Pie Factory Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A Simpsons character going bowling. Sounds crazy, no? But here, in our little land of Pie Factory Podcast, you might say every one of us is a Simpsons character going bowling trying to just hail a cab and and get a ride without breaking his neck. It isn’t easy. You may ask, “Why do we … Continue reading Episode 154: The Simpsons Bowling and Crazy Taxi →
Hard to believe we have a new episode out ALREADY — it seems like episode 152 came out just yesterday! But here in episode 153 of Pie Factory Podcast, Jim and Sean sag into sage talk with two games in the Sega saga. Also keep your ears open for the fascinating look into shipping accessories … Continue reading Episode 153: Thunder Blade and After Burner →
It’s been a long, cold, lonely summer. Except for the days that were very hot. Which is most of them. In fact, we’re not so much sure whether this is episode 152 or if that’s the actual average temperature. But we’re not here to talk about weather. We’re here to talk about a coupla classic … Continue reading Episode 152: Circus Charlie and Moon Cresta →
Pie Factory Podcast episode 152 has been recorded and is in the trustworthy (?) hands of our post-producer Hyde St. Pièrre. But while he is busy getting that together, we’re giving you a chance to listen to an episode of another of Sean’s podcasts, My Weird Record Collection. In this episode, Sean looks at Curtis … Continue reading BONUS EPISODE: My Weird Record Collection Episode 14 →
We have surpassed two major milestones: ten years, and 150 episodes. It only follows logically that we should have a special off-topic episode. (But then again, how often do we actually show signs of any logic?) In this episode: you asked us, we answered. But what did you ask? You asked us STUFF. So we … Continue reading Episode 151: A Very Special Pie Factory Podcast →
Having survived yet another March 12, 25, 28, AND 31, Jim and Sean are back in the podosphere (or perhaps Pleasuredome?) with their deep introspective look into a pair of shooty games that are older than some of this podcast’s listeners. Good on ya, luv; good on ya. And of course the usual features are … Continue reading Episode 150: Stargate and Total Carnage →
Happy holidays! (Many have happened since our last episode.) After much contemplation, debate, soul searching, and just plain dillydallying, Sean and Jim decided that after doing this podcast for almost ten years…it was time to just…record and release episode 149. We don’t have much more to say — we’ll just let the new episode speak … Continue reading Episode 149: Armor Attack and Major Havoc →
The holiday shopping season has arrived! Perhaps you find a bicycle. You purchase it for your child. Your child gets excited, making it an Excitebike. But it’s pretty expensive. So you have an Up’n Down experience in your shopping. But welcome to episode 148 of Pie Factory Podcast. Allow Jim’n’Sean to provide you with the … Continue reading Episode 148: Excitebike and Up’n Down →
In their continued quest to cover arcade video games in alphabetical order, Jim and Sean return after an unwanted hiatus to present you with this episode’s theme: games with “ck” in the middle! They thank you for your patience, your indulgence, your listenershiphood, and your stuff.
After an unexpected hiatus, Sean and Jim are back with a new episode. Sadly, as a side effect of said hiatus, the episode is not about our original intended topic. Happily, though, Pie Factory Podcast is thrilled to present this talk with artist extraordinaire Paul E. Niemeyer, whose works have graced arcade cabinets for Bally … Continue reading Episode 146: A Chat With Paul E. Niemeyer →
Jim and Sean bring you the astonishing conclusion to Episode 145, discussing top ten favorite home console games from both them and you, the listener. A splendid time is certainly a possibility!
Yeah, yeah, we know. “NEW EPISODE SO SOON?!?” Due to the logistical nightmare we all call life, our originally scheduled topic had to be postponed, so instead, after realizing we haven’t done an off-topic episode in a while, maybe we should change our pace for a bit, and here we are. Thank you all for … Continue reading Episode 145: Our Top Ten Console Games →
Pie Factory Podcast is back with episode 144! Today we discuss the ins and outs of opposing prepositions, while our listeners enjoy complex sentences and the deep meanings of racing with superheroes. Enjoy, dear friends, for this will likely be the last ever episode of January 2024.
There are exactly two things that everybody likes: podcasts and video games. Nothing else. And boy, do we have some good news for you: for the first time ever, Jim and Sean have put the two together! Your 2023 will certainly go out on a high note as the two trade barbs over two arcade … Continue reading Episode 143: Namco Classic Collection →
We here at Pie Factory Podcast do not do turkey drops; we do EPISODE drops. There’s more to do in the world than just eat (although, listening to this episode, you’d never know that). We also like to play video games from time to time. So join us!
Just in time for Portland Retro Gaming Expo (kinda), we present episode 141! This time, instead of the usual booing from people listening, the boos we here are from the spooky creatures that come herewith and thereto and therein with two creepy-themed games. Join us for our usual reviews, commentary, and side-splitting hair-raising banter!
Rumor has it that episode 141 has been released. Well, we’re here to completely dispel that rumor: it’s actually episode 140 that’s been released. But not even a party band outside of Pie Factory Podcast’s south headquarters could prevent Jimmy G from bringing you all the important news about a couple of 40-something-year-old video games, … Continue reading Episode 140: Astro Invader (redux) and Astro Fighter →
Summer schedules can be a beast. And believe me, we have tried to alter that beast, but we find ourselves standing in the shadows of that beast. It’s been a while, so we figured we’d better get y’all up to speed as to how our lives have been going, what we’ve been playing, and why … Continue reading Episode 139: Shootin’ the breeze and burning our throats →
For the first time EVER, the guys from Pie Factory are back with discussion on the games you see in the title of this episode. A couple of shooty-powy games. One from the earth, one from the water. (They’re trying to get shooty-powy games from the other two ancient elements, too; patience, friends, patience.) If … Continue reading Episode 138: Front Line and SubRoc-3D →
Episode 137 is out, so listen to it NOW! Chop-chop! (See what we did there?) Silk Worm, Super Cobra, Midwest Gaming Classic, geography, and other such topics are discussed in this mammoth blockbuster installment of Pie Factory Podcast.
Happy spring, Pie Factorians! We hope you spring…fast…and, uhh…we can’t make a really bad pun out of Exerion right now, but…well, just listen!
Welcome to the 2023, they’re calling it this year. Sean and Jim offer up their thoughts and experiences on these particular games because, well, they’re arcade video games. That’s why we’re all here, right? We hope you enjoy this episode. Jim and Sean believe it’s the best episode they’ve produced all year.
As a storm closes in on Pie Factory Headquarters, Jim and Sean are hunkering down, eating razzleberry pie and playing MAME while lying in a manger as visions of Mr. Hot Dog and Mr. Pickle dance in our heads.
A new dawn brings a new day. A new day brings a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast (sometimes). In Episode 134, Jim and Sean discuss an obscure Pac-Man clone and a side-scrolling shoot-’em-up in which you defend the planet against mutant spiders. We hope you enjoy this deep, thoughtful discussion. (Please note: Pie Factory … Continue reading Episode 134: Port Man and Arkanoid →
Jimmy G and Sean introduce a spoooooooky new episode during this spooooooktacular season!! Mwahahaahaahahahaa!!! In this haunting installment they discuss a couple of scaaaaaaaaary spooky games (that is, if you find racing games spooky).
Look, we don’t care that arcadehistory(dot)com and Wikipedia put a hyphen between “Loco” and “Motion.” You know why? ‘Cuz on the marquee there is no hyphen. So we’re not putting one there. Don’t believe us? Look it up! See?…SEE?!?!!?!?
Look, we don’t care that arcadehistory(dot)com and Wikipedia put a hyphen between “Loco” and “Motion.” You know why? ‘Cuz on the marquee there is no hyphen. So we’re not putting one there. Don’t believe us? Look it up! See?…SEE?!?!!?!?
School’s in, kids! It’s time for Sean and Jim to school you on a couple of games from the early-ish ’80s. That is, old-school games. Games that you may have played after school. The only thing more appealing than this episode would be a school of fish. School.
We’re not quite ready yet to present you with what we learned about Wacko and Snake Pit, but in the mean time, here are Sean’s thoughts on this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic. (Jim says hi.)
If you’re the kind of person who likes stuff, well…you’re in the right place because episode 130 is certainly stuff! This time we stray from our usual format to talk about everybody’s favorite diagonally-scrolling platform shoot-’em-up, the long lost sequel to Dragon Ball Z: a little Atari game called Pong! Nobody will be seated during … Continue reading Episode 130: Pong →
We at Pie Factory Podcast have been hard at work to bring you a new savory, salty, and potentially sweet episode. So here, for about the 129th time, we present to you…an episode. A pumpful episode. So pump it up! The jam, the volume…if it’s pumpable, you’ll like this one!
Our love goes out to those suffering because of the situation in Ukraine, and in fact, our next Patreon payout will be donated to Doctors Without Borders for their team in Ukraine. (And we thank all of you for making this donation possible.) We hope in these dark times we can bring some enjoyment to … Continue reading Episode 128: Three Stooges and Splat! →
Our love goes out to those suffering because of the situation in Ukraine, and in fact, our next Patreon payout will be donated to Doctors Without Borders for their team in Ukraine. (And we thank all of you for making this donation possible.) We hope in these dark times we can bring some enjoyment to … Continue reading Episode 128: Three Stooges and Splat! →
Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja and Zero Wing….ahh, just how Sean likes his fried chicken. Warm yourselves up to the soothing voices of him and Jimmy G with this 127th-ish numbered episode of the series, and first episode of the new year. And move Zig.
Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja and Zero Wing….ahh, just how Sean likes his fried chicken. Warm yourselves up to the soothing voices of him and Jimmy G with this 127th-ish numbered episode of the series, and first episode of the new year. And move Zig.
This is indeed a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast. In that it’s a new episode, about 99.44% new material, and it’s Pie Factory Podcast. Only thing is…well, we had to shift the focus a bit for this one time. You’ll get what we mean when you listen.
This is indeed a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast. In that it’s a new episode, about 99.44% new material, and it’s Pie Factory Podcast. Only thing is…well, we had to shift the focus a bit for this one time. You’ll get what we mean when you listen.
It’s a Thanksgiving miracle – a video game sequel that has no corresponding original? Oooh, you’ll have to listen to find out about that! Hear this and more gobbledygook (see what we did there?) as you feast your ears on this very special episode.
It’s a Thanksgiving miracle – a video game sequel that has no corresponding original? Oooh, you’ll have to listen to find out about that! Hear this and more gobbledygook (see what we did there?) as you feast your ears on this very special episode.
What?? A new episode already?! Yuh-huh!!! This time your ever-lovin’ Midwestern video game fan duo take a look not only at the featured games but also indigenous urban cuisine. Episode 124 is guaranteed to be a mammoth blockbuster with several listeners.
What?? A new episode already?! Yuh-huh!!! This time your ever-lovin’ Midwestern video game fan duo take a look not only at the featured games but also indigenous urban cuisine. Episode 124 is guaranteed to be a mammoth blockbuster with several listeners.
Having returned from their spiritual retreat to Fishfuj, Iowa, Jim and Sean are back with a new episode. Will they reveal the secret relationship between Bub and Bob? Is the toyshop in Toypop an allegory about the Russian Revolution? Listen and find out.
Having returned from their spiritual retreat to Fishfuj, Iowa, Jim and Sean are back with a new episode. Will they reveal the secret relationship between Bub and Bob? Is the toyshop in Toypop an allegory about the Russian Revolution? Listen and find out.
(okay, THIS TIME FOR SURE.) We’re calling this “the next episode” because it’s not the previous episode. It’s also not the first episode nor the last episode, unless something REALLY weird happens. Look…it’s an episode. And we actually remembered to mention our RedBubble store.
(okay, THIS TIME FOR SURE.) We’re calling this “the next episode” because it’s not the previous episode. It’s also not the first episode nor the last episode, unless something REALLY weird happens. Look…it’s an episode. And we actually remembered to mention our RedBubble store.
(Broken link in the original feed…sorry about that!) We’re calling this “the next episode” because it’s not the previous episode. It’s also not the first episode nor the last episode, unless something REALLY weird happens. Look…it’s an episode. And we actually remembered to mention our RedBubble store.
(Broken link in the original feed…sorry about that!) We’re calling this “the next episode” because it’s not the previous episode. It’s also not the first episode nor the last episode, unless something REALLY weird happens. Look…it’s an episode. And we actually remembered to mention our RedBubble store.
We’re calling this “the next episode” because it’s not the previous episode. It’s also not the first episode nor the last episode, unless something REALLY weird happens. Look…it’s an episode. And we actually remembered to mention our RedBubble store.
We’re calling this “the next episode” because it’s not the previous episode. It’s also not the first episode nor the last episode, unless something REALLY weird happens. Look…it’s an episode. And we actually remembered to mention our RedBubble store.
Ikey and Mikie, in a most exclusive place, were held up by a mugger, who cut up Ikey’s favorite coat and robbed him, and hit him with a hose. But Mikie grabbed the scoundrel, and punched him in the no-good head repeatedly, until he ran away, so Ikey and Mikie went back to Name That … Continue reading Episode 122: Mikie and Name That Tune →
Ikey and Mikie, in a most exclusive place, were held up by a mugger, who cut up Ikey’s favorite coat and robbed him, and hit him with a hose. But Mikie grabbed the scoundrel, and punched him in the no-good head repeatedly, until he ran away, so Ikey and Mikie went back to Name That … Continue reading Episode 122: Mikie and Name That Tune →
One game is about kids who answer trivia questions and run through a chocolate and slime filled obstacle course. The other is about a New Jersey kid who moves to California and is bullied by martial arts jocks. What could the theme be? Only you, the listener, will find out.
One game is about kids who answer trivia questions and run through a chocolate and slime filled obstacle course. The other is about a New Jersey kid who moves to California and is bullied by martial arts jocks. What could the theme be? Only you, the listener, will find out.
Thanks to the response from Listeners Like You™, we decided to go back and address feedback from our previous episode. Your top ten desert island games (assuming your desert island has an adequate power source, of course) and of course all the other heartwarming (or heartburning?) dialog you’re familiar with from Jim’n’Sean are discussed in … Continue reading Episode 120…revisited! →
Thanks to the response from Listeners Like You™, we decided to go back and address feedback from our previous episode. Your top ten desert island games (assuming your desert island has an adequate power source, of course) and of course all the other heartwarming (or heartburning?) dialog you’re familiar with from Jim’n’Sean are discussed in … Continue reading Episode 120…revisited! →
If each of the hosts of Pie Factory Podcast had his druthers, which games would he’d ruther have in his home arcade over all the other ones? Tune in to this exciting frost-biting candy-throwing installment to hear the gory details!
If each of the hosts of Pie Factory Podcast had his druthers, which games would he’d ruther have in his home arcade over all the other ones? Tune in to this exciting frost-biting candy-throwing installment to hear the gory details!
New month, new year, new U.S. President, New Balance Stores Phoenix, and…oh, yeah! NEW EPISODE! Woohoo! What more can we say, but….vroom! Chop!
New month, new year, new U.S. President, New Balance Stores Phoenix, and…oh, yeah! NEW EPISODE! Woohoo! What more can we say, but….vroom! Chop!
For this final episode of the year, Sean and Jim talk about the world situation, economics, and their five Christmas wishes. (Wait, was that this episode? Hmmm…maybe that was another…) But what could this week’s theme be? Is it games with pluralized round things in their names? Only The Shadow knows.
For this final episode of the year, Sean and Jim talk about the world situation, economics, and their five Christmas wishes. (Wait, was that this episode? Hmmm…maybe that was another…) But what could this week’s theme be? Is it games with pluralized round things in their names? Only The Shadow knows.
While you’re enjoying turkey with your family, why not put Pie Factory Podcast on as your background? Jim’n’Sean discuss two fairly unusual arcade games in episode 117. And so should you.
While you’re enjoying turkey with your family, why not put Pie Factory Podcast on as your background? Jim’n’Sean discuss two fairly unusual arcade games in episode 117. And so should you.
Once upon a time there were two Midwesterners named Jim and Sean. One was tall, the other was…well, also tall, but who cares? There came a time when the two decided that their mission was to discuss two arcade games from Japan, leading them to…well, you’ll just have to listen to find out!
Once upon a time there were two Midwesterners named Jim and Sean. One was tall, the other was…well, also tall, but who cares? There came a time when the two decided that their mission was to discuss two arcade games from Japan, leading them to…well, you’ll just have to listen to find out!
In episode 115, does Sean love Space Zap as much as Jim? Will they agree on a Space Invaders-esque shooter? Will George be reunited with his ticker tape machine? The Shadow knows.
In episode 115, does Sean love Space Zap as much as Jim? Will they agree on a Space Invaders-esque shooter? Will George be reunited with his ticker tape machine? The Shadow knows.
Yep, that’s how hot it gets in the summer, so break out your percussion instruments and play along with episode 114! Satisfaction guaranteed! (Note: satisfaction not guaranteed.)
Yep, that’s how hot it gets in the summer, so break out your percussion instruments and play along with episode 114! Satisfaction guaranteed! (Note: satisfaction not guaranteed.)
So…an episode for your amusement! Prepare for a podcast! (See what we did there?) We swear, this is the absolute last episode we will be releasing this month. If you want another one, sorry; you’ll have to wait.
So…an episode for your amusement! Prepare for a podcast! (See what we did there?) We swear, this is the absolute last episode we will be releasing this month. If you want another one, sorry; you’ll have to wait.
Jim and Sean take a break from the usual arcade game talk and invite friends to join them in a discussion of socializing over online media before there was social media…or widespread Internet.
Jim and Sean take a break from the usual arcade game talk and invite friends to join them in a discussion of socializing over online media before there was social media…or widespread Internet.
In this episode about a couple of somewhat obscure games, Jim discusses geology, whilst Sean waxes philosophical about parenthood. And games, too. Yeah, they both talk about games.
In this episode about a couple of somewhat obscure games, Jim discusses geology, whilst Sean waxes philosophical about parenthood. And games, too. Yeah, they both talk about games.
Happy April! It’s always a sunshine day when the Pie Factory Podcast brings you a new episode! This time, kick back with a couple of relaxing video games from the ’80s, following Jim and Sean through their adventures. (Note: even though we at least twice mentioned the date we recorded this episode, we know that … Continue reading Episode 109: Boot Camp and G.I. Joe →
Happy April! It’s always a sunshine day when the Pie Factory Podcast brings you a new episode! This time, kick back with a couple of relaxing video games from the ’80s, following Jim and Sean through their adventures. (Note: even though we at least twice mentioned the date we recorded this episode, we know that … Continue reading Episode 109: Boot Camp and G.I. Joe →
With an episode title that sounds like a band name, Sean and Jim are back with another rip-roarin’ jaunt into the Golden Age of Video Games, asking that musical question: “Huh?”
With an episode title that sounds like a band name, Sean and Jim are back with another rip-roarin’ jaunt into the Golden Age of Video Games, asking that musical question: “Huh?”
Jim and Sean are back with a lively discussion of two arcade games. This time, both of the games have…color! And sound! And a control panel! It’s sure to set your RSS feed on fire!
Jim and Sean are back with a lively discussion of two arcade games. This time, both of the games have…color! And sound! And a control panel! It’s sure to set your RSS feed on fire!
It’s been a while since we did a one-off about the consoles we had. This time, Sean and Jim invite a special guest to help out, and God knows they desperately need that help.
It’s been a while since we did a one-off about the consoles we had. This time, Sean and Jim invite a special guest to help out, and God knows they desperately need that help.
Need a break from your family? Didn’t get what you want for Christmas? Well, you’re in luck! Here’s a new episode for ya.
Need a break from your family? Didn’t get what you want for Christmas? Well, you’re in luck! Here’s a new episode for ya.
Gotta get away from your family for a bit this Thanksgiving? Let Pie Factory Podcast be your crazy uncle! And what’s more traditional on Thanksgiving than a football game? Let us be your new tradition!
Gotta get away from your family for a bit this Thanksgiving? Let Pie Factory Podcast be your crazy uncle! And what’s more traditional on Thanksgiving than a football game? Let us be your new tradition!
Chicago Bears fans, hopefully a new episode will cheer you up. Philadelphia Eagles fans, celebrate by listening to a new episode. Those of you who don’t like American Football — hey, good news: you can listen to a new episode on Sunday! In this episode, Sean and Jim talk about two games that are not … Continue reading Episode 103: Peter Pack Rat and Turtles →
Chicago Bears fans, hopefully a new episode will cheer you up. Philadelphia Eagles fans, celebrate by listening to a new episode. Those of you who don’t like American Football — hey, good news: you can listen to a new episode on Sunday! In this episode, Sean and Jim talk about two games that are not … Continue reading Episode 103: Peter Pack Rat and Turtles →
Just a quickie announcement before episode 103 is released! https://www.piefactorypodcast.com/extralife
Just a quickie announcement before episode 103 is released! https://www.piefactorypodcast.com/extralife
In this episode, Jim and Sean study the intricacies of the contrapuntal philosophies of the next-generation trends of the upper echelon and how they relate to the hoi polloi’s intrapersonal struggle with the id and the superego. Or…was that another episode?? Hmm…well, this episode talks about either that or a couple of old video games … Continue reading Episode 102: Looping and Space Panic →
In this episode, Jim and Sean study the intricacies of the contrapuntal philosophies of the next-generation trends of the upper echelon and how they relate to the hoi polloi’s intrapersonal struggle with the id and the superego. Or…was that another episode?? Hmm…well, this episode talks about either that or a couple of old video games … Continue reading Episode 102: Looping and Space Panic →
You know…we recently released episode 100, and, well…we loved doing 100 episodes so much, that we’ve decided, heck with it…let’s do 101! So here we are again with an Exciting New episode for your listening, uhh….experience? Yeah, let’s go with that.
You know…we recently released episode 100, and, well…we loved doing 100 episodes so much, that we’ve decided, heck with it…let’s do 101! So here we are again with an Exciting New episode for your listening, uhh….experience? Yeah, let’s go with that.
So we’ve lasted 100 episodes! Yay! And we’ve extended that savings on to YOU! Three special guests join our not-so-special hosts for a unique celebration of all things Pie Factory…well, maybe not all things Pie Factory, but…oh, just listen to The Pie Factory Podcast 100th Episode Spatula.
So we’ve lasted 100 episodes! Yay! And we’ve extended that savings on to YOU! Three special guests join our not-so-special hosts for a unique celebration of all things Pie Factory…well, maybe not all things Pie Factory, but…oh, just listen to The Pie Factory Podcast 100th Episode Spatula.
This time Jim and Sean talk about a couple of not-too-common arcade games that have a surprising number of things in common and some pretty interesting back stories.
This time Jim and Sean talk about a couple of not-too-common arcade games that have a surprising number of things in common and some pretty interesting back stories.
We apologize for the lateness. We have switched to a 3-week schedule due to a little thing called life. Unfortunately, this coincided with the 4th of July holiday. But nonetheless…here’s the new episode!
We apologize for the lateness. We have switched to a 3-week schedule due to a little thing called life. Unfortunately, this coincided with the 4th of July holiday. But nonetheless…here’s the new episode!
This time we’re discussing two well-known but not-easy-to-find titles. Anything else that would be in this description would be filler because we’re not feeling creative right now with this description. Place more text here. Bye.
This time we’re discussing two well-known but not-easy-to-find titles. Anything else that would be in this description would be filler because we’re not feeling creative right now with this description. Place more text here. Bye.
Hi, and welcome to Episode 96. We, uhh…totally forgot to mention in the entire episode that it’s episode 96, but trust us: it’s episode 96. To be followed by episode 107 (eventually). But we were honored to have the brains behind Edladdin Controllers join us for a hearty discussion.
Hi, and welcome to Episode 96. We, uhh…totally forgot to mention in the entire episode that it’s episode 96, but trust us: it’s episode 96. To be followed by episode 107 (eventually). But we were honored to have the brains behind Edladdin Controllers join us for a hearty discussion.
Sean and Jim celebrate the anniversaries of the classic albums Blonde on Blonde, Pet Sounds, and The Who: Live at Leeds by talking about two games as suggested by a Patreon supporter. Oh…and neither of them say a peep about any of those albums. ahem
Sean and Jim celebrate the anniversaries of the classic albums Blonde on Blonde, Pet Sounds, and The Who: Live at Leeds by talking about two games as suggested by a Patreon supporter. Oh…and neither of them say a peep about any of those albums. ahem
Jim and Sean just got drove back from Milwaukee, and boy, are their arms tired!….Hello?…..is this thing on???
Jim and Sean just got drove back from Milwaukee, and boy, are their arms tired!….Hello?…..is this thing on???
Just the title of episode 93 is longer than some of the tweets we’ve sent out. Unlike with episode 92, these two games actually provide us with something substantial to say…imagine that! And we hope to see you at Midwest Gaming Classic today!
Just the title of episode 93 is longer than some of the tweets we’ve sent out. Unlike with episode 92, these two games actually provide us with something substantial to say…imagine that! And we hope to see you at Midwest Gaming Classic today!
More details about the This Week In Robotron contest at Pie Factory Podcast’s table at Midwest Gaming Classic.
More details about the This Week In Robotron contest at Pie Factory Podcast’s table at Midwest Gaming Classic.
Hey, what can we say? A new month, a new episode, a new Rally-X. (And of course a Super Xevious!) More info about the This Week In Robotron contest at Midwest Gaming Classic coming soon — keep your eyes and ears open!
Hey, what can we say? A new month, a new episode, a new Rally-X. (And of course a Super Xevious!) More info about the This Week In Robotron contest at Midwest Gaming Classic coming soon — keep your eyes and ears open!
Midwest Gaming Classic is coming to Wisconsin Center downtown Milwaukee in just a few short weeks — and your friends at Pie Factory Podcast have an exciting announcement! (No, it’s not that we’re stopping the podcast; sorry.)
Midwest Gaming Classic is coming to Wisconsin Center downtown Milwaukee in just a few short weeks — and your friends at Pie Factory Podcast have an exciting announcement! (No, it’s not that we’re stopping the podcast; sorry.)
In this off-topic episode, Jim and Sean reminisce about life with their favorite 16-bit computers. COMING SOON: A SPECIAL MIDWEST GAMING CLASSIC ANNOUNCEMENT!
In this off-topic episode, Jim and Sean reminisce about life with their favorite 16-bit computers. COMING SOON: A SPECIAL MIDWEST GAMING CLASSIC ANNOUNCEMENT!
So, here we are: ninety episodes in. Fun fact: if you listen to an episode of Pie Factory Podcast every day for ninety days, it will take close to three months to complete. While you’re at it, play a couple of rounds of Dark Ages rugby, but don’t fall under a rock.
So, here we are: ninety episodes in. Fun fact: if you listen to an episode of Pie Factory Podcast every day for ninety days, it will take close to three months to complete. While you’re at it, play a couple of rounds of Dark Ages rugby, but don’t fall under a rock.
Wait…isn’t Pie Factory Podcast a biweekly podcast? Didn’t they just put out a show five days ago? But…how? And then they…but there’s another…hoo, boy; how did they do it? (It’s called physics.) Look, just enjoy the show, mac.
Wait…isn’t Pie Factory Podcast a biweekly podcast? Didn’t they just put out a show five days ago? But…how? And then they…but there’s another…hoo, boy; how did they do it? (It’s called physics.) Look, just enjoy the show, mac.
Falling blocks discussed by these falling blockheads: what could possibly be more fitting? In this landmark 2019 comeback, join Sean and Jim as they talk about not Ferg. That’s right, Ferg will not be mentioned in this episode. Listen to find out why!
Falling blocks discussed by these falling blockheads: what could possibly be more fitting? In this landmark 2019 comeback, join Sean and Jim as they talk about not Ferg. That’s right, Ferg will not be mentioned in this episode. Listen to find out why!
With episode 87, Jim and Sean decided to end 2018 on a…well, let’s face it…weird note. I mean, come on! Who’s ever HEARD of these games?! Well…SOMEBODY must have, or else there wouldn’t be a podcast talking about them! Podcasts just don’t talk about games that don’t exist! (or do they?) Regardless, this certainly is … Continue reading Episode 87: Arm Wrestling and SF-Hisplitter →
With episode 87, Jim and Sean decided to end 2018 on a…well, let’s face it…weird note. I mean, come on! Who’s ever HEARD of these games?! Well…SOMEBODY must have, or else there wouldn’t be a podcast talking about them! Podcasts just don’t talk about games that don’t exist! (or do they?) Regardless, this certainly is … Continue reading Episode 87: Arm Wrestling and SF-Hisplitter →
Who says Friday is black? We at Pie Factory Podcast say it’s, uhhh….black also. So yeah. What does that have to do with episode 86? We, uhmmm…haven’t the foggiest idea. Just listen.
Who says Friday is black? We at Pie Factory Podcast say it’s, uhhh….black also. So yeah. What does that have to do with episode 86? We, uhmmm…haven’t the foggiest idea. Just listen.
At long last, Sean and Jim have returned with episode 85 of their ambivalently named downloadable quasi-radio show, this time investigating a couple of outer space themed games in which somehow explosions are still audible in a vacuum. Tell your friends!
At long last, Sean and Jim have returned with episode 85 of their ambivalently named downloadable quasi-radio show, this time investigating a couple of outer space themed games in which somehow explosions are still audible in a vacuum. Tell your friends!
With winter coming soon, Sean and Jim figured they’d better hurry up and discuss a game with a snow theme for episode 84. And lately there’s been some sort of Star Wars movie coming out at about the same time, so what the hey, why not a space fighter? This episode is sure to be … Continue reading Episode 84: Astro Blaster and Avalanche →
With winter coming soon, Sean and Jim figured they’d better hurry up and discuss a game with a snow theme for episode 84. And lately there’s been some sort of Star Wars movie coming out at about the same time, so what the hey, why not a space fighter? This episode is sure to be … Continue reading Episode 84: Astro Blaster and Avalanche →
EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IS IN THIS EPISODE. Taking a break from discussing video games, we are taking the opportunity to discuss not just suicide prevention but also depression and other mental concerns. We feel this is a very important topic that needs to be addressed.
EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IS IN THIS EPISODE. Taking a break from discussing video games, we are taking the opportunity to discuss not just suicide prevention but also depression and other mental concerns. We feel this is a very important topic that needs to be addressed.
In today’s fourscore and second official installment of Pie Factory Podcast, your hosts Do! their best to edutain you. Do! you want to join in on the fun? Of course you Do!. (Okay, we’ll stop Do!ing that.)
In today’s fourscore and second official installment of Pie Factory Podcast, your hosts Do! their best to edutain you. Do! you want to join in on the fun? Of course you Do!. (Okay, we’ll stop Do!ing that.)
How do Jim and Sean spend their three-day weekend near the end of summer? By servicing you, our friends, the listeners, with a brand new episode! This time we wax philosophical about another movie game and another Gottlieb game. We hope you’re not…alienated by this episode, but we guarantee you some kind of…reaction.
How do Jim and Sean spend their three-day weekend near the end of summer? By servicing you, our friends, the listeners, with a brand new episode! This time we wax philosophical about another movie game and another Gottlieb game. We hope you’re not…alienated by this episode, but we guarantee you some kind of…reaction.
We at Pie Factory Podcast like to record episodes. We like it so much, we’ve done it more than 80 times. We hope that you’ll add this episode about “Q” games to your podcast queue. (See what I did there?)
We at Pie Factory Podcast like to record episodes. We like it so much, we’ve done it more than 80 times. We hope that you’ll add this episode about “Q” games to your podcast queue. (See what I did there?)
Well, it’s Monday, and as such we cannot come up with a creative announcement for episode 79. So here it is. Episode 79. Millipede and Liberator. Listen to the podcast. Trade it with friends. Post a link in your next bathroom graffiti.
Well, it’s Monday, and as such we cannot come up with a creative announcement for episode 79. So here it is. Episode 79. Millipede and Liberator. Listen to the podcast. Trade it with friends. Post a link in your next bathroom graffiti.
Whoa-oh, here she comes. Watch out WITH YOUR EYES, boy, she’ll chew you up. Whoa-oh, here she comes. She’s an ANTEATER. (See what we did there?) Despite Sean and Jim striking fear in the hearts of those who try to re-create their “oops, we screwed up” music, here they are with episode 78.
Whoa-oh, here she comes. Watch out WITH YOUR EYES, boy, she’ll chew you up. Whoa-oh, here she comes. She’s an ANTEATER. (See what we did there?) Despite Sean and Jim striking fear in the hearts of those who try to re-create their “oops, we screwed up” music, here they are with episode 78.
In this super special episode of Pie Factory Podcast, Sean and Jim discuss the latest retro gaming news (which is not news anymore because post production takes such a long time!), but then eschew the usual format to discuss their adventures on two wheels. A super special guest helps out as well!
In this super special episode of Pie Factory Podcast, Sean and Jim discuss the latest retro gaming news (which is not news anymore because post production takes such a long time!), but then eschew the usual format to discuss their adventures on two wheels. A super special guest helps out as well!
I think this is the longest title we’ve had for an episode so far. Is it? Hmm….I don’t know. I’ll have to check. Wait…why am I typing this? Anyway…here’s a show about a couple of George Lucas film games. Yeah.
I think this is the longest title we’ve had for an episode so far. Is it? Hmm….I don’t know. I’ll have to check. Wait…why am I typing this? Anyway…here’s a show about a couple of George Lucas film games. Yeah.
Here we are with another instalment of Pie Factory Podcast, an arcade game podcast that most certainly exists. What do you get when you combine Atari and NAMCO? Well, maybe Pac-Mania, but in this case, you get cops and a superhero. This episode will certainly be just that: a episode!
Here we are with another instalment of Pie Factory Podcast, an arcade game podcast that most certainly exists. What do you get when you combine Atari and NAMCO? Well, maybe Pac-Mania, but in this case, you get cops and a superhero. This episode will certainly be just that: a episode!
That rough, ragged trip down I-94 brings forth some thoughts and interviews from one of the biggest gaming conventions in the country. If this doesn’t get you excited for what will be happening again in about 51 weeks, then…we dunno, maybe something else will??
That rough, ragged trip down I-94 brings forth some thoughts and interviews from one of the biggest gaming conventions in the country. If this doesn’t get you excited for what will be happening again in about 51 weeks, then…we dunno, maybe something else will??
It’s Monday! And when a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast comes out on a Monday, it means Monday’s FUNday, Charlie Brown! In their last episode before Midwest Gaming Classic, Jim and Sean discuss, well…two arcade games and reveal a common theme. Duh. If you’re in Milwaukee, come to MGC and see us in the … Continue reading Episode 73: Turbo and I, Robot →
It’s Monday! And when a new episode of Pie Factory Podcast comes out on a Monday, it means Monday’s FUNday, Charlie Brown! In their last episode before Midwest Gaming Classic, Jim and Sean discuss, well…two arcade games and reveal a common theme. Duh. If you’re in Milwaukee, come to MGC and see us in the … Continue reading Episode 73: Turbo and I, Robot →
So it’s come to this…Sean and Jim have released twelve episodes six times. SIX TIMES. Can they do it a seventh time? Stick around for episode 84 and find out! In the mean time, here’s episode 72, examining works by Konami and Bally Midway.
So it’s come to this…Sean and Jim have released twelve episodes six times. SIX TIMES. Can they do it a seventh time? Stick around for episode 84 and find out! In the mean time, here’s episode 72, examining works by Konami and Bally Midway.
Jim and Sean were getting lazy and restless with episode 71, so they did what anybody else would do: invite two guests to join them and do all the dirty work. Enjoy this special foursome as they present their intercourse on Contra and Ikari Warriors.
Jim and Sean were getting lazy and restless with episode 71, so they did what anybody else would do: invite two guests to join them and do all the dirty work. Enjoy this special foursome as they present their intercourse on Contra and Ikari Warriors.
Question: What did Sean get wrong this time? Answer: it’s probably somewhere in this episode. So is a missing sequined glove (probably). Anyway, just listen to episode 70. Because that’s what it certainly is: an episode.
Question: What did Sean get wrong this time? Answer: it’s probably somewhere in this episode. So is a missing sequined glove (probably). Anyway, just listen to episode 70. Because that’s what it certainly is: an episode.
What? You thought Sean and Jim would let January end without you getting another episode in your podcast player?! Pshaw! Here with the long-awaited episode 69 are your beloved hosts waxing philosophical about two early ’80s space games. We’re sure to sell a million units…in January.
What? You thought Sean and Jim would let January end without you getting another episode in your podcast player?! Pshaw! Here with the long-awaited episode 69 are your beloved hosts waxing philosophical about two early ’80s space games. We’re sure to sell a million units…in January.
Everybody’s fourth-favorite midwestern video game podcast hosts have returned from their monthlong tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the subcontinent with deep thoughts about Battlezone and Juno First. Certainly this episode will go down in history as “The Show Notes Episode.”
Everybody’s fourth-favorite midwestern video game podcast hosts have returned from their monthlong tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the subcontinent with deep thoughts about Battlezone and Juno First. Certainly this episode will go down in history as “The Show Notes Episode.”
Jim and Sean offer you a holiday gift: an extra episode! The Pie Factory hosts aren’t too afraid of…public speaking…to offer one more…broadcast…for 2017. Normally they talk about video games, but this time they get…behind the microphone…another way to talk about a topic pertinent to their past lives. For the…record…this episode’s transmission may make your … Continue reading Bonus Episode! →
Jim and Sean offer you a holiday gift: an extra episode! The Pie Factory hosts aren’t too afraid of…public speaking…to offer one more…broadcast…for 2017. Normally they talk about video games, but this time they get…behind the microphone…another way to talk about a topic pertinent to their past lives. For the…record…this episode’s transmission may make your … Continue reading Bonus Episode! →
The last episode of 2017 brings you two guys talking about two late ’80s games with two…uhhh…something or other. Ooh…and is there a special something for Patreon supporters? Only time will tell.
The last episode of 2017 brings you two guys talking about two late ’80s games with two…uhhh…something or other. Ooh…and is there a special something for Patreon supporters? Only time will tell.
Jim and Sean wax philosophical about two Atari vector graphics games. (And unfortunately, new computer = new audio issues, for which they apologize.) Are Sean and Jim stealing No Quarter’s “Novecter” idea? Only time will tell, but listen for details…if any!
Jim and Sean wax philosophical about two Atari vector graphics games. (And unfortunately, new computer = new audio issues, for which they apologize.) Are Sean and Jim stealing No Quarter’s “Novecter” idea? Only time will tell, but listen for details…if any!
So here’s the situation. It’s October. It’s 2017. By process of elimination, that means it’s October 2017. Putting two and two together, you get twotwo. Strategically simulate operations and shoot some suicidal space creatures with Sean and Jim as they answer that musical question: “Huh?”
So here’s the situation. It’s October. It’s 2017. By process of elimination, that means it’s October 2017. Putting two and two together, you get twotwo. Strategically simulate operations and shoot some suicidal space creatures with Sean and Jim as they answer that musical question: “Huh?”
That’s right, it’s time for another enliftening episode of Pie Factory Podcast. What? You think you’ll skip this one? No, don’t…..cop….out! ha ha! You’ll be…robbed…of some amazing listening! snort! (See what I did there?)
That’s right, it’s time for another enliftening episode of Pie Factory Podcast. What? You think you’ll skip this one? No, don’t…..cop….out! ha ha! You’ll be…robbed…of some amazing listening! snort! (See what I did there?)
Congratulations: you survived the end of the world! Your reward is getting to listen to the soothing sounds of Jim’n’Sean waxing nostalgic about two Sega games. Will Jim finally find the lost chord? Will Sean be reunited with his ticker tape machine? Listen and find out.
Congratulations: you survived the end of the world! Your reward is getting to listen to the soothing sounds of Jim’n’Sean waxing nostalgic about two Sega games. Will Jim finally find the lost chord? Will Sean be reunited with his ticker tape machine? Listen and find out.
So it’s come to this: the last episode of Pie Factory Podcast for the summer! Jim and Sean wax poetically about each of their adventures the great summer of 2017 has thrust upon them, and they make their fall predictions. Oh, wait…never mind; they never got around to doing that. Instead, they talked about classic … Continue reading Episode 62: Moon Patrol and Rampart →
So it’s come to this: the last episode of Pie Factory Podcast for the summer! Jim and Sean wax poetically about each of their adventures the great summer of 2017 has thrust upon them, and they make their fall predictions. Oh, wait…never mind; they never got around to doing that. Instead, they talked about classic … Continue reading Episode 62: Moon Patrol and Rampart →
Our thoughts are with those affected by Harvey right now; if any of our listeners are among them, we hope that this episode gives them at least a little bit of a silver lining. But hey, want to learn some algebra? 2 x Gottlieb = episode 61. Whoa.
Our thoughts are with those affected by Harvey right now; if any of our listeners are among them, we hope that this episode gives them at least a little bit of a silver lining. But hey, want to learn some algebra? 2 x Gottlieb = episode 61. Whoa.
Despite our best efforts at putting out a quality Podcast, Jeff Lee, creative genius behind Q*Bert, managed to sit through an entire episode to talk to us about his games, books, artwork, and other hobbies. If there ever was an episode of a podcast, this certainly is one of them.
Despite our best efforts at putting out a quality Podcast, Jeff Lee, creative genius behind Q*Bert, managed to sit through an entire episode to talk to us about his games, books, artwork, and other hobbies. If there ever was an episode of a podcast, this certainly is one of them.
Two games. Two arcade games. You play ’em. You shoot stuff. And one of the games has a dangling preposition in the title. And this will be the final Pie Factory Podcast episode until the next one. Which will be 60. Followed by 61 and 68, with possible episodes in between. Mark your calendar as … Continue reading Episode 59: Crossbow and Rip Off →
Two games. Two arcade games. You play ’em. You shoot stuff. And one of the games has a dangling preposition in the title. And this will be the final Pie Factory Podcast episode until the next one. Which will be 60. Followed by 61 and 68, with possible episodes in between. Mark your calendar as … Continue reading Episode 59: Crossbow and Rip Off →
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,”The Empire Strikes Back,” adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna virtvic. Ut Jim ad minim Sean, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco ferg nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in “Paperboy” velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur … Continue reading Episode 58: The Empire Strikes Back and Paperboy →
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,”The Empire Strikes Back,” adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna virtvic. Ut Jim ad minim Sean, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco ferg nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in “Paperboy” velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur … Continue reading Episode 58: The Empire Strikes Back and Paperboy →
Believe it or not, this is not the first episode of Pie Factory Podcast to come out in July 2017. Except it is. And it’s about two games this time. Just like almost all of the other episodes. You listen now. And you wish Steve Touhy of Touhyville a happy birthday. Now.
Believe it or not, this is not the first episode of Pie Factory Podcast to come out in July 2017. Except it is. And it’s about two games this time. Just like almost all of the other episodes. You listen now. And you wish Steve Touhy of Touhyville a happy birthday. Now.
If we got any more specific, the theme would be too easy to guess! But we hope you enjoy this rollicking little kickoff to summer as your Pie Factory Podcast hosts are joined by a special guest to keep things a bit more under control.
If we got any more specific, the theme would be too easy to guess! But we hope you enjoy this rollicking little kickoff to summer as your Pie Factory Podcast hosts are joined by a special guest to keep things a bit more under control.
Jim fights his laptop over good audio while Sean repeatedly gets the name of a Pretenders song wrong. It’s all a barrel of fish until someone gets hurt, right here on Pie Factory Podcast.
Jim fights his laptop over good audio while Sean repeatedly gets the name of a Pretenders song wrong. It’s all a barrel of fish until someone gets hurt, right here on Pie Factory Podcast.
What is the sound of one hand clapping? Why, it’s the next installment of the witty, irreverent, and third adjectiveless Pie Factory Podcast. Sean and Jim go all Williams on y’all for the last episode during meteorological spring; see you in June! (Yes, we’re watching you!)
What is the sound of one hand clapping? Why, it’s the next installment of the witty, irreverent, and third adjectiveless Pie Factory Podcast. Sean and Jim go all Williams on y’all for the last episode during meteorological spring; see you in June! (Yes, we’re watching you!)
Okay, okay, we get it: Sean needs to see more movies. But hey, listen to him discuss a classic dungeon game and a landmark racing game with Jimmy G, the man with a message. Or an awkward limp. We don’t remember for sure.
Okay, okay, we get it: Sean needs to see more movies. But hey, listen to him discuss a classic dungeon game and a landmark racing game with Jimmy G, the man with a message. Or an awkward limp. We don’t remember for sure.
Yes, Sean and Jim are back ALREADY with another new episode! Listen to the hosts discuss Las Vegas, record collecting…oh, and maybe an arcade game or two.
Yes, Sean and Jim are back ALREADY with another new episode! Listen to the hosts discuss Las Vegas, record collecting…oh, and maybe an arcade game or two.
Congratulation! You have wisely chosen to listen to Pie Factory Podcast’s last episode before Midwest Gaming Classic 2017 — we’ll be back after MGC with any exciting news and developments we encounter. Now… Let’s Uncle Poo!
Congratulation! You have wisely chosen to listen to Pie Factory Podcast’s last episode before Midwest Gaming Classic 2017 — we’ll be back after MGC with any exciting news and developments we encounter. Now… Let’s Uncle Poo!
Home? I have no home. Hunted. DESPISED. The jungle is my home. Where I can bust a move and listen to the mammoth blockbuster episode 50 of Pie Factory Podcast. Now, stop tampering in God’s domain.
Home? I have no home. Hunted. DESPISED. The jungle is my home. Where I can bust a move and listen to the mammoth blockbuster episode 50 of Pie Factory Podcast. Now, stop tampering in God’s domain.
Sean and Jim are back from their three-week tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the subcontinent to talk about a coupla games. You guard a van, and you hunt spies. There. Now you don’t have to listen. No, wait…yes, you do.
Sean and Jim are back from their three-week tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the subcontinent to talk about a coupla games. You guard a van, and you hunt spies. There. Now you don’t have to listen. No, wait…yes, you do.
Just a quick update on the current state of Pie Factory Podcast. She looks so great. Every time I see her face she puts me in a state…state of Pie Factory Podcast.
Just a quick update on the current state of Pie Factory Podcast. She looks so great. Every time I see her face she puts me in a state…state of Pie Factory Podcast.
Super Podcast Brothers’ Andy Reierson joins Sean and Jim as they discuss two games that are such natural bedfellows that it’s a disgrace that Pie Factory Podcast went on for 48 episodes before this pairing finally happened. Prepare to be Timinized!
Super Podcast Brothers’ Andy Reierson joins Sean and Jim as they discuss two games that are such natural bedfellows that it’s a disgrace that Pie Factory Podcast went on for 48 episodes before this pairing finally happened. Prepare to be Timinized!
Still a very new year, and the Pie Factory Podcast guys get yet another riproarin’ groundbreaking episode out. What are the odds? You’ll have to listen and find out.
Still a very new year, and the Pie Factory Podcast guys get yet another riproarin’ groundbreaking episode out. What are the odds? You’ll have to listen and find out.
The Pie Factory Podcast gang opens the first episode of 2017 with some tender-lovin’ discussion of two of everybody’s favorite arcade games. Or maybe not EVERYBODY’s, I mean…whose favorite game is Mouse Trap? Maybe not yours, but…maybe someone’s?? I don’t know. Perhaps the episode will end with a huge honkin’ explosion.
The Pie Factory Podcast gang opens the first episode of 2017 with some tender-lovin’ discussion of two of everybody’s favorite arcade games. Or maybe not EVERYBODY’s, I mean…whose favorite game is Mouse Trap? Maybe not yours, but…maybe someone’s?? I don’t know. Perhaps the episode will end with a huge honkin’ explosion.
In a very special Pie Factory Podcast, Sean and Jim speak openly and frankly about the games they both rated 5 Continues, with the help of longtime featherless biped Ferg. ‘Swonderful. ‘Smarvelous. ‘Sthe final episode of 2016. What will 2017 have in store?
In a very special Pie Factory Podcast, Sean and Jim speak openly and frankly about the games they both rated 5 Continues, with the help of longtime featherless biped Ferg. ‘Swonderful. ‘Smarvelous. ‘Sthe final episode of 2016. What will 2017 have in store?
Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside-down, and I’d like to take a minute – just sit right there, I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Pie Factory Podcast. Never gonna dig you up, never gonna Pac you down.
Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside-down, and I’d like to take a minute – just sit right there, I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Pie Factory Podcast. Never gonna dig you up, never gonna Pac you down.
“Christmas without presents is like Thanksgiving without pizza.” — Kelly Bundy What better way to simulate Thanksgiving dinner than to play a basketball game that allows you to beat the living daylights out of your opponent? Gobble, gobble.
“Christmas without presents is like Thanksgiving without pizza.” — Kelly Bundy What better way to simulate Thanksgiving dinner than to play a basketball game that allows you to beat the living daylights out of your opponent? Gobble, gobble.
By surprisingly (and tragically) popular demand, we present to you the Pie Factory Podcast episode that will hopefully provide you with the answer to life, the universe, and everything. (Gee, didn’t see that coming, did you?) We hope the Master will approve.
By surprisingly (and tragically) popular demand, we present to you the Pie Factory Podcast episode that will hopefully provide you with the answer to life, the universe, and everything. (Gee, didn’t see that coming, did you?) We hope the Master will approve.
The Great Pumpkin has found your sincere pumpkin patch, delivering you another heartwarming Pie Factory Podcast! Sean and Jim break from the usual arcade talk and have a special guest join them once again for a talk about console gaming, this time about what Ninten-don’t.
The Great Pumpkin has found your sincere pumpkin patch, delivering you another heartwarming Pie Factory Podcast! Sean and Jim break from the usual arcade talk and have a special guest join them once again for a talk about console gaming, this time about what Ninten-don’t.
…or is it Space Invaders and Stratovox? sigh the world may never know. But that’s okay because maybe the world will be taken over by space invaders and all of our astronauts will be kidnapped before we can prevent that from happening. Wait, was I supposed to write that??
…or is it Space Invaders and Stratovox? sigh the world may never know. But that’s okay because maybe the world will be taken over by space invaders and all of our astronauts will be kidnapped before we can prevent that from happening. Wait, was I supposed to write that??
Celebrating the release of Ron Howard’s documentary of The Beatles’ touring years, Jim and Sean bring you their classic, internationally lauded musings on two well-known classics of days of yore. (Or is it days of Eeyore? Days of you’re? Days..oh, screw it; back in the Ferg.)
Celebrating the release of Ron Howard’s documentary of The Beatles’ touring years, Jim and Sean bring you their classic, internationally lauded musings on two well-known classics of days of yore. (Or is it days of Eeyore? Days of you’re? Days..oh, screw it; back in the Ferg.)
Just like the trees in Timber, the latest Pie Factory Podcast episode drops. (See what I did there?) And along with that, so does this poster’s ability to come up with some kind of witty way to announce the show’s release. Enjoy! Or, perhaps, don’t enjoy — the choice is yours: it’s a free country. … Continue reading Episode 38: Do! Run Run and Timber →
Just like the trees in Timber, the latest Pie Factory Podcast episode drops. (See what I did there?) And along with that, so does this poster’s ability to come up with some kind of witty way to announce the show’s release. Enjoy! Or, perhaps, don’t enjoy — the choice is yours: it’s a free country. … Continue reading Episode 38: Do! Run Run and Timber →
Spelled backwards, the first game is “froG.” Spelled any way you want, the second game is obviously Sean’s favorite video game ever in the history of gaming. Oh…and did we say…contest?? That’s right — the winner of the Charles Nelson Reilly Contest is announced! Where else but Pie Factory Podcast?
Spelled backwards, the first game is “froG.” Spelled any way you want, the second game is obviously Sean’s favorite video game ever in the history of gaming. Oh…and did we say…contest?? That’s right — the winner of the Charles Nelson Reilly Contest is announced! Where else but Pie Factory Podcast?
Just in time for the sixth anniversary of the opening of the world’s largest arcade, the latest episode of Pie Factory Podcast drops. (YAAAAAAAAAY!) If only Charles Nelson Reilly were here to hear it. But at least we have a contest in his honor! Who survives the tempest? And who wins the Omega race? Listen … Continue reading Episode 36: Omega Race and Tempest →
Just in time for the sixth anniversary of the opening of the world’s largest arcade, the latest episode of Pie Factory Podcast drops. (YAAAAAAAAAY!) If only Charles Nelson Reilly were here to hear it. But at least we have a contest in his honor! Who survives the tempest? And who wins the Omega race? Listen … Continue reading Episode 36: Omega Race and Tempest →
See what happens when Sean and Jim take a week off? The episode gets longer, unlike Sean’s performance in this episode’s games. The hosts also discuss Video Game Summit, pickups, and a new arcade. Oh…and did somebody say…”contest”?
See what happens when Sean and Jim take a week off? The episode gets longer, unlike Sean’s performance in this episode’s games. The hosts also discuss Video Game Summit, pickups, and a new arcade. Oh…and did somebody say…”contest”?
Jim and Sean light the fireworks with the games Roto to the Rescue! and Targ. (Or is it simply Robby Roto??? Or…whatever.) Wait…did someone say…contest? #fangboner
Jim and Sean light the fireworks with the games Roto to the Rescue! and Targ. (Or is it simply Robby Roto??? Or…whatever.) Wait…did someone say…contest? #fangboner
In this heartwarming, heartburning, and heartbreaking episode, Sean and Jim discuss robots, skeletons, gas, Wilford Brimley, and a brand new arcade.
In this heartwarming, heartburning, and heartbreaking episode, Sean and Jim discuss robots, skeletons, gas, Wilford Brimley, and a brand new arcade.
That Jimmy G’s really a crazy clown. When will he learn that he never can mow Sean down? Maybe he’ll prank Moe’s Tavern instead. Who knows? Listen to find out!
That Jimmy G’s really a crazy clown. When will he learn that he never can mow Sean down? Maybe he’ll prank Moe’s Tavern instead. Who knows? Listen to find out!
Sean (a.k.a. The Great Pieholio) and Jim discuss their most heartfelt feelings of this unreleased 1996 Atari prototype arcade game. On a very special Pie Factory Podcast. Starring Meredith Baxter Birney. Or maybe not.
Sean (a.k.a. The Great Pieholio) and Jim discuss their most heartfelt feelings of this unreleased 1996 Atari prototype arcade game. On a very special Pie Factory Podcast. Starring Meredith Baxter Birney. Or maybe not.
Just in time for the end of Sega Week at Galloping Ghost Arcade, Sean and Jim express their abiding love for Sega’s classic Zaxxon sequel. And while they’re at it, they give some time to the little-appreciated Atari vector game. (Oh, and they forgot to mention that they’re on Google Play now. Smart, guys, REAL … Continue reading Episode 30: Super Zaxxon and Asteroids DeLuxe →
Just in time for the end of Sega Week at Galloping Ghost Arcade, Sean and Jim express their abiding love for Sega’s classic Zaxxon sequel. And while they’re at it, they give some time to the little-appreciated Atari vector game. (Oh, and they forgot to mention that they’re on Google Play now. Smart, guys, REAL … Continue reading Episode 30: Super Zaxxon and Asteroids DeLuxe →
Jim and Sean eat tomatoes, tomahtoes, potatoes, and potahtoes and call the whole thing off as they argue over pronunciation and wax nostalgic about Midwest Gaming Classic. (Keep up with future episodes for more MGC coverage!)
Jim and Sean eat tomatoes, tomahtoes, potatoes, and potahtoes and call the whole thing off as they argue over pronunciation and wax nostalgic about Midwest Gaming Classic. (Keep up with future episodes for more MGC coverage!)
You did it. You survived Monday. You deserve a reward. Here. Have a pie. In fact, have a whole factory of pies. Pie Factory Podcast, that is. And while you’re at it, get your ticket for Midwest Gaming Classic, where we are proudly joining our friends from Underground Retrocade this coming Saturday. Be there. Or … Continue reading Episode 28: Popeye and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles →
You did it. You survived Monday. You deserve a reward. Here. Have a pie. In fact, have a whole factory of pies. Pie Factory Podcast, that is. And while you’re at it, get your ticket for Midwest Gaming Classic, where we are proudly joining our friends from Underground Retrocade this coming Saturday. Be there. Or … Continue reading Episode 28: Popeye and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles →
Gooooooooooooooooooooood Friday morning, Pie Factory fans! What better way to start a Friday than with a new episode from Sean and Jim? Boy howdy, if there is a better way, we don’t think we wanna know.
Gooooooooooooooooooooood Friday morning, Pie Factory fans! What better way to start a Friday than with a new episode from Sean and Jim? Boy howdy, if there is a better way, we don’t think we wanna know.
At long last, episode 26! Yep, Pie Factory Podcast just in time for Pi Day. Heh. Get it? Course you do. In addition to discussing these Midway classics, Sean and Jim reflect on their excitement (cough cough) about the then-impending Coleco Chameleon. Also, listen to a new song by the Buckner-Garcia Band.
At long last, episode 26! Yep, Pie Factory Podcast just in time for Pi Day. Heh. Get it? Course you do. In addition to discussing these Midway classics, Sean and Jim reflect on their excitement (cough cough) about the then-impending Coleco Chameleon. Also, listen to a new song by the Buckner-Garcia Band.
Jim and Sean veer into, well…potentially NSFW territory…for one episode as they play Puzznic (Japanese version, we’ll just leave it at that), Lady Killer, and Miss World ’96 Nude for research purposes. Yeah…Research purposes! That’s why! History!
Jim and Sean veer into, well…potentially NSFW territory…for one episode as they play Puzznic (Japanese version, we’ll just leave it at that), Lady Killer, and Miss World ’96 Nude for research purposes. Yeah…Research purposes! That’s why! History!
Sean and Jim break from the usual Pie Factory Podcast format to chat face-to-face (perfect for an audio podcast) with Brian Colin, designer of Rampage, Arch Rivals, Xenophobe, and many other games too numerous to mention to fit in the iTunes description. And yet more discussion of the pronunciation of Galaga.
Sean and Jim break from the usual Pie Factory Podcast format to chat face-to-face (perfect for an audio podcast) with Brian Colin, designer of Rampage, Arch Rivals, Xenophobe, and many other games too numerous to mention to fit in the iTunes description. And yet more discussion of the pronunciation of Galaga.
Stuck in the big snowstorm? Boy, do we have amazing news for you! (Not stuck in the big snowstorm? Well…the news is just as amazing for you, too!) You humanoids can now escape after all…into Jim and Sean’s warm and magical Pie Factory world. We hope this episode will prove to be very…uplifting!
Stuck in the big snowstorm? Boy, do we have amazing news for you! (Not stuck in the big snowstorm? Well…the news is just as amazing for you, too!) You humanoids can now escape after all…into Jim and Sean’s warm and magical Pie Factory world. We hope this episode will prove to be very…uplifting!
Pie Factory Podcast hopes to make those mourning the loss of (probably) the reason Ground Kontrol in Portland got its name feel better with the first new episode of 2016. Listen to discussion of these two not-so-common titles from arcade gaming’s Golden Years.
Pie Factory Podcast hopes to make those mourning the loss of (probably) the reason Ground Kontrol in Portland got its name feel better with the first new episode of 2016. Listen to discussion of these two not-so-common titles from arcade gaming’s Golden Years.
You don’t want to ring in 2016 without listening to this exciting news first! This will especially be welcome news for you die-hard retro home gamers!
You don’t want to ring in 2016 without listening to this exciting news first! This will especially be welcome news for you die-hard retro home gamers!
A late Christmas or Hanukkah present…or on-time Kwanzaa or Mystery Day of Christmas present…or early New Year present…from Sean and Jim! In one of the longest episodes of the podcast so far, Jim and Sean talk with a special guest (hint: watch your language!) about their all-time favorite console, the Atari 7800. Also, Sean tells … Continue reading Episode 21: Home Consoles II →
A late Christmas or Hanukkah present…or on-time Kwanzaa or Mystery Day of Christmas present…or early New Year present…from Sean and Jim! In one of the longest episodes of the podcast so far, Jim and Sean talk with a special guest (hint: watch your language!) about their all-time favorite console, the Atari 7800. Also, Sean tells … Continue reading Episode 21: Home Consoles II →
What better way to lead into the holidays than by knocking down a few beers and then knocking down a few chefs with watermelon slices? Listen to Jim’n’Sean get excited about flinging edibles at people!
What better way to lead into the holidays than by knocking down a few beers and then knocking down a few chefs with watermelon slices? Listen to Jim’n’Sean get excited about flinging edibles at people!
What?! You thought Thanksgiving weekend was over?! Ahh, think again, my huckleberry friends. The thanks never stops with the latest episode of Pie Factory Podcast, as Jim waxes poetic about Cleveland penguins and Sean probably gets a lot of stuff wrong.
What?! You thought Thanksgiving weekend was over?! Ahh, think again, my huckleberry friends. The thanks never stops with the latest episode of Pie Factory Podcast, as Jim waxes poetic about Cleveland penguins and Sean probably gets a lot of stuff wrong.
On a very special Pie Factory Podcast, Sean wounds Jim’s inner child, and they talk about it. Oh, wait, never mind…that’s another episode. In this one they just talk about [pseudo-?] arcade video games.
On a very special Pie Factory Podcast, Sean wounds Jim’s inner child, and they talk about it. Oh, wait, never mind…that’s another episode. In this one they just talk about [pseudo-?] arcade video games.
Rock out with Jim and Sean as they talk about two games, the theme of which being characters with the last name Perry. (And perhaps they should leave the kitchen if they can’t stand the heat? Listen for details!) OH, CRAP!!!….gave away the theme!! Uhh, never mind! Pretend you didn’t see that!
Rock out with Jim and Sean as they talk about two games, the theme of which being characters with the last name Perry. (And perhaps they should leave the kitchen if they can’t stand the heat? Listen for details!) OH, CRAP!!!….gave away the theme!! Uhh, never mind! Pretend you didn’t see that!
It’s that time again: another exciting, mammoth blockbuster edition of Pie Factory Podcast! This time it’s about Mr. Do!, which is definitely not related to Dig Dug in any way at all, it looks nothing like that game, nothing to see here…and a ’90s Namco maze game released only in Japan. So get your favorite … Continue reading Episode 16: Tinkle Pit and Mr. Do! →
It’s that time again: another exciting, mammoth blockbuster edition of Pie Factory Podcast! This time it’s about Mr. Do!, which is definitely not related to Dig Dug in any way at all, it looks nothing like that game, nothing to see here…and a ’90s Namco maze game released only in Japan. So get your favorite … Continue reading Episode 16: Tinkle Pit and Mr. Do! →
Jim and Sean continue their deep discussion about Pac-Man and recap their feelings about Space Duel. Part 2 begins with a very important message about something we both take very seriously, and we implore you to please pay close attention. Afterwards, celebrate Sean’s birthday with the PFP fun and special surprises!
Jim and Sean continue their deep discussion about Pac-Man and recap their feelings about Space Duel. Part 2 begins with a very important message about something we both take very seriously, and we implore you to please pay close attention. Afterwards, celebrate Sean’s birthday with the PFP fun and special surprises!
We are proud to offer this mega-episode. Part 2 will be up in two weeks, but for part 1, we have a pretty exciting talk with Galloping Ghost’s Doc Mack. The rest of the show is a bit lop-sided toward Space Duel, but that’s only because Pac-Man is so monumental that we required literally more … Continue reading Episode 15 (part 1): Galloping Ghost Arcade, Space Duel, and Pac-Man →
We are proud to offer this mega-episode. Part 2 will be up in two weeks, but for part 1, we have a pretty exciting talk with Galloping Ghost’s Doc Mack. The rest of the show is a bit lop-sided toward Space Duel, but that’s only because Pac-Man is so monumental that we required literally more … Continue reading Episode 15 (part 1): Galloping Ghost Arcade, Space Duel, and Pac-Man →
What better way to celebrate the long weekend than with the latest fun filled frolics from Jim and Sean! Two 1983 classics, and…did someone say contest? CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!! CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!!! YAAAAAAAY!!!
What better way to celebrate the long weekend than with the latest fun filled frolics from Jim and Sean! Two 1983 classics, and…did someone say contest? CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!! CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!!! YAAAAAAAY!!!
There’s a wonderful and exciting world out there when we discover that we don’t need TV to entertain us: we have the Pie Factory Podcast. Join McSean and Jim as they help Junior rescue his papa and warp to Uranus with Gyruss. Oh…and did somebody say “contest”?
There’s a wonderful and exciting world out there when we discover that we don’t need TV to entertain us: we have the Pie Factory Podcast. Join McSean and Jim as they help Junior rescue his papa and warp to Uranus with Gyruss. Oh…and did somebody say “contest”?
Part 1 of a series of Jimmy G and Sean discussing the home consoles they’ve known and, quite possibly, loved! Oh…and did someone say CONTEST? Listen to this episode for the two arcade games Jim and Sean will be discussing for episode 13 for your chance to win a lovely prize package related to this … Continue reading Episode 12: Home Consoles I →
Part 1 of a series of Jimmy G and Sean discussing the home consoles they’ve known and, quite possibly, loved! Oh…and did someone say CONTEST? Listen to this episode for the two arcade games Jim and Sean will be discussing for episode 13 for your chance to win a lovely prize package related to this … Continue reading Episode 12: Home Consoles I →
Due to the absence of both their producer and booth announcer, Jim and Sean deal with audio difficulties as they wax philosophical about these space shooters. Oh…and did somebody say “contest”?
Due to the absence of both their producer and booth announcer, Jim and Sean deal with audio difficulties as they wax philosophical about these space shooters. Oh…and did somebody say “contest”?
Jim and Sean celebrate the summer with two of the most remembered classic games ever…and some exciting news related to the previous episode. Oh…and did somebody say “contest”?
Jim and Sean celebrate the summer with two of the most remembered classic games ever…and some exciting news related to the previous episode. Oh…and did somebody say “contest”?
Complete with live gameplay commentary, Jimmy G and Sean (aka Shell Creeper) discuss two gems — one common and another, uhh…lost — as they visit Underground Retrocade. Won’t you come out to play?
Complete with live gameplay commentary, Jimmy G and Sean (aka Shell Creeper) discuss two gems — one common and another, uhh…lost — as they visit Underground Retrocade. Won’t you come out to play?
WAIT – your Independence Day celebration is NOT over…you can continue celebrating your independence from NOT having a new Pie Factory Podcast episode! To not listen would turn you into buzzard bait or make a Sidestepper VERY angry.
WAIT – your Independence Day celebration is NOT over…you can continue celebrating your independence from NOT having a new Pie Factory Podcast episode! To not listen would turn you into buzzard bait or make a Sidestepper VERY angry.
Jimmy G and Nuance Oyster Sean wax philosophical about the Pac-Man platformer and the Data East movie-to-cartoon-to-video game zap-’em-up. Rumors of a contest coming up!
Jimmy G and Nuance Oyster Sean wax philosophical about the Pac-Man platformer and the Data East movie-to-cartoon-to-video game zap-’em-up. Rumors of a contest coming up!
As you can tell, Jim and Sean were hungry. Hear them wax nostalgic about BurgerTime and Ms. Pac-Man and why Sean still holds a grudge against the latter after over thirty years.
As you can tell, Jim and Sean were hungry. Hear them wax nostalgic about BurgerTime and Ms. Pac-Man and why Sean still holds a grudge against the latter after over thirty years.
Jim and Sean discuss their experiences with two shooters — can you predict the theme before they announce it? Also, Sean still struggles with his identity crisis and keeps you informed about an exciting arcade event that already happened.
Jim and Sean discuss their experiences with two shooters — can you predict the theme before they announce it? Also, Sean still struggles with his identity crisis and keeps you informed about an exciting arcade event that already happened.
In a welcome change of pace after the previous episode, Jim and Sean return with two fun, colorful games from Atari, while Sean has an identity crisis. And is that really Billy Mitchell in the lobby of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans?
In a welcome change of pace after the previous episode, Jim and Sean return with two fun, colorful games from Atari, while Sean has an identity crisis. And is that really Billy Mitchell in the lobby of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans?
The final episode of Mad Men has aired. Now, you can listen to two other mad men — Jimmy G. and Sean — so find out why Zaxxon and Mortal Kombat makes them mad.
The final episode of Mad Men has aired. Now, you can listen to two other mad men — Jimmy G. and Sean — so find out why Zaxxon and Mortal Kombat makes them mad.
Jim and Sean discuss lion taming and bad Clint Eastwood impersonations. (Spoiler alert: these are games that we absolutely love.) http://www.fab4it.com/piefactory/audio/PFP_Episode002.mp3
Jim and Sean discuss lion taming and bad Clint Eastwood impersonations. (Spoiler alert: these are games that we absolutely love.) http://www.fab4it.com/piefactory/audio/PFP_Episode002.mp3
Jim and Sean discuss strategies and memories of these two Nintendo classics. http://www.fab4it.com/piefactory/audio/PFP_Episode001.mp3
Jim and Sean discuss strategies and memories of these two Nintendo classics. http://www.fab4it.com/piefactory/audio/PFP_Episode001.mp3
Jim and Sean wax philosphical about MST3k, fun in the Midwest, and, of course, video games. http://www.fab4it.com/piefactory/audio/PFP_Episode0.mp3
Jim and Sean wax philosphical about MST3k, fun in the Midwest, and, of course, video games. http://www.fab4it.com/piefactory/audio/PFP_Episode0.mp3