Don’s Pinball Podcast

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!

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 Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #119 "Rumors!"

34 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don speculates on Stern's 2024-2025 release schedule and secondary market signals indicating upcoming remakes.

Let's talk about rumors going on in pinball this week! Wat does the rest of the year look like for Stern and Jersey Jack Pinball? Also a new mod is available from the 3D lab for Jaws and its cheap and fun! Connect with me on facebook and youtube! KFC bucket link! jeff@madpinball.com to order games! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com to email Don!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #118 "Jaws bili, Wick coming, and some Blues"

35 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don celebrates Jaws billion, reviews shark mod, criticizes Home Pin's Blues Brothers announcement

I'm fired up on friday after posting a personal best on Jaws! Let's reflect on this game now that a new cornerstone is nearly upon us. What would it take for John Wick to be a day one buy? Hear my take. Also let's discuss Blues Bros, I guess... All that and more! Let's podcast!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #117 "Pinball Blues! Brother, that's a bad title"

31 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

HomePin announces Blues Brothers at $5K with open-source code; Don analyzes P3 ROI and celebrates pinball community creators.

Hey hit play and listen to my show. Hi Cos and Ryan!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #116 "Rumors, Black Knights, and wild speculation!"

48 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Stern reruns BKSOR; Don theorizes on accessory pricing strategy and upcoming game pipeline.

Hey we're back once again to spend some quality time together! Let's discuss the Black Knight re-run, rumored games coming soon, and everything going on in the pinball hobby this weekend! Always happy to spend time with y'all! Enter to win Jaws armor! just email that photo of yourself and a Jaws machine (however you can) to donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Drawing live on facebook on April 30th. Open to everybody!!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #115 "Phantom Tilt lives! interview"

1 hr 2 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Interview with Australian podcast crew critiques ABBA launch execution and pricing amid broader discussion of 2025 releases.

I'm very happy to be hosting Ryan and Kimba from the amazing future award-winning Phantom Tilt Podcast as we discuss all manner of ABBA, pinball marketing missteps and what companies need to do to get our money, haha! Thank you so much for joining guys! You're welcome back anytime! Enter to win FREE Jaws side armor courtesy of Cab Custom by emailing a picture of yourself and a jaws machine to donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Follow the facebook page!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #114 "The ABBA and DPX episode"

33 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

ABBA pinball reveal, DPX Alice/Magic Girl revival, and market watch.

Hey its a podcast. David Slaymaker is a beast! Charles Thomas is a beast, orblivion style. What's up Paragon pin revival! You complete me!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #113 "ABBA, DPX, MGC, OMG"

27 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Pinball Brothers loses key staff before ABBA launch; Dutch Pinball teases Alice game; Spooky dominates.

Well lets go again! It's been a while but were back in the swing of things! Be sure to check out todays sponsors which are totally real! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #112 "Stern for sale? Beetlejuice soon...no!"

34 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Stern sale rumors, Beetlejuice denial, and positive code update reviews for 2024 Stern/Spooky releases.

Hey Spring Breakers! Lets get out of the cold and go the the beach! Whats that? stuck at home? Well then come on down to downs winter hide-a-way for some pinball chit chat. email donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #111 "Spooky Spring Break Special!"

1 hr 9 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Spooky Pinball interview post-Texas Pinball Festival + Pedretti Funhouse pricing leak and industry rumors.

Hey gang! Somehow the Spooky Pinball boys invited me back to Benton! We had a great leisurely conversation about life, love, and licensing! Much love to the gang as they decimate the market with their stellar new games! Did I ask them your most burning question? Listen in to find out!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #110 "Major changes at Pinball Bros?! Texas wrap up!"

41 min listenBy donald garrison

Lets go!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP TPF Final day! Interviews be here!!

59 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

TPF final day coverage: Ninja Eclipse redesign success, topper market heating up, Barbecue sells out.

What a way to wrap up TPF with final thoughts and interviews! Chris Turner from Turner Pinball/Ninja Eclipse! Robin Rath from The Electric Playground/Twilight zone topper David Fix from American Pinball/BBQ As well as both mine and the Booth Babes final comments about the wonderful experience we all had at TPF 2024!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

Texas Pinball Festival day one recap

28 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Texas Pinball Festival Day 1 recap: new cabinets, sold-out Spooky games, pricing debate.

Day one coverage of TPF!! more to come

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #109 "Foo Accessories! BBQ blowback! Kickstarter!"

45 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Foo accessory pricing blowback; Barbecue theme analysis; ABBA machine rumor from Pinball Brothers.

Lets get prepped for TPF with Foo Accessories! Are you ready for giveaways next week! Back Tanners childrens STEM pinball book at this link! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #108 "Barry's BBQ Challenge!"

23 min listenBy donald garrison

It's been released! Hear my thought's about American Pinball's new Barry O's BBQ Challenge! Here is my take on shots and layout, theme, playability AND who I think this game is for. The Tank follow up is here and I can't wait to play it...again? donspinballpodcast@gmail.com follow on facebook!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #107 "Trent Kennedy interview! More JAWS!!"

36 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Jaws mod interview: Trent Kennedy's shark scoop mechanism design, production timeline, and technical implementation.

Guys! I'm joined today by Trent Kennedy from Interactive Pinball, the maker of the forthcoming Jaws Shark-eat-ball mod! We talk about his process and what to expect! Also a bit about how Shark hunting is going on in home as well as a report on how the two new Spookys are doing. Don't miss it! to join the Jaws eat ball list! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com jeff@madpinball.com to order games!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #106 "TCM vs LT: Which one is better?"

36 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don declares TCM the superior game, praising both machines' value, build quality, and gameplay depth.

Oh man I have a current favorite between the two new Spooky games! Listen to hear which one I think gets the edge and also the reasoning behind it! Much thanks to show sponsor Mad Pinball! Thank you fot the continues support! Email Jeff@madpinball.com to secure your John Wick/TCM/LT/Indiana Jones/Hogwarts or whatever else real or imagined may be comin out! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com for feedback, always welcome. Mecome a member on pateron for monthly giveaways! email for shirt or banner orders!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #105 "Birthday Bash! Princess Bride layout impressions!"

40 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

PB's ABBA machine rumored; The Princess Bride P3 layout breakdown and pricing analysis.

It's my birthday! Let's do TWO unboxings today! Also I have a rumor update from Pinball Bros, first playfield impressions of Princess Bride, some shocking market developments, and more of the fun that I'm known for haha.

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #104 "TPF reveals? Looney Tunes stream! Let's Pinball!"

36 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

TPF preview: Spooky's two new games headline show; Don compares JAWS (Premium/LE) over Elton John Platinum on code depth.

DPP 104 off the cuff! Let's get ready for TPF donspinballpodcast@gmail.com youtube.com/@donspinballpodcast

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #103 "Weekend round up! Princess Bride soon!"

32 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

DPP weekend roundup: Haggis production delays, The Princess Bride P3 module mystery, Spooky TCM public launch, Labyrinth ownership impressions.

Well heck let's go again on another one of these! So much to talk about! Haggis Delays, Degenies today!, Princess Bride soon and a whole host of Expos are just about upon us! Like, follow, sub! You guys are awesome!

Don’s Pinball PodcastPodcast2y ago

DPP #102 "Year in preview! Shark eats ball...and wallet"

32 min listenBy donald garrison

TL;DR

Don previews 2024 pinball releases: TCM shipping, ABBA game rumored, Jaws LEs rolling out, TPF to feature new P3 module.

Hey howdy hey campers! Let's talk some pinball. Hang out on the socials!