Outrunning The Stig – This Week In Retro 225

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Back with a longer than usual show this week but we have three great topics to get into. Can Commodore really be saved? The last "format" magazine closes. Finally, did you know that Ben Collins (once Top Gear’s Stig) is an old school gamer? He took a shot at an Outrun record.

00:00 – Show Opening

03:04 – That Is Not Dead Which Can Eternal Lie, and With Crowdfunding, Even Death May Die
Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN8r4LRcOXc&t=1s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke-Ao-CpI7E
Additional Link 1: https://www.svb.com/startup-insights/raising-capital/how-to-find-the-right-angel-investors/
Additional Link 2: https://www.sec.gov/resources-small-businesses/exempt-offerings/frequently-asked-questions-about-exempt-offerings

36:21 – No Magazines? Ask Your Newsagent!
Story Link: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/linux-format-magazine-closes

54:42 – Housekeeping

56:11 – Outrunning The Stig
Story Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0wVVp_lq9Q and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq6CH5uKXDc

01:11:37 – Community Question of the Week

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Episode Credits

Parts of "B-Roll | OutRun Arcade Playthrough (no commentary)" courtesy of The Cave Extras
See the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BafFMLbuZW8

Parts of "Can Ex-Stig Beat the OutRun World Record? | Ben Collins Gaming" courtesy of Ben Collins Gaming
See the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0wVVp_lq9Q

Parts of "Pasta Run 2012 Directors Cut" courtesy of 3000 Dollar Cars

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