Episode 1216: "Didn't See That Coming"
Stern code delays frustrate owners; Dutch Pinball's BTTF exclusive revealed with large screen tech.
Happy to give my club members exclusive news like this. Peace and love.

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Stern code delays frustrate owners; Dutch Pinball's BTTF exclusive revealed with large screen tech.
Happy to give my club members exclusive news like this. Peace and love.
Kaneda conducts live Beetlejuice drawing with 125+ entries while discussing pinball industry and manufacturer relationships.
Kaneda's coffee rant: Stern slow on Pokemon code, manufacturers can't ship games fast, American Pinball needs a banger.
He's crazy fun and humble too!!!!
Kaneda predicts seismic enthusiasm shift in June-July with Transformers and Sonic launches while criticizing Pokemon's slow code development.
And how hype doesn't change what makes a great game great.
Kaneda critiques Spooky's production model and boutique manufacturing capacity while praising Pokémon's design and announcing upcoming Barrels games.
the only 90-minute show that works
Kaneda previews 2025-2027 pinball pipeline: Transformers, He-Man, G.I. Joe, Van Halen, new AC/DC, Dracula.
And why pinball prices are never going down.
Kaneda reveals upcoming games from Barrels, Stern, JJP: G.I. Joe, He-Man, AC/DC, Justice League.
Strap in, in under 20 minutes, this is the biggest banger show ever!
Kaneda covers Pokemon delays, teases Transformers hype, and critiques industry design/accountability.
Drama free fun!
Kaneda argues callouts are essential to pinball experience; criticizes Spooky's Beetlejuice strategy and Stern's pricing/IP enforcement.
Why company's need to nail the callouts.
Stern LE FOMO is dead; Pokemon price crash signals end of collector speculation era.
Do collector's just not see $13,000+ in value anymore?
Kaneda champions Pokémon's accessibility and simplicity while critiquing complex JJP games and celebrating upcoming Sonic.
The greatest returns!
Kaneda defends Pokémon Pinball against competitive-player criticism, attacks elitism, announces Beetlejuice drawing.
I'm breaking translites this year!
Kaneda's Pokemon LE first impressions: accessible, family-friendly design with smooth shots but concerns about mechanical depth and code dependency.
Pokemon has landed in casa de Kaneda!
Kaneda livestream covers Pokémon delivery, Stern pipeline (Mountain Dew, Transformers, Fallout), JJP Sonic rumors, and market commentary on remakes.
Deep Root Pinball leadership outlines ambitious vision, original IP focus, and aggressive 2019 release goals.
Saving the best for last.
Kaneda reveals Stern Mountain Dew, Transformers, Fallout LEs; Jersey Jack Sonic confirmed.
Stuff you haven't heard yet or anywhere else! Best $5 money can buy in Pinball!
Production updates on Pokémon (Premium/LE), Cirqus Voltaire, Houdini, and The Big Lebowski edition rumor.
Cause Kaneda never stops turning your $5 into $10.
Deeproot's Papaduke outlines 21-game pipeline, criticizes competitors' quality, and promises differentiated manufacturing standards.
It only gets better when we get to part 3!
Deep Root founder claims revolutionary approach will make competitors irrelevant.
Don't even need Kaneda for the LOL's!
Teolis mediates Spooky Pinball feedback drama, advocates for better pre-production testing and transparency.
Spooky drama, a unique request and the 25 minutes you will never forget!