Erika's Pinball Journey

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Hi I’m Erika! A filmmaker turned pinball enthusiast.

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Goonies Pinball First Look | Never Say Die?

My initial impressions of the Spooky Pinball The Goonies machine are here.

Nov 14

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Pinball Minority Report

Expo Recap, Steve Ritchie’s Retirement & the Flow Debate | Ep.13

Pinball Minority Report recaps Pinball Expo 2026 and pays tribute to Steve Richie's retirement from Jersey Jack.

Nov 6

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Pinball Minority Report

From Pac-Man Homework to Stern Pinball - Elizabeth Gieske Interview | Ep. 12

Stern lead developer Elizabeth Gieske discusses her path into pinball, rule design philosophy, and Transformers development.

Oct 23

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From Pac-Man Homework to Stern Pinball - Elizabeth Gieske Interview | Ep. 12

Stern lead developer Elizabeth Gieske discusses her path into pinball, Transformers development, and rules vs. code.

Oct 23

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Why You Trippin'? (Road Trips, Wood Rails & Expo) | Ep. 11

Podcast previews Pinball Expo homebrew lineup, women-in-pinball panel, and a private wood-rail collection visit.

Oct 10

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Pinball Minority Report

Why You Trippin'? Road Trips, Wood Rails & Expo | Ep. 11

Pinball Minority Report previews Expo homebrew lineup, a Women in Pinball panel, and a private collection visit.

Oct 10

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The Dreamiest Pinball Lounge You've Never Heard Of

New pinball lounge in historic Boulder City showcases curated collection with live streaming and boutique focus.

Sep 26

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Two Pinball Nerds, One Denver Show, Zero Regrets | Ep. 10

Erika and Manu are back with pinball news, stories, and a recap of the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown in Denver!

Sep 19

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Pinball Minority Report

Two Pinball Nerds, One Denver Show, Zero Regrets | Ep. 10

Hosts recap Stern's Fallout, Pokemon code updates, Zen Pinball pricing, and Erica's Denver pinball show trip.

Sep 19

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I Walked the Floor at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown 2026

Erika walks the expanded Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown 2026, highlighting diverse game collections and community-focused programming.

Sep 13

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Space Cadet Pinball, District 82 & Designing with Barry Oursler | Ep. 9

Pinball podcast explores Space Cadet homebrew project and Stephen Bowen's design philosophy behind Barry O's Barbecue Challenge.

Sep 5

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Pinball Minority Report

Space Cadet Pinball, District 82 & Designing with Barry Oursler | Ep. 9

Hosts and guest Steven Bowen discuss CNC Dan's Space Cadet build, Bowen's prior Deep Root work, and Barry Oursler's Barbecue Challenge.

Sep 5

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Pinball Minority Report

Is "Affordable" Pinball Actually Worth It? | Ep. 8

Hosts debate whether pinball survives on licenses, cite ~78% licensed top-100, and preview an affordable Alice Goes to Wonderland review.

Aug 21

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Is "Affordable" Pinball Actually Worth It? | Ep. 8

Manu and Erika dig into the economics of the pinball hobby: what it actually costs to keep up with new releases, why the market has shifted from arcades to home collectors, and whether pinball would…

Aug 21

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California Extreme 2026 Walkthrough | Arcade & Pinball Convention

Erika tours California Extreme 2026 arcade/pinball expo, showcasing hundreds of games, vendors, and tournaments.

Aug 13

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California Extreme 2026 Walkthrough in 360° | Arcade & Pinball Convention

California Extreme 2026 walkthrough showcasing arcade, pinball, tournaments, and indie games.

Aug 13

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Pinball Minority Report

Multimorphic's Double Reveal + Bon Jovi Drops | Ep. 7

Multimorphic reveals DCC and Ender's Game P3 modules; Barrels of Fun's Bon Jovi reveal draws community backlash.

Aug 7

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Multimorphic's Double Reveal + Bon Jovi Drops | Ep. 7

Multimorphic's dual P3 reveal and Bon Jovi divisive announcement spark conversation on licensing, community sentiment, and music pinball fatigue.

Aug 7

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Pinball Minority Report

Pinball Minority Report - Multimorphic's Double Reveal + Bon Jovi Drops

The conversation covers various aspects of the pinball industry, including pinball news, community engagement, and the impact of pinball shows on game launches.

Aug 7

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Arcade Monsters Tour | The most INSANE arcade I've ever seen

Tour of San Diego's Arcade Monsters venue showcasing extensive pinball LE inventory and arcade game collections.

Aug 1

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Hi I’m Erika! A filmmaker turned pinball enthusiast. February 2022 I took a deep dive into the world of pinball. Bought a Pinball machine and haven’t looked back since. Come follow me as we learn about the world of pinball together!

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