# The Best Pinball Podcasts
by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · September 26, 2023 · [Pinball](/news/category/pinball)

> Taking a look at some of the best pinball podcasts as we approach the end of 2023.

In this line of work, we find it helpful to listen to far more pinball podcast content than we probably should. We enjoy having a firm grasp on the hot-button topics of the pinball enthusiast community and the ability to tap into other folks' passions and interests to learn new things about the pinball hobby that we love.

Plus, since we contribute to [This Week in Pinball](https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/) and their weekly pinball news roundups, there's some professional interest as well. In order to deliver the best weekly news source, we have to consume all the sources of news! Obvious, right?

But on Kineticist at least, we haven't done a full rundown of what we think are the best pinball podcasts out there. These are not listed in any particular order, as we are fans of all of them for different reasons. So instead of giving each pinball podcast a ranking, we've decided to call out what we think each show is best at, and a small writeup about why we like them. For this list, we've tried to stick with active podcasts or those that are in the habit of posting regularly.‍

## Rounding Up The Best Pinball Podcasts

### Don's Pinball Podcast

![Don's Pinball Podcast logo with host and colorful pinball machines](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/the-best-pinball-podcasts/inline/6839cf6d4627fc02c5b4f747_6512e5856019cd5d1dee27a4_e1789546-2e8d-47f7-b36c-e0ce3f69740d.png)

-   **Host:** Donald Garrison
-   **Episodes:** 100+
-   **Best for:** Friendly, enthusiastic solo banter about the latest in pinball with the occasional interview
-   **Website:** [Don's Pinball Podcast on Spotify](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donspinballpodcast?fbclid=IwAR0gz5sfJx377oZh7-7wg5emJY6-wzDd0CMO0VwXYApDu7-0fyHnd3pXMNM)
-   **Notable episodes:** [Spooky Pinball Interview](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donspinballpodcast/episodes/DPP-64-Spooky-Pinball-Interview-e28gf0f), [Jason Knapp Interview](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donspinballpodcast/episodes/DPP-52-Jason-Knapp-interview-and-rumors-e26h1mi), [Year in Review (so far)!!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donspinballpodcast/episodes/DPP-57-Year-in-review-so-far-e27asbe)

Donald Garrison and his eponymous podcast is one of the newer entries to the pinball podcasting scene, having only started recording his thoughts on the pinball hobby in January of 2023. He's already released over 70 episodes and has quickly made his mark on the public discourse. We enjoy his brand of positive "man-talks-into-mic" style, and the enthusiasm he displays for the hobby is infectious. Recent interview episodes with Spooky Pinball, Jason Knapp, and others have also been well received. Don has experimented with YouTube content, live streams, and other formats as he builds his audience and finds his voice.

### Eclectic Gamers Podcast

![Eclectic Gamers Podcast logo with game controllers and d20 die](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/the-best-pinball-podcasts/inline/6839cf6d4627fc02c5b4f741_6512e5858d0857b79cc44627_c9288717-ee97-4134-b787-943f8e03b4fc.png)

-   **Hosts:** Dennis Kriesel, Tony Kurkowski
-   **Episodes:** 200+
-   **Best for:** A mix of pinball and video game content
-   **Website:** [Eclectic Gamers Podcast](https://eclecticgamerspodcast.wordpress.com/eclectic-gamers-podcast/)
-   **Notable episodes:** [Marketing 101](https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826/episode-118), [2022 Year-End Review](https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826/episode-183), [2023 Post-TPF](https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826/episode-190-2023-post-tpf)

If you're into pinball, chances are you dabble in the occasional video game too. Dennis Kriesel and Tony Kurkowski, Hosts of the Eclectic Gamers Podcast, bank on that fact with a podcast that splits its time between pinball (covered by Dennis) and video games (covered by Tony). The banter between the hosts and long-time friends is top-notch, and we appreciate their reasoned but informed takes on both gaming hobbies, with the occasional foray into watches.

### LoserKid Pinball Podcast

![Black and white prohibited sign with minimalist cartoon face](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/the-best-pinball-podcasts/inline/6839cf6d4627fc02c5b4f732_6512e584c9b250c0a7b6d68a_1a1358b7-e432-452f-a272-dfb2747c180f.png)

-   **Hosts**: Joshua Roop, Scott Larson
-   **Episodes**: 100+
-   **Best for**: In-depth interviews with pinball movers and shakers
-   **Website**: [LoserKid Pinball Podcast](https://www.facebook.com/LoserKidPinball/)
-   **Notable episodes**: [The Man Who Saved The Game with Roger Sharpe](https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-97-the-man-who-saved-the-game-with-roger-sharpe), [The Kind of Flow, Steve Ritchie](https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-59-the-king-of-flow-steve-ritchie), [Pinball Expo with Rob Berk](https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-61-pinball-expo-with-rob-berk)

LoserKid Pinball Podcast, with hosts Joshua Roop and Scott Larson has become one of the go-to pinball podcasts for in-depth interview-style conversations with movers and shakers in the pinball world. Joshua and Scott are able to craft natural, free-flowing conversations with everyone from top-flight pinball designers like Keith Elwin to content creators like Zach Meny and film directors like The Bragg Brothers.

### Silverball Chronicles

![Silverball Chronicles logo with retro sci-fi style typography](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/the-best-pinball-podcasts/inline/6839cf6d4627fc02c5b4f744_6512e585546eeb84710fcdc1_62977646-ad5a-4e33-b1ca-29427f51216a.png)

-   **Hosts:** David Dennis, Ron Hallet, Jr.
-   **Episodes:** 32
-   **Best for:** Learning about pinball's deep history
-   **Website:** [Silverball Chronicles](https://www.silverballchronicles.com/)
-   **Notable episodes:** [Bat Sh\*t Crazy: The Python Anghelo Story](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silverball-chronicles-ep-4-bat-sh-t-crazy-the-python/id1582099641?i=1000532546821), [Moving Units – Bally’s Art Revolution](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silverball-chronicles-ep-7-moving-units-ballys-art/id1582099641?i=1000532546799), [Pinball’s Centenarian – Wayne Neyens](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silverball-chronicles-ep-30-pinballs-centenarian-wayne/id1582099641?i=1000612908382)

As one anonymous reviewer recently proclaimed on This Week in Pinball, "It's mostly two guys reading from Internet sources and prior interviews". To which we say, "yes".

Pinball history is incredibly rich, and there's a lot to explore if you know where to look. Much of silverball history is buried in obscure, out-of-print books, hobbyist websites that no longer exist, or within interviews on long-defunct pinball podcasts. David Dennis and Ron Hallet do the yeoman's work of tracking down all that info, digesting it, and summarizing it in very detailed audio form. They even take the extra step of [linking to all their sources](https://www.silverballchronicles.com/show-notes-and-transcripts/), and there may even be text transcripts in the future!

### The Pinball Show

![Two hosts of The Pinball Show podcast with American flag background](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/the-best-pinball-podcasts/inline/6839cf6d4627fc02c5b4f74e_6512e5858e3bf6d0d611ebf0_8cfad622-a76c-4ddb-bad3-5cd9f4f80887.png)

-   **Hosts:** Zach Meny, Dennis Kriesel
-   **Episodes:** 100+
-   **Best for:** Entertaining pinball news roundups and industry commentary
-   **Website:** [The Pinball Show](https://www.patreon.com/ThePinballShow/)
-   **Notable episodes:** [Ep. 134 Rumor Fatigue, The Current Pinball Market Landscape, & Hogwash Pinball](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JF98XsrE4M&t=3s), [Ep. 137 Soft Dogs & Cold Takes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKfOxA4sH7U), [Ep. 130. Into the Pini-Verse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ZqY97UIXQ)

No shilling here! While we are fans of the show (and contribute to their Patreon), we genuinely enjoy listening to Zach and Dennis opine on the pinball news du jour. Ever since Meny graduated from pinball media to pinball industry insider with his Flip N' Out distributorship and various other ventures, we've appreciated his in-the-know observations and Kriesel makes for a good straight-man counter to Meny's passionate exuberance.

### Triple Drain Pinball Podcast

![Triple Drain podcast logo with colorful cartoon monster illustration](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/the-best-pinball-podcasts/inline/6839cf6d4627fc02c5b4f753_6512e585939b426cdee5c34a_20ec6b0f-6592-437d-bd8e-644b32428f7e.png)

-   **Hosts:** Joel Engelberth, Travis Murie, Tom Graf
-   **Episodes:** 50+
-   **Best for:** Tournament talk and pinball insider takes
-   **Website:** [Triple Drain Pinball Podcast](https://www.facebook.com/tripledrain/)
-   **Notable episodes:** [Ep. 20: Elgato No Signal](https://thepinballnetwork555350716.wordpress.com/2022/07/21/triple-drain-pinball-podcast-ep-20-elgato-no-signal/)**,** [Ep. 42 Knull has nothing on us](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvkHYy6E9Rw), [Ep. 34 - TPF 2023 Recap with Colin MacAlpine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD26Twad6sw)

Whenever Triple Drain Pinball Podcast drops a new episode, we listen. The podcast collects notable pinball personalities Joel Engelberth (The Pinball Network, various other media ventures), Travis Murie (top competitive player and [Pinball Company](https://www.thepinballcompany.com/) employee), and Tom Graf (top competitive player and proprietor of the excellent [Fox Cities Pinball Stream](https://www.twitch.tv/foxcitiespinball)). The hosts have their own takes on the pinball news of the day, with an emphasis on the tournament pinball scene and in-depth discussions of the latest games. Each host brings a different perspective to the table and they all have great chemistry together. If we could offer one piece of unsolicited advice - how about a GoFundMe for a [new camera setup for Murie](https://thepinballnetwork555350716.wordpress.com/2022/07/21/triple-drain-pinball-podcast-ep-20-elgato-no-signal/)?

### Pinball Profile

![Pinball Profile collage showcasing diverse group of pinball enthusiasts and players](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/the-best-pinball-podcasts/inline/6839cf6d4627fc02c5b4f74a_6512e5856460404759e4c4a4_c27f43f5-03c4-4d9e-8292-7bef218b1917.png)

-   **Host:** Jeff Teolis
-   **Episodes:** 350+
-   **Best for:** Bite-sized interviews with well-known and lesser-known members of the pinball community
-   **Website:** [Pinball Profile](https://www.pinballprofile.com/)
-   **Notable episodes:** [Eight Ball Beyond](https://www.pinballprofile.com/episode-369-eight-ball-beyond/), [Pinball in the Media](https://www.pinballprofile.com/episode-362-pinball-in-the-media/), [Elizabeth Gieske](https://www.pinballprofile.com/episode-356-elizabeth-gieske/)

Jeff Teolis is one of the best ambassadors for modern pinball. He's a positive tour-de-force for the community and a great advocate for the game. Jeff does a lot of things well with this particular cast, but I think what we appreciate most is his work featuring some of the lesser-known people and stories from the pinball community. You're just as likely to hear a conversation with Keith Elwin and Steve Ritchie as you are a festival organizer like [Kim VanderVeen](https://www.pinballprofile.com/episode-339-kim-vanderveen-texas-pinball-festival/) or a top competitive player like [Kassidy Milanowski](https://www.pinballprofile.com/episode-342-kassidy-milanowski/). Pinball Profile is proof positive of the vibrancy and depth that the pinball community contains.

### The Slam Tilt Podcast

![Slam Tilt Podcast logo with two podcast hosts against yellow background](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/the-best-pinball-podcasts/inline/6839cf6d4627fc02c5b4f73b_6512e5853062b7dd04d68883_78691520-0328-420b-a366-56f059dad410.png)

-   **Hosts:** Ron Hallet, Jr., Bruce Nightingale
-   **Episodes:** 200+
-   **Best for:** Entertaining hobbyist banter
-   **Website:** [The Slam Tilt Podcast](https://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/)
-   **Notable episodes:** [Ep. 193 A Lot of Ka-ching](https://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2022/10/03/episode-193-a-lot-of-ka-ching/), [Ep. 212 Save The Ice Cream!!](https://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2023/08/14/episode-212-save-the-ice-cream/), [Ep. 200 Glenn's Song](https://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2023/02/09/episode-200-glenns-song/)

They cover the latest pinball news and have the occasional interview, but what we tune in for is the banter between hosts Ron Hallet, Jr. and Bruce Nightingale. It's entertaining and a little irreverent, which can serve as a nice change of pace when consuming hours upon hours of pinball podcast content. Of late, we've particularly enjoyed their "Mail Ball Bag" segment, where they read and react to listener questions on air.

## Honorable Mentions

A few of our other new or recent favorite podcasts didn't quite make the top pinball podcasts list, mostly due to being new to the scene, or posting less frequent updates of late.

-   [The Electric Bat Cast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqB35G4zFLg) - The Electric Bat Cast is extremely new, with only two episodes to date. However, hosts Cale Hernandez and Rachel Bess (owners of the [Electric Bat Arcade](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/electric-bat-arcade)) are not new to pinball podcasting, having joined several excellent episodes of the Pinball Party Podcast in the last year. While on Pinball Party, we appreciated their perspectives as arcade operators and pinball industry vets.
-   [Pinball Nerds Podcast](https://www.facebook.com/pinballnerdspodcast) - Another podcast that seems to be decreasing its posting frequency of late, but host Orbital Albert Agar has a unique perspective on the pinball hobby, and we found his enthusiasm and positive outlook to be refreshing.
-   [Final Round Pinball Podcast](https://thepinballnetwork555350716.wordpress.com/tag/final/) - Jeff Teolis' other podcast (with co-host Martin Robbins) is another pinball news roundup-style podcast, with a bit more of a focus on the tournament scene and pinball culture commentary.

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