RcadeRadio

In Season 3 Episode 13, we have a little bad luck. Our guest, Brian Colin, White Castle Hall of Fame inductee, artiste extraordinaire, and creator of the popular characters in the game RAMPAGE oversleeps and misses the first half of the show. Next, Mark has repeated disconnect issues with his Houston based internet provider. 

When Brian Colin does make it to the show (right in the middle of What's in the Juke), we have a little technical difficulty bringing him in.  But! Have no fear! We've edited out most of the shenanigans to make the episode paletable.  

When we finally get things on the rails, we Brian about his involvement with games like pig skin, xenophobe and Zwackery, who his inspirations and mentors were that drove him to his specific style, and we quiz him about HIS favorite games growing up. He shares how he got into the industry, what it was like working at Bally, his success with RAMPAGE, and more. Needless to say, Brian's interview turns out to be STELLAR with a promise of returning to do the show again in the very near future! Original Air Date: 04.04.2019

In Season 3 Episode 12, Gar Nelson is back and he gives us an update on what's been happening at the Garcade since we last spoke on season 1 of the podcast. For those keeping count, that was way back in July 2017!  He gives us a preview of the Cosmolympics at MGC as they just had the first round at the Garcade.  We talk about the expansion of the Garcade and what games are winners and losers--they're up to over 160 games!  Gar shares how and his business partners have made their business model work over the last 2 years and What's in the Juke is a true crowd pleaser.  Tune in and turn it up--this one's a good one. Original Air Date: 04.04.2019

In episode 11 of this season, John talks about the time Lakeland tried to shut down his "business."  Find out how the city of Lakeland came to his house in the 90s and told him that he had 30 days to correct the zoning laws by vacating his games. We also ask how he got the handle "Exidy" and about a fellow named "Skip Church."  No joke! Find out why the city of Denver just gave John's 1 Up Arcades in Denver a "MILE HIGH MUST!" There's also a bit about "gas in the diesel tank" we were made to ask.  Another long episode filled with beautiful arcade goodness.  See ya on the grid, Rcaders.

In episode 10 of Season 3, Adam & Mark try their hand at Casey Kasem impersonations while Dan and Bryan tell stories of unwanted solicitations of their games.  Dan then tells us what it's like to move a convention the size of MGC to the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, and gives us lots of details about what's coming up at the show.  What's in the Juke is back with Hall & Oates in tow and we're up to more mischief. 

S03E09 - On this episode of RcadeRadio we invite Stephen Beal, one of the contestants of the popular kid's arcade game show from the 80s: STARCADE! Stephen was in episode 14 and competed for a Popeye arcade machine! Mark Richards was host and Kevin was announcing! Stephen tells us what it was like to be on STARCADE, talks about his love of the game, and how he ended up obtaining numerous NOS parts for his business ArcadeFixit!  Original Air Date: 02.07.2019

Part 2 of 2: In the continuation Ben's interview, we conclude Ben's story of what happened when he called up Williams.  He also shares the stories of what happened on THAT’S INCREDIBLE and PM MAGAZINE as well as the further adventures of meeting Walter Day and the crew who posed for LIFE magazine.  We here about his experiences on CHASING GHOSTS: BEYOND THE ARCADE and Ben defends Billy as a friend with whom he respects and shared many adventure with in the hey day of classic arcade gaming.  Original Air Date: 01.24.2019

Part 1 of 2: Even Billy Mitchell concedes our guest on this episode is one of the best players of all time. Ben Gold joins the RcadeRadio team and shares stories of how he became one of the first competitive gamers of the 20th century. He shares the story of how he ended up on THAT’S INCREDIBLE and PM MAGAZINE as well as how he ended up recording his first high scores for the record books. Along the way, you’ll hear anecdotes and stories of his interactions with other arcade legends and the gang traveled to Ottumwa Iowa to shoot that now famous LIFE Magazine two page spread in 1983.  Original Air Date: 01.24.2019

Season 3 Episode 7 - Fraught with more technical difficulties, the RcadeRadio team barely keeps the wheels on in this episode.  Mark, Adam, and Bryan, take Tim McVey down memory lane as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of TIM McVEY DAY!  Aaron Reid ALSO joins the team as a surprise guest!  He sits and we shoot the breeze talkin' about Nibbler and how Aaron and Tim ended up fine tuning the FPGA elements of the BitKit.  Original Air Date 01.10.19

Season 3 Episode 6:  Jeff Keacher joins the RcadeRadio team and talks with us about his Kickstarter project called Modern Mallard.  What is Modern Mallard?  Well for those of us who love the game DUCK HUNT, Jeff found a way to modify old copies of of the Nintendo title to support LCD TV sets.  Up until now, the original light gun only works with a CRT!  While the kickstarted wasn’t successful, his ingenuity is unsurpassed and we just had to know if there was anyway we could help give this project legs.  In doing so, we learned that we just really like this guy.  Listen in as we sip scotch and talk about Modern Mallard and the challenges that went with creating this patch for the beloved NES game as well as a variety of other related topics!  Original Air Date: 12.27.18

Adam, Mark, and Bryan interview proprietor Darin Jacobs of PHOENIX ARCADE!  He dials in for what turns out to be a great interview.  We talk about arcade art, quality control, and learn a little bit about Darin's personal collection which includes RUSH 2049, Fire Escape, and even SKEE BALL!  Bryan MacLoed Armitage is also announced as the new host joining the team.  Original Air Date: 12.13.18