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4th July 2025: Behind The Scenes
Patreon: A video showing behind the scenes of the feature on the Mapsoft keyboard.
27th June 2025: Episode 1523
A look at the Mapsoft keyboard. game reviews and a type-in with a difference.
18th June 2025: Friday Night Gaming.
Patreon: Me, some wine and a Speccy. A look at some lesser known Artic games.
6th June 2025: About Episode 151
Patreon: A look at the 3D tool I used in the episode plus some chat and a game.
30th May 2025: Episode 151
The first in the new format. (See link below) This episode covers the games of Assassin Software plus other bits and pieces.
NEW SHOW FORMAT
From episode 150, the show will move from a 30 minute, multipart show, to a more fluid approach. For more clarification, read more details here.
15th May 2025: Ramble
Patreon: I flick through ZX Computing, talk to myself, ramble on a bit and play a few games.
7th May: Scrabble
Patreon: How I made the reconstructed version of the famous Sinclair Scrabble cover.
30th April 2025: Extended Chat
Patreon: The extended chat session from episode 150. Allan and Geoff talk technical about games and machine code.
26th April 2025: Episode 150.
The last in the current series and the last in the current format.
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 video showing behind the scenes of the feature on the Mapsoft keyboard.
27th June 2025: Episode 1523
A look at the Mapsoft keyboard. game reviews and a type-in with a difference.
18th June 2025: Friday Night Gaming.
Patreon: Me, some wine and a Speccy. A look at some lesser known Artic games.
6th June 2025: About Episode 151
Patreon: A look at the 3D tool I used in the episode plus some chat and a game.
30th May 2025: Episode 151
The first in the new format. (See link below) This episode covers the games of Assassin Software plus other bits and pieces.
NEW SHOW FORMAT
From episode 150, the show will move from a 30 minute, multipart show, to a more fluid approach. For more clarification, read more details here.
15th May 2025: Ramble
Patreon: I flick through ZX Computing, talk to myself, ramble on a bit and play a few games.
7th May: Scrabble
Patreon: How I made the reconstructed version of the famous Sinclair Scrabble cover.
30th April 2025: Extended Chat
Patreon: The extended chat session from episode 150. Allan and Geoff talk technical about games and machine code.
26th April 2025: Episode 150.
The last in the current series and the last in the current format.
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!