The Pixel Advocate Podcast

Episodes

1. 16

   Sifting Through a Trove of Retro

   In this almost unreleased episode, I pull out a big box of retro goodies that I found in my basement and go through the stuff item by item. Lots of Atari 2600 and NES stuff, and other things too.

   Mar 10, 2020
2. 15

   Handheld Gaming as a Kid

   Join me as I revisit my 80s and early 90s journey through handheld gaming. From Tomy Digital Derby to Atari Lynx!

   Feb 3, 2020
3. 14

   Lists Vol. 3: Top Retro Console Games

   In this episode I talk about my top 10 all time retro console games that are not arcade ports. Atari 2600 and NES dominate the ranks.

   Oct 17, 2019
4. 13

   Lists Vol. 2: Scrolling and fixed-screen shoot-em-ups

   In volume 2 of my lists series, I talk about my top 5 scrolling and fixed-screen shoot-em-up games. Pew pew pew!

   Jul 19, 2019
5. 12

   Lists vol. 1: Popular Games I Don’t “Get”

   This will be a new feature on The Pixel Advocate podcast. I have a series of lists I would like to go over, on various retro gaming topics. In this first installment, I talk about popular games that don't really do much for me. For each list I clearly explain the criteria used for determining the...

   Jun 27, 2019
6. 10

   Episode 10: Nerd solo – is retro gaming a lonely hobby?

   Many of us enjoy retro gaming primarily in solitude, because it is a niche hobby. Does this make it lonely? I provide my thoughts on this and discuss how I mix retro gaming with social situations, social networking sites, and even online dating.

   May 17, 2019
7. 9

   Episode 9: The NES Years

   This double-length episode picks up the story from where "We Were Atari Kids" left off. Having given the Atari 7800 the old college try, we were eventually drawn into the Nintendo vortex that swept across the North American video game market in the late 80s. Join me for a talk about that time,...

   Mar 26, 2019
8. 8

   Episode 8: Donkey Kong Dossier – part 2 of 2

   This episode starts with some personal memories and experiences with Donkey Kong. After that, I revisit the 2007 documentary "King of Kong - a Fistful of Quarters." I talk about the plot of the film, and some of the controversial aspects of it as well. Lastly, I provide a summary of the Billy...

   Mar 1, 2019
9. 7

   Episode 7: So You Wanna Build a MAME Cabinet?

   In this episode I discuss a topic that is near and dear to me: MAME cabinets. Don't worry, it's not a bunch of dry technical stuff (which, incidentally, I think would make for a dull podcast); it's more of a philosophical discussion on entering the hobby and conceptualizing your first project.

   Feb 18, 2019
10. 6

    Episode 6: Donkey Kong Dossier – pt. 1 of 2

    In this episode I talk about all things Donkey Kong. The origin story, factoids, anecdotes, and more. How high can you get?

    Jan 31, 2019
11. 5

    Episode 5: Ground Kontrol Visit and Review

    Just before Christmas break in 2018 I traveled to Portland, OR for work and had the opportunity to visit Ground Kontrol arcade. In this unplanned episode I talk about that experience. Merry Christmas, and happy new year! Cheers

    Jan 15, 2019
12. 4

    Episode 4: We Were Atari Kids – pt. 2 of 2

    In this continuation of my Atari saga, I talk about the time when the Atari honeymoon was over and other avenues to gaming were catching my attention.

    Dec 28, 2018
13. 3

    Episode 3: We Were Atari Kids – pt. 1 of 2

    Atari was a big thing for us growing up. In this episode, I talk about what that was like in all of its facets; memories, stories, opinions, and more. More to come in part 2!

    Dec 2, 2018
14. 2

    Episode 2: Arcade Extravaganza

    On this episode I talk all things arcade. Memories, thoughts, opinions, commentary. Coins detected in pocket!

    Nov 15, 2018
15. 1

    Episode 1: Why Retro Gaming?

    Welcome to the first proper episode of the Pixel Advocate. Summary: - intro chat - the story of how I got into retro games - editorial: why retro gaming?

    Oct 31, 2018
16. 1

    Episode 0: The Zeroth Law of Pixeldynamics

    In this obligatory premiere episode of The Pixel Advocate, I introduce myself and provide a quick summary of my history with retro gaming. This should give you an idea of the types of things I will talk about on the show.

    Oct 27, 2018