The Coin Jam Podcast

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Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from arcade video games and pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to some guys ramble on about multimeters, Molex connectors, desoldering tools, CRT monitor chassis, bondo, and blown fuses... then this is the podcast for you! Co-hosted by Coin-Op Corner, Retrobotics, and Overtime Arcade from YouTube, as well as Prime Arcade Sales & Repair from Tik Tok and Facebook. Find us at coinjampodcast.com

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15. Five Hundred Bucks... SHIPPED!

May 03 2024 141 mins  
How do you figure out fair prices for classic arcade machines, and what kind of leeway do you give in negotiations? How do you determine what you're willing to pay for a machine, and how does cosmetic damage, restoration status, and missing parts factor into that? And what about shipping parts and whole games? Do you know how to ship internationally, how to package things prope

14. The one with our NEW full-time co-host! Plus our Arcade Hardware Tier List and more...

Mar 31 2024 144 mins  
IT'S AN INVASION! We tried to stop him, we even tried cutting his mic, but there's been a hostile takeover of our open co-host spot! (If you saw the last few frames of our previous livestream, you might know who it is...) Plus, we take a deep dive into original game hardware vs FPGA hardware emulation vs various multi-boards vs high score save kits vs software emulation, an

13. Classic Taito Linear Power Supplies are the BEST featuring Troy from Troy's Restorations!

Feb 25 2024 127 mins  
There are some arcade parts that everybody knows you just don't bother trying to fix. "It's a lost cause," they say. "You'd be crazy to try," they tell you. But guess what? Some of us fools love going on errands and get a kick out of tilting at windmills. And joining us as a special guest co-host for this episode is Troy from Troy's Restorations

12. The First One without Jeremiah

Jan 31 2024 140 mins  
Three's Company? We'll see how this goes... Let's chat about our first pickups of 2024, the age-old paint vs vinyl vs laminate debate, games that appeal to casual players vs games that appeal to collectors/enthusiasts, and how to avoid setting your workshop on fire. PLUS A SURPRISE GUEST APPEARANCE BY CHANCE FROM THE CANADIAN ARCADE! https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadia

11. You're still here? It's over. Go home. Go!

Dec 28 2023 115 mins  
Let's say goodbye to 2023 (and more...?) with an end-of-year recap, plus a look ahead at the year to come. Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to

10. Improper COINage leads to COIN Errors... featuring Steve Laity from Mosaic Arcade!

Nov 19 2023 119 mins  
On this episode, we're joined once again by friend-of-the-program Steve Laity (aka Khatru311) as our first repeat guest co-host! We'll talk about wheelin' & dealin', de-converting converted cabinets, the upcoming holiday season, the pros & cons of different manufacturers' cabinets, games collectors like versus games casual players like, the importance of

09. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion... featuring Brandon from Off-world Arcade!

Oct 29 2023 117 mins  
On another very special episode, we're joined by Brandon (aka advans13 aka Deckard995) from Off-world Arcade on Twitch and YouTube. We'll talk about his unique perspective on the arcade hobby, podcastin' & livestreamin', his no-so-secret passion for B movies, plus collecting/restoring non-video/pinball coin-ops more broadly like gumball machines! You can follow

08. Building the Arcade for HBO's The Last of Us - exclusive behind-the-scenes access! #TLOU

Sep 30 2023 144 mins  
In this very special episode, we welcome Josh and Chance from The Canadian Arcade on as guests to discuss their role in planning, preparing, and operating an entire arcade filled with classic games for a blockbuster Hollywood TV series! Learn all about what it takes to make these vintage cabinets and monitors shine on screen, straight from the guys who made it happen! Welcome to Th

07. The Ship of Theseus and other Descents into Madness (The Reproduction Parts Episode)

Aug 28 2023 127 mins  
Artwork, harnesses, controls, power supplies, monitors, PCBs, cabinets, and more... When is it ok to use reproduction parts in your restoration/repair projects, and do they need to be 1:1 recreations of the original, or are modern "upgrades" a reasonable alternative? How far are YOU willing to go for oRiGiNaLiTy? Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, re

06. C302 Polarity is Silkscreened Wrong on the Solder Side of the G07 Chassis (The Monitor Episode)

Aug 01 2023 129 mins  
CRT 4EVA! Let's talk about the pros & cons of different arcade monitor models (which is your favorite?), common problems/issues, tools of the trade, why LCD replacement screens just stink out loud, and more! Plus, get your infamous G07 C302 Silkscreen Error t-shirt here: https://overtimearcade.myspreadshop.com/g07+c302+silkscreen+error-A64b42f489515e23cf868d945 Welcome to