Retro Jammers

Episode 07 – Star Fox 64

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In this season finale, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad jump into Star Fox 64 on the Nintendo 64. They talk about what still makes the game fun today, the classic missions and boss fights, and all the memorable quotes that still live rent free in everyone’s head. The crew also looks back on the first season, talks about some favorite moments from the show, and reloads the wheel with a whole new batch of games for next season.

Episode 06 – God of War (PS2)

Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad dive into God of War on the PlayStation 2. It was Carter’s pick, so they break down their first impressions, what still holds up, and what feels dated. They talk about the brutal combat, memorable boss fights, and how Kratos’ story kicked off one of gaming’s biggest franchises. They also compare it to other action games of the era and discuss why it made such a lasting impact.

From the Vault #6 Blitz: The League (PS2) – [2022 Archive]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0400

From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This episode was originally recorded in 2022 and is now making its return from the vault.

In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad revisit Blitz: The League—breaking down its over-the-top take on football, the campaign mode, and how it stood apart from other sports games at the time. They also get into what made it memorable years later, and whether it still holds up.

From the Vault #5 Old School RuneScape – [2022 Archive]

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This episode was originally recorded in 2022 and is now making its return from the vault.

In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad look back on their time with Old School RuneScape—sharing personal stories from their grinds, early memories with the game, and the moments that kept pulling them back in.

Episode 05 – Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad talk about Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team. It was Tanner’s pick, so they go over their first impressions, what held up, what didn’t, and some of the moments they still remember. They also get into how it compares to other Pokémon games and why it stands out.

From the Vault #4 Donkey Kong Country – [2023 Archive]

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This episode was originally recorded in 2023 and is now making its return from the vault.

In this episode, we swing into Donkey Kong Country—breaking down its groundbreaking visuals, unforgettable soundtrack, and tight platforming that helped define the SNES era. We also dive into how the game holds up today and why it remains such a beloved classic. Plus, this one features Jeff the Producer in the mix, bringing his thoughts and energy to the conversation as we revisit this iconic adventure.

Episode 04 - Dino Crisis

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad talk about playing Dino Crisis on the PlayStation, sharing their first experiences, the moments that stuck with them, and how it influenced their interest in survival horror games.

From the Vault #3 Reel Fishing (PS1) – [2022 Archive]

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0400

From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This previously unreleased episode was recorded back in 2022 and is now finally seeing the light of day.

In this episode, we dive into Reel Fishing on the PS1—discussing its relaxing gameplay, what made it stand out at the time, and how it holds up today as a classic fishing experience.

From the Vault #2 Dark Cloud (PS2) – [2023 Archive]

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. This previously unreleased episode was recorded back in 2023 and is now finally seeing the light of day.

In this episode, we explore Dark Cloud on the PS2—covering its gameplay systems, what makes it memorable, and how it holds up today.

Episode 03 - Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad revisit Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on the PlayStation 2, sharing their memories of first playing it, the moments that stuck with them, and how the game shaped their love of the franchise!

From the Vault #1 Backyard Baseball - Draft & Review

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400

From the Vault is our series where we revisit and re-release older episodes from the podcast archive. In this episode, originally uploaded on August 24, 2022, we combine our Backyard Baseball PC episode into one complete listen. First, we draft our favorite kids from the game’s roster, then follow it up with our full review of the classic backyard sports title.

Episode 02 - Conker's Bad Fur Day

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Tanner, Carter, and Jerad jump back into the dirty chaotic platformer that is Conker's Bad Fur Day on the Nintendo 64!

Episode 01 - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0500

In our first episode, Tanner, Jerad, and Carter dive into Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, talking gameplay, music, and why it’s still awesome. Our podcast is all about playing retro games, sharing memories, and just chatting about the classic games from our youth.