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A video game podcast looking at classic back issues of computer game magazines, exploring all of the games and consoles of our youth, hosted by Geoff Owen with regular guests. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff welcomes back Middle Aged Gamer Guy back to the podcast chat about C&VG (Computer and Video Games) issue 193, as well as the upcoming Timeless Gaming Convention. Use code '8bit26' to get 15% off ticket prices for Timeless Gaming Convention 2026. You can read this issue of C&VG here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:Middle Aged Gamer Guy 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff and Paul are joined by Matt Latham from the 'Ask Us About Loom' Podcast to chat about C&VG (Computer and Video Games) issue 193. You can read this issue of C&VG here. Hosts: Geoff Owen and Paul Monaghan Guest:Matt Latham 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff is joined by Ryan Lambie to chat about Your sinclair issue 36. Ryan is a writer and editor of Film Stories Magazine, and former editor of Wireframe Magazine, as well as a general retro gaming enthusiast. You can read this issue of Your Sinclair here. Hosts: Geoff Owen Guest:Ryan Lambie 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff and Paul are joined by Andy Smith to chat about Nintendo Magazine System issue 1. Andy is a gaming fan and Nintendo historian whose social media accounts are dedicated to preserving some of Nintendo's more unusual history. You can read this issue of Nintendo Magazine System here. Hosts: Geoff Owen and Paul Monaghan Guest:Andy Smith 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff and Paul are joined by returning guest Colin Jackson-Brown. Colin joined us for episode 1 and we're happy to bring him back to chat about SEGA MASTER FORCE issue 6 from December 1993. Colin is also the host of We Dig Music and Free With This Month's Issue, and one of the hosts of Shipwrecked and Comatose: A Red Dwarf Podcast. You can read this issue of Sega Master Force here. Hosts: Geoff Owen and Paul Monaghan Guest:Colin Jackson-Brown 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff is joined by Ash Versus. Ash is one of the hosts of Under ConsoleTation: The Videogame Television Podcast. Ash joins Geoff to chat about MEAN MACHINES issue 23 from August 1992. You can read Mean Machines issue 23 here. You can find out more about Under ConsoleTation here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:Ash Versus 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photograph: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this BONUS episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, we share two episodes of sister podcast 'SHIPWRECKED AND COMATOSE: A Red Dwarf Podcast' where Geoff guested to chat about the two Stuart Ashens movies, 'Ashens and the Quest for the Gamechild' and 'Ashens and the Polybius Heist'. Host: Mark Adams Guest:Geoff Owen 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Shipwrecked and Comatose on BlueSky/Insta: @RedDwarfPod Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Shipwrecked and Comatose theme: Colin Jackson-Brown Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photograph: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Mpk about Crash issue 18 (July 1985). Mpk is the editor of BreakSpace Magazine, a free online magazine dedicated to reviewing new games on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. You can read Crash issue 18 here. You can download all issues of BreakSpace Magazine here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:Mpk 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photograph: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Brian Sharp about Games-X issue 1 (May 3rd 1991). Brian Sharp worked on Games-X for the entirety of its run and is now the owner and presenter of the UK Gaming Network channel on YouTube. You can read the magazine here. The UK Gaming Network YouTube channel can be found here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:Brian Sharp 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photograph: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to gaming journalist Phil South about Your Spectrum issue 18 (September 1985). This issue started the career of Phil South who went on to have a long career in games journalism. You can read the magazine here, and visit Phil South's Linktree here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:Phil South 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photograph: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to DJ Slope about Sega Magazine issue 11 (November 1994). Slope, aka Daniel Ibbertson, hosts Slope's Game Room on YouTube, a channel dedicated to video game history documentaries and exposing terrible Kickstarter video game campaigns. You can read the magazine here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:DJ Slope 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan and Bill Sunderland A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Bill Sunderland about PC Powerplay issue 27 (August 1998). Bill is part of the husband and wife team behind the podcasts Escape This Podcast and Solve This Murder. You can read the magazine here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:Bill Sunderland 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan and Bill Sunderland A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff and Paul chat to Baz Greenland about Games World issue 2 (August 1994). Baz is a published author and also hosts The TARDIS Crew, A Dream Given Form and One Rules Them All. He also previously co-hosted Beyond Farpoint and Make It So with 8-Bit Back Issues host Geoff. You can read the magazine here. Hosts: Geoff Owen and Paul Monaghan Guest:Baz Greenland 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Dave from RoseTintedSpectrum, about Your Sinclair issue 6 (June 1986). RoseTintedSpectrum is a YouTube channel specialising in retro video games from the Sinclair ZX Spectrum and others. We chat about Green Bert - sorry, Green Beret, Tarot, the Sinclair QL, and the remarkable similarities between the cover goblin and a former UK Prime Minister. You can read the magazine here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:RoseTintedSpectrum Dave's links: YouTube, Bluesky 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to MrVestek, about Official Dreamcast Magazine issue 21 (July / August 2001) - their final issue. MrVestek is a former content creator, radio presenter, gamer and also a personal friend. We chat about the Sega Dreamcast itself, along with Sonic Adventure 2, Bleem (and Bleemcast), Crazy Taxi 2. We also talk about the end of the commercial life of the Dreamcast including games that were announced but weren't released, and that at the time this magazine was released, they didn't know this was going to be the final issue. You can download and read the magazine here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:MrVestek MrVestek's links: TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X. 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Gamesguru1, about Retro Gamer issue 191 (April 2019). Gamesguru1 is a variety content creator and a self-proclaimed retro head. We chat in length about The Bitmap Brothers' immense back catalogue of games, their rock star personas, and the music acts they partnered with, as well as chatting about Split Personalities, Catherine, the PlayStation 2 and much more. Although you can't buy this magazine in a physical form, the magazine is still available in a digital form at the following sites: Pocketmags: https://pocketmags.com/retro-gamer-magazine/issue-191 Apple's app store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/retro-gamer-official-magazine/id471305650 Magazines Direct: https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-magazines/6937134/retro-gamer-magazine-single-issue.thtml The magazine is also available to read online for Readly subscibers. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:GamesGuru1 Gamesguru1's links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GamesGuru1 X-Twitter: https://www.x.com/Del_Boy_Guru Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gamesguru1.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamesguru1 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/GamesGuru1 Kick: https://www.kick.com/GamesGuru1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gamesguru1?si=1g1Gm_-cO8A_I8of Discord Community: https://discord.gg/SjxxjbNT5b Retro Gamer on Twitter/X and BlueSky. 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Lee Chrimes, about Zero issue 4 (February 1990). Lee is a budding writer and podcaster, and has popped up on other podcasts here on the Film Stories Podcast Network. We chat about Awesome!, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Knightmare, The Untouchables and much more. This magazine is available to read on the Internet Archive here. Hosts: Geoff Owen & Paul Monaghan Guest:Lee Chrimes Lee on BlueSky: @leechrimes Lee on Instagram: @leechrimes Lee's band ShadowVale on Instagram: @shadowvale.uk 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1 Paul's magazines on Bluesky: Pixel Addict, Amiga Addict Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Search for Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Sam Stokes, about Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine issue 27 (December 2002). Sam is the host of the Den of Ten and Reel Talk: The Movie Show podcasts, and co-hosts the One Rules Them All: A Lord of the Rings Podcast, all here on the Film Stories Podcast Network. We chat about Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Silent Hill 2, The Getaway, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, Knight Rider and much more. This magazine is not available on Internet Archive, but you can download a copy from PDF Coffee here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest:Sam Stokes Sam on BlueSky: @samwellpv Sam's podcasts: Den of Ten, Reel Talk, One Rules Them All. 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1.bsky.social Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Middle Aged Gamer Guy, aka Magg, about C&VG issue 80 (June 1988). Magg is a Twitch streamer, one of the organisers of Manchester Twitch meets, the host of Tuesday Night Gaming Chat Podcast, and the founder of the Timeless Gaming Convention. We chat about Road Blasters, Renegade, Super Trolley, movie makeup, the Timeless Gaming Convention and much more. This magazine is not available on Internet Archive, but you can view this magazine online at World of Spectrum here or download a copy from Retro CDN here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest: Middle Aged Gamer Guy Magg on Twitter: @MiddleAgedGame9 Magg on Twitch: middleagedgamerguyuk Magg's website Timeless Gaming Convention Everyone Can 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Twitter, Instagram, Threads: @ncc_17formula1 Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1.bsky.social Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to fellow podcaster Mark Adams about Total issue 1 (January 1992). Mark is one of the hosts of Shipwrecked and Comatose: A Red Dwarf Podcast, and the host of 'ChuckyVision: A Chucky Podcast'. He is also a humanist celebrant and ring announcer. They chat about the writing pairing of Steve Jarrett and the late Andy Dyer, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Snake Rattle & Roll, micro-transactions, the magazine's Choose Your Own Adventure-style game and much more. You can view this magazine online at the Internet Archive here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest: Mark Adams Mark on Twitter: @MarkAdamsHC Donate to Charlie's Education Fund, organized by Charlie Dyer 8-Bit Back Issues on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/8bitbackissues Geoff on Twitter, Instagram, Threads: @ncc_17formula1 Geoff on Bluesky: @ncc17formula1.bsky.social Title music: Blip Master (c) Jerry Lacey via epidemicsound.com Artwork: Geoff Owen and A.J. Black Artwork Photographs: Paul Monaghan A proud part of the Film Stories Network. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patron: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Bluesky: @filmstories.bsky.social Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choice: Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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