The PRGE Tapes: Conversations from the Portland Retro Gaming Expo

Anna hits the floor at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, or as she and her late friend Roberta always called it, the PGRE. It’s a weekend overflowing with nostalgia, laughter, and the kind of serendipity that only happens when you pack decades of gaming history under one roof. This episode brings you the voices and moments that defined the show: Al Lowe sharing stories from his Sierra days, Lori and Corey Cole reminiscing about Quest for Glory, George Sanger talking music and memory, and dozens of creators, collectors, and fans who keep the golden age of adventure games alive. From the FMV Museum and the Error 47 concert to spontaneous hallway interviews and late-night reflections, this is a trip through time and community. Whether you were there in person or living vicariously through your headphones, you’ll feel the hum of the crowd, the passion of the fans, and the unmistakable presence of Roberta woven throughout it all. Press play, step onto the show floor, and let the stories roll. Mangia!   Here's all the interviews in order, along with links!   Mike Pumphrey – Error 47 https://www.diggersfactory.com/vinyl/319730/various-artists-kings-chill-vol-3    Sean Parker – Fogtown https://www.fogtownseries.com/    CanvasQuest – Tom https://www.canvasquestprints.com/    Al Eufrasio – Art http://www.eufrasio.com/    John Paul Sapsford https://linktr.ee/jonpaulsapsford    Erik Elsom – Magic Map Studio https://www.diggersfactory.com/artist/2389/magic-map-studio    Lori and Corey Cole https://www.hero-u.com/    Jeff Tripoli – Adventure Game Hotspot https://adventuregamehotspot.com/author/26/jeff-tripoli    George Sanger https://youtube.com/@georgeasanger?si=9IMgxjpY4MwWxsNA    Mark and Debbie Seibert, Ken Allen, and Al Eufrasio http://www.markseibert.com/Default.htm  https://www.kenallenmusic.com/    Al Lowe – Buy Him a Coffee https://allowe.com/    Fred and Troels https://error47.band/   Paul Morgan Stetler and Victoria Morsell – Conversations with Curtis / Tori Game https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcurtis?si=TVadhRaahmdEYW9D    Metal Jesus and Drunken Master Paul https://www.metaljesusrocks.com/metal-jesus-likes/drunken-master-paul-interview-behind-the-scenes-of-making-phantasmagoria-a-puzzle-of-flesh/  https://youtube.com/@metaljesusrocks?si=oyPJK3qO9YuHqV3-    John Riggs – YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@johnriggs?si=7WEEEd8eqE-ihCZo    Donald Fullilove – Mayor Goldie Wilson https://www.mayorgoldiebttf.com/goldie-s-store    Marcus Adams – Anova Prints https://www.etsy.com/shop/anovaprint    Jackie Stargrove https://www.instagram.com/jackie_stargrove?igsh=MXJyOTQ0ajV6aGVoNA==    Alex and Daniel Greensberg – Winterion https://winterion.com/    Kristopher Hipsher – Tattoo https://www.instagram.com/kristopher_hipsher?igsh=aWhkdTcwYzYxa204    Mick Counsell – Error 47 https://error47.bandcamp.com/album/soups-on-selections-from-staufs-infernal-jukebox   And live at The Get Down – Error 47! https://www.youtube.com/live/mH9fbABOPsg?si=n-fxgzEKcwO3RWoR     Grab a Phantom Fellows shirt or mug at AdventureGameMerch.com !   Play our adventure game! The Phantom Fellows is out now! GOG  Steam  itch.io Fireflower   Mac App Store   The Phantom Fellows Pin/Magnet by CanvasQuest!   The Phantom Fellows Players Companion (Guide to Must-See Moments!)     Shek out our friends in the Adventure Game Hotspot Network: Space Quest Historian's 6 Adventure Game Puzzles That Can Go F Themselves (feat. Paul) Adventure Game Geek's Geek Plays Demos - Theropods, "An Adventure Lost In Time" OneShortEye's  Why (almost) No One Solves This Game Adventure Game Hotspot's Point and Click Adventure Game Stories You'll Relate To (feat. Anna & Paul)     Conversations with Curtis' Paul Korman & Daniel play The Phantom Fellows!  & Daniel plays Return to Monkey Island with Anna & Paul from the Classic Gamers Guild Podcast   Tech Talk with Daniel Albu's Mark Seibert: The Sound of Sierra On-Line 🎵 From Police Quest, to King's Quest, to Phantasmagoria!   Say hi I guess! Twitter (Anna) - @CGGpodcast Twitter (Paul) - @PhantomFellows Bluesky ThePhantomFellows.com Send us your words! E-mail:  [email protected] Become a Patreon to support the show? www.patreon.com/ClassicGamersGuild Join the group and talk about neat stuff! Facebook Page Facebook Group We're also on Instagram & YouTube  "CGG Theme" and "A Minor Concussion" by The Volume Remote Intro greeting (usually) by (and thank you to) Hope Kodman VonStarnes   The Phantom Fellows is available on: GOG  Steam  itch.io Fireflower