In the month of June 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the not inspired by Aliens at all, guv’nor, Alien Syndrome, the expansive but empty Echelon, and the weird Wheelies, and wonder just how many kicks to a shin would it take to take down a turn of the century French fighter? Games covered in this episode: Alien Syndrome Bob Winner Scout Gryzor Wheelies Pandora Echelon Find us h...
Jan 16, 2023•2 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 92
In episode three of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For episode three, we have chosen two mid 70s mostly British cult sci-fi shows - the darkly dystopian Blake’s 7 vs the brightly nihilistic Space 1999… let battle commence!
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Here’s the third of our ‘Ask the Podcast’ specials where we tackle some of the questions asked by our Patrons in our exclusive Discord Channel. If you wish to pose us your own questions then you can do so by signing up to our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast We did say that we were not going to release anything over the Christmas break, but we thought this might make a nice present for you all. So, enjoy this bumper lot of questions whilst sitting in a post Christmas lunch fug...
Dec 25, 2022•1 hr 25 min
In the month of June 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the torturous Three Stooges, the vexing Vampire Empire, and the tittersome Train Robbers, and wonder why would robots be built with smell receptors…? Games covered in this episode: Impossible Mission 2 Lee Enfield in the Tournament of Death The Three Stooges Train Robbers Vampire’s Empire Subterranea Oh No! Find us here: https:/...
Dec 19, 2022•2 hr 55 min•Season 4Ep. 91
In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the heroic Herobotix, the repetitive Rimrunner and the superfluous Stealth Mission, and wonder why would anyone let Ted Rogers lend a hand in designing their game…? Games covered in this episode: Stealth Mission Blood Valley Impact Troll Power at Sea Rimrunner TerraMex Herobotix Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please vi...
Dec 12, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 90
In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the platformy Pac-Land, the turgid Top Fuel Challenge and the calamitous Championship Sprint, and wonder what started the great Gravy Wars of 1992…? Games covered in this episode: Pac-Land Tanium Wolfman Corporation The Halls of the Things Championship Sprint Top Fuel Challenge Prowler Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.co...
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 89
In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the sublime Samurai Warrior, the grimy GunSmoke and the crafty Card Sharks and wonder who thought the NR button on old stereos was a good idea…? Games covered in this episode: Samurai Warrior: The Battles of Usagi Yojimbo Gunsmoke UCM Geebee Air Rally Card Sharks Rockford ATF Rolling Thunder Find us here: https://zappedtothe...
Nov 28, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 88
In the month of May 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the cataclysmic The Chernobyl Syndrome, the shoddy Sabotage, and the festering Frightmare, and wonder how do you keep score in a game of Jai Alai… Games covered in this episode: Cybernoid Time Fighter Frightmare The Chernobyl Syndrome The Revenge of Doh (Arkanoid 2) Sabotage Bedlam Professional BMX Simulator Find us here: https...
Nov 21, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 87
In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the thrilling The Train, the runaround Rollaround and the flashy Firefly, and wonder how much of a princess you get when granted their hand in marriage… Games covered in this episode: The Train Magnetron Rollaround Black Lamp Stratton BMX Hyper Biker Simulator Firefly Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit t...
Nov 14, 2022•2 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 86
In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the turgid Thundercross, the double featured Dan Dare II, and torturous Task III, and wonder if we can have a P please, Bob. Games covered in this episode: 4th & Inches Thundercross Blockbusters Dan Dare II Snooker And Pool Task III Soko-Ban Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearn...
Nov 07, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 85
In the month of April 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the spacefaring Skyfox II, the haunting Heli Drop, and the seaward Strike Fleet, and wonder what exactly is the difference between a Mandroid and a Cyborg… Games covered in this episode: Strike Fleet Knight Games 2 Skyfox II …Traz Mandroid Heli Drop Scumball Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website o...
Oct 31, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 84
In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the bouncy BMX Kidz, the blocky Bravestarr, and the clever Code Hunter, and wonder what kind of acting school a barbarian would go to… Games covered in this episode: Predator Bmx Kidz Bravestarr Jetboys Code Hunter Droid Dreams Mach Rastan Saga Apollo 18 Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website o...
Oct 24, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 83
In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the impressive Ikari Warriors, the slippery Slaine, and the sub-par Sub Battle Simulator, and wonder who on earth thought moving options was a good idea…? Games covered in this episode: Ikari Warriors Sub Battle Simulator Mini-Putt World Tour Golf The Hunt for Red October Test Drive Slaine Gauntlet 2 Find us here: https://za...
Oct 17, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 82
In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the impossible IO, the blasty Battle Valley, and the maudlin Masters of the Universe - The Movie, and wonder… Why did He-Man prefer to wear furry underpants - even after he arrived in 80s USA? Games covered in this episode: IO Masters of the Universe - The Movie Fruit Machine Simulator Sidewalk Zybex Point X A Question of Sc...
Oct 10, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 81
In the month of March 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eighty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the protected Project Stealth Fighter, the limp Little Green Man, and the Greedy Garfield, and wonder how much a first class return to Osmium costs…? Games covered in this episode: Project Stealth Fighter Demon Stalkers Zip Side Arms I, Ball II Little Green Man Osmium Garfield - Big Fat Hairy Deal Find us here: https://zappedtothep...
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 80
In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the destructive Deflektor, the grim Galactic Games and the awful ATV Simulator, and wonder what a night out at Butlins listening to Digital Persuasion would be like. Games covered in this episode: 720 Ninja Hamster I, Alien Jinks Deflektor ATV Simulator Grand Prix Simulator Ramparts Galactic Games Find us here: https://...
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 79
In the month of February1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the turgid Through the Trap Door, the BBC styled Bone Cruncher, and the fiery Firetrap, and wonder where in the world is Gary Lineker? Games covered in this episode: Matchday 2 Eye Bone Cruncher Out Run Firetrap Freddy Hardest Through the Trap Door Gary Lineker’s Superstar Soccer Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.co...
Sep 19, 2022•2 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 78
In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the vapid Vengeance, the heroic Hunter’s Moon, and the knapsack wearing Knightmare, and wonder where would a man taking a dump keep a spade? Games covered in this episode: Hunter’s Moon Clever and Smart Psycho Soldier Knightmare Inside Outing Bad Cat Flying Shark Vengeance Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Ple...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 77
In the month of February 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the awful Andy Capp, the painful Platoon and the woeful Winter Olympiad 88 and wonder if we should at least try and say a friendly hello before we kill every alien on their own planet. Games covered in this episode: Platoon Super G-Man Andy Capp Lifeforce Beat It Mask II Out of this World Winter Olympiad 88 Find us here: https://zapp...
Sep 05, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 76
In episode two of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For episode two, we have chosen two classic wheel based vehicular action shows from the 80s - the crusading Knight Rider vs the speedy Streethawk… let battle commence!
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the spacey Star Wars, the risky R.I.S.K., and the scabby Sky Twice, and wonder who exactly would want a certificate and badge to prove they are a Master of Xor…? Games covered in this episode: Spore Western Games Madballs Kromazone Star Wars Sky Twice Rampage Xor Risk Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please vis...
Aug 22, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 75
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-four of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rough Rygar, the ignominious Inspector Gadget, and the summery Skate or Die, and wonder what the hell happened to our Smashy Yo-Yo!? Games covered in this episode: Cosmic Causeway PHM Pegasus Rygar Superstar Ice Hockey Bobsleigh Mean Streak Airborne Ranger Inspector Gadget Skate or Die Find us here: https://zappedtot...
Aug 15, 2022•3 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 74
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the tiring Track & Field, the terse Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper and the testing Trivial Fruit, and wonder at what point running up a wall became any kind of sporting event… Games covered in this episode: Chuck Yaeger's Advanced Flight Trainer Radius Alternative World Games Survivors Tetris Thunderchopper Trivial ...
Aug 08, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 73
In episode one of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For this inaugural episode, we have chosen two blockbuster TV Sci-Fi shows from the late 70s/early 80s - the mighty Battlestar Galactica vs the saucy Buck Rogers in the 25th Century… let battle commence!
Aug 04, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In the month of January 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the cacophonous Combat School, the dreary Driller, and the ramshackle Rainbow Dragon, and wonder what sort of society there is to rebel against in a jungle environment… Games covered in this episode: Driller Jack the Nipper II - In Coconut Capers Rainbow Dragon Basil The Great Mouse Detective Octapolis MASK Gunboat Combat School Find ...
Aug 01, 2022•2 hr 49 min•Season 4Ep. 72
Here’s the second of our ‘Ask the Podcast’ specials where we tackle some of the questions asked by our Patreons in our exclusive Discord Channel. If you wish to pose us your own questions then you can do so by signing up to our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast We hope you are enjoying the rampant heat of the summer. At the Sideways Egg all the children’s toys have melted in the beer garden and Lord Humongous is regretting the constant usage of a metal ski mask. Find us here: h...
Jul 25, 2022•58 min
As a final farewell to 1987, we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1987, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past Golden Breadbin awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Audio’ or the ‘Sunday Best Award?’ There is only one way to find out! The running order of the awards: Introduction + Review of 1987 Best Visuals Award Crapcade Conversion Award Sunday Best (Wor...
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 71
In the month of December 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seventy of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the nifty Nebulus, the mighty Maniac Mansion and the bolshy Bangkok Knights and wonder why they always seem to hold Thai boxing tournaments in ornate garden centres… Games covered in this episode: Nebulus Yes, Prime Minister Implosion Discovery X-15 Alpha Mission Zig Zag Maniac Mansion Earth Orbit Stations Hyber Blob Pirates...
Jul 04, 2022•3 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 70
In the month of December 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the bouncy Buggy Boy, the slappy Street Hassle and the shonky Super Sprint and wonder just what made Lion-O’s hair turn grey… Games covered in this episode: Buggy Boy Captain America Thundercats Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Yogi Bear Action Force Street Hassle Computer Scrabble Deluxe How to be a Complete Bastard Super Sprint ...
Jun 27, 2022•3 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 69
In the month of November 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode sixty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the adroit Quedex, the spellcasting Enlightenment: Druid II and the sneaky Joe Blade and wonder if a flute with no holes is not a flute, is an invisible maze still a maze? Games covered in this episode: Quedex Scary Monsters Blazer Joe Blade Starfox Enlightenment - Druid II Tunnel Vision Tai-Pan Special Agent Solomon’s K...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 68
