Best Homebrew Game Club Podcasts (2024)

1
#117: Worse Than E.T.? #3: Airlock 22:10

15h ago22:10

22:10

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 …

1
Episode 252- Panic at the Disco 1:01:33

1h ago1:01:33

1:01:33

The grand spectacle of the masquerade is unveiled at last! Of course, things are never so simple with the crew of Teliferous… Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.com Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a rev…

1
Episode 131 - A City With A Million Stories... 54:11

5h ago54:11

54:11

Our heroes arrive in Sharn and personally mortify Lachlan dahr Greyleaf. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
#116: 'Worse Than E.T?" #2 Bobby Is Going Home 9:48

7d ago9:48

9:48

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…

1
Episode 251- Masquerade 1:04:17

14m ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Six dashing heroes arrive at an opulent and mysterious ballroom. Do they have what it takes to dazzle the elite and exclusive clientele of the masquerade party? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.co…

1
51. Fuming brains 2:35:33

10d ago2:35:33

2:35:33

Get ready for a waffle as the team dives talks about Sniester, the art of brewing the perfect beer, mastering the delicate craft of fixing joy-cons, the Outer Worlds and more. We'll also share tales from an inspiring Japan Fest and so much more. And of course, we couldn't resist talking about games! This time, we journey into the Heart of Salamande…

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

11d ago16:06

16:06

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 …

1
Recap Episode 201-250 1:23:11

6d ago1:23:11

1:23:11

The triumphant return of Captain Desmond -- and all the madness that follows. The triumphant showdown with the Valor of Jux -- and all the madness that follows! The great foray into the land of elves and masquerade on the trail of a Proxy…and all the madness that will surely follow. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club an…

1
Episode 130 - Breakfast for Dinner 1:02:33

6d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Our heroes depart Stormspace and head towards Eberron, as Artie makes a business decision, Wyn introduces her new sister to her family, and Jyll names her terrible dog. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
#114: Overscan: Yep, another One These @#$%!! Podcasts (Plus Atari Hidden Gems) 53:46

20d ago53:46

53:46

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 …

1
Episode 250- Getting Ready for Prom 53:37

13d ago53:37

53:37

With thousands of gold to burn and an unforgettable impression to make, the party is unleashed upon the unsuspecting streets of the elven capital seeking two things: sleek duds to dazzle, and a one of a kind mask to mystify the masses. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also ema…

1
Book Club - Episode 14 - A Thick Column Of Flesh 14:01

15d ago14:01

14:01

Our heroes meet for Book Club and discuss Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk Content warnings: m/m, sweaty stink, buds, character voices, swordfights, leg paninis, grammatically troublesome spend. Submission by Saturn. Thank you, Saturn! Want to control what Book Club reads next? Join our Patreon at the $10 tier or higher to submit an excerpt! Get Jylli…

1
50. Don't mess with Italian mosquitos 2:17:52

16d ago2:17:52

2:17:52

More games in this warmer summer episode of New Game Old Flame! Today we have: Rikki & Vikki for the Atari 7800, Diced Tournament for the MSX, and Rocky & Co. for the Commodore 64. But - as per tradition - it’s not all game talk. Bass guitar practice app are harder to find than you think, and staying organised seems to be something out of any of ou…

1
#113 Overscan: This Week in Retro vs. The Retro Hour : Showdown + news and more 48:52

27d ago48:52

48:52

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…

1
Episode 249- Tarajux, Tailor, Sailor, Spy 54:32

29d ago54:32

54:32

In the velvet-strewn gloom and ambiance of an elven speakeasy, the crew hunts for clues as to the whereabouts of the True Church. Or, failing that, a suitably interesting party to attend. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at …

1
Game Club 19: Courier 1:49:16

20d ago1:49:16

1:49:16

In this episode of the Game Club, the gang takes on Courier, a cyberpunk adventure for NES by Khan Games. There’s also a half-baked conversation about AI-generated art that should be inconclusive enough to irritate our entire audience. After the end credits, please enjoy Bart’s short and sticky review of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Still need to pla…

1
Episode 129 - Don't Move the Easel 41:12

20d ago41:12

41:12

Our heroes help Kimalia make a plan, Wyn calls home, Arturos strikes a deal, and Jylliana gives an ETA. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
49. Focus: Piopow 38:39

25d ago38:39

38:39

In this surprise episode of New Game Old Flame, the crew dives into the quirky and charming world of Piopow, a NES game by the late Jeremias Babini. Join us as we flap around in this turn-based arcade adventure where you play as a brave little chick on a mission to save animals from a creepy restaurant with a taste for critters! With its blend of s…

1
#112 Overscan: Homebrew Showdown! Ports vs Originals 50:43

1M ago50:43

50:43

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…

1
Episode 248- Joe Forgets the Word Reenactment and It Still Bothers Him Several Weeks Later 58:30

27d ago58:30

58:30

As their initial panic about new places and people to kill subsides, the crew finds themselves in a lovely bustling elven city full of rich cultural pursuits and tourism opportunities. Can the mission survive an onset of day-drinking and open-air markets? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistcl…

1
48. Interview: SpacePants Games 1:29:03

1M ago1:29:03

1:29:03

Join us as we chat with Ben and Julian from Space Pants Games about their latest Mega Drive release, "Rocket Panda." Discover how their passion for retro gaming led them to create this modern classic, the challenges they faced during development, and their unique approach to blending old-school aesthetics with contemporary gameplay and karaoke! Hea…

1
#111: Atari 8bit Sierra Action Game Tier List, News, Book Club and more! Overscan: 56:13

1M ago56:13

56:13

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…

1
Episode 247- In Which No One Is Arrested 56:09

1M ago56:09

56:09

Hearts full of trepidation, five wary wanderers enter a perfectly ordinary elven city. Will they be burned as witches? Hunted for sport? Drawn, quartered, impaled? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail…

1
Episode 128 - A Cinder Or The Whole Damn Flame 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

Our heroes settle their business with Liana and the Cinders. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

2M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

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…

1
Episode 246- Big News 54:13

1M ago54:13

54:13

The crew of Teliferous determine a powerful new target -- but will they be able to locate their canny prey? Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.com Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podca…

1
47. Game club shortlist (June 2024) 1:24:10

2M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

In this regrouping episode, the crew brings three games each to the table, but only three will make the cut for the next game club session. Wiedo shares his plastering adventures, Diego talks about missing the Northern lights, and Andy updates us on his Amiga 2000. Tune in to find out which games made the final list!…

1
#109 Should Atari Own Golden Age American Retro? 44:14

2M ago44:14

44:14

#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…

1
Game Club 18: Flea and Tapeworm Disco Puzzle 1:49:53

2M ago1:49:53

1:49:53

The Game Club takes on Flea! and Tapeworm Disco Puzzle for NES and Dreamcast, two entertaining games about adorable parasitic vermin. You can find links and information for both at the Lowtek Games website. Our next Game Club pick is Courier for NES. Get it here. Check out Nick's livestream playthrough of Flea! on the HBGC YouTube channel. Here's a…

1
Episode 245- The Inspector’s Notebook 51:36

2M ago51:36

51:36

Leolin’s snooping turns up a new object to obsessively plan and plot over. An elusive figure emerges from the ashes, and botanists are consulted on non-botany matters. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@g…

301
Episode 127 - Want Better For Yourself 40:11

2M ago40:11

40:11

Our heroes run from the cops, forcibly adopt yet another NPC, and learn about the Port Meridian cult cell and the Red General. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
#108: Overscan: Can Retro Save The Video Game Industry? 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

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…

1
Episode 244- An Insurance Scam 58:20

2M ago58:20

58:20

Site Director Theobold gathers his staff for an important announcement: you’re fired. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.com Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!…

1
46. Karma scalping 1:48:58

2M ago1:48:58

1:48:58

In this episode hosts Diego and Andy, joined by Sean Robinson, wade through a soup of gaming chatter and more! They discuss Diego's Finnish Labour Day celebrations with homemade Sima and Munkki doughnuts, Sean's sketch comedy performances in DC, and his beta testing of the homebrew game Super Sunny World. Andy shares his excitement about the new Mi…

1
#107: Overscan. Is it possible to be bored in 2024 + Retro News! 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

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…

1
Episode 243- Theobold 57:02

2M ago57:02

57:02

A friendly and unassuming bureaucrat visits the local True Church administrator for a bit of spring cleaning. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.com Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Pod…

1
Episode 126 - God's Loyal Hound 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Our heroes gain a new understanding of the threat of the Cult of the World Eater. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Episode 242- Decisions, Decisions 57:09

2M ago57:09

57:09

With a new target in sight, the party prepares for an assault on the True Church lab in Aldrax. Prepares, and prepares, and prepares, and prepares… Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.com Enjoy the p…

1
#106: Redemption : "Once Upon Atari" By Howard Scott Warshaw, Book Review 9:03

3M ago9:03

9:03

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…

1
45. Special: The future of the past 2:20:15

2M ago2:20:15

2:20:15

Join the crew and an incredible lineup of guests, including Math (from the Game Gear motherboard reverse engineering), Roger (Super Tilt Bro), and Sean (VGS) for a speculative journey into where modern retro gaming is headed. Our guests share their personal stories and insights before we natter about hardware advancements, new software implementati…

1
Episodes 241- Milkshakes Are Good for Your Bones 52:10

3M ago52:10

52:10

With their sights set on a great confrontation, the crew makes a deal with a (metaphorical) devil. Connect and chat with us! Follow us on Twitter: @alchemist_club and on Tiktok: @thealchemistclub. You can also email us to send questions, art, or just say hi at thealchemistclub88@gmail.com Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and S…

1
Episode 125 - House Hunters: Port Meridian 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

Our heroes search the abandoned manor for the Cult of the World Eater. Get Jylliana's Logs, Kit's homebrew content, and general shitposts on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Homebrew Game Club Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide