Back in my Play: A Podcast for Nostalgic Gamers
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 262 ratingsEvery week we look back on our memories of the video games we played growing up. We discuss a brief history of the game, the memories that impacted our lives, and the experience of going back to the games in the present day.
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Episodes
Episode 86: Diggin' in the Carts Returns
November 02, 2016 16:55 - 45 minutes - 25.5 MBNick Dwyer returns to the show to talk about the continuation of "Diggin' in the Carts" on RMBA Radio, new interviews, digging deeper into Japanese video game music, and more!
BimP NEXT GEN: Episode 1 (PC Gaming)
October 29, 2016 18:42 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBBack in my Play goes NEXT GEN with the launch of a new show and a discussion about PC Gaming. We talk about building a PC, parts, pros and cons, and we have impressions on Titanfall 2, Doom, Battlefield One and more!
Epiosde 85: Sunset Riders
October 23, 2016 17:41 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThis episode Kurt Kalata and Kevin saddle up to discuss Sunset Riders on Arcade, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo.
Bimp Gaiden: Nintendo Switch Announcement
October 21, 2016 13:22 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBChris Johnston of the Player One Podcast joins Kevin to discuss the Nintendo Switch announcement and make predictions on the upcoming release in March 2017.
Episode 84: Limited Run Games
October 14, 2016 22:17 - 52 minutes - 27.6 MBDouglas Bogart of Limited Run Games joins Kevin to talk about the origins of the company, hopes of future partnerships and releases, the Sega Dreamcast, preservation and more!
Episode 83: 25th Anniversary SNES Memories (Part 3)
October 04, 2016 23:45 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBGreg Sewart and Jason Bento join Kevin to share more incredible memories of the Super Nintendo.
Episode 82: 25th Anniversary SNES Memories (Part 2)
September 24, 2016 13:21 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBKevin talks about the project in Toronto and talks about the Super Nintendo with the developers at 13AM Games as the celebration of the SNES 25th Anniversary continues! Also an announcement on the next game to be covered.
Episode 81: 25th Anniversary SNES Memories (Part 1)
September 16, 2016 15:26 - 1 hour - 40 MBWe continue the celebration of the SNES 25th Anniversary as Chris Johnston and Peter Brown join Kevin to share their memories, favorite games of the past, and new discoveries on this incredible 16-bit console.
Episode 80: Super Castlevania IV
September 09, 2016 14:55 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBJason Canam and Benjamin Rivers join Kevin to remember and revisit Super Castlevania IV on the Super Famicom/Nintendo. Also stick around for a Patreon exclusive segment.
Episode 79: BimP Home Video (Flight of the Navigator)
September 02, 2016 13:03 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBThis week we rented that hot new VHS of Flight of the Navigator, a crazy time travel adventure as Back in my Play goes to the movies.
Episode 78: Game Dev, Retro Tech, SNES 25th w/ Benjamin Rivers
August 26, 2016 21:40 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBBenjamin Rivers joins Kevin to talk about game development, SNES 25th Anniversary, retro game tech, Silent Hill, Mortal Kombat, making game tapes, and more!
Epiosde 77: Jason Canam on Classics, Dev, and Speedruns
July 23, 2016 11:11 - 57 minutes - 27.4 MBJason Canam of Household Games(Previously Drink Box Studios) comes on to talk about developing games with retro inspirations, the NES Classic Mini, speed running, Nintendo, and more!
Episode 76: Sega Dreamcast 401: Homebrew, European Market, More!
July 15, 2016 18:04 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBWe continue the summer of Dreamcast with Thomas Charnok of The Dreamcast Junkyard. We discuss homebrew, unreleased games, european releases, and more!
Episode 75: Sega Dreamcast 301: European and Japanese Games/Hardware
July 08, 2016 17:26 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThis episode Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss European and Japanese exclusive Sega Dreamcast accessories, games, and hardware.
Episode 74: Sega Dreamcast and Shenmue 1-3 w/ Ryan Payton
July 01, 2016 12:57 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBRyan Payton of Camouflaj joins Kevin to talk about his memories of the Sega Dreamcast, Shenmue I and II, the story behind Shenmue III, and some Q&A from Ryan and Yu Suzuki.
Episode 73: Sega Dreamcast 201: US Dreamcast Games
June 24, 2016 12:05 - 2 hours - 78.5 MBWe continue the Summer of Dreamcast as we discuss the best games released in the US on the Sega Dreamcast. Also we discuss our 5 favorite games!
Episode 72: Sega Dreamcast 101: US History, Hardware, and Accessories
June 17, 2016 18:49 - 2 hours - 76.1 MBThe summer of Sega Dreamcast Begins with US History, Hardware, and Accessories.
Episode 71: Tom Kalinske
June 10, 2016 19:54 - 36 minutes - 20.1 MBFormer Sega of America CEO Tom Kalinske joins Kevin to talk about the Console War between them and Nintendo.
Epiosde 70: Mega Man 5
June 03, 2016 18:22 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBPhil Theobald and Mohammed Taher join me to discuss Mega Man 5. And Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure???
Episode 69: Guide to PS1 JRPGs (Part 2)
May 27, 2016 18:17 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThis episode we continue our discussion on the best JRPGs on the PS1 and how they hold up today with Kurt Kalata of HardcoreGaming101.net and Peter Brown of Gamespot.com. Tons of games covered including Parasite Eve!
Episode 68: Guide to PS1 JRPGs (Part 1)
May 27, 2016 10:28 - 53 minutes - 28.1 MBThis episode we discuss the best JRPGs on the PS1 and how they hold up today with Kurt Kalata of HardcoreGaming101.net and Peter Brown of Gamespot.com
Episode 67: Gunstar Heroes
May 13, 2016 09:02 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBKurt Kalata and Greg Sewart join Kevin to remember and revisit Gunstar Heroes on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
Episode 66: Sega 3D Classics Collection
May 06, 2016 09:02 - 51 minutes - 29 MBGreg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the Sega 3d Classics Collection on the Nintendo 3DS
Episode 65: Akumajo Densetsu (Castlevania III)
April 29, 2016 09:02 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBKurt Kalat joins me to remember and revisit Akumajo Dracula (Castlevania III). We also discuss the latest features on Hardcoregaming101.net.
FitCast Network Announcement
April 25, 2016 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBKevin announces The FitCast Network
Episode 64: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
December 29, 2015 15:02 - 2 hours - 132 MBChris Johnston and John Riccardi join Kevin to remember and revisit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We also talk about the history of the series and our hopes for the next installment in the series.
Episode 63: Holiday Special w/ Mike Mika
December 23, 2015 20:02 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBMike Mika returns! We celebrate the holidays by talking about emulation, television tech, resurrecting prototypes, the Sega Saturn, Mario Maker, The Nintendo NX, and more!
Episode 62: Street Fighter II
December 17, 2015 20:02 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBMohammed Taher and Marco Guardia come on the show to go back to 1992 when Street Fighter II hit the arcades and later the homes and ushered in a new genre of 2D Fighters. We also talk about the remastering process behind The Street Fighter II: The Definitive Soundtrack.
Episode 61: Controlling the Collection w/ Alex Aniel
October 01, 2015 09:02 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBAlex Aniel joins Kevin to talk about controlling their out of control collections and how they let go. We also discuss the Resident Evil seres and the latest game music releases.
Episode 60: Mega Man 4
September 02, 2015 01:02 - 2 hours - 123 MBPhil Theobald and Mohammed Taher come on the show to discuss an oft forgotten Mega Man game that was a turning point in the franchise’s mechanics.
Episode 59: Preserving the Past w/ Mike Mika (Mega Man Legacy Collection)
August 25, 2015 01:02 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBMike Mika returns to talk about the Eclipse Engine, how Digital Eclipse is preserving the best retro video games, the possibilities for future releases, IDARB updates, the magic of the Sega Dreamcast, future projects, and more!
Episode 58: Japanese Video Game Music Imports
August 18, 2015 09:02 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis episode Kevin is joined by Mohammed Taher of Brave Wave to talk about importing music from Japan, the best soundtracks to start you collection, how to get the best deals, hidden gems, and other protips for those that want to buy some amazing video game music.
Episode 57: Kirby’s Adventure (Iwata Tribute)
July 19, 2015 09:02 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBChris Johnston and Peter Brown join Kevin to remember and revisit Kirby’s Adventure. We also celebrate Satoru Iwata
Back in my Play X Player 1 Podcast E3 2015 Spectacular (Fixed)
June 17, 2015 09:02 - 2 hours - 104 MB(enhanced audio)Bimp and P1 Podcast join up to discuss the E3 press conferences, huge announcements, a few surprises, and a couple disappointments.
Bimp Gaiden: Pre E3 2015
June 11, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBKevin, Josh, CJ, and Greg get together to discuss the pre E3 news, predictions, and hopes for E3 2015.
Episode 56: Gimmick!
June 06, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBKurt Kalata and Peter Brown join Kevin to discuss the beautiful Japanese only (and Scandinavian) release, Gimmick! Also a huge bonus segment about the collectability of current gen games, New DSi for $50, DS games, E3 predictions, and more!
Episode 55: Retro Game Fixes
May 28, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBWes Almond of Retrofixes.com comes on the show to talk about modding your old consoles for great image and sound, taking care of your gaming hardware, mods to bring new live to old hardware, and much more!
Episode 54: Konami Wai Wai World 2
May 09, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBKurt Kalata joins Kevin to discuss the awesome Japanese only release, Konami Wai Wai World 2 and celebrate the games of Konami.
Episode 53: Mike Mika 64
April 29, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBMike Mika returns to talk about the ESA’s stance on preserving online games, favorite game music, genres he would most like to work on, what his Ultimate N64 Collection would look like, maintaining your game collection, future projects, IDARB on Neo-Geo Pocket Color, and much more!
Episode 52: Out Run
April 20, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBGreg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss Out Run. We also cover some of the ports and sequels of this amazing arcade classic.
Episode 51: Everdrives and Random Retro
April 15, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBBack in my Play returns to talk about the future of the show, the awesome stuff you can do with an Everdrive, great games that are locked to one region, huge retro news, and how to get back into gaming.
Episode 50: Mega Turrican
March 01, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis episode Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the super fun (and difficult) action platformer Mega Turrican. We also leave some room for some extra retro game discussion at the end.
Episode 49: Star Fox 64
February 22, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBGeorgia Dow of Isometric and Peter Brown of Gamespot join Kevin to remember and revisit the game the introduced us to the Rumble Pak, Star Fox 64. Good Luck!
Episode 48: Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge
February 06, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBThis episode we remember and revisit Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge on the Game Boy with Kurt Kalata. A pretty good action game that features what may be the best soundtrack on the Game Boy.
Episode 47: Brave Wave (Retro-Active Pt. 1)
February 02, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThis episode Mohammed Taher and Alex Aniel from Brave Wave come on to talk about brining retro game composers to the world today. Also we have a short Resident Evil chat with cvxfreak.
Episode 46: Panzer Dragoon
January 24, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis episode Greg Sewart and Justin “JJ” Epperson of 8-4 Play join Kevin to remember and revisit Panzer Dragoon on the Sega Saturn.
Episode 45: Jools Watsham (Renegade Kid)
January 20, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJools Watsham of Renegade Kid comes on the show to talk about his history in game development including the SNES, N64, Nintendo DS, and more! We also talk about how retro games inspire what they create at Renegade Kid.
Episode 44: Bare Knuckle/Streets of Rage 3
January 15, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis episode Greg Sewart joins Kevin to discuss the interesting history of the third game in the Bare Knuckle/Streets of Rage series.
Episode 43: 2014 Year in Review (Revisit)
January 03, 2015 09:01 - 2 hours - 81.9 MBThis episode Chris Johnston, Greg Sewart, and Josh Hillyer join Kevin to revisit our favorite games featured on the show in 2014. Also hear Kevin's impressions of the New 3DS he imported from Japan, how to fix the poor audio output in the 3DS, 2015 gaming resolutions, and more!
Episode 42: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
December 05, 2014 09:01 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis episode Chris Johnston and Josh Hillyer join Kevin to talk about one of the most controversial games in Nintendo's history The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. We remember our first attempts to play the game back in 2003 and if the HD Remake helps fix the obstacles of the initial release. We also talk about Nintendo' selling refurbished games, and other retro topics!