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Into The Vertical Blank

Jeff Fulton & Steve Fulton
Atari
Video Games
Atari ST
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Atari 2600
Howard Scott Warshaw
Nostalgia
Pac-Man
Chris Crawford
Blue Max
Retro Gaming
Homebrew Games
Game Development
Silicon Revolution
1983 Video Game Crash
Electronic Games Magazine
Activision
Colecovision
Star Wars
ET Video Game

A Podcast about growing with a twin brother up In the 70s and 80s, at the dawn of video games, navigating family strife, punk rock, Star Wars obsessions, and trying to understand the world while developing an inexplicable love for everything “Atari”. -- In this podcast we discuss Atari computers and systems, new and old, review new games we collect, talk about all the systems, and the significance... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes214Founded8 years ago
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Video GamesLeisurePersonal JournalsSociety & Culture

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#atari #atarist #nintendo #nes #BattleofMidway1941 #afterburner #aliensyndrome #arkanoid #baddudes #bioniccommando #bluesbrothers #bomberman #dynablaster #bubblebobble

Hi this is Jeff and welcome to The Latest Atari ST Show. Today we look at 9 games... more

Atari has Licensed 39 games for physical release. We go through all of the confusing offerings and collections to make sense of what is on offer.

All music, audio / video production. writing and game play by @8bitrocket and or @fultonbot unless othe... more

When my brother and I start our 2nd year of Catholic CCD class in 1978, we receive an introduction into a world we could have never imagined prior, and it changes our lives forever.

Features the song "Touch My Pain" by Tony Longworth,

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A double episode of Atari Now ! and Fill In The blanks.

Links: 

-BCB On Rumble : LAtari Newsline | BCB

-Tunnel Panic on Itch.io: intotheverticalblank.itch.io/tunnel-panic-atari-st

www.reddit.com/r/atarinow/

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Recent Guests

Bill Busby
Builder of a TTL-based CPU computer, Minix OS
Independent inventor
Episode: #155 : The Art Of Vintage Computing (at VCF So. Cal. 2026)
Greg Kuperberg
Pioneering PC game developer and professor
UC Davis
Episode: #150 : PC-Man And "The Spark" Of Childhood Wonder
Les Greenhall
A game developer who created extensions for Stos and speaks about the STE and its development tools.
Episode: #134 Atari ST Special: SSI on the ST and a STOS STE game engine

Hosts

Jeff Fulton
Host and producer, credited across multiple episodes; primary driver of Atari-focused content and historical storytelling.
Steve Fulton
Co-host and producer, frequently discusses Atari history, hardware, and community topics; complements Jeff with sibling perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Growing up Generation Atari

    Love the podcast! Really looking forward to the new weekly Overscan with the latest info I may have missed.

    Great work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Troff73
    United States2 years ago
  • This is the reason why podcasts were created

    These twin brothers deliver an excellent podcast every week. Their “vertical blank” theme ties into so many facets of Atari gaming and that generation and is something I connect deeply with. Their interviews are excellent and as game designers, they know their stuff which helps. Every story they tell mirrors my childhood in some way (and I’m sure many other listeners as well), even the stories that tangentially involve video games. This podcast is the reason why podcasts were created.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    killy the kid
    United States3 years ago
  • One of the most addictive, fun and interesting retro computing/gaming podcasts I've had luck to just bump into!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jani Janegirl S.
    5 years ago
  • Second Only to Ferg

    Love the stories, love the interviews. But the best thing for me about this amazing, incredibly listenable pod is the presence and continued emphasis on the 7800. As a fan and budding 7800 home brew programmer myself, I can’t wait to hear where this show seems to be headed! Looking forward to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomas de mercado
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Retro Gaming Podcast

    As an Intellivision junkier back in the day this is one of the best Atari specific gaming podcasts around! Their stories and the great interviews are unmatched. I hope they’ll be around for many years to come!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retroalias
    United States6 years ago

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A warm, twin-voiced doorway into Atari-era memories that still feels fresh.
Nostalgia done with respect and a strong DIY spirit.
Rich storytelling that makes retro tech feel alive and relevant.
High production value with thoughtful guests and deep dives.
A go-to for fans of Atari history and genuine, long-form conversations.

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131: The First Atari 2600 Homebrew Cartridge? Ed Federmeyer And The Story of Sound-X and Edtris
Q: So do you remember what your favorite game from the 2600 was?
Wow, that's the tough one. I used to really like Space Invaders.

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A nostalgia-rich, creator-led conversation centered on early home computing and gaming culture, with a strong emphasis on Atari hardware and its history. Long-running siblings share personal memories, family dynamics, and anecdotes from the 70s and 80s, pairing intimate storytelling with detailed, nerdy explorations of hardware, homebrew, and retro gaming culture. Expect interviews, deep dives into vintage systems, and thoughtful reflections on what it meant to grow up during the rise of video games, all framed by a shared, sibling perspective and a love for retro tech that remains highly collaborative and community-oriented.

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