Episodes
In this 'not-so-special' (and quite short!) special episode, we discuss what's been happening, why there haven't been any new episodes for a while, and what the plan is for the podcast going forward. George has a few things to say too...
Published 10/03/17
In this special episode, we reminisce about Intellivision legend Keith Robinson (Keith died on June 14th, 2017).  Rick, Paul and Cmart are joined by Scott Schreiber of the Retro Gaming Roundup Podcast, and Chris Bidwell of Now You're Playing With Podcast.  Tommy Tallarico talks to Paul about his Keith recollections, and Emily Reichbach Rosenthal (VP of Intellivision Productions) also shares her thoughts on him.  And listener Chris Dreher contributes a fun story about Mr. Robinson.  The...
Published 07/03/17
In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Vectron.  We interview the programmer / designer Mark Urbaniec.  Keith Robinson joins in for part of the interview as well.  Will and his wife Margo cover GoSub in a Homebrew Highlight segment.  Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George (and Nigel).  And we have our usual Feedback, Mentions, News and fun.  Over 5 hours of Intellivisionaries goodness! 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, insert Vectron and go! 0:00:33 -...
Published 05/02/17
Rick discusses the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2016 with Cmart (Chris Martin), FreeWheel (Gary Magnan) and Tarzilla (Don Switzer).  They go into the expo in general, the Intellivision homebrew games that were released and shown, and other side stories that may or may not involve dank restroom smells.
Published 01/30/17
In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Royal Dealer.  Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George, spreading some holiday cheer in this December / Christmas / Holiday episode.  We interview former Mattel Electronics 'retail merchandiser' Ken Stefancic, and have our usual helpings of Feedback and News.  There's plenty here, even for those folks who don't care about card games (like Paul)... 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, [reluctantly] insert Royal Dealer and...
Published 12/23/16
In this episode we review the Atarisoft game Pac-Man, and the IntelligentVision game Ms. Pac-Man.  We also interview both programmers; Mike Winans (Pac-Man) and Carl Mueller Jr. (Ms. Pac-Man).  Cmart (Christian Martin) joins us again, as does George, and a surprise guest during News.  We're gearing up for the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2016, but not all the hosts could be present for all aspects of this episode.  Due to that, and the fact that it's almost Halloween as this episode is...
Published 10/18/16
In this episode we review the Mattel Intellivoice game Space Spartans.  We interview the programmers Steve Roney and Bill Fisher.  Rick reviews the Atari and Imagic box collection from Mark Oberhauser.  Paul interviews Don Switzer and Gary Magnan about their upcoming Intellivision homebrew multi-game, which benefits Óscar 'Nanochess' Toledo (creator of IntyBASIC and several homebrew games).  And of course George is here, along with our usual Feedback and News. 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube...
Published 07/22/16
In this episode we have a special guest host - Cmart (Christian Martin)!  We don't do a game review, but we do review the latest edition of Todd Holcomb's Ultimate Intellivision Flashback, as well as the Coleco reproduction box set by Marc Oberhäuser.  We have our usual Feedback, News and George.  And for some reason, Rick is tooling about town on a Penny-Farthing bicycle? 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV... then turn it off and listen to the show! 0:00:05 - George: episode rundown ...
Published 05/27/16
In this episode we review the Mattel Electronics game Masters Of The Universe - The Power Of He-Man.  We have an interview with the two programmers responsible for the game; Rick Koenig and Ray Kaestner.  Keith Robinson makes a special appearance to discuss the Intellivision Game Club and Newsletter, and we have our usual Feedback, News and George. 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV... and play Masters Of The Universe! 0:00:20 - The Intellivisionaries Theme by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 0:01:42 -...
Published 04/06/16
What happens in the Reynolds Warehouse, stays in the Reynolds Warehouse.
Published 04/01/16
In this episode, we review two games; Coleco Zaxxon and ColectorVision Space Raid.  We hear a bit about what went into Space Raid from the designer / programmer, Oscar "Nanochess" Gutiérrez.  We also have an interview with the creator and one of the hosts of 80 of the 80s Podcast Clay "DJ CK1" Kriese (he's also a big Intellivision fan).  And our usual Feedback, News and George (who STILL seems to be a bit upset with the Atari 5200 Super Podcast for some reason). 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube...
Published 03/02/16
In this episode, we don't do our traditional 'Deep Dive' game review, but Rick does a Homebrew Highlight review of Piggy Bank.  We have an interview with Jeremy Jarnigan (aka Indieseoul), the creator of Stalking The Retro, The Greatest American Hero Podcast (with Rick), and now Vectrex Radio (with William Culver).  Show correspondent Don Switzer (aka Tarzilla) covers the recent Arcade Expo 2.0 Blue Sky Rangers panel discussion.  And there's Feedback, News and George (who seems to be a bit...
Published 01/31/16
In this episode, we review the Imagic game Truckin'.  We have two interviews with programmer/designer Rick Levine.  Paul covers the recent Twin Galaxies Entertainment Festival, while Gary Magnan tells us all about The Portland Retro Gaming Expo (and LTO Flash updates).  And there's Feedback, Mentions, News and George, with a dash of Christmas cheer from the gang.  Oh, and maybe some time travel..? 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, insert Truckin' cartridge and go! 0:00:29 - The...
Published 12/20/15
In this episode, another non-game review... well, not exactly.  Rick covers IntelligentVision's Ms. Pac-Man in a Homebrew Highlight segment.  We interview listener/homebrew programmer Gary Magnan (aka 'FreeWheel').  Will talks about The Retro World Expo, and Rick discusses his plans for the Extra Life charity event.  And there's Feedback, News and George, with a dash of Halloween spookiness.  Oh, and something is up with these podcast robots... 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV... then......
Published 10/31/15
In this episode, we review... nothing!  That's right, no game review this time around (part of the format changes), but we still have a heck of a show... We interview the guys behind Throwback Network (Rob O'Hara and Sean Johnson) in our 'Mentions' segment.  We also have a listener / Intellivision hacker interview with Greg Goodwin (aka 'doctorclu").  And there's Feedback, News, and George.  Our guest Corrections person is Ryan Waltrip (aka 'S1500') from Classic Console Gamernews. 0:00:00 -...
Published 09/26/15
In this episode, we review the Elektronite / First Star Software game Boulder Dash.  We interview the programmer Scott Nudds, as well as the president of First Star Software, Richard Spitalny.  There's also Feedback, News, Mentions and George - and we discuss some format changes for the show. 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert Boulder Dash and go! 0:00:26 - The Intellivisionaries Theme (Extended Mix) by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 0:05:23 - Welcome & Show Changes Discussion 0:17:01 -...
Published 09/08/15
In this episode, we review the Mattel Electronics game TRON MAZE-A-TRON.  We interview the programmer Russ Haft.  We have a listener interview with Shawn Franklin (and his son Alexander contributes his thoughts on Intellivision).  Questions For Keith is back, and there's a listener audio contribution from Will Hutton.  There's also Feedback, News, George and some surprise guests.  So strap into your light cycle and enter The Grid... 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert TRON MAZE-A-TRON and...
Published 06/28/15
Retroaction Entertainment, Intellivision Productions and Realtime Associates present to you... Intellivision classics Astrosmash, Shark! Shark! and Night Stalker re-imagined and modernized for gamers of all ages on PC & MAC.  For more information visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/756513245/intellivision-gen2-video-games-for-pc-and-mac?ref=card  
Published 06/11/15
In this episode, we review the Mattel and INTV Corp. basketball games NBA Basketball and Slam Dunk Super Pro Basketball respectively.  We interview designers / programmers Steve Ettinger, Dave Warhol, and Ken Smith.  We also have listener audio contributions from Robert 'Intellivision Dude' Worden and Official Show Sports Correspondent Greg Miller.  We talk to 'SoCal' Mike Kennedy about the Intellivision Gen2 Kickstarter, as well as his other projects.  Brett Weiss comes on the show to...
Published 04/18/15
In this episode, we review the Mattel and INTV Corp. 'educational' games Math Fun, Word Fun, Learning Fun I and Learning Fun II.  We interview designers / programmers Kimo Yap and Dave Warhol about the games.  We also have a listener interview with Intellivision enthusiast Karen Overstreet.  The Intelli-Virgins are back discussing Lock 'N' Chase, and of course there's Feedback, News, the Odyssey 2 and lot's of George.  So sit back and have Fun and Learn! 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert...
Published 02/28/15
Happy New Year!  In this episode, we review the Mattel / INTV Corp. release of Thunder Castle.  We interview the designers and programmers of the game, Connie Goldman and David Warhol.  We also have a listener interview with Australian Intellivision enthusiast Harmik Khoronian.  And there's plenty of Feedback, News, George and the Odyssey 2 in this one too. 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert Thunder Castle and go! 0:00:21 - The Intellivisionaries Theme by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 0:01:43 -...
Published 01/29/15
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Intellivisionaries!  We talk about our Christmas memories, and hear from listeners, as well as show regulars like Keith Robinson, "George", Alex (on Intellivision), Luke, The Odyssey 2, and more.  No game review this time around, but plenty here for holiday cheer!  Sit back with a glass of spiked eggnog and enjoy!
Published 12/24/14
We review Coleco Donkey Kong plus DK Arcade and D2K Arcade.  We interview the head of Elektronite / Classic Game Publishers William Moeller.  And we interview Carl Mueller Jr. - programmer of the DK/D2K Arcade games.  We also have a listener interview with "Intelli-Virgin" Greg Polander, and get his thoughts on the Intellivision Flashback.  Of course Feedback, News and George are here too.   0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV insert Donkey Kong.. no.. DK Arcade and go! 0:00:50 - The...
Published 11/29/14
Halloween tricks and treats abound in this spin-chilling episode.  Imagic's Dracula gets a deep dive review.  Listener interview with Jeff Long.  Homebrew Highlight (Sydney Hunter and the Shrines of Peril), Intelli-Virgins (BurgerTime).  Feedback, News, Mentions Of Significance, George, chainsaws and more (wait... chainsaws?) 0:00:00 - Turn on that tube TV to ch.3 and play Dracula! 0:00:25 - The Intellivisionaries Theme (Halloween Remix) by Paul ‘Nurmix’ Nurminen 0:02:28 - Welcome and...
Published 10/27/14