Best Lava Lamps & 8 Track Theatre Podcasts (2025)

What? Time for another episode ALREADY?! Well, Bob DeCrescenzo has DONE IT AGAIN. This time, with some help from Kurt Woloch. In this episode we explore the latest addition to the 7800 homebrew library, the only home conversion of an arcade classic.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 49: Rikki & Vikki 39:33

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At long last, Sean is back with a new episode about the newest game released for our beloved console!By Janitor Sean

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We interrupt this hiatus for some announcements... 11:34

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Just a quick update on what's going on in the world of Atari 7800 homebrew software and hardwareBy Janitor Sean

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Episode 48: 2018 Wrap-Up 53:55

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In this final show for the year, Sean waxes philosophical about Thanksgiving and Extra Life...but not wax. Go fig!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 47: Froggie 1:07:10

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This installment takes a look at unquestionably the longest-awaited product for our beloved 7800!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 46: Unfinished (so far!) Works of Bob D 48:33

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Episode 46 takes a look at some unfinished games from 7800 homebrewer extraordinaire PacManPlus. Even in their unfinished states, these games still demonstrate Bob DeCrescenzo's amazing talent.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 45: Four frankodragon Games 50:24

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Episode 45 wraps up the remaining titles from frankodragon...at least until he produces more. :)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 44: Plumb Luck and Tubes 50:15

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In this new episode, Sean pays tribute to the local pipefitters' union with two obscure titles.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 43: Draker Quest 49:50

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The 43rd installment of this longer-running-than-expected podcast looks into one (or perhaps two?) of the first adventure games for the 7800.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 42: Serpentine 36:01

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For episode 42, Sean talks about Serpentine, a homebrew so new that it's not even for sale yet! (Don't panic.)By Janitor Sean

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Sean's Burnout #2 1:51:13

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What with Sean's busy schedule, he's too burnt out to play video games. Instead, he's taking the time to talk about not Atari, but another American classic from California.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 41: Football / Soccer games 42:05

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Just in time for the World Cup ending...episode 41 examines a series of football-themed running games for the 7800.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 40: Pac-Man Collection! (part 2) 1:46:53

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Episode 40 finishes up the two-part dive into perhaps the most popular homebrew ever for an Atari console. Listen and BUY THIS CARTRIDGE!!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 39: Pac-Man Collection! (part 1) 1:34:29

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Episode 39 begins the look into perhaps the most popular Atari 7800 homebrew ever. Heck, maybe even the most popular homebrew on *any* Atari platform! (As per the results of a vote, this will be a multi-part episode.)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 38: Edladdin Controllers 1:32:19

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This hardware-focused episode takes a look at the Edladdin line of products, with a guest appearance by Ed himself!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 37: Lava Lamps & 8-Track Theatre 53:58

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June opens with a look at quite possibly the first ever video game based on the radio show, and the radio show behind it. (Radio Failencia will not be tolerated on this podcast, by the way.)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 36: Mateos Rewritable Multigame Cartridge 56:39

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This episode examines another piece of homebrew hardware, this time the only currently available option for playing ROM files on your ProSystem. Sean also takes a dive into podiatry. (What does he hear? Tune in to find out!)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 35: The Journey of Snail 43:40

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In this episode, the topic is one of the latest Atari 7800 homebrew titles, this time an e-book. (And not late this time!)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 34: Cuttle Cart 2 46:43

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After his whirlwind trip to exotic Milwaukee, Sean is back with episode 34, talking about the much-loved and highly sought-after multicart for the ProSystem. (Want to make an easy $20? Sell Sean yours!)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 33: Panda Racer and Rider of the Night 53:43

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After giving in to burnout, Sean returns with an on-topic episode with variations on a driving game, a tragic rarity for the Atari 7800.By Janitor Sean

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Sean's Burnout #1 1:45:04

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Finding himself with a paucity of time to adequately research the homebrew world of the 7800, Sean waxes poetic about his bread and butter, the roof over his head, his livelihood, his [place other cliché here]...By Janitor Sean

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Episode 32: robotfindskitten 43:14

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In episode 32, Sean explores zen and the art of automatonic feline location. Also featured: an unfinished homebrew game.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 31: Wasp! 47:49

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All of us at The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast feel really bad about the last episode being late, so we give you this one early! For episode 31 we give you GroovyWasp's Bee!...no, wait....GroovyBee's Wasp!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 30: Hollywood/Scammer Brawler and FailSafe 1:24:16

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In this belated episode, we take out our frustrations on useless megastars, questionable AtariAge users, and rocket hijackers. Happy Mardi Gras!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 29: E.T. Book Cart 7800 and Roof Pooper 38:41

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A (thankfully?) short episode this time! Don't like reading in the bathroom? Well, now with episode 29 you can use your Atari 7800 to separate the reading from the bathroom!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 28: Astro Fighter and Chicago Basement 51:36

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Today Sean takes on Bob DeCrescenzo's port of a Gremlin/Sega oldie in his Chicago non-basement (but alas found no Hulks). Ruthann the Beagle insisted on helping with the intro segment.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 27: Worm! 1:06:44

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Just as the the title of this episode's game does, 2017 will end with a bang as Sean discusses the history of "snake" games and...Neil Diamond???By Janitor Sean

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Episode 26: Santa Simon (and other Christmas goodies!) 2:15:52

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Help Sean celebrate the season with a very limited release homebrew as he waxes poetic about Christmas. Tap a spoon on your speaker, and maple syrup will be sure to ooze out.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 25: Astro Blaster 1:21:59

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Sega/Gremlin (or is it Gremlin/Sega) gets some love from Sean in this look at another Bob DeCrescenzo classic, a conversion of a fairly obscure arcade game.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 24: Crystal Quest 1:46:44

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In this episode Sean takes an in-depth look at a newly-released, highly-anticipated sequel to Crystal Castles.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 23: Moon Cresta 53:40

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An obscure arcade shoot-em-up gets the 7800 homebrew treatment from one of the system's most highly respected developers.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 22: Sick Pickles, Fat Axl...and more?!? 1:11:21

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Ex-cukes become purple, a hard rock singer takes on weight, and we throw a bit of Hallowe'en just because we can.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 21: Super Circus AtariAge 1:22:26

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Another homebrew just recently released by AtariAge! (And of course, another Bob DeCrescenzo instant classic!) Is the game worth it even if you hate clowns? Only Sean knows. (Well...and maybe others who have played it.)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 20: T:ME Salvo 1:03:13

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Sean examines a long-awaited recent addition to the AtariAge Store that evokes memories of both a popular home computer game and classics from the arcade.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 19: Armor Attack II 52:29

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A Cinematronics vector graphics game gets a 7800 sequel, and someone wins a prize!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 18: b*nQ 1:20:34

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Some chitchat about Ken Siders' onomatopoeically renamed 7800 version of Gottlieb's Q*bert graces your podcast player for this last episode of meteorological summer! JUST FOUND OUT: Ken Siders died suddenly on August 12. Thoughts & prayers to his family.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 17: Interview with Jeffrey Lee 1:41:07

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Jeffrey Lee is a talented artist who is the brains behind Q*Bert. In preparation for the upcoming episode on b*nQ, this crossover episode with Pie Factory Podcast features a talk with Jeff about Q*Bert and other games and works featuring his creativity.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 16: Shoot the UFO 2015 and Meteor Shower 57:57

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We're such mavericks here at the Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast: after promising one game per episode, we present you with two games. (You're welcome.) We might throw around that word "contest" now and then, by the by.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 15: Rip Off 49:24

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The trend of Bob DeCrescenzo vector graphics arcade conversions continues with an obscure Cinematronics shooter.By Janitor Sean

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Episode 14: Space Duel 46:41

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Yet another Bob DeCrescenzo arcade conversion. Yet another vector-style graphics game. Yet another Asteroids sequel. Yet another Saturday of fun-filled podcast listening!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 13: Asteroids DeLuxe 48:22

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Arcade vector graphics come to the Atari 7800 courtesy of the famous Bob DeCrescenzo!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 12: Donkey Kong PK 1:55:50

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This time around Sean examines one brilliant homebrew developer's answer to the charming, endearing cacophony that was the Atari 7800 Donkey Kong. (MMmmmmm.....piiiiiiieeeeee.....)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 11: Scramble 54:50

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Sean has scrambled to get this podcast out on time, despite stern warnings to put first things first. (See what I did there?)By Janitor Sean

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Episode 10: Crazy Brix 1:04:19

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What better way to go crazy for the weekend than to listen to the dulcet sounds of a crazy Atarian talk about a 7800 spin on a classic?By Janitor Sean

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Episode 9: Space Invaders 1:17:36

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A look at a legendary conversion of a legendary arcade game by a legendary Atari 7800 homebrew developer!By Janitor Sean

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Episode 8: Super Pac-Man 1:15:56

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Unfortunately, despite things that actually were under Sean's control, this episode is not live from Midwest Gaming Classic. But you can listen to some thoughts on Super Pac-Man, yet another classic from Bob "PacManPlus" DeCrescenzo.By Janitor Sean