Best Commodore 64 Podcasts (2025)

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YDKF Episode 243: Ikigai 1:05:02

19h ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Have you ever learned about something that changed your whole outlook on life? I recently learned about Ikigai from Tim Tamashiro and on this episode […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 187 August 1991 2:31:36

3d ago2:31:36

2:31:36

In the month of August 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the poppy Pang, the murky Mercs, and the familiar Turbo Charge and wonder which one of the Clanobites really tastes the sausage…? Games covered in this episode:…

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Sprite Castle 098: Spindizzy 48:09

15d ago48:09

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Inspired by my recent trip to the UK I decided to try a game from across the pond. It’s SPINDIZZY! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 098: Spindizzy 48:09

15d ago48:09

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Inspired by my recent trip to the UK I decided to try a game from across the pond. It’s SPINDIZZY! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 098: Spindizzy 48:09

15d ago48:09

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Inspired by my recent trip to the UK I decided to try a game from across the pond. It’s SPINDIZZY! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past - Ask the Podcast 8 1:35:56

17d ago1:35:56

1:35:56

As we gradually polish off the last of the chocolate eggs during a busy egg celebration week, we take some time out to answer the burning questions posed by our beloved Patrons! Yes, its Ask the Podcast 8 - and this time, we really get under the microscope! We hope you enjoy this ‘in between’ special episode and if you’d like to join in the fun and…

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Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 7 2:33:10

24d ago2:33:10

2:33:10

In episode seven of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast have chosen the pilot episodes for two high octane action cop shows from the brightly lit lawless land of 80s TV for a head to head battle. This time the erstwhile stunt double toupee of TJ Hooker goes cop badge to sergeant shield with the budget wannabe…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 186 July 1991 2:05:17

1M ago2:05:17

2:05:17

In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the daring Death Knights of Krynn, the nondescript Ninja Rabbits and the weary Wrath of the Demon and wonder…What would gravity actually feel like to a 6ft Rabbi…

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YDKF Episode 242: Carnival Cruise Recap 2:01:42

1M ago2:01:42

2:01:42

Susan’s back for another special edition of You Don’t Know Flack as the two of us recap the two weeks we recently spent on the […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 185 July 1991 2:08:13

1M ago2:08:13

2:08:13

In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the grandiose Gem X, the empty Extreme and the half-baked Heroquest and wonder… How powerful would a rocket powered mobility scooter actually be? Games covered …

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YDKF Episode 241: UK Vacation Recap 1:18:39

1M ago1:18:39

1:18:39

In this brand new, special edition of You Don’t Know Flack recorded from the Serenity Deck of the Carnival Spirit Cruise Ship, Flack is joined […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 184 July 1991 2:35:24

1M ago2:35:24

2:35:24

In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the epic Exile, the sneaky Security Alert and the limpy Lone Wolf and wonder… How many famous Bulens are there in the world? Games covered in this episode: Exile L…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 183 June 1991 2:31:35

2M ago2:31:35

2:31:35

In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the super Supremacy, the vapid Viz, and the solid Spikey in Transylvania and wonder why people thought top down tennis was a good idea… Games covered in this e…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 182 June 1991 2:15:16

2M ago2:15:16

2:15:16

In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the gregarious Gauntlet 3, the likable Lupo Alberto and the crappy Cricket Captain and wonder … Did anyone actually watch cricket highlights via Ceefax? Games co…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 181 June 1991 2:34:27

2M ago2:34:27

2:34:27

In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the the atomic Atomino, the lurching Great Gurianos and the impressive I Play: 3D Soccer and wonder what would a family of Predators do on a trip to Earth? Games co…

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Sprite Castle 097: Up’n Down 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

One of my favorite C64 games! Collect flags, smash enemy cars, and travel… UP’N DOWN! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 097: Up’n Down 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

One of my favorite C64 games! Collect flags, smash enemy cars, and travel… UP’N DOWN! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 097: Up’n Down 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

One of my favorite C64 games! Collect flags, smash enemy cars, and travel… UP’N DOWN! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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LSG 018: Chris Wu talks playing Aidan Chen in Dead Space, attending the Opera in Final Fantasy VI, and getting his extra lives taken by his brother in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1:49:32

2M ago1:49:32

1:49:32

Welcome to Episode 18 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My guest today is my wonderful friend Chris Wu. Chris is an actor and has recurring roles as Noah Yang in The UpShaws on Netflix, Officer Williams in 9-1-1, and very relevant to this podcast, played t…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 180 May 1991 2:32:38

2M ago2:32:38

2:32:38

In the month of May 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Mercenary-esque Moonfall, the shaky Skull and Crossbones and the wanting Warlock: The Avenger and wonder when does a game become just a blatant rip off? Games cov…

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21 - Street Fighter with Pixel Cherry Ninja 34:18

3M ago34:18

34:18

Pixel Cherry Ninja is the host of an excellent retro gaming channel. He does a lot of work covering the FPGA scene. We bonded over Alejandro Martin and the Super Sega System Scam (my words, not those of PCN!) Turns out we also share a few other things as well! If you enjoyed this then do check out PCN's YouTube channel and tell him I sent you. Head…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 179 May 1991 2:27:06

3M ago2:27:06

2:27:06

In the month of May 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the sluggish Shadow Dancer, the rancid Rugby Coach, and the middling Mighty Bomb Jack and wonder who thought a slow ninja dressed in white with a dog was a good th…

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YDKF Episode 240: Country Club Apartments 1:47:37

3M ago1:47:37

1:47:37

You are all invited to a party in my first apartment… Country Club Apartments! (Lock your car doors.) Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 178 April 1991 2:10:15

3M ago2:10:15

2:10:15

In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the sensational SWIV, the lacking Loopz, and the harmless Hunt for Red October and wonder how many moustaches were the stars of films in the 90s? Games cover…

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20 - Sega Rally with Mat Murray 43:15

3M ago43:15

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I'm a big fan of Mat Murray on and off The Computer Game Show. He's always said no to doing shows outside of TCGS so I was really thrilled he agreed to coming on RAM. It's a really lovely episode that not only covers the Sega Saturn, we also get into Severance and Mr Beast...don't worry, we recorded this a few weeks ago so it shouldn't have any cur…

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19 - Monsters with Holly from The Retro Collective 32:49

3M ago32:49

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This episode Holly from The Retro Collective joins me and brings the BBC game Monsters. If you want to visit The Cave and The Arcade Archive then head over to https://www.retrocollective.co.uk/ and if the This Week in Retro pod appeals find it in all the usual places or here https://open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y?si=e4c4ed9b7e3e4b7e I…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 177 April 1991 2:34:41

3M ago2:34:41

2:34:41

In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the lively Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, the judicial Judge Dredd and the experimental Exterminator and wonder… How bad does an impersonation of Noel Coward …

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Zapped to the Past Episode 176 April 1991 2:03:00

3M ago2:03:00

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In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the derisory Dick Tracy, the hungry Huxley Pig and the excellent CJ’s Elephant Antics and wonder …How painful would a kick in the Kravitz actually be? Games cover…

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18 - The Biz with Sean Bell on the ZX Spectrum 43:34

3M ago43:34

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Joined in this episode by Sean Bell from The Computer Game Show. Big fan of the show and haven't had the chance to chat much before so this was a delight! We talk about the The Biz on the ZX Spectrum written by Chris Sievey aka Frank Sidebottom. Here's Sean playing the Biz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3woSlOfoZDY Merch, podcasts and everything T…

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16 - Dungeon Master with Dave Velociraptor 34:32

3M ago34:32

34:32

Welcome to the show that invites a guest on to chat about a 'retro' game that means something to them. The term retro here is used VERY loosely. Basically the guest can bring anything... Season 2 Episode 1 kicks off with Dave Velociraptor - one of the hosts on teh fab This Week in Retro podcast and YouTube show. Check out TWIR - https://www.youtube…

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17 - Sim City 2000 with LGR Clint 32:34

4M ago32:34

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This episode I'm chatting to Clint who is perhaps better known as LGR on YouTube. He jumped into the game early and his hard work has paid off. he's currently sitting at 1.75 million subs. Unfortunately he was recently hit by Hurricane Helene. It's an incredible story. Check out his YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@LGR If you want to support me …

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Zapped to the Past Episode 175 March 1991 2:28:12

4M ago2:28:12

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In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the lauded Last Ninja 3, the speedy Supercars and the turgid Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles and wonder how often are ninja weapon parts hidden in the toilet? Gam…

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Sprite Castle 096: Choplifter 39:06

4M ago39:06

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This week we’re looking for a hero to pilot a helicopter into enemy lines and rescue 64 hostages in this week’s game, CHOPLIFTER! Support Sprite […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 096: Choplifter 39:06

4M ago39:06

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This week we’re looking for a hero to pilot a helicopter into enemy lines and rescue 64 hostages in this week’s game, CHOPLIFTER! Support Sprite […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 096: Choplifter 39:06

4M ago39:06

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This week we’re looking for a hero to pilot a helicopter into enemy lines and rescue 64 hostages in this week’s game, CHOPLIFTER! Support Sprite […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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YDKF Episode 239: Pet Stick 1:11:41

4M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

You’ve heard of Pet Rocks, right? In 1983 I made my own commercial for a brand new product, Pet Sticks! Also available on YouTube: Support […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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15 - Top Banana with Amigo Aaron 34:06

4M ago34:06

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This weeks guest on the show that asks people to bring a retro game to the table is Amigo Aaron. Along with Boat and The Brent, Aaron has been podcasting about retro games forever. Starting off with the Amiga he quickly moved onto other delights including the TRS-80 and the humble Speccy. Check out the Amigos Retro Gaming YouTube channel https://ww…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 174 March 1991 2:24:11

4M ago2:24:11

2:24:11

In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the laborious Line of Fire, the stale Super Monaco GP and the tedious Total Recall and wonder how many reiterations of Gary Numan are actually out there… Games c…

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VGBS 147 - Star Fox 64 35:59

4M ago35:59

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In Episode 147 of the VGBS Gaming Podcast, hosts Tristan and Jeff take to the skies as they dive into the legendary Star Fox 64. The duo explores the game's groundbreaking impact on the Nintendo 64, from its cinematic presentation and revolutionary Rumble Pak feature to its iconic voice acting and branching gameplay paths. They also compare the ori…

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Zapped to the Past - Christmas Cracker 2024 2:17:51

5M ago2:17:51

2:17:51

‘Tis once again the most merry of seasons and here at Zapped to the Past we get together to chat about all things Christmas. We are full of festive cheer to have a very special guest to add some much needed sauce to proceedings as we discuss our favourite, and not so favourite, things of 2024 and reminisce about films, tv and music we enjoyed in ou…

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LSG 017: Shaun Panado talks dodging lightning bolts in Final Fantasy X, getting his combos broken in Killer Instinct, and racing to the max level in Phantasy Star Online 1:28:04

5M ago1:28:04

1:28:04

Welcome to Episode 17 of Load Save Game, a podcast where I talk to people about their personal journey with video games. I am your host Jose Eusebio. My guest today is my great friend Shaun Panado. If that name seems familiar to you it is because I mention his name every episode because Shaun is the composer of the theme song for Load Save Game, “O…

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Zapped to the Past - The Games That Zzap Forgot Special - 3 56:03

5M ago56:03

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In the third of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we slip on our detective hats and once again investigate the games that somehow avoided the pages and eyes of Zzap! 64. This time we explore the fiery Force Seven, the dubious Space Doubt and the knee heavy Subway Vigilante. Games covered in this episode: Force Seven Space Doubt St…

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Sprite Castle 095: Bard’s Tale 1:08:28

5M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

And so today, so shall I say, we shall revisit, Skara Brae! One of the greatest Commodore 64 fantasy RPGs of all time, BARD’S TALE […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 095: Bard’s Tale 1:08:28

5M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

And so today, so shall I say, we shall revisit, Skara Brae! One of the greatest Commodore 64 fantasy RPGs of all time, BARD’S TALE […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Sprite Castle 095: Bard’s Tale 1:08:28

5M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

And so today, so shall I say, we shall revisit, Skara Brae! One of the greatest Commodore 64 fantasy RPGs of all time, BARD’S TALE […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 173 February 1991 1:55:48

5M ago1:55:48

1:55:48

In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the eggy Edd the Duck, the sleepy Shadow of the Beast, and the confusing Cyberball and wonder since when was Egypt known for its heavy use of grey? Games …

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Zapped to the Past Episode 172 February 1991 1:47:20

5M ago1:47:20

1:47:20

In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the vapid Vindicators, the similar Skatin’ USA, and the unimpressive UN Squadron and wonder just when have you ever known a siren to be a good thing? Games …

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YDKF Episode 238: Getting Old 1:13:52

5M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

I’ve always been a bit transparent on You Don’t Know Flack. On this episode I talk about my thoughts on getting old. Also, I am […]By Rob "Flack" O'Hara

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Zapped to the Past Episode 171 February 1991 2:18:43

6M ago2:18:43

2:18:43

In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the tasty Turrican 2, The silly Superkid and the stunted S.T.U.N Runner and wonder … exactly how much would a gold chainmail haircut cost? Games covered in thi…

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Zapped to the Past Episode 170 January 1991 1:46:00

6M ago1:46:00

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In the month of January 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the nasty NARC, the dawdling Days of Thunder and the less than Amazing Spiderman and wonder why Mysterio was such a mastermind when all he did was trick people w…

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