{"podcast":{"title":"Retro Handhelds Podcast","slug":"retro-handhelds-podcast-3417250","podcast_index_feed_id":3417250,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/giehDFBk","website_url":"https://youtube.com/RetroHandhelds","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/76dab631-7f64-442e-9092-b8944754a667/9abe5e16-ff53-4927-b973-eca0d9098117/3000x3000/untitled_design_7.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Retro Handhelds","episode_count":298,"summary":"The Retro Handhelds Podcast is your weekly hangout for everything portable gaming. From the latest emulator updates and hardware drops to the classics we grew up on, we cover it all—with zero pretension and plenty of \"dad\" energy. Join showrunners Stubbs and Rob the Retro Tech Dad, along with a rotating cast of community favorites, as they break down the news, review the newest devices, and argue about which buttons feel \"mushy.\" Whether you're a tinker-happy emu-enthusiast or just looking for something to play on the couch, you’re welcome here. Expect: Honest reviews, emulation guides, streaming setups, and absolutely no shenanigans. (Okay, maybe SOME shenanigans).","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T14:19:41.894457+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retro-handhelds-podcast-3417250"},"episode":{"title":"MiniLoong Pocket 1: A Surprisingly Solid Budget MODULAR Handheld","slug":"miniloong-pocket-1-a-surprisingly-solid-budget-modular-handheld","published_at":"2026-04-11T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retro-handhelds-podcast-3417250/miniloong-pocket-1-a-surprisingly-solid-budget-modular-handheld","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retro-handhelds-podcast-3417250","url":"https://youtube.com/RetroHandhelds","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/76054df4-b2c1-4471-9fe6-4deb5c64819b/39b88fbc-aa7e-47e7-b40c-2eccfc868c53/episodes/audio/group/6b57eb1c-a835-4f2a-8d51-5ffd749eacf8/group-item/86a43b81-8534-413c-9f2a-0037b3fad908/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=giehDFBk","summary":"We unbox, test and give a first look on the MiniLoong Pocket 1, comparing against similar options. With its modular dpad, and swappable faceplates, this thing is surprisingly slick for the company's first outing. It makes us wonder, who made this? 1GB of ram makes it tough, but otherwise it's showing itself to be a surprisingly solid option in the sub $100 price bracket for 4:3 retro gaming. Strap in, this is going to be the Loong one!","meta_description":"We unbox, test and give a first look on the MiniLoong Pocket 1, comparing against similar options. With its modular dpad, and swappable faceplates, this t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5621,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/retro-handhelds-podcast-3417250/episodes/miniloong-pocket-1-a-surprisingly-solid-budget-modular-handheld/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retro-handhelds-podcast-3417250/miniloong-pocket-1-a-surprisingly-solid-budget-modular-handheld.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}