Retro Hangover
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsRetro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Koski and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece of video game history (be it a specific title, console, company, or person) each episode. They provide a brief background, discuss their personal experiences, as well as their favorites aspects of the item in question. Oh, and there's beer.
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Episodes
RHP, Episode 83 – PatronPoll: Our Top 5 Games of All Time
February 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBThe latest Patron-selected episode topic is here, and marks the very first to be chosen by popular vote! Shaking up the usual show format a bit, we take turns counting down our top 5 retro games of all time. If you'd like to participate in the next quarterly PatronPoll, consider heading to gorpfans.com and donating at a tier of your choice!
Bayonetta: Naughty Little Angels
February 07, 2021 22:20 - 1 hour - 138 MBGet your high heels locked and loaded, because we're taking the fight directly to the angelic legions with PlatinumGames' hyper-kinetic action brawler Bayonetta!
RHP, Episode 82 – Bayonetta: Naughty Little Angels
February 07, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 138 MBGet your high heels locked and loaded, because we're taking the fight directly to the angelic legions with PlatinumGames' hyper-kinetic action brawler Bayonetta!
Black Belt: A Beautiful Japanese Mess (ft. Ryan Trainor)
January 24, 2021 22:23 - 1 hour - 125 MBSpecial guest Ryan Trainor joins us once again, this time to talk Fist of the North Star... Well, kind of. While Japan got a Sega Master System FotNS licensed game, the rest of us got Black Belt. Something tells us we got the short end of the stick here. Is our hunch right? Listen in to find out!
RHP, Episode 81 – Black Belt: A Beautiful Japanese Mess (ft. Ryan Trainor)
January 24, 2021 18:23 - 1 hour - 125 MBSpecial guest Ryan Trainor joins us once again, this time to talk Fist of the North Star... Well, kind of. While Japan got a Sega Master System FotNS licensed game, the rest of us got Black Belt. Something tells us we got the short end of the stick here. Is our hunch right? Listen in to find out!
Halo: Dust & Echoes (ft. Patrick Hickey Jr.)
January 10, 2021 20:26 - 1 hour - 148 MB2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the seminal Xbox FPS Halo: Combat Evolved! To help us with our retrospective, we're joined by very special guest Patrick Hickey Jr., author of the excellent book series The Minds Behind the Games. So hop into our Warthog, nerds, 'cause we're goin' Covenant-killin'!
RHP, Episode 80 – Halo: Dust & Echoes (ft. Patrick Hickey Jr.)
January 10, 2021 16:26 - 1 hour - 148 MB2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the seminal Xbox FPS Halo: Combat Evolved! To help us with our retrospective, we're joined by very special guest Patrick Hickey Jr., author of the excellent book series The Minds Behind the Games. So hop into our Warthog, nerds, 'cause we're goin' Covenant-killin'!
Parasite Eve: A Merry Goopmas To All!
December 27, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 189 MBIt just wouldn't be Christmas without rogue mitochondria turning people into meat soup, would it? We give you an extra-long episode this holiday season, covering an oft-overlooked Playstation classic: the survival-horror-meets-JRPG that is Parasite Eve!
RHP, Episode 79 – Parasite Eve: A Merry Goopmas To All!
December 27, 2020 16:31 - 1 hour - 189 MBIt just wouldn't be Christmas without rogue mitochondria turning people into meat soup, would it? We give you an extra-long episode this holiday season, covering an oft-overlooked Playstation classic: the survival-horror-meets-JRPG that is Parasite Eve!
The History of D&D Video Games
December 13, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 168 MBThe latest Patron-selected episode topic is here! Deviating a bit from the usual show format, we roll a History check to provide a comprehensive look at Dungeons & Dragons video games through the years, all the way from its humble beginnings in 1974 to present day!
RHP, Episode 78 – The History of D&D Video Games
December 13, 2020 17:41 - 1 hour - 168 MBThe latest Patron-selected episode topic is here! Deviating a bit from the usual show format, we roll a History check to provide a comprehensive look at Dungeons & Dragons video games through the years, all the way from its humble beginnings in 1974 to present day!
TMNT IV: Turtles In Time (And Spaaaace!)
November 29, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 170 MBChris, Shane, and Nintendhost LPTyger gush like a burst canister of neon-green TCRI toxic ooze about one of the best beat-em-ups of all time: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time for the Super Nintendo (oh, and Hyperstone Heist gets mentioned too).
RHP, Episode 77 – TMNT IV: Turtles In Time (And Spaaaace!)
November 29, 2020 16:45 - 1 hour - 170 MBChris, Shane, and Nintendhost LPTyger gush like a burst canister of neon-green TCRI toxic ooze about one of the best beat-em-ups of all time: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time for the Super Nintendo (oh, and Hyperstone Heist gets mentioned too).
Donkey Kong Country: No, My Bananas!
November 15, 2020 23:38 - 1 hour - 162 MBNintendhost LPTyger tags in once again, this time to help us conquer King K. Rule and recover all that pilfered potassium in Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System!
RHP, Episode 76 – Donkey Kong Country: No, My Bananas!
November 15, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 162 MBNintendhost LPTyger tags in once again, this time to help us conquer King K. Rule and recover all that pilfered potassium in Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System!
Castlevania: Medieval Thicc Boi
November 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBGrab your whip and tighten your headband, 'cause we're going vampire killin'! Nintendhost LPTyger joins us once again to discuss the title that began one of the most enduring game franchises the world has ever known: Castlevania for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
RHP, Episode 75 – Castlevania: Medieval Thicc Boi
November 01, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBGrab your whip and tighten your headband, 'cause we're going vampire killin'! Nintendhost LPTyger joins us once again to discuss the title that began one of the most enduring game franchises the world has ever known: Castlevania for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Silent Hill: Sirens in the Fog
October 18, 2020 21:16 - 1 hour - 177 MBWhat better way to truly kick off Spooptober than with one of the most influential survival horror games of all time? Shane's a huge fan of the series, so he's got a whole lot to say on this one. Dim the lights, turn the radio dial to some soothing static, and wander into the fog of Silent Hill!
RHP, Episode 74 – Silent Hill: Sirens in the Fog
October 18, 2020 17:16 - 1 hour - 177 MBWhat better way to truly kick off Spooptober than with one of the most influential survival horror games of all time? Shane's a huge fan of the series, so he's got a whole lot to say on this one. Dim the lights, turn the radio dial to some soothing static, and wander into the fog of Silent Hill!
House of the Dead: Overkill (ft. Ginger & Willie of GRPVG)
October 04, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 122 MBWassup, muthaf*ckas!? Guest hosts Ginger and Willie of the Grand Rapidians Play Video Games podcast join us to discuss one of their favorite Wii lightgun games of all time: House of the Dead: Overkill!
RHP, Episode 73 – House of the Dead: Overkill (ft. Ginger & Willie of GRPVG)
October 04, 2020 16:26 - 1 hour - 122 MBWassup, muthaf*ckas!? Guest hosts Ginger and Willie of the Grand Rapidians Play Video Games podcast join us to discuss one of their favorite Wii lightgun games of all time: House of the Dead: Overkill!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tasteful Boob Physics
September 20, 2020 20:32 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe votes are in for the inaugural quarterly PatronPoll, and we have been given this masterpiece... Boy, are we ever excited. Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the Game Boy Color with us; we'll be at the Bronze, grabbing a drink and talking mad smack about those pesky vamps.
RHP, Episode 72 – Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tasteful Boob Physics
September 20, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe votes are in for the inaugural quarterly PatronPoll, and we have been given this masterpiece... Boy, are we ever excited. Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the Game Boy Color with us; we'll be at the Bronze, grabbing a drink and talking mad smack about those pesky vamps.
Ninja Gaiden: F***in’ Birds, Man
September 06, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 161 MBBats, cougars, and birds... Oh my! Ok, terrible cinema jokes aside, seriously: why is the wildlife just so MAD at Ryu Hayabusa, anyway? Nintendhost LPTyger joins the show once again to chat about Tecmo's hard-as-nails NES action platformer: Ninja Gaiden!
RHP, Episode 71 – Ninja Gaiden: F***in’ Birds, Man
September 06, 2020 16:26 - 1 hour - 161 MBBats, cougars, and birds... Oh my! Ok, terrible cinema jokes aside, seriously: why is the wildlife just so MAD at Ryu Hayabusa, anyway? Nintendhost LPTyger joins the show once again to chat about Tecmo's hard-as-nails NES action platformer: Ninja Gaiden!
Interview w/ Derek Buck and Ashton Ruby of CGR Undertow
August 23, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 213 MBOn a very special episode of RHP, we are joined by our most excellent Patron Ashton Ruby and the one and only Derek Buck of CGR Undertow to discuss their time working at one of the pioneers of gaming YouTube channels: Classic Game Room!
RHP, Episode 70 – Interview w/ Derek Buck and Ashton Ruby of CGR Undertow
August 23, 2020 17:06 - 1 hour - 213 MBOn a very special episode of RHP, we are joined by our most excellent Patron Ashton Ruby and the one and only Derek Buck of CGR Undertow to discuss their time working at one of the pioneers of gaming YouTube channels: Classic Game Room!
Phantasy Star, Part 2: Myau is Life (ft. Paul of RFG)
August 09, 2020 19:59 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MBPart 2 of our dive into Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System / Mark III has arrived! Join us for the conclusion of our time with Paul of the Region Free Gamers Podcast. Also: nice.
RHP, Episode 69 – Phantasy Star, Part 2: Myau is Life (ft. Paul of RFG)
August 09, 2020 15:59 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MBPart 2 of our dive into Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System / Mark III has arrived! Join us for the conclusion of our time with Paul of the Region Free Gamers Podcast. Also: nice.
Phantasy Star, Part 1: Myau is Love (ft. Paul of RFG)
July 26, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBPaul of the Region Free Gamers podcast joins us once again to discuss his favorite game of all time: Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System / Mark III! We had so much to discuss, we split it into two episodes, so be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks!
RHP, Episode 68 – Phantasy Star, Part 1: Myau is Love (ft. Paul of RFG)
July 26, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBPaul of the Region Free Gamers podcast joins us once again to discuss his favorite game of all time: Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System / Mark III! We had so much to discuss, we split it into two episodes, so be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks!
Portal: Aperture Science Enrichment Transmission
July 12, 2020 22:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBHello and, again, welcome to the Aperture Science Computer-Aided Podcasting Center. We hope our brief, regularly-scheduled absence was not entirely unpleasant. Your RSS feed has been processed and we are now ready to begin the episode proper.
RHP, Episode 67 – Portal: Aperture Science Enrichment Transmission
July 12, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBHello and, again, welcome to the Aperture Science Computer-Aided Podcasting Center. We hope our brief, regularly-scheduled absence was not entirely unpleasant. Your RSS feed has been processed and we are now ready to begin the episode proper.
Diablo II: Not Even Death Can Save You
June 28, 2020 20:58 - 1 hour - 143 MBWith rumors of an HD remaster swirling about, and (perhaps more importantly) the 20th anniversary of the game's release in a matter of days, what better time to discuss Diablo II? So prepare yourself, mortal, for host Shane to gush a whole lot about quite possibly his favorite game of all time!
RHP, Episode 66 – Diablo II: Not Even Death Can Save You
June 28, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 143 MBWith rumors of an HD remaster swirling about, and (perhaps more importantly) the 20th anniversary of the game's release in a matter of days, what better time to discuss Diablo II? So prepare yourself, mortal, for host Shane to gush a whole lot about quite possibly his favorite game of all time!
Street Fighter II: The Search for Sheng Long
June 14, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 151 MBYou must listen to this episode to stand a chance! Nintendhost LPTyger joins in once again to regale us with tales of stomping fools at the arcade. Just like Guile's theme, RHP goes with everything, so pop those earbuds in and listen in as we discuss Street Fighter II!
RHP, Episode 65 – Street Fighter II: The Search for Sheng Long
June 14, 2020 18:22 - 1 hour - 151 MBYou must listen to this episode to stand a chance! Nintendhost LPTyger joins in once again to regale us with tales of stomping fools at the arcade. Just like Guile's theme, RHP goes with everything, so pop those earbuds in and listen in as we discuss Street Fighter II!
The Legend of Zelda: Ganon’s Pretty Bad Creatures
May 31, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 110 MBTurns out Nintendo's marketing campaign for The Legend of Zelda may not be the only thing that has aged poorly. Nintendhost LPTyger jumps in once again to discuss Link's very first adventure on the NES!
RHP, Episode 64 – The Legend of Zelda: Ganon’s Pretty Bad Creatures
May 31, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 110 MBTurns out Nintendo's marketing campaign for The Legend of Zelda may not be the only thing that has aged poorly. Nintendhost LPTyger jumps in once again to discuss Link's very first adventure on the NES!
Command & Conquer: The Tiberium Must Flow
May 17, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBWhether you're defending the free world with the GDI or furthering the ideals of the Brotherhood of Nod, we've got you covered with our discussion of Westwood's genre-defining classic: Command & Conquer!
RHP, Episode 63 – Command & Conquer: The Tiberium Must Flow
May 17, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBWhether you're defending the free world with the GDI or furthering the ideals of the Brotherhood of Nod, we've got you covered with our discussion of Westwood's genre-defining classic: Command & Conquer!
TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine (ft. Paul of Region Free Gamers)
May 03, 2020 21:25 - 1 hour - 147 MBPaul from the Region Free Gamers podcast joins us to discuss a system that, at least here in North America, lived in the shadow of behemoths like Nintendo and Sega: The NEC TurboGrafx-16 (or PC Engine in Japan and France). Join us as we shed some light on a console that should not be overlooked!
RHP, Episode 62 – TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine (ft. Paul of Region Free Gamers)
May 03, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 147 MBPaul from the Region Free Gamers podcast joins us to discuss a system that, at least here in North America, lived in the shadow of behemoths like Nintendo and Sega: The NEC TurboGrafx-16 (or PC Engine in Japan and France). Join us as we shed some light on a console that should not be overlooked!
Bleszinski’s Buff Bois: Gears of War
April 19, 2020 20:04 - 57 minutes - 104 MBTighten your doo-rags and rev up those chainsaw guns, 'cause we're talking about the cover shooter that defined a console generation: Gears of War!
RHP, Episode 61 – Bleszinski’s Buff Bois: Gears of War
April 19, 2020 16:04 - 57 minutes - 104 MBTighten your doo-rags and rev up those chainsaw guns, 'cause we're talking about the cover shooter that defined a console generation: Gears of War!
Final Fantasy VII: Jenovah’s Witnesses (ft. LPTyger & Brianna)
April 05, 2020 21:49 - 1 hour - 164 MBThis is a big one. Not only do we finally take a crack at one of gaming's most beloved JRPGs, we are also joined by not one but TWO guest hosts, a first in the show's history. Slot your materia and jump into the fray with us as we discuss Final Fantasy VII!
RHP, Episode 60 – Final Fantasy VII: Jenovah’s Witnesses (ft. LPTyger & Brianna)
April 05, 2020 17:49 - 1 hour - 164 MBThis is a big one. Not only do we finally take a crack at one of gaming's most beloved JRPGs, we are also joined by not one but TWO guest hosts, a first in the show's history. Slot your materia and jump into the fray with us as we discuss Final Fantasy VII!
Bowling with Grandma: Wii Sports (ft. LPTyger)
March 22, 2020 23:54 - 53 minutes - 98.6 MBHonorary co-host LPTyger joins the show once again to talk Nintendo! Specifically, the game partly responsible for not only the company's resurgence, but countless shattered television screens: Wii Sports!
RHP, Episode 59 – Bowling with Grandma: Wii Sports (ft. LPTyger)
March 22, 2020 19:54 - 53 minutes - 98.6 MBHonorary co-host LPTyger joins the show once again to talk Nintendo! Specifically, the game partly responsible for not only the company's resurgence, but countless shattered television screens: Wii Sports!
Star Wars Episode I Racer: Now THIS is Crashing!
March 08, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBDo you know what you get during a pod race? A lot of sand. Which is irritating... And gets everywhere. Strap in as we discuss the most thrilling competition in the Outer Rim!