A Podcast about growing with a twin brother up In the 70s and 80s, at the dawn of video games, navigating family strife, punk rock, Star Wars obsessions, and trying to understand the world while developing an inexplicable love for everything “Atari”. -- In this podcast we discuss Atari computers and systems, new and old, review new games we collect, talk about all the systems, and the significance they had in our lives and the lives of others, and even talk about them in an historical contex ...
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In this podcast, we‘ll take a look at the people, technology, and culture behind one of the world‘s most powerful and important computing platforms, the Mainframe. Expect interviews, discussions, and interesting tidbits along the way, with your hosts, Frank and Jeff.
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This is the ChampagneComedy.com podcast, and heading our channel tonight... From 1992 to 1993, the ABC broadcast 40 episodes of The Late Show, consisting of Melbourne Revue graduates who got their first taste on TV as The D-Generation. Originally a low-rating comedy show that was live across Australia full of cheap jokes, cheap props and bad acting, the show gained a cult following and inspired many comedians and performers to help where they got to today. Also the fans. Definitely the fans. ...
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Surprising insights into IT, security and the future of work – and what they mean for your business strategy. Join host and former Ivanti CEO Jeff Abbott and a rotating cast of global executives and thought leaders as they unpack Ivanti's latest research and share their own perspectives and experiences.
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In this eight-part podcast series called Pivoted, producer Kendra Weaver talks to many of our beloved Central Florida music makers about how their creative work lives have evolved since the COVID shutdown of music venues and performance spaces. Jeff Rupert, Carol Stein, Benoit Glazer, and Sisaundra Lewis are some of the artists featured in this fascinating look at how music creation continues in their lives and communities.
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Episode 73 - Frontline - Monday April 7, 1997
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1:35:48Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Steven as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. The Simple Life - Broadcast Monday April 7, 1997. The P̶a̶x̶t̶o̶n̶s̶ Baxters Trading Post tinnie Mike the art collector Media Watch - The Paxtons / ACA story. Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/T…
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#139: "Brandon" - When Your Best Gaming Friend Passes Away. (from the lost tapes)
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1:04:26A lost tape from 2023. Jeff and I sit down to talk about our friend Brandon, the day we found out he passed away. Brandon was with us on our gaming adventures from 1982 to 2023.By Jeff Fulton & Steve Fulton
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#138: Project Save Atari (from The Lost Tapes)
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1:23:54In 2008, when quite literally, NO ONE CARED we published a multi-part series called "Project Save Atari" with ideas and predictions for Atari's future. In 2024 we sat down to revisit it, and see how we did. These are the lost tapes from 2024 and 2008. These were predictions and suggestions to help save the then struggling Atari/Infogrames. In this …
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#137 : The Worst Game Ever For The Atari 2600
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19:05In the final episode of "Worse Than E.T. ?" we attempt to, once and for all, find the "worst Atari 2600 game", even if we have to make it ourselves...so we do. Here is the itch.io page for the game when you can download it, get the code, see the box-art, etc. All free, of course. https://intotheverticalblank.itch.io/worst-game #worst #atari #atari2…
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Episode 72 - Frontline - Monday March 31, 1997
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1:41:37Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. A Hole In The Heart - Part 2 - Broadcast Monday March 31, 1997. Golf tips Face The Press Rotary PR Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Threads: @TLSChampagne BlueSky: @TLSCh…
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#136: What Does It Mean To Finish A Game?
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1:01:58What Does It Mean To Finish A Game? Atari 2600, 400/800, 520/1040 ST A lost tape from 2022, finally released. Inspired by an episode of The Retro Hour, We discuss all the games we "finished" for Atari platforms. With gobs of new video for each game. #atari #atari2600 #atari800 #atari400 #atarist Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded …
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#135: Live from The Tarriff Bunker, April 2025
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29:45We get together live and in person to talk about the state of Atari and play victim to the C64, NES, and the Amiga. Whoa is us, as Atari fans. Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank Thanks for support from: BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt, ED Possible, Tony Longworth Daniel Beasley, B…
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#134 Atari ST Special: SSI on the ST and a STOS STE game engine
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40:30#134 Atari ST Special: SSI on the ST and a STOS STE game engine Welcome to episode 134 of the Into The Vertical Blank Podcast. Today we have a special treat. It’s the 40th anniversary of the Atari ST this year, so we will be confusing most of the audio and video channels on the Atari computers and especially the ST. First up we have a segment focus…
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Episode 71 - Frontline - Monday March 24, 1997
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1:25:20Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. A Hole In The Heart - Part 1 - Broadcast Monday March 24, 1997. Charity golf Bulimia? Sick kids Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Threads: @TLSChampagne BlueSky: @TLSChamp…
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A lively conversation with Matt Leming, Anthony Papageorgiou, and Dale Lane about Kafka not only running on z/OS, but making the most of it alongside MQ. Additional Reading Material: Anthony's blog post abotu mainframe to kafka options: https://medium.com/@anthonypapageorgiou/from-cobol-to-kafka-ac8cfb96f238 Dale Lane's blog (all things Kafka): htt…
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133: Beautiful Disaster: An Ode to Fry's Electronics
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19:17Beautiful Disaster: An Ode to Fry's Electronics A story about technology change from generation to generation and the importance of feeling useful with DIY See video version here: https://youtu.be/r78tcGiIzP4 #diy #atari #motorcycles #pcgames #fryselectronics #southbay #memoir Music licenses: Soundstripe Full Throttle: Code: UKYZGYCBOZ5E6MSB 1 Up: …
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Episode 70 - Frontline - Monday March 17, 1997
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1:23:23Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. One Rule For One - Broadcast Monday March 17, 1997. Guidelines or Rules Office stationery Conman MediaWatch Skase story here. The podcast team op-shopping in Marrickville here. Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACo…
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Episode 69 - Frontline - Monday March 10, 1997
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1:37:14Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. The Shadow We Cast - Broadcast Monday March 10, 1997. Prejudice Maiden speech Park your arse Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Threads: @TLSChampagne BlueSky: @TLSChampagn…
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132: Finding Our Story at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025
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43:09There were as many stories as there were people at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025. This is Ours Video version of the main story here: Finding Our Story at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025 #retrogaming #vintacomouting Links, etc. Panel Attendees: → David from Usagi Electric - youtube.com/@UsagiElectric → Jeri from Tilt Five - tiltfive.com → …
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Kayonne Riley catches up with Grammy award winning keyboardist Jeanine McAdams who founded Divas of Jazz and can be seen this weekend at the 13th Annual Mayor's Jazz in the Park on March 8! She recalls anecdotes about working with Prince, Janet Jackson, Jacqueline Jones and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis...and how gospel has always been her guide.…
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131: The First Atari 2600 Homebrew Cartridge? Ed Federmeyer And The Story of Sound-X and Edtris
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1:13:15In the 1994, when retro gaming wasn't even really a thing yet, Ed Federmeyer decided he wanted to make his own Atari 2600 software. His drive to actually bring this dream to fruition may have sparked the modern are of retro games. Includes a new 2025 interview with Ed Federmeyer. Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.bu…
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"Who the hell is Jeff Smart?" These were the words uttered by one Santo Cilauro during the end credits of the first ep of series 2 of the D-generation in 1986. Finally nearly forty decades later, his story can finally be told! Prop Maker for The D-Generation and the ABC, Jeff Smart talks exclusively to the Champagne Comedy Podcast about his time wo…
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In celebration on receiving the Longford Lyell Award, the Working Dog team had a Q&A at the AACTA Festival on Saturday 8th February 2025, held at HOTA on the Gold Coast. Representing the Champagne Comedy Podcast, Matt attended the chat, along with 500 others, as well as regular contributor Adele K. Thomas. In this bonus episode, we wrap-up what was…
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Episode 68 - Frontline - Monday March 3, 1997
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1:28:54Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Prue and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. My Generation - Broadcast Monday March 3, 1997. Spelling Daggy music "Eggies" Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Threads: @TLSChampagne BlueSky: @TLSChampagne or Facebook o…
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130 : The Curious Case Of Atari 2600 Action Pack For Windows 3.1
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1:02:49What started as simple "crack the seal" to open and play a 30 year old Windows game, became journey to discover, what might be, the origins of retro gaming itself. Many Thanks to Eclectic Lee for creating the archive page used in this story. See Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_Sge_pELco&feature=youtu.be Music: All Systems Go by use…
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On top of our regular Frontline reviewing, we will also be breaking down what happened at the Working Dog Q&A at the AACTA Festival, at HOTA on the Gold Coast, Saturday 8th February, 2025. Stay subscribed! We are on all the socials (Threads, BlueSky). Just search for TLSChampagne or go to Facebook. Buy the team a coffee: https://bit.ly/TLSChampagne…
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Episode 67 - Frontline - Monday February 24, 1997
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1:35:41Join Alison, Daniel, Kim and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Dick On The Line - Broadcast Monday February 24, 1997. Backburner Work christmas party Heart attack Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Threads: @TLSChampagne BlueSky: @TLSChampag…
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We're just around the corner. We are on all the socials (Threads, BlueSky). Just search for TLSChampagne or go to Facebook. Buy the team a coffee: https://bit.ly/TLSChampagnePod This is a fan discussion podcast with no direct association with Tony, Mick, Rob, Tom, Jane, Santo, Jason, Judith and Co., as well as ABC TV. We're simply just fans. Champa…
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She came into our station to speak on her love for the Orlando scene, how Michelle Mailhot played a huge role in her studies and how she has harnessed the process of songwriting. From her first EP in 2015 to her latest release "Glory" in 2025 - a lot has happened in ten years. We love getting to spotlight the amazing artists here in our city, and s…
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From the bowels of a foolhardy cousin of the Champagne Comedy Podcast, comes People Want Ducks. Totally unauthorised and coming soon. peoplewantducks.com for very little sizzle. Produced by Matt Fulton Productions - mattfulton.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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129: The Best *#@! Christmas Ever: An Atari 8-bit Journey Into The Vertical Blank
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1:10:56The final, definitive version of the story we've been trying to tell for the past 6 years. Christmas 1983, the Atari 8-bit computer Christmas was, for many reasons, the best *#@! Christmas ever. This new version gives a rounder picture, explains The Vertical Blank, obsesses over Star Wars, and tries to explain the actual result of Christmas 1983, o…
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Erik Weyler (AKA COBOL Erik) is a Solution architect at SEB. He has not only been an advocate outside of his company, but also focused on helping newer employees understand and use the modern mainframe. In this episode, we get down to the how and the why. Also, sandwich talk. https://github.com/COBOL-Erik/Sudoku-Solver-COBOL…
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128: The Legend Of SwordQuest: Is This The Best Atari Podcast Ever created?
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10:59There is a new Atari related limited podcast out there that blew us away! The Legend Of SwordQuest from iHeartRadio Atariage Thread: Legend of Swordquest podcast - Atari 2600 - AtariAge Forums iHeartRadio Podcast Page: The Legend of SwordQuest | iHeart Jamie Loftus Page: Jamie Loftus School Of Humans: The Legend of SwordQuest — School of Humans Lat…
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127: The Essential: Atari ST Michtron’s Time Bandit from 1986.
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43:31Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank On the Into The Vertical Blank’s The Essential #atari ST, we investigate, discuss and evaluate #atarist Computers games and try to uncover titles worthy of play by all who are interested in the platform. I will be giving you a history of #timeba…
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#126 : RANT: The Incident At The Retro Game Store
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21:06In this 20 minute rant, we loudly discuss an incident we recently had at a retro game store, and then talk about how the retro game store experience could be improved for all. https://retrogamesplus.com/ Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank Thanks for support from: BCB, Atari Legen…
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A lot has happened since our last episode, so let's catch up with Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony! Frontline on iView Official Working Dog merchandise store EON FM 1988 aircheck Rubbery Figures on YouTube The Late Show Backchat special on YouTube The Late Show George Negus tribute on YouTube Note: I don't know when you are going to see these sho…
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#125: 10 Good “Euro” Action Platformers for the Atari ST
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17:02(Including Sun Su Si and First Samurai) Join us as we take a look at 10 good #actionplatformer games for the #atarist we also briefly discuss them for the #amiga and otjer 80s computers such as the #c64 and #pc I have chosen the #Atari ST as my platform because it was what I had from 1987 until 1992 and also because these games have most likely bee…
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124: 10 Mid-80’s “Euro” Action Platformers on the Atari ST (and other 80’s computers)
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22:03#atari #atarst #actionplatformer #amiga #msx #c64 #speccy #amstradcpc #dos The Euro Platformer. Today the term is used with much derision, mostly by console game fans but even by some many 80’s computer games, and well now, now even by me, and we all probably should know better, or should we? Yes, these games had very high difficulty, cheap deaths,…
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#123: Atari I.P List Found! 23 Atari ST Games They Own!
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47:43#123: Atari I.P List Found! 23 Atari ST Games They Own! We scour Atari's 2024 IP list (we were altered to it last week by BCB Coffee Boy last week) and discover 23 Atari ST games Atari (probably) owns that could be put into a game pack, DLC for Atari 50, an Atari ST mini, etc. We played (almost) all of them (game play video included). Note: list wa…
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Kayonne Riley speaks with Matt Catingub ahead of WUCF FM's 45th anniversary 'Jazz That Rocks' event.By WUCF FM
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Actor, Writer and Director Trudy Hellier has been part of the Australian television landscape since the late '80s, appearing in many well known Australian TV dramas, comedies and childrens productions. Hellier appeared in all three seasons of Frontline as the segment producer Kate Preston, often assisting Emma and picking up the pieces that Mike Mo…
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#122: Worse Than E.T.? Pac-Man And The Day Atari Lost The Video Game War
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36:26Is Atari 2600 Pac-Man worse than E.T. for The Atari 2600? Or does it go deeper than that? Did the timing, release, and quality of the 2600 Pac-Man game combine together to make it worse than the sum of its parts? We explore that in this video. Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank T…
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Joris Mertens & Frank van der Wal - IBM Z Code-A-Thons
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36:09On a mission to spread the word of enterprise computing and the power of running applications on IBM Z, Joris Mertens and Frank van der Wal have been hard at work getting learners all over the world engaged with Code-A-Thons. Listen here for more details, and for the full multimedia experience, visit the one-pager here: https://www.ibm.com/communit…
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#121 : Worse Than E.T.? Marauder For the Atari 2600
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10:11Why do people subjectively choose one game or another to top their "worst" list? It's rarely actually the "worst" game objectively. In this episode I explore why one particular game has topped my own "worst" list for 4 decades, and if that is still the case in 2024. See Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWIc1R8Fg24&feature=youtu.be Lat…
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Some important news that's come across Daniel G's news desk. We are on all the socials (Twitter, Threads, BlueSky). Just search for TLSChampagne or go to Facebook. Buy the team a coffee: https://bit.ly/TLSChampagnePod This is a fan discussion podcast with no direct association with Tony, Mick, Rob, Tom, Jane, Santo, Jason, Judith and Co., as well a…
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Jesse Morgado sits down with the legendary George Benson whose career spans over 60 years. This ten-time Grammy winner is a guitarist and singer/songwriter who has transcended jazz, blues, soul, pop, funk, r&b and more. His album ‘Breezin’ is one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. He is one of the greatest artists of our time and a NEA ja…
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#120 : Worse Than E.T.? Mr. Postman and the games from Bit Corp
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17:59Mr. Postman is another game from Bit Corp., the people who brought us Bobby Is Going Home. It's a doozy of game for the 2600, but is it worse than E.T.? Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toxJOrAOklw&feature=youtu.be Dr. Spuds Game Reviews: https://doctorspudsreviewsthings.wordpress.com/2018/12/12/mr-postman-bit-corp-atari-2600-game-rev…
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#119 : Overscan: Cracking Seals and Proving Life
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15:27Overscan: Cracking Seals and Proving Life In this over scan we discuss a few new home brew games we have obtained for the #Atari2600 and #NES. #ChampGames https://champ.games/ #AtariAgeStore https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1045 #MurderintheMaze https://t1lt.itch.io/mitm #mrrunandjump https://atari.com/products/mr-run-and-jum…
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Episode 66 - Frontline - Monday October 16, 1995
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2:03:52Join Alison, Daniel, Kim, Matt and Tony as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. Give 'Em Enough Rope - Broadcast Monday October 16, 1995. With guest reviewer Spencer Howson. Cross-promotion Cartoon for charity The Gist Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials…
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#118 : Worserer than E.T.? : The Games Of Mythicon
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21:24Worserer than E.T.? : The Games Of Mythicon In our continuing quest to find games that are "Worse Than E.T?" we have arrived at the bottom of the stinkiest barrel imaginable, and there rests the games of Mythicon. Enjoy! Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufSlqW9MjU4 Links: DP Royal Archives - The Worst of the Atari 2600 (digitpress.com…
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Airlock A game that takes "worse Than E.T." to a whole new level. Did Data Age make games worse than the supposed worst game ever, E.T. for the Atari VCS? Were they also one of the culprits responsible for the North American Video Game Crash? Have we found the worst Atari VCS game ever made? Watch and find out. Plus: Embarrassed by my poor play of …
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Episode 65 - Frontline - Monday October 9, 1995
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1:26:06Join Alison, Daniel and Matt as they over-analyse the next instalment to the Champagne Comedy Podcast - Frontline. The Great Pretenders - Broadcast Monday October 9, 1995. With guest reviewer Jeff. Specious The new lawyer Jackpot Enjoying our podcast? Buy the team a coffee! BuyMeACoffee.com/TLSChampagnePod Socials: Twitter: @TLSChampagne Threads: @…
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#116: 'Worse Than E.T?" #2 Bobby Is Going Home
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9:48In our 2nd installment we play the notorious Atari 2600 game "Bobby Is Going Home" and decide: Is it worse than E.T.? Video Version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjtcqOVvPA0&feature=youtu.be Ambient music in this video is "GUL-ee-SUCK-uh" by Tony Longworth "Bobby Is Going Home" By Flanders '72: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc517DXJiSo Fl…
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In the first in a series, we play notoriously "bad" games and figure out if they are "worse" than the supposed worst game ever, "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" for the Atari 2600. This first episode is a bit rough, but I promise you, they get better. Video version here: Worse Than E.T.? Tax Avoiders for the Atari 2600 (youtube.com) Thanks for support …
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IBM Open Enterprise Foundation for z/OS - Anthony Giorgio, Mike Fulton, Igor Todorovski
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41:57When you beat a game on Super Difficulty, sometimes there's an extra bonus reward or special animation waiting at the end. There's no prize for taking the hard route when it comes to mainframe, so let's make sure we clear out as many hurdles and time sinks as possible at the start of a project. This means getting systems set up exactly the way you'…
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