Joel McLaughlin

Living in the Retro Arcade

Leisure EN ↓ 156 episodes

This show covers the golden age of video games...the arcades of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. I will talk about the arcade games themselves and the vibe of the arcade and why without it we wouldn't have the video games of today.

Author

Joel McLaughlin

Category

Leisure

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Latest episode

Jun 1, 2026

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Episodes

Living in a Retro Arcade Episode 157- Where I've Been and the RM800XL 01.06.2026

Give an update on where I have been and talked about Revive Machines RM-800XL. Products from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Living in s Retro Arcade Episod 126 - Mattel Handheld Electronic Games 16.02.2026

I talk about the Mattel Electronic games of the late 70s and early 80s.

Living in a Retro Arcade: Atari 600/800XL in Movies and TV 09.02.2026

I talk about the multiple films that the Atari 600 or 800 XL were using in film or on TV.

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 154 - The Computer Used in the Movie Explorers from 1985 19.01.2026

Today I talk about the computer that powered the Thunder Road from the movie The Explorers!

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 153 - The Computers of WarGames. 12.01.2026

Today I talked about the computers used as props and in the production of the 80's classic movie WarGames!

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 152 - The Computer used in Weird Science 05.01.2026

Today I am going to talk about the rare computer that was used by Gary and Wyatt to create Lisa in the movie Weird Science

Living in a Retro Arcase Episode 151 - Retro Arcade Gift Guide for 2025 24.11.2025

My top ten gifts for retro arcade people! See you in 2026! Products from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Living in a Retro Arcade Episode 150: Intellivision Sprint and More from Atari 03.11.2025

I talk about the currently up for preorder Intellivision Spring from Atari and more

Living in a Retro Arcade Ep 149 - Where I have been! 13.10.2025

Sorry for being away for a while but fitness has been my priority but I hope to get back to some gaming before too much longer. Check out my stuff from 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Living in the Retro Arcade - CORGScon Update, Life Update and Switch 2 is OUT! 14.06.2025

Today I talk a little about CORGScon, about my new podcast called Fitness for the Rest of Us and news around the Switch 2 launch!

Living in a Retro Arcade Episode 147 - Return of the Jedi Arcade 05.05.2025

May the 4th be with you and today I am talking about the 1984 classic Return of the Jedi. Released one year after the movie in 1984. 1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 146 - Pixels Film Review 12.04.2025

I loved this film even if the critics hated it. Sam Brenner and his buddies help defeat the aliens who misunderstood video games as weapons. LOL. #iam1stphorm https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 145 - Memories of Odd Places Where I Played Video Games 07.04.2025

Reminiscing of the Bazaar and random places I found video games at in my formative years. #iam1stphorm https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f

Living in a Retro Arcade Episode 144 - Ready Player One Review 16.03.2025

Today we go nostalgic with a review of Read Player One! In the show I mentioned that I have a rough time getting enough protein from real food. So I take Level 1 and Phormula 1 Clear both from 1stphorm. If you have the same problem I do please check out my links below: Phormula 1 Clear https://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1-clear/?a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_bid=60961e8d Le...

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 143: Wing Commander Movie Review 17.02.2025

Today I talk about the commercial failure Wing Commander movie. A movie based on the Wing Commander series of PC games.

Living in the Retro Arcade: Nintendo Switch 2 22.01.2025

Nintendo has outed their new console sort of so today I talk about the potential to be a good retro handheld. Wil it be as good as the original Switch? Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ARCADEPODJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 141: Revisiting Coleco 15.01.2025

Today we take a look at Coleco again. An interesting system that just could not beat Atari or Apple. Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ARCADEPODJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance

Living in the Retro Arcade: Pacman Cartoon 07.01.2025

Today I talk about a cartoon that was made in the 80s all about Pacman! Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ARCADEPODJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 139 - Secret Level Pacman: Circle 15.12.2024

Today I review the Secret Level Episode on Pacman. "You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RETROARCADE20  at checkout. You can claim it at:  https://www.magicmind.com/RETROARCADE20  "

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 138 - 2024 Top Ten Gift Ideas! 07.12.2024

Today I talk about my top ten gift ideas for 2024 Atari 7800+ https://atari.com/collections/7800 Atari 400 Mini https://atari.com/products/atari-400-mini-1 MS Pacman Arcade 1up Countercade https://www.meijer.com/shopping/product/ms-pac-man-galaga-class-of-81-countercade/19557002069.html Blaze Evercade Super Pocket https://t.ly/rGMmi Atari T-shirt https://t.ly/VPZHO Nintendo Switch Atari 50th with...

Living in the Retro Arcade: Activision 25.11.2024

Activision was the first independent software developer for game consoles starting with the Atari 2600!

Living in the Retro Arcade Ep 136: M-Network 25.11.2024

Mattel made more than just games for the Intellivision with the M-Network line. From 1982-1983 they made many interesting games for the beloved 2600.

Living in a Retro Arcade - The DOOM frachise! 04.11.2024

DOOM is responsible for the first person shooter genre and death matches. Today we talk about this the best I remember it.

Living in a Retro Arcade - Health Update and Favorite Gifts I want from Atari.com 28.10.2024

Just give a little update on my health and then talk about some cool hardware from Atari.com

Living in the Retro Arcade Episode 133 - Life Update and 5 Reasons why Retro Games Are Better 23.09.2024

I give a Life Update and 5 reasons why retro games are better.

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