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Twenty years ago, Zune was launched in the United States, aspart of a hardware and software entertainment vision from Microsoft.
Description
Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast, looks back on thestory of Zune which was Microsoft's ambitious entry into the portable media player market. Peter explores how the device sought to challenge the competition with distinctive hardware and innovative social. This episode reflects on a personal connection to the Zune, the creation of Zunepedia and why Microsoft's music player remains a memorable part of technology history.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast (https://www.rogueplanetoid.com/podcast)
X - x.com/rogueplanetoid (https://www.x.com/rogueplanetoid)
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid (https://www.youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid)
Links
CESPage.com Zune - cespage.com/zune (https://cespage.com/zune)
Windows Central - Relive the history of Zune with thisunofficial digital coffee table book windowscentral.com/relive-history-zune-unofficial-digital-coffee-table-book (https://www.windowscentral.com/relive-history-zune-unofficial-digital-coffee-table-book)
The Digital Lifestyle Show #820 – Zune Remembered - thedigitallifestyle.com/w/2021/09/the-digital-lifestyle-show-820-zune-remembered (https://thedigitallifestyle.com/w/2021/09/the-digital-lifestyle-show-820-zune-remembered)
All Over the Map: How – and why – did Microsoft ‘Name That Zune?’- mynorthwest.com/history/all-over-the-map-how-and-why-did-microsoft-name-the-zune/3189496 (https://mynorthwest.com/history/all-over-the-map-how-and-why-did-microsoft-name-the-zune/3189496)
The Entire History of the Zune - youtube.com/watch?v=cj2seR-9Nag (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj2seR-9Nag)RoguePlanetoid Podcast - Zunepedia - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-eight (https://www.rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-eight)
Zunepedia – zunepedia.com (https://zunepedia.com)
RoguePlanetoid Podcast – Windows Phone - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-forty-one (https://www.rogueplanetoid.com/podcast/episode-one)
Credits
RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com (https://www.cluarantonn.com)
Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull
Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
6 Oct 2026
Xbox
Almost twenty-five years ago, Xbox was launched in theUnited States, ushering in a new era for gaming from Microsoft.
Description
Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast looks back on theorigins of the original Xbox, with the push into console gaming back in 2001 and explores how the DirectX powered system, distinctive green-and-black dashboard and now iconic Duke controller defined a new era for Microsoft. This episode also highlights a personal journey with Xbox including his own website and why console gaming will always be synonymous with Xbox.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast (https://www.rogueplanetoid.com/podcast)
X - x.com/rogueplanetoid (https://www.x.com/rogueplanetoid)
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid (https://www.youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid)
Links
Xbox – xbox.com (https://xbox.com)
CESPage.com Xbox - cespage.com/xbox (https://cespage.com/xbox)
Credits
RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com (https://www.cluarantonn.com)
Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull
Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
31 Aug 2026
Windows Phone
Sixteen years ago, Windows Phone was announced and released, a mobile platform from the past that helped shaped the present.
Description
Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast reflects on the rise, impact and demise of Windows Phone, beginning with Microsoft’s shift from Windows Mobile to the launch of Windows Phone exploring the platform’s accessible developer experience and Silverlight-based development tools. This episode also highlights how Windows Phone opened opportunities from apps developed for the platform and how it left a lasting mark on the design approach of Microsoft.
Show
Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast (https://www.rogueplanetoid.com/podcast)
X - x.com/rogueplanetoid (https://www.x.com/rogueplanetoid)
YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid (https://www.youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid)
Links
CESPage.com Silverlight - cespage.com/silverlight (https://cespage.com/silverlight)
ZuneCardr – zunecardr.com (https://zunecardr.com/)
GameCardr – gamecardr.com (https://gamecardr.com/)
Credits
RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com (https://www.cluarantonn.com)
Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull
Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
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Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
18,180
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100
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Quality
35
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
60
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