Episode 224: Video Game Crash of 1983, Forgotten 1970s Game Shows, Weird Old Holiday Recipes(12-17-2025) episode artwork

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Episode 224: Video Game Crash of 1983, Forgotten 1970s Game Shows, Weird Old Holiday Recipes(12-17-2025)

from In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast · host Christopher Setterlund

Send us Fan MailOrder a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu!An event that nearly ended the video game industry. Game shows that were lost to history. Some recipes that would ruin any holiday get-together.Episode 224 of the podcast pairs great with hot cocoa, a crackling fire, and a brightly lit tree.We look back at an event that nearly changed the course of entertainment. Video games were all the rage in the early 1980s, but the positive turned into a negative. An oversaturated market among other issues led to the Video Game Crash of 1983. Get all of the story in a deep dive into this monumental event.The 1970s had some hugely popular game shows like the Match Game, Family Feud, Let's Make A Deal, and more. These will not be a part of this segment. We are going to look at some forgotten 1970s game shows. Expensive concepts, convoluted ideas, and extravagant sets make up many of these games that came and went in a flash.There's a new Top 5 that is sure to ruin any holiday feast. We look at some weird old holiday recipes. These 1960s and 1970s classics make strange use of hot dogs, tuna salad, brussels sprouts. Keep the trash close and the bathroom closer with these. There is a brand-new 'This Week In History' and 'Time Capsule', looking back at the life and legacy of Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders.You can support my work by becoming a member on Patreon. Or you can Buy Me A Coffee!Helpful Links from this EpisodeBuy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyCape Cod Cthulhu: Exclusive InterviewListen to Episode 223 hereSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu! An event that nearly ended the video game industry. Game shows that were lost to history. Some recipes that would ruin any holiday get-together. Episode 224 of the podcast pairs great with hot cocoa, a crackling fire, and a brightly lit tree. We look back at an event that nearly changed the course of entertainment. Video games were all the rage in the early 1980s, but the positive turned into a negative. An oversaturated market...

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