Play It Up
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -The Play It Up Podcast is a retro gaming focused podcast mixed with some modern gaming chat and other nonsense. Play It Up Features 4 Aussies - Mike, Neil, Dennis and Shaun - who have been playing video games their whole lives and absolutely love them!
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Play It Up Episode 50 - Part II: Play It Up and Pressing the Points talk BPAC
August 19, 2023 11:50 - 2 hours - 111 MBWelcome to Episode 50 Part 2 of the Play It Up Podcast!! This long awaited episode, the guys from Play It Up and special guests from Pressing The Points podcast (Matt and Dack) catch up and re-live their favourite moments from BPAC 2023! Chapter Guide: 00:00 – Fa-zack-er-ley!! That's me 04:00 – Rare Walter Day Trading Card no. 95! 06:00 – More on WD cards 09:50 – BPAC 2023 Level 3 Comp 16:45 - Blokes of Donkey Kong 2023 Calendar 17:50 - L3 Comp Final 21:20 - Gormless award 22:30 -...
Play It Up Episode 50 - Part I: AKO6, ANZAP, BPAC, and other acronyms
August 06, 2023 08:39 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWelcome to Episode 50 Part 1 of the Play It Up Podcast!! This is the first in a 2-part series covering the ins and outs of the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective (BPAC) 2023 event which took place from the 14-23rd July at Brewdog Dogtap in Murrarie, QLD. And honestly, what better way to celebrate 50 episodes of your favourite podcast, with TWO episodes of your favourite podcast? Wow! We hope you enjoy our flyover of BPAC’s Arcade events in classic Play It Up Podcast fashion, and pleas...
Play It Up Episode 50 Part 1 - AKO6, ANZAP, BPAC, and other acronyms
August 06, 2023 08:39 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWelcome to Episode 50 Part 1 of the Play It Up Podcast!! This is the first in a 2-part series covering the ins and outs of the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective (BPAC) 2023 event which took place from the 14-23rd July at Brewdog Dogtap in Murrarie, QLD. And honestly, what better way to celebrate 50 episodes of your favourite podcast, with TWO episodes of your favourite podcast? Wow! We hope you enjoy our flyover of BPAC’s Arcade events in classic Play It Up Podcast fashion, and pleas...
Play It Up Episode 49 - Pinball fun with Adam
June 26, 2023 06:24 - 2 hours - 179 MBWelcome to Episode 49 of the Play It Up Podcast!! In this Episode, Denny, Shauno and Mikey (sans Neil) delve into the world of Pinball in the QLD scene with the help of the amazing Mr. Adam 'Chops' Newton as their guide! Adam takes the team on a journey through his gaming history right back from early computer games, discovery (and love for) Pinballs and his involvement within the thriving Pinball scene here in the beautiful sunshine state. Want the low-down on latest events? Want to know...
Play It Up Episode 48 - Pressing It Up Podcast!
June 07, 2023 07:43 - 1 hour - 105 MBHello you absolute legends to Episode 48 of the Play It Up Podcast!! In this Episode, Denny, Neil and Shaun have the pleasure of kicking it with the guys from the Pressing The Points Podcast! With Pressing the Points' Danny Fazackerley just hitting the lofty goal of a Donkey Kong Killscreen, Denny getting a new PB (both achievements thanks to Geoff) and Australian Kong Off 6 on the horizon, there is tons to talk about and get across. Chapter Guide: 00:00 - Special guest Intro by SimpleDa...
Play It Up Ep 47 - The pre-BPAC 2023 feels
May 23, 2023 09:17 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBWelcome and join us for Episode 47 of the Play It Up Podcast!! In this episode, Neil, Mikey and Quad-D (should it be 3D?) catch up sans team captain Shaun to have a chat around the latest goings on, including the amazing NEW SPONSOR for the Play It Up Podcast!! In addition to this exciting news, listen in to hear what’s been going on lately with the guys, reports on recent events and also what events are upcoming in the Arcade scene for Brisbane. With the main calendar events of both BP...
Play It Up Episode 46 - A buttload of Nintendo cabs
April 06, 2023 11:09 - 1 hour - 113 MBWelcome and join us for Episode 46 of the Play It Up Podcast!! In this episode, Neil, Dennis and Shaun talk a historic Arcade pickup in Brisbane! Dennis (with the help of Neil) come across several Nintendo HeliFire Arcade cabinets. Further to this there is the usual whip-around of what everyone's been up to any playing, latest pickups and more. Chapter Guide: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - The HeliFire pickup 39:32 - What else Denny has been up to 46:15 - The latest from Shaun 1:00:50 - Neil's...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 45 - Shaun & Neil's Excellent Podventure
March 24, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn this episode, it's just Shaun and Neil hanging out and catching up on some recent happenings such as a new Killscreen for one of us, what games we have been playing and some pickups we have had. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy the episode. If there is something you'd like us to delve deeper into, or if you have any comments or feedback, feel free to drop us a line on Spotify at the link below and tell us your thoughts! Your question could be featured on the podcast! https://podcasters.spotify....
Play It Up Ep 44 - Pickups 23 goals and tech support
February 07, 2023 12:12 - 1 hour - 165 MBWelcome and join us for Episode 44 of the Play It Up Podcast!! In this episode, our hosts: Neil "taxman" Cairns, Mike "dial-up" Coolican, Dennis "Input Source" Edmunds, and Shaun "Tech Support" Ruhland all catch up for a chat about what everyone has been up to in the new year so far. Among the topics and chaos the guys talk new headsets, tax tips with Neil, the missed opportunity of making M*A*S*H the video game, 1UP Arcade's recent Pixel Collective evening, Denny's DK woes, Mike...
Play It Up Ep 43 - Christmas Special III
December 17, 2022 13:04 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBIn this festive 2022 Christmas Special, Mike, Shaun, Den and surprise late entry Neil 'Stroganoff' Cairns all hang out and discuss what they've been up to in the holiday season and take the time to answer questions from friend of the show and former guest, Mr. Jacob Spring! As discussed during the episode, Neil Cairns' WR run for Strikers 1945 can be found here: https://www.twingalaxies.com/showthread.php/253080 Thanks and we hope you enjoy the episode! Feel free to drop us a line on Ancho...
Play It Up Podcast Ep 42 - Reunited & It Feels So Good
December 01, 2022 12:05 - 2 hours - 114 MBFinally, all of the hosts are back together in the same place! In this episode, we discuss what we have been up to, what it was like to see each other again, the reunion we had at one of our favourite arcades, Netherworld, and the recent Ultimate Denizen 2022 tournament which was held at Netherworld on Saturday, 19th November. We hope you enjoy the episode. If there is something you'd like us to delve deeper into, or if you have any comments or feedback, feel free to drop us a line on Anch...
Play It Up Podcast BONUS STAGE - The Shed Experience - BEST TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE!! Much of this episode will be most enjoyable in video as it is more of a VLOG.
November 24, 2022 00:13 - 35 minutes - 49 MBIn late September, 2022 Shaun went to The Shed Arcade in Denmark. The Shed is a privately owned arcade and the owner Michael Trier invites some mates over every 3 months and a weekend of gaming and drinking ensues. We thought that it would be cool to give everyone a taste of what it's like to go to The Shed. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy the episode. If there is something you'd like us to delve deeper into, or if you have any comments or feedback, feel free to drop us a line on Anchor at the lin...
Play It Up Ep 41 - Killscreens, PAX, The Shed, CTWC and moar
October 29, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this long-awaited episode, Shaun, Neil and Dennis cover a few topics – Neil briefly discusses his second Donkey Kong Killscreen achieved at BPAC2022, his recent trip to PAX and catchup with mates. Shaun gets us all up to speed with his last journey to The Shed and playing an extremely rare Neo-Geo title, his run playing in the most recent CTWC and his latest retroachievements. Den briefly chats RE 1UP Arcade’s victory in BotA (Battle of the Arcades) 2022 Australia and New Zealand, which w...
Play It Up Podcast Ep 41 - Killscreens, PAX, The Shed, CTWC and moar
October 29, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this long-awaited episode, Shaun, Neil and Dennis cover a few topics – Neil briefly discusses his second Donkey Kong Killscreen achieved at BPAC2022, his recent trip to PAX and catchup with mates. Shaun gets us all up to speed with his last journey to The Shed and playing an extremely rare Neo-Geo title, his run playing in the most recent CTWC and his latest retroachievements. Den briefly chats RE 1UP Arcade’s victory in BotA (Battle of the Arcades) 2022 Australia and New Zealand, which w...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 40 - BPAC 2022 Wrap Up
August 25, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 161 MBIn this episode, the boys talk all about BPAC 2022. The Brisbane Pinball & Arcade Collective is a yearly event of 10 days that are packed with all kinds of arcade and pinball competitions. This year it was held at Brewdog Brewery in Brisbane from the 15th to 24th July. Website - https://www.bnepac.org/ We hope you enjoy the episode. If there is something you'd like us to delve deeper into, or if you have any comments or feedback, feel free to drop us a line on Anchor at the link below and ...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 39 - Pickups, Nibbler World Record, Nintendo Helifire Cabinet, Berlin Video Game Museum and more.
July 31, 2022 15:42 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBIn this episode, the boys talk pickups, a new Nibbler World Record by Michael Kibbey from Brisbane, Australia, Dennis finishing up his super duper rare Nintendo Helifire cabinet, Shaun's visit to the Berlin Video Game Museum and more. We hope you enjoy the episode. If there is something you'd like us to delve deeper into, or if you have any comments or feedback, feel free to drop us a line on Anchor at the link below and tell us your thoughts! Your question could be featured on the podcast!...
Play It Up Ep 38 - Play It Up talks BPAC 2022!!
July 08, 2022 00:43 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBThis episode, the Play It Up Podcast guys talk all things BPAC 2022, an arcade and pinball event to be held in Brisbane, Australia from July 15th – 24th. The team also discuss a few topics around the event such as Australian Kong Off, Australian Arcade Championship, ANZAP (Australia and New Zealand Arcade + Pinball), trip to Flipp’d, ultimate punch tournament, 2 headed monster tournament and the loads of Pinball mayhem set to kick off from the 15th of July. Event website: https://www.bnepa...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 38 - Play It Up talks BPAC 2022!!
July 08, 2022 00:43 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBThis episode, the Play It Up Podcast guys talk all things BPAC 2022, an arcade and pinball event to be held in Brisbane, Australia from July 15th – 24th. The team also discuss a few topics around the event such as Australian Kong Off, Australian Arcade Championship, ANZAP (Australia and New Zealand Arcade + Pinball), trip to Flipp’d, ultimate punch tournament, 2 headed monster tournament and the loads of Pinball mayhem set to kick off from the 15th of July. Event website: https://www.bnepa...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 37 - New Donkey Kong Killscreeners with Neil, Taggsta & Pelly
June 11, 2022 18:48 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode of the Play It Up Podcast we check in with some of the Donkey Kong Players who have recently achieved their very first Killscreens. Dennis and Shaun are joined by Play It Up's very own Neil Cairns as well as Taggsta (Sean Tagg) and Pelly (Greg Pell) to chat about their journey to the elusive and prestigious Killscreen. We hope you enjoy the episode. If there is something you'd like us to delve deeper into, or if you have any comments or feedback, feel free to drop us a lin...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 36 - Death by Arcade Super Special
May 22, 2022 11:40 - 3 hours - 266 MBIn this Super-Special episode of the Play It Up Podcast, Den, Mike and Neil speak to Death by Arcade event organisers Aaron Raynor and Jon Tannahill, and are also joined by MKII ace, FGC event host and Death by Arcade 2022 survivor, Mr. John McIntyre. John, Jon, Aaron, Neil, Den and Mike watch back videos taken by the Play It Up team across the 24hrs and talk through their survival tactics of this monster gaming event. Listen in for the experiences of the first timers, the 24hr event veter...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 35 - Talkin' trash, venue shoutouts and our fave game developers!
April 12, 2022 07:41 - 2 hours - 124 MBWelcome to another episode of the Play It Up Podcast!! In this episode, Mike, Neil, Shaun and Den all (eventually) discuss their favourite game developers and elaborate on the reasons and/or games which influenced their decisions. The guys also send shoutouts to all the venues around the country that were nice enough to put up posters of the podcast! Much love and cheers to the following venues: - Empire Alternacade Cairns https://www.facebook.com/EmpireAlternacadeCairns/ - Player 1 Ar...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 34 - Arcades Achievements and Arachnids
February 26, 2022 12:31 - 1 hour - 191 MBIn the latest episode, the guys catch up for a chat and discuss what everyone has been up to recently. Den takes us through where he is at with the 4 different projects he has in the works and a small repair on a Grail PCB pickup for Neil. Mike discusses his earphones still working by a single strand of wire (haha), the games he’s been playing lately, failed PS2 Memory cards, Tetris, Command and Conquer : Red Alert and takes us through the upcoming events in the Brisbane Arcade Scene! Nei...
Play It Up Episode 34 - Arcades Achievements and Arachnids
February 26, 2022 12:31 - 1 hour - 191 MBIn the latest episode, the guys catch up for a chat and discuss what everyone has been up to recently. Den takes us through where he is at with the 4 different projects he has in the works and a small repair on a Grail PCB pickup for Neil. Mike discusses his earphones still working by a single strand of wire (haha), the games he’s been playing lately, failed PS2 Memory cards, Tetris, Command and Conquer : Red Alert and takes us through the upcoming events in the Brisbane Arcade Scene! Nei...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 33 - Get to da Hammer!! with Justin Elliott
January 19, 2022 07:29 - 2 hours - 113 MBHello again Play It Up fans! In this episode we had the privilege to speak to Donkey Kong MAME WR holder and all round nice guy, Mr. Justin Elliott (A.K.A RayFinkel). Justin joins Neil, Shaun and Dennis to discuss how he got hooked on the classic, his journey to his first Kill Screen, the hunt for his DK Arcade Cab and making the recent switch from MAME to Arcade. The guys also chat about Justin's gaming experiences starting right back from his childhood consoles, online game experiences w...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 32 - Christmas Special II
December 29, 2021 09:07 - 1 hour - 151 MBIn this Christmas Special of the Play It Up Podcast, the guys give a little present to fans of the show by adding a few behind the scenes snippets of the Podcast in right at the beginning of the episode!! In the rest of this holiday special, Neil, Mike, Shaun and Dennis all reflect on their respective years of gaming in 2021, their special pickups (a.k.a parps) from the holiday season, major events & achievements during the year, their goals for 2022 and much more! Special Christmas shouto...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 31 - Dual Wielding Podcasts with Game The System
November 29, 2021 08:34 - 2 hours - 157 MBIn this very special episode of the Play It Up Podcast we are joined by the legends over at Game The System. Marc, John & Matt from GTS have been podcasting much longer than us so we thought we would get together with them to see how it should be done! We chat about what we have all been up to, Marc & John's involvement in a new barcade in Sydney called Beercade, Matt hunting for treasure in the suburbs of Sydney, and Neil chants about books because he just can't get enough books in his life...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 30 - Metal Gear Jack
November 22, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 166 MBIn this episode of the Play It Up Podcast, Shaun, Mike, and Den are joined by Jack Philippi - a friend of the show, retro gaming enthusiast, and all-around good bloke who is an important part of the Australian retro gaming community. We chat about Jack's history with gaming, his love of World of Warcraft and Minecraft, our experiences playing Metal Gear Solid which was the most recent game featured in our little video game club where we all play a game that has been voted for and then get ...
Play It Up Episode 29 - New Aussie DK Killscreeners
October 20, 2021 07:12 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn this episode of the Play It Up Podcast, Shaun, Mike, and Den are joined by (and also congratulate) recent Donkey Kong killscreeners Geoff Suttor and podcast host, Shaun Ruhland!! Shaun and Geoff both chat about their separate journeys playing Donkey Kong, and stories of triumph and horror on the road to joining the list of the DK Killscreen elite. As well as get to know Geoff and chat about his gaming history, records on other games and the philosophy behind his gaming experiences, we...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 29 - New Aussie DK Killscreeners
October 20, 2021 07:12 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn this episode of the Play It Up Podcast, Shaun, Mike, and Den are joined by (and also congratulate) recent Donkey Kong killscreeners Geoff Suttor and podcast host, Shaun Ruhland!! Shaun and Geoff both chat about their separate journeys playing Donkey Kong, and stories of triumph and horror on the road to joining the list of the DK Killscreen elite. As well as get to know Geoff and chat about his gaming history, records on other games and the philosophy behind his gaming experiences, we...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 28 - Metal Slug 1 World Record Holder - Jacob Spring
September 27, 2021 06:48 - 1 hour - 143 MBJacob Spring joins the crew in this episode. He is an absolute beast of a gamer and has the World Record for one of the most iconic arcade games ever - Metal Slug: Super Vehicle 001. We chat to Jacob about his history with gaming, how he achieved the world record, his YouTube channel, future gaming goals, and more. Thanks for joining us, Jacob!! You can find Jacob here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT_sMM_InH0XhYFlB4Z-1Iw Twitter - https://twitter.com/Sp3c7r3DK Instagram - ...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 27 - Michael Trier From The Shed
September 04, 2021 21:32 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe Shed in Denmark has a mythical air about it amongst retro and arcade gamers. It sounds almost too good to be true. A shed that is full of arcade cabinets that some awesome fella opens up a few times every year to anyone lucky enough to get an invite? A magical place where many world record players attend and where many world records have been achieved? Great beer and even a pool? Yep, that's right, The Shed has it all....and that awesome fella? He is none other than Michael Trier. Shaun ...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 26 - Playing Games, Breaking Records and Fixing Up a Rare Nintendo Gem.
September 02, 2021 18:22 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this episode of the Play It Up Podcast, Neil, Mike, and Dennis catch up for a chat and shoot the breeze on what they've been up to, what projects they're working on, and importantly what games they've been playing! Come hang out with the team for a chat and a laugh. (This episode was recorded in July 2021 so some stuff discussed is a little bit late) Thanks so much for listening, and feel free to drop us a line on Anchor at the link below. You can also find us here: https://podcasts.ap...
Play It Up Ep 25 - Australian Arcade Championship II Special
August 20, 2021 13:07 - 1 hour - 132 MBIn this episode of the Play It Up Podcast, hosts Mike and Dennis catch up with event organiser Jon Tannahill, Ultimate Punch tournament winner Pete Hy and Australian Arcade Championship winner, Arcade gaming legend (and our favourite New Zealander), Andrew Barrow! We discuss impressions of the Arcade competitions as part of the BPAC event, the games on show, the matchups during comps and much more! Thanks so much for listening, and feel free to drop us a line on Anchor on the link below....
Play It Up Podcast Episode 25 - Australian Arcade Championship II Special
August 20, 2021 13:07 - 1 hour - 132 MBIn this episode of the Play It Up Podcast, hosts Mike and Dennis catch up with event organiser Jon Tannahill, Ultimate Punch tournament winner Pete Hy and Australian Arcade Championship winner, Arcade gaming legend (and our favourite New Zealander), Andrew Barrow! We discuss impressions of the Arcade competitions as part of the BPAC event, the games on show, the matchups during comps and much more! Thanks so much for listening, and feel free to drop us a line on Anchor on the link below....
Play It Up Podcast Episode 24 - Australian Kong Off 4 Special
August 14, 2021 02:02 - 2 hours - 226 MBIn this special edition Australian Kong Off 4 extended episode, Mike, Dennis, and guests Matt Tecchio, Aaron Raynor and Andrew Barrow retrace their tracks and memories to cover off all things Kong (and some things Non-Kong) from the proceedings of the Aus Kong Off 4 weekend! EPISODE CHAPTERS - Intro - Chat with AKO4 stream co-host, Dr. Aaron Raynor (2min 20Sec) - AKO4 leadup, travel tales and pre-comp discussion (32min 6Sec) - L3 Comp (56min 45Sec) - AKO4 qualifiers (1hr 12min 38Sec) ...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 23 - Kongversations Series - Shaun Ruhland
August 07, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIn this series of episodes from the Play It Up Podcast called 'Kongversations' we will be having chats with some prominent players in the Donkey Kong scene in Australia. We are talking original arcade Donkey Kong. In this episode, Neil and Dennis chat with Shaun Ruhland. Shaun is usually a co-host of the Play It Up Podcast but in this crazy twist of an episode, he is interviewed by his fellow co-hosts! Shaun made the top 16 at Australian Kong Off 2 and managed to make it to the quarter-fina...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 22 - Kongversations Series - Greg Pell
August 03, 2021 20:45 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this series of episodes from the Play It Up Podcast called 'Kongversations' we will be having chats with some prominent players in the Donkey Kong scene in Australia. We are talking original arcade Donkey Kong. In this episode Neil and Dennis chat with one of Australia's top DK players Greg Pell. Pelly finished in the Top 16 at Australian Kong Off 2 and 3 and finished 4th overall in the recent Australian Kong Off 4, pushing eventual winner Andrew Barrow to his limit! (Please note that th...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 21 - Kongversations Series - Michael Kibbey
July 13, 2021 18:56 - 48 minutes - 55.4 MBIn this series of episodes from the Play It Up Podcast called 'Kongversations' we will be having chats with some prominent players in the Donkey Kong scene in Australia. We are talking original arcade Donkey Kong. In this episode Neil interviews Michael Kibbey who is one of the best Nibbler players in the world and a Donkey Kong Killscreener. He currently holds the World Record for Nibbler in the '5 Life Limit' category. You can also find us here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pla...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 20 - Kongversations Series - Sean Tagg
July 11, 2021 14:39 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIn this series of episodes from the Play It Up Podcast called 'Kongversations' we will be having chats with some prominent players in the Donkey Kong scene in Australia. We are talking original arcade Donkey Kong. In this episode on the Play It Up Podcast hosts Neil and Dennis talk to Taggsta (Sean Tagg) about British arcades in the 80s, the wrap-up of Arcade Perfect, how Taggsta and Daz became podcast pals, PAX, Australian Kong off 1, 2, and 3 experiences and Kong Off 4 aspirations and pr...
Play It Up Podcast - Kongversations Episode 1 - Jay Mac
July 05, 2021 21:11 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIn this series of episodes from the Play It Up Podcast called 'Kongversations' we will be having chats with some prominent players in the Donkey Kong scene in Australia. We are talking original arcade Donkey Kong. In this episode on the Play It Up Podcast we have a Kongversation with Jay-Mac. We talk about childhood gaming, his friendship with his best mate the Falcone, Jay talks about his Australian Kong off 2 and 3 experiences, achieving the elusive Killscreen, and what to look forward t...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 19 - Kongversations Series - Jay Mac
July 05, 2021 21:11 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIn this series of episodes from the Play It Up Podcast called 'Kongversations' we will be having chats with some prominent players in the Donkey Kong scene in Australia. We are talking original arcade Donkey Kong. In this episode on the Play It Up Podcast we have a Kongversation with Jay-Mac. We talk about childhood gaming, his friendship with his best mate the Falcone, Jay talks about his Australian Kong off 2 and 3 experiences, achieving the elusive Killscreen, and what to look forward t...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 18 - Photo Finish with James Morris
June 28, 2021 16:16 - 2 hours - 188 MBIn this episode, we meet James Morris. James was the MVP of the most recent Australian Battle of the Arcades and is a phenomenal gamer and person. We talk about his history with gaming, the kinds of games he likes to play now, why he isn't keen on Donkey Kong, a tale of how his dreams of becoming a Mario Kart champion were destroyed because his Dad refused to take a photo, and much more. We want to give a huge thanks to our sponsor Spacies Arcade in Toowoomba. Show them some love in person ...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 17 - Invading Space With Jon Tannahill + Here Comes A New Challenger!!
June 18, 2021 14:13 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this episode, Shaun & Mike are joined by Space Invaders World Record Holder, Jon Tannahill, and Double Dragon World Record Holder, Dennis Edmunds. We hear about these two legends' gaming backgrounds and collections, talk about some CRT goodness and differences between video signals, and find out all about the upcoming BPAC event, including the Australian Arcade Championships, Australian Kong Off IV, and much more. We are proud to announce that Dennis will be joining us for many of our fu...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 16 - Bush Tech - A chat with two Donkey Kong beasts: Luke Bushell and Matthew Tecchio
May 28, 2021 10:35 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn this episode, Shaun is joined by Luke Bushell (Super Star Wars World Record Holder & Donkey Kong Killscreener) and Matthew Tecchio (Current #7 in the world for Donkey Kong) to talk about their passion for gaming, the struggles and triumphs surrounding Donkey Kong, Mental Health and much more! Thanks for listening and enjoy. Please leave us a review or rating on whichever platform you are listening on and give us a like and rating on Facebook. It really helps us and we appreciate it a lot...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 15 - Death By Ghosts 'N Game Boys
April 18, 2021 19:28 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this episode, we find out about Neil's new world record and how he plans to take another world record, Mike plays video games for 24 hours straight and Shaun fails at modding a Game Boy plus much more. To check out the trailer of the Kim Kanonarm Documentary which focuses on the legendary gamer from Denmark, Kim Kanonarm, and his quest to play Gyruss for 100 hours visit here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziqdux7zu9c&ab_channel=GoodCompanyPictures Thanks for listening and enjoy. Plea...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 14 - That Is The Question
March 02, 2021 13:57 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this episode, Mike, Shaun, and Neil chat about what they have been up to lately and answer some awesome questions from some of our listeners. They are Johnny Bonde, James Morris, and Dennis Edmunds. Thanks for listening and enjoy. Please leave us a review or rating on whichever platform you are listening on and give us a like and rating on Facebook. It really helps us and we appreciate it a lot! :D You can also find the full video podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 13 - Game Save Tales
February 01, 2021 13:43 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIn this episode, Mike, Shaun, and Neil chat about what they have been up to lately, some homebrew games Shaun played recently, tales about lost or deleted games saves (Spoiler alert - Mike betrays his family), and much more! Thanks for listening and enjoy. Please leave us a review or rating on whichever platform you are listening on and give us a like and rating on Facebook. It really helps us and we appreciate it a lot! :D You can also find the full video podcast on YouTube here: https:/...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 12 - Christmas Special
December 24, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this episode, Mike, Shaun, and Neil chat about what they have been up to lately including Mike's trip to Perth where he regained a childhood treasure, Neil's 1CC (1 Credit Clear) of Ghosts 'N Goblins and Shaun finished a couple of great platformers and got himself a SNES mini and hacked it nicely. Thanks for listening and enjoy. Please leave us a review or rating on whichever platform you are listening on and give us a like and rating on Facebook. It really helps us and we appreciate it ...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 11 - Handhelds and a Special Guest: Scott Tiller!
December 02, 2020 22:26 - 2 hours - 169 MBIn this episode, Mike, Shaun, and Neil are joined by a special guest, Scott Tiller, to chat all about handheld gaming. Before that, everyone catches up on what's been happening in each other's worlds gaming-wise including some chat about Neil's Ghosts N' Goblins World Record quest, Mike's monster PB on Galaga, Shaun entering an NES Tetris tournament as well as playing A Way Out on PS4 and we get to know Scott a little. Thanks for listening and enjoy. Please leave us a review or rating on w...
Play It Up Podcast Episode 10 - Brisbane Bash Fighting Game Tournament Recap Part 2 and Mike, Shaun and Neil catch up
November 12, 2020 14:49 - 2 hours - 107 MBIn this episode the boys talk about Shaun’s recent trip to Italy which featured a visit to an absolutely amazing video game store (Power Games - Website: power-games.it) where he got some sweet pickups, Super Mario 35, Donkey Kong Kong League Head to Head World Championships, Mike playing his Mega Drive and buying a Mega Drive game from bikies in Perth! Also featured is an update from Neil on his quest for the Ghosts ‘n Goblins world record and his stay in an AirBnB that used to be a church ...