Want to know what its like to own a retro video game store? Tune in weekly to hear about RadJunk, a small mom and pop video game store in Florida. There will be collecting tips, news, questions, stories from the shop, and general tom foolery in this weekly podcast!
We're back! In this episode we talk about whats been going on and recap our trip across the country to attend the SoCal Gaming Expo!
31 Dec 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 13 - 2023 Wrap Up, Pop Punk Pinball, Pokemon Card Gambling and More!
In this episode, Joe and Sam reflect on the past year and discuss their favorite moments at their retro video game store and arcade bar. They also share their game of the year picks and discuss their expectations for the upcoming year. The market report highlights the top-selling items at the shop, including Gameboy games, 3DS hardware, and PS3 games. The conversation also touches on the possibility of pop punk-themed pinball machines and provides an initial review of the Analogue Duo console. In this conversation, Joe and Sam discuss various topics including their review of the Analogue Duo, their thoughts on Pokemon card collecting, the position of Xbox in the console wars, and a comparison of the power-ups in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. They also share closing remarks and shoutouts.
Takeaways
The Analogue Duo is a reliable piece of hardware for playing TurboGrafx and PC Engine games.
Card collecting, including Pokemon cards, is a popular hobby that can be likened to gambling.
Xbox's position in the console wars is debated, with personal preferences and exclusive games being key factors.
The power-ups in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World each have their own unique appeal.
Rad Junk expresses gratitude to their staff and gives shoutouts to other content creators.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Year in Review
05:51 The Analogue Duo and End of the Year
14:11 Game of the Year
20:36 Disappointing Games
27:43 Looking Forward to 2024
31:38 Market Report
40:18 Pop Punk Pinball
49:11 Analog Duo Review
50:36 Review of the Analogue Duo
54:02 Discussion on Pokemon Card Collecting
56:05 Debate on Xbox's Position in the Console Wars
01:02:11 Comparison of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World Power-Ups
01:05:03 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts
13 Dec 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 12 - E3 is Dead, Turbografx Score, Sega Reboots, Buyer's Remorse, and more!
This week Joe and Sam sit down to talk about E3, The Game Awards, Sega bringing back classic games, things Joe shouldn't have bought, the weekly market report, Q&A, and more!
27 Nov 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 11 - Big TVs, Pokemon Repairs, Black Friday, Game Preservation, and More!
This week Joe talks about the struggles of being given a giant TV, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Pokemon repairs, and answers your questions about game preservation, best bang for your buck trade ins and more!
17 Nov 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 10 - Sam and Joe Talk Really Rad Weekend 2023!
This week Sam and Joe sit down to recap Really Rad Weekend 2023, guests, panels, the vendor floor and more!
If you have any questions for the Q&A segment in future episodes, ask them in the comments below!
4 Nov 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 9 - Joe hates RPGs, Convention stress, and Pinball Sucks!
This week Joe sits down to talk about the stress of putting on a convention, repairs at the bar, Halloween, Tony Hawk, and games he loves that aren't in his normal genres!
27 Oct 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 8 - Bam Margera, Nintendo Strikes Again, Gaming Regrets, and More!
This week Joe sits down to talk about the trip to Pin Expo and Galloping Ghost, Chicago food, Prepping for Reallyu Rad Weekend, booking Bam Margera, why PS4 has been selling well, and how Nintendo hates kiosk collectors plus more!
20 Oct 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 7 - Sega Sucks, Arcade Abuse, Broken Bones, and Pinball!
This week Joe sits down to talk about why Sega collecting sucks, people breaking things at the arcade, breaking his football, Pinball Expo, convention memories and more!
13 Oct 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 6 - Best Buy Stops Selling Games and Arcade Hauls!!
This week Joe sits down to talk about Best Buy's huge mistake but logical step, trade night, our newest arcade haul, the future of physical media, and upcoming events!
RadJunk is a retro video game store in northwest Florida. RadBar is our passion project combining arcade games from our childhood and craft beer. This channel was created to chronicle our gaming adventures with our retro gaming friends.
6 Oct 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 5 - Sam and CRT Struggles!
This week Joe sits down with Sam to talk about rad trade ins at the shop, relentless questions about CRTs, Mythos Coffee, Gameye, and more!
If you have any questions for the Q&A segment in future episodes, ask them in the comments below!
29 Sept 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 4 - Retro Market Report and Remakes!
This week Joe sits down to talk about the the current state of the retro game market, remakes and if they are bad for the market, the analogue pocket variants, Mortal Kombat 1, and repairing handhelds!
If you have any questions for the Q&A segment in future episodes, ask them in the comments below!
23 Sept 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 3 - Retropalooza X!
This week Joe sits down to talk about the trip to Retropalooza X with the crew, Meow Wolf, food, trades, and shenanigans!
8 Sept 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 2 - Pinball and Mashed Potatoes!
This week Joe sits down to talk about Pinball repairs and a new machine, trade night, Starfield, and more!
1 Sept 2023
RadJunk Podcast Episode 1 - The REAL first episode!
Joe sits down to try recording a podcast yet again after realizing how bad the original test was! We talk about broken consoles, crawling gamecubes, conventions and more!
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
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