Press Play On Tape Podcast

Press Play On Tape Podcast episodes:

• 12.16.2019

  Episode 36: The Age of Aquarius

  It's the age of Aquarius! Episode 36 flies into town with the team chatting to Sean Harrington about the Mattel Aquarius, that curious little Z80-based computer from the house of Barbie. We talk creating new mods for the computer, a...

  
• 10.31.2019

  Episode 35: A Spectravideo 318 & 328 master class

  This episode we're joined by Cameron B as Tony goes back before the MSX to take us on a Spectravideo 318 & 328 master class! In addition we debrief a bit more from PAX Australia, check out what games we've...

  
• 10.11.2019

  Episode 34: Decathlon on the Kitchen bench

  Coming to you from the PAX show floor, it's Episode 34! This time we're joined by Tired Parent Mat Kapin, and Arcade Perfect's Dazza to plan some new vintage game inspired movies, remakes we'd like to see and more! An...

  
• 12.24.2018

  Episode 33: Training to keep up with the Commodore - featuring Marc from Game the System

  With thanks to Audio-Technica, here's episode 33 of the Press Play on Tape podcast recorded live from the  Expo Hall floor back at PAX Australia 2018! This episode Aaron is joined by Marc from the Game the System Podcast to...

  
• 11.01.2018

  Episode 32: The Shoot'em Up pew-pew-pewcast!

  Come in Vic Viper, we've got a mission for you! Pilot your way through some of the PPOT team's favourite shoot'em ups from across a wide range of platforms, and report back. Only you can complete this mission - Do...

  
• 07.23.2018

  Episode 31: Commodore Amiga racing games

  Welcome to the 68000 mile rally! The PPOT crew have their Zoomers in hand, and are all buckled in to take the Amiga for a spin through some of their favourite driving games.    Links to cool stuff mentioned in the episode: The Gigatron TTL...

  
• 06.18.2018

  Episode 30: Z80 Assembly with Keith from chibiakumas.com

  What does the Z80, Japan, Deathsmiles and the Amstrad CPC Enterprise all have in common? They're all talked about this episode as Tony and Aaron are joined by Keith from chibiakumas.com! We chat to Keith about Chibi Akumas, his bullet-hell shooter for...

  
• 04.30.2018

  Episode 29: Galencia Khaos Sphere with Jay Aldred!

  After being stuck in a recursive loop for 6 months, PPOT is back and better than ever! In this episode Jay Aldred drops by for a catch up to talk about his games, both past and future. Starting with a bit...

  
• 10.15.2017

  Episode 28: PAX Australia Classic Gaming area preview

  Engage Code Omega, it's time for a pre-PAX Classing Gaming Area podcast! Aaron is joined by Ausretrogamer, Serby from Weird & Retro, and first time podcaster Greg Pell to talk about what you can expect from the Classic Gaming Area at the Australian Penny Arcade Expo...

  
• 10.12.2017

  Episode 27: Project Hubbard with Chris Abbott

  This month we're joined by c64audio.com's very own Chris Abbott to discuss all things Rob Hubbard! A project many years in the making, Chris is currently in the final stages of bringing Project Hubbard to life - a massive project...

  
• 08.22.2017

  Episode 26: Modern solutions for vintage machines (Part 2)

  In this second half of our look into modern media solutions for our favourite vintage micros, the PPOT crew are once more joined by Retro Domination's Daz. Have a listen as we talk about our experiences with the multitude of...

  
• 08.01.2017

  Episode 25: Modern solutions for vintage machines (Part 1)

  Magnetic media wiping you out? Are your floppies getting bent out of shape? Or is the cost of chasing old software burning your wallet? In this 2-part episode, the PPOT crew are joined by Retro Domination's Daz to look at the...

  
• 06.19.2017

  Developer Diaries: Galencia, with Jay Aldred

  Welcome to the first (of hopefully many) Press Play on Tape Developer Diaries!    For this episode, we're talking to Jay - aka PC Baker - who is behind the upcoming Commodore 64 arcade shooter Galencia! We talk to Jay about his background with...

  
• 06.08.2017

  Episode 24: Arcade Conversion Capers

  Arcade conversions have always been a curious beast. Back in the day, the closest we'd get to playing the latest game for free would be the home ports by Publishers like US Gold or Ocean. Sometimes they fantastic, sometimes they...

  
• 04.12.2017

  Press Play on Tape episode 23: Commodore 64: For the Love of a Machine, with Andreas Wallström

  This month we're joined by c64.com's own Andreas Wallström to talk about his upcoming book Commodore 64: For the Love of a Machine!  Andreas chats to us about the book, and why he feels so strongly about giving back to the C64...

  
• 03.30.2017

  Press Play on Tape episode 22: Aaron White, Amiga MOD making, and Hi-Tec Software!

  The British return to Press Play on Tape once more, with Amiga MOD maker extraordinaire, member of the RGDS Podcast, and all-round awesome guy Aaron White jumping on the show for a chat. Damian, along with special guest host Daz have a...

  
• 02.22.2017

  Press Play on Tape episode 21: Repairs, restorations, and (it is dark, you might be eaten by) Grues

  Got some computers needing a bit of love? Then this month’s episode of Press Play on Tape is for you!  On the back of a few recent repairs and restorations of their own, the team decided this month to talk...

  
• 12.20.2016

  Press Play on Tape episode 20: Enter JCVD.

  Here comes a new Challenger! You might have seen him on our Facebook page (if not, come have a look), so now it's time to meet Mr. JCVD - aka. Damian - as he joins the Press Play on Tape team as...

  
• 11.15.2016

  Press Play on Tape episode 19: The Tasmanian Epoch

  (Heads up - due to some problems in recording, the audio quality isn't fantastic. Sorry!)   After a short hiatus and some technical fun, Press Play on Tape flips sides and loads in a new adventure!   Aaron welcomes one of the podcast's new hosts,...

  
• 09.11.2016

  Press Play on Tape episode 18: Atari’s 8-bit legacy

  The tape is rewound, the counter set to zero, and that means only one thing: it’s time to Press Play on Tape! This month, Alex, Daz and Aaron are joined by Serby from Weird and Retro to take a look...

  
• 08.26.2016

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 17- The Commodore is still keeping up with you

  As Commodore 64 month draws to a close, episode 17 of Press Play on Tape rolls in to prove that the Commodore is still keeping up with you!  Hosts Alex and Aaron are joined by Ant Stiller and Hellfire64’s Rob Caporetto...

  
• 07.24.2016

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 16- The one where Sega released a computer

  Press Play on Tape Episode 16: The one where Sega released a computer Is it See-ga, or Say-ga? This, and many more things are discussed as your PRESS PLAY ON TAPE Podcast hosts Alex, Daz and Aaron take a look at...

  
• 06.07.2016

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 15- The House that Melbourne Built

  The three Press Play On Tape horsemen ride into town and head straight to the house that Melbourne built. There they meet the great, Cameron “Gazunta” Davis! As they are lead on a tour of this Melbourne House, Cam delves into...

  
• 05.14.2016

  Press Play On tape Podcast Episode 14- Hitting The Reset Button

  As the weather in the southern hemisphere gets cooler, the Press Play On Tape podcast heats things up with three hosts and one very special guest! In this episode, we welcome Aaron Clement as our co-host and we sit down...

  
• 04.12.2016

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Episode 13 - STart me up

  Finally, the great Atari 16-bit computer gets its time to shine on the PRESS PLAY ON TAPE podcast! With Maximum Power Up’s podcaster, Paul Monaghan as the special guest, Daz is outnumbered and admits defeat in the 16-bit computer battle....

  
• 03.11.2016

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Episode 12 - Getting to know you

  A new year brings new ideas! The Press Play On Tape (PPOT) hosts have introduced a new segment which aims to get to know you, the awesome listeners, that little bit better. The PPOT crew aim to find out how...

  
• 02.14.2016

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 11- Acorn

  Insert tape, rewind to start, press play and listen to our special guest, Rob Caporetto, give a master class in all things Acorn and the BBC Micro! Listen carefully, as we assure you that you’ll learn something new – we...

  
• 01.20.2016

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 10- We Love C64

  As another year rolls around, the PRESS PLAY ON TAPE lads kick off the new year by gushing over their beloved Commodore 64. The lads are joined by none other than Mr. Mark Cassar (from Retro Domination and +3 Geekdom...

  
• 12.16.2015

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 09- Xmas Shenanigans

  Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas! It's just Daz and Alex for the final episode of Press Play On Tape for 2015 - it's so strange that it's just them two! Before there is any sitting on Santa’s knee and looking into his...

  
• 11.17.2015

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 08- C64 Back to the future

  When Marty and Doc visited Oct 21 2015, they failed to tell us that the venerable Commodore 64 was still going strong, even after 33 years after its release. In episode 8 of Press Play on Tape, Daz and Alex...

  
• 10.15.2015

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 07- Genrebusters

  The Press Play on Tape (PPOT) lads are back again, and this time they have taken one prisoner, Mr Mark Cassar from Retro Domination and +3 To Geekdom fame! Mark gives an insight into his gaming past, while Alex goes...

  
• 09.15.2015

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Ep 06-Ultimate Chiptunes

  It's that time of month when Daz and Alex get together and wreak havoc on the PRESS PLAY ON TAPE podcast. This time around the lads chat about holidaying in North America and chiptunes - everything from the C64's SID...

  
• 08.07.2015

  PRESS PLAY ON TAPE Episode 05 - A Master Class in MSX

  If your knowledge of MSX is a bit sketchy, then you must listen to episode 5 of the PRESS PLAY ON TAPE podcast! Our special guest, Tony Cruise (Electric Adventures), gives us (and all of you guys) a master class...

  
• 07.06.2015

  Press Play on Tape Podcast Episode 04 - Color Clash

  As the weather gets cooler, the PRESS PLAY ON TAPE dudes, Alex and Daz rug up and settle in with a hot cuppa and invite Andy Godoy (UK podcaster of the Retro Gaming Daily Show Podcast) to talk about Sir...

  
• 06.10.2015

  Press Play on Tape Podcast Episode 03 - Sugar Daddy

  The micro computing schoolyard stoush has become a threesome! Wedged between Sir Clive’s ZX Speccy and Commodore’s venerable C64 , we discuss Lord Sugar Daddy’s AMSTRAD Colour Personal Computer (CPC), with special guest and Amstrad subject matter expert, Paul Monopoli...

  
• 05.13.2015

  Press Play on Tape Podcast Episode 02 - 16 Bit Clash

  Back in the late 80s, there was a 16-bit computing war waging across every schoolyard known to man - you were either in the Amiga corner or the Atari's ST corner. In episode two of PRESS PLAY ON TAPE, hosts...

  
• 04.16.2015

  Press Play On Tape Podcast Episode 01 - The Epoch

  The inaugural PRESS PLAY ON TAPE podcast takes us back to where it all began for Daz and Ausretrogamer. The lads reminisce about the heady days of 8-bit home computers, the many schoolyard arguments that were had of which micro...