I wrote this poem nearly 2 years ago and saw it sitting in my drafts for the site. I had forgotten about it, but it was fully finished. So here it is, 2 years later... and a lot of it still applies! Enjoy... -B "The Grass is Overgrown" by Brian Bolding 6.9.24 The grass is... Continue Reading →
12.22.25 That Atari Show 123: Holiday Special! Cryptocoffee13 & Yorkies TV! Rudolph stops by & Atari VCS Chat: Christmas Games!
On this jam-packed 90 minute episode #Holiday special for #ThatAtariShow, #Cryptocoffee13 and #YorkiesTV are my special guests! In this 90 minute special, I talk to two great friends of mine in the Atari scene! Plus, โช@YorkiesTVโฌ (Patrick John) delivers up episode 11 of #AtariVCS Chat, with 'Best Chritmas Games' for the console! AND: #Rudolph the... Continue Reading →
08.11.25 That Atari Show 107: Book Nook Special! (w/ Bally Alley) AtariAge Magazines + Yorkies TV & VCS Chat: Best Local Multiplayers!
On this episode of #ThatAtariShow, โช@ballyalleyโฌ returns with a NEW #BookNook special! He & I (#BCB) take a look at 2 cool #AtariAge #Magazines featuring #AtariVideoCube & #PolePosition! Plus, we discuss #Atari5200, #PacMan... all those vintage #ads & more! Plus: โช@YorkiesTVโฌ (Patrick John) returns with a new #AtariVCS chat! You won't wanna miss it! Plus:... Continue Reading →
08.05.25 [AN-394] Is INTEL Funding ATARI Hotels?+ ‘Adventure’ Release Date Announced + GameZone + The Sneeze!
(episode 394) ATARI NEWSLINE. BREAKING NEWS. // On this #AtariNewsline update, 4 stories! Is โช@Intelโฌ funding #AtariHotels? Let's discuss this unconfirmed story! + #AdventureofSamsara by โช@atariโฌ & #Ilex has a new #gametrailer & release date announcment! Let's check it out! + #Ironblast#GameZone opens up in an #OhioMall. Why is this cool? + The #Sneeze heard... Continue Reading →
07.29.25 [AN-392] Atari Expands Euro Ops w/ New Partnership! + Atari @ SDCC! + Local User Groups Meet Up! (Atari Newsline)
(episode 392) This time, 3 stories... #Atari expands #european #operations w/ a new #partnership! Let's take a look at the info about #Funderful! Plus: @atari @ #SanDiego #ComicCon! AKA #SDCC ! Let's see some pics on social media! And: My local #Atari #usergroup meets up with a local #retrocomputing group! In little old #Albuquerque! Let's... Continue Reading →
04.22.25 That Atari Show 97: Sears Tele-Games Video Arcade w/ Special Guest Bally Alley! Plus: Creator Space: HD Atari Commercials!
This episode of #ThatAtariShow, my good local friend โช@ballyalleyโฌ joins me to discuss the #Sears #TeleGames #VideoArcade 1! I never owned one as a kid & now I've found one. Completely unedited & raw footage of 2 friends just having fun with #Atari #games, a retro 70's #gameconsole & more! Full #gameplay & #review! Plus:... Continue Reading →
01.10.25 BCB 156: STORE TOUR #3: GDE VINTAGE (Coronado Mall, ABQ NM. Vintage Toys, Comics & Collectibles!)
On this episode of #BCB, I take you on yet another #storetour! This time, we're visiting #GDE #Vintage in #CoronadoMall in #AlbuquerqueNM! This store features a mix of new & old #toys, including #vintage titles such as #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles, #StarWars, #StarTrek, #HeMan, #GIJoe, #HotWheels, #Matchbox, #CreepyTerrors, #Chucky, #BridgeofChucky, #DukesofHazzard, #TheSimpsons, #FuncoPops & much, much more! At... Continue Reading →
05.24.24 BCB 135: Store Tour #1: Grayskull Toys & Collectibles (Retro & Vintage Toy Shop in Albuquerque, NM)
On this episode of #BCB, I begin my first #StoreTour! In this premiere episode, I #visit #Grayskull #Toys and #Collectibles! This store is inside of #CottonwoodMall, a #mall on the #westside of town near where I live that's still alive and kicking! Grayskull features #vintage #games & #toys, #cards, #comics, and even some hidden #surprises... Continue Reading →
02.12.24 That Atari Show 63: “Frantic For ANTIC!” ( w/ Special Guest, Bally Alley), Newsline & Kay Savetz)
This time on #ThatAtariShow, special guest @ballyalley(Adam) joins us to discuss #Antic #Magazine, #Atari's #1 #Resource that ran from 1982-1990. Adam & (me) #BCB go over 50+ issues that Adam gifted me! Why am I talking in third person here? Argh. Oh, and a ton of #Atari #News! From #LunarLanderBeyond to #Qomp2 to #Atari400 #Games... Continue Reading →
01.05.23 BCB’s Java Junction 16: Local ATARI Computer Group Reborn, CLUB VCS Fanzine, Yar’s Revenge, Atari50 Cab
On this episode of #BCB's #javajunction, I discuss my local #Atari #Computer Group Getting Back Together After 20+ years! Plus: Highlighting 2 COOL 2023 #Unboxings! #ClubVCS #Fanzine & #someYarsRevenge Special Edition! And: #arcade #gaming fun on the #Atari50 #cabinet by #Arcade1Up! Including: #SpaceDuel, #CrystalCastles, #SuperBreakout, #Telepathy (an unreleased #demo) & #Centiped! Fun times ahead! Filmed... Continue Reading →