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PODCAST

Zapped to the Past

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The Commodore 64 had lots of games. Not all of them are good. In Zapped to the Past, we cast a retrospective eye over those games reviewed in each issue of Zzap!64 magazine. Hosted by two lifelong C64 fans, we throw off those rose tinted specs and see if those games are still worth playing today.

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122:18

Zapped to the Past Episode 222 November 1992

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2026/04/05

In the month of November 1992 some games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twenty-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the randomly frustrating Reckless Rufus, the overly Blue Baron, and the maudlin Match of the Day and wonder who thought a Filofax simulator was a good idea for one of the UK’s premier sports shows?Games covered in this episode: Reckless Rufus Blue Baron Match of the Day Find us

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118:11

Zapped to the Past Episode 221 October 1992

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2026/03/29

In the month of October 1992 not many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twenty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at those games, including the speedy Slicks and the boring Bangers and Mash and wonder… with the end of this phase of the Podcast drawing ever near, what big book shaped surprises might we have coming up? Games covered in this episode: Slicks Bangers and Mash Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out

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118:18

Zapped to the Past Episode 220 October 1992

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2026/03/23

In the month of September 1992 not many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twenty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the nifty Nobby the Aardvark and the catastrophic Count Duckula 2 and wonder how even with only 2 games, only 50% of them are good!?Games covered in this episode: Nobby the Aardvark Count Duckula 2 Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it

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123:24

Zapped to the Past Episode 219 September 1992

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2026/03/16

In the month of September 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-nineteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the coveted Cool Croc Twins, the boring Bionic Ninja and the naysaying Narco Police and wonder…how many times has podcast chum ‘Brown Sauce’ walked out of a movie theatre and complained about the adverts? Games covered in this episode: The Cool Croc Twins International Ice Hockey Bionic Ninja 1000 Miglia Vol

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141:19

Zapped to the Past Episode 218 September 1992

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2026/03/09

In the month of August 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-eighteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the flaccid Fighting Soccer, the boring Big Game Fishing, and the empty Elvira 2, and wonder why anyone wouldn’t be interested in the finer details of white balancing videos… Games covered in this episode: Elvira 2 Fighting Soccer Kick Box Vigilante Big Game Fishing Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If

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155:30

Zapped to the Past Episode 217 August 1992

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2026/03/02

In the month of August 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-seventeen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the second class Stuntman Seymour, the disappointing Die Hard 2 and the nettlesome Nightbreed and wonder… is Seymour to Dizzy what Scrappy Doo is to Scooby Doo? Games covered in this episode: Stuntman Seymour Die Hard 2: Die Harder Night Breed: The Action Game Euro Football Champ Dylan Dog: The Murderers Find

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146:42

Zapped to the Past Episode 216 August 1992

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2026/02/23

In the month of August 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-sixteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the delayed Daffy Duck, the woeful World Cricket, and the jarring James Pond 2, and wonder just who thought it was a good idea to make a game out of a cricket score board?Games covered in this episode: Daffy Duck World Cricket Bigfoot European Champions James Pond 2: Codename Robocod Find us

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150:17

Zapped to the Past Episode 215 July 1992

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2026/02/16

In the month of July 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-fifteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the blasty BugBomber, the incomprehensible Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, and the tepid Turbo the Tortoise, and wonder why is Indiana Jones green? GREEN!? Also note the winner of the Christmas Clacker Competition is announced in this episode… Games covered in this episode: BugBomber Indiana Jones and

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151:52

Zapped to the Past Episode 214 July 1992

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2026/02/09

In the month of July 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-fourteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the chunky Chuck Rock, the asinine Addams Family and the stupid Steiger and wonder… What exactly is a seventh sense and how does it come at you?Games covered in this episode: Chuck Rock Steigar DJ Puff’s Volcanic Capers The Addams Family The Match Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help

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131:59

Zapped to the Past Episode 213 June 1992

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2026/02/02

In the month of June 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-thirteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the overly grey Over The Net, the Spectrum Horror of Seymour Goes to Hollywood, and the blasty Arnie and if you listen closely, you can clearly hear the moment Graham’s tolerance for Spectrum conversions snaps into a million pieces… Games covered in this episode: Arnie G-Loc Over the Net Soccer Rivals Seymour

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149:49

Zapped to the Past Episode 212 June 1992

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2026/01/19

In the month of June 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twelve of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the slimy Steg the Slug, the Sneaky Sly Spy Secret Agent and the Blasty Black Hornet and wonder… If Roy is indeed the son of Orbi what does that mean for Bruce Dickinson?Games covered in this episode: Steg the Slug Skate Wars Sly Spy: Secret Agent Black Hornet Dizzy Down the Rapids Find us

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134:05

Zapped to the Past Episode 211 May 1992

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2026/01/12

In the month of May 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-eleven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including… the Bionic Bonanza Bros, the stupid Soccer Pinball and the moronic Murray Mouse: Supercop and wonder… are physics and gravity really so important for games based on physics and gravity? Games covered in this episode: Bonanza Bros Stryker: In the Crypt of Trogan Soccer Pinball Murray Mouse: Supercop Find us

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157:32

Zapped to the Past - Christmas Cracker 2025

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2025/12/25

As our yearly event becomes an annual tradition, Zapped to the Past once again gets together to discuss our favourite, and not so favourite, things of 2025 and reminisce about our favourite foodstuffs, be they in meals or of the snack variety. We also check out all those Christmas number ones from 1970 to 2000 and we also have the vital input of Mr Wilson to boot. We hope you enjoy this seasonal special and will see you all again in 2026! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from us at Zapped to

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161:29

Zapped to the Past Episode 210 May 1992

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2025/12/15

In the month of May 1992 some games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-ten of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the strategic Space Crusade, the boring Biff, and the catless Catalyspe, and wonder if KITT was the very first Cylon…Games covered in this episode: Space Crusade Catalypse Biff Winter Supersports 92 Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it

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127:33

Zapped to the Past Episode 209 April 1992

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2025/12/08

In the month of April 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the questionable Q10 Tankbuster, the precious Moontorc, and the war-torn Indy Heat, and wonder just why Alan Bennett never wrote a play about Teletext and Oracle…Games covered in this episode: Indy Heat Q10 Tankbuster Famous Five 1: Five on a Treasure Island Moontorc Zoomerang Find us

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167:17

Zapped to the Past Episode 208 April 1992

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2025/12/01

In the month of April 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-eight of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the dodgy Demon Blue, the battling Budokan, and the just plain awful Jimmy’s Soccer Manager, and wonder if Alien World is the most generic title for a game ever? Games covered in this episode: Budokan Demon Blue Jimmy’s Soccer Manager Flippit Alien World Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to

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153:48

Zapped to the Past Episode 207 March 1992

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2025/11/24

In the month of March 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the shooty Space Gun, the pretty PP Hammer, and the infuriating International Ninja Rabbits, and wonder who would build a space factory full of holes in the floor!? Who!?Games covered in this episode: Space Gun International Ninja Rabbits The Jetsons PP Hammer and his Pneumatic Weapon Championship 3D Snooker Find

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151:18

Zapped to the Past Episode 206 March 1992

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2025/11/17

In the month of March 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the rambling Robocop 3, the pretty Potsworth and Co, and the torturous Tai Chi Tortoise, and wonder how long the person who said the cover for the magazine was OK kept their job…?Games covered in this episode: Robocop 3 Tai Chi Tortoise Titanic Blinky Big Nose’s American Adventure Potsworth and Co Find us

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53:15

Zepped to the Pest - The Zeppelins that Got Away…

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2025/11/10

In this special episode of Zapped to the Past, we take some time off from our usual episodes and track down some of those Zeppelin games that eluded the pages of Zzap! 64. Was it worth tracking these blimps down, or should we have left them to float off into the unknown? Find out as we look at the flaccid Fantastic Soccer, the chaotic Chopper Commander, and the pumped up Para Academy!Games covered in this episode: Chopper Commander Fantastic Soccer Arcade Trivia Quiz Para Academy Find us

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119:28

Zapped to the Past Episode 205 February 1992

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2025/11/03

In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dull Double Dare, the familiar Super Seymour and the seasonal Winter Camp, and wonder why anyone would make a game based on a show about people falling into gunk tanks? Games covered in this episode: Super Seymour Double Dare The Never Ending Story II: The Arcade Game Winter Camp Find us

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