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22nd April 2025: Ramble
Patreon: A ramble, news and checking out some cheap handheld I bought on holiday.
10th Apr 2025: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon: Playing shoot-em-ups and drinking wine.
29th Mar 2025: Episode 149
A look at the curious Datapen plus game reviews and more.
18th Mar 2025: Cover Tapes #1
A look at cover tapes from various magazines. First in a new series.
5th Mar 2025: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: A behind the scenes look at the Mechtrum keyboard.
22nd Feb 2025: Episode 148
I review the Mechtrum, a new mechanical keyboard for the Spectrum. Plus the usual reviews and chat.
20th Feb 2025: Your Computer May 83
I continue my look at this classic magazine.
31st Jan 2025: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon: Let's have some wine and play some games
31st Jan 2025: The Spectrum Show Special - Mel Croucher
An interview with the legend that is Mel Croucher.
7th Jan 2025: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: Behind the scenes of the Fuller Orator feature.
21st Dec 2024: Patreon Xmas Special
Patreon: Special festive video just for patrons.
9th Dec 2024: Behind the scenes
Patreon: Behind the scenes of the Crash Live show.
1st Dec 2024: The Spectrum
Patreon: Unboxing and first thoughts (not plugged in or using)
29th Nov 2024: Episode 147
Here I take a look at the Rombo Videoface digitiser. There are games reviews both new and old, plus a bit of fun at the end.
28th Nov 2024: Spectrum Show Live 2024 Full Video
Patreon: Full 30 minute show from Crash Live 2024.
21st Nov 2024: Your Computer
Patreon: A read through of Your Computer from March 1983
16th Nov 2024: The Spectrum Show Calendar 2025
Grab yourself a nice calendar to see you through 2025. 12 glorious pages of full colour Spectrum goodness.
30th Oct 2024: Ramble
Patreon: A ramble through all things happening, that have happened and that will happen plus a look through some of my hardware.
28th Oct 2024: Behind the scenes - Fuller Keyboard
Patreon: Take a peek behind the scenes as I clean, fix and test the Fuller Keyboard.
27th Oct 2024: Episode 146
Covering the Fuller FDS keyboard plus game revies and a type-in.
14th Oct 2024: Retro Annual 2020
Patreon: A US magazine annual covering retro games including the ZX Spectrum.
3rd Oct 2024: Sinclair Programs April 1983
Patreon: A look through this magazine covering all the type-in games for the Spectrum.
28th Sep 2024: Episode 145 Live
Features the fuller Orator plus the usual game reviews and chat.
16th Sep 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon: A Friday night with wine and Spectrum games.
5th Sep 2024: September Ramble
Patreon: Me and my usual rambles about all things Spectrum.
31st Aug 2024: Episode 144
The new episode features a look at the rarely seen Currah U-Source, plus the usual games and chat.
22nd Aug 2024: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: A look behind the scenes of the feature on the plastic steering wheel.
13th Aug 2024: Type In Tape 3
Patreon: The continued quest to check out all my old tapes containing type-in games.
1st Aug 2024: Fun With Discs
Patreon: Messing about with my 40/80 track disc drive.
27th July 2024: Episode 143
A steering wheel features in this episode along with the usual game reviews and extras.
19th July 2024: Wacky Friday
Patreon: Anything could go wrong, and it mostly did. Previews, magazines and annuals.
2nd July 2024: Ramble
Patreon: Just a ramble about all kinds of things. Updates, future plans etc.
30th June 2024: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: A look at the chaos and annoyance that went on behind the scenes of the feature on the Opus Discovery.
29th June 2024: Episode 142
In this episode I take a look at the Opus Discovery 1 disc system. I play a few games and have a chat to Geoff.
19th June 2024: Unboxing
Patreon: Video of an unboxing of a few new things to play with.
12th June 2024: Pacman Chat
Patreon: Extended chat with Allan about his new game.
31st May 2024: Completing Atic Atac
Patreon: The story of how I finally completed Atic Atac after 40 years!
25th May 2024: Episode 141
A new series and a packed episode. I look at the BackBit Pro, a unique storage card for multiple systems. I play a few games and chat to Allan Turvey about his new game Pacman. I have a new segment about famous people and their games, and I also chat to Geoff.
17th May 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon: Playing a few PS1 games on a PS3 with wine.
3rd May 2024: Spec-Man fixed
Patreon: I have fixed the Spec-Man game covered in the last Patreon video. You can download it from the Random Downloads section.
2nd May 2024: Catch-up Catch-up
Patreon: An update to the last catch-up video. I found a game and went down a rabbit hole!
2nd May 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video: Playing some 48k games with added AY music on a real Plus 3.
1st May 2024: Catch May 2024
Patreon Video. A quick catch-up video
29th April 2024: Episode 140
The end of series special. Features on various pieces of hardware including the ZX Touch.
15th April 2024: Behind the scenes
Patreon Video: A look at the making of the feature about the ZX-AY.
4th April 2024: ZX Touch. Unboxing and first impressions.
Patreon Video: A quick video about this new hand held device. Full review coming in episode 140.
31st Mar 2024: Episode 139
Mat completes his look at the PC show from 1989. I review the ZX Pico MD plus game reviews.
27th Mar 2024: Update
Patreon Video: An update on things going on here, plans for the future and general chat.
18th Mar 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video: A Kong special! I try to get beyond the first level of various Kong games.
25th Feb 2024: Nightmare update
Patreon Video: An update on the nightmare I am having with a bit of hardware!
21st Feb 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video: Another gaming session with wine and chat.
25th Feb 2024: Episode 138
The ZX-AY interface gets a review plus the usual games and a type-in.
21st Feb 2024: Nightmare hardware
Patreon Video: A quick update on some hardware that is causing me nightmares!
Patreon: A ramble, news and checking out some cheap handheld I bought on holiday.
10th Apr 2025: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon: Playing shoot-em-ups and drinking wine.
29th Mar 2025: Episode 149
A look at the curious Datapen plus game reviews and more.
18th Mar 2025: Cover Tapes #1
A look at cover tapes from various magazines. First in a new series.
5th Mar 2025: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: A behind the scenes look at the Mechtrum keyboard.
22nd Feb 2025: Episode 148
I review the Mechtrum, a new mechanical keyboard for the Spectrum. Plus the usual reviews and chat.
20th Feb 2025: Your Computer May 83
I continue my look at this classic magazine.
31st Jan 2025: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon: Let's have some wine and play some games
31st Jan 2025: The Spectrum Show Special - Mel Croucher
An interview with the legend that is Mel Croucher.
7th Jan 2025: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: Behind the scenes of the Fuller Orator feature.
21st Dec 2024: Patreon Xmas Special
Patreon: Special festive video just for patrons.
9th Dec 2024: Behind the scenes
Patreon: Behind the scenes of the Crash Live show.
1st Dec 2024: The Spectrum
Patreon: Unboxing and first thoughts (not plugged in or using)
29th Nov 2024: Episode 147
Here I take a look at the Rombo Videoface digitiser. There are games reviews both new and old, plus a bit of fun at the end.
28th Nov 2024: Spectrum Show Live 2024 Full Video
Patreon: Full 30 minute show from Crash Live 2024.
21st Nov 2024: Your Computer
Patreon: A read through of Your Computer from March 1983
16th Nov 2024: The Spectrum Show Calendar 2025
Grab yourself a nice calendar to see you through 2025. 12 glorious pages of full colour Spectrum goodness.
30th Oct 2024: Ramble
Patreon: A ramble through all things happening, that have happened and that will happen plus a look through some of my hardware.
28th Oct 2024: Behind the scenes - Fuller Keyboard
Patreon: Take a peek behind the scenes as I clean, fix and test the Fuller Keyboard.
27th Oct 2024: Episode 146
Covering the Fuller FDS keyboard plus game revies and a type-in.
14th Oct 2024: Retro Annual 2020
Patreon: A US magazine annual covering retro games including the ZX Spectrum.
3rd Oct 2024: Sinclair Programs April 1983
Patreon: A look through this magazine covering all the type-in games for the Spectrum.
28th Sep 2024: Episode 145 Live
Features the fuller Orator plus the usual game reviews and chat.
16th Sep 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon: A Friday night with wine and Spectrum games.
5th Sep 2024: September Ramble
Patreon: Me and my usual rambles about all things Spectrum.
31st Aug 2024: Episode 144
The new episode features a look at the rarely seen Currah U-Source, plus the usual games and chat.
22nd Aug 2024: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: A look behind the scenes of the feature on the plastic steering wheel.
13th Aug 2024: Type In Tape 3
Patreon: The continued quest to check out all my old tapes containing type-in games.
1st Aug 2024: Fun With Discs
Patreon: Messing about with my 40/80 track disc drive.
27th July 2024: Episode 143
A steering wheel features in this episode along with the usual game reviews and extras.
19th July 2024: Wacky Friday
Patreon: Anything could go wrong, and it mostly did. Previews, magazines and annuals.
2nd July 2024: Ramble
Patreon: Just a ramble about all kinds of things. Updates, future plans etc.
30th June 2024: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: A look at the chaos and annoyance that went on behind the scenes of the feature on the Opus Discovery.
29th June 2024: Episode 142
In this episode I take a look at the Opus Discovery 1 disc system. I play a few games and have a chat to Geoff.
19th June 2024: Unboxing
Patreon: Video of an unboxing of a few new things to play with.
12th June 2024: Pacman Chat
Patreon: Extended chat with Allan about his new game.
31st May 2024: Completing Atic Atac
Patreon: The story of how I finally completed Atic Atac after 40 years!
25th May 2024: Episode 141
A new series and a packed episode. I look at the BackBit Pro, a unique storage card for multiple systems. I play a few games and chat to Allan Turvey about his new game Pacman. I have a new segment about famous people and their games, and I also chat to Geoff.
17th May 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon: Playing a few PS1 games on a PS3 with wine.
3rd May 2024: Spec-Man fixed
Patreon: I have fixed the Spec-Man game covered in the last Patreon video. You can download it from the Random Downloads section.
2nd May 2024: Catch-up Catch-up
Patreon: An update to the last catch-up video. I found a game and went down a rabbit hole!
2nd May 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video: Playing some 48k games with added AY music on a real Plus 3.
1st May 2024: Catch May 2024
Patreon Video. A quick catch-up video
29th April 2024: Episode 140
The end of series special. Features on various pieces of hardware including the ZX Touch.
15th April 2024: Behind the scenes
Patreon Video: A look at the making of the feature about the ZX-AY.
4th April 2024: ZX Touch. Unboxing and first impressions.
Patreon Video: A quick video about this new hand held device. Full review coming in episode 140.
31st Mar 2024: Episode 139
Mat completes his look at the PC show from 1989. I review the ZX Pico MD plus game reviews.
27th Mar 2024: Update
Patreon Video: An update on things going on here, plans for the future and general chat.
18th Mar 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video: A Kong special! I try to get beyond the first level of various Kong games.
25th Feb 2024: Nightmare update
Patreon Video: An update on the nightmare I am having with a bit of hardware!
21st Feb 2024: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video: Another gaming session with wine and chat.
25th Feb 2024: Episode 138
The ZX-AY interface gets a review plus the usual games and a type-in.
21st Feb 2024: Nightmare hardware
Patreon Video: A quick update on some hardware that is causing me nightmares!