You know… I was just thinking how much I would love to be able to play retro video games (1980′s Style), and enjoy the fine atmosphere of a night out with my friends all at the same time. I’ve talk about the Barcade in Brooklyn, mostly in hushed reverential  tones. Never in my wildest dreams Had I imagined such a venue opening up in Philadelphia. But little to my knowledge one was under construction all along, and it opened up, yesterday!

Much like a Death Star, constructed in Secret (Ok secret from me, apparently other people knew all along and kept the info to themselves.) the Barcade is prepared to destroy many a productive night with enjoyable retro gaming and libations. I’m feeling… Road Trip.

Barcade® | 1114 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 215-634-4400 | Celebrating American Craft Beer and Classic Arcade Games.

Tags: 1980's arcade games, Bar, Barcade, Geeks, Libations, Philadelphia, Philly, retro arcade games, Tasty Beverages, Video Games

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On the actual episode we have a caffeinated quirky legal defense, some awesome cake presentations, a video game review, a little note to the techs of the world to slow down every once in a while. What if R2D2 was made entirely of game consoles? What if you had a graphic to describe just how awesome Nachos can be! How do you get a coffee blogger to visit your cafe? All of the questions will be talked about. I’m not a religion and I can’t promise answers or truth I just give insight and opinion. This is my world you’re all just drinking my coffee.

Tags: Geeks, Mafia II review, Mario, new, octopus, r2d2, recall, Retro, sick, similac

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I have a bunch of fun lighthearted news stories for you from the tech realm, and awesome bit of geek cookery on the caffeinated bit side, so you wanted Caffeinated steak? I have that one, and it tasted oh so good.

Tags: caffination cooks, Coffee, coffee steak, comic con, cwaffination podcast, Geeks, lava light rambling, nerds, Paul Rj Muller, Star Wars

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Tonights show was all about geek culture, from awesome retro designs, to knowledge you might need in a battle of geeks, we round out the show with a little zombie blood, some fresh steamed eggs and a whole serving of awesome piped right into your ears.

Tags: apple, Caffination, Coffee, Gaming, Geeks, horticulture, Mario, qbert, retro games, Tea, zombie blood

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So I’m 30 now, new decade, same mission. I’ve sworn to bring the fun, and often overlooked bits of web detritus and caffeinated goodness to your ears, twice weekly. While not yet at the age of adulthood for a hobbit i find myself once more just the right age for a man. This week’s show has a mix of both old and new, retro goodies nestles in between bits of current news and interesting stories. Bonus points for the first person to tell me what the hobbit age of adulthood is. :-D

Tags: 3d, apple, birthday, boxee, facebook, Geeks, hobbits, lightsaber, nerds, Pacman, Retro, roku, Star Wars, tmnt

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An episode steeped in mystery and brewed with a dash of design love, bananas, and instant coffee

Tags: Archaeology, Caffination, cocept art, Coffee, conceptual design, Design, energy, epson, Geeks, Google, graphic design, Health, industrial design, instant coffee, laws, learning from stupid, Paul Rj Muller, podcast madness, Tea

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Today’s Show:  writing, Irish coffee, power, coasters, oragami, robots, legos, solar power, geeks, nerds, dorks, Cake, Coffee

Gadgets are fun, in fact there are more websites dedicated to tiny little technological trinkets than you could shake a stick at, or several sticks if the mood struck you. Gadgets are small little baubles that make eyes light up and wallets open, a selection of small links with big fun is what is in store for today. Tight economic times call for frugal spending, but who couldn’t resits just one more shiny object.

Every show we focus on ways to save you money, in this case we are outing the plain silly products, while focusing on some winners along the way. I also give a quick rundown on how to streamline your writing for the web, make a new version of an old favorite hot toddy, and showcase a couple fun DIY projects.

So Please Enjoy the show and Stay Caffeinated!

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• Check the Back Channel: All the Cruft, non of the Chaff
  
• Web Presence Index www.paulrjmuller.com

Follow Along with us as we talk about…

• New Blog Design Guide: Copy Writing

Geek Cruft

• Power doesn’t grow on trees, does it?
• Flat Stan, Coaster to the stars
• With Flat Mark you always know where you’re at
• Get Star power with these cufflinks
• Fold and Go, sorta
• The arrow marks the spot, a sad mouse really
• Robots now sense your fear
• Solar power, from doughnuts, Vodka, and Passion Tea?
• Bats in Space
• Wireless, fan
• Eternal Question, Geek, Nerd or Dork
• Mad scientist in training, might need to get these
• Roadable Aircraft? or Jetsons Precursor
• Now that just silly, just plain crazy people are amusing

Consumable & Caffeinated Bits

• CaffiNation’s Irish Coffee, you know you want it
• The Colors of Cake? Art raised to a tasty new level
• Lego Ice Cube trays, fortress of solitude is only a step away
• Scrap trap, great idea
• Build your own smoker
  

Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People

Tags: Cake, coasters, Coffee, dorks, Geeks, Irish Coffee, Legos, nerds, oragami, Power, Robots, solar power, Writing

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Today’s Show: Halloween, Samhain, Pumpkins, Geeks, Freaks and Makeup

Tonight’s episode is hopefully the last show I need to pull this late in the night for a while. Mother Nature and Major League Baseball conspired to extend my season even further.

But Seriously. I’ll post a real tribute in the proper location over at the traveler’s mug when i get a chance, but I am literally beside myself right now. The city is electric and this show will be fantastic. I’m going to be heading to the Parade down Broad Street tomorrow and enjoying every second of it, Plus… Its Halloween!

• Back Channel Links Tumblr Blog Grinds
• The Everything Feed: Friendfeed
• The RSS Feed for this Podcast
• Latest Read / Audiobook. Seth Godin’s Tribes, still listening
• NaNoWriMo! I Signed Up You should too! Don’t leave me hanging

Tech Cruft

• Tennis ball Head Towel Holder
• Transformers that didn’t quite make it
• Expensive Skull USB Ring
• Clear Tape gives off X-Rays?
• Legos, iPhone, beer. It doesn’t get any neater Totally Cool!
• When Pumpkins and Design Meet. Duarte Pumpkin Contest
• Halloween:
  • Blood Soap, Clue: Everyone is a suspect
  • Some Awesome Halloween makeup, for ideas
  • Red Ring of Death Pumpkin
  • Star Wars, Geek Pumpkin Bonanza
  • Twitter Halloween Icons
  • Vintage Halloween Pictures

Caffeine & Food Section

• Lego, batman cake, can it get any better than this
• Everything has its own beverage. Tru Blood?
  • at least its not Game Fuel
    
• No Syrup Zone: Pumpkin Latte
  • Latte with Pumpkin Butter
  • Latte with Canned Pumpkin
  • Pumpkin Spice is also very nice, Spice Rundown

Contact Me

• Phone Me: 215-240-1319 :: Email Me @ CaffiNation@gmail.com
• Skype Me thecaffination :: Full Contact Details

Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People

Tags: Coffee, Freaks, Geeks, Halloween, latte, Makeup, no syrup, pumpkin latte, Pumpkins, Samhain, Superstition

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On Today’s Show: Robots, Toast, Geeks, Legos, Ink, Inkjets, Printers, Asteroids

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Notes:

• What do Geeks Like? Find out at the Techpodcast Xmas Round Table

Tech Cruft

• Printer Ink costs a ton of cash. but the comparison is flawed
• Tunguska: asteroid, its what the aliens want you to think…
• What is this 1950? In home Nukes are a bad idea
• Turbine Toast. How to deafen breakfast
• Inkjets giving back to the world through song
• Lego unboxing, Millennium Falcon
• Winter Approaches, get thee armed
• I need one of these. Teeth Brushing Robot. hal iTosis?
• Because i can. The Bubble video

Caffeine & Food

• Candy Cane Shots?
• Spiffy Tea Pot
• Robo Coffee Roaster
• Island Coffee wonder
• Coffee as a reward
• DIY coffee maker

Season of Giving

• Penny-Arcade Child’s Play
• Coffee Kids – Via Coffee Geek

Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People!

Musical Intervention: Courtesy of the PMN:

• The Hot Rods: Hey Little Drummer Boy
  • Artist’s Site
• Rockosaurus Rex: Up on the rooftop
  • Artist’s Site

Want to Contact Me?

• Phone Me: 215-240-1319 :: Email Me @ CaffiNation@gmail.com
• Skype Me thecaffination :: Full Contact Details

Tags: Asteroids, caffeine, Coffee, gadgets, Geeks, Ink, Inkjets, Legos, Printers, Robots, tech news, technology, Toast