The Intellivisionaries Podcast

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A dedicated Intellivision podcast by and for Intellivision collectors and fans of the system, its games, its history, and its thriving home-brew development scene.

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09.02.2020

In this episode we reconvene to discuss all things Intellivision. We've got Amico talk, including an interview with Intellivision Entertainment's Software Technical Director John Alvarado. We've got a follow-up interview with Daniel Bass (this time he reviews our review of ...

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09.02.2020 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 39 - Distanced Intelligence In this episode we reconvene to discuss all things Intellivision. We've got Amico talk, including an interview with Intellivision Entertainment's Software Technical Director John Alvarado. We've got a follow-up interview with Daniel Bass (this time he reviews our review of ...
05.06.2020 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 38 - Happy Trails & Loco-Motion In this episode we review two games: Loco-Motion from Mattel Electronics, and Happy Trails from Activision. We also interview both programmers, Daniel Bass and Carol Shaw! As if that weren't enough, we have another Team Amico interview, this time with ...
10.28.2019 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 37 - Amico, Portland and Baum, Oh My! In this episode we discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2019, Paul interviews the former head of Intellivision game development and leader of The Blue Sky Rangers, Gabriel Baum. And we have a new Amico segment, Feedback, listener voicemails, News ...
05.04.2019 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 36 - Shark! Shark! In this episode we FINALLY review the Mattel Electronics game Shark! Shark! Paul interviews the game's designer & programmer Ji Wen Tsao. Rick has a new Hobby Projects / Homebrew Highlight segment on the FW Diagnostic Cartridge and an Intellivision ...
12.23.2018 The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 10 (Christmas 2018) It's Christmas time at The Intellivisionaries Studio... but... where is everybody? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at The Intellivisionaries Podcast!
11.30.2018 The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 9 (PRGE 2018 Wrap Up) In this special episode, Rick, Cmart and Paul talk about their adventures at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018. It's chock-full of exciting Intellivision content, both old and new! The Blue Sky Rangers panel (Intellivision - A Legacy of Firsts!), ...
10.17.2018 The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 8 (PRGE 2018) In this special episode, we discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018. We talk about all the amazing Intellivision related things that will be there, including the new Intellivision Entertainment console reveal, and all the various Intellivision vendors, game releases ...
08.19.2018 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 35 - Space Patrol In this episode we review the Left Turn Only game Space Patrol. Rick also interviews the game programmer Joe Zbiciak, and has a new Hobby Projects segment on repairing and modding a Commodore 1902A monitor. Paul interviews Atari Age user ...
06.06.2018 The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 7 (A New Intellivision Console!) In this special episode, we talk about the new Intellivision console being created by Intellivision Entertainment! We discuss the people involved; including Tommy Tallarico, Emily Rosenthal, Bill Fisher, Stephen Roney, and me.. Paul Nurminen.
04.05.2018 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 34 - Easter Eggs, Anyone? In this episode we don't review a game, but Rick has a new Hobby Projects segment, we have a Super Pro TutorVision-focused listener interview with Chris Dreyer. And of course we have Feedback, News and more on that Easter Egg ...
12.29.2017 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 33 - TRON Solar Sailer In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics Intellivoice game TRON Solar Sailer by the late Keith Robinson. We interview former Blue Sky Ranger Mark Urbaniec about his involvement with the game, and his memories of working with Keith. There's ...
10.17.2017 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 32 - Portland or Bus?
10.03.2017 The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 6 (Where Have They Been?) In this 'not-so-special' (and quite short!) special episode, we discuss what's been happening, why there haven't been any new episodes for a while, and what the plan is for the podcast going forward. George has a few things to say ...
07.03.2017 The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 5 (Keith Robinson) In this special episode, we reminisce about Intellivision legend Keith Robinson (Keith died on June 14th, 2017). Rick, Paul and Cmart are joined by Scott Schreiber of the Retro Gaming Roundup Podcast, and Chris Bidwell of Now You're Playing With ...
05.02.2017 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 31 - Vectron In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Vectron. We interview the programmer / designer Mark Urbaniec. Keith Robinson joins in for part of the interview as well. Will and his wife Margo cover GoSub in a Homebrew Highlight ...
01.30.2017 The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 4 (PRGE 2016) Rick discusses the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2016 with Cmart (Chris Martin), FreeWheel (Gary Magnan) and Tarzilla (Don Switzer). They go into the expo in general, the Intellivision homebrew games that were released and shown, and other side stories that ...
12.23.2016 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 30 - Royal Dealer In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Royal Dealer. Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George, spreading some holiday cheer in this December / Christmas / Holiday episode. We interview former Mattel Electronics 'retail merchandiser' Ken ...
10.18.2016 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 29 - Pac-Man / Ms. Pac-Man In this episode we review the Atarisoft game Pac-Man, and the IntelligentVision game Ms. Pac-Man. We also interview both programmers; Mike Winans (Pac-Man) and Carl Mueller Jr. (Ms. Pac-Man). Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George, and a ...
07.22.2016 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 28 - Space Spartans In this episode we review the Mattel Intellivoice game Space Spartans. We interview the programmers Steve Roney and Bill Fisher. Rick reviews the Atari and Imagic box collection from Mark Oberhauser. Paul interviews Don Switzer and Gary Magnan about their ...
05.27.2016 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 27 - Rick Rolled Retro In this episode we have a special guest host - Cmart (Christian Martin)! We don't do a game review, but we do review the latest edition of Todd Holcomb's Ultimate Intellivision Flashback, as well as the Coleco reproduction box set ...
04.06.2016 The Intellivisionaries - Masters Of The Universe (He-Man) In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Masters Of The Universe - The Power Of He-Man. We have an interview with the two programmers responsible for the game; Rick Koenig and Ray Kaestner. Keith Robinson makes a special ...
04.01.2016 After hours at the Reynolds Warehouse What happens in the Reynolds Warehouse, stays in the Reynolds Warehouse.
03.02.2016 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 25 - Zaxxon / Space Raid In this episode, we review two games; Coleco Zaxxon and ColectorVision Space Raid. We hear a bit about what went into Space Raid from the designer / programmer, Oscar "Nanochess" Gutiérrez. We also have an interview with the creator and ...
01.31.2016 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 24 - Twice The Bits of Atari! In this episode, we don't do our traditional 'Deep Dive' game review, but Rick does a Homebrew Highlight review of Piggy Bank. We have an interview with Jeremy Jarnigan (aka Indieseoul), the creator of Stalking The Retro, The Greatest American ...
12.20.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 23 - Truckin' / Christmas In this episode, we review the Imagic game Truckin'. We have two interviews with programmer/designer Rick Levine. Paul covers the recent Twin Galaxies Entertainment Festival, while Gary Magnan tells us all about The Portland Retro Gaming Expo (and LTO Flash ...
10.31.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 22 - Of Robots & Garbage In this episode, another non-game review... well, not exactly. Rick covers IntelligentVision's Ms. Pac-Man in a Homebrew Highlight segment. We interview listener/homebrew programmer Gary Magnan (aka 'FreeWheel'). Will talks about The Retro World Expo, and Rick discusses his plans for ...
09.26.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 21 - Deck The Shelves with New-Brew Multis! In this episode, we review... nothing! That's right, no game review this time around (part of the format changes), but we still have a heck of a show... We interview the guys behind Throwback Network (Rob O'Hara and Sean Johnson) ...
09.08.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 20 - Boulder Dash In this episode, we review the Elektronite / First Star Software game Boulder Dash. We interview the programmer Scott Nudds, as well as the president of First Star Software, Richard Spitalny. There's also Feedback, News, Mentions and George - and ...
06.28.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 19 - TRON MAZE-A-TRON In this episode, we review the Mattel Electronics game TRON MAZE-A-TRON. We interview the programmer Russ Haft. We have a listener interview with Shawn Franklin (and his son Alexander contributes his thoughts on Intellivision). Questions For Keith is back, and ...
06.11.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 3 Retroaction Entertainment, Intellivision Productions and Realtime Associates present to you... Intellivision classics Astrosmash, Shark! Shark! and Night Stalker re-imagined and modernized for gamers of all ages on PC & MAC. For more information visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/756513245/intellivision-gen2-video-games-for-pc-and-mac?ref=card
04.18.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 18 - Basketball(s)! In this episode, we review the Mattel and INTV Corp. basketball games NBA Basketball and Slam Dunk Super Pro Basketball respectively. We interview designers / programmers Steve Ettinger, Dave Warhol, and Ken Smith. We also have listener audio contributions from ...
02.28.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 17 - Math, Word and Learning Fun In this episode, we review the Mattel and INTV Corp. 'educational' games Math Fun, Word Fun, Learning Fun I and Learning Fun II. We interview designers / programmers Kimo Yap and Dave Warhol about the games. We also have a ...
01.29.2015 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 16 - Thunder Castle Happy New Year! In this episode, we review the Mattel / INTV Corp. release of Thunder Castle. We interview the designers and programmers of the game, Connie Goldman and David Warhol. We also have a listener interview with Australian Intellivision ...
12.24.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 2 (Christmas) Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Intellivisionaries! We talk about our Christmas memories, and hear from listeners, as well as show regulars like Keith Robinson, "George", Alex (on Intellivision), Luke, The Odyssey 2, and more. No game review this ...
11.29.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 15 - Donkey Kong + DK/D2K Arcade We review Coleco Donkey Kong plus DK Arcade and D2K Arcade. We interview the head of Elektronite / Classic Game Publishers William Moeller. And we interview Carl Mueller Jr. - programmer of the DK/D2K Arcade games. We also have a ...
10.27.2014 The Intellivisonaries - Episode 14 - Dracula Halloween tricks and treats abound in this spin-chilling episode. Imagic's Dracula gets a deep dive review. Listener interview with Jeff Long. Homebrew Highlight (Sydney Hunter and the Shrines of Peril), Intelli-Virgins (BurgerTime). Feedback, News, Mentions Of Significance, George, chainsaws and ...
09.27.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 13 - Las Vegas Poker and Blackjack The Intellivisonaries - Episode 13. Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack review. Interview with programmer/designer David Rolfe. Classic Gaming Expo 2014 coverage ("IQ" competition, listener 'roundtable' discussions, and episode recording sessions - all done in Las Vegas). Plus Feedback, News, Mentions ...
08.26.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 12 - Thin Ice The Intellivisionaries - Episode 12. Thin Ice "deep dive" game review. Interview with Keith Robinson and Julie Hoshizaki (designers/programmers), as well as George 'The Fat Man' Sanger (composer). Listener interview with "Alex" from Brazil. MAME Cab segment with Rick. News, ...
07.28.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 11 - QBert The Intellivisionaries - Episode 11. A "deep dive" game review of QBert, the arcade conversion. We also have another "Questions For Keith" session, with Keith Robinson of Intellivision Productions, discussing the upcoming Intellivision Flashback console from AT Games. Rick interviews ...
07.20.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 01 In this special edition of The Intellivisionaries Podcast, we interview the four guys behind "Project-L". If you don't know what Project-L is, download the podcast and find out - with guests William Moeller, Joe Zbiciak, Steve Orth, and 'Voltron'.
06.29.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 10 - Treasure Of Tarmin / Minotaur The Intellivisionaries - Episode 10. Join us as we go "deep" into the dungeons of Treasure Of Tarmin / Minotaur. We interview designer / programmer Tom Loughry. We also interview Scott Nudds who is currently programming Boulder Dash for the ...
05.28.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 9 - Beauty & The Beast The Intellivisionaries - Episode 9. Another "deep dive" game review, this time it's Beauty & The Beast from Imagic. We also have an interview with the programmer / designer Wendell Brown. We chat with Scott Schreiber and Mike James from ...
04.27.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 8 - Sea Battle The Intellivisionaries - Episode 8. We take a "deep dive" into Sea Battle, have an interview with Blue Sky Ranger Dave Akers about his past and current Intellivision games, and also interview Ken Smith, programmer of Sea Battle (and other ...
03.29.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 7 - Baseball(s) The Intellivisionaries - Episode 7. We review all three baseball games: Major League Baseball, World Championship Baseball, and World Series Major League Baseball. We also interview Intellivision baseball programmers David Rolfe and Eddie Dombrower, as well as listener Steve Herold. ...
02.24.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 6 - The Dreadnaught Factor The Intellivisionaries - Episode 6. We do our traditional "deep dive" game review; this time it's The Dreadnaught Factor from Activision. We interview the programmer / designer of the game, Tom Loughry. We also interview Kieren Hawken (aka "The Laird") ...
01.23.2014 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 5 - Bomb Squad The Intellivisionaries - Episode 5. We take a "deep dive" into the Intellivoice game "Bomb Squad", talk Intellivision with video game legend Tommy Tallarico, interview Blue Sky Ranger Keith Robinson of Intellivision Productions, and Mattel Electronics alum Joey Silvian. Plus ...
12.18.2013 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 4 - Christmas Carol and More The Intellivisionaries - Episode 4. Merry Christmas! We talk about the home-brew game "Christmas Carol Vs. The Ghost of Christmas Presents", interview its designer/programmer James 'dZ Jay' Pujals, and do an in depth discussion of the game itself. We also ...
12.04.2013 The Intellivisionaries - Intros & Outros! (MUSIC) Due to multiple requests, here are two original music tracks (by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen) that are featured in every episode of The Intellivisionaries - minus the overdubs and the annoying chit chat! "The Intellivisionaries Theme" (the intro music used in ...
11.21.2013 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 3 - Microsurgeon, Interviews and More The Intellivisionaries - Episode 3. In this episode we do a "deep dive" on Microsurgeon by Imagic, including an interview with its programmer and designer Rick Levine! We also have some Intellivision related news, some feedback from listeners (including some ...
10.23.2013 The Intellivisionaries - Episode 2 - Astrosmash and other Intellivision Fun The Intellivisionaries - Episode 2. In this episode we do a "deep dive" on Astrosmash, discussing its history, and our memories and opinions of this iconic Intellivision title. We also talk about the latest Intellivision news, have an interview with ...

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