Welcome to the Pinball Nerds Podcast! Your host Orbital Albert will nerd out with you about all things pinball, with a focus on his goal of someday becoming a pinball wizard!
"Maybe I'm a little biased because I know "Orbital" Albert personally and have had the pleasure of being a guest on his podcast, but here's my review anyhow. Firstly, I'm amazed by the sheer productivity of how many episodes he has recorded in such a short span of time (even though the frequency of episodes has slowed down a bit). As a long time listeNERD, it's been quite an emotional roller coaster and a privilege to be privy to the inner-monologue of a fellow pinball enthusiast talking about the big news stories of the day. Orby's style is quick and dirty and released with minimal editing, which can be a bit rough on the ears oftentimes. Speaking "off-the-cuff" he sometimes can go way off script, which can also be a bit frustrating, but eventually you'll just accept these things as part of the show's unfiltered charm. I love the energy, I love the passion and whenever he screws something up, I just have a little chuckle. It's a must listen if you eat, sleep and breath(e) PINBALL!"
Orbital Albert reverses stance on Barrels Reserve Club, praising it as anti-scalper strategy benefiting consumers.
Be sure to Subcribe to Orby Youtube channel to catch his next four or MORE episodes! >>> Thanks and have a rad day!
Host issues comedic fashion ultimatums to pinball industry figures in satirical rant.
This week Kaneda guest hosts for a VERY special rant!
Orbital Albert rates Bon Jovi by Barrels of Fun highly for innovative mechanics but criticizes backglass artwork composition.
Orby counts down the Top 5 Features of Barrels of Fun's newest pinball machine Bon Jovi.
Orbital Albert ranks top 5 features of new P3 games Dungeon Crawler Carl and Ender's Game.
Orby counts down the Top 5 MOST rad features of Multimorphic's newest game for the P3, DCC and Ender's Game.
Glenn W. hired by Multimorphic as sound designer; speculation on Dungeon Crawler Carl.
He who is lovingly known on the show as Glenn The Sk8boarder, is now working with Multimorphic contributing as sound designer. Glenn Waechter will use all his rad talents on an upcoming title for their P3 system, hopefully soon!
Sonic the Hedgehog (JJP) praised for innovative layout, glitter cab, and Eggman mech; concerns about speed and accessibility.
Orbital Albert discusses Oliver Tree, job burnout, and recent pinball news including toppers and Arabian Night.
Orby's triumphant return fills you in on EVERYTHING that has happened including some HOT friggin takes. He Also explains how Franchi hurt him and how he got FIRED! Last Orbs calls a few pinball...
Prime Training Challenge in Transformers offers revolutionary in-game shot guidance to teach players without requiring external tutorials.
After seeing Stern pinball's newest offering Transformers Orby explains why he thinks that their new challenge mode Prime Training will change pinball.
Transformers praised for art, code, layout, and mechs; host worries leaked hype may set unrealistic expectations.
Stern's newest offering gets the Orby treatment.
Emily Reilhan shares her path to becoming Women's World Champion and reflects on women's growth in competitive pinball.
Emily Reilhan of British Columbia talks about winning not only The Womens North American Championship but also the same week The Womens World Championship of pinball!
Jamie Burchell recaps TPF: homebrew growth, Beetlejuice dominance, Yukon Yeti engineering praise, Spooky momentum.
Jamie Burchell joins to chat ALL THINGS TPF! The vibe, the best pins, best homebrew, behind the scenes and so much MORE! Youtube:
Melvin joins American Pinball as Creative Director; Pokemon LE predicted to hit 40K by Christmas.
You heard it here first Orby thinks Pokemon LE could hit 40k usd by Christmas, here's why.... Melvin takes his Back to the Future and goes to American Pinball joining as lead creative designer, Orbs has a plethora of opinions aboot it!
Orby's enthusiastic top-5 breakdown of Pokemon Pinball following official reveal; personal updates on job/tariff impact.
Pokemon Pinball by Stern is here right MEOWTH! Orby gives his honest and unfilted review of his holly grail theme! At the end Orbs also talks about his dissapointment in finding out that Back to The Future may or may not EVER be released!
Orbital Albert ranks 2026's most hyped rumored pinballs on the Hype Index.
Gremlins pinball confirmed coming; Pokemon launch critical; Jack Danger off design.
American Pinball acquired by J.B. Vincent LP; KISS pinball confirmed by Stern.
On this show Orby talks all about what it means for American Pinball now they are sold! With Sate/Provincial Championships this weekend Orby gives his 5 best tips to play in ANY pinball tourney!
PNP Christmas call-in episode with Aaron (Fast Pinball) and Don discussing tournament play, game mechanics, and pinball culture.
Top 5 rad pinball games of 2025: Portal, Winchester, Evil Dead ranked with design & code analysis.
Orby ranks his fav pins of the year! PLEASE consider suppotting Orbital ALbert and his oldest son Hayden as he moves across the country by donating HERE>>> Paypal: AngryAlpacaTea@gmail.com Be sure to check out Loserkids NEWEST Pod where they also count down their top 5 pins of 2025>>>
Orby hails Beetlejuice as Spooky's masterpiece with revolutionary flow, art, and sandworm mech.
Just Albie losing hus shatz about Spooky Pinball's Beetlejuice!
Lauren & Rachel promote Southwestern Belle Pinball Rodeo, largest women's pinball event with 100 players and record IFPA points.
Lauren of Backbox Pinball Podcast and Rach Against The Machine (Also known as Rachel Ristow!) join to talk all about womens pinball and a womens event so rad, I would say it's outta this world! Visit their website to get more info on playing The Southwestern Belle Pinball Rodeo and support them TODAY by becoming a sponsor! HUGE thanks again to these two absoloute legends of pinball podcasting for popping by, I am humbled just to get to do a show with such cool pinball royalty! #Rach&LaurenRock!
