Color me excited for episode 88! And you should be too! We check out S2, episode 9 of “The Snoopy Show”. Where else can you get baseball, cacti, and fresh-squeezed fun, I mean orange juice? We’ve also got an episode of the “Peanuts by Schulz” short “Colors”, we take a look at This Month in Peanuts History and whatever else we can find in the doghouse. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Mining by Moonlight”, “Bass Walker” and “Hidden Agenda”. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the... Read More

327 features the 1983 prototype KICKMAN from CBS Electronics, based on the arcade game, which also wasn’t that popular. Why didn’t it work out? One guess…. No, not that. It’s balloons! This game is full of ’em.  And even in 1983, they knew to stay away from balloons. Why didn’t we listen? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Take a Chance”, “Reformat”, “Pinball Spring” and “Hidden Agenda”. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime theme Support the show at patreon.com... Read More

Greetings, fellow blockheads! If you’re still recovering from the Valentine’s Day festivities, what better way than with a thing you love? Peanuts! This episode, we’ve got “The Snoopy Show” S2, ep 8. This might be one of my favorites. Plus, author Michelle Abate returns with a “Random Strip of the Month”. It’s a good one, featuring my favorite character! Michelle is the author of “Blockheads, Beagles and Sweet Babboos”, out next month. Check out my conversation with her about that in episode 86, then check out the book. Plus, we catch... Read More

By 1988, the 2600 was feeling a bit long in the tooth. But once in a while, it could still enthrall the gamer of the day.  So, does DARK CHAMBERS from Sculptured Software enthrall or enrage? Throw open the chamber door on this episode and see what happens.  Bad Poetry Corner: HEART BEAT ON DARK CHAMBER DOORS Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Take a Chance”, “Pinball Spring”, and “Hidden Agenda”.  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the “Storytime” theme. Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations.com... Read More

Thanks to Professor Michelle Abate for sitting with me at the thinking wall in episode 86 to talk about her new book “Blockheads, Beagles, and Sweet Babboos”. We’ve also got another This Month in Peanuts History, and the “Peanuts by Schulz” episode “Too Cute”.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Mining by Moonlight”, “Bass Walker” and “Hidden Agenda”. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the “This Month in Peanuts History” theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his... Read More

In 1982, Canadian-based department store chain Zellers  thought it would be fun to take a break from selling washers and socks and whatever and instead program Atari games. Why? Dunno. But I played one. It’s called Donkey Kong. No, wait. Sorry! It’s called INCA GOLD. You’ll understand why I was confused after episode 325. Original Short Story: GOLD STANDARD Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Take a Chance”, “Reformat”, “Pinball Spring”, and “Hidden Agenda”.  Thanks to Sean Courtney... Read More

Is Answer Software’s 1983 title GAUNTLET the answer to all our gaming needs? Hold your water and listen to episode 324. Raise a glass to not spilling a glass. No, really. Look, just listen to the episode. Thanks! Original Short Story: UNDAUNTED GAUNTLET Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Take a Chance”, “Reformat” and “Pinball Springs”.  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the “Storytime” theme. Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations.com has all you need about ATARI BYTES, IT’S... Read More

Did you know Snoopy has a summertime fun list? He does! And it’s never too early to get some tips to maximize your own fun! So listen to episode 85 for your own seasonal good! We’re discussing “The Snoopy Show” season 2, episode 7. We’ve also get a “Random Strip of the Month”, provided by author Jim Beard. New and feedback too! And so much more! Good grief, that might be too much show Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Mining by Moonlight” and “Bass Walker”.  Thanks to Sean Courtney... Read More

Good grief! A new year is upon us! Is there a better way to see in 2023 than with some Peanuts? No. No, there’s not. Therefore, episode 84 is chock full of Peanut-y goodnesss. Author Jim Beard stops by to talk about hs recent article celebrating his favorite multi-part storylines in the strip. But the conversation doesn’t stop there.  Plus, we’ve got another episode of “Peanuts by Schulz”, “This Month in Peanuts History”, and much, much more.  13 Great Storylines: A Charles M. Schulz Birthday Celebration  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incomeptech.com for... Read More

Episode 323 is a bargain. I mean, not like cheap socks or 2-for-1 toasters like you could get at Zellers in Canada in the 1980s. (I’m just guessing about that.) But in this episode, we’re playing TIME WARP, one of two games Zellers developed in 1983 all on its own for the 2600, maybe in aisle 3 between the winter coats and MC Hammer parachute pants. And the episode is ABSOLUTELY FREE! No coupon required. You’re welcome. Original Short Story: The Terminal. The Eternal. And the Guy Who Counts Time. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Take... Read More