Retro Blast
The Retro Blast Podcast is a show dedicated to the video games that shaped us and the experiences and memories that we all hold close to our hearts. - Host Patrick Brickhouse is joined each episode by special guest co-hosts from all across the video gaming community to talk all about these classic games, but to also share the nostalgic experiences and memories surrounding them. And most importantly, why these "old" games are just so special to many of us. - There are also very special 'Memories' episodes that are fully written and narrated stories (true ones!) that will take you back in time. Episodes like 'The Arcade at the Beach', 'A Kid and his N64', and 'FuncoLand' will take you on pure gaming nostalgia trips to the past that you definitely don't want to miss... - If you're a fan of gaming across consoles like NES, SNES, Sega Genesis or Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Gear, PlayStation, N64, Saturn, Dreamcast, GameCube, PS2, XBOX and more, then this podcast is made just for you! - Join Patreon for shout-outs, your comments discussed on the show, Discord status, and more! patreon.com/retroblastpodcast Website: www.retroblastpod.com Follow Retro Blast on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/retroblastpod.com
Episodes
Final Fantasy X is beloved by many fans of the franchise for a reason. It's full of memorable characters, gorgeous locations, one of the best battle systems in the series, and while it doesn't shy away from going to some very dark places, underneath it all is a story about friendship, love, loss, and acceptance.
It's also a game that's responsible for making an en...
Video Game Arcades might still exist, but for many gamers, the era of their dominance is a thing of the past.
If you ever went to Arcades in the 70s, 80s, 90s, or 00s, you know what it felt like to be a part of that era. When a pocket full of tokens meant you were about to experience the latest and greatest in video games.
Join special guest Evan Sabba, the voice of Brad Vickers from Resident Evil 3 and host Patrick Brickhouse as t...
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a game series that needs no introduction. It's one of the most popular and successful video game franchises of all-time.
But, as is tradition here on The Retro Blast Podcast, we like to go back to where it all started with the game that blindsided gamers everywhere.
Join me and my guest co-host, Darren Hupke of 'Pixels and Polygons', and Author of the '32 Bit Library' book series (and more!), as we take yo...
The Blue Blur himself has FINALLY made it onto The Retro Blast Podcast and it's long overdue!
SEGA found itself in a stranglehold in the early 90s as Nintendo dominated the video game market in the United States... And they were almost out of options.
Until a little blue hedgehog with super speed AND a super 90s attitude hit the scene and changed the video game landscape forever.
The Gamersician himself is back to join Host Patrick...
It's 2002. I'm 17 years old...
I just landed a job at FuncoLand at the height of the 6th console gen.
In this 'Memories' episode, I'm going to take you with me as I revisit what it was like to be a video game store employee during better days. You'll learn about what working there was like, but also the experiences and memories I carry with me to this day, and even some Patron submitted stories!
This is one of the biggest projects ...
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's...
...a bad video game. But why is it so bad? And why did we play this when this show is all about GOOD memories?
You'll have to listen to find out.
Special Guest Host: RetroGameBrews from Gamers Week Podcast
SSX Tricky is still just as good today as it was in 2001. It's still one of the best snowboarding games ever, and it's also a reminder of what gaming used to be at its best...
And reminded us of when EA was actually kind of... good? RIP EA Sports BIG!
Special Guest Host: The Gamersician
Super Mario World wasn't just the pack-in game for the SNES when it released, it was an important statement from Nintendo that they were ready to take on anything and everything by bringing Mario back for a brand new adventure. Join us as we discuss why it left such a mark on not just video games, but every kid who got the chance to play it.
Special Guest Host: Story Rich Games (@story-rich-games.bsky.social)
Jet Set Radio (Jet Grind Radio in the US) was a defining game for the SEGA Dreamcast. It was a game about rollerblaind, graffiti tagging, and jamming out to funky beats! But... what else made it so special?
Special Guest Host: Voice Actor David Giltinan
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Onimusha Warlords was a very early PS2 title that many refer to as just 'Resident Evil, but Samurai and Demons'. However, CAPCOM's Demon Slaying Feudal Japan era epic series is so much more than that, and this game was the start of something truly special..
Special Guest Host: The Gamersician
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegamersician
Follow us on our new Social Media home at Bluesky!
Metal Gear Solid 2 is not only known as one of the greatest Stealth Action games ever made, but also one of the most controversial (for reasons you could probably guess!). But we're here to talk about ALL of that and then some as we go into why this game is so special.
Special Guest Host: Heaaaps O Games
Bluesky: @heaaaps.bsky.social
And YouTube: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heaaaps
Follow us on our new Social Media home at B...
After way too long, it's finally time for another Retro Blast Memories episode.
This one was difficult for me to write. It's very personal, but I think it will resonate with anyone who was ever a kid that grew up loving video games, especially in the 90s.
I hope you'll enjoy it. - Patrick
*The musical arrangement was sampled from Delice Musical with excerpts from Super Piano 64
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