Vectrex Podcasts

Extracts from The English G.I. by Jonathan Sandler and Brian Bicknell / Can’t Not Won’t by Eliza Fricker Challenging Lives: In this ‘feature length’ podcast looking at comics that detail some extraordinarily challenging lives in biography and autobiography, a pair of graphic novelists discuss with Alex FItch their work on this topic. Cartoonist and…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Mr. Driller! He talks about brightness, Amazing Discoveries, Chuck Taylors, the algorithm, prime number factorization, ChatGPT, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

After a short hiatus, Dean & Steve return for a good old chat with Mads and Mark to discuss what they have all been up to recently in regards to retro gaming. Will Steve convince the guys that the Miyoo Mini Plus is a worthy purchase? Will Dean mention Double Dragon yet again? Tune in to find out. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episod…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Metroid II! He talks about stalkers, NSO, parks and barks, Game Boy, ghosting, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@frenchpetpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Tears of the Kingdom! He talks about shadow bans, puzzles, touching grass, the Steam Deck, keto, saving a bee, controllers, Disintegration Loops, Music for Airports, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@frenchpetpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fre…

Blade Runners Mads, Mark and Chris weave their way through the murky and crowded streets of 2019 Los Angeles. Does the game hold up or should it have been left in limbo for a little while longer? Tune in to find out. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays nothing! He talks about creeps, bonding, hillbilly language, anime eyes, greed, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchpetpodcast/ Join our Discord: https://di…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W! He talks about a better name for the Analogue Pocket, the little red book, Matrix Resurrections, The Malpractice, postmodernism, being young and dumb, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twit…

Mark, Mads and Chris take the podcast on a voyage into the unknown by selecting a shortlist for our May game club. The theme: Xbox. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott Richard Pickles Russ Smith Peter Badrick Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Pod…

In this episode, Frenchpet walks to the thrift store! He talks about hidden gems, TiVo, astrology, R.A.P.S., Xbox pseudoscience, Ali Express, Neti pot, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchp…

In our latest game club episode Chris, Mark and Mads take a look at the gorgeous Saturn platformer Keio Flying Squadron 2. In action! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott Richard Pickles Russ Smith Peter Badrick Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - P…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Mario Golf Super Rush! He talks about massages, working muscles, Bota Bota, bing bing wahoo, game design, Doom, vegan keto, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fr…

Art from Monster Fun: Hire a Horror by Matt Baxter, covers of books published by Street Noise, art from Junkyard Jack and the Horse that Talked by Danny Noble Junkyard Jack, Monster Fun and Street Noise Books: In this ‘feature length’ podcast looking at comics for young audiences, and a young publisher looking to widen audiences, Alex Fitch talks t…

In this episode, Frenchpet recaps a recent live show where he played music with a Nintendo DS! He talks about Toronto, birthdays, success, NitroTracker, bass, pre, mid, and post show happenings, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ I…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Tetris DX! He talks about Tetris’ birthday*, banana bread, AI tells, distracting music, other Tetris variants, validation, geoengineering, and much more! [*40th isn’t actually until 6/6/24. This episode is supposed to tie-in with the movie release, but there was a misunderstanding. -Zach] Follow our socials for more…

In this episode, the nordic brothers ditch Chris and go adventuring on their own. Will we ever see Chris again? Does Mark know what an adventure game is? Are they really brothers? Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott Richard Pickles Russ Smith Peter Bad…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Ape Out! He talks about The Ring, unity and community, shareware, trolling, Sega Saturn, Terraonion, emulation, furries, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenc…

In this episode Chris Worthington sits down with Chris O'Regan, Jim Middleton and Andy Gilmour to discuss their initial thoughts of the Evercade EXP. We also catch up on the latest goings on in the world of retro. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott Ri…

In this episode, Frenchpet walks around ranting about thrifting! He also talks about dip, generations, losing a tail, charity, LA, drinks, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchpetpodcast/ Jo…

Alison Bechdel and Hannah Berry on stage at LICAF / art from G Bear and Jammo, and Don’t Call Me a Tomboy Youth and Wellbeing: In this ‘feature length’ podcast looking at comics about youth and wellbeing, a quartet of artists discuss their work which touches on these topics. Former Comics Laureate Hannah Berry chats to renowned cartoonist Alison Be…

The team finally get together to celebrate reaching over 300 episodes with a bumper edition of the show. Find out who is our "Retro Superstar" plus we chat to 5 of our listeners to discover their favourite retro games! Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilo…

In this episode, Frenchpet walks to the DMV! He talks about the intellectual property theft, Dragon Quest 11, sharing, underworld music, jump scares, Aphex Twin, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Q*bert! He talks about the Game Boy Color, health food, Cha’s, unconventional controls, a Q*bert GDC talk, greedy people, Mountain Dew, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.inst…

In this episode Jim, Mark, and Mads take a long, hard look at Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Master System. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Russ Smith Peter Badrick Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mi…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Downwell! He talks about walking through dark alleys, The Leetist, Riddled Corpses, Roguelikes, prom, teachers, BEDMAS, Oldnet, Cannibal Corpse, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https:/…

It's not the episode 300 you might have expected (don't worry, we'll be celebrating soon), but Mark, Mads and Chris team up for the first time to select three Saturn games to take forward to the game club shortlist for March. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Russ Smith Peter Ba…

In this EMERGENCY BROADCAST, Frenchpet doesn’t play anything! He talks about shrinkflation, Vampire Survivors, bird food, 3DSes, compliance, recessions, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/french…

Covers of Guantanamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi / Guantanamo Voices edited by Sarah Mirk / Photos of Andy Worthington, Alex Fitch and Sarah Mirk / Close Guantanamo website Guantanamo Voices: To discuss the 21st anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay, and the lives of the people still incarcerated there, Alex Fitch talks to writer Sarah Mir…

In this special Valentine’s Day episode, Frenchpet plays WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros! He talks about NSO, a squirrel’s life, digital vs. physical, Valentine’s Day, likability, quality sleep, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instag…

In our first game club episode of the year, Chris and Mark strap in for a deep dive into the Rare classic, RC Pro Am. They also review the Atari high score challenges from December and catch up on the latest retro news. Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Russ Smith Peter Badrick …

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Doom 64! He talks about using The Force, money laundering, mental gymnastics, Beavis, puzzles, coomer noises, Skyward Sword, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f…

In this special AI generated episode, AI Frenchpet talks about playing Mega Man 2, value and worth, Sonic fan fiction, itself, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchpetpodcast/ Join our Disco…

Jim, Mark and Mads get together to talk about the blue hedgehog's 8-bit outings. Which 8-bit Sonic games will be up for vote for the game club in February 2023? Thanks to all of our Patreon’s who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Nick Smith Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon …

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Vampire Survivors! He talks about The Office, The Notebook, Death Note, Kanye and Elon, Steam Deck bugs, acronyms, outrage, morals, Eminem, Marilyn Manson, the bone zone, the gambling gene, aches and pains, preferable swim spots, ketamine, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Where’s Waldo! He talks about the last episode, police activity, not finding out, the pigeon he saved, motives, spies, TNO, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fr…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Zookeeper! He talks about being surrounded by cops, Sneaky Dee’s, AI, going to Mars, puzzle games, being sick, fame, evolving, subterfuge, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.i…

In this special episode, Frenchpet saves a pigeon! He talks about cold weather, the circle of life, playing god, busy street rankings, Machiavelli, looking homeless, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness!Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://ww…

In this episode, Frenchpet plays Missile Command! He talks about Iran, Guy-Concordia, Raytheon, paranoia, struggles, and much more! Follow our socials for more Frenchpet madness! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchpet/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ftanpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchpetpodcast/ Join our Discord: https:…

Mads and Chris return to game club action and take a deep dive into the Sensible Software classic, Wizball. They also catch up on what they've been up to and make a special announcement about the future of the game club. Special thanks to Mark leither for cleaning up the image of Wizball used on our cover. Checkout Mark’s Ko-Fi page at https://ko-f…