In the final episode of More Fun Talking Retro, host Lee sits down with none other than Neil from the Retro Collective—known to many as RMC—for a funny, heartfelt, and often delightfully chaotic chat. This episode marks the retro podcast finale of Lee’s series, and what a way to go out.
From the moment Neil arrives—sweating through the UK’s hottest day while being stalked by a possibly undead starling—listeners know they’re in for something special. The two dive deep into Neil’s journey from solo YouTuber to leader of a collaborative retro-tech family at The Cave. Their banter covers everything: RMC’s shift to the Retro Collective branding, the new Pump House studio space, the museum’s mission to preserve computing history, and even Janet, the local ghost with questionable taste in interior décor.
Throughout the retro podcast finale, Neil speaks with refreshing honesty about balancing passion projects with personal life. He shares how adopting a child changed his priorities, leading to his departure from This Week in Retro, and why he’s now choosing sustainability over overwork. Yet, there’s no sense of burnout—just evolution. With a team that includes the likes of Holly, Dan, Jason, and others, the Retro Collective has never been stronger.
But it’s not all business. The episode meanders delightfully through jokes about exploding cabinets, secret bricks, and tool walls. Lee even pokes Neil about not being adopted himself (a travesty, surely). Neil confesses to a recent obsession with Blitz Basic on the Amiga—because apparently cryptic crosswords just weren’t nerdy enough.
As they wrap up, Lee delivers the bittersweet news: this is the last podcast—for now. The decision comes down to time, energy, and YouTube algorithms. Editing a podcast has become more than a casual evening affair, and while the passion remains, the hours just don’t. Still, the door’s not closed forever.
For those who’ve followed More Fun Talking Retro, this final episode is a warm, funny, and fitting farewell. It’s a reminder that retro isn’t just about machines—it’s about people, places, and the stories we tell. And in this episode, both Neil and Lee tell them beautifully.
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