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The SEGAGuysSeason 6: Episode 4 - "What Was the Best Year for Sega Fans - With Gaming For Ages"Sega has been making games for 65 years now, but what year was their best? That's what the SEGAGuys discuss, as James and Dan are joined by Bedgell and Dibbs from Gaming for Ages, where they pick four of Sega's most iconic gaming years, and discuss which was the greatest Sega era.2025-06-091h 47

The SEGAGuysSeason 6: Episode 2 - "Saturn vs Dreamcast - The SEGAGuys Podcast Fifth Anniversary"The SEGAGuys have been making podcasts for over 5 years now! To celebrate, Dan and James revisit their original discussion, and decide once and for all whether the Saturn or the Dreamcast presented Sega's creative peak.2025-05-121h 23

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 24 - "Was the Astro City Mini Worth It? - Impressions Four Years On"The Astro City Mini launched in late 2020 as part of Sega's 60th Anniversary celebrations. The last truly "new" mini Sega released, it played host to a number of titles that never came home, and a supposedly perfect conversion of Virtua Fighter. Did it deliver, four years on, when the SEGAGuys got their units?2025-03-171h 32

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 22 - "Shenmue - A Sega Legends Legacy and Future"Surely the SEGAGuys have done a Shenmue podcast before? Actually, we haven't so, finally, Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic discuss Yu Suzuki’s legendary franchise, it's legacy, what hope it has for a future.2025-02-171h 44

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 20 - "Best of 2024 - The Biggest SEGA Year in AGES?"The SEGAGuys look back over the big stories of 2024, modern and retro, and pick their top ten Sega moments.2025-01-201h 57

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 19 - "The SEGA Saturn Saroo - The SEGAGuys Verdict"After spending time with the Saroo, a Sega Saturn expansion cartridge that offers some interesting features, Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic discuss whether it is worth Saturn owners time and money.2025-01-061h 12

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: DEC 20, 2024 - PSO Aleron Ives, Holiday Memories, Sonic 3 Movie Review Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - Phantasy Star Online: The Aleron Ives EP – SegaXtreme Game of the Month for December 2024 - EDITOR’S CORNER: EP 28 – SEGA Holiday Memories with the SegaGuys - Under the Microscope: Burning Rangers (1997-12-20 build) - SONIC The Hedgehog 3: Movie Review - Virtua Fighter 2 #BestOfSaturn - Tomb Raider 2 Recreation Expands Plans Beyond Demo Levels - Lost Days 0: Queen’s Dream – OUT NOW! Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitte...2024-12-231h 17

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!★ EDITOR'S CORNER: EP 28 - SEGA Holiday Memories with the SegaGuysGrab some eggnog, throw a log on the fire, and join SaturnDave, TraynoCo and the SegaGuys as they reminisce on their SEGA holiday memories. 2024-12-172h 52

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 18 - "A Christmas for AGES - The Best Sega Christmas Games featuring Gaming for Ages"What are the best Sega games to play at Christmas? To answer this question Dibbs Ahoy and Bedgell of Gaming For Ages join the SEGAGuys to judge the nice and the naughty festive Sega games.2024-12-162h 07

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 17 - "The Best Saturn Exclusives with Sega Lord X"As the final podcast to celebrate 30 years of the Sega Saturn Sega Lord X joins the SEGAGuys to discuss the very best exclusive games to arrive on the Sega's fifth gen console.2024-12-092h 39

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 16 - "30 Years of Sega Saturn Memories - featuring community contributions from Sega Lord X, SHIRO & more!"The Sega Saturn is 30 Years old! To celebrate, Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic are discussing their favourite Sega Saturn memories. But it's not just the SEGAGuys! Our friends from the community have pitched in to share their memories, too!2024-11-252h 29

The SEGA Lounge242 - 30 Years of the SEGA Saturn with Ravsieg and The SEGAGuys30 years ago, SEGA's 32-bit machine, the Saturn, launched in Japan. Three decades later, Ravsieg and The SEGAGuys - Dan 'The Mega' Driver, and James 'The SEGAHolic' - try to educate KC on the importance of the console back then and its relevancy today, all the while pitching a new Fighters Megamix game and deciding on a 5-game starter pack for new fans of the system. Watch full episodes of Cybermaster (in Portuguese): https://arquivos.rtp.pt/programas/cybermaster/ Find Ravsieg on X-Twitter: https://x.com/Ravsieg | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ravsieg.bsky.social 2024-11-223h 02

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: NOV 15, 2024 - Saroo Setup Discussion, SEGA Rally BestOf, Off-World Interceptor Cheats!, Resident Evil 1 in 2024 Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - Returning to Resident Evil in 2024 - Sega Rally Championship #BestOfSaturn - Under the Microscope: Off-World Interceptor Extreme - The SEGAGuys Saroo Set-up Guide + Fenrir Load Time Comparison Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue #1 of SHIRO Magazine: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/shiro-magazine/ Support...2024-11-181h 23

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 14 - "SEGA is More Than Nostalgia - SEGAGuys x Gaming For Ages"SEGA fans and fellow content creators Gaming For Ages join the SEGAGuys to discuss their new channel, a gaming book club and, of course, their favourite SEGA experience.2024-10-282h 09

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 12 - "The Influence of Virtua Racing"In this podcast episode, The SEGAHolic returns to discuss Virtua Racing, the gaming icon that drove the industry forward. Join the SEGAGuys as they discuss the arcade classic, it's history, it's ports and the slew of excellent indie racers inspired by it's mighty influence.2024-09-301h 29

The SEGA Lounge230 - August News Roundup (LiVE)It's time once again to cover the most recent SEGA news, which includes Sonic The Hedgehog (and Shadow), Like a Dragon, and much more. Joining KC to comment on it all are SkillJim, Lime Reversed, and Shenmue Dojo's Matt Oliver, who shares his experience attending this year's Gamescom. Follow SkillJim on X-Twitter: https://x.com/skilljim Follow Lime on X-Twitter: https://x.com/LimeReversed Follow Matt on X-Twitter: https://x.com/MattOliver18 Streets of Rage Plus: https://romhackplaza.org/romhacks/streets-of-rage-plus-genesis/ The SEGAGuys' video on Mini-Moni. Shakatto T...2024-08-302h 10

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 8 - "SEGA Rally - The Greatest Arcade Racer Ever?"With all the discussion around Sega Rally lately, its long overdue for the SegaGuys to discuss the greatest arcade racer ever made...2024-08-051h 37

The SEGAGuysSeason 5: Episode 6 - "My Favourite SEGA featuring Mr Thunderwing"YouTube legend Mr Thunderwing joins the SEGAGuys for a round of My Favourite Sega, regaling his tales of his videogame past, Transformers and his stint on classic 80s TV show Nightmare.2024-07-081h 58

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: JUN 28, 2024 - Kingdom Grand Prix, Radiant Silvergun, and SEGAGuys Join SHIRO! Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - Kingdom Grand Prix #BestOfSaturn - Radiant Silvergun Patch Adds New Scoring System, Two-Button Playstyle - The SEGAGuys Join SHIRO! Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue #1 of SHIRO Magazine: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/shiro-magazine/ Support us on our Patreon...2024-07-081h 38

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: JUN 21, 2024 - SEGAGuys talk SEGA Rally Documentary, Culdcept Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - PandaMonium: Sega Rally Championship, Episode 33 of 246 - Culdcept #BestOfSaturn - Sega Rally — The SEGAHolic Sets a Panda-Inspired New PB! Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue #1 of SHIRO Magazine: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/shiro-magazine/ Support us on our Patreon at...2024-06-271h 10

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!★ EDITOR’S CORNER: EP 25 - SEGA RALLY with Pandamonium & SegaGuysSaturnDave is joined by fellow SHIRO! Nick PandaMonium to discuss his latest documentary on Sega Rally Championship along with James & Dan of the SegaGuys. 2024-06-261h 46

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: MAY 10, 2024 - SEGA Saturn's Failure Narrative Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - EDITOR’S CORNER PODCAST – EP 23: Arcades with SLX & SEGAGuys - Dark Seed #BestOfSaturn - It’s Time to Change the Narrative About SEGA Saturn… Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue #1 of SHIRO Magazine: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/shiro-magazine/ Support us on our Pa...2024-05-141h 45

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!★ EDITOR’S CORNER: EP 23 - Arcades with SLX & SEGAGuysSaturnDave & TraynoCo are joined by Mel (Sega Lord X) and Dan & James of the SEGAGuys to discuss what it was like growing up with arcades in the 80's & 90's, and what remains of the arcades today. We talk SEGA's arcade legacy and their most iconic cabinets. 2024-05-062h 25

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: APR 26, 2024 - Jung Rhythm Translation, Assault Suit Leynos 2, Digital Pinball Challenge Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - Jung Rhythm Gets English Translation Patch - Mega Man X3 #BestOfSaturn - Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute Hits Xbox, Steam Storefronts in the West - The SEGAGuys get NetLinks! - Sega Saturn Memories Vol 1. – Sengoku Blade - SHIRO! Taps Digital Pinball Titles for May Community Challenge Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our mer...2024-05-011h 44

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 27 - "The SEGAGuys Talk SEGA Mega CD with Tom Charnock"On this episode we welcome Tom Charnock back to the show, and this times it's Tom's choice of topic! He very kindly requested we have some Mega CD chat, and who were we to say no?2024-04-151h 23

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: MAR 22, 2024 - Rabbit Translation, MiSTer Core, Game On Expo Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - First Look at Frogbull’s Brand New Star Wars Homebrew Dreamcast Game - EDITOR’S CORNER PODCAST – EP 22: Saturn’s Success with Sega Lord X & SEGAGuys - DDI Rally Championship 1995 Channels the Spirit of Sega Rally - English Translation Patch Releases for Saturn Fighting Game ‘Rabbit’ - X-Men vs. Street Fighter #BestOfSaturn - Sound Improves Drastically on Saturn MiSTer Core - Cold Case, Stellar Assault, FILM Muxer Win Top Prizes in SegaXtreme Saturn Game Competition - SaturnDave, TraynoCo Guest Star on Dreamcast Ju...2024-03-261h 47

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: MAR 8, 2024: Daytona USA with SEGAGuys, Soul Hackers Translation Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - Daytona USA on the SEGA Saturn – You’ve Been Lied To! - Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business #BestOfSaturn - Shin Megami Tensei: Soul Hackers English Translation FIRST LOOK - Switch, PlayStation Versions of Assault Suit Leynos 2 Delayed in the West for Physical Releases Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ 2024-03-191h 05

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 25 - "SEGAGuys + SHIRO 3 - Was the Western Saturn Library Underrated?"Saturn Dave from SegaSaturnShiro is back again on the SEGAGuys channel and this time he's accompanied by nonother than Mr Pandamonium himself! On this episode, Dan, James, Dave and Nick discuss the Western Saturn library. Is it underrated and why is it perceived so negatively, even today?2024-03-181h 52

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!★ EDITOR’S CORNER: EP 22 - Saturn's Success with Sega Lord X & SEGAGuysSaturnDave is joined by Mel (Sega Lord X) and Dan & James of the SEGAGuys to discuss the many ways that Saturn was and is a great success! 2024-03-112h 05

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 20 - "6 Classic Franchises That SHOULD Have Been on a SEGA!"The SegaGuys discuss 6 games or franchises that could and should have come to Sega hardware... but never did. Join the SegaHolic and The Mega Driver as they talk about what could have been.2024-01-081h 17

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 19 - "Our SEGA Christmas Memories"The SEGAGuys join RadioSEGA's WinterFest for the fourth time, recapping not only our SEGA Christmas memories from years gone by, but also the memories of our amazing community.2023-12-181h 47

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: DEC 8, 2023 - SEGA's BIG Announcement with The SEGAGuys Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing SEGA's crazy game announcements at The Game Awards. Joining us is not only the SEGA Guys, but various other guests to weigh in on the announcement! Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue #1 of SHIRO Magazine: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/shiro-magazine/ Support us on o...2023-12-132h 00

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: NOV 17, 2023 - R?MJ English Translation, DoDonPachi, New Merch Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - DoDonPachi #BestOfSaturn - NEW SHIRO! MERCH - English Patch in the Works for R?MJ The Mystery Hospital -SHIRO! Talks SEGA’s Legacy with The SEGAGuys Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue #1 of SHIRO Magazine: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/shiro-magazine/ ...2023-11-201h 29

The SEGA Lounge202 - The Ring Episode (LiVE)For this month's LiVE episode, KC invites Dan 'The Mega' Driver, of The SEGAGuys, to join regular panelists Lime Reversed and James 'SkillJim' Brown, and discuss recent SEGA news, the state of SEGA Forever, and Sonic Superstars. Oh, and KC has a "new" ring? Follow Lime on X: https://twitter.com/LimeReversed Follow James on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim Follow Dan on X: https://twitter.com/swooper_d Check out the Mega R-Type demo: https://theroboz.itch.io/mega-r-type IGN's interview with Yu Suzuki: https://www.i...2023-11-032h 23

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 8 - "SEGAGuys + SHIRO"In the first of a new quarterly cross-over series, The SEGAGuys join forces with Saturn Dave and Pat from the legendary Shiro Group, responsible of course for the awesome Sega Saturn Shiro podcast and website.2023-07-242h 12

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: JUN 23, 2023 - Guest James The SEGAHolic from SEGAGuysJoin SaturnDave and The SegaHolic today @ 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern / 11pm UK LIVE WEEKLY SEGA Saturn news and discussion! Discord Voice Chat Invite: https://discord.gg/w3FQ7pZ6Hy Buy some awesome SHIRO! Merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com Support us on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shiromediagroup 2023-06-241h 28

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 5 - "The Dreamcast Oscars"In this episode we don our bow ties and celebrate the Dreamcast with our very own SEGAGuys Oscars! With 9 categories and over 30 games discussed, we cover a plethora of "awards" to discuss the crème de la crème of SEGA's final home console.2023-06-121h 37

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 3 - "Virtua Cop"On this weeks show we discuss the history of the Virtua Cop series; from an industry and personal perspective. We chat about the three main games, their arcade roots, the fantastic Sega Saturn ports, touch on the PC ports, the PS2 Elite collection and the Xbox port that never was. Love Virtua Cop? Love those SEGAGuys trips down memory lane with some personal anecdotes? You’ve come to the right place!2023-05-151h 30

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 2 - "SEGA Games on Xbox 360"Showered with a library of Sega content, the SEGAGuys discuss the Xbox 360, its retro credentials, its place among the greatest consoles and, of course, its selection of Sega games.2023-05-011h 45

The SEGAGuysSeason 4: Episode 1 - "Tom Kalinske & Al Nilsen"Welcome to the FOURTH season of The SEGAGuys and what a way to kick things off! Two of our former guests return, but this time … together! In what is a retro gaming podcast first, Tom Kalinske and Al Nilsen on screen talking SEGA at the same time.2023-04-171h 25

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!LIVE SHOW: MAR 10, 2023 - Every PAL Saturn Game Not Released in the US Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - EDITOR’S CORNER – EP 14: SEGA Saturn in the UK (with The SEGAGuys) - Every Saturn PAL Game That Didn’t Release in North America - Tilk: Girl from the Blue Sea #BestOfSaturn Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue#1 of SHIRO Magazine: https...2023-04-011h 44

SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!★ EDITOR’S CORNER: EP 14 - Being a Saturn Fan in the UK with The SEGAGuysSaturnDave is joined by James the "SegaHolic" & Dan the "MegaDriver" of The SEGAGuys to look back on being a Saturn in the United Kingdom and reflect on both Saturn's similarities and differences for us Yankees & Brits. 2023-03-081h 18

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 15 - "The SEGAGuys Hit 50"It's our 50th episode! Join us as we recall our personal top 5 moments in 3 years doing the show, as well as discuss our top 5 SEGA games and have some laughs along the way.2023-02-201h 54

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 14 - "Peter Moore"In this special episode we are honoured to be joined by the former CEO of SEGA of America and corporate vice-president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division at the launch of Xbox 360; its none other than Peter Moore. We chat about Peter's SEGA journey, the fate of the Dreamcast, the crossover point with Xbox, the games that could have been, the move to Xbox and much, much more in this packed hour of SEGAGuys goodness.2023-02-0659 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 13 - "Buying a SEGA Saturn in 2023"In this episode we provide a (hopefully!) helpful guide to picking up our favourite SEGA console in 2023. From console revisions and ODE's to PSU's and affordable games, we've got you covered. Whether you're thinking about re-acquiring a Saturn or looking to pick one up for the first time, let us guide you and answer any questions you may have.2023-01-231h 46

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 12 - "The 4MB RAM Cart: What Could Have Been"In this episode, we discuss the potential impact of the 4MB RAM cartridge (and it's 1MB little brother) had they come to the West along with the various fighting classics that accompanied them.2023-01-091h 09

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 11 - "SEGA Saturn Demo Disk History (RadioSEGA WinterFest 2022)"The SEGAGuys return for their third RadioSEGA WinterFest event as we discuss the history of the freebie that put a smile on every new Saturn owners face on Christmas morning; the SEGA demo disc!We discuss the contents of SEGA Flash Vol. 1 to 7, delve into two discs that were more than just demos, and tell you about the Saturn Power discs that are now the only trace two unreleased Saturn games ever existed at all.2022-12-191h 35

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 10 - "Western Saturn Launch Review"In part two of our 1995 focus on the Saturn Years, we deep dive on the games that introduced the Saturn to its western audience.2022-12-051h 35

The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 111: The SEGAGuysThis time, regular hosts Tom and Jaz welcome James 'The SEGAHolic' and Dan 'The Mega' Driver to the DreamPod. Together, James and Dan form The SEGAGuys and in this episode we discuss our guests' histories with SEGA, some favourite systems from the past, football games, Dreamcast sequels that never were, and of course there's a SEGA-themed quiz! Links to The SEGAGuys and content discussed in this episode are:The SEGAGuys on TwitterThe SEGAGuys on YouTubeThe SEGAGuys website The SEGAHolicDan 'The Mega' DriverPremier Eleven article at The Dreamcast JunkyardVirtua Striker 2 article at The Dreamcast Junkyard90 Minutes article at The D...2022-12-011h 47

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 9 - "The SegaGuys World Cup 2022"James & Dan have got World Cup fever as they pit eight classic SEGA football games together in a play off competition to decide the best football game on SEGA consoles.2022-11-212h 09

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 7 - "The Saturn Years - 1995"In the next part of our Saturn Years series, we focus on 1995 and the western launches of the system. We cast an eye over the launch titles and look ahead to the second wave of games coming toward the end of the year as SEGA prepare to face a new challenger in the form of Sony and their brand new PlayStation console.2022-11-081h 53

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 6 - "10 Things We Love About Mini 2"With the Mega Drive 2 Mini launching in just a few days, James and Dan discuss the ten things they're most excited to see from Sega's newest hardware.2022-10-251h 46

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 5 - "Big In Japan"James & Dan delve into the Japanese Sega Saturn market and pick their top 12 games that stayed in Japan, ranging from some of the more common to some of the most obscure, weird, and wonderful.2022-10-111h 23

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 4 - "Saturn Mini"With the Mega Drive 2 Mini on its way, James and Dan discuss the possibility of a Sega Saturn Mini, and discuss their choices for which titles could realistically make their way to the device.2022-09-271h 44

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 3 - "My Favourite SEGA" feat. Jason Maddison (@PlaySushiUK)Jason Maddison is a graphics designer and gamer involved in numerous high profile projects. In this episode he discusses his work, his gaming journey and, most importantly, his favourite Sega music, console and game.2022-09-131h 52

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 2 - SEGA Hackers - Fan Mod SpecialJames and Dan delve into the world of SEGA fan mods as the retro communities finest seek to improve some of our favourites... and port a couple of titles to hardware you didn't think possible.2022-08-301h 13

The SEGAGuysSeason 3: Episode 1 - They're BackAfter their hiatus, the SegaGuys return as James and Dan discuss all the biggest Sega stories of the year so far, and what they've been doing during that time.2022-08-1657 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 15 - The Saturn Years: Year 0In a series where James and Dan go through the Saturn's history year by year, we begin with Year 0. We cover everything from conception in 1991 to the Saturn's Japanese launch in 1994.2022-01-171h 23

The SEGA Lounge171 - Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Round TableOur season finale comes in the form of a conversation with friends about our shared love for Sonic the Hedgehog. The year the blue blur turned 30, it's time to look back at what made us fans of SEGA's mascot and what we expect from the speedy hedgehog in the future. Joining KC for this special episode are Twitch affiliate, LimeReversed, one half of the SEGAGUYS, Dan 'The Mega' Driver, and Lewis Clark, aka SonicYoda, of SEGADriven.com. Follow LimeReversed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LimeReversed Follow Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/swooper_d 2021-12-242h 11

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 14 - RadioSEGA's WinterFest 2021 Special - Raised by SEGAWelcome fellow SEGA fans to another episode of The SegaGuys RetroPod, and in this show we proudly bring you another WinterFest special for our friends and colleagues at RadioSEGA. In this episode, Dan and James talk about what it means to have been "Raised by SEGA". Are you a SEGA kid? Did you live for Sonic the Hedgehog? Or did you come under the influence of those blue, blue skies later in SEGA's console run? However and whatever your answer, we hope you can resonate with our chat here. Thanks for tuning in and for...2021-12-181h 41

SEGA SunriseS2E12 - "Mega Driving in the Snow" with Dan from The SegaGuys (12 Dec 2021)Dan "The Mega" Driver, one half of The SegaGuys, wakes up RadioSEGA this Sunday morning with a selection of wintery tunes, a recap of the latest SEGA news, plus what game will be behind slot 12 on the EverDrive advent calendar?2021-12-121h 07

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 13 - First on SEGA: Tomb RaiderWelcome to "First on SEGA", a new subseries discussing games and innovations that were found first on SEGA hardware! First up, with the 25th Anniversary having just passed, James and Dan discuss Tomb Raider, its origins, their memories, the series' lasting legacy and more!2021-11-151h 25

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 12 - Lost in the Arcade (Vol. 1)Hello SEGA fans! In this week's show, we delve back into SEGA's vault as we select and discuss the first 6 lost gems from our favourite company's storied arcade past that, for whatever reason, never made it into the home. Scud Race, Jurassic Park - The Lost World, Planet Harriers, Indy 500, Harley Davidson, and Top Skater round off Vol. 1 of what will be a miniseries. Dan & James discuss the games, their gameplay, their hardware, and speculate on just why these brilliant titles never went on to receive a home port in their era. Enjoy!2021-10-181h 21

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 11 - The SegaGuys Review… Sonic R (SEGA Saturn)In the second episode of "The SegaGuys Review..." series, James "The SegaHolic" and Dan "The Mega Driver" take a look at Sonic R, a game that's highly divisive today (even for a Sonic title). Not only will they judge how it fares in terms of graphics, sound and gameplay, but they'll look at its ports and how it was reviewed back in 1997.2021-09-201h 13

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 10 - 30 Years of GearWith the Game Gear turning 30 years old this year in the UK (and in the US), Dan "The Mega Driver" and James "The Segaholic" discuss the console, their memories of SEGA's legendary handheld, and their favourite games for the console.2021-09-061h 25

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 9 - Import Era MemoriesJames "The SegaHolic" and Dan "The Mega Driver" discuss the import boom of the 90s, their favourite games, memories and their history with the import side of the hobby. Shoutout to sega-mania.com and their excellent SEGA magazine!2021-08-231h 27

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 8 - The SegaGuys Review… Daytona USA (SEGA Saturn)On this brand new episode, James & Dan go back in time in our new series known as "The SegaGuys Review…" to take a look at the much maligned yet much loved SEGA Saturn launch title, Daytona USA. We compare it to the later Saturn and Dreamcast versions that followed and discuss Daytona’s impact on the industry, both in the arcade and at home.2021-08-091h 23

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 7 - "My Favourite SEGA..." feat. @CuppaTea4Meeee"My Favourite SEGA..." (the series where we invite members of the community to talk about their favourite SEGA Music, SEGA game and SEGA console) is back! This episode's guest is content creator CuppaTea4Meeeee, who discusses his beginnings with gaming, his YouTube and Twitch channels as well as his Favourite SEGA.2021-08-021h 07

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 6 - Now That's What I Call SEGAJames "The SegaHolic" and Dan "The Mega Driver" each select 6 songs close to their hearts as The SegaGuys deliver a dozen classic SEGA music tracks.2021-07-191h 10

The SEGA LoungeSUMMER SERIES: Sonic R by Dan "The Mega" DriverOn the first episode of our bonus Summer Series 2021, Dan "The Mega" Driver, of SEGAGUYS tells us why he thinks Sonic R is the perfect SEGA summer game. Follow Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/swooper_d Follow the SEGAGUYS RetroPod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/segaguys Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesegalounge Like us on Facebook: https://ww...2021-07-1608 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 5 - Sonic the Hedgehog: 30 Years of MemoriesSonic the Hedgehog, SEGA's most famous and successful character and franchise turned 30 years old this month. To celebrate, we look back on Sonic's storied history, his extensive library of games (and litany of other media) with memories from not only The SegaGuys, but the gaming community too. Thanks to @16bitnostalgia, @ABeerAndAGame, @Hi1stTime, @DistantSpires, @stewie55uk and @gamesfreezer on Twitter for their memories. For even more that we couldn't fit on the show, check out this thread of Sonic love: https://twitter.com/swooper_d/status/1392359300086091777 2021-06-281h 56

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 4 - Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Reaction & OpinionsWelcome to a brand new episode of The SegaGuys, where on this show James & Dan give their opinions on the return of the greatest 3D fighter of all time, Virtua Fighter, in the PS4/5 console exclusive; Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown. Many thanks once again to Danny Russell at SEGA of America for providing us with review codes for the game and DLC bundle!2021-06-071h 00

The SEGA Lounge154 - The SEGA Lounge Challenge 7th Anniversary EditionOn the 29th of May, 2014, the first episode of The SEGA Lounge aired on RadioSEGA. That same night a tradition was born - to put our fine guests to the test with crazy challenges. This week, we're celebrating the show's 7th anniversary by taking that tradition to the next level. Welcome to the very first The SEGA Lounge Challenge Anniversary Edition, featuring special guests Mark and Lewis from The Dreamcast Junkyard, James of the SEGAGuys, Graham from Mega Visions, and Matt and James from Shenmue Dojo. Mark: https://twitter.com/mazgaminguk Lewis: https://twitter.com...2021-05-282h 06

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 3 - Blake J. Harris (Author of "Console Wars")Welcome to another episode of the RetroPod, where this week we conclude the SegaGuys "Console Wars" trilogy by sitting down with the author of the brilliant book and the brains behind the CBS documentary, Blake J. Harris. We pack plenty into this hour long chat as we discuss Blake's gaming roots, his influences (and challenges) while researching and writing the book, delve into the artwork behind the documentary, and get the lowdown on how the SEGA (good guy) vs. Nintendo (bad guy) narrative came to be. We hope you enjoy this episode, and many thanks...2021-05-171h 01

The SEGAGuysSeason 2: Episode 2 - The SegaHolic's Top 15 Mega Drive/Genesis GamesWelcome to another episode of The SegaGuys RetroPod. In this show James talks through his 15 top Mega Drive/Genesis games with Dan. The backstory to this show is that Dan sent James a Mega Drive as a gift six months ago and after acquiring an Everdrive cartridge, James has been playing through the library and has chosen these 15 games as the ones he'd be happy to have on his shelf if it were all he could own. What do you think of the list? Were you screaming out at your Alexa or tearing your headphones...2021-05-031h 57

The SEGAGuysSeason 2 Premiere: Tom Kalinske (President & CEO @ SEGA of America from 1990 - 1996)Welcome to another episode of the RetroPod, and what an episode we have in store for you... As we prepare to celebrate our 1st birthday here at The SegaGuys, we are so very proud to be able to bring you an exclusive sit down with none other than the former President and CEO of SEGA of America, Tom Kalinske. We had the absolute privilege of covering a wide range of topics with Tom, from his roots in the industry to taking on Nintendo, working with Hayao Nakayama, his thoughts on the SEGA Saturn and so much more.2021-04-241h 07

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: "My Favourite SEGA..." - feat. Anthony Cox (@AJC2424)Welcome to another episode of The SegaGuys RetroPod and to another in our "My Favourite SEGA..." series, where we welcome a member of our community onto the show to chat about their gaming history, their favourite SEGA console, SEGA game, and piece of SEGA music. This week we sit down with Anthony Cox as we take a deep dive (get it?) into Ecco the Dolphin and get muddy with some classic SEGA arcade music. Enjoy, and thanks once again to Anthony for taking the time to speak with us.2021-04-171h 16

The SEGA Lounge148 - Renato Almeida (Part II)We're back with the second part of my chat with Renato Almeida. Not only do you get the conclusion of The SEGA Lounge Challenge but some fun stories about Renato's company and how he met SEGA's CEO. Follow Renato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SAVE_RAL Check out his Instagram: https://instagram.com/superarcadecenter Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/CanaldoRAL Website of Masamune, Renato's company: https://www.masamune.com.br Listen to the episode of the SEGAGUYS RetroPod that I was a part o...2021-04-161h 46

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: "My Favourite SEGA..." - feat. David 'KC' Luís (@KCRadioMan - Host of The SEGA Lounge on RadioSEGA)Welcome to another episode of The SegaGuys and to another episode of "My Favourite SEGA...", where this week we welcome yet another brilliant SEGA community guest to the show. It's a real pleasure for us to sit down and chat once again with the one and only 'KC', host of RadioSEGA's brilliant podcast, The SEGA Lounge. KC kindly hosted us on the Lounge last year, so it's only fair we return the favour and have him on the RetroPod to chat about his gaming history, favourite SEGA game/music/console and much more. As always...2021-04-101h 34

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 10 - Dreamcast: The Soul Still Burns (20 Year Discontinuation Anniversary)Dearly beloved gamers, you join us today on the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast's untimely demise. Yes, on 31/03/2001, SEGA ceased production of the console and took themselves out of the hardware business forever. However, we are not going to mourn the Dreamcast. No, on this episode we have something different planned, a celebration of the life of the Dreamcast by taking you all down memory lane with James & Dan. We will take you through our Dreamcast journeys, from hearing about the console for the first time, playing one for the first time, importing our units...2021-03-311h 31

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 9 - The SEGA PlayStation: Gaming's Alternate TimelineWelcome to yet another episode of The SegaGuys RetroPod! On this weeks show, James & Dan take another trip into SEGA's past, to a moment which proved pivotal in the direction the gaming industry would take. In 1993, SEGA of America led by Tom Kalinske came close to forging a deal with Sony which would see the two Japanese tech giants join forces, creating the proverbial uber console and in doing so alter the course of both companies making them unrecognisable today. As fate would have it, SEGA of Japan led by Hayao Nakayama, vetoed the deal, citing that...2021-03-061h 35

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Al Nilsen (Head of Global Marketing @ SEGA of America from 1989-1993)Hello and welcome all to a very, very special episode of The SegaGuys as James and Dan welcome a true SEGA legend and icon to the show. Yes, on this episode we had the absolute honour and privilege of chatting with Al Nilsen, the former head of Global Marketing at SEGA of America from 1989-1993. Al needs no introduction, his name is synonymous with the Genesis (Mega Drive), the eventual look and design of Sonic the Hedgehog, and was part of the iconic team that drove SEGA to No.1 in the market at a time in gaming...2021-02-061h 44

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: "My Favourite SEGA..." - feat. Andrew Dickinson (Dreamcast Years/The Dreamcast Junkyard)Welcome to another episode of The SegaGuys, where today we have a brand new series for you all to enjoy. Through the coming weeks and months we will be featuring guests from our Twitter community, inviting them to speak to us about their favourite SEGA game, SEGA music, and SEGA console, giving them and us a chance to delve into bouts of nostalgia and relive some classic gaming moments which mean so much to them and shaped them into the gamer they are today. For our first episode in this series, we are very proud...2021-01-301h 07

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 8 - Bernie Stolar Was Wrong, Saturn WAS SEGA's FutureHello and welcome once again to a brand new SegaGuys RetroPod! On this show, James and Dan will go back in time to E3 1997 and examine Bernie Stolar's now infamous line, the one liner which shattered the dreams of millions of Saturn owners and seen SEGA's 32-bit system fizzle out in the West by 1998, leaving gamers on this side of the world without a new and supported SEGA system until the launch of the Dreamcast in late 1999. We: Revisit the launch. Give our thoughts on what SEGA could have done differently.2021-01-231h 24

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 7 - When SEGA Met XboxWelcome, and a Happy New Year to all our listeners! On this first RetroPod of 2021, James & Dan go back in time to the origins of the Xbox, when SEGA tried their hardest to remain in the hardware game (albeit fleetingly) by hanging onto the coattails of Microsoft's new kid on the block. We go back to the Dreamcast's final days, explore the talks between both companies, SEGA's dreams and Microsoft's denial, before taking you on a journey to the present day to show just why SEGA has had a far larger influence on Xbox (and modern gaming...2021-01-121h 46

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: RadioSEGA's WinterFest 2020 Special - SEGA X CapcomWe're back! The SegaGuys return to bring you some festive SEGA goodness as we form part of RadioSEGA's WinterFest 2020 lineup. On this show, James & Dan select and discuss their Capcom "Dirty Dozen" as they explore Capcom's legacy on SEGA consoles, starting in the earliest days as their relationship blossomed with Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition on the Mega Drive and watching them grow generation after generation, arguably becoming SEGA's staunchest third party developer ever. Thank you once again to KC, Viper, and the RadioSEGA community for having The SegaGuys as part of WinterFest 2020. It was a...2020-12-201h 41

RadioSEGA SpecialsThe SEGAGUYS RetroPod - Sega X Capcom (WinterFest 2020 Special)On this show James & Dan select their Capcom "Dirty Dozen" as they explore Capcom's legacy on SEGA consoles. Starting in the earliest days as their relationship blossomed over Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition on the Mega Drive, and grew generation after generation, arguably becoming SEGA's staunchest third party developer of all time. Check out The SEGAGUYS over at: https://twitter.com/segaguys 2020-12-201h 41

The SEGA Lounge128 - Mikael TillanderThis week's guest is Mikael Tillander, the Swedish developer behind a fairly recent Mega Drive game called Tänzer. It's a blend of different genres, the most notable ones being platformer, hack 'n' slash and shoot-em-up. A fast-paced action game with an amazing soundtrack that you can get for your Mega Drive or Genesis in physical format. I talk to Mikael about his hobby as a video game developer, his newfound love for the SEGA Mega Drive and what to expect from him in the future. Check it out. Buy Tänzer here: https://megacatstudios.com/collections/genesis/pr...2020-10-021h 08

The SEGA Lounge127 - The SEGAGUYS RetroPodCelebrating International Podcast Day in advance, this week's guests are James and Dan, aka The SEGAGUYS, a couple of veteran SEGA fans who host The SEGAGUYS RetroPod. I had a great time recording this interview and learning about the guys' love for SEGA and how they got together to start the podcast. I also learned a lot about how playing Sega Rally can be a meditative experience. Listen to the episode if you want to know more about this awesome SEGA podcast. Check out The SEGAGUYS RetroPod: https://segaguys.podbean.com/ Follow the podcast on...2020-09-251h 19

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 6 - Mega Drive @ 30Hello and welcome to a brand new RetroPod, where this time James and Dan pay homage to the brilliant SEGA Mega Drive on its 30th (THIRTIETH!?) PAL anniversary. We discuss our memories of the system, our favourite games, the music we adore, and as usual through in plenty of banter to boot. There's also (as with our Saturn special) some fantastic appearances from some of our community listeners, who share their love and memories of an iconic system for you all to enjoy. Thanks again for listening!2020-09-141h 35

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 5 - The SegaGuys Go SEGAGAGAOn March 29th 2001, just two days before the discontinuation of the SEGA Dreamcast, SEGAGAGA was released in Japan. The game was described as a "SEGA Simulation", allowing players to take control of the company and save it from the "evil DOGMA Corp" (aka Sony), who had 97% of the console market. In this episode, James & Dan travel back to the 1990s and inspired by SEGAGAGA, detail their 13 point plan that could save SEGA: 1. Don't kill the Saturn so soon. 2. Launch Dreamcast alongside PS2. 3. DVD support. 4. Ditch the modem. 5...2020-08-081h 54

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: CHRONICLES Pt. 3 - Virtua Fighter 3/3tb/Fighters MegamixAnd so, here we are... the finale of the first ever SegaGuys CHRONICLES and the end of our journey though the Virtua Fighter games which appeared on SEGA hardware. In this finale, James & Dan discuss the impact of Virtua Fighter 3 in both the arcade and the home, mull over the Dreamcast port and give their views on the work done by Genki, and touch on the Saturn port that never was while discussing the influence VF3 did have on a Saturn game you might know; Fighters Megamix. Thank you to everyone who has joined us...2020-08-0157 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 4 - SEGA Saturn @ 25In this episode, James & Dan pay homage to the wonderful SEGA Saturn after the console reached the ripe old age of 25 in Europe on July 8th. The guys chat through their memories of the system, their first experiences with it, their favourite games, their most revered soundtracks, plus have the now mandatory SEGA sing song and plenty of banter to boot. Special thanks also to the community members who got involved and recorded sound bytes for use in the show, as they tell you their special Saturn memories. They are: @TomLeeCee, @Retro_Prime, @StewieUK55, @NeptuneVirtua...2020-07-191h 43

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: CHRONICLES Pt. 2 - Virtua Fighter 2Welcome to another episode of the SegaGuys RetroPod, where this weekend we continue our CHRONICLES series and our focus on the Virtua Fighter series, this time looking at Virtua Fighter 2. We discuss the origins of the game, our memories of the first time we seen and played it, the key gameplay mechanic changes in the sequel, and touch on the various other ports that came after the SEGA Saturn version. Thanks for listening, and please subscribe!2020-07-0349 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 3 - Famitsu Fallout (Oh, and Game Gear Micro)On this episode of the RetroPod, James & Dan give their reaction to the Game Gear Micro and ask how the hell someone managed to get it signed off for production. They also chat about the 'big' Famitsu story from June 4th, and give their opinions on what they would love to see from a SEGA arcade streaming service. As usual there's stories, tales from the past and tangents galore on another fun packed RetroPod. Enjoy!2020-06-1649 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: CHRONICLES Pt. 1 - Virtua Fighter/Virtua Fighter RemixWelcome to the debut episode of our brand new CHRONICLES series, where James and Dan focus on a particular game or series and delve into it's history, various home ports, and personal experiences with the games. To kick things off, we present volume 1, focusing on the legendary Virtua Fighter series. In part one, we discuss the original Virtua Fighter and Virtua Fighter Remix. Enjoy!2020-06-1355 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 2.2 - SEGA Desert Island Discs (Part 2 - Dan "The Mega Driver")Remember the BBC radio show called Desert Island Discs? You know, the one where celebrities come on and give a selection of songs they'd want with them if stranded on a desert island, along with one book and one luxury item? Well, the SegaGuys decided to put a SEGA spin on it! What SEGA music would the lads want to be stranded with? What piece of gaming literature would they take and what luxury item would they want? In part two, Dan "The Mega Driver" gives his choices.2020-05-1655 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 2.1 - SEGA Desert Island Discs (Part 1 - James "The SegaHolic")Remember the BBC radio show called Desert Island Discs? You know, the one where celebrities come on and give a selection of songs they'd want with them if stranded on a desert island, along with one book and one luxury item? Well, the SegaGuys decided to put a SEGA spin on it! What SEGA music would the lads want to be stranded with? What piece of gaming literature would they take and what luxury item would they want? In part one, James "The SegaHolic" gives his choices.2020-05-0950 min

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 1.2 - There Can Be Only One (Part 2 - SEGA Dreamcast)Welcome to the debut episode of the SegaGuys RetroPod, where after an inspired piece of tweeting, James and Dan decided to link up and give their top 5 reasons why their respective SEGA console of choice represents the era in which the Japanese giant was at its most creative and innovative. Here we have Part 2, with James "The SegaHolic" giving us his 5 Dreamcast picks.2020-04-301h 18

The SEGAGuysSeason 1: Episode 1.1 - There Can Be Only One (Part 1 - SEGA Saturn)Welcome to the debut episode of the SegaGuys RetroPod, where after an inspired piece of tweeting, James and Dan decided to link up and give their top 5 reasons why their respective SEGA console of choice represents the era in which the Japanese giant was at its most creative and innovative. Here we have Part 1, with Dan "The Mega Driver" giving us his 5 Saturn picks.2020-04-1848 min