Ep 045 - Beans and Screens with Mike Coolican

This episode I meet and chat with Glenn from Pixel Crib, and Australian based globally shipping online store that focus's primarily on gaming soundtracks with the emphasis being on Vinyl LP and Compact Disc (CD). Glenn tells how he went from collector to online vendor just wanting to share his fascination and love for gaming soundtracks with the wider public. From packaging on his kitchen table back in 2016 to now having a contractor collect his daily shipments from his business specific warehouse premises shipping all sorts of amazing and often rare and unique soundtrack merchandise both domestically and across the globe. We discuss the music the art and the just 'having' of this amazing media. Website - https://www.pixelcrib.com.au/⁠ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/pixelcrib/ You can find me at @skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated. You can find the podcast on SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCASTS, APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER, OVERCAST, BREAKER, POCKET CASTS & RADIO PUBLIC

This episode I am super stoked to meet and chat with ‘Scruffy Lookin RGB’ of the same Youtube channel and Instagram. Scruffy has been living in Japan for most of his adult life. After a family visit at age 21 he realized that was where he wanted to be in the world and made it his goal to make residence in Japan and not long after discovered he has a liking for all things retro gaming. And being situated in a place some would call the motherland of retro gaming, Scruffy is on a constant hunt for games, consoles and overall retro junk to repair, restore and collect whilst sharing his hunts and finds via Youtube and Instagram. Living the dream in the land of the rising sun. Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/@ScruffyLookinRGB Insta - https://www.instagram.com/scruffylookinrgb/ You can find me at @skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated. You can also find the podcast on SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCASTS, APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER, OVERCAST, BREAKER, POCKET CASTS & RADIO PUBLIC

This episode we chat with Sam Dyer the founder, creator and visionary behind 'Bitmap Books' an absolutely outstanding must have library of quality books that highlight the art and history of retrogaming. Sam shares the origin story of the company and his personal experience on what it takes to get out of the everyday work/life rut and put your time and sacrifice in to something that means something to you. Utlizing absolutley gorgeous art and graphic design the library spans from the Commodore 64 right through the ages profiling the library of most of the common retro consoles and branching out to cover some slightly obscure subjects purely to fullfill Sam's personal wishlist of books he would want to own and read. You can find out all about 'Bitmap Books' below using the included links and easily find a way to get one or more of Sam's incredible creations on your coffee table or in your bookshelf. Bitmap Books - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Bibliography - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/pages/bibliography Stockists - https://www.bitmapbooks.com/pages/stockists Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bitmapbooks/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=bitmap%20books You can find me at @skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated. You can also find the podcast on SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCASTS, APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER, OVERCAST, BREAKER, POCKET CASTS & RADIO PUBLIC

This episode we chat with John Pansini from the 'Game The System' podcast. John is one of those retrogamers that is willing to roll the dice and learn on the fly in the name of preservation. We talk in depth (to the best of our limited knowledge) about CRT televisions (cathode ray tube). Basic maintnence and fault finding...some safety tips for new players.... and how the CRT really is the hub of any retrogamers collection and gaming life. We also chat about John's small but specific collection of arcade machines and what it means to be a small but active machine operator having machines out there in the wild for the public to enjoy and experience. We also touch on a new and maybe contraversial arcade game record keeping and management system that the guys from 'Game The System' have developed rivalling the likes of Twin Galaxies etc. You can find out all about this and more on the 'Game The System' podcast page linked below along with many other great resources including a very supportive and active Discord open to all. http://gamethesystem.co/podcast You can find me at @skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated. You can also find the podcast on SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCASTS, APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER, OVERCAST, BREAKER, POCKET CASTS & RADIO PUBLIC

We're back baby... I've spooled up the 4 track and donned the noise muffs and to kick it back in to gear I chat with Johnny aka 'Retrogamerx1987'. Since we last chatted back in March 2022 Johnny has added a few department store kiosk displays to his SECOND room and its crazy. I go into my love for the Sega Saturn which started thanks to Johnny last time we spoke. We also talk about the challenges of adding more to the retrogaming collections of your childhood and just collecting all sorts of merch and the curse of just kinda wanting everything. Johnny really does have an amazing collection spanning from Sega Master System through all the Playstations, all the Xbox's and a huge amount of retro Sega specfically Saturn and Dreamcast (drool drool drool). Johnny's Insta - @retrogamerx1987 You can find me at @skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated.

This episode I catch up with Mike Coolican, a retrogaming fanatic local to me in Brisbane (Australia) and a co host of the 'Play It Up Podcast. Mike was the first real in the flesh retrogamer I met and is always a hoot to hang out and chat with. We also discuss at length Mike's other hobby/past time and that is teh science of making cold brew coffee. Truely a man who doesnt have enough puzzles in his life. Don't forget the sponsor https://www.retrogamestore.com.au/ giving you  10% off the your purchase simply by entering the code PIXELPIE at  check out.  Mike's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mykel_see/ Mike's coffee gig - https://www.facebook.com/SubcultureCafeAUS/ Here's my personal shout out on Instagram so check it out and get  inspired....as well as few great shout outs and links from Mike to go check out.  https://www.instagram.com/scruffylookinrgb/  https://www.instagram.com/playituppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/netherworldarcade/ https://www.instagram.com/1up_arcade_australia/ https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiabox/ https://www.instagram.com/replaybar_hobart/ https://www.instagram.com/empirealternacadetownsville/ https://www.instagram.com/pinball_haus/ https://www.instagram.com/bnepac/ https://www.youtube.com/c/mylifeingaming https://www.youtube.com/c/ETAPRIME https://www.youtube.com/c/Restalgia https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mighty+car+mods Player 1 Arcade (Perth, WA) - https://www.player1.com.au/visittheplayer1arcade Flipp'd Arcade (Toowoomba, Qld) - https://www.flippd.com.au/ You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/skt73 on Instagram and  contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or  feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are  appreciated.

This episode I catch up with Jared aka 'PrimeTimeFunkMods'  (Instagram). Amongst a whole bunch of other retrogaming and Gameboy  goodness we chat a about how Jared is on a rampage right now blowing  all his kids collegue money on Boxy Pixel builds. We talk about the absolute importance of providing a positive experience for the  customer when commisioned to build them that one special Gameboy. Don't forget the sponsor https://www.retrogamestore.com.au/ giving you  10% off the your purchase simply by entering the code PIXELPIE at  check out. Jared's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/primetimefunkmods/ Jared's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMbjAeW1e7q4M0slMnNwNg Here's my personal shout out on Instagram so check it out and get  inspired....as well as few great shout outs and links from Jarred to go check out. https://www.instagram.com/sakuraretromodding Shawn Maxwell - https://youtube.com/c/sjm4306 https://www.instagram.com/retroflag https://www.instagram.com/rgrdev https://www.instagram.com/xipher_design https://www.instagram.com/boxypixel https://www.instagram.com/labfifteenco https://www.instagram.com/natalie.thenerd https://www.instagram.com/retrogearcustoms https://www.instagram.com/bennvennelectronics https://www.instagram.com/retrosixuk https://www.instagram.com/handheldlegend https://www.instagram.com/machonachoproductions https://www.instagram.com/retrorgb https://www.instagram.com/mattsmods https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheRetroFuture https://www.facebook.com/groups/superretrocity https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/DiniertoDesigns? fbclid=IwAR1Efx4zcHLUrWvs9KMIKL5PmGKTkYdxZV94mDU2BCLb1ijLa1glpnaWLCE You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/skt73 on Instagram and  contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or  feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are  appreciated.

This episode I catch up with Andy aka 'Tendo209' (Instagram). Andy is an old skool graffiti artist and gamer and gameboy modder and amongst other topics we talk about how his different passions have given him an artistic outlet and a freedom to just go nuts...in the good way. And we discuss the similarity between different 'hobbys' and scenes and how its the other people you share it with that really are the meat and potatoes of the experience. Don't forget the sponsor https://www.retrogamestore.com.au/ giving you 10% off the your purchase simply by entering the code PIXELPIE at check out. Andy's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/tendo209/ Here's my personal shout out on Instagram so check it out and get inspired....as well as few great shout outs from Andy to go check out. https://www.instagram.com/gb.retrospect/ https://www.instagram.com/8bitpixeldust/ https://www.instagram.com/geekhime/ https://www.instagram.com/jamestkirkpatrick/ https://www.instagram.com/gloomrains/ https://www.instagram.com/danielblomdesign/ https://www.instagram.com/catrex_modding/ https://www.instagram.com/takezoretoro/ https://www.instagram.com/supergusiland/ https://www.instagram.com/noodles_mods/ https://www.instagram.com/josephtomkins/ https://www.instagram.com/nintendiy_/ https://www.instagram.com/compileofcrap/ https://www.instagram.com/primetimefunkmods/ https://www.instagram.com/pixel.fixx/ https://www.instagram.com/poopscarf/ https://www.instagram.com/pegcity8bit/ https://www.instagram.com/nxt.stop.please/ https://www.instagram.com/little.leaf.modding/ You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated.

We're back baby... I've spooled up the 4 track and donned the noise muffs and to kick it back in to gear I once again chat with Johnny aka 'Retrogamerx1987'. Since we last chatted back in March 2022 Johnny has added a few department store kiosk displays to his SECOND room (along with mucho awesomo stuffs) and its crazy. I go pretty deep on my love for teh Sega Saturn which started when I first spoke with Johnny. We also talk about the continuing challenges of adding more to the retrogaming collections of your childhood and just collecting all sorts of merch and the curse of just kinda wanting everything. Johnny really does have an amazing collection spanning from Sega Master System through all the Playstations, all the Xbox's and a huge amount of retro Sega specfically Saturn and Dreamcast (drool drool drool). Johnny's Insta - @retrogamerx1987 You can find me at @skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated.

This episode I meet and talk with Marten aka 'Noodles_Mods' (Instagram) and I specifically scheduled this catch up with Marten for just before my dinner...because Martens posts, Gameboy related or not, always make me hungry!!! Yep...amongst the conversation of Gameboys and and our mutual love for Ghostbusters and TMNT and growing up with what is now retrogaming and building custom bicycles we talk about Marten's love for food gifted to him by his Grandma growing up and we talk about what the freedom of modding both bikes and gameboys gives us when we are caught in the daily grind of 'normal' life. Don't forget the sponsor https://www.retrogamestore.com.au giving you 10% off the your purchase simply by entering the code PIXELPIE at check out. Marten's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/noodles_mods/ Marten's Insta purely about food - https://www.instagram.com/deputy_noodles_/ Here's my personal shout out on Instagram so check it out and get inspired....as well as few great shout outs from Marten to go check out. https://www.instagram.com/retrogamerx1987/ https://www.instagram.com/retrohahn/ https://www.instagram.com/retrogame.evo/ https://www.instagram.com/josephtomkins/ https://www.instagram.com/nintendiy_/ https://www.instagram.com/pegcity8bit/ https://www.instagram.com/gameboysinthewild/ https://www.instagram.com/the_dpad_dad/ https://www.instagram.com/8bitpixeldust/ https://www.instagram.com/little.leaf.modding/ https://www.instagram.com/starpocketfantasy/ https://www.instagram.com/boysmods/ https://www.instagram.com/supergusiland/ You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated.