Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation

Retro Titans: the podcast dedicated to the epic world of retro and indie gaming. Interviews with the people who brought us the games, computers and consoles we love - and those who are bringing it all back.

Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation is a leisure podcast hosted by Phil Szomszor, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Phil Szomszor hosts Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation, a leisure show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Banjo-Kazooie, Doom & What's Next for Evercade? - Q&A with Crazy Burger

  Sep 6, 202656 minS3

  In this episode of Retro Titans, Crazy Burger returns for another Q&A, as we take turns asking each other questions about Evercade, retro gaming and the games and hardware we love. In this episode, we explore: 1️⃣ Our Evercade holiday picks Which carts deserve a place in the suitcase, and what makes a great game for playing on the move? 2️⃣ The future of Evercade We discuss new hardware, dual thumbsticks, native games and where the platform could go next. 3️⃣ Neo Geo, Banjo-Kazooie and gaming favourites Some of the games, franchises and systems we'd love to see more of. 4️⃣ Growing the retro gaming audience We talk marketing, retail and how retro gaming companies can reach beyond their existing communities. 5️⃣ Creating retro gaming content Crazy Burger shares his perspective on YouTube, the retro community and making content around the games and hardware we love. Guest links Crazy Burger on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyBurger ️ Credits Sponsored by Thalamus Digital Publishing , publisher of indie and retro games. Production: Rocket Media Voiceover: Mark Silk Music: "8 Bit Skyway" © Piotr Pacyna

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  Episode #6

  From Arcades to Evercade: A Lifelong Love of Gaming with YouTuber Andrew Bender

  Aug 9, 20261h 4mS3

  In this episode of Retro Titans, we head across the Atlantic to talk retro gaming, arcades, Evercade and the journey from lifelong gamer to YouTube creator. Phil is joined by Andrew Bender , one half of the Ronnie and Andrew YouTube channel, which has built up a huge library of videos covering retro and modern gaming. Andrew talks about how the channel developed, what he has learned along the way, and why sharing his passion for games has become such an important part of the hobby. Andrew's gaming story goes much further back. We explore his love of Falcom games, his experiences with the American arcade scene, collecting arcade hardware, and why the social experience of playing games in an arcade still has a magic that is difficult to recreate at home. There's plenty of Evercade discussion too, including Andrew's approach to reviewing cartridges and discovering games he might otherwise never have played. In this episode, we explore: 1️⃣ From gamer to YouTuber How Andrew and his wife started creating gaming content, and the learning curve involved in building a channel with more than 600 videos. 2️⃣ Growing up with games and discovering the arcade Andrew shares his gaming history and why arcades became such an important part of his passion for the hobby. 3️⃣ The magic of arcade hardware From cabinets and fighting games to Neo Geo and pinball, we discuss what makes playing on original or dedicated hardware such a different experience. 4️⃣ Evercade, collecting and discovering old games Why physical cartridges and curated collections appeal to Andrew, and how reviewing Evercade releases has introduced him to games from across gaming history. 5️⃣ Why retro gaming still matters Andrew and Phil discuss nostalgia, collecting and the communities that continue to celebrate classic games and hardware. Links Roni and Andrew on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GameOverRandA Andrew's arcade tour (mentioned in the interview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naT_bFW2a_0 ️ Credits Sponsored by Thalamus Digital Publishing Produced by Rocket Media Voiceover by Mark Silk Music: "8 Bit Skyway" © Piotr Pacyna

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  Episode #9

  Rebroadcast - E1 Crazy Burger's introduction to Evercade

  Jul 26, 202653 minS3

  Today's episode is a replay of Season 1, Episode 1 with YouTuber Crazy Burger - recorded back in February 2024. So much has changed since we started Retro Titans. From resurgence of retro gaming and the evolution of Evercade to my own rediscovery of the games I loved. Looking back, I recorded this episode only four weeks into my Evercade journey. I'm slighly suprised by my bold brass to think I could make a podcast about something I knew barely anywayhing about. Hey ho, thankfully Crazy Burger made it easy for me. Since then, I've discovered so much more in retro and indie gaming, recorded over 50 episodes of Retro Titans, and made a load of friends in the process. So, while we wait for the fresh new episodes, thanks to everyone who's listened and supported Retro Titans so far. Are you ready to play...? Thanks Phil July 2026

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  Episode #8

  Turrican, Neo Geo, Home Computer Handhelds & the Future of Retro Gaming | Blaze Entertainment's Andrew Byatt & Sean Cleaver

  Jul 12, 202653 minS3

  To reflect on Evercade 's first half of 2026, we welcome back two familiar faces from Blaze Entertainment : CEO Andrew Byatt and Head of Communications Sean Cleaver . From the headline-grabbing Evercade Nexus announcements to the arrival of Turrican, Doom teasers, and the exciting new Home Computer Handheld range, we explore how Blaze continues to grow the Evercade ecosystem while balancing nostalgia, innovation and community feedback. We also discuss the challenges of licensing classic games, the future of retro gaming, the importance of preserving gaming history, and why physical media still matters in an increasingly digital world. In this episode, we explore: 1️⃣ Evercade's biggest year yet Andrew and Sean reflect on six years of Blaze Entertainment and the announcements that are shaping the future of Evercade. 2️⃣ The stories behind the latest releases From Turrican to NeoGeo, Rare, Doom and beyond, we talk about some of the standout games, cartridges and partnerships. 3️⃣ The Home Computer Handhelds Why Blaze decided to bring the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 back in handheld form, and what players can expect. 4️⃣ Licensing, preservation and community How Blaze works with rights holders, listens to fan feedback and balances classic favourites with new discoveries. 5️⃣ Looking ahead What excites Andrew and Sean most about the future of Evercade, retro gaming and the growing community around the platform. Whether you're an Evercade collector, a lifelong retro gamer, or simply curious about where classic gaming is heading next, this episode offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the industry's most passionate companies. Guest links Blaze Entertainment: https://blaze-entertainment.com Evercade: https://evercade.co.uk ️ Credits This episode is sponsored by Thalamus Digital Publishing . Produced by Rocket Media . Voiceover by Mark Silk . Theme music: "8 Bit Skyway" © Piotr Pacyna.

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  Episode #7

  Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 | James Deighan on Evercade & Modern Retro Gaming

  Jun 29, 202646 minS3

  <p >In this episode of Retro Titans, we're joined once again by James Deighan, co-founder of indie game studio Mega Cat Studios. He returns to discuss the launch of Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 on Evercade and how the studio continues to create brand-new games for classic hardware.</p> <p >From its roots in the homebrew community to becoming one of modern retro gaming's most respected publishers, Mega Cat Studios has spent more than a decade creating fresh experiences for the consoles and computers many of us grew up with. James shares the company's journey, the passion behind its success, and...

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