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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 270 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
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Over 1993 and 1994, some games were released for the Commodore 64 and reviewed in the magazine Commodore Force. In episode Two-Hundred-and-Thirty-Five of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the wrongly named World Championsh... more
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- Mostly miserable but always entertaining!
I’m pretty sure if either of these two going a fiver they’d moan it wasn’t a tenner, but it’s party of their charm I suppose! Great series I’ve been tuning in to for a couple of years now and I realised I hadn’t reviewed it, which is unfair, even as the Statler and Waldorf of Commodore games reach the end of their first quest. I’m now looking forward to their next project, which I can only surmise is writing the first series of “Eddie Thumper”; undoubtedly available on Amazon Prime by 2028.
Apple Podcasts5Majikal Mike
United Kingdom5 months ago - Excellent show!
Well done Adrian and Graham for reaching the end of your quest. I’m looking forward to what you do next! (Derren Brown sent me here…)
Apple Podcasts5Pete HUnited Kingdom6 months ago Fantastic episode as ever. I don't know how you both find the time, but really pleased you do. Thank you
Podcast Addict57 months agoRob- 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 Podcasts5Shiznitz74United Kingdom2 years 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
Australia3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #209 | United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #87 | Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  France/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Ireland/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  Finland/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  Philippines/Leisure/Video Games |
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What is Zapped to the Past about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A retro-focused show that revisits Commodore 64 titles reviewed in the Zzap!64 era, analyzed with a candid, humorous duo. Episodes unpack game-by-game evaluations, hardware limitations, and licensing quirks from the 80s, often mixing sharp critique with nostalgia, pop culture asides, and ongoing reader/book project updates. The tone tends to be spirited and irreverent, with a strong emphasis on how classic games and magazines hold up today, making it appealing to listeners who crave candid opinions, detailed era context, and the camaraderie of longtime fans.
What stands out is the dual-host dynamic that combines deep nostalgia with blunt, no-nonsense critique, plus regular touches on community, crowdfunding, and live events. This makes it ... more
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