Explore every episode of the podcast Retro Game Night Podcast
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| RGN #42 - 40 Years of the NES- the console that saved gaming [Live Panel 2025 L.A. Comic-Con] | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:49:10 | |
Get ready for an epic trip down memory lane as the Retro Game Night Podcast hits the stage at Los Angeles Comic Con! Check out our exclusive panel where we take a deep dive into the NES and explore how this iconic console single-handedly saved the gaming industry!In this special episode, we share our personal perspective on the rise, the impact, and the legacy of the NES, with behind-the-scenes stories and insights you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're a die-hard retro fan or new to the gaming world, this is a MUST-WATCH for anyone who loves video game history. Don't miss out – hit that SUBSCRIBE button and tune in for this epic panel experience at Los Angeles Comic Con!#RetroGaming #NES #GamingHistory #ComicCon2025 #RetroGameNight #Podcast #LAComicCon #VideoGames #GamingLegends #DeepDive | |||
| RGN#41- Plug & Play: The LAN Party Days | 03 Aug 2025 | 00:31:09 | |
Remember when multiplayer meant dragging your PC to a friend’s house, untangling a mess of cables, and staying up all night yelling across the room? In this episode, we’re talking all about the LAN party era—those unforgettable weekends filled with Counter-Strike, Quake, Diablo II, and way too much soda. | |||
| RGN #40 - Halo 2 - the 20th anniversary [recorded 12/2024] | 01 Mar 2025 | 00:39:47 | |
Welcome back, gamers! In this deep dive, we get into the glorious Halo 2 as we celebrate its 20th anniversary. We go far back into nostalgia with our first impressions and how this compares with modern day gaming! | |||
| RGN #39- Special Guest, Till Paris of Broken Arcade! | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:46:56 | |
We're back, gamers! In this episode, we chat about arcade cabinets! From restorations to the community of enthusiasts, we go full nostalgic with our Guest, Till Paris of @BrokenArcade ! | |||
| RGN #38- From 8-Bit to HD What's The Retro Cut Off - Live Panel Recording @ 2023 L.A. Comic Con | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:51:15 | |
What exactly is considered "Retro" in Video Games? We dive into this heavy debate in our lively discussion at our LA Comic Con Panel! | |||
| RGN #37 - Retrospective: Donkey Kong Country (SNES) | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:47:07 | |
Welcome back, gamers! In this latest Retrospective, we review yet another one of the industries greatest games ever made, Donkey Kong Country! | |||
| RGN #36 - Super Mario Bros. 3: A Retrospective | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:47:20 | |
Welcome back, gamers! In this latest Retrospective we take a nostalgic trip back and review one of the industries greatest games ever made, Super Mario Bros. 3! | |||
| RGN #35 - Mortal Kombat (1992): A Retrospective | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:50:28 | |
Welcome back, gamers! In our latest episode, we cover a full retrospective of Mortal Kombat, One of the greatest fighting games of all time! | |||
| RGN #34 - Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:58:44 | |
Hey Gamers! In this brand-spankin' new episode, We get REAL about the new Super Mario Bros Movie. Check out our in-depth review! | |||
| RGN#33 - REVIEW: The Legend of Zelda [NES] | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:44:25 | |
Hey, Gamers! In this Rate and Review, we do a very nostalgic look back at the original 'Legend of Zelda' for the NES! After doing another play through, we can't wait to talk about this game now, in 2023! | |||
| RGN #32 - Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:46:33 | |
In this Episode we bust out the "Cowabunga collection" and review 2 classics: the arcade cabinet version and the NES version! | |||
| RGN #31- How Geeks Survived The Pandemic! [Live Panel Recording @ 2022 L.A. Comic Con] | 30 Jan 2023 | 01:05:38 | |
We are back! Hear us in action if you missed us at L.A. Comic Con! On this year's panel, We do a deep dive into how being a geek literally helped us survive through one of the worst years ever! We will hear it straight from geek experts and Panelists in the field of Filmmaking, Podcasting & more! | |||
| RGN #30 - Rate & Review: Star Fox (SNES 1993) | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:33:18 | |
RGN #30 - Rate & Review: Star Fox (SNES 1993) | |||
| RGN #29 - Top 5: Puzzle Games! | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:54:49 | |
Our Top 5 Puzzle Games! | |||
| RGN #28 - RATE & REVIEW- Contra (NES 1988) | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:37:36 | |
Our Full Retrospective and Review of CONTRA for the NES! | |||
| RGN #27 - Our top 5 RPG's of all time | 03 Jun 2022 | 00:47:01 | |
Our top picks for 5 of the greatest RPG's of all time! | |||
| RGN #26 - MOVIE REVIEW: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (2022) | 12 May 2022 | 00:28:03 | |
RGN #26 - MOVIE REVIEW: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (2022) | |||
| RGN #25 - Our Top 5 Retro Fighting Games of All Time! | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:44:53 | |
On this episode we choose our top 5 retro fighting games! | |||
| RGN#24 - Golden Axe (Sega Genesis) | 29 Jan 2022 | 00:38:30 | |
RGN#24 - Golden Axe (Sega Genesis) | |||
| RGN#23: Fond memories with Earl & Manny! | 01 Jan 2022 | 00:32:51 | |
Retro Game Night is Back!! | |||
| RGN#22: Rate and review- Ecco the Dolphin for Sega Genesis/Megadrive | 31 Jan 2020 | 00:47:42 | |
Check out our latest episode as we look back at Ecco the Dolphin for the Sega Genesis/Megadrive | |||
| RGN#21: A look back at X-Men The Animated Series with special guests Eric & Julia Lewald! [Recorded LIVE at Five Threads Brewery 1/11/20] | 16 Jan 2020 | 00:58:04 | |
We go back to 90's nostalgia and discuss X-Men the animated series, with show runners Eric & Julia Lewald ! | |||
| RGN#20: A look back at The Star Wars Saga and review of Rise of Skywalker [SPOILER ALERT!] | 27 Dec 2019 | 01:35:56 | |
Can Star Wars really survive without Darth Vader??....Whats to become of the franchise without John Williams??Damian and James get into what could quite possibly be the best discussion we've had about the Star Wars Saga, As well as our review of Rise of Skywalker [SPOILER ALERT!]
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| RGN#19 [Season 2 Premiere, Recorded Live 12/16/19] The Evolution of Mario Kart | 20 Dec 2019 | 00:54:05 | |
We kick off season 2 Live at Five Threads Brewery with the beloved Mario Kart Franchise! | |||
| RGN#18: Arcade Classics - Pac-Man [LIVE SHOW recorded 11/25/19] | 30 Nov 2019 | 00:39:28 | |
Damian and Josh take a look back as they dive into the successful Pac-man franchise. [Recorded Live at Five Threads Brewery 11/25/19]
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| RGN#17: [SEASON FINALE?!] Rate and Review - Final Fantasy X (PS2,PS3,PS4, PSVITA, Nintendo Switch) | 25 Nov 2019 | 01:07:06 | |
RGN#17: [SEASON FINALE?!] Rate and Review - Final Fantasy X (PS2,PS3,PS4, PSVITA)
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| RGN#16: [LIVE SHOW recorded 10/28/19] Remembering the Nintendo 64! | 30 Oct 2019 | 01:03:21 | |
There's a memory for everyone for this thing. We talk about industry news regarding the much rumored mini console, the memories of the N64 and the much revered games produced, as well as the tech side of the hardware that made it so amazing! | |||
| RGN#15: L.A. Comic Con Panel- Psychology & Gaming with special guest, Dr. Andrea Letamendi [RECORDED 10/13/19] | 16 Oct 2019 | 00:52:50 | |
Check out our latest episode as we discuss Psychology & Gaming, at our panel at L.A. Comic Con! With Special Guests, Dr. Andrea Letamendi & Brian Ward! | |||
| RGN#14 - RATE AND REVIEW!: The Sega Genesis Mini | 07 Oct 2019 | 00:49:08 | |
Join us as we review the latest iteration of the mini consoles, The Sega Genesis Mini! | |||
| RGN#13-and-a-half-ish: DUDE!! We have a quick, surprise update for LA Comic Con! | 27 Sep 2019 | 00:02:45 | |
A quick update for LA Comic Con! | |||
| RGN#13: SNES on the Nintendo Switch! | 11 Sep 2019 | 00:46:47 | |
You can now officially take the Super Nintendo on the go, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online! Join us as we talk about the first wave of games available and which ones we want to see on there! | |||
| RGN #12: [LIVE SHOW recorded 8/19/2019] it's the 30th anniversary of nintendo gameboy! | 24 Aug 2019 | 00:54:05 | |
in this live episode we cover the 30th anniversary of the nintendo gameboy! | |||
| RGN#11 - RATE AND REVIEW!: Super Metroid (SNES)......Does it still hold up? | 12 Aug 2019 | 00:43:29 | |
Check out our latest as we have a look back at Super Metroid on the Super Nintendo! | |||
| RGN #10 - RATE AND REVIEW!: Mega Man (nes)... does it still hold up? | 03 Jul 2019 | 00:50:43 | |
Check out our latest as we discuss, rate and review the OG Mega man video game for NES! Who will 'Showcase it', 'one and done' it or 'Flush it!'? Find out! | |||
| RGN #9: E3 2019 Highlights | 29 Jun 2019 | 01:09:34 | |
Join us as we cover some of the highlights of E3! | |||
| RGN #8: [LIVE SHOW recorded 6/10/19] What's your fondest memory? | 16 Jun 2019 | 01:24:10 | |
Retro Game Night goes LIVE! Check us out as we discuss with our audience what our favorite and most fondest memories are in retro gaming. | |||
| RGN #7: What exactly is classified as"Retro?" | 03 Jun 2019 | 01:01:36 | |
The debate begins! | |||
| RGN #6 - VIDEO GAMES BASED ON MOVIES: Batman (1989) For NES...Worth it? | 26 May 2019 | 00:50:41 | |
Here we go! Is this game a "Showcase it", "One and Done.." or "Flush it!"? We dive in to rate and review Batman for the NES based on the film! | |||
| RGN #5: The Kinda, Sorta, Super-Reliable, Official Time Line of Super Maro Bros. Part 2! | 08 May 2019 | 01:00:08 | |
Kyle, yet again out does himself with the conclusion to our truly epic and UBER-GEEKY timeline discussion of the world of super mario! | |||
| RGN #4: BAD Voice Acting! SO Bad, it's actually good!?.. | 24 Apr 2019 | 01:09:34 | |
We dive into some Really bad voice acting in video games.... it's really dated, really surprising and really bad...... Did we mention it was bad? | |||
| RGN # 3-and-a-half-ish : A Quick 7 Min update while get new episodes out. Wonder-con, Sega genesis mini, Projects coming up | 04 Apr 2019 | 00:06:56 | |
A Quick 7 Min update while we get new episodes out. Wonder-con, Sega genesis mini, Projects coming up
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| RGN #3 - VIDEO GAMES BASED ON MOVIES: 'Back to the Future' for NES......Worth it? | 22 Mar 2019 | 00:46:23 | |
A game based on the 1985 classic, Back to the Future!?...Great in theory, right? We'll discuss that and give our full review in this next episode! | |||
| RGN #2 : The kinda, sorta super-reliable, official Time line of Super Mario Bros. PART 1 | 07 Mar 2019 | 01:01:05 | |
Kyle does a truly epic tear down of all the Mario games and establishes a timeline with the help of research and the internet. Where do these game lie in chronological order, how does mario fly, why is he so 'tubby'? We talk about all that and more. So get your plumber hats on, This is a VERY in-depth and extremely UBER-GEEKY episode!
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| RGN#1: Nintendo Direct announces Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake and are Zelda games a true RPG?? | 19 Feb 2019 | 00:50:51 | |
We dive in on The much anticipated, Link's Awakening Remake announcement, a look at the Zelda timeline and are they really Role-Playing games? | |||