Pinball Dedicated Podcasts

[spiroagnew]

I’m going to take it upon myself to start a thread dedicated to pin-themed podcasts. Many of these shows have sprung up over the past two years, and for someone who has a 45-minute commute to and from work, these podcasts are just the ticket to make the time fly by. I’ll post a link as soon as a new episode is released, and I’ll try to briefly comment if I had a chance to listen. The amount of work these folks put into organizing and producing these shows (for little to no money at all) is astounding and a testament to their love for pinball.

For now, I’ll run down the podcasts I listen to and some bio info for each. These are not the only pinball-dedicated podcasts out there, but they are the ones I follow on a regular basis. I have a few reviews written outlining what is unique about each show (both good and bad)...I'll post them in the future. Alerts for new episodes will come in the form of a reply to theis thread. -spiroagnew

The Pinball Podcast
http://www.thepinballpodcast.com
Hosts: Jeff & Don
Homebase: Salt Lake City, UT & Albuquerque, NM
Show Frequency: Monthly two-to-three hour show
On Air Since: October 6 2011
Latest Episode (as of 19-12-2013): Episode 25 - Limited Production (Value)
http://www.thepinballpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/ThePinballPodcastEp25.mp3

Coast2Coast Pinball
http://www.coast2coastpinball.com/
Host: Nate Shivers
Homebase: Southern California
Show Frequency: One or two one-hour shows weekly (!)
On Air Since: June 20 2013
Latest Episode (as of 19-12-2013): Episode 52 - "What Does the Smaug Say or Check the Price Mate"
http://www.podcastgarden.com/login/audio/272/Episode52.mp3

Gameroom Junkies
http://www.gameroomjunkies.com
Hosts: Patrick and Preston
Homebase: Atlanta, GA
Show Frequency: Monthly two-hour show
On Air Since: October 2010
Latest Episode (as of 19-12-2013): Episode 33 - 2013 Holiday Edition
http://www.gameroomjunkies.com/podcasts/Gameroom_Junkies_Episode_33.mp3

Pinball Soul
http://www.pinballsoul.com
Host: Josh Blood
Homebase: Massachusetts/New Hampshire
Show Frequency: Was weekly one-hour show, less frequent now
On Air Since: March 27 2013
Latest Episode (as of 19-12-2013): Pinball Soul Podcast #22
http://www.pinballsoul.com/podcast/audio/pinballsoul0022.mp3

Spooky Pinball Podcast
http://www.spookypinball.com
Hosts: Charlie and KT
Homebase: Wisconsin
Show Frequency: Monthly two-hour show
On Air Since: April 2010
Latest Episode (as of 19-12-2013): Spooky Pinball Podcast #45 - "Spooky Pinball/Stern Pinball Christmas Spectacular"
http://ganon.lanpad.com/SPP/Spooky_Pinball_Podcast_45.mp3

TOPcast
http://www.pinrepair.com/topcast/past.php
Hosts: Shaggy (Clay Harrell) and Norm
Homebase: Michigan
Show Frequency: No longer in production
On Air Since: February 04 2007
Last Episode: February 21 2010

 

[spiroagnew]

Just in time for Christmas Eve listening...Don and Jeff of the Pinball Podcast check in for their December episode.

THE PINBALL PODCAST - Episode 26 - Deck the Balls

Post
http://www.thepinballpodcast.com/2013/12/24/the-pinball-podcast-episode-26-deck-the-balls/

Direct Link MP3
http://www.thepinballpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/ThePinballPodcastEp26.mp3

Show Notes
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The Hobbit Cabinet art revealed
LED OCD
Stern announces Mustang Pinball
AC/DC ‘Luci’ Premium
The Pinball Arcade – PlayStation 4
Zeke’s Peak
Skill Roll
Play virtual Skill Roll here!
Pins For Kids Tournament FB Page
Richmond Pinball
TaylorVA on Pinside
Pinheadz Pinball Podcast
Featured Machine: Sega Retrospective
Top Five: Top 5 Novelty Games
Virtual Pinball: Fish Tales on The Pinball Arcade with BK2K, Junk Yard and Who Dunnit? announced. Earth Wind Fire and Clown come to Zaccaria Pinball on iOS.
Crowdfunding of the Month: Pinball Necromancer

 

[spiroagnew]

As a side note, the Pinball Podcast Episode 25 ran a few interviews conducted by Gene X Hwang, he of the Bay Area pinball scene. Not really a fan of his interview style or content, but its pinball, so I listen. Anyhow, there is a local connection, as Hwang interviews Eugene Gershtein‎, 90s TOPL founder and current head dude of the Bay Area Pinball Association (BAPA). He mentions his TOPL connection during the interview, which starts at the 165:00 mark of Episode 26 (link above).

Also, it seems Gene X Hwang can't interview someone without them mentioning that Black Pyramid is among their favorite games..it happens again in this set of interviews. Am I missing something here? Inside joke? Is the game actually THAT GOOD? Or did some unwashed Bay Area hipsters decide that Black Pyramid was the best game going to be ironic and inadvertently everyone followed suit to be ironic too? I have heard the game mentioned a few times throughout Hwang's oeuvre of interviews...

 

[spiroagnew]

Nate puts a bow on 2013 with the last show of the year. Not a year in review show or anything like that, but he runs down the pinball he got to play on his cross-country road trip to visit family for the holidays. Cactus Jack's in Oklahoma sounds like an awesome place. Chatter about the Big Lebowski pin from Dutch Pinball...nothing new, just analyzing the announcement. Nate hinted at interviewing these Dutch Pinball guys on an upcoming show...which would prove interesting, I'm sure. Listened to this episode with my wife in the room, and her reaction: "This guy talks about his wife too much."

COAST2COAST PINBALL - Episode 53 - Dutch Dudes Abide or Xmas in OK

Post
http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/episode-53-dutch-dudes-abide-or-xmas-in-ok_8478

Direct Link MP3
http://www.podcastgarden.com/login/audio/272/Episode53mixed.mp3

Show Notes
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- Back from Oklahoma
- Cactus Jacks in OKC Rocks
- Big Lebowski Pinball is REAL!

 

[spiroagnew]

Another episode of Coast2Coast. He's making up for that week over Christmas that he didn't do a single episode and people bitched.

COAST2COAST PINBALL - Episode 54 - "Goodbye 2013 or Theresa Starts the New Year"

Post
http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/episode-54-goodbye-2013-or-theresa-starts-the-new-year_8560

Direct Link MP3
http://www.podcastgarden.com/login/audio/272/Episode54mixed.mp3

Show Notes
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- Theresa kicks off '14
- Look back at 2013
- What may come this year?

 

[DRANO]

Cool thread. Sorry I missed it before.
As someone who has a 10minute commute, I'll be playing these in my office

Who knew there were so many?

 

[spiroagnew]

Maybe I just don't "get" the Spooky Pinball podcast...I like a mixture of pinball and macabre as much as the next guy, but the personalities and features of this show just don't do it for me. Regardless, the first episode of Spooky Pinball in 2014 is here.

SPOOKY PINBALL - Podcast Show #46

Post
http://www.spookypinball.com/http:/spookypinball.com/spooky-pinball-podcast-show-46/

Direct Link MP3
http://ganon.lanpad.com/SPP/Spooky_Pinball_Podcast_46.mp3

Show Notes
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Happy New Year pinball dudes and dudettes! This month we talk about America’s Most Haunted. Not just the game, THE MOVIE! Really, there is an America’s Most Haunted movie! Chris Randall and Joe Anderson stop by to talk about the freaky coincidence with myself and Ben Heck. Beyond that, for the first time ever, Bug and Squirrel (our kids) are taking over the show… We almost answer listener questions, Terry from Pinball Life gives away a mod Ahhnold would love, and Joe from PinballSTAR Amusements brings a young impressive talent by the name of Brendan Bailey by to talk all things art & pinball. Welcome to 2014… Spooky Pinball Style!

 

[SquidVicious]

I've enjoyed most of them (more so then the general public) but this one was the worst the squeeky toy thing had me wanting to turn it off multiple times .. still enjoy going back to some of the old ones but even for a diehard like me the last couple (and the last one for certain) were horrible

Maybe I just don't "get" the Spooky Pinball podcast...I like a mixture of pinball and macabre as much as the next guy, but the personalities and features of this show just don't do it for me. Regardless, the first episode of Spooky Pinball in 2014 is here.

SPOOKY PINBALL - Podcast Show #46

Post
http://www.spookypinball.com/http:/spookypinball.com/spooky-pinball-podcast-show-46/

Direct Link MP3
http://ganon.lanpad.com/SPP/Spooky_Pinball_Podcast_46.mp3

Show Notes
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Happy New Year pinball dudes and dudettes! This month we talk about America’s Most Haunted. Not just the game, THE MOVIE! Really, there is an America’s Most Haunted movie! Chris Randall and Joe Anderson stop by to talk about the freaky coincidence with myself and Ben Heck. Beyond that, for the first time ever, Bug and Squirrel (our kids) are taking over the show… We almost answer listener questions, Terry from Pinball Life gives away a mod Ahhnold would love, and Joe from PinballSTAR Amusements brings a young impressive talent by the name of Brendan Bailey by to talk all things art & pinball. Welcome to 2014… Spooky Pinball Style!

 

[Menace]

I've found Clay's TOPCast to be some excellent listening. The Pat Lawlor and Tim Arnold episodes were two that still stand out in my mind.

D

 

[spiroagnew]

I've found Clay's TOPCast to be some excellent listening. The Pat Lawlor and Tim Arnold episodes were two that still stand out in my mind.

D

Tim Arnold brought some great stories. Has Clay burned that bridge with Tim and the PHOF?

Anyhow, along with the Lawlor three-part interview, I'd also suggest listening to the Python Anghelo (very quotable, see my signature) and Mark Ritchie interviews. Barry Oursler's is completely heartbreaking...listening to a man who knows he's a second rate designer but really wanting to stand amongst the Ritchies and Lawlors in the pinball pantheon.

I may go back and re-listen to some of the more notable ones and post the links/reviews here as I do. The recording quality on the TOPcast interviews is atrocious, but the content is gold.


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[mwong168]

This thread has now been turned into a sticky now that spiroagnew (aka Rob) has agreed to maintain and add any new podcasts. Thanks for doing this and will listen to some on my way home tonight.

 

[spiroagnew]

Can't vouch for these guys yet, as I have not listened to a full episode. This recent entrant into the classic arcade podcast oeuvre features hosts Brent and Whitney (and their cool southern drawls) talking classic arcade gaming...not strictly pinball, much like the Gameroom Junkies podcast. Their most recent episode has a Firepower reference in the title, so it can't be all that bad, right? Should mention that this episode of the podcast runs four and a half hours long (overkill?), so it will be good for your next T.O.-MTL pin-run...

BROKEN TOKEN PODCAST - Episode #4 - You Say Firepower, I Say Firepower

Post
http://www.brokentoken.com/podcast-episodes/you-say-firepower-i-say-firepower/

Direct Link MP3
http://media.blubrry.com/brokentoke...astepisodes/BrokenTokenPodcast-Episode-04.mp3

Show Notes (see above post link for in depth show notes)
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1.Intro Discussion & Show Agenda
2.(16:20) – Updates & what we’ve been working on
3.(80:30 – 1 hour, 20 minutes) DeepDive
•AC/DC “Luci” edition
•“Mustang” – celebrating 50 years of the marquee
4.(159:10 – 2 hours, 30 minutes) – Restoration Corner
5.(191:01 – 3 hours, 10 minutes) – Interview with Matt & Jeremy Fleitz
6.(256:30 – 4 hours, 26 minutes) – Closing comments & Announcements

 

[ThunderStorm]

I really enjoy the gameroom junkies show. I was interviewed a couple months ago for one of their shows. It was great dont remember the episode number tho

 

[spiroagnew]

I really enjoy the gameroom junkies show. I was interviewed a couple months ago for one of their shows. It was great dont remember the episode number tho

Here is a link to that Gameroom Junkies episode from May 2013 in which Thunderstorm is interviewed. Probably old hat for those who know him or have been lucky enough to visit his gameroom. And yes, they used ABBA's "Waterloo" as the intro/outro song to the segment...which would have left listeners in the dark if they didn't pick up on the tidbit that Thunderstorm is from Waterloo, ON. Our American counterparts probably just chalk it up to Canadians being big fans of Euro-Pop of the '70s. The interview occurs just after the hour mark in the show if you want to jump right to it.

Gameroom Junkies - Episode 27 - Gamerooms on a Budget, Volume 1 (MAY 2013)

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http://gameroomjunkies.com/index.php/2013/05/31/podcast-episode-27-gamerooms-on-a-budget/

Direct Link MP3
http://www.gameroomjunkies.com/podcasts/Gameroom_Junkies_Episode_27.mp3

Show Notes
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1. Welcome/Feedback/Personal Gameroom Updates
2. Interview with collector Juan Jusino (22:20) Video of Juan’s Garcade
3. Gamerooms on a Budget (47:20)
4. Interview with collector Eric Hoshooley (1:06:11)
5. Atlanta Pin Swap recap and interviews with Bob Pennington and Jimmy Lipham (1:44:49)
6. Upcoming Events (2:10:48)

 

[spiroagnew]

Coast2Coast #55 released last night, and its kind of all over the place. However, Nate promises a big episode coming up for #56...an interview episode with a big player in the industry...says to expect it to be recorded on Thursday night.

COAST2COAST PINBALL - Episode 55 - "Random Tilts or I Want a Golden Poddie"

Post
http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/episode-55-random-tilts-or-i-want-a-golden-poddie_8863

Direct Link MP3
http://www.podcastgarden.com/login/audio/272/Episode55mixed.mp3

Show Notes
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- George Gomez at CES
- PAPA Road Show #2
- INDISC preview
- What sold...
- C2C Pinball wins award

 

[spiroagnew]

Turns out the special guest is just Josh Sharpe. Snore. Four times out of five the "special guests" on these pinball podcasts have the last name Sharpe.

COAST2COAST PINBALL - Episode 56 - An Evening with Josh Sharpe

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http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/episode-56-an-evening-with-josh-sharpe_8929

Direct Link MP3
http://www.podcastgarden.com/login/audio/272/Episode56mixed2.mp3

Show Notes
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- Interview with President of IFPA Josh Sharpe
- Ranked 22nd in WPPR
- Nate is ranked 12,916

 

[spiroagnew]

In-depth talk about Judge Dredd on this episode of C2C. Just a walkthrough of the gameplay and scoring...very little strategy discussed.

COAST2COAST PINBALL - Episode 57 - Welcome to Club Dredd or I Am the Law

Post with streaming
http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/episode-57-welcome-to-club-dredd-or-i-am-the-law_9196

Direct link MP3
http://www.podcastgarden.com/login/audio/272/Episode57mixed.mp3

Show Notes
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- It Never Drains is coming...
- Steve Ritchie reviews the review of his game
- In deep with JD

 

[spiroagnew]

Nate enters a pinball tournament, tries to show Gene X Hwang who's boss in SoCal.

COAST2COAST PINBALL - Episode 58 - "They Were Wrong, It DOES Drain or 65th With a Bullet"

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http://www.podcastgarden.com/episod...rong-it-does-drain-or-65th-with-a-bullet_9456

Direct Link MP3
http://www.podcastgarden.com/login/audio/272/Episode58mixed.mp3

Show Notes
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- INDISC Recap
- I BEAT ZACH SHARPE (at Tee'd Off, I am sure he barely tried)
- JJP EPIC....
- Mailbag

 

[spiroagnew]

The Pinball Podcast guys claim they were phoning this one in...not giving it their all. I couldn't tell the difference! Special appearance by Gene X Hwang...is there any podcast this guy isn't on? Spreading himself a little thin if you ask me. They also announce the results of their Gods/Kings of Pinball survey, as chosen by the listeners. AND they do some Canada bashing. Specifically Toronto. Oh well, still the best podcast out there.

THE PINBALL PODCAST - Episode 27 - Looking for Maverick in Alderaan Places

Post
http://www.thepinballpodcast.com/20...e-27-looking-for-maverick-in-alderaan-places/

Direct Link MP3
http://www.thepinballpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/ThePinballPodcastEp27.mp3

Show Notes
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 2013′s Gods/Kings of Pinball voting results
 Pinball Etiquette
 Gene X on PinballSoul.com
 TPA Barcade Podcast
 Pinheadz Pinball Podcast
 EightyTwoLA
 Featured Machine: Star Wars Retrospective
 Top Five: Licensed Songs in Pins
 Virtual Pinball: Black Rose hits The Pinball Arcade (except on iOS and PS, so far…)
 Gene X interviews Molly Atkinson from Pins and Needles in LA

 

[spiroagnew]

Six. Freaking. Hours. Yes, six hours of arcade and pinball talk for this episode of Broken Token. Looks to be heavy on the video game content, but the interview segment spotlights a pin collector with a pretty good collection...

BROKEN TOKEN PODCAST - Episode #5 - Who's Bugging Us Now?

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http://www.brokentoken.com/podcast-episodes/episode-05-whos-bugging-us-now/

Direct Link MP3
http://media.blubrry.com/brokentoke...astepisodes/BrokentokenPodcast-episode-05.mp3

Show Notes
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1.Intro Discussion & Show Agenda
2.(13:50) – Updates & what we’ve been working on
3.(132:35 – 2 hours, 12 minutes) DeepDive
4.(217:35 – 3 hours, 37 minutes) – Restoration Corner
5.(233:30 – 3 hours, 53 minutes) – Interview with Larry Pavey
6.(346:50 – 5 hours, 46 minutes) – Closing comments & Announcements