Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball Industry – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This week’s guest has a lot to say—and somehow says it all without moving his lips. We get into pinball, performance art, and the unique acoustics of Logan Arcade. Let’s just say this one might take flight in unexpected directions.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:15 - What Are You?

00:02:32 - Did I Pay Chad? ... No.

00:03:30 - Bi-coastal? Bi-Polar.

00:04:00 - All Natural Pink

00:05:50 - Go Follow @BillLarkin

00:06:05 - Comedy Monologue vs. Improv

00:09:00 - Manic Panic?!

00:09:14 - Which Font Is Better

00:10:30 - Chad's Diet And Bowel Problems / Solutions

00:11:42 - Do You Pay Taxes?

00:12:26 - Chad's Font?

00:12:42 - @LoganArcade !!

00:13:41 - Chad Loves Pinball

00:14:20 - Lets Talk ⁨@pinballexpo2540⁩ 'Pinball Expo'!

00:15:30 - Little Kong Talk...

00:17:13 - Harry Potter Hype Videos... The Industry Needs To Change It Up.

00:17:44 - #Onlybirds

00:18:17 - 97% Of Birds... Don't Have Dongs.

00:19:57 - Happy Birthday George Gomez! ⁨@sternpinballinc⁩

00:21:27 - Lets Talk Pinball Classic Voice Over

00:23:10 - Sensitive Ears?

00:24:18 - Bird In Chicago = Good At Booze

00:26:47 - Chicago Is The Heart Of Pinball

00:27:16 - Barry O's Isn't A Bad Game - Burned Birds...

00:28:40 - The Booming Pinball Business?

00:30:32 - Stern Needs To Add Side Lights To LE's

00:32:28 - Star Wars Jizz. (The Music)

00:34:12 - Fresh Ass Bees.

00:36:25 - Need More Flair.

00:40:30 - Toppers... Unnecessary

00:42:00 - Galloping Ghost and Other Hot Spots

00:46:20 - Jack Danger Makes Cool Games. Also No Code :(

00:47:50 - Chad Says LCD Playfield is the Future of Pinball

00:49:30 - Jurassic Park Home Edition... Underrated Gem

00:51:14 - Pinball is Already Perfect

00:53:00 - Chad Knows His Sh.tuff

00:54:00 - Chads Underrated Game List

00:55:00 - Need ⁨@johnnycrap1⁩ to Help us Pronounce Stuff

00:56:00 - Finding Old Games On Location In Great Condition

00:57:15 - There's A Porn Pinball Machine?? Why!?

00:59:48 - The Raven Gag.

01:01:40 - MFK Pinball

01:06:08 - Chad Doesn't Like Jaws... What an Idiot

01:08:00 - My DnD is an Expensive Lamp

01:11:00 - Pun Daddy SignoutDk Makes Jokes

01:11:25 - GnR is TOO LOUD

01:15:00 - Clay Pigeon Stuff

01:17:58 - Chad Stuff Going On!

01:20:41 - Bye!

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David Van Es joins us to talk about launching Barrels of Fun, building a creative-first pinball company, and the wild process behind their debut game Labyrinth. With Dune now on the line, we dig into how his background in film and licensing feeds into game development—and why the second act might be even more ambitious than the first.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:52 - David Flips The Tables. Why Did Dirty Pool Start Streaming...

00:02:05 - David's History In Film and TV

00:04:30 - Working for 2 decades before Pinball

00:05:12 - David's Years at @SpookyPinball

00:08:15 - First Game Purchase after returning to the hobby... Tales From The Crypt

00:11:44 - The Birth of @BoFPinball

00:13:45 - Pinball is package of Experiences like a film

00:16:08 - The Creative Process Comes From Problem Solving

00:17:31 - How Does BoF approach the building blocks of an IP

00:19:08 - The People That Work At BoF Are Appreciated

00:21:28 - Do What You Love First and The Money Will Follow

00:22:08 - The Creative Process Comes From Problem Solving

00:22:22 - What Are Some Things in Labrynth That Were a Challenge

00:25:12 - Are BoF Games Good for Operators

00:26:08 - Storytelling First

00:27:32 - Do the Flippers Really Feel Different on a BoF game?

00:28:28 - Karl @IEPinball is sick so we're going to talk about him

00:29:20 - David's Worst Outlanes in History

00:30:00 - Chat Questions - Is Labrynth too Hard (7.5 degree incline!)

00:31:20 - How To Onboard New Pin Owners

00:33:30 - Every Pin is Unique and Needs Unique Tweaking

00:34:20 - Seriously Labrynth is supposed to be at 7.5 degrees.

00:34:41 - Details on a Pinball Machine Matter

00:36:58 - Data East Star Wars was David's First Experience in Pinball

00:41:13 - Chat Questions - Dune Code Regrets?

00:42:00 - Collaboration With a Licensor is Key

00:45:02 - "Cinematic Experience"

00:46:28 - Mode Stacking and Dune

00:48:02 - BoF Listens To Feedback

00:51:09 - Why Did You Make Dune?

00:56:05 - Pick an IP you have Access to Assets for.

00:56:30 - What Isn't In Dune?

00:57:02 - How Acquiring Assets Works

00:58:33 - New Callouts and Characters Coming to Dune

00:58:55 - How Do Licensors Get Paid From Pinball Sales?

01:01:02 - Is Dune Hitting Sales Expectations?

01:02:32 - Dune is $1000 more... why?

01:04:18 - HAL Lighting System is actually pretty Awesome.

01:02:32 - Dune is $1000 more... why?

01:05:54 - Dune Demands Bass

01:09:04 - Why Aren't There a Lot Of Mods For BoF Games?

01:10:04 - A World Under Glass

01:10:26 - Flinstones Best Rocks?

01:11:04 - BoF pinball machines have unique ball paths.

01:11:31 - The Worm Looks Like a Prolapsed Anus.

01:12:29 - If We Can Suck It Down... We Can Rise It Up!

01:13:27 - The Worm is a COMPLEX mech

01:18:00 - Talking Dune Experience

01:20:04 - Growing Barrels of Fun and International Shipping

01:22:33 - Manufacturers want to get your game to you ASAP

01:24:58 - Warrantees and Consumers

01:25:25 - How To Warranty A Machine That Kills Itself

01:25:39 - BoF Confirms Next Game is Conan - The Barbarian (Not really but not a bad idea!)

01:31:15 - Chat Wants 5th Element

01:32:30 - Backglass Give Away! Congrats Jbiscuity

01:34:02 - Lets Talk Alternate Backglasses

01:34:39 - I don't Want to Look at Timothy Chale-mutt.

01:34:51 - Accessories for Dune and Timelines

01:36:37 - Googly Eyes and @electricbatarcade

01:37:15 - David Goes To Show Off Topper - Self Dirty Pool Plug Intermission

01:37:45 - Topper!

01:39:30 - Support All Smaller Pinball Companies... @BoFPinball @SpookyPinball @dutchpinball @PinballBrothers @pedrettigaming388

01:40:28 - Got an Idea for Bof? Here's How To Get In Touch

01:41:00 - Factory Tour? Just Ask!

01:41:19 - What's Houston Like?

01:44:19 - Making Playfields In House?

01:46:10 - Outro?

01:47:04 - Bye.

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Talking pinball lifestyle and punk rock with Ian Jacoby, founder of Nudge,a print only pinball magazine that’s flipping the bird to digital trend. We dig into why print still matters, the aesthetics of rebellion, and the dedicated art of saying no to AI..

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:16 - Welcome!

00:00:58 - Jeff May Introduced Me To Nudge @heytherejeffro

00:01:52 - Ian's Pinball Lifestyle

00:02:41 - Lets Breakdown What Makes a Good Room

00:04:00 - Nudge Has a Company That Handles Shipping Now

00:04:51 - Nudge Issue 5... Soon?

00:05:20 - A Print Mag In The World Of Digital Publication

00:06:36 - The Origins Of Nudge

00:07:58 - Covid Created Nudge

00:08:46 - One Nice Thing About Ian (According To A Fan)

00:09:12 - Give Tracey Her Magazine Dude

00:09:45 - Is The Magazine a Creative Extension Of You?

00:11:30 - Contributors and Nudge Magazine, It Takes a Village

00:13:00 - How Do You Approve Submitted Content?

00:14:38 - Another Godzilla Artwork Critique

00:15:12 - Alternate Pinball Editions? Spearmint Edition? Cream Edition?

00:15:42 - "Tandy Computer Cream"

00:16:56 - Ian The Musician - Laarks

00:17:51 - Record Labels and Evolution

00:19:41 - Dirty Pool Makes Music feat. Ian's Voicemail

00:20:30 - Don't Send Me Voice Messages Unless You Want Weird Songs

00:21:00 - The AI Elephant In The Room / What Is Art

00:25:08 - Being a Creator Is a Lot of Work

00:26:57 - Ian Unfollows AI Creators

00:27:15 - Focus On Your Own Creations, Not What Others Think

00:28:10 - Don't Chase Followers

00:30:16 - Pinball People Will Resonate With Honest Content

00:31:28 - Nudge Is Unique / Also @kineticist and @knapparcade7590 As News Sources

00:32:51 - Doc Monday and the Pinball Help Hotline Number

00:36:18 - Pinball Prayer?

00:37:10 - Alcohol and Phones ... BFFs

00:37:36 - Cult You Say!? DPP Approved

00:37:55 - Nudge's First Print w/ tpetch.com

00:38:55 - This Is Not Nudge's Website

00:39:51 - Chat Questions

00:40:26 - Divisible Error Shoutout

00:40:50 - Important Discussion About Kong's Member

00:41:30 - It's Kong Dong

00:41:57 - We Talk The History Of Kong -

00:43:06 - "I Don't Like This At All"

00:45:34 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T-d4qgpqBQ&t=6445s - Excellent Stream

00:45:50 - Lets Talk Photography

00:52:41 - F/M/K - Em's / SS / Modern

00:54:04 - Yea It's the Raven Question... You knew it'd be here.

00:55:21 - Give Ian a Call Anytime to Ask About Raven

00:55:49 - What's The Best Part Of Portland?

00:58:27 - Do Arcades Have a Responsibility to Operate Classics?

00:59:13 - Arcades Need To Make Money To Operate Older Games

01:00:15 - Hipster? No... Pipster!

01:03:37 - Art, Engineering and Pinball

01:03:42 - Get Shocked

01:05:22 - Don't Be Afraid To F-Up

01:08:24 - Creating An Issue Of Nudge

01:10:28 - What's It Like To Finish An Issue Creatively... And Emotionally

01:14:00 - Nudge Is A Family

01:16:27 - Pinball Table Vs. Pinball Machine

01:17:27 - Being An Operator Is Hard Work

01:18:47 - Ian Gives Dirty Pool a Shoutout

01:19:52 - Don't Be a Bad Pinball Person - Tyler White (Good Pinball Person) Shoutout

01:21:14 - Ian Supports Toxic Pinball (no not really)

01:22:20 - Go To Star Tropics Pinball Museum

01:22:50 - Don't Do This...

01:23:40 - Outro

01:24:44 - Bonus - Voicemail Song Part 2

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From tagging as ZEN in Montreal’s graffiti scene to illustrating Jurassic Park, Dune, and Labyrinth for Stern and Barrels of Fun—Johnny Crap has carved a path through art that’s anything but ordinary. In this episode, we trace Jonathan Bergeron’s evolution from punk-fueled muralist to in-demand illustrator, designing merch for Slayer and Guns N’ Roses before getting hooked on pinball. He shares his creative process, the challenge of keeping his voice intact while working with major licenses, and what it really takes to bring his distinct aesthetic into the world of modern pinball machines.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:36 - How To Pronounce Bergeron Correctly

00:01:16 - Punk and Graffiti Background

00:02:36 - Old School Skateboarding

00:04:12 - Graffiti? Start em' Young!

00:05:00 - Who Is Zen?

00:06:05 - Art For Local Bands

00:07:25 - Art For Pinball

00:07:45 - David Bowie Rocks?

00:08:08 - Dune has a Labrynth Easter Egg.

00:09:29 - Intelligent Playfield Art Design

00:10:41 - Labrynth Had Much Of The Design Locked In

00:11:30 - Details On The Playfield By Hand

00:14:32 - Johnny Crap's Artwork Aprons Are Beautiful

00:14:50 - Designing The First Pinball Playfield (Not JP Home)

00:19:12 - Dune Alternate Backglass?

00:19:47 - What's It Like Designing Band Merch For Metal Legends.

00:23:14 - Differences Between Art and Pinball Art Design

00:24:30 - Working As A Team

00:26:10 - Involving Yourself With The Community

00:27:02 - What's Your Favorite Game.

00:28:11 - What It's Like To Be A Bad Pinball Player Like @BrassLeagueGaming

00:28:46 - The Importance Of Down Time

00:30:00 - Pinball Events As A Creator

00:31:00 - Creative Reset

00:31:45 - Fine Art World Is Not For Everyone

00:32:37 - "I Like To Paint Garbage"

00:33:44 - Can A Playfield Art Be 'too busy'

00:37:10 - Intelligent Playfield Art Design Pt2

00:37:55 - Dune and 3D Playfield Design

00:39:19 - Computer To Wood, Do All Ideas Translate?

00:40:36 - When Is a Project Done

00:42:00 - Understanding Pinball and Making Designs Reflect That

00:43:06 - Chat Questions

00:43:18 - Critique Of hired_goons17 'fine art'

00:43:41 - Great Alternate Backglass For Godzilla

00:44:10 - Constructive Criticism In Pinball

00:45:19 - What's The Timeline For Artwork Production?

00:47:01 - Dream Theme That You Would Do? (It's CONAN!)

00:49:50 - Lets Talk Multimorphic!

00:52:37 - What Is Best In Life?

00:54:00 - Lets Talk Traditional Painting

00:55:05 - More Chat Questions?

00:55:25 - Multiple Backglass Releases Is It Annoying?

00:57:00 - Pinball LCD Graphics, and Layered Art Assets... Why Is There a Disconnect?

00:58:20 - Is a Cohesive Art Package Important?

00:59:18 - Everyone has an oPINion.

01:01:15 - More Pinball Competition Betwenn Companies Is a Good Thing

01:02:40 - No Bad Games, Just Games You Wouldn't Own

01:04:47 - Turquiose

01:05:47 - Thank You Jonathan!

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What makes a pinball ruleset click? In this episode of the Dirty Pool Pinball Podcast, we’re joined by Bowen Kerins—rules designer at Barrels of Fun—to unpack how a game's structure comes together behind the glass. From early concepts to deep code layering, we talk about balancing challenge, flow, and accessibility. Bowen shares insights from his current work on Dune, along with stories from his days as a top tournament player and one of the first major pinball streamers.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:30 - Bowen Kerins!

00:00:59 - The Origins Of Pinball Streaming

00:01:27 - Keith and Randy Elwin the First Pinball Camera

00:02:27 - No Pinball On Twitch

00:06:06 - Bowen the Mathematician

00:06:16 - Teaching Kids As A Gateway To Pinball Rules

00:09:22 - Is There a Perfect Classic Game Ruleset?

00:10:57 - How Artwork Guides The Player In Dune

00:11:45 - Start With A Grand Rule Idea and Build Backwards

00:12:56 - Do You Wait For The IP To Think Of Rules

00:14:22 - Rick and Morty as an Example

00:15:50 - Rolercoastersss Here's Your Question - Movie Modes and Order

00:18:49 - Multimorphic Final Resistance

00:19:32 - Dune Mode - Hunting For The Right Pitch

00:23:32 - Bowen Kerins Was On Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

00:26:07 - Bowen Kerins Designs Gameshow Math

00:27:46 - Deal Or No Deal Island...

00:30:46 - Oh Reddit.

00:31:55 - Pop Quiz w/ Courtney Cox

00:32:55 - Bowen has an Excellent Memory

00:34:42 - How Do You Get Into Gameshows?

00:36:38 - Back to Pinball?

00:37:54 - No, It's Still Talk About Deal Or No Deal Island...

00:41:07 - Actually Back to Pinball - New Code For Labrynth?

00:42:53 - When is a Game's Code Done?

00:45:20 - Dwight Sullivan, Legendary Programmer

00:48:00 - What's it Like Adding An Idea Into a Pinball Machine

00:49:51 - Giant Prolapsed Anus Worm

00:50:57 - A List of Pinball Machines With Butthole Shots

00:53:00 - Why Barrels Of Fun Games Are Awesome

00:54:50 - Dune and The Hidden Ways To Control The Ball

00:56:50 - Will The Worm Break?

00:57:36 - Barrels Includes a LOT for the Price.

00:58:56 - Are BoF Flipper Soft Or Is It In Your Head?

01:02:50 - Fun Vs. Scoring

01:04:00 - Talking Elwin Games

01:05:18 - Every Moment In A Pinball Machine Is Designed To Make The Player Feel Amazing

01:05:45 - Lynch Vs Dennis.

01:07:32 - Gem and the Holograms CONFIRMED

01:08:03 - Pinball Details Matter

01:10:03 - When Will The Final Wizard Modes Go In Dune...

01:10:28 - Zoom Dropout Ends.

01:12:12 - Are Games Coming Out Unfinished?

01:16:48 - Faith In A Company To Finish A Game's Code

01:20:00 - Which Of These 3 Games Would You Add To Your Collection?

01:20:45 - Is Thunderbirds Worse Than Raven?

01:21:42 - Thank You Bowen!

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Episode one of the Dirty Pool Podcast kicks off with Kineticist, the go-to news source for all things pinball. We dig into how the site got started, what it's like covering this wild hobby, and what stories aren’t getting told. A candid conversation about keeping the silverball press rolling.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:45 - Colin Introduction

00:03:05 - What Is Kineticist?

00:04:21 - Pinball Map and the Ecosystem

00:04:57 - Writing with Voice in Pinball Media

00:06:35 - The Rush of Reviewing New Releases

00:07:55 - Visiting Pinball HQs

00:11:09 - IPs We Want to See as Pins

00:13:12 - Sentimental Pinball Favorites

00:13:45 - The Fifth Favorite Game Trap

00:14:05 - Unfinished Code in Modern Pinball

00:17:36 - Do Casual Players Even Notice?

00:18:32 - Colin’s Origin Story, Take Two

00:18:56 - Pursuing Pinball Full-Time

00:22:42 - The Myth of the Affordable Home Game

00:23:36 - Expectation vs. Reality for Home Pins

00:24:45 - Why Pinball Needs Transparent Updates

00:26:45 - Tim Sexton Leaves Stern

00:28:55 - Are Remasters Worth It?

00:29:48 - Are Remasters Still Worth It?

00:31:22 - Pinball Machines Aren't Stocks

00:33:40 - Does Creating A Job Around A Hobby Ruin The Hobby?

00:35:29 - Do You Play In Tournaments?

00:37:48 - This Person Is The Worst Pinball FX Player (Spoilers It's @Brassleague Gaming)

00:37:57 - Gatekeeping In Pinball... Stop It.

00:39:00 - Working On A Project That You Love That Gets No Views

00:40:04 - What The Hell Is A TWIP?

00:42:57 - If You're Making A News Site Here's A Tip

00:43:43 - Great Pyramid Attack

00:43:58 - Serious Talk About Community

00:44:18 - I Love Our Community At DirtyPool

00:44:53 - Freakouts At Tournaments

00:46:42 - Important Advice About Pinball Ownership

00:47:14 - Pinball Etiquette

00:49:30 - These Are Important Pinball Events To Go To

00:52:42 - Electric Bat Shoutout + Alarm For Twitch Ads

00:53:10 - How To Go To Your First Pinball Event

00:54:56 - The Most Important Question...

00:55:30 - Chat Questions and Outro

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Davey from Stumblor joins Dirty Pool to discuss how one of the most respected names in pinball modding became a quiet powerhouse.

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Known for high-end, limited-run mods for machines like Godzilla, Jaws, and Elton John, Stumblor has built a reputation for precision engineering, lighting effects that don’t feel like an afterthought, and an aesthetic that leans more toward sculptural design than simple add-ons.

We talk through his full creative process—from initial idea to final shipment—and cover topics like what makes a game “worth modding,” and why some projects never make it out of the prototype phase. Davey also discusses community feedback, and testing challenges. Also included: the origin of the name "Stumblor!"

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:01 - Oops

00:00:07 - Actual Opening

00:00:18 - Davey / Stumblor Mods!

00:02:30 - Are Mod Makers Making Manufacturers Leave Out Components?

00:05:51 - The First Mod... Creature.

00:11:12 - Godzilla.

00:12:58 - The First Pinside Post That Launched Stumblor.

00:16:58 - Stumblor Website Breaks My Audio

00:20:00 - Where The Ideas For Mods Come From

00:20:52 - Elton John Sign

00:25:02 - Where Are You From?

00:26:41- Pin2DMD

00:29:21- PinMAME

00:32:00 - Stumblor Homebrew?

00:35:45 - Customer Emails / Customer Service

00:36:40 - The Customer Is Not Always Right

00:39:40- Tinkering Is Part Of Pinball

00:40:59 - @teppinball Plug and Upcoming Kong Mod / The Process

00:45:36 - Mod Making Is Art and Mechanical

00:48:51- Talking Materials

00:52:41- How to update Stumblor Mods to the new App

00:54:34 - Relationship With @dutchpinball

00:55:45 - What Deeproot Was...

01:01:20 - Manufacturers Not Collaborating With Mod Makers

01:06:46 - Dutch Pinball's Alice

01:08:14 - The Pinwalk and @InBeforetheLock

01:09:00 - How To Get Ahold of @stumblor

01:09:30 - The Raven Joke...

01:12:56 - TNA will take you to town.

01:16:20 - BTTF...

01:18:00 - Evil Dead @SpookyPinball 's Best Game

01:22:30 - 90's Pinball Style

01:23:48 - Where did the name Stumblor come from?? (Of course it's the Simpsons.)

01:27:20 - Next Stumblor Mod? ... Jurassic Park

01:29:20 - Tour of the workshop (Davey's Muted Adventure)

01:29:51- I Poorly Try To Fill In

01:30:46- DAAAVEEEEEEYYY

01:30:57- Schwarzenegger Tour

01:31:20 - Explaining Whats Going On For The Audio Only Podcast Peeps.

01:33:57 - Davey Returns

01:36:20 - Pin2DMD Oversized Mod For Classics

01:39:00 - Logistics for Assembly

01:45:23 - Pinball Is About Memories

01:47:10 - Raid / Outro

01:47:55 - BYE!

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The widebody has landed. We sit down with Daniel Jansen, CEO of Pinball Brothers, to talk about their new Predator machine: the rules, the features, and the sheer guts it takes to bring a licensed behemoth like this to life. We dig into the use of AI in their teaser campaign, the implications of AI-generated art in the industry, and whether high import costs and tariffs are creating real barriers for international buyers. Transparency, tech, and one of the most iconic monsters of all time.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:14 - Hello!

00:00:35 - Daniel Janson

00:01:31 - Confirmed? Future 80's Action Themed Pins Coming?

00:02:03 - Alien and Predator - BFF's

00:03:01 - Predator Clicking Sounds... LIVE!

00:03:41 - Art and Collaboration at Pinball Brothers

00:07:40 - Lets Talk Wide Bodies

00:08:45 - Does Predator Eat The Ball?

00:09:30 - Predator Is The Main Character

00:11:00 - The Predator Sculpt is All Original, Not a Toy

00:12:30 - How Do You Handle Lighting a Widebody?

00:14:00 - @fastpinball Boards

00:15:10 - Iconic Playfield Art In Pinball. Predator 3 Skulls?

00:17:30 - Is There a Family Mode / Gore Mode in Predator?

00:18:16 - Are More Arnold Video Assets Coming?

00:19:00 - Leaked Footage?

00:20:00 - Predator Launch...

00:22:00 - Handling Criticism From The Community

00:25:41 - Alien and Predator IP's Came From The Same Licensor

00:26:12 - Chat Questions!

00:28:00 - Thanks for the raid @DRI374

00:28:45 - Games Ship August

00:29:31- Tariffs

00:30:15 - Do You Believe Consumers Should Pay For Tariffs?

00:31:28 - How Are Tariff Costs Handled For People Purchasing Pinball Brother's Games?

00:34:00 - When Tariffs Are Locked In Will You Notify The Consumer Base On Your Plans?

00:35:01 - Gameplay Footage? (Few Days.)

00:37:52 - Retro Kit To Improve Flippers On Older @PinballBrothers Games?

00:38:38 - Does Pinball Brothers Use AI in Playfield Art? (no they don't)

00:40:22 - Observation... Pinball Brother's Loves Predator.

00:43:15 - Mods In Predator.

00:43:30 - Design Goal - Feeling The Movie

00:44:40 - Rules and Modes Logic

00:48:16 - New Hairdo!

00:48:46 - Horror Games for PB? (no)

00:51:25 - Rapid Fire Chat Questions (Yes / No) HOT TAKES!

00:52:20 - The Raven Thing.

00:53:42 - Competition Mode or Competition Play?

00:56:27 - Where Can You Play Predator?

00:57:29 - @PinballBrothers Appreciates Your Support

00:57:57 - For The Predator Fans

00:58:10 - Distributors Available on Pinball Brother's Website

00:59:15 - Better Updates For New Patches?

01:01:06 - Thank You Daniel!

01:01:52 - Bye!

01:02:50 - Bonus Questions... How Many Daniel's Is Too Many?

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We head south to San Antonio to talk to Tony, the owner of What’s Brewing, a coffee roastery that also happens to double as a pinball arcade. We get into the grind of running two very different scenes under one roof, from roasting beans to repairing flippers, and how a city like San Antonio shaped the culture of both. Turns out, coffee people and pinball people might just be the same weirdos.

Praise the Great Pyramid

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:40 - Surprise Pyramid Praising

00:01:05 - Where What's Brewing Came From

00:04:25 - What To Do In A Tornado / Emergency Info

00:07:18 - Pinball Enters What's Brewing

00:11:50 - Exotic Fruit and "The Nerd Tree"

00:14:45 - Pinball On Location Doesn't Make Money

00:17:16 - Chat Asks About Pinball 'named' Coffee

00:19:41 - Where do you acquire beans?

00:23:26 - What's up @CoffeeFlipper4 !

00:23:51 - Lets talk poop coffee. (Yes Seriously)

00:29:21 - Lets break down coffee types.

00:38:00 - How Coffee is Roasted

00:45:46 - Jar Jar killed Pinball... temporarily

00:49:21 - Have you converted pinball non-believers?

00:51:41 - Booze at a roastery? Sure?

00:55:21 - What's Brewing Tournaments Have Diverse Games

00:57:41 - @sternpinballinc Release Tiers...

01:01:23 - Back When You Could Get Pins For Cheap

01:04:23 - Don't Trust Your Cable Colors.

01:08:00 - The Pinball Experience is Interactive and Challenging

01:13:11 - Remakes Feel Different... Doesn't Every Game Feel Different?

01:19:52 - Day Off Interview? Tony Says Some Nice Things To Me.

01:22:22 - Pinball For All Types Of People

01:23:12 - Drink Spills and Coffee Pinball Aroma.

01:26:31 - Pinball Innovation / Pinball Golden Age

01:30:21 - Completed Code?

01:33:51 - Small Companies Grow Smart

01:35:21 - Barry O's!

01:36:41 - What's Brewing Events

01:39:21 - Big Screen Dirty Pool?!

01:41:21 - Bye!

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How do you run a full-blown pinball bar until 2 AM every night and stay married? Rachel and Cale from Electric Bat Arcade break it all down—logistics, love, location pinball, and late-night arcade life in Tempe. We talk running machines in the desert heat, Arizona pinball culture, and how to build a community one quarter at a time.

Praise the Great Pyramid

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:15 - How Did Electric Bat Start?

00:02:38 - What's It Like Running a Business With a Partner?

00:04:15 - Cale 'Wide Stance' Pinball Technique

00:05:45 - Running an Arcade Business

00:07:21 - "Barcade" Trademark

00:10:00 - Booze On Top Of Pinball

00:11:48 - Where'd The Name Come From?

00:13:45 - Electric Bat Podcast Loves To Be Transparent and Honest About Business

00:16:00 - Earnings Info Helping The Manufacturers?

00:19:35 - Most Important Thing an Arcade Can Do...

00:21:16 - Chat Questions

00:23:00 - Pinball For Everyone

00:26:20 - How Does Booze Work at @electricbatarcade

00:28:15 - Repairing Pinball Machines / Cale @ Marco Specialties

00:30:43 - Most Important Relationship Thing... Talk Through Chat Programs?

00:33:00 - Electric Bat Crazy Hours?!

00:35:12 - DND...

00:38:35 - Hardest Part Of Running a Business? Dealing With The City...

00:43:28 - Arcade Owners Aren't Generally Business People

00:45:00 - Cursed Game? It's Galactic Tank Force

00:51:49 - Whats The Modern Way To Handle Customer Service For a Manufacturer

00:54:15 - Kiko the Cat / Pinball Tech

00:59:58 - How To Be a Good Customer / Manufacturers Need To Be Better

01:01:35 - It's Ok To Be Frustrated, Channel It Right.

01:06:00 - Serge, The Ultimate Pinball Commentator

01:08:00 - Memorizing Pi in the Wildest Way

01:12:00 - How To Learn Pinball Repair

01:18:35 - Choosing To Be A Great Experience Over Making Money

01:20:55 - Chat Questions 2

01:22:30 - Don't Be Afraid To Get Involved With Tournaments

01:27:25 - Donuts?

01:27:35 - Pinball Is About People

01:28:25 - The Raven Thing...

01:29:30 - Top 3 Games?

01:33:00 - How Do You Not Burn Out On Pinball?

01:35:09 - Thank You! / Bye!

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