Pie Factory Podcast
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsshow notes page is at http://www.piefactorypodcast.com
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Episodes
Episode 102: Looping and Space Panic
October 11, 2019 19:45 - 86.8 MBIn this episode, Jim and Sean study the intricacies of the contrapuntal philosophies of the next-generation trends of the upper echelon and how they relate to the hoi polloi’s intrapersonal struggle with the id and the superego. Or…was that another episode?? Hmm…well, this episode talks about either that or a couple of old video games … Continue reading Episode 102: Looping and Space Panic →
Episode 101: Pac-Man Plus and Head On 2
September 13, 2019 11:46 - 72.4 MBYou know…we recently released episode 100, and, well…we loved doing 100 episodes so much, that we’ve decided, heck with it…let’s do 101! So here we are again with an Exciting New episode for your listening, uhh….experience? Yeah, let’s go with that.
The Pie Factory Podcast 100th Episode Spectacular!
September 01, 2019 17:21 - 67.8 MBSo we’ve lasted 100 episodes! Yay! And we’ve extended that savings on to YOU! Three special guests join our not-so-special hosts for a unique celebration of all things Pie Factory…well, maybe not all things Pie Factory, but…oh, just listen to The Pie Factory Podcast 100th Episode Spatula.
Episode 99: Cloak & Dagger and Blaster
August 11, 2019 19:47 - 112 MBThis time Jim and Sean talk about a couple of not-too-common arcade games that have a surprising number of things in common and some pretty interesting back stories.
Episode 98: Willow and Dragon Spirit
July 16, 2019 18:54 - 80.5 MBWe apologize for the lateness. We have switched to a 3-week schedule due to a little thing called life. Unfortunately, this coincided with the 4th of July holiday. But nonetheless…here’s the new episode!
Episode 97: Star Castle and Super Breakout
June 18, 2019 01:12 - 64.8 MBThis time we’re discussing two well-known but not-easy-to-find titles. Anything else that would be in this description would be filler because we’re not feeling creative right now with this description. Place more text here. Bye.
Episode 96: special guest Ed Kelly
June 04, 2019 13:43 - 90.2 MBHi, and welcome to Episode 96. We, uhh…totally forgot to mention in the entire episode that it’s episode 96, but trust us: it’s episode 96. To be followed by episode 107 (eventually). But we were honored to have the brains behind Edladdin Controllers join us for a hearty discussion.
Episode 95: League Bowling and Punch-Out!!
May 16, 2019 23:30 - 73.3 MBSean and Jim celebrate the anniversaries of the classic albums Blonde on Blonde, Pet Sounds, and The Who: Live at Leeds by talking about two games as suggested by a Patreon supporter. Oh…and neither of them say a peep about any of those albums. *ahem*
Episode 94: Midwest Gaming Classic 2019 Wrapup
May 01, 2019 17:47 - 60 MBJim and Sean just got drove back from Milwaukee, and boy, are their arms tired!….Hello?…..is this thing on???
Episode 93: Xybots and Escape From the Planet of the Robot Monsters
April 14, 2019 15:50 - 80.2 MBJust the title of episode 93 is longer than some of the tweets we’ve sent out. Unlike with episode 92, these two games actually provide us with something substantial to say…imagine that! And we hope to see you at Midwest Gaming Classic today!
Special Announcement: This Week in Robotron
April 02, 2019 15:00 - 2.68 MBMore details about the This Week In Robotron contest at Pie Factory Podcast’s table at Midwest Gaming Classic.
Episode 92: New Rally-X and Super Xevious
April 01, 2019 11:32 - 94.7 MBHey, what can we say? A new month, a new episode, a new Rally-X. (And of course a Super Xevious!) More info about the This Week In Robotron contest at Midwest Gaming Classic coming soon — keep your eyes and ears open!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
March 25, 2019 02:01 - 2.03 MBMidwest Gaming Classic is coming to Wisconsin Center downtown Milwaukee in just a few short weeks — and your friends at Pie Factory Podcast have an exciting announcement! (No, it’s not that we’re stopping the podcast; sorry.)
Episode 91: Atari ST and Amiga
March 23, 2019 03:30 - 95.1 MBIn this off-topic episode, Jim and Sean reminisce about life with their favorite 16-bit computers. COMING SOON: A SPECIAL MIDWEST GAMING CLASSIC ANNOUNCEMENT!
Episode 90: Boulder Dash and Pigskin 621 A.D.
March 03, 2019 16:47 - 91.2 MBSo, here we are: ninety episodes in. Fun fact: if you listen to an episode of Pie Factory Podcast every day for ninety days, it will take close to three months to complete. While you’re at it, play a couple of rounds of Dark Ages rugby, but don’t fall under a rock.
Episode 89: Q*bert’s Qubes and Crater Raider
February 16, 2019 03:11 - 70.8 MBWait…isn’t Pie Factory Podcast a biweekly podcast? Didn’t they just put out a show five days ago? But…how? And then they…but there’s another…hoo, boy; how did they do it? (It’s called physics.) Look, just enjoy the show, mac.
Episode 88: Columns and Tetris
February 10, 2019 15:08 - 96.8 MBFalling blocks discussed by these falling blockheads: what could possibly be more fitting? In this landmark 2019 comeback, join Sean and Jim as they talk about not Ferg. That’s right, Ferg will not be mentioned in this episode. Listen to find out why!
Episode 87: Arm Wrestling and SF-Hisplitter
December 09, 2018 23:28 - 110 MBWith episode 87, Jim and Sean decided to end 2018 on a…well, let’s face it…weird note. I mean, come on! Who’s ever HEARD of these games?! Well…SOMEBODY must have, or else there wouldn’t be a podcast talking about them! Podcasts just don’t talk about games that don’t exist! (or do they?) Regardless, this certainly is … Continue reading Episode 87: Arm Wrestling and SF-Hisplitter →
Episode 86: Marble Madness and Domino Man
November 23, 2018 13:58 - 71.8 MBWho says Friday is black? We at Pie Factory Podcast say it’s, uhhh….black also. So yeah. What does that have to do with episode 86? We, uhmmm…haven’t the foggiest idea. Just listen.
Episode 85: Space Encounters and Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom
November 10, 2018 18:33 - 104 MBAt long last, Sean and Jim have returned with episode 85 of their ambivalently named downloadable quasi-radio show, this time investigating a couple of outer space themed games in which somehow explosions are still audible in a vacuum. Tell your friends!
Episode 84: Astro Blaster and Avalanche
October 17, 2018 12:53 - 105 MBWith winter coming soon, Sean and Jim figured they’d better hurry up and discuss a game with a snow theme for episode 84. And lately there’s been some sort of Star Wars movie coming out at about the same time, so what the hey, why not a space fighter? This episode is sure to be … Continue reading Episode 84: Astro Blaster and Avalanche →
Episode 83: National Suicide Prevention Month
September 26, 2018 12:30 - 114 MBEXPLICIT LANGUAGE IS IN THIS EPISODE. Taking a break from discussing video games, we are taking the opportunity to discuss not just suicide prevention but also depression and other mental concerns. We feel this is a very important topic that needs to be addressed.
Episode 82: Mr. Do!’s Castle and Mr. Do!’s Wild Ride
September 20, 2018 13:47 - 102 MBIn today’s fourscore and second official installment of Pie Factory Podcast, your hosts Do! their best to edutain you. Do! you want to join in on the fun? Of course you Do!. (Okay, we’ll stop Do!ing that.)
Episode 81: Reactor and Aliens
September 02, 2018 16:47 - 102 MBHow do Jim and Sean spend their three-day weekend near the end of summer? By servicing you, our friends, the listeners, with a brand new episode! This time we wax philosophical about another movie game and another Gottlieb game. We hope you’re not…alienated by this episode, but we guarantee you some kind of…reaction.
Episode 80: Qix and Quantum
August 20, 2018 18:30 - 95.8 MBWe at Pie Factory Podcast like to record episodes. We like it so much, we’ve done it more than 80 times. We hope that you’ll add this episode about “Q” games to your podcast queue. (See what I did there?)
Episode 79: Liberator and Millipede
July 23, 2018 11:56 - 88.3 MBWell, it’s Monday, and as such we cannot come up with a creative announcement for episode 79. So here it is. Episode 79. Millipede and Liberator. Listen to the podcast. Trade it with friends. Post a link in your next bathroom graffiti.
Episode 78: Eyes and Anteater
July 11, 2018 12:06 - 84.9 MBWhoa-oh, here she comes. Watch out WITH YOUR EYES, boy, she’ll chew you up. Whoa-oh, here she comes. She’s an ANTEATER. (See what we did there?) Despite Sean and Jim striking fear in the hearts of those who try to re-create their “oops, we screwed up” music, here they are with episode 78.
Episode 77: I want to ride my…
June 22, 2018 18:27 - 103 MBIn this super special episode of Pie Factory Podcast, Sean and Jim discuss the latest retro gaming news (which is not news anymore because post production takes such a long time!), but then eschew the usual format to discuss their adventures on two wheels. A super special guest helps out as well!
Episode 76: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Return of the Jedi
May 27, 2018 03:34 - 80.8 MBI think this is the longest title we’ve had for an episode so far. Is it? Hmm….I don’t know. I’ll have to check. Wait…why am I typing this? Anyway…here’s a show about a couple of George Lucas film games. Yeah.
Episode 75: APB and Super Pac-Man
May 16, 2018 01:41 - 83.5 MBHere we are with another instalment of Pie Factory Podcast, an arcade game podcast that most certainly exists. What do you get when you combine Atari and NAMCO? Well, maybe Pac-Mania, but in this case, you get cops and a superhero. This episode will certainly be just that: a episode!
Episode 74: Midwest Gaming Classic 2018
April 21, 2018 15:44 - 115 MBThat rough, ragged trip down I-94 brings forth some thoughts and interviews from one of the biggest gaming conventions in the country. If this doesn’t get you excited for what will be happening again in about 51 weeks, then…we dunno, maybe something else will??
Episode 73: Turbo and I, Robot
April 09, 2018 12:12 - 95 MBIt’s Monday! And when a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast comes out on a Monday, it means Monday’s FUNday, Charlie Brown! In their last episode before Midwest Gaming Classic, Jim and Sean discuss, well…two arcade games and reveal a common theme. Duh. If you’re in Milwaukee, come to MGC and see us in the … Continue reading Episode 73: Turbo and I, Robot →
Episode 72: Tutanhkham and Wizard of Wor
March 22, 2018 14:13 - 101 MBSo it’s come to this…Sean and Jim have released twelve episodes six times. SIX TIMES. Can they do it a seventh time? Stick around for episode 84 and find out! In the mean time, here’s episode 72, examining works by Konami and Bally Midway.
Episode 71: Contra and Ikari Warriors
March 09, 2018 02:01 - 114 MBJim and Sean were getting lazy and restless with episode 71, so they did what anybody else would do: invite two guests to join them and do all the dirty work. Enjoy this special foursome as they present their intercourse on Contra and Ikari Warriors.
Episode 70: Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker and Trivial Pursuit
February 16, 2018 13:39 - 115 MBQuestion: What did Sean get wrong *this time*? Answer: it’s probably somewhere in this episode. So is a missing sequined glove (probably). Anyway, just listen to episode 70. Because that’s what it certainly is: an episode.
Episode 69: Gravitar and Bosconian
January 26, 2018 19:44 - 73.8 MBWhat? You thought Sean and Jim would let January end without you getting another episode in your podcast player?! Pshaw! Here with the long-awaited episode 69 are your beloved hosts waxing philosophical about two early ’80s space games. We’re sure to sell a million units…in January.
Episode 68: Battlezone and Juno First
January 16, 2018 13:49Everybody’s fourth-favorite midwestern video game podcast hosts have returned from their monthlong tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the subcontinent with deep thoughts about Battlezone and Juno First. Certainly this episode will go down in history as “The Show Notes Episode.”
Bonus Episode!
December 13, 2017 03:09 - 140 MBJim and Sean offer you a holiday gift: an extra episode! The Pie Factory hosts aren’t too afraid of…public speaking…to offer one more…broadcast…for 2017. Normally they talk about video games, but this time they get…behind the microphone…another way to talk about a topic pertinent to their past lives. For the…record…this episode’s transmission may make your … Continue reading Bonus Episode! →
Episode 67: Buster Bros and Blasteroids
November 22, 2017 17:14 - 95.1 MBThe last episode of 2017 brings you two guys talking about two late ’80s games with two…uhhh…something or other. Ooh…and is there a special something for Patreon supporters? Only time will tell.
Episode 66: Lunar Lander and Red Baron
November 08, 2017 13:41 - 84.6 MBJim and Sean wax philosophical about two Atari vector graphics games. (And unfortunately, new computer = new audio issues, for which they apologize.) Are Sean and Jim stealing No Quarter’s “Novecter” idea? Only time will tell, but listen for details…if any!
Episode 65: Star Trek and Galaxian
October 25, 2017 12:16 - 79.9 MBSo here’s the situation. It’s October. It’s 2017. By process of elimination, that means it’s October 2017. Putting two and two together, you get twotwo. Strategically simulate operations and shoot some suicidal space creatures with Sean and Jim as they answer that musical question: “Huh?”
Episode 64: Lock’n Chase and tHiEF
October 11, 2017 20:03 - 83.7 MBThat’s right, it’s time for another enliftening episode of Pie Factory Podcast. What? You think you’ll skip this one? No, don’t…..cop….out! ha ha! You’ll be…robbed…of some amazing listening! *snort!* (See what I did there?)
Episode 63: Space Harrier and Out Run
September 24, 2017 17:44 - 112 MBCongratulations: you survived the end of the world! Your reward is getting to listen to the soothing sounds of Jim’n’Sean waxing nostalgic about two Sega games. Will Jim finally find the lost chord? Will Sean be reunited with his ticker tape machine? Listen and find out.
Episode 62: Moon Patrol and Rampart
September 14, 2017 19:07 - 97.3 MBSo it’s come to this: the last episode of Pie Factory Podcast for the summer! Jim and Sean wax poetically about each of their adventures the great summer of 2017 has thrust upon them, and they make their fall predictions. Oh, wait…never mind; they never got around to doing that. Instead, they talked about classic … Continue reading Episode 62: Moon Patrol and Rampart →
Episode 61: Krull and Q*bert
September 01, 2017 14:44 - 112 MBOur thoughts are with those affected by Harvey right now; if any of our listeners are among them, we hope that this episode gives them at least a little bit of a silver lining. But hey, want to learn some algebra? 2 x Gottlieb = episode 61. Whoa.
Episode 60: Interview with Jeffrey Lee
August 12, 2017 11:42 - 93.3 MBDespite our best efforts at putting out a quality Podcast, Jeff Lee, creative genius behind Q*Bert, managed to sit through an entire episode to talk to us about his games, books, artwork, and other hobbies. If there ever was an episode of a podcast, this certainly is one of them.
Episode 59: Crossbow and Rip Off
August 02, 2017 21:13 - 86.2 MBTwo games. Two arcade games. You play ’em. You shoot stuff. And one of the games has a dangling preposition in the title. And this will be the final Pie Factory Podcast episode until the next one. Which will be 60. Followed by 61 and 68, with possible episodes in between. Mark your calendar as … Continue reading Episode 59: Crossbow and Rip Off →
Episode 58: The Empire Strikes Back and Paperboy
July 20, 2017 19:01 - 117 MBLorem ipsum dolor sit amet,”The Empire Strikes Back,” adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna virtvic. Ut Jim ad minim Sean, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco ferg nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in “Paperboy” velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur … Continue reading Episode 58: The Empire Strikes Back and Paperboy →
Episode 57: Two Tigers and 1942
July 06, 2017 03:30 - 90.1 MBBelieve it or not, this is not the first episode of Pie Factory Podcast to come out in July 2017. Except it is. And it’s about two games this time. Just like almost all of the other episodes. You listen now. And you wish Steve Touhy of Touhyville a happy birthday. Now.
Episode 56: A couple of Nintendo games
June 21, 2017 12:23 - 108 MBIf we got any more specific, the theme would be too easy to guess! But we hope you enjoy this rollicking little kickoff to summer as your Pie Factory Podcast hosts are joined by a special guest to keep things a bit more under control.