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We all remember the games of our childhood fondly, but are we just seeing them through Nostalgia Goggles? Lyons and George take another look at classic 8 and 16-bit games to see if they still hold up.

David Lyons & George Witt

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    • Jan 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 23m AVG DURATION
    • 198 EPISODES

    4.8 from 57 ratings Listeners of Nostalgia Goggles that love the show mention: oregon trail, lyons, super mario, retro gaming, george, memory, video games, lines, childhood, classic, played, experts, dudes, old, guys, school, couple, favorite, found, full.


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    The Nostalgia Goggles podcast is a delightful journey through the world of retro video games. With hosts George and Lyons, this show strikes a perfect balance between objective review and enjoyable commentary. The hosts are insightful and funny, making it a joy to listen to their discussions. Their reviews are backed up by facts without becoming devoid of feelings, which adds depth to their analysis.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' ability to make connections that listeners may not have made themselves. They have a special way of talking about video games that brings out memories and makes players see things from a new perspective. This insight enhances the listening experience and adds value to their discussions.

    Another great aspect of The Nostalgia Goggles is the variety of games covered. Whether it's Super Mario Bros 3, Chrono Trigger, Sonic Mania, Undertale, or Earthbound, there is something for everyone in their catalog. They cover both well-known classics and lesser-known gems, giving listeners a chance to discover new games with that old school charm.

    While there are many positive aspects of this podcast, one negative aspect stands out - their episode on Super Metroid. While it's perfectly okay for one host to dislike a game, some listeners felt that the suggestions made by the hosts would have made it substantially worse. There was also a sense that one of the hosts let his expectations influence his view and missed the point of the game. However, this episode is just a smudge on an otherwise phenomenal record.

    In conclusion, The Nostalgia Goggles podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone who enjoys retro video games. The hosts' insightful and funny commentary combined with their ability to make connections creates an enjoyable listening experience. While there may be occasional missteps in certain episodes, overall this podcast offers valuable insights into classic video games and provides listeners with nostalgic moments reminiscent of conversations with friends about favorite games. Highly recommended for any gaming enthusiast.



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    The colors, Duke! Send us feedback and game requests! ⭐️ Rate and Review Nostalgia Goggles on Apple Podcasts (or just tell a friend!)

    2023 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 70:42


    It's our Worst-Worst to Best-Best of 2023! Send us feedback and game requests! (https://www.nostalgiagoggles.audio/contact) ⭐️ Rate and Review Nostalgia Goggles on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgia-goggles/id1198465829?mt=2) (or just tell a friend!)

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 21:30


    Happy Boxing Day! Send us feedback and game requests! (https://www.nostalgiagoggles.audio/contact) ⭐️ Rate and Review Nostalgia Goggles on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgia-goggles/id1198465829?mt=2) (or just tell a friend!)

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 22:19


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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 5:51


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 22:03


    The first experimental episode of Safety Goggles. Let us know what you think! Send us feedback and game requests! (https://www.nostalgiagoggles.audio/contact) ⭐️ Rate and Review Nostalgia Goggles on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgia-goggles/id1198465829?mt=2) (or just tell a friend!)

    NOstalgia Goggles #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 75:54


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    Centipede

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 61:06


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    NOstalgia Goggles #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 87:53


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    Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 92:46


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    NOstalgia Goggles #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 65:18


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 64:45


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 85:17


    NOstaslgia Goggles #9

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    Pikmin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 73:03


    Download the back catalog in case you get stranded.

    NOstalgia Goggles #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 87:37


    Yes, Lyons is aware about the ironic parallel between the mailbag question and the discussion topic at the end. Lyons's lunch box (https://i.imgur.com/WEWzwv1.jpg)

    Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 100:38


    NOstalgia Goggles #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 91:09


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    2022 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 53:11


    It's our Worst-Worst to Best-Best of 2022! ❗️❗️❗️2022 Year in Review NEWstalgia Giveaway (https://forms.gle/nUUC851GZVNmoX7h6)❗️❗️❗️ Send us feedback and game requests! (https://www.nostalgiagoggles.audio/contact) ⭐️ Rate and Review Nostalgia Goggles on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgia-goggles/id1198465829?mt=2) (or just tell a friend!)

    NOstalgia Goggles #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 86:58


    Civilization II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 96:57


    MOO2 and Civ6 come up a lot but not too much.

    Mutant League Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 71:04


    Does what it says on the mutant tin.

    Diablo II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 104:38


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 77:05


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 88:24


    NEWstalgia Goggles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 81:34


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 81:24


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 90:42


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    NEWstalgia Goggles: Freedom Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 74:49


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    Marble Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 71:35


    Yes, that "madness" quote comes out in the episode.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 75:18


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 69:10


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    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 81:12


    American exceptionalism the game.

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 77:10


    The harbinger of 3D Sonic.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 72:47


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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 80:05


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 79:39


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 98:50


    Additional host required. Special thanks to Patrick from the Retro Spectives Podcast! Retro Spectives Podcast (https://www.rspodcast.net/) @retpodcast on twitter (https://twitter.com/retpodcast)

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