The Hypertext Transfer Protocol Orchestra’s Classical Music for Consoles’ Track 5 – “Legend of Zelda” |
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The Hypertext Transfer Protocol Orchestra is conducted by The Retroist’s very own PeacHy (Sic), who in his other life is a drum and bass producer from the UK with, as you probably already know, an unhealthy obsession with video games. One day while procrastinating about writing a retro video game... |
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The Retroist Podcast
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The Retroist
 
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Show's Description
The Retroist Podcast takes a nostalgic look back at the last 30 years of pop culture. Get your regular fix of the slightly old with interviews, reviews and fun filled information. If you enjoy pop c
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 044 – Asteroids |
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This week we talk about the video game classic, Asteroids. We talk about the games development, its specs, its success and it various ports. We have a lot of great audio this week including the “Asteroid’s Radio Drama” (OK, it is from a record, but it works well as a radio drama). Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Asteroids. You can find the forums at http://www.retroist.com/forum/. Due to technical issues Artist/Illustrator Christopher Tupa needs to take this week off. To see more of Christopher’s work, drop by his website at http://www.ctupa.com. You can see all this work for the Retroist Podcast at The Art of the Retroist Podcast. You can also catch our collaborative effort “The Bike Patrol” at http://www.thebikepatrol.net. Listen to the Show Love nostalgia? Want to give podcasting a shot? Just drop me an email with an audio sample at theretroist@gmail.com. Maybe you want to just discuss retro topics? Stop by the Retroist Forum and tell us what’s on your mind. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in the future, email them to me at theretroist@gmail.com or call the Retroist Hotline at 641.715.3900 extension 57185. Want to chat? Contact me via AIM. My handle is retroist. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/retroist and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/retroist. You can click the player below the opening paragraph to listen to the show directly from the site, you can use the subscription button below to add the show to your favorite news reader or subscribe to show directly through iTunes. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 043 – Fraggle Rock |
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This week we talk about the 1980s Jim Henson classic, Fraggle Rock. We talk about the show’s concepts, its characters, the larger mythology and its trajectory from TV to DVD to the Big Screen. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Fraggle Rock. You can find the forums at h... |
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 042 – Vectrex |
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This week we talk about the 1980s all-in-one console, The Vectrex. We talk about its development, the hardware, the games and of course what the Vectrex is up to now (more then you expect). Jonathan from Rotting Flesh Radio is back this week with a Retro Rewind. Just a reminder to drop by our of... |
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 041 – Tales of the Gold Monkey |
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This week we talk about what should have been a smash TV show, “Tales of the Gold Monkey”. We talk about the development, the plot, the cast and its influence on other shows. Jonathan from Rotting Flesh Radio is back this week and metagirl lays out another great top 5 list for all you list fa... |
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Retroist Podcast – Episode 040 – Jaws |
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This week we talk about the book and the film Jaws. It is one of my favorite films and we cover a lot of great stuff. We talk about the production of the film, its cast, the differences between the book and the movie and much more. Just a reminder to drop by our official forums to discuss Jaws... |
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