The Intellivisionaries Podcast

After a SERIOUSLY LONG absence the guys are back to discuss three games from Cote Gamers: Pyramid Warp, Norseman, and Norseman II.  We also discuss some out-of-date news items and have a not-very-timely discussion about stuff we were collecting/doing back in August of 2025.  But hey, it's an episode! 00:00:00 - Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 01:00:54 -...

This episode covers two somewhat similar maze games: X-Rally and Cat Attack!  The guys also talk about PRGE 2024, latest news, feedback, and more. 00:00:00 Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 00:35:31 Feedback 00:54:28 News 01:31:13 PRGE 2024 wrap-up 03:13:44 Deep Dive Game Review: X-Rally 03:58:30 Deep Dive Game Review: Cat Attack! 04:55:34 Wrap Up / "Treas...

The Intellivisionaries are back with two... yes TWO game reviews!  We dig deep into Death Race and GORF, two arcade ports for our beloved console.  There is the normal shenanigans as well as news of the community and an interview with author Jamie Lendino. 00:00:00 Welcome /  "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 01:07:10 News 02:37:16 Interview: Jamie Lendino 04:00:54...

What happened at PRGE?  Two guys who were there will regale you with tales from Portland.  All Intellivision themed.  News and feedback, plus a correction for last episode! 00:00:00 - Welcome / "Intellivisionaries Theme (2023 remix)" by Paul 'Nurmix' Nurminen 00:16:53 - Feedback 00:26:36 - News 01:16:18 - Corrections 01:21:17 - Interview with "Sir David A" about Intellivision Day 01:22:43 - PRGE 2...

In this episode, the guys review the Intellivision Collector title "The Show Must Go On".  We also have an interview with Carlos Madruga, the programmer of the game, and also an interview with Tom Boellstorff and Braxton Soderman authors of the upcoming book "Intellivision: How a video game system battled Atari and almost Bankrupted Barbie".  All this and Intellivision news plus a segment on playi...

In this episode Rick and Chris talk through recent news in the Intellivision community while working out how to do this show without Paul's constant snarkiness.  There's a Homebrew Highlight segment covering IntellivisionRevolution's Missile Domination releases and a bonus segment including the recording of news that was originally intended for episode 46.  Doesn't sound like nearly 3 hours of con...

In this episode we do a Deep Dive game review of Imagic's Atlantis !  There's also an interview with programmer Patrick Ransil .  In our new Author Interview (AI) segment, we interview Retro Gaming Round Up host and author "UK" Mike James about his book, Smoke & Mirrors .  We also have a small tribute to James "Airshack" Shackel , who passed away earlier this year.  And we have a cool listener aud...

In this episode we discuss all things Intellivision for the year, and give a rundown of our thoughts on the current scene, including some updates on a holiday favorite Intellivision game.  We have a special guest as well, 'Papa Pete' Lindsay.  We've got Feedback, News and a new Retro Hobby Projects about Rick's Extra Life 24 hours of gaming setup.  And George joins in on the fun too - along with s...

In this episode, we have two recaps from two gaming expos: CORGS (Columbus Ohio Retro Gaming Society) in May 2022, and PRGE (Portland Retro Gaming Expo) in October 2022.  Paul and Rick attended CORGS, Chris and Rick attended PRGE.  Paul was supposed to go to PRGE, but his wife broke her arm and elbow, so plans had to be changed.  You won't find our usual show segments in this one, and still no gam...

The Intellivisionaries will be at CORGS in Columbus OH on May 14th, 2022!  Join us there, or if you can't, at least listen to this special episode to hear what you'll miss.  There's also a 'special' voicemail from friend of the show Tarzilla, and a trailer for the upcoming Pat Ransil / Atlantis interview in episode 44.  Hope to see you at CORGS!

In this episode, we get back to a more 'traditional' format, with our Welcome, Feedback and News segments.  Lots of new Intellivision homebrews are discussed this time around.  You'll also hear about Paul's computer dying, mid-recording (yikes!), and the new Intellivision FAQ.  George returns, and we've got some fun outtakes at the end. So hop on the bus to Homebrew City and press play!   0:00:00...

In this special year-end episode we've put together a collection of outtakes and bloopers from our catalog of shows.  Some are old favorites, some are new, but hopefully they'll all bring a smile to your face and give you a good laugh as we close out 2021.  And this episode also allows Paul to proclaim that he did in fact release more episodes in 2021 than in 2020, so there!  Happy New Year from a...

In this episode we continue and finally finish our Top 10 of the original 125 Intellivision games discussion! This is part 2 of 2, where we cover our 5-1 picks, honorable mentions, and hear feedback from listeners on their Top 10 picks. George and the corrections robots join in on the fun, and we wrap up the episode with an extended outtakes. 0:00:00 - Turn on the TV and fire up the Intellivision!...

In this episode we finally get into our Top 10 of the original 125 Intellivision games. This is part 1 of 2, where we cover our 10-6 picks, and hear listener audio submissions with their picks. George has his usual (unusual?) commentary and observations, and there may or may not be some unexpected guests too. There's a hint of Halloween, and we wrap up the episode with outtakes. 0:00:00 - TV on +...

In this episode we explain why the show has been on hiatus since 2020, and we discuss the future of the podcast. We also threw in a few outtakes just for fun. 0:00:00 - TV on + "Intellivisionaries Theme (version)" by 'Nurmix' 0:00:42 - What's up with us?! 0:19:19 - "Treasured" by 'Nurmix' 0:20:20 - Outtakes!  

In this special Christmas episode we have no group discussion, no Feedback, no News, and no game reviews.  So why should you listen?  Because there are two great interviews; one with former Marketing Director for hardware at Mattel Electronics, Gary Moskovitz.  Another with current Art Director of Intellivision Entertainment, Mike Dietz.  George gives us his Top 10 of the original 125 Intellivisio...

In this episode we reconvene to discuss all things Intellivision. We've got Amico talk, including an interview with Intellivision Entertainment's Software Technical Director John Alvarado. We've got a follow-up interview with Daniel Bass (this time he reviews our review of Loco-Motion). Steve Craft drops by, and we've got Feedback, listener voicemails, lots of great News, plenty of George, and an...

In this episode we review two games: Loco-Motion from Mattel Electronics, and Happy Trails from Activision. We also interview both programmers, Daniel Bass and Carol Shaw! As if that weren't enough, we have another Team Amico interview, this time with VP of Production Jason Enos. The episode is lacking a few things though, such as Feedback, News, and our Canadian co-host, Cmart. But you will find...

In this episode we discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2019, Paul interviews the former head of Intellivision game development and leader of The Blue Sky Rangers, Gabriel Baum. And we have a new Amico segment, Feedback, listener voicemails, News (kind of), George, and an extended outtakes! 0:00:00 - Turn on the tube TV, then off again and listen to us instead! 0:00:27 - George: episode rundown...

In this episode we FINALLY review the Mattel Electronics game Shark! Shark!  Paul interviews the game's designer & programmer Ji Wen Tsao.  Rick has a new Hobby Projects / Homebrew Highlight segment on the FW Diagnostic Cartridge and an Intellivision console repair.  We also finally have the results of the Easter Egg Contest from episode 35.  And we have Feedback, News, and more... although George...

It's Christmas time at The Intellivisionaries Studio... but... where is everybody?  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at The Intellivisionaries Podcast!

In this special episode, Rick, Cmart and Paul talk about their adventures at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018.  It's chock-full of exciting Intellivision content, both old and new!  The Blue Sky Rangers panel ( Intellivision - A Legacy of Firsts! ), which was moderated by Paul is also included.  And there are tales of border crossings, Intellivision Day 2018, and something Rick knows nothing ab...

In this special episode, we discuss the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2018.  We talk about all the amazing Intellivision related things that will be there, including the new Intellivision Entertainment console reveal, and all the various Intellivision vendors, game releases and fans of the console who will be there.  Intellivision will be taking over the expo this year!  If you can make it, you won't...

In this episode we review the Left Turn Only game Space Patrol. Rick also interviews the game programmer Joe Zbiciak, and has a new Hobby Projects segment on repairing and modding a Commodore 1902A monitor. Paul interviews Atari Age user and Intellivision enthusiast extraordinaire "Decle" (aka Ian). And we have all the other things you love about The Intellivisionaries; Feedback, News, stories, Ge...

In this special episode, we talk about the new Intellivision console being created by Intellivision Entertainment!  We discuss the people involved; including Tommy Tallarico, Emily Rosenthal, Bill Fisher, Stephen Roney, and me.. Paul Nurminen.