Retro Hangover Podcast
@retrohangover.bsky.social
Retro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Selterre and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece of video game history each episode.
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Top 5 Gaming Surprises of 2025 | The Flight - Retro Hangover
It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards, we're also throwing in a bonu...
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NEW FLIGHT!
BEST SURPRISES OF THE YEAR!
It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards on the next Flight, we're also throwing in this one! Listen in as we go over the best gaming surprises of 2025!
BEST SURPRISES OF THE YEAR!
It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards on the next Flight, we're also throwing in this one! Listen in as we go over the best gaming surprises of 2025!
SPORTS! FOOTBALL! SUPERB OWL!
GO LISTEN!
GO LISTEN!
Madden 2005 and ESPN NFL 2K5 are both lauded as some of the best sports games ever made, and over 20 years later, Chris of @retrohangover.bsky.social and @adamgumby.bsky.social joined me to decide which one deserves the crown!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/201
WATCH: youtu.be/RID972hPlFY
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/201
WATCH: youtu.be/RID972hPlFY
February 5, 2026 at 1:39 AM
SPORTS! FOOTBALL! SUPERB OWL!
GO LISTEN!
GO LISTEN!
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Madden 2005 and ESPN NFL 2K5 are both lauded as some of the best sports games ever made, and over 20 years later, Chris of @retrohangover.bsky.social and @adamgumby.bsky.social joined me to decide which one deserves the crown!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/201
WATCH: youtu.be/RID972hPlFY
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/201
WATCH: youtu.be/RID972hPlFY
February 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Madden 2005 and ESPN NFL 2K5 are both lauded as some of the best sports games ever made, and over 20 years later, Chris of @retrohangover.bsky.social and @adamgumby.bsky.social joined me to decide which one deserves the crown!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/201
WATCH: youtu.be/RID972hPlFY
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/201
WATCH: youtu.be/RID972hPlFY
NEW FLIGHT!
BEST SURPRISES OF THE YEAR!
It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards on the next Flight, we're also throwing in this one! Listen in as we go over the best gaming surprises of 2025!
BEST SURPRISES OF THE YEAR!
It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards on the next Flight, we're also throwing in this one! Listen in as we go over the best gaming surprises of 2025!
Top 5 Gaming Surprises of 2025 | The Flight - Retro Hangover
It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards, we're also throwing in a bonu...
retrohangover.captivate.fm
February 2, 2026 at 2:58 AM
NEW FLIGHT!
BEST SURPRISES OF THE YEAR!
It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards on the next Flight, we're also throwing in this one! Listen in as we go over the best gaming surprises of 2025!
BEST SURPRISES OF THE YEAR!
It's about that time of year where we reflect on the previous trip around the sun. In addition to the annual Gorpy Awards on the next Flight, we're also throwing in this one! Listen in as we go over the best gaming surprises of 2025!
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Here's what's coming to Tales from the Backlog in February! Surprise surprise- great conversations on the way with these fantastic guests:
@adamgumby.bsky.social, @retrohangover.bsky.social, @theindieinformer.bsky.social, @shepardcdr.bsky.social and @chipdip.bsky.social
Hope you're excited!
@adamgumby.bsky.social, @retrohangover.bsky.social, @theindieinformer.bsky.social, @shepardcdr.bsky.social and @chipdip.bsky.social
Hope you're excited!
January 31, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Here's what's coming to Tales from the Backlog in February! Surprise surprise- great conversations on the way with these fantastic guests:
@adamgumby.bsky.social, @retrohangover.bsky.social, @theindieinformer.bsky.social, @shepardcdr.bsky.social and @chipdip.bsky.social
Hope you're excited!
@adamgumby.bsky.social, @retrohangover.bsky.social, @theindieinformer.bsky.social, @shepardcdr.bsky.social and @chipdip.bsky.social
Hope you're excited!
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🍔 BIG N’ TASTY 🍔
Sonic X Shadow Generations, half-topping pizzas, air fryer advice, and… wait, video games? We talk about Ubisoft shitting the bed for the 1400th time. What else is new? Come hang out with us!
Listen Now ⚡️
🔗 bit.ly/4qFTOgW
Sonic X Shadow Generations, half-topping pizzas, air fryer advice, and… wait, video games? We talk about Ubisoft shitting the bed for the 1400th time. What else is new? Come hang out with us!
Listen Now ⚡️
🔗 bit.ly/4qFTOgW
January 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM
🍔 BIG N’ TASTY 🍔
Sonic X Shadow Generations, half-topping pizzas, air fryer advice, and… wait, video games? We talk about Ubisoft shitting the bed for the 1400th time. What else is new? Come hang out with us!
Listen Now ⚡️
🔗 bit.ly/4qFTOgW
Sonic X Shadow Generations, half-topping pizzas, air fryer advice, and… wait, video games? We talk about Ubisoft shitting the bed for the 1400th time. What else is new? Come hang out with us!
Listen Now ⚡️
🔗 bit.ly/4qFTOgW
NEW Episode!
Vampire Hunter D!
With Rick from @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social!
Did you ever ask your parents to buy you a game because it was based on an IP you like or the cover art? You knew nothing about it, just that it looked cool?
That's basically what Shane did here.
He's very sorry.
Vampire Hunter D!
With Rick from @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social!
Did you ever ask your parents to buy you a game because it was based on an IP you like or the cover art? You knew nothing about it, just that it looked cool?
That's basically what Shane did here.
He's very sorry.
Vampire Hunter D: Far-Flung Future Fang Fighters (ft. Rick Firestone) - Retro Hangover
Did you ever ask your parents to buy you a game based solely on the cover art? Or perhaps because it was based on an IP you like? You knew nothing about...
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January 25, 2026 at 11:06 PM
NEW Episode!
Vampire Hunter D!
With Rick from @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social!
Did you ever ask your parents to buy you a game because it was based on an IP you like or the cover art? You knew nothing about it, just that it looked cool?
That's basically what Shane did here.
He's very sorry.
Vampire Hunter D!
With Rick from @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social!
Did you ever ask your parents to buy you a game because it was based on an IP you like or the cover art? You knew nothing about it, just that it looked cool?
That's basically what Shane did here.
He's very sorry.
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It's time to look back on 2025 - it's the annual Games "In" The Year! Join me as I talk about ten games that I played during 2025 — released that year or not — and why they meant so much to me. It's part analysis, part personal essay, 100% a good listen. THANK YOU for a great year!
Links below! ⬇️
Links below! ⬇️
January 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
It's time to look back on 2025 - it's the annual Games "In" The Year! Join me as I talk about ten games that I played during 2025 — released that year or not — and why they meant so much to me. It's part analysis, part personal essay, 100% a good listen. THANK YOU for a great year!
Links below! ⬇️
Links below! ⬇️
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I'm live for the first time in a while, starting Baby Steps! Come hang and enjoy the falls with me. twitch.tv/realdavejack...
a man in a suit and tie is holding a book in his hand .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is holding a book in his hand .
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January 19, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I'm live for the first time in a while, starting Baby Steps! Come hang and enjoy the falls with me. twitch.tv/realdavejack...
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Matt & Geoff are joined by Jack Breen, solo dev behind @studiohybrid.bsky.social's first title, GIGASWORD, to discuss bringing influences & old ideas into new projects, the pitfalls of genre pigeonholing, & the importance of how a game feels.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Matt & Geoff are joined by Jack Breen, solo dev behind @studiohybrid.bsky.social's first title, GIGASWORD, to discuss bringing influences & old ideas into new projects, the pitfalls of genre pigeonholing, & the importance of how a game feels.
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NEW FLIGHT!
Top 5 Capcom Themes!
We've got another audience favorite Flight today; the ones that include most excellent music that invariably get us copyright strikes on YouTube! Huzzah!
Top 5 Capcom Themes!
We've got another audience favorite Flight today; the ones that include most excellent music that invariably get us copyright strikes on YouTube! Huzzah!
Top 5 Capcom Songs | The Flight - Retro Hangover
We've got another audience favorite Flight today; the ones that include most excellent music that invariably get us copyright strikes on YouTube! Huzzah...
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January 18, 2026 at 10:21 PM
NEW FLIGHT!
Top 5 Capcom Themes!
We've got another audience favorite Flight today; the ones that include most excellent music that invariably get us copyright strikes on YouTube! Huzzah!
Top 5 Capcom Themes!
We've got another audience favorite Flight today; the ones that include most excellent music that invariably get us copyright strikes on YouTube! Huzzah!
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You must, and I cannot stress this enough, play Sega Saturn.
January 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM
You must, and I cannot stress this enough, play Sega Saturn.
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Hey hey come on over, have some fun with Crraaaazy Taxi, the newest episode of Tales from the Backlog! @darrenhupke.bsky.social of @pixelsandpolygons.net joined me for the episode- hope you enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/198
WATCH: youtu.be/lVVtPBB99oo
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/198
WATCH: youtu.be/lVVtPBB99oo
January 14, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Hey hey come on over, have some fun with Crraaaazy Taxi, the newest episode of Tales from the Backlog! @darrenhupke.bsky.social of @pixelsandpolygons.net joined me for the episode- hope you enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/198
WATCH: youtu.be/lVVtPBB99oo
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/198
WATCH: youtu.be/lVVtPBB99oo
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I'm back from the Holidays and I'm talking about my time with the Mega Man series: open.spotify.com/episode/22ue...
Rockin', Man!: A Retrospective Review of the Remainer of the Mega Man Games I Have Played
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January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I'm back from the Holidays and I'm talking about my time with the Mega Man series: open.spotify.com/episode/22ue...
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GOOOOOOOOOD FUNFACTOR MORNING!!
In this week's ep, the boys check out a huge @pcgamer.com preview of a hand-painted Warcraft adventure game that sadly never came out, and review PC Gamer's review of the OG Magic: The Gathering computer game (a.k.a. "Shandalar"): www.youtube.com/watch?v=T03U...
In this week's ep, the boys check out a huge @pcgamer.com preview of a hand-painted Warcraft adventure game that sadly never came out, and review PC Gamer's review of the OG Magic: The Gathering computer game (a.k.a. "Shandalar"): www.youtube.com/watch?v=T03U...
PC Gamer 34 - Magic: The Gathering (Shandalar) [S1E21]
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January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
GOOOOOOOOOD FUNFACTOR MORNING!!
In this week's ep, the boys check out a huge @pcgamer.com preview of a hand-painted Warcraft adventure game that sadly never came out, and review PC Gamer's review of the OG Magic: The Gathering computer game (a.k.a. "Shandalar"): www.youtube.com/watch?v=T03U...
In this week's ep, the boys check out a huge @pcgamer.com preview of a hand-painted Warcraft adventure game that sadly never came out, and review PC Gamer's review of the OG Magic: The Gathering computer game (a.k.a. "Shandalar"): www.youtube.com/watch?v=T03U...
NEW EPISODE!
Power Rangers!
When Rita Repulsa decides to make trouble on Earth (again) who will answer the call? We will, of course, along with Nintendhost @lptyger.bsky.social making his long-awaited return to the show!
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Power Rangers!
When Rita Repulsa decides to make trouble on Earth (again) who will answer the call? We will, of course, along with Nintendhost @lptyger.bsky.social making his long-awaited return to the show!
retrohangover.captivate.fm/episode/migh...
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Sprites with Attitude! (ft. Tyger) - Retro Hangover
When Rita Repulsa decides to make trouble on Earth (again) who will answer the call? We will, of course, along with Nintendhost Tyger making his long-aw...
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January 11, 2026 at 8:21 PM
NEW EPISODE!
Power Rangers!
When Rita Repulsa decides to make trouble on Earth (again) who will answer the call? We will, of course, along with Nintendhost @lptyger.bsky.social making his long-awaited return to the show!
retrohangover.captivate.fm/episode/migh...
Power Rangers!
When Rita Repulsa decides to make trouble on Earth (again) who will answer the call? We will, of course, along with Nintendhost @lptyger.bsky.social making his long-awaited return to the show!
retrohangover.captivate.fm/episode/migh...
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Side Quests is back and so is host @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social from @gameinformer.com! He is an editor, writer, podcaster, and Pokémon League Champion! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Emerald by Game Freak and Nintendo!
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December 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Side Quests is back and so is host @wesleyleblanc.bsky.social from @gameinformer.com! He is an editor, writer, podcaster, and Pokémon League Champion! The game he is talking about today is Pokémon Emerald by Game Freak and Nintendo!
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30 likes and we'll do a 2 hour deep-dive epsiode about this game
The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes (S/PS4/PS5/X1/X) $9.99 via Best Buy. https://ow.ly/XN4P50XSSYC
(S/PS5) $9.99 via Amazon (Prime Eligible). https://ow.ly/FBCh50XSSYI
GameStop. https://ow.ly/t2xe50XSSYK
(S/PS5) $9.99 via Amazon (Prime Eligible). https://ow.ly/FBCh50XSSYI
GameStop. https://ow.ly/t2xe50XSSYK
January 7, 2026 at 1:48 PM
30 likes and we'll do a 2 hour deep-dive epsiode about this game
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The legend continues! This week, we’re joined by @tftblpod.bsky.social as we wade into the wilds of Ezo for our full review of Ghost of Yōtei! Were there too few wolves or one too many birds? Tune in with us as we explore this path of vengeance together!
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January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The legend continues! This week, we’re joined by @tftblpod.bsky.social as we wade into the wilds of Ezo for our full review of Ghost of Yōtei! Were there too few wolves or one too many birds? Tune in with us as we explore this path of vengeance together!
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Each year, the Tales from the Backlog community and I make our "backlog resolutions", and in this episode, we talk about our experience with backlog resolutions in 2025 and look forward to 2026. Enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/resolutions2...
WATCH: youtu.be/kMD8fPuS9DQ
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/resolutions2...
WATCH: youtu.be/kMD8fPuS9DQ
January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Each year, the Tales from the Backlog community and I make our "backlog resolutions", and in this episode, we talk about our experience with backlog resolutions in 2025 and look forward to 2026. Enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/resolutions2...
WATCH: youtu.be/kMD8fPuS9DQ
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/resolutions2...
WATCH: youtu.be/kMD8fPuS9DQ
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Side Quests is back and so is host Chris Osborne from @playcomics.bsky.social and @sugarspitepod.bsky.social! He is a podcaster and puzzle punching eternal warrior! The game he is talking about today is Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo by @capcomusa.com.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Side Quests is back and so is host Chris Osborne from @playcomics.bsky.social and @sugarspitepod.bsky.social! He is a podcaster and puzzle punching eternal warrior! The game he is talking about today is Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo by @capcomusa.com.
funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...
funandgames.libsyn.com/side-quests-...
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Not finishing can be tough, and a little demoralizing for some. Go commiserate with @retrohangover.bsky.social in another of their awesome Flight episodes. Be warned! If you get anxious about leaving things unfinished, this episode will
NEW FLIGHT!
GAMES WE LOVE BUT HAVEN'T FINISHED!
They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just never finished.
GAMES WE LOVE BUT HAVEN'T FINISHED!
They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just never finished.
Top 5 Games We Loved But Never Finished | The Flight - Retro Hangover
They say love is all you need, but in the case of these games that simply wasn't the case. Today we count down the titles we truly enjoyed but just neve...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Not finishing can be tough, and a little demoralizing for some. Go commiserate with @retrohangover.bsky.social in another of their awesome Flight episodes. Be warned! If you get anxious about leaving things unfinished, this episode will
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Roaming the gaming wildlands tonight with an Anti-Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
No heroes. No nations. Just a mercenary, a mission, and a bitter finish.
No heroes. No nations. Just a mercenary, a mission, and a bitter finish.
January 8, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Roaming the gaming wildlands tonight with an Anti-Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
No heroes. No nations. Just a mercenary, a mission, and a bitter finish.
No heroes. No nations. Just a mercenary, a mission, and a bitter finish.
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Hi! Sorry for the silence over here — the holidays have kicked my butt.
Before the "Best of 2025" and Hollowknight episodes, check out the thread below for 3 episodes from the archives that you can catch up on in the meantime! Would love if you checked them out (:
(Available everywhere, etc)⬇️
Before the "Best of 2025" and Hollowknight episodes, check out the thread below for 3 episodes from the archives that you can catch up on in the meantime! Would love if you checked them out (:
(Available everywhere, etc)⬇️
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Hi! Sorry for the silence over here — the holidays have kicked my butt.
Before the "Best of 2025" and Hollowknight episodes, check out the thread below for 3 episodes from the archives that you can catch up on in the meantime! Would love if you checked them out (:
(Available everywhere, etc)⬇️
Before the "Best of 2025" and Hollowknight episodes, check out the thread below for 3 episodes from the archives that you can catch up on in the meantime! Would love if you checked them out (:
(Available everywhere, etc)⬇️
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Hey y'all, a community member lost a cousin to a car crash. This was a high school kid, and his family is struggling with funeral expense among all the other unforeseen costs of sudden death.
If you can please donate - if you cannot, at least please share/send well-wishes.
gofund.me/342c8f1a5
If you can please donate - if you cannot, at least please share/send well-wishes.
gofund.me/342c8f1a5
Donate to Support for Greg Lowry's Family After Tragedy, organized by Shellie Lane
Yesterday, our hearts were shattered by the sudden and tragic loss of Greg … Shellie Lane needs your support for Support for Greg Lowry's Family After Tragedy
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January 6, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Hey y'all, a community member lost a cousin to a car crash. This was a high school kid, and his family is struggling with funeral expense among all the other unforeseen costs of sudden death.
If you can please donate - if you cannot, at least please share/send well-wishes.
gofund.me/342c8f1a5
If you can please donate - if you cannot, at least please share/send well-wishes.
gofund.me/342c8f1a5
TALKING ABOUT CONTROLLERS ON STILL LOADING.
Where does your favorite fall?
Where does your favorite fall?
NEW EPISODE! The first episode of 2026 I'm joined by Chris from @retrohangover.bsky.social and Mick Arcade for a massive 3 hour ranking of video game controllers!
Listen here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Listen here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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January 5, 2026 at 1:49 AM
TALKING ABOUT CONTROLLERS ON STILL LOADING.
Where does your favorite fall?
Where does your favorite fall?