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Podouken

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A PODCAST FOR ARCADE LOVERS. From the owners of 100+ arcade and pinball cabinets, and the proprietors of a real-life arcade comes PODOUKEN, a brand new podcast that takes a deep dive into the world of video arcade games, and explores the history, story, strategy, art, music, restoration, preservation and fun of arcade games.
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Top 10 Podouken Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Podouken episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Podouken for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Podouken episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

An astonishing new miniseries begins as we explore the MCBU – Marvel Circuit Board Universe. We begin with the best licensing very little money could buy in the early 90s, Captain America and the Avengers. What is it about this... Read more
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Podouken - DonPachi – Episode 049
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08/11/21 • 5 min

Are you ready to get prosecuted to the full extent of the jam? If so, join us as we whack the beehive that is the DonPachi series by Cave – and others. Why was DonPachi considered a critical failure even... Read more
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Podouken - R-Type – Episode 069
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05/18/22 • -1 min

DOWNLOAD In this very nice episode we discuss the classic Irem shooter that became known as the last dedicated Nintendo arcade released in the States all thanks to Kung Fu – the tubular R-Type. How did a dung beetle become... Read more
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DOWNLOAD Midway hits all their targets when they make THE mounted gun game of the 90s, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (and it was all thanks to Narc). What actors gave it their all to bring the arcade game to life?... Read more
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Podouken - Centipede - Episode 114
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03/13/24 • 99 min

From one sentence in a notebook to a hundred digital legs, we talk about Atari’s second best selling game ever and one of the highest-grossing in arcade history, Centipede. What makes Centipede so appealing to female players? How did Space Invaders lead Dona Bailey from Cadillacs to Atari? Why was there a delay in releasing this episode and is our excuse good enough for forgiveness? How did the first Atari World Championships spotlight that women could be better than men at video games? The excellent listener questions for this episode ask us to insert our choice for the most deserving creature that has never been featured into a video game, and if our lives depended on having to 1cc an arcade game what would it be? Join the Podouken Discord and ask your own questions which could be included in a future episode: discord.gg/k5vf2Jz

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Podouken - Arcade Obscura (Puzzlers) – Episode 019
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06/17/20 • -1 min

It’s time to put all the pieces together and finish the Puzzlers miniseries with our choices for the overlooked or obscure games in the genre. What virtual insanity leads us to consider Jamiroquai a villain? Can Windows screensavers make compelling... Read more
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Podouken - Neo Geo 1993 – Episode 090
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03/08/23 • -1 min

DOWNLOAD Travel with us back to 1993 when Bill Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States, your mom and grandmother’s favorite collectible was released, Samuel L. Jackson implored people to hold onto their butts, and a Dolly Parton... Read more
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Podouken - Arcade Obscura (Beast Mode) - Episode 115
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03/20/24 • 101 min

It was fun while it lasted but it’s time to retire the Beast Mode miniseries in the best way possible - with an Arcade Obscura! Each host brings their pick of an obscure or underrated arcade game that (mostly) fits the theme. What obscure arcade game is so divisive it has Rob yelling into the microphone? How does Adam take the purest sport in the world today, and Texas’s national pastime, and turn it into some kind of game?! Did Jarrod once again subvert the miniseries rules with his game selection? We answer the important questions like what’s our favorite screen clearing move, and what are the games we put enough money into to finish back in the day. Join the Podouken Discord and ask your own questions which could be included in a future episode by following this link: discord.gg/k5vf2Jz

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Podouken - Neo Geo 1994 - Episode 116
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04/03/24 • 180 min

Welcome to the year 1994 where the White House launched a website with unintended results, the Mandela effect kicked into high gear, and the most-watched car race ever was televised. Let’s dust off an old miniseries, clean out the slots, and assemble the Neo Geo 4 slot with the Podouken picks for 1994 with Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy, Windjammers, Aero Fighters 2, and Zed Blade. What beloved childhood show just came back and why is the crew so psyched about it? Is up, right, left, up, right a cheat code or the directions on how to find Adam and Rob’s first business? Who did Pastblaster fall in love with in this episode? The question this week deals with our thoughts on restoring arcades and how they affect the value. Join the Podouken Discord and ask your own questions which could be included in a future episode by following this link: discord.gg/k5vf2Jz

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Podouken - Golden Axe – Episode 021
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07/15/20 • -1 min

What do you get when you mix a little Rambo, a lot of Conan, some Altered Beast, throw in some swords and sorcery, and put it all on a PCB that likes to kill itself? Golden Axe! Somehow this is... Read more
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FAQ

How many episodes does Podouken have?

Podouken currently has 231 episodes available.

What topics does Podouken cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Video, Game, Games, Pinball, Podcast, Podcasts, Time and Video Games.

What is the most popular episode on Podouken?

The episode title 'DonPachi – Episode 049' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Podouken?

The average episode length on Podouken is 120 minutes.

How often are episodes of Podouken released?

Episodes of Podouken are typically released every 13 days, 7 hours.

When was the first episode of Podouken?

The first episode of Podouken was released on Sep 28, 2019.

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