Last Save Lounge: Stories About Video Games

Aaron Amendola

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Episodes 16

Avg. Duration 40m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (9)

Since Jan 2026

Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Last Save Lounge is a weekly video game interview podcast that explores the personal stories players attach to their favorite games. From nostalgia to unexpected life moments, Last Save Lounge is a cozy, thoughtful celebration of the games that stay with us long after the credits roll. Hosted by Aaron “TurboHoodie” Amendola, experienced game dev and host of Gamers With Jobs Conference Call.

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Recent Episodes

Do A Barrel Roll with Neon O'Dea and Star Fox 64

May 05, 2026 1h 17m

What makes a game feel perfect every time you play it? This week on Last Save Lounge, we’re joined by Neon O’Dea—a UI/UX artist at Bungie working on Destiny 2—to talk about why Star Fox 64 is their…

Sean Lenhart wakes the Wind Fish in The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Apr 28, 2026 51m

What makes a game something you want to pass down? This week on Last Save Lounge, we’re joined by Sean Lenhart—voice actor, audiobook narrator, and longtime performer—to talk about why The Legend of…

Why Halo Reach Is Still the Blueprint for Devin from AnythingThatGames

Apr 21, 2026 42m

What makes a game the perfect entry point into gaming? This week on Last Save Lounge, we’re joined by Devin from AnythingThatGames—a creator known for helping players break into gaming with their “no…

Why Dragon Age 2 Is Still the Best RPG with Life is Strange Writer Aysha Faruh

Apr 14, 2026 43m

What makes a game unforgettable? For writer Aysha Faruh (Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Pathologic 3), it’s all about messy characters, tough choices, and emotional chaos—and that’s why her…

Cloudd dishes on Speedrunning and Freedom in The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

Apr 07, 2026 34m

Why does The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild continue to redefine what open-world games can be? In this episode of Last Save Lounge, host Aaron “TurboHoodie” Amendola sits down with Cloudd, a…

Getting Whimsical with Matt Peters and Ratchet & Clank

Mar 31, 2026 40m

Why does Ratchet & Clank still feel so unforgettable years later? In this episode of Last Save Lounge, host Aaron “TurboHoodie” Amendola sits down with Matt Peters to revisit one of PlayStation’s…

Andrew Staley reminisces about Wolfenstein 3D and time with his Grandfather

Mar 24, 2026 33m

How does Wolfenstein 3D still leave a lasting impact on players decades later? In this episode of Last Save Lounge, host Aaron “TurboHoodie” Amendola sits down with Andrew Staley, technical artist at…

Mass Effect 2 is Ryan Gilliam's favorite video game on the Citadel

Mar 17, 2026 47m

Why does Mass Effect 2 still resonate with players more than a decade later? In this episode of Last Save Lounge, host Aaron “TurboHoodie” Amendola sits down with games journalist Ryan Gilliam of…

Charlie Wein takes us on The Dig

Mar 10, 2026 41m

What makes a game unforgettable? In this episode of Last Save Lounge, host Aaron “TurboHoodie” Amendola sits down with Charlie Wein of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce in Chicago to revisit one…

Richard Lovejoy points-and-clicks with King's Quest 3

Mar 03, 2026 44m

Richard Lovejoy of the Gamers With Jobs Conference Call joins Aaron to discuss a favorite from his childhood: King's Quest 3 - To Heir Is Human.🎮 About Last Save LoungeA show about the video games…

How Kingdom Hearts inspires Patrick Hitzler

Feb 24, 2026 33m

Why does Kingdom Hearts still hold such a powerful place in players’ hearts? In this episode of Last Save Lounge, host Aaron “TurboHoodie” Amendola sits down with Patrick Hitzler of Chicago Loot Drop…

Charlie Hall on B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision

Feb 17, 2026 35m

Charlie Hall, games journalist, writer, and photographer, joins Aaron for a cozy conversation about his favorite game of all-time: B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.🎮 About Last Save LoungeA show…

Amanda Knowlton adores Tetris on every console

Feb 10, 2026 44m

Amanda Knowlton of Gamers With Jobs drops in to gab about Alexey Pajitnov's sublime puzzler Tetris🎮 About Last Save LoungeA show about the video games that saved our progress, and a little bit of us.…

Jenna Stoeber gabs over Portal's rad womanness

Feb 03, 2026 30m

Video games journalist and YouTube essayist Jenna Stoeber stops by to chat about the inherently rad womanness of 2007's Portal.🎮 About Last Save LoungeA show about the video games that saved our…

Why Metal Gear Solid still matters with Lord_Iro

Feb 03, 2026 48m

Content Creator Lord_Iro heads to Shadow Moses to praise 1998's Metal Gear Solid's perfect Kojima-ness.NOTE: This episode has known audio problems about 30 mins in, but I cleaned it up real nice.🎮…

Last Save Lounge - Trailer

Jan 23, 2026 0m Trailer

Last Save Lounge is a weekly video game interview podcast where I sit down with gamers, creators, and developers to ask them one simple question:"What is your favorite video game of all time… and…

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