Episode #60
Ep 060 Black Box Challenge!
Sep 3, 20261h 42mS4
Join Philip Paulson, Derek Adams, and I as we go through the games from the Black Box Challenge!
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On Topic Retro
Hosted by John Cummins · leisure · EN-US
About this Podcast:
On Topic Retro is a bi-weekly video game retrospective podcast. Each episode a game is chosen along with a panel of "experts" and we deep dive into experiences, development, gameplay, and music. Join us and enjoy the rich experiences from great perspectives.
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What is On Topic Retro about?
On Topic Retro is a bi-weekly video game retrospective podcast. Each episode a game is chosen along with a panel of "experts" and we deep dive into experiences, development, gameplay, and music. Join us and enjoy the rich experiences from great perspectives.
Who hosts On Topic Retro?
On Topic Retro is hosted by John Cummins. The show has published 64 episodes to date.
What has On Topic Retro covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep 060 Black Box Challenge!" (3 September 2026, 102 minutes), "Ep 059 Tears of the Kingdom!" (6 August 2026, 121 minutes), and "Ep 058 Super Mario Galaxy!" (8 July 2026, 135 minutes).
How often does On Topic Retro publish?
On Topic Retro publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 102 minutes across 64 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on On Topic Retro?
Booking probability for On Topic Retro is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. On Topic Retro requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. On Topic Retro's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch On Topic Retro?
The strongest fits for On Topic Retro are Software. On Topic Retro has a leisure audience.
About the host
John Cummins hosts On Topic Retro, a leisure podcast with 64 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #59
Ep 059 Tears of the Kingdom!
Aug 6, 20262h 1mS4Welcome to On Topic Retro Ep59 I'm John Cummins and joining me tonight is Shannon Eno and Derek Adams and we are continuing the “Becoming the Hero” series with Tears of the Kingdom. Intro (0:50) Experiences (22:06)...
Episode #58
Ep 058 Super Mario Galaxy!
Jul 8, 20262h 15mS4Welcome to On Topic Retro Ep58 I'm John Cummins and joining me tonight is Philip Paulson, Savannah the Hyena Queen, and and we are talking Super Mario Galaxy! Intro (0:50) Experiences (2:20) Overview (24:54) Story...
Episode #57
Ep 057 Breath of the Wild
Jun 25, 20262h 4mS4Welcome to On Topic Retro Ep57 I'm John Cummins and joining me tonight is Shannon Eno, Derek Adams, and Savannah and we are continuing the “Becoming the Hero” series with Breath of the Wild. Intro (0:50) Experiences...
Episode #56
Ep 056 Gradius The Interstellar Assault!
Jun 12, 20261h 11mS4On tonight's show I'm joined by Philip Paulson, Sam Wagers, and Adam Caporello and we are talking Gradius The Interstellar Assault. Intro (0:50) Experiences (4:50) Overview (24:50) Story (30:20) Gameplay (43:05) Outro...
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Episode #55
Ep 055 A Link Between Worlds!
May 28, 20261h 55mS4Tonight I'm Joined by Shannon Eno, Chadd Thomas, MaddieBeth, and Tim Aulph and we are continuing the “Becoming the Hero Series” with A Link Between Worlds! Intro (0:50) Experiences (22:08) Overview (43:53) Story (48:45)...
Episode #55
Ep 055 A Link Between Worlds!
May 28, 20261h 55mS4Tonight I'm Joined by Shannon Eno, Chadd Thomas, MaddieBeth, and Tim Aulph and we are continuing the “Becoming the Hero Series” with A Link Between Worlds! Intro (0:50) Experiences (22:08) Overview (43:53) Story (48:45)...
May 22, 20261h 37mS4- Spoiler Warning - In Tonight's Episode I'm joined by Steven Keller and Eston Huff to talk about Capcoms first new major successful IP in ten years. Pragmata. Intro (0:50) Experiences (2:45) Overview (16:59) Story...
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- Spoiler Warning - In Tonight's Episode I'm joined by Steven Keller and Eston Huff to talk about Capcoms first new major successful IP in ten years. Pragmata. Intro (0:50) Experiences (2:45) Overview (16:59) Story...
Episode #54
Ep 054 Super Castlevania Retro IV!
May 14, 20261h 31mS4Tonight I'm Joined by the winners of the Super Castlevania IV Retro Rewind Champions Contest, Sam Wagers and Philip Paulson AKA Flightsy AKA Your Wallets Defense Attorney! We spend the better part of an hour and a half...
Episode #54
Ep 054 Super Castlevania Retro IV!
May 14, 20261h 31mS4Tonight I'm Joined by the winners of the Super Castlevania IV Retro Rewind Champions Contest, Sam Wagers and Philip Paulson AKA Flightsy AKA Your Wallets Defense Attorney! We spend the better part of an hour and a half...
Episode #53
Ep 053 Skyward Sword!
May 1, 20261h 46mS4Skyward Sword Intro Welcome to On Topic Retro Ep 53 im John Cummins and joining me tonight is Shannon Eno, Sam Wagers, and Derek Adams and we are continuing the “Becoming the Hero” series tonight with Skyward Sword...
Episode #53
Ep 053 Skyward Sword!
May 1, 20261h 46mS4Skyward Sword Intro Welcome to On Topic Retro Ep 53 im John Cummins and joining me tonight is Shannon Eno, Sam Wagers, and Derek Adams and we are continuing the “Becoming the Hero” series tonight with Skyward Sword...
Episode #52
Ep 052 Phantom Hourglass/ Spirit Tracks!
Mar 4, 20262h 8mS4Phantom Hourglass/Spirit Tracks Intro Welcome to On Topic Retro Ep 52 I'm John Cummins and joining me tonight is Shannon Eno and Trey and we are continuing the “Becoming the Hero” series tonight with Phantom...
Feb 5, 20261h 54mS4On this episode I'm joined by special guests Tim Aulph (Nintendo Dads), Marty Estes (Nintendo Dads), and Derek Adams! Intro (0:50) Experiences (6:40) Development (58:12) Story (1:16:53) Gameplay (1:32:32) Outro...
Episode #51
Ep 051 On Topic Kururin!
May 17, 202553 minS3Tonight I'm joined by Sam Wagers and Micah from the Nintendo Pals. We get in the nitty gritty on speed running in Kuru Kuru Kururin! Get your Helirin ready because here we go! Intro (0:50) Experiences (5:30) Development...
Episode #50
Ep 050 Twilight Princess!
May 4, 20251h 42mS3Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 12, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Derek Adams as we survive the Twilight Zone! Please enjoy this and Hey...
Episode #49
Ep 049 Echoes of Wisdom!
Dec 18, 20241h 52mS3Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 11, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Sam Wagers as stack beds and swim through water cubes! Please enjoy this...
Episode #48
Ep 048 On Topic Gaiden!
Nov 16, 20241h 20mS3In this episode I'm joined by Retro Rewind Champions Adam Caporello and Michael Johnson! We talk Ninja Gaiden and just how awesome this game actually is! Intro (0:50) Experiences (4:56) Development (24:44) Story (40:01)...
Episode #47
Ep 047 The Minish Cap!
Oct 28, 20241h 20mS3On this episode of OTR I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Chris Logel. We shrink down to take an in depth look at the Minish Cap! Intro (0:50) Experiences (2:00) Development (15:44) Story (30:39) Gameplay (35:55) Outro...
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