552: GamesMaster: Golden Joysticks and ’90s TV with Dominik Diamond- The Retro Hour EP552

GamesMaster legend Dominik Diamond joins us for a brand-new conversation recorded live at PLAY Expo in Blackpool. From landing the presenting job and meeting Patrick Moore just once to backstage rivalries, celebrity guests and the infamous Dave Perry fallout, Dominik shares hilarious and candid stories from the show that defined gaming TV in the ’90s. Plus, audience questions, his return to stand-up and an honest look at the pressures of overnight fame.
Contents:
00:00 – The Week’s Retro News Stories
49:54 – Dominik Diamond Interview
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Show notes
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