In Episode 3 of Season 5, we catch up with hosts Adam, Mark, and Bryan and find out what the Arcade hobby has them doing these days.Yup. It's real like that. Also this thing aired WAAAAAY back on December 3rd, 2020 during the peak of COVID lockdowns and madness.

In Episode 2 of Season 5, we invite James, Johnny, and Jerry--proprietors of ALAN-1 and curators of the fine games at FLYNN'S RETROCADE in Utah! You may have seen ALAN-1's products around town. They're the guys that have been selling the most beautiful reproduction Star Wars Yoke for a few years now. Additionally, James, a dentist by day and an arc…

You're gonna love our first guest of Season 5. You've seen him recently in the HIGH SCORE documentary on Netflix. But on November 5th, 2020, the former arcade operator at MIT turned businessman, co-creator of SUPER MISSILE ATTACK and CRAZY OTTO (Ms. Pac-Man), and 100% satisfied retiree, DOUG MACRAE joins us at our usual time around 7:15pm Central t…

Howard Scott Warshaw (aka HSW), is an accomplished producer, author, psychotherapist, and former game designer. He designed and programmed the Atari 2600 games Yars' Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Over the years, E.T. would be blamed for the demise of the video game industry and create an urban legend turned true …

Two wizards, one ball--endless possibilities. Tony Hauber joins the RcadeRadio crew. Who is this guy? He's a brilliant game designer operating out of Elkader, IA--that's who! He began work on his pet project DeathBall in 2017 while hanging out at the Killer Queen tournaments at GDC in San Francisco. Yes, Yes, but what is DEATHBALL? DeathBall is a s…

More Shenanigans. More WITJ. More fun! Have a listen and see what we're up to!

We we have a special guest tonight. You know him as Mr. Peabody in the chat. We know him as regular WITJ champion and fellow MN arcade collector--Christopher Peabody! What does this mean? It's your big chance to take over the juke tonight! Tune in and we'll talk about what Chris has been workin' on.

Star Worlds Arcade is a little neighborhood arcade nestled in the Chicago suburb of DeKalb, Illinois. Its collection of games has been curated and cared for by by Patrick (Pac-man Pat) O'Malley and Glenn Thomas for three and a half decades. In addition to running a large rotating inventory at their single location, Patrick and Glenn have also provi…

There's been a lot of updates to the BitKit since we last checked in with Aaron. Tonight he joins us to talk BitKit tech and updates. AND! We'll be giving away a BitKit Mark I on the show tonight. Brand new--never been opened! Tune in for your chance to win! Don't worry, it's not part of the WITJ segment... it will be a totally different contest! S…

Running with the theme of a show every week during COVID-19, Adam, Mark, and Bryan go solo on this episode of RcadeRadio! Listen in for What's in the Juke, Back to the 'Cade, new Gadgets, and new news! Original air date: Jul 23, 2020

Bryan, Adam, and Mark fly solo and talk about a new Paradise Arcade Shop fighting "stick", Adam shares a new product, we talk about the new 1UP product--a virtual pin, and Mark set's us up for a stellar WITJ segment. Original air date: Jul 16, 2020

His name has become synonymous with innovation at Atari during the golden age of arcades. Owen Rubin has had one of the most impressive careers in the arcade industry. His long list of game credits include (but are not limited to) Stompin, Night Stocker, Name That Tune, Shrike Avenger, Goalie Ghost, Major Havoc, Space Duel, Battlezone, Malibu Grand…

A true renaissance man, we are pleased to have Warren Davis on the show this episode. Actor, programmer, engineer, Warren has done it all. For arcade enthusiasts you'll know him as the designer and programmer of the original Q*bert arcade video game. He was also a co-designer/programmer on other arcade titles, including Revolution-X, Cruis'n USA Te…

Once again, Billy Mitchell is back in the news. In June 2020, the Guinness Book of World Records reinstated both his Pac-Man world record and his Donkey Scores. He gives us his thoughts and to ask him about some of the highlights that led up to those pivotal moments in gaming history. The "bad boy of classic arcade gaming" might surprise you in thi…

On this episode we talk to Dustin and Julie Myers who were poised to open their arcade: RACK IT UP after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. They didn't even get a chance to open their doors before they were ROBBED LAST SATURDAY. They tell their story. We commiserate and talk about how RcadeRadio and its listeners can help. We'll also talk to them a…

We got it together didn't we? We've definitely got our thing together, don't we baby? Isn't that nice? I mean really when you really sit and think about it isn't it really really nice? I can easily feel myself slipping in more and more ways That simple world of my own... Nobody but you ... and me. We got it together, baby. Tonight it's just an inti…

One of the guys in this photo is hobbyist Barry Shilmover. Can you guess which one? You know him as Shilmover on KLOV. Back in Calgary he was known as THE TIMELORD. Hint: It has something to do with Apple computers. He's the inventor of a thing that can turn any old raster monitor into a vector monitor, he's got multi-vector, he built a multi-pac k…

In this episode we profile Minnesota collector STEVE MOERKE and his home arcade dubbed THE UPSIDE DOWN. Join us as we talk about his collection, that amazing neon sign he had made for his arcade, and you know--drink beer and just have a great time. Just like every other show. We manage to keep the clips in WHAT'S IN THE JUKE short enough that this …

Banned in some countries for some song on WHAT'S IN THE JUKE, this is the exclusive way to listen to episode 21 of season 4! Mike of Mike's Arcade Shop is with us tonight! As many of you know, MikesArcade.com is one of the longest running arcade parts resources for the community! His shop provides things like reproduction Nintendo buttons and parts…

Episode 420. I feel like we should have done more for this episode... And I'm hungry. Grinkers is slated to re-open after a long hiatus for COVID-19 concerns. Is it too soon? Its proprietor, Steve, will be live on the show THIS Thursday to talk about what it's like being shutdown... from an empty, dark, arcade in the middle of Idaho. LIVE FROM GRIN…

We do a call in show. It's pretty fun. Chatters call in and talk about what they're doing during the pandemic to keep their arcade hobby going. Plus... we're just really glad to have some alone time. May 7, 2020

Finally another woman on the show. In a break from COVID-19 (and our usual sausage-fest) we managed to get Xyla Duval to join us for an episode! Proprietor of the now closed Hyperspace arcade in Lakewood, and before COVID-19, she decided to pull up stakes and move back to her home town Las Vegas with visions of opening her arcade there. Hyperspace …

Arcade Jason joins us on RcadeRadio! What's HE doing to keep busy during this COVID-19 tediousness? We'll talk to Jason about his latest projects and his YouTube channel and FB Page. Tune in and to talk tech on this episode. He's got a slew of new arcade gadgets and projects and we're just dying to hear what they are! Original air date: Apr 23, 202…

Part of the COVID-19 series of how you handle your business getting shut down: Doc Mack of Galloping Ghost Arcade joins the RcadeRadio crew to talk about just how he's handling the shutdown. Plus we'll just have a good time catching up and seeing how many games he's added since the last time we had him on the show. And WHAT'S IN THE JUKE is stellar…

Each year, Dan joins us to preview the show and tease what's to come in the upcoming event. In this episode we experience a range of emotions as we talk about the demise of Midwest Gaming Classic 2020. What does it take to shut down a show of this magnitude? What is to yet to come? Original air date: Apr 9, 2020…

Please join us in supporting friend of the show, Gar Nelson, and his colleagues at The Garcade tonight. We'll talk with Gar about what he's doing to stay positive (and negative from COVID19) during the temporary shutdown of one of the greatest arcades in Wisconsin: THE GARCADE. Apr 2, 2020

We hang out with our old pal, TODD TUCKEY of TNT AMUSEMENTS for the first time in three whole years! We catch up with Todd and ask how COVID-19 has impacted TNT Amusements Inc. and speculate on the Arcade Hobby and its future. We also get somewhat serious about his health scare and what he's doing to stay chipper during this awful time. Mar 26, 202…

Episode 12 of Season 4 - Tonight, we hang out with JIM BODEANNY (aka James Dinndorf), proprietor of dinkyflix(tm), arcade hobbyist, AND WORLD RECORD HOLDER ON EYES! Coronavirus got you cooped up? This episode officially kicks off our weekly series. Socialize with us in the chat tonight from a very safe distance! We'll see you there, Rcaders. Origin…

The BitKit gets a Bluetooth upgrade and a few new surprises. We talk to friend of the show, Aaron Reid about his invention and all of its latest features. Gonna have to order up a few of these I think! Aaron Sanders drops in as guest host! Original air date: Mar 5, 2020

Episode 10 of Season 4 - We interview Jordan Dorrington! A couple of weeks back, Jordan set the NEW WORLD RECORD on GALAGA! We're going to find out how many bathroom breaks are involved and what drives a person to want to stand in front of a machine for 14+ hours. AND we go back to 1986 on WHAT'S IN THE JUKE! TUNE IN! Original air date: Feb 20, 202…

Episode 8 of Season 4 we're going back in time to 80s arcade nirvana! ***THIS IS STARCADE! TV's first video arcade game show! Starring your favorite video games and some brand-new ones being introduced to the public for the first time anywhere! *** Tune in to hear us interview our Damon Claussen and get his insight's on the show, working with Geoff…

Episode 7 of Season 4 Matthew Janeczek, (MA-thyoo JA-ne-ZEK) joins RcadeRadio as guest host. If you're an arcade collector, you want this guy on your radar. He's one of the best vector monitor repair experts in the hobby! We talk about all things vector tech including how to bulletproof and ensure that G08 doesn't flame out on you. Original air dat…

THURSDAY 12.26.2019, Episode 6 of Season 4 we celebrate the holidays ON-AIR with Carrie Zoller! That's right, the woman behind this Arcade Parody will be joining us for some Rcade Holiday Goodness. We'll talk about here latest parody video and her collection as well as all kinds of other rad arcade related goodness. Dec 26, 2019…

Another great guest returns for a second round. This time he's got prizes for WHAT'S IN THE JUKE! We re-hash some stories in this episode but there's also some great material he brings up that's new! And we discuss the looming 40th anniversary of Pac-Man! Original air date: Dec 12, 2019

Episode 4 of Season 4 we're live with 2NJenn aka Jenn May! We'll talk to her about Free Play Florida, her work with Jonathan Taylor's arcade, bend her ear about here personal pow-wow with Walter Day, and talk about what we're thankful for. Original air date: Nov 28, 2019

Episode 3 of Season 4 is a Q&A with our listeners. Whether it's an arcade question or not, Adam, Mark, and/or Bryan will answer chatter questions and questions posed on the game line 612-548-GAME (4263) We see how this goes... check it out for yourself. Original air date: Nov 14, 2019

The team interviews one of Retrotainment Games' founders, Tim Hartman LIVE in (((STEREO)))! This week, his team released their flagship game Haunted: Halloween '86 to the #NintendoSwitch! Tune-in and listen to us talk NES Tech and Game Design! http://rcaderadio.live #8bitLegit #retro #arcade. Original air date: Nov 1, 2019…

In an incredible season opener we return to a Nibbler theme, but this time we invite Dr. Tom Asaki and his wife, Heather, to the show. He’s the guy that actually inspired Tim McVey to go for the world record. Tom appeared in Man vs. Snake along with Tim… who… just happens to be the guest host. It’s a double-sized bite of fun on this episode. Check …

The esteemed Nolan Bushnell agreed to be our guest on this very special Season 3 Finale episode of RcadeRadio. We're honored to Have spent this time with Nolan in a very laid back atmosphere. Adam, Mark, and Bryan along with our chatters get to know one of their dearest arcade heroes--and man does he have some stories to tell along with new ideas a…

Season 3 Episode 23: EXTRA LIFE! That's what you'll be hearing about on this next episode of RcadeRadio when the President of Extra-Life's Minnesota Guild, Troy Cleland guests. Troy is an old-school gamer--eager to share his journey and experiences with us on how he came to support Extra-Life--we're pretty sure arcade games had somethin' to do with…

WHAT?! Kevin T Spande, our biggest fan, and Director of Sponsorship & Events for 2D Con will hang with Mark, Adam, and Bryan and give us the scoop on what's coming up in 2 weeks over at 2D Con: Minnesota's largest, all-inclusive gaming event of the year! https://www.2dcon.net/. Original air date: Aug 8, 2019…

George Gomez, the best dressed man in the pinball business joins the RcadeRadio crew for the 20th episode of Season 3. George has worked with nearly every major player in the arcade industry: Bally Midway, Williams, Midway Games and now he heads up the creative department at Stern Pinball! As you might expect, we get a few teasers for Jurassic Park…

We invite to the show our semi-regular fill-in host with the most: Tim McVey. Tim's accomplishments in gaming have been nothing but stellar and of course he was the subject matter in MAN VS. SNAKE. On this episode, we toast to Donkey Kong's 38th birthday and talk about various arcade related topics. Original air date: Jul 11, 2019…

One word: Mold-a-rama. Ok, maybe a few more words: Billy Seven is on is on the show! On this episode, Mark Shields, Adam Stevens, Tim McVey talk with Mr. Seven about all things coin-op! From Kiddierama to Mold-a-rama, from pinball to arcades. Billy's got a ton of knowledge to share! Original air date: Jun 27, 2019…

Jacob Ashley joins the RcadeRadio team for this week's shenanigans. Jacob runs the KONG KLUB group on Facebook for enthusiasts of the famed monkey game and its related sons, cousins, and arch-nemeses. Have a listen as we wax poetic about his Kong Kollection and get intimate with this most awesome Kong fan. Original air date: June 13, 2019…

What do Free Play Florida, Vector Initiative 2019 Florida Arcade Auction, BBQ & Swap meet, Space Ghost, and Giant Arcade Games have in common? Find out when Brian Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Chris Brown, and Brandon Specht join Mark Shields, Bryan MacLeod, and Adam Whats-his-name to talk all things RCADE.…

In episode 16 of Season 3 of the RcadeRadio podcast, Creative Engineering's founder Aaron Fechter is our guest! If you visited Showbiz Pizza, Chuck E. Cheese's, or Circus Pizza in the 80s, you just might have seen Billy Bob playin' the banjo along with the Fatz and the gang in the Rock-afire Explosion! We also hear Aaron's thoughts about his search…

On episode 15 of Season 3, Jeff Lee shares with us the innovators that influenced him back in the day. He talks about the evolution of Q*Bert and the creative process. We also find out answers to such questions as: Mad Planets. Why so mad? And his involvement in the development of M.A.C.H. 3 which was a literal game changer toward the end of an era…

On episode 14 of Season 3, Tyler Bushnell, co-founder and creator of Polycade joins us for a candid interview about ideation, software and hardware development, and where his inspirations come from. We learn what it's like to stand up a business in today's world using a crowd-funding campaign. We also talk to him about who his target audience is fo…

In Season 3 Episode 13, we have a little bad luck. Our guest, Brian Colin, White Castle Hall of Fame inductee, artiste extraordinaire, and creator of the popular characters in the game RAMPAGE oversleeps and misses the first half of the show. Next, Mark has repeated disconnect issues with his Houston based internet provider. When Brian Colin does m…