Retro Hangover

Retro Hangover

Retro 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. read less
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Episodes

Donkey Kong '94: A Plumber's Pet Primate (ft. Ozzy Garcia)
Apr 14 2024
Donkey Kong '94: A Plumber's Pet Primate (ft. Ozzy Garcia)
Yes, you read that right. Canonically, Donkey Kong is Mario's pet gorilla. Because, y'know, every New York plumber has a domesticated primate the size of a fridge. The Retro Hangover Review Crew Maestro himself, Ozzy Garcia, joins us to discuss a seemingly overlooked Game Boy title that is near and dear to his Harambe-lovin' heart.----------Today's Guest InformationName: Ozzy Garcia Bio: Co-founder and former co-host of the Region Free Gamers. Current host of the Retro Hangover Review Crew. ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Shoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, Alt, and Joel Stoneburner. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!PatreonGet You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee Company
South Park: The Stick of Truth - Dodgin' Balls (ft. Adam of The Good, The Bad, & The Backlog)
Mar 31 2024
South Park: The Stick of Truth - Dodgin' Balls (ft. Adam of The Good, The Bad, & The Backlog)
It's about to get real politically incorrect up in here, and it's not just because token Aussie Adam of The Good, The Bad, & The Backlog podcast is here. We're headin' on down where there's ample parking day or night to talk about The Stick of Truth!----------Today's Guest InformationName: Adam Backlog Bio: One half of the Good, the Bad, and the Backlog podcast. The blunder from down under, who’s going to make you chunder. Instagram: @goodbadbacklog on Instagram Twitter/X: @Badbacklog on Twitter ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee CompanyShoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, Alt, and Joel Stoneburner. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!Patreon
Final Fantasy VI: Down to Clown (ft. Rick Firestone)
Mar 17 2024
Final Fantasy VI: Down to Clown (ft. Rick Firestone)
A monument to non-existence. The sweet music of hundreds of voices screaming in unison. Torch everything. Today we delve into the nihilism-turned-sociopathy of the original Insane Clown, Kefka. To maneuver through the madness we've brought along the one and only Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio!----------Today's Guest InformationName: Rick Firestone Bio: A native of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Rick Firestone is the host of the Pixel Project Radio podcast, a gaming discussions show that is equal parts narrative analysis and varying levels of bad jokes. When Rick isn't enjoying video games, he likes to read, study Japanese, and pet his very vocal cat named Aries. Instagram: @pixelprojectradiopodcast on Instagram Twitter/X: @pixelprojectpod on Twitter ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Shoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, and Alt. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!PatreonGet You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee Company
Okami: The Ballad of Susano (ft. Josh Covel)
Mar 3 2024
Okami: The Ballad of Susano (ft. Josh Covel)
Josh Covel of the Still Loading Podcast jumps paws first into today's episode to discuss a most pious pupper and her salacious (yet small) sidekick; it's Okami for the Sony Playstation 2 and Nintendo Wii!----------Today's Guest InformationName: Josh Covel Bio: Host of the Still Loading Podcast, a podcast focused on video games, their culture and their history. Also a huge Ratchet and Clank fan. Instagram: @stillloadingpod on Instagram Twitter/X: @stillloadingpod on Twitter Website: Josh's Website ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee CompanyShoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, and Alt. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!Patreon
Arc the Lad: Eco-Friendly Megalomaniac (ft. Ryan Trainor)
Feb 18 2024
Arc the Lad: Eco-Friendly Megalomaniac (ft. Ryan Trainor)
Long-time friend of the show Ryan Trainor returns for his annual guest appearance, this time with a decidedly less anime flavor. We three nerds jump into the grid-based world of strategy RPG Arc the Lad for the Sony Playstation!----------Today's Guest InformationName: Ryan Trainor Bio: Anime aficionado and host of the Bonzai Chat podcast. Twitter/X: @nerdtrainor on Twitter ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Shoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, and Alt. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!PatreonGet You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee Company
Metroid: Zero Mission - The Other Other M (ft. Matt Storm)
Feb 4 2024
Metroid: Zero Mission - The Other Other M (ft. Matt Storm)
If you want an example of how to do a modern remake the right way, look no further than Metroid: Zero Mission. Special guest Matt "DJ Stormaggedon" Storm space jumps their way onto the show to pontificate about the GBA reimagining of Samus Aran's inaugural adventure!----------Today's Guest InformationName: Matt Storm Bio: I'm a podcast producer, editor and host who's been podcasting for about 11 years. I host two video game podcasts the "Fun" & Games Podcast and Reignite as well as a TV and Movie podcast called Screen Snark and I'm the audio editor for The Game Informer Show. Twitter/X: @funandgamespod on Twitter Instagram: @dj_stormageddon on Instagram Website: Matt's Website ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee CompanyShoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, and Alt. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!Patreon
Lunar: Eternal Blue - Vane's Magnificent Spank Shops (ft. Coury Carlson)
Jan 21 2024
Lunar: Eternal Blue - Vane's Magnificent Spank Shops (ft. Coury Carlson)
Working Designs NPCs be sayin' some wild ish out here, folks. My Life in Gaming's very own Coury Carlson joins the show once again to talk Lunar, this time about Silver Star's celebrated sequel: Eternal Blue for the Sega CD! ----------Today's Guest InformationName: Coury Carlson Bio: 1/2 of the creative team for the YouTube channel My Life in Gaming. I like to judge games based on when they were made, not against modern standards. Twitter/X: @mylifeingaming on Twitter YouTube: Coury on YouTube ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Shoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), Darth Emik, Low Five Alex, and Alt. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!PatreonGet You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee Company
Gauntlet Legends: Skorne Hub (ft. Kiyoshi Okuma)
Jan 7 2024
Gauntlet Legends: Skorne Hub (ft. Kiyoshi Okuma)
We have a treat for y'all today, folks. Not only are we talking about Gauntlet's barbarian leap into the third dimension, but we are joined by a member of the very team that made it happen: 3D & Technical Artist Kiyoshi Okuma!----------Today's Guest InformationName: Kiyoshi Okuma Bio: Game industry veteran since 1998 - 3D artist / technical artist who's worked on Gauntlet Legends (N64), World Series Baseball 2K(DC/PS2) Sims2, Darkspore(Diablo clone), and Dawngate (RTS), Strike Blazinger (PC - in progress) Twitter/X: @ohmi_kuma on Twitter Website: Kiyoshi's Website ----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee CompanyShoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), and Darth Emik. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!Patreon
Shantae: Ret-2-Go!
Dec 24 2023
Shantae: Ret-2-Go!
Shantae doesn't really have anything to do with the holiday season... Wishes being granted maybe? Though she doesn't really do that, being a half-genie and all. We just wanted to finally get around to talking about her, so... Merry Christmas!----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Get You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee CompanyShoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad (Retro Wildlands), Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef (Backbreaker Gaming), B. Ross (Super Garbage Day), and Darth Emik. If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!Patreon
1080º Snowboarding: Work Your Body
Dec 10 2023
1080º Snowboarding: Work Your Body
Hit the half pipe and pull off a sick indy nosebone with us as we get in the wintery spirit and talk about the N64 extreme sports game that just about everyone played at least once: 1080º Snowboarding!----------Music AttributionsIntro / outro excerpts from Stream by 505, used under the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.---------- Mentioned in this episode:Shoutout to Our Patrons!Retro Hangover is supported by you, the listeners. We would especially like to thank the following Patrons for donating at the 8-bit tier and above: Lyle McKarns, Ashton Ruby, Randall Quiggle, Tony G, Studstill Smash (The Milkman), Katie Quigg, Paul Romalho, Raging Demon, JC, Meagan Caruso, MaskedKeaton, Andrew Liguori, Ozzy Garcia, The Retro Vixen, Adam (The Good, The Bad, and the Backlog), Lunchbox (AKA The Disgruntled Gamer), Dischimera, Jenny E., Rick Firestone, ParallaxPuddles, Soha, Dave Jackson, Matt (AKA Stormageddon), Retro Overdrive, Vanfernal, Keith Gasper, Eric Gess, Nomad, Ashevent, Alan Bingham, StormBeagle, RyanPlayerOne, MikeTheRef, and B. Ross (Super Garbage Day). If you'd like your name mentioned here, or would simply like to support the show, consider becoming a Patron today!PatreonGet You Some Tasty Caffeine!As a rule, we don't promote anything on the show that we can't personally vouch for. Bones Coffee has become a staple in both our households; in fact, it's the only coffee Shane drinks at home. With so many flavor-infused options, all with no added sugars or calories, there's bound to be something to pique your interest. Grab a sample pack today and taste what you've been missing!Bones Coffee Company