Confessions of an Arcade Addict

Brian

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Video Games
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Welcome to Confessions of an Arcade Addict, a podcast about classic video gaming told from a more personal point of view. Join your host Brian, as he meanders through the years of classic arcade gaming through his own memories, insights, and personal stories of classic video games and arcades, from the middle to late 70s right up to the present day. All links pertinent to the show are at linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian

Jul 28

Episode 86 - Dude, You're Invading My Space! (episode 1 redux)

Greetings, and welcome to this redux of Episode #1! Enjoy! In this one, Brian explains why he did a redux, then talks about the arcades in the area in which he grew up, then does a breakdown of Space Invaders, and brings it home with a description of one of the very first arcade strategy guides. If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email to arcadeaddictbrian@gmail.com or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio, just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss To access the show through social media, all links pertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on YouTube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian. And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live! Come and join the discussion! Email or DM me and I will send you an invite! Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there! On The Road - April 24th, 2026: Explaining The Redux Arcade Rundown - Arcades Growing Up In Connecticut Are You Experienced? - Space Invaders Time For Some Stragedy - How To Master The Video Games by Tom Hirschfeld
Jul 23

Episode 84 - Curse You, Red Baron!

Greetings, and welcome to Episode #84! In this one, Brian gives a game he didn't see very often the full treatment, and gives some thoughts from the road while heading to an arcade location. If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email to arcadeaddictbrian@gmail.com or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio, just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss To access the show through social media, all links pertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on YouTube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian. And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live! Come and join the discussion! Email or DM me and I will send you an invite! Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there! Are You Experienced? - Red Baron Time For Some Stragedy - Red Baron On The Road - July 28th, 2024: On My Way To Sparks
07/15/2025

Episode 82 - The Game That Can Give You Nightmares!

Greetings, and welcome to Episode #82! In this episode, Brian give a rundown on an arcade he visited last year, talks about a classic arcade game that messed with him, and wraps up with breakdown of a home system. If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email to arcadeaddictbrian@gmail.com or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio, just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss To access the show through social media, all links pertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on YouTube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian. And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live! Come and join the discussion! https://discord.gg/nq7AKAmR This link is only good for 7 days from the day I posted this episode (). If the link has expired, email me or message me on social media and I’ll send you a new link. Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there! Arcade Rundown - Sparks Pinball Museum, Chesterfield, MI Are You Experienced? - Qix Home Systems - Xbox One
04/29/2025

Episode 81 - A Rather Undignified Change

Greetings, and welcome to Episode #81! In this episode, Brian breaks down another top ten, talks about another classic arcade game, and wraps up with a segment on a home system. If you would like to contact the show, you can send anemail at arcadeaddictbrian@gmail.com or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them.Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss To access the show through social media, all linkspertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star reviewwherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa andclick on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and fundingarcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their ongoing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in! Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do sothrough Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live!Come and join the discussion! https://discord.gg/5pxeJFyv This link is only good for 7 days from the day I postedthis episode (4/28/25). If the link has expired, email me or message me on social media, and I’ll send you a new link. Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!
03/06/2025

Episode 80 - He's Cute, But He's Got A Potty Mouth..

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 80! In this one, Brianreviews an arcade, talks about another stone cold classic game, and winds down with some thoughts from the road. If you would like to contact the show, you can send anemail at arcadeaddictbrian@gmail.com or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them.Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss To access the show through social media, all linkspertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star reviewwherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa andclick on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and fundingarcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in! Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do sothrough Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live!Come and join the discussion! https://discord.gg/FdAjkn6y This link is only good for 7 days from the day I postedthis episode (3/5/25). If the link is expired, email me or message me on social media and I’ll send you a new one. Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there! Arcade Review – Funspot, Laconia NH Are You Experienced? – Q*Bert On The Road – February 6th, 2022: Robotron and Stuff
12/27/2024

Episode 79 - I Can Dream, Can't I???

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 79! In this one, Brian talks about what would make the perfect arcade, runs down the history of a classic game, then wraps up with the telling of a pinball machine that made him swear off pinball. If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email at arcadeaddictbrian@gmail.com or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can find the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss To access the show through social media, all links pertaining to the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa and click on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and funding arcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in! Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do so through Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian And yes, the GamerNation Productions Discord is live! Come and join the discussion! https://discord.gg/KdeJB7EM This link is only good for 7 days from the day I posted this episode (12/26). If the link is expired, email me or message me on social media and I’ll send you a new one. Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!
11/09/2024

Episode 78 - Flippin' Burgers with Pepper Pete!

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 78! In this one, Brian talks about a video game he’s not particularly good at, breaks down a home console he’s never owned, and (posthumously) talks about an arcade he absolutely loves. If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email at arcadeaddictbrian@gmail.com or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can fine the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss The show also has a Facebook page, and is also on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok (when I have videos) and Tumblr. All of these links can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa and click on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and funding arcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in! Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do so through Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian I stream live on Twitch. Twitch.tv/arcadeaddictbrian. If you’re a listener to the show, please do me a solid and drop me a follow over there. That helps grow the stream, and who knows, maybe I might become a big-time streamer! A guy can hope, right?? Discord server under the GamerNation Productions brand coming soon! Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!
09/21/2024

Episode 77 – Walking… no.. Driving On The Moon!

Greetings, and welcome to Episode 77! In this one, Brian reviews another arcade, breaks down a top ten list, and finishes up with a breakdown on Moon Patrol! If you would like to contact the show, you can send an email at arcadeaddictbrian@gmail.com or you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832, just make sure to state which show you’re calling for. You can fine the podcast wherever you listen to them. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio just to name a few. RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4481fd0/podcast/rss The show also has a Facebook page, and is also on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok (when I have videos) and Tumblr. All of these links can be found at https://linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian. I am also putting the back catalog on Youtube as well, a little bit at a time. Just search for arcadeaddictbrian or the podcast, and you will find them! You can help the show by leaving a five-star review wherever you listen to it, which helps other people find it. If you want to help the show directly, go to https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coaa and click on the Donate button. For as little as a dollar a month, you can help the show develop further as a podcast, as I use those funds for things directly related to the show (buying podcasting and streaming equipment, and funding arcade runs to new locations to review). My deepest thanks to Kevin Hoffman and Benjamin Broedel for their continuing support! Without your help, I would not be in the position I’m in! Now, for those who wish to donate and cannot do so through Spotify, I have a ko-fi page. Ko-fi.com/arcadeaddictbrian I’m streaming live on Twitch. Twitch.tv/arcadeaddictbrian. If you’re a listener to the show, please do me a solid and drop me a follow over there. That helps grow the stream, and who knows, maybe I might become a big-time streamer! A guy can hope, right?? Discord server under the GamerNation Productions brand coming soon! Hope to hear from you soon, and good gaming out there!

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Confessions of an Arcade Addict

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Welcome to Confessions of an Arcade Addict, a podcast about classic video gaming told from a more personal point of view. Join your host Brian, as he meanders through the years of classic arcade gaming through his own memories, insights, and personal stories of classic video games and arcades, from the middle to late 70s right up to the present day. All links pertinent to the show are at linktr.ee/arcadeaddictbrian

Creator

Brian
Years Active

2018 - 2026
Episodes

86
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Brian
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Confessions of an Arcade Addict