt Wilsher climbs into his shed to grill the newly appointed Head Of Production at Antstream Arcade, Mike Rouse about the streaming services future plans, competitions and rom hacking.

Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible.

D_R_Williams
Chris Atwill
PM
ChrisSilva
Chris Hull
Paul Bullard
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
ninjixel
TJ (Tim TJ Walker)
Andy Hudson
Ricardo Engel
Adrian Nelson
Alastair Barr
HeavyMetalDon
James Bentley
Wiedo Belochkin
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Richard Rogers
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
Mark Bylund
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
stephen stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Magnus Esbjörner
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/

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Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/

Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum

Twitter: @theretroasylum

Dean, Chris and Mads speed burst through Apex Computer Productions' C64 swan song, Mayhem in Monsterland. There is also MISTer and arcade cab chat aplenty along with a run down of some of the latest retro news.

Thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible.

Chris Atwill
PM
ChrisSilva
Chris Hull
Paul Bullard
Harvey Watson
Martyn Jones
ninjixel
TJ
Andy Hudson
Ricardo Engel
Adrian Nelson
Alastair Barr
HeavyMetalDon
RoseTintedSpectrum
Matthew W
James Bentley
Wiedo Belochkin
Tony Parkinson
Gaz H
Mal Woods
Red-Crested Breegull
Richard Rogers
Cane and Rinse
LamptonWorm
Salvio Calabrese
Mitsoyama
Rhys Wynne
Clint Humphrey
MARK BYLUND
Paul Ashton
Chris Rowe
Jon Sheppard
Laurent Giroud
Deadl0ck
Aaron Maupin
Jim-OrbitsIT
Jon Veal
Thomas scoffham
Andy Marsh
Patrick Fürst
Laurens
Andrew Gilmour
stephen stuttard
Matt Sullivan
Magnus Esbjörner
Darren Coles
Garry Heather
Edward Fitzpatrick
Nick Lees
Blake Brett

Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum

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