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“Excellent advice on guns especially for the country of Europe when the bad guys come. 😐”
Fandabidozi2203 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/31/18
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“I love Dinosaur pie! Simon Butlers rants in gaming drawing from past work in the gaming dev scene is lol funny. Keep it up guys!”
CiREdrol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/17
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“Great show with lots of contents. A must on your retro gaming podcast roaster”
ibitato via ·
10/28/16
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“Enough already with the Retro VGS ranting, bashing and personal attacks. We *all* know that the Retro VGS is not going anywhere. That is clear and over. This podcast needs to lay off that topic and focus on useful content, the way it used to be. The hosts have a personal vendetta against the...”Read full review »
stat0matic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/16
“The mix of fun, the host personalities and awesome retro knowledge keeps the shows interesting and fun. Great to hear the amazing guests they manage to get on the show, so interesting to hear from the guys & girls from the early days of gaming
They don't run away from going into detail, taking...”Read full review »
zxspectrum16k via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/16
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“After years of listening to game themed podcasts I have to say I look forward to retro gaming roundup every month. I guarantee if you listen to this show long enough you'll end up at an arcade auction and find yourself an owner of a piece of video game history. That new host that took over for...”Read full review »
Sparklepuss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/16
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“Initially I was afraid to see that this podcast was over 4 hours long! Yikes! But I enjoyed every second of it. It goes more into the Atari 2600 generation, which is a tad before my time (the NES generation), but there are some damn good interviews, drunken reminiscing, and good ole’ fun times...”Read full review »
Brentonius via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/10/15
“This is the best retro podcast. Exclusive Interviews, in depth collecting and tech segments and lots of laughs. I have learned so much about the history of the video games industry from this podcast I can hardly believe it. Thanks Scott, UK and SoCal for keeping me entertained while I had nothing...”Read full review »
Joshua Witt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/15
“If you dont like Long Podcasts look somewhere else. If you do like hearing about classic and retro arcade games and pinballs from the 70s 80s and early 90s then you found your new home. All three of the Casters, Socal Mike, UK Mike and Scott have something to offer month after month. Top tens...”Read full review »
Demonicus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/14
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“Every month for the last 5 years Mike, Scott and Mike have produced a high quality, entertaining and informative podcast that is essential listening for anyone interested in games. Retro or otherwise They take you back to times where gameplay was king and a miner being chased by a man eating...”Read full review »
Saberman69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/05/14
“"Um uh um uh you know uh uh um uh uh uh um and then uh um uh."
C'mon fellas. Learn how to talk. It's extremely painful as a listener trying to get through a segment when you say "uh" every other word.”
shinobi89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/14
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“RetroGaming RoundUp is, quite honestly, the best retro gaming podcast on the web. Hosted by two knowledgable, well-spoken hosts and SoCal Mike, RetroGaming Roundup will have you hooked faster than you can whip off a pair of Sansabelt pants. Simply put, RGRUP is to gaming podcasts what Space...”Read full review »
Jacob Grizly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/14
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“These guys are a bunch of sick-o's and are funny as heck. ”
DannyFresh via ·
10/13/13
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“I love this podcast! It's a great length ( I know how to use a pause function ;)
I love the banter between the hosts!
SoCal is a legend!
The Retro Hunter - Retro Asylum”
Captain Birdseye69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/13
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“Just kidding. But seriously the LONGEST retro podcast out there... Also my favorite.”
DuckKnuckles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/13
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“Great podcast for all retro fans. I never agree with their top ten, but I guess it's based on their era not mine. Keep up the good work.”
Andrew Hannay via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/13
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“A great slug of retro gaming goodness, 6 to 8 hours of retrogaming goodness!!! The hosts are a blast!! plus they now have their own Atari 2600 game! CGE Adventures! Great podcast to pass the time with.”
svt512 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/13
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“Having just built my first bartop arcade i looked on iTunes for some retro podcasts,and boy did i stike it lucky!this show is full of great content from start to finish i only wish it was once a week,
Heres hoping i bump into you Mike at one of our uk show so i can shake your hand.
Steve host of...”Read full review »
monkeychunk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/16/13
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts, but this one is by far the absolute best. Between the three hosts these guys are all, knowledgeable, informative, humorous, technical, and very entertaining.”
Jake Danzig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/13
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“I've been listening to the show since it's inception. All three hosts are very informative and entertaining. If you have even the slightest interest in Retro Gaming this is your podcast!”
Tremoloman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/13
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“Excellent retrogaming podcast! The hosts are great and their interviews are first rate!”
Ruprocks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/13
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“Two very smart guys and SoCal deliver the most informative and entertaining retro gaming podcast out there. Thanks for your time and hard work.”
Ahnube via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/13
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“If you want to immerse yourself in classic gaming, Retro Gaming Roundup is the podcast for you. It's crazy length really lends to enjoying it in bits and pieces, like when I'm driving, or when I'm playing video games myself! Three guys who lived in the era in question, Scott, SoCal Mike and UK...”Read full review »
Genesis Does via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/12
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“these guys are great and know thier stuff. This isnt just any old podcast, this is a super geeky podcast created by a rocket scientist a british bloke and a kid called socal. the interviews are fantastic and some of the best on itunes. download and never look back.”
girl gamer uk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/12
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“Chock full of retro gaming news & reviews. The 3 hosts are hilarious and extremely knowledgeable on games and the people who make them. I've read one review that complained the podcast is too long, I have the opposite complaint, I wish that they could cram even more content into each monthly...”Read full review »
Timelord0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/12
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“This is my favorite video gaming podcast of any genre. Don't let the length scare you off (that's what I said), it's only one a month. It's structured very well, the top 10 is always fun to listen to. The hosts are very knowledgeable and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
RetroAl”
stonecoldeallan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/04/12
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“Carlsberg don't make podcasts, but if they did they'd probably not be as good as the best podcast featuring Stetson, monocles and castles n sh1t in the world!
RGR trivia: did you know the brother of one of the hosts once threw him up in the air and then left him to crash down on the ground and...”Read full review »
Random_dave via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/19/12
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“Absolutely cracking podcast. Grows on your with each one you listen too. Full of interesting info you already knew and loads you never did.
Great chemistry between Mikes 1&2 and Scott. Top 10s with way more depth and content than you'll find anywhere. Arguments & humour litter these top 10s...”Read full review »
battered cod via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/12
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“Definitely the best podcast produced ever produced by two guys called Mike and one called Scott.
The show is almost phallic in having good length and width, as it weighs in at around six to seven hours each month, and covers a wide variety of retro topics. There's even a live news slot with...”Read full review »
Arm-Breaker via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/02/12
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“Seriously the amount of work that goes into this podcast is unreal. Someone should give these guys a TV show or something because judging by the quality of content and production, you'd think they did this stuff for a living. They manage to get fantastic professional interviews with big names...”Read full review »
DirkDigDuggler via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/12
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“The hosts knowledge is impressive, which each having their own area of expertise. Best retro podcast for both UK and US.”
debselicious via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/24/12
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“Informative, fun,witty and very entertaining and thats just UK Mike! The rest of the crew are just as good.
Lots of different sections and topics keep it everything fresh.
i received a randon CD from a friend who went to MagFest last year which contained some random episodes of this podcast.
12...”Read full review »
Nondo X via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/16/12
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“I give this program 5 StarK's - Love the contents even if I only understand half - Pinball is Number 1 and Its a Mega Drive as Genesis is a band, THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!”Read full review »
Jamesiewaimsy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/14/12
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“This is an excellent podcast with lots of in depth info on hardware. The top 10 bickering is great & the lists they come up with are rarely typical of what you would expect. All 3 hosts bring something to the table. It covers all the bases from arcades to consoles to vintage computers etc. This...”Read full review »
Neshead80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/12
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“Monthly podcast on Retro Gaming packed full of reviews, discussions, interviews, features, news and listener interaction. Also VERY funny. All three of the podcast members are very likeable.
Waiting for each new Podcast to appear in iTunes each month is like back in the day when you rushed...”Read full review »
LooksLikePeople via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/23/12
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“Bottom line is that these guys are retro gaming über nerds. Good segments, great content, solid production.”
soundchaser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/11
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“I have listened to every episode since day 1. I never write reviews or go in forums much but these guys deserve it. I enjoy every minute of their show and thank them for their extreme amount of effort that must go into producing something of this size. You guys are awesome! Keep up the great...”Read full review »
aPr0mPt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/11
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“I don't usually write reviews. In fact this is my first! But I thought I should in this occasion to show my support for this fantastic podcast. It's brilliant! - 5 star all the way!”
Utah1980 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/20/11
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“Great, informative podcast; these guys know really know their stuff, and they're funny too. I just hope they continue to keep their political opinions out of the podcasts...”
doug0909 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/11
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“Quality information, interesting topics, helpful hints and funny as to boot!”
kynrek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/11
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“Exellent show. Been listening for a year now , started with episode one and now only about 5 episodes behind, too many podcasts too little time . Keep up the good work.
and don't forget... speccy rules, down with the biege bread bin ....., nah just kidding all good :)”Read full review »
Caliburndether via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/09/11
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“This is one of the best podcasts out there if you're into retro gaming, arcade gaming, and pinball. These guys are game fans first and it really shows in the quallity of what they put out. No snarky hater crap here just pure enjoyment of video games past and present.”
Kevin Money via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/11
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“Do you think that video games and sophomoric gay jokes are for twelve year old boys? You would be correct. However, they are not ONLY for twelve year old boys.
These guys put a lot of time an effort into this podcast and it shows. Don't be put off by the length. Work your way up and you will be...”Read full review »
MrFrumble via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/11
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“Firstly this is far far too long, if a podcast is more than 2 hours long then I simply listen for a while then delete.
A shame as these guys are great to listen to and have a wealth of experience and information to share. Break it up into smaller chunks and I am sure more people will tune in!”
khisanth via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/06/11
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“At a typical show length of 5+ hours, the listening experience is a bit like trying to drink from a fire hose of retro gaming nostalgia. But the distinct personalities of the three hosts--with their obvious pure and legit passion for this niche hobby--make for a guaranteed good time.”
Cynicaster via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/05/11
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“While I really enjoy the content of this podcast, I just can't bring myself to listen anymore. A few reasons:
1. The hosts constant use of "You know", "ummm," and "right." I know they are not professional broadcasters but put a little effort into improving your speech habits. A few seconds of...”Read full review »
Darth_brown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/11
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“This is most definitely my favourite podcast.
These guys really know their stuff. Each podcast is between 5-7 hours of awesomeness stuffed with content to keep you up into the early hours. These guys grew up during the golden age of gaming and have a lot to say on the matter.
The Hardware...”Read full review »
WingedWerewolf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/29/11
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“These guys are leagues better than 95 percent of iTunes gaming podcasts and must be the best retro gaming podcast to date.
This podcast is informative, engrossing, funny as hell and it puts me in the mood for retro gaming in a big way. I nearly shat my pants with excitement when duke nukem...”Read full review »
Vipp1990 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/16/11
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“Brilliant Podcast ! Love the length (also how its all time stamped). Mike'd up, Hardware Flashback, Top 10's, It came from MAME are just a few of my favourite segments. Really loved building your own MAME system and Pinball wizard mini series. Between the 3 hosts they cover everything...”Read full review »
Kombibus via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/19/11
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“There are something like five hundred thousand podcasts dedicated to video games on iTunes, and who knows how many more on seperate RSS feeds. Most of these are similar in structure and content, which both perplexes and annoys me. To post a podcast in the first place, especially if you're not a...”Read full review »
G-Boobie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/10
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