Confessions of an Arcade Addict

Greetings, and welcome to this redux of Episode #1! Enjoy! In this one, Brian explains why he did a redux, then talks about the arcades in the area in which he grew up, then does a breakdown of Space Invaders, and brings it home with a description of one of the very first arcade strategy guides.If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email to [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for.You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio, just to name a few.RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rssTo access the show through social media, all links pertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on YouTube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them!You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian.And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live! Come and join the discussion! Email or DM me and I will send you an invite!Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!On The Road - April 24th, 2026: Explaining The ReduxArcade Rundown - Arcades Growing Up In ConnecticutAre You Experienced? - Space InvadersTime For Some Stragedy - How To Master The Video Games by Tom Hirschfeld

Greetings, and welcome to Episode #84! In this one, Brian gives a game he didn't see very often the full treatment, and gives some thoughts from the road while heading to an arcade location.If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email to [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for.You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio, just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rssTo access the show through social media, all links pertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on YouTube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them!You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian.And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live! Come and join the discussion! Email or DM me and I will send you an invite!Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!Are You Experienced? - Red BaronTime For Some Stragedy - Red BaronOn The Road - July 28th, 2024: On My Way To Sparks

Greetings, and welcome to Episode #82! In this episode, Brian give a rundown on an arcade he visited last year, talks about a classic arcade game that messed with him, and wraps up with breakdown of a home system.If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email to [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for.You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio, just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rssTo access the show through social media, all links pertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on YouTube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them!You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian. And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live! Come and join the discussion! https://discord.gg/nq7AKAmRThis link is only good for 7 days from the day I posted this episode (). If the link has expired, email me or message me on social media and I’ll send you a new link.Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!Arcade Rundown - Sparks Pinball Museum, Chesterfield, MIAre You Experienced? - QixHome Systems - Xbox One

Greetings, and welcome to Episode #81! In this episode, Brian breaks down another top ten, talks about another classic arcade game, and wraps up with a segment on a home system. If you would like to contact the show, you can send anemail at [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them.Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss To access the show through social media, all linkspertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian.I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star reviewwherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa andclick on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and fundingarcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their ongoing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in! Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do sothrough Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live!Come and join the discussion! https://discord.gg/5pxeJFyvThis link is only good for 7 days from the day I postedthis episode (4/28/25). If the link has expired, email me or message me on social media, and I’ll send you a new link. Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 80! In this one, Brianreviews an arcade, talks about another stone cold classic game, and winds down with some thoughts from the road. If you would like to contact the show, you can send anemail at [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them.Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss To access the show through social media, all linkspertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star reviewwherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa andclick on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and fundingarcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in! Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do sothrough Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live!Come and join the discussion!  https://discord.gg/FdAjkn6yThis link is only good for 7 days from the day I postedthis episode (3/5/25). If the link is expired, email me or message me on social media and I’ll send you a new one. Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there! Arcade Review – Funspot, Laconia NHAre You Experienced? – Q*BertOn The Road – February 6th, 2022: Robotron and Stuff

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 79! In this one, Brian talks about what would make the perfect arcade, runs down the history of a classic game, then wraps up with the telling of a pinball machine that made him swear off pinball.   If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email at [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for.   You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss   To access the show through social media, all links pertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them!   You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa and click on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and funding arcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in!   Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do so through Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian   And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live! Come and join the discussion! https://discord.gg/KdeJB7EM   This link is only good for 7 days from the day I posted this episode (12/26). If the link is expired, email me or message me on social media and I’ll send you a new one.   Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 78! In this one, Brian talks about a video game he’s not particularly good at, breaks down a home console he’s never owned, and (posthumously) talks about an arcade he absolutely loves.   If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email at [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for.   You can fine the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss   The show also has a Facebook page, and is also on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok (when I have videos) and Tumblr. All of these links can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them!   You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa and click on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and funding arcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in!  Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do so through Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian   I stream live on Twitch. Twitch.tv/arcadeaddictbrian. If you’re a listener to the show, please do me a solid and drop me a follow over there. That helps grow the stream, and who knows, maybe I might become a big-time streamer! A guy can hope, right??   Discord server under the GamerNation Productions brand coming soon!   Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 77! In this one, Brian reviews another arcade, breaks down a top ten list, and finishes up with a breakdown on Moon Patrol!   If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email at [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for.   You can fine the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss   The show also has a Facebook page, and is also on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok (when I have videos) and Tumblr. All of these links can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them!   You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa and click on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and funding arcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in!   Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do so through Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian   I’m streaming live on Twitch. Twitch.tv/arcadeaddictbrian. If you’re a listener to the show, please do me a solid and drop me a follow over there. That helps grow the stream, and who knows, maybe I might become a big-time streamer! A guy can hope, right??   Discord server under the GamerNation Productions brand coming soon!   Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 76! In this one, Brian talks about a game that gave him fits, gives tips and tricks on a game he is currently playing, and wraps up with thoughts from the road.   If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email at [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. The show also has a Facebook page, and is also on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok (when I have videos) and Tumblr. All of these links can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them!   You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa and click on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and funding arcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in!   Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do so through Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian   I’m streaming live on Twitch. Twitch.tv/arcadeaddictbrian. If you’re a listener to the show, please do me a solid and drop me a follow over there. That helps grow the stream, and who knows, maybe I might become a big-time streamer! A guy can hope, right??   Discord server under the GamerNation Productions brand coming soon!   Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!     Are You Experienced? – Sinistar Time For Some Stragedy – Tempest On The Road, January 16th, 2022: On my way to Retro Electric

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 75! In this one, Brian breaks down another top ten, talk about a game he did not like as much as the original, and closes things out with a brief discussion about a pinball machine that he spent quite a bit of money on.   If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email at [email protected] or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. The show also has a Facebook page, and is also on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok (when I have videos) and Tumblr. All of these links can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them!   You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa and click on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and funding arcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in!   Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do so through Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian   I’m streaming live on Twitch. Twitch.tv/arcadeaddictbrian. If you’re a listener to the show, please do me a solid and drop me a follow over there. That helps grow the stream, and who knows, maybe I might become a big-time streamer! A guy can hope, right??   Discord server under the GamerNation Productions brand coming soon!   Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!   Top Tens – Driving Games (computer/console) Are You Experienced? – Millipede The Silver Ball – Star Trek: The Next Generation