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Hosted by Film Stories · leisure · EN · 35 episodes
A video game podcast looking at classic back issues of computer game magazines, exploring all of the games and consoles of our youth, hosted by Geoff Owen with regular guests.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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8-Bit Back Issues is hosted by Film Stories. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "ST Format issue 17" (8 September 2026, 74 minutes), "SEGA MegaZone issue 44" (8 August 2026, 100 minutes), and "C&VG issue 100" (8 July 2026, 102 minutes).
8-Bit Back Issues publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 105 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for 8-Bit Back Issues is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 8-Bit Back Issues requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 8-Bit Back Issues's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for 8-Bit Back Issues are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. 8-Bit Back Issues has a leisure audience.
Film Stories hosts 8-Bit Back Issues, a leisure show with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #33
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff welcomes Steve McNeil to chat about ST Format issue 17. Steve is a comedian, Twitch streamer and author, and is the co-creator and team captain for the Dave TV series...
Episode #32
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff welcomes The Dark Room's John Robertson to the podcast chat about SEGA MegaZone issue 44. We look at John's gaming history and talk about his upcoming tours including...
Episode #31
In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff welcomes back Middle Aged Gamer Guy back to the podcast chat about C&VG (Computer and Video Games) issue 193, as well as the upcoming Timeless Gaming Convention. Use...
Episode #30
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff and Paul are joined by Matt Latham from the 'Ask Us About Loom' Podcast to chat about C&VG (Computer and Video Games) issue 193. </p> <p>You can read this issue of...
Episode #29
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff is joined by Ryan Lambie to chat about Your sinclair issue 36. Ryan is a writer and editor of Film Stories Magazine, and former editor of Wireframe Magazine, as...
Episode #28
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff and Paul are joined by Andy Smith to chat about Nintendo Magazine System issue 1. Andy is a gaming fan and Nintendo historian whose social media accounts are...
Episode #27
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff and Paul are joined by returning guest Colin Jackson-Brown. Colin joined us for episode 1 and we're happy to bring him back to chat about SEGA MASTER FORCE issue 6...
Episode #26
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff is joined by Ash Versus. Ash is one of the hosts of Under ConsoleTation: The Videogame Television Podcast. Ash joins Geoff to chat about MEAN MACHINES issue 23 from...
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<p>In this BONUS episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, we share two episodes of sister podcast 'SHIPWRECKED AND COMATOSE: A Red Dwarf Podcast' where Geoff guested to chat about the two Stuart Ashens movies, 'Ashens and the...
Episode #25
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Mpk about Crash issue 18 (July 1985). Mpk is the editor of BreakSpace Magazine, a free online magazine dedicated to reviewing new games on the Sinclair ZX...
Episode #24
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Brian Sharp about Games-X issue 1 (May 3rd 1991). Brian Sharp worked on Games-X for the entirety of its run and is now the owner and presenter of the UK...
Episode #23
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to gaming journalist Phil South about Your Spectrum issue 18 (September 1985). This issue started the career of Phil South who went on to have a long career...
Episode #22
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to DJ Slope about Sega Magazine issue 11 (November 1994). Slope, aka Daniel Ibbertson, hosts Slope's Game Room on YouTube, a channel dedicated to video game...
Episode #21
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Bill Sunderland about PC Powerplay issue 27 (August 1998). Bill is part of the husband and wife team behind the podcasts Escape This Podcast and Solve This...
Episode #20
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff and Paul chat to Baz Greenland about Games World issue 2 (August 1994). Baz is a published author and also hosts The TARDIS Crew, A Dream Given Form and One Rules...
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<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Dave from RoseTintedSpectrum, about Your Sinclair issue 6 (June 1986). RoseTintedSpectrum is a YouTube channel specialising in retro video games from the...
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<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to MrVestek, about Official Dreamcast Magazine issue 21 (July / August 2001) - their final issue. MrVestek is a former content creator, radio presenter, gamer...
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<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Gamesguru1, about Retro Gamer issue 191 (April 2019). Gamesguru1 is a variety content creator and a self-proclaimed retro head.</p><p><br></p><p>We chat in...
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<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Lee Chrimes, about Zero issue 4 (February 1990). Lee is a budding writer and podcaster, and has popped up on other podcasts here on the Film Stories...
Episode #15
<p>In this month's episode of 8-BIT BACK ISSUES, Geoff chats to Sam Stokes, about Official UK PlayStation 2 Magazine issue 27 (December 2002). Sam is the host of the Den of Ten and Reel Talk: The Movie Show podcasts...
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