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Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast

Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you"ve been looking for.

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01:19:53

Episode #89 - Dig Dog

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2024/01/01

Join us as we explore the twisting, turning tunnels of Namco's 1982 classic, Dig Dug. We will discuss the cabinet design, art package, graphics, sound and everything in between. We have a little sidebar on our thoughts on patterns in games and let you know how we did in our high score challenge. Enjoy!

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02:05:34

Episode #88 - All Curb Finds

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/12/05

Welcome to our bi-monthly update episode. This time around we talk about EM pins/games, test rig setups and what make a good arcade nowadays. We also do a little wrap-up on our experience at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. All that and our game room updates. Enjoy!

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01:08:42

Episode #87 - Flamin' Hot Shorts

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/11/06

Join us as we try to help Bub and Bob rescue their girlfriends from Baron Von Blubba in the Cave of Monsters. That's right, our game of the episode is Bubble Bobble. Enjoy!

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01:52:25

Episode #86 - Candy Cab Alley

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/10/02

In this episode, we field many listener questions including which of our games would earn the most in a public location. We go over what went down at CAX 2023, talk a little about the upcoming Portland Retro Gaming Expo and give you some updates on our arcades. Enjoy!

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01:12:24

Episode #85 - It's Jousty

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/09/05

In this episode we visit the Ian's prototype HouseCade and play 1983's Mario Bros. by Nintendo. We learn Mario and Luigi's last name, liken this game to a classic Williams title and go over all the things we like (and dislike) about this title. Enjoy!

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02:11:44

Episode #84 - Rollin' Hotdogs

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/08/08

In this episode, we answer some listener email about bronze age games, hear about what arcades we have visited lately and go over some long awaited updates. Enjoy!

en-US

01:42:26

Episode #83 - Non-Vegan Dust Washer

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/07/04

On this 'game of the episode' episode, we discuss the Atari 1986 skateboarding game 720º. Listen to who got the most frustrated playing the game and the differing opinions between the rejects. Outro music by Metronome the City. Enjoy.

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01:32:30

Episode #82 - Getting Off

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/06/05

Would you buy a 4’ stack of marquees at $1 a pop? Will modern large games be collectible and/or affordable in the future? What do we think of modern console games? How about those shitty overpriced Atari PCB replicas? Find out what we really think. Enjoy.

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01:41:41

Episode #81 - Nutting but a 'G' Thang

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/04/03

Emerging from the depths like a wolf in the sea, we are back with an unscheduled ‘Game of the Episode’ as we dive into the Midway arcade game Sea Wolf. We take the game through its paces and talk about all the good and bad features of the game. Do we all give it a Coins Up™? Listen and find out. Enjoy!

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01:35:28

Episode #80 - The Cutest Episode

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/03/07

In this snow-bound episode, we return to the Cabaret Kingdom and delve into the zany arcade game that is Parodius Da! Ian gives us an in-depth lesson on the game’s strategy and we talk all about the sound, graphics and gameplay. Hear about our cold-start challenge scores and see if anyone dares to give this 90s Jamma game a ‘coins down’. Enjoy!

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02:23:04

Episode #79 - Enough is Enough

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/02/07

In this episode, we finally address the question ‘When is enough enough’ in terms of collecting arcade games. Is there ever an end? We hope not. We also have a full round of game room updates including one reject with an epic pickup story. All this and the game of the episode reveal for next time. Enjoy!

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01:33:38

Episode #78 - The Trouble with Quibbles

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2023/01/03

This month we take a deep dive into Marble Madness. Hear our thoughts and our quibbles with this 1984 System 1 classic. Enjoy!

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02:36:50

Episode #77 - Clog Off

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2022/12/05

It’s an update episode! We field some feedback from our listeners. We talk about what went down at PRGE. We also address the popularity of repro cabinets. And, of course, update you on our game rooms and projects. Enjoy!

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01:34:36

Episode #76 - Space House

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2022/11/08

This month we play the weird and the wacky Bally Sente game Snacks'n Jaxson. Hear about our strategies, how Jordan acquired this game and our thoughts on this obscure 1984 classic.

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02:41:32

Episode #75 - Worshington

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2022/10/04

In this episode, we discuss how to safely buy a game on the internet. We hear from our listeners via email and voicemail. And we go over what has been happening in our arcades since last time. Spoiler Alert: Jordan’s been busy. Enjoy!

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01:11:11

Episode #74 - The Space Channel

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2022/09/05

In this episode, we take on the Midway Manufacturing Co. 1980 classic, Space Encounters. Hear our takes on the game and our strategies on gameplay. Did anyone give this game a Coins Down™? Did anyone have a seizure from the intense strobe light? Listen and find out. Enjoy!

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03:10:11

Episode #73 - Ship Hits Back

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2022/08/01

In this episode, we respond to all of our lovely listener’s feedback. We talk about what games are rites of passage for all collectors. And we fill you in with what has been going on in our own arcades. Enjoy!

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01:25:02

Episode #72 - Suck on to the Ceiling

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2022/06/13

In this episode we play The Glob as the MAME of the Episode. We cover the strategy (or lack there of), sound, graphics and also learn the name of the eponymous Glob. We also learn about the storied history of the game and all the different versions that are available to play. Enjoy!

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02:37:30

Episode #71 - We're Worried About Dave

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2022/05/03

In this episode, we get an earful from listeners about our new format, talk about the state of the hobby, talk about upcoming shows and give you our game room updates. We also throw in a healthy dose of shit talk on repro games and Arcade 1ups. Enjoy!

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01:20:36

Episode #70 - Busty

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast ·

2022/04/04

In this episode, we play the 1984 Sega game, Flicky. We talk about the alternate names for the game, which popular game franchise Flicky appears in and what game the programmers were seeking to beat while making the game. Enjoy!

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