Category: Podcast Episodes

We talk about our first attempt to start a pinball arcade. Plus our new segment “Pinball School” where we learn a thing or two from a game or two from 1992. Games Discussed: Data East Hook, Williams Hurricane Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Merch! —> store.bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme…

The Addams Family, designed by Pat Lawlor, is the best selling pinball machine of all time. How do we not have a sequel after 30 years?? Plus we’re launching our first giveaway! Details in the episode and on Instagram. Giveaway Trivia Song starts at 6:07. Games Discussed: Williams Addams Family Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Merch!…

It’s part 2 of the Season 2 Premiere! We’re at the Stern Factory to check out their newest release, Star Wars Fall of the Empire. We chat with Erika from Erika’s Pinball Journey as well as streamer/podcaster Dirty Pool! How does Stern’s newest game rank among their latest releases? Is Spike 3 a game changer…

It’s the Season 2 Premiere! We’re at the Stern Factory to check out their newest release, Star Wars Fall of the Empire! We chat with Colin Alsheimer from Kineticist as well as Ian Jacoby and Shane Told from the Nudgecast. Get the low down on the newest game from pinball legend John Borg! We also…

It’s the Season 1 Finale! In Part 2 of our Texas Pinball Festival episode we cover a bunch more games and some disturbing encounters with blood sucking arachnids. Season 2 coming soon! Games Discussed: Stern Dungeons and Dragons, Turner Pinball Merlin’s Arcade, Multimorphic Portal, Williams Party Zone Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram,…

It’s not every day that we go to a major pinball festival, and the Texas Pinball Festival is one of the biggest and best in the world. We compare TPF to the other pinball festivals plus impressions of Evil Dead, Whataburger, and the Holiday Inn Express….lawdamercy. Games Discussed: Spooky’s Evil Dead Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com…

Flying Frontier is not for the faint of heart. We don’t recommend it. But if you’re stingy, poor, dumb, or all of the above (i.e. us) you might end up on a Frontier flight one day. But do not fret! We are here with some tasty tips and heavenly hacks guaranteed* to make your flight…

We were invited to check out King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, Stern Pinball’s newest release and Keith Elwin’s latest design! In part 2 we spend the day at Stern and meet many amazing pinball folk and play many amazing games. Thanks to Stern for the invite! Also, check out the complimentary Mini Documentary on…

We were invited to check out King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, Stern Pinball’s newest release and Keith Elwin’s latest design! This is the first of a two parter… in the first episode we talk about the King Kong theme, how the game plays and feels, and the differences between the Pro and Premium. Part…

Finally, the Season Finale! After an interminable list of excuses, Matt and Don wrap up their Chicago Expo trip with impressions of Hankin Games, banana flippers, Abba, Metallica Remastered, Funhouse Remake, plus a bunch of funky homebrews. Also…. the mysterious and elusive Ice Cream Man, and Matt and Don visit Logan Arcade. Season 2 coming…

On the way to Chicago Expo, Don goes to Arizona and plays Judge Dredd, and then visits the Electric Bat Arcade (Matt is jealous). At Expo, Matt and Don get hands-on with Jersey Jack’s Avatar for the first time. Afterward, they play the homebrew ‘Saw Pinball’ and then learn how to play ‘Stall Ball’ at…

Chicago Expo ’24 was chock full of tantalizing events and activities. Matt and Don report on the Arcade Roundtable and Doug Watson’s Pinball Art Masterclass. Epic. Games Discussed: Terminator 2, Attack from Mars Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune “Silverman Sound Studios…

Matt and Don went to Chicago Expo and did all the things!! They also played X-men, Ninja Eclipse, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Looney Tunes and many others. This is a multi-part episode. Games Discussed: The Uncanny X-Men, Ninja Eclipse, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Looney Tunes, Alice in Wonderland Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube,…

A delectable mini bonus nugget, tossed haphazardly into the sarlaac pit of content. nom nom. Games Discussed: Johnny Mnemonic Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Matt and Don report from the WBPP news desk and catch up on the latest news and rumored games from Stern, Jersey Jack, and Spooky Pinball. This episode is also available in video form on YouTube with loads of bonus goodies @bashpinball Games Discussed: Jersey Jack Avatar, Metallica Remastered Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @…

In this mini-bonus Matt and Don talk to h4ck3r-J about his experiments with various flipper rubbers, and why it’s less straightforward than you might think…. Full Episodes return next week! Games Discussed: Johnny Mnemonic Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Matt and Don welcome special guest h4ck3r-J to discuss (arguably) the best pinball game about hacker dolphins, 80gb hard drives, and NOT Dolph Lundgren. Games Discussed: Johnny Mnemonic, duh Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Matt and Don talk to Clark Fraley, co-founder of the Richmond Pinball Collective! They talk about starting a non-profit pinball arcade, making old games play better, and training Gorgar how to say more than seven words. Check out the collective! https://www.richmondpinballcollective.com Games Discussed: Gorgar, Wipeout, Blackout, Radical Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram,…

Matt and Don lift their collective jaw off the floor and attempt to coherently talk about X-Men despite the butterlies in their collective tummy. Games Discussed: Stern Uncanny X-Men, Cirqus Voltaire Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune Acapella X-Men Theme: MayTree

Don is a rogue podcast editor. Godzilla 70th is pretty…. pretty… good. Plus the Pinlympics are codified. Games Discussed: Stern Godzilla Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Matt and Don talk to pinball sound designer and podcast theme song composer Glenn Waechter. They discuss superpowers, fonts, and finding things in dumpsters. Oh and the amazing homebrew, Saw Pinball! Rad. Games Discussed: Saw Pinball Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

In Episode 20 Matt and Don talk all things Godzilla… is it really the best pinball game ever? Can Don get 1 billion points? Did P Diddy write the best theme song? Plus… an unexpected guest pays a visit. :-0 Games Discussed: Stern Godzilla Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball…

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 Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

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 Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme…

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 Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Don can’t decide if he should buy a used Spooky Halloween, so he calls the Pinball Helpline! Matt also weighs in for some reason. Then baby tech Donnie fixes a game! Along the way, they explore some new Wormholes…. Games Discussed: Halloween Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song:…

Matt and Don are taking the show in new and terrifying directions. What will they do next?? Plus a new edition of Don’s Ten Second Reviews! Gorgar approves. Games Discussed: Wipeout, Simpsons Pinball Party, Gorgar, Jaws Pro, OG Centaur Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren…

Matt and Don welcome a new game to the collective! The mystery of Don’s disappearance is finally solved — witness the thrilling conclusion! Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Matt and Don are still (visiting) the (Richmond Pinball) Collective. Part 2 of 2. Games Discussed: NBA Fastbreak, Gorgar, Wipeout, Blackout, Centaur, Time Fantasy. Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Matt and Don are (visiting) the (Richmond Pinball) Collective. Part 1 of 2. Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Celebrate the first ever (Veinti) Cinco de Mayo with Matt and Don!! Get into the Holiday spirit with Burritos, Margaritas, World Cup Soccer, George Gomez, and…. Mortal Kombat??!?? Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

In BONUS X2, Matt and Don catch up about Pulp Fiction, Popeye, and Ripley’s. Then it’s time for ‘Education Hour’ where we’ll learn about fancy new Gen A slang, including the secret identity of the Rizzler of Pinball! Lastly Don spills the beans on his favorite movie and pinball dream theme…. Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com…

This is part two of the Pinfest show where Matt got to play the brand new Spooky games Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes! Also at Pinfest were Barry O’s BBQ Challenge and the new Multimorphic game, Princess Bride. Plus the new segment “Matt’s 10 Second Reviews”covers a whole lot of games in a very…

Matt and Don talk about Matt’s recent trip to Pinfest 2024! In this episode, we talk all about the event — who’s there, what’s there, and most importantly, where to eat!! Plus Don tries to win a pinball machine on ‘Who Wants to Be a PinBillionaire’ and Deep Thoughts! This is part 1 of 2.…

Don’s been on the hunt for a new pinball machine, and started his search with some early 2000’s Sterns including Monopoly, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, and Rollercoaster Tycoon. We also talk about Funhouse, Family Guy, and Don’s squishy pinball soul. Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus…

Surprise! Hot on the heels of Jaws, it’s an unexpected new release from Stern, and (no surprise) we have thoughts!! As the bigger John Wick fan, this is another one edited by the illustrious Don! Games discussed: John Frickin Wick Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by…

Matt went to Pinfest so Don edited the first Bonus X episode!! They talk about their recent trip to Boxcar Arcade on 4/20, Stern Bond 007, Jaws, No Fear, and much more! Games discussed: Stern Bond 007, Jaws, No Fear Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by…

Matt and Don play Chicago Gaming’s first original game, Pulp Fiction… and make some comparisons to Lethal Weapon 3. Then they debut a brand new flavor of Coke! Finally, Matt and Don discuss Labyrinth, the new game from the questionably named ‘Barrels of Fun.’ Are they the new Williams?? Games discussed: Labyrinth, Pulp Fiction, Lethal…

Matt and Don recently took an arcade trip to Super Abari in Charlotte NC. They finally got to play a bunch of newly released games including Jaws, Labyrinth, and Pulp Fiction, and an oldie but a goodie…. Popeye Saves the Earth! This is two part episode, with first impressions of Jaws and Popeye in this…

Matt and Don talk about the ‘free game’ element of pinball including pinball moochers and arcade etiquette. The Pinball Ten Commandments are formally established. Pinball Conspiracy Theories…. Keith Elwin’s clone?!?!? Pinball Deep Thoughts. Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

Welcome to the BASH! In our first episode, Don meets Matt’s gophers and has some choice words for them. Pinball backstories. Dracula has a steamy encounter with Pinbot. Pinball Olympics! Games Discussed: Bram Stoker’s Dracula, No Good Gofers, Hook Contact Us! –> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ http://www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren…