Best Growing Up Atari Podcasts (2024)

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#120 : Worse Than E.T.? Mr. Postman and the games from Bit Corp 17:59

5d ago17:59

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Mr. Postman is another game from Bit Corp., the people who brought us Bobby Is Going Home. It's a doozy of game for the 2600, but is it worse than E.T.? Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toxJOrAOklw&feature=youtu.be Dr. Spuds Game Reviews: https://doctorspudsreviewsthings.wordpress.com/2018/12/12/mr-postman-bit-corp-atari-2600-game-rev…

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#119 : Overscan: Cracking Seals and Proving Life 15:27

12d ago15:27

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Overscan: Cracking Seals and Proving Life In this over scan we discuss a few new home brew games we have obtained for the #Atari2600 and #NES. #ChampGames https://champ.games/ #AtariAgeStore https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1045 #MurderintheMaze https://t1lt.itch.io/mitm #mrrunandjump https://atari.com/products/mr-run-and-jum…

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#118 : Worserer than E.T.? : The Games Of Mythicon 21:24

20d ago21:24

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Worserer than E.T.? : The Games Of Mythicon In our continuing quest to find games that are "Worse Than E.T?" we have arrived at the bottom of the stinkiest barrel imaginable, and there rests the games of Mythicon. Enjoy! Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufSlqW9MjU4 Links: DP Royal Archives - The Worst of the Atari 2600 (digitpress.com…

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#117: Worse Than E.T.? #3: Airlock 22:10

28d ago22:10

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Airlock A game that takes "worse Than E.T." to a whole new level. Did Data Age make games worse than the supposed worst game ever, E.T. for the Atari VCS? Were they also one of the culprits responsible for the North American Video Game Crash? Have we found the worst Atari VCS game ever made? Watch and find out. Plus: Embarrassed by my poor play of …

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#116: 'Worse Than E.T?" #2 Bobby Is Going Home 9:48

1M ago9:48

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In our 2nd installment we play the notorious Atari 2600 game "Bobby Is Going Home" and decide: Is it worse than E.T.? Video Version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjtcqOVvPA0&feature=youtu.be Ambient music in this video is "GUL-ee-SUCK-uh" by Tony Longworth "Bobby Is Going Home" By Flanders '72: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc517DXJiSo Fl…

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#115: "Worse Than E.T?" #1: Tax Avoiders 16:06

1M ago16:06

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In the first in a series, we play notoriously "bad" games and figure out if they are "worse" than the supposed worst game ever, "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" for the Atari 2600. This first episode is a bit rough, but I promise you, they get better. Video version here: Worse Than E.T.? Tax Avoiders for the Atari 2600 (youtube.com) Thanks for support …

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#114: Overscan: Yep, another One These @#$%!! Podcasts (Plus Atari Hidden Gems) 53:46

2M ago53:46

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Overscan # 8 #114 Yep. Another of these STUPID @#$%!! Podcasts. Plus...Atari Hidden Gems In this episode the brothers find a hidden gem for each of Atari’s classic systems and even a few divisions like the Arcade division and APX. As always they decide in the middle if they want to keep going with the podcast and we cut out a lot of infighting and …

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#113 Overscan: This Week in Retro vs. The Retro Hour : Showdown + news and more 48:52

2M ago48:52

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This week we discuss two of our favorite weekly retro gaming podcasts and compare and contrast them to one another. There are no losers here as both pods are excellent weekly doses of what make us tick here at Into the Vertical Blank, We also have our usual assortment of news and have added even more segments. Contents 0:00 Intro 1:35 News 6:45 Boo…

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#112 Overscan: Homebrew Showdown! Ports vs Originals 50:43

2M ago50:43

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Overscan: Showdown! Homebrew port vs homebrew originals Yar’s Rising Demo Available https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/ Paris Dakar Dump for Atari ST! https://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-paris-dakar_42936.html AtariCrypt Review -Nano Cave ST! https://ataricrypt.blogspot.com/2024/06/nano-cave.html https://electric-dreams.itc…

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#111: Atari 8bit Sierra Action Game Tier List, News, Book Club and more! Overscan: 56:13

2M ago56:13

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In this episode we cover Atari SA’s 7800 product shipping dates; The possibility of new Atarisoft games; Fixing Activision Labels by Silicon Underground; Atari 2600 Coleco Tarzan ROM Found. Book Club featuring Katie Hafner’s Cyberpunk; How bad is Phantasmagoria?; Evercade Alpha; Open a New Package Feedback and the Sierra Atari 8bit Action Game Tier…

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#110: AT Speed: The Day Our Atari 1040 ST Became a 286 PC Clone + News Overscan. 1:01:52

3M ago1:01:52

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AT Speed: The Day Our Atari 1040 ST Became a 286 PC Clone + News Overscan. Into The Vertical Blank podcast episode #110 #atari, #atarist, #dinodini #skald #rollercoastertycoon #stevenlevy #atspeed 00:48 Intro 01:28 Atari News 08:56 Atariage.com 09:21 Book Club 13:18 Excitement Of The Week 17:13 Feedback 20:49 Creator Spotlight 24:59 AT Speed - when…

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#109 Should Atari Own Golden Age American Retro? 44:14

3M ago44:14

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#109 Should Atari Own Golden Age American Retro? The third episode of our weekly live recorded by edited podcast concerning mostly Atari retro, but other topics as well. This time we discuss whether or not Atari SHOULD own Golden Age American Retro. #atari #neosprint #intellivision #atari7800 #superproracers #atari8bit #vbxe #missilecommand #ataris…

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#108: Overscan: Can Retro Save The Video Game Industry? 59:48

3M ago59:48

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Overscan Weekly Retro Podcast: Into The Vertical Blank #108 This week we cover 00:00 Intro: 03:29 Atari 50th XP Collection Problems 07:24 Epyx Handheld Collection 09:42 TimeExtension.com 10:38 Atari Video Music 13:05 AtariAge.com 15:10 Cuckoo's Egg 17:35 Silicon Snake Oil 27:25 Atari Movie Cart 29:23 Our Videos 30:28 Jeff's Rant on Crap ST Ports 38…

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#107: Overscan. Is it possible to be bored in 2024 + Retro News! 39:23

3M ago39:23

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Into the veritable blank Weekly Overscan : Our new Weekly Retro / Classic gaming and nostalgia show Coming up next: ITVB - Retro - Overscan. Featuring This weeks possibly below the radar retro and classic gaming news as well as the discussion topic is it possible to really be bored in 2024 What is the Overscan? : Overscan is when the margins of the…

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#106: Redemption : "Once Upon Atari" By Howard Scott Warshaw, Book Review 9:03

4M ago9:03

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A book review for Howard Scott Warshaw's magnificant tome "Once Upon Atari: How I made Histry By Milling An Industry" See video version of this review: Redemption For a Game Maker: "Once Upon Atari" Book Review. (youtube.com) Once Upon Atari: How I made history by killing an industry: Warshaw, Howard Scott: 9780986218668: Amazon.com: Books Late nig…

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#105 The Atari 400 Mini Honest First Impressions 41:14

5M ago41:14

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The Atari 400 Mini. Honest First Impressions from old skool Atari 8bit owning twins The Atari 400 mini arrived for both of us late last week. Here is our very candid first few discussions on what we like and dislike about the system. Support the Podcast 400 Mini https://amzn.to/43Efak6 Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://…

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#104: Atari 400 Mini - BLOWOUT! 46:44

6M ago46:44

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We take a deep dive into the Atari 400 mini, discuss what we know, the features, all the included games, plus many other games we'd like to see. Watch the video version here: Atari 400 Mini -BLOWOUT! All the Games and More. - YouTube Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank All music, …

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#103 : A Visit To The 2024 Vintage computer Festival So. Cal. 20:05

6M ago20:05

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A visit to VCF So Cal. 2024. Groups, Podcasts, Publication Highlighted: - VCF So. Cal: https://www.vcfsocal.com/ -Atari Video Music Garage: https://www.youtube.com/@AtariVideoMusic -Intellivision Blue Sky Rangers: https://www.ebay.com/str/blueskyrangers -Intellivisionaries: http://intellivisionaries.com/ -Old School Gamer Magazine: https://www.olds…

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#102: "Generation-Atari Out Of The Vertical Blank" Theme Song 3:34

7M ago3:34

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This is our new "second" theme song "Generation Atari - Out Of The Vertical Blank". Music by Tony LongworthBy Jeff Fulton & Steve Fulton

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#101: VCF So Cal 2024! Interview With The Vintnerds! 36:24

7M ago36:24

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We interview the Vintnerds about the upcoming, inaugural Vintage Computer Festival Southern California (VCF So. Call), Feb. 17, 18 2024 VCF links: Buy tickets / sponsor / donate / vend etc. https://www.vcfsocal.com/ New theme music "Out Of The Vertical Blank" by Tony Longworth Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buyme…

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#100: Atari ST LOG Magazine #2 May 1986: An Action RPG Point and Click and More 13:38

7M ago13:38

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The history of the Atari ST in the USA #1. Video Version https://youtu.be/xxe4cV1eydY?si=0b6_K1s-Y7sLDf0s We continue taking a look at Atari after the Warner Sale specifically focusing on ST Log magazine which is still an insert into American Atari 8bit Computer Magazine, Analog at this point in history. Our focus is the ST and as entertainment mac…

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#99 : The Best Atari Christmas Ever - 40 Year Anniversary Atari 800 1:24:33

8M ago1:24:33

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Republished Decamber 24th 2023 From 2019: The best @#$! Christmas Ever! The Season 2 finale of Into The Vertical Blank. In this episode we pull out all the stops and explain exactly why Atari means so much to us. This honest, naked, all-cards-on-the-table, frank episode includes an Eponymous Story named "The Best #*@! Christmas Ever" that tells all…

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#98: Atari 8bit and more With Author and Extreme Tech Editor Jamie Lendino 1:02:08

8M ago1:02:08

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#JamieLendino, #ExtremeTech 's Editor, is the Author of books on the #Atari8bit Computers, #Atari2600, #AtariST, Classic Arcade machines and games in the DOSs era. We sit down to discuss his books, focusing on the second edition of Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation, but end up discussing all of them. The Full Video Version S6…

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#97 : Punker Pacman And The Mindless Generation 18:51

9M ago18:51

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In 1982 I was enthralled with Pac-Man. A Pee-Chee folder I found in box 40 years later remined me of that time: when anything, even growing-up and working for Atari, seemed possible. Watch video version here: (1) Punker Pac-Man and the Mindless Generation - YouTube Original story published in the Easy Reader as "Punker Pac-Man: An ode to the Mindle…

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#96 : My Existential Journey Into Desert Falcon 15:23

9M ago15:23

15:23

This is a better produced version of the the story "The Vindication Of Desert Falcon" was was read as part of S6:E5 The Vindication of Desert Falcon. Interview with GCC's Michael Feinstein. There is also a video version here: (5) My Existential Journey Into Desert Falcon - YouTube All music, video production. writing and game play by #JeffFulton an…

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#95: Atari ST LOG #1 April 1986: Atari ST History from an American Perspective 15:36

9M ago15:36

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The history of the #AtariST in the USA defined by ST Log magazine. In this series we will be going through the American History of the #Atari ST by focusing on the #STLog magazine, which started as a insert in the Atari 8bit magazine, #Analog, and then became its own animal for a number of years only to be incorporated back into Analog magazine as …

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#94: Lost Credit Full Version 1:42:00

10M ago1:42:00

1:42:00

New, full version, remastered, new content, new edits, full HD presentation. GCC were masters of video game design in the early 1980's. They created Ms. Pac-Man and went on to become a "secret" development house for Atari. They are responsible for many golden age Atari games, but so far, the credits for their games have been incomplete and hard to …

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S6E10: Jeff Minter, Giles and Zarjaz with Tony Longworth - Heart of Neon Soundtrack Composer 1:00:06

10M ago1:00:06

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S6e10: Jeff Minter, Giles and Zarjaz with Tony Longworth - Heart of Neon Soundtrack Composer The full video production of our Mini Jeff Minter retrospective and Interview with Tony Longworth about the Heart of Neon Documentary is also published here: https://youtu.be/k05l2GdNvxM as Jeff Minter, Giles and Zarjaz with Heart of Neon Soundtrack Compose…

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S6:E9 Lost Credit (part 2): The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC 40:12

11M ago40:12

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Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part1) Part 2 of the story: GCC were masters of video game design in the early 1980's. They created Ms. Pac-Man and went on to become a "secret" development house for Atari. They are responsible for many golden age Atari games, but so far, the credits for their games have been incomplete and hard to loca…

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S6:E8:Goth and Leong Atari ST Bedroom Coding Heroes 34:09

11M ago34:09

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S6:E8:Goth and Leong Atari ST Bedroom Coding Heroes Gary “Goth” Wheaton and Robert Leong are two of the more unsung heroes of the Atari SY Bedroom Game coding Underground. In this episode we take a well deserved if all too brief look at some of their combined and separate efforts. I started down a rabbit hole a few weeks ago when I wanted to find a…

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S6:E7: Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part 1) 1:04:49

11M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Lost Credit: The Secret Atari Heroes of GCC (part1) GCC were masters of video game design in the early 1980's. They created Ms. Pac-Man and went on to become a "secret" development house for Atari. They are responsible for many golden age Atari games, but so far, the credits for their games have been incomplete and hard to locate. After working for…

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S6:E6: The Ubiquitously Requisite Atari 2600+ Discussion 40:50

12M ago40:50

40:50

Just like your grandma, your kid brother, your old-man-cringe game-playing uncle, your dental hygienist and that surprisingly personable Uber driver that picked you up this morning, we ALSO now have a podcast episode where we discuss the new Atari 2600+ Hint: We like it, for what it is, but have some reservations...just like everyone else. Late nig…

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S6:E5 The Vindication of Desert Falcon. Interview with GCC's Michael Feinstein 1:39:36

1y ago1:39:36

1:39:36

S6:E5 The Vindication of Desert Falcon. Interview with GCC's Michael Feinstein This new full video podcast explores the legacy of the first original title for the Atari 7800 and the last title by GCC for the system they created, Desert Falcon. Join us in conversation with GCC's Michael Feinstein (Credits: Atari 2600: Phoenix, Battlezone, Jungle Hun…

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S6:E4 Inflection point! Amico v. Atari. 1:05:18

1y ago1:05:18

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S6:E4 Inflection point! Amico v. Atari. Plus Homebrew with STOS and 7800 Basic In this episode we have a frank discussion on the state of Amico and Atari. Notes STOS 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQy2ZZjapGE&t=5s STOS 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXp6XWsbaN4&t=464s 7800 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i45aqBviQZI&t=1s 7800 1.5. The T…

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S6:E3 In Conversation with Mission Ed Possible 1:25:46

1+ y ago1:25:46

1:25:46

In this episode the brothers interview fellow Atari NUTCASE, Ed Salisbury, of the Atari and Retro / Classic gaming YouTube channel, Mission Ed possible. They discuss everything about growing up in Generation Atari from the 2600 to the Atari 8bit Computers, through the ST and beyond. We apologize for the echo in the interview section, it was conduct…

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S6:E2 Found In the Desert - Dads, Guns, Gold, The Atari ST and The Lost Dutchman Mine 1:35:40

1+ y ago1:35:40

1:35:40

S6:E2 Found In the Desert - Dads, Guns, Gold, The Atari ST and The Lost Dutchman Mine In this episode the brothers Discuss the 1989 World of Atari Show at Disneyland and then we premier the audio version of our Epic Atari ST story and game play-through of the Lost Dutchman Mine. What compels someone to finish a computer game after more than three d…

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S6:E1: Space Sucker - An 80’s Sitcom Takes on Video Games 1:16:10

1+ y ago1:16:10

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S6:e1 Space Sucker - An 80’s Sitcom Takes on Video Games In this episode the brothers dissect the video game themed episode of Diff'rent Strokes from Oct. 2, 1982, partake in some listener feedback, listen to a new Tony Longworth song and more. Show Notes: Different Strokes S5e1 https://www.amazon.com/Diffrent-Strokes-Season-5/dp/B099DBR46Q/ref=atv…

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S5:E11 John 1:06:50

1+ y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

S5:E11 John In this episode the brothers discuss “John”, a cousin that recently passed away and how he was a huge part of the Vertical Blank. They also Talk about retro Christmas, opening of sealed games and a new game programming project. Show Notes Programming Games for Atari 2600 https://www.lulu.com/shop/oscar-toledo-gutierrez/programming-games…

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Episode 3: growing up Atari season 2 December 21 2022 47:20

1+ y ago47:20

47:20

how the pandemic effected our life and our favorite Christmas gifts and memories.

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S5:E10: Mike Mika Interview + How The “Atari Anniversary Celebration” Saved Christmas 2:06:58

1+ y ago2:06:58

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This time we present a double-long, double-wide, twin-brother-scale episode of all-out Christmas madness! First, we have an audio review of "The Atari 50th Anniversary Celebration", followed by a knock-down-drag-out discussion of international scale of its merits with Tony Longworth from the UK. Then we pull out all the stops and feature a full hou…

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USA v. England Anco v. Sensible Association Footie Special 1:10:16

1+ y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

S5:e9 USA v. England Anco v. Sensible Association Footie Special In this episode the brothers bring on brother from another country and mother, Tony Longworth to discuss Anco Kickoff vs Sensible Soccer on the ST, the World Cup and Welcome to Wrexham. Kickoff 2 http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-st-kick-off-ii_37007.html https://www.mobygames.com/…

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S5:E8: 75th Episode Free For All: Twin Brothers In Conversation 1:33:20

2y ago1:33:20

1:33:20

S5:e8 75th Episode Free For All! In this episode, Steve and Jeff catch up on the state of their Arcade 1Up and AtGames systems, and discuss their current gaming and media time killers. They also discuss the state of the ST and 7800 ports they are working on and bring Ballistik Coffee Boy in for a further discussion of the latest additions to his ho…

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S5:E7: The Ballad of The Arcade1UP Atari Legacy Centipede Machine 1:11:07

2y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Steve recently won a small hometown writing contest with a story about Star Wars in 1977. With the prize money he purchased an item he’s had his eye on for almost 2 years: The Arcade 1Up Atari Legacy Centipede cabinet. In this episode we go deep into the Arcade 1Up product, discuss its strengths and weaknesses and the invite Brian Bolding (AKA Ball…

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S5:E6: Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 3: Atari ST Gaming Gems 1:15:39

2y ago1:15:39

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S5:e6 Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 3: Atari ST Gaming Gems Our favorite 1989 Console Style Games for the ST We had an ST when most of the other kids near us had various consoles. We knew our machine could play superior RPGs, Simulations, and Adventure titles, but how did it hold up against the 8 and 16 bit console games of the day? Some ST co…

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S5:E5: The Computer Lab and The Horrors of Junior High 1:19:43

2y ago1:19:43

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This episode is about the early 1980's Junior High computer lab. A wonderous place where Bank Street Writer and Sands of Egypt were loaded from 5 1/4 inch floppy disks, LOGO and BASIC were viable programming options, and where kids like us could find a place of our own. The story this time is about the computer lab, and also about how sometimes you…

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S2E9: The One About 80s Pop Music with Greg Phillinganes 47:25

2y ago47:25

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We’re back baby! And, boy do we have a treat for you. Join Greg and Tom in the latest episode of the Two Guys & the ‘80s podcast, The One About 80s Pop Music with special guest Greg Phillinganes. Greg is a musician that performed with some of the biggest stars in 80s pop music including Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. So, grab your Walkmans, tur…

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S5:E4: Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 2: Fun Imported From Europe 59:54

2y ago59:54

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In this episode Steve and Jeff turn calendar to 1989 and discuss what it was like gaming on the Atari ST back then. They list and discuss close to 50 games that they purchased and played that year. for the Atari ST Computer. Games Mentioned in this Episode: Action Fighter (Firebird) - Sega Arcade Port Airborne Ranger (Microprose) - Military Sim Axe…

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s5:e3 Xenon 2 and the Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 1 49:34

2y ago49:34

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s5:e3 Xenon 2 and the Atari ST Halcyon Days of 1989 Part 1 Steve and Jeff are joined by Tony Longworth to discuss Xenon 2: Megablast for the Atari ST, in the first of a multi-part series on 1989 Atari ST games Part 2 will be be a discussion of 50+ games from 1989 that Steve and Jeff purchased in the USA and Part 3 will be a survey of some of the hi…