A Gamer Looks At 40

A Gamer Looks At 40

An exploration of the history of video games told through the stories of the every day people who lived it. Join me along with a rotating cast of friends, family, gaming journalists, and industry types as we share personal recollections from the last thirty years of gaming, one story at a time. 

Featured Episodes

Ep 116: A Conversation with Chase aka Retro Gaming Guy
October 07, 2024
116
01:02:4343.13 MB

Ep 116: A Conversation with Chase aka Retro Gaming Guy

As we continue our extended breather from the monster Final Fantasy series, let meet Chase aka ...

Ep 115: A Conversation with Ben Magnet
September 23, 2024
115
00:42:4629.41 MB

Ep 115: A Conversation with Ben Magnet

A veteran of both the videogame journalism and podcasting space, Ben Magnet's seen it all. Join...

Tales From the Bargain Bin #22 - Frogger II: ThreeeDeep!
September 16, 202400:47:4132.79 MB

Tales From the Bargain Bin #22 - Frogger II: ThreeeDeep!

When Joe Coiro suggested Frogger II for a Tales From the Bargain Bin episode, I thought, "Great...

Ep 114: Chrono Trigger - To Be or Not To Be a Final Fantasy
September 09, 2024
114
01:16:0352.25 MB

Ep 114: Chrono Trigger - To Be or Not To Be a Final Fantasy

Six months ago, The Well Red Mage asked me if Chrono Trigger is a Final Fantasy. From that inno...

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I’m long overdue

Oh hey, you can finally write a review from the app instead of having to log in on your computer. WHAT A CONCEPT. Anyway, that means it’s time for me to finally write a review for this amazing show. As a follower of video game history it’s easy to fall prey to the revisionist histories you see in hot take articles or Y...

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Thoughtful and delightful introspection

I found out about Bill’s podcast thanks to Twitter. I have had the pleasure of guesting on his show to discuss EarthBound, and he is as kind and warm “in person” as he is hosting the show. I am thankful for his interview style. He lets his guests travel along in the conversation and lets listeners really get to know ...

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Don’t Sleep On This One, Folks

A Gamer Looks At 40 has become one of my favorite podcasts. It’s like poring over a family photo album in podcast form. A totem of treasured gaming memories from the people who lived them. Bill’s ability to guide us through a collection of memories from a varied cast of guests that all bring different perspectives is t...

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