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Retro Pioneers Podcast

RetroJayee

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 54

The Retro Pioneers Podcast dives into gaming past & present—featuring gaming news, nostalgia, and interviews with creators. Join us weekly as we explore the stories that shaped gaming culture. New episodes every Sunday—subscribe & stay retro!

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KYD Works on Knowing Your Damage, Creativity & Overcoming Life’s Struggles | Ep. 54

Season 1 · Episode 30

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 50:33

A powerful conversation about creativity, self-awareness, struggle, and becoming the person you’re meant to be.

In Episode 54, RetroJayee sits down with KYD Works, a multi-talented creative whose journey through entertainment, music, acting, and life has shaped the way he approaches his art today.

KYD gets candid about some of the hardest chapters of his life, including experiencing homelessness and incarceration, and explains how those experiences helped shape his perspective rather than define his future.

KYD also explains the powerful idea behind “knowing your damage”—recognizing your flaws, experiences, and scars and developing enough self-awareness to use them as strength rather than running from them.

This isn’t just a conversation about becoming an artist. It’s about understanding where you came from, accepting who you are today, and continuing to move forward even when the journey gets difficult.

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Michael Cranford on The Bard’s Tale, Shadow Snare & Returning to Game Development | Ep. 53

Season 1 · Episode 53

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 42:32

The creator of one of gaming’s most influential early computer RPGs joins the Retro Pioneers Podcast.

In Episode 53, RetroJayee sits down with Michael Cranford, creator of The Bard’s Tale, to talk about his journey from experimenting with an Apple II and programming in 6502 assembly language to helping shape the early computer RPG genre.

Michael takes us behind the scenes of developing The Bard’s Tale, including what it was like finding success in his early twenties, the challenges of convincing publishers that players wanted deep and immersive RPG experiences, and some of the secrets and intentional mysteries he hid inside his games.

But the story doesn’t end in the 1980s.

Michael also discusses Shadow Snare, a game concept he originally teased more than 40 years ago and is now bringing to life as a new Commodore 64 dungeon crawler. He explains why the growing retro-gaming community inspired him to return to development, what he learned from decades in software and philosophy, and how those experiences are influencing the new game.

We also discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, the resurgence of classic hardware, modern versus old-school game development, connecting with generations of Bard’s Tale fans, and why retro gaming continues to matter.

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Michael invites listeners interested in the project to visit ShadowSnare.com, follow its development, sign up, and provide feedback.

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Taylor Small on Anime Reactions, Manga, Attack on Titan & Building Her Creator Journey | Ep. 52

Season 5 · Episode 52

Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 55:05

Episode 52 of the Retro Pioneers Podcast features Taylor Small, an anime and manga content creator known for her reaction videos, honest personality, funny facial expressions, and love for the anime community.

In this episode, RetroJayee and Taylor Small talk about how Attack on Titan changed her mind about anime, how she fell into the manga rabbit hole, and why she now creates content around anime reactions, manga, and community conversations. Taylor also opens up about balancing content creation with real life, working full-time, building a loyal audience, dealing with negative comments, and learning how to stay authentic online.

This conversation is for anime fans, manga readers, reaction content lovers, and creators trying to grow without losing themselves in the process.

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Taylor Small
Instagram: [add her handle]TikTok: [add her handle]YouTube: [add her channel]Patreon: [add if she wants it listed]

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Lauren Thomas on Nerd Culture, Travel, Anime & Convention Life | Ep. 51

Saturday, July 25, 2026 • Duration 39:44

Episode 51 of the Retro Pioneers Podcast features Lauren Thomas — a creator who brings together nerd culture, travel, anime, conventions, collectibles, and real community energy.

In this episode, RetroJayee and Lauren Thomas talk about her love for nerd culture, traveling to different events, collecting, anime, conventions, and what makes the geek community so special. Lauren shares her experiences, her personality, and her passion for the culture in a conversation that feels fun, honest, and full of good energy.

This episode is for anyone who loves anime, travel, conventions, collectibles, and the people who keep nerd culture alive.

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Lauren Thomas

Instagram: @laurynntine

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Mel Major on Creativity, Culture & Staying True to Your Journey | Ep. 50

Season 1 · Episode 50

Saturday, July 25, 2026 • Duration 54:12

Episode 50 of the Retro Pioneers Podcast features Mel Major for a milestone conversation about creativity, growth, culture, and staying locked in on your purpose.

In this episode, RetroJayee and Mel Major talk about the journey behind building a name, staying consistent, overcoming pressure, and continuing to move with passion even when the road gets tough. This episode celebrates not only Mel Major’s story, but also a major moment for Retro Pioneers as we reach Episode 50.

This is a real conversation about creativity, discipline, life, and the mindset it takes to keep going.

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Mel Major

Instagram: [add handle]

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Brandon King on Retro Gaming, Fatherhood & Building Super Retro Bros | Ep. 49

Season 1 · Episode 49

Saturday, July 25, 2026 • Duration 56:32

Episode 49 of the Retro Pioneers Podcast features Brandon King, also known as @gamerdad08 — a retro gamer, creator, father, and one-half of the new Super Retro Bros. segment under the Retro Pioneers umbrella.

In this episode, RetroJayee and Brandon King talk about the love of retro gaming, growing up with classic consoles, what makes old-school games timeless, and how gaming connects different generations. Brandon also shares his perspective on being a gaming dad, building community, and why nostalgia still matters in today’s modern gaming world.

This conversation is all about real gaming memories, real friendship, and keeping the retro culture alive.

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Brandon King / @gamerdad08

Instagram: @gamerdad08

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TheGymReaper101 on Viral Gaming Skits, Content Hustle & Building a Loyal Community | Ep. 48

Season 1 · Episode 48

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 01:00:14

Episode 48 of the Retro Pioneers Podcast features Ant Jones, also known as TheGymReaper101 / GymreaperGaming — a skit creator, producer, streamer, gamer, and content creator known for turning “trash gamer” moments into viral comedy.

In this episode, RetroJayee and Ant Jones talk about the grind behind content creation, overcoming fear on camera, building a real community, creating original gaming skits, staying consistent across multiple platforms, and why creators need to stop waiting and start posting.

Ant shares how he went from working full-time as a police supervisor to building a content brand through comedy, streaming, Call of Duty skits, and nonstop consistency. He also breaks down how his wife helped support his early setup, why he wakes up early to create, and how he plans to take his skit production into commercials for major companies.

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Ant Jones / TheGymReaper101 / gymreaperGaming

Instagram: @thegymreaper101

TikTok: gymreaperGaming

YouTube: gymreaperGaming

Twitch: gymreaperGaming

Kick: gymreaperGaming

Snapchat: Dudreamer101

Ant says he streams Monday through Friday and posts every day across platforms.

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Black Lion and Cubs: Building a Black Anime Legacy for Families | Retro Pioneers Podcast Ep. 47

Season 1 · Episode 47

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 47:36

Episode 47 of the Retro Pioneers Podcast features Hotep, creator and founder of Black Lion and Cubs, a retro-inspired anime brand built around Black heroes, fatherhood, family, legacy, creativity, and ownership.

In this powerful conversation, RetroJayee and Hotep talk about building something bigger than yourself, creating family-friendly anime content, using creativity to leave a legacy, and why Black fathers, creators, and entrepreneurs need to move with purpose.

Hotep shares how watching classic anime like Voltron with his sons sparked the idea for Black Lion and Cubs, and how that vision has grown into animations, graphic novels, video games, toys, books, and more. This episode is more than just anime talk — it is a real conversation about fatherhood, hustle, authenticity, and building something your family can be proud of.

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Hotep — Creator of Black Lion and Cubs

Website: blacklionandcubs.com

Also mentioned: Black Education Station

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ASURA Talks Esports Casting, Radio Hosting & Building a Creator Brand | Retro Pioneers Podcast EP 46

Season 1 · Episode 46

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • Duration 47:56

Welcome back to the Retro Pioneers Podcast for Episode 46 featuring special guest ASURA, also known as Red 火.In this episode, we sit down with ASURA to talk about his journey as an esports caster, radio show host, content creator, and CEO of The Final 3 Productions. We get into what it takes to build a voice in gaming, how he balances commentary and hosting, and what drives him to keep pushing his brand forward.In This Episode We Discuss✅ ASURA’s journey into esports casting✅ Becoming a radio show host✅ Building The Final 3 Productions✅ Content creation and networking✅ Gaming, anime, and community culture✅ Staying consistent while growing your brand✅ What it means to be “The Honored One”If you love gaming conversations, creator stories, anime culture, esports, and real conversations with people building something from the ground up, this episode is for you.Guest: ASURA / Red 火Instagram: @whatasuradoesYouTube: @AsuraDX2 Podcast: Retro Pioneers PodcastEpisode: 46Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who loves gaming, anime, esports, or creator interviews.

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RobDaWeeb Talks Anime Recommendations, BLERD Culture & Content Growth | Retro Pioneers Ep. 44

Season 1 · Episode 44

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • Duration 01:05:43

In Episode 44 of the Retro Pioneers Podcast, we sit down with RobDaWeeb, an anime recommendation creator, digital creator, and BLERD voice in the anime community.RobDaWeeb talks about his journey creating anime edits and vlogs, how he built a strong anime-focused platform, and why consistency matters when trying to grow online. We also get into anime recommendations, otaku culture, content strategy, and the importance of staying true to your own style instead of chasing every trend.In This Episode We Discuss✅ RobDaWeeb’s anime content creator journey✅ Anime recommendations and edits✅ BLERD culture and otaku community✅ Growing an audience with consistent content✅ Why creators should not only chase trends✅ Building a recognizable anime brand✅ The power of community in anime spacesFollow RobDaWeeb:Instagram: @robdaweebFollow for more conversations with anime fans, gamers, creators, streamers, collectors, and people pushing culture forward.Retro Pioneers Podcast — Real Talk for Real Gamers.

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