BASH Pinball Podcast

BASH Pinball Podcast

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The brand new BASH Pinball Podcast is hosted by long-time friends Matt and Don, a pair of musicians and audio engineers with a passion for pinball! Come hang out and enjoy funny and unscripted conversations between friends coupled with comedic bits, music, and guests. The BASH Pinball Podcast is the pinball podcast you've been waiting for! New episodes and BONUS X episodes post on Wednesdays.

The brand new BASH Pinball Podcast is hosted by long-time friends Matt and Don, a pair of musicians and audio engineers with a passion for pinball! Come hang out and enjoy funny and unscripted conversations between friends coupled with comedic bits, music, and guests. The BASH Pinball Podcast is the pinball podcast you've been waiting for! New episodes and BONUS X episodes post on Wednesdays.

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BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast4mo ago

TWIPYs: Behind the Scenes | Don Wants to Buy a Pokemon w/Ian and Colin

1 hr 14 min listen

TL;DR

Twippies creators discuss production challenges, creative process, and comedic highlights from the 2025 special.

Matt, Don, Ian, and Colin talk about the fun and challenging process of creating the 2025 TWIPYs Show. Also, Don considers getting a Pokemon pinball, which Ian played at the recent Stern media event. Video Version Here: TWIPYs Video: Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast6mo ago

TWIPYs Budget Problems with Colin + Resident Evil Pinball

23 min listen

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Twippies 2026 budget crisis, IPDB decline, Resident Evil pinball confirmed, American Pinball restart

You’ve still got time to vote! Matt and Don talk with Colin about the TWIPYs budget. Plus they discuss the upcoming Resident Evil Pinball, how to review pinball machines, and is IPDB.org dying? Video Version Here: Vote @ TWIPYs.com Voting Ends Jan 20th Donations going to: Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast7mo ago

We’re Hosting the TWIPYs! | News with Colin | Kineticist

44 min listen

TL;DR

Bash Pinball hosts Twippies; Pokemon/Transformers confirmed as Stern rumors; Cabinet Gate resolved.

It’s official — BASH Pinball is hosting the upcoming 2025 TWIPY Awards! In this episode Matt and Don chat with Colin of Kineticist and This Week In Pinball. They discuss the changes for the 2025 TWIPYs, Stern’s Cabinet-Gate, Spooky’s Beetlejuice, and Walking Dead’s shaky launch. Video Version Here: TWIPY Voting Starts Jan 5th @ TWIPYs.com Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast7mo ago

How To Arcade With Amy McDonough of Tilted Orbit

1 hr 5 min listen

TL;DR

Amy McDonough details her path to opening a commercial arcade in Massachusetts and lessons learned along the way.

This is the first in the new ‘How to Arcade’ series where Matt and Don will be talking to folks who are starting an arcade or pinball route. Our first guest Amy McDonough is months away from opening Tilted Orbit Arcade in Amherst MA. She walks us through the ups and downs and myriad technicalities of starting a full scale arcade from scratch. Amy is a wealth of information and she thoughfully articulates the intricacies of permitting, liquor licenses, arcade setup and many other topics. Video Version Here: Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast7mo ago

F**k Lightning Flippers | Pinball School with Dracula

TL;DR

Dracula's design lessons and the Lightning Flippers controversy: a German distributor's post-design modification.

Matt and Don talk about that old devil — Bram Stoker’s Dracula…. It was Matt’s first love. Don was its concubine. Games Discussed: William’s Ruth’s Chris’ Bram’s Stoker’s Dracula Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast8mo ago

Waffle House Pinball | Bonus X!!

20 min listen

TL;DR

Bash hosts design dream Waffle House pinball with waffle-maker toy, fight modes, and old-school DMD display.

Matt and Don talk Waffle House Pinball and meeting Evander Holyfield. Games Discussed: Waffle House Pinball Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast8mo ago

Don’s First Tournament! | New Pinball Collective | Dune

52 min listen

TL;DR

Don plays his first pinball tournament at new Triangle Pinball Collective venue during Dune launch party.

Don plays in his first tournament at the Triangle Pinball Collective, our favorite new local spot! The tournament doubled as a Dune launch party — many games are played and discussed. Video coming on YouTube @BashPinball Games Discussed: Dune, Game of Thrones, Stars, Congo, 8 Ball Deluxe, Pulp Fiction, Jurassic Park, Iron Maiden, Bad Cats Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast8mo ago

Monster League Hockey | Artist Brad Albright | BONUS X

16 min listen

TL;DR

Monster League Hockey wins Expo 2025 homebrew prize; Brad Albright emerges as in-demand pinball artist.

Matt and Don interview Glenn, Joe, Austin, and Lonnie about their roles in creating the amazing Monster League Hockey Head to Head Homebrew. Then they talk to Brad Albright, artist on MLH as well as Winchester Mystery House and Portal. Monster League Hockey Video: Games Discussed: Monster League Hockey, Winchester Mystery House, Portal Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast8mo ago

Podcasting in the Dark + Predator Pinball!

59 min listen

TL;DR

Power outage podcast featuring Predator pinball review and Expo 2026 intern candidate discussion.

The power goes out right before recording, so Matt and Don record a podcast by candlelight. They talk Predator, Arnold, and getting to da choppas. Also, they figure out their ideal intern candidate and do their best Will Smith impressions. Games Discussed: Predator Pinball from Pinball Brothers Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast9mo ago

Rare Game Roundup | Harry Potter | Pinball Expo Recap!

54 min listen

TL;DR

Bash Pinball recaps Expo booth experience and showcases hidden gems from Rob Burke's rare game collection.

Matt and Don review and recap a mystical and magical Pinball Expo 2025. There was espresso, live streams, an inflatable pink couch…. oh and they also played a bunch of games they never played before. Games Discussed: Winchester Mystery House, 24, Transporter: The Rescue, Bally BMX, Barb Wire, Phantom of the Opera, Space Jam, Time Machine, Tx-Sector, Harry Potter Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast9mo ago

Winchester Mystery House with Brad Albright and Jeff Dodson! Expo 2025

43 min listen

TL;DR

Winchester Mystery House artists discuss sold-out Expo 2025 success and creative process.

If you missed the live stream, here’s the pod version! Matt and Don talk about Chicago Expo for a few minutes before Brad Albright (art) and Jeff Dodson (sound) join to talk about their roles in creating Winchester Mystery House from Barrels of Fun Pinball. Games Discussed: Winchester Mystery House, 24, Monster League Hockey Video Version Here: Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast9mo ago

Our Pinball Dreams Turn Into a Pinside Nightmare! =0

28 min listen

TL;DR

Bash Pinball acquires Swords of Fury from mysterious Gorgar-obsessed Virginia collector in surreal road trip.

When the opportunity arises to put a pinball machine at a local bar, Matt and Don test how far they’re willing to go to get a game with the perfect vibe. Join our Giveaway on Instagram or Listen to the Addams Family Episode. Enter Until Oct 14th. Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast10mo ago

We Try To Start An Arcade + Pinball School!!

45 min listen

TL;DR

Bash Pinball explores arcade/operator dreams while launching educational segment on game design pedagogy.

We talk about our first attempt to start a pinball arcade. Plus our new segment “Pinball School” where we learn a thing or two from a game or two from 1992. Games Discussed: Data East Hook, Williams Hurricane Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast10mo ago

Addams Family Pinball, the Sequel? Plus Giveway!

44 min listen

TL;DR

Discussion of The Addams Family media and speculation on Wednesday pinball game viability.

The Addams Family, designed by Pat Lawlor, is the best selling pinball machine of all time. How do we not have a sequel after 30 years?? Plus we’re launching our first giveaway! Details in the episode and on Instagram. Giveaway Trivia Song starts at 6:07. Games Discussed: Williams Addams Family Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast10mo ago

We Played Star Wars Fall of the Empire with Erika’s Pinball Journey and Dirty Pool! Part 2

50 min listen

TL;DR

Bash Pinball discusses Star Wars Fall of the Empire at Stern, praising design but noting Death Star shot issues.

It’s part 2 of the Season 2 Premiere! We’re at the Stern Factory to check out their newest release, Star Wars Fall of the Empire. We chat with Erika from Erika’s Pinball Journey as well as streamer/podcaster Dirty Pool! How does Stern’s newest game rank among their latest releases? Is Spike 3 a game changer or a minor upgrade? Is ‘Big Cola’ infiltrating the pinball community? All will be revealed. Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast10mo ago

We Played Star Wars Fall of the Empire with Kineticist and Nudgecast! Part 1

1 hr 4 min listen

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Bash Pinball covers Star Wars Fall of the Empire at Stern with Kineticist and Nudgecast guests.

It’s the Season 2 Premiere! We’re at the Stern Factory to check out their newest release, Star Wars Fall of the Empire! We chat with Colin Alsheimer from Kineticist as well as Ian Jacoby and Shane Told from the Nudgecast. Get the low down on the newest game from pinball legend John Borg! We also discuss Stern’s latest major hardware revision, Spike 3. Plus a whole bunch of nonsense for good measure. Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

Portal, D&D, Merlin’s Arcade, Body Horror | TPF Part 2

40 min listen

TL;DR

TPF coverage: D&D mixed, Portal impressive, Merlin's Arcade praised for innovation and original theme.

It’s the Season 1 Finale! In Part 2 of our Texas Pinball Festival episode we cover a bunch more games and some disturbing encounters with blood sucking arachnids. Season 2 coming soon! Games Discussed: Stern Dungeons and Dragons, Turner Pinball Merlin’s Arcade, Multimorphic Portal, Williams Party Zone Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

TPF | Best Pinball Festival? Evil Dead! Burger Joints!

30 min listen

TL;DR

TPF recap: venue comparison, Evil Dead praise, Whataburger takes, and hotel logistics.

It’s not every day that we go to a major pinball festival, and the Texas Pinball Festival is one of the biggest and best in the world. We compare TPF to the other pinball festivals plus impressions of Evil Dead, Whataburger, and the Holiday Inn Express….lawdamercy. Games Discussed: Spooky’s Evil Dead Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

We Played King Kong at the Stern Factory!! Part 2

28 min listen

TL;DR

Bash Pinball attends official King Kong media event at Stern factory in Chicago

We were invited to check out King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, Stern Pinball’s newest release and Keith Elwin’s latest design! In part 2 we spend the day at Stern and meet many amazing pinball folk and play many amazing games. Thanks to Stern for the invite! Also, check out the complimentary Mini Documentary on YouTube: Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

BASH Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

We Played King Kong at the Stern Factory!!

TL;DR

Bash Pinball plays King Kong at Stern factory, praises design and crew culture.

We were invited to check out King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, Stern Pinball’s newest release and Keith Elwin’s latest design! This is the first of a two parter… in the first episode we talk about the King Kong theme, how the game plays and feels, and the differences between the Pro and Premium. Part two covers more of the trip to the Stern Factory. Thanks to Stern for the invite! Also, check out the complimentary Mini Documentary on YouTube: Games Discussed: King Kong, duh Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune