411: Inside SEGA's Golden Era: A Chat with Mike Fischer - The Retro Hour EP411

In this week's episode, we're joined by Mike Fischer, former Product Manager and Vice President at Sega of America, who gives us an insider's view of SEGA's vibrant culture and the strategic relationship between its American and Japanese branches. He touches on the impact of iconic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog and reminisces about marketing strategies and celebrity encounters, including Michael Jackson. Dive into a nostalgic exploration of SEGA's groundbreaking era, packed with fascinating insights and lesser-known stories. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 39:35 - Mike Fischer Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Check out PCBWay at https://pcbway.com for all your PCB needs Take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to: https://drinkAG1.com/retrohour We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Handheld Mega Drive: http://tinyurl.com/29fmtdv4 Vector Man 3 PS2 Prototypes Unearthed: http://tinyurl.com/4cjjfpyw Tomb Raider Ported to 32x: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYsGbMjM7tQ Robocop vs Predator Gameboy Game: http://tinyurl.com/yb2n27rw I Made a Nintendo Playstation: https://youtu.be/9lpTfVxwwSU?si=ZTrVnC7JWl0Tx6FF