Our co-host Chance will be joining us live on location from the 8-bit Roundup at the 2026 Calgary Stampede. This pop-up classic video game & pinball arcade is turning back the clock with a collection of classic arcade games from the early ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s - featuring a mix of both modern and vintage pinball favorites. Think Pac-Man, Galaga, and more! It’s the perfect retro escape to chill out, recharge, and challenge your friends. So obviously, we'll be talking about everything that goes into running a large event featuring coin-operated games.

Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys ramble on about multimeters, Molex connectors, desoldering tools, CRT monitor chassis, bondo, and blown fuses... then this is the podcast for you!

Hosted by Liam from Retrobotics, Chance from The Canadian Arcade, Charlie from Overtime Arcade, and K' from Prime Arcade Sales & Repair. https://www.youtube.com/@retrobotics https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianArcade https://www.youtube.com/@overtimearcade https://www.youtube.com/@primearcadetx https://www.tiktok.com/@prime_arcade https://www.facebook.com/primearcade

Not-so-hot take: you can't play Centipede or Missile Command with a joystick. Tempest isn't Tempest without a spinner. Twin-stick shooters like Robotron: 2084 demand TWIN STICKS. And even Pac-Man and Donkey Kong with an 8-way restrictor gate is a big NO-NO. Let's talk about why your favorite classic arcade video games just aren't the same without the correct original authentic controls... even down to the buttons!

Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys ramble on about multimeters, Molex connectors, desoldering tools, CRT monitor chassis, bondo, and blown fuses... then this is the podcast for you!

Hosted by Liam from Retrobotics, Chance from The Canadian Arcade, Charlie from Overtime Arcade, and K' from Prime Arcade Sales & Repair. https://www.youtube.com/@retrobotics https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianArcade https://www.youtube.com/@overtimearcade https://www.youtube.com/@primearcadetx https://www.tiktok.com/@prime_arcade https://www.facebook.com/primearcade

Have you always wanted to get into the hobby of repairing & restoring classic arcade video games, but never knew where to start? Well, you're in luck, because we've got all the answers! In this episode, we'll cover the basics of repairing all the electronics inside an arcade machine, including the power supply, monitor, and game PCB -- plus some tips & tricks! (Topic suggested by viewer Kaworu0005)

Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys ramble on about multimeters, Molex connectors, desoldering tools, CRT monitor chassis, bondo, and blown fuses... then this is the podcast for you!

Hosted by Liam from Retrobotics, Chance from The Canadian Arcade, Charlie from Overtime Arcade, and K' from Prime Arcade Sales & Repair. https://www.youtube.com/@retrobotics https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianArcade https://www.youtube.com/@overtimearcade https://www.youtube.com/@primearcadetx https://www.tiktok.com/@prime_arcade https://www.facebook.com/primearcade