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The Atari 5200 Podcast
by Robert Benedetti and David Vucetic
The podcast exploring the games and the history of one of Atari's most ambitious home gaming platforms, The Atari 5200 Supersystem.
Episodes
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Episode 21: Vanguard and Berzerk
In this episode of the Atari 5200 Podcast... The Boys get together once again to spend their time and yours to talk about two games that are actually pretty good. Vanguard and Berzerk! We talk about the usual stuff about our forays into the retrogaming universe and such, but we finally get to…
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Episode 20: James Bond 007 and Moon Patrol
Hello there and Welcome Back! In this episode of the Atari 5200 Podcast the guys get together and dive into the next two games in the library. Parker Brothers James Bond 007 and Atari's Moon Patrol. And for the first time in a long time, the guys absolutly agree with each other! Don't worry. They...
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Episode 19: Megamania and Meteorites
O.M.G.!!! Despite all the obstacles in our way, Episode 19 is finally here! In this episode, the gang gets together to talk about one of the most beloved and one of the rarest games in the 5200 library. Activison's Megamania and Electra Concepts Meteorites. Plus the usual shenanigans the the crew...
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Episode 18: Mario Bros and Popeye
Warn the neighbors! The Boys are back together again! Pete gets a new car. Captain Bob foolishly contemplates volunteering again. And Mike is serving up solder for Thanksgiving. Oh yeah, and we review the platformer games of Mario Bros and Popeye. Suspense! Intrigue! Motherboards for Dinner! It's...
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Episode 17: The Dreadnaught Factor and River Raid
OMG, Becky! Look at those podcasters! They put out another episode! In this episode the gang gets together again to pick apart and review the Activision scrolling games. The Dreadnaught Factor and Carol Shaw's classic, River Raid. Plus Pete checks in from Pinball at the Zoo in Kalamazoo, MI where...
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Episode 16: Super Breakout and Kaboom!
Hello Again to our faithful and intrepid listeners! In this episode of the podcast, we venture into the Land of Meh. Tonight's deep dive we profile two of the most underrated games of the 5200 library. Super Breakout and Kaboom! by Activision. And when you start digging, you always find a bit of…
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Episode 15: Zaxxon and Buck Rogers-Planet of Zoom
Once more unto the breach, dear friends! The gang gets together again to reminince of the great game company, Sega. We get a brief history of the company and delve into two of their most popular games, Zaxxon and Buck Rogers-Planet of Zoom. Not to mention your recommended daily amount of…
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The 2022 Portland Retro Gaming Expo Update
Hello, Everyone! Yes, we're still here and still doing the podcast. It's a little late, but that's normal around here. Anyhoo-the gang gets together to talk about one of the biggest events in retrogaming, The Portland Retro Gaming Expo. This was fun because it was a free-form, unscripted episode....
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Episode 14: Congo Bongo and Quest for Quintana Roo
It's been a couple of months since we recorded this and we all have gone through an adventure or two. But finally, here it is! Episode 14: Dogfight! The gang reviews two of the lowest rated games for the system, Congo Bongo and Quest for Quintana Roo. And just a heads up, Pete owns this episode,...
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Episode 13: Pitfall and Pitfall II Lost Caverns.
You've all waited long enough! We're keeping the witty prose to a minimum and giving you what the fans want to see and hear! In this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast, we cover two of the most influential and popular video games of all time: Pitfall! And Pitfall II Lost Caverns. Not to mention…
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Episode 12: Choplifter!, Super Cobra, and Scramble.
In this episode of the Atari 5200 Podacst, the gang is back and we drag in Michael from The Atari XEGS Game by Game Podcast as a special cohost. This time, our theme is helicopter games. So we cover the games, Choplifter!, Super Cobra, and our first homebrew review of Scramble. Of course, the…
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Episode 11: Frogger and Gyruss
In this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast... That's right! Another episode within a year! So stop clutching your pearls and tune in for another two hours with the lunatic fringe of retro gaming. Capt. Bob talks about building a fence and doing his Eric Cartman from "South Park" impersonation.…
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Spring 2020 Podcast Update and Contest Giveaway
In this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast: Steve continues his never ending quest to burn down his house finding new ways to make new controllers work with old systems. Glen takes off his Essential Worker Supersuit and and checks in with his latest stuff. David brings the latest from the...
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Episode 10: Ballblazer and Rescue on Fractalus.
On this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast... Fatigue from the holidays and cold and flu season can't stop the crew of this podcast! But it came pretty close. This episode we cover the two games that were created by Lucasfilm Games, Ballblazer and Rescue on Fractalus. Steve and Capt. Bob compare...
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PRGE and Host Update and Contest Giveaway!
In this episode of the Atari 5200 Podcast... Glen continues his relentless march to total domination of the Arcade 1UP world with a hardware update, Steve makes progress hotwiring non-native controllers to work on the 5200, David talks about his controller addiction problem, and Capt. Bob and…
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The Atari 5200 Podcast Interview Special!
In this very special episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast... David hones his newly found telekinetic ability. Steve perfects the cybernetic interlink. Glen continues to grow his empire (This is actually not too far from the truth). Pete Hunts down the legendary treasure of Quintana Roo. And Bob…
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Episode 9: Star Wars The Arcade Game and Star Wars Return of the Jedi Death Star Battle
On this episode of The Atari 5200 Podcast... The guys talk about all sorts of stuff! David commits random acts of kindness with his co-hosts. Capt. Bob complains like an old man about winter weather. Glen talks about the insane success of the 1UP Arcade YouTube channel. Steve and Pete hookup in...
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Episode 8: RealSports Tennis and Baseball
After months of grueling schedules and being responsible adults, David, Bob, Pete, Glen, and Steve, finally get together and talk about RealSports Tennis and Baseball. Two sports games that started to push the boundaries of what was possible and use the capabilities of the 5200. Match! Set! Ball!...
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Episode 7: Host Update #2
After six months of job responsibilities, family stuff, two colds, other stuff, etc, etc... Your hosts finally get together for a not so quick update of what's been going on in their lives, the 5200 community, and chat about the ongoing mystery that is the Ataribox/Atari VCS. Danger! Excitement!...
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Minisode 6.01: Holiday Hijinx and Loving the Haters!
Happy Holidays!!! Or as we like to say, "Good Times!" In this our Holiday Minisode. With all of us working and being with family this holiday season, we wanted to reach out and give the fans something before we finish our Sportsapaloza episodes. So, we decided to give an update on what is going…
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Episode 5: RealSports Football and Soccer
Hello to our Atari 5200 enthusiasts and friends! Today on the Atari 5200 Podcast: Bob, David, and Glen finally get together in the clubhouse to get this episode done. And because the locks on the clubhouse door are a bit sketchy, Steve Averitt wanders back in with his latest contributions to the...
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Episode 5 Minisode Feedback and Contest Winner
Hello, Everyone! Episode 5 unexpectedly turned out to be one of our biggest episodes yet. So to make it easier on everyone, we decided to split up the episode into two parts. You can think of this as Episode 5A, Feedback and our Contest Winner announcement! Thanks for listening and the...
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Episode 4: Star Raiders
In this episode of the Atari 5200 Podcast... The crew covers the game that changed the computer and gaming world, STAR RAIDERS! David's meticulous notes pay off by giving more detail than you ever needed to know about a single game. Glen keeps the show on track. And Bob waxes poetically about how...
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Episode 3.5: Missile Command Redux and Pac-Man Arcade
Hello Again, Intrepid Listeners! As promised, our Episode 3.5 to make up for lost time. Or the time we ran out of on the first run. In this episode, we have Capt. Bob giving his mea culpa to the listeners and doing what he should have in the first place, describing the golden age classic, Missile...
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Episode 3: Missile Command and Pac-Man
On this episode, we introduce our third host and hardware guru, Glen Planamento. A previous guest and friend of the show, Steve Averitt swings by to talk about trak-ball controllers. We cover the seminal games, Missile Command and Pac-Man. And we debunk the haters that give the 5200 a bad rap.…
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Episode 2. Countermeasure and Wizard of Wor
Hello to all of our listeners! Today, we give to you Episode 2. On this episode we will be talking about Atari's Countermeasure and CBS Electronics Wizard of Wor. We also fill all of you in on how busy we've been and why it has taken so long to get this episode out and we thank all of you for…
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Episode 1: Getting Started-And New Beginnings
Hello, Everyone! Thank you for hanging in there with me. And for your troubles, here is (finally) our first episode! I want to thank Wiile and Ar-Kay for the experience and the trust to do this podcast justice and David Protestari for being my co-host and teaching the finer points on how to be a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The podcast exploring the games and the history of one of Atari's most ambitious home gaming platforms, The Atari 5200 Supersystem.
HOSTED BY
Robert Benedetti and David Vucetic
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The podcast exploring the games and the history of one of Atari's most ambitious home gaming platforms, The Atari 5200 Supersystem.
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