Don’s Pinball Podcast

Don’s Pinball Podcast

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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!

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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Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #159 "So I've been thinkin'."

37 min listenBy donald garrison

Got some news and some topics to cover! -Metallica accessories released! Do we like them? How about the price? Yikes! -PinballXP is here and it's already awesome, but I don't even know what that is. I'll explain. -Some great mod opportunities for you and a Don Coast Customs build up for grabs! -Should design studios and production facilities be separate entities? It might just make sense. Let me know what you think! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Join the community and get more episodes and the chance for awesome free stuff! Let's Pinball!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #158 "Road to IAAPA! New Spooky soon?!"

35 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

IAAPA prep: American Pinball inventory issues, JJP online leaderboards, Stern Metallica shipping, Spooky game release rumors.

Friends! We gather to discuss pinball and craziness! More problems at AP? New Spooky this month? JJP online? METALLICA!!! All that and more! Let's get back into the flipper swing of things. donspinballpodcast@gmail.com to share your thoughts!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP # 157 "X-men forward! IAAPA preview!"

35 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

X-Men fixes, Back to the Future partnership rumors, D&D Spike 3 speculation, IAAPA preview.

Let's get back in the swing of things y'all! How has life with X-men been? Pretty good actually! Stern is busy and about to get busier! IAAPA is next week in Orlando and there WILL be some interesting pinball stuff there, but no Cuphead;( Thanks so much for all the support guys! It really goes both ways! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #156 "Pinball news roundup! Online arguments!"

35 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Stern releases major code updates; John Wick, X-Men, and Metallica lead momentum; Cuphead nears release; Chicago Gaming delays persist.

Happy Sunday everyone! I'm back with a mission. To entertain, inform, and squabble over meaningless arguments! The internet is lovely! Let's go though the current pinball landscape and visit John Wick code, X-men dominance, and how the rest of the year will play out! Love you guys! Get at me! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Make it a pinball day!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #155 "Expo recap!"

34 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Expo 2025 recap: Metallica dominates, Alice impresses visually but disappoints gameplay-wise, homebrew section expands significantly.

What a great show this was with some clear bangers and some not so clear haha. Here's my thoughts on the whole thing! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #154 Expo day one!

37 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don's Expo day one: Metallica looks great, ABBA disappoints, Alice impresses visually but has gameplay quirks, homebrews steal the show.

ABBA, Alice, Metallica, Avatar, Spooky, Pinsound, The Missing Pin Co, Space Hunt, gah so much!!!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #153 "Expo preview episode! Metallica!"

26 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don previews Expo 2024 and celebrates Metallica Remastered as Stern's solution to original game's major shortcomings.

Hey we got the Metallica reveal and I've also compiled an episode with my game plan on what to see and do at Expo in Chicago this weekend! So much pinball! Liked this episode? Let me know! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Want a mod or shirt you heard about on the episode? Email above!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP# 152 "The Alice Episode! New TEP Topper!"

39 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Alice in Wonderland review + Attack from Mars topper announcement and interview.

Loads of fun to be had here! Alice is revealed and I've got some opinions, not that they really matter but lets discuss and let me know what you think. Stern Pinball alley signs are back! Don't buy from a scalper! Mad Pinball is taking orders! jeff@madpinball.com Finally an awesome interview with Robin Rath from The Electric Playground on the eve of the release of the brand new Officially Licensed topper for Attack From Mars! It looks killer! The road to expo is upon us! Let's pinball! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #151 "X-men BEFORE YOU BUY! Plus news!"

42 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

X-Men review + incoming game news (Alice, ABBA delays) from Don's A Pinball Podcast

Let's get a little clickbait-y with the title haha. Loving X-men so far and here's how its been going. Also we cover some topics in the news: -Alice's Adventures in Wonderland -ABBA -Virtual Pinball -Top 5 (viable) Video Game themes for pinball Happy weekend everybody! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #150 "Spooky factory visit! Alice coming...soon?"

26 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Spooky factory tour reveals new production, hints at Game 13; Alice hype cooling due to slow reveals.

Lot to cover this weekend starting with Spooky pinball's new factory tour! It looks amazing and games are cranking along so much faster now. Number 13 is coming and I can't wait for the reveal. Alice in Wonderland is also closer to a full reveal and I hope it makes it while there is still some hype, haha. Also a great new episode of We Are Pinball dropped so check that out. Expo is close now you guys! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #149 "Just having fun in Pinball! Enzo preview!"

20 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don celebrates pinball industry growth, Spooky's hiring of Franchi, and previews Enzo interview on X-Men/Avatar.

Got my boy Enzo back for an hour long conversation which you can hear the first bit for free here also, just celebrating the fin times we're having in pinball! Feast on some Dontent and shout out to everyone that makes it rad! email Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Order games from Mad Pinball! Jeff is a sweetheart! jeff@madpinball.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast1y ago

DPP #148 "X-men or Avatar DON! Which is better?!"

51 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don compares Avatar vs X-Men: Avatar superior build quality, X-Men fresher gameplay experience.

In this episode I tell you which is the better pinball machine after playing them both. But the question is which is the better game? Or do we even have to choose? Thanks everybody for being awesome! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Hey maybe order a game from Mad Pinball! jeff@madpinball.com Tell him Don sent you!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #147 "Avatageous! What a week in pinball!"

31 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Avatar release week dominance: gameplay speculation, X-Men livestream, Alice updates, Expo events.

Wow what a week we are having everyone! Avatar is getting revealed! Let's talk teaser trailer! X-men is coming this week with a stream later today! Come out to the Media Mixer 2.0 during expo! Buy tickets at the following link! Email Don donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Buy my Lebowski while supplies last!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #146 "X-men release day. FOMO of future past!"

28 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

X-Men release triggers FOMO buying spree; Stern extends warranty; JJP Avatar incoming.

A moment for the senseless shooting today. What an incredible pinball release day. The right release at the right time. More incredible games is never a bad thing. Let's all join together and revel in the fact that there is new stuff to play, an amazing back catalogue to enjoy, and we have some of the best people to share it with. It's number 146 you guys!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #145 "Leaks"

36 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

JJP Avatar leak analysis and X-Men Stern cornerstone teaser breakdown.

Hey gang! Happy Labor Day! Fire up the BBQ, either the grill or the pinball machine, and let's talk about the latest news, 'leaks', hoaxes, and new machines coming! Avatar, Alice, Metallica, X-men...and that's just alphabetical order! Also Expo hype as we get closer to actually playing all this stuff. Definitely exciting times! Like and follow everything if you haven't already! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com youtube.com/@donspinballpodcast

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #143 "Avatar with Enzo!"

51 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Avatar leak analysis and deep dive on John Wick's FPS design philosophy.

How could I stay away when the leak of the year just dropped?! Joined by Enzo La Pegna of Gonzo's Flipperama fame we discuss the state of pinball with the big three; Stern, JJP, and Spooky! Jump on in man! It's good times!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #142 "Costco"

39 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don analyzes Stern's Costco Home Edition strategy and market positioning.

Let's go get hotdogs! Pinball at Costco! Good thing or horrible move? Let's discuss. Also let's talk pinball deals, TOURNAMENT talk from Don, and a bit about Turner Pinball and semi-refundable deposits. It's Pin-time!! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #141 "Pinball rules! Trent Kennedy interview!"

48 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Jaws gets robust new video mode; Don critiques manufacturer product strategies and positioning.

Why pinball machines aren't toys. New Jaws videomode is benchmark Stranger Things UV kits are out! (again) All that PLUS an interview with Trent Kennedy from interactivepinball.com and his new triple-action Gun shooter mod! interactivepinball.com donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #140 "News and Rumor catch-up!"

41 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don's catch-up covers 2 months of pinball news, code updates, and speculation on upcoming releases.

Don's back! Where is the slow summer news time at? There's SO MUCH to get to from the last few weeks and EVEN MORE to come soon! How's your summer going? Haha! Join today! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #139 "Late summer vibes. Is Alice coming soon?"

31 min listenBy donald garrison

Hey gang. Happy august. Let's talk pinball! -Speaker expression lights soon! -Godzilla 70th on sale! -Spike 1 thoughts -Wick is fun, but something missing All that and more! Action packed, as they say!