Best Taito Podcasts (2024)

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17. The Great 1000 Mile Arcade Pickup Roadtrip! 2:28:37

11d ago2:28:37

2:28:37

But wait, is that round-trip or each way?? How far is TOO FAR? What's the farthest you'd be willing to go for that one "grail" game on your wishlist? And what do you do when you get there? We'll share some epic stories about some epic roadtrips to pickup some epic games, and we'll want to hear from YOU too! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show a…

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16. What your Spouse thinks of our Hobby, Games that are GARBAGE, Toxic People, and other delights! 2:21:36

1M ago2:21:36

2:21:36

Let's discuss all the hot button topics that get Chance in trouble... featuring a very special guest appearance by Space Sam from Retrobotics! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, …

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15. Five Hundred Bucks... SHIPPED! 2:21:47

2M ago2:21:47

2:21:47

How do you figure out fair prices for classic arcade machines, and what kind of leeway do you give in negotiations? How do you determine what you're willing to pay for a machine, and how does cosmetic damage, restoration status, and missing parts factor into that? And what about shipping parts and whole games? Do you know how to ship internationall…

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14. The one with our NEW full-time co-host! Plus our Arcade Hardware Tier List and more... 2:24:19

4M ago2:24:19

2:24:19

IT'S AN INVASION! We tried to stop him, we even tried cutting his mic, but there's been a hostile takeover of our open co-host spot! (If you saw the last few frames of our previous livestream, you might know who it is...) Plus, we take a deep dive into original game hardware vs FPGA hardware emulation vs various multi-boards vs high score save kits…

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13. Classic Taito Linear Power Supplies are the BEST featuring Troy from Troy's Restorations! 2:07:47

5M ago2:07:47

2:07:47

There are some arcade parts that everybody knows you just don't bother trying to fix. "It's a lost cause," they say. "You'd be crazy to try," they tell you. But guess what? Some of us fools love going on errands and get a kick out of tilting at windmills. And joining us as a special guest co-host for this episode is Troy from Troy's Restorations on…

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12. The First One without Jeremiah 2:20:54

6M ago2:20:54

2:20:54

Three's Company? We'll see how this goes... Let's chat about our first pickups of 2024, the age-old paint vs vinyl vs laminate debate, games that appeal to casual players vs games that appeal to collectors/enthusiasts, and how to avoid setting your workshop on fire. PLUS A SURPRISE GUEST APPEARANCE BY CHANCE FROM THE CANADIAN ARCADE! https://www.yo…

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11. You're still here? It's over. Go home. Go! 1:55:41

7M ago1:55:41

1:55:41

Let's say goodbye to 2023 (and more...?) with an end-of-year recap, plus a look ahead at the year to come. Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you'v…

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10. Improper COINage leads to COIN Errors... featuring Steve Laity from Mosaic Arcade! 1:59:18

8M ago1:59:18

1:59:18

On this episode, we're joined once again by friend-of-the-program Steve Laity (aka Khatru311) as our first repeat guest co-host! We'll talk about wheelin' & dealin', de-converting converted cabinets, the upcoming holiday season, the pros & cons of different manufacturers' cabinets, games collectors like versus games casual players like, the importa…

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09. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion... featuring Brandon from Off-world Arcade! 1:57:50

9M ago1:57:50

1:57:50

On another very special episode, we're joined by Brandon (aka advans13 aka Deckard995) from Off-world Arcade on Twitch and YouTube. We'll talk about his unique perspective on the arcade hobby, podcastin' & livestreamin', his no-so-secret passion for B movies, plus collecting/restoring non-video/pinball coin-ops more broadly like gumball machines! Y…

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08. Building the Arcade for HBO's The Last of Us - exclusive behind-the-scenes access! #TLOU 2:24:24

10M ago2:24:24

2:24:24

In this very special episode, we welcome Josh and Chance from The Canadian Arcade on as guests to discuss their role in planning, preparing, and operating an entire arcade filled with classic games for a blockbuster Hollywood TV series! Learn all about what it takes to make these vintage cabinets and monitors shine on screen, straight from the guys…

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07. The Ship of Theseus and other Descents into Madness (The Reproduction Parts Episode) 2:07:07

11M ago2:07:07

2:07:07

Artwork, harnesses, controls, power supplies, monitors, PCBs, cabinets, and more... When is it ok to use reproduction parts in your restoration/repair projects, and do they need to be 1:1 recreations of the original, or are modern "upgrades" a reasonable alternative? How far are YOU willing to go for oRiGiNaLiTy? Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a …

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06. C302 Polarity is Silkscreened Wrong on the Solder Side of the G07 Chassis (The Monitor Episode) 2:09:53

12M ago2:09:53

2:09:53

CRT 4EVA! Let's talk about the pros & cons of different arcade monitor models (which is your favorite?), common problems/issues, tools of the trade, why LCD replacement screens just stink out loud, and more! Plus, get your infamous G07 C302 Silkscreen Error t-shirt here: https://overtimearcade.myspreadshop.com/g07+c302+silkscreen+error-A64b42f48951…

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Case #054 - The Mysterious Suitcase & The Fraudster 25:48

1y ago25:48

25:48

A suitcase was found floating in the Waitematā Harbour in 1966. Its contents kicked off an international manhunt and one of Aotearoa's biggest fraudsters. Joseph Sheehan BEM was a detective on the case.

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05. Kreamy Korner and The Big Nashville Barn Haul 2:05:31

1y ago2:05:31

2:05:31

How far would YOU go to score that amazing deal? The one & only Cameron McCasland joins us to share his tale of rescuing more than a few highly-desirable arcade cabinets from certain doom in an abandoned trailer... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover e…

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Case #053 - Crooked Cop Michael Blowers 18:47

1y ago18:47

18:47

Michael Blowers was a police officer, family man and pillar of the community. He was also stealing drugs from the police exhibit room and giving them to his mistress to sell. RNZ's Charlie Dreaver describes Blowers downfall.

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Case #052 - The Unsolved Murder of Arthur Blomfield 18:32

1y ago18:32

18:32

True crime writer Scott Bainbridge takes us through the unsolved murder of pharmacist Arthur Blomfield, who was bludgeoned to death in his Auckland store, Mackay's Dispensary, in 1931.

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Case #051 - The Trial of Alan Hall 26:58

1y ago26:58

26:58

Alan Hall spent nearly two decades in jail for the 1985 murder of Arthur Easton. In 2022 his convictions were quashed. Stuff journalist Mike White explains the flaws in the case against Hall and Geoff Hall talks about his brother's life after prison.

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Case #050 - Conman Wayne Eaglesome 23:22

1y ago23:22

23:22

Stuff's senior crime reporter tells Jesse Mulligan about his ongoing hunt for one of Aotearoa's most prolific conmen.

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Case #049 - The Trial of Pedro Cleven 29:23

1y ago29:23

29:23

Welcome back to Season 8 of Crimes NZ. In this episode, we hear about one of our country's most sensational trials - that of headhunters gang member Pedro Cleven.

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04. Rookie Mistakes and The Art of Cabinet Arranging 2:07:26

1y ago2:07:26

2:07:26

Let's talk about rookie mistakes when working on coin-op machines, games we DIDN'T like, and organizing our arcade lineups... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games,…

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03. The Worst SCAM in Classic Arcade Video Game Collecting History? 2:03:01

1y ago2:03:01

2:03:01

DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY ANY GUEST OR COMMENTER ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL SHARING THEM AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE PODCAST HOSTS OR OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTIES.Something is fishy in the state of Oregon... with special guest Steve Laity from Mosaic Arcade https://www.youtube.com/@khatru311Welcome to The Coin Jam P…

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02. Twice is a COINcidence 1:59:48

1+ y ago1:59:48

1:59:48

Why do we do the things that we do? No limits?! NO RAGRETS!! In this episode, Jeremiah, Liam, K', and Charlie discuss the personal motivations behind our collections, the limits we set for ourselves (if any), bad collecting habits, mistakes we've made along the way, and the end states we have in mind. We also provide updates on recent pickups, curr…

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Uncoded Radio present La Divina Afterhours London with Thomas Galbardi - 9.03.23 59:53

1+ y ago59:53

59:53

Uncoded Radio present La Divina Afterhours London with Thomas Galbardi - 9.03.23 by Thomas GalbardiBy Thomas Galbardi

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01. Premiere Episode of The Coin Jam Podcast 1:56:17

1+ y ago1:56:17

1:56:17

Who are these bozos and what are they going to talk about? In this very first episode of The Coin Jam Podcasts, your humble hosts introduce themselves, provide some background on how they got into this hobby, and answer audience questions from the live chat. We also discuss our current projects, talk about our latest pickups, and more! Watch the fu…

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AMSTERDAM PRIDE 2022 1:03:32

1+ y ago1:03:32

1:03:32

#House #Dance #Vocal & #EDMThis is my live set at AMSTERDAM GAY PRIDE 2022 at Dam Square Main Stage. Was the most biggest performance and most massive and impressive experience for more than 10,000 people.Thank you for the invitation and thanks to all the people who was there for that amazing experience. #IAMSTERDAMHere my special selection of the …

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Case #048 - The Abandonment of Pumpkin 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

It was a case that shocked the world. A 3-year-old abandoned in an Australian train station, her mother murdered in New Zealand and her father on the run in America.

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Case #047 - Sophie Elliott 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

24:11

In January 2008, Gil Elliott received the worst news possible. His 22-year-old daughter Sophie had been stabbed to death. He talks to Jesse Mulligan about those moments, the horror that followed and his fight for change.

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Case #046 - The Unsolved Murder of Elsie Walker 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

27:19

The 1928 murder of Elsie Walker is one of New Zealand's oldest cold cases. She disappeared from the Bay of Plenty and her body was discovered by schoolboys, days later, in Auckland.

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Case #045 - Taito Phillip Field 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

24:25

In 2009, Taito Phillip Field was convicted of bribery and corruption and sentenced to six years in prison. Lockwood Smith was an opposition MP and recalls keeping the pressure on in parliament, to ensure Field was held to account.

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Case #044 - Emma Agnew 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

22:08

In 2007, 20-year-old Emma Agnew put a sign up in her car advertising it for sale. A man answered the ad, but he wasn't interested in buying the car. As Stuff senior reporter Martin Van Beynan describes his intentions were far more sinister.

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Case #043 - A Conman Gets Conned 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

Emma Ferris loaned $300,000 to her boyfriend only to discover he was conning her. In this episode of Crimes NZ, Emma describes the battle for her life-savings and her future.

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Case #042 - The Timaru Poisonings 26:49

2y ago26:49

26:49

In 1886 the bustling town of Timaru was stunned when society darling Thomas Hall was arrested for the attempted murder of his wife, Kitty. Author Peter Graham outlines one of the most sensational cases of 19th century New Zealand.

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Case #041 - The Bain Family Murders 23:59

2y ago23:59

23:59

David Bain spent 13 years in prison after being found guilty of killing his family in 1994 – however he always maintained his innocence and he was acquitted in a retrial in 2009.

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Case #040 - Delcelia Witika 18:22

2y ago18:22

18:22

The presiding judge described the death of Delcelia Witika as one of the most disturbing cases of child abuse to come before the High Court. David Mcloughlin covered the case.

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Case #039 - Aramoana 19:51

2+ y ago19:51

19:51

In November 1990, thirteen people were shot and killed in the seaside village of Aramoana. Tim Ashton was a member of the anti-terrorism squad that was sent in to stop the gunman.

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Case #038 - The David Ross Ponzi Scheme 20:01

2+ y ago20:01

20:01

David Ross was jailed in 2013 for running a ponzi scheme that resulted in thousands of New Zealand investors losing millions of dollars.

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Case #037 - Robert Gawith 22:04

2+ y ago22:04

22:04

In 1987, pig hunters stumbled upon the body of Robert Gawith kicking off a murder inquiry with links to the infamous Mr Asia drug syndicate.

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Case #036 - Scott Guy 24:00

2+ y ago24:00

24:00

In the early hours of July 8, 2010, Scott Guy was gunned down at his farm gate. Police suspected his brother-in-law, but he was found not-guilty and no one else has been held accountable for the killing.

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Case #035 - Cynthia Grierson Jackson 17:53

2+ y ago17:53

17:53

In 1960, police discovered the body of a man in a central Auckland apartment, but it is the disappearance of his wife, Cynthia Grierson Jackson that has baffled police for more than half a decade.

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Case #034 - Raurimu 27:47

2+ y ago27:47

27:47

Six people were killed and four injured when Stephen Anderson took his father's shotgun and went on a rampage in the sleepy North Island settlement of Raurimu, in 1997. Michael Morrah interviewed Anderson and tells his story.

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Case #033 - Honora Parker 23:30

2+ y ago23:30

23:30

In the winter of 1954, two schoolgirls - Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme - murdered Pauline’s mother on a remote walking track in Christchurch. Author Peter Graham recounts the events leading to Honora Parker's death.

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Case #032 - Ruby Knox 22:42

2+ y ago22:42

22:42

Barrister Simon Shamy describes the tragic murder of Ruby Knox. He represented Donella Knox who admitted killing her daughter.

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Case #031 - Heidi Charles 21:34

2+ y ago21:34

21:34

On New Years Eve, 1976, 36-year-old Heidi Charles vanished without a trace. True crime writer Scott Bainbridge explains how this baffling case has been mixed up with other high-profile disappearances.

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Case #030 - Emily Longley 28:46

2+ y ago28:46

28:46

In 2011, 17 year-old Emily Longley was strangled to death by her boyfriend. Her father, Mark Longley, recounts the battle for justice and the healing process.

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Case #029 - David McNee 25:16

2+ y ago25:16

25:16

David McNee was beaten to death in his own home in 2003. His killer was found guilty of manslaughter after using a provocation defence referred to as the 'gay panic' defence.

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Case #028 - The Waterfront Robbery 16:44

2+ y ago16:44

16:44

It's one of the most brazen robberies in New Zealand's history. In November 1956, Auckland mobsters made off with the equivalent today of $1 million after breaking into the Waterfront Industry Commission's offices.

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Case #027 - Margery Hopegood 21:36

3y ago21:36

21:36

The 1992 murder of English tourist, Margery Hopegood, stunned the country. She was in New Zealand to discover her roots, but was stabbed to death in a Hamilton toilet block.

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Case #026 - Alicia O'Reilly 20:42

3y ago20:42

20:42

On August 16, 1980, 6 year-old Alicia O’Reilly was found dead in her bed, in the room she shared with her 8-year-old sister. For years the case has gone unsolved, but police are currently following up new leads

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Case #025 - The Napier Siege 16:43

3y ago16:43

16:43

In May 2009, three Napier police officers entered Jan Molenaar's home searching for drugs. The execution of a simple search warrant turned into a three day stand-off and ended with two deaths.

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Case #024 - The Kahui Twins 28:50

3y ago28:50

28:50

Chris and Cru Kahui were just 84 days old when they were fatally injured in their Auckland home. Their father, also Chris, was charged with murder but eventually acquitted of the crime.

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