Join the Retro Jammers: Carter, Jeff, Jerad, and Tanner as we play through retro games weekly and review how they play today. The podcast is designed to be like a book club in which games are chosen and played through. We highly encourage listeners to join in and play along weekly. We also take suggestions for our gaming wheel for the next game we play on Facebook and Twitter. Jam it in!
Tanner and Carter explore the underwater city of Rapture, discussing BioShock's atmosphere, story, and influential gameplay mechanics in this interview.
5 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
From the Vault #7 Hot Shots Golf Fore! (PS2) – [2022 Archive]
Tanner, Carter, and Jerad revisit Hot Shots Golf Fore! on PS2, exploring its charming gameplay and vibrant presentation in this interview.
31 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 08 – Super Smash Bros. Brawl
To kick off Season 2, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad jump into Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Nintendo Wii. They talk about what made Brawl such a huge hit, from the stacked roster and wild stages to Subspace Emissary and countless hours of multiplayer chaos.
15 May 2026
Episode 07 – Star Fox 64
In this season finale, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad jump into Star Fox 64 on the Nintendo 64. They talk about what still makes the game fun today, the classic missions and boss fights, and all the memorable quotes that still live rent free in everyone’s head. The crew also looks back on the first season, talks about some favorite moments from the show, and reloads the wheel with a whole new batch of games for next season.
3 May 2026
Episode 06 – God of War (PS2)
In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad dive into God of War on the PlayStation 2. It was Carter’s pick, so they break down their first impressions, what still holds up, and what feels dated. They talk about the brutal combat, memorable boss fights, and how Kratos’ story kicked off one of gaming’s biggest franchises. They also compare it to other action games of the era and discuss why it made such a lasting impact.
29 Apr 2026
From the Vault #6 Blitz: The League (PS2) – [2022 Archive]
From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This episode was originally recorded in 2022 and is now making its return from the vault. In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad revisit Blitz: The League—breaking down its over-the-top take on football, the campaign mode, and how it stood apart from other sports games at the time. They also get into what made it memorable years later, and whether it still holds up.
20 Apr 2026
From the Vault #5 Old School RuneScape – [2022 Archive]
From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This episode was originally recorded in 2022 and is now making its return from the vault. In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad look back on their time with Old School RuneScape—sharing personal stories from their grinds, early memories with the game, and the moments that kept pulling them back in.
16 Apr 2026
Episode 05 – Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad talk about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team. It was Tanner’s pick, so they go over their first impressions, what held up, what didn’t, and some of the moments they still remember. They also get into how it compares to other Pokémon games and why it stands out.
5 Apr 2026
From the Vault #4 Donkey Kong Country – [2023 Archive]
From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This episode was originally recorded in 2023 and is now making its return from the vault. In this episode, we swing into Donkey Kong Country—breaking down its groundbreaking visuals, unforgettable soundtrack, and tight platforming that helped define the SNES era. We also dive into how the game holds up today and why it remains such a beloved classic. Plus, this one features Jeff the Producer ...
1 Apr 2026
Episode 04 - Dino Crisis
In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad talk about playing Dino Crisis on the PlayStation, sharing their first experiences, the moments that stuck with them, and how it influenced their interest in survival horror games.
24 Mar 2026
From the Vault #3 Reel Fishing (PS1) – [2022 Archive]
From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This previously unreleased episode was recorded back in 2022 and is now finally seeing the light of day. In this episode, we dive into Reel Fishing on the PS1—discussing its relaxing gameplay, what made it stand out at the time, and how it holds up today as a classic fishing experience.
20 Mar 2026
From the Vault #2 Dark Cloud (PS2) – [2023 Archive]
From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This previously unreleased episode was recorded back in 2023 and is now finally seeing the light of day. In this episode, we explore Dark Cloud on the PS2—covering its gameplay systems, what makes it memorable, and how it holds up today.
17 Mar 2026
Episode 03 - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad revisit Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on the PlayStation 2, sharing their memories of first playing it, the moments that stuck with them, and how the game shaped their love of the franchise!
16 Mar 2026
From the Vault #1 Backyard Baseball - Draft & Review
From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. In this episode, originally uploaded on August 24, 2022, we combine our Backyard Baseball PC episode into one complete listen. First, we draft our favorite kids from the game’s roster, then follow it up with our full review of the classic backyard sports title.
1 Mar 2026
Episode 02 - Conker's Bad Fur Day
In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad jump back into the dirty chaotic platformer that is Conker's Bad Fur Day on the Nintendo 64!
25 Feb 2026
Episode 01 - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
In our first episode, Tanner, Jerad, and Carter dive into Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, talking gameplay, music, and why it’s still awesome. Our podcast is all about playing retro games, sharing memories, and just chatting about the classic games from our youth.
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Episode 09 – BioShock
Published 23 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So that's how I beat both of those. But yeah, absolutely loved the series from that. Never played Infinite though. Like I had it downloaded on my PS3 and it's always one of those games. No, it's always one of those games I wanted to get around to, but I just kept putting it back, pushing back. But yeah, I mean, I love Bioshock, Bioshock 2, so I know I'm going to love Infinite. It's like, it's kind of like one of those games where- It's very different because you're not in Rapture. You're in the city in the sky. Yeah, I started it on the PS3 because I think it was on Game Pass, or not Game Pass, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Plus. […]
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