Hosted by KC. An interview based podcast focusing on SEGA games, game devs and community personalities. New episodes every Friday. Come on in and have a seat.
Episodes
12 hours ago
12 hours ago
Sonic as a motivational speaker? Alex Kidd as a Rock Paper Scissors judge? Eggman as a college professor? Join KC as he discusses this very important SEGA topic with returning guests Graham Cookson and ScottyMo from The SEGA Spirit Show. Check out their channel for a new SEGA podcast with veteran fans of the company: https://www.youtube.com/@segaspirit4234
Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/segaspirit.bsky.social
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:59) The SEGA Spirit Show
(00:22:45) What if SEGA characters had day jobs?
(01:43:55) Outro
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Step into the world of Shenmue with Stuart from Shenmusings as we learn more about his blog exploring the legacy, lore, and lasting impact of this iconic SEGA series.
Visit Shenmusings at https://shenmusings.wordpress.com
Follow Stuart on X: https://x.com/shenmusings | BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/shenmusings.bsky.social
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:03) Interview with Stuart - Part 1
(00:56:23) The SEGA Lounge Challenge
(01:22:13) Interview with Stuart - Part 2
(01:42:24) Outro
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
This week, YouTuber Dominic Dattani-Goulding, aka Dreamcast Enjoyer, joins The SEGA Lounge to discuss his Dreamcast-focused content, what is so great about Blue Stinger, define "Dreamcast Aesthetics" and more.
Subscribe to Dom's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamcastEnjoyer
Follow him on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dcenjoyer.bsky.social
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
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:11) Interview with Dreamcast Enjoyer - Part 1
(00:43:31) The SEGA Lounge Challenge
(01:17:26) Interview with Dreamcast Enjoyer - Part 2
(01:34:20) Outro
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
It's time for another news roundup as KC, SkillJim and Lime Reversed come together to discuss SEGA's celebrations of Jet Set Radio's 25th anniversary, new game announcements, how hyped everyone is for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds info. Oh, and everyone's favorite: another SEGA Sammy management meeting presentation!
Relevant links:
- Jet Set Radio x THEM SKATES merch: https://www.themgoods.com/collections/jet-set-radio-25th-anniversary-sega
- Jet Set Radio celebration at Brain Dead Studios Fairfax: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxH94TJU3c/?igsh=NGxrZmg3aDN2cncz
- SEGA Football Club Champions 2025 announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/_6rfDVJydWc?feature=shared
- SEGA Football Club Champions 2025 beta application: https://segafcchampions.sega.com/bt/en/
- Two Point Museum: Fantasy Finds announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/WbHzK01-F6c?feature=shared
- Persona 4 Revival teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/Y8wgp9eaQRM?feature=shared
- Stranger Than Heaven title reveal teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/5L3XVVzsmHE?feature=shared
- Stranger Than Heaven announcement teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/Dz3vtzcacbM?feature=shared
- Sega Sammy Management Meeting 2025 presentation: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20250618_Management_large_MTG_all_e.pdf
- SEGA mistakenly reveals sales numbers: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/06/sega-mistakenly-reveals-sales-numbers-for-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-persona-3-reload-shin-megami-tensei-v-and-more
- SEGA theme park teased? https://x.com/attractions/status/1937156013456597422?s=46&t=XtcH1-SSOLGWzyhIFtJB3w
- SEGA has made nine of its mobile retro games free: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-has-made-nine-of-its-mobile-retro-re-releases-free-before-theyre-delisted/
- SEGA plans to open a Tokyo store: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-unveils-plans-for-tokyo-flagship-store-alongside-nintendo/
- SEGA Shop is re-launching in July: https://bsky.app/profile/sonic-official.bsky.social/post/3lshccgvooc2a
- Game Informer's preview of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: https://gameinformer.com/preview/2025/05/23/how-sega-and-lizardcube-pulled-shinobi-out-of-the-shadows
- Tee Lopes and Yuzo Koshiro announced for the soundtrack: https://x.com/sega/status/1935389592900759896?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg
- Ryo Hazuki spotted in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: https://shenmuedojo.com/ryo-spotted-in-upcoming-shinobi-game/
- Sonic Frontiers sequel rumored for November 2026: https://sonic-city.net/2025/06/06/rumor-sonic-frontiers-sequel-in-development-targeting-november-2026-release/
- Sonic x Squad Busters collab: https://bsky.app/profile/tailschannel.com/post/3lrgnz2irdo2y
- Sonic x McLaren F1 collab: https://x.com/mclarenf1/status/1938220789221953887?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Summer Game Fest trailer: https://youtu.be/3_xAuG3JfIg?si=S9AZj0314V4BOF6G
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Kids' Choice Awards trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLf0KSZjmqo&pp=ygURc29uaWMgY3Jvc3N3b3JsZHM%3D
- Other SEGA racing games influenced the development of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: https://x.com/segainforment/status/1932098052531032390?s=46&t=XtcH1-SSOLGWzyhIFtJB3w
- DC x Sonic action figures available for pre-order: https://www.sonicstadium.org/news/merch/first-series-of-dc-x-sonic-5-action-figures-now-available-for-pre-order-r2980/
- DC x Sonic Funko Pops: https://x.com/FrackDeals/status/1938586098546155749
- Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x Sonic collab: https://www.gameinformer.com/exclusive/2025/06/27/magic-the-gathering-secret-lair-announces-sonic-the-hedgehog-collaboration
Originally aired LiVE on RadioSEGA and our Twitch and YouTube channels.
- Follow SkillJim on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skilljim.bsky.social
- Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:10:48) Misc. SEGA News
(01:29:30) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance News
(01:39:12) Sonic News
(02:13:54) Outro
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
As our favorite blue hedgehog celebrates his 34th anniversary, we at The SEGA Lounge decided to do something simple to honor SEGA's mascot: decide on what are the TOP 34 SONIC GAMES of all time! What can go wrong? Check out our discussion, featuring guests Lime Reversed and Stuart (from Shenmusings).
Follow Stuart on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shenmusings.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/shenmusings
Check out the Shenmusings blog: https://shenmusings.wordpress.com/
Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social
Check out Lime's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/limereversed
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:07:55) #34-11
(00:36:25) #10 - Sonic the Hedgehog
(00:42:33) #9 - Sonic Advance
(00:46:34) #8 - Sonic Colo(u)rs
(01:00:55) #7 - Sonic Frontiers
(01:15:13) #6 - Sonic Adventure 2
(01:26:00) #5 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
(01:31:40) #4 - Sonic X Shadow Generations
(01:35:18) #3 - Sonic Adventure
(01:41:04) #2 - Sonic 3 & Knuckles
(01:46:09) #1 - Sonic Mania Plus
(01:57:25) Thoughts on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds so far
(02:02:08) Outro
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
The Japanese release of the original Jet Set Radio turns 25 this June, and KC gathered a crew of rudies to discuss the series, how it impacted us, its legacy, and what we're expecting from its incoming revival. The squad includes Dom, aka Dreamcast Enjoyer, and Lewis Cox and Brian Vines of The Dreamcast Junkyard. JET SET RADIOOOOOO!!
Follow Dom on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dcenjoyer.bsky.social
Check out Dreamcast Enjoyer: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamcastEnjoyer
Follow Lewis on X: https://x.com/LewisJFC | BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lewisjfc.bsky.social
Follow Brian on X: https://x.com/JetBrianRadio | https://bsky.app/profile/jetbrianradio.bsky.social
Check out The Dreamcast Junkyard: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/
Relevant links:
Why Jet GRIND Radio in the US - https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/the-jet-set-trademark-dispute.43051/
Jet Grind Radio vs the City of Milwaukee - https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2015/08/jet-grind-radio-vs-city-of-milwaukee.html
Bus company Arriva vs Jet Set Radio - https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2024/12/the-time-bus-company-tried-to-get-jet.html
Shakira Pressley's thread regarding a JSR animated series pitch: https://x.com/ShakiraPressley/status/1428764026108932100
Janet Jackson's video for "Doesn't Really Matter" (with JSR footage): https://youtu.be/ZGo4WebNIjM?feature=shared
No Doubt's video for "Hella Good" (with JSRF footage): https://youtu.be/QtTj4cramPM?feature=shared
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
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
This week, KC chats with Bo Bayles, Sonic fan, researcher of retro games, and the "Official Sonic Jam Museum Curator". Find out more about his love for Burning Rangers, Saturn, and his Rings of Saturn blog.
Check out Rings of Saturn: https://32bits.substack.com
You can find the Sonic Weekly podcast at https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sonic-weekly/
Follow Bo on X: https://x.com/memory_fallen
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:50) Interview with Bo Bayles - Part 1
(00:38:15) The SEGA Lounge Challenge
(01:03:30) Interview with Bo Bayles - Part 2
(01:18:55) Outro
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
It's the last show of the month, which means it's time for KC, Lime, and SkillJim to focus their attention on the latest SEGA news. It's also the 11th anniversary of our show! Thank you to all of our listeners for sticking with us for all these years.
- SEGA SAMMY End of Fiscal Year presentation: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20250512_q4_presentation_e.pdf
- SEGA opens Shanghai store: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shujiutsumi_sega-store-shanghai-opens-on-1-may-i-participated-ugcPost-7323360789321416707-ZXAc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABnXL1ABEVL4yZq0d9MK1D0eLIHPMRjKuhk
- Ecco 1 + 2 Remastered and a new game coming: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/05/05/xbox-asian-pacific-islander-heritage-month-2025/ + https://www.eccothedolphin.com/
- Them Skates and SEGA Jet Set Radio collab teaser: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJb3KhgR7LZ/?igsh=d2V3anBqM3hyYjNn
- SEGA is a presenting sponsor at Blading Cup: https://bladingcup.com/
- Like a Dragon coming to Roblox: https://x.com/rggstudio/status/1922867216971632985?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg
- Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Japanese cast interview: https://youtu.be/Hkp5rPhXZcI?feature=shared
- Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. multiplatform release trailer: https://youtu.be/3-lNtBhKGWE?feature=shared
- RAIDOU Remastered Collector's Edition at Limited Run Games: https://limitedrungames.com/collections/all-games/products/raidou-remastered-the-mystery-of-the-soulless-army-collectors-edition-switch-switch-2-ps5-xbox-pc
- Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance Videos: https://youtu.be/ZJmnzjCB--8?feature=shared | https://youtu.be/ETieMixwEag?feature=shared | https://youtu.be/3zuQNuXFzqg?feature=shared
- Sonic Rumble delayed: https://x.com/sonic_rumble/status/1917453885326688412?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg
- Sonic Presents: Chao Tales complete series: https://youtu.be/EENSzPFeVFQ?feature=shared
- The History of Sonic Racing: https://youtu.be/L7X_2QtFDoI?feature=shared
- Sonic Racing CrossWorlds new stages: Apotos - https://youtu.be/fzAHvS6VmCA?feature=shared | Holoska - https://youtu.be/PSd3L56lQlA?feature=shared | White Cave - https://youtu.be/3vSsPx222SI?feature=shared
- Sonic the Hedgehog: Racing Around the World campaign: https://www.sega.com/sonic-the-hedgehog/racing-around-the-world
- Sonic X Asphalt Legends Unite collab: https://youtu.be/Cmf4-K10y_E?si=ztFvQSGllTRZjvZm
- FiGGYZ: https://get.figgyz.com/
Originally aired LiVE on RadioSEGA and our Twitch and YouTube channels.
- Follow SkillJim on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skilljim.bsky.social
- Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:28) What can we expect from SEGA at the Summer game events
(00:13:45) 11 years of The SEGA Lounge
(00:16:30) Misc. SEGA News
(01:37:53) Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance
(01:44:34) Sonic News
(02:07:55) FiGGYZ
(02:19:45) Outro
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
It's time for another special edition of The SEGA Lounge Challenge. On one side, Team Persona Spain, armed with years of knowledge obtained in a variety of Japanese high schools. On the other, Team SEGA Driven-16, combining the expertise of SEGA Driven and Sega-16 - and one of them is an actual professor. Who's gonna come out on top in this battle of SEGAducation?
Check out Persona Spain: https://personaspain.es/
Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/personaspain.es | X: https://x.com/personaspain
Check out SEGA Driven: https://www.segadriven.com/
Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/segadriven.bsky.social
Check out TitansCreed's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@ProjectPhoenixProductions
Follow them on X: https://x.com/TitansCreed
Check out Sega-16: https://www.sega-16.com/
Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sega-16.bsky.social | https://x.com/Sega16
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:06:58) ROUND 1: Multiple Choice
(00:44:19) BONUS ROUND: Team Persona Spain
(00:50:13) ROUND 2: Non-Multiple Choice Questions
(01:20:16) ROUND 3: Mixed Bag
(01:58:08) BONUS ROUND: Team SEGA Driven-16
(02:03:28) FINAL ROUND: Back of the Box
(02:48:32) Outro
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the SEGA Saturn in the US, KC invited over to the show SaturnDave and TraynoCo, co-founders of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! Learn more about their personal relationship with SEGA's 32-bit system, the creation of SHIRO!, and why the Saturn is still relevant in 2025. And let's not forget the return of The SEGA Lounge Challenge!
Check out SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! : https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/
Follow SaturnDave on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/saturndave.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/SegaSaturnDave
Follow TraynoCo on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/traynoco.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/traynoco
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
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Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)
Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:18) SaturnDave and TraynoCo's gaming and Saturn experiences
(00:27:37) The origin of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!
(00:58:17) The SEGA Lounge Challenge
(01:46:03) What does the Saturn mean to you in 2025?
(01:57:46) Outro