+nurmix Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 There's numerous reasons why computers were more popular in Europe then consoles, which would make for a LONG article or podcast. Maybe I should do a special podcast on that at some point. It's still true today in a more limited sense. Yep. And there's a REALLY long thread here that gets into it: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/263501-The-fail-of-NES-hardware-gaming-video-from-UK-outlook Sent from my Keyboard Component using Jack's Conversational Intelli-talk cassette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Jason Snell (formerly of Macworld, PCworld), on the virtues of shorter podcasts, and always leaving people wanting more: https://sixcolors.com/post/2017/05/the-subscription-paradox/ Preemptory comment: I realize those of you who make long-ass podcasts aren't going to change, which is your choice. I also know about pause buttons. The other side of that: I also have other interests and finite listening time. P. S. New Intellivisionaries podcast is fun, even if it's stupid long, because it's been a long time since the last one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarifan88 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I'm never one to complain about an Intellivisionaries podcast being too long and never understood those who did. If there is something in the podcast that doesn't interest me (and that's rare), then there is the fast forward button. I like the fact that the podcast addict app has a window with the episode notes so you can follow along while you listen which makes fast forwarding easier because you have the time intervals in front of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 P. S. New Intellivisionaries podcast is fun, even if it's stupid long, because it's been a long time since the last one. Intellivisionaries episode content length never bothered me. It's quality content worth listening to. It's one of the very few exceptions to the rule. There's other podcasts I've heard where it can go up to 4 hours an episode, but easily could be covered in 2 hours. Just my 2 cents. I always fast forward through the RGR Top 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Preemptory comment: I realize those of you who make long-ass podcasts aren't going to change, which is your choice. I also know about pause buttons. The other side of that: I also have other interests and finite listening time. That's one of the reasons I only do one game per episode on the 7800 Homebrews Podcast. Keep it short but not unreasonably short. (Pac-Man Collection! will be the exception.) On the other side, we did hear from a Pie Factory listener who asked us, "Is there any way you can make your podcast eight hours long?? I need something to get me through my painful work day!" Heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 BrokenToken once joked about that their next episode would just be a 24 hour live stream. A stream of talking about t-moulding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I listen to shows of varying lengths, but IMO, the sweet spot is somewhere between 45min and 2 hours. If it's much shorter than that window, I'm kind of inclined to skip it in favor of something else because it won't be long enough to cover accompanying activities (e.g., driving to work, yard work). If it's much longer, then it just starts to overwhelm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Rick Reynolds Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Intellivisionaries episode content length never bothered me. It's quality content worth listening to. It's one of the very few exceptions to the rule. There's other podcasts I've heard where it can go up to 4 hours an episode, but easily could be covered in 2 hours. Just my 2 cents. I always fast forward through the RGR Top 10. Thanks so much S! It's funny how different everyone is. I still listen to most of RGR, but I skip the Dinosaur Pie and Ali Express segments. I actually like the top 10s. Not every segment of every show is for everyone, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Rick Reynolds Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 P. S. New Intellivisionaries podcast is fun, even if it's stupid long, because it's been a long time since the last one. I'll just appreciate that comment for what it is! I'm never one to complain about an Intellivisionaries podcast being too long and never understood those who did. If there is something in the podcast that doesn't interest me (and that's rare), then there is the fast forward button. I like the fact that the podcast addict app has a window with the episode notes so you can follow along while you listen which makes fast forwarding easier because you have the time intervals in front of you. Thanks so much! I was very pleasantly surprised to find that the Overcast app (iphone) automatically takes time signatures in the .mp3 description and uses them for time markers. You can jump to any section in the podcast that is called out with a timestamp. I use it in RGR and if/when I listen to our show... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Listening to Intellivisionaries with Overcast now. Had enough Vectron talk! I'm glad it's there, even if I skipped some of it. That game is inscrutable even when you're looking at it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferghead Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I can finally play podcasts in 1.5 speed, so now I can listen to MOAR. Bring on the 24 hour episodes! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 I listen to the Dinosaur Pie segments for the pure cringe factor. At times in my life, sometimes I think I'm grizzled, but when I listen to him, I feel like the NBC Page guy on 30 Rock. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Time to unsubscribe to Retro East Podcast. No retro content, and easily dropping an f-bomb no less than 3-4 times in one sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Wow, was there ANY merit to that one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I can finally play podcasts in 1.5 speed, so now I can listen to MOAR. Bring on the 24 hour episodes! Ooohhh, just you wait until the Pac-Man Collection! Gigasode of The Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Time to unsubscribe to Retro East Podcast. No retro content, and easily dropping an f-bomb no less than 3-4 times in one sentence. Ah. Okay. I saw a new message notification for this thread and thought you found another pinball podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Ah. Okay. I saw a new message notification for this thread and thought you found another pinball podcast. There may have been one that slipped through the cracks. Maybe it was "The Spinner is Lit" one? I kept getting it confused for Throwback Network's "Lock is Lit" But yeah, for a podcast named "Retro East", it was all Nintendo switch talk, with one of the host easily could be named "The all-swear gamer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 ..for a podcast named "Retro East", it was all Nintendo switch talk, with one of the host easily could be named "The all-swear gamer" Thanks for the warning, S! Podcast averted! Sent from my Keyboard Component using Jack's Conversational Intelli-talk cassette 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 CUPodcast has a new theme song, which is the most overproduced 80s-sounding power ballad you never wanted to hear. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Ferg is now getting into weird techno binural(sp?) beats at the end of episodes now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 So the Ataribox Game by Game podcast is up for grabs. Sure, it isn't out yet, but that didn't stop a 1-off episode of the Coleco Chamelon podcast from happening. Still wanna hear that one. It hasn't been found....yet. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 I'm now giving Famicom Dojo a try. It was only 6 years ago on here it was first mentioned. Heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 *blows dust off of thread* A New podcast has arrived! Arcade Perfect Should be on iTunes soon. It's about finding the perfect home port of arcade games. Hosted by the Aussie Retro Domination guys. Also, I'm the TI expert. Mostly. Kinda, sorta. I know enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 The guy who had the idea of Bonnie Tyler playing "Total Eclipse of the Heart' on a cruise ship today is the host(Kaneda) of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast. That's his day job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Looks like I'll have quite a few podcasters/youtubers to take photos with at Portland Retrogaming Expo: 1. Gamester81 2. Retronauts 3. Coin Rejects(I gotta take a photo with these guys, I'll just won't mention I was the reviewer citing the cussing) 4. Angry Video Game Nerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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