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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

  1. 8 MAR

    Sega Master Force issue 6

    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

    2h 4m
  2. Sega Magazine issue 11

    08/09/2025

    Sega Magazine issue 11

    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

    1h 49m
  3. PC Powerplay issue 27

    08/08/2025

    PC Powerplay issue 27

    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

    1h 52m
  4. Your Sinclair issue 6

    08/06/2025

    Your Sinclair issue 6

    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

    1h 36m
  5. Official Dreamcast Magazine issue 21

    08/05/2025

    Official Dreamcast Magazine issue 21

    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

    1h 50m
  6. Retro Gamer issue 191

    08/04/2025

    Retro Gamer issue 191

    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

    1h 40m
  7. Zero issue 4

    08/03/2025

    Zero issue 4

    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

    1h 51m
  8. Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine issue 27

    08/02/2025

    Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine issue 27

    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

    1h 33m
  9. C&VG issue 80

    08/01/2025

    C&VG issue 80

    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

    1h 22m
  10. Total! issue 1

    09/12/2024

    Total! issue 1

    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

    1h 34m
  11. Odyssey2 Adventure 1.01

    08/11/2024

    Odyssey2 Adventure 1.01

    In this episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to fellow podcaster Ashley Thomas about Odyssey2 Adventure volume 1 issue 1 (Winter 1982). Ashley is a a staff writer at Fangirlish.com and a cohost of Podcast-616, We Are Starfleet, The Video Store Podcast, and Mission Log: Gene-ology. They chat about early video gaming, The Great Wall Street Fortune Hunt, The Quest for the Rings, Ed and Linda Averett and much more. You can view this magazine online at the Internet Archive here, or at the Odyssey2 Library here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest: Ashley Thomas Ashley's links can all be found here. This includes links to all of Ashley's social media accounts, podcasts, and how to support her. An interview withOdyssey² Artist Ron Bradford 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 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 32m

  12. 08/10/2024

    PLAY issue 032

    In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to fellow podcaster Craig McKenzie about PLAY issue 032 (March 1998). Craig is the head of Kneel Before Blog, and host of 'Kneel Before Pod', and also co-hosts 'We Are Starfleet'. They chat about Resident Evil 2, Spice World, Gran Turismo, Men in Black, Celebrity-licenced sports games and much more. You can view this magazine online at the Internet Archive here. Host: Geoff Owen Guest: Craig McKenzie Craig's links: Kneel Before Blog: https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/ Kneel Before Pod: https://pod.link/kneelbeforepod/ We Are Starfleet: on Spotify 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 Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 43m
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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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  • Creator
    Film Stories
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
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