The C64 Take-away podcast

Hey-hey-hey! It’s the 64th episode of the C64 Take-away, and a very special one at that. On June 16th 2005, I released the very first episode into the wild. And now, exactly 20 years later, it’s time to wrap up and move on – and what better episode number than 64 to end on? And … Continue reading Episode 064: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish The post Episode 064: So Lon...

It’s a first-episode-of-the-new-year extravaganza, featuring both a classic C64 chiptune and a more “modern” one that’s all samples. And plenty of remixes for your discerning ears. Enjoy! Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (39:47 minutes – 58 Mb) Music played: Moonove – Commando – Main Theme remix Jaakko Kaitaniemi (Reed) – Dirty ’64 Jero...

As 2024 slowly draws to a close, here’s 9 carefully curated tracks to keep you warm and fuzzy this holiday season. Enjoy! Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (40:33 minutes – 59 Mb) Music played: Eivind Sommersten – Sax Nuddle Dave Whittaker – Armageddon Man Tony “Fluke73” Wirén – Castlevania (Vampire Killer Tyros Edition) Johan … Continue readi...

Summer is here! To celebrate I turned off the A/C, closed all the windows and sat down to bring you yet another electic mix of C64 remixes and chiptunes. Apologies in advance for the sound quality on my speaking parts. I was forced to relocate to a different part of the house, and that turned … Continue reading Episode 061 The post Episode 061 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast .

Not a late April Fools, but an actual real episode. And the second one to be released this year. Blimey! Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (42 minutes – 61 Mb) Music played: Vandahlia – Robocop 3 – Main Theme AMJ – Selfmade Executable Eivind Sommersten – Blue (Clarinet Lounge) Linus – Sheds on a … Continue reading Episode 060 The post Episode 060 fi...

Happy New Year, everyone! Your ears are not deceiving you – we’re not even half of a month into 2024, and here’s a new episode already. Snuggle up with a mug of a warm beverage and dream yourself away with 8 carefully curated chiptune-remixes. Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (32:41 minutes – 47.5 Mb) … Continue reading Episode 059 The post Episode 059 first a...

Winter came and went, and then came back again. Perfect excuse to stay indoors, set up the recording “studio” and bring you the first podcast episode for 2023. Enjoy! Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (43 minutes – 62 Mb) Music played: Johannes Bjerregaard – Zoom (subtune #1) Infamous – Creatures 2 Mr Weebl – … Continue reading Episode 058 The post...

Who couldn’t do with a bit of C64 remixes and SID chiptunes to take our minds off these troubled times? I know I could. After a bit of retail therapy, the podcast now has a portable studio setup. To celebrate, here’s a new episode for your listening pleasure. Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (49 … Continue reading Episode 057 The post Episode 057 first appeared on T...

On a lazy Sunday morning in December, what was supposed to be a quick microphone test ended up as an entire episode. Stay tuned to discover if a certain tune gets to close the show for the 7th time since 2005. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (46 minutes – 67 Mb) Music played: … Continue reading Episode 056 The post Episode 056 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast .

Being a man of my word, here’s the second of the two episodes that I promised to release before the end of 2019, should the “8-Bit Symphony Pro” kickstarter fund. Enjoy! Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (42 minutes – 61 Mb) Music played: ALPA – IK+ (Bergen Boogie Remix) Johan Andersson – Bomb … Continue reading Episode 055 The post Episode 055 first appeared on The C64 Take-aw...

On the final day of the 8-Bit Symphony Pro kickstarter, at 83% funded with little under 5 hours left on the clock, I posted a message on twitter saying: “If the 8-Bit Symphony Pro kickstarter funds, I solemnly vow to create at least two episodes of the #C64 Take-away before 2019 comes to an end. … Continue reading Episode 054 The post Episode 054 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast .

First episode in what feels like forever (according to Wolfram|Alpha it’s been 4 years, 5 months and 3 days).  In return for your patience this episode clocks in at a little over an hour, so expect the usual C64-related music goodness, hand-picked for your listening pleasure. Apologies in advance for any mispronunciations I made on … Continue reading Episode 053 The post Episode 0...

A full year later than originally planned, the podcast that refuses to go away no matter how many curveballs life throws at it returns. To compensate for the lack of recent outings, this one is a whopper containing a total of 15 tunes, all handpicked for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Stream this episode: Download this … Continue reading Episode 052 The post Episode 052 first appeared on Th...

Introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 1982, and available to the public in August of 1982 – it’s everyone’s favourite computer: The C64. To coincide with the “C64 Month” campaign (Twitter + Facebook), here’s my contribution in the form of a new episode of the C64 Take-away. As usual the mix consists of … Continue reading Episode 051: Has i...

Ho-ho-ho! Christmas comes a few days early this year. After passing my project manager exam on December 13th, I cleared the mountain of books and papers off my desk and started preparing this episode. In honour of this being the 50th show(!) here’s almost an hours worth of sonic delight – five remixes and five … Continue reading Episode 050: Redefining ‘infrequent’ si...

Greetings programmes! After another massive delay caused by too much going on at work, causing me to relax (among other things) in front of the Xbox rather than sit down in front of the microphone every month or two, here’s the first episode of 2011(!). Hopefully making up for the radio silence with nine carefully … Continue reading Episode 049: Everybody set the 8-bit spirit free The...

In return for your patience with my completely erratic publishing schedule here is a little something for your Christmas stocking. Sadly, the (huge) delay is partly caused by the podcast going back to its single-host roots, as Makke has had to cancel his co-host gig. That being said, here’s eight carefully selected tunes that should … Continue reading Episode 048: And then there was on...

Just in time for Christmas, Makke and Jan skip an obvious opportunity to pour themselves a generous helping of glühwein. Instead they get all serious (well, not really), and cook up a delicious Commodore 64 styled music burger for you: Two Christmas tunes make up the bun, a solitary SID chiptune provides the dressing, and … Continue reading Episode 047: Just in time for Christmas The post Ep...

Just when you thought the C64 Take-away was back on a regular schedule, Makke and Jan go and mess it up again – this time blaming it on being extremely busy at work. To make things better, the lads provide you with the longest show so far, clocking in at just over an hours worth … Continue reading Episode 046 The post Episode 046 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast .

Holy rapid release schedule, Batman! Another C64 Take-away already? Makke and Jan are back to entertain you with even more carefully selected C64 SIDs and remixes – including an 8-bit tribute to the man who came up with the moonwalk, and a trip back to the early days of remixing. Also, we talk about the … Continue reading Episode 045 The post Episode 045 first appeared on The C64 Take-...

Makke is back for another co-hosted episode, coming at you from cloudy Malmö, Sweden. This time we bring you no less than three tunes from the new "Sounds of SceneSat" compilation, along with some other remixes, and a great SID tune by AMJ. Plus, we catch up on whats been happening in the world of … Continue reading Episode 044: Two hosts at the price of one The post Episode 044: Two...

Okay, so you’ve waited patiently for a new episode to come out before. But never this long. Tune in to hear what could possibly distract me from producing an episode for over four months (hint: it involves lots of people, a church, and saying "I do!"). Plus news, feedback, and the usual funky fry up … Continue reading Episode 043 The post Episode 043 first appeared on The C64 T...

Just when you thought it was safe to unsubscribe, the C64 Take-away is back to serve you another nutritious audio fry up. Once again I stumble my way through the English language, bringing you carefully selected Commodore 64 SID tunes and remixes, lovingly spiced with news on whats happening in the world of Commodore-related music. … Continue reading Episode 042 The post Episode 042 first ap...

Told you the C64 Take-away would be back in February, didn’t I? The first show for 2008 features a bit of catch-up on what’s been happening in the world of C64 related music – including two new album releases, a hardware gizmo that will let you musician types use that sweet SID sound in your … Continue reading Episode 041 The post Episode 041 first appeared on The C64 Take-...

This time bringing you a bunch of tunes that have nothing in common apart from the fact that the original SIDs were all composed between 1984 and 1986. Also, I talk about an upcoming album release, and mention a couple of videos that you need to watch. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (37:08 … Continue reading Episode 040: Is there life after forty? The post Episode 040: Is th...