The Coin Jam Podcast

IT'S AN INVASION! We tried to stop him, we even tried cutting his mic, but there's been a hostile takeover of our open co-host spot! (If you saw the last few frames of our previous livestream, you might know who it is...) Plus, we take a deep dive into original game hardware vs FPGA hardware emulation vs various multi-boards vs high score save kits vs software emulation, and more! Welcome...

There are some arcade parts that everybody knows you just don't bother trying to fix. "It's a lost cause," they say. "You'd be crazy to try," they tell you. But guess what? Some of us fools love going on errands and get a kick out of tilting at windmills. And joining us as a special guest co-host for this episode is Troy from Troy's Restorations on YouTube! http...

Three's Company? We'll see how this goes... Let's chat about our first pickups of 2024, the age-old paint vs vinyl vs laminate debate, games that appeal to casual players vs games that appeal to collectors/enthusiasts, and how to avoid setting your workshop on fire. PLUS A SURPRISE GUEST APPEARANCE BY CHANCE FROM THE CANADIAN ARCADE! https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianArcade Welcome t...

Let's say goodbye to 2023 (and more...?) with an end-of-year recap, plus a look ahead at the year to come. Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys...

On this episode, we're joined once again by friend-of-the-program Steve Laity (aka Khatru311) as our first repeat guest co-host! We'll talk about wheelin' & dealin', de-converting converted cabinets, the upcoming holiday season, the pros & cons of different manufacturers' cabinets, games collectors like versus games casual players like, the importance of true love, and...

On another very special episode, we're joined by Brandon (aka advans13 aka Deckard995) from Off-world Arcade on Twitch and YouTube. We'll talk about his unique perspective on the arcade hobby, podcastin' & livestreamin', his no-so-secret passion for B movies, plus collecting/restoring non-video/pinball coin-ops more broadly like gumball machines! You can follow Brandon at: http...

In this very special episode, we welcome Josh and Chance from The Canadian Arcade on as guests to discuss their role in planning, preparing, and operating an entire arcade filled with classic games for a blockbuster Hollywood TV series! Learn all about what it takes to make these vintage cabinets and monitors shine on screen, straight from the guys who made it happen! Welcome to The Coin Jam Podca...

Artwork, harnesses, controls, power supplies, monitors, PCBs, cabinets, and more... When is it ok to use reproduction parts in your restoration/repair projects, and do they need to be 1:1 recreations of the original, or are modern "upgrades" a reasonable alternative? How far are YOU willing to go for oRiGiNaLiTy? Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and col...

CRT 4EVA! Let's talk about the pros & cons of different arcade monitor models (which is your favorite?), common problems/issues, tools of the trade, why LCD replacement screens just stink out loud, and more! Plus, get your infamous G07 C302 Silkscreen Error t-shirt here: https://overtimearcade.myspreadshop.com/g07+c302+silkscreen+error-A64b42f489515e23cf868d945 Welcome to The Coin Jam Podc...

How far would YOU go to score that amazing deal? The one & only Cameron McCasland joins us to share his tale of rescuing more than a few highly-desirable arcade cabinets from certain doom in an abandoned trailer... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinbal...

Let's talk about rookie mistakes when working on coin-op machines, games we DIDN'T like, and organizing our arcade lineups... Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to li...

DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY ANY GUEST OR COMMENTER ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL SHARING THEM AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE PODCAST HOSTS OR OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTIES. Something is fishy in the state of Oregon... with special guest Steve Laity from Mosaic Arcade https://www.youtube.com/@khatru311 Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and c...

Why do we do the things that we do? No limits?! NO RAGRETS!! In this episode, Jeremiah, Liam, K', and Charlie discuss the personal motivations behind our collections, the limits we set for ourselves (if any), bad collecting habits, mistakes we've made along the way, and the end states we have in mind. We also provide updates on recent pickups, current projects, and upcoming plans. Plus, qu...

Who are these bozos and what are they going to talk about?  In this very first episode of The Coin Jam Podcasts, your humble hosts introduce themselves, provide some background on how they got into this hobby, and answer audience questions from the live chat. We also discuss our current projects, talk about our latest pickups, and more!  Watch the full-length video of this podcast on You...