In the month of October 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the super Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe, the bizarre Bouncing Heads, and the derivative Dragon’s Kingdom and wonder just how many times should someone attempt to make a Ghosts ‘n Goblins clone? Games covered in this episode: Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe Bouncing Heads Dragon’s Kingdom Swap Find us here: https:...
Jul 13, 2025•2 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 193
In this special episode of Zapped to the Past, we slip on our best ninja outfits and investigate those stealthy assassins that somehow avoided the pages and eyes of Zzap! 64. Sneaking from the shadows, this time we explore… Games covered in this episode: The Lost Ninja Master Ninja Shadow Warrior of Death Ninja Massacre Kid Nicky Radical Ninja Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr
In the month of October 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the temporal Terminator 2: Judgement Day, the dizzying Darkman, and the vexing Volfied and wonder just how many other people’s greatest hits David Essex might have sung…? Games covered in this episode: Terminator 2: Judgement Day Darkman Volfied Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to h...
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 7Ep. 192
In the month of September 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rowdy Rod-Land, the shifty Striker Manager and the angular American 3D Pool and wonder… Why did Roland Browning steal a truck load of chocolate bars? Games covered in this episode: Rod-Land Striker Manager Insector Hecti in the Inter Change American 3D Pool Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ I...
Jun 22, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 191
In the month of September 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the random Rubicon, the not-at-all-Out-Run Out Run Europa, and the bubbly Ball Game and wonder why are so many middle management types getting into cross-country adventures? Games covered in this episode: Out Run Europa 2 Player Soccer Squad The Ball Game Rubicon Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you...
Jun 15, 2025•2 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 190
In the month of August 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the switchbladeless Switchblade, the vertical F1 GP Circuits, and the middle of the table Manchester United Europe and wonder who thought a racing game without corners was a good idea? Games covered in this episode: F1 GP Circuits Switchblade Jahangir Khan’s World Championship Squash Man Utd Europe Find us ...
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 7Ep. 189
In the month of August 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the sporty RBI 2 Baseball, the time travelling Millenium Warriors and the spinny Logical and wonder just how good was Mozart really if he could not make a hammock out of his own eyelids? Games covered in this episode: Logical RBI 2 Baseball Multi-Player Soccer Manager Millennium Warriors Find us here: http...
May 18, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Season 7Ep. 188
In the month of August 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the poppy Pang, the murky Mercs, and the familiar Turbo Charge and wonder which one of the Clanobites really tastes the sausage…? Games covered in this episode: Turbo Charge Pang England Championship Special Mercs Beverly Hills Cats Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out a...
May 11, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 187
As we gradually polish off the last of the chocolate eggs during a busy egg celebration week, we take some time out to answer the burning questions posed by our beloved Patrons! Yes, its Ask the Podcast 8 - and this time, we really get under the microscope! We hope you enjoy this ‘in between’ special episode and if you’d like to join in the fun and ask us questions for the next Ask the Podcast special, it could not be simpler! Just join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast for ...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 36 min
In episode seven of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast have chosen the pilot episodes for two high octane action cop shows from the brightly lit lawless land of 80s TV for a head to head battle. This time the erstwhile stunt double toupee of TJ Hooker goes cop badge to sergeant shield with the budget wannabe Dirty Harry antics of Hunter. Let battle commence! Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, ...
Apr 20, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the daring Death Knights of Krynn, the nondescript Ninja Rabbits and the weary Wrath of the Demon and wonder…What would gravity actually feel like to a 6ft Rabbit? Games covered in this episode: Death Knights of Krynn World Championship Soccer Ninja Rabbits Wrath of the Demon Find us here: https://zappedtothep...
Apr 13, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 186
In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the grandiose Gem X, the empty Extreme and the half-baked Heroquest and wonder… How powerful would a rocket powered mobility scooter actually be? Games covered in this episode: Gem X Extreme Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo HeroQuest The Power Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us ...
Apr 06, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 185
In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the epic Exile, the sneaky Security Alert and the limpy Lone Wolf and wonder… How many famous Bulens are there in the world? Games covered in this episode: Exile Lone Wolf Security Alert Jocky Wilson’s Compendium of Darts Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Pa...
Mar 30, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 184
In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the super Supremacy, the vapid Viz, and the solid Spikey in Transylvania and wonder why people thought top down tennis was a good idea… Games covered in this episode: Supremacy Passing Shot Viz Spikey In Transylvania Elvira: Mistress of the Dark Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to...
Mar 24, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 183
In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the gregarious Gauntlet 3, the likable Lupo Alberto and the crappy Cricket Captain and wonder … Did anyone actually watch cricket highlights via Ceefax? Games covered in this episode: Gauntlet 3: The Final Fight Lupo Alberto: The Video Game Moon Shadow Cricket Captain North & South Find us here: https://za...
Mar 17, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 182
In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the the atomic Atomino, the lurching Great Gurianos and the impressive I Play: 3D Soccer and wonder what would a family of Predators do on a trip to Earth? Games covered in this episode: Atomino Great Gurianos I Play: 3D Soccer Predator 2 Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Season 7Ep. 181
In the month of May 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Mercenary-esque Moonfall, the shaky Skull and Crossbones and the wanting Warlock: The Avenger and wonder when does a game become just a blatant rip off? Games covered in this episode: Skull & Crossbones Gremlins 2: The New Batch Moonfall Warlock: The Avenger Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you...
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 180
In the month of May 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the sluggish Shadow Dancer, the rancid Rugby Coach, and the middling Mighty Bomb Jack and wonder who thought a slow ninja dressed in white with a dog was a good thing? Games covered in this episode: Shadow Dancer Rugby Coach Popeye 2 Mighty Bomb Jack Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like t...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr 27 min•Season 7Ep. 179
In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the sensational SWIV, the lacking Loopz, and the harmless Hunt for Red October and wonder how many moustaches were the stars of films in the 90s? Games covered in this episode: SWIV The Hunt for Red October Back to the Future III Loopz Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 178
In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the lively Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, the judicial Judge Dredd and the experimental Exterminator and wonder… How bad does an impersonation of Noel Coward need to be to erase your memory? Games covered in this episode: Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge Judge Dredd Saint Dragon Kentucky Racing Exterminator Fin...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 177
In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the derisory Dick Tracy, the hungry Huxley Pig and the excellent CJ’s Elephant Antics and wonder …How painful would a kick in the Kravitz actually be? Games covered in this episode: CJ’s Elephant Antics Dick Tracy Huxley Pig Gazza II Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you want to buy amazing Zapped t...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 176
In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the lauded Last Ninja 3, the speedy Supercars and the turgid Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles and wonder how often are ninja weapon parts hidden in the toilet? Games covered in this episode: Last Ninja 3 Supercars Welltris Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles Turbo Kart Racer Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 175
In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the laborious Line of Fire, the stale Super Monaco GP and the tedious Total Recall and wonder how many reiterations of Gary Numan are actually out there… Games covered in this episode: Super Monaco GP Line of Fire 3D Pinball Total Recall Dragonstrike Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like...
Jan 13, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Season 7Ep. 174
‘Tis once again the most merry of seasons and here at Zapped to the Past we get together to chat about all things Christmas. We are full of festive cheer to have a very special guest to add some much needed sauce to proceedings as we discuss our favourite, and not so favourite, things of 2024 and reminisce about films, tv and music we enjoyed in our youths. We hope you enjoy this seasonal special and will see you all again in 2025! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from us at Zapped to the Pa...
Dec 25, 2024•2 hr 18 min
In the third of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we slip on our detective hats and once again investigate the games that somehow avoided the pages and eyes of Zzap! 64. This time we explore the fiery Force Seven, the dubious Space Doubt and the knee heavy Subway Vigilante. Games covered in this episode: Force Seven Space Doubt Star Ball Subway Vigilante Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.p...
Dec 16, 2024•56 min
In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the eggy Edd the Duck, the sleepy Shadow of the Beast, and the confusing Cyberball and wonder since when was Egypt known for its heavy use of grey? Games covered in this episode: Shadow of the Beast The Curse of Ra Cyberball Edd the Duck Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to he...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 7Ep. 173
In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the vapid Vindicators, the similar Skatin’ USA, and the unimpressive UN Squadron and wonder just when have you ever known a siren to be a good thing? Games covered in this episode: Night Shift Vindicators UN Squadron Skatin’ USA Summer Camp Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to h...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 7Ep. 172
In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the tasty Turrican 2, The silly Superkid and the stunted S.T.U.N Runner and wonder … exactly how much would a gold chainmail haircut cost? Games covered in this episode: Turrican 2 Superkid S.T.U.N. Runner ESWAT Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon,...
Nov 25, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 171
In the month of January 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the nasty NARC, the dawdling Days of Thunder and the less than Amazing Spiderman and wonder why Mysterio was such a mastermind when all he did was trick people with light switches… Games covered in this episode: NARC Amazing Spiderman Days of Thunder Magicland Dizzy Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ I...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 7Ep. 170
In the month of January 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the not quite Spy Who Loved Me, the rogue Robocop 2 and the cheery Chip’s Challenge and wonder just how many James Bond puns a podcast can fit into less than two minutes!? Games covered in this episode: Robocop 2 The Spy Who Loved Me Emlyn Hughes Arcade Quiz Dragon Breed Chip’s Challenge Find us here: https...
Nov 11, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 169
