The Pinball Show

The Pinball Show

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Tried and true to the pinball community for years, hosts Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny bring you weekly doses of the latest pinball news, facts, analysis, comedy, and of course, the most popular segment in all of pinball…..PINBALL MARKET TRENDS!!!! BUY BUY BUY!

Tried and true to the pinball community for years, hosts Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny bring you weekly doses of the latest pinball news, facts, analysis, comedy, and of course, the most popular segment in all of pinball…..PINBALL MARKET TRENDS!!!! BUY BUY BUY!

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"What can I say. One of the best pinball podcasts. Zach Meny & Dennis Kriesel do an excellent job bringing the pinball news of the week to the community. Their podcasts is knowledgeable, informative and humorous. Come on........everyone loves Market Trends and Screaming Goats! I always look forward to listening to the show every week."

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The Pinball ShowPodcast2y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 136: Hate To Burst Your Bubble, But The Bubble Hasn’t Bursted

1 hr 42 min listen

TL;DR

Stern moves factory, releases surprise Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary LE with code update; market dynamics shifting with strong collector demand.

The Pinball Show Episode 136: Hate To Burst Your Bubble, But The Bubble Hasn't Bursted Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - The Ultimate Prank Coming At An Ultimate Cost - Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Edition by Stern Pinball - Stern Pinball Is A Giver - What's The Last Game To Leave Your Collection? - MEMBERS ONLY: What I Like, What I Don't About GTF! - Spooky Pinball Production Updates - Bootleg Banners - The Pinball Machine Form - It's Showtime! Upcoming Pinball Shows That We Are Attending - Zach Loves The Babies - Pinball Market Trends™ email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast2y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 135: Where Is Pinball Heading?

1 hr 33 min listen

TL;DR

Stern delays James Bond to Q3 2024; Zombie Yeti hired full-time; industry shifts to production grind.

The Pinball Show Episode 135: Where Is Pinball Heading? Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Perms N Pearls - Dennis Gets Blue Nugs - Stern Pinball Production Updates & A Sneak Peek Into 2024 - The Ever-Evolving Pinball Marketplace & Shifting Leverage - Back To The Drawing Board - TPF A No Go In 2024? - MEMBERS ONLY: Dutch Pinball - The Past, The Present, & The Future - Pinball Market Trends™ email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 134: Rumor Fatigue, The Current Pinball Market Landscape, & Hogwash Pinball

1 hr 52 min listen

The Pinball Show Episode 134: Rumor Fatigue, The Current Pinball Market Landscape, & Hogwash Pinball Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Demolition Derbys & Child Brain Trauma - Stern Pinball Production Updates - Godzilla Partially Filling A Hole - Rumor Fatigue - Venom Gameplay Analysis - Assessing The Current Pinball Market Landscape - How Stern Pinball May Further Entice LE Buyers - A Stranger Tease - Why 10 Million Dollars May Not Be Too Much For Harry Potter Pinball - The Next Pinball Theming Fad: 90s Action Movies - He-Man Pinball Talk - MEMBERS ONLY: What Is Wrong With Competitive Pinball & Rumors Of An Industry Changing Event - Pinball Market Trends™ - Deal Of The Week™ email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 133: The Venom Episode

59 min listen

TL;DR

Venom deep-dive: team, pricing, art tier rankings, fan layout analysis, mechanical features.

The Pinball Show Episode 133: The Venom Episode Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Stern Pinball Released Venom - Venom Launch, Pricing, & Production - A New Grading System - Art: Ranking The Yeti Portfolio - Shots/Layout: A Southern Belle And Her Sunbrella - Toys/Mechs: Mechs Are The New Toys - Rules/Code: Pioneering A New Frontier In Pinball email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube:youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram:@thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review:thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show store:flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 133 Preview: The Venom Episode

19 min listen

TL;DR

Venom preview: pricing, team, art analysis, and new game rating system.

The Pinball Show Episode 133 PREVIEW: The Venom Episode Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Stern Pinball Released Venom - Venom Launch, Pricing, & Production - A New Grading System - Art: Ranking The Yeti Portfolio - Shots/Layout: A Southern Belle And Her Sunbrella - Toys/Mechs: Mechs Are The New Toys - Rules/Code: Pioneering A New Frontier In Pinball email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube:youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram:@thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review:thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show store:flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 132: Venom Revisited & Presidential Toppers

2 hr 34 min listen

TL;DR

Venom officially announced; Stern production roadmap shared; industry mourns Shelley Sachs Eldridge.

The Pinball Show Episode 132: Venom Revisited & Presidential Toppers Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - A Giant Loss To The Industry - Space Scrambler - Stern Pinball Production Updates - James Bond Topper SOLD OUT - Stern Pinball Teases Venom - mmm Betty - Flip N Out With Dwight Sullivan - Keith Elwin Talks Pinball Moments - The Definitive Top 10 Greatest Pinball Machines Of All Time - Centaur Revisited - Centaur Debated - Exclusive Tease Of An Exclusive - Pinball Market Trends™ - Deal Of The Week™ - Presidential Toppers email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 131: I Live My Life A Quarter Ramp At A Time

1 hr 20 min listen

TL;DR

Stern production updates, F&F license news, accessory timeline, and Q2 2024 fiscal wrap-up.

The Pinball Show Episode 131: I Live My Life A Quarter Ramp At A Time Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Celebrating America By Poking Fun At Canada - Traveling Back Through The Pini-Verse - Stern Pinball Games & Accessories Production Updates - The Fast & The Furious Pinball - Yet Another Civil Request To Stop Harming - MEMBERS ONLY: Rowdy Rumor Roundup! (insert whip crack) - Pinball Market Trends™ - Deals Of The WHAT THE BUCK?!?! email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 130: Into The Pini-Verse

1 hr 52 min listen

TL;DR

Stern teases mystery IPs at licensing expo; Godzilla topper perception shifts after demo; Troll Hunt announced.

The Pinball Show Episode 130: Into The Pini-Verse Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Stern Pinball's Next Original Themed Game: TROLL HUNT - Godzilla Topper Flip Flop - Stern Pinball Q4 Production Updates - MEMBERS ONLY: Stern Pinball Toppers/Accessories Production Updates - The Return Of GTF? - Jersey Jack & Kaminkow Into The Pini-Verse - Recapping The Highly Entertaining Homepin Interview - Pinball Market Trends™: Biting My Tongue Edition - AND MORE! email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 129: PLUME...HUNT!

1 hr 54 min listen

TL;DR

Stern's $999 Godzilla topper faces community backlash despite strong sales and technical features.

The Pinball Show Episode 129: PLUME...HUNT! Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Stern Pinball's Newly Revealed Godzilla Topper Accessory - Craig Bobbie Digs Himself A Hole In Top Stories - Zach Got Toppers, Den Den Got Opinions - Stern Pinball Production Schedule Update - MEMBERS ONLY: BIG CHANGES In Stern Pinball's Q4 Production Schedule - Mean Pin-Tweets - Keith Elwin's Next Game Release - American Pinball Updates From Dave Fix - GTF! Being The Real King Of Monsters On Location - 2023's Version Of GTF!: SPACE...HUNT! - competitive pinball - Pinball Market Trends™: Et Tu Brute Edition - Deal Of The Week™ email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 128: Harry Potter & The Squirt Of Passion

1 hr 56 min listen

TL;DR

Jersey Jack Pinball secures Harry Potter license; Matrix rumored; Stern production chaos; media criticism standards debated.

The Pinball Show Episode 128: Harry Potter & The Squirt Of Passion Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Dennis Is The Embodiment Of Pinball Media Logic - Stern Pinball Production Updates - Kaminkow Goes Kapow For Harry Potter Pinball - Forecasting Harry Potter Release, Pricing, & Features - PinClash: Godzilla Edition - The Great Reproduction Debate - MEMBERS ONLY: Collectors Corner - Theatre Of Magic - 2.NO - The Art Of Saying A Lot Without Saying Anything At All & Actually Killing With Kindness - Pinball Market Trends™ - The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom...for clickbait purposes... - Deals Of The Week™ email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 127.5: Is Harry Potter Pinball Really Happening?!

5 min listen

TL;DR

Jersey Jack Pinball secures Harry Potter license, ending years of industry speculation.

The Pinball Show Episode 127.5: Is Harry Potter Pinball Really Happening?! Host: Zach Meny - Joe Kaminkow Casts A Spell On The Pinball Hobby - The History & Lore Of The Rumored Harry Potter Pinball - Is It Really Happening? - When? - How? - Why? - What?... email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 127: The Death Of 1 & The Birth Of 2.0

1 hr 28 min listen

TL;DR

Rush Pinball discontinued by Stern despite high ratings; production updates and licensing strategy discussed.

The Pinball Show Episode 127: The Death Of 1 & The Birth Of 2.0 Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Is The Truth Really Out There? - Stern Pinball Production Updates - A Title Discontinuation?! - Dennis Nearly Triggers Zach - RayDay Tutorializes Foo Fighters - The NEW Fathom Revisited Classic Epsilon Edition - MEMBERS ONLY: Total Chaos: Whirlwind 2.0 (a chuckle or your money back) - Cactus Canyon Enhanced Package Updates - Eight Ball Beyond - NEW Topper Announcement - The Pinball Industry Pricing Structures & Historical Trends - NEW TPS Starting Lineup Members - Pinball Market Trends™ - Dennis Encouraging Listeners Not To Take Financial Advice From Him email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 126: Paywall Polos, Punny Business, & THIS Is Spinal Tap?

1 hr 44 min listen

TL;DR

Stern production timeline, code updates, and exclusive Patreon content about future pinball IPs.

The Pinball Show Episode 126: Paywall Polos, Punny Business, & THIS Is Spinal Tap? Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - The Pinball Show Celebrity Fans and Ex-Listeners - Stern Pinball Production Schedule Updates - Foos Rushing In - Getting Stoned With Stern Updates - Flip N Out With Den Den - MEMBERS ONLY: Insider Info Regarding Back To The Future, The Goonies, And Super Mario Bros. Pinball - A Message From Dave Fix And American Pinball - A Spooky Tease - Punny Business - THIS Is Spinal Tap? - The Pinball Show Starting Lineup - Personification Of A Stern Shaker Motor - Pinball Market Trends™ email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 125: Ranking The Big 5: FOO, TNA2, TGF, GTF, PF + TPS! 2.0

1 hr 48 min listen

TL;DR

TPS returns with Patreon model, analyzes manufacturing crisis, ranks Big Five new games.

The Pinball Show Episode 125: Ranking The Big 5: FOO, TNA2, TGF, GTF, PF + TPS! 2.0 Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Back In The Best Way - A Kriesel Easter - The Official Pinball Show Club - Ranking The Big 5: Foo Fighters, Final Resistance, The Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Galactic Tank Force - MEMBER'S ONLY: GTF?! - The Other 5: Bond 60th, Scooby Doo, Fathom Revisited, Queen, Ninja Eclipse - Stern Pinball Production Updates - Pinball Market Trends email: thepinballshow@gmail.com website: thepinball.network youtube: youtube.com/thepinballshow instagram: @thepinballshowpodcast tik tok: @thepinballshow review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 124: Foo Fighters VS The Godfather VS GTF! VS TNA 2: Carbon Copy

2 hr 13 min listen

The Pinball Show Episode 124: Foo Fighters VS The Godfather VS GTF! VS TNA 2: Carbon Copy Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Shattered Dreams - Foo Fighters Pinball Announced - Stern Pinball Production Updates - A GTF! Sighting - I Can't Believe It's Not Potter - Bond 60th Gameplay - PinClash Of The Vikans - VS CGC? - Pinball Meta - Booty Rates - Drunk Lions aka Linos - NordMan Returns - TNA 2: Carbon Copy - Pinball Market Trends email: thepinballnetwork@gmail.com website: thepinball.network facebook: facebook.com/thepinballnetwork twitch: twitch.tv/pinballnetwork youtube: youtube.com/thepinballnetwork instagram: @thepinballnetwork twitter: @therealTPN review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 123: Pinball Heart On

1 hr 32 min listen

TL;DR

Stern updates, Elwin's four-flipper design, and trademark rumors drive pinball news.

The Pinball Show Episode 123: Pinball Heart On Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Zach & Dennis Celebrate Valentine's Day - Who's Gonna Tell You When Vs. Eff You And Your Mom - Stern Pinball Production Updates - The Next 4-Flipper Elwin - Slam Tilting Some Penacho - 2.0 Future Games - Laying Out A Mischievous Kid - Knapp Arcade Investigates Future Pinball Titles - Does Your Ass Crave Cauliflower? - The Fifth Element Pinball - A BUY BUY BUY Changing Of Tides In Pinball Market Trends! - The Death Of A Loon - Trending Down Zach's Wife?! email: thepinballnetwork@gmail.com website: thepinball.network facebook: facebook.com/thepinballnetwork twitch: twitch.tv/pinballnetwork youtube: youtube.com/thepinballnetwork instagram: @thepinballnetwork twitter: @therealTPN review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/ store: flipnoutpinball.com

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 122 Part 2: Witch’s Poutine

1 hr 11 min listen

TL;DR

Pinball Awards inaugural live show breakdown: methodology, judge composition, category winners across art, music, writing, animation.

The Pinball Show Episode 122 Part 2: Witch's Poutine Host: Zach Meny Special Guest Cohosts: David Dennis & Craig Bobbie - The 2022 Pinball Awards: Breakdown & Behind The Scenes - The Award-Winning Pinball Market Trends: Poutine Edition - The Next FOMO Stern Pinball Accessory - Big Bang Bust? email: thepinballnetwork@gmail.com website: thepinball.network facebook: facebook.com/thepinballnetwork twitch: twitch.tv/pinballnetwork youtube: youtube.com/thepinballnetwork instagram: @thepinballnetwork twitter: @therealTPN review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 122 Part 1: Colder Than A...

1 hr 18 min listen

TL;DR

Bond shipping, Stern production timeline, Borg interview insights on Rush design iterations.

The Pinball Show Ep 122 Part 1: Colder Than A... Host: Zach Meny Special Guest Cohosts: David Dennis & Craig Bobbie - Stern Pinball Production Updates - The Pinball Show Wins BIG At The Pinball Awards - Top Stories With Craig Bobbie Becomes Way Too Real - Borgie Visits Free Play - Stern Pinball New Executive Hire & What It Means For Future Products - Major Polish Coming To James Bond 007 Pinball - First Impressions Of Scooby Doo Pinball Gameplay Video - Spooky Pinball Reveal At The 2022 Pinball Awards - David Dennis Talks Canada Weather While Video Chatting His Friends Naked email: thepinballnetwork@gmail.com website: thepinball.network facebook: facebook.com/thepinballnetwork twitch: twitch.tv/pinballnetwork youtube: youtube.com/thepinballnetwork instagram: @thepinballnetwork twitter: @therealTPN review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 121 Part 2: From BUY Now! To CRY Now! #crycrycry

1 hr 23 min listen

TL;DR

Bond 60th Anniversary layout praised, art direction harshly criticized; topper exclusivity controversy explained.

The Pinball Show Episode 121 Part 2: From BUY Now! To CRY Now! #crycrycry Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Bond 60th Anniversary First Impressions - Craig Bobbie's Big Bold Stern Pinball Predictions - Exclusive 007 Topper? - (clickbait) Back To The Future Pinball & Harry Potter Pinball - Spooky Pinball Expands Operations & Scooby Is On The Line - competitive pinball - INDISC New Mascot - TWIPYs Re-Revisit Fathom - The Pinball Awards January 28th 2023 LFG! - Poor Flippy... - Pinball Market Trends - Lazy Pinball Media - BUY! BUY! BUY! CRY! CRY! CRY! - Ice Cold Beer Arcade Remake Coming Soon To Flip N Out Pinball email: thepinballnetwork@gmail.com website: thepinball.network facebook: facebook.com/thepinballnetwork twitch: twitch.tv/pinballnetwork youtube: youtube.com/thepinballnetwork instagram: @thepinballnetwork twitter: @therealTPN review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/

The Pinball ShowPodcast3y ago

The Pinball Show Ep 121 Part 1: James Bond 60th - License To Shill Or Dr. Hell No

55 min listen

TL;DR

James Bond 60th LE pricing and marketing controversy spark discussion on value, criticism, and community dynamics.

The Pinball Show Episode 121 Part 1: James Bond 60th - License To Shill Or Dr. Hell No Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - James Bond 60th Anniversary SLE - $20k All Day? - It's A Collector Trap! - Target Audience: Bond Collectors Or Pinball LE-tists? - Top Stories With Craig Bobbie email: thepinballnetwork@gmail.com website: thepinball.network facebook: facebook.com/thepinballnetwork twitch: twitch.tv/pinballnetwork youtube: youtube.com/thepinballnetwork instagram: @thepinballnetwork twitter: @therealTPN review: thisweekinpinball.com/the-pinball-show/