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Bryan, Adam, and Mark fly solo and talk about a new Paradise Arcade Shop fighting "stick", Adam shares a new product, we talk about the new 1UP product--a virtual pin, and Mark set's us up for a stellar WITJ segment. Original air date: Jul 16, 2020

His name has become synonymous with innovation at Atari during the golden age of arcades.  Owen Rubin has had one of the most impressive careers in the arcade industry. His long list of game credits include (but are not limited to) Stompin, Night Stocker, Name That Tune, Shrike Avenger, Goalie Ghost, Major Havoc, Space Duel, Battlezone, Malibu Grand Prix, Tunnel Hunt, Orbit, Skydiver, Poolshark, Cannonball, and others.  He's managed to remain relevant today helping Apple to bring cutting edge products to market.  Tune in and we'll bend his ear on some of his favorite projects and find out what his favorite movie candy is.  Original air date: Jul 9, 2020

A true renaissance man, we are pleased to have Warren Davis on the show this episode. Actor, programmer, engineer, Warren has done it all. 

For arcade enthusiasts you'll know him as the designer and programmer of the original Q*bert arcade video game. He was also a co-designer/programmer on other arcade titles, including Revolution-X, Cruis'n USA Terminator 2: The Arcade Game, Exterminator (yes THAT Exterminator).Narc, Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest, and Us vs. Them. 

What you might not know is he is an actor, producer, writer, and director!  He's worked in TV and film and been involved with some high profile projects such as Criminal Minds and The Middle

Original airdate: Jul 2, 2020

Once again, Billy Mitchell is back in the news. In June 2020, the Guinness Book of World Records reinstated both his Pac-Man world record and his Donkey Scores.  

He gives us his thoughts and to ask him about some of the highlights that led up to those pivotal moments in gaming history.  The "bad boy of classic arcade gaming" might surprise you in this episode.

Original airdate: Jun 25, 2020

On this episode we talk to Dustin and Julie Myers who were poised to open their arcade: RACK IT UP after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.  They didn't even get a chance to open their doors before they were ROBBED LAST SATURDAY.  

They tell their story. We commiserate and talk about how RcadeRadio and its listeners can help.  We'll also talk to them about their love of the game and some positive stuff too.  Tune in.  UPDATE:  The games were recovered the very next day after this episode aired!

Original airdate: Jun 18, 2020

We got it together didn't we?   We've definitely got our thing together, don't we baby? 

Isn't that nice? I mean really when you really sit and think about it isn't it really really nice? 

I can easily feel myself slipping in more and more ways That simple world of my own... Nobody but you ... and me. We got it together, baby.  

Tonight it's just an intimate night with Mark, Bryan, Adam, and YOU.  That's right, baby.  Pick up the phone. 

Original airdate: Jun 11, 2020

One of the guys in this photo is hobbyist Barry Shilmover.  Can you guess which one?  You know him as Shilmover on KLOV.  Back in Calgary he was known as THE TIMELORD.  Hint: It has something to do with Apple computers.  

He's the inventor of a thing that can turn any old raster monitor into a vector monitor, he's got multi-vector, he built a multi-pac kit, he's a classic console and computer nerd--it's a MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN!  Tune in tonight to hear about his latest projects--including a drop in replacement for your 6100 deflection board...  

Original airdate: Jun 4, 2020

In this episode we profile Minnesota collector STEVE MOERKE and his home arcade dubbed THE UPSIDE DOWN. Join us as we talk about his collection, that amazing neon sign he had made for his arcade, and you know--drink beer and just have a great time.  Just like every other show.  We manage to keep the clips in WHAT'S IN THE JUKE short enough that this episode is still up on YouTube.  Original Air Date: May 28th, 2020.

Banned in some countries for some song on WHAT'S IN THE JUKE, this is the exclusive way to listen to episode 21 of season 4!  Mike of Mike's Arcade Shop is with us tonight! As many of you know, MikesArcade.com is one of the longest running arcade parts resources for the community! His shop provides things like reproduction Nintendo buttons and parts, Asahi Seiko products, joysticks and trackballs, hard to find components, chip upgrades & high score save kits, artwork, monitor cap-kits, troubleshooting tips, and even jukebox labels!  We talk shop AND he even has a few new parts to unveil on the show!  And we barely scratch the surface on stories from his many years in the hobby.  Original air date: May 21, 2020

Episode 420.  I feel like we should have done more for this episode...  And I'm hungry.  Grinkers is slated to re-open after a long hiatus for COVID-19 concerns.  Is it too soon?  Its proprietor, Steve, will be live on the show THIS Thursday to talk about what it's like being shutdown... from an empty, dark, arcade in the middle of Idaho. LIVE FROM GRINKERS this episode ROCKS.  WHAT'S IN THE JUKE is lit! Original air date: May 14, 2020