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Combined feed for all of Rob “Flack” O’Hara’s podcasts. Includes You Don’t Know Flack, Sprite Castle, Multiple Sadness, and Cactus Flack’s.
Episodes
- Sprite Castle 108: Power Drift
Get your motor running... head out on the... rollercoaster? Get ready to floor the accelerator and hang on to the wheel as you race your kart up, down, and all around the hilly, windy courses in this week's game... POWER DRIFT Support Spri…
- YDKF Episode 252: 10 Tiny Wins
One thing I've learned in life is that sometimes we have to make positive things happen. Little, intentional changes can make a big difference in our lives. On this episode of You Don't Know Flack I share 10 positive changes I've made to m…
- Sprite Castle 107: Toy Bizarre
Toy Bizarre by Activision (1984) is a lost C64 gem that looks similar to the original Mario Bros. platform game but adds just enough depth, action, and strategy to elevate it to a higher platform. Precent robotic toys from taking over the…
- YDKF Episode 251: Thrifting in 2026
I did an episode about thrifting on this podcast back in 2013 so I figured it was okay to revisit it 13 years later! A lot has changed in the world of thrifting since then. On this episode I talk about the introduction of apps and social m…
- Sprite Castle 106: The Three Stooges
In this exciting slapstick episode I teamed up with Amigo Aaron (one half of the Amigos Podcast) to do this crossover episode in which we review The Three Stooges, which was released for the Commodore 64, the Amiga, and several other platf…
- YDKF Episode 250: Let it Snow!
In episode 250 of You Don't Know Flack, titled "Let it Snow!", host RobOHara shares personal memories related to snow, including playing and falling in it. The episode expresses a desire for spring to arrive.
- Sprite Castle 105: Shinobi
Sprite Castle episode 105 covers the 1989 Commodore 64 game Shinobi. The episode highlights the character Joe Musashi, whose hands and feet are described as deadly weapons.
- YDKF Episode 249: The Flood
Rob O'Hara shares his October experiences on the podcast "You Don't Know Flack," detailing events including a flood, a fire, and a furlough. This episode is titled "The Flood."
- Sprite Castle 104: GORF
One of the best arcade conversions for the Commodore 64 came out in 1983 and was published by... Commodore. It's GORF! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 248: Halloween II
In YDKF Episode 248, Rob O'Hara revisits the topic of Halloween, covering his 12-foot skeleton, disliked Halloween songs, and observed decorations from various retailers.
- Sprite Castle 103: After Burner
Sprite Castle compares the UK/PAL and US/NTSC versions of the Commodore 64 game After Burner to determine which is superior.
- YDKF Episode 247: Fifty Nifty United States Part 2
Hey! We're back with part two of the Fifty Nifty United States, starting with Maryland and working our way through Wyoming! Lots of classic short stories in this one -- I hope you enjoy! Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara…
- YDKF Episode 246: Fifty Nifty United States Part 1
Back in grade school we used to sing this song called "Fifty Nifty United States". Not only did it help me memorize the names of all fifty states in alphabetical order, but it also made me want to visit all fifty, which I eventually did. O…
- Sprite Castle 102: Wayout
In this way out game, find your way out in this 1983 gem from Sirius Software, WAYOUT! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 245: Sweet Tooth
Have you ever eaten something that was simply too sweet? I never have. Ever since I was a kid I loved sugar and sweets and on this week's episode I share some stories about my SWEET TOOTH! Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHa…
- Sprite Castle 101: Smurf Massacre
Most people like or at least tolerate Wolverine and the Pyromaniac were not like most people, and in the early 80s these two miscreants got together and created one of the most infamous fames of all time... the Great Smurf Massacre! Enjoy…
- Sprite Castle 100: Victory Lap
Guys, we did it! We made it to 100 episodes! On this episode of Sprite Castle I'm taking a victory lap to talk about the Commodore and reflect on the history of the podcast. It took us 11 years to reach 100 episodes. Can't wait to hit 200!…
- YDKF Episode 244: The Bermuda Triangle
For years I have taken listeners along with me on journeys but never before have I taken you somewhere as dangerous as THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE! Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Pat…
- Sprite Castle 099: Golden Axe
In this game you can choose from three warriors, each with an axe to grind... a GOLDEN AXE Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 243: Ikigai
Have you ever learned about something that changed your whole outlook on life? I recently learned about Ikigai from Tim Tamashiro and on this episode I want to share what I learned with you in hopes that you get something out of it as well…
- Sprite Castle 098: Spindizzy
Inspired by my recent trip to the UK I decided to try a game from across the pond. It's SPINDIZZY! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 242: Carnival Cruise Recap
Susan's back for another special edition of You Don't Know Flack as the two of us recap the two weeks we recently spent on the Carnival Spirit cruise ship. Hear about every part of the ship, from the rough waters and the issues with our ro…
- YDKF Episode 241: UK Vacation Recap
In this brand new, special edition of You Don't Know Flack recorded from the Serenity Deck of the Carnival Spirit Cruise Ship, Flack is joined by his wife Susan as the two of them recap the first half of their UK vacation. From the Tower o…
- Sprite Castle 097: Up’n Down
One of my favorite C64 games! Collect flags, smash enemy cars, and travel... UP'N DOWN! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 240: Country Club Apartments
You are all invited to a party in my first apartment... Country Club Apartments! (Lock your car doors.) Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- Sprite Castle 096: Choplifter
This week we're looking for a hero to pilot a helicopter into enemy lines and rescue 64 hostages in this week's game, CHOPLIFTER! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 239: Pet Stick
You've heard of Pet Rocks, right? In 1983 I made my own commercial for a brand new product, Pet Sticks! Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wIqxEeAZxMs Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook |…
- Sprite Castle 095: Bard’s Tale
And so today, so shall I say, we shall revisit, Skara Brae! One of the greatest Commodore 64 fantasy RPGs of all time, BARD'S TALE Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 238: Getting Old
I've always been a bit transparent on You Don't Know Flack. On this episode I talk about my thoughts on getting old. Also, I am experimenting with video again and this episode is also available on YouTube. https://youtu.be/j5fKXoY0TbM Supp…
- Sprite Castle 094: The Empire Strikes Back
On this episode we use the Force and revisit an updated version of a game was was originally released 40 years ago... THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon…
- YDKF Episode 237: Toy Mall
Hey, we're back with a brand new episode about old toys! In this episode I talk about the new toy booth my wife and I recently opened! Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon |…
- Sprite Castle 093: The Games-Summer Edition
After releasing Summer Games and Summer Games II, Epyx went back to the races a third time with THE GAMES-SUMMER EDITION! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 236: Swimming Pools
Splish, splash, I was taking a... swim? On this episode of You Don't Know Flack I "dive" into the topic of swimming pools! Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- Sprite Castle 092: Super Sprint
It's a super sprint to the finish in this week's game... well, SUPER SPRINT Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 235: Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up
What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor? An astronaut? A podcaster? On this episode I discuss 10 things I wanted to be when I grew up, and a few careers I might pursue post returement. Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com…
- Sprite Castle 091: Congo Bongo
Climb levels to chase a gorilla throwing things at you. In this episode, it's on like Donk... CONGO BONGO! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 234: Artificial Intelligence
My thoughts on Artificial Intelligence after attending an AI conference in Las Vegas: amazing, exciting, terrifying. Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- Kooky Tales 006: Archie Karas Vegas Run
In 1992 Archie Karas drove to Vegas with $50 in his pocket. Hear how he spent the next three years turning that money into millions, and what happened next. Kooky tales Podcast is available both in video format on YouTube and as a traditio…
- Kooky Tales 005: Kooky St. Patrick’s Day Facts
Did you know St. Patrick was not born in Ireland, wasn't a canonized saint, and didn't actually drive the snakes out of Ireland? We learned a lot of kooky facts on this St. Patrick's Day themed episode! Also, I've overed two new mics and a…
- Sprite Castle 090: Pogo Joe
Inspired by Q*Bert, this Commodore 64 game puts a spin (and a pogo stick) on this game starring POGO JOE! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- Kooky Tales 004: Project Star Gate
In the 1970s the United States Government launched Project Star Gate, recruiting psychics in hopes that they could use their "remote viewing powers" to spy on the Soviet Union. Managed alternatively by the CIA and the Army, the project was…
- Kooky Tales 003: The Maury Island Incident
The summer of 1947 became known as the "Summer of Saucers" thanks to Kenneth Arnold's sighting and the Roswell incident, but the Maury Island Incident in Washington State predates both of those incidents by just a few weeks and was the fir…
- Kooky Tales 002: The Faces of Belmez
In 1971, a woman in Spain was shocked when ghostly faces began appearing on her kitchen floor. When the family scrubbed the floor to remove the faces, the faces distored with pain. After the floor was torn up and replaced, the faces return…
- YDKF Episode 233: Bowling Tales!
Strikes, spares, and turkeys! This is every bowling story I have in me -- one and done! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXmZru92ps0 Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Tw…
- Kooky Tales 001: The SS Watertown
In 1925, James Courtney and Michael Meegan, two sailors working on the SS Watertown oil tanker, accidentally suffocated to death. Although their bodies were buried at sea, the ghosts of the two seaman followed the ship all the way home. Sa…
- Rando Rob 0110 – Mini Bluetooth Boombox
This boombox may be tiny in size, but it's big in sound! Just kidding, the sound is pretty tiny too. And tinny. YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Y0aKcDKWHk Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Forum…
- Rando Rob 0109 – T-Rex Sandwich Cutter
On this episode of Rando Rob I show off this cute dinosaur-shaped sandwich cutter that hopefully nobody pooped on. YouTube: https://youtu.be/9tzFwcTSc9Y Support Rando Rob at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Fo…
- Sprite Castle 089: Conan
Boomerang swords, the villainous Volta, the... orange hair? Dear, Crom! It's CONAN Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch
- YDKF Episode 232: Meta Ray-Bans
On this episode Flack dives into the features and ethical issues of Meta's Ray-Ban smartglasses. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/A8Y-T1PVy0w Support You Don't Know Flack at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | P…
- Sprite Castle 088: The Games-Winter Edition
The sorta-sequel to Winter Games by Epyx: it's THE GAMES-WINTER EDITION! Support Sprite Castle at Patreon.com/RobOHara iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | WWW | Patreon | Twitch