We're getting down to the last few days of tax time in America as this episode goes out. Why not relieve some of that mathematical stress with a podcast! In 330, we're playing the 1982 game TAX AVOIDERS, the intense adventure of tax sheltered investments.  Then once you've listened to this episode...go back and listen to some of the other 329 - for the first time! Or again! - because ATARI BYTES is taking a little hiatus. But keep is in your feed and hearts. We'll be back! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs Reformat, Pinball Spring, Take a Chance of Hidden Agenda.  Support the show at patreon.com Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for info about the podcast, about IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, and books by me that can belong to you. D20 or Die!

We're getting down to the last few days of tax time in America as this episode goes out. Why not relieve some of that mathematical stress with a podcast! In 330, we're playing the 1982 game TAX AVOIDERS, the intense adventure of tax sheltered investments.  Then once you've listened to this episode...go back and listen to some of the other 329 - for the first time! Or again! - because ATARI BYTES is taking a little hiatus. But keep is in your feed and hearts. We'll be back! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at <a href="http://Incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs Reformat, Pinball Spring, Take a Chance of Hidden Agenda.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com</a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for info about the podcast, about IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, and books by me that can belong to you.</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebeardjimbeard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D20 or Die!</a>

330: 'CAUSE I'M THE TAX AVOIDER, MAN (Tax Avoiders for the 2600)

Peanut butter and jelly. Laverne and Shirley. And now Atari and Muppets. All great things that belong together. In episode 329, we're playing COOKIE MONSTER MUNCH for the 2600. This 1983 joint effort by Atari and The Children's Computer Workshop is a showcase for Cookie Monster. (I was more of a Grover man, myself. But Cookie is pretty cool.) But is it a tasty confection or a stale day old paper weight? Bad Poetry Corner: Don't Let the Cookie Crumble Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Hidden Agenda".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Support the show at patreon.com here. Go to carnivalofgleecreations.com for all your podcast and book reading needs. The Jim Beard and Becky Books Facebook page

Peanut butter and jelly. Laverne and Shirley. And now Atari and Muppets. All great things that belong together. In episode 329, we're playing COOKIE MONSTER MUNCH for the 2600. This 1983 joint effort by Atari and The Children's Computer Workshop is a showcase for Cookie Monster. (I was more of a Grover man, myself. But Cookie is pretty cool.) But is it a tasty confection or a stale day old paper weight? Bad Poetry Corner: Don't Let the Cookie Crumble <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Hidden Agenda". </a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com here.</a> <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go to carnivalofgleecreations.com for all your podcast and book reading needs.</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebeardjimbeard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jim Beard and Becky Books Facebook page</a>

329: ME WANT COOKIE! ER...EPISODE. NO, DEFINITELY COOKIE! (Cookie Monster Munch for the 2600)

In 328, we build on the massive tower of gaming experiences we've had on this show with MASTER BUILDER from Spectravision, 1983. Does it stand tall and proud or all come tumbling down? Listen and find out! ORIGINAL SHORT STORY: Building Up Expectations Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Hidden Agenda", "Take a Chance" and "Pinball Spring".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. carnivalofgleecreations.com  Support the show at patreon.com here. Jim Beard and Becky Books

In 328, we build on the massive tower of gaming experiences we've had on this show with MASTER BUILDER from Spectravision, 1983. Does it stand tall and proud or all come tumbling down? Listen and find out! ORIGINAL SHORT STORY: Building Up Expectations <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Hidden Agenda", "Take a Chance" and "Pinball Spring". </a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carnivalofgleecreations.com</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com here.</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebeardjimbeard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Beard and Becky Books</a>

328: MASTER OF NONE (Master Builder for the 2600)

327 features the 1983 prototype KICKMAN from CBS Electronics, based on the arcade game, which also wasn't that popular. Why didn't it work out? One guess.... No, not that. It's balloons! This game is full of 'em.  And even in 1983, they knew to stay away from balloons. Why didn't we listen? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime theme Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations has all the info you need about this show, my other show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and books written by me that can be owned by you.

327 features the 1983 prototype KICKMAN from CBS Electronics, based on the arcade game, which also wasn't that popular. Why didn't it work out? One guess.... No, not that. It's balloons! This game is full of 'em.  And even in 1983, they knew to stay away from balloons. Why didn't we listen? <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Hidden Agenda".</a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime theme <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com here. </a> <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carnivalofgleecreations has all the info you need about this show, my other show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and books written by me that can be owned by you.</a>

327: GET YOUR KICKS! (Kickman for the 2600)

By 1988, the 2600 was feeling a bit long in the tooth. But once in a while, it could still enthrall the gamer of the day.  So, does DARK CHAMBERS from Sculptured Software enthrall or enrage? Throw open the chamber door on this episode and see what happens.  Bad Poetry Corner: HEART BEAT ON DARK CHAMBER DOORS Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring", and "Hidden Agenda".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations.com has all the info about this show, my other show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and about books written by me that can be owned by you. 

By 1988, the 2600 was feeling a bit long in the tooth. But once in a while, it could still enthrall the gamer of the day.  So, does DARK CHAMBERS from Sculptured Software enthrall or enrage? Throw open the chamber door on this episode and see what happens.  Bad Poetry Corner: HEART BEAT ON DARK CHAMBER DOORS <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring", and "Hidden Agenda". </a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com here. </a> <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carnivalofgleecreations.com has all the info about this show, my other show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and about books written by me that can be owned by you. </a>

326: SLAM THE CHAMBER DOOR! (Dark Chambers for the 2600)

In 1982, Canadian-based department store chain Zellers  thought it would be fun to take a break from selling washers and socks and whatever and instead program Atari games. Why? Dunno. But I played one. It's called Donkey Kong. No, wait. Sorry! It's called INCA GOLD. You'll understand why I was confused after episode 325. Original Short Story: GOLD STANDARD Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat", "Pinball Spring", and "Hidden Agenda".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime theme. Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com has everything you need to know about this show, about IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and about my books. 

In 1982, Canadian-based department store chain Zellers  thought it would be fun to take a break from selling washers and socks and whatever and instead program Atari games. Why? Dunno. But I played one. It's called Donkey Kong. No, wait. Sorry! It's called INCA GOLD. You'll understand why I was confused after episode 325. Original Short Story: GOLD STANDARD <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat", "Pinball Spring", and "Hidden Agenda". </a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime theme. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com here.</a> <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carnivalofgleecreations.com has everything you need to know about this show, about IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and about my books. </a>

325: GO FOR THE GOLD! (INCA GOLD for the 2600)

Is Answer Software's 1983 title GAUNTLET the answer to all our gaming needs? Hold your water and listen to episode 324. Raise a glass to not spilling a glass. No, really. Look, just listen to the episode. Thanks! Original Short Story: UNDAUNTED GAUNTLET Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat" and "Pinball Springs".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations.com has all you need about ATARI BYTES, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, and about books written by me that can be owned by you. 

Is Answer Software's 1983 title GAUNTLET the answer to all our gaming needs? Hold your water and listen to episode 324. Raise a glass to not spilling a glass. No, really. Look, just listen to the episode. Thanks! Original Short Story: UNDAUNTED GAUNTLET <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat" and "Pinball Springs". </a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com here. </a> <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carnivalofgleecreations.com has all you need about ATARI BYTES, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, and about books written by me that can be owned by you. </a>

324: RAISE A GLASS TO GAUNTLET! (2600)

Episode 323 is a bargain. I mean, not like cheap socks or 2-for-1 toasters like you could get at Zellers in Canada in the 1980s. (I'm just guessing about that.) But in this episode, we're playing TIME WARP, one of two games Zellers developed in 1983 all on its own for the 2600, maybe in aisle 3 between the winter coats and MC Hammer parachute pants. And the episode is ABSOLUTELY FREE! No coupon required. You're welcome. Original Short Story: The Terminal. The Eternal. And the Guy Who Counts Time. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. All you need to know about this show, ATARI BYTES, my other show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, and books written by me that can be owned by you can be found at https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/ Support the show at patreon.com here.

Episode 323 is a bargain. I mean, not like cheap socks or 2-for-1 toasters like you could get at Zellers in Canada in the 1980s. (I'm just guessing about that.) But in this episode, we're playing TIME WARP, one of two games Zellers developed in 1983 all on its own for the 2600, maybe in aisle 3 between the winter coats and MC Hammer parachute pants. And the episode is ABSOLUTELY FREE! No coupon required. You're welcome. Original Short Story: The Terminal. The Eternal. And the Guy Who Counts Time. <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat". </a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. All you need to know about this show, ATARI BYTES, my other show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, and books written by me that can be owned by you can be found at <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com here.</a>

Ep 323 TIME WARP (2600)

No Christmas content really this episode, but it's dropping on Christmas Day, so...MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope you and yours have a lovely day and joyous holiday season! Here at the podcast, we're relaxing with a movie as is our tradition for the last episode of the year. This time, it's the 1963 classic JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. Ancient Greek Gods! Skeletons with swords! Goat-based slapstick! As usual, we have a friend dropping by for movie time. It would be great if it was Santa Claus, but we got someone even better! Jeff Fulton from "Into the Verticial Blank" joins me on the quest to find the tree at the end of the world. Or, you know, a quest to talk about a movie which is way easier. I hope you and yours have a great end of the year. Talk to you again in 2023! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat", "Pinbal Spring" and "Jingle Bells".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime theme. Support the show at patreon.com www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has all the info you need about this podcast, my other show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, and about books and other things I've written. 

No Christmas content really this episode, but it's dropping on Christmas Day, so...MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope you and yours have a lovely day and joyous holiday season! Here at the podcast, we're relaxing with a movie as is our tradition for the last episode of the year. This time, it's the 1963 classic JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. Ancient Greek Gods! Skeletons with swords! Goat-based slapstick! As usual, we have a friend dropping by for movie time. It would be great if it was Santa Claus, but we got someone even better! Jeff Fulton from "Into the Verticial Blank" joins me on the quest to find the tree at the end of the world. Or, you know, a quest to talk about a movie which is way easier. I hope you and yours have a great end of the year. Talk to you again in 2023! <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat", "Pinbal Spring" and "Jingle Bells". </a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime theme. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com</a> <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has all the info you need about this podcast, my other show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, and about books and other things I've written. </a>

322: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Ok, look. It's the holiday season. And while we all try to be good, if you're like me, you stumble a bit. We probably all deserve a bit of coal in our holiday stockings. Just think of episode 321 as your penance before the Big Guy brings your presents. This episode, we're talking about the 1982 Hanna-Barbera animated special "Christmas Comes to Pacland". Yep, that's a thing HB made. Must have lost a bet. And now it's a thing for us to talk about. So, let's get it over with.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime Theme. Check out www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for all you podcast needs to ATARI BYTES, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and info about books written by ME and can be owned by YOU, like IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME. Support the show at patreon.com here. 

Ok, look. It's the holiday season. And while we all try to be good, if you're like me, you stumble a bit. We probably all deserve a bit of coal in our holiday stockings. Just think of episode 321 as your penance before the Big Guy brings your presents. This episode, we're talking about the 1982 Hanna-Barbera animated special "Christmas Comes to Pacland". Yep, that's a thing HB made. Must have lost a bet. And now it's a thing for us to talk about. So, let's get it over with.  <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat".</a> Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime Theme. <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for all you podcast needs to ATARI BYTES, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and info about books written by ME and can be owned by YOU, like IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME.</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show at patreon.com here. </a>

321: A BIT OF AUDIO COAL IN YOUR HOLIDAY STOCKING

Remember those classic Atari 2600 games? They were sure fun to play, but didn't you ever wonder why they sent a plumber to take out Donkey Kong? What Yar was seeking revenge against? What made those robots go berserk? Me too? ATARI BYTES is more than a game review podcast. It's an exploration of the games to divine what exactly the story within the game is. And if we can't find those answers, we'll make 'em up.

Heard this mentioned on another podcast and, as someone raised on Atari, I thought I’d give it a try.
Started with the Raiders of the Lost Ark episode.
Unsubscribed after twenty minutes of the Raiders of the Lost Ark Episode.
The kid sounds adorable. 
But kid as precious sidekick fails every single time.

Ok, I changed from 1 star to 3 because I deeply admire and respect anyone who endeavors to make an Atari podcast.

Kid as sidekick

Love this show!  Bill brings a very funny and relaxed brand of humor to the episodes, as well as a great revisit to each game.  Highly recommended!

*Murdoc Scream* ATAAAAARRRRRRIIIIIII!!!!!

ATARI BYTES

This week on Atari Bytes, we're burnin' down the house! Well, burnin' down a skyscraper anyway. Also, technically, we're supposed to be saving the building. Would have been nice to know that sooner. Our focus is the 1982 U.S. Games production TOWERING INFERNO, which may or may not be based on the 1974 classic disaster film "The Towering Inferno". (Pick whichever enhances your enjoyment of the experience.) In the game, you are a firefighter braving relentless flames, going floor-by-floor searching for survivors. I don't want to brag about my firefighting skills, but I'm going to be Mr. January in next year's "shirtless firefighter" calendar. So watch for that! My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance." Atari Bytes shownotes Zazzle.com AB_Pod_Store Atari Bytes' Patreon page It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown  Bill's book IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME

This week on Atari Bytes, we're burnin' down the house! Well, burnin' down a skyscraper anyway. Also, technically, we're supposed to be saving the building. Would have been nice to know that sooner. Our focus is the 1982 U.S. Games production TOWERING INFERNO, which may or may not be based on the 1974 classic disaster film "The Towering Inferno". (Pick whichever enhances your enjoyment of the experience.) In the game, you are a firefighter braving relentless flames, going floor-by-floor searching for survivors. I don't want to brag about my firefighting skills, but I'm going to be Mr. January in next year's "shirtless firefighter" calendar. So watch for that! My thanks to <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance." <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes shownotes</a> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zazzle.com AB_Pod_Store</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/search?q=Atari%20Bytes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes' Patreon page</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/St-Nick-Time-William-Pepper/dp/0981864708/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479700076&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=In+the+St.+Nick+of+TIme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bill's book IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME</a>

EPISODE 45: TOWERING INFERNO

Well, 2017 has firmly affixed itself to our calendars, much like a parasite feeding on our very souls. So! Do we hide in a carton of ice cream and binge Netflix? Or do we embrace the adventure that life has in store? Well, we here at Atari Bytes have a compromise. If adventuring outside is too scary...just play this week's game -  Atari's 1980 legend ADVENTURE!* *You can still have the ice cream. Side note: the artwork on the cartridge is great. That just needed to be said. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance". Atari Bytes It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown The Atari Bytes Patreon page The Atari Bytes store at Zazzle.com

Well, 2017 has firmly affixed itself to our calendars, much like a parasite feeding on our very souls. So! Do we hide in a carton of ice cream and binge Netflix? Or do we embrace the adventure that life has in store? Well, we here at Atari Bytes have a compromise. If adventuring outside is too scary...just play this week's game -  Atari's 1980 legend ADVENTURE!* *You can still have the ice cream. Side note: the artwork on the cartridge is great. That just needed to be said. Thanks to <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance". <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/search?q=Atari%20Bytes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atari Bytes Patreon page</a> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atari Bytes store at Zazzle.com</a>

EPISODE 51: ADVENTURE

EPISODE 70 invites you to be a star and to get your RAID on! STAR RAIDERS is here! This 1982 Atari game was the first to utilize the space-age video touch pad peripheral. It was also the last. That may give you a clue how this game is going to go. Speaking of firsts doubling as lasts, listen to this episode closely for the first appearance of my wife - Mrs. Bytes - on the show. She was thrilled to do it...so thrilled that this will also probably be her last appearance. Yes, sir, this episode is one for the record books. Join us, won't you? My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Pinball Spring", "Reformat" and "Take a Chance". Atari Bytes show notes and links. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show! Support the show on the Atari Bytes Patreon page. Cool shirts! Cool mugs! Cool stuff of other kinds! AB_Pod_Store at Zazzle.com

EPISODE 70 invites you to be a star and to get your RAID on! STAR RAIDERS is here! This 1982 Atari game was the first to utilize the space-age video touch pad peripheral. It was also the last. That may give you a clue how this game is going to go. Speaking of firsts doubling as lasts, listen to this episode closely for the first appearance of my wife - Mrs. Bytes - on the show. She was thrilled to do it...so thrilled that this will also probably be her last appearance. Yes, sir, this episode is one for the record books. Join us, won't you? My thanks to <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Pinball Spring", "Reformat" and "Take a Chance". <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes show notes and links.</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show!</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show on the Atari Bytes Patreon page.</a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cool shirts! Cool mugs! Cool stuff of other kinds! AB_Pod_Store at Zazzle.com</a>

EPISODE 70: STAR RAIDERS

This week, I'm swinging in on a vine as Planet Funk Con sinks into the quicksand below and I land on the other side to record a podcast. The episode, unfortunately, is just me screaming as I am crushed by a rolling log.  I recorded episode 179 after attending Planet Funk Con where much fun was had. (Hello, new listeners!) This week marks the end of Intellivision Month for the podcast. (Stop cheering!) We close on a high - and not just because of those vines. We're playing PITFALL! for the Intellivision gaming system. Did David Crane have any new tricks up his sleeve for this version? No. No he didn't. But we had a good time anyway.  This week's short story is: LOG ROLLIN' Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat". Thanks to Mike Mann for the "Mad Mike Hughes" update theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Atari Bytes - show notes, social media and what not. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show! Support the show financially (please) on our Patreon page here. Pick up shirts and mugs at AB_Pod_Store at Zazzle.com If you're so inclined, pick up a copy of MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS in e-book and print wherever you like to order books. Here's one place you can do just that.

This week, I'm swinging in on a vine as Planet Funk Con sinks into the quicksand below and I land on the other side to record a podcast. The episode, unfortunately, is just me screaming as I am crushed by a rolling log.  I recorded episode 179 after attending Planet Funk Con where much fun was had. (Hello, new listeners!) This week marks the end of Intellivision Month for the podcast. (Stop cheering!) We close on a high - and not just because of those vines. We're playing PITFALL! for the Intellivision gaming system. Did David Crane have any new tricks up his sleeve for this version? No. No he didn't. But we had a good time anyway.  This week's short story is: LOG ROLLIN' <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat".</a> Thanks to Mike Mann for the "Mad Mike Hughes" update theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes - show notes, social media and what not.</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show!</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show financially (please) on our Patreon page here.</a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pick up shirts and mugs at AB_Pod_Store at Zazzle.com</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780981864730" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If you're so inclined, pick up a copy of MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS in e-book and print wherever you like to order books. Here's one place you can do just that.</a>

EPISODE 179: PITFALL! (INTELLIVISION)

FLASH

In episode 186, we're playing FLASH GORDON, the 1983 Twentieth Century Fox game inspired by the golden age comic book character. Flash Gordon is a blow-dried, blonde, muscular polo-playing-space-football-astronaut. Who says video games aren't relatable to our real lives? This week's short story is: WHY IS EVERYONE FLASHING GORDON? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance". Thanks to Mike Mann for the "Mad Mike Hughes" theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Find links to show notes, episodes, social media and books written by ME at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com  Pick up "Go play some old games. They've missed you" mugs and shirts at Zazzle.com/ab_pod_Store.  Please consider supporting the show financially as part of the Patreon project here.  Check out my short story collection in print and ebook wherever you like to order books. It's MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS. Here's one of the places you can get it.

In episode 186, we're playing FLASH GORDON, the 1983 Twentieth Century Fox game inspired by the golden age comic book character. Flash Gordon is a blow-dried, blonde, muscular polo-playing-space-football-astronaut. Who says video games aren't relatable to our real lives? This week's short story is: WHY IS EVERYONE FLASHING GORDON? <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance".</a> Thanks to Mike Mann for the "Mad Mike Hughes" theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find links to show notes, episodes, social media and books written by ME at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com </a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pick up "Go play some old games. They've missed you" mugs and shirts at Zazzle.com/ab_pod_Store. </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please consider supporting the show financially as part of the Patreon project here. </a> <a href="https://www.powells.com/book/-9780981864730" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out my short story collection in print and ebook wherever you like to order books. It's MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS. Here's one of the places you can get it.</a>

EPISODE 186: FLASH GORDON

HAPPY NEW YEAR! You could ring in 2019 watching a ball drop, while drenched in expensive champagne and kissing your favorite person. OR... ...you could crack open whatever was on sale and come on out to the movies. Tuxedo is optional. This week on episode 153, we're reviewing the 1982 action hit sort of action-y flop MEGAFORCE. This is the movie which inspired the MEGAFORCE game. (See episode 129). Who is "we"? Well, making his first appearance on ATARI BYTES, it's FERG! That's right, Robert Ferguson of the Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast stops by to talk with me about this movie. I wonder if he'll ever come back.  So put on your blue headband and pilot your flying motorcycle into the cargo plane that is this movie. You probably won't be sorry. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Take a Chance" and "Pinball Spring".  Thanks to Mike Mann for his "Mad Mike Hughes" update theme. Atari Bytes show notes, episodes and more here. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show! You can support the show financially on our Atari Bytes Patreon page here. Thanks in advance.   Christmas is over, but Santa is a jolly old elf for all seasons. And in my novel IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME, he quits! He befriends a famous author with emotional problems and a multiple alien abductee. In this Santa story for adults, the three men learn about friendship, about themselves and - wait for it - save Christmas as we know it. Here's on of the many places you can order it.  My annual review written in the style of classic children's book "Goodnight Moon" is up! Check out GOODNIGHT, 2018! on the blog.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! You could ring in 2019 watching a ball drop, while drenched in expensive champagne and kissing your favorite person. OR... ...you could crack open whatever was on sale and come on out to the movies. Tuxedo is optional. This week on episode 153, we're reviewing the 1982 action hit sort of action-y flop MEGAFORCE. This is the movie which inspired the MEGAFORCE game. (See episode 129). Who is "we"? Well, making his first appearance on ATARI BYTES, it's FERG! That's right, Robert Ferguson of the Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast stops by to talk with me about this movie. I wonder if he'll ever come back.  So put on your blue headband and pilot your flying motorcycle into the cargo plane that is this movie. You probably won't be sorry. <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Take a Chance" and "Pinball Spring". </a> Thanks to Mike Mann for his "Mad Mike Hughes" update theme. <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes show notes, episodes and more here.</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show!</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can support the show financially on our Atari Bytes Patreon page here. Thanks in advance. </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/St-Nick-Time-William-Pepper-ebook/dp/B0092902GW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1545629159&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=In+the+St.+Nick+of+Time" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Christmas is over, but Santa is a jolly old elf for all seasons. And in my novel IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME, he quits! He befriends a famous author with emotional problems and a multiple alien abductee. In this Santa story for adults, the three men learn about friendship, about themselves and - wait for it - save Christmas as we know it. Here's on of the many places you can order it. </a> <a href="https://williamallenpepper.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My annual review written in the style of classic children's book "Goodnight Moon" is up! Check out GOODNIGHT, 2018! on the blog.</a>

EPISODE 153: MEGAFORCE THE MOVIE - With Ferg!

We came. We saw. We kicked its...Well, you know. In 1984, GHOSTBUSTERS left an indelible, Mr. Stay Pufft-sized, footprint on comedy/adventure movies. With the new 2016 Ghostbusters finally out, this seemed like a good time to revisit the 1985 Activision take on the Ghostbusters universe. Does the game live up to the film? To find out, who you gonna call? PODCASTERS! (The management requests that you please don't slime the podcasters) My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance". The Atari Party is happening July 30! Book your trip now. Atari Bytes It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown The AB_Pod_Store at Zazzle.com The Atari Bytes Patreon page

We came. We saw. We kicked its...Well, you know. In 1984, GHOSTBUSTERS left an indelible, Mr. Stay Pufft-sized, footprint on comedy/adventure movies. With the new 2016 Ghostbusters finally out, this seemed like a good time to revisit the 1985 Activision take on the Ghostbusters universe. Does the game live up to the film? To find out, who you gonna call? PODCASTERS! (The management requests that you please don't slime the podcasters) My thanks to <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance". <a href="http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/atariparty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atari Party is happening July 30!</a> Book your trip now. <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The AB_Pod_Store at Zazzle.com</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atari Bytes Patreon page</a>

EPISODE 26: GHOSTBUSTERS

If they only knew. If only Elliott and those soft-hearted scientists knew. In 1982, extra-terrestrials invaded Earth - by leaving a so-homely-he's-cute alien being to wander the planet, seeking only to feed his addiction to sugary snacks and flowers. This horror was chronicled by some brave journalist named Steven Spielberg in the documentary "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial". Our government finally caught the would-be conquerer of Earth. Phew! Crisis averted! But then...they let him go... And as a result, a fate worse than the destruction of Earth crashed down on us. The same year, Atari self-destructed by way of a pretty bad E.T. game that everyone hated, single-handedly destroying the video game industry. Earth went on a-spinnin', but life as we know it was over. At least, I think that's how it happened. This month, as we mark two years since this podcast launched, episode 104 of ATARI BYTES picks through the wreckage to try and figure out why E.T. was the...man? thing? to  bring Earth to its knees. Why, E.T.? WHY?????? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take  Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat".  Atari Bytes - show notes, episodes, social media links and on and on. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show! Here's the episodes for all your Snoopy and Charlie Brown needs. Check out "Go play some old games, they've missed you" shirts and mugs and more at our Zazzle.com store AB_Pod_Store here. Please consider helping out with the production costs of this show, by supporting us financially on the Atari Bytes Patreon page here. Thanks!  Here's that Den of Geek interview with Howard Scott Warshaw  Unearthed 'E.T.' Atari Games Sell for $108,000 at Auction

If they only knew. If only Elliott and those soft-hearted scientists knew. In 1982, extra-terrestrials invaded Earth - by leaving a so-homely-he's-cute alien being to wander the planet, seeking only to feed his addiction to sugary snacks and flowers. This horror was chronicled by some brave journalist named Steven Spielberg in the documentary "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial". Our government finally caught the would-be conquerer of Earth. Phew! Crisis averted! But then...they let him go... And as a result, a fate worse than the destruction of Earth crashed down on us. The same year, Atari self-destructed by way of a pretty bad E.T. game that everyone hated, single-handedly destroying the video game industry. Earth went on a-spinnin', but life as we know it was over. At least, I think that's how it happened. This month, as we mark two years since this podcast launched, episode 104 of ATARI BYTES picks through the wreckage to try and figure out why E.T. was the...man? thing? to  bring Earth to its knees. Why, E.T.? WHY?????? <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take  Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat". </a> <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes - show notes, episodes, social media links and on and on.</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show! Here's the episodes for all your Snoopy and Charlie Brown needs.</a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out "Go play some old games, they've missed you" shirts and mugs and more at our Zazzle.com store AB_Pod_Store here.</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please consider helping out with the production costs of this show, by supporting us financially on the Atari Bytes Patreon page here. Thanks!</a> <a href="http://www.denofgeek.com/games/howard-scott-warshaw/33708/howard-scott-warshaw-on-creating-et-and-atari-game-over" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Here's that Den of Geek interview with Howard Scott Warshaw</a> <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/unearthed-e-t-atari-games-sell-for-108-000-at-auction-20150830" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Unearthed 'E.T.' Atari Games Sell for $108,000 at Auction</a>

EPISODE 104: E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

Q*Bert! He was adorable, wasn't he? Sure he was. But man, he was a little guy with issues. Can't really blame him though, what with Coily and Sam trying to push him off that pyramid. All the guy wanted to do was change the color of those cubes. In this episode, we decide whether this plot makes any sense and, along the way, psycho-analyze a fictional character from a thirty-year-old video game. Anyone who tells you the Internet is a waste of time...should listen to this podcast. Thanks to Kevin McLeod, as always, for the creative commons license to the songs "Pinball Spring", "Reformat", and "Take a Chance". Email the show at ataribytes2016@gmail.com. Like Atari Bytes on Facebook and follow as on Twitter @ataribytes

Q*Bert! He was adorable, wasn't he? Sure he was. But man, he was a little guy with issues. Can't really blame him though, what with Coily and Sam trying to push him off that pyramid. All the guy wanted to do was change the color of those cubes. In this episode, we decide whether this plot makes any sense and, along the way, psycho-analyze a fictional character from a thirty-year-old video game. Anyone who tells you the Internet is a waste of time...should listen to this podcast. Thanks to Kevin McLeod, as always, for the creative commons license to the songs "Pinball Spring", "Reformat", and "Take a Chance". Email the show at <a href="mailto:ataribytes2016@gmail.com">ataribytes2016@gmail.com</a>. Like Atari Bytes on Facebook and follow as on Twitter @ataribytes

EPISODE 2: Q*BERT

Good grief! This week's episode is Atari's 1983 game SNOOPY &amp; THE RED BARON! High flying adventure with Snoopy AND seemingly endless machine gun fire? I'll drink (root beer) to that! My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for the creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Take a Chance" and "Pinball Spring." You can support the show at Patreon and Zazzle. Check out my other show: It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown

Good grief! This week's episode is Atari's 1983 game SNOOPY &amp; THE RED BARON! High flying adventure with Snoopy AND seemingly endless machine gun fire? I'll drink (root beer) to that! My thanks to Kevin McLeod at <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Incompetech.com</a> for the creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Take a Chance" and "Pinball Spring." You can support the show at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?ty=h&amp;u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> and <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store+gifts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zazzle</a>. Check out my other show: <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a>

EPISODE 17: SNOOPY & THE RED BARON

It's Halloween! (As this episode drops). Here's a little pod-treat for your goodie bags, you little goblins. I'm joined by not one, but TWO, cohosts as both Henry and Sophie light candles and come along on a tour of Zachary Graves' spooky old mansion in Atari's 1981 fright-fest HAUNTED HOUSE. Join us...if you've got the guts. BOO! My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat" and "Pinball Spring". Atari Bytes show notes It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Zazzle.com store AB_Pod_Store Atari Bytes Patreon page

It's Halloween! (As this episode drops). Here's a little pod-treat for your goodie bags, you little goblins. I'm joined by not one, but TWO, cohosts as both Henry and Sophie light candles and come along on a tour of Zachary Graves' spooky old mansion in Atari's 1981 fright-fest HAUNTED HOUSE. Join us...if you've got the guts. BOO! My thanks to <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat" and "Pinball Spring". <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes show notes</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zazzle.com store AB_Pod_Store</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/search?q=Atari%20Bytes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes Patreon page</a>

EPISODE 41: HAUNTED HOUSE

WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN... Seriously. Do it. Do it now. Okay, sit down, you look ridiculous. This week on the podcast, we have a 1983 Parker Bros. game about looting ancient Egyptian ruler King Tut's tomb. The game is called TUTANKHAM, and is apparently so good, you won't have time to put the last "en" on the name before you must rush off to play it. Do we agree? More importantly, what stories has the mysterious ancient tomb left to tell? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat" and "Pinball Spring". Atari Bytes show notes and episodes It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown The Atari Bytes Patreon donation page The Atari Bytes store at Zazzle.com AB_Pod_Store - new t-shirts and mugs! The Nerdist Weird Al Yankovic interview  The History of Digital Games by Andrew Williams

WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN... Seriously. Do it. Do it now. Okay, sit down, you look ridiculous. This week on the podcast, we have a 1983 Parker Bros. game about looting ancient Egyptian ruler King Tut's tomb. The game is called TUTANKHAM, and is apparently so good, you won't have time to put the last "en" on the name before you must rush off to play it. Do we agree? More importantly, what stories has the mysterious ancient tomb left to tell? Thanks to <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat" and "Pinball Spring". <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes show notes and episodes</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atari Bytes Patreon donation page</a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atari Bytes store at Zazzle.com AB_Pod_Store - new t-shirts and mugs!</a> <a href="http://nerdist.com/weird-al-pac-man-box-set/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nerdist Weird Al Yankovic interview</a> <a href="http://www.leadertelegram.com/Entertainment/local-entertainment/2017/02/19/UW-Stout-professor-s-book-traces-history-of-digital-games.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The History of Digital Games by Andrew Williams</a>

EPISODE 58: TUTANKHAM

The bomber in Activision's 1981 game KABOOM! is mad. How do we know? The exclamation point in the title, obviously! That doesn't stop him from dropping bombs with cartoony lit fuses though. What are you supposed to do? Call the bomb squad? Flee the scene?  Nope. Just get out you buckets of water and start fielding those explosive pop flies. Miss one and bucket water won't be only thing splattered all over the computer landscape.  Why is all this happening? We'll blow the lid clean off this mystery. Join us! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Take a Chance" and "Pinball Spring".  Atari Bytes show notes and more It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show! Please consider supporting the show financially on our Atari Bytes Patreon page here. You can get show-inspired mugs, shirts, tote bags and more at our Zazzle.com store AB_Pod_Store  IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME - my novel about three men thrown together during the holidays, one of which is Santa himself. It's a sort of Santa Claus story for adults. Here's one of the many places you can get it.

The bomber in Activision's 1981 game KABOOM! is mad. How do we know? The exclamation point in the title, obviously! That doesn't stop him from dropping bombs with cartoony lit fuses though. What are you supposed to do? Call the bomb squad? Flee the scene?  Nope. Just get out you buckets of water and start fielding those explosive pop flies. Miss one and bucket water won't be only thing splattered all over the computer landscape.  Why is all this happening? We'll blow the lid clean off this mystery. Join us! Thanks to <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Take a Chance" and "Pinball Spring".  <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes show notes and more</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a> - Hey! That's my other show! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please consider supporting the show financially on our Atari Bytes Patreon page here.</a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can get show-inspired mugs, shirts, tote bags and more at our Zazzle.com store AB_Pod_Store</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/St-Nick-Time-William-Pepper/dp/0981864708/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511152976&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=In+the+St.+Nick+of+Time" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME - my novel about three men thrown together during the holidays, one of which is Santa himself. It's a sort of Santa Claus story for adults. Here's one of the many places you can get it.</a>

EPISODE 96: KABOOM!

Go suck an egg! Sorry...meant go lay an egg. No, that's not right.  Oh! Right. In episode 207, we're playing the 1987 Atari 7800 port of JOUST where, astride a fierce ostrich (yep) you do battle with knights on buzzard-back (really), scrambling (heh!) to keep the buzzard eggs from hatching into new enemies. I swear, that's what this game is.  This week's short story: THE INFINITE CIRCUS Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat" and "Pinball Spring".  Thanks to Mike Mann for the Mad Mike Hughes update theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Get more info, social media and episodes of ATARI BYTES and my other podcast IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here. Get info and links to some of the places you can order my novel IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME or the short story collection MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS here.  Become a subscriber on the ATARI BYTES Patreon page here. Get epsisodes early! Get bonus episodes! Pick up "Go play some old games. They've missed you." stuff at the AB_Pod_Store on Zazzle.com here.

Go suck an egg! Sorry...meant go lay an egg. No, that's not right.  Oh! Right. In episode 207, we're playing the 1987 Atari 7800 port of JOUST where, astride a fierce ostrich (yep) you do battle with knights on buzzard-back (really), scrambling (heh!) to keep the buzzard eggs from hatching into new enemies. I swear, that's what this game is.  This week's short story: THE INFINITE CIRCUS <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Reformat" and "Pinball Spring". </a> Thanks to Mike Mann for the Mad Mike Hughes update theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Get more info, social media and episodes of <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/ataribytes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ATARI BYTES</a> and my other podcast <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/new-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN</a> here. <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get info and links to some of the places you can order my novel IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME or the short story collection MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS here. </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Become a subscriber on the ATARI BYTES Patreon page here. Get epsisodes early! Get bonus episodes!</a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pick up "Go play some old games. They've missed you." stuff at the AB_Pod_Store on Zazzle.com here.</a>

EPISODE 207: JOUST (7800)

Episode 183 flutters in on cute-as-a-bug little wings with FIRE FLY, a 1983 offering from Mythicon. Is this game where you pilot a metallic humanoid insect in battle against other metallic humanoid insects in exchange for fabulous prizes mere myth? A flat-out con? The bee's knees? What's the buzz around the nectar-filled flowers on this one? Plant your stinger in this episode and find out for yourself. This week's short story: HELL'S CEREAL Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat". Thanks to Mike Man for the "Mad Mike Hughes" update theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Atari Bytes show notes and what not here. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show! You can pick up Atari Bytes mugs and shirts at AB_Pod_Store on Zazzle.com. You can support the show financially on Patreon.com here.  Check out the exclusive collection of short stories from THIS VERY PODCAST wherever you like to order e-books or print books! It's called MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS. Thanks!

Episode 183 flutters in on cute-as-a-bug little wings with FIRE FLY, a 1983 offering from Mythicon. Is this game where you pilot a metallic humanoid insect in battle against other metallic humanoid insects in exchange for fabulous prizes mere myth? A flat-out con? The bee's knees? What's the buzz around the nectar-filled flowers on this one? Plant your stinger in this episode and find out for yourself. This week's short story: HELL'S CEREAL <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Take a Chance", "Pinball Spring" and "Reformat".</a> Thanks to Mike Man for the "Mad Mike Hughes" update theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes show notes and what not here.</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Hey! That's my other show!</a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can pick up Atari Bytes mugs and shirts at AB_Pod_Store on Zazzle.com.</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3043407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can support the show financially on Patreon.com here.</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Misery-Banana-Stories-Inspired-Thoughts/dp/0981864732/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Misery+Banana&amp;qid=1563765519&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Check out the exclusive collection of short stories from THIS VERY PODCAST wherever you like to order e-books or print books! It's called MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS. Thanks!</a>

EPISODE 183: FIRE FLY

The exclamation point in the game title is well deserved! This week on the podcast, we look at Pitfall!, a 1982 game from legendary game designer Activision!  Awesome! (I just can't stop with the exclamation points!) This game is all about quicksand and alligators and swinging from tree to tree like Tarzan. Grab your pith helmet, loin cloth and joystick and jump into this high-flying jungle adventure. The treasure is just waiting for you! Here's the interview with Pitfall! game designer David Crane at Arcade Attack. Bill Kendrick's (XEGS Podcast) Atari Party info. Show music - "Take a Chance", "Reformat", and "Pinball Spring" - was provided courtesy of creative commons license from Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com Support the show at our Patreon page. Get cool stuff at our Zazzle.com AB_Pod_Store Not sick of my voice yet? Check out my other show. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown.

The exclamation point in the game title is well deserved! This week on the podcast, we look at Pitfall!, a 1982 game from legendary game designer Activision!  Awesome! (I just can't stop with the exclamation points!) This game is all about quicksand and alligators and swinging from tree to tree like Tarzan. Grab your pith helmet, loin cloth and joystick and jump into this high-flying jungle adventure. The treasure is just waiting for you! Here's the interview with Pitfall! game designer <a href="http://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/david-crane/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Crane at Arcade Attack</a>. Bill Kendrick's (XEGS Podcast) <a href="http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/atariparty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Party info</a>. Show music - "Take a Chance", "Reformat", and "Pinball Spring" - was provided courtesy of creative commons license from Kevin McLeod at <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Incompetech.com</a> Support the show at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/search?q=Atari%20Bytes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> page. Get cool stuff at our <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zazzle.com AB_Pod_Store</a> Not sick of my voice yet? Check out my other show. <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a>.

EPISODE 18: PITFALL!

Well, we wanted to find signs of alien life, and now we're being conquered by our new alien overlords. Yet another reason why interaction with the outside world is a bad thing. In Atari's 1982 space adventure DEFENDER, you are all that stands between the invading hordes and civilization as we know it. Don't worry! We believe in you!* *Podcaster writes farewell letter to his fellow humanoids.* Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance." Atari Bytes notes It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown The Atari Bytes Zazzle.com store Atari Bytes Patreon Page

Well, we wanted to find signs of alien life, and now we're being conquered by our new alien overlords. Yet another reason why interaction with the outside world is a bad thing. In Atari's 1982 space adventure DEFENDER, you are all that stands between the invading hordes and civilization as we know it. Don't worry! We believe in you!* *Podcaster writes farewell letter to his fellow humanoids.* Thanks to <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance." <a href="http://ataribytes.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes notes</a> <a href="http://charliebrownpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown</a> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atari Bytes Zazzle.com store</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/search?q=Atari%20Bytes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Bytes Patreon Page</a>

EPISODE 36: DEFENDER

Episode 198 is PELE'S SOCCER, Atari's tribute to one of the greatest athletes of all time: Brazilian soccer star PELE. That's right, this week's game about an amazing sports star is brought to you by one of the least sports-y people ever. Enjoy! This week's short story: LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance". Thanks to Mike Mann for the "Mad Mike Hughes" theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. You can find ATARI BYTES show info, episode links and social media at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com If you love Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts gang, check out my monthly show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN for all things Peanuts. More info at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com  Your host is an author too. Find out more about my books IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME and MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS here. There are even links to just some of the places you can order the books! You can get "Go play some old games. They've missed you." mugs and shirts at AB_Pod_Store on Zazzle.com here.

Episode 198 is PELE'S SOCCER, Atari's tribute to one of the greatest athletes of all time: Brazilian soccer star PELE. That's right, this week's game about an amazing sports star is brought to you by one of the least sports-y people ever. Enjoy! This week's short story: LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD <a href="https://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance".</a> Thanks to Mike Mann for the "Mad Mike Hughes" theme. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/ataribytes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can find ATARI BYTES show info, episode links and social media at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com</a> <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/new-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If you love Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts gang, check out my monthly show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN for all things Peanuts. More info at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com </a> <a href="https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your host is an author too. Find out more about my books IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME and MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD GAMES AND ODD THOUGHTS here. There are even links to just some of the places you can order the books!</a> <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/ab_pod_store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can get "Go play some old games. They've missed you." mugs and shirts at AB_Pod_Store on Zazzle.com here.</a>

EPISODE 198: PELE'S SOCCER

In Cosmic Space Patrol, "roid rage isn't a failing, it's a job requirement. On a routine patrol, your ship is beset by a monster asteroid storm. Even armed with photon torpedoes and hyperdrive, will you have the quick reflexes to survive? Well, no. You only get so many ships and the game will end eventually. But in the meantime, you've got a job to do. Cosmic Space Patrol is a cruel mistress, but she's the only one for you. Why is that? Well, that's the story within the game part and we have thoughts. If we didn't, this would be a really short episode.  Be vigilant, Space Cadet. Here's more info about Bill Kendrick's Atari Party Here's the link to the Ms. Pac-Man article I talked about in the show. Click Me. My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance."

In Cosmic Space Patrol, "roid rage isn't a failing, it's a job requirement. On a routine patrol, your ship is beset by a monster asteroid storm. Even armed with photon torpedoes and hyperdrive, will you have the quick reflexes to survive? Well, no. You only get so many ships and the game will end eventually. But in the meantime, you've got a job to do. Cosmic Space Patrol is a cruel mistress, but she's the only one for you. Why is that? Well, that's the story within the game part and we have thoughts. If we didn't, this would be a really short episode.  Be vigilant, Space Cadet. Here's more info about Bill Kendrick's <a href="http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/atariparty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atari Party</a> Here's the link to the Ms. Pac-Man article I talked about in the show. <a href="http://venturebeat.com/2016/03/16/how-a-bunch-of-mit-dropouts-created-ms-pac-man/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Me.</a> My thanks to Kevin McLeod at <a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Incompetech.com</a> for creative commons use of his songs "Reformat", "Pinball Spring" and "Take a Chance."

EPISODE 10: ASTEROIDS

IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S A PODCASTER! Er, I mean, IT'S SUPERMAN! That's an easy mistake to make. This week's game is the 1979 Atari game Superman. Will Superman defeat Lex Luthor? Will he save Lois Lane from the evil (?) helicopter? Or will he be left powerless by the kryptonite satellites? There's a whole lot of plot in this game - and the story within an Atari game is this podcast's KRYPTONITE (See what I did there? That's why I have a show.) Join me, won't you? Metropolis needs us. The songs you hear in the show - "Take a Chance", "Reformat", and "Pinball Spring" - are courtesy of creative commons license from Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com Find out more about the Atari Party at http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/atariparty/

IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S A PODCASTER! Er, I mean, IT'S SUPERMAN! That's an easy mistake to make. This week's game is the 1979 Atari game Superman. Will Superman defeat Lex Luthor? Will he save Lois Lane from the evil (?) helicopter? Or will he be left powerless by the kryptonite satellites? There's a whole lot of plot in this game - and the story within an Atari game is this podcast's KRYPTONITE (See what I did there? That's why I have a show.) Join me, won't you? Metropolis needs us. The songs you hear in the show - "Take a Chance", "Reformat", and "Pinball Spring" - are courtesy of creative commons license from Kevin McLeod at <a href="http://Incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Incompetech.com</a> Find out more about the Atari Party at <a href="http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/atariparty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/atariparty/</a>

EPISODE 9: SUPERMAN

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