Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast

Oct 07 2024 98 ep. 99 mins 1.4k
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Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you've been looking for.

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Episode 98 - Auntie Awesome

Oct 07 2024 91 mins  
In this fine episode, we field some listener feedback, discuss the upcoming Portland Retro Gaming Expo and clue you in to our recent updates in our game rooms. Enjoy!

Episode #97 - Coin Plumbing

Sep 02 2024 80 mins  
In this episode, we are mounted on our fanciful birds of prey as we play Joust as our game of the episode. Find out Ian’s top three Williams games, what our strategies were while playing and if Jordan gives the game a Coins Up™ even with all the flapping. Enjoy!

Episode #96 - Tuna Head

Aug 05 2024 93 mins  
In this episode, we field our awesome listeners’ questions and comments. We take our first stab at a calendar of upcoming events, talk about our trip to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show and discuss all things that attract us about attract modes. All this and our gameroom updates. Enjoy!

Episode #95 - Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger

Jul 01 2024 79 mins  
It is our game of the episode episode and the game is Millipede. Hear about the growths, all the bugs, Conway’s Game of Life and our scores and rates of this arcade classic. Enjoy!

Episode #94 - When To Leave A Conversation Be?

Jun 03 2024 83 mins  
In this update/feedback episode, we talk about Brian and Jordan’s trip to Galloping Ghost, rotating Tapper handles, when to let conversions lie and more. All this and our always exciting game room updates. Enjoy!

Episode #93 - That's a Tactic

May 06 2024 70 mins  
This month we are talking all about Reactor. And you can’t talk Reactor without talking about it’s designer and programmer, Tim Skelly. Join us as we talk about all aspects of the game and find out who takes second place in the challenge as Jordan reigns supreme on one of his favorite games. Enjoy!

Episode #92 - Roundilocks and the Three Bears

Apr 01 2024 97 mins  
There is a lot to cover in this episode. We talk about our preferences on music in arcades, our thoughts on rotary joystick games, what we really think of arcade game locks and what the pros and cons are of taking games to shows? All this, our updates and more. Enjoy!

Episode #91 - Chillin’ in the Ghost House

Mar 04 2024 100 mins  
In this episode, we talk about and play the 1981 classic Ms. Pac-Man. We go through the art package, graphics, cabinet and all that great stuff. Ian breaks down his strategies on playing this game. Also, we talk a lot about the development of the game and GCC’s history and involvement. Enjoy!

Episode #90 - Sweet Taters

Feb 05 2024 84 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the hilarious, and sometimes deeply troubling, cult classic film Hollywood Zap. Released in 1986, this movie is a wild ride packed with outrageous characters, improbable plot twists and some sweet taters. Oh yeah, there are a few classic arcade games in there too. Join us as we critically dissect this b-movie. We also respond to listener email and gi

Episode #89 - Dig Dog

Jan 01 2024 79 mins  
Join us as we explore the twisting, turning tunnels of Namco's 1982 classic, Dig Dug. We will discuss the cabinet design, art package, graphics, sound and everything in between. We have a little sidebar on our thoughts on patterns in games and let you know how we did in our high score challenge. Enjoy!