PODCAST · leisure
On Topic Retro
by John Cummins
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.
Episodes
-
Ep 060 Black Box Challenge!
Join Philip Paulson, Derek Adams, and I as we go through the games from the Black Box Challenge!
-
Ep 059 Tears of the Kingdom!
Welcome 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) Overview (47:00) Story (59:14) Gameplay (1:17:32) Outro (1:51:53)Be sure to check...
-
Ep 058 Super Mario Galaxy!
Welcome 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 (42:10) Gameplay (50:19) Break (1:26:01) Outro (2:02:36) Be sure to check out this...
-
Ep 057 Breath of the Wild
Welcome 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 (6:50) Overview (25:57) Story (45:52) Gameplay (1:00:00) Break (1:23:55) Outro...
-
Ep 056 Gradius The Interstellar Assault!
On 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 (55:11) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at:...
-
Ep 055 A Link Between Worlds!
Tonight 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) Gameplay (53:27) Outro (1:40:34) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more…
more -
Ep 006 On Topic Modern! Pragmata! Spoilers inside
- 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 (25:27) Gameplay (44:29) Outro (1:20:34)
-
Ep 054 Super Castlevania Retro IV!
Tonight 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 talking about the game. Intro (0:50) Experiences (14:41) Overview (37:29)…
more -
Ep 053 Skyward Sword!
Skyward 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! Housekeeping RR Champions - Super Castlevania IV race to the finish + Hard mode...
-
Ep 052 Phantom Hourglass/ Spirit Tracks!
Phantom 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 Hourglass/Spirit Tracks! Housekeeping Mystery Game RR Champions Skyward Sword Experience...
-
005 On Topic Modern! Metroid Prime 4 Beyond!
On 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 (1:45:20) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at:...
-
Ep 051 On Topic Kururin!
Tonight 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 (10:21) Story (16:27) Gameplay (18:06) Outro (42:42) Be sure to check out…
more -
Ep 050 Twilight Princess!
Welcome 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 Listen!Intro (0:50) Experiences (8:00) Development (20:50) Story (33:31) Gameplay...
-
Ep 049 Echoes of Wisdom!
Welcome 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 and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50) Experiences (4:45) Development (32:33) Story…
more -
Ep 048 On Topic Gaiden!
In 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) Gameplay (41:33) Outro (1:12:14) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more…
more -
Ep 047 The Minish Cap!
On 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 (1:10:11) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at…
more -
Ep 025 On Crazy Retro!
This episode i'm joined by no other than Bozo and Dan Caporello himself! We get ready to make some money as we discuss Crazy Taxi! Intro (0:50) Experiences (2:00) Development (17:39) Gameplay (29:18) Outro (1:02:12) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro...
-
Bonus 004 On Topic Modern! Unicorn Overlord!
On this bonus episode of OTM Sam Wagers, Adam Caporello, and I discuss the Fantasy Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord! If this doesn't get you to play this game I don't know what will. Intro (0:50) Experiences (7:00) Experiences Continued (34:03) Development (1:03:00) Music (1:23:34) Outro (1:38:47)…
more -
Ep 046 Pokémon X and Y!
On this Episode I'm Joined by Maddie (AKA Purpleriolu) and TXTrey to talk Pokémon X and Y! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:05) Experiences (11:08) Development (33:01) Story (1:04:30) Gameplay (1:28:33) Outro (1:55:35) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro...
-
Ep 045 The Wind Waker!
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 9, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Adam Caporello, and Derek Adams as board the King of Red Lions and swashbuckle our way to fight Ganondorf! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50)…
more -
Ep 044 Game Boy 35th Anniversary!
On this episode I'm join by Shannon Eno and Eric from the AllN Podcast to celebrate the Game Boy's 35th birthday! We go AllN with our top 5 Gameboy games and more! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:19) Experiences (6:26) Development (29:15) Launch Titles (44:31) Top 5 (57:56) Multi Link (1:30:16)…
more -
Ep 043 Four Swords/Four Swords Adventures/Tri force Heroes!
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 8, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Philip Paulson(Flightsy) as we see multiple Links for the first time in three multiplayer epics! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50) House...
-
Ep 042 Spanky's Topic Retro!
Sam, Adam, Bozo, and I squeeze every last drop out of Spanky's Quest and break it all down for everyone to hear! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:16) Experiences (8:11) Development (25:23) Story (28:25) Gameplay (32:38) Outro (59:00) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at:...
-
Bonus 003 On Topic Modern! Super Mario Bros. Wonder!
On this special bonus episode of On Topic Modern, I'm joined by Adam Caporello, Derek Adams, Presto the Magnificent, and Bill (A Gamer Looks at 40) to talk the wonderful Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Please enjoy and watch out for Wonder Flowers!
-
Ep 041 Oracle of Seasons/Ages!
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 7, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Chris Logel, and Bozo as we take a deep dive into the double dose of GBC medicine we never knew we needed! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50)…
more -
Ep 040 Majora's Mask!
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 6, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Sam Wagers, and Seth Sturgill as we take a deep dive into the sequel that made us feel and think about our time here for the first time! Please enjoy this…
more -
Ep 039 F-Topic X!
On this episode Sam Wagers, Bozo, and I hop in our hover cars and race towards the boost strips! We talk about F-Zero X! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (1:59) Experiences (6:03) Development (24:52) Story (43:28) Gameplay (54:34) Music (1:21:36) Outro (1:29:55) Be sure to check out this Podcast and…
more -
Ep 038 Ocarina of Time!
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 5, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, MaddieBeth, Chris Logel, and Derek Adams as we take a deep dive into the game that brought the Legend of Zelda into 3D for the first time! Please enjoy this...
-
Ep 037 Link's Awakening
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 4, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and SNES IS LIFE (Joe) and we discuss Link's Awakening! We talk about how this game begins Zelda on handhelds and how different this one is! Intro (0:50)…
more -
Ep 036 A Link to the Past!
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 3, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Sam Wagers and we discuss A Link to the Past! We talk about how this game creates that Zelda formula that would be used for several Zelda games to follow...
-
MS 006 TRAX
This Microsode is dedicated to the Gameboy game TRAX. It's a super fun top down shooter with plenty of character! Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the...
-
Ep 035 Joy Topic Fight!
On this episode I'm joined by no other that the Joy Mech Fight Champion, Savannah the Hyena! We thoroughly discuss the almost perfect Famicom fighting game! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:25) Experiences (5:00) Development (22:46) Story (26:01) Gameplay (30:37) Outro (50:17) Be sure to check out...
-
Ep 034 On Topic Fusion!
On tonight's episode i'm joined by Philip Paulson AKA Flightsy and Joe AKA SNES is Life! We spend lots of time getting lost in Metroid Fusion as well as collecting enough power ups to finish the episode in one piece! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (1:45) Experiences (6:13) Development (16:42) Story...
-
Ep 033 Zelda II The Adventure of Link!
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 2, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Chris Logel, and Derek Adams as we take a deep dive into the game that turned the Legend of Zelda into a side scroller for better or worse! Please enjoy this...
-
Ep 032 On Topic Kong Country 2!
On this episode Sam Wagers and Philip Paulson join me to talk about DKC 2! This episode was almost an after thought just like Donkey Kong in the game, but we pull of the funky flight and take you to Kong Kollege!!!! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:43) Experiences (7:42) Development (22:55) Story...
-
Ep 031 The Legend of Zelda!
Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 1, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Adam Caporello as we take a deep dive into the game that started it all, the titular Legend of Zelda! Please enjoy this and share, it's dangerous to…
more -
Ep 030 On Topic Headdy!
On this episode I'm joined by Shannon Eno to discuss the Retro Rewind game of May! Dynamite Headdy! Join us as we try to wrap our heads around how hard this old school Treasure game really is! Housekeeping: DKC 2 will continue on into June as the RR game! Go collect those DK coins for a chance to...
-
Ep 029 Super Topic Kart!
On this episode Liam and I go to the races with Super Mario Kart! Come listen and don't spin out at the light as we grab an item box and have a great discussion! Retro Rewind Champions! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (1:25) Experiences (5:58) Game Development (14:26) Gameplay (22:11) Gameplay…
more -
Ep 028 Wave Topic Retro!
On this episode, Bozo and I breakdown March's Retro Rewind game, Wave Race 64! Be sure to join the RetroLogic discord to vote for our monthly Retro Rewind game and participate in the Retro Rewind Champions contest for a chance to win $10 for your game shop of choice! Intro (0:50) House Keeping...
-
Ep 027 On Topic Prime!
On this episode im joined by Eston Huff and Tim Aulph (Nintendo Dad No. 4) from the Film Logic Podcast. We fill our misslie tanks and talk plenty of Metroid Prime! The remaster just came out so it's the perfect time to go prime! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:30) Experiences (6:46) Game…
more -
Ep 026 On Tetris Retro!
On todays episode, I'm joined by Shannon Eno to talk about a Gameboy staple, Tetris!!! We avoid the pile up of legal battles, but still find a way to fill this episode up to the top! Season 2 housekeeping : New Intro/Outro, Retro Rewind Champions, and Merch! Intro (0:50) Experiences (6:08) Game...
-
Ep 024 On Fire Retro!
On this episode I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Presto the Magnificent from the Off the Wah! podcast! We spend some time discussing the great puzzle platformer Fire N' Ice on the NES! Come check out our slippery assessment and decide if you gain the fire to go play this game! Intro (0:40)…
more -
Ep 023 Super Topic Bros.!
On tonight's episode of OTR I'm joined by Liam Davenport(RetroGroove), Mute Dog, and Bozo to discuss the ultimate N64 party game! Super Smash Bros. Also an event that may or may not have happened. Tune in to find out! Intro (0:40) Experiences (2:45) Mains (18:10) Game Development (24:01) Gameplay...
-
Ep 022 On Topic Valkyrie!
This week on OTR, Shannon and I talk about Dec's Retro Rewind game, The Legend of Valkyrie! This game became playable on the Nintendo Switch recently thanks to the Arcade Archives series! Come see what we had to say about it! Intro (0:40) Experiences (2:12) Game Development (10:56) Story (24:44)...
-
Ep 021 On Topic Christmas!
On this special Christmas Episode of On Topic Retro I talk to Flightsy, Spidershan, PrestotheMagnificent, MaddieBeth, PurpleRiolu, and Octorock himself, about our favorite Christmas memories! After a bit the show gets off topic as it tends to do and we get into the generational gap between my...
-
Ep 020 Super Punch Topic Retro!!
On this episode i'm joined by Philip Paulson AKA Flightsy himself, Will Schulz, and Chris Logel and we duke it out in a super discussion on the one and only Super Punch-Out!! Intro (0:40) Experiences (4:48) Game Develpment (27:02) Gameplay (42:02) Outro (1:16:04) Be sure to check out this Podcast...
-
Ep 019 Harvest Topic Retro!!
On this episode I'm joined by Liam Davenport and Sam Wagers and we get our hands dirty harvesting a premium topic, Harvest Moon 64! Intro (0:40) Experiences (1:00) Game Develpment (23:47) Story (36:44) Gameplay (41:16) Outro (1:23:05) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at…
more -
Bonus 002 On Topic Modern! Xenoblade Chronicles 3!
On this bonus episode of OTR i'm joined by Shannon Eno and Adam Caporello to discuss the titular Xenoblade Chronicles 3! This show is full of *SPOILERS* so only tune in if you have played the game already! Join us if you are looking for something a little more meaty, as this is the episode with…
more -
Ep 018 On Topic X-Men!
This episode Shannon Eno and Chris Logel join me to talk about X-Men for the Sega Genesis! It's not our favorite, but we still have a lot to say! Intro (0:23) Experiences (2:00) Game Develpment (10:37) Story (15:55) Gameplay (25:25) Fun Facts (50:27) Outro (58:25) Be sure to check out this…
more -
Ep 017 On Comix Retro!
In this episode I'm joined by Chris Logel to discuss the often forgot Comic Zone. This is one of Sega's wildest ideas for a beat em up and it leaves us wanting more! Intro (0:23) Experiences (2:00) Game Develpment (14:00) Story (28:58) Gameplay (34:57) *Spoiler*-Ending (44:41) Fun Facts (48:20)...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
John Cummins
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does On Topic Retro have?
On Topic Retro currently has 64 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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.
How often does On Topic Retro release new episodes?
On Topic Retro has 64 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to On Topic Retro?
You can listen to On Topic Retro on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts On Topic Retro?
On Topic Retro is created and hosted by John Cummins.
URL copied to clipboard!