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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!
27th Jan 2024: Episode 137
Mat continues his look at the PCW show plus the usual reviews and chat.
26th Jan 2024: Special Episode Early Access
Patreon Video: full 45 minute special episode due to be released in a few weeks.
10th Jan 2024: Your Computer Feb 83
Patreon Video: The series continues looking at Your Computer magazine through the years.
8th Jan 2024: PS2 Update
Patreon Video: An update on the huge unboxing I did featuring PS2 games and console.
2nd Jan 2024: Update
Patreon Video: Update on things happening around the show and future plans.
26th Dec 2023: Episode 136
The Festive Special released. I attempt to turn Your Computer magazine from Xmas 1983 into an episode.
18th Dec 2023: Festive Ramble
Patreon Video: As the festive season approaches, I chat about various things and recount memories from the past.
7th Dec 2023: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video. I play the games from on of the DK'Tronics ROM cartridges I bought from Etsy.
26th Nov 2023: Episode 135
The live show filmed as the Crash 2023 event. It was great to meet people and the show went really well. Thank you for anyone who said hello or came to watch the show.
21st Nov 2023: Behind The Scenes
Patreon Video. A look behind the scenes of the Crash Live show we did on Sat 18th. Lot's of cameras and editing!
28th Oct 2023: Episode 134
A look at the Kempston Disc Interface plus the usual chat and game reviews.
24th Oct 2023: Ramble
Patreon Video. News, updates and more in this Ramble.
30th Sep 2023: The Spectrum Show Live
Geoff and I will be doing the show live as part of the Crash Live 2023 event. Grab you tickets now and come and say hello.
30th Sep 2023: Behind The Scenes
Patreon Video. Behind the scenes of the Ninja Massacre review. It's just me playing the game and talking to myself.
30th Sep 2023: Episode 133
Mat Dolphin looks at the PCW show from 1987.
20th Sep 2023: Room Re-organise
Patreon Video. I move stuff about in an attempt to keep things tidy. It never works though!
8th Sep 2023: Type-In Tapes part 2
Patreon Video. A look through my old type-in tapes from the 80s. Will there be any hidden gems?
30th Aug 2023: Behind The Scenes - SizIf
Patreon Video. Behind the scenes of the feature about this modern Speccy clone.
27th August 2023: Episode 132
The British Micros Grafpad get a review along with games and chat.
18th August 2023: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video. Friday, a Spectrum, some wine and some games.
6th August 2023: Unboxing
Patreon Video. A huge unboxing for retro gaming fun including a few Spectrum items.
30th July 2023: Episode 131
The new series starts with a mix of great features including Mat Dolphin taking a look back at the80s PCW shows.
21st July 2023: Updates & News
Patreon Video. July update and news with previews of the next series and news about Crash Live 2023.
14th July 2023: Type-in Tapes 1
Patreon Video. First in a series exploring my tapes used to hold type-in games from the 80s.
30th June 2023: Your Computer Jan 84
Patreon Video. A flick through this issue including game reviews and comment. First in a series.
24th June 2023: Episode 130
End of series special covering Basicode, Sizif 512 plus the usual games and business reviews.
11th June: Friday Gaming
Patreon Video. Friday, wine and games.
31st May 2023: Feature Test
Patreon Video. I test something that may be a feature in a later episode.
19th May 2023: Pinball Games
Patreon Video. A look at pinball games for the Spectrum.
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!
27th Jan 2024: Episode 137
Mat continues his look at the PCW show plus the usual reviews and chat.
26th Jan 2024: Special Episode Early Access
Patreon Video: full 45 minute special episode due to be released in a few weeks.
10th Jan 2024: Your Computer Feb 83
Patreon Video: The series continues looking at Your Computer magazine through the years.
8th Jan 2024: PS2 Update
Patreon Video: An update on the huge unboxing I did featuring PS2 games and console.
2nd Jan 2024: Update
Patreon Video: Update on things happening around the show and future plans.
26th Dec 2023: Episode 136
The Festive Special released. I attempt to turn Your Computer magazine from Xmas 1983 into an episode.
18th Dec 2023: Festive Ramble
Patreon Video: As the festive season approaches, I chat about various things and recount memories from the past.
7th Dec 2023: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video. I play the games from on of the DK'Tronics ROM cartridges I bought from Etsy.
26th Nov 2023: Episode 135
The live show filmed as the Crash 2023 event. It was great to meet people and the show went really well. Thank you for anyone who said hello or came to watch the show.
21st Nov 2023: Behind The Scenes
Patreon Video. A look behind the scenes of the Crash Live show we did on Sat 18th. Lot's of cameras and editing!
28th Oct 2023: Episode 134
A look at the Kempston Disc Interface plus the usual chat and game reviews.
24th Oct 2023: Ramble
Patreon Video. News, updates and more in this Ramble.
30th Sep 2023: The Spectrum Show Live
Geoff and I will be doing the show live as part of the Crash Live 2023 event. Grab you tickets now and come and say hello.
30th Sep 2023: Behind The Scenes
Patreon Video. Behind the scenes of the Ninja Massacre review. It's just me playing the game and talking to myself.
30th Sep 2023: Episode 133
Mat Dolphin looks at the PCW show from 1987.
20th Sep 2023: Room Re-organise
Patreon Video. I move stuff about in an attempt to keep things tidy. It never works though!
8th Sep 2023: Type-In Tapes part 2
Patreon Video. A look through my old type-in tapes from the 80s. Will there be any hidden gems?
30th Aug 2023: Behind The Scenes - SizIf
Patreon Video. Behind the scenes of the feature about this modern Speccy clone.
27th August 2023: Episode 132
The British Micros Grafpad get a review along with games and chat.
18th August 2023: Friday Night Gaming
Patreon Video. Friday, a Spectrum, some wine and some games.
6th August 2023: Unboxing
Patreon Video. A huge unboxing for retro gaming fun including a few Spectrum items.
30th July 2023: Episode 131
The new series starts with a mix of great features including Mat Dolphin taking a look back at the80s PCW shows.
21st July 2023: Updates & News
Patreon Video. July update and news with previews of the next series and news about Crash Live 2023.
14th July 2023: Type-in Tapes 1
Patreon Video. First in a series exploring my tapes used to hold type-in games from the 80s.
30th June 2023: Your Computer Jan 84
Patreon Video. A flick through this issue including game reviews and comment. First in a series.
24th June 2023: Episode 130
End of series special covering Basicode, Sizif 512 plus the usual games and business reviews.
11th June: Friday Gaming
Patreon Video. Friday, wine and games.
31st May 2023: Feature Test
Patreon Video. I test something that may be a feature in a later episode.
19th May 2023: Pinball Games
Patreon Video. A look at pinball games for the Spectrum.