My Life in 8-Bits and Pieces
@mylifein8bits.uk
A retro podcast exploring the nostalgia, creativity, and experiences of early computing. Join me as I take you on a journey told through memories and 8-Bit technology.
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In this episode titled "I Just Can’t Get Enough," Paul takes us back to 1980-1981, a time of personal and cultural transformation. Reflecting on his early experiences with the Apple ][ Europlus and hi...
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Podcast time again, episode 2 of My Life in 8-Bits & pieces; we take a journey through my first gig, playing my first computer games and falling in love with Adventureland.
Please have a listen - #DepecheMode #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Neurodiversity #80s
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Please have a listen - #DepecheMode #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Neurodiversity #80s
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My latest project is in this case cleaning a classic Yamaha PortaSound PSS-390 music keyboard.
It's in good condition and works perfectly, but needs a clean.
The era of FM synthesis was a fun one and this reminds me so much of my childhood.
It's in good condition and works perfectly, but needs a clean.
The era of FM synthesis was a fun one and this reminds me so much of my childhood.
November 2, 2025 at 10:47 AM
My latest project is in this case cleaning a classic Yamaha PortaSound PSS-390 music keyboard.
It's in good condition and works perfectly, but needs a clean.
The era of FM synthesis was a fun one and this reminds me so much of my childhood.
It's in good condition and works perfectly, but needs a clean.
The era of FM synthesis was a fun one and this reminds me so much of my childhood.
Played a gig last night — lots of geeky songs.
Check me out with me C64 shirt on!
#retro #geeky #commodore64 #halloween #newwave
Check me out with me C64 shirt on!
#retro #geeky #commodore64 #halloween #newwave
November 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Played a gig last night — lots of geeky songs.
Check me out with me C64 shirt on!
#retro #geeky #commodore64 #halloween #newwave
Check me out with me C64 shirt on!
#retro #geeky #commodore64 #halloween #newwave
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I’m playing a gig on the 31st!
I wrote a song about being a Gen Xer — no self aggrandising here:
And the year 2000 came and went,
We may suck,
That’s on us,
But at least we’re not our parents.
Anyone want to hear it?
#newmusic #synthwave #generationx #genx #electronica
I wrote a song about being a Gen Xer — no self aggrandising here:
And the year 2000 came and went,
We may suck,
That’s on us,
But at least we’re not our parents.
Anyone want to hear it?
#newmusic #synthwave #generationx #genx #electronica
October 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I’m playing a gig on the 31st!
I wrote a song about being a Gen Xer — no self aggrandising here:
And the year 2000 came and went,
We may suck,
That’s on us,
But at least we’re not our parents.
Anyone want to hear it?
#newmusic #synthwave #generationx #genx #electronica
I wrote a song about being a Gen Xer — no self aggrandising here:
And the year 2000 came and went,
We may suck,
That’s on us,
But at least we’re not our parents.
Anyone want to hear it?
#newmusic #synthwave #generationx #genx #electronica
Can I ask a favour?
We need as many votes for our co-op funding bid. The more votes, the more we will get.
Can you ask as many people as you can to vote for us
The more votes, the more money and the more we can do for our show.
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We need as many votes for our co-op funding bid. The more votes, the more we will get.
Can you ask as many people as you can to vote for us
The more votes, the more money and the more we can do for our show.
membership.coop.co.uk/causes/87365
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September 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Can I ask a favour?
We need as many votes for our co-op funding bid. The more votes, the more we will get.
Can you ask as many people as you can to vote for us
The more votes, the more money and the more we can do for our show.
membership.coop.co.uk/causes/87365
We need as many votes for our co-op funding bid. The more votes, the more we will get.
Can you ask as many people as you can to vote for us
The more votes, the more money and the more we can do for our show.
membership.coop.co.uk/causes/87365
Alright gang, here is my #geekdom haul! Check out my #8bit / #geek booty. #nerd #geekculture
#fallout #commodore64, #spaceballs
Which should I wear first?
#fallout #commodore64, #spaceballs
Which should I wear first?
August 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Alright gang, here is my #geekdom haul! Check out my #8bit / #geek booty. #nerd #geekculture
#fallout #commodore64, #spaceballs
Which should I wear first?
#fallout #commodore64, #spaceballs
Which should I wear first?
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BlueSky just asked me to verify my age.
It scanned my face.
I want to know what age it thinks I am.
It scanned my face.
I want to know what age it thinks I am.
August 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BlueSky just asked me to verify my age.
It scanned my face.
I want to know what age it thinks I am.
It scanned my face.
I want to know what age it thinks I am.
Been away for a while, frantically writing and getting my musical “A Clockwork Heart” ready.
First table read today!
#steampunk #musical #queer #lgbtqia
First table read today!
#steampunk #musical #queer #lgbtqia
August 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Been away for a while, frantically writing and getting my musical “A Clockwork Heart” ready.
First table read today!
#steampunk #musical #queer #lgbtqia
First table read today!
#steampunk #musical #queer #lgbtqia
I have a superpower. I can identify any fish of a photo. Try me.
July 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I have a superpower. I can identify any fish of a photo. Try me.
Can someone tell me what lowkey means? Because to me it means being secretive but I see people using it in a way I don’t understand.
July 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Can someone tell me what lowkey means? Because to me it means being secretive but I see people using it in a way I don’t understand.
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I hate to use the words "This too, shall pass" because right now, it probably all looks horrible with no end in sight.
Been there, my friend. Wish I had more words of wisdom apart from "preserve". At least time to find little moments of relief for yourself.
Been there, my friend. Wish I had more words of wisdom apart from "preserve". At least time to find little moments of relief for yourself.
July 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I hate to use the words "This too, shall pass" because right now, it probably all looks horrible with no end in sight.
Been there, my friend. Wish I had more words of wisdom apart from "preserve". At least time to find little moments of relief for yourself.
Been there, my friend. Wish I had more words of wisdom apart from "preserve". At least time to find little moments of relief for yourself.
I’ve been struggling. It’s been a tough few weeks.
July 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I’ve been struggling. It’s been a tough few weeks.
So now I’m hard at work writing a song about Murderbot.
July 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
So now I’m hard at work writing a song about Murderbot.
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Happy Canada Day! Celebrate by visiting Crimson, Ontario and solving some mysteries! 🔎 The Crimson Diamond is 20% during the #SteamSummerSale ! store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/... 🇨🇦 Proudly made in Canada!
July 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Happy Canada Day! Celebrate by visiting Crimson, Ontario and solving some mysteries! 🔎 The Crimson Diamond is 20% during the #SteamSummerSale ! store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/... 🇨🇦 Proudly made in Canada!
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Praise for @marthawells.com, or the last line from a cyberpunk version of "1984"?
Murderbot is awesome!
July 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Praise for @marthawells.com, or the last line from a cyberpunk version of "1984"?
Murderbot is awesome!
July 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Murderbot is awesome!
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Heck, just the commercial games that would play a nice C64 sid tune and display a picture of Rambo, while the Rambo game was still loading, are an integral part of the, feel of the time.
July 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Heck, just the commercial games that would play a nice C64 sid tune and display a picture of Rambo, while the Rambo game was still loading, are an integral part of the, feel of the time.
#Nostalgia has me by the pixels… I want to write a song that captures the magic of old-school #geekdom 8-bit dreams, CRT glow, the smell of warm circuits. A love letter to floppy discs and the 6502. Got any ideas or memories you’d want turned into lyrics? Drop ’em below…
#vss365 #RetroComputing
#vss365 #RetroComputing
June 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#Nostalgia has me by the pixels… I want to write a song that captures the magic of old-school #geekdom 8-bit dreams, CRT glow, the smell of warm circuits. A love letter to floppy discs and the 6502. Got any ideas or memories you’d want turned into lyrics? Drop ’em below…
#vss365 #RetroComputing
#vss365 #RetroComputing
So gang, I want to write a song and I am just coming up blank. Any ideas would be great! Something geeky and 8 bit related I think.
Give me some ideas please?!
#8Bit #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Geekdom #Nerd #SongWriting
Give me some ideas please?!
#8Bit #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Geekdom #Nerd #SongWriting
June 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
So gang, I want to write a song and I am just coming up blank. Any ideas would be great! Something geeky and 8 bit related I think.
Give me some ideas please?!
#8Bit #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Geekdom #Nerd #SongWriting
Give me some ideas please?!
#8Bit #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Geekdom #Nerd #SongWriting
A #SynthWave electro-pop love song from the villain’s lair: HAZMAT HEART is Sludge Vohaul’s steamy confession for Roger Wilco; lust, jealousy, and mops, set to a danceable groove. Who knew evil could feel this juicy? #SpaceQuest #chiptune #geekdom #SierraOnline #retroGaming
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Space Quest: Hazmat Heart (Roger, You Mop Me Raw)
YouTube video by Cyber Crypt Requiem
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June 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A #SynthWave electro-pop love song from the villain’s lair: HAZMAT HEART is Sludge Vohaul’s steamy confession for Roger Wilco; lust, jealousy, and mops, set to a danceable groove. Who knew evil could feel this juicy? #SpaceQuest #chiptune #geekdom #SierraOnline #retroGaming
youtu.be/Kqe-0MKVjVk?...
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New song coming out today, for those that love the Sierra games — I’ve written a song inspired by space quest.
June 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
New song coming out today, for those that love the Sierra games — I’ve written a song inspired by space quest.
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I didn’t have macOS Tahoe on my WWDC bingo card… but it might just be the name of Apple’s next OS.
June 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I didn’t have macOS Tahoe on my WWDC bingo card… but it might just be the name of Apple’s next OS.
Could this day get any better? Breakfast in bed made by my 6 year old. #birthday #breakfastinbed
June 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Could this day get any better? Breakfast in bed made by my 6 year old. #birthday #breakfastinbed
It’s my birthday and my family got me these. They know me so well!
Great designs and nice and thick and comfy.
Never skimp on socks homies! A good pair of socks are better than gold.
Great designs and nice and thick and comfy.
Never skimp on socks homies! A good pair of socks are better than gold.
June 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It’s my birthday and my family got me these. They know me so well!
Great designs and nice and thick and comfy.
Never skimp on socks homies! A good pair of socks are better than gold.
Great designs and nice and thick and comfy.
Never skimp on socks homies! A good pair of socks are better than gold.