In this episode Chris and Jim get all nostalgic for "the beautiful game" as they talk to journalist, historian, and documentarian Richard Moss about his new book; A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games. As always, thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde…

Jim, Mads, Chris and Rich from the Retro Movie Club podcast take a look at the seminal PS1 title, Resident Evil. Find out if those damn dogs can still make us jump and whether the mansion has aged as well as our esteemed hosts themselves. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richar…

In this episode Mark leads Jim, Mads and Chris through a nostalgic look back at more than 6 years of our game club. We also hear from a bevy of community members on what the game club meant to them. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits P…

In this episode of the Retro Asylum podcast, Matt Wilsher & Dean Swain speak to legendary TV presenter, podcaster & author Jason Bradbury about his forthcoming KIckstarter campaign which will hopefully fund the movie Ctrl AI Delete that promises to be "a retro-fuelled, laugh-out-loud action comedy" which is is co-written and produced by Jason. Help…

LICAF Rights Market logo / Alex Fitch / Ivanka Hahnenberger / Photo of Legacies panel by Luke Williams The Past and Future in Comics at LICAF: Alex Fitch chats to a quartet of comics creators about reviving old characters, and to Ivanka Hahnenberger about helping to launch a Comics Rights Market at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. In the…

In this episode Chris and new regular host Jim Middleton discuss the latest discuss the SNES gothic classic, Super Castlevania IV. The boys also catch up on what games they've been enjoying and the latest goings on in the world of retro. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard…

In this first episode of a new series, Chris and Mads take a look at the games of the first Evercade cartridge: Atari Collection 1. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Billy Bumptious with the Scrumptious Rumptious Cillian O'…

Cover and interior of Pricks: Purple Hate Balloon by Fraser Geesin and Laurie Rowan / Karrie Fransman, Zara Slattery and Myfanwy Tristram launching the CCIC initiative at LICAF Pricks, and Sea Sick: In an episode on provocation and sequential art, Alex Fitch talks to Fraser Geesin and Laurie Rowan, the creators of Purple Hate Balloon and Pricks, ma…

Extract from the Room of Stars by Michelle Freeman / photos of Michelle Freeman, Alex Fitch and Shane Melisse / extract from Skate Knight by Shane Melisse Young Graphic Novelists to Watch: In a special Summer episode that looks at up and coming graphic novelists, Alex Fitch talks to a pair of creators who are exhibiting at the inaugural Sequent’ull…

In this epiosde Chris and Mads are joined by special co-hosts Rich and Blake to discuss the (seminal?) adventure game Labyrinth on the C64. Special thanks to Blake Brett for the great (and very funny) image on this episodes cover. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde K…

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a teenage love letter to summer that feels as relatable to us as middle-aged men in 2024 as it did when we were kids in 1986. The quintessential Chicago movie, Ferris's whip-smart writing and gorgeous cinematography elevate it above the sea of 80s teen comedies and ensure it's place as a classic that'll be discussed for …

Interiors from Big Shoulders by John Dudley and Scott Gray / Interior art and cover of Shelter: Early Doors by Lucy Sullivan plus photos of Dudley, Gray and Sullivan Fantasy and Horror Locations: In an episode that looks at Fantasy and Horror Comics in memoriable locations, a trio of creators talk about their work in this area. Alex Fitch talks to …

Art from Je Ne Sais Quoi by Lucie Arnoux / Dylan Dog, Across the Spider-Verse and homage to The Seventh Seal by Gigi Cavenago Euro Visions: In a pair of interviews with European artists now working in English, Alex Fitch talks to Gigi Cavenago about his work on iconic characters such as Dylan Dog / Batman, and Spider-Man in Across the Spider-Verse,…

This episode see's the return of the A-Team as Dean travels to Wolverhampton to checkout the Revival Game 2024 Not Over event. Mark bags a boot load of retro computing goodies and Steve totally forgets to mention that his new album is out now! Plus the guys waffle about video game magazines and a lot more! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made th…

Roll up, roll up! In a special cross over episode, Mads and Mark are joined by Rich and Blake from the Retro Movie Club podcast to chose a game club game for June with a Retro Movie Club movie tie in. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits…

Excerpts from Free Pass by Julian Hanshaw, and The Raggered Trousered Philanthropists and No Surrender by Sophie and Scarlett Rickard Learning from the Past and Future: Alex Fitch talks to creators whose work set in the past and future offer salient warnings about the present. Julian Hanshaw discusses his graphic novel Free Pass which tells the tal…

It's an 80s prime time action double feature! From KITT's anamorphic equalizer to Mr. T's Bad Attitude, we're taking a turbo boost-powered trip down memory lane to explore everything that made these iconic shows so much fun. I love it when a podcast comes together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In this episode Mark, Mads and Chris look at the Rare cult classic, Conker's Bad Fur Day. Is the game a load of great mighty poo? Or does it live up to that lofty second hand price tag? Listen in to find out. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan S…

Ivanka Hahnenberger interviews Peter Hogan, Posy Simmonds and Luke Pearson at The Century Club Guest presenter Ivanka Hahnenberger talks to three comics creators whose work has been adapted for film and television. Writer Peter Hogan discusses the TV version of his comic Resident Alien, cartoonist Posy Simmonds chats about the adaptations of Tamara…

In this episode Chris and Mads leave a pair of Super Skidmarks in their wake as they both scarper for this months Gameclub. Can Mark, Steve and Dean save the day? Plus, Dean buys an Arcade 1up Starwars cab and Steve & Dean discuss Ghostbusters Frozen Empire. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your ki…

Mads, Mark and Chris take back control of the game club and choose some VERY GOOD N64 3D platform games for the April game club shortlist. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Lovely Lilly Lichtenstein likes licking large loose lightly lem…

The Last Dragon is a Motown-powered love letter to martial arts movies that is every bit as much fun today as it was when it hit theaters nearly 40 years ago. Just directa your feetza to your favorite podcast app and join us for our GLOWing (get it?) look back at this kung fu comedy cult classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

From dancing raisins that took the entire country by storm to local Chicago favorites, this episode is dedicated to some of our favorite TV commercials of the '80s. Where's the beef? Right here on McQuaid Arcade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Examples of “Nick Draws Neighbours” by Nick Sayers, and extracts from “This Might Surprise You: A Cancer Memoir” by Hayley Gullen Life Drawing: In a pair of interviews recorded at Cartoon County, Brighton, Alex Fitch talks to a pair of artists whose work is drawn from life. Nick Sayers discusses his projects Nick Draws Neighbours, and Nick Draws Na…

Dean, Steve & Mark catch up for for a long overdue chat and also whittle down the Game Club choices for the Amiga CD32. Plus, should Dean sell some of his collection? Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Kingdiesel Roger Swan Shot2Bits Plasticman Lovely Lilly Lichtenstein likes lic…