Best Power On Retro Gaming Podcasts (2025)

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Nosferatu the Vampyre - Don't think he won't BITE YOU! It's ZX Spectrum fun on Our Sinclair! 49:22

1d ago49:22

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Summertime is here in the USA, and what better time for HOT VAMP ACTION! Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we fire up the ZX Spectrum for some vampire action! This game may have bite...but does it suck?!?! FIND OUT! It's Our Sinclair 122!🔗 Get social!Email: theretrorotation@gmailFacebook: Amigos Retro GamingTwitch: amigosretrogamingBluesky: amigosg…

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Pyramid Scheme: Our Deep Dive Into The Silent Hill 2 Remake Ep48 57:22

1d ago57:22

57:22

🎧 Nerds Against Normality – Silent Hill 2 (PS5) Review: Is the Fog Still Thick or Just Our Expectations? In this week’s episode, we descend back into the misty madness of Silent Hill 2 — now reborn on the PS5. But is this remake a terrifying triumph or just a nostalgia-fueled cash grab? We talk rusty pipes, repressed trauma, redesigned monsters (hi…

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Mob Programming in College, Retro Edition: Prof Ben Kovitz on What He Learned from a Semester of Mobbing 54:01

3d ago54:01

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📚 How does Mob Programming really work in the college classroom? In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we reconnect with Professor Ben Kovitz to explore the raw lessons, surprising wins, and tough challenges from a full semester of mob programming in a college software design course. Ben shares what happened when he replaced traditional lectur…

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Spaceballs Movie Review: The Search for More Podcast Listens Ep48 53:24

8d ago53:24

53:24

Before Family Guy mocked Star Wars, before Robot Chicken took the galaxy by storm — there was Spaceballs. This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive into Mel Brooks' sci-fi spoof that launched a thousand Schwartz jokes and even more merchandising! Join us as we break down Dark Helmet’s villain arc, Lone Starr’s reluctant hero vibes, Barf’s chaot…

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Nerds x Davey A Talks – Crossover Chaos! Special Guest Appearance 54:26

15d ago54:26

54:26

Nerds x Davey A Talks! 🎙️ This week on Nerds Against Normality, it’s a full-blown crossover episode as me and Stacey are joined by the legend himself — Dave from the Davey A Talks podcast! We dive deep into Dave’s holy trinity of pop culture obsessions, breaking down his Top 3 Films, Games, and TV Shows. Expect heated nostalgia, unexpected hot take…

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From Pub Night to Production Code: How a TDD Board Game Transforms Teams with John Wilson, Janis Kampe, and Ted M. Young 48:00

16d ago48:00

48:00

🎲 In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we dive into a unique and game-changing (literally) approach to learning Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Ted M. Young (JitterTed), John Wilson, and Janis Kampe. Discover the origin story of the TDD board game that started as a simple teaching aid and evolved into a powerful learning experience for dev…

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Accessible, Ambitious, and… Unfinished? The Switch 2 Verdict 2:05:44

19d ago2:05:44

2:05:44

Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, promising enhanced performance and a new generation of gaming experiences—but does it deliver? We've spent two weeks extensively testing Nintendo's latest hardware to bring you the unfiltered truth about what works, what doesn't, and whether it's worth your hard-earned money r…

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Rage Against The Vaccine: 28 Days Later Review Ep47 49:42

22d ago49:42

49:42

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we grab a baseball bat, stock up on snacks, and dive headfirst into the post-apocalyptic nightmare that is Danny Boyle’s iconic virus-fueled horror flick, 28 Days Later. Expect blood, bleakness, and more running than your last failed attempt at couch to 5k. We’re talking about rage zombies (don’t call them that…

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40+ years of making games, from Jet Power Jack & Rick Dangerous to Wreckreaction - with Simon Phipps 1:25:51

23d ago1:25:51

1:25:51

This episode's guest's fingerprints are all over some of the most iconic games of the 80s, 90s and beyond - Simon Phipps, aka Simes. From the 8-bit bedroom coding scene to the heights of AAA development, Simon’s career has spanned hits from Rick Dangerous and Shadow Man, to the Harry Potter games for EA. In addition to finding out about his long ca…

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Why Legacy Code Is Everyone’s Problem: Wouter Lagerweij on Product & Engineering Ownership 49:31

24d ago49:31

49:31

👨‍💻 Legacy code isn’t just old untested code—it’s a symptom of deeper problems in your organization. In this no-fluff episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we’re joined by Agile and technical coach Wouter Lagerweij to break down why legacy issues persist and how shared responsibility between product and engineering is the key to meaningful change. 🎯 W…

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Interview with Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge! We'll talk their NEW game UrbX Warriors & MORE! 1:05:15

24d ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Hold on to your hats, folks! We have BONAFIDED gaming royalty in the house today! Join Amigo Aaron as he talks with two masters of their retrogaming craft, Tony Warriner and Stoo Cambridge! I'm sure you recognize the names! Tony was the man behind the legendary Amiga classics "Beneath a Steel Sky" and "Lure Of the Temptress" as well as the "Broken …

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Reel or No Reel? Nerds vs The Quiz Bonus Episode 40:32

24d ago40:32

40:32

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP! 🎙️ It’s us vs the ultimate movie quiz in the latest episode of Nerds Against Normality! 🎬 Ben and I team up to take on a savage film trivia showdown, and our resident quizmaster (and ruthless forfeit overlord) Stacey is running the show with an iron clipboard. 💅 The stakes? Lose the quiz, and we suffer a forfeit of Stacey’s cho…

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It's BEAR BOVVER on Our Sinclair...the old story of one bears struggle to power his electric truck! 45:22

29d ago45:22

45:22

Our Sinclair this week features Bear Bovver, A game made to promote a the British bear driven electric truck industry?!?! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron has we explore this burger time-ike offering! It's Our Sinclair !🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support Our Sinclair and our other wacky endeavors!https://www.patreon.com/TheRetroRotation🔗 Get s…

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Plot Twists & Poltergeeks – "The Others" Film Review Ep46 50:00

29d ago50:00

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we take a candlelit stroll through the fog-drenched halls of The Others (2001) – the chilling Nicole Kidman ghost story that still knows how to send a shiver down your spine. We’re diving head-first into the film’s gothic atmosphere, its jaw-dropping twist, and the deeper meaning behind its haunting themes. Whe…

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Powerful, Profitable Software Products – Behind the Book with Kyle Rowland 46:53

1M ago46:53

46:53

🎙️ What happens when software engineers and leaders don’t speak the same language? How do context-free Agile practices and technical dogma lead teams astray? And how do we create engineering cultures that deliver real business value without burning out? In this Mob Mentality Show episode, we sit down with Kyle Rowland—leadership and software consul…

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“Welcome… to Nerdassic Park” Jurassic Park 1993 Review Ep45 1:01:41

1M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Join us as we unearth what made Spielberg’s dino-epic more than just a blockbuster — from groundbreaking CGI and animatronics to that iconic T-Rex roar that shook an entire generation. We’ll talk chaos theory, Jeff Goldblum’s chest, and why you'll never trust a turtle mating again. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just here for the Velociraptor kit…

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Liminal Thinking with Dave Gray: Meet the Man Who Accidentally Wrote a Book About Us 47:26

1M ago47:26

47:26

What if your beliefs—about work, people, or even yourself—are quietly holding you back? In this episode of The Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with visual thinker, author, and accidental Mob Programming anthropologist Dave Gray to unpack the power of belief, clarity, and collaboration in tech and beyond. Dave Gray is known for Liminal Thinking—a bo…

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Retro Revelations: Navigating Sega's Disappointments and Namco's Triumphs in Gaming Collections 29:23

1M ago29:23

29:23

Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Remember blowing into cartridges and pumping quarters into arcade cabinets? We're diving deep into the world of retro game compilations that have kept classics alive for new generations—and not all collections are created equal. We start with a painful trip down memory lane as Cody recounts his disappointment w…

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Evercade Anniversary and Showcase - with Andrew Byatt and Sean Cleaver 58:01

1M ago58:01

58:01

It's the five year anniversary of Evercade, the cart-based retro and indie gaming system, and we are celebrating with a special interview with the CEO and head of marketing of Blaze Entertainment - Andrew Byatt and Sean Cleaver respectively. Following the latest Showcase announcement on 29th May 2025, we have a deep-dive interview covering all the …

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Witch, Please! Let’s Talk Spirited Away And The Ghibliverse Ep44 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re taking the train to the spirit world and diving headfirst into the breathtaking brilliance of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. From soot sprites to bathhouse gods, we’re unpacking why this Studio Ghibli classic still casts a spell over audiences today. And guess what? We’ve got a special guest joining us f…

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Preservation Through Compilation: Featuring The SEGA Tangent You Didn’t Ask For, And Neither Did We 38:10

2M ago38:10

38:10

Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Remember that feeling of discovering a treasure trove of gaming classics all on one disc? Cody and Michael take us back to the golden age of video game compilation discs, where players could experience multiple titles from gaming history without hunting down rare cartridges or obsolete hardware. The conversatio…

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From the Birth of XP to the Death of Scrum with Tobias Mayer 46:00

2M ago46:00

46:00

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Tobias Mayer—author, coach, and longtime voice in the Agile world—to explore the journey from his early discovery of XP (Extreme Programming) in 1997 all the way to today’s debate around the death of Scrum. Tobias shares his personal transformation from developer to Scrum Master, his resistance to…

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"Come With Us If You Want a Podcast" Terminator 1984 Movie Review Ep43 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re rewinding back to 1984 to dissect the film that launched a thousand time travel headaches — The Terminator. From cyborg assassins and ‘80s tech paranoia to James Cameron’s rise and Arnie’s iconic one-liners, we break down how this low-budget sci-fi thriller became a genre-defining classic. Expect bold tak…

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Gaming Without Barriers: How Emulation Creates Accessibility 44:09

2M ago44:09

44:09

Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Gaming accessibility shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. Yet for many players with physical limitations, certain gaming experiences have remained frustratingly out of reach due to hardware constraints. Enter emulation: the unsung hero of gaming accessibility. Remember that crushing disappo…

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Is THIS the Spectrum's GREATEST Driving Game ever?! It's Travel Through Time Vol.1 on Our Sinclair! 41:32

2M ago41:32

41:32

During Our Sinclair's run we've played a lot of racing and driving games. Some were good, some not so good, and a very few were quite good. Could this weeks game be the KING of all driving games? Join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as we discuss what we like in a driving or racing game, and what we don't, and what makes that select few rise to the top. …

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Pop Punk, Plots & Product Placement Galore: Josie And The Pussycats Review Ep42 49:02

2M ago49:02

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we dive claws-first into the Y2K fever dream that tried to satirize capitalism by... selling you literally everything in sight. Was it a bold critique of consumerism, or just one long advert with a catchy soundtrack? We tried to figure it out, but we got distracted by the 47 corporate logos in every scene. Join…

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Overrun Navigators, Strong Opinions, and Doc Reading: Prof Ben’s Mobbing Questions from the Trenches 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

🎙️ In this episode of The Mob Mentality Show, we’re joined by Professor Ben Kovitz—a former software developer with 15 years of industry experience who went on to earn a PhD and is now teaching Computer Science at Cal Poly Humboldt. Prof Ben flips the script and brings his own real-world mob programming questions—challenges he’s faced while mobbing…

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Pixelated Punch-Up: A 3v3 Debate For The Ages 57:10

2M ago57:10

57:10

Get ready for chaos, combos, and controversy as Nerds Against Normality dives into the ultimate video game character debate: three heroes vs three villains—and only one side walks away victorious. We're putting iconic characters from gaming history head-to-head in a fiery nerd culture showdown packed with fan-favorite picks, spicy hot takes, and po…

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Making modern Game Boy Color games, from Block Droppin to OutRun - with Shane McCafferty 1:05:45

2M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Despite being over 27 years old, developers are still making games for the Game Boy Color - and one such game designer and coder is Shane McCafferty. He has been making games since he was 11, but has taken his side hustle and hobby onto a whole new level, releasing 9 Game Boy Color games on ItchIO in the past 18 months. We find out what it is that …

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From Windows Chains to Linux Liberation: A User's Journey 28:36

2M ago28:36

28:36

Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Ready to break free from Windows? In this eye-opening conversation, Cody and Michael dive deep into Linux Mint, revealing how this free, open-source operating system transformed their computing experiences and quite literally saved a college career during finals week. We explore the remarkable accessibility fea…

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Football, Trust, and Code: What Retro Bowl Teaches Tech Leaders, Coaches, and Teams 18:35

2M ago18:35

18:35

🏈 Welcome to another episode of the Mob Mentality Show, where we explore the intersection of software development, leadership, and real-world lessons—from the unexpected to the game-changing. This time, we're talking Coaching Credits—as seen in the addictive mobile football game Retro Bowl—and how they map directly to trust, influence, and leadersh…

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Schemes, Seduction, and the ’90s: Cruel Intentions Movie Review Ep41 50:27

2M ago50:27

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This week on Nerds Against Normality, we tackle the movie that taught a generation that step-siblings, scandal, and classical music remixes are a recipe for chaos: Cruel Intentions. Join us as we dive into the most iconic (and slightly unhinged) teen drama of the '90s—where everyone’s filthy rich, morally bankrupt, and somehow still quoting French …

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Press Any Button: How Modern Gaming is Breaking Down Disability Barriers 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Gaming accessibility has undergone a remarkable transformation. Where developers once laughed at the concept during the PS2 era, today's studios place accessibility features at the forefront of their design philosophy. As brothers navigating games from different disability perspectives—one with visual impairmen…

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Super Mario Bros: Peachy or Preachy? (2023 Movie Review) Ep40 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Grab your overalls and power up, because Nerds Against Normality just dropped a fresh episode, and this time we’re diving headfirst down the warp pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom! Yes, we’re reviewing the Super Mario Bros. Movie — the good, the weird, the nostalgic, and the “wait, did Bowser just sing?” moments. Whether you’re a lifelong Nintendo fan…

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How to Split the Impossible: Slicing Stories When the Dream Is Too Big 23:33

2M ago23:33

23:33

🎙️ Ever faced a product vision so massive it felt impossible to start? In this Mob Mentality Show episode, we tackle the art and science of Story Splitting — breaking down huge dreams into small, deliverable slices without losing momentum or clarity. We explore real-world strategies, including: Asking the hard questions like Do we really need to re…

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Evercade, Home Computers, Consoles And The Future Of Retro, with Retro Asylum's Chris Worthington and Jim Middleton 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Retro Asylum is widely regarded as one of the top gaming podcasts in the world, so we wanted to find out the secret to their success and why they've taken on the challenge of playing through and reviewing every single Evercade cart, on top of the rest of their output. So, Jim Middleton and Chris Worthington were kind enough to share their views and…

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How Gemba Walks and Mobbing Reveal the Truth About Your Engineering Org with Phil Borlin 46:27

3M ago46:27

46:27

🎙️ What’s really happening inside your engineering org? In this episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with Philip Borlin, Director of Engineering and advocate for lean thinking, mobbing, and team capability building, to uncover how Gemba Walks, smaller batch sizes, and healthy team nudges reveal the actual state of your tech organization—n…

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