Episode 111 - The State of Modern Operating
1 hr 3 min listen
TL;DR
Operators question the 'new games earn best' narrative; boutique & classic games often outperform new Sterns.
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I’m back on stream after a few weeks away—firing up The Shadow, one of the fastest and flowiest pinball machines ever made. We usually go pretty hard after points and strategy on this channel, but it's Super Sunday! So let's have some fun and talk some strategy. We are The Pinball Underground. ** Be sure to check out the podcast: Modern Man in Search of High Scores! ** ** Legal Stuff ** Into The Red by Trinity Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): License code: JOFWXXVI8ZNOI8BI Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): License code: GYMJOODXZBYJ3BYK Art by:
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Episode 434: Raymond Davidson remastered
12 min listenTL;DRRaymond Davidson discusses Stern code design, tournament play, and upcoming game releases.
Stern Pinball’s Raymond Davidson talks about tinkering with masterpieces like Metallica and The Walking Dead. And we hear about his first lead game for programming, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire. And a little competitive banter too with one of the game’s all-time best players.
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1 hr 42 min listenTL;DRRadioactive Pinball owner Eric Edwards discusses venue ops, game acquisition strategy, and recent Spooky/Stern releases.
Episode 16 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Eric Edwards from Radioactive Pinball Arcade. We talk about how he got into the pinball hobby, the journey of building his arcade, and mix in some relaxed, casual pinball conversation along the way.
Episode 51: Pinball at the Beach FOMO 🌊 Pokémon Is Almost Here?! + Major Pinball Buzz
1 hr 14 min listenTL;DRPodcast discusses Pokémon Pinball hype, Beetlejuice praise from Pinball at the Beach, and upcoming Stern Media Day and TPF.
In this episode, I’m joined by my buddy Jamie from The JBS Show as we break down the much-talked-about Pokémon pinball trailer, why it told us nothing, who the game might actually be for, and what it could mean for the future of pinball. We also dive into our serious FOMO from Pinball at the Beach, watching everyone else have an absolute blast, and we spend some time dreaming about what it would be like to work in the pinball industry. Throw in plenty of laughs, honest takes, and classic pinball banter, and you’ve got another fun episode you won’t want to miss. 🕹️ LOOKING TO BUY A PINBALL MACHINE? Visit Flip N’ Out Pinball for new and used machines: 👉 🎯 WANT TO COMPETE? Find a tournament near you on the official IFPA calendar: 👉 📣 LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL I might play it on the show! 🎙️ 🎙️ CHECK OUT MY PINBALL PODCAST – “The Flipside” 👉 • Spotify: • Apple Podcasts: 👉
Episode 433: Bird Arzoumanian of Pinball People
28 min listenTL;DRBird Arzoumanian on building Pinball People Discord and competing competitively.
DPP #228 "Day 1 dispatch! BJ reception, BOF excites!"
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20 min listenTL;DRPokemon LE will instantly sell out due to scarcity and broad appeal; Spooky excels while Dutch Pinball faces timeline pressure.
It's just common sense and math.
Pinball at The Beach 2026
Pinball at The Beach 2026. St, Petersburg, Florida.
KING KONG "Skull Mountain" mod by Stumblor Pinball
TL;DRNo analyzable content; corrupted/test audio only.
We're back! With a hot new mod for King Elwin's latest pinball title KING KONG - the Skull Mountain! Fully game interactive with multiple triggers Multiple independent RGB lighting zones Lolly V3 enabled with FULL app control Hand painted high detail resin Super easy install Spare mod port so you can create your own, fully interactive mods! Stumblor pinball is the industry leader in high tech, fully interactive pinball mods, with over 5 years of award winning experience in modding kickassery. Come join the fun. More info at
Episode 91 – Heated Rivalry
56 min listenBy Jeff Teolis & Martin RobbinsTL;DRAmerican Pinball leadership change and manufacturing recovery prospects amid broader design philosophy debate.
Ryan & Jeff discuss: – pets who one-up their owners – trip talk – the new American Pinball – bozo multiballs – Eric Stone sure fire, money making bets – pinball rivalries – Gene Simmmons interview
Whitehouse, Ohio
9 min listenI went to the White House and bought a pinball game! It’s for my mom. She’s a cool lady. Wanna get her to tell a bunch of stories tomorrow about my family.
Bah-boo: What do you mean?! | Hellmart Day 3
I'm Jen AKA Spooky Player Jen! I'm a pinballer, gamer and dog-lover from Ohio sharing my adventures in pinball, gaming, and life in general! Today we are playing Hellmart! Language and adult content beware! Strongly suggest views 18+. My husband literally sent me this game and said "THIS IS YOU"... store simulation meets horror game?! I'm in. Here is me working the third to shift of the game. I can't wait to see where this goes! I will be finishing this game! Spooky Player Jen: My husband just started a channel opening trading cards if that also interests you! You can follow him here: Camera: Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Tripod: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Table Top Tripod Other film equipment: iPhone 12 Pro Camera: Logitech C920 Broadcast Software: OBS Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro Instagram: @jay_rupe TikTok: @jay_rupe IFPA# 46721 [JRP]
Dune Pinball Gameplay | v2026.02.04 | Fedaykin Multiball Update
TL;DRDune Pinball v2026.02.04 Fedaykin Multiball update gameplay showcase with strategy discussion.
Full gameplay stream of Dune Pinball by Barrels of Fun, v2026.02.04. This code update introduced major changes to the Fedaykin Multiball, allowing it only to be played during Harvester Battles and brought a lot of energy to those battles. Skip to 1:00:30 if you'd like to go straight to the best Fedaykin Multiball of the stream. Don't miss Liberate Arrakis shortly after that at 1:09:00 to see the big points!
The Addams Family w/ Escher V.2
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Honing The Edge! A Netherworld Invitational. #BEYBLADEX
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RePlay Magazine Podcast with Rich Babich
TL;DRRich Babich recounts 50 years building Colorado Game Exchange into a major pinball distributor by focusing on niche markets and community relationships.
This RePlay Magazine Podcast episode just might be from the most exotic location we’ll ever have as Randy Chilton visits with Game Exchange of Colorado’s Rich Babich, who was docked in Bora Bora at the time of the chat. Rich and his wife of 50 years, Bev, were celebrating last year’s golden anniversary with a 4-and-a-half-month cruise, seeing the world. On the business side, Rich has sure seen the world of coin-op change over his almost five decades in the industry, which started on the operations side. Today, his distributorship sells just about as many games to the industry as he does to the home enthusiast. (The retail side of things has been built up by his son JJ.) And did you know that back in the 1980s, Rich was also a manufacturer for a bit? He teamed up with an engineer to develop Hot Seat, which he said was the first dual-axle motion simulator. There is much to this conversation from his early days in the industry, working with family, the importance for our industry to give back to the children and families who play our games and more. Give it a listen!
WARNING...COMMON SENSE RANT FREE SHOW: Episode 1183: "KANEDA SOLVES PINBALL SCALPING ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!!!"
24 min listenTL;DRKaneda critiques Pinside's scalping fees as virtue signaling; argues manufacturers should sell direct to end scalping.
It's so simple how to end this practice and move pinball sales into modern times.
PNP 667- Top 5 Rumored Pins of 2026 RANKED On The HYPE Index!
1 hr listenTL;DROrbital Albert ranks 2026's most hyped rumored pinballs on the Hype Index.
Smile Through the Shift | Hellmart Day 1 and 2
I'm Jen AKA Spooky Player Jen! I'm a pinballer, gamer and dog-lover from Ohio sharing my adventures in pinball, gaming, and life in general! Today we are playing Hellmart! Language and adult content beware! Strongly suggest views 18+. My husband literally sent me this game and said "THIS IS YOU"... store simulation meets horror game?! I'm in. Here is me working the first to shifts of the game. I can't wait to see where this goes! I will be finishing this game! Spooky Player Jen: My husband just started a channel opening trading cards if that also interests you! You can follow him here: Camera: Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Tripod: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Table Top Tripod Other film equipment: iPhone 12 Pro Camera: Logitech C920 Broadcast Software: OBS Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro Instagram: @jay_rupe TikTok: @jay_rupe IFPA# 46721 [JRP]
EP15 Retro Ralph My Journey Into Pinball
1 hr 55 min listenTL;DRRetro Ralph's path from arcade collecting to pinball discovery through Pinball Expo and community mentorship.
Today on Episode 15 of The Pinball Studio Podcast we welcome Retro Ralph. Known for his popular shows The Flipside Podcast and The Round Table, Ralph joins us to talk about how he first got into pinball and the experiences that helped shape his journey in the hobby. From early memories to growing a respected voice in the community this episode is all about pinball passion and the road that led him here.
DPP #227 "Bring on the Beach!!"
31 min listenBy donald garrisonAmerican Pinball, Spooky, Barrels, Stern, and JJP...so much to talk about!I'm looking forward to some surprises at the beach! Let's make it happen!!So much more to come this week. Let's celebrate pinball!!donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/wearepinballLet's go!!
Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast January 2026 recap
3 hr 17 min listenBy Martin Ayub, Jonathan JoostenTL;DRAmerican Pinball acquired; Stern delays cornerstone; Pokémon rumored; Stern expands Europe
