Episodes
Aug. 21, 2025
270 - Shinobi Series Retrospective (with Renato Almeida)
Renato Almeida is once again joining KC for a trip down memory lane, as they celebrate SEGA's own ninja series - Shinobi. They share their memories with the games, why the IP is still relevant, what they expect from the upcom...
Aug. 17, 2025
BONUS: Earthion Review (Steam / Steam Deck)
Here's The SEGA Lounge review of EARTHION, a brand new game by Yuzo Koshiro, developed from the ground up for the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis. This review is based on the recently released Steam version. Other current-gen ports a...
Aug. 14, 2025
269 - 25 Years of Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (with Gordon Frenchman)
Joining KC this week is Ben, aka Gordon Frenchman, from the Caverns of Hope community. They dive into the deep waters of Dreamcast classic Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future and discuss the lore, Ecco's transition from ...
Aug. 7, 2025
268 - Would you Rather...? - SEGA Edition
We're once again answering the important questions every SEGA fan asks, as Lime Reversed and DrScottnik join KC for a SEGA-themed game of "Would you rather...?" Finally, someone has the courage to address big topics, such as ...
July 31, 2025
267 - 30 Years of RISTAR (with The SEGA Spirit Show)
We're going intergalactic this week as Graham and ScottyMo of The SEGA Spirit Show return to celebrate the 30th anniversary of beloved Mega Drive/Genesis platformer RISTAR. Join us as we discuss the character's early concepts...
July 24, 2025
266 - Utsumi's Greatest Achievement and No Adventure Remake (News Roundup July 2025)
July was a bit of a slower news month, but there's still lots to discuss as we dive into Shuji Utsumi and Takashi Iizuka's interviews, and get closer to the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Relevant links: Shuji Utsumi's...
July 17, 2025
265 - What If SEGA Characters Had Day Jobs? (with The SEGA Spirit Show)
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 ...
July 10, 2025
264 - Shenmusings
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.
July 3, 2025
263 - Dreamcast Enjoyer
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.
June 27, 2025
262 - Them Management Meetings and CrossWorlds (News Roundup June 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 Vengeanc...
June 19, 2025
261 - Top 34 Sonic Games (Sonic's 34th Anniversary Special)
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 o...
June 12, 2025
260 - 25 Years of Jet Set Radio with Lewis Cox, Dreamcast Enjoyer, and Brian Vines
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 incl...
June 5, 2025
259 - Bo Bayles of the Rings of Saturn blog
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.
May 29, 2025
258 - New Ecco, Racing Around the World, FiGGYZ (News Roundup May 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 wi...
May 22, 2025
257 - CHALLENGE: Team Persona Spain vs Team SEGA Driven-16
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...
May 15, 2025
256 - SaturnDave and TraynoCo of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!
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, t...
May 8, 2025
255 - The Hiro Appreciation Episode with Enja Hamman
Following the announcement of his "retirement" and "second form" at SEGA, we dedicate this week's episode of The SEGA Lounge to Master Hiroshi Kawaguchi, aka Hiro. Joining KC is SEGA music specialist Enja Hamman. Each of them...
May 1, 2025
254 - The Best SEGA Games on the Nintendo Switch (with Viper and DrScottnik)
As the launch of its successor draws near, the real question is: what were the best SEGA games released for the Nintendo Switch? To answer this, KC calls upon friends GreenViper8 and DrScottnik, and they discuss the best excl...
April 24, 2025
253 - SEGA Accounts, Shenmue's BAFTA, Switch 2 (News Roundup April 2025)
Another month has passed and KC, James, and Lime are back to cover the most recent SEGA news. This time, there's talks of Shenmue, SEGA Accounts, SEGA's support of the Switch 2, and much more. SEGA Shop Europe is closed: http...
April 10, 2025
252 - TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming
Step into The SEGA Lounge for an exclusive interview with Richard Moss , writer, and Daniel Richardson , producer, of TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming . Whether you're a horror fan, gaming enthusiast, or just curio...
April 3, 2025
251 - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with Brian Vines and Peky
Yarr! This week, a crew of the best Loungers around sails the seas of Hawaii as we go deep into Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii , the latest and most #Majimagical spinoff in the series. Is the Mad Dog's amnesia-fueled ...
March 27, 2025
250 - Publisher of the Year, Q3 Financial Results, and Shinobi's Return (News Roundup March 2025 - LiVE)
Our first news roundup of the season includes the latest happening in the world of SEGA of the last three months. We discuss Metacritic's announcement of its Publisher of the Year 2024, SEGA Sammy's Q3 Earnings Report, the ne...
March 20, 2025
249 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Network Test Reactions
The recently announced Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds had a PS5-exclusive network test a few weeks ago and guests GreenViper8 and LimeReversed are here to talk about their thoughts. Is CrossWorlds the long-awaited sequel to Sonic ...
March 13, 2025
248 - 15 Years of LiVE Shows on RadioSEGA with INeedFruit & Rexy
The doors of The SEGA Lounge are open once again for another season and just in time to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first ever LiVE show aired on RadioSEGA. KC is joined by current show host, Rexy, and past DJ, INee...