The Commodore Chronicles
40 episodes - last episode 07 May 2025

A Commodore 64 centric podcast brought to you by the Retro Gaming Bygones podcast. News, community feedback and reviews. Send feedback on Twitter @c64chronicles, on Facebook at facebook.com/c64chronicles or email me at commodorechronicles@gmail.com
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Published: Mon 21 Apr 2025 - Size: 29.4 MByte - Duration: 00:37:27

In the 22nd episode of the Commodore Chronicles we covered:

Five bits of news

  • SEMVCC Coverage and our next SEMVCC dates
  • LC Games' Space Invaders
  • RetroArts' Evil Dungeon III
  • Pickups
  • New offerings from Retro Rewind


Commodore Years 2007 through 2017

A review of Karateka

The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows:

486 Deluxe - The Dig

Commodore Chronicles - Tenebra and Spelunky64

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh) or send me an email directly to commodorechronicles@gmail.com

Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel, Bill Bright, George AKA Drumr, James Dalpiaz and Jon Poisson!

Also, thanks to our VIC-II Sponsor, Retro Rewind. For all of your C64, 128, C16, Plus 4, Amiga and Tandy CoCo needs, head over to https://www.retrorewind.ca and use the logged-in checkout code "CC10" to get 10% off your Retro Rewind purchases.

Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Tue 25 Feb 2025 - Size: 80.6 MByte - Duration: 00:35:13

On the eighth episode of Fine and Tandy, we covered the Lucasfilm epic, Loom.

We also detail another Tandy 1000 pickup, Boatfest 2025, SEMVCC Swap Meet 2025 and the creation of Anecdotage Media, my new voice over and tech & audio gear review company.

Thanks to the incredible support of Retro Rewind and my awesome Fast Load Collective (Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel, Bill Bright, George AKA Drumr and James Dalpiaz).


Published: Sun 16 Feb 2025 - Size: 106.9 MByte - Duration: 00:46:43

In the 21st episode of the Commodore Chronicles we covered:

Nine bits of news

  • Witchsoft's Kouyate
  • Knifegrinder's Bone Dry
  • Vector5's Santas Workout 4
  • Dr. Mortal Wombat's Soiled Iron
  • Monte Boyd's InfeZtation
  • Wanax's Platman MC
  • Icon64's Ladybird
  • SEMVCC Version 6.22's wrap-up
  • SEMVCC Version 7.5.1's announcement


Commodore Years 1996 through 2006

Reviews of Turrican and Airborne Ranger

The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows:

Fine and Tandy - Loom

Commodore Chronicles - Two Surprising Arcade Ports

486 Deluxe - The Dig

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh) or send me an email directly to commodorechronicles@gmail.com

Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel, Bill Bright, George AKA Drumr and James Dalpiaz!

Also, thanks to our VIC-II Sponsor, Retro Rewind. For all of your C64, 128, C16, Plus 4, Amiga and Tandy CoCo needs, head over to https://www.retrorewind.ca and use the logged-in checkout code "CC10" to get 10% off your Retro Rewind purchases.

Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Wed 25 Dec 2024 - Size: 52.0 MByte - Duration: 00:22:42

Merry Christmas!

Batman: The Animated Series isn't just for kids, it's a brilliant comic adaptation brought to the small screen. And Crispix is darn fine cereal with awful commercials... I hope you enjoy this third episode of Morning Cartoon Crunch!

If you want to leave feedback on the podcast or join the conversation, consider joining us on the Commodore Chronicles Discord server at https://discord.gg/GuB73Ekenq


Published: Sun 15 Dec 2024 - Size: 63.5 MByte - Duration: 00:27:45

This episode of NES Advantage features, in my honest opinion, an underrated beat 'em up in River City Ransom. It features elements that set it apart from it contemporaries of the day.

Our news segment featured three new releases and the most recent SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club news (https://semichiganvcc.blogspot.com).

In the newest segment of the program, MelodiousNES, we covered the soundtrack of Akumajou Densetsu (the Japanese release of Castlevania III: Dracula Curse)

If you want to leave feedback on the podcast or join the conversation, consider joining us on the Commodore Chronicles Discord server at https://discord.gg/GuB73Ekenq

Special thanks to the Commodore Chronicles Fast Load Collective Patron Members; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel, Bill Bright, George AKA Drumr and our newest Fast Loader, James Dalpiaz.

Also, big thanks to Retro Rewind (https://retrorewind.ca), producers of excellent C64, 128, Plus 4, C16, Amiga and Tandy Color Computer wares and repairs, for sponsoring SEMVCC and the podcast. Be sure to create an account and use promo code "CC10" at checkout to save 10% on your entire purchase.

I hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for giving it a listen.


Published: Mon 18 Nov 2024 - Size: 30.1 MByte - Duration: 00:39:50

We covered the following in the twentieth episode of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast:

Four news bits

  • SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club - January 18th, 2025 show announcement
  • Dr. Mortal Wombat's Portal Buster
  • RetroGL's Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo
  • Seven new hardware pickups


The Commodore Years 1993-1995

Reviews of Super Mario Bros 64 and Sonic The Hedgehog

The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows:

NES Advantage - River City Ransom

Commodore Chronicles - Turrican and Airborne Ranger

Fine and Tandy - Loom

More shows to follow...

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh) or send me an email directly to commodorechronicles@gmail.com

Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel, Bill Bright and George AKA Drumr7!

Also, thanks to our VIC-II Sponsor, Retro Rewind. For all of your C64, 128, C16, Plus 4, Amiga and Tandy CoCo needs, head over to https://www.retrorewind.ca and use the login checkout code "CC10" to get 10% off your Retro Rewind purchases.

Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Tue 15 Oct 2024 - Size: 39.5 MByte - Duration: 00:17:14

Did you know Raisin Nut Bran was absolutely terrible for your health? Oh, that silly American marketing scam... Hope you enjoy the second episode of my "bite-sized" podcast, Morning Cartoon Crunch.


Published: Tue 15 Oct 2024 - Size: 51.9 MByte - Duration: 00:22:39

Descent is one of two games that have lead me lawn arguments and reverberating toilet bowl conversations. Is it as addictive as it was when I was younger? Only one to find out, check MobyGames... just kidding, listen to the episode!

Big thanks to the Fast Load Collective patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel, Bill Bright and George AKA Drumr. Thank you for your support and friendship!

If you want to support the efforts of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, you can do so patreon.com/c64chronicles.

Thanks is also due to Retro Rewind, the VIC-II sponsor of the Commodore Chronicles' Family of Podcasts.

I hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening!



Published: Sun 08 Sep 2024 - Size: 29.7 MByte - Duration: 00:12:59

This show was contrived originally as a part of Amiga Aaron's 2024 Pod Jam. It took me few to get things how I wanted them before I released it.

Of course, Morning Cartoon Crunch is a little micro-podcast side project that'll get attention whenever I feel like it. Regardless, I hope you enjoy it!


Published: Sun 08 Sep 2024 - Size: 100.2 MByte - Duration: 00:43:46

We covered the following in the eighteenth episode of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast:

Six news bits

  • SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club - July 20th, 2024 Recap
  • SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club - October 5th, 2024 show announcement
  • Spelunky64
  • RandomPAC
  • Lemon64 and LemonAmiga hacked
  • Nixy and the Seeds of Doom

The Commodore Years 1992

Reviews of Zaxxon, Super Zaxxon and LuftrauserZ

The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows:

486 Deluxe - Descent

Commodore Chronicles - Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario Bros. 64

NES Advantage - River City Ransom

More shows to follow...

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh) or send me an email directly to commodorechronicles@gmail.com

Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel, Bill Bright and George AKA Drumr7!

Also, thanks to our VIC-II Sponsor, Retro Rewind. For all of your C64, 128, C16, Plus 4, Amiga and Tandy CoCo needs, head over to https://www.retrorewind.ca

Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Sat 13 Jul 2024 - Size: 86.5 MByte - Duration: 00:37:46

On the seventh episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we check out SSI's Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday.

We cover three bits of news: Boatfest 2024 Recap, Pickups and detailed the upcoming July 2024 SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club.

On the next episode of Fine and Tandy, we will cover Lucasfilm Games' Loom.

If you wish to submit feedback for our next episode, keep an eye out for a post on the Commodore Chronicles Discord server. Feedback can also be submitted to commodorechronicles@gmail.com.

If you feel so lead to support the efforts of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, including Fine and Tandy, 486 Deluxe and NES Advantage, you can do so at patreon.com/c64chronicles.

Special thanks to the Fast Load Collective patron members Chris "RAM Truckin" Petzel, Jim "I'd Rather Be Fishing" Pones, Eric "High Praise" Nelson, "Where in the USA is" the BeardedSonOfNel, Mr. "Gift Sub" Krystof, Brian "Vampire Extraordinaire" Nagel and Bill "Slight Tap on Pedal" Bright.


Published: Mon 20 May 2024 - Size: 79.7 MByte - Duration: 00:34:49

We covered the following in the eighteenth episode of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast:

Two news bits

  • SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club - July 20th, 2024
  • Will the Commodore Chronicles go 16-bit?

The Commodore Years 1991

Reviews of "Arnie" and "Midnight Resistance"

The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows:

Fine and Tandy - Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday

Commodore Chronicles - Luftrausers and Zaxxon

More shows to follow...

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh) or send me an email directly to commodorechronicles@gmail.com

Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, the BeardedSonOfNel, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel and Bill Bright!

Also, thanks to the VIC-II Sponsor, Retro Rewind. For all of your C64, 128, C16, Plus 4, Amiga and Tandy CoCo needs, head over to https://www.retrorewind.ca

Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Sun 05 May 2024 - Size: 98.7 MByte - Duration: 00:43:07

Greetings and thank you for tuning into the second episode of NES Advantage, featuring reviews of Contra and Tecmo Super Bowl.

If you wish to submit feedback for our next episode, featuring a review of River City Ransom, you can do so on the Commodore Chronicles Discord server (https://discord.gg/uRmQ5kb3R7).

Feedback can also be submitted to commodorechronicles@gmail.com.

If you feel so lead to support the efforts of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, including Fine and Tandy, 486 Deluxe and NES Advantage, you can do so at patreon.com/c64chronicles.

Special thanks to the Fast Load Collective patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, TheBeardedSonOfNel, Mr. Krystof, Brian Nagel and our newest member, Bill Bright! Thank you for entrusting your funds to the Commodore Chronicles!


Published: Mon 01 Apr 2024 - Size: 89.6 MByte - Duration: 00:39:08
The Commodore Chronicles is back! We covered the following in the seventeenth episode: Six bits of news. The Commodore Years 1990 Reviews of modern releases "Rocky and Co." as well as "A Pig Quest" The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows: NES Advantage - Contra and Tecmo Super Bowl Commodore Chronicles - Arnie and Midnight Resistance Fine and Tandy - Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh) or send me an email directly to commodorechronicles@gmail.com Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, the BeardedSonOfNel, Mr. Krystof and Brian Nagel! Also, thanks to the VIC-II Sponsor, Retro Rewind. For all of your C64, 128, C16, Plus 4, Amiga and Tandy CoCo needs, head over to https://www.retrorewind.ca Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Sun 03 Mar 2024 - Size: 61.4 MByte - Duration: 00:26:50
Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure is a beautiful looking and sounding title, but does it hold up in other departments? We'll find out in the latest episode of 486 Deluxe. Big thanks to the Fast Load Collective patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, The BeardedSonOfNel, Mr. Krystof and Brian Nagel. Thank you for your support and friendship! If you want to support the efforts of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, you can do so patreon.com/c64chronicles. Thanks is also due to Retro Rewind, the VIC-II sponsor of the Commodore Chronicles' Family of Podcasts. I hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening!
Published: Wed 22 Nov 2023 - Size: 81.0 MByte - Duration: 00:35:24

Covered in episode sixteen of the Commodore Chronicles:

1) Six bits of news

2) The Commodore Years - 1989

3) A review of "Sid Meier's Pirates!"


The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows:

  • 486 Deluxe – Relentless: Twinson’s Adventure
  • Commodore Chronicles - A Pig Quest and Rocky and Co.
  • NES Advantage - Contra and Tecmo Super Bowl

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh) or send me an email directly to commodorechronicles@gmail.com

Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, the BeardedSonOfNel, Mr. Krystof and Brian Nagel!

Also, thanks to the VIC-II Sponsor, Retro Rewind. For all of your C64, 128, C16, Plus 4, Amiga and Tandy CoCo needs, head over to https://www.retrorewind.ca

Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Mon 25 Sep 2023 - Size: 88.6 MByte - Duration: 00:38:42

On the sixth episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we check out Lucasfilm Games' Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure.

We cover three bits of news: The VIC-II Sponsor of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, Retro Rewind (https://www.retrorewind.ca), the SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club (https://semichiganvcc.blogspot.com) is officially announced and a great Commodore lot is entrusted to the podcast!

On the next episode of Fine and Tandy, we will cover SSI's Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday.

If you wish to submit feedback for our next episode, keep an eye out for a post on the Commodore Chronicles Discord server. Feedback can also be submitted to commodorechronicles@gmail.com.

If you feel so lead to support the efforts of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, including Fine and Tandy, 486 Deluxe and NES Advantage, you can do so at patreon.com/c64chronicles.

Special thanks to the Fast Load Collective patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, TheBeardedSonOfNel, Mr. Krystof and our newest member, Brian Nagel! Thank you for entrusting your funds to the Commodore Chronicles!


Published: Mon 14 Aug 2023 - Size: 90.6 MByte - Duration: 00:39:34
Covered in episode fifteen of the Commodore Chronicles: 1) Eight bits of news 2) The Commodore Years - 1988 3) A special feature titled "Classics Gone Wrong" The lineup for the next episodes of the podcast goes as follows: Fine and Tandy – Lucasfilm Games’ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Commodore Chronicles – Sid Meier’s Pirates! 486 Deluxe – Relentless: Twinson’s Adventure To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh) or send me an email directly to commodorechronicles@gmail.com Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, the BeardedSonOfNel and Mr. Krystof! Lastly, catch the Commodore Chronicles, Fine and Tandy, 486 Deluxe and NES Advantage stream every Thursday evening at 9PM EST on twitch.tv/commodore_chronicles. Hope to see you there. Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Mon 17 Jul 2023 - Size: 69.9 MByte - Duration: 00:30:32

Greetings and welcome to the first episode of the NES Advantage Podcast featuring a review of SNK's action RPG, Crystalis.

If you wish to submit feedback for our next episode, featuring reviews of Contra and Tecmo Super Bowl, you can do so on the Commodore Chronicles Discord server (https://discord.gg/uRmQ5kb3R7).

Feedback can also be submitted to commodorechronicles@gmail.com.

If you feel so lead to support the efforts of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, including Fine and Tandy, 486 Deluxe and NES Advantage, you can do so at patreon.com/c64chronicles.

Special thanks to the Fast Load Collective patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, TheBeardedSonOfNel and Mr. Krystof! Thank you for entrusting your funds to the Commodore Chronicles!


Published: Tue 30 May 2023 - Size: 76.0 MByte - Duration: 00:33:11

Covered in episode fourteen of the Commodore Chronicles:


1) Eight bits of news

2) The Commodore Years - 1987

3) A review of Ultimate Wizard


As for our next episode of the Commodore Chronicles, we'll be featuring a special titled, "The Greats Gone Wrong".


However, the next show due up is the NES Advantage Podcast with a review of SNK's Crystalis.


To have your feedback featured on the podcast, join the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/edN6J5Dh)


Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, the BeardedSonOfNel and Mr. Krystof!


Lastly, catch the Commodore Chronicles, Fine and Tandy, 486 Deluxe and NES Advantage stream every Thursday evening at 9PM EST on twitch.tv/commodore_chronicles.

Hope to see you there.


Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Wed 03 May 2023 - Size: 62.7 MByte - Duration: 00:27:22

On the fifth episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we check out Sierra Online's Adventure Classic, Space Quest: The Sarien Encounter. We cover four bit of news, including a new show on the podcast, NES Advantage. As well as a small update on the SE Michigan Vintage Computer Club.

On the next episode of Fine and Tandy, we will cover Lucasarts' Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure.

If you wish to submit feedback for our next episode, keep an eye out for post on the Commodore Chronicles Discord server, twitter.com/c64chronicles and facebook.com/c64chronicles. Feedback can also be submitted to commodorechronicles@gmail.com.

If you feel so lead to support the efforts of the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, including Fine and Tandy, 486 Deluxe and NES Advantage, you can do so at patreon.com/c64chronicles.

Special thanks to the Fast Load Collective patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson, TheBeardedSonOfNel and Mr. Krystof! Thank you for entrusting your funds to the Commodore Chronicles!


Published: Thu 06 Apr 2023 - Size: 61.6 MByte - Duration: 00:26:55

Covered in episode thirteen of the Commodore Chronicles:


1) Four bits of news

2) The Commodore Years - 1986

3) A review of Devon Aire in the Hidden Diamond Caper


As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we'll be featuring Electronic Arts' Ultimate Wizard.


However, next up in the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts is Fine and Tandy with a review of Sierra On Line's Space Quest 1: The Sarien Encounter, then 486 Deluxe with a reviews of Star Wars: X-Wing and Star Wars: Tie Fighter.


To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media:


www.twitter.com/c64chronicles, www.facebook.com/c64chronicles -or- the Commodore Chronicles Discord Server (https://discord.gg/6WV9ydck)


Feedback, comments and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com


If you feel so led, you can financially support the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, including Fine and Tandy and 486 Deluxe at patreon.com/c64chronicles.


Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson and the BeardedSonOfNel!


Lastly, Commodore Chronicles, Fine and Tandy and 486 Deluxe stream every Thursday evening at 9PM EST on twitch.tv/commodore_chronicles. Hope to see you there.


Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Wed 22 Mar 2023 - Size: 98.1 MByte - Duration: 00:42:51

Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity is wonderful homage to television series, however it's not without its faults. With eight member of the original cast do the voice acting, it sure does get the nostalgia flowing.

Thanks to the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts' "Fast Load Collective" Patron Members; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Eric Nelson and our newest member, the BeardedSonOfNel. I'm so thankful for your on-going support!

If you want to support the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts, including 486 Deluxe and Fine and Tandy, you can do so over at patreon.com/c64chronicles.

If you wish to provide feedback on the next episode of 486 Deluxe, where we'll be covering both X-Wing and TIE Fighter by Lucasarts, you can do so by watching for posts on twitter.com/c64chronicles and facebook.com/c64chronicles. You can also provide feedback via email at commodorechronicles@gmail.com

I hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening!



Published: Sun 26 Feb 2023 - Size: 59.9 MByte - Duration: 00:26:09
In the fourth episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we explore Dynamix' dark and gritty point and click adventure, Rise of the Dragon. The next episode of Fine and Tandy will cover Sierra On-Line's classic adventure, Space Quest.  If you want to provide feedback for our next episode, keep an eye out for posts on twitter.com/c64chronicles or facebook.com/c64chronicles where feedback can be submitted.  Feedback can also be submitted via email to commodorechronicles@gmail.com. If you feel so led, you can support the efforts of the Fine and Tandy and Commodore Chronicles podcasts over at patreon.com/c64chronicles.  Special thanks to my patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones and Eric Nelson.  Thank you for entrusting the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts with your hard earned funds!
Published: Tue 31 Jan 2023 - Size: 69.4 MByte - Duration: 00:30:18

Covered in episode twelve of the Commodore Chronicles:

1) One bit of news (Castle Shadowgate)

2) The Commodore Years - 1985

3) A review of Slicks and bonus review of Knifegrinder's Lester

As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we'll be featuring Devon Aire in the Hidden Diamond Caper (Inside Outing is the Europe).

However, next up in the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts is Fine and Tandy with a review of Dynamix' Rise of the Dragon, then 486 Deluxe with a review of Star Trek: The Next Generation "A Final Unity".

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media:

www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles

Feedback, comments and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com

If you feel so led, you can financially support the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts,  including Fine and Tandy and 486 Deluxe at patreon.com/c64chronicles.

Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Matthew Warren and Eric Nelson!

Lastly, Commodore Chronicles, Fine and Tandy and 486 Deluxe stream every Thursday evening at 9PM EST on twitch.tv/commodore_chronicles.  Hope to see you there.

Thanks for tuning in!


Published: Sun 08 Jan 2023 - Size: 75.0 MByte - Duration: 00:32:44

Wolfenstein 3D (IMHO) was the catalyst for the modern first person shooter.  It was also the reason I insisted that my parents pickup an IBM-Compatible PC.  That PC would be an AST Advantage Adventure 6066d with a 486DX2/66 processor and 8MB of RAM and is the inspiration behind the 486 Deluxe podcast.

Thanks to the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts "Fast Load Collective" Patrons Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Matthew Warren and Eric Nelson.  I'm so thankful for your on-going support!  If you want to support the Commodore Family of Podcasts, including 486 Deluxe and Fine and Tandy, you can do so over at patreon.com/c64chronicles.

If you wish to provide feedback on the next episode of 486 Deluxe, where we'll be covering Spectrum Holobyte's Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Final Unity, you can do so by watching for posts on twitter.com/c64chronicles and facebook.com/c64chronicles.  You can also provide feedback via email at commodorechronicles@gmail.com

I hope you enjoy the episode.  Thanks for listening!


Published: Thu 29 Dec 2022 - Size: 74.9 MByte - Duration: 00:32:42

In the third episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we explore if all early era MS-DOS sport games suck.  Also, we introduce the newest member to the Fine and Tandy family, a Tandy 1000 TL and the upgrades that have been done to it.

The next episode of Fine and Tandy will cover Dynamix' point and click adventure, Rise of the Dragon.  If you want to provide feedback for our next episode, keep an eye out for posts on twitter.com/c64chronicles or facebook.com/c64chronicles where feedback can be submitted.  Feedback can also be submitted via email to commodorechronicles@gmail.com.

If you feel so led, you can support the efforts of the Fine and Tandy and Commodore Chronicles podcasts over at patreon.com/c64chronicles.  Special thanks to my patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Matthew Warren and our newest member Eric Nelson.  Thank you for entrusting the Commodore Chronicles Family of Podcasts with your hard earned funds!



Published: Tue 13 Dec 2022 - Size: 84.8 MByte - Duration: 00:37:02

Covered in episode eleven of the Commodore Chronicles:

1) Seven bits of news (including a new podcast, 486 Deluxe)

2) The Commodore Years 1984

3) A review of The Last Ninja

As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we'll be featuring the top-down racer, Slicks.

However, next up to the plate is Fine and Tandy: A Tandy 1000 Podcast asking the question, "Do any good early MS-DOS sports title exist".  AKA, reviews of Lakers vs. Celtics and the NBA Playoffs and PGA Tour Golf.

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media:

www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles

Feedback, comments and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com

If you feel so led, you can financially support the Commodore  Chronicles and Fine and Tandy podcasts at patreon.com/c64chronicles

Special thanks to my "Fast Load Collective" patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones, Matthew Warren and our newest member, Eric Nelson!

Lastly, Commodore Chronicles & Fine and Tandy streams every Thursday at 9PM EST on twitch.tv/commodore_chronicles.  Hope to see you there.

Thanks for tuning in!



Published: Mon 07 Nov 2022 - Size: 52.8 MByte - Duration: 00:23:05

In the second episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we cover Neuromancer, a sci-fi, cyberpunk adventure from 1988.  Also, we take a moment to walk through the specs and upgrades on my personal Tandy 1000 EX.

The next episode of Fine and Tandy will cover two EA Sports classics, PGA Tour Golf and Lakers Vs. Celtics and the NBA Playoffs.  If you want to provide feedback for our next episode, keep an eye out for posts on twitter.com/c64chronicles or facebook.com/c64chronicles where feedback can be submitted.  Feedback can also be submitted via email to commodorechronicles@gmail.com.

If you feel so led, you can support the efforts of the Fine and Tandy and Commodore Chronicles podcasts over at patreon.com/c64chronicles.  Special thanks to my patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones and Matthew Warren.  Thank you for entrusting me with your hard earned funds!


Published: Tue 25 Oct 2022 - Size: 77.0 MByte - Duration: 00:33:38

Covered in episode ten of the Commodore Chronicles

1) Three bits of news

2) The Commodore Years 1983

3) A review of Maniac Mansion

As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we’ll be featuring System 3's The Last Ninja.

However, next to bat is Fine and Tandy Episode Two, where we'll be covering the cyberpunk cult classic, Neuromancer.

To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media:

www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles

Feedback, comments and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com

If you feel so led, you can financially support the Commodore Chronicles and Fine and Tandy podcasts at patreon.com/c64chronicles

Special thanks to my patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones and Matthew Warren!

Lastly, Commodore Chronicles & Fine and Tandy streams every Thursday at 9PM EST on twitch.tv/commodore_chronicles.  Hope to see you there.

Thanks for tuning in!



Published: Wed 05 Oct 2022 - Size: 56.6 MByte - Duration: 00:24:44

In the first episode of the Fine and Tandy podcast, we cover D/Generation, an isometric puzzle platformer from 1991.  Also, we take a step back in time and look at my history with the Tandy 1000EX, as well as an abbreviated history of Tandy 1000 range of computers.

The next episode of Fine and Tandy will cover the 1988 adventure, Neuromancer.  If you want to provide feedback for our next episode, keep an eye out for post on twitter.com/c64chronicles or facebook.com/c64chronicles where feedback can be submitted.  Feedback can also be submitted via email to commodorechronicles@gmail.com.

If you feel so led, you can support the effort of the Fine and Tandy and Commodore Chronicles podcasts over at patreon.com/c64chronicles.  Special thanks to my patron members Chris Petzel, Jim Pones and Matthew Warren.  Thank you for entrusting me with your hard earned funds!


Published: Sun 18 Sep 2022 - Size: 77.1 MByte - Duration: 00:33:41
Covered in episode nine of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) A new segment, The Commodore Years, a rapid fire grouping of recommendations by year.  This episode features the Commodore year of 1982. 2) Three bits of news. 3) Reviews of Bagman Comes Back and Bagman Strikes Back by LC Games, Galaga C64 by Arlasoft and Zeta Wing by Witchsoft. With the introduction of Fine and Tandy, we’re going to see a few changes in the Commodore Chronicles.  Rather than normally featuring multiple titles per show, both the Commodore Chronicles and Fine and Tandy will feature a single review per episode.  The reviews will more in depth though.  Plus, this will yield an episode of each per month.  So twice the me…  If that’s a good or not, I’ll let you decide. As for our next title on the Commodore Chronicles, we’ll be featuring the classic Lucasarts Point and Click Maniac Mansion. And for the first episode of Fine and Tandy, we’re going to cover the isometric puzzle platformer, D/Generation. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comments and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com If you feel so lead, you can financially support the Commodore Chronicles and Fine and Tandy podcasts at patreon.com/c64chronicles Special thanks to my patrons; Chris Petzel, Jim Pones and newest member Matthew Warren! Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Thu 11 Aug 2022 - Size: 130.2 MByte - Duration: 00:56:53
Covered in episode eight of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) The C64 Hardware Guide covers the C64 offerings from Retro Rewind. 2) Five bits of news, plus a new podcast announcement.   3) Reviews of Pitfall II: Lost Caverns, Realm of Impossibility and Skate or Die Next episode, we'll feature three reviews; Bagman Comes Back/Bagman Strikes Back by LC-Games, Galaga 64 by Arlasoft and Zeta Wing by Sarah Jane Avory. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comments and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com If you feel so lead, you can financially support the Commodore Chronicles on Patreon at patreon.com/c64chronicles Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Mon 11 Jul 2022 - Size: 90.6 MByte - Duration: 00:39:35
Covered in episode seven of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) The C64 Hardware Guide covers the C64 offerings from Gideon's Logic. 2) Five bits of news, plus an editorial piece on the Mega 65. 3) Reviews of Samurai Warrior: The Battles of Usagi Yojimbo and The Goonies Next episode, we'll feature three reviews; Pitfall 2, Realms of Impossibility and Skate or Die. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comments and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com If you feel so lead, you can financially support the Commodore Chronicles on Patreon at patreon.com/c64chronicles Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Mon 30 May 2022 - Size: 71.2 MByte - Duration: 00:31:07
Covered in episode six of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) The C64 Hardware Guide covers the C64 offerings from The Future Was 8 Bit. 2) Five bits of news, including streaming on Twitch at 9pm EST (twitch.tv/commodore_chronicles) and support via Patreon (patreon.com/c64chronicles). 3) Reviews of Paperboy and Impossible Mission (and rerecord a few times for saying the unthinkable...  Mission Impossible) Next episode, we'll feature reviews of Samurai Warrior: The Battles of Usagi Yojimbo and The Goonies. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comment and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com If you feel so lead, you can financially support the Commodore Chronicles on Patreon at patreon.com/c64chronicles Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Sat 30 Apr 2022 - Size: 103.4 MByte - Duration: 00:45:10
Covered in episode five of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) In lieu of a C64 Hardware Guide, we covered some of my favorite website for C64 information and hardware repairs. 2) Six bits of news...  But I think I missed some things... 3) Had a Karate Deathmatch between Yie Ar Kung Fu and International Karate 4) Reviewed Hessian by Covert Bitops Next episode we'll feature reviews for Impossible Mission and Paperboy. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comment and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Thu 31 Mar 2022 - Size: 70.3 MByte - Duration: 00:30:43
Covered in episode four of the Commodore Chronicles podcast. 1) A C64 Hardware Guide covering joysticks. 2) Four bits of news. 3) Reviews covering Stunt Car Racer and Rock N' Bolt Next episode we'll feature a "Karate Deathmatch Special" between Yie Ar Kung Fu and International Karate.  And also review the 2016 Covert Bitops release, Hessian. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game posts found on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comment and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Mon 07 Mar 2022 - Size: 87.7 MByte - Duration: 00:38:18
Covered in Episode Three of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast: 1) Reviews of Sam's Journey and The Amazing Spider-Man, plus your feedback. 2) The third edition of the Commodore 64 buyer's guide covering various display options. 3) Three bits of news Next episode will cover the wildly unique 3D racing title, Stunt Car Racer, as well as an arcade-esque title, Rock N' Bolt. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game post on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comment and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Thu 03 Feb 2022 - Episode: 2 - Size: 100.2 MByte - Duration: 00:43:47
Covered in Episode Two of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast: 1) Reviews of Raid On Bungeling Bay and Project Firestart, plus your feedback. 2) The second edition of the Commodore 64 buyer's guide covering modern drive implementations. 3) Four bits of news Next episode will cover a newer smash hit, Sam's Journey, and a classic title, The Amazing Spider-Man. To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game post on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comment and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in!
Published: Fri 21 Jan 2022 - Episode: 1 - Size: 78.2 MByte - Duration: 00:34:10
Covered in Episode One of the Commodore Chronicles Podcast: 1) Reviews of Pooyan and Space Taxi, plus your feedback. 2) The first edition of a Commodore 64 buyer's guide covering the Commodore 64 itself. 3) Three bits of news  4) A quick Commodore Chronicles' history lesson. Next episode will cover two ambitious titles, Raid on Bungeling Bay and Project Firestart.   To have your feedback featured on the podcast, leave comments on the game post on social media: www.twitter.com/c64chronicles -or- www.facebook.com/c64chronicles Feedback, comment and questions can also be sent via email, commodorechronicles@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in!