Retronauts

Retronauts is the original classic gaming podcast, and that is not an exaggeration. Hosted by Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey, the show has been exploring video game history one title at a time for nearly 700 episodes. Their scope covers more than four decades, from forgotten black-and-white arcade cabinets to modern remakes of beloved classics. The format works like a documentary series. Each episode typically focuses on a single game, franchise, or era, and the hosts do their homework. These are not casual reminiscence sessions where people say "remember how great Mega Man was?" and leave it at that. Jeremy and Bob research the development history, cultural context, and lasting influence of whatever they are covering. The result is episodes that genuinely teach you something, even about games you thought you knew inside and out. Both hosts bring serious credentials. Jeremy Parish has been writing about games since the early 2000s and has authored books on game history. Bob Mackey is a longtime games journalist with a particular fondness for Japanese gaming culture. They frequently bring in expert guests who add specialized knowledge, whether that is a former developer or another journalist who covered a particular era. The show updates weekly and holds a 4.5-star rating from over 2,100 reviews. Patreon supporters get access to bonus episodes and ad-free listening. If modern gaming news podcasts are your daily newspaper, Retronauts is the history textbook on the shelf. It rewards patient listening and genuine curiosity about where games came from and why they matter.