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Bonus Feature - The History of Penny Arcades - "Bold Venture" - Madison's Mad Facts
Season 6
Published 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Description
Originally released as a Patreon Exclusive in September 2025.
Episdoe 59, "Bold Venture," was set in 1950's Cuba. In our episode, two of the characters meet in a penny arcade, a popular place for tourists, and a great form of inexpensive entertainment throughout the U.S. Learn about the invention of coin operated machines, why they were sought after in the Great Depression, the first modern day "Pinball" machine (and how organizied crime almost got them outlawed) and more!
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CREDITS:
Written & Produced by Chrisi Talyn Saje
Audio Engineering by Jeremy Saje
Madison Standish was played by Chrisi Talyn Saje