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Rob "Flack" O'Hara
Home to Rob "Flack" O'Hara's multiple podcasts. Whether you're interested in old video games, old computers like the Commodore 64 and Apple II, arcade games, technology, or other retro topics, you'll find a show here worth listening to!
Last week, Amigo Aaron from the Amigo’s Podcast came to visit me in Oklahoma City. I took him and his son all around the city, […]
At last weekend’s International Retro Computer Expo (aka “BoatFest”) I did a LIVE version of Sprite Castle in which I covered Rogue followed by several […]
From the World’s Largest Noodle to the World’s Largest Can of Coca-Cola, we’ve driven all across this country to see some o the strangest, wildest, […]
Even as a little kid I used to spin records in my bedroom and talk between each one as if I were a DJ. Being […]
Can human beings escape death by freezing their bodies? The good news is hundreds of people have been successfully frozen. The bad news is, none […]
If you like multidirectional shooters and loved Time Pilot, this is the game for you. Sme for the games, stay for the snacks and Commodore […]
Everybody knows about counterfeit watches and purses, but did you know they sell counterfeit grapes, computers… or beer? Join Rob and Susan as they discuss […]
Welcome to SEASON TWO of the Kooky Tales Podcast! Join Rob and Susan as we spruce up the studio, dust off the microphones, and kick […]
I can’t lie. This episode is really about basketball. I just named it “Hoopz” because I was afraid nobody would listen to it. In this […]
Get your motor running… head out on the… rollercoaster? Get ready to floor the accelerator and hang on to the wheel as you race your […]
One thing I’ve learned in life is that sometimes we have to make positive things happen. Little, intentional changes can make a big difference in […]
Toy Bizarre by Activision (1984) is a lost C64 gem that looks similar to the original Mario Bros. platform game but adds just enough depth, […]
I did an episode about thrifting on this podcast back in 2013 so I figured it was okay to revisit it 13 years later! A […]
In this exciting slapstick episode I teamed up with Amigo Aaron (one half of the Amigos Podcast) to do this crossover episode in which we […]
Let it snow, let it snow… let it snow on somebody else! On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack we’ll be traipsing through the […]
With hands and feet that are deadly weapons, no one can stop Joe Musashi in this 1989 Commodore 64 classic, SHINOBI! Support Sprite Castle at […]
On this special fireside episode of You Don’t Know Flack, I’m going to tell you how my October went. There will be a flood, a […]
One of the best arcade conversions for the Commodore 64 came out in 1983 and was published by… Commodore. It’s GORF! Support Sprite Castle at […]
It’s been 12 years since I last did a show dedicated to Halloween and so I decided that was enough time to revisit the topic. […]
Which version of After Burner for the Commodore 64 is the best? Was it the UK/PAL version released by Activision or the US/NTSC version released […]
Hey! We’re back with part two of the Fifty Nifty United States, starting with Maryland and working our way through Wyoming! Lots of classic short […]
Back in grade school we used to sing this song called “Fifty Nifty United States”. Not only did it help me memorize the names of […]
In this way out game, find your way out in this 1983 gem from Sirius Software, WAYOUT! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]
Have you ever eaten something that was simply too sweet? I never have. Ever since I was a kid I loved sugar and sweets and […]
Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got […]
Guys, we did it! We made it to 100 episodes! On this episode of Sprite Castle I’m taking a victory lap to talk about the […]
For years I have taken listeners along with me on journeys but never before have I taken you somewhere as dangerous as THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE! […]
In this game you can choose from three warriors, each with an axe to grind… a GOLDEN AXE Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
Have you ever learned about something that changed your whole outlook on life? I recently learned about Ikigai from Tim Tamashiro and on this episode […]
Inspired by my recent trip to the UK I decided to try a game from across the pond. It’s SPINDIZZY! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
Susan’s back for another special edition of You Don’t Know Flack as the two of us recap the two weeks we recently spent on the […]
In this brand new, special edition of You Don’t Know Flack recorded from the Serenity Deck of the Carnival Spirit Cruise Ship, Flack is joined […]
One of my favorite C64 games! Collect flags, smash enemy cars, and travel… UP’N DOWN! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook […]
You are all invited to a party in my first apartment… Country Club Apartments! (Lock your car doors.) Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
This week we’re looking for a hero to pilot a helicopter into enemy lines and rescue 64 hostages in this week’s game, CHOPLIFTER! Support Sprite […]
You’ve heard of Pet Rocks, right? In 1983 I made my own commercial for a brand new product, Pet Sticks! Also available on YouTube: Support […]
And so today, so shall I say, we shall revisit, Skara Brae! One of the greatest Commodore 64 fantasy RPGs of all time, BARD’S TALE […]
I’ve always been a bit transparent on You Don’t Know Flack. On this episode I talk about my thoughts on getting old. Also, I am […]
On this episode we use the Force and revisit an updated version of a game was was originally released 40 years ago… THE EMPIRE STRIKES […]
Hey, we’re back with a brand new episode about old toys! In this episode I talk about the new toy booth my wife and I […]
After releasing Summer Games and Summer Games II, Epyx went back to the races a third time with THE GAMES-SUMMER EDITION! Support Sprite Castle at […]
Splish, splash, I was taking a… swim? On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack I “dive” into the topic of swimming pools! Support You […]
It’s a super sprint to the finish in this week’s game… well, SUPER SPRINT Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | […]
What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor? An astronaut? A podcaster? On this episode I discuss 10 things I wanted […]
Climb levels to chase a gorilla throwing things at you. In this episode, it’s on like Donk… CONGO BONGO! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes […]
My thoughts on Artificial Intelligence after attending an AI conference in Las Vegas: amazing, exciting, terrifying. Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
In 1992 Archie Karas drove to Vegas with $50 in his pocket. Hear how he spent the next three years turning that money into millions, […]
Did you know St. Patrick was not born in Ireland, wasn’t a canonized saint, and didn’t actually drive the snakes out of Ireland? We learned […]
Inspired by Q*Bert, this Commodore 64 game puts a spin (and a pogo stick) on this game starring POGO JOE! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
In the 1970s the United States Government launched Project Star Gate, recruiting psychics in hopes that they could use their “remote viewing powers” to spy […]
The summer of 1947 became known as the “Summer of Saucers” thanks to Kenneth Arnold’s sighting and the Roswell incident, but the Maury Island Incident […]
In 1971, a woman in Spain was shocked when ghostly faces began appearing on her kitchen floor. When the family scrubbed the floor to remove […]
Strikes, spares, and turkeys! This is every bowling story I have in me — one and done! Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes […]
In 1925, James Courtney and Michael Meegan, two sailors working on the SS Watertown oil tanker, accidentally suffocated to death. Although their bodies were buried […]
This boombox may be tiny in size, but it’s big in sound! Just kidding, the sound is pretty tiny too. And tinny. YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Y0aKcDKWHk Support […]
On this episode of Rando Rob I show off this cute dinosaur-shaped sandwich cutter that hopefully nobody pooped on. YouTube: https://youtu.be/9tzFwcTSc9Y Support Rando Rob at […]
Boomerang swords, the villainous Volta, the… orange hair? Dear, Crom! It’s CONAN Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | […]
On this episode Flack dives into the features and ethical issues of Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/A8Y-T1PVy0w Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
The sorta-sequel to Winter Games by Epyx: it’s THE GAMES-WINTER EDITION! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW […]
In 2014, I put a down payment on an Elio, a three-wheeled car that promised to deliver 84mpg. had a 5-star crash rating, and cost […]
This beau-tee-ful game is way above par — from Access Software, it’s LEADER BOARD GOLF! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook […]
Star Wars keeps making new movies, but marketing old characters. Here are two interesting Darth Vader items in my collection–one old, and one new! YouTube: […]
I am known for my love of the Commodore 64, but not everything the company touched was gold. Most of it wasn’t in fact. YouTube: […]
In 7th grade I got Return of the Jedi folders for school. In this episode I find my old Kenner Star Wars manuals and Bantha […]
A whiskey bottle shaped like a ninja? It makes perfect sense, especially once you learn about this history of the Nasty Pirates! YouTube: https://youtu.be/f1fvZkxn3GE Support […]
I got rid of most of my old cassettes, but still have about a dozen, including the debut album from comedy legend Judy Tenuda. YouTube: […]
I just got back from a cruise to Cozumel and so much has changed in the cruise industry that I decided to revisit the topic […]
We’re back with brand new episodes of Rando Rob. Today I talk about the badges I kept from my last cruise, and why they’re important […]
Secret Agent 4125, do you choose to take on Evil Professor Elvin Atombender in this seemingly IMPOSSIBLE MISSION? Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
I was an early fan of Clerks, and a little less so as time went on, but can I help it if I look like […]
These monster books from the 1970s made me think I could build my own masks, monsters, and special effects. I couldn’t, but I tried! YouTube: […]
I was super excited to find this Star Wars box set for sale in a pawn shop one time. This box set got me excited […]
Although it never paid off, I bought this software because I thought it would help me make Scooby Doo cartoons. Things didn’t work out. YouTube: […]
A game of Dragon’s Lair cost 50 cents and, for me, lasted about 90 seconds. This lunchbox cost a little more, but kept my lunch […]
I had to reshoot this one! This episode is a little about this White Castle Hat, and a lot about what White Castle means to […]
If you wondered what Jar Jar’s tongue tasted like after seeing Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, this is the candy for you. I never opened […]
Infocom’s classic interactive fiction game that I did not completely understand until I was older and had read the book. Don’t Panic! YouTube: https://youtu.be/w4TTCpUQCIg Support […]
Get ready to have your mind kicked with all the trivia I drop about this classic martial arts game, KUNG-FU MASTER! Support Sprite Castle at […]
I might have been scraping the bottom of the barrel the week I decided to show off my mouse pad collection! YouTube: https://youtu.be/RUKYEDEguZ4 Support Rando […]
A brief recap and data dump after attending Boatfest 2022, a retrocomputing gathering in Hurricane, West Virginia. Unique “on the road” episode. YouTube: https://youtu.be/iDFZ6qkAZrc Support […]
Here are a few of the Fisher Price Adventure sets I had as a kid. The best thing was that they were compatible with Star […]
I only saved my favorite movies on VHS, and this is one of them: WarGames! YouTube: https://youtu.be/WsrT4ZgrIaY Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]
In 1981, a water park named White Water opened in Oklahoma City. Here are a few of my memories about the park, what has changed […]
The Biker Scout from Return of the Jedi is probably my favorite Star Wars action figure. Here are a few different ones I have, sitting […]
The one thing I learned about obtaining autographs from Star Wars actors was the less they showed their face on camera, the cheaper the autograph […]
Even though I got rid of 99% of my DVDs, I kept these classics: Enter the Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, and Ninja 3: The […]
I’m a sucker for a Boba Fett figure, especially one as cute as this one! YouTube: https://youtu.be/crsBYELIwk4 Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]
Someone made models of the old Kenner action figure Star Wars guns, scaled them up, and 3D printed them. Someone else (me) bought them! YouTube: […]
Get ready to get your bell rung, brother, in this episode of Sprite Castle’s game, CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]
One day while staring at my collection of vintage McDonald’s drinking glasses I noticed I was missing one. eBay to the rescue! YouTube: https://youtu.be/_K8j2-KV1iw Support […]
In part two of this subject, I talk about some of the movies I grew up watching that were known for their special effect, the […]
I own this vinyl single and it’s driving me crazy! Pac-Man was everywhere in the early 80s — in arcades, on t-shirts, on lunchboxes, and […]
The 1541-III was one of the first SD-card based readers for the C64. I used it for a short period of time before the Ultimate […]
Pancho’s wasn’t known for having great food, but it was all you can eat as long as you kept raising the flag! Pancho’s is gone, […]
As a kid I was fascinated with special effects and how movies were made. In the first part of this two parter, I talk about […]
Who you gonna call? Topps, if you want to own a set of these Ghostbusters II trading cards from 1989! YouTube: https://youtu.be/H_93OV_jKc0 Support Rando Rob […]
Medic! I’m hit! Help the Allied Forces rescue hostages from the evil dictator Dragon in his episode’s game, BEACH-HEAD II! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
There was a time when the easiest way to get sound clips for Windows was to buy them. Here’s my original copy of Star Wars […]
What’s the best way to protect a Hostess Twinkie from getting smooshed in your lunch box? With a Twinkie the Kid Hostess Twinkie Carrier, of […]
After Star Wars became a blockbuster, Kenner realized they were sitting on a gold mine and started making things like this: the droid’s escape pod, […]
Today I got the fever — Trivia Fever! This was a computer game that could be played… without a computer? YouTube: https://youtu.be/12kvLpcgVcY Support Rando Rob […]
I pulled out this alien autopsy doll as a tribute to my friend Josh, who passed away earlier this year. RIP Josh, and RIP random […]
My 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Estrada, was a huge fan of Garfield. She bought this magazine in 1985, and I ended up with it in […]
Try the Stuff! The Stuff is good for you! Why won’t you eat the Stuff? I love this movie, and love this little tribute to […]
So maybe it’s not a real shrunken head, but it’s one of the funniest things my grandma ever mailed me. YouTube: https://youtu.be/TrQUkQJGIPs Support Rando Rob […]
Keeping with the theme Movies of the Decade, Sean and Rob talk about their movie picks for the year 1983. Support Throwback Reviews by using […]
The Retroid Pocket 3+ is an Android-based portable gaming system that plays everything from Atari 2600 to… GameCube and Wii games? YouTube: https://youtu.be/A58t-FOEYqw Support Rando […]
I love these old Time Life and Reader’s Digest books. Here are two I own: “Great Disasters” and “Strange Stories, Amazing Facts.” YouTube: https://youtu.be/29bYGet-qd4 Support […]
This week we take it to the hoop while taking it back to the streets in Epyx’s 1987 classic, STREET SPORTS BASKETBALL! Support Sprite Castle […]
In this video I show off my vintage Z64 console copier for the N64, along with my old Zip Drive and some Zip Disks. This […]
I played Oregon Trail on an Apple II as a kid. Now you can play this portable version as a passenger in a car. Or […]
A friend made these for another friend. Somehow I ended up with them, painted them, and now look at them every day. Space Invaders! YouTube: […]
What happens when a guy with an interest in puzzles and encryption gets a copy of Visual Basic? The end result is eCoder Ring, a […]
Many years ago I got rid of all my childhood puppets… except one. My favorite puppet also happens to be the best drummer of all […]
Keeping with the theme Movies of the Decade, Sean and Rob talk about their movie picks for the year 1982. Support Throwback Reviews by using […]
Amazing Johnathan was one of the funniest people on the planet. I got to see him live twice, once on his farewell tour in 2017. […]
Rocking a rhyme is not that tricky with these action figures of Run, Jam Master Jay, and DMC — It’s McDaniels, not McDonalds. YouTube: https://youtu.be/j6Nhz0IHVB8 […]
My father says I can have anything I want. So guess what I want? A new brain? No. A Pee-wee Herman talking doll. (It’s not […]
Showbiz Pizza, where a kid could be a kid and a parent could have a cold beer in a glass mug while trying to drown […]
I own paintings and I own a Gremlins lunchbox, so it was only a matter of time before I ended up with a painting of […]
In this two-for-one episode I talk about General Mills’ Monster Mash cereal before showing off a new retro-looking Trapper Keeper from Walmart YouTube: https://youtu.be/azYZ__OxDkg Support […]
Vintage Star Wars items are like a refreshing drink, especially when they can be used to serve a refreshing drink. I love these Star Wars […]
I didn’t keep all of my old VHS tapes, but this one about terrorists detonating a nuclear bomb made a big impact on me in […]
What’s better than an insidious robot? How about one presented in two-and-a-half dimensions! For the Commodore 64, it’s Sega’s ZAXXON Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
While most of the original vintage programs I own are games, I keep this one around because it changed the trajectory of my career. Youtube: […]
Last week my dad found a 41-year-old can of Coca-Cola from the 1982 World’s Fair in his cupboard and thought I might want it. He […]
On this episode I talk about my long history as a fan of Weird Al. I talk about the first time I heard his music, […]
Keeping with the theme Movies of the Decade, Sean and Rob talk about their movie picks for the year 1981. Support Throwback Reviews by using […]
Shadowlord was a pretty good board game with some outstanding artwork. I haven’t played the game in years, but I have 2 1/2 sets of […]
Reboot your life with these Ctrl Alt Del blocks! This is an old episode and I still have them sitting in my office! Youtube: https://youtu.be/6ao_KgFOU20 […]
As rando as it gets! On this episode I show some of my storage pouches and a few collectible bobble heads from my collection. Anyone […]
After returning from a long road trip, I shared two new coffee mugs on this episode: one from a surf shop and one from a […]
On this episode I show off my small collection of vintage character-themed cake pans as well as the results of our Valentine’s #NailedIt competition! Youtube: […]
Coffee tastes better in an American Pickers mug, and lunch tastes better in a Bigfoot-themed lunchbox! Can’t have too many weird things! Youtube: https://youtu.be/nhgcjx4kLl8 Support […]
I loved the D&D cartoon as a kid and loved playing AD&D as a teen so you know I loved getting this D&D Colorforms playset […]
One of my favorite book series of all time — William Poundstone’s Big Secrets, Bigger Secrets, and Biggest Secrets! Youtube: https://youtu.be/3SjjGsOVhBg Support Rando Rob at […]
Remember those old read-along records? They also released them on cassette, and in this episode I show off a bunch of them I own! Youtube: […]
There’s a silly story behind this vintage E.T. doll from 1982, one that surprised my wife and scared the owner of a Bed and Breakfast. […]
On this old episode I talk about the two Star Wars LEGO clocks I own after ranting about people ranting about May the Fourth. Use […]
A couple of the less popular Commodore computers from my collection, on this throwback episode I dug out my C16 and my +4. Enjoy! Youtube: […]
Mount your steed, grab your sword, and prepare to battle the Normans in the name of King Richard in this episode’s game, DEFENDER OF THE […]
Zork was an amazing text adventure, but back before we had laptops and smartphones, the only way to play this Infocom computer gmae on the […]
On this classic episode I show how I converted some C64 sprites into 3D printable objects that live on my desk! Youtube: https://youtu.be/b6XD3TsY9dU Support Rando […]
Today I’m sharing this new Little Greet Sprout I bought to go with the other Little Green Sprout I already had. The Sprouts are sprouting! […]
We’re going to have big fun on this episode talking about the Big Fun Glossary! Link: The Big Fun Glossary Support You Don’t Know Flack […]
On this throwback episode I’ll show you a unique version of my alter ego, Jack Flack. Youtube: https://youtu.be/6IumVsu4m0s Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
On this throwback episode I walked through my workshop looking at some old computers, old console copiers, and old toys. Youtube: https://youtu.be/P8nLNZAx5Ew Support Rando Rob […]
On this classic episode of Rando Rob I show off my original disk notcher from the mid-80s. It still works and I still use it! […]
On this throwback episode I show off some of my lockpick kits, tools, and practice locks I’ve picked up. Complete with a live demonstration! Youtube: […]
On this episode, Sean and Rob kick off the Movies of the Decade series with their picks for 1980. Support Throwback Reviews by using our […]
My first unboxing! On this new episode of Rando Rob I open a box containing the brand new Target exclusive Dungeons and Dragons action figures. […]
Vroom! On this classic episode I share an old toy that I forgot about for many decades. This is the second of of two episodes […]
On this episode I share the store of E.T. and Me, a record recorded by a childhood classmate’s father. I accidentally recorded two episodes numbered […]
I loved playing Photon back in the 1980s, and I love everything about Photon including this book and cassette that I own. Greetings, Photon warriors! […]
On this old episode of Rando Rob I talk about a used book I ran across that literally changed my life. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Rz03FT2SXZ0 Support Rando […]
I’ve picked up a bunch of those “All in One” joysticks that play a bunch of games. On this episode I shared a few of […]
These red restaurant tumblers are so nostalgic for me! I can’t wait to drink ice cold (diet) soda pop from them. I just hope nobody […]
Napster brand CD-R discs are one of the stranger things I’ve run across. Finally, you could burn all those Metallica MP3s to CD! (Don’t tell […]
I must not have had a lot to say about the backpack because most of this episode is about Star Wars things I got as […]
This episode of Rando Rob was all about Atari’s 720 — the arcade machine, the C64 version, even the limited edition Nike SB Dunks tennis […]
On this throwback episode I discover several old Pac-Man drinking glasses and mugs in my collection. Wocka-wocka! Youtube: https://youtu.be/bE60uGi4bq0 Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes […]
What’s yellow and white, looks brand new, eats ghosts and fits on your head? Why, it’s this vintage and rare Atari Pac-Man hat baseball cap! […]
One man’s obsessive, expensive, and rather ridiculous quest to replace a very specific plastic ice cream cone cup he owned as a child. Youtube: https://youtu.be/oqpxaM5sgQ4 […]
A big Bumble, a little Bumble, and a whole lot of mushy Thanksgiving touchy-feely talk. Yechh! Youtube: https://youtu.be/4ULR4Wk31pM Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
These vintage Star Wars drinking glasses were a gift from our old neighbor and one heck of a lady, Pat Deckard. This was recorded right […]
A vintage episode featuring vintage lunchboxes and vintage lunchbox shelves. Youtube: https://youtu.be/h4j1gG38zNQ Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | […]
Catch some air on this new episode with my retro Steve Caballero skateboard with a few bonus clips of the Cab skating. Skate or die! […]
This cute robot sings, dances, and… offers financial advice? Meet Cady Wile, a toy robot I saved from the outdoor flea market! Youtube: https://youtu.be/B6JD9sJq9hg Support […]
Meet Mick Rib, my full-sized skeleton and occasional co-host. See his many hats, masks, and guitars. What a pal he has been. Youtube: https://youtu.be/ndW108cAL7k Support […]
This leprechaun brings me a lot of luck. An identical one sat at my parents’ computer store, so I talk a lot about that on […]
No one else has video game coasters like this, because we made them! Check out these unique Space Invaders coasters from my collection! Youtube: https://youtu.be/gM3i8YoknoY […]
Time to KICK OUT THE JAMS on this quick review of the M90 Mini Blaster from New Wave Toys. Now to find my old parachute […]
On this throwback episode of Rando Rob I show off my Slimer I bought from Spirit Halloween. There’s a lot of Covid talk in this […]
On this classic episode of Rando Rob I show off my autographed Yars’ Revenge cartridge and talk about who signed it, where I got it, […]
On this vintage episode I show off a ghoulish custom Count Chocula skateboard deck I received for Christmas a few years ago. Support Rando Rob […]
On this old episode of Rando Rob I show off the oldest copy of Star Wars I own. My father recorded this copy of Star […]
On this episode of Rando Rob I share what remains of the Death Star I received from Santa Claus all the way back in 1979. […]
On this classic episode I found my old CD case full of PC CD-ROMs and went through them all. If you liked computer games that […]
On this vintage episode I show off my secret Dr. Pepper can safe which I can no longer use because I just showed it to […]
On this episode from the vault, I talk about a box of 8″ floppy disks I found at a garage sale, and how I once […]
On this archived episode of Rando Rob, I talk about my old handheld radio which I bought from Canada due to one very special feature. […]
On this episode of Rando Rob I show off some Christmas-themed Star Wars figurines I own. Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | […]
40+ years and I still haven’t mastered all those buttons. Today we look back at the 1981 Williams classic, DEFENDER Support Cactus Flack’s at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
On this episode Sean and Rob talk about the recently released sequel to 1983’s A Christmas Story, 2022’s A Christmas Story Christmas. Support Throwback Reviews […]
I’m back, and going back to the first job I ever had — the concession stand. Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
As the old joke goes, Satan’s hollow (and you’re not) in this week’s battle against the Lord of Darkness himself, SATAN’S HOLLOW Support Sprite Castle […]
Hop into your Spy Car that turns into a Spy Boat and take on enemy spies as the SPY HUNTER! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
Hop into your Spy Car that turns into a Spy Boat and take on enemy spies as the SPY HUNTER! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
It’s a board game! It’s a computer game! It’s JONES IN THE FAST LANE! Sure to make you lose your mind! Support Like a DOS […]
It’s a board game! It’s a computer game! It’s JONES IN THE FAST LANE! Sure to make you lose your mind! Support Like a DOS […]
On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack I tell some funny and not-so-funny stories about visits to the hospital. Support You Don’t Know Flack […]
If dashing boulders is your thing, do I have the game for you: 1984’s BOULDER DASH! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | […]
Jump, attack, and use your mutant powers in this 1992 game from Konami, X-MEN! Support Cactus Flack’s at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | […]
Look, up in the sky! It’s a jet! It’s a robot! It’s… THEXDER! Support Like a DOS at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | […]
Some memories, stories, and thoughts about photographs and photography, past and present. Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | […]
We are rolling into summer with this episode’s game, MARBLE MADNESS! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW […]
Everybody is interested in preserving, saving and archiving data. Here’s how to destroy it. Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | […]
Ice Man to Maverick — avoid the danger zone in this episode’s game, TOP GUN! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook […]
It’s all the levels of Jumpman and Jumpman Jr. with none of the licensing. It’s Jumpman Lives (Apogee, 1991) Support Like a DOS at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
Two short questions about quotes and trains add up to one full-length episode! Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook […]
Kidnappers! Meteors! Tentacles! Pointing! Clicking! Maniacs! Mansions! MANIAC MANSION! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Forum […]
My friends are tired of hearing me talk about #vanlife, so now you get to! Part 2 of 2. Support You Don’t Know Flack at […]
My friends are tired of hearing me talk about #vanlife, so now you get to! Part 1 of 2. Support You Don’t Know Flack at […]
Light vs. Dark. Who will win on this episode of Like A DOS when we play ARCHON ULTRA (SSI, 1994) Support Like a DOS at […]
I’ve been to a lot of concerts in my life. Here are my top 25 concert memories! Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes […]
Make some cash by delivering passengers on this episode’s game from 1984, SPACE TAXI! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | […]
Jack Flack is back with Cactus Flack’s! Let’s KICK things off with this episode’s game, KARATE CHAMP Support Cactus Flack’s at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS […]
On this episode of Like A DOS we break out our virtual tools and solve puzzles by assembling THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE (Sierra, 1993) Support Like […]
Jack in, Cyberspace Cowboys and Cowgirls. On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack I talk about my experiences with and the evolution of VIRTUAL […]
Warm up your fingers and prepare to save the world — or at least yourself — in the 1986 interactive fiction game from Magnetic Scrolls, […]
Like A DOS is a new podcast on which I’ll be playing, discussing, and reviewing DOS games released for the IBM PC. On this first […]
Ahoy, matey! We have returned from our cruise and with it I bring updated cruise information! On this episode I talk about what’s changed about […]
On this episode Sean and Rob talk about the 1983 classic, National Lampoon’s Vacation. Support Throwback Reviews by using our Amazon Link Contact Rob | […]
Tonight, wary Worriors wander a maze in hopes of defeating THE WIZARD OF WOR! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | […]
On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack, I flip the script and thank my Patrons by sharing some of the neat projects they’re working […]
On this episode, Sean and Rob talk about the 2021 movie 8-Bit Christmas. That’s not a typo. Though not an 80s movie, we felt it […]
If you’ve ever wanted control a monster and destroy a major city, this is the game for you. It’s THE MOVIE MONSTER GAME! Support Sprite […]
On the second part of my three part series, I list and briefly discuss my favorite music-related documentaries. Brace yourself, there are a lot of […]
This game is strong to the finish, if you eats your spinach! On this episode we play and discuss POPEYE! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
On this very special Halloween episode we grab our witchy broom and take on the PumpKing in this haunted game, CAULDRON! Support Sprite Castle at […]
On this episode, Sean and Rob talk about Carvel cakes, homemade treats vs the big candy bar house, costumes, parties and just having fun in […]
You know the show, you know the family, and you most definitely know the theme song. Now it’s time to get to know the game, […]
On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack I run through ten of my favorite documentaries, giving lots of additional recommendations along the way. There […]
This episode is full throttle ahead! Shot everything that moves and everything that doesn’t move in this week’s game, RIVER RAID! Support Sprite Castle at […]
On this episode I hop through the development, ports, merchandise, and arcade cabinet I owned of one of my favorite arcade games, Q*BERT! Support You […]
We’re back and here to stay! After a very long hiatus, Sean & Rob finally dust off the mics and are ready to christen the […]
Put on your helmet and boots, grab your sword, and rescue Daphne. Lead on, adventurer, your quest awaits in this week’s game, DRAGON’S LAIR! Support […]
The best toys! The best marshmallows! The best BREAKFAST CEREALS! Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | […]
Dig paths, gather cherries, drop apples and destroy creeps in this game that isn’t Dig Dug, MR. DO! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara This episode […]
On this episode I talk about what it was like listening to heavy metal and playing Dungeons and Dragons during the SATANIC PANIC of the […]
Cannons fire and fists fly on this episode of Sprite Castle in which we play the 1985 action game ROCKET BALL. Support Sprite Castle at […]
If you have nostalgic memories of plastic building blocks, you’ll love this lengthy trip through the world of LEGO Support You Don’t Know Flack at […]
Assemble burgers from good ingredients while avoiding the evil ones in this somewhat shady version of the arcade classic, BURGERTIME! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
Camping! Rescue! Space Exploration! One line of action figures had it all… FISHER PRICE ADVENTURE PEOPLE Support You Don’t Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | […]
Play ball! On this week’s episode of Sprite Castle, we take the mound and play a digital version of American’s pastime in Accolade’s HARDBALL! Support […]
Spin the wheel, roll the dice, and get ready to play! On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack I talk about BOARDGAMES Support You […]
It’s mano vs. mano (or mano vs. droid, or droid vs. droid) in this week’s sport of the future, BALLBLAZER Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara […]
On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack I talk about some of the modems I’ve owned, from a 300 baud acoustic modem all the […]
Save keys to open doors and don’t shoot the food on this week’s game, GAUNTLET Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara Link: Games in the Making […]
On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack, I look back at the beginning, middle, and possibly end of a family and neighborhood tradition, GARAGE […]
Get ready for sword-swinging, a scantily-clad princess, and muscle-bound fighters in this week’s game, 1987’s BARBARIAN Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara Link: RetroGamer.net – The […]
On episode 201 I revisit the slides, jungle gyms, and monkey bars of my youth. Put up your lunch tray and let’s go. Today, we’re […]
While this week’s game isn’t trash, we’ll spend some time picking it up while discussing a classic Activision game for the Commodore 64, PARK PATROL […]
On the second part of Episode 200, I tell how You Don’t Know Flack came to be, how it got its name, and where the […]
Some people know it as The Creature Wasn’t Nice, others refer to it as Spaceship, but most people know it as Naked Space. On this […]
This week we send our 001 infiltration unit off into space to save a freighter overrun with malicious robots in one of the great Commodore […]
It took me 13 years, but I finally made it to episode 200 of You Don’t Know Flack! To celebrate this event, I will be […]
This week we climb grunds, glide with shubas, and rest in nids in this fantastic release from Windham Classics, BELOW THE ROOT Support Sprite Castle […]
On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack, I talk about the earliest restaurant I can remember — one that serves Big Macs, Filet-o-Fish, Quarter […]
On this week’s show we go to the future in order to go back to the past in order to take eggs back to the […]
On episode 198 of You Don’t Know Flack, I talk all about my collection of lunchboxes — metal, plastic, old, and new! Links — iTunes […]
Dim the lights and prepare for the ultimate in horror as you tour thirteen of the scariest castles in Transylvania in this week’s game, THE […]
On the first YDKF of 2021, I talk about my latest purchase: the sequel to the MiST FPGA computer, the MiSTer! Links — iTunes | […]
Put the hammer down and start slinging mud in this week’s game that puts players inside trucks with more horsepower than safety features and head-to-head […]
Merry Christmas, seasons greetings, and happy holidays! On this episode of You Don’t Know Flack I go back to the well and come up with […]
Happy holidays! Earlier this week I was invited to join several podcasters from Everything Amigas to discuss every port of Home Alone we could come […]
On this episode of Sprite Castle I take a look at the newly released THEC64 Maxi, the full-size Commodore computer from Retro Games Limited. I […]
On this slightly odd episode of You Don’t Know Flack, I take a look at my infatuation with shelves — the first sets of shelves […]
On this episode I get killed by a guard, killed by a bird, and killed by a gate while playing this week’s game, KARATEKA! Sprite […]