#118 - 25 Questions about retro video games, friendship, showbiz pizza, & more, with Dan Loosen, co-founder of the Midwest Gaming Classic!

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#118 - 25 Questions about retro video games, friendship, showbiz pizza, & more, with Dan Loosen, co-founder of the Midwest Gaming Classic!

from Pop Culture Retrospective · host Amy Lewis

Send us Fan MailThank you for tuning in!  On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Dan Loosen, the co-founder of the Midwest Gaming Classic.  The MGC is an annual event where tens of thousands of passionate game and gaming lovers join together for a meaningful trade show of sorts focused on video games and gaming, both from decades past and games we may see in the future.  It was a very meaningful and fun conversation to say the least! You can find out more about the Midwestern Gaming Classic here. You can follow Midwest Gaming Classic on Instagram here.Here are a few videos taken by attendees from the MGC, all on YouTube:2025 Tour by "Mr. Dave Pizza."2025 Gaming Classic Part 1 by "Memories by Wayne."Support the showVisit:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective!Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)!  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetroReview the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/allEmail me anytime: [email protected]

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