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Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation

Phil Szomszor

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on retro and indie gaming, with recurring guests including game developers, retro-gaming platform founders, executives, and gaming content creators. Agencies could credibly pitch indie developers, gaming executives, preservation and licensing specialists, retro hardware experts, and established gaming creators; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are niche industry professionals and creators rather than highly mainstream figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 62

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

phil@szomszor.com

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Host

Phil Szomszor - Host and creator of a podcast focused on retro and indie gaming, including the people behind classic games, computers, consoles, and modern retro releases.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Hands-on experience in game development, retro-gaming platforms, game publishing, licensing, preservation, arcade hardware, or established gaming content creation.
Required Achievements:  
Developing or publishing retro and indie games, Founding or leading a retro-gaming platform or business, Building an established gaming content channel, Expertise in game licensing, preservation, hardware, or collecting

Recent Guest Discussions

Shane McCafferty - Modern Game Boy Development, Evercade Releases, Retro Hardware Limitations, Game Remakes, And Creative Recovery From Burnout.

Crazy Burger - Evercade, Retro Gaming Content, Platform Development, Marketing To Retro-gaming Audiences, And Building A Gaming Youtube Channel.

Steve Cottam - Retro-game Streaming, Licensing, Game Preservation, Physical Versus Digital Ownership, And Introducing Classic And Modern-retro Games To New Audiences.

Andrew Bender - Retro Gaming Content Creation, Arcades, Collecting, Arcade Hardware, Evercade, And The Continuing Appeal Of Classic Games.

Recent Topics

Gaming, Retro Gaming, Indie Games, Game Preservation, Arcade Gaming

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation
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Why the Amstrad CPC Still Matters: Preserving an 8-Bit Icon with UK Amstrad Group Co-Founder Chris Green

October 18, 2026

In this episode of Retro Titans, Phil is joined by Chris Green, co-founder of the UK Amstrad Group and co-founder and chair of the Kickstart Amiga Group, for a long-overdue celebration of the Amstrad CPC. Chris recalls buying a CPC 464 at launch in 1984, learning to program with Locomotive BASIC and writing for Amstrad Action. He also explains why the Amstrad became the overlooked sibling of the British 8-bit computer scene, despite selling millions of machines and offering impressive hardwar...

Evercade Community Day: Event interviews and Nexus reaction

October 04, 2026

This episode is a bit different from the norm, in that Phil recorded it live on location at the inaugural Evercade Community and Creator Day, held in London on 10th September 2026. This was the first time Blaze invited creators and fans together to play with devices and discuss the wonderful world of retro gaming on Evercade. This episode is based on quick vox-pop interviews with Blaze's head of communications, Sean Cleaver, and head of marketing, Ben Grunbaum, plus Evercade Gaming Club's Mat...

From Evercade to WOLF: Making Modern Game Boy Games with Shane McCafferty

September 20, 2026

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How do I get in touch with Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation?

Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation is hosted by Phil Szomszor. Its publicly listed email is phil@szomszor.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation?

The publicly listed email for Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation: phil@szomszor.com.

How many listeners does Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation have?

Podseeker estimates Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation?

Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on experience in game development, retro-gaming platforms, game publishing, licensing, preservation, arcade hardware, or established gaming content creation. Common among recent guests: Developing or publishing retro and indie games; Founding or leading a retro-gaming platform or business; Building an established gaming content channel. Recent guests include Shane McCafferty, Crazy Burger, and Steve Cottam.

How hard is it to get booked on Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation cover?

Recent episodes cover Gaming, Retro Gaming, Indie Games, Game Preservation, and Arcade Gaming. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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