The Channel F Files

VideoCart #16 Dodge IT!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sat, 1 Feb 2020 08:47:00 -0800

In this episode we examine Dodge It and have fond memories about Lawn Darts :P

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The Channel F Files VideoCart #3 - BlackJack!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:25:00 -0800

In this Episode Scott and Willie! discuss VideoCart #3 Blackjack and have a special guest host on the show for Willie! to challenge at a game :)

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The Channel F Files - VideoCart #11 Backgammon and Acey Duecy!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:08:00 -0800

In this episode Scott and Willie! talk about one of the first board games to be programmed on a home console! Backgammon and Acey Duecy!

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The Channel F Files - The MultiCart! interview with Fredric Blaholz

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:51:00 -0800

The Channel F Files - The MultiCart! interview with Fredric Blaholz. A great cart for the Channel F, includes some really fun homebrew games and demos!

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The Channel F Files - VideoCart #2 Desert Fox and Shooting Gallery

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:47:00 -0800

In this episode Scott and Willie! discuss Desert Fox and Shooting Gallery (what? Again?) We also discuss the new Channel F Files Website and a few other interesting things :)

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The Channel F Files - VideoCart #1 Tic Tac Toe, Shooting Gallery, Doodle, Quadra Doodle

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:45:00 -0800

Join Scott and Willie! as we discuss VideoCart #1 for the Fairchild Channel F System. Classic Topic deviations abound in this episode :)

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The Channel F Files Episode 0 - The VES and The Creator!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:41:00 -0800

In this episode I talk about the Fairchild Channel F console and its Creator Jerry Lawson.

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The Channel F Files VideoCart 16 Dodge It!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:33:00 -0800

In this episode we take a look at Dodge It on the Channel F, a fun electronic version of Dodge Ball!

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VideoCart #26 Alien Invasion!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 2 Jun 2017 06:01:00 -0700

In this fun episode, Scott and Willie! discuss the last commercially released game for the Fairchild Channel F, Alien Invasion! Quite a fun port of space invaders to the Channel F with lots of cool play options and two neat easter eggs to find!

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VideoCart #25 Casino Poker!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 05:48:00 -0700

Scott and Willie! discuss Casino Poker on the Channel F, sidebars abound in this episode :P. Scott tries to talk about the Nintendo Switch but Willie! is not having it.

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VideoCart #24 Pro Football!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:36:00 -0800

In this episode Scott and Willie! talk about many things including Space X and other interesting topics. Oh ya, they talk about Pro Football to on the Channel F!

Check out the music of the British IBM
Check out the New York Toy Fair game by Gimpy Software

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Videocart #23 Galactic Space War and Lunar Lander!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 06:27:00 -0800

In this episode Scott and Willie! discuss another fun Channel F Game - Galactic Space Wars and Lunar Lander! two fun games in one!

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VideoCart #22 Slot Machine!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sat, 1 Oct 2016 05:38:00 -0700

In this episode Scott and Willie! discuss a neat slot machine simulator on the Channel F. Also some history and operation of slot machines is explained by Scott!

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VideoCart 21 Bowling!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:17:00 -0700

In this episode Scott and Willie! discuss bowling, share bowling memories and other fun tangents!

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VideoCart 20 Video Whizball!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sun, 5 Jun 2016 06:03:00 -0700

In this episode a very unique and fun game is discussed! Kind of like a cross between Pong, Hockey, Target Shoot and Dodgeball!

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VideoCart 19 Checkers!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:12:00 -0700

Scott and Willie! take a look at a age old classic game ported to the Channel F!

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VideoCart 18 Hangman!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 07:58:00 -0800

Scott and Willie! take a look at a classic pen and paper game Hangman! Plus lots of tangent talk as well :) Another fun episode of The Channel F Files!

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VideoCart #17 Pinball Challenge! (I.E. Breakout :P)

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sat, 9 Jan 2016 09:12:00 -0800

In this episode Scott and Willie! discuss a neat breakout game on the Channel F called Pinball Challenge!???. Plus there is some stray talk as usual about the Microvision, Jay Smith and Cars :P

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VideoCart #15 Memory Match!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 9 Oct 2015 19:35:00 -0700

In this episode a cool card matching game is examined on the Channel F! Challenging game!

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Check out the facebook group Minnesota Retro Gamers!

VideoCart #14 Sonar Search!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:30:00 -0700

On this episode Scott and Willie! talk about a neat game on the F similar to the board game Battleship! but with some cool alternative features! The guys also get sidetracked quite a bit talking about favorite electronic board games as well :)

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VideoCart #13 Robot War and Torpedo Alley!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:27:00 -0700

On this episode we talk about two more neat games on the Channel F! Robot War! can you evade the robots and make them run into the energy squares? Torpedo Alley! Sink those ships!

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VideoCart #12 Baseball!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 13:56:00 -0700

In this episode Scott and I take a look at one of the first home console versions of Baseball! More of a pitch and hitting type game, but still very enjoyable (especially with all the control you have over the ball!)

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Videocart #11 Backgammon and Acey Duecy!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sun, 24 May 2015 13:35:00 -0700

In this episode Scott and I talk about one of the first board games to be programmed on a home console! Backgammon and Acey Duecy!

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VideoCart #10 Maze!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 20:52:00 -0700

In this episode Scott and I take a look at Videocart #10 Maze! we discuss our favorite and least favorite game modes, talk about some Arcade activities and finally go off track with Mechawarrior online :) yep, we are all over the place yet again, but its fun!

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Scott is searching for a F355 Challenge arcade game, if you know of one for sale email Scott@retrogamingroundup.com

Supplemental video

F355 Arcade Game

Video Cart #9 Drag Strip!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Mon, 2 Mar 2015 06:22:00 -0800

In this Episode Scott and I discuss and play VideoCart 9 Drag Strip! A really fun racing game for the Channel F!

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Video Supplemental:

Linkys:

Channel F on Archive.org

Videocart #8 Mind Reader and Nim!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:08:00 -0800

On this episode Scott and I discuss Mind Reader and Nim on the Channel F, lots of interesting side bars abound!

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Video Supplemental

The Channel F Files Videocart #6 and #7 the math games!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Tue, 6 Jan 2015 05:41:00 -0800

On this episode Scott and I discuss the first "educational" titles available for a home console :) Not really much to say about these so the episode does have quite a bit of "side tracking" going on :)

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Video Supplemental

The Channel F Files Interview with Nick Talesfore!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sun, 4 Jan 2015 07:02:00 -0800

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We have a talk with Mr. Nick Talesfore who was part of the awesome team at Fairchild that brought us the Channel F Game System!

Lots of great info in this episode!

The Channel F Files VideoCart #5 Space War!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:49:00 -0800

In this episode Scott and I discuss the game Space War! plus get derailed many times during the episode :)

Scotts rating - 7 out of 10
Willie!'s rating - 4 out of 10

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Links:

Scotts Arcade Party
Video Games Magazine Fairchild Article
CGE Adventures Free Rom for the Atari 2600

The Channel F Files Videocart Special Jerry Lawson at CGE 2005!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 06:46:00 -0700

Thanks to Classy Freddy Blassie for suppling the footage for this interview!

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The Channel F Files VideoCart #4 Spitfire!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:26:00 -0700

In this episode Scott and I discuss VideoCart #4 Spitfire!, we also talk about aircraft in general, go on a tangent trying to find where the last license holder for the Channel F went (Zircon International) and other shenaningans :)

Link to the episode here

Video Supplemental

Links
Manfred Von Richthofen
Max Immelman
Joe Foss - Americas ACE of ACES

The Channel F Files VideoCart #3 Blackjack!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Wed, 1 Oct 2014 20:33:00 -0700

In this Episode Scott and I discuss VideoCart #3 Blackjack and have a special guest host on the show for Willie! to challenge at a game :)

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Here is the video supplemental :)

Links:

FND Collectibles website - Great Channel F Info here!
Video Games Magazine Fairchild Channel F Article
The Channel F Podcast webpage on RetroGamingRoundup :)

The Channel F Files Special Episode - Talks with Jerry Lawson!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 12:50:00 -0700

A Really big THANK YOU to Classy Freddie Blassie! for supplying the clips for this episode!

The Channel F Files Special Episode - Talks with Jerry Lawson!

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Our new email address is thechannelffiles@gmail.com :)

The Channel F Files VideoCart #2 - Desert Fox and Shooting Gallery

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Fri, 8 Aug 2014 19:31:00 -0700

In this episode Scott and I discuss Desert Fox and Shooting Gallery (what? Again?) We also discuss the new Channel F Files Website and a few other interesting things :)

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Watch the Video Supplemental :)

Links:

Awesome site with loads of Channel F Info!
Classic Gaming Expo 2014

The MultiCart! interview with Fredric Blaholz

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Sat, 2 Aug 2014 11:40:00 -0700

The Channel F Files - The MultiCart! interview with Fredric Blaholz

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Links:

E5Frog youtube channel
VES Wiki
Sean Riddle Website
Arcade USA channel with Multicart Video

VideoCart #1 - TicTacToe, Shooting Gallery, Doodle and Quadra Doodle

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 10:09:00 -0700

Join Scott and I as we discuss VideoCart #1 for the Fairchild Channel F System. Classic Topic deviations abound in this episode :)

The Channel F Files - VideoCart #1 Download

The Channel F Files Video Supplemental for VideoCart #1

Links:

Fairchild Channel F Multicart by E5Frog of AtariAge!
Museum of Play Jerry Lawson Collection

The Channel F Files Episode 0 - The VES and The Creator!

colecovisionspodcast@gmail.com (Willie! and Scott Schreiber) — Thu, 3 Jul 2014 07:54:00 -0700

In this episode I talk about the Fairchild Channel F console and its Creator Jerry Lawson.

Episode 0 The VES and the Creator