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| Episode 147: 25 Years of Shenmue | 24 Nov 2025 | 02:16:53 | |
It’s been 25 years since Shenmue — the Sega Dreamcast's iconic killer app — first arrived in the West. To celebrate, Brian and Lewis are joined by special guests Matt Oliver of the Shenmue Dojo and KC from The Sega Lounge for a deep, heartfelt discussion about Yu Suzuki's magnum opus. They reflect on their personal histories with Shenmue, delve into Matt’s work with the Shenmue Dojo, explore Shenmue's lasting impact on the video game industry, and ponder what the future may hold for the franchise... Links:
The Shenmue remixes featured in this episode are from RyoX's "Shenwave Collection Vol. 1", which you can download here.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 146: Andrew Fisher, Homebrew Writer for Retro Gamer Magazine | 30 Oct 2025 | 01:16:29 | |
This month on the DreamPod, Lozz and Lewis are joined by freelance video game writer Andrew Fisher to discuss his career and everything Dreamcast homebrew. With decades of experience in video game journalism, Andrew's work spans publications such as Wireframe, ZZAP! 64, ZZAP! Amiga, Commodore Force, Commodore Format, Fusion, and of course, Retro Gamer magazine — where he pens his monthly column, "The Homebrewer’s Kit." With the Sega Dreamcast having become such a prolific console for independent development in recent years, it’s only natural that our scene has crossed Andrew's radar. In fact, in issue 277 of Retro Gamer, this year’s biggest Dreamcast projects featured prominently in Andrew’s column. You can read Andrew's personal homebrew blog here: https://andrewrfisher.wixsite.com/retro-gamer-homebrew The music in this episode is from Pizza Hotline and Shirobon's EP "Shadow Cell", which you can listen to on all good streaming platforms by clicking here. Other links:
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 138: Is 2025 the Year of the Port? (Dreamcast News Round-Up) | 26 Jan 2025 | 01:57:34 | |
With Dreamcast homebrew development tools advancing at an astonishing rate, brand new fan-made ports for the Dreamcast truly are the star of the show in the first DreamPod of 2025. Join Jaz, Lewis, Lozz, Harvey and Tom as they discuss the most exciting new Dreamcast ports, some crazy unreleased ports of Shenmue to other systems, as well as the latest releases from the indie and fan translation scenes.
Featuring music from: Jet Set Radio, Black Matrix AD (thanks to Dreamcast Enjoyer for the audio rip!), Shenmue, Sonic Adventure and Phantasy Star Online.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 52 | 13 Sep 2017 | 01:16:07 | |
In this feature-length episode of the DreamPod, the Junkyard's denizens once more assemble to talk about everything that is happening in the world of Dreamcast. After introducing DreamPod initiate and car boot shark James to the show, Mike inches closer to the holy grail of a complete, all-regions, Dreamcast collection in pickups, before Rob, Tom and Mike talk through a series of exclusive reviews that debuted recently on the site, including Flashback, Hermes, 4x4 Jam and Ganryu. And the chaps even get time to squeeze in some chat about the legendary Buggy Heat.So for all this and more, start listening to Episode 52 of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod, the world's number one Dreamcast podcast.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 51 | 23 Jun 2017 | 00:44:43 | |
DreamPod 51 is here and your regular hosts Tom, Rob and Ross get together to discuss all the important issues from that thing known as the internet. Rob joins us live from the decadence of the Future Publishing offices while sipping champagne from a diamond-encrusted unicorn horn, and Ross has been sipping the finest Japanese whiskey that bitcoins can buy. Meanwhile, Tom’s been on the cheapest gut-rot lemonade he could find in the local corner shop. But we won’t that gulf in opulence perturb us, as we delve into the recent news about SEGA Forever, Hover: Revolt of Gamers (the new JSR-inspired game with music from Hideki Naganuma), the Shenmue III delay, the finer points of the Akura HDMI adapter, a new Dreamcast-themed t-shirt from underground clothing label Damascus and also the discovery of new playable characters in Cosmic Smash! This is episode 51 of the world’s greatest Dreamcast podcast called DreamPod and we hope you enjoy it!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 50 | 12 Jun 2017 | 01:03:48 | |
Episode 50 of the DreamPod is here and regular hosts Tom, Aaron and Mike are joined by the Junkyard’s newest contributor Damon. As the DreamPod reaches its 50th outing, the news shows no sign of slowing down, and this episode reflects that. Topics covered include the newly announced Dreamcast emulator for Xbox One, the latest indie game from Orion in Escape 2042, the recent discovery of Deer Avenger, SLaVE and Xenocider being demonstrated on actual Dreamcast hardware, and the revival of the Seaman franchise. Elsewhere, Mike explains why ordering people about on a virtual reality Star Trek bridge is all the rage amongst the youngsters these days, and and Aaron gets all misty eyed about his Crazy Taxi remote controlled car. We hope you enjoy episode 50 of the DreamPod!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 49 | 09 Apr 2017 | 01:07:11 | |
The DreamPod travelled to the fair city of Bristol in the UK to record a special edition in the shadow of Brunel’s famous ship SS Great Britain. Regular hosts Tom, Rob and Mike got together on the banks of the River Avon to sit down and - for the first time in DreamPod history - speak face to face about the pertinent points from the Dreamcast scene. New Dreamcast multiplayer game Alice Dreams Tournament, Orion’s latest release Escape 2042, the new Shenmue jacket from Insert Coin, and the upcoming Dreamcast book from Pix ’N Love are all discussed. Elsewhere, Tom discusses selling off large parts of his retro collection and the DreamStream Nintendo Switch April fools joke; while Mike and Rob discuss their experiences with Mass Effect Andromeda. Finally, questions from the Facebook group are tackled. Please excuse the background interruptions from seagulls, random trains, groups of drunk skateboarders and police sirens. This is DreamPod 49, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 48: Featuring DC Gaga | 27 Mar 2017 | 00:59:06 | |
Episode 48 of the DreamPod is here, and regular hosts Tom and Ross are joined by a special guest in the form of fellow Dreamcast collector, writer and YouTuber Jamie from DC Gaga. As both Jamie and Ross are Brits living in Japan, this episode features a lot of discussion about life and game collecting in the Land of the Rising Sun. Other topics include new Dreamcast releases Breakers and Millennium Racer; the recently released Floigan Brothers DLC; cultural differences between the UK and Japan; Japan-only peripherals, and of course a chinwag about the history of the DC Gaga site. We hope you enjoy this latest edition of the world’s greatest Dreamcast podcast called DreamPod!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 47 | 27 Feb 2017 | 01:02:58 | |
Episode 47 of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod is here! Settle down and join your regular hosts Tom, Mike, Ross and Caleb as they reconvene to discuss the pertinent (and not so pertinent) topics from burgeoning Dreamcast scene. In this episode, you’ll be wowed by Mike’s admission that he cooks avocado on a George Foreman grill, you’ll be outraged by Ross’s tales of fake Mega Drive carts from China, and you’ll be bowled over by Tom’s knowledge of fake news from the year 2000. Not much has changed but they live under water. Probably. Other topics covered in this episode include the recent news of Rush Rush Rally Reloaded and Visco fighter Breakers coming to the Dreamcast, Alice Dreams Tournament almost being ready to ship, some guy selling repro white labels on eBay, Shenmue HD rumours, the Dream Points Bank, a little bit of Nintendo Switch chat and a few questions from listeners. Come on in, grab a seat and get some DreamPod in your ears!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 46: Featuring Dreamcast Hub | 23 Jan 2017 | 00:51:24 | |
DreamPod 46 has landed. Join regular hosts Tom, Mike and Caleb as they welcome regular guest host Stephen of Dreamcast Hub to discuss more random Dreamcast-related news! There’s some Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Classic Mini talk to begin with, but that’s all thrown out of the window after a while. Orion’s new Kickstarter venture, the weird official Megadrive emulator, the Crafti Minecraft clone, the Shenmue HD web addresses and the bizarre Trickstyle iMessage stickers are all covered; along with a discussion about the Berenstain Bears and the Mandela effect. It’s a strange episode…and we hope you enjoy it!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 45 | 07 Jan 2017 | 00:54:28 | |
Happy New Year! The DreamPod starts 2017 as it means to go on, and this first episode is full to the brim with exciting news from the Dreamcast scene. Your regular hosts Tom, Rob and Mike reconvene once again to discuss all the pertinent issues, and topics covered include the upcoming Akura HDMI box from Beharbros, new home-brew games Matterrun and Dreamcastnoid, Postal being made open source (and the potential for a Dreamcast port), Worms World Party going back online, and also the exclusive rumours that somebody who once worked for Team 17 might have owned an internet cafe in Bournemouth. Possibly…we can’t be totally sure. There are also mentions for In the Line of Fire and the Sturmwind reprint. Welcome to DreamPod 45. Come on in, make yourself at home, pick up a Dreamcast controller and join the fun!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 44: RadioSEGA WinterFest 2016 | 17 Dec 2016 | 00:56:32 | |
DreamPod 44 is a bit of a departure from the norm, as we were invited to take part in RadioSEGA’s WinterFest 2016 - a celebration of all things Sega, hosted by a multitude of different fan sites and communities. The Dreamcast Junkyard kicked off the three day event on the 16th December 2016 with a special DreamPod where hosts Tom and Mike shared some of their favourite Sega-based music tracks, not all of them Dreamcast-based. There’s plenty of usual chat about irrelevant nonsense too, including Amstrad vs Spectrum, buying vinyl LPs if you don’t have a record player, and how you’re meant to pronounce Richard Jacques’s name. This is DreamPod 44, we hope you enjoy it!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 43 | 27 Nov 2016 | 00:34:53 | |
Welcome to DreamPod episode 43! In this instalment of the world’s most popular podcast called DreamPod, regular hosts Tom and Ross convene to discuss the 18th birthday of the Dreamcast and the country-wide celebrations taking Japan by storm. Elsewhere, Ross discusses his love for Shadow of Mordor when viewed on a 4K screen, while Tom reveals his recent purchase of another PS2 and the differences between Ferrari F355 Challenge on the PS2 and Dreamcast. The main topics of discussion however, focus on the new indie releases heading to the Dreamcast (Hermes, Survival Code and Project Bennu), and the official 2017 Sega hardware calendar sold exclusively in Japan. Finally, your hosts discuss the weird and wonderful world of Etsy and investigate what kinds of things you can find if you search for Dreamcast. This is episode 43 of DreamPod, and we hope you enjoy it!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 137: Hassy Holidays! - Blue Stinger Special (RadioSEGA WinterFest '24) | 16 Dec 2024 | 02:19:12 | |
The Dreamcast has its very own Holiday classic, and it's called Blue Stinger. Regulars Brian, Harvey and Lewis are joined by friend of the Junkyard Dominic (Dreamcast Enjoyer on YouTube), to talk all about this misunderstood (and absolutely nuts) Dreamcast launch title that features crazy weapons found in vending machines, an acid trip of a Christmas department store, and Dogs Bower.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 42: Featuring Chris Powell of SEGA Nerds & Mega Visions | 14 Nov 2016 | 00:45:18 | |
In this special interview edition of DreamPod, your regular hosts Tom and Caleb sit down with SEGA Nerds Editor-in-Chief Chris Powell to discuss his history with Sega systems, the origins of the SEGA Nerds site and the impending release of brand new digital magazine Mega Visions. Other topics of conversation include favourite magazines of the past and some hidden 3DO gems, but the main subject is Mega Visions, a new interactive SEGA-focused publication from the team at SEGA Nerds.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 41: Featuring IMPLANTgames | 11 Nov 2016 | 01:16:53 | |
Your regular hosts Ross, Tom, Caleb and Mike are joined on DreamPod 41 by Kris Genthe of awesome YouTube channel and website IMPLANTgames.com! This is a real treat of an episode for anyone who is interested in the finer details of XRGB-Minis, Framemeisters or talk of VGA displays as Kris really knows his stuff! Elsewhere the team discuss the best and worst of survival horror games, there's plenty of Warp and D2 chat, Ross confesses to being a Star Trek fan, Caleb wows everyone with his House of the Dead 2 Goldman impression and Tom bores everyone by going off on multiple tangents about Fur Fighters and D2 Shock. Oh, and there's a discussion about the best afros in Dreamcast games. Remember to check out IMPLANTgames on YouTube and on the internet at large, and we hope you enjoy this latest episode!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 40 | 16 Oct 2016 | 00:41:33 | |
Episode 40 of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod is here, and your hosts Tom and Ross discuss a number of mildly entertaining topics. The episode almost becomes the 'PlayStation DreamPod' initially as Ross discusses PS VR and Tom admits to pre-ordering a PS4 Pro, but things quickly get back on track. Other topics include various Dreamcast pick ups from Play Expo Manchester, new home-brew and indie titles HankyAlienDC and In The Line Of Fire, and Tom got an Elgato. Riveting stuff, we're sure you'll agree. Episode 40 then. Download it at your peril!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 39 | 02 Oct 2016 | 01:32:40 | |
The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod returns with episode 39, and your regular hosts Tom, Caleb, Aaron and Ross reconvene to discuss a smorgasbord of delectable Dreamcast-flavoured topics. Episode 39 busies itself from the off with some talk of Sega Master System FM chips, the future of virtual reality and the similarities between Manchester, England and Manchester, New Hampshire. The main topics are where things get real though, with a brief discussion about Orion’s recent release Zia and the Goddesses of Magic; and the resurrection of Xenocider and the various special editions on offer. The main discussion covers the recent Henshin Engine article published at the Junkyard, and the episode ends with news about Play Expo Manchester and some questions from listeners.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 38: Platforming Special featuring DreamcastGuy | 28 Aug 2016 | 01:01:22 | |
Episode 38 of DreamPod is here, and regular hosts Tom and Mike are joined by Max Shockley, better known as YouTuber DreamcastGuy. Episode 38’s main topic of discussion is the Dreamcast’s multitude of platform games, and your hosts sit down to discuss the best and worst examples of the genre. As well as this, other hot topics include Konami’s piss poor showing on the Dreamcast, the appalling sound emulation in Sega Smash Pack, YouTube drama, No Man’s Sky, the potential of the Dreamcast as an educational tool, robotic ass cheeks…and Sonic’s teeth. All the important stuff, then.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 37: Featuring Dreamcast Hub | 08 Aug 2016 | 01:00:18 | |
Episode 37 of DreamPod has landed with all the grace of an elephant that can fly using only its ears. This time, regular hosts Tom, Mike and Rob are joined by Stephen Robinson from fellow Dreamcast fansite Dreamcast Hub and get down to business discussing all the latest developments from the Dreamcast scene. The newly discovered Atomiswave fighter KenJu, Xenocider’s resurrection, the glut of new Dreamcast 2 fan projects that have emerged in the wake of Project Dream’s implosion…and Rob’s recent trip to Japan are all covered. Later, the team discuss Atlus’s first person hack and slash Maken X, and the game’s slightly bizarre obsession with Nazi imagery and the occult. DreamPod episode 37 is ready and waiting for you to hit that download button…but are you ready for DreamPod episode 37? Let’s find out!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 36: RacePod | 22 Jul 2016 | 01:29:05 | |
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Episode 36 of DreamPod is here, and it has all the glitz, glamour and spectacle of a Formula 1 race weekend. Well, almost! Regular hosts Tom, Aaron, Mike and Ross are joined by Lewis Clark of aptly-named Sega fan site Sega Driven; and the helmets are off as they discuss the best and worst examples of the racing genre on the Dreamcast. The Spirit of Speed is strong in this episode, so hit that download button and get ready to race!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 35 | 11 Jul 2016 | 00:52:34 | |
Episode 35 of DreamPod is here and Tom, Mike, Caleb and Aaron convene once again to talk Dreamcast nonsense. Mike’s been playing Orion’s Puzzle Collection; Tom’s been playing Darius Burst on the Vita, Aaron’s been playing on his Sega Pico and Caleb has been hard at work trying to complete his custom arcade stick. This is a rather news-heavy episode and the team discuss topics including the recent Propeller Arena petition, Yuan Works’ Wind and Water: Puzzle Battles being re-released, early YouTubers smashing Dreamcasts, the Xbox prototype controllers shared on Twitter, Forbidden Planet’s new range of official Dreamcast merchandise and the new Kickstarter project Shadow Gangs. Elsewhere, Caleb does a pretty horrendous impression of an English comic book nerd and Tom confesses to wearing an Atari Jaguar-branded apron while doing the household chores. There are plenty of laughs to be had, so allow us to invite you to sit back with a nice cup of tea or a cold beer and enjoy episode 35 of DreamPod.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 34: FightPod | 24 Jun 2016 | 01:34:23 | |
Welcome back to the stage of history. DreamPod 34 is here and we’re not pulling any punches. The usual cast of Tom, Caleb, Rob, Aaron, Mike and Ross are joined by Hardcore Gaming 101 writer and Patreon supporter Spencer Johnson to discuss the spectacular highs and soul-crushing lows of the Dreamcast fighting genre. Saddle up for a journey into feudal Japan, the far reaches of futuristic battle in floating cubes, tech romancing, guilty gears, street fights, rival school kids, kings of fighters, and burning souls as The Dreamcast Junkyard and Hardcore Gaming 101 bring you DreamPod 34: FightPod. Let’s get it on!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 33: Elysian Shadows | 06 Jun 2016 | 01:05:28 | |
Episode 33 of DreamPod is here, and once again it’s a total blockbuster! Regular hosts Tom and Ross are joined by Falco Girgis and Patryk Kowalik, the lead developer and lead artist from indie game developer Elysian Shadows Team. In this episode, no topics are left untouched as your hosts and guests discuss the development of one of the Dreamcast’s most hotly anticipated games - the Kickstarter-funded RPG Elysian Shadows. The pressures of running a Kickstarter, the former team members, those photos with Zoe Quinn, hair transplants, fungal infections, the internet hate campaigns and the real life stresses of running an indie development studio are all discussed with Falco and Patryk. More importantly, the groundbreaking nature of the Elysian Shadows Tool Kit (ESTK) and the power it will deliver to other indie developers; the brand new ElysianVMU visual memory emulator, and of course the game itself, are all explored in depth. Anything you ever wanted to know about the beginnings of Elysian Shadows - and indeed what the future holds - is discussed in episode 33 of DreamPod. You simply cannot afford to miss this one!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 136: Raving about Dreamcast (Winter Dreamcast News Round-Up) | 26 Nov 2024 | 01:30:33 | |
Your hosts Lewis, Harvey and Lozz are here to catch you up on the latest and greatest in SEGA Dreamcast news! As we quickly approach December, the temperature may be quickly dropping like Eliot running around a freezer in Blue Stinger, but everything in this brand new Dreamcast is hot off the press.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 32 | 24 May 2016 | 00:41:00 | |
DreamPod 32 is here and Tom, Rob and Mike are here to guide you like leviathans of truth and justice through the latest breaking news developments from the world of Dreamcast! Rob’s been buying new Saturn games since his last appearance on the show and Mike reveals his unbridled love for all things Uncharted. Tom discusses how Super Magnetic Neo is actually incredibly cerebral despite the childish aesthetic, and the shenanigans at the recent Southampton Game Fest. Other topics covered include the Xenocider Kickstarter, ex-Manchester City striker Shaun Goater, West Country cider, the new unnamed FPS update from PH3NOM, Alice Dreams Tournament slipping to later in the year, and the recent Eurogamer article from former DC-UK editor Keith Stuart. DreamPod 32 is slightly shorter than some recent episodes, but it’s every bit as informative and filled with passion for Sega’s final console. Sit back, crack open an ice cold beer...and enjoy!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 31: Shmup Pod | 11 May 2016 | 01:21:09 | |
DreamPod 31: Where bullet heaven quickly becomes bullet hell! Yes, episode 31 is here and your regular hosts Tom, Ross, Mike, Caleb and Aaron are joined by a special guest host in the form of DreamcastHub.com’s Stephen Robinson to discuss a genre that is synonymous with the Dreamcast: shmups. Perhaps the most divisive of all the genres represented by the Dreamcast’s rich and varied library, your hosts take it upon themselves to discuss the very best, very worst and the most obscure games that make up the console’s glittering selection. Ross tries and fails to have a non-Dreamcast game included in the discussion, Aaron reveals some interesting Mars Matrix/Sonic Heroes trivia, Stephen waxes lyrical about The Lost Golem, Tom talks about the Atari Jaguar (again), Mike offends the entire PlayStation community by slagging off the Dual Shock 4, and Caleb treats us to his very best voiceover work. DreamPod episode 31 is here, and we’re ready to take you to a whole new dimension of podcasting awesomeness!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 30: NAOMI Special | 30 Apr 2016 | 01:50:00 | |
Episode 30 of DreamPod has landed, and it’s a NAOMI special! With Tom off on holiday (well, unpacking after his move), the Junkyard’s men in Japan and Australia - Ross and Scott respectively - take over the podcast and discuss the games they’ve been playing in the recent past, and there’s a special guest appearance from Ross’s squeaky chair. Ross moans about the state of gaming on the current gen systems and Scott briefly discusses Leona’s Tricky Adventures, but the main meat of episode 30 is all about Sega’s famous arcade system NAOMI. The guys reveal how they got involved with collecting for the system, the intricacies of the hardware, the games they love and the more obscure side of collecting arcade titles. This could be considered an extension of our ‘Expanding the Dreamcast Collection’ series and we hope you enjoy this in-depth look at the Dreamcast’s bigger brother. Oh, and listen out for the worst impressions of a Mancunian accent you're ever likely to hear!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 29 | 01 Apr 2016 | 00:45:48 | |
Regular DreamPod hosts Tom and Mike sit down once again to discuss the latest news bursting forth from the Dreamcast community. Ross was also meant to be involved, but a slight technical glitch called ‘British Summer Time’ put paid to that (sorry Ross). Regardless, the intrepid duo plough on to bring you the lowdown on the recent charity event the Junkyard was involved with, and Mike explains why F1 World Grand Prix 2 still holds up in this age of HD graphics and up-to-date F1 rosters. The DreamPod has a world exclusive podcast performance of the recent Flappy Bird VMU port, and the Stone Age Gamer/USB-GDROM fiasco is discussed. Later, your hosts take a look at two newly announced Dreamcast indie games and then try to amicably decide whether Dead or Alive 2 is better looking than Soul Calibur. DreamPod 29 is running on a skeleton crew but the content is anything but threadbare. If you have even a passing interest in the latest news from the Dreamcast community…you should probably go and look at either the DC-Talk or DC Emulation forums. Otherwise, hit that download button!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 28 | 13 Mar 2016 | 00:56:59 | |
The DreamPod returns for episode 28 and it’s back to business as usual. Tom, Caleb, Mike and Ross reconvene to discuss all the most pertinent issues from the world of Dreamcast, and get sidelined along the way (as usual). Tom speaks a little bit about Noiz2sa - a game that was released years ago but which he has only just discovered; while Ross enlightens the team on the wonders of Sega Hard Girls collectable figures. The VMU gets a good bit of attention as the new demos and prototype games from Instagram user guacasaurus_mex are discussed (along with some memories of VMU games of yore); and the upcoming shooter-cum-puzzler SLaVE gets another update in the form of an email to pre-orderers. Caleb waxes lyrical about the latest release of ScummVM and the trials and tribulations of creating his own adventure games, Mike claims Gloucestershire is posher than Somerset, the team talk a little bit about the recent RetroCollect Video Game Market, and there’s an impromptu appearance from everybody’s favourite ex-Governor and conspiracy theorist Jesse Ventura. Episode 28 of DreamPod has it all, so hit that download button and get on board!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 27 | 24 Feb 2016 | 00:32:47 | |
Tom and Caleb convene once again to discuss some (mostly) Dreamcast-related topics. What's the best scrolling beat 'em up on the system? Who did the voice over work in Draconus Cult of the Wyrm? What is a Wyrm? These questions and more are tackled with fervent maniacal gusto, while elsewhere Caleb confesses to having never owned an Amiga or a Spectrum, and this leads on to the recent controversy surrounding the Coleco Chameleon and its alleged Nintendo-based innards. Tom waxes lyrical about PS Vita RPG Rainbow Moon and Caleb does a pretty good impression of George Takei. Ladies and gentlemen, we hope you enjoy this slightly shorter than usual episode of the world's best Dreamcast podcast called DreamPod!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here. | |||
| Episode 26 | 12 Feb 2016 | 01:04:27 | |
Tom and Mike are joined by Ross, the newest member of the DCJY team. Ross hails from the UK but lives in Japan and so your hosts take the opportunity to discuss some slightly obscure corners of the Dreamcast library. CSK Holdings and their strange Dreamcast/health insurance console editions come up in conversation, as does Tom's obsession with ice hockey games. Mike reveals the additions to the updated Ultimate Collectors Guide, and Digitiser 2000's recent article on Sega's inability to recapture past glories is explored in more depth than is probably needed. Lines of chavs outside the local Job Centre, the levels of urban decay in Bristol and the sheer number of Sega arcade billboards cluttering the neon, rain-swept streets of Japan are all subjects tentatively touched upon. Oh, and there's some stuff about Vanishing Point and some Headhunter music. We hope you enjoy episode 26 of the world's greatest Dreamcast podcast.
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| Episode 25 | 31 Jan 2016 | 01:15:54 | |
Rob, Tom, Mike, Xander and Scott return for another action packed episode of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod. On the show the Scott talks about why he bought 17 copies of recently released Dreamcast game Leona’s Tricky Adventures, Mike calls out the entire fighting game community, Tom reveals how he unveiled yet another cancelled and unseen game from defunct developer Fenris Wolf and Xander talks cheating AI in Sonic Shuffle. In addition, the team discuss the impending release of Dux 1.5 Special Edition, analyse a peculiar Dreamcast item found recently on eBay and even manage to squeeze in a retro review of Guilty Gear X. So for all that and much, much more, listen to Episode 25 of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod, the world’s number one Dreamcast podcast. Dream on!
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| Episode 24: DreamPi | 22 Jan 2016 | 00:56:09 | |
Tom, Rob and Caleb are joined by creator of the DreamPi and Dreamcast Now! service, Luke Benstead. While the team are slightly sidetracked by the price of lesser-known PAL games, and Rob's recently acquired liquid cooled Dreamcast, the main meat of the episode is geared towards Luke's outstanding work getting the system back online without the need for a broadband adapter. With little more than a Raspberry Pi, Luke's bespoke DreamPi image and a dial-up modem, the Dreamcast can go back online and the Dreamcast Now! service lets you know which of your friends are also online. If you're a fan of online gaming, the Dreamcast, Linux and more turbo-geekery than you can shake a stick at, then episode 24 of DreamPod is for you!
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| Episode 23 | 10 Jan 2016 | 00:49:40 | |
Happy New Year! The first DreamPod of 2016 is here as Tom, Caleb, Gaz and Aaron reconvene to talk about the games they played and the gifts they received over the festive period. After the pleasantries have been dealt with, the team once again discuss Project Dream and the news that the initial publicity for the campaign was not handled by the main players involved. Tom then goes on to talk about the recently updated DreamConn wireless controller - DreamConn V3; and the embryonic Dreamcast Deluxe project gets a mention too. 2015 was a great year for the Dreamcast in terms of software releases and your hosts deliberate which of the myriad new games was their favourite over the last 12 months. As well as this, 2016 also looks set to be a great year for indie releases and the latter part of the episode deals with upcoming games and developments that every Dreamcast owner should be excited about.
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| Episode 135: Dreamy or Screamy? (Halloween Special) | 28 Oct 2024 | 01:42:11 | |
It's Halloween once again, and the DreamPod is coming out in full force with some terrifying takes as they resurrect a beloved format - this is Heaven and Hell, Part 3, complete with a brand new spooky subtitle of "Dreamy or Screamy?"
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| Episode 22 | 27 Dec 2015 | 00:18:31 | |
Join Tom for a short, sharp look back at the highs and lows of 2015 on The Dreamcast Junkyard. A slight diversion from the usual episode format, DreamPod 22 is full of thanks to those people who have made the Dreamcast community a great place to be in 2015.
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| Episode 21: Christmascast | 15 Dec 2015 | 01:02:04 | |
Christmas is here, so join the Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod team for a festive knees up! Tom, Rob, Aaron and Caleb convene once again to get in amongst the nitty gritty, and are joined by a special guest in the form of a gate-crashing Santa Claus with an incontinent reindeer. If that alone doesn't make you want to tune in to DreamPod 21: Christmascast, how about this: The team discuss their latest purchases on Dreamcast, Saturn, PS4, Wii U, Vita and Steam. Pier Solar also gets a small mention, while your hosts reveal which Dreamcast items they'd like for Christmas if money were no object. Elsewhere Rez on PS4 is discussed (along with the odd vibrating bodysuit), Caleb reveals a bizarre incident with a Virtual Boy that almost ripped his family apart, and Tom insults the entire city of Liverpool (again) with a stunningly bad scouse accent impression. Other topics tackled include the Dreamcast Junkyard Ultimate Collectors Guide being removed from sale at the request of Sega Europe, and the absurdity of the Dreamcast 2 petition going around the internet at the moment. This is another packed episode of the world's greatest Dreamcast podcast - you'd have to be a festive fool to miss this latest episode!
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| Episode 20 with Carlos Olivero of Retro Sumus | 30 Nov 2015 | 00:58:19 | |
Episode 20 of the Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod has landed, and boy do we have a show for you! Regular hosts Tom, Rob, Caleb and Aaron are joined by Carlos Oliveros from one of the most exciting independent developers on the Dreamcast - Spanish indie outfit Retro Sumus. The team get down to business from the off, discussing important issues such as Rob’s recent purchase of a Hi-Saturn, Carlos’s activities at Retro Barcelona, Caleb’s dissection of the Pier Solar packaging and Aaron’s adventures at the recent London Gaming Market. Meanwhile, Tom has been playing baseball with a Japanese twist in Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu, and messing about with PlayStation and Saturn controllers on the Dreamcast through the Dreamconnector. The main discussion revolves around esteemed guest host Carlos and his involvement with the burgeoning retro scene in Spain, popular website Dreamcast.es and his history with the development of the aforementioned Pier Solar. The team also interrogate Carlos over the ins and outs of AMEBA and Xenocider, discuss the finer points of Star Fox and Sin & Punishment, the Neo-Geo Pocket Link Cable, the upcoming Pix’N Love Dreamcast book and also reveal some exciting news about the Sega Saturn release of AMEBA. Episode 20 is an absolute blockbuster. Quite simply, you’d be a fool to miss it!
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| Episode 19 | 09 Nov 2015 | 00:58:23 | |
Episode 19 of the world's premier Dreamcast podcast is here. Tom, Caleb and Rob get together once again to discuss the burning issues from the community including: the Nomura Home Trade stock market disc, the strange Gundam Katana dev GD that appeared on eBay, and the best water-based racers on Dreamcast. In this episode, your intrepid hosts also take questions from listeners and Rob admits that he's obsessed with Japanese dating sims and reveals his favourite title from the genre. Tom tells a listener his question is utter gash and Caleb reveals a hidden love for Manga. This episode is literally brimming with awesomeness, so you'd be an absolute fool not to listen. Enjoy.
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| Episode 18 | 01 Nov 2015 | 01:01:55 | |
Regular hosts Tom, Caleb, Scott and Aaron are joined by guest Mike Phelan to discuss the creation of The Dreamcast Junkyard Ultimate Collectors Guide. That's not all this episode has in store though, as your intrepid team swore an ancient oath long ago to bring you entertaining Dreamcast-related news and nonsense, and that oath will never be broken. To this end, marvel as Scott speaks of his desire to play Eldorado Gate, Aaron shares his unrequited love for Elemental Gimmick Gear and Mike laments over not owning an American version of Gigawing 2. As well as this, the team discuss their favourite horror-themed games - it is Halloween after all - and Tom regales everyone with his experiences playing the unreleased Renegade Racers. There's much more in this packed episode, but there's no point you just reading about it...hit 'download' and enjoy Episode 18 of DreamPod!
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| Episode 17 | 18 Oct 2015 | 00:51:09 | |
Tom, Rob and Caleb get together once again to grind joyfully through the latest Dreamcast news. Topics covered in this episode include Rob's appointment as the new Features Editor at T3 Magazine, the awesome response we got from Play Expo Manchester and the weird and wonderful questions we fielded from the general public. Tom picked up both a RetroN 5 and a Neo-Geo CD and Rob was on hand to deliver advice on which games to buy for the SNK-branded beast. Elsewhere, Caleb plays The House of the Dead 2 on a Game Gear and The Dreamcast Junkyard reveals world exclusive gameplay footage of Colin McRae Rally 2.0 (and Tom apologises for being a bit rubbish at it). Furthermore, we also discuss the Dreamcast games we've never played and also talk about the first DCJY physical publication - a full and up to date Ultimate Collectors Guide. Episode 17 of the DreamPod is not to be missed, so download it now! Oh, and give us a review on iTunes if you can spare 30 seconds. Thanks.
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| Episode 16 | 04 Oct 2015 | 00:52:09 | |
Tom, Caleb and Rob convene for another episode of the DreamPod, but this episode is different in that there is a glut of new Dreamcast hardware and software to discuss. Volgarr the Viking, Fruit'Y, Saber Rider and Alice Dreams Tournament are discussed up front, while Hucast's Ghost Blade and the distribution issues of said game are tackled too. Tom's views on the DreamConn V2.0 wireless controller are also dissected, while the team decide that the Dreamcast is currently undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Caleb fills us in on his new 'ghetto' streaming setup and Tom's delivery of a Twin Stick controller means that 2D fighters will never be the same again. This is a truly packed instalment of the world's premier Dreamcast-related podcast - you'd be a fool to miss DreamPod episode 16!
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| Episode 15 | 21 Sep 2015 | 00:33:39 | |
After being glutted on so much tasty Shenmue goodness in Episode 14, the bulbous and greedy podcast gods demanded but a small DreamPod sacrifice this week, a fact that allowed our intrepid team of pod denizens to escape in record quick time.To the DreamPod's faithful however, be not afraid, as despite the short run time Episode 15 of the DreamPod still contains plenty of juicy Dreamcast goodness. Goodness such as the news that yet more games have been announced for the system, with Alice Dreams Tournament and Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs incoming down the Dreamcast pipe.In addition, Tom, Rob, Gaz and Caleb discuss a brace of other hot and important topics, such as whether or not you should buy the recently revealed Dreamcast shoes, whether or not you should dig back into the Dreamcast's launch line-up, and even if an event can be called an apple festival if there are hardly any apples in the vicinity.So for all that and more check out Episode 15 of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod. The best Dreamcast podcast on Earth!
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| Episode 14 With Adam Koralik & Corey Marshall | 06 Sep 2015 | 00:59:01 | |
DreamPod episode 14 is here folks, and it's a corker. Regular hosts Tom and Rob are joined by YouTuber and Dreamcast aficionado Adam Koralik; and also welcome the voice of Shenmue's Ryo Hazuki, Corey Marshall. In this Shenmue-tastic episode, topics of conversation include how Corey got involved with the Shenmue series and he recounts some tales from the early days of auditioning for the role and being whisked away to Japan to record the game's dialogue. Corey also reveals details of a hitherto unknown version of Yu Suzuki's masterpiece, and how martial arts quite possibly saved his life during his formative years. Your hosts discuss how they each found out about the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter, and the perils of tweeting random pictures of burritos.
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| Episode 13 | 01 Sep 2015 | 01:26:03 | |
Episode 13 of the DreamPod has landed like an overfed goose on the surface of a tranquil pond, as your hosts Rob, Caleb, Scott and Tom straddle the international date line once again to talk about all things Dreamcast from the comfort of their own homes on three different continents. Now the science bit is out of the way, here's what you can expect in this episode: Scott documents the difficulties of having Dreamcast games delivered to Australia from overseas, Tom talks about Milwaukee's bizarre attempt to ban Jet Grind Radio, and the team discuss the recent news about the demand for Dreamcast hardware rising in the UK. Other topics covered include the Sega Retro preservation project, Laser-Disc collecting, Hucast's upcoming Ghost Blade and a review of Ecco The Dolphin: Defender Of The Future.
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| Episode 134: 25 Years of the Blue Swirl (a European/PAL Dreamcast Launch Retrospective) | 13 Oct 2024 | 01:40:08 | |
This episode was as inevitable as a blue Dreamcast case with its hinges broken off. Of course the Junkyard was going to record an episode to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SEGA Dreamcast's October 14th 1999 launch in PAL regions! Blue swirl for life, mate.
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| Episode 12 | 11 Aug 2015 | 01:13:12 | |
Episode 12 of DreamPod has it all. Sort of. Not only does Caleb treat the team to his best 'I can't come to work because I'm sick' voice, but Tom, Gaz and Rob also discuss the finer (and not so fine) points of Metropolis Street Racer; the 'Save Shenmue HD' bandwagon; and the DreamPod's nomination for a UK Podcasters Award. The second half of the episode comprises the gang answering questions from listeners, and topics include Rob's real time strategy version of Rival Schools 2, the most desirable Dreamcast special editions, and Zero Gunner versus Under Defeat. If you'd like to vote for DreamPod in the UK Podcast Awards, search 'UK Podcast Awards,' and vote DreamPod!
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| Episode 11 | 31 Jul 2015 | 00:56:17 | |
Caleb, Rob and Tom return for episode 11 of the DreamPod. Topics of conversation include: the most competitive local multi-player games on Dreamcast, the phenomenon of having your controller ports stop working (and Tom's slightly unconventional repair method), the DreamConn Bluetooth controller, VGA monitors, and using a light gun on CRT TVs. Caleb also explains what a 'Pizza Roll' is to the uneducated Englishmen and regales us all with the time he got Mick Foley to sign his copy of Fire Pro Wrestling. Oh, and Jesse Ventura shows up spouting conspiracy babble. Again. Outro courtesy of listener Mike Murphy - thanks Mike!
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| Episode 10 | 20 Jul 2015 | 01:01:03 | |
Tom and Caleb are joined by new Junkyard team member Scott (aka Doc Eggfan) as your intrepid hosts journey into the murky world of the Australian Dreamcast launch. In an episode spanning three continents and three different time zones, other topics of discussion include the Australian Dreamcast advertising campaign, the unused VMU features planned for Headhunter, the benefits of owning five Lindbergh arcade units and emulating a Dreamcast on an Apple Mac. Caleb tries out his Australian accent on Scott, and Jesse 'The Body' Ventura gatecrashes the episode. Enjoy!
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