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Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationBeginner's guide to emulation-based retro gaming handhelds, with Crazy BurgerIn this episode we welcome back YouTuber and retro gaming aficionado, Crazy Burger. Although perhaps best known as an Evercade reviewer and content creator, Crazy Burger has a decent sized retro gaming handheld collection, and has tinkered with devices and explored the emulation gaming scene over the years. Our objective in this episode is to answer the question: if you were to buy only one emulation-based handheld, what would it be? With brands like Anbernic, Miyoo, Retroid and Powkiddy pumping them out on a weekly basis, there is a baffling amount of choice. Our aim is to b...2025-07-261h 21
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationBuilding a retro gaming media platform, see it taken out by Google - and what happens next, with Brandon SaltalamacchiaMy guest today is Brandon Saltalamacchia, the founder and publisher of Retro Dodo – one of the most trusted and beloved destinations for retro gaming gadget reviews, news, and geek culture. Brandon joins me to share his deep love of retro gaming. We swap thoughts on Evercade, and dive into how he built Retro Dodo into one of the most successful retro gaming websites – only to see it hit hard by a major Google update in 2023. We unpack what happened, its impact on the business, and his candid views on why AI is threatening the future of independent publ...2025-07-1154 min
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation40+ years of making games, from Jet Power Jack & Rick Dangerous to Wreckreaction - with Simon PhippsThis episode's guest's fingerprints are all over some of the most iconic games of the 80s, 90s and beyond - Simon Phipps, aka Simes. From the 8-bit bedroom coding scene to the heights of AAA development, Simon’s career has spanned hits from Rick Dangerous and Shadow Man, to the Harry Potter games for EA. In addition to finding out about his long career in computer and video games, we hear about his love for art and making Star Wars props and costumes. This feature-length episode covers a lot of ground, and is essential listening for...2025-06-171h 25
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationEvercade Anniversary and Showcase - with Andrew Byatt and Sean CleaverIt's the five year anniversary of Evercade, the cart-based retro and indie gaming system, and we are celebrating with a special interview with the CEO and head of marketing of Blaze Entertainment - Andrew Byatt and Sean Cleaver respectively. Following the latest Showcase announcement on 29th May 2025, we have a deep-dive interview covering all the cart releases, and of course the Taito Alpha! It's a packed announcement, with fan favourites NEOGEO back, Taito getting a first cart release, and a wonderful new indie game, Roguecraft. 🔗 Links: Websites - Evercade, Hyper Mega Tech!2025-05-2958 min
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationMaking modern Game Boy Color games, from Block Droppin to OutRun - with Shane McCaffertyDespite being over 27 years old, developers are still making games for the Game Boy Color - and one such game designer and coder is Shane McCafferty. He has been making games since he was 11, but has taken his side hustle and hobby onto a whole new level, releasing 9 Game Boy Color games on ItchIO in the past 18 months. We find out what it is that compels Shane to make games like Block Droppin, Cave Dave and Word Forward for the Game Boy Color, which projects kept him up at night, and the ones he's most proud of. W...2025-05-091h 05
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationEvercade, Home Computers, Consoles And The Future Of Retro, with Retro Asylum's Chris Worthington and Jim MiddletonRetro Asylum is widely regarded as one of the top gaming podcasts in the world, so we wanted to find out the secret to their success and why they've taken on the challenge of playing through and reviewing every single Evercade cart, on top of the rest of their output. So, Jim Middleton and Chris Worthington were kind enough to share their views and experiences covering the space, why they love Evercade, and whether it's OK to play emulation-based devices. 🔗 YouTube Links: Website - https://retroasylum.com/ Discord - @RetroAsylum YouTube - @Th...2025-04-261h 07
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationEvercade Showcase Reaction - NEOGEO, Data East, Gremlin Interactive, Windjammers & more with Crazy BurgerIn this episode, we return to the world of Evercade to discuss the Evercade Showcase, which was released on 31st March. In a packed announcement, Evercade released 3 new carts, 2 Super Pockets, a hardware refresh for the EXP-R and VS-R, and teased a few things for the future. To make sense of it all and offer some analysis and predictions, we are joined by our regular special guest: retro gaming and Evercade YouTuber, Crazy Burger. In addition to Crazy Burger's thoughts and opinions, we managed to get a quick Q&A with Blaze Entertainment's head of marketing, Sean C...2025-04-031h 11
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationThe big Thalamus interview with Andy Roberts - Creatures, Roguecraft, Cecconoid, Zzap64!, Commodore Format & moreFor 8-bit home computing fans, Thalamus is one of the great names of the late 80s and early 90s, publishing classics such as Creatures I & II, Hunters Moon, Hawkeye and Armalyte. When the company went bankrupt in the early 1990s, everyone thought the story was over - but the rights to the games were bought by former Commodore Format games writer Andy Roberts, and the company was reborn. This interview with Andy Roberts tells the full story of Thalamus's heyday, decline and return, including insights into the 80s/90s games industry, writing for Zzap64! and Commodore Format...2025-03-251h 22
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationFrom Sensible Soccer & Cannon Fodder to Sociable Soccer 25: creativity, music and navigating the games industry, with Sensible Software co-founder Jon HareJon Hare is the co-founder of legendary game studio, Sensible Software, and was behind a host of global best-selling games, such as Sensible World of Soccer, Cannon Fodder, Mega Lo Mania and Sensible Golf. Jon's career as a creative director and game publisher stretches from the 1980s through to today, and is currently launching Sociable Soccer 25. We cover a lot of ground in this interview, from how he found his way into the industry, through to developing hit games and navigating the challenges of the games industry. We also discuss gaming music at length, including insights into w...2025-03-121h 27
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationThe birth of football management computer computer games, and their glorious return - with Football Manager developer, Kevin TomsIf you loved football management games, this episode is a must-listen. That's because we got to speak with the man who pretty much invented the genre, Kevin Toms. He's the developer of Football Manager, the 1980s series of games that started the whole thing. Since you can also now play Kevin Toms' Football Manager on your mobile, we thought it would be a great excuse to find out the story behind the original games, and why they've returned. 🔗 Links: Website - kevintoms.games Facebook - KevinTomsGames X - KevinToms 2025-02-2740 min
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationThe past, present and future of Evercade, with Blaze Entertainment CEO, Andrew ByattIn this episode we catch up with Blaze Entertainment CEO, Andrew Byatt to find out more about the origins of Evercade and the key milestones that have led up to its popularity today. Andrew describes Blaze's vision for retro gaming, the reasons behind the Hyper Mega Tech! brand and explains how licensing works in retro gaming. We also hear Andrew's desert island carts - can you guess what he picked? 🔗 Links: Websites - Evercade, Hyper Mega Tech! YouTube - @EvercadeRetro Instagram - @EvercadeRetro Facebook - @EvercadeRetro X...2025-02-1453 min
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationSeason 2 opener - Making Flea 2, developing the Lightbook project-mapped popup book, and making games accessible, with Ally LowIn our second season of Retro Titans, we welcome back Ally Low, game designer and founder of Lowtek Games. Ally discusses the inspiration and challenges around making Flea 2, which returns to Evercade as well as Steam, NES, Dreamcast and Itch-IO. We also cover his new innovation, the Lightbook project-mapped popup book, and his work around making games dyslexic-friendly. Season 2 will continue to cover Evercade extensively, but we'll also be looking beyond at other systems, so subscribe to get all the latest interviews with games designers, publishers, manufacturers and industry insiders. 🔗 Links: Websit...2025-02-0745 min
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationRetro Titans Season 1 Finale - Evercade Questions and Answers Episode with Crazy BurgerIt's the season finale of Retro Titans and we have drafted in a regular guest, Evercade YouTuber extraordinaire Crazy Burger to help us review Evercade and Blaze Entertainment's 2024. It's a 'questions and answers' show format, where Phil and Crazy Burger quiz each other about their Evercade highlights and things they'd like to see in 2025 - plus a few awkward and surprising questions thrown into the mix. 🔗 Links: YouTube @CrazyBurger Facebook @CrazyBurgerYouTube Facebook @Retro.Titans 🎵 Music: Neon Gaming, by Dope Stuff Goodboy...2024-12-1958 min
Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationThe Making of 'The Spectrum' - re-imaging the cult 80s home computer classic, with Chris SmithIn this episode we take a departure from our usual format focusing on Evercade to interview Chris Smith, CTO of Retro Games Ltd, about the launch of 'The Spectrum' – a modern day recreation of the iconic ZX Spectrum from 1982. Chris is literally the man who wrote the book on the ZX Spectrum and is full of knowledge about the inner workings of the much-loved 80s home computer. So, it's no surprise that after the launch of reimagined versions of the C64, Amiga and Atari 400, we now have The Spectrum. In this interview, Chris explains why the...2024-12-051h 16Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversation#26 Collecting, recommending and fixing Evercade cartridges, with Andy Caomhanach and Matt UptonThis week we welcome back Andy Caomhanach and Matt Upton, guests from episodes 12 and 17 respectively. Recruited for their expertise in technology and collecting, and a passion for Evercade, we got together to discuss three questions: What kind of collector are you? Would you recommend Evercade to a fellow gamer? Is the bricked cart issue finally over? We also had time for a quick round of 'Hit, Miss or Maybe'. Buckle up, this is an epic episode. 🎵 Music: Neon Gaming, by Dope Stuff James Pond 2: Codename Robocod, by Richard Joseph 2024-10-231h 22Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationTesting Evercade games, Duke Nukem remasters and making a hidden game on Evercade, with Shane PowellOne of the best thing about Evercade is meeting interesting people who make you think differently about retro gaming and computing generally, not just on the platform - and this week's guest is no different. Shane Powell - aka Kenjara - works in the IT industry and discovered Evercade in the early days and has since become part of the scene, helping to test games, assist with the development of the Duke Nukem Collection 1 remasters, and even publishing his own 'hidden game'. This interview covers all this and more, including his Desert Island Carts. Make sure you stay to...2024-10-1151 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationA love for Foxyland and Sensible Soccer, Blaze's next move, and the Nintendo Virtual Boy, with BlunnersOllie Houston Blunn - aka Blunners - is one of the team behind the Retro Gaming Revival YouTube channel and a regular presenter on the Total Evercade livestream. He shares his love of Evercade, his strange affection for Foxyland, and what Blaze needs to do next to keep the fanbase happy and ensure it continues to grow. As a grassroots football club chairman, we talk about the absence of decent football games on Evercade, Sensible Soccer aside, and what he'd like to see brought to the platform. Blunners is also a big Nintendo fan and talks about...2024-10-0355 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationBoulder Dash 40th Anniversary - the story behind the game, with Peter LiepaBoulder Dash was released in 1984 - yes, that means it's 40 years old - and to celebrate we caught up with the game's designer and developer, Peter Liepa. Boulder Dash was included on the Evercade C64 Collection 3 release this year and, despite its age, still plays like a dream. Peter explains the origins of the game, what it was like making games in the 80s and the creative process he went through to bring this classic to our computer screens. This is a must-listen for fans of the toe-tapping cave digger, Rockford. 🔗 Links: Peter's websi...2024-09-1949 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationMaking one of Evercade's best-loved games: Goodboy Galaxy, with Rik NicolGoodboy Galaxy is widely regarded as one of the best games on Evercade, so having the chance to speak to one half of the development team, Rik Nicol, was a too good an opportunity to pass up on. In this episode we find out how Goodboy Galaxy was conceived, why it was developed on Game Boy Advance, the biggest challenges in making the game, and what it was like working with Blaze Entertainment on launch. Rik also tells us about his Desert Island Carts and which piece of gaming music he would like to take with him t...2024-09-1254 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationBeing the UK's youngest competitive gamer and why we need Tekken on Evercade, with Mean Machine DeanRemember Sky TV's Games World from the 90s? In this episode, we meet one of the early finalists and the youngest competitive video gamer of the era, Dean Kennedy - aka Mean Machine Dean. A relative newcomer to Evercade, Dean talks through his early experiences on the platform and what attracted him to it in the first place. As well as his love of Street Fighter, Dean has a passion for all fighting games and would love to see Tekken brought to Evercade - "never say never". Dean also talks about his Twitch channel, inspirations in the w...2024-08-071h 04
Startup SensationsUnlocking Social Media Secrets for StartupsS4 Ep10 - Phil Szomszor runs a consultancy company, Brightside, which helps business leaders with social media engagement, particularly on LinkedIn in the B2B landscape.In this engaging episode, Phil Szomszor discusses the oversaturation of LinkedIn podcasts and the necessity to serve a specific niche. He shares his extensive experience helping clients with social media strategy, emphasising the importance of understanding clients' strategic goals over mere metrics like impressions and reach. Additionally, Phil delves into the challenges and successes of running a business with his partner, offering invaluable a...2024-08-0138 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationInside Blaze Entertainment HQ and Evercade's 'Hit, Miss and Maybe' for 2024, with Crazy BurgerEarlier this month, Retro Titans was invited to a special media day for journalists, influencers and creators, to get a rare opportunity to meet the people who run Blaze Entertainment and try out the new devices and games. We were under embargo until the end of the month, so this interview recorded with Crazy Burger reveals the highlights of the day and our revised take on new launches, like the Alpha, Tomb Raider and Bitmap Brothers 2. Crazy Burger also gives us his take on all the releases and announcements so far in 2024, playing a game o...2024-07-311h 03Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationTotal Evercade podcast, Xeno Crisis, and Alpha vs Super Pockets, with Olly BarnettIn case you hadn't noticed, there's another Evercade podcast out there: Total Evercade, which airs every other Monday evening at 8pm UK time. Here we catch up with one of the regular presenters, Oliver Barnett, to explain what it's all about and they have doubled down on the livestream experience for Evercade fans. We also hear about Olly's love of Xeno Crisis, why he plays Sensible Soccer every Christmas (even though he's not a football fan) and get his reaction to upcoming releases from Blaze Entertainment. Phil also pitches a couple of marketing ideas to Olly, because a...2024-07-2255 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationResurrecting a retro gaming classic: Duke Nukem Remastered on Evercade, with Nikolai Wuttke-Hohendorf, aka Lethal GuitarTalk to any Evercade fan and it won't be long before Duke Nukem 1 & 2 Remastered comes up in conversation. And for good reason: it's an example of a classic game, made better for the Evercade platform, without tinkering with it too much. So, this episode goes into the background of how and why the games got (re)made, trying to uncover what makes them so special. Out guest, Nikolai Wuttke-Hohendorf - aka Lethal Guitar - was the lead developer of the Duke Nukem remasters, and he explains exactly how they brought the Duke back from the dead and t...2024-07-0742 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationBuilding an Evercade collection - tips and tricks for acquiring a full set, with Matt UptonWhether you’re a veteran Evercade collector or new to the world of collecting retro gaming carts, you’ll enjoy this interview with Matt Upton. We discuss what it means to be an Evercade collector, whether you need to collect the full set, and hacks for acquiring hard-to-get Legacy carts. Matt is a keen collector himself and was game enough to play our Evercade 'Price Is Right' game - can you beat him guessing the correct price for popular Evercade classics? As always, we have our Desert Island Carts feature, where Matt shares his choices of car...2024-06-2253 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationEvercade Alpha Q&A, listener questions answered, and building the Evercade community - with Blaze Entertainment's Sean CleaverWe caught up with Sean Cleaver, Blaze Entertainment's spokesperson and head of marketing, to find out more about Evercade's plans for the future and answer questions about the upcoming Alpha mini arcade and what's been going on in the world of Evercade. We cover the Alpha launch in detail, including how the Evercade mini arcade came about, as questions about specification, game line-up and whether we'll see more mini arcades in future. Sean also answers listener questions, including dealing with bricked carts and whether we'll ever see a Spectrum carts. We also pose the idea of a...2024-06-111h 26Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationEvercade Alpha mini arcade launch reaction (part 2), with Crazy Burger, Vaughan Anscombe and Nik TyrrellIn the second of our ALPHA reaction episodes, we catch up with previous Retro Titans guests Crazy Burger, Vaughan Anscombe and Nik Tyrrell to find out what they think about Blaze's first mini arcade cabinet launch. As well as finding out whether Evercade have got a hit on their hands and if they will be buying one, we also discuss the future of Blaze Entertainment and what they are most excited about for the rest of 2024. 🔗 Links: Crazy Burger on YouTube - @crazyburger Nik Tyrell on YouTube - @NikTyrrell ...2024-05-3130 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationEvercade Alpha mini arcade launch reaction (part 1), with Andi HamiltonIn this first of two reaction minisodes to the launch of Evercade ALPHA, the new mini arcade bar top machine from Blaze Entertainment, we catch up with journalist and gaming streamer Andi Hamilton. Here we get Andi's initial take and his thoughts on where this fits into the Evercade ecosystem, following the big reveal on Thursday 30th May. 🔗 Links: X / Twitter - @andihero YouTube - @andihamilton 🎵 Music Neon Gaming, by Dope Stuff Desert Island Disc theme tune, by Eric Coates and his orchestra Mega...2024-05-3014 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationRetro Gaming History, Evercade Reaction and Gaming Music, with author Mike DiverIf you're serious about retro gaming and can recall all your devices from days gone by, you'll love this episode with retro gaming journalist and author, Mike Diver. Publisher of three books on retro gaming, with another in the works, Mike has an encyclopedic knowledge of arcades, consoles and computer games. Here we delve into his latest book and talk about why retro gaming holds such a fascination for many of us. As always we get our guest's take on what's happening at Blaze Entertainment and in the Evercade universe, plus our regular Desert Island Carts feature. T...2024-05-241h 00Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationRetro Gaming Heaven, Bricked Carts and the Music of Richard Joseph, with Andy CaomhanachIn a packed episode, we talk to IT lecturer and media commentator Andy Caomhanach about his love of retro gaming, which goes back to his Commodore 64 days and the Light Fantastic Pack. He describes how is love of computing and gaming led to the discovery of the Evercade platform and what makes it so special. We also tackle the thorny issue of cart failures, which has come up on various groups and forums, in an attempt to get to the bottom of why they might be happening, whether we should be worried and what gamers can do a...2024-05-171h 23Retro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationWitch n' Wiz - the story behind the super-addictive puzzle game on Evercade, with Matt HughsonWitch n' Wiz is one of my all-time favourite games on Evercade, so I've been chomping at the bit to speak to the game's developer Matt Hughson. It was everything I hoped and more. We discussed how he came up with the idea for Witch n' Wiz and developed it into the game we all love. He explained his process for devising the levels and gets the difficulty level just right, before moving on to tell the story of his involvement with Evercade. Matt, who is based in Vancouver and works as a developer in his day j...2024-05-0853 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationThe joy of collecting Evercade, crazy cart prices and going legacy, with Connor from Seafoam GamingThe Evercade Facebook groups have been lit up in the past few weeks discussing collecting and selling carts. As a non-collector myself, I am intrigued by the desire to own the whole collection and equally curious about the prices some of these carts can command. So, to understand more about the art of collecting on Evercade, I spoke to reviewer, collector and all-round retro gaming fan Connor (aka Connor The Braixen) from Seafoam Gaming. We also have time to discuss licensing, why some carts go legacy and which ones could be up for deletion next. Connor has a...2024-04-3045 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationBehind the scenes of a successful indie game studio, with Mega Cat Studio's James Deighan & Andrew MarshThe Mega Cat Studios Collections (I & II) are firm fan favourites amongst the Evercade community, so having the opportunity to talk to the company’s founder James Deighan and cinematic director Andrew Marsh was a real treat. This episode covers a lot of ground, from the origin story of Mega Cat Studios and how they started working with Blaze Entertainment, through to the business of making indie games and defining success in a hit-led industry. If you have any interest in developing your own game or you’d like to peep behind the curtain of a su...2024-04-2556 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationEvercade hardware updates, Tomb Raider, Street Fighter and Duke Nukem, with Andi HamiltonFresh from a mid-season break, we talk to gaming journalist and YouTuber Andi Hamilton and get his take on the latest Evarcade news, the growth of retro gaming and his love for Duke Nukem, Street Fighter and Sensible Soccer. As usual we have the Desert Island Carts feature, where Andi tells us his choice of device, carts and music to take away on a desert Island. Do make sure you subscribe to Retro Titans to never miss an episode and give us a review, if you have a moment to spare. 🔗 Links:2024-04-191h 12
The Curious AF Show (by Andy Foote)Episode 18 (December 7th, 2023)Episode 18 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 7th, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:
Phil Szomszor
Amanda Doblin
Sarah MacKinlay
Faheem Moosa
Alex Mimms
More to come!
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2024-04-071h 00The Curious AF Show (by Andy Foote)Episode 14 (December 1st, 2023)Episode 14 of the CAF Show recorded on Dec. 1st, 2023, with the following fab newsy mcnews, broad-casters:
Angie Callen
Phil Szomszor
Zach Messler
Simon Marshall
More to come!
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2024-04-0749 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationNik Tyrrell on the golden era of gaming, collecting cartridges and Evercade Family FortunesWe catch up with Nik Tyrrell, a retro gaming YouTuber, Evercade collector and fan of the 8-bit era. As well as providing his thoughts on all things Evercade, Nik gives us his perspectives on the golden era of gaming, what the appeal of collecting cartridges is and his hidden gems in the Evercade library, amongst other things. We also play an Evercade game, 'Evercade Family Fortunes', which you're welcome to join in at home or on the move. All you need is a pen and paper before you start listening. Do make sure you subscribe to...2024-03-2447 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationBehind the Evercade Evolution magazine with Liam Isaacs, Mark Rutland and Vaughan AnscombeIn our sixth epsiode, we catch up with three of the team behind Evercade Evolution, a fan magazine devoted to the world of Evercade. We find out why the magazine was created and hear some of the highlights so far - from a chance encounter with OutOfTheBit, which led to first Evercade single cart release, to how the magazine runs as a non-profit and raises money for charity. Liam, Mark and Vaughan also give their thoughts about the world of retro and indie gaming on Evercade, why they'd like to see a Spectrum cart and make their p...2024-03-1745 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationBuilding an Evercade Community, with Ryan AndrewsSo, what happens when you discover Evercade? You want to share your experiences and ask questions of like-minded people, of course. Thankfully there are plenty of options to choose from, including the Evercade Hangout on Facebook. This week, we catch up with Ryan Andrews, head admin of the Evercade Hangout, which promotes itself as 'the only Evercade group that allows all opinions whether they're good or bad.' We find out what goes into running a successful Facebook Group, how the sister channel, the Total Evercade YouTube livestream works, and Ryan's personal take on all things Evercade. 2024-03-1143 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationMaking Full Void with Ali Motisi, Out Of The BitIn this episode we catch up with three of the team behind the futuristic, dystopian Evercade classic, Full Void. The game's developer Out Of The Bit is a small independent studio based in Wimbledon London and was founded in 2008 by Ali Motisi. Ali and two of his team Tom Cullen and Leo Halwart explain how the pandemic was the inspiration for Full Void and some of the decisions they made, from the choice of music to the style of pixel art. We also get find out how it got picked up by Evercade to become B...2024-03-0340 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationFlea and dyslexia in gaming, with Ally Low, Lowtek GamesIn this episode of Retro Titans, we talk to Ally Low, the founder and owner of game studio Lowtek Games and a prominent figure on dyslexia in gaming. Ally explains the progress around dyslexia, but why it's still coming up short and what he'd like to see happen next. We also discuss his process for creating amazing, addictive games like Flea and Tapeworm Disco Party, and then promoting them with Blaze Entertainment. Ally provides budding games developers with his top tips for getting into gaming and creating the next Evercade classic. In the final part of...2024-02-2541 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationEvercade origins and top games, with Sir_Top_&_HatFor our second episode of Retro Titans, we talk to one of the leading lights in the world of Evercade, Sir_Top_&_Hat. We find out how he discovered Evercade and played a role in the development of the platform, including gaining those early licenses and promoting the Evercade community. He also shares the top three carts and device he would take with him to a desert island, as part of our Desert Island Carts feature. Whether you are new to Evercade or a seasoned gamer on the platform, you'll love this deep-dive into all things Evercade.2024-02-1832 minRetro Titans - the giants of retro and indie gaming in conversationYouTube reviews and getting started on Evercade, with Crazy BurgerWe kick off Retro Titans with an interview with one of the leading retro gaming YouTubers, Crazy Burger. We discuss his accidental success as a YouTuber, the early days of Evercade, the Super Pocket success, predictions for the future, and his Desert Island Carts + much more! Whether you are new to Evercade or a seasoned gamer on the platform, you'll love this deep-dive into all things Evercade. 🔗 Links: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyBurger Facebook facebook.com/Crazy-Burger-119134488910841 Instagram instagram.com/crazy_burger_youtube2024-02-1251 min
Your Digital Reputation5. Phil Szomszor | Leaders: what should you do online in a crisis?Leadership in crisis: should they speak up on global issues like the Ukraine invasion and movements such as Black Lives Matter? Join Propel’s Roger Christie, and co-founder of Brightside Digital Engagement Phil Szomszer as they discuss how leaders can respond to major events and crises in a way that protects and even enhances their digital reputation.In this episode we explore: How 50 CEOs approached social media during the Ukraine invasion;Examples of leaders like BP’s Bernard Looney, Telstra’s Andy Penn and McDonald’s Chris Kempczinski using their digital presence in crisis...2022-05-1130 min
Don't Shoot The MessengerEpisode 10: Social Media for Leaders - trust, trends and tips, with Phil SzomszorIn this episode of the Don't Shoot The Messenger podcast, I talk Phil Szomszor, a social media consultant for business leaders, brands and sales teams. We discuss:⭐️ Why the 75% of UK CEOs who are inactive on social media are missing a trick⭐️ Social media silence, misuse and freedom of speech⭐️ What channels and formats are going to be big in the next 12 months⭐️ Coming out as an extreme ironer If your leadership team needs convincing of the value of social media, stick this episode in their ears (from an appropriat...2021-02-1927 min
LinkedIn for BusinessS2,E5 Personal branding for business leaders with Phil SzomszorIn this episode Phil tells us all we need to know about personal branding for business leaders. He explains the different steps and shares some benefits. And, he is asking me for advice on his own videos! Do you want to continue the conversation with Phil? You can find Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philszomszor2020-09-2228 min
Through the Line with Andy BargeryBeing a Leader on Social with Phil SzomszorEver wondered why some leaders are always in your social news feed, while others are invisible? For every Richard Branson, there are hundreds without a voice, which is a huge missed opportunity - particularly when you consider leaders are outperforming brands when it comes to social media impact. Look in your Linkedin news feed. My guess is you follow more people than you do brand pages.
How then do you go about harnessing the power of social media for your brand, or for developing your leadership's positioning? That's where Phil Szomszor from start-up agency Brightside comes in. Phil and his...2020-06-1834 min
PR True Or FalsePR Should Be Seen As A Profession Rather Than A TradeLatest CIPR research shows an industry striving to be seen as a profession without entirely embracing professional standards. Following a PR Week article on the topic, Austin Brailey and Phil Szomszor discuss whether PR can be compared to other professions - like accountancy and law - and whether that's even desirable in the first place.
Before listening, check out the PR Week piece - http://www.prweek.com/article/1282506/pr-professional-crossroads2014-03-0711 min
PR True Or FalsePR Is A Waste Of Money For StartupsLast week VentureBeat ran a piece about the launch of a new service for startups that means they don’t need to hire a PR agency anymore. Meanwhile Dragon Den’s Deborah Meaden said that if you spend less than £3,000 a month on PR, you might as well not spend any money at all. On this week’s PR True Or False Phil Szomszor and Austin Brailey discuss the value of PR to startups, whether growth hacking could take off and if there’s an ethical consideration for PR agency’s taking startup founders’ personal money.2014-02-1412 min
PR True Or FalseGoogle Should Cut Its Losses And Pull The Plug On Google+Is Google+ a ghost town? Is it time for Google to give up? On today's PR True Or False podcast, Austin Brailey and Phil Szomszor discuss the merits of Google+, particularly from a public relations perspective. The episode also features the Google+ protest song, written and performed by Emma Blackery.2013-12-1311 min