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!!!”

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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’s Pinball PodcastVideo2mo ago

Don’s Pinball Podcast is live!

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Don analyzes Transformers feedback and previews upcoming JJP Sonic release.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2mo 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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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2mo ago

DPP #241 "The Lodi Episode"

29 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don reports on Lodi pinball festival, Transformers/Sonic leaks, and P3 technical issues.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo3mo ago

Don’s Pinball Podcast is live!

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Don live-streams from Golden State Pinball Festival, searching for Padrino machine and exploring fairground venues.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast3mo ago

DPP #240 "Transformers and Euro pinball!"

26 min listenBy donald garrison

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Transformers (LE) leaks early; Don surveys European pinball manufacturers' struggles and prospects.

Quick upload. Email me!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo3mo ago

Don’s Pinball Podcast is live!

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Don covers Transformers leak, defends Pokemon resale, plans media day attendance.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast3mo ago

DPP #239 "New Games, New Sales, New Drama!!"

31 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don covers Big Bang Bar drama, upcoming Stern/JJP reveals, production timelines, and his Pokémon (Premium/LE) sale decision.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast3mo ago

DPP#238 "Rumors from the Buckeye State!"

32 min listenBy donald garrison

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Rumors of Arabian Nights remake and Fifth Element from Pinball Brothers; Pokemon code drop incoming; early HEXA Pinball impressions.

Let's get caught up on all the news and rumors going around right now as we prepare to enter Pin-Summer!!I got location reports, new game impressions for 3 Musketeers, and MORE just for you, dear listener.I'm almost back home and I can't wait. For now, we chat pins!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast3mo ago

DPP #237 "Dungeons and Karls"

29 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don analyzes summer 2024 pinball releases, DCC licensing mystery, and manufacturer strategies.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast4mo ago

DPP #236 "The State of (my) Pinball"

22 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don assesses his pinball collection, decides to hold off new deposits despite upcoming releases, and discusses industry rumors.

Back at it after a forced hiatus let's get back to basics. What's going on with the pinball world and what do we have to look forward to and HOW should we approach it. Should we really run after everything or just let it breathe a bit?Hit me up!donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcastSend Mail!!Don's Pinball PodcastPO BOX 92Benton, WI 53803

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo4mo ago

Pokemon LE Pinball Unboxing take 2!!!

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Don unboxes Pokémon LE #60, discusses Stern quality concerns and LE features.

For real this time!!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast4mo ago

DPP #235 "Unboxing a Pokemon"

30 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don unboxes damaged Pokémon (Premium/LE), praises distributor response, discusses P3 news and community best practices.

So a funny thing happened on the way to a Pokemon LE. Disaster, horror, sorrow, and a silver lining! Join me on an emotional roller coaster of redemption!Thanks to Zach and the team at FlipnOut for saving the day! Really appreciate it!Dig in to some hot new pinball news as well! Thanks so much for the support you guys! We're all in this together haha.donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcast to support the show, and me lol.Dude, check out these artblades!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo4mo ago

Pokemon Pinball Limited Edition LIVE Unboxing!!!

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Pokemon LE unboxing reveals significant QC/shipping damage requiring warranty assessment.

Let's go rip this sucker open! I hope it's a foil rare!!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast4mo ago

DPP #234 "Dispatch from TPF 2026"

30 min listenBy donald garrison

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Texas Pinball Festival 2026 dispatch: Yukon Yeti dominates, American Pinball pivots to remakes, homebrew innovation, Hexa customs delay.

Its a rundown of everything from the Texas Pinball Festival 2026 SO FAR!Going back to the show but here's a quick half-time report! Yukon Yeti is fun, Houdini looks great, Beetlejuice is unstoppable, and people are enjoying Pokemon. Homebrew rules!!!JJP/BOF still basking in the glow of Harry Potter and Winchester.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo4mo ago

Don’s Pinball Podcast is live at Bucees!!

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Live podcast from Buc-ee's at TPF 2026 with George Gomez; festival highlights and retail chat.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast4mo ago

DPP #233 "Yukon Gold Rush!!"

23 min listenBy donald garrison

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Turner Pinball announces Yukon Yeti: Whitewater spiritual successor, 500 units, $10k, shipping summer.

Here it is! The rumors were true and Turner Pinball looked to have crushed it with Yukon Yeti! The follow up to Whitewater from the 90's is here!I have been able to look over the assets for the new machine and here's my 'first look' takeaway.Game looks fun! Look at that ramp!Order banks are open now over at Turnerpinball.com and/or through high quality distributors like Mad Pinball!info@madpinball.comGame ships this summer! Way to go Chris and team!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo5mo ago

Don’s Pinball Podcast is live!

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Don plays Pokémon pinball live, declares it excellent and fun despite pre-release skepticism.

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Don’s Pinball PodcastVideo5mo ago

Let’s talk pinball and trucks!!

I’m gonna fix a flat and talk some smack! Join in or watch later!

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast5mo ago

DPP #232 "AP ripped a great pack!"

43 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast5mo ago

DPP #231 "Let's go to Jack in the Box!"

29 min listenBy donald garrison

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Don covers American Pinball's Cirqus Voltaire, Barrels' Dungeon Crawler Carl, Jersey Jack's connectivity patent, and his Beetlejuice build.

What else do you do after a night of drinking in LA? hahaSo much to talk about!Cirqus Voltaire remake?!Dungeon Crawler Carl!Spooky updates!No new P3 at TPF??So much more!!

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