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WHAT?! Kevin T Spande, our biggest fan, and Director of Sponsorship & Events for 2D Con will hang with Mark, Adam, and Bryan and give us the scoop on what's coming up in 2 weeks over at 2D Con: Minnesota's largest, all-inclusive gaming event of the year! https://www.2dcon.net/.  Original air date: Aug 8, 2019 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

George Gomez, the best dressed man in the pinball business joins the RcadeRadio crew for the 20th episode of Season 3. George has worked with nearly every major player in the arcade industry: Bally Midway, Williams, Midway Games and now he heads up the creative department at Stern Pinball! As you might expect, we get a few teasers for Jurassic Park and it turned out to be an incredible show.  Original air date: Jul 25, 2019 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

We invite to the show our semi-regular fill-in host with the most:  Tim McVey.  Tim's accomplishments in gaming have been nothing but stellar and of course he was the subject matter in MAN VS. SNAKE.  On this episode, we toast to Donkey Kong's 38th birthday and talk about various arcade related topics. Original air date:  Jul 11, 2019 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

One word: Mold-a-rama.  Ok, maybe a few more words:  Billy Seven is on is on the show! On this episode, Mark Shields, Adam Stevens, Tim McVey  talk with Mr. Seven about all things coin-op! From Kiddierama to Mold-a-rama, from pinball to arcades. Billy's got a ton of knowledge to share! Original air date: Jun 27, 2019 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

Jacob Ashley joins the RcadeRadio team for this week's shenanigans. Jacob runs the KONG KLUB group on Facebook for enthusiasts of the famed monkey game and its related sons, cousins, and arch-nemeses. Have a listen as we wax poetic about his Kong Kollection and get intimate with this most awesome Kong fan.  Original air date: June 13, 2019 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

What do Free Play Florida, Vector Initiative 2019 Florida Arcade Auction, BBQ & Swap meet, Space Ghost, and Giant Arcade Games have in common? Find out when Brian Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Chris Brown, and Brandon Specht join Mark Shields, Bryan MacLeod, and Adam Whats-his-name to talk all things RCADE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

In episode 16 of Season 3 of the RcadeRadio podcast, Creative Engineering's founder Aaron Fechter is our guest! If you visited Showbiz Pizza, Chuck E. Cheese's, or Circus Pizza in the 80s, you just might have seen Billy Bob playin' the banjo along with the Fatz and the gang in the Rock-afire Explosion! We also hear Aaron's thoughts about his search for alternative energy sources, his many inventions including Whac-a-Mole, and a device for sending electronic mail that predates eMail. We hear his opinions on the Showbiz/Rock-afire inspired FIVE NIGHTS WITH FREDDY, his thoughts on Intellectual Property, and so much more.   AND... this episode's WHAT'S IN THE JUKE segment is comprised entirely of ROCK-AFIRE band performances!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

On episode 15 of Season 3, Jeff Lee shares with us the innovators that influenced him back in the day. He talks about the evolution of Q*Bert and the creative process. We also find out answers to such questions as: Mad Planets. Why so mad?  And his involvement in the development of M.A.C.H. 3 which was a literal game changer toward the end of an era. Jeff shares with us his love of hats along with his love of an industry that flourished in the 1980s.  Strap in and hit the the throttle.  Q-bert is just the beginning of this unique man's story.  Also:  Buy his memoir!  It's fantastic! Original Air Date: 05.02.2019 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

On episode 14 of Season 3, Tyler Bushnell, co-founder and creator of Polycade joins us for a candid interview about ideation, software and hardware development, and where his inspirations come from. We learn what it's like to stand up a business in today's world using a crowd-funding campaign.  We also talk to him about who his target audience is for these awesome wall-mounted arcade systems and inevitably what it's like "growing up Bushnell."  The chatters ask, "What's your favorite Atari arcade game?" and other great questions.  Tune in and hear Tyler school other guests in What's in the Juke on this totally awesome episode of RcadeRadio. Original Air Date: 04.18.2019 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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 return

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support

In this episode we welcome ED ROTBERG to the show. You might remember Ed for creating such games as BATTLEZONE and S.T.U.N. Runner! Tune and hear how Ed was hired by Atari, his love for the Tesla, entrepreneurial projects, and what he's doing today! Original Air Date 11.29.2018 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rcaderadio/support