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The Intellivisionaries Podcast

by The Intellivisionaries

A dedicated Intellivision podcast by and for Intellivision collectors and fans of the system, its games, its history, and its thriving home-brew development scene.

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  1. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 53 - Naughty Boy

    Finally, another episode! The guys talk about the affect the Sprint is having on the community, there's an interview with Ed Mello of Opcode, and a game review of Naughty Boy by Opcode. I'd say "We're Back!" but I'm not sure that's appropriate at this point... 00:00:00 - Welcome /...

  2. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 52 - Pyramid Warp, Norseman, Norseman II

    After a SERIOUSLY LONG absence the guys are back to discuss three games from Cote Gamers: Pyramid Warp, Norseman, and Norseman II. We also discuss some out-of-date news items and have a not-very-timely discussion about stuff we were collecting/doing back in August of 2025. But hey, it's an…

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  3. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 51 - X-Rally and Cat Attack!

    This episode covers two somewhat similar maze games: X-Rally and Cat Attack! The guys also talk about PRGE 2024, latest news, feedback, and more. 00:00:00 Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 00:35:31 Feedback 00:54:28 News 01:31:13 PRGE 2024 wrap-up…

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  4. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 50 - Death Race and GORF

    The Intellivisionaries are back with two... yes TWO game reviews! We dig deep into Death Race and GORF, two arcade ports for our beloved console. There is the normal shenanigans as well as news of the community and an interview with author Jamie Lendino. 00:00:00 Welcome / "Intellivisionaries…

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  5. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 49 - PRGE 2023 Wrap Up

    What happened at PRGE? Two guys who were there will regale you with tales from Portland. All Intellivision themed. News and feedback, plus a correction for last episode! 00:00:00 - Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 00:16:53 - Feedback 00:26:36 - News...

  6. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 48 - The Show Must Go On

    In this episode, the guys review the Intellivision Collector title "The Show Must Go On". We also have an interview with Carlos Madruga, the programmer of the game, and also an interview with Tom Boellstorff and Braxton Soderman authors of the upcoming book "Intellivision: How a video game system...

  7. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 47 - Something Different

    In this episode Rick and Chris talk through recent news in the Intellivision community while working out how to do this show without Paul's constant snarkiness. There's a Homebrew Highlight segment covering IntellivisionRevolution's Missile Domination releases and a bonus segment including the...

  8. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 46 - Atlantis

    In this episode we do a Deep Dive game review of Imagic's Atlantis! There's also an interview with programmer Patrick Ransil. In our new Author Interview (AI) segment, we interview Retro Gaming Round Up host and author "UK" Mike James about his book, Smoke & Mirrors. We also have a small tribute…

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  9. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 45 - 22 Review

    In this episode we discuss all things Intellivision for the year, and give a rundown of our thoughts on the current scene, including some updates on a holiday favorite Intellivision game. We have a special guest as well, 'Papa Pete' Lindsay. We've got Feedback, News and a new Retro Hobby Projects...

  10. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 44 - A Tale Of Two Expos!

    In this episode, we have two recaps from two gaming expos: CORGS (Columbus Ohio Retro Gaming Society) in May 2022, and PRGE (Portland Retro Gaming Expo) in October 2022. Paul and Rick attended CORGS, Chris and Rick attended PRGE. Paul was supposed to go to PRGE, but his wife broke her arm and...

  11. The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 13 (CORGS 2022)

    The Intellivisionaries will be at CORGS in Columbus OH on May 14th, 2022! Join us there, or if you can't, at least listen to this special episode to hear what you'll miss. There's also a 'special' voicemail from friend of the show Tarzilla, and a trailer for the upcoming Pat Ransil / Atlantis...

  12. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 43 - Bus Full Of Homebrews!

    In this episode, we get back to a more 'traditional' format, with our Welcome, Feedback and News segments. Lots of new Intellivision homebrews are discussed this time around. You'll also hear about Paul's computer dying, mid-recording (yikes!), and the new Intellivision FAQ. George returns, and...

  13. The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 12 (Year End Outtakes)

    In this special year-end episode we've put together a collection of outtakes and bloopers from our catalog of shows. Some are old favorites, some are new, but hopefully they'll all bring a smile to your face and give you a good laugh as we close out 2021. And this episode also allows Paul to...

  14. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 42 - Top 10 of the 125 (part 2)

    In this episode we continue and finally finish our Top 10 of the original 125 Intellivision games discussion! This is part 2 of 2, where we cover our 5-1 picks, honorable mentions, and hear feedback from listeners on their Top 10 picks. George and the corrections robots join in on the fun, and we...

  15. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 41 - Top 10 of the 125 (part 1)

    In this episode we finally get into our Top 10 of the original 125 Intellivision games. This is part 1 of 2, where we cover our 10-6 picks, and hear listener audio submissions with their picks. George has his usual (unusual?) commentary and observations, and there may or may not be some…

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  16. The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 11 (Summer Ketchup)

    In this episode we explain why the show has been on hiatus since 2020, and we discuss the future of the podcast. We also threw in a few outtakes just for fun. 0:00:00 - TV on + "Intellivisionaries Theme (version)" by 'Nurmix' 0:00:42 - What's up with us?! 0:19:19 - "Treasured" by 'Nurmix' 0:20:20…

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  17. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 40 - Marketing, Art & Christmas

    In this special Christmas episode we have no group discussion, no Feedback, no News, and no game reviews. So why should you listen? Because there are two great interviews; one with former Marketing Director for hardware at Mattel Electronics, Gary Moskovitz. Another with current Art Director of...

  18. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 39 - Distanced Intelligence

    In this episode we reconvene to discuss all things Intellivision. We've got Amico talk, including an interview with Intellivision Entertainment's Software Technical Director John Alvarado. We've got a follow-up interview with Daniel Bass (this time he reviews our review of Loco-Motion). Steve…

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  19. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 38 - Happy Trails & Loco-Motion

    In this episode we review two games: Loco-Motion from Mattel Electronics, and Happy Trails from Activision. We also interview both programmers, Daniel Bass and Carol Shaw! As if that weren't enough, we have another Team Amico interview, this time with VP of Production Jason Enos. The episode is...

  20. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 37 - Amico, Portland and Baum, Oh My!

    In this episode we discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2019, Paul interviews the former head of Intellivision game development and leader of The Blue Sky Rangers, Gabriel Baum. And we have a new Amico segment, Feedback, listener voicemails, News (kind of), George, and an extended outtakes!...

  21. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 36 - Shark! Shark!

    In this episode we FINALLY review the Mattel Electronics game Shark! Shark! Paul interviews the game's designer & programmer Ji Wen Tsao. Rick has a new Hobby Projects / Homebrew Highlight segment on the FW Diagnostic Cartridge and an Intellivision console repair. We also finally have the results...

  22. The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 10 (Christmas 2018)

    It's Christmas time at The Intellivisionaries Studio... but... where is everybody? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at The Intellivisionaries Podcast!

  23. The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 9 (PRGE 2018 Wrap Up)

    In this special episode, Rick, Cmart and Paul talk about their adventures at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018. It's chock-full of exciting Intellivision content, both old and new! The Blue Sky Rangers panel (Intellivision - A Legacy of Firsts!), which was moderated by Paul is also included.…

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  24. The Intellivisionaries - Special Episode 8 (PRGE 2018)

    In this special episode, we discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018. We talk about all the amazing Intellivision related things that will be there, including the new Intellivision Entertainment console reveal, and all the various Intellivision vendors, game releases and fans of the console…

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  25. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 35 - Space Patrol

    In this episode we review the Left Turn Only game Space Patrol. Rick also interviews the game programmer Joe Zbiciak, and has a new Hobby Projects segment on repairing and modding a Commodore 1902A monitor. Paul interviews Atari Age user and Intellivision enthusiast extraordinaire "Decle" (aka...

  26. The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 7 (A New Intellivision Console!)

    In this special episode, we talk about the new Intellivision console being created by Intellivision Entertainment! We discuss the people involved; including Tommy Tallarico, Emily Rosenthal, Bill Fisher, Stephen Roney, and me.. Paul Nurminen.

  27. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 34 - Easter Eggs, Anyone?

    In this episode we don't review a game, but Rick has a new Hobby Projects segment, we have a Super Pro TutorVision-focused listener interview with Chris Dreyer. And of course we have Feedback, News and more on that Easter Egg contest. Enjoy! 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, then off again and…

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  28. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 33 - TRON Solar Sailer

    In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics Intellivoice game TRON Solar Sailer by the late Keith Robinson. We interview former Blue Sky Ranger Mark Urbaniec about his involvement with the game, and his memories of working with Keith. There's a listener interview with Steve Craft and his...

  29. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 32 - Portland or Bus?

    In this episode we talk about what we've been up to, and what we're planning. Rick has a Homebrew Highlight segment on the upcoming Jr. Pac-Man release from Intellivision Revolution. Rick also introduces a new segment called "Rick's Hobby Projects", this time discussing the Raspiboy. Cmart does a...

  30. The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 6 (Where Have They Been?)

    In this 'not-so-special' (and quite short!) special episode, we discuss what's been happening, why there haven't been any new episodes for a while, and what the plan is for the podcast going forward. George has a few things to say too...

  31. The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 5 (Keith Robinson)

    In this special episode, we reminisce about Intellivision legend Keith Robinson (Keith died on June 14th, 2017). Rick, Paul and Cmart are joined by Scott Schreiber of the Retro Gaming Roundup Podcast, and Chris Bidwell of Now You're Playing With Podcast. Tommy Tallarico talks to Paul about his...

  32. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 31 - Vectron

    In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Vectron. We interview the programmer / designer Mark Urbaniec. Keith Robinson joins in for part of the interview as well. Will and his wife Margo cover GoSub in a Homebrew Highlight segment. Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does...

  33. The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 4 (PRGE 2016)

    Rick discusses the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2016 with Cmart (Chris Martin), FreeWheel (Gary Magnan) and Tarzilla (Don Switzer). They go into the expo in general, the Intellivision homebrew games that were released and shown, and other side stories that may or may not involve dank restroom smells.

  34. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 30 - Royal Dealer

    In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Royal Dealer. Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George, spreading some holiday cheer in this December / Christmas / Holiday episode. We interview former Mattel Electronics 'retail merchandiser' Ken Stefancic, and have our usual...

  35. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 29 - Pac-Man / Ms. Pac-Man

    In this episode we review the Atarisoft game Pac-Man, and the IntelligentVision game Ms. Pac-Man. We also interview both programmers; Mike Winans (Pac-Man) and Carl Mueller Jr. (Ms. Pac-Man). Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George, and a surprise guest during News. We're gearing…

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  36. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 28 - Space Spartans

    In this episode we review the Mattel Intellivoice game Space Spartans. We interview the programmers Steve Roney and Bill Fisher. Rick reviews the Atari and Imagic box collection from Mark Oberhauser. Paul interviews Don Switzer and Gary Magnan about their upcoming Intellivision homebrew…

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  37. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 27 - Rick Rolled Retro

    In this episode we have a special guest host - Cmart (Christian Martin)! We don't do a game review, but we do review the latest edition of Todd Holcomb's Ultimate Intellivision Flashback, as well as the Coleco reproduction box set by Marc Oberhäuser. We have our usual Feedback, News and George.…

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  38. The Intellivisionaries - Masters Of The Universe (He-Man)

    In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Masters Of The Universe - The Power Of He-Man. We have an interview with the two programmers responsible for the game; Rick Koenig and Ray Kaestner. Keith Robinson makes a special appearance to discuss the Intellivision Game Club and…

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  39. After hours at the Reynolds Warehouse

    What happens in the Reynolds Warehouse, stays in the Reynolds Warehouse.

  40. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 25 - Zaxxon / Space Raid

    In this episode, we review two games; Coleco Zaxxon and ColectorVision Space Raid. We hear a bit about what went into Space Raid from the designer / programmer, Oscar "Nanochess" Gutiérrez. We also have an interview with the creator and one of the hosts of 80 of the 80s Podcast Clay "DJ CK1"…

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  41. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 24 - Twice The Bits of Atari!

    In this episode, we don't do our traditional 'Deep Dive' game review, but Rick does a Homebrew Highlight review of Piggy Bank. We have an interview with Jeremy Jarnigan (aka Indieseoul), the creator of Stalking The Retro, The Greatest American Hero Podcast (with Rick), and now Vectrex Radio (with...

  42. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 23 - Truckin' / Christmas

    In this episode, we review the Imagic game Truckin'. We have two interviews with programmer/designer Rick Levine. Paul covers the recent Twin Galaxies Entertainment Festival, while Gary Magnan tells us all about The Portland Retro Gaming Expo (and LTO Flash updates). And there's Feedback…

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  43. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 22 - Of Robots & Garbage

    In this episode, another non-game review... well, not exactly. Rick covers IntelligentVision's Ms. Pac-Man in a Homebrew Highlight segment. We interview listener/homebrew programmer Gary Magnan (aka 'FreeWheel'). Will talks about The Retro World Expo, and Rick discusses his plans for the Extra…

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  44. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 21 - Deck The Shelves with New-Brew Multis!

    In this episode, we review... nothing! That's right, no game review this time around (part of the format changes), but we still have a heck of a show... We interview the guys behind Throwback Network (Rob O'Hara and Sean Johnson) in our 'Mentions' segment. We also have a listener / Intellivision...

  45. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 20 - Boulder Dash

    In this episode, we review the Elektronite / First Star Software game Boulder Dash. We interview the programmer Scott Nudds, as well as the president of First Star Software, Richard Spitalny. There's also Feedback, News, Mentions and George - and we discuss some format changes for the show.…

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  46. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 19 - TRON MAZE-A-TRON

    In this episode, we review the Mattel Electronics game TRON MAZE-A-TRON. We interview the programmer Russ Haft. We have a listener interview with Shawn Franklin (and his son Alexander contributes his thoughts on Intellivision). Questions For Keith is back, and there's a listener audio…

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  47. The Intellivisionaries - Special Edition 3

    Retroaction Entertainment, Intellivision Productions and Realtime Associates present to you... Intellivision classics Astrosmash, Shark! Shark! and Night Stalker re-imagined and modernized for gamers of all ages on PC & MAC. For more information visit:...

  48. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 18 - Basketball(s)!

    In this episode, we review the Mattel and INTV Corp. basketball games NBA Basketball and Slam Dunk Super Pro Basketball respectively. We interview designers / programmers Steve Ettinger, Dave Warhol, and Ken Smith. We also have listener audio contributions from Robert 'Intellivision Dude' Worden...

  49. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 17 - Math, Word and Learning Fun

    In this episode, we review the Mattel and INTV Corp. 'educational' games Math Fun, Word Fun, Learning Fun I and Learning Fun II. We interview designers / programmers Kimo Yap and Dave Warhol about the games. We also have a listener interview with Intellivision enthusiast Karen Overstreet. The...

  50. The Intellivisionaries - Episode 16 - Thunder Castle

    Happy New Year! In this episode, we review the Mattel / INTV Corp. release of Thunder Castle. We interview the designers and programmers of the game, Connie Goldman and David Warhol. We also have a listener interview with Australian Intellivision enthusiast Harmik Khoronian. And there's plenty of...

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A dedicated Intellivision podcast by and for Intellivision collectors and fans of the system, its games, its history, and its thriving home-brew development scene.

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The Intellivisionaries

Produced by Paul Nurminen

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