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| 13 Oct 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 167 - 1990 Golden Breadbin Awards | 02:19:01 | |
1990 is now but a memory of an eggy old time - but in keeping with Zapped to the Past tradition we now take a look back and cast a weepy and often twitchy eye over the all the games we have played from the issues of Zzap magazine from January to December 1990. The purpose of this crazy scheme - to award those games that have somehow managed to impress or entertain us with our annual Golden Breadbin Awards. Did something have the best visuals? Was there a best game? How many worst games can there be? There is only one way to know for sure… The running order of the awards:
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| 14 Mar 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 55 June 1987 | 02:51:59 | |
In the month of June 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the incomprehensible Jumpin' Jimmy, the old school River Raid and the exceptional H.E.R.O and wonder if bells ring and milkshakes are tasty, and are baby kangaroos indeed grateful? And what are gravy points? Games covered in this episode:
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| 21 Feb 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 52 May 1987 | 02:40:05 | |
In the month of May 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including infiltrating Into the Eagle’s Nest, the ribbiting Ranarama, and the shoddy Shao-Lin’s Road and wonder if monorail based rescue simulation games are an all new killer genre? Games covered in this episode:
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| 25 Sep 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 123 May 1989 | 02:50:33 | |
In the month of May 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the blasty Bomb Fusion, the shooty Silkworm, and the rambling Realm of the Trolls, and wonder who thought football divisions based on magazines was a good idea? Games covered in this episode:
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| 04 Aug 2022 | Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 1 | 02:06:13 | |
In episode one of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For this inaugural episode, we have chosen two blockbuster TV Sci-Fi shows from the late 70s/early 80s - the mighty Battlestar Galactica vs the saucy Buck Rogers in the 25th Century… let battle commence! | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | Zapped to the Past Episode 176 April 1991 | 02:03:00 | |
In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the derisory Dick Tracy, the hungry Huxley Pig and the excellent CJ’s Elephant Antics and wonder …How painful would a kick in the Kravitz actually be? Games covered in this episode:
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| 06 Sep 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 30 July 1986 | 01:52:20 | |
In the month of July 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode thirty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the bumbling Bombo, the starfaring Sentinel and the meandering Max Headroom and wonder… How many times does the word ‘egg’ appear in this episode? Games covered in this episode:
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| 28 Nov 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 88 May 1988 | 02:33:22 | |
In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the sublime Samurai Warrior, the grimy GunSmoke and the crafty Card Sharks and wonder who thought the NR button on old stereos was a good idea…? Games covered in this episode:
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| 18 Aug 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 161 October 1990 | 02:36:18 | |
In the month of October 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the fancy Flimbo’s Quest, the dead hard Deliverance, and the mirthless Monty Python’s Flying Circus and wonder why puzzle games suddenly all need Einstein in them? Games covered in this episode:
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| 05 Apr 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 8 September 1985 | 01:50:34 | |
In the slow month of September 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the fanciful Frankie Goes to Hollywood, the ignominious Ian Botham’s Test Cricket and the miserable Merlin and ponder just who made Steve Guttenberg a star… Games covered in this episode:
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| 25 Mar 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 142 February 1990 | 02:22:27 | |
In the month of February 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the stellar Space Rogue, the maudlin Meganova: The Weapon, and the baffling Bushido and wonder why so many shmups think enemies coming from behind is a good idea…? Games covered in this episode:
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| 05 Sep 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 76 February 1988 | 02:16:38 | |
In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the awful Andy Capp, the painful Platoon and the woeful Winter Olympiad 88 and wonder if we should at least try and say a friendly hello before we kill every alien on their own planet. Games covered in this episode:
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| 26 Mar 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 102 October 1988 | 02:50:23 | |
In the month of October 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the copycat Katakis, the muscle destroying Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge, and the laborious LA Crackdown, and wonder just who this mysterious character on a winged horse from ancient Greece could be? Games covered in this episode:
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| 24 Mar 2025 | Zapped to the Past Episode 183 June 1991 | 02:31:35 | |
In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the super Supremacy, the vapid Viz, and the solid Spikey in Transylvania and wonder why people thought top down tennis was a good idea… Games covered in this episode:
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| 05 Jul 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 21 March 1986 | 02:04:21 | |
In the miserable month of March 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode twenty-one of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the mysterious Mercenary, the dreary Dragonskulle and the unflinching Uridium and wonder what it would take to be a successful Mayor of Targ... Games covered in this episode:
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| 01 Nov 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 38 November 1986 | 02:15:31 | |
In the month of November 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode thirty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the shooty Sanxion, the jumpy Jeep Command, and the alluring AlleyKat, and wonder…Where is my Ninja? Where is that Ninja friend of mine? Games covered in this episode:
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| 24 Apr 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 105 November 1988 | 02:38:19 | |
In the month of November 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the crushing Cybernoid 2, the pathetic Pink Panther, and the scattershot Soldier of Fortune, and wonder how much bird seed would you need to keep the Caliph alive? Games covered in this episode:
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| 15 Aug 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 74 January 1988 | 03:08:41 | |
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-four of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rough Rygar, the ignominious Inspector Gadget, and the summery Skate or Die, and wonder what the hell happened to our Smashy Yo-Yo!? Games covered in this episode:
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| 28 Oct 2024 | Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 6 | 01:50:38 | |
In episode six of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast have chosen the pilot episodes for two somewhat obscure action hero based shows from the dark depths of 90s TV land for a head to head battle. This time the undoubtedly roid rage infused sword wielding bodybuilding muscles of Conan the Adventurer go loincloth to bycocket hat with the cross, longbow and arrow crammed Quivers of The Legend of William Tell. Let battle commence! | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 104 November 1988 | 02:47:40 | |
In the month of November 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the amazing Armalyte, the barren Battle Stations, and the furry Foxx Fights Back, and wonder who thought a blend of ice hockey, netball and crown green bowls was a good idea? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/armalyte-v1 https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/armalyte-2 http://www.psytronik.net/newsite/index.php/c64/29-armalyte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyaDFTRQHU4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh6-L98l6eE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLVgEC4dMz4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLVgEC4dMz4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawv0NjH64E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iesps9w4HFw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-3ra8Jsmjk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSSpPkMlb98 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9usE58DQWY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcNZAqUsYnE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRg_erYFers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWzrcb8qZg8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_D3VFfhvs4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYuUAGXN0KM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK2U5ziV_Z8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt71d5LIV5M https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/red_storm_rising.pdf | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 92 June 1988 | 02:24:53 | |
In the month of June 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the not inspired by Aliens at all, guv’nor, Alien Syndrome, the expansive but empty Echelon, and the weird Wheelies, and wonder just how many kicks to a shin would it take to take down a turn of the century French fighter? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://db.hfsplay.fr/files/2020/07/16/Manual_EqiWeJv.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6zYf33Yi9E&ab_channel=MatthewR https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Echelon%20%28USA%29%20%28Maps%29/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Echelon%20%28USA%29%20%28Side%20A%29/mode/2up | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 20 February 1986 | 01:45:47 | |
In the frozen month of February 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode twenty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the epic Eidolon, the fearful Friday the 13th and the dastardly Desert Fox and wonder... is a film soundtrack enough source material for a game? Games covered in this episode:
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| 06 Nov 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 128 July 1989 | 01:56:00 | |
In the month of July 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the petrifying Project Firestart, the gormless Gilbert: Escape From Drill, and the stupidly hard but pretty Stormlord, and wonder why anyone persists in genetic engineering on a ship called the Prometheus…? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAlHTtR_UPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1C3DVr5zFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEMa44pDqnU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfDQ_TIg9vM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3tiVPiXPDw&list=PLLhOnau-tupQA1-AVO7d8ea_7oXRY9_ba https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQiozYYEjBM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFuvQv0S5RI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjGSq9IIQLA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQUoFci1els https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdvO0tmNjGo | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 54 June 1987 | 03:13:47 | |
In the month of June 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-Four of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the homunculus Masters of the Universe, the eye wrecking Romulus and the somewhat lonely Cyborg and wonder what were the strange things they imported at the Wing Kong Exchange… Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Other things mentioned in the Podcast | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 112 January 1989 | 02:40:34 | |
In the month of January 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twelve of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rancid Roy of the Rovers, the spacious Star Trek: The Rebel Universe, and the chucklesome Caveman Ugh-Lympics, and wonder why the kidnapping of a football team would not include the police in some way… Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXffJCS0Rlk&ab_channel=AmstradCPCWorld https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street_in_the_United_Kingdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcz0JKjtmvI https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101659/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAO80pxQAHY http://www.rogerstevenson.com/puppets.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-2vAyvMSvA&ab_channel=lec0roh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ccyoBhuh8&ab_channel=acidonia150 http://www.tonyhusband.co.uk/about.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7IXvqWjcaY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liyy7foK_cE&ab_channel=JohnBidden72 http://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/risk.pdf http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=93&show_all=1 https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Microsoft_DOS//Manual/formated/Caveman_Ugh-Lympics.pdf | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 136 November 1989 | 02:52:17 | |
In the month of November 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the pulse racing Power Drift, the floppy Firepower, and the unwelcome Untouchables and wonder why anyone thought amusing credits on the Untouchables was a good idea? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdvOV41rYc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyYeKcyB390 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj_aHCpZl4k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DopuGcjmSyU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5IDCZ7fwDk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O9N7myi2Ho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i_a4IAjmOg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaX3VSC9MnU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtPA6nIBs5g&t=0s | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 68 November 1987 | 02:43:57 | |
In the month of November 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the adroit Quedex, the spellcasting Enlightenment: Druid II and the sneaky Joe Blade and wonder if a flute with no holes is not a flute, is an invisible maze still a maze? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/pyramid-of-time/ http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/tony_harrison/poems/12693 http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/philip_larkin/poems/14515 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Fireman_Sam_episodes#Series_overview http://www.warpedfactor.com/2016/03/10-things-you-might-not-know-about_9.html | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 115 February 1989 | 02:49:13 | |
In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the gruesome Guerilla War, the exasperating Espionage, and the Net-tastic Neuromancer and wonder at what point is too far to slap a licence on a game it was never intended for? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Arcade/Manual/formated/Thunder_Blade_-_1987_-_Sega.pdf https://cinephiliabeyond.org/manhunter/ http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=8 https://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&onglet=notices&num=830 | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Zapped to the Past - Christmas Cracker 2023 | 01:06:27 | |
Ho! Ho! Ho! Tis the most festive of seasons and in this Zapped to the Past Christmas Cracker, we look back at our fun packed and often food filled Christmas pasts - with the able assistance of our amazing Patrons! Were our fingers numb, faces glowing and baubles hanging low? Pop this cracker to find out what the red fish of mystery has in store for you!!! | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 73 January 1988 | 02:30:28 | |
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the tiring Track & Field, the terse Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper and the testing Trivial Fruit, and wonder at what point running up a wall became any kind of sporting event… Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the Manscaped website - our fabulous new show sponsor - enter ZAPPED20 for 20% off your order and free worldwide shipping: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgh0KK7wHXQ&ab_channel=Finerfeelings123 https://www.discogs.com/release/5866-Various-The-House-Sound-Of-Chicago-Vol-III-Acid-Tracks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feT1w-Ac5J0&ab_channel=QueenOfficial | |||
| 31 May 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 16 Pilot Episode Zero - Part 1 | 01:02:59 | |
In the first part of this special episode of Zapped to the Past, we look at a selection of games from the years 1982 and 1983, including the frightening Forbidden Forest, the athletic Aztec Challenge, and the blasting Beach Head and wondered if there was any mileage in a Commodore 64 podcast. Turns out… there was! Games covered in this episode:
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| 21 Aug 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 118 March 1989 | 02:27:51 | |
In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighteen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the laser focused LED Storm, the thumpy TKO, and the terrible Techno Cop and wonder who can’t tell the difference between a Jet Bike and a Jet Ski!? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: LED Storm – an unusual game with an unusual history | System11 - blog LED Storm (Arcade)/Version Differences - The Cutting Room Floor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMJkVa7GwFA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XrkKMRusSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek3JcWgNGeM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKjuZYuxkT0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eROvIrln2g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nawxTlhxHVY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_w3dkUy3BI&list=PL74194E870D543510 | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 125 June 1989 | 02:30:33 | |
In the month of June 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the monstrous Muncher, the forgettable Forgotten Worlds, and the lacklustre Las Vegas Casino and wonder how Chewits managed to get a game made out of them? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKGk9qg9A9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-xD0LMP0DA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzHUM1jPZ3E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Qf2c1xr2I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkUOACGtGfA https://www.whosampled.com/sample/72174/Soul-II-Soul-Back-to-Life-Graham-Central-Station-The-Jam/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1bjbBwpRSE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EdmHSTwmWY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez60xQWhI2Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECFKFBeRwvo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY9o7X6pGPc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGpV0Ot3EeM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4C4NiVKrXk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VAe_gCBDmI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1iRaS3gqws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s62XlZ-O7pM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sOjdusDUzE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB6b5puSpLw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulOLYnOthIw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jryzYobYDdc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czAOngHlJ-A&ab_channel=CarlosSabaterTarife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbv22ZRUfhY&ab_channel=TheLastArcticMuser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ_9OXiqqfg&ab_channel=MegaCityFour-Topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSzDhGqC61Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y1TZXc5DiY&ab_channel=CyndiLauperVEVO | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 90 May 1988 | 02:43:14 | |
In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the heroic Herobotix, the repetitive Rimrunner and the superfluous Stealth Mission, and wonder why would anyone let Ted Rogers lend a hand in designing their game…? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.flightsimbooks.com/jfs2/chapter8.php https://gamebooks.org/Series/124/Show https://www.mocagh.org/miscgame/bloodvalley-manual.pdf http://www.c64sets.com/set.html?id=95 https://archive.org/details/powerseausa https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9KrObInUrI&ab_channel=petsasjim1 https://www.mobygames.com/game/herobotix/cover-art/gameCoverId,659547/ | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 6 Special | 01:17:11 | |
While we go on a work related hiatus - we took the time to collect all of the questions our amazing Patreon Subscribers have asked us, and have recorded this special episode where we answer them all! Hence why we called this ‘Ask The Podcast’. We hope you enjoy this ‘in between’ special episode and if you’d like to join in the fun and ask us questions for the next Ask the Podcast special, it could not be simpler! Just join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast for little more than the price of a sandwich…and ask away on our amazing Discord!! Now enjoy! We will be back with another regular episode by the ‘Seventh Dec of the Lem of Cree’... Or Next week… | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 103 October 1988 | 02:24:48 | |
In the month of October 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the hoary Hotshot, the sunny Summer Olympiad and the swimmy Scuba Kidz, and wonder if there is any animal Andy Serkis cannot play? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: Deadl0ck site - https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Summer_Olympiad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxQqUhsNsGQ&ab_channel=AustralianAirLeague https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGXyaRbJvN8&ab_channel=TViNTROCHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajNxBSxL8BY&ab_channel=SormaNo3 | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 168 January 1991 | 02:35:55 | |
In the month of January 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the sneaky navy Seals, the dusty Snow Strike and the blue Strider 2 and wonder… did we have the wrong idea about ‘Dusty’ Roger Moore all along?… Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Navy_SEALs https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/sinclair/entries/0004610/Snowstrike(EN).pdf Queen - Innuendo (Official Video) Robert Plant - "Innuendo" (Queen) @ Freddie Mercury Tribute (1992-04-20) *HIGH QUALITY* The KLF - 3 a.m. Eternal (1991) HD 4K The KLF & Extreme Noise Terror - 3am Eternal (Brit Awards 1992) Jesus Jones - International Bright Young Thing (Official Music Video) Pop Will Eat Itself - X, Y & Zee (Video) Alexander O'Neal - "All True Man" HD The High - Box Set Go - Official Video David Lee Roth - A Lil' Ain't Enough Oleta Adams - Get Here (Official Video) The Black Crowes - Twice As Hard A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? (Official HD Video) Tongue n Cheek - Forget Me Nots (Official Music VIdeo) Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots (Official Video) Will Smith - Men In Black (Video Version) Orbital - Satan (Official Music Video) LA Mix - Mysteries Of Love (Premier Mix) [1990] Brother Beyond - The Girl I Used To Know The Blue Nile - Saturday Night a-ha - Manhattan Skyline (Official Video) Damn Yankees - High Enough (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/FVzYH8xA02w?feature=shared Do the Bartman music video - The Simpsons Rick Astley - Cry for Help (Official Video) [4K Remaster] Gloria Estefan - Coming out of the Dark Kenny Thomas - Outstanding (Official Video) (HD) Thin Lizzy - Dedication (1991) (HD 60fps) Mark Summers - Summers Magic (Original) Mariah Carey - Someday (Official HD Video) Carter U.S.M. - Bloodsport For All (Official Music Video) Jellyfish - The King Is Half-Undressed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DArOHb1dN6U&ab_channel=EMFtheband Kylie Minogue - What Do I Have To Do? (Official Remastered HD Video) Vanilla Ice - Play That Funky Music The Source Ft. Candi Station, You Got The Love - 1991 The UK Mixmasters - Night Fever Megamix BIRDLAND : EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY original video HQ Blue Hotel - Official Music Video Living Colour - Love Rears Its Ugly Head Bomb The Bass - Love So True (Video) | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 113 February 1989 | 02:08:01 | |
In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the Egyptian Total Eclipse, the waterlogged Ocean Conqueror and the festering Fist+ and wonder if we will get through another thousand games without going insane… Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vhhTvcLoRw&ab_channel=SimpleMindsVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqZS89jFCFg&ab_channel=RickAstley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpcc43NV394&ab_channel=DefLeppardVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2r2nDhTzO4&ab_channel=poisonVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36nWNAvtwrw&ab_channel=PopWillEatItselfVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yARVs1ZNLjU&ab_channel=TheSundaysVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqF9UjEsue8&ab_channel=SExpressVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e08TWflUAo&ab_channel=livinginaboxmusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BURBlSYPmBU&ab_channel=AtlanticRecords https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Eg9auy2Bs&ab_channel=ShakinStevensVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGm6oSPFnXo&ab_channel=Scorpions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzqqVFb9p4U&ab_channel=DepecheMode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-J9EqDV7M&ab_channel=JesusJones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-J9EqDV7M&ab_channel=JesusJones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El1kgCqD7Xk&ab_channel=PaulaAbdulVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxGYHnTRMAw&ab_channel=VixenVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxGYHnTRMAw&ab_channel=VixenVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i28UEoLXVFQ&ab_channel=CinderellaVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-qwoslmkQQ&ab_channel=JustJoe | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 110 - 1988 Golden Breadbin Awards | 02:04:18 | |
1988 is finally over! As we have swam through the dog eggs on your behalf we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1988, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past Golden Breadbin awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Audio’ or the ‘Worst Game?’ There is only one way to find out! The running order of the awards:
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| 05 Jun 2023 | Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 4 Special | 00:50:40 | |
Ask The Podcast 4 is where we answer another round of questions from our amazing Patreon subscribers. If you wish to join us, you can at patreon.com/zappedtothepast for little more than a pint of beer! It's a bute, a real winner! Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: | |||
| 16 Jun 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 153 June 1990 | 02:38:59 | |
In the month of June 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the infuriating Impossamole, the tiny Time Soldier, and the ballsy Black Tiger and wonder how much would you pay to find out just how good you were at snogging? Games covered in this episode:
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| 20 Nov 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 130 August 1989 | 01:55:35 | |
In the month of August 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the multidimensional 3D Pool, the silly Super Scramble Simulator and the risky Rick Dangerous and wonder… were bi-planes making some kind of gaming comeback in 1989? Games covered in this episode:
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| 08 May 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 107 December 1988 | 02:22:31 | |
In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the shooty Slayer, the shoddy Street Gang, and the horrible Hopper Copper, and wonder why police stations would be equipped with space hoppers as a last transport resort? Games covered in this episode:
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| 27 Jan 2025 | Zapped to the Past Episode 175 March 1991 | 02:28:12 | |
In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the lauded Last Ninja 3, the speedy Supercars and the turgid Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles and wonder how often are ninja weapon parts hidden in the toilet? Games covered in this episode:
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| 12 Apr 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 9 October 1985 | 01:32:11 | |
In the occult month of October 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the musical Monty on the Run, the nebulous Nodes of Yesod and the vexing Vortron and realise that every gaming problem can be solved with a Mr. Miyagi crane kick! Games covered in this episode:
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| 05 Feb 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 138 December 1989 | 03:19:46 | |
In the month of December 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the stunning Stunt Car Racer, the awful Altered Beast, and the mysterious Myth: History in the Making and wonder why anyone would need to collect letters to transform a bike into a car? Games covered in this episode:
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| 29 Nov 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 42 January 1987 | 02:24:17 | |
In the month of January 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the futuristic Flash Gordon, the calamitous Camelot Warriors and the peculiar Panther, and wonder… should there be more tinned meat shoot 'em ups in the world? Games covered in this episode:
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| 08 Nov 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 39 December 1986 | 02:28:55 | |
In the month of December 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode thirty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we explore some of those games, including the unmistakable Uchi Mata, the eye rolling Bobby Bearing and the sumptuous Sacred Armour of Antiriad, and wonder... where can you get to play a decent game of Bagatelle these days? Games covered in this episode:
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| 29 Mar 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 7 September 1985 | 01:38:41 | |
In the slow month of September 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the soaring Skyfox, the sumptuous Summer Games 2 and the monstrous Monster Trivia and ponder just how terrifying it would be to be a real air traffic controller... Games covered in this episode:
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| 25 Dec 2022 | Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 3 Special | 01:24:53 | |
Here’s the third of our ‘Ask the Podcast’ specials where we tackle some of the questions asked by our Patrons in our exclusive Discord Channel. If you wish to pose us your own questions then you can do so by signing up to our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast We did say that we were not going to release anything over the Christmas break, but we thought this might make a nice present for you all. So, enjoy this bumper lot of questions whilst sitting in a post Christmas lunch fug of purest brown. Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - another of our amazing show sponsors: | |||
| 24 May 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 15 1985 Awards - Part 2 | 01:24:45 | |
As a final farewell to 1985, we look back over the year and the games from the first eight issues of Zzap, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past awards. Which game will be heralded as the ‘Best Game of 1985’ or win the ‘Craziest Concept’ award and what were some of our listener’s favourites of the year? There is only one way to find out! Awards in this episode:
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| 15 Feb 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 2 Part 1 June 1985 | 01:37:04 | |
In the jaunty month of June 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two - part one of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the terrifying Theatre Europe, the exasperating Everyone’s a Wally and the splendid Super Pipeline 2 and wonder just who exactly Richard Petty was. Games covered in this episode:
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| 06 Apr 2025 | Zapped to the Past Episode 185 July 1991 | 02:08:13 | |
In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the grandiose Gem X, the empty Extreme and the half-baked Heroquest and wonder… How powerful would a rocket powered mobility scooter actually be? Games covered in this episode:
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| 30 Mar 2025 | Zapped to the Past Episode 184 July 1991 | 02:35:24 | |
In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the epic Exile, the sneaky Security Alert and the limpy Lone Wolf and wonder… How many famous Bulens are there in the world? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: Exile - C64 Manual, Docs - Lemon64 Full Exile (BBC Micro) playthrough (fully annotated) LONE WOLF - THE MIRROR OF DEATH Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine (Official Video HD) INXS - Bitter Tears (Official Music Video) Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Let The Beat Hit 'Em (Video Version) Altern 8 - Infiltrate 202 (Official video) Siouxsie And The Banshees - Shadowtime (Official Music Video) Nicko McBrain & Dave Murray - Rhythm Of The Beast - HQ Nicko Mcbrain Rhythms Of The Beast full feat dave murray MC Hammer - They Put Me In The Mix Little Angels - 'I Ain't Gonna Cry' Cathy Dennis - Just Another Dream (HQ) Jesus Jones - Right Here Right Now (Official Music Video) Sound of Eden - Shades Of Rhythm - original press Seal - The Beginning (Official Music Video) [HD] Solo - Rainbow (Original Sample-Free EP Mix) Extreme - More Than Words (Official Music Video) The Shamen - Move any mountain Dannii Minogue - Jump To The Beat (Official 4K Video 1991) Frankie Knuckles The Whistle Song Morrissey - Pregnant For The Last Time Bomb the Bass - Winter In July Deacon Blue - Twist & Shout (Official Video) Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy (1991) ABC – Love Conquers All Lyrics Michael Bolton - Time, Love and Tenderness The Cookie Crew - Secrets (Of Success) [HD Widescreen Music Video] DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime Color Me Badd - All 4 Love (1991) A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (Official Music Video) [HD] Marillion - No One Can (Official Music Video) The Primitives - You Are The Way Herbert von Karajan, Berliner Philharmoniker, 1981 – Peter's Planets https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/securityalert.txt | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | Zapped to the Past Episode 181 June 1991 | 02:34:27 | |
In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the the atomic Atomino, the lurching Great Gurianos and the impressive I Play: 3D Soccer and wonder what would a family of Predators do on a trip to Earth? Games covered in this episode:
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| 14 Aug 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 117 March 1989 | 02:37:48 | |
In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventeen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the zany Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, the putrid Pasteman Pat, and the stylish SDI and wonder how many simply breads make up the town of Hucknall-on-the-Rye? Games covered in this episode:
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| 10 Jul 2023 | Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 2! | 00:56:30 | |
In this second of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the political Seaside Special, the waterlogged Aqua Race, and the powerful Brian Jack’s Superstar Challenge. Games covered in this episode:
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| 22 Aug 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 75 January 1988 | 02:32:34 | |
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the spacey Star Wars, the risky R.I.S.K., and the scabby Sky Twice, and wonder who exactly would want a certificate and badge to prove they are a Master of Xor…? Games covered in this episode:
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| 01 Mar 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 3 July 1985 | 01:47:03 | |
In the jazzy month of July 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode three of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the dynamic Dropzone, the awful Amazon Warrior and the calamitous Circus Circus and wonder just how many chickens you actually chase in Chicken Chase… Games covered in this episode:
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| 23 Jan 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 93 June 1988 | 02:33:04 | |
In the month of June 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the naughty Northstar, the misfire of Microleague Wrestling, and the gloopy Gutz, and wonder what a man-frog was doing solving crimes in Hawaii… Games covered in this episode:
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| 29 Sep 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 165 December 1990 | 01:54:21 | |
In the month of December 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the crashy Chase HQ 2: Special Criminal Investigation, the maudlin Macadam Bumper, and the superfluous Subbuteo and wonder if anyone was ever happy to get a Wonka Brown Ticket? Games covered in this episode:
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| 04 Aug 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 159 September 1990 | 02:27:34 | |
In the month of September 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the hoppy Heatseeker, the twitchy Time Scanner and the catastrophic Killing Machine and wonder… Why would the best design for an infiltration and battle vehicle be a leg holding a ball? Games covered in this episode:
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| 22 May 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 109 December 1988 | 02:08:08 | |
In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the saucy Savage, the jumpy Joe Blade II and the naff Nato Assault Course and wonder… exactly how many Japanese acrobats could you balance on your shoulders? Games covered in this episode:
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| 20 Apr 2025 | Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots Episode 7 | 02:33:10 | |
In episode seven of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast have chosen the pilot episodes for two high octane action cop shows from the brightly lit lawless land of 80s TV for a head to head battle. This time the erstwhile stunt double toupee of TJ Hooker goes cop badge to sergeant shield with the budget wannabe Dirty Harry antics of Hunter. Let battle commence! Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 58 July 1987 | 02:54:33 | |
In the month of July1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the brutal Barbarian, the apocalyptically hard Army Moves, and the flaccid Frost Byte, and wonder why anyone would kit out their spaceship in wood paneling… Games covered in this episode:
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| 09 Dec 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 173 February 1991 | 01:55:48 | |
In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the eggy Edd the Duck, the sleepy Shadow of the Beast, and the confusing Cyberball and wonder since when was Egypt known for its heavy use of grey? Games covered in this episode:
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| 16 Oct 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 126 June 1989 | 02:26:35 | |
In the month of June 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the sci-fi Speedball, the hapless Hillsfar, and the dangerless Danger Freak and wonder how many Venn diagrams do Jedis need? Games covered in this episode:
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| 02 Jun 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 151 May 1990 | 02:38:36 | |
In the month of May 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the nifty Ninja Spirit, the cloddy Castle Master, and the familiar Fiendish Freddy’s Big Top O’ Fun and wonder who thought mass killings at a circus was a good idea for a game? Games covered in this episode:
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| 16 May 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 63 September 1987 | 02:47:10 | |
In the month of September 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the dubious Death Wish 3, the Swashbuckling Pirates! And the energetic Star Paws and wonder, how does a dog go to the toilet in a space suit? Games covered in this episode:
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| 25 Dec 2024 | Zapped to the Past - Christmas Cracker 2024 | 02:17:51 | |
‘Tis once again the most merry of seasons and here at Zapped to the Past we get together to chat about all things Christmas. We are full of festive cheer to have a very special guest to add some much needed sauce to proceedings as we discuss our favourite, and not so favourite, things of 2024 and reminisce about films, tv and music we enjoyed in our youths. We hope you enjoy this seasonal special and will see you all again in 2025! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from us at Zapped to the Past!
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| 19 May 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 149 April 1990 | 02:13:53 | |
In the month of April 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the puzzling Pipe Mania, the woeful Weird Dreams, and the abysmal After the War and wonder why apes keep sneaking into adverts that they have no place in… Games covered in this episode:
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| 20 Mar 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 101 September 1988 | 03:12:22 | |
In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the supersonic Slimey’s Mine, the massive Mickey Mouse and the pathetic Professional Snooker Simulator and wonder… exactly how many gladiators of ancient Rome were killed via ornithological means…? Games covered in this episode:
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| 18 Oct 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 36 October 1986 | 02:01:10 | |
In the month of October 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode thirty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the speedy Super Cycle, the cataclysmic Knight Rider, and the baroque Beyond the Forbidden Forest, and wonder… could Syd Little and Eddie Large have played the UK version of Crockett and Tubbs in a possible ‘Blackpool Vice’ TV series? Games covered in this episode:
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| 04 Dec 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 132 September 1989 | 02:22:54 | |
In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rosy Rainbow Island, the rancid Running Man and the juddery Gemini Wings, and wonder what the hell happened to Arnie’s legs!? Games covered in this episode:
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| 06 Feb 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 95 July 1988 | 02:12:04 | |
In the month of July 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the crappy Karnov, the brain busting Brainstorm, and the lackluster Lazer Tag, and wonder if lazer tag players play with their taggers out…? Games covered in this episode:
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| 15 Nov 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 40 December 1986 | 02:44:09 | |
In the month of December 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the foreboding Fist II: The Legend Continues, the diabolical Dante’s Inferno and the twitch-speed Trailblazer, and wonder… How far would your beard reach by the time you completed all 10,000 levels of The Sentinel? Games covered in this episode:
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| 06 Jun 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 66 October 1987 | 02:51:41 | |
In the month of October 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the shouty Mega Apocalypse, the troublesome Toadforce and the flippant Flunky and wonder if the queen does indeed have an egg chamber and how many eggs it might contain… Games covered in this episode:
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| 11 Oct 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 35 October 1986 | 02:31:29 | |
In the month of October 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode thirty-five of Zapped to the Past, we explore some of those games, including the impenetrable Iridis Alpha, the perplexing Parallax and the dreamy Druid, and wonder... is ‘who did voodone?’ the correct past tense of ‘hoodoo voodoo’? Games covered in this episode:
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| 10 Jan 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 46 February 1987 | 02:47:57 | |
In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the catastrophic Cobra, the tidy Terra Cresta and the exciting Escape from Singe’s Castle and wonder if a ‘Three Fin Thruster’ is also the name of a painful and instant match winning wrestling move… Games covered in this episode:
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| 17 Feb 2025 | Zapped to the Past Episode 178 April 1991 | 02:10:15 | |
In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the sensational SWIV, the lacking Loopz, and the harmless Hunt for Red October and wonder how many moustaches were the stars of films in the 90s? Games covered in this episode:
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| 18 Dec 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 134 October 1989 | 02:45:03 | |
In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the brash Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show, the fast First Strike, and the noir Xybots and wonder why the notion of interspecies buddy films ever became a reality… Games covered in this episode:
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| 26 Jul 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 24 April 1986 Full Version | 01:56:37 | |
*An incomplete version of this was released in error. This is the full version of ep24* In the amiable month of April 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode twenty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the temporal Time Tunnel, the nonsensical Nonterraqueous and the mystical Master of Magic and wonder why gnomes have time machines in their homes… Games covered in this episode:
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| 26 Feb 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 140 January 1990 | 02:49:16 | |
In the month of January 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the mazey Moonwalker, the wacky Wicked, and the snaptastic Snare and wonder just how much information about ancient Egypt is too much information…? Games covered in this episode:
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| 31 May 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 16 Pilot Episode Zero - Part 2 | 01:36:16 | |
In the second part of this special episode of Zapped to the Past, we look at a selection of games from 1984 including the ghostly Ghostbusters, the alarming Alien, and the infallible Impossible Mission and wondered if there was any mileage in a Commodore 64 podcast. Turns out… there was! Games covered in this episode:
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| 07 Apr 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 144 February 1990 | 01:58:22 | |
In the month of February 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including galling Ghostbusters 2, the shonky Spitfire 40, and the inch high Iron Lord and wonder how many times you can get away with using the Eastenders drum beat… Games covered in this episode:
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Mitchell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WezA71gfC6Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UY-3tzyAug https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg0HKJmZHa4&list=PLzWCK21P6l_b5eJHcE_P9ILP3HLvaF1zn https://scottishgames.net/2012/06/27/steve-hammonds-manual-override/ https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Microsoft_DOS/manual/Formated/Iron_Lord.pdf | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 62 September 1987 | 03:01:20 | |
In the month of September 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the clement California Games, the gregarious Game Over and the transient Transatlantic Balloon Challenge and wonder, why does an eagle need to recharge its energy on a giant balloon? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/heavy-metal-magazine-198405-vol-8-no-2/4000-146378 https://www.heavymetal.com/news/luis-royo-game-over-cover/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkUU3kAWEyQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIB9Y4OFPs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_L7vQV9tMg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voY_sgD0BXc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP7y89lfTIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7t8eoA_1jQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N3fHjTu3nI | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 84 April 1988 | 02:27:39 | |
In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the spacefaring Skyfox II, the haunting Heli Drop, and the seaward Strike Fleet, and wonder what exactly is the difference between a Mandroid and a Cyborg… Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://archive.org/details/Strike_Fleet_1987_Electronic_Arts/page/n3/mode/2up http://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/c64/skyfox2.txt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTkfK2g4pKI&ab_channel=PetShopBoysParlophone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1AL2oTiTU0&ab_channel=pojk_tant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMlYM0V-uU&ab_channel=LondonRecordings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL1kQQbhmY8&ab_channel=AliceCooperVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWSi5MMEIOA&ab_channel=DeaconBlueVEVO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96bsUwvoHxc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIe1R8cAOUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlH9Ijor2k4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6OkWq1noKM&ab_channel=TheMission-Topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnbl7JISK_g&ab_channel=BigDaddyAEL1964 | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 60 August 1987 | 02:38:14 | |
In the month of August1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the delightful Defender of the Crown, the fearful Frankenstein, and the maudlin Mag Max and wonder when up is down and left is backwards, how the hell do you navigate a boring brown maze? Games covered in this episode:
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| 11 Aug 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 160 October 1990 | 02:56:06 | |
In the month of October 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the Sergio Leone inspired Spaghetti Western Simulator, the impressive Ivan “Iron Man” Stewart’s Super Off Road Racer, and the poor Puffy’s Saga and wonder what a game of Countdown would be like with just vowels…? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a3YP1aw13o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUv4BFpLU_4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFxgrbcr0vE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2RC8uLTwWE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BURM7l6_pvg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-WPexVEujg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv2SAUcLy9U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPYFdbLfM0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l__zi3OtrQ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9pw_cY8uyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcyhcWIghs4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my-R3in3fjI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw32-oDZ0kQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0oRnyXxIrY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcGA2Wwdlwc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8maBsuhHr4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkZ9sT-z13I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzDJTcbHL3E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJZe_AVtD2c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYA67v9qiQs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXiLnwKKQb0 https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/elton-johns-outfits-through-the-years--290974825923110900/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1bKjQJzgRg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkxj5xVLyj0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-yMsBlGt2Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxgfuHcf0t8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5uamDMoW4o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0dqk6Vybeo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_KSTXfXzIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7cqkpy4QrQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDURChQ7w54 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw4vlsVh7Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxFOaoJuP5E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLRjIG1mNFQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw8Hwz3Xumc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjvfIJstWeg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UhS8kkcTnM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBcq5EzBcmQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FziicPt9cs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r58GQYFZeLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oise-t3-Ieg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPs9J9Elg40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnkY0AlemJs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6htux8dvW0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBlMrGgpwXE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVnE3HHbaQo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52HVGJ0vXqM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh0hmnHJpnw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ8HTjR6dvQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tqmlQg8mN0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABDyEq43Yp8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9QQVhA_xCQ
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| 13 Dec 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 44 February 1987 | 02:53:29 | |
In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-four of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the greedy Gauntlet, the hessian Highlander and the wholesome Heartland and wonder why so many games starting with the letter H appeared in one month! Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_of_the_Paradise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZxLsJjOEw4&ab_channel=ViceCommando Rolling Stones Vs The Cult Rolling Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8Lw | |||
| 19 Jul 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 23 April 1986 | 02:08:06 | |
In the amiable month of April 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode twenty-three of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the baffling Back to the Future, the spacey Starship Andromeda and the ropey Rock ‘n Wrestle and wonder... How often are raccoons guilty of bakery sabotage? Games covered in this episode:
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| 05 Dec 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 89 May 1988 | 02:37:41 | |
In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the platformy Pac-Land, the turgid Top Fuel Challenge and the calamitous Championship Sprint, and wonder what started the great Gravy Wars of 1992…? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.mocagh.org/miscgame/wolfman-manual.pdf https://archive.org/details/Commodore64Manuals/Corporation%2C%20The%20%28USA%29/page/n1/mode/2up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITV_Telethon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XFWUTdvCTY&ab_channel=CE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumbledown https://www.mobygames.com/game/c64/halls-of-the-things/cover-art | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 2 Part 2 June 1985 | 01:42:42 | |
In the jaunty month of June 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two - part two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Dreary Dambusters, the bewildering Blagger Goes to Hollywood and the hypnotic Hypercircuit and wonder just what the fascination with Quasimodo was… Games covered in this episode:
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| 15 Mar 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 5 August 1985 | 01:39:12 | |
In the arid month of August 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode five of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the bombastic Beach Head 2, the wondrous Way of the Exploding Fist and the abominable A View to a Kill and ponder if Paris is really as brown as James Bond’s jacket… Games covered in the episode:
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| 13 Apr 2025 | Zapped to the Past Episode 186 July 1991 | 02:05:17 | |
In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the daring Death Knights of Krynn, the nondescript Ninja Rabbits and the weary Wrath of the Demon and wonder…What would gravity actually feel like to a 6ft Rabbit? Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.lemon64.com/doc/death-knights-of-krynn/175 https://www.lemon64.com/doc/death-knights-of-krynn/176 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Zapped to the Past Episode 116 March 1989 | 03:03:10 | |
In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the juddery Jordan Vs Bird, the questionable Question of Sport, and the zappy Zamzara and wonder when will the incessant, never ending respawning enemies in games end!? Games covered in this episode:
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| 14 Feb 2022 | Zapped to the Past Episode 51 April 1987 | 02:37:33 | |
In the month of April 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode fifty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dextrous Delta, the expansive Explorer, and the mystical Magic Madness and wonder why would NASA design a darts game in this day and age? Games covered in this episode:
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| 13 Sep 2021 | Zapped to the Past Episode 31 August 1986 | 02:01:45 | |
In the month of August 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode thirty-one of Zapped to the Past, we explore some of those games, including the sexless Sam Fox Strip Poker, the gouging Green Beret and the colourless Core and wonder... exactly how many Green Berets would make for a good henchman's breakfast? Games covered in this episode:
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| 11 Mar 2024 | Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 3 | 01:06:27 | |
In this third of the series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the claustrophobic Spelunker, the rotary Chopper, and the Pumpy Dig Dug. Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | Zapped to the Past Episode 170 January 1991 | 01:46:00 | |
In the month of January 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the nasty NARC, the dawdling Days of Thunder and the less than Amazing Spiderman and wonder why Mysterio was such a mastermind when all he did was trick people with light switches… Games covered in this episode:
Find us here: If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: The History of Narc - Arcade Console documentary https://archive.org/details/Amazing_Spiderman_The_1990_Microprose_Software_M4/page/n1/mode/2up Akira (1988) Pioneer 2001 English Dub (FULL MOVIE)
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