Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 500
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: United Kingdom
YouTube: 9.5k subscribers
Instagram: 1.9k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
show@theretrohour.com
danwood_uk@icloud.com
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Host
Dan Wood - Retro gaming podcaster and commentator focused on classic games, gaming technology, and the people who created them.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Yuzo Koshiro - His Nintendo Years, Musical Influences, Game Compositions, Early Piano Training, The Yk2 Alias, And Contributions To Classic Games.
Duncan Gutteridge - Creating Artwork For Sonic 2 And Sonic 3 And Knuckles, Traditional Airbrush Techniques, Working Before Digital Design Tools, And The Fate Of His Original Sonic Paintings.
Brian Watson - British Gaming History, Iconic Games, And The Experiences That Shaped An Important Era Of Game Development.
Glen O'Connell - British Gaming History, Influential Games, And Experiences From An Iconic Era Of Game Development.
Mike Dailly - British Gaming History, Iconic Games, And The Development Moments That Shaped The Country's Early Game Industry.
Recent Topics
Episodes
552: GamesMaster: Golden Joysticks and ’90s TV with Dominik Diamond- The Retro Hour EP552
October 10, 2026
GamesMaster legend Dominik Diamond joins us for a brand-new conversation recorded live at PLAY Expo in Blackpool. From landing the presenting job and meeting Patrick Moore just once to backstage rivalries, celebrity guests and the infamous Dave Perry fallout, Dominik shares hilarious and candid stories from the show that defined gaming TV in the ’90s. Plus, audience questions, his return to stand-up and an honest look at the pressures of overnight fame.Contents:00:00 – The Week’s Retro News S...
551: Streets of Rage: Inside the Music with Yuzo Koshiro - The Retro Hour EP551
October 02, 2026
This week we’re joined by legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro, recorded live at Retromessa in Norway, for the story behind the iconic Streets of Rage soundtracks. From the club music that inspired those unforgettable beats to getting the most out of the Mega Drive, Yuzo shares how he helped shape the sound of Sega—and reveals his role designing moves and voicing characters in Streets of Rage 2! Plus, we talk Revenge of Shinobi, Sonic and his return to Mega Drive development with Earthion.Plus, Mo...
550: Warren Spector: The Stories Behind Deus Ex and Ultima – The Retro Hour EP550
September 25, 2026
This week, we’re joined by legendary game designer Warren Spector to explore the stories behind Ultima, Deus Ex and Epic Mickey. From the Dungeons & Dragons session that changed his life to John Romero’s offer to make his dream game, Warren shares how he championed player freedom, why Deus Ex almost became a Command & Conquer RPG, and what working with Mickey Mouse meant to him.Paul Drury's The Arcade book: https://lnk.ua/vLieP7PVAContents:00:00 – The Week’s Retro News Stories55:50 – ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)?
The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) is hosted by Dan Wood. Its publicly listed emails are show@theretrohour.com and danwood_uk@icloud.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 The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)?
The publicly listed emails for The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast): show@theretrohour.com and danwood_uk@icloud.com.
How many listeners does The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) have?
Podseeker estimates The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)?
The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Substantial experience in video-game development, publishing, composition, illustration, hardware, or preservation, ideally with credited work on notable classic games or a relevant documentary, book, or preservation project. Common among recent guests: Credits on influential or commercially recognized video games; Long-standing career as a game designer, developer, composer, or illustrator; Leadership of a documented game-history or preservation project. Recent guests include Yuzo Koshiro, Duncan Gutteridge, and Brian Watson.
How hard is it to get booked on The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) cover?
Recent episodes cover Technology, Retro Gaming, Video Game History, Game Development, and Gaming Hardware. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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danwood_uk@icloud.com
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