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RobOHara-Podcasts

Rob "Flack" O'Hara
Commodore 64
Choplifter
Belmez Faces
Spindizzy
Bowling
Super Sprint
Bard's Tale
Golden Axe
Way Out
Olympic Games
Video Games
You Don't Know Flack
Broderbund
Congo Bongo
Artificial Intelligence
Ikigai
Pogo Joe
Project Star Gate
Electronic Arts
Bermuda Triangle

Combined feed for all of Rob “Flack” O’Hara’s podcasts. Includes You Don’t Know Flack, Sprite Castle, Multiple Sadness, and Cactus Flack’s.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes300Founded11 years ago
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TechnologyLeisureVideo Games

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Latest Episodes

Grab a joystick and a friend and help defend the Earth from Bozon Invaders in this port of a Capcom game that's exactly like the arcade version except very different... it's SIDE ARMS! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Face... more

Last week, Amigo Aaron from the Amigo's Podcast came to visit me in Oklahoma City. I took him and his son all around the city, seeing the place I live through a fresh pair of eyes. On this episode I share 10 of the most fun and interesting places I t... more

At last weekend's International Retro Computer Expo (aka "BoatFest") I did a LIVE version of Sprite Castle in which I covered Rogue followed by several Roguelikes for both the Commodore 64 and other 8bit-and-16bit systems. Thanks to everyone who came... more

From the World's Largest Noodle to the World's Largest Can of Coca-Cola, we've driven all across this country to see some o the strangest, wildest, and kookiest roadside attractions in America. Join us this week as we share our memories (and pictures... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Morris
Listener crowned king of the castle
Episode: Sprite Castle 111: Side Arms
Joshua Eckroth
Guest at Sprite Castle dining hall
Episode: Sprite Castle 104: GORF
Michael Ryan
Guest at Sprite Castle dining hall
Episode: Sprite Castle 104: GORF
Alan Hennessy
Guest at Sprite Castle dining hall
Episode: Sprite Castle 104: GORF
Tim Tamashiro
Canadian speaker and author known for his work on Ikigai
Episode: YDKF Episode 243: Ikigai
David Hearn
Published writer known for his books including 'Prattlebots' and 'Escape from the Commodore 64'
Self-published author
Episode: Sprite Castle 093: The Games-Summer Edition
Patti Whack Gallagher
A friend of Susan who shared a kooky story about a tombstone in Ireland.
Episode: Kooky Tales 005: Kooky St. Patrick’s Day Facts
Steve Rasmussen
Episode: Sprite Castle 090: Pogo Joe
Graham Vebke
Episode: Sprite Castle 090: Pogo Joe

Hosts

Rob O'Hara
Host with a long-running presence across multiple retro-technology and personal storytelling shows; often covers retro tech, gaming history, and local culture.
Susan OHara
Co-host partner on several shows with collaborative storytelling and discussion, contributing history-driven and hobby-focused segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • My favorite podcaster ever!

    Rob is doing the most interesting and entertaining podcasts out there! Every subject is great and he has the most funny stories and anecdotes I ever heard. I sometimes feel he’s like a slightly older brother I never had! Listen to his podcasts, you won’t regret it! Thanks Rob! You rock!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Titoboy666
    Canada4 years ago
  • Great Podcasts "SPRITE CASTLE"

    Really enjoying the Sprite Castle" podcasts. As a fan of the Commodore 64, it's really cool to hear someone review the classic games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j.harv
    Canada6 years ago
  • Awesome

    Rob has a way of turning absolutely anything into an enjoyable and entertaining podcast. He is very much the everyman and if you grew up in the 70s and 80s you'll swear he must've lived next-door.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shotgun don't work
    United States10 years ago
  • Best retro podcaster out there

    My favorite podcaster, retro or otherwise. It's great to have all his shows in one feed. From retro tech to old computers to retro pop culture it's all here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurt's Krap
    United States11 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows are described as entertaining, nostalgic, and highly engaging for retro-tech enthusiasts.
Fans praise the host's storytelling chops and nostalgic edge.
Listeners enjoy deep dives into retro games and hardware.

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Sprite Castle 100: Victory Lap
Q: Do I need other platforms or is the Commodore 64 all I need?
If I had to pick one retro machine, it would definitely be the Commodore 64, but I enjoy other platforms as well.

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2. Joshua Eckroth
3. Michael Ryan
4. Alan Hennessy
5. Tim Tamashiro
6. David Hearn
7. Patti Whack Gallagher
8. Steve Rasmussen

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