Episode 44 - The Notorious Bally Art Department w/ Greg Freres
52 min listen
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Greg Freres recounts Bally's revolutionary in-house art dept and his 46-year pinball career.
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Episode 226 - Good Morning V.A.T.S.
42 min listenBy Dennis Kriesel & Tony KurkowskiTL;DRPinball pricing crisis and complexity concerns dominate as John Wick plays frustrate despite solid layout.
Pinball: We go over DPX providing images relating to their Alice's Adventures in Wonderland pinball machine, answer a listener question relating to Haggis, talk about our hands-on experience with John Wick Pinball, and discuss what we'd like to see out of the industry over the next 12 months. Video Games: We summarize Square Enix and Embracer seeing drops in sales, talk about the abomination that is the Borderlands movie, note GTA6 will not be available via subscription service (at least at first), discuss Krafton buying Tango Gameworks, note the Switch 2 is rumored to be delayed, mention Flame Fatales is now happening with Games Done Quick, and end with a listener email. None! Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Facebook: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
DPP #140 "News and Rumor catch-up!"
41 min listenBy donald garrisonTL;DRDon's catch-up covers 2 months of pinball news, code updates, and speculation on upcoming releases.
Don's back! Where is the slow summer news time at? There's SO MUCH to get to from the last few weeks and EVEN MORE to come soon! How's your summer going? Haha! Join today! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com
Sign up for the 2024-25 Buffalo Pinball League
By k3v2The Buffalo Pinball League is now open for signups! Just eight spots are available for open registration after league members in good standing secured their spots for the upcoming season. League nights are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from September to April, with playoffs in May. Start time for league nights is […]
Episode 403: Bart Volman
19 min listenTL;DRBart Volman on pinball's growth in Netherlands and competitive tournament scene
Say "Hallo" to Bart Volman from the Netherlands. He's one of the best Dutch players in the world, and shares his experiences playing pinball back home. Plus, we talk about the fascination of pinball documentaries, and how pinball can help bring people together...and more! Hup!
Kissed by Black Rose…. How to Break Up With a Game :’(
TL;DRDon struggles with selling Black Rose; Pinball Helpline offers acceptance and gratitude.
Ian Jacoby of Nudge Magazine provides some sage advice when Don calls the Pinball Helpline. Games Discussed: Bally Black Rose Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune
The Great British Pinball Podcast Pinfest Special Episode 14
1 hr 2 min listenTL;DRGreat British Pinball hosts preview Pinfest 2024 schedule, games, and tournament logistics.
Send us Fan Mail Quick episode with our take on pinfest, haggis and pinball clubs!
78: And a Couple Worms! ~ ~
41 min listenTL;DRPinball Party discusses Expo anticipation, rumored game releases, and Jaws gameplay analysis.
We could use that Pinball Expo booster shot right about now. Pull up a chair, stay a while and listen. Let's talk about X-Men '97 + Uncanny + Metallica + all the recent news and the upcoming Pinball Expo which a lot of us are oh so excited about! Email: pinballpartypodcast@gmail.com
#118 Haggmess - The Classic Pinball Podcast
1 hr 59 min listenBy GeorgeTL;DRHaggis Pinball collapse: delaminating playfields, $1M+ fraud, customer losses, industry warning.
Haggis. World Poker Tour. Nugent. Godzilla. Bonus Feature: Shango Axe.
BDYETP 87: RIP Haggis | B&W Godzilla | Pinburgh Recap | Jaws Review
1 hr 58 min listenBy Buffalo PinballCatching up on all things pinball, including: - RIP Haggis - Stern releases 70th Anniversary Black and White Godzilla Premium - Greg Freres retires, art department "expands" - The Princes Bride Ships in August - John Wick First Impressions - Stern Insider Connected Ponderings - Mods You Don't Need? - Kevin's Pinball Bros Ordering Adventure - Trip Reports: Pinball Long Island, Ocelot Brewing, No Quarter - Pinburgh and PinShed Recaps - Is Pulp Fiction a Baby Game? (Revisited) - Review: Jaws (Stern, 2024) All your viewing/listening options: Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Send it by email to talkpinball@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at Support the Show! Paypal: Connect with us!
Episode 402: Captain’s Auction Warehouse (and showroom)
21 min listenTL;DRCaptain's Auction Warehouse showcases 200+ machines, Banning Museum auction legacy, tournament hosting.
Next time you're in Anaheim, stop by Captain's Auction Warehouse (and showroom) and say hello to Chris Campbell & CC Castanada. Enjoy lots of the gameplay action on site or on Pins & Pirates on Twitch. Hear Chris and CC talk about interesting tales of what goes on there, including the famous auction of the Pinball Museum in Banning.
The Pinball Show Ep 158: Liquid Deception
1 hr 22 min listenTL;DRStern dominates with speaker lights and code updates; Haggis Pinball collapses amid liquidation and creditor losses.
The Pinball Show Episode 158: Liquid Deception Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - Stern Pinball Production Updates - When Will Stern Pinball Release Their 3rd Cornerstone For 2024? - EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: Building A Game Release Calendar: What's Coming & When? - Flip N Out Air - The Fall Of A Pinball Manufacturer: Solid Intention Vs Liquid Deception - Chicago Gaming Company Updates - An Alice Tease - Additional Industry News - Pinball In The 2028 Olympics - Pinball Market Trends™ - Soggy State Machines Remember to purchase your next pinball or arcade machine from Flip N Out Pinball! flipnoutpinball.com 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
Ep 143: All's Quiet
1 hr 5 min listenTL;DRHaggis fallout, Metallica (Premium)-only rumor, and reflection on startup scaling problems.
Even though things are quiet, we still catch up on the recent rumors of games that are coming out soon. We talk Stern rumors, Alice in Wonderland, the most up to date Haggis info.
Episode 43 - MEGALOCATIONS!
1 hr 1 min listenTL;DRMega locations (100+ game arcades) are transforming pinball accessibility but sacrifice intimate venue vibes.
Friday Night Flips Episode 8: Man, It's a Hot One
Another spicy episode with 4 incredible players: Derek Correia, Joe Hinkle, Michael Sandler, and Kenny Weiner. Jordan Knights and Will Parks on the call! Learn more about Friday Night Flips at Mitchell Lighting: Southern New Hampshire Pinball Club: Tuckers:
Episode 233 – Early Adapter
2 hr 3 min listenTL;DRHaggis Pinball collapse detailed: $1M+ losses, liquidation, creditor analysis, industry warnings
-Haggis Down Under-Zac Joins Us-SFGE/CAX-RPC Wick Launch Party-Keanu Plays Wick-Pinburgh Recap-The Beast Recap-ABBA Arrival-Light Those Speakers-Repairs-Mail Ball Bag-Raging on the Top 100
We’re Still Standing with John… Not Elton, the other one. BonusX!!
23 min listenTL;DRBash Pinball discusses John Wick gameplay, venue maintenance issues, and proposes ambassador program.
Don is a sap and he has a cold, or possibly rabies. Then Matt says some things, followed by Don saying some other things. In total, many things are said. Some might say that ALL the things are said. Games Discussed: John Wick Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune
#117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball Podcast
1 hr 5 min listenBy GeorgeTL;DRThe Classic Pinball Podcast covers Embryon gameplay, design quirks, and new game announcements.
In this episode the boys discuss and play Embryon. Commentary on John Wick and Blues Brothers. Bonus feature: Embryon from the archives (2019)
Episode 42 - Die on this Hill: Sega Godzilla
38 min listenDeep Dive: Lord of the Rings PREVIEW
6 min listenTL;DRDeep dive preview of Lord of the Rings (2003 Stern), discussing design team and historical context.
Enjoy a sneak peek of 'Deep Dive: Lord of the Rings'! Pinball Party Deep Dive - where Jason and Zach talk specifically at length about some of the biggest games out there! Facts about the game Critical reception First impressions Long-term impressions How we rank the game Current used market value Must have mods Lasting reputation
DPP #139 "Late summer vibes. Is Alice coming soon?"
31 min listenBy donald garrisonHey gang. Happy august. Let's talk pinball! -Speaker expression lights soon! -Godzilla 70th on sale! -Spike 1 thoughts -Wick is fun, but something missing All that and more! Action packed, as they say!
Episode 225 - Layoffs and Liquidators
59 min listenBy Dennis Kriesel & Tony KurkowskiTL;DRHaggis Pinball liquidation details emerge; industry discusses contract manufacturing and failed game concepts.
Pinball: We go over some Haggis Pinball updates, note ABBA now shipping from Pinball Brothers, provide an update from Pinball Adventures, and dive into two discussion topics. Video Games: We summarize some union and layoff activity in the video game space, note the Olympics ending their partnership with Nintendo and Sega, discuss the downturn for Twitch, and cover Xbox's major presence planned for Gamescon. None! Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Facebook: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Episode 7: "I did something stupid and I don't care!"
25 min listenTL;DRHost discusses aiming technique, tournament play, new Godzilla acquisition, and Stern game rumors.
In this episode of the Flipside, we’re going to talk about something dumb (but awesome) that I did. We’ll also discuss a cool pinball tip to help you play better, who listens to ABBA, and how my family contributed to my poor performance during my tournament.
Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast July 2024 recap
2 hr 1 min listenBy Martin Ayub, Jonathan JoostenTL;DRHaggis Pinball folds amid fraud allegations; Stern announces Godzilla edition and art leadership change.
The summer months are traditionally a quiet time for news in the pinball industry. Not so this year, so join Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News as they bring you all the excitement from the pinball world in the latest edition of their Pinball Industry News PINcast. July’s news is dominated by the collapse of Haggis Pinball and the disappearance of the company’s head Damian Hartin along with any remaining stock and machines. With no assets left and millions of Australian dollars in debts, anyone who paid Haggis directly for a Fathom or Centaur remake is left at the back of a long line of creditors. Happier news from Stern Pinball, as they both announce a new black-and-white anniversary edition of their Godzilla title and also celebrate the well-deserved retirement of Art Director, Greg Freres. Meanwhile a famous face pays a visit to the Stern Pinball stand at the San Diego ComiCon to play the game in which he stars. Who could that be? That’s not the only time that happens this month though, as down in Austin a certain “Weird Al” pops up at the Multimorphic stand to visit his Museum of Natural Hilarity game. There’s news of two pinball machine giveaways – one from Stern and one from American Pinball. Get all the details and find out how you can be in with a chance of winning either or both. Pedretti Pinball are shipping both models of their Funhouse remake, while Pinball Brothers are shipping both versions of their ABBA game - all from the same factory - while in Topperland Pinball Brothers have shipped all their pre-order Alien toppers and Spooky Pinball has done the same with their Scooby-Doo toppers. Both now have extra stock for immediate delivery if you’d still like one. Pinball Adventures are taking a step back as they look to bring the fun back to pinball making and make it less of a chore. Find out what that means for production of their upcoming Elements and Sushi Mania titles.
77: Down These Roads
38 min listenTL;DRReflective episode on pinball collecting: experiences and community matter more than machines.
Lets talk about the REAL reasons to keep playing pinball. Is it the games, the people, the travel, the experiences...or everything in between? Tune in! Email: pinballpartypodcast@gmail.com
The Name’s John…. Not John Wick, the other one. BonusX!!
25 min listenTL;DRHosts praise Elton John as best JJP game but criticize modern pinball's lack of innovative toys versus classic Williams era.
Matt and Don have some thoughts about Jersey Jack’s Elton John. Better late than never right? Also (in Seinfeld’s voice) — what’s the deal with pinball toys? Games Discussed: Elton John, Doctor Who, Hook, Whitewater Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune
Episode 401: Abe Flips
13 min listenTL;DRAbe Flips launches wildly successful Kickstarter for 'Mastering Pinball' 90-min instructional video.
Abraham Siedler has given us so many great tutorials, videos, and Twitch streams on Abe Flips. We talk with Abe about pinball in Austria, learning at a quick pace, and sharing videos for our enjoyment. Coming soon in 2025, we are about to see a whole new project called Mastering Pinball: In Depth Skills and Strategies (on Kickstarter at
Mystery Caller Alert
1 hr 9 min listenTL;DRDon Garrison reveals his pinball journey and homebrew project on Fresh A Pinball Podcast mystery guest episode.
What happens when you send the Mad Pinball van to "hold" your mystery guest while you ask him 10 questions? Can you guess who it is before the big reveal?
DPP #138 "Chill summer vibes, and a Spooky Interview!"
1 hr 2 min listenBy donald garrisonHey guys I'm back at last and I brought some feel good vibes of summer and an Interview with Bug from Spooky pinball from the recent Southern-Fried Gamine Expo in Atlanta. Get to it! Let's get some Chaotic Positivity going!
