Over the course of nearly two and a half years of recording for this show, I've chatted with a wide swath of lovely people. Early in my explorations, I chatted with Shaan Shirazi, a man of the moment and retro gamer extraordinaire. On this week's episode, we discuss videogame competitions in the era of quarters and arcades, Revolution X, and Taylor Swift Guitar Hero. NOTE: This episode, normally reserved for my beloved patrons, is intended to give the public feed a taste of what membership offers along with a cracking good series of stories.  My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4 ..read more

When I first met Brett Weiss during Classic Games Fest 2022, I knew he would be a required guest. With nearly 40 years of gaming experience, Brett's covered the medium in every possible way. From his 13 published books to his YouTube channel to an impressive collection of games and consoles, Brett is a foremost authority on all things retro. Join us as we discuss the perils of being an author, buying games during the Crash of 1983 and the amazing, incredible retro gaming community. Starring: Brett Weiss:  W: brettweisswords.com T: @BrettWeissCHVG YT: youtube.com/@BrettWeissRetroGamer M ..read more

Sunlight streaked onto Ace's face Monday morning, the aftereffects of Sunday Funday still on his breath. The smell of bad whiskey and worse cigars lingered in the air. Bleary eyed, Ace glanced at his Samsung and noticed a series of notifications. Past due credit cards, ads for hair gel and a three day old text from his Aunt Mildred. But in the midst of this sea of digital distractions, Ace spied a new episode of Tales From the Bargain Bin perched in his pod player, waiting to be opened. A smile cracked his parched lips. Deju Vu on the NES. Good morning, indeed. Starring Michael K Hughes (@Ka ..read more

Unlike any game in the Zelda canon, Majora's Mask brought out deep emotions and touching stories. So much so, I think it's worthwhile to take one more trip through Clock Town with two people whose lives were irrevocably touched by this uniquely personal experience. Join Seth Sturgill of the All N Podcast, Helena (@hellhathfury on TikTok), and I as they share their final thoughts on Majora's Mask. Starring (all handles from Twitter unless otherwise noted) Helena aka @hellhathfury on TikTok Seth Sturgill (@twodollarhero) from @allnpodcast Song Covers Title Theme - The Legend of Zelda: Majora ..read more

When people think of YouTube documentary series, a handful of names spring to mind. My guest for this week's episode is one of those channels that deserves to be in that conversation. With over 148k subscribers and 17 million total views, Classic Gaming Quarterly is one of premier videogame documentaries currently on YouTube. Join host Chris Alaimo and I as we discuss his first entry point into games, his video creation philosophy and some of the trials and successes along the way. Staring Chris Alaimo of Classic Gaming Quarterly. (@CGQuarterly on Twitter).  My Discord: https://discord ..read more

Howdy, hoops fans! With NCAA March Madness firmly in the rear view mirror, what better way to capitalize on the tournament than talk about the SNES game of the same-ish name. Nothing like releasing an SEO friendly episode one week after the event ends, is there? Sorry, folks, but the Zelda series came first... Join my brother and I as we talk about this interesting game, its hockey sibling, penalty throws, and how basketball is my 10th favorite sport. Starring: My brother, Bobby (no social media listed) My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Face ..read more

Hear ye, hear ye! Come hither friends and noble people to hear tales of the past and dreams of the future. And questions asked my brethren on Discord. On this month's State of the Show, I discuss the Zelda series, share the schedule for the next couple of months, talk about a new project and answer questions asked by my amazing Discord community. Thanks for checking out the show!  My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @agamerlooksat40 My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40 My Email: agamerlooksa ..read more

By the time you hear this episode, everyone in the gaming universe will have an opinion on the Super Mario Bros Movie. Yours truly is no different. But what about the rambling thoughts of the film's target audience - kids? On this episode, I chat with my 6 year old son about his experience with a movie designed for him and then follow up with my thoughts on a film destined to be divisive because we, as gamer people, love the source material so damn much.   My Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjC My Twitter: @agamerlooksat40 My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40 My Insta: @a ..read more

When Nintendo's latest adventure was teased in January of 2013, it was intended to be a killer app for the then fledgling Wii U. Four years later, it launched the Switch into superstar status, left the old tablet console behind, and marked a new, bold direction for an over 30 year old franchise. Join myself and a cast of fellow Zelda lovers as we explore Breath of the Wild while taking some furtive glances at what could be on the horizon. Starring (all handles from Twitter) Blue Williams (@wrytersview) of Gamers Week Podcast (@GamersWeekPC) Dan aka @retrologicgamesGreg of the Level Zero Podca ..read more

When you spend dozens of hours interviewing people for a huge, six month series, bits and pieces of the conversation inevitably end up on the cutting room floor. This episode resurrects those lost nuggets of goodness and lets us all experience more thoughts, opinions and first impressions of this incredible franchise. Starring (all handles from Twitter) Christian (@brakeman90) of the Franchise Festival Podcast Ian (@teacherbloke85)Jim from Drink a Beer, Play a Game Podcast (@ABeerAndAGame) Jodi aka @bakuiel Justin of Killer Quail Studios (@KQSKillerQuail) Knight Gareint (@Gareint) Seth of the ..read more