Episode - 30 - What - A-wonderful - World
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TL;DR
COVID-era pinball industry update with new game announcements and show cancellations.
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#28 You’re Out! - The Classic Pinball Podcast
38 min listenBy GeorgeTL;DRThe Classic Pinball Podcast documents a home tournament and send-off party for superfan Bruce with live commentary and guest call-in from competitive circuit.
Tournament party at Dave’s. First up Twilight Zone. Brink of elimination for Dave on Flight 2000. George and John talk Xenon. New guy Mike talks about all his cheap games. Recording quality again? Surprise call from Eric Stone at Pinmasters. Did someone say Antarctica?
Episode 110 - COVID-19 & A Dash of Silverball
1 hr 5 min listenBy Dennis Kriesel & Tony KurkowskiTL;DRCOVID-19 threatens TPF; JJP relocates to Chicago; Spooky/CGC team up on mystery licensed title.
Pinball: The pinball segment focuses on Spooky Pinball and Chicago Gaming Company teaming up to release a Ben Heck pin, Jersey Jack Pinball moving production to Chicago, and the results of the 2019-2020 IFPA Pinball Championships (North American and Women's World). Video Games: In video games the discussions are more coronavirus fallout, and updates regarding Valve Software and Overwatch. Dennis's article at Pinball News, "NACS 2019: A Game Analysis": Geek Fight Podcast: The International RFP: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Stitcher: Facebook: Twitter: Twitch: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Episode 248: Erik Thoren, Title Town Pinball
15 min listenTL;DRErik Thoren discusses building Titletown Pinball from personal collection overflow into a thriving Wisconsin venue.
Erik talks about the growth of pinball in Wisconsin, their great players, and how he solved the problem of having too many machines.
Ep 29: Life Lessons from Kiddie Gambling Games
1 hr 6 min listenTL;DRTPF prep, grail hunt, and emerging playfield protection tech dominate Loser Kid's casual industry roundup.
Scott and I talk about life lessons with kiddie gambling games in our new episode 29! With TPF around the corner and all the news floating around, we dive head first into the most recent pinball news and what ever else we get side tracked on!
Episode 247. Snow Galvin and the big Colorado weekend
14 min listenTL;DRSnow Galvin on organizing Colorado's major pinball tournament weekend with NACS, Women's Worlds, and Pinmasters.
The North American Championship, Women's World Championship, and the Stern Pro Circuit event PinMasters all come to Denver this weekend. You can catch the action live on Twitch on Colorado Pinball Collective.
Pinball Industry News: February 2020 Re-cap
2 hr 9 min listenBy Martin Ayub, Jonathan JoostenTL;DRMajor relocation wave and personnel moves reshape pinball manufacturing landscape in Feb 2020.
Spooky Pinball, Ben Heck and Chicago Gaming join forces, three pinball companies on the move, interview with Jim Patla on management changes at American Pinball, new game for Multimorphic coming soon, Stranger Things UV lighting and much more.
The Super Awesome Pinball Show S1 E5
2 hr 23 min listenTL;DRThe Super Awesome Pinball Show discusses dream themes and recent pinball activities with emphasis on licensing challenges.
It's finally here! Totally worth the wait. The usual goods plus and great interview with Damian from Haggis, including an AMAZING offer on Celts for TPF. Also Jeff Patterson of TWIP joins us to introduce your hosts for the 2020 Twipys, who also join us. The crew discusses dream themes too. Plus an all new contest to win a hotel for 2-nights and tix to TPF!! Yep, we're the only pinball podcast you need! Enjoy!
Episode 246: Friday Night friends
46 min listenTL;DRIntergalactic tournament director Brian Dye, venue operator Bruce Nightingale, and competitor Deborah Tallman discuss 2025 tournament logistics and growth.
What do you do when you're all alone with no friends in sight? You Skype with your pinball buddies and make a podcast. Here's what happened with Brian Dye, Bruce Nightingale, Deborah Tahlman and Robert Mooney.
88: MPH
4 hr listenFebruary 2020 88 MPH...this is a once-in-a-podcast opportunity, and we're not going to waste it... so you (our beloved listeners) are squarely along for the ride! (see what we did there!?!) BTTF references aside (and trust us - we love them), there's right at 4 hours of podcasting goodness for you this month and we cover so many topics, we thought it best to just list them out for you straight away: Project tool storage IKEA furniture (another first for the show???) Ghostbusters pinball fixes More pinball art blades Vectrex and Atari presents from across the pond CRT and PVM/BVM masterclass (courtesy of Steve Nutter @ the Grand Ole Gameroom Expo 2019) Portable parts storage Cinematronics monitor gel reproductions The Arcade 1UP NBA Jam cabinet Stern Pinball Heavy Metal Stern Pinball Stranger Things UV Kit Bitmap Books Atari 2600/7800 Compendium Color DMD announces support for Stern Pinball's Mustang The Nintendo VS. System PPU changer But wait - there's more! GoFundMe for friend of the show Jonathan Wilde Listener feedback 42 other things I'm likely forgetting at this time and last, but certainly not least: Yes - we really pack in the value to make your podcasting dollar go as far as possible this month and live up to the name!
Episode 109 - UV Coronas
55 min listenBy Dennis Kriesel & Tony KurkowskiTL;DRStranger Things UV kit sparks debate; Stern announces Heavy Metal pinball side deal.
Pinball: The pinball segment focuses on Stern Pinball's UV kit for Stranger Things and the announced Heavy Metal pin. Video Games: In video games the discussions are more coronavirus fallout, an update on the Star Citizen vs. Crytek lawsuit, and some talk about an upcoming Diablo anime and the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. None this time! Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Stitcher: Facebook: Twitter: Twitch: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Episode 245: Soren Worre
17 min listenTL;DRSøren Worre on creating competition-focused ROM modifications for classic pinball machines
His ROM's make Bally & Williams games more balanced and better for competitions. Have a listen to this podcast, recorded in Denmark last October.
Episode 244: Hi, remember me?
37 min listenTL;DRPinball Profile returns with InDisc 2019 tournament coverage and winner interviews.
Been a while, so 14 friends joined me for this episode. We just all happened to be at INDISC in January.
Ep 28: Laundry Day with Keith Elwin
1 hr 2 min listenTL;DRKeith Elwin on Jurassic Park 1.0, minigame design, and tournament pinball philosophy.
The G.O.A.T. has returned! We talk about everything Jurassic Park including the great milestone, 1.0 code! You don't want to miss as we talk about a potential theme called Laundry Day either! Plus in honor of Slap Save, we segment steal Flip, Bolt, Torch. It's always fun having Keith around.
#26 Xenon TV? - The Classic Pinball Podcast
58 min listenBy GeorgeTL;DRThe The Classic Pinball Podcast discusses TV appearances, playfield tech, and INDISC tournament results.
In this episode George gives Dave a choice of one of many topics and then goes through them all: NBC, Chronicle, Clean, Eric, Tommy, INDISC, Podcast’s, Playfields, Rethemes, and finally Dave. He talks about repair work on various machines: Joker Poker, Sinbad and Twilight Zone clock repair. Plenty of classic games discussed including Fathom and Stargazer. Xenon on TV? Cleanliness and Bill Webb.
Episode 108 - Hammer Time Reforged
1 hr 6 min listenBy Dennis Kriesel & Tony KurkowskiTL;DRHaggis Pinball durable playfield innovation moves them into serious manufacturer conversation; Rick and Morty shows promising design but flipper concerns.
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Ep 27: Scott's Return and Josh's Epistle
1 hr 15 min listenIt's February already?! Plenty of topics covered in this episode including Haggis Pinball Playfields, Scott's trip to Guatemala, Josh's reaction to the TPN drama 2 weeks ago and a honest review of the new product, PinShades! Enjoy!
Episode 243: Haggis Pinball update
25 min listenTL;DRHaggis Pinball reveals revolutionary playfield durability solution in Celts development interview.
Damian Hartin and Greg Sealby talk about the latest on their first pinball machine, Celts: Let The Games Begin. Plus they talk about their upcoming trip to 2 big pinball events in the U.S., and a big change to their playfield that collectors will love!
#25 Fathom The Classic Pinball Podcast
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16 min listenBy GeorgeTL;DRTommy Skinner shares story of importing and distributing rare German Geiger pinball conversion kits.
While Dave and George are interviewing Tommy Skinner ( This Flippin Podcast) about Fathom, he tells us a story about two different conversion kits he imported from Germany. The kits are Lady Death and Space Riders. These retheme kits were available in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Dave gives a shout out to artist Joel DeGuzman. The discussion turns to playfield manufacturing and Deeproot finds its way into the conversation. This is a mini episode that will not only inform but entertain.
Episode 107 - TPN & Video Game Non-Drama
2 hr 5 min listenBy Dennis Kriesel & Tony KurkowskiTL;DRTPN launch criticized for lack of visible diversity in trailer despite genuine inclusion efforts.
Pinball: The pinball segment is all about The Pinball Network, from the fallout stemming from the launch trailer to the concept behind the idea and the various pinball transitions that were, and were not, related to TPN's formation. Video Games: In video games, discussion revolves around Sony deciding to skip another E3, Cyberpunk 2077 pushing back its release date, Crytek and their lawsuit with Cloud Imperium Games, Overwatch news, Google partnering with Activision-Blizzard, and how the Coronavirus is impacting esports. Dennis's pinball market trends article using the 2018 TWIPY games: Dennis's last TWIP Podcast episode (79) with Zach Meny: Head2Head Pinball's announcement that it has ended the show: Pinball Supernova's announcement it has ended the blog: Sony not going to E3: Cyberpunk 2077 delayed: Crytek Lawsuit: CIG motion to dismiss: Activision Blizzard sign deal with Google: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Stitcher: Facebook: Twitter: Twitch: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Episode - 29 Recording 1/25/2019 stranger things,the new pinball media
1 hr 21 min listenTL;DRStranger Things pinball generates mixed early reviews amid concerns about Stern quality control and incomplete code at premium prices.
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Episode 242: Ryan Cee… Happy Australia Day!
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#23 Korean BBQ and pinball. The Classic Pinball Podcast.
31 min listenBy GeorgeTL;DRAce Goge owner Shane discusses building a thriving pinball venue within a Korean BBQ restaurant and expansion plans.
An interview with Shane, the owner of Ayce Gogi in Van Nuyes California. During this episode we discuss pinball, Korean BBQ, INDISC, and tournaments. Shane is set to open his second restaurant and talks about the opening. He announces the Rick and Morty launch party scheduled for next month in the new West Hills, California location.
#22 Dave interviews Eric Stone INDISC Open Champion The Classic Pinball Podcast
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Dave interviews the newly crowned world champion, Eric Stone, on his win at INDISC in Banning California. They discuss how Eric got to the top level of pinball competition and how his tournament performance in California will elevate his position in the IFPA rankings. Listen for the celebrity cameo and his comments.
#21 INDISC with Eric Stone - The Classic Pinball Podcast
12 min listenBy GeorgeTL;DREric Stone recounts winning Classics Tournament at INDISC, advancing through strategic play and dramatic finals.
George interviews Eric Stone on Saturday, prior to his two wins on Saturday and Sunday at INDISC in Banning California. Eric placed second in Classics I. He took first in Classics II on Saturday and won The Open on Sunday night.
Episode 106 - TWIPY + AGDQ = Long Episode
2 hr 12 min listenBy Dennis Kriesel & Tony KurkowskiTL;DR2019 podcast stats and pinball Italian bottom playfield design discussion.
Before the segments start, Tony and Dennis do their annual discussion of the EGP podcast specifics (obviously focused on 2019 this go-around). Pinball: This segment opens with a brief discussion of Italian Bottoms in pinball based on Dennis's recent article, and then concludes with a massive TWIPY discussion (including Tony and Dennis's picks). Video Games: This segment starts with a brief discussion of Nintendo's Pokemon Direct, and then concludes with a massive discussion of Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2020. This American Pinball: Macho Pinball Podcast Pinball Podcast Vlog Show: Dennis's Italian Bottom article, published with This Week in Pinball: 2019 TWIPY voting: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Stitcher: Facebook: Twitter: Twitch: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
