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Into The Vertical Blank

Jeff Fulton & Steve Fulton
Atari
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Howard Scott Warshaw
1983 Video Game Crash
Atari 2600
ET Video Game
Mr. Postman
Silicon Revolution
Ray Kassar
Retro Gaming
Video Games
Game Development
Retro Games
Olympics
Homebrew Games
Tax Avoiders
Colecovision
Video Game Industry
Silicon Snake Oil
Indie Games

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes199Founded7 years ago
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Video GamesLeisurePersonal JournalsSociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

Monthly update about the world of Atari.

Atari Now! News and Homebrews, September 2025

www.reddit.com/r/atarinow/

Games Featured:

Super 3D Maze 16

store.steampowered.com/app/2751700/Super_3D_Maze_16/

Dash (2600) forums.atar... more

In this piece we play the long versions of our two songs, mixed with a segment from our movie "The Best *#@! Christmas Ever: An Atari 8-bit Journey Into The Vertical Blank" To lay out just what The Vertical blank means to us and why we use it as the ... more

Atari 800, Blue Max, and the Zen of Vintage Computing

A crack the seal, an essay, a something, whatever this is.

Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded: www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank

Thanks for support from:

BCB, more

The story from Season 2, Episode 5, remastered.

Video version here:

Thanks for support from:

BCB,

Atari Legend,

Atari Crypt -ataricrypt.blogspot.com/

ED Possible,

Tony Longworth

Daniel Beasley,

Barry Burkey

David Schmidt,

Dave theVelocir... more

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Recent Guests

Les Greenhall
A game developer who created extensions for Stos and speaks about the STE and its development tools.
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Hosts

Jeff Fulton
Host and Producer with a focus on sharing nostalgic stories about Atari and gaming history, reflecting on personal experiences and cultural significance.
Steve Fulton
Co-host with a keen interest in gaming narratives and personal anecdotes that resonate with the audience, contributing to discussions about retro gaming and family experiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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.
    4 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 States5 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 States5 years ago

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Reviews highlight the humor and camaraderie between the hosts, making the content engaging and relatable.
Listeners appreciate the nostalgia and personal storytelling shared by the hosts, often resonating with their own childhood experiences.
Many express a longing for the simplicity of past gaming experiences, appreciating the emotional connections made throughout episodes.
The podcast serves as a valuable resource for retro gaming interests, fostering a sense of community among fans of Atari and vintage gaming history.

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Apple Podcasts
#223
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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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This podcast offers a nostalgic exploration of growing up during the advent of video games in the 70s and 80s, particularly focusing on the shared experiences of two twin brothers. Episodes blend personal anecdotes with a passionate discussion of Atari systems, showcasing how these early technologies shaped their lives and reflecting on their broader cultural significance. In addition to game reviews and retrospectives, the hosts engage in heartfelt conversations about family dynamics, punk rock, and the impact of their upbringing on their love for gaming. This unique blend of personal history and gaming culture invites listeners to reflect on their own memories while enjoying relatable storytelling.

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1. ANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast
2. The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast
3. Atari UNLIMITED
4. The Atari 5200 Podcast
5. Floppy Days Vintage Computing Podcast

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Into The Vertical Blank launched 7 years ago and published 199 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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