Podcast Episodes

Lion and Bally Manufacturing

Episode 90

TCW Podcast Episode 090 - Lion and Bally Manufacturing

 

What will they do in '32? Ballyhoo! We examine the origins of the Bally Manufacturing Compa…

7 years, 1 month ago

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The Dawn of Computers and Gaming

Episode 89

TCW Podcast Episode 089 - The Dawn of Computers and Gaming

 

We look at the dawn of computers.  Not just people; but analog, electronic, and digital …

7 years, 1 month ago

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Gotta Go Fast!

Episode 88

TCW Podcast Episode 088 - Gotta Go Fast!

 

Since we covered Mario a few episodes ago, it is only fair that we cover his great rival, not Bowser, but …

7 years, 2 months ago

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Virtual History

Episode 87

TCW Podcast Episode 087 - Virtual History

 

And now we discuss at the technology that has been just a few months away from revolutionizing video game…

7 years, 2 months ago

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Itsa Me Marioooo!

Episode 86

TCW Podcast Episode 086 -  Itsa Me Marioooo!

 

Itsa the most iconic character in video game history: Mario. We explore the origins of Mario and exami…

7 years, 3 months ago

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Computer Game BASICs

Episode 85

TCW Podcast Episode 085 - Computer Game BASICs

 

Now that we have explained how timesharing works, it's time to discuss games! In the 1960s, students…

7 years, 3 months ago

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Time Shared

Episode 84

TCW Podcast Episode 084 - Time Shared

 

We lay the groundwork of computer development that led to some of the earliest influential games that would s…

7 years, 4 months ago

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The Silliwood Era now in FMV!

Episode 83

TCW Podcast Episode 083 - The Silliwood Era now in FMV!

 

Now that we have set the stage, it's time for glorious FMV!  We examine the critical games …

7 years, 4 months ago

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An Unlikely Pairing of Siliwood

Episode 82

TCW Podcast Episode 082 - An Unlikely Pairing of Siliwood

 

We take a look at the circumstances and leadup to what become known as the Siliwood Era. …

7 years, 5 months ago

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The Meeting of Spacewar

Episode 81

TCW Podcast Episode 081 - The Meeting of Spacewar

 

We go over the history of Spacewar, and the event at the Smithsonian.  We take a close look at th…

7 years, 5 months ago

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