Best 40 Video Games History Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best Video Games History podcasts to listen to or connect with for podcast outreach initiatives. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Retronauts

Retronauts
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The original classic gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one

Hosts

Jeremy Parish (Male), Bob Mackey (Male), Diamond Feit (Female)

Producer/Network

Retronauts

Email

****@retronauts.com

Listener Type

Nostalgia Seekers, Game Developers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2089

Avg Length

91 mins
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2. Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby

Codex History of Video Games with Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby
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Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta dive into the history of video games from the beginning. From pinball to

Hosts

Mike Coletta (Male), Tyler Ostby (Male)

Producer/Network

Tyler Ostby and Mike Coletta

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Pop Culture Aficionados, Podcasters, Historians

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 195

Avg Length

52 mins

3. GenXGrownUp Podcast

GenXGrownUp Podcast
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Generation X. If you grew up in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, you know just how cool it was to be a kid

Host

Jon Reddick (Male)

Producer/Network

Evergreen Podcasts

Email

****@genxgrownup.com

Listener Type

Pop Culture Aficionados, Gamers, Film Buffs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 92

Avg Length

59 mins

4. Video Game History Hour

Video Game History Hour
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Industry expert Frank Cifaldi, Executive Director of the Video Game History Foundation, brings on fellow

Host

Frank Cifaldi (Male)

Producer/Network

Video Game History Foundation

Email

****@gamehistory.org

Listener Type

Content Creators, Academic Researchers, Game Developers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 116

Avg Length

77 mins

5. They Create Worlds

They Create Worlds
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Love of the worlds created by video game designers and personalities drives Alex Smith & Jeffrey Daum

Hosts

Alexander Smith (Male), Jeffrey Daum (Male)

Producer/Network

Alex Smith, and Jeffrey Daum

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Investors, Marketing Professionals, Tech Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 56

Avg Length

88 mins

6. The History of Video Games

The History of Video Games
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A chronological play through of video games

Producer/Network

Wes

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

67 mins

7. Retro Blast (Retro Gaming Podcast)

Retro Blast (Retro Gaming Podcast)
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Retro Gaming Podcast about the best of gaming from the 80s, 90s, and 00s 🎮Each episode covers a single

Host

Patrick Brickhouse (Male)

Producer/Network

Retro Blast

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 38

Avg Length

100 mins

8. Into The Vertical Blank

Into The Vertical Blank
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A Podcast about growing with a twin brother up In the 70s and 80s, at the dawn of video games, navigating

Hosts

Jeff Fulton (Male), Steve Fulton (Male)

Producer/Network

Jeff Fulton & Steve Fulton

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

36 mins

9. ANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast

ANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast
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We cover Atari news, reviews, and a special feature each show for the Atari 8-bit line of computers

Hosts

Randall Kindig (Male), Kay Savetz (Male), Brad Arnold (Male)

Producer/Network

Randy Kindig, Kay Savetz, Brad Arnold

Email

****@savetz.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 106

Avg Length

74 mins

10. The Retro Gamers: A Video Game Podcast

The Retro Gamers: A Video Game Podcast
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Welcome to ultimate throwback to the golden days of video gaming. We discuss and debate everything from

Hosts

Larry Mohrmann (Male), Anthony Ripo (Male)

Producer/Network

Anthony Ripo

Email

****@theretrogamers.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 28

Avg Length

73 mins

11. A Gamer Looks At 40

A Gamer Looks At 40
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An exploration of the history of video games told through the stories of the every day people who lived it.

Host

Bill Tucker (Male)

Producer/Network

Bill Tucker

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 25

Avg Length

72 mins

12. Classic Gaming Podcast

Classic Gaming Podcast
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Each episode, we discuss at least one classic game each, looking at them from a modern perspective but also

Hosts

Robert R. (Male), Jay Todorow (Male), Blake (Male)

Producer/Network

Space Freight Service

Email

****@classicgamingpodcast.com

Listener Type

Tech Enthusiasts, Gamers, Game Developers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 57

Avg Length

160 mins

13. Confessions of an Arcade Addict

Confessions of an Arcade Addict
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Welcome to Confessions of an Arcade Addict, a podcast about classic video gaming told from a more personal

Host

Brian

Producer/Network

Brian

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

63 mins

14. Scandalous Games

Scandalous Games
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Scandalous Games is a video game history podcast that takes a closer look at video game related

Host

Kevin Impellizeri (Male)

Producer/Network

Scandalous Games

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

62 mins

15. Living in the Retro Arcade

Living in the Retro Arcade
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This show covers the golden age of video games...the arcades of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. I will talk

Host

Joel McLaughlin (Male)

Producer/Network

Joel McLaughlin

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

18 mins

16. Hot Button

Hot Button
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Chronicling strange and interesting stories in the world of video games.

Hosts

Randall Beatrice (Male), Austin Blakeslee (Male)

Producer/Network

Hot Button

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

138 mins

17. X Button Gaming

X Button Gaming
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Do you like video games? Well since you are here you probably do! Here at the X Button Gaming podcast we

Producer/Network

Kris Perry

Email

****@outlook.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

159 mins

18. Computer Game Evolution

Computer Game Evolution
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A journey through many years (and occasionally centuries) to find out who is responsible for modern computer

Producer/Network

Tim

Email

****@mm.st

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

93 mins

19. Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming Podcast

Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming Podcast
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Smashing Bricks is a retro games podcast in which aging gamers look back on games from 20 or more years ago,

Host

Edward Inzauto (Male)

Producer/Network

Smashing Bricks

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

28 mins

20. Fallout Lorecast - The Fallout Video Game & TV Lore Podcast

Fallout Lorecast - The Fallout Video Game & TV Lore Podcast
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In the top 0.5% of podcasts globally and the most popular Fallout podcast, this series fills in all the

Producer/Network

Robots Radio

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Gamers, Storytelling Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 863

Avg Length

59 mins

21. Retro Warriors

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Retro Warriors is a podcast about retro games hosted by Justin Baker and Chris Saturn. We cover all things

Hosts

Justin Baker (Male), Chris Saturn (Male)

Producer/Network

Justin Baker

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Pop Culture Aficionados, Nostalgia Seekers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 246

Avg Length

83 mins

22. RetroRGB

RetroRGB
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Retro-gaming news, interviews, nerdversations and more!

Host

Robert Neal (Male)

Producer/Network

RetroRGB

Email

****@retrorgb.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 49

Avg Length

37 mins

23. Dev Game Club

Dev Game Club
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Join hosts and industry veterans Brett Douville and Tim Longo as they discuss older titles and the impact

Hosts

Brett Douville (Male), Timothy Longo Jr

Producer/Network

Brett Douville and Tim Longo

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Game Developers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 225

Avg Length

82 mins

24. RPGFan's Retro Encounter

RPGFan's Retro Encounter
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Join the RPGFan crew as they play through and discuss classic RPGs and adventure games!

Host

Zach Wilkerson (Male)

Producer/Network

RPGFan

Email

****@rpgfan.com

Listener Type

Content Creators, Gamers, Nostalgia Seekers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 64

Avg Length

109 mins

25. Retrovaniacs

Retrovaniacs
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Three guys get together every couple weeks and discuss a 'classic' game from the 32-bit era of consoles back

Host

Jeremy P (Male)

Producer/Network

Retrovaniacs

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nostalgia Seekers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 101

Avg Length

66 mins

26. NEStalgia

NEStalgia
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NEStalgia is a chronological exploration of EVERY NES game released in North America. Join us and play along

Host

Michael Esposito (Male)

Producer/Network

Michael Esposito

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nostalgia Seekers, Pop Culture Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 59

Avg Length

52 mins

27. Retro Hangover

Retro Hangover
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Retro Hangover is a podcast in which your hosts, Shane Koski and Chris Coplien, spotlight a different piece

Hosts

Shane Selterre (Male), Chris Coplien (Male)

Producer/Network

Retro Hangover

Email

****@retrohangover.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 25

Avg Length

104 mins

28. Classic Gaming Today: A Retro Gaming Podcast

Classic Gaming Today:  A Retro Gaming Podcast
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Every week, we look at the gaming experiences of the past, through the eyes of the present! We'll discuss

Host

Tony

Producer/Network

Classic Gaming Today

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 33

Avg Length

85 mins

29. Retro Game Club

Retro Game Club
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Retro Game Club is a podcast about retro gaming with a focus on programming, emulation, and projects you can

Hosts

Hugues (Male), Rob (Male)

Producer/Network

Hugues & Rob

Email

****@retrogameclub.net

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 31

Avg Length

73 mins

30. Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast
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Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you

Hosts

Ian (Male), Brian Middleton (Male), Jordan (Male)

Producer/Network

Coin Rejects

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 26

Avg Length

101 mins

31. Gaming And Collecting: Looking Back At The Games That Shaped Us!

Gaming And Collecting: Looking Back At The Games That Shaped Us!
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Gaming And Collecting Podcast, a gaming and anime based nostalgia podcast that aims to bring in the sibling

Hosts

Bill Barber (Male), Alexandra Barber (Female)

Producer/Network

thebarberwhogames

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 10

Avg Length

81 mins

32. The Imperial Scrolls of Honor

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The Imperial Scrolls of Honor podcast is comprised of two retroheads, longtime friends Jae Baxtron and Josh

Hosts

Jae Baxtron (Male), Josh Folan (Male)

Producer/Network

NYEH Entertainment

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

Avg Length

180 mins

33. RetroRenegades

RetroRenegades
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Grab a beer, a slice of pizza and come hang out with us. We play the greatest games from yesterday while

Producer/Network

Retro Renegades

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

126 mins

34. The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast

The Classic Gamers Guild Podcast
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A Point & Click Adventure Game Podcast, Classic & Modern- New episodes every other Tuesday!

Hosts

Anna (Female), Paul Korman (Male)

Producer/Network

Anna & Paul

Email

****@classicgamersguild.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

84 mins

35. Official Atari Games Podcast

Official Atari Games Podcast
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Join Jason (Producer), Ethan (VP of Games), and a rotating cast of guests from Atari and their development

Hosts

Jason Polansky (Male), Ethan Zoubek (Male)

Producer/Network

Atari

Email

****@atari.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 9

Avg Length

65 mins

36. The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast

The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast
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The Retro Wildlands, a gaming podcast hosted by Nomad! Nomad invites you to sit by the campfire while he

Host

Frank Dolce (Male)

Producer/Network

Nomad

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

68 mins

37. The Hidden Palace

The Hidden Palace
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Talking about trivia, facts, fan theories and easter eggs from and relating to SEGA games new and old.

Producer/Network

RadioSEGA Shows

Email

****@radiosega.net

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

58 mins

38. Video Game Flash Back

Video Game Flash Back
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Your host Joey Awaijane will take you back in time to the classic video game Eras, dating all the way back to

Host

Joey Awaijane (Male)

Producer/Network

Joey Awaijane

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

127 mins

39. Video Game Newsroom Time Machine

Video Game Newsroom Time Machine
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Monthly show looking back at video game news headlines from 30, 40, and 50 years ago from around the

Host

Karl Kuras (Male)

Producer/Network

Karl Kuras

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

170 mins

40. Pixelated Audio

Pixelated Audio
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Video game music podcast and retro gaming that spans across multiple platforms in an attempt to bring game

Hosts

Bryan Mosley (Male), James Brunner (Male), Gene Dreyband (Male)

Producer/Network

bmosley, jbrunner, gdreyband

Email

****@pixelatedaudio.com

Listener Type

Game Developers, Pop Culture Buff

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 70

Avg Length

66 mins