26 episodes

Gameroom Junkies is a show about all things found in a home gameroom - classic arcade games, pinball machines, and more. Follow Patrick and Preston as they talk about collecting and restoring arcade games and pinball machines. Listen to interviews with game collectors just like you! Hear fun stories from the arcade and pinball glory days and hear how folks are bringing those memories into their home gameroom to share with their families. We are part of the GeekDad Podcast Network

Gameroom Junkies Arcade and Pinball Podcast Gameroom Junkies

    • Leisure
    • 5.0 • 53 Ratings

Gameroom Junkies is a show about all things found in a home gameroom - classic arcade games, pinball machines, and more. Follow Patrick and Preston as they talk about collecting and restoring arcade games and pinball machines. Listen to interviews with game collectors just like you! Hear fun stories from the arcade and pinball glory days and hear how folks are bringing those memories into their home gameroom to share with their families. We are part of the GeekDad Podcast Network

    Episode 75 - Game Over

    Episode 75 - Game Over

    It's been a fun ride, everyone but this is the end of line. Patrick and Preston discuss what they've been up to during their radio silence, share some memories for this summer's Southern-Fried Gaming Expo and reflect on some of their favorite podcast memories over the years. Thank you for listening for 8 great years.

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Episode 74 - Been Everywhere, Man

    Episode 74 - Been Everywhere, Man

    Between Magfest, Free Play Florida, IAAPA, and Grand Ole Gameroom Expo, it feels like we've been everywhere, man. Hear some stories about our travels and the games we meet along the way. Regular gameroom updates follow. Stick around until the end for a special announcement.

    • 1 hr 53 min
    Episode 73 - The Voice of Mario, Charles Martinet

    Episode 73 - The Voice of Mario, Charles Martinet

    Interviews with Charles Martinet, the voice of numerous Nintendo characters including Mario recorded at Dragon Con 2017. Also: Our trip to Monsterama, Horror Pinball, More Video store fun, and listener questions

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Episode 72 - From Dragon Con With Al Lowe and Mike Capps

    Episode 72 - From Dragon Con With Al Lowe and Mike Capps

    Interviews with Al Lowe, the creator of 'Leisure Suit Larry,' and Mike Capps, former president of Epic Games recorded at Dragon Con 2017. Also: Gameroom Updates.

    • 53 min
    Episode 71 - Activision Co-Founder David Crane

    Episode 71 - Activision Co-Founder David Crane

    SFGE 2017 Recap, gameroom updates, trip to Pyramid Scheme, interview with Pitfall designer David Crane

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Episode 70 - Arcades On the Road

    Episode 70 - Arcades On the Road

    Preston traveled a bunch and saw a bunch of arcade stuff including the Midwest Gaming Classic and a Denver arcade scene roundup. Bryan is back for another console corner to talk the Nintendo Switch and more. Other stuff

    • 1 hr 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
53 Ratings

53 Ratings

ZapBranigan??? ,

Great pinball and arcade podcast.

Thanks for the shows!

Ryannel76 ,

Best place for arcade talk

Gameroom junkies is the place to go for the latest news on arcade games. The guys tell fantastic stories too.

Lyl3Styl3 ,

All Your Base Are Belong to this Podcast

As an arcader since the days my grandfather would sleep in the car while I plunked quarters, I appreciate this growing field of interest in collecting and gathering at cons. This podcast is my window into that world. As worth it as the two mile bike ride to play Street Fighter II and Ben and Irv's Deli back in suburbia, 1991. Now back to Robotron 2084...

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