Zapped to the Past
zappedtothepastThe Commodore 64 had lots of games. Not all of them are good. In Zapped to the Past, we cast a retrospective eye over those games reviewed in each issue of Zzap!64 magazine. Hosted by two lifelong C64 fans, we throw off those rose tinted specs and see if those games are still worth playing today.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 235 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
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In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Paralytic Phileas Fogg’s Balloon Battles, the torturous Tarza... more
In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the floaty F1 Tornado, the scrappy Sky High Stuntman and the snow... more
In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rock-em sock-em Final Blow, the somnambulistic Sleepwalker, and the b... more
In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including samey Super Space Invaders, the catastrophic Cisco Heat and ... more
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- Mandatory Listening for any C64 Fan!!
The format for this show is pretty straight forward, two long time friends going back over Commodore 64 games they played back in the day day the timeline of the greatest games magazine of all time, Zzap64! There’s two things from my childhood I will always have an affection for, Zzap64 and the Commodore 64, so I’m amazed it took so long for me to become aware of this podcast. The presenters are just regular guys, but are wholly qualified to present this as they clearly lived and breathed the ... more
Apple Podcasts5Shiznitz74
United Kingdoma year ago - awesome podcast
always good, occasionally brilliant.
if you were a child with a c64 in the 80s, you will love this. So many poor games but some great gems and diamonds in the rough. Often hilarious, lots of cringey puns and dad jokes, with a sprinkle of scatological humour.
Apple Podcasts5drmwoz
Australia2 years ago - commodore 64
This is best Commodore 64 podcast ever listening to keep up the good work 👍👍 Commodore 64 Rules 👍👍
Apple Podcasts5Janis890
Sweden2 years ago - Unfortunately our best
In an ideal world, these two trashing games which require either imagination, reading or (God forbid!) a manual, or which don’t fit the narrow range of games they breathlessly remind the listener they encourage their students to create, would just be the middle of the pack of Commodore 64 podcast media. But for production value, variety (despite skipping so many games which require reading!), and consistency, they’re the best of a shallow pool. Hope you like scatological references!
Apple Podcasts3Jcompton
United States3 years ago - Great show!
Finally a reason to love Mondays: another episode of this lovely podcast! It features great, in-depth reviews of the awesome and sometimes horrible games of the Commodore 64. Also, good fun with looks at the music charts and film releases of the mid to late 80s. Highly recommended
Apple Podcasts5Sjosi
Norway4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #135 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  France/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Italy/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #39 | Sweden/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  Netherlands/Leisure/Video Games |
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What is Zapped to the Past about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast focuses on the nostalgic examination of games developed for the Commodore 64, specifically those reviewed in the Zzap!64 magazine. The hosts, who are longtime fans of this gaming era, provide insightful commentary on a range of titles, evaluating their gameplay, graphics, and cultural context. Each episode typically features a recap of notable games from a specific month or issue of the magazine, interlaced with personal anecdotes and humor. The blend of critique, nostalgia, and exploration of the broader entertainment landscape of the time makes this podcast unique for those interested in retro gaming and its history, particularly fans of the Commodore 64.
Listeners can expect a rich narrative that combines game reviews, refl... more
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