418: John Riggs: From NES Mods to Indie Hits - The Retro Hour EP418

418: John Riggs: From NES Mods to Indie Hits - The Retro Hour EP418

This week we're joined by the awesome John Riggs, renowned for his YouTube channel and contributions to the NES and indie gaming scenes. John walks us through his earliest gaming memories, his arcade roots, and his journey into the heart of YouTube. From collaborating with Metal Jesus Rocks to the therapeutic joys of 'Open Cart Surgery'. John also shares insights into his game development adventures, from ROM hacks to indie successes, and his love of vintage breakfast cereal.

John Riggs: https://linktr.ee/johnriggs

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
40:55 - John Riggs Interview

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Show notes:

Flipper Zero Gameboy Adaptor: https://tinyurl.com/mv3d78jf
Return of Physical Media: https://tinyurl.com/3j2emtnm
Virtual Boy Emulator for the 3DS: https://tinyurl.com/4wj6ytc4
Age of Empires 2 Still Getting DLC: https://tinyurl.com/38mxwtps
Official Doom Port to a Lawnmower: https://tinyurl.com/3dd5zps2

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517: From Zzap!64 to Thalamus: How a C64 Legend Came Back - The Retro Hour EP517

517: From Zzap!64 to Thalamus: How a C64 Legend Came Back - The Retro Hour EP517

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516: Celebrating the Best (and Worst) Video Game Controllers - The Retro Hour EP516

516: Celebrating the Best (and Worst) Video Game Controllers - The Retro Hour EP516

This week on The Retro Hour, we’re getting hands-on with the unsung heroes of gaming: video game controllers! We’re joined by Christian Wenk, author of Trigger Happy, a stunning visual celebration of ...

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515: "We Felt Like Part of the Beatles" - Rock Band with Sean Baptiste - The Retro Hour EP515

515: "We Felt Like Part of the Beatles" - Rock Band with Sean Baptiste - The Retro Hour EP515

What makes a truly great gaming community? Sean Baptiste, who helped grow Harmonix’s forum from a dozen diehards to hundreds of thousands of fans, shares what it really takes. From the secret struggle...

23 Tammi 1h 55min

514: Fatboy Slim and the Atari ST: How a 1980s Computer Made Chart History – The Retro Hour Podcast EP514

514: Fatboy Slim and the Atari ST: How a 1980s Computer Made Chart History – The Retro Hour Podcast EP514

This week we welcome Fatboy Slim, aka Norman Cook, for a chat about the retro tech behind his biggest hits. From discovering MIDI to refusing upgrades for decades, Norman explains how the Atari ST bec...

16 Tammi 1h 45min

513: Terminator 2D No Fate: The Inside Story – The Retro Hour Podcast EP513

513: Terminator 2D No Fate: The Inside Story – The Retro Hour Podcast EP513

This week we’re joined by Mike Tucker and Quang DX from Bitmap Bureau to talk about the making of Terminator 2D: No Fate. We hear how their lifelong love of Terminator 2 turned into a three-year obses...

9 Tammi 1h 47min

512: The Top 5 Tech & Gaming Innovations of 1994-2024 - The Retro Hour 512

512: The Top 5 Tech & Gaming Innovations of 1994-2024 - The Retro Hour 512

Happy New Year!  As we kick off 2026, we’re treating everyone to something special: a FREE episode of The Retro Hour: After Hours, our podcast that’s usually exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Aft...

5 Tammi 1h 20min

511: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2025 – The Retro Hour EP511

511: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2025 – The Retro Hour EP511

It’s our absolute favourite episode of the year once again, the Retro Hour Christmas Quiz is back! 🎄🎮This year, Paul Drury and Oliver Wilmot are taking on hosting duties, armed with festive cheer an...

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510: “We Hid Gabe Newell in Our Game!” – Powerhoof - Making Retro Point & Click Adventures – The Retro Hour Podcast EP510

510: “We Hid Gabe Newell in Our Game!” – Powerhoof - Making Retro Point & Click Adventures – The Retro Hour Podcast EP510

We go Down Under with Powerhoof’s David Lloyd, the brain behind award-winning indie hits like The Drifter and Crawl. From hiding DOS games as a kid to creating their own game engine and scooping Game ...

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