Don’s Pinball Podcast

4.7(17 ratings)Est. 2023|Spotify Patreon Facebook

Hey, do you want to hear Pinball hot takes, reactions to news, reviews, and how long it took me to install my Godzilla mods? Then click the button and invite me into your ear holes!

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DPP #96 ”I played JAWS!!!”

DPP #84 ”Bob Rose interview! Lebowski Topper!”

DPP #81 ”Mike Barnard interview! Venom final review!”

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"Don's podcast is a must-listen as his enthusiasm for the hobby is downright infectious. plus he does cool things like interviewing manufacturers and going to related industry shows like IAAPA"

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Don streams from Danish arcade, critiques US pinball pricing economics vs. international rates.

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Don reacts to Dungeon Crawler Carl announcement, criticizes P3 platform design, and shares game-building experience.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast3w ago

Steve Ritchie Interview!

19 min listenBy donald garrison

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Steve Ritchie details Sonic the Hedgehog pinball design, upper playfield innovation, and technical mechanics.

Here is the complete audio of my sit down with inductry legend Steve Ritchie at the launch of his 35th game Sonic the Hedgehog from Jersey Jack Pinball.I had such an excellent time and can't wait to hang with this guy again.Thanks so much to Steve, Jack, and the whole team over there at JJP. Really excited to see what the future holds!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast3w ago

DPP# 246 "Sonic time, Cruise time, Multimorphic time"

29 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don's hands-on Sonic review at JJP HQ; cruise announcement; Multimorphic tease

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo3w ago

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Don plays Sonic the Hedgehog at JJP, meets Steve Ritchie, shares first impressions.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo3w ago

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Don Pinball livestreams concerns about Sonic embargo and design choices ahead of JJP facility visit.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo4w ago

ClearPlay from thepinballscientist.com review

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Don reviews ClearPlay filter material as affordable glare solution for pinball machines.

I received a set of ClearPlay from thepinballscientist.com for Stern Pinball spike 2 games and tried it out! Does the job of blocking glare completely from the backbox. It works surprisingly well and costs much less than anti-reflective glass.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1mo ago

DPP #245 "Monday Fish Fry"

33 min listenBy donald garrison

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Pokemon topper leak, Tales of Arabian Nights pricing analysis, limited edition strategy debate.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo1mo ago

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Don reviews Pedretti Gaming of the Arabian Night remake pricing and manufacturing details.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1mo ago

DPP #244 "Toppers and Museum Field Trips"

23 min listenBy donald garrison

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Topper design analysis, Spooky factory work, and upcoming game speculations

Let's get together for some awesome pinball talk!We got hit with a new topper accessory out of nowhere this week. Reactions seem to be mixed but favorable. My question...what do YOU look for in a topper?We talk soon-to-debut games as well! Rumor is more than Sonic is coming this month. What will the game of the summer be?!Also I talk some Spooky stuff!It's all good, it's all fun! I've got a C-3PO topper up for somebody. Reach out at donspinballpodcast@gmail.com or hit me up on the socials.It's pinball time!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo1mo ago

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Don praises Sanford Airport for having airside pinball machines.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1mo ago

DPP #243 "Free pinball focus group!"

51 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don surveys active pinball manufacturers' pipelines, focusing on American Pinball's Cuphead revival, Barrels of Fun's September targets, and Jersey Jack's Sonic launch.

Here's a rundown of every active pinball company and the vibes/rumors/enthusiasm for each.These shows are super fun to do. What rumored game are you most excited for?Info@madpinball.com to get on a list for a future title and/or get yourself a game

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo1mo ago

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Don analyzes Transformers feedback and previews upcoming JJP Sonic release.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1mo ago

DPP #242 "Transformers! It's a game!"

36 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don reviews new Stern Transformers pinball: solid layout, exceptional 80s TV assets, complex rules, no Optimus transformation.

What a cool game this is! Thanks so much to Stern pinball for the invite and sandwiches! Here how my time with the game went.Assets, layout, art, and yeah, pretty much Transformers.

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