Coin Rejects

Coin Rejects - Classic Arcade Podcast

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Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you've been looking for.

Author

Coin Rejects

Category

Games

Podcast website

www.coinrejects.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode #42 - Monster Sh*t 04.11.2019

In this episode, find out our true feelings about the game Rolling Thunder. Brandon picks Monster Bash as the Game of the Episode, we discuss upcoming events and our, always exciting, gameroom updates. Enjoy!

Episode #41 - Galagar 07.10.2019

This episode we have a plethora of voice mails ranging from multi-boards to Rolling Thunder. Our game of the episode is Gravitar and we have a good discussions about the ins and outs of this vector classic. All this and gameroom updates. Enjoy!

Episode #40 - The Vector Survey 05.08.2019

This month we put the focus on Mappy as our Game of the Episode. After that, we have long discussion about the rankings of Atari vector arcade games. Find out how each of our (except Jordan) rankings compare to the folks on KLOV. It was a fun, yet challenging task to rank all these great games.

Episode #39 - The Right Switch 01.07.2019

Join us on this episode where we play a friendly game of Gyruss. We talk about our time at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show and go for another round of the shitgameoff. Also, what is the correct power switch for a Root Beer Tapper? All this and exciting gameroom updates!

Episode #38 - Filthy Wizardry 03.06.2019

This time around, we are playing Robotron: 2084. Who dares give this classic a coins down? We also have a new segment where we pit crappy games against each other in the ultimate death match and answer a few voicemails in the process. Oh, and our ever exciting gameroom updates, as well. Buckle up!

Episode #37 - PM Sent 06.05.2019

This time around the Rejects answer all your voicemail questions, discuss the hit feature film Joysticks and discuss the pain and stress of selling games. Oh yeah.. PM Sent.

Episode #36 - Grub Steak 18.02.2019

This week we are busy gathering up Grub Steaks as we play Black Widow for the game of the episode. We also discuss what to look for on a game pickup and the concept of hoarding vs sharing your games. We also have gameroom updates and a voicemail. Pour yourself a drink, this is gonna be a long one.

Episode #35 - I'll Be The Logs 18.01.2019

Dive in with the Rejects as they play a spirited round of Frogger, discuss the Arcade 1up and talk about the pros and cons of restoring games. They also try to figure out if games have reached their peak popularity. All this plus an interview with high score chaser and star of the film High Score, Bill Carlton.

Episode #34 - First Appearance of Ball 19.12.2018

It's been a while, but we are back. Hear about warehouse raids, PRGE, Grinkers and what we have all been up to. We also play some Q*bert. Enjoy!

Episode #33 - Coins Deluxe 11.10.2018

In this episode we consider the question, what is deluxe about Asteriods Deluxe. We also have our gameroom updates complete with two party reports. Catch it!

Episode #32 - Hit N Miss 30.08.2018

In this episode, the Rejects play the button-mashing classic, Space Zap. They touch on the LED vs LCD debate on color DMDs and we get a new batch of listener voice mails. Oh, and some game room updates to finish it all off.

Episode #31 - Overrated 30.07.2018

In this episode we tackle the question of 'overrated or not'. Learn a lot about Monaco GP. Hear some exciting gameroom updates and talk about getting pissed off at games. Enjoy.

Episode #30 - Ghosts 'n Goobers 08.06.2018

This episode we dive into the tubes of Tempest, discuss one of our local arcades and delve into our guilty pleasure games. Do we feel guilty? Find out. Plus, voicemails and updates.

Episode #29 - Repair Logg 08.05.2018

On this episode the rejects gather around the Centipede cabaret for some friendly competition. We hear about some recent acquisitions and other exciting game room updates. Enjoy!

Episode #28 - Dun, Dun, Dun... 16.04.2018

On this exciting installment of the Coin Rejects podcast, the boys play Blueprint in heated head-to-head competition. Jordan travels to the land of Banning for Arcade Expo. We hear the harrowing tales of game acquisitions and many renditions of the Blueprint theme music.

Episode #27 - Friendly Fire 09.03.2018

In this episode, our daring band of rejects tackle a full voicemail box and they take on the Wizard of Wor with mixed results. All this and game room updates and a heated discussion on joystick shafts.

Episode #26 - Fake Bulls#!t 08.01.2018

In this exciting episode, the Rejects talk about all the fake bullshit floating around out there. They play and discuss the Rock-ola game Eyes. Discuss some KLOV goings on and game room updates. Buckle up!

Episode #25 - It's Pure Gold! 12.12.2017

We're back and we have a lot to talk about. Jordan and Brian discuss their trip to Grinkfest in Eagle, ID. We talk about what games went down at PRGE. What is the deal with the games in Stranger Things 2? Starcade. And, of course, our game room updates.

Episode #24 - Space Panic at the Disco! 14.09.2017

We start off the episode diving into the platform and ladder world of Space Panic. The truth about custom cabaret artwork is revealed. There is a smooth segue into what we mean by a grail game. All this and our game room updates.

Episode #23 - Game of the Centuri 01.07.2017

In this episode, the Rejects went head-to-head on the Taito Trimline version of Phoenix. Jordan picked up a Braze multi-Asteroids and played some Lunar Lander. Is the QPokey worth it? And who wants the All You Can Arcade art next? All in this exciting episode!

Episode #22 - Moppets in Reserve 31.05.2017

This action-packed episode finds the rejects playing a few rounds of Tac/Scan and discussing the finer points of Sega vectors. Jordan hauls games to Eagle, Idaho and brings back a special interview with Steve from Grinkers Grand Palace.  The rejects, also, attend Ground Kontrol's expansion launch party which leads them to question, are newer games now classic games too? Closing us out is a real ma...

Episode #21 - Gorf of the Month Club 21.04.2017

Broadcasting from a dark place - The Cabaret Kingdom. We discuss and play the 1981 classic, GORF - Galactic Orbiting Robot Force. The Rejects dive into recent pickups, including - ArPiCade, a mystery item for Jordan's basement and the Fluke 9100A. We mix things up with a few new segments and Ballblazing commentary. Enjoy!

Episode #20 - Tapped Out 14.03.2017

In this episode, we play and discuss the excellent Bally Midway game Tapper. We also answer some viewer mail, talk about the pros and cons of a Sega Asteroids/Sundance conversion and talk about the Wizard of Wor prototype that was recently found. This and many swear words, so get those shot glasses ready!

Episode #19 - Dy-no-mite! 08.02.2017

We start out the episode with our game of the evening, Mr. TNT. We go into the finer points of the game also known as Gorkans. We also give you an update on our personal high score goals, discuss the finer points of CPO application and introduce you to the world of 'The Bins'. Enjoy! (Apologies for the sound quality of this (and last episode) we are aware and are working on it.)

Episode #18 - Rub'n Tugboat 04.01.2017

Broadcasting from the Cabaret Kingdom, the game of the evening is Sega's Up'n Down (not Bump 'n Jump). We talk about the real arcade collecting question, 'To bling or not to bling your machine'. We give you the lowdown on our recent repairs/projects and Ian schools us on the Moppet masterpiece, The Berenstain Bears in Big Paw's Cave!

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