"BitKit Update" with Aaron Reid S04E31

In Episode 3 of Season 5, we catch up with hosts Adam, Mark, and Bryan and find out what the Arcade hobby has them doing these days. Yup. It's real like that. Also this thing aired WAAAAAY back on December 3rd, 2020 during the peak of COVID lockdowns and madness.

In Episode 2 of Season 5, we invite James, Johnny, and Jerry--proprietors of ALAN-1 and curators of the fine games at FLYNN'S RETROCADE in Utah! You may have seen ALAN-1's products around town. They're the guys that have been selling the most beautiful reproduction Star Wars Yoke for a few years now. Additionally, James, a dentist by day and an arcade enthusiast all the rest of the time runs FLYNN'S RETROCADE in Utah. As you may have already heard, our favorite arcade in the country, Grinkers, sadly shut its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve, its proprietor, ended up working with ALAN-1's James who is now the lucky owner of Grinkers' entire collection. Tune in for this one. There are LOTS of stories and we'll have some good video to show you of their warehouse as well. Original Air Date: 11.19.20

You're gonna love our first guest of Season 5.  You've seen him recently in the HIGH SCORE documentary on Netflix.  But on November 5th, 2020,  the former arcade operator at MIT turned businessman, co-creator of SUPER MISSILE ATTACK and CRAZY OTTO (Ms. Pac-Man), and 100% satisfied retiree, DOUG MACRAE joins us at our usual time around 7:15pm Central to talk about founding General Computing Corporation, lawsuits, and a gender change for a game that would end up being in the top 5 all-time-earners of the Golden Age.  Set your reminder and TUNE IN!  Original Air Date: 11.05.20

Howard Scott Warshaw (aka HSW), is an accomplished producer, author, psychotherapist, and former game designer.  He designed and programmed the Atari 2600 games Yars' Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.  Over the years, E.T. would be blamed for the demise of the video game industry and create an urban legend turned true regarding the disposal of the overproduced cartridge.  HSW recently appeared on the HIGH SCORE documentary which aired on Netflix in August 2020 and stars in his own episodic documentary:  Once Upon Atari. Please join us for our Season IV finale as we pick Howard's brain about his time at Atari and what he is up to now! Original air date: 09.10.20

Two wizards, one ball--endless possibilities. Tony Hauber joins the RcadeRadio crew.  Who is this guy?  He's a brilliant game designer operating out of Elkader, IA--that's who!  He began work on his pet project DeathBall in 2017 while hanging out at the Killer Queen tournaments at GDC in San Francisco.  Yes, Yes, but what is DEATHBALL?  DeathBall is a simple, addictive, exciting arcade game with a vector feel to it.  And we love it.  Tune in tomorrow for the story of DeathBall, how it came to be, and where you can play it.  Original air date: Thursday 09.03.2020

More Shenanigans.  More WITJ.  More fun!  Have a listen and see what we're up to!

We we have a special guest tonight.  You know him as Mr. Peabody in the chat.  We know him as regular WITJ champion and fellow MN arcade collector--Christopher Peabody!  What does this mean?  It's your big chance to take over the juke tonight!  Tune in and we'll talk about what Chris has been workin' on. 

Star Worlds Arcade is a little neighborhood arcade nestled in the Chicago suburb of DeKalb, Illinois. Its collection of games has been curated and cared for by by Patrick (Pac-man Pat) O'Malley and Glenn Thomas for three and a half decades.  In addition to running a large rotating inventory at their single location, Patrick and Glenn have also provided an exclusive STAR WORLDS room at the Midwest Gaming Classic for many years.  Patrick joins the RcadeRadio team tonight to hangout and talk about running Star Worlds for all these years through thick and thin.  Original air date: August 6th 2020.

There's been a lot of updates to the BitKit since we last checked in with Aaron.  Tonight he joins us to talk BitKit tech and updates.  AND!  We'll be giving away a BitKit Mark I on the show tonight.  Brand new--never been opened!  Tune in for your chance to win!  Don't worry, it's not part of the WITJ segment... it will be a totally different contest! See you in the chat! Original air date: July 30th, 2020.

Running with the theme of a show every week during COVID-19, Adam, Mark, and Bryan go solo on this episode of RcadeRadio!  Listen in for What's in the Juke, Back to the 'Cade, new Gadgets, and new news! Original air date: Jul 23, 2020