Retrotopia Podcast

About Retrotopia Podcast

RETROTOPIA — Three countries, one passion, zero extra lives In a pixel-powered world where video games bridge continents, a Brit, a Canadian, and an American join forces on a quest through gaming’s golden years. Welcome to RETROTOPIA — your nostalgic sanctuary for all things classic gaming. Here, Alan, Brian, and Sam fire up the consoles of yesteryear to relive the titles that defined an era. Expect deep dives, spirited debates, and more than a few laughs as they resurrect the legendary games that shaped our past — and maybe our future. Grab your controller, player one — the adventure starts now! Join our PATREON for FREE!: www.patreon.com/retrotopia (http://www.patreon.com/retrotopia) Find our socials at: linktr.ee/retrotopia (http://linktr.ee/retrotopia) Get some Retrotopia MERCH at: retrotopia.dashery.com (http://retrotopia.dashery.com)

Publisher

Alan, Brian, and Sam

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Oct 2023

Latest episode

20 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

193 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Retrotopia Talks "So You Want to Make a Video Game?"

   Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week things went to hell in a hand basket as our schedules and last minute foibles caused us to not be able to coordinate a recording time. So we have kicked the can that is Metal Gear Solid down the road a little and to make up for it Brian has decided to talk about what he has learned about making a video game as a solo developer. This is years of studying, classes, theory, practice, watching videos, and talking to professors which has been compiled by him in this nice neat little package. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia (https://patreon.com/retrotopia) There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia (https://www.patreon.com/Retrotopia/posts/169665800/linktr.ee/retrotopia) Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc (https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc) Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ (https://retrotopia.dashery.com/) Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com (https://RetroSalvageGames.com), the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!

2. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Retrotopia Talks Mega Man 3

   Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Mega Man 3, a NES game released in 1990 that sees Mega Man facing a new threat from the mysterious Dr. Wily, battling eight Robot Masters, gaining their weapons, and discovering that not everything—or everyone—is quite what it seems. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia (https://patreon.com/retrotopia) There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia (linktr.ee/retrotopia) Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc (https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc) Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ (https://retrotopia.dashery.com/) Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com (https://RetroSalvageGames.com), the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   Retrotopia Talks Golden Sun

   Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Golden Sun, a Game Boy Advance game released in 2001 that follows a group of young Adepts on a quest to stop a powerful force from unleashing the ancient power of Alchemy upon the world. Packed with classic turn-based RPG combat, inventive Djinn mechanics, dungeon puzzles, and a memorable cast of characters, Golden Sun has earned its place as a fan favourite, and now, as the winner of our 2026 RPG Poll, it’s finally time to find out if it lives up to the hype. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia (https://patreon.com/retrotopia) There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive Quick Play or get RetroBytes 15 days early with an exclusive Patreon Video. You can also join The Hero tier for $2 a month and choose a host to play and review a game for Quick Play and listen to Retrotopia After Dark, where we start each week with a little warm-up and chat. Find us on social media at linktr.ee/retrotopia (linktr.ee/retrotopia) Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, YouTube, and a link to our Discord are all available here. Direct Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc (https://discord.gg/Fn63vQ4CPc) Find Retrotopia Merchandise at https://retrotopia.dashery.com/ (https://retrotopia.dashery.com/) Looking to grow your retro game collection? Visit RetroSalvageGames.com (https://RetroSalvageGames.com), the official retro game store of Retrotopia, and use code JAMMYDODGER to save 10% off your entire order!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,270

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

38 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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