Episode 27: Pinball Expo 2015 and Underground Retrocade or "Balls to Bumpers"

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10/19/15 • 83 min

We traveled to the great state of Illinois for a visit to the famous Underground Retrocade and the 31st annual Pinball Expo! We played tons of great games, drank plenty of beer, and got plenty of strange looks from the West Dundee nightlife regulars. We've got plenty to say about the upcoming Game of Thrones and Big Lebowski pinball tables, and much more. Special thanks to Scott Lambert, founder of the Underground Retrocade, for his hospitality! Intro and Underground Retrocade discussion: 0:00 Pinball Expo 2015 Recap: 35:38

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Episode 26: Top 26 Atari 2600 Games or "Starspace"

Surprise! We’re back early and counting down the best games for the Atari 2600. 26 of them in fact. On episode 26! Get it? Not ones to let a good gimmick pass us by, we hastily put together this (relatively) short bonus episode while preparing to head Chicago for the Pinball Expo. This countdown actually began in episode 7, “Straight to the Metal”, with our top ten preferred selections. Now, we’re adding an additional sixteen in order to compile the most comprehensive and numerologically gratifying list of the VCS’ best titles. See you in the Windy City and stay classic! Intro: 0:00 Episode 7 recap: 3:37 The rest of our top 26 Atari 2600 games: 7:44 Results and farewell: 2:14:42

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Episode 28: Top 10 JRPGs and Nick Baldridge Interview (One Year Anniversary Special)

It has been exactly one year since we launched what was known as The Tim and Andy Show! We're still rolling right along under our current banner for yet another year of retro gaming discussion and debate. Friend of the show and pinball collector Nick Baldridge stops by and offers up some helpful advice on how to step into the world of pinball ownership. In our top ten, Andy is way out his element but valiantly attempts to help break down the best Japanese RPGs of all time. Thank you to all who have listened to and supported the show in our first year! Stay classic! Intro and opening segment: 0:00 Import Report (Persona 2: Innocent Sin): 34:58 Pinball Vocabulary 101: 37:06 Nick Baldridge Interview: 43:28 Happy Hour (Beef Drop VE): 1:33:48 Top Ten JRPGs: 1:39:14 Top Ten results and farewell: 3:50:41