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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 little more than the price of a sandwich…and ask away on our amazing Discord!!  Now enjoy! We will be back soon!! 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 you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

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, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1

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://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.lemon64.com/doc/death-knights-of-krynn/175 https://www.lemon64.com/doc/death-knights-of-krynn/176 Hudson Hawk (1991) - IMDb Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) - IMDb Edward Scissorhands (1990) - IMDb

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 out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: Gem X manual Here are some of Countdown's most X-rated conundrums - BBC Three Bernie Wenton - Stars In Their Eyes Final 1991 BBC Radio Scotland - The Kitchen Café - Sue Lawrence Opening ceremony of the Sheffield Student Games 1991 BBC TV Theatre - Shepherds Bush 1991 Luciano Pavarotti - Puccini: Donna Non Vidi Mai (live from Hyde Park in London, 1991) Luciano Pavarotti: 'Nessun Dorma' from Puccini's 'Turandot' -  London Hyde Park 1991 Rich Tea & Sympathy Ep. 1 - Sex and Snooker Alfred J Kwak (Alfred J Quack) Ep01 Alfred Comes To Life (HD Ai Improved-English) Chimera (1991) Full Mini-Series Excellent Quality Kid N' Play (1991) | Saturday Morning Cartoon ( 2 Episodes) Gravedale High E01 - Long Days Guerny Into Night Plaza Patrol 1991: 🚨 The Other Man's Grass | Ep 6 | Classic Comedy Murder in Eden (Episode 1) Very Big Very Soon - Episode 1 (19th July 1991) Roy's Raiders S01E02 Great Expectations 1989 Ep. 1 Johnson & Friends - Ep. 1 - Beginnings | 50p Hero Quest - Gremlin - Manual This custom Buzz Lightyear Warhammer 40k army goes to infinity and beyond  

In July 1991, the hosts dive into memorable games for the Commodore 64, including the epic 'Exile' and the quirky 'Lone Wolf'. They share nostalgic tales of an 18th birthday, filled with humorous filmmaking anecdotes. There's a critique of iconic game covers, with a comparison of aesthetics and gameplay. The transition of InXS from creativity to blandness is hilariously dissected, alongside a playful examination of the music scene featuring chart-toppers. Expect laughter and insightful takes on gaming and 90s pop culture!

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 help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: New Retro #30 (Supremacy [Amiga] & Supremacy The 30th Anniversary Edition [C64] ) https://archive.org/details/u01a-converted/mode/2up https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/sinclair/entries/0005595/Viz-TheComputerGame(EN).pdf Elvira: Mistress of the Dark manual : Flair Software : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

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://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: Gauntlet 3 (C64) - 1991 U.S. Gold - GTW64 Lupo Alberto - The Videogame - video game manual : Idea : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Albert Dryden Look North suspicious stuff with edward woodward ... you know ... low key ... Hope it Rains - trailer Right to Reply - Derek Hatton on GBH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4rDA2hySP8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV_TpAkL6Q4 Family Pride (1991) - Episode 1 to 6 North & South - Manual, Docs - Lemon Amiga

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 and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://db.hfsplay.fr/files/2018/10/06/7091ce0b-0a1c-493d-bbef-87303ba5bd95.pdf Gladiator (Arcade) Playthrough longplay retro video game Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jason Donovan - Any Dream Will Do Madonna holiday 1991 (Live) Pet Shop Boys - Jealousy Planet Of Sound  - The Pixies Remember Me With Love New Model Army - Space Marillion - Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven) - Official Music Promo Video Extreme - Get The Funk Out LaTour - People Are Still Having Sex Gary Clail On-U Sound System - Escape Massive Attack - Safe From Harm Sinead O'Connor - My Special Child (Official Music Video) Yello - RubberBandMan (Official Video), Full HD (Digitally Remastered and Upscaled) Vic's 'Club Style' Christmas Song - Shooting Stars Christmas Special 2010 Preview - BBC Skid Row - Monkey Business (Official Music Video) Rod Stewart - The Motown Song (with The Temptations) (Official Video) Lenny Kravitz - It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over (Official Music Video) Rebel MC feat. Barrington Levy & Tenor Fly - Tribal Base 003-ALL ABOUT EVE - Farewell Mr  Sorrow (1991) Quartz ft. Dina Carroll - Naked Love (Just Say You Want Me) (Music Video) Remastered Slowdive - Catch The Breeze (Official Audio) Paula Abdul - Rush, Rush Real Love Omar - There's Nothing Like This The Brotherhood's 'Drivin'' sample of Omar's 'There's Nothing Like This' | WhoSampled Carter U.S.M. - Sheriff Fatman Cubic 22 - Night In Motion (Official Vdeo) Chesney Hawkes - I'm A Man Not A Boy Primal Scream - Higher Than the Sun (Official Video) Alice Cooper - Hey Stoopid Transvision Vamp - "If Looks Could Kill" (1991) Inspiral Carpets - Please Be Cruel ERASURE - Chorus (Official HD Video) Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You Incognito - Always There ft. Jocelyn Brown Rollin in My 5.0 - Vanilla Ice Music Video (1991) Little Lost Sometimes - The Almighty The Mock Turtles - And Then She Smiles Kim Appleby - Mama Chris Rea "Looking For The Summer" Cola Boy - Seven ways to love Anthrax, Public Enemy - Bring Tha Noize (Official Music Video) Heavy D & The Boyz - Now That We Found Love (Official Music Video) ft. Aaron Hall Billy Bragg – Sexuality (Official Video) Whitney Houston - My Name Is Not Susan (Official Video) C+C Music Factory - Things That Make You Go Hmmmm.... (Video Version) ft. Freedom Williams Songs Sampled in Things That Make You Go Hmmmm... by C+C Music Factory feat. Freedom Williams | WhoSampled Queensryche - Best I Can (Official Music Video) Quadrophonia - Wave of the Future LFO 'We are Back' 1991 https://www.discogs.com/release/3813999-James-Last-And-Orchestra-Pop-Symphonies?srsltid=AfmBOopNU2Q_bDMeJNyFhPDu166gj4oZc_IG_KZgTeunb6w5yv0nKFqs Broken Wings Van Halen - Right Now (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster] YELLO - BABY . LP ( FULL  ALBUM ) Sega Master System Longplay - Dead Angle (1989) Sega Arcade Longplay [663] Dead Angle  

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 would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: Carola - Fångad Av En Stormvind | Sweden 🇸🇪 | Winner of Eurovision 1991 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 - Eurovision 1991 - Samantha Janus - A message to your heart eurovision 2001 Sweden 🇸🇪 Friends - Listen to your heartbeat ᴴᴰ Eurovision 2001 16 United Kingdom *Lindsay Dracass* *No Dream Impossible* 16:9 HQ Tanel Padar, Dave Benton & 2XL - Everybody | Estonia 🇪🇪 | Winner of Eurovision 2001 Eric Saade - Popular (Sweden) - Live - 2011 Eurovision Song Contest Final Blue - I Can (United Kingdom) - Live - 2011 Eurovision Song Contest Final Ell & Nikki - Running Scared (Azerbaijan) Live 2011 Eurovision Song Contest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyJRyif6_kk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxNOynEJ6wc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVH5dn1cxAQ DALLAS - Season 14 (1990-91) Clip (The Final Scene) Dallas TV-Movie " J.R. Returns" Opening Paul Murphy TD: New face of Irish beef was central character in Beef Tribunal The ENTIRE Story of Thundercats in 59 Minutes The Girl From Tomorrow فتاة من الغد  الحلقة 01 مترجم Sharky and george-sharky center stage.avi Timeless Tales From Hallmark Rapunzel Stuart Millard - YouTube Predator 2 (1990) Theatrical Trailer #1 L.A. Story (1991) - The Signpost L A  Story Problem Child (1990) Movie || John Ritter, Michael Oliver, Gilbert Gottfried || Review and Facts https://www.hereford.is/menu

In May 1991, the gaming world saw the release of various titles for the Commodore 64. The hosts humorously critique the dismal performance of games like 'Shadow Dancer' and 'Rugby Coach.' They also share nostalgic insights about pop culture, including reflections on music hits like 'The Shoop Shoop Song.' A lively banter ensues about the quirks of pop star Jason Donovan and the influences of bands like Kraftwerk on early 90s dance music. The discussions reveal the charm and challenges of that vibrant era in gaming and music.