Retro Handhelds Podcast
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -These aging gamers discuss everything surrounding the topic of retro handhelds, including emulation, modern and classic gaming, streaming, comparisons, reviews, and all kinds of Dad shenanigans. Featuring a rotating cast, with current showrunners Stubbs and Rob the Retro Tech Dad! Welcome to the Retro Handhelds Podcast (the show formerly known as BRB Gaming)!
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Episodes
What is Art? Gamers Don't Hurt Me, Don't Hurt Me
March 10, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIn today's cast StubbornPixel and TheeNerdyDad ask the age-old question: Are games art? The guys take a look at famous creators and critics in and out of art and give our own interpretations of what art is, or more importantly, what it means to us. The Closer Look - Why George RR Martin Is Wrong - (A Defense Of Video Games) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs6qBDuY1ww&ab_channel=TheCloserLook We may or may not have figured it out. Editing by Jav. Theme song by Choosh. Discord: https://disc...
Hey Game Boy, Hey Game Girl, Superstar Modders HERE WE GO!
March 03, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBEems aka RetroGM invites wiedo and Splain to talk Gameboys, our collections, mods, games, the gameboy community and more! Eems/RetroGM - http://www.retrogm.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Guest - Splain/Alanbbent - https://www.reddit.com/user/alanbbent wiedo - https://www.instagram.com/wiedo Links for things talked about in this episodes: https://www.videogamesage.com/ - gameboy game challenge https://www.reddit.com/r/Gameboy/comments/lvkf0e/game_of_the_month - gam...
Weekend Chooshdate: Nintendo Direct Edition
February 27, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBChoosh gives us a bite sized segment on Nintendo Direct, gives us all this thoughts, and narrates the Chronicles of Narnia! We hope you enjoy this special minisode, and we'll see you next time on Weekend Chooshdate. Editing by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Original music by Choosh
Weekend Chooshdate: Nintendo Direct Edition (Bonus Ep #1)
February 27, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBChoosh gives us a bite sized segment on Nintendo Direct, gives us all this thoughts, and narrates the Chronicles of Narnia! We hope you enjoy this special minisode, and we'll see you next time on Weekend Chooshdate. Editing by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Original music by Choosh 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace • Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free...
My Mind On My Cheevos and My Cheevos On My Mind
February 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThor and Stubbs dive deep into achievement psychology. Sweet dopamine galore! They discuss the gamification of life. Retro cheevs, Xbox, FF14, minigames, switch hacking, speedruns, famous glitches, sweet Choosh, and of course... Doritos games! Editing by Jav. Theme song by Choosh. Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Intro/outro song: Game Over by Jonas Munk Lindbo https://gamechops.com/jonas-munk-lindbo-game-over/ 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/Re...
SBC and Myst and DOSBox, OH MY! (ft. SBCGaming)
February 17, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBRetro gaming hardware? Origin Stories?!? Zipped DOS Roms that are playable!?! We got that. Stubbs, Thor, & Chthonox are here with Jimmy from SBCGaming discussing playing classic games in a modern way. Check out SBC Gaming at https://www.sbcgaming.net Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Editing by Jav. BRBGaming theme song by Choosh. Intro/outro song: Breakin' the Prelude ~ Volume IV - a Final Fantasy Remix by Dj CUTMAN https://soundcloud.com/djcutman 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨B...
SBC and Myst and DOSBox, OH MY!
February 17, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBRetro gaming hardware? Origin Stories?!? Zipped DOS Roms that are playable!?! We got that. StubbornPixel, Chthonox, and Thor are here with Jimmy from SBCGaming discussing playing classic games in a modern way. Check out SBC Gaming here: https://www.sbcgaming.net/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Editing by Jav. BRBGaming theme song by Choosh. Intro/outro song: Breakin' the Prelude ~ Volume IV - a Final Fantasy Remix by Dj CUTMAN https://soundcloud.com/djcutman
Planned Obsolescence: The Content Creators
February 10, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBFor one reason or another retro is back, but has it ever left? Today TheeNerdyDad and Eems talk about some of the concepts and creators, big and small, that drive the retro community today. Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Editing by Jav. BRB theme song by Choosh. Intro/outro song: Runescape - Sea Shanty 2 by High Tide Lofi https://gamechops.com/sea-shanty-2-high-tide-lofi/ Content creators mentioned: TheeNerdyDad - https://twitch.tv/theeNerdyDad RetroGM - retrogm.com Posit...
Planned Obsolescence
February 10, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBFor one reason or another retro is back, but has it ever left? Today TheeNerdyDad and RetroGM talk about some of the concepts and creators, big and small, that drive the retro community today. BRBGaming Discord: https://discord.gg/QUqTJZN8wu Editing by Jav. BRBGaming theme song by Choosh. Intro/outro song: Runescape - Sea Shanty 2 by High Tide Lofi https://gamechops.com/sea-shanty-2-high-tide-lofi/ Content creators mentioned: TheeNerdyDad - https://twitch.tv/theeNerdyDad RetroGM - ret...
Final Fantasy 7-Eleven: Advent Spam with Retro Game Corps
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode Eems and TheeNerdyDad talk with Russ, creator of Retro Game Corps, about creating and growing his YouTube channel and website. They trade thoughts on the handheld market, talk dad stuff and trade spam recipes! Check out the Retro Game Corps here: https://retrogamecorps.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps Editing by Jav Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Theme song by Choosh Intro/Outro song Nerdcore Instrumentals 2 - Power Ups by Sammus + Dj ...
Final Fantasy 7-Eleven: Advent Spam
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode Retro and TheeNerdyDad talk with Russ, creator of Retro Game Corps, about creating and growing his YouTube channel and website. They trade thoughts on the handheld market, talk dad stuff and trade spam recipes! Check out the Retro Game Corps here: https://retrogamecorps.com/ Editing by Jav Theme song by Choosh Intro/Outro song Nerdcore Instrumentals 2 - Power Ups by Sammus + Dj CUTMAN https://gamechops.com/sammus-dj-cutman-nerdcore-instrumentals-2/
Final Fantasy 7-Eleven: Advent Spam (ft. Retro Game Corps)
February 03, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode Eems and TheeNerdyDad talk with Russ, creator of Retro Game Corps, about creating and growing his YouTube channel and website. They trade thoughts on the handheld market, talk dad stuff and trade spam recipes! Check out Retro Game Corps here: https://retrogamecorps.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps Editing by Jav Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Theme song by Choosh Intro/Outro song Nerdcore Instrumentals 2 - Power Ups by Sammus + Dj CUTM...
Don't Mod Consoles in the Bathroom (ft. Jecklen)
January 27, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, Thor, Eems, and Stubbs are joined by tinkerer extraordinaire Jecklen to chat about classic console modding and restoration, even more retro gaming handhelds (surprise!). Editing by Jav BRB theme song by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Intro/outro song: Animal Crossing: New Horions - 5 PM by Akosmo https://gamechops.com/5-pm-akosmo/ "Do It in Your Own House" remix song: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Menu 8 Bit Remix by Bulby https://www.youtube.com/c/Bulby...
Don't Mod Consoles in the Bathroom
January 27, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, Thor, Eems, and Stubbs are joined by tinkerer extraordinaire Jecklen to chat about classic console modding and restoration, even more retro gaming handhelds (surprise!). Editing by Jav BRB theme song by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Intro/outro song: Animal Crossing: New Horions - 5 PM by Akosmo https://gamechops.com/5-pm-akosmo/ "Do It in Your Own House" remix song: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Menu 8 Bit Remix by Bulby https://www.youtube.com/c/Bulby...
RetroX, Y and Z (ft. Franco Catrin)
January 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode Stubbs, Choosh, Thor and Eems welcome developer Franco Catrin of the RetroX emulation app, as he dishes on all things retro, from PC-Engine to the RP2, RetroX origins, future plans, other projects, and his ongoing love of CRT's and guitar. Get RetroX here: https://www.retrox.tv/ Intro/outro song: Mario & Chill - Game Over by Helyent https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill/ BRB theme song by Choosh Editing by Jav Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰...
RetroX, Y and Z (Ft. Franco Catrin)
January 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode Stubbs, Choosh, Thor and Eems welcome developer Franco Catrin of the RetroX emulation app, as he dishes on all things retro, from PC-Engine to the RP2, RetroX origins, future plans, other projects, and his ongoing love of CRT's and guitar. Get RetroX here: https://www.retrox.tv/ Intro/outro song: Mario & Chill - Game Over by Helyent https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill/ BRB theme song by Choosh Editing by Jav Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds
RetroX, Y and Z
January 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode Stubbs, Choosh, Thor and Eems welcome developer Franco Catrin of the RetroX emulation app, as he dishes on all things retro, from PC-Engine to the RP2, RetroX origins, future plans, other projects, and his ongoing love of CRT's and guitar. Get RetroX here: https://www.retrox.tv/ BRB theme song by Choosh! Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Intro/outro song: Mario & Chill - Game Over by Helyent https://gamechops.com/mario-and-chill/ Editing by Jav
We're Gonna Need More Tech, Sir! (Ft. MoreTechSir)
January 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBStubbs, Thor, and Eems invite MoreTechSir onto the show to talk about his rising YouTube channel, thoughts on Retroid and Anbernic handhelds, gaming origins, pursuits, and all the wacky banter we can possibly get away with! We also announce the winner of the special Ice Blue RP2 sweepstakes giveaway! MoreTechSir on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MoreTechSir BRB theme song by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Intro/outro song: Green Hill Zone (feat. Wish on the Beat) by ...
We're Gonna Need More Tech, Sir!
January 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBStubbs, Thor, and Eems invite MoreTechSir onto the show to talk about his rising YouTube channel, thoughts on Retroid and Anbernic handhelds, gaming origins, pursuits, and all the wacky banter we can possibly get away with! We also announce the winner of the special Ice Blue RP2 sweepstakes giveaway! MoreTechSir on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaoZD-g-oOoGy6lAlwsYYrA BRB theme song by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Intro/outro song: Green Hill Zone (feat. ...
We're Gonna Need More Tech, Sir! (ft. MoreTechSir)
January 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBStubbs, Thor, and Eems invite MoreTechSir onto the show to talk about his rising YouTube channel, thoughts on Retroid and Anbernic handhelds, gaming origins, pursuits, and all the wacky banter we can possibly get away with! We also announce the winner of the special Ice Blue RP2 sweepstakes giveaway! MoreTechSir on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MoreTechSir BRB theme song by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Intro/outro song: Green Hill Zone (feat. Wish on the Beat) by ...
Esoteriffic Mods and Nutmeg (ft. EsotericSean)
January 06, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this Game Boy focused episode, host Eems, along with StubbornPixel, and Thor, interview Game Boy modder EsotericSean about the rise of EsotericMods, and his transition into Game Boy game development, along with general nerding out about Retroid Pocket and other handhelds. EsotericMods: https://instagram.com/esotericmods Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds BRB theme song by Choosh! Intro/outro song: Fairy Sh*t by teamteamwork https://soundcloud.com/teamteamwork Editing by Jav ...
Esoteriffic Mods and Nutmeg (Ft. EsotericSean)
January 06, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this Game Boy focused episode, host Eems, along with StubbornPixel, and Thor, interview Game Boy modder EsotericSean about the rise of EsotericMods, and his transition into Game Boy game development, along with general nerding out about Retroid Pocket and other handhelds. EsotericMods: https://instagram.com/esotericmods Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds BRB theme song by Choosh! Intro/outro song: Fairy Sh*t by teamteamwork https://soundcloud.com/teamteamwork Editing by Jav
Esoteriffic Mods and Nutmeg
January 06, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this Game Boy focused episode, host Eems, along with StubbornPixel, and Thor, interview Game Boy modder EsotericSean about the rise of EsotericMods, and his transition into Game Boy game development, along with general nerding out about Retroid Pocket and other handhelds. EsotericMods: https://instagram.com/esotericmods Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds BRB theme song by Choosh! Intro/outro song: Fairy Sh*t by teamteamwork https://soundcloud.com/teamteamwork Editing by Jav
Let's Taki 'Bout It (Ft. Taki Udon)
December 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBEems and StubbornPixel welcome guest Taki Udon for this retro handheld focused episode. We interview Taki about his YouTube channel as he shares his beginnings, being a dad, war stories, Retroid Pocket adventures, and what the future holds. Taki Udon Channel https://youtube.com/c/TakiUdon Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds BRB theme song by Choosh! Intro/outro song: Colorful Flowers by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Editing by Jav
Let's Taki 'Bout It (ft. Taki Udon)
December 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBEems and StubbornPixel welcome guest Taki Udon for this retro handheld focused episode. We interview Taki about his YouTube channel as he shares his beginnings, being a dad, war stories, Retroid Pocket adventures, and what the future holds. Taki Udon Channel https://youtube.com/c/TakiUdon Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds BRB theme song by Choosh! Intro/outro song: Colorful Flowers by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Editing by Jav 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰...
Let's Taki 'Bout It
December 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBEems and StubbornPixel welcome guest Taki Udon for this retro handheld focused episode. We interview Taki about his YouTube channel as he shares his beginnings, being a dad, war stories, Retroid Pocket adventures, and what the future holds. Taki Udon Channel https://youtube.com/c/TakiUdon Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds BRB theme song by Choosh! Intro/outro song: Colorful Flowers by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Editing by Jav
Yuletide Surprise
December 23, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThor, StubbornPixel, Chthonox, and TheeNerdyDad discuss Christmas gaming of past and present, Stubbs drops a special announcement for the Retroid Handhelds community, and producer Choosh wishes us all a happy holidays in this BRB Gaming xmas special! Editing and theme song by Choosh. Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace • Earn merch, enter...
ReJazzed
December 16, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBStubbs, Chthonox, Thor, and Eems discuss their hordes of cables, hardware, and software. They discuss game maps to some obscure and not so obscure games. Editing and theme song by Choosh. Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace • Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff • Device Modding Services 🌐Find us Online https://retrohandh...
There's No Xbox Two
December 09, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBStubbornPixel, Chthonox, Eems, Thor, Jav, and Ryan86me discuss classic and modern games they've been trying to play, retro game development, old handhelds, and unreleased gaming tech. Editing and theme song by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace • Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff • Device Modding Services 🌐Find ...
OUTATIME
November 30, 2020 23:32 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBStubbornPixel, Choosh, and Thor introduce BRB Gaming. They discuss what it was like playing games growing up and how that compares to gaming as adults with responsibilities, new and old game achievements, and Retroid Pocket 2 custom firmware development. Editing and theme song by Choosh Discord: https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace • Earn merch, en...