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Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast
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Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you've been looking for.
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Episode #115 - Championship Violence
3w ago01:21:58Tap to summarizeEpisode #115 - Championship Violence Coin Rejects Download Rev your engines and protect your radiator because this month we are playing Demolition Derby by Bally Midway and released in 1985. Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support!
Transcribe →Episode #114 - Golden Age of Weed Games
Apr 601:37:43Tap to summarizeEpisode #114 - Golden Age of Weed Games Coin Rejects Download We got another update and feedback episode for you. We hear from our friend, Island Pirate, talk about styles of point scoring in games and our ever enjoyable game room updates. Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! Ian’s Jr. Pac-Man High Score Show LinksDigital Jazz ArcadeHigh Score Documentary
Transcribe →Episode #113 - Galaxative
Mar 201:43:50Tap to summarizeEpisode #113 - Galaxative Coin Rejects Download This month we play the 1979 classic, Galaxian. Was this the first color game? Is this a Bronze Age game? Who of us is the worst Galaxian player? Listen and find out. Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! Show LinksWhat Was The First "True" Color Arcade Video Game?Galaxian Challenge ScoresIan - 13,780Jordan - 13,520Chris - 7,930Brian - 2,470Galaxian Challenge Video
Transcribe →Episode #112 - The Back Door Arcade
Feb 201:40:07Tap to summarizeEpisode #112 - The Back Door Arcade Coin Rejects Download What is the color of your favorite game’s back door? Where would a good destination for a potential Reject-a-palooza be? Why would buttons crunch when you push them? Some or all of these questions may be answered in this episode. Plus our ever entertaining game room updates. Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! Show LinksAtari's unreleased JAMMIN arcade game ROMSWilliams PREDATORS has been found!Digital Jazz ArcadeGame Over GoFundMe link
Transcribe →Episode #111 - Sprogites
Dec 101:47:12Tap to summarizeEpisode #111 - Sprogites Coin Rejects Download Run, coward! This episode we talk all about the tauntingly, difficult Sinistar by Williams. We talk about the gameplay, graphics, controls and the ever elusive cockpit version of the game. The big question is, which one of us gave this classic a coins down? Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! Show Links Resurrecting Sinistar: A Cyber-Archaeology Documentary
Transcribe →Episode #110 - CineThrust
Nov 401:54:07Tap to summarizeEpisode #110 - CineThrust Coin Rejects Download This is the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025 wrap-up episode. Hear about what games held up at the show, which of our games got a 9+ million point high score and which game monitor blew up. Also listener feedback and our ever entertaining gameroom updates. Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! Show LinksMicroPin CAX PresentationLarry Rosenthal CAX PresentationChamp Games
Transcribe →Episode #109 - Blaster-dized
Oct 601:39:22Tap to summarizeEpisode #109 - Blaster-dized Coin Rejects Download Can you get to paradise? We sure try in this episode, where we play and talk about the Williams/Vid Kidz classic 1983 game, Blaster. Hear about what console this game was originally targeted for, whether or not Geech likes this game and vampire cats. Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! Show LinksLarry DeMar’s rant about Blaster
Transcribe →Episode #108 - Do It Through The Coin Door
Sep 101:57:07Tap to summarizeEpisode #108 - Do It Through The Coin Door Coin Rejects Download In this episode, we hear about Dave from Buffalo’s legendary haul, talk about this year’s CAX that Brian and Ian attended and we talk about the PSE KLOV thread and the rare, prototype game that was revealed to the community. All this, updates and a little tangent where to talk all about CEDs. Enjoy! If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! Show LinksCED Magic - NFL FootballNFL Football on KLOVQB3 on KLOVJeff Minter’s I, Robot
Transcribe →Episode #107 - You’re Electric Man
Aug 401:31:32Tap to summarizeEpisode #107 - You’re Electric Man Coin Rejects Download In this episode, we talk about and play the Bally Midway classic from 1983, Discs of Tron. We talk about the different cabinets, our gameplay strategies and all the cool details that this game has to offer. Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! Show Links2021 George Gomez InterviewMCR FAQBrian Colin’s Game Refuge History pageDiscs of Tron Challenge ScoresChris - 32,400Jordan - 26,000Brian - 13,800Ian - 8,600Discs of Tron Challenge Video
Transcribe →Episode #106 - Spun Out
Jul 701:56:05Tap to summarizeEpisode #106 - Spun Out Coin Rejects Download In this episode, we have emails and voicemails and game room updates. Hear about game pickups that might not have been worth the trip, our Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show wrap up and what spinner games we think are the best. All this and more. Enjoy!If you would like to connect with us, you can do so via Instagram, Email or call us at 503-766-2263 and leave a voicemail. You can also support the show by sending a donation via Ko-Fi. Thanks for all the contributions and support! View fullsize Jolt sign in the Sputnik Arcade Station View fullsize Sylvania Clock Show LinksNWPAS Inside ThreadResurrecting Sinistar: A Cyber-Archaeology Documentary
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