For the first time EVER, the guys from Pie Factory are back with discussion on the games you see in the title of this episode. A couple of shooty-powy games. One from the earth, one from the water. (They’re trying to get shooty-powy games from the other two ancient elements, too; patience, friends, patience.) If … Continue reading Episode 138: Front Line and SubRoc-3D →

For the first time EVER, the guys from Pie Factory are back with discussion on the games you see in the title of this episode. A couple of shooty-powy games. One from the earth, one from the water. (They’re trying to get shooty-powy games from the other two ancient elements, too; patience, friends, patience.) If … <a href="https://piefactorypodcast.wordpress.com/2023/05/31/episode-138-front-line-and-subroc-3d/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Episode 138: Front Line and SubRoc-3D →</a>

Episode 138: Front Line and SubRoc-3D

Episode 137 is out, so listen to it NOW! Chop-chop! (See what we did there?) Silk Worm, Super Cobra, Midwest Gaming Classic, geography, and other such topics are discussed in this mammoth blockbuster installment of Pie Factory Podcast.

Episode 137: Super Cobra and Silk Worm

Happy spring, Pie Factorians! We hope you spring…fast…and, uhh…we can’t make a really bad pun out of Exerion right now, but…well, just listen!

Episode 136: Exerion and Fast Freddie

Welcome to the 2023, they’re calling it this year. Sean and Jim offer up their thoughts and experiences on these particular games because, well, they’re arcade video games. That’s why we’re all here, right? We hope you enjoy this episode. Jim and Sean believe it’s the best episode they’ve produced all year.

Episode 135: Assault and Vindicators

As a storm closes in on Pie Factory Headquarters, Jim and Sean are hunkering down, eating razzleberry pie and playing MAME while lying in a manger as visions of Mr. Hot Dog and Mr. Pickle dance in our heads.

Pie Factory Podcast’s Holiday Greetings

A new dawn brings a new day. A new day brings a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast (sometimes). In Episode 134, Jim and Sean discuss an obscure Pac-Man clone and a side-scrolling shoot-’em-up in which you defend the planet against mutant spiders. We hope you enjoy this deep, thoughtful discussion. (Please note: Pie Factory … Continue reading Episode 134: Port Man and Arkanoid →

A new dawn brings a new day. A new day brings a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast (sometimes). In Episode 134, Jim and Sean discuss an obscure Pac-Man clone and a side-scrolling shoot-’em-up in which you defend the planet against mutant spiders. We hope you enjoy this deep, thoughtful discussion. (Please note: Pie Factory … <a href="https://piefactorypodcast.wordpress.com/2022/12/09/episode-134-port-man-and-arkanoid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Episode 134: Port Man and Arkanoid →</a>

Episode 134: Port Man and Arkanoid

Jimmy G and Sean introduce a spoooooooky new episode during this spooooooktacular season!! Mwahahaahaahahahaa!!! In this haunting installment they discuss a couple of scaaaaaaaaary spooky games (that is, if you find racing games spooky).

Episode 133: S.T.U.N. Runner and Hard Drivin’

Look, we don’t care that arcadehistory(dot)com and Wikipedia put a hyphen between “Loco” and “Motion.” You know why? ‘Cuz on the marquee there is no hyphen. So we’re not putting one there. Don’t believe us? Look it up! See?…SEE?!?!!?!?

Episode 132: Loco Motion and Amidar

School’s in, kids! It’s time for Sean and Jim to school you on a couple of games from the early-ish ’80s. That is, old-school games. Games that you may have played after school. The only thing more appealing than this episode would be a school of fish. School.

Episode 131: Snake Pit and Wacko

We’re not quite ready yet to present you with what we learned about Wacko and Snake Pit, but in the mean time, here are Sean’s thoughts on this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic. (Jim says hi.)

Midwest Gaming Classic 2022 recap

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This is a rare podcast which has found right mix game information and colorful stories about how the hosts are connected to the games.  This is one of those casts where sum is more then it parts!

Great Gaming Podcast with Colorful Personal Stories

This podcast provides just enough info and entertainment of classic arcade games. Not too geeky and not too surface level. The hosts also have a great rapport with one another. They finish each other’s sentences, make fun of one another and have some inside jokes but even those are accessible to any loyal listeners. Each show discusses ins and outs of 2 classic games which usually have some obscure connection to each other. I have a full arcade cabinet and MAME of every single arcade game so I enjoy playing the games they discuss in each episode while I listen for helpful walkthrough, tips and observations.

Great show and great hosts

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As you can tell, Jim and Sean were hungry. Hear them wax nostalgic about BurgerTime and Ms. Pac-Man and why Sean still holds a grudge against the latter after over thirty years.

Episode 6: BurgerTime and Ms. Pac-Man

At long last, episode 26! Yep, Pie Factory Podcast just in time for Pi Day. Heh. Get it? Course you do. In addition to discussing these Midway classics, Sean and Jim reflect on their excitement (*cough cough*) about the then-impending Coleco Chameleon. Also, listen to a new song by the Buckner-Garcia Band.

Episode 26: Xenophobe and Rampage

Jeffrey Lee

Despite our best efforts at putting out a quality Podcast, Jeff Lee, creative genius behind Q*Bert, managed to sit through an entire episode to talk to us about his games, books, artwork, and other hobbies. If there ever was an episode of a podcast, this certainly is one of them.

Episode 60: Interview with Jeffrey Lee

Need a break from your family? Didn’t get what you want for Christmas? Well, you’re in luck! Here’s a new episode for ya.

Episode 105: Warlords and Circus

The last episode of 2017 brings you two guys talking about two late ’80s games with two…uhhh…something or other. Ooh…and is there a special something for Patreon supporters? Only time will tell.

Episode 67: Buster Bros and Blasteroids

Gooooooooooooooooooooood Friday morning, Pie Factory fans! What better way to start a Friday than with a new episode from Sean and Jim? Boy howdy, if there is a better way, we don’t think we wanna know.

Episode 27: Satan’s Hollow and Tron

It’s Monday! And when a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast comes out on a Monday, it means Monday’s FUNday, Charlie Brown! In their last episode before Midwest Gaming Classic, Jim and Sean discuss, well…two arcade games and reveal a common theme. Duh. If you’re in Milwaukee, come to MGC and see us in the … Continue reading Episode 73: Turbo and I, Robot →

It’s Monday! And when a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast comes out on a Monday, it means Monday’s FUNday, Charlie Brown! In their last episode before Midwest Gaming Classic, Jim and Sean discuss, well…two arcade games and reveal a common theme. Duh. If you’re in Milwaukee, come to MGC and see us in the … <a href="https://piefactorypodcast.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/episode-73-turbo-and-i-robot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Episode 73: Turbo and I, Robot →</a>

Episode 73: Turbo and I, Robot

So it’s come to this…Sean and Jim have released twelve episodes six times. SIX TIMES. Can they do it a seventh time? Stick around for episode 84 and find out! In the mean time, here’s episode 72, examining works by Konami and Bally Midway.

Episode 72: Tutanhkham and Wizard of Wor

Jim and Sean continue their deep discussion about Pac-Man and recap their feelings about Space Duel. Part 2 begins with a very important message about something we both take very seriously, and we implore you to please pay close attention. Afterwards, celebrate Sean’s birthday with the PFP fun and special surprises!

Episode 15 (part 2): Space Duel and Pac-Man

Jim fights his laptop over good audio while Sean repeatedly gets the name of a Pretenders song wrong. It’s all a barrel of fish until someone gets hurt, right here on Pie Factory Podcast.

Episode 55: Black Widow and Centipede

Who says Friday is black? We at Pie Factory Podcast say it’s, uhhh….black also. So yeah. What does that have to do with episode 86? We, uhmmm…haven’t the foggiest idea. Just listen.

Episode 86: Marble Madness and Domino Man

Gotta get away from your family for a bit this Thanksgiving? Let Pie Factory Podcast be your crazy uncle! And what’s more traditional on Thanksgiving than a football game? Let us be your new tradition!

Episode 104: NBA Jam and Atari Football

Question: What did Sean get wrong *this time*? Answer: it’s probably somewhere in this episode. So is a missing sequined glove (probably). Anyway, just listen to episode 70. Because that’s what it certainly is: an episode.

Episode 70: Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker and Trivial Pursuit

Jim and Sean were getting lazy and restless with episode 71, so they did what anybody else would do: invite two guests to join them and do all the dirty work. Enjoy this special foursome as they present their intercourse on Contra and Ikari Warriors.

Episode 71: Contra and Ikari Warriors

We are proud to offer this mega-episode. Part 2 will be up in two weeks, but for part 1, we have a pretty exciting talk with Galloping Ghost’s Doc Mack. The rest of the show is a bit lop-sided toward Space Duel, but that’s only because Pac-Man is so monumental that we required literally more … Continue reading Episode 15 (part 1): Galloping Ghost Arcade, Space Duel, and Pac-Man →

We are proud to offer this mega-episode. Part 2 will be up in two weeks, but for part 1, we have a pretty exciting talk with Galloping Ghost’s Doc Mack. The rest of the show is a bit lop-sided toward Space Duel, but that’s only because Pac-Man is so monumental that we required literally more … <a href="https://piefactorypodcast.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/episode-15-part-1-galloping-ghost-arcade-space-duel-and-pac-man/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Episode 15 (part 1): Galloping Ghost Arcade, Space Duel, and Pac-Man →</a>

Episode 15 (part 1): Galloping Ghost Arcade, Space Duel, and Pac-Man

If we got any more specific, the theme would be too easy to guess! But we hope you enjoy this rollicking little kickoff to summer as your Pie Factory Podcast hosts are joined by a special guest to keep things a bit more under control.

Episode 56: A couple of Nintendo games

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,”The Empire Strikes Back,” adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna virtvic. Ut Jim ad minim Sean, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco ferg nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in “Paperboy” velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur … Continue reading Episode 58: The Empire Strikes Back and Paperboy →

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Episode 58: The Empire Strikes Back and Paperboy

Jim and Sean celebrate the summer with two of the most remembered classic games ever…and some exciting news related to the previous episode. Oh…and did somebody say “contest”?

Episode 10: Frogger and Asteroids

With episode 87, Jim and Sean decided to end 2018 on a…well, let’s face it…weird note. I mean, come on! Who’s ever HEARD of these games?! Well…SOMEBODY must have, or else there wouldn’t be a podcast talking about them! Podcasts just don’t talk about games that don’t exist! (or do they?) Regardless, this certainly is … Continue reading Episode 87: Arm Wrestling and SF-Hisplitter →

With episode 87, Jim and Sean decided to end 2018 on a…well, let’s face it…weird note. I mean, come on! Who’s ever HEARD of these games?! Well…SOMEBODY must have, or else there wouldn’t be a podcast talking about them! Podcasts just don’t talk about games that don’t exist! (or do they?) Regardless, this certainly is … <a href="https://piefactorypodcast.wordpress.com/2018/12/09/episode-87-arm-wrestling-and-sf-hisplitter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Episode 87: Arm Wrestling and SF-Hisplitter →</a>

Episode 87: Arm Wrestling and SF-Hisplitter

In this off-topic episode, Jim and Sean reminisce about life with their favorite 16-bit computers. COMING SOON: A SPECIAL MIDWEST GAMING CLASSIC ANNOUNCEMENT!

Episode 91: Atari ST and Amiga

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