Champion The Gamer

It is a real privilege for me to joined by the wonderful Gaming Rarities. A real gem in content creation, he is someone who brings you the best and brightest within gaming, tracking down some of the most rare and fabulous games out there. We go through his journey, what makes him tick, and his current annoyance with a beloved franchise of games! We learn what it takes to come across the hidden gem...

We are joined by Hayden of Games and Gamers, on his BIRTHDAY no less! He talks about how he manages multiple social pages and what his goals are for each of them. We dive into his decade-long rich history of content creation and how he's evolved over that time. He makes a BOLD claim about the final fantasy series in Hot Takes and Solid Debates, and we get into a whole heap of gaming discussion for...

In a bucket-list level podcast for yours truly, I am blessed by the presence of the immaculate Josh Brown of Whatculture. Josh gives his rare insights into the world of content creation and takes us through how both he and his goals have changed with the times as he's gotten older. I find an ally in my long-running Horror Pokemon suggestion, Josh offers his thoughts on what gaming is missing and a...

Viking is one of the most fascinating people ever. A rich history spanning from the amiga to now, and someone who is interested in video editing and the use of AI, he explains how his journey in content began and where he is now. We dive into his previous time as a game reviewer, and how that's informed his current content. We share a mutual love for the dreamcast and Shenmue, and a whole host of...

Retro Gaming Addict is one of a kind. An absolutely lovely individual who takes the time to discuss his unique content and what makes him tick. Someone who likes to restore and give new life to old tech, we get into his series "PS4 for Profit", what makes his collection unique and what his goals are for his page. We chat about his favourite games and what gaming has done for him in his life. We al...

A fountain of knowledge and passion, I am blessed to speak with MikeyLovesretro. Mikey opens up about how gaming has empowered him and how it's saved his life. We really dive into what the medium of video games can do for people and how the impact of gaming his changed throughout each generation. We chat about how gaming can bring people together and what it means when a relationship is built thro...

Seasoned.fanboy is one in a million.. games tips and tricks, naturally funny, an artist and someone who loves what he does. He gives his take on how to approach streaming now that he's diving into it, the challenges it presents and the overwhelming joy it brings. We get into his hot take on Resident evil, his love for storytelling and a whole host of other gaming chatter. This is a fantastic chanc...

It was my pleasure to welcome Poetic Surge Gaming to the show. Someone with a unique approach to gaming and a person that boasts a wealth of consoles and systems, Poetic outlines what makes content so important to him. We chat about his ability to take breaks and compartmentalise his gaming, how a work-life balance is key, and how he uses his content as a video diary for his journey. He also gives...

It's not often that you look in the mirror and what stares back at you is yourself, but a more handsome and more refined, distinguished version... that's what happened when I recorded with the one, the only, Retro Revisit. A flag bearer for what is great about content creation, Revisit walks us through what it takes to get to where he is right now. He becomes the latest guest to try and unleash my...

I am joined by Zac, AKA LactoseLabs A rapidly growing gaming account across multiple platforms, Zac outlines his desire to champion physical media, and to encourage positive discourse. We discuss his take on the state of gaming, why he believes the youth of today will struggle for any nostalgia in the future, and he tries to convince me of how wrong I am about sleeping dogs. We talk generational d...

I am truly blessed to be joined by the incredible, Gotians Games. Gotian gives rare and wonderful insight into what it takes to grow and make something of yourself with the world of content creation, as we deep dive the topic and he outlines some of the metrics and other things you need to know. We break down the misunderstanding that TloUPt2 gets and why those that hate it are wrong, we tackle hi...

I find a friend who supports me in the Sam Fisher vs Metal Gear debate!!.. But more importantly, we talk about his growth and how he is tackling the struggles of consistency. He's very open about his dreams of making something of content creation and the determination and mindset that takes. We discuss what made his gaming childhood special, and a whole host of other hot topics. @LazyGamerOfficial...

A "collectors collector", Pineapple has a wonderfully vast collection with a range of character and we get to hear from him how he's amassed it. We also chat about the challenges of modern day retro collecting, why content creation can bring people together (literally!) and his journey from Instagram hauler to streamer and collector. He expresses his desire for a Bully/Cannis Canim Edit sequel, an...

The chosen leader of the Caddettes joins us as we discuss the ways in which content creators can grow and develop themselves as well as their content. It'sFrampton is such a joyous, hilarious person with a wealth of gaming knowledge and experience, which is something he uses to rile me up with a take on Sam Fisher... With a plethora of avenues to explore, his content is growing and he continues to...

The host of one of the most warm and welcoming pages on TikTok, I ask the hard questions and decipher what makes her angry! All while she makes me angry chatting about the negatives of Okami... We discuss her background in acting and how it drives her gaming journey. We also tackle how her athletic injury reignited her joy for the medium at large. In coaches questions we explore the more random ga...

Katie takes the time to chat about her gaming journey and discusses her advocacy for Autism and Spectrum awareness. A wonderful conversation sees us dive into the games she plays to relax, how she navigated being a female in a predominantly male medium (and how that's changed for the better), and she talks about her favourite games to play with her son. We get into the hot take of remasters being...

A true staple and founding member of my journey on tiktok, I am blessed to be joined by Wyld3 Ang3l. The loveliest of humans, he talks about his start and how gaming helped him navigate tough times, reigniting his love for the medium and how it's helped him remind himself of who he is. We talk the joy of box-art finds, the history of gaming and why games collecting can tell a story of who we are....

We are blessed to be joined by our first true gaming historian! The wonderful Harley Q speaks on how her joy in gaming drives her want to research the field, how she got started in content creation and how she navigates the online space as a female creator. She pulls no punches attacking how I store my games, and effortlessly describes why Dark Souls is a needless endeavour... (maybe ...) Harley h...

At the literal front line of game collecting, Charles is currently rebuilding his video game collection. I discuss the challenges and rewards of his journey with him, and we delve deep into the connection gaming can make between people. We dive deep into the topic of haul videos, his love for Nintendo, and why Final Fantasy is so divisive... @Charlesversustheworld @Coachmarvgaming

In this episode I am delighted to be joined by Inept Saiyan. Not only a creator with wonderful gaming content, but one whom I've followed since even before tiktok. We take a deep dive into what drives engaging content, why gaming tiktok is the place to be right now, and why 4k might not be the best thing... We share mutual love for Sam Fisher and I get his opinion on games that deserve a revival....

It was an absolute JOY for me to have 8bit on the pod. A true pillar in the gaming/retro gaming community on tiktok and twitch, and someone who has uplifted countless people with his selfless efforts. He decides to start a fight with me about Doom Slayer vs Master Chief, we chat about the ways in which gaming might change in the not to0 distant future, how the markets have changed... and why gatek...

I'm joined by Kerr9000, one of the first creators I found on tiktok and one I've wanted to chat with for a very long time. Kerr discusses his weight loss journey, how gaming has brought he and his wife together, and how the medium of gaming is a rare breed of storytelling. A fascinating character, Kerr delves into his time as a writer, whilst also teasing the rare Star Wars media how owns. We brea...

In this episode Retro Revival discusses how to use the FYP and "the algorithm" to your advantage, his journey from casual collector to 10k creator, and the joys content can bring. He gives us incredible insight into what goes into crafting engaging content, and we chat about how we has built his collection over time via online vendors and car boots. We also potentially incite violence with our hot...

The creator of our logo has arrived! The person behind Holly's History's, the restorer of consoles and all around dad-joke queen graces our podcast to discuss the forgotten arts of gaming. We chat all things video game mechanics and why the VMU is underrated, we talk the meaning of "retro" and all things about content creation. It's Frampton and the Caddettes @holly_retro @coachmarvgaming

We are blessed to be joined by the amazing Yorkshire Gamer. In this episode we tackle his loyalty and connection to the Playstation and what it means to him. We rattle some cages with our Hot Takes surrounding trophies and tank controls, and I subject him to some tough Coaches Q's.. will he surprise you with the games he HASN'T played?! Yorkshire is a remarkable person both in and out of content c...