Pie Factory Podcast

Sean Courtney and Jim Goebel ([email protected])

Jim and Sean discuss game play, strategies, and memories of classic '80s and '90s arcade games.

Video Video Games Games & Hobbies

Update frequency: every 25 days
Episodes: 168
Years Active: 2015 - 2025

Episode 120: Our Top Ten

If each of the hosts of Pie Factory Podcast had his druthers, which games would he’d ruther have in his home arcade over all the other ones? Tune in to this exciting frost-biting candy-throwing insta…

Mon 01 Mar 2021

Episode 119: Hang-On and Golden Axe

New month, new year, new U.S. President, New Balance Stores Phoenix, and…oh, yeah! NEW EPISODE! Woohoo! What more can we say, but….vroom! Chop!

Mon 25 Jan 2021

Episode 118: Discs of Tron and Mad Planets

For this final episode of the year, Sean and Jim talk about the world situation, economics, and their five Christmas wishes. (Wait, was that this episode? Hmmm…maybe that was another…) But what could…

Mon 21 Dec 2020

Episode 117: Turkey Shoot and Chiller

While you’re enjoying turkey with your family, why not put Pie Factory Podcast on as your background? Jim’n’Sean discuss two fairly unusual arcade games in episode 117. And so should you.

Thu 26 Nov 2020

Episode 116: The Legend of Kage and Raiden

Once upon a time there were two Midwesterners named Jim and Sean. One was tall, the other was…well, also tall, but who cares? There came a time when the two decided that their mission was to discuss …

Thu 15 Oct 2020

Episode 115: Astro Invader and Space Zap

In episode 115, does Sean love Space Zap as much as Jim? Will they agree on a Space Invaders-esque shooter? Will George be reunited with his ticker tape machine? The Shadow knows.

Thu 03 Sep 2020

Episode 114: 720º and Congo Bongo

Yep, that’s how hot it gets in the summer, so break out your percussion instruments and play along with episode 114! Satisfaction guaranteed! (Note: satisfaction not guaranteed.)

Wed 22 Jul 2020

Episode 113: Space Fury and Tac/Scan

So…an episode for your amusement! Prepare for a podcast! (See what we did there?) We swear, this is the absolute last episode we will be releasing this month. If you want another one, sorry; you’ll h…

Sat 27 Jun 2020

Episode 112: Bump’n’Jump and Daytona USA

You like cars? Good. Vroooom!

Tue 09 Jun 2020

Episode 111: “Modemland” and the BBS Scene

Jim and Sean take a break from the usual arcade game talk and invite friends to join them in a discussion of socializing over online media before there was social media…or widespread Internet.

Mon 18 May 2020

Episode 110: Guzzler and Munch Mobile

In this episode about a couple of somewhat obscure games, Jim discusses geology, whilst Sean waxes philosophical about parenthood. And games, too. Yeah, they both talk about games.

Thu 23 Apr 2020

Episode 109: Boot Camp and G.I. Joe

Happy April! It’s always a sunshine day when the Pie Factory Podcast brings you a new episode! This time, kick back with a couple of relaxing video games from the ’80s, following Jim and Sean through…

Wed 01 Apr 2020

Episode 108: Kick and The Glob

With an episode title that sounds like a band name, Sean and Jim are back with another rip-roarin’ jaunt into the Golden Age of Video Games, asking that musical question: “Huh?”

Sat 07 Mar 2020

Episode 107: Solar Fox and Blueprint

Jim and Sean are back with a lively discussion of two arcade games. This time, both of the games have…color! And sound! And a control panel! It’s sure to set your RSS feed on fire!

Tue 11 Feb 2020

Episode 106: Home Consoles IV (Atari 5200 and Vectrex)

It’s been a while since we did a one-off about the consoles we had. This time, Sean and Jim invite a special guest to help out, and God knows they desperately need that help.

Tue 21 Jan 2020

Episode 105: Warlords and Circus

Need a break from your family? Didn’t get what you want for Christmas? Well, you’re in luck! Here’s a new episode for ya.

Wed 25 Dec 2019

Episode 104: NBA Jam and Atari Football

Gotta get away from your family for a bit this Thanksgiving? Let Pie Factory Podcast be your crazy uncle! And what’s more traditional on Thanksgiving than a football game? Let us be your new traditio…

Thu 28 Nov 2019

Episode 103: Peter Pack Rat and Turtles

Chicago Bears fans, hopefully a new episode will cheer you up. Philadelphia Eagles fans, celebrate by listening to a new episode. Those of you who don’t like American Football — hey, good news: you c…

Sun 03 Nov 2019

Brief Announcement!

Just a quickie announcement before episode 103 is released! https://www.piefactorypodcast.com/extralife