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This is the DreamPod - a podcast produced by The Dreamcast Junkyard focusing on all aspects of Sega Dreamcast culture, collecting and the community. Join your hosts as they discuss varied topics surrounding Sega's final console, and inevitably get side-tracked by other gaming news.

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August 14, 20261 hr 39 min

Episode 152 (Part 1): So You Want to Mod Your Dreamcast?

Our Sega Dreamcasts may be showing their age, but thankfully, there are more ways than ever in 2026 to breathe new life into the console and enhance your play experience. In this new episode of the DreamPod, Lewis, Harvey (Pizza Hotline) and returning guest Derek Pascarella have got together to cover as many Dreamcast mods as they can, from upgrades that help keep your console running reliably, to new ways to play your favourite games and homebrew. They also take a look at modern Dreamcast accessories, including wireless controller solutions and upgraded VMUs.This ended up being an absolute mammoth of an episode so it's been split into two parts. Part 2 will release on the 31st of August 2026 and will cover new power supply units, video/upscaler solutions, other quality-of-life mods, and more.Obvious disclaimer: Attempt mods on your Dreamcast at your own risk! We accept no responsibility for broken consoles or burnt down houses...What's Discussed:Burning CD-Rs and Region/BIOS ModsSerial Port Adapters Optical Drive Emulators: GDEMU, USB-GDROM, MODEopenMenu Virtual Folder BundleCompact Flash ModControllers: DreamConn and LightConn from DreamMods, StrikerDC Wireless and D6 from RetroFighters, Bitlink by 8BitMods, Dream Color PlusController Adapters: Brook Wingman SD, Blue Retro, USB4MAPLE, Pico2MapleModern VMUs: VM2 by DreamMods and VMUPro by 8BitModsFeaturing music from: Radirgy and Street Fighter 3: 3rd StrikeLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

July 5, 20262 hr 29 min

Episode 151: World Cup Special — The Dreamcast's Flawed Football Games

Get the DCJY x VGNY merch collab while you still can! VMU shells, console shells, pins, keyrings and more celebrating 20 years of The Dreamcast Junkyard. Pre-orders end on the 8th or July.> https://www.vgnysoft.com/dcjy20With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing, Tom, Kev and Brian decided it was high time to take a look back at the Sega Dreamcast's own digital representations of "the beautiful game" that is football (or soccer, for you 'Mericans).The lads rank the nine officially released football-related titles for the system, along with Premier Eleven, the long-thought-lost Atomiswave arcade title that was recently preserved and ported to the Dreamcast. The Dreamcast football games are a weird bunch, occasionally showing flashes of brilliance, while just as often scoring spectacular own goals. But which game takes home the trophy?Related links:Premier Eleven Preserved and Ported to DreamcastKev's Giant Killers Let's PlayMasio-BallLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

May 8, 20261 hr 24 min

Episode 150: Mike Tucker of Bitmap Bureau

We had to do something special for the 150th episode of the DreamPod. Well, turns out that Tom is good friends with gaming industry veteran and design director of indie powerhouse Bitmap Bureau, Mike Tucker, and getting him on the DreamPod was long overdue.Joined by the foremost expert on Giant Killers in the Western world™, Kev, we look back at Mike's career in the games industry — from playtesting classics like Carmageddon at SCi Games, to his time at io Productions working on the cancelled Dreamcast sheep-herding title Stampede and spending many gruelling hours trying to break Giant Killers (spoiler: it broke him), right through to his present-day work at Bitmap Bureau creating critically acclaimed titles such as Terminator 2D: No Fate, and Xeno Crisis, the latter of which placed third in our 2024 Top 25 Dreamcast Indie Games community vote.Check out:Bitmap BureauKev's Giant Killers Let's PlayTom's article on StampedeThe Top 25 Dreamcast Indie Games (2024)Kev's Masio-Ball YouTube channelFeaturing music from: Xeno Crisis and Giant Killers (thanks Derek Pascarella for ripping the GK track)Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

April 6, 20261 hr 39 min

Episode 149: Dream Hard with a Vengeance (Spring Dreamcast News Round-Up)

The Dreamcast just refuses to die! Jaz, Tom, and Lewis return for DreamPod 149 with a packed news roundup of another very busy period for the Dreamcast scene — we're talking ambitious new controller mods, more mind-blowing ports, exciting indie releases, major fan translation breakthroughs, and Dreamcast classics coming back online.Dreamcast Junkyard articles on News Discussed:Dream Color PlusBitLink DC KitN64 PortsAlone in the Dark portsDream Table PokerVerdict Guilty ClashBang Bang Busters 2New Survival Horror for DCSegagaga English TranslationDi Gi Charat TranslationMacross M3 and Hello Kitty TranslationsProject Justice Board Game TranslationVirtua Tennis OnlineFeaturing music from: 90 Minutes, Sega Bass Fishing, Tsuushin Taisen Logic Battle Daisessen Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

February 28, 20262 hr 18 min

Episode 148: Dreamcast Magazine Bonanza!

The Dreamcast Junkyard kicks off the year in style with the first DreamPod of 2026 – and we're diving into a subject we know is close to many Dreamcast fans' hearts: the magazines.Join Brian, Tom, James, Lozz and Lewis for a nostalgic deep dive into the world of Dreamcast mags. On the UK side, we explore the unique style and personalities of titles such as Official Dreamcast Magazine, DC-UK, Dreamcast Magazine (the unofficial one), Dreamcast Monthly, and the odd but fascinating kids mag Mr. Dreamcast. We also revisit Official Sega Saturn Magazine, which evolved into something of a proto-Dreamcast mag in its final issues.Heading over to the States, Brian compares the tone and editorial style of publications such as the US' own Official Dreamcast Magazine and Ziff Davis' quarterly DCM (Dreamcast Magazine), while Lozz takes us on a globe-trotting tour of international Dreamcast magazines, shining a light on lesser-known titles from beyond the UK and US.This episode features music from Pizza Hotline from his brand new Hot-N-Ready Remixes Delivered by Pizza Hotline [In 20 Minutes or Less] and his forthcoming Demo Disc 1 EP!Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

December 20, 20251 hr 26 min

20 Years of The Dreamcast Junkyard: A DreamPod Special

In this very special episode of the DreamPod, we're celebrating 20 years of The Dreamcast Junkyard, which was established all the way back in 2005! Lewis reunites some of the people who helped spark and shape the site's journey — founder Tom Charnock, two of the earliest writers Aaron (aka Animated AF!) and Simon (aka Father K), and long-time contributor Mike Phelan — for a nostalgic saunter down memory lane.Join us as we dive into the origins of The Dreamcast Junkyard, from its humble beginnings as Tom's personal game-collecting blog, to what it has become today: an unstoppable digital force for everything Dreamcast, driven by an undying passion to keep the love for Sega's iconic final console alive.Incredible episode artwork by Animated AF. Voice at the end by Caleb-sorry, Jesse Ventura.Tom's 20th Anniversary post: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/12/20-years-of-dreamcast-junkyard.htmlBrand new 20th DCJY Merch: https://thedreamcastjunkyard-shop.fourthwall.com/Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

November 24, 20252 hr 16 min

Episode 147: 25 Years of Shenmue

It’s been 25 years since Shenmue — the Sega Dreamcast's iconic killer app — first arrived in the West. To celebrate, Brian and Lewis are joined by special guests Matt Oliver of the Shenmue Dojo and KC from The Sega Lounge for a deep, heartfelt discussion about Yu Suzuki's magnum opus. They reflect on their personal histories with Shenmue, delve into Matt’s work with the Shenmue Dojo, explore Shenmue's lasting impact on the video game industry, and ponder what the future may hold for the franchise...Links:Shenmue DojoThe Sega LoungeBAFTA's "The Most Influential Video Game of All Time" list6 Games that Scratch the Shenmue ItchThe Shenmue remixes featured in this episode are from RyoX's "Shenwave Collection Vol. 1", which you can download here.Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

October 30, 20251 hr 16 min

Episode 146: Andrew Fisher, Homebrew Writer for Retro Gamer Magazine

This month on the DreamPod, Lozz and Lewis are joined by freelance video game writer Andrew Fisher to discuss his career and everything Dreamcast homebrew.With decades of experience in video game journalism, Andrew's work spans publications such as Wireframe, ZZAP! 64, ZZAP! Amiga, Commodore Force, Commodore Format, Fusion, and of course, Retro Gamer magazine — where he pens his monthly column, "The Homebrewer’s Kit." With the Sega Dreamcast having become such a prolific console for independent development in recent years, it's only natural that our scene has crossed Andrew's radar. In fact, in issue 277 of Retro Gamer, this year's biggest Dreamcast projects featured prominently in Andrew’s column.You can read Andrew's personal homebrew blog here: https://andrewrfisher.wixsite.com/retro-gamer-homebrewThe music in this episode is from Pizza Hotline and Shirobon's EP "Shadow Cell", which you can listen to on all good streaming platforms by clicking here.Other links:Ordering a Dominos pizza on a DreamcastThe Typing of the Dead’s Weird and Wonderful PortsLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

September 30, 20251 hr 8 min

Episode 145: Fourth-Quarter Dreamcast News Round-Up

The DreamPod is back, and this time it's a Dreamcast news round-up — our first since January! From Shenmue topping BAFTA's "most influential" list to a slew of new homebrew ports, indie releases, fan translations, online revivals, and fresh hardware, we have got a packed catch-up for anyone who’s missed the latest from our ever-busy scene!Links to topics discussed in this episode:BAFTA's "most influential video game of all time" listVice City port releasedWipeout portedMario Kart 64 portedStarfox 64 portMute Crimson DCSovietborgsShadow Gangs reissue (PixelHeart)Verdict Guilty ClashChew Chew MimicEl Dorado Gate chapter 1 fan translationSpeed Devils, Aero Dancing series, Outtrigger back onlineVMU ProDream Color PlusVM2 accessoriesOctopus Fight StickSega Lord X GoFundMeLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.

August 31, 20251 hr 25 min

Episode 144: The Anti-3D Episode - the Best of 2D Gaming on Dreamcast!

When people think of the Sega Dreamcast, they picture flashy polygons, arcade-perfect ports, and Sega showing off the future of 3D gaming at the turn of the millennium. But tucked away in its library is a treasure trove of 2D experiences that were often overlooked in the rush to 3D.But this is the "Anti-3D" episode, and so Tom, Lozz, Lewis, and Mike R are stepping away from polygon-counting to celebrate the Dreamcast’s flat-but-fantastic offerings. These games may not dazzle with cutting-edge visuals, but still deliver some of the deepest, most rewarding gameplay on the system.Clunky 3D efforts aren't escaping alive in this one...Featuring Music from Radirgy, Segagaga and Dee Dee Planet.Get Pizza Hotline's Dreamcast-style Mix CD here!Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest release "Hot-N-Ready Remixes" on all major music platforms by clicking here.