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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last year I got to chat about Stuart Ashen. Today I got to chat to Stuart Ashen. Coming in November...

8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Prepping the next episode recording of the podcast with an amazing guest (which will be out in November) and I find this comic strip in the pages of Crash issue 35. Wait... do you see what I see? Is that THE Charlie Brooker? I know he worked for OINK! Is this an early appearance?

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In case you missed it - the new episode of 8-Bit Back Issues is out, with guest Steve McNeil from Wifi Wars and Go 8-Bit. It's a fun chat! Hope you enjoy it.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Was this the F1 game where you could choose 'real life events'? I'm trying to find one that I used to play on a demo console back in the day but cannot remember the name.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New episode! This month I'm joined by @wifiwars.bsky.social and Go 8-Bit's Steve McNeil to chat about ST Format issue 17. The episode was recorded live at last month's @timelessgc.bsky.social in Liverpool. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1rAE...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Psssst... it's fully edited and uploaded. It'll be out on September 8!

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thank you for letting me know, and I really wish I could get there that day! I'm in the middle of a run of "real job" night shifts sadly.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hi! Thank you, and yes that's where they were. I've replied now.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Just happened to notice that the @gameolderpodcast.bsky.social Discord has disappeared. I know the podcast was winding up but wasn't expecting that to vanish too. Does anyone know what's happening?

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I hope it's successful for you. I was in Nottingham last month when you were there. In fact I was staying in the same hotel but I was not able to go as I was there for other reasons.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Happy to see a gaming event in South Wales. I will be there.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Starting the edit for the September episode. I really can't wait for you to all hear this episode as we have Steve McNeil from the TV show Go 8-Bit and @wifiwars.bsky.social as our special guest this month reliving his days of being an Atari ST gamer. Recorded live at @timelessgc.bsky.social 2026.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I will be there this Wednesday, along with my partner manning the Crefftau Hendy Crafts and Gifts table (just inside the front door of Punch Tarmey's). You can still get tickets online and don't forget to use the code '8bit26' for 15% discount. timelessgaming.co.uk/collections/...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

New episode! Geoff chats to @robbotron.bsky.social about Australian magazine SEGA MegaZone issue 44. We chat about The Dark Room, his current tour, including at Edinburgh Fringe, and that amazing Sonic cover! @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/69ny...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Just a reminder of our 15% discount code - '8bit26' - for tickets at Timeless Gaming Convention, Liverpool.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Coming up in the next episode of 8-Bit Back Issues... Why is @robbotron.bsky.social pulling this face? And WTF is he holding??? All of these questions answered in August's episode of 8-Bit Back Issues. (Available from 8 August)

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Geoff Owen, 8-Bit Back Issues @ncc17formula1.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Come Alive! I join @andi94.bsky.social on the new episode of The Worldstage Theatre Podcast to talk about The Greatest Showman. We talk about the songs, the actors, the show and the differences between the real and fictional Barnum. open.spotify.com/episode/1lql...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

NEW EPISODE! Middle Aged Gamer Guy returns to 8-Bit Back Issues as Geoff chats to him about the upcoming @timelessgc.bsky.social and C&VG's landmark 100th issue from back in 1990. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/3ot2...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The next episode is uploaded and ready for release on 8 July! Geoff chats with MAGG from @timelessgc.bsky.social about C&VG issue 100 and the next Timeless event in August. Use our code 8bit26 for 15% off!

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Just a reminder of our 15% discount code - '8bit26' - for tickets at Timeless Gaming Convention, Liverpool.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Looking forward to chatting to @robbotron.bsky.social this Wednesday for an upcoming episode of 8-Bit Back Issues. We'll be talking about this beauty from Australia back in October 1994.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Just completed the recording of our July episode with MAGG. We chatted about C&VG issue 100, the upcoming Timeless Gaming Convention @timelessgc.bsky.social and many others. Don't forget to use code 8bit26 to book tickets for 15% discount!

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

As I'll be there with my partner's company Crefftau Hendy Crafts and Gifts, we've been allowed to offer this discount to our customers too.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

If you are headed to @timelessgc.bsky.social in August and still haven't bought your tickets yet, then this may sweeten the deal for you. 15% discount off your tickets by using this code. Hope to see you there!

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Incidentally, if Louise should decide to guest on the podcast, this would be one occasion we'd be more than happy to repeat a magazine...

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Sherlock Holmes: Worth A Try

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

New episode! Geoff and @pdmon.bsky.social welcome back @mattjlatham.bsky.social to the podcast to talk about C&VG issue 193, and the most 90s cover you'll see on a magazine ever! Pop star Louise faces off against PaRappa the Rapper. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6vcn...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

FORMAT WAR! What is your preferred medium of owning a game? CD? DVD/Bluray? Cartridge? Cassette? Floppy disc? ...digital download? (booooooo!) Comment your favourite.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I mean if Louise ever wants to come onto the podcast I'd be more than happy to chat to her about games.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The next episode is edited and uploaded ready for release on Monday 8th June. Geoff and Paul are joined by @mattjlatham.bsky.social to talk about PaRappa the Rappa and Louise in C&VG issue 193. open.spotify.com/show/3xLNDvA...

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Geoff Owen, 8-Bit Back Issues @ncc17formula1.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Looking forward to chatting to @andi94.bsky.social on the Worldstage Theatre Podcast tomorrow about a classic TV musical episode. What is it? I'll Never Tell... #OnceMoreWithFeeling #BuffytheVampireSlayer

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Buffy's Anya Dances

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

And back in February I chatted to Ash Versus from @underconsolepod.bsky.social about Mean Machines issue 23. bsky.app/profile/8bit...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In March I chatted to @newpathstohelicon.bsky.social about Sega Master Force issue 6. bsky.app/profile/8bit...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In April I spoke to @tamagon64.bsky.social about Nintendo Magazine System issue 1. bsky.app/profile/8bit...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A rundown of our last few episodes, in case you missed them. The latest episode is a chat with Film Stories Magazine editor @ryanlambie.bsky.social about Your Sinclair issue 36. bsky.app/profile/8bit...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I actually enjoyed playing Rebel at the time, although I secretly would have preferred Deflektor (which I still think is the better game).

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Well - here's the full list of winners with my name mentioned - Geoff(rey) Owen. Is your name your real name?

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Ryan Lambie @ryanlambie.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

It me! We talk about the first issue of Your Sinclair I ever bought, fave Speccy games, and cook up a conspiracy theory involving Sarah Ferguson...

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We've had to postpone this recording a week, so if you have any comments about Commodore Format issue 1 or the Commodore 64 Games System, it's not too late to send them in.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Don't forget I also have the Modern and Retro Gaming Mags Starter Pack too. Let me know if you want you're a publisher, editor, writer or fan of gaming mags past or present and I'll put you in. go.bsky.app/F2AjGXa

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I've now created a starter pack for gaming related books on here. If you write, publish or are just a fan of gaming related books, let me know and I'll add you here. go.bsky.app/FVLrUCb

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A new episode will be recorded this week with @bitmapbooks.com's Sam Dyer. We'll be chatting about Commodore Format issue 1. We'll no doubt be talking about the long forgotten Commodore 64 Games System. Did you buy it? Did you want it? Share your comments and we'll read them out on the show.

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Geoff Owen, 8-Bit Back Issues @ncc17formula1.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Well my list has brought me to Martech Games and I have the address of Martech House, Bay Terrace, Pevensey listed for them. Well I've found Bay Terrace but in all honesty I have no clue which building was #Martech 's. If anyone lived in #Pevensey at the time, please can you let me know.

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8-Bit Back Issues Podcast -> CRASH Live! 2026 @8bitbackissues.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Does it count if, like me, you've never played it so have no idea of how good it is?

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