Retrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective
Retrograde Amnesia, hosted by Chris Stone and Eric Layman, is a weekly chapter-by-chapter analysis of classic Japanese role-playing games. With 383 episodes and episodes running about 60 to 65 minutes, the show has an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Estimated rate is $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly, deeply detailed JRPG analysis with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Weekly episodes since 2019 across 383 episodes build a long, searchable back catalog.
- Apple Podcasts shows 178 ratings averaging 5.0, a strong signal of listener loyalty.
- Episodes running about an hour give sponsors room for a full host-read without rushing.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episodic analysis, multi-part series
- Tone
- irreverent, detailed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website lists a Patreon Exclusive Seasons page as a funding route, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The explicit flag is set to 1 in the feed, and episode titles such as 'Deranged Shitheads' and 'Chalky Piss / Pissy Chalk' contain strong profanity.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.retrogradeamnesia.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1480854950 |
| RSS feed | retroam.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Skies of Arcadia | E19: She Doesn't Know Your Deeds [To The Desert] | 2026-10-12 | 58 min |
| Skies of Arcadia | E18: Danny DeVite [Adventure Embarkation] | 2026-10-05 | 55 min |
| Skies of Arcadia | E17: Terminator Hard Walk [Upper Valua & Rail Car] | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 4 min |
| Skies of Arcadia | E16: Mother, Of Course This Country is Wrong [The R | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 5 min |
| Skies of Arcadia | E15: Chalky Piss / Pissy Chalk [Catacombs] | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 2 min |
| Skies of Arcadia | E14: Deranged Shitheads [Lower City Valua] | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A chapter by chapter, beat by beat analysis of classic Japanese Roleplaying Games (JRPG). We delve deep into the story, dialogue, game mechanics, music, influences, and themes. We've covered Xenogears, Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy VIII, Suikoden, Suikoden II, Xenosaga Episode I, Final Fantasy Tactics, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, Phantasy Star IV, and Skies of Arcadia. Yes, we will kill god.
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About Retrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective
Retrograde Amnesia is a podcast in which hosts Chris Stone and Eric Layman analyze classic Japanese role-playing games chapter by chapter, covering story, dialogue, mechanics, music and themes. According to the show's website, the two have been friends and collaborators since 2019, and the show publishes weekly episodes of roughly 55 to 65 minutes across 383 episodes.
Apple Podcasts lists 178 ratings with an average of 5.0. These figures are estimates only, based on the rating count and show age, and suggest an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode among a mostly male, gaming-focused listenership in English-speaking countries. No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show relies on Patreon for exclusive seasons.
A host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits video game publishers, retro hardware makers and collectible brands that accept explicit language.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Retrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Retrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective
How much does Retrograde Amnesia charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is Retrograde Amnesia about?
Retrograde Amnesia is a podcast where Chris Stone and Eric Layman analyze classic Japanese role-playing games chapter by chapter, covering story, dialogue, mechanics and music.
How do I contact Retrograde Amnesia about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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