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| DPP #264 "Get your Specter on!!" | 24 Oct 2026 | 00:29:39 | |
Spooky and Kooky are ruling my life right now. See what I mean in this laid back friday episode! | |||
| DPP #263 PINBALL EXPO 2026: Multimorphic Drama, New Games & The People Who Make Pinball Great! | 18 Oct 2026 | 00:57:37 | |
Don's Pinball Podcast #263 – Pinball Expo 2026: The Drama, The Games, and The People! Pinball Expo 2026 is in the books, and WOW, do we have a lot to talk about! Buckle up, because episode #263 is a MONSTER! Coming in at nearly an hour long (that's about 2–3 times my usual rambling), we're breaking down everything from one of the biggest weekends in pinball. New games, industry drama, surprise announcements, rumors, incredible homebrews, and most importantly, the people who make this hobby so much fun! First up, let's talk about the elephant in the room: MULTIMORPHIC. There's no shortage of controversy surrounding Multimorphic and the P3 platform, and the rather tepid reception to their newly announced Dungeon Crawler Carl game certainly didn't help matters. We're digging into the drama, the reactions, and what it all means for the company going forward. But that's just the beginning! We're covering all the major manufacturers and their Expo showings:
And we can't forget the HOMEBREW AREA, which continues to be one of my favorite parts of Expo! We're talking about some truly impressive creations, including Attack on Titan, Coming to America, and Beastie Boys. The creativity and passion coming out of the homebrew community are absolutely incredible. But here's the real highlight of Pinball Expo 2026: THE PEOPLE. As much as we love the games, the reveals, and even a little industry drama, it's the friendships, conversations, laughs, and incredible people that make this hobby special. A huge thank-you to everyone who stopped to say hello, hung out, shared a drink, talked pinball, or just made the weekend unforgettable. YOU are what makes Pinball Expo worth coming back to year after year. So grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy an extra-large helping of Don's Pinball Podcast. We've got a LOT to unpack! | |||
| DON'S PINBALL PODCAST #262 – PINBALL EXPO 2026: NEW GAMES, BIG SURPRISES & BON JOVI ROCKS THE SHOW! | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:19:23 | |
🎸 DON'S PINBALL PODCAST #262 – PINBALL EXPO 2026: NEW GAMES, BIG SURPRISES & BON JOVI ROCKS THE SHOW! 🎸 Pinball Expo 2026 is here, and we're diving headfirst into all the excitement, new releases, and incredible homebrew creations! This episode is PACKED with pinball goodness as we break down some of the biggest games making waves at Expo! 🔥 Stern's AC/DC Remake – Back in Black! We're talking about the return of this rock-and-roll classic and what it brings to the table. 🎪 Cirqus Voltaire from American Pinball – The circus is back in town! We discuss the revival of this legendary Bally/Williams title. 🎸 Bon Jovi from Barrels of Fun – One of the standout games of the show! We're talking about the music, the presentation, and why this one deserves your attention. 🛠️ The Homebrew Scene Is on Fire! – We shine the spotlight on two exciting projects, Coming to America and Attack on Titan, and the creativity that makes the homebrew community so special. From major manufacturers to passionate independent builders, Pinball Expo reminds us why we love this hobby. We've got opinions, excitement, laughs, and plenty of pinball talk! SUPPORT THE SHOW! 🎯 Join the Don's Pinball Podcast Patreon for bonus content and to help keep the show rolling! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/donspinballpodcast 📧 Questions, comments, rumors, or just want to talk pinball? 📱 Follow Don's Pinball Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram for more pinball coverage, unboxings, reviews, and livestreams! OUR SPONSORS 🎮 Mad Pinball – Looking for your next pinball machine? Contact info@madpinball.com for new game orders! 🕹️ Kingpin Games – For P3 machines and modules, contact sales@kingpingames.net. Thanks for listening, and KEEP FLIPPING! #DonsPinballPodcast #PinballExpo2026 #Pinball #BonJoviPinball #BarrelsOfFun #SternPinball #ACDCpinball #CirqusVoltaire #AmericanPinball #HomebrewPinball #AttackOnTitan #ComingToAmerica #PinballCommunity | |||
| Don's Pinball Podcast Episode #261 – Back to the Future Drama, Expo Hype & Arabian Nights Magic! | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:38:47 | |
🎙️ Don's Pinball Podcast Episode #261 – Back to the Future Drama, Expo Hype & Arabian Nights Magic! No script, no agenda, just Don firing up the microphone and talking pinball! This week we're diving into the latest happenings in the pinball world, starting with Dutch Pinball's Back to the Future and some questionable business practices that deserve a closer look. Is the excitement surrounding this highly anticipated title being overshadowed by how Dutch Pinball is handling things? Next, Pinball Expo in Chicago is almost here! The excitement is building as the industry prepares for one of its biggest weeks of the year. What surprises might be waiting for us on the show floor? We're also talking about rumors of a brand-new title from Barrels of Fun! Could another announcement be on the horizon? Let the speculation begin! And finally, some genuinely good news! I've been spending time with Pedretti Pinball's Tales of the Arabian Nights, and I'm impressed. It's a beautiful, incredibly fun game with excellent build quality. We're talking about why this remake deserves some serious attention. A little controversy, a little speculation, a lot of excitement, and some actual pinball playing. Just another episode of Don's Pinball Podcast! 🎯 Looking to add a new pinball machine to your collection? Contact our friends at Mad Pinball for information on ordering your next game! ❤️ Support Don's Pinball Podcast! Help keep the conversation going and support independent pinball coverage by joining the Patreon community! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/donspinballpodcast 📬 Questions, comments, rumors, or just want to talk pinball? Email: donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the podcast! | |||
| DPP #260 "MAKE MOUNTAIN DEW PINBALL!" | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:22:24 | |
Don’s Pinball Podcast — MAKE MOUNTAIN DEW PINBALL! Stern, build this game for the rest of us! This episode kicks off with the incredible Mountain Dew pinball machine Stern built for Barstool Sports. But after seeing it, I have one big question: Why can’t WE buy one? I make my case for Stern to take the Mountain Dew concept and turn it into a real production game available to the public. The theme, colors, artwork and pure ridiculous fun of Mountain Dew seem absolutely PERFECT for pinball. Stern — make the game and take my money! Then things get paranormal… I’ve officially asked Barrels of Fun for a knocker kit for Winchester Mystery House — but not just for replay knocks. I want to use the knocker to communicate with the spirit realm! 👻 Could the machine actually knock back at you as part of the experience? Winchester Mystery House seems like the perfect game to try it. I also get into a bigger discussion about THEME INTEGRATION in pinball. I compare Stern, Spooky Pinball and Barrels of Fun to Disney, Universal and Six Flags and look at the very different ways each approaches immersing you in a theme. Is it enough to put a great license on a great pinball machine, or should playing the game actually make you feel like you've stepped inside that world? Lots to unpack in this one! 🎥 Check out Don’s Pinball Podcast on YouTube for the video version, livestreams, unboxings, repairs and more. If you enjoy the show and want to help keep Don’s Pinball Podcast independent and growing, join the Patreon! Your support directly helps me keep making the podcast, videos, livestreams and all the other nonsense that comes along with it. Patreon: patreon.com/donspinballpodcast 📧 Email: donspinballpodcast@gmail.com And let me know: Would YOU buy a production Mountain Dew pinball machine from Stern? #Pinball #SternPinball #MountainDew #BarstoolSports #DonsPinballPodcast #WinchesterMysteryHouse #BarrelsOfFun #SpookyPinball #PinballPodcast #PinballNews #PinballMachine #PinballCollector #PinballCommunity JOIN THE PATREON! | |||
| DPP #259 "It's Winchester Week!!" | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:38:48 | |
Don’s Pinball Podcast #259 A lot to talk about this week — starting with my brand-new Winchester Mystery House from Barrels of Fun! I’ve had some serious time with the game already, but ownership didn’t start without a few surprises. I get into my first impressions of Winchester Mystery House, some of the repairs and fixes I had to make, and where I’m at with the game now. And if you haven’t seen it yet, head over to the Don’s Pinball Podcast YouTube channel! I’ve got the full Winchester Mystery House unboxing as well as the live repair/fix video, so you can see exactly what happened. Also this episode: 🎯 We catch up on the pinball market and take a look at how the last two Stern Pinball releases are doing. 🎯 What’s going on with American Pinball, and where do things stand heading forward? 🎯 Pedretti Gaming continues bringing classic titles back to life, and I discuss their latest remake releases and what they mean for collectors and the hobby. Lots of opinions, market talk, new-game discussion, and of course plenty of Winchester Mystery House! If you enjoy the show and want more Don’s Pinball Podcast, consider joining the Patreon. Your support helps keep the podcast going and gives you access to additional content while supporting everything I’m doing with the show. 👉 patreon.com/donspinballpodcast 📧 Email: donspinballpodcast@gmail.com And please make sure you’re subscribed to the Don’s Pinball Podcast YouTube channel for unboxings, livestreams, repairs, gameplay, and more. #Pinball #DonsPinballPodcast #WinchesterMysteryHouse #BarrelsOfFun #SternPinball #AmericanPinball #PedrettiGaming #PinballMachine #PinballPodcast #PinballCollector #PinballCommunity #NewPinball #PinballNews Support Don’s Pinball Podcast | |||
| DPP# 258 Stern Ghostbusters Remastered?! D&D Topper Review, Sonic Code & Pinball News | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:34:38 | |
Don’s Pinball Podcast – Episode 258: Ghostbusters Remastered Rumors, D&D Accessories, Sonic Code & More! This episode is packed with pinball news, reviews, rumors, and plenty of speculation! I take a closer look at the new Dungeons & Dragons topper and accessories, including the pricing, what you actually get, and whether I think they’re worth the money. I also talk about the latest Sonic pinball code update and what it adds to the game. Then it’s time for some Barrels of Fun speculation as I discuss what their next game could be, along with the latest news surrounding Winchester Mystery House and Bon Jovi pinball. The biggest segment of the episode is all about the growing rumor that Stern Pinball may be working on a remastered version of Ghostbusters. I break down what’s being discussed, what a remaster could potentially include, and whether bringing Ghostbusters back would make sense for Stern. As always, these are my opinions, reactions, and speculation based on the information currently making the rounds in the pinball community. Support the show on Patreon: Questions, comments, or insider information? Mad Pinball Kingpin Games / P3 #Pinball #SternPinball #GhostbustersPinball #DungeonsAndDragons #SonicTheHedgehog #BarrelsOfFun #BonJoviPinball #WinchesterMysteryHouse #PinballPodcast #DonsPinballPodcast Sponsors | |||
| DPP #257 "Nashville is awesome!" | 12 Sep 2026 | 00:26:52 | |
Don’s Pinball Podcast – Episode 257Bon Jovi! Cirqus Voltaire! Fallout! TOTAN! Let’s Talk Pinball! Episode 257 is here, and there’s a LOT happening in pinball this week! I kick things off with some Bon Jovi pinball talk, including my thoughts on the game, the theme, and where things stand. Then we get into Cirqus Voltaire and the possibility of seeing this absolute classic return. Would a modern version capture what made the original so special? Of course, we have to talk Stern’s Fallout. Now that the game is out in the wild, there’s plenty more to discuss, including impressions, artwork, presentation, and what I’m thinking about the game after spending more time around it. And Tales of the Arabian Nights joins the conversation as we talk about another legendary title and what the future could hold for some of these Williams/Bally classics. Plus, plenty of the usual tangents, opinions, rumors, and whatever else happens when I sit down behind a microphone to talk pinball! 🎧 IN EPISODE 257: ❤️ SUPPORT DON’S PINBALL PODCAST! 👉 Join the Patreon: Your support directly helps the podcast and everything I’m doing around the pinball hobby. If you enjoy the show, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, leave a comment and share the episode with another pinball fan! It makes a huge difference. 📧 EMAIL THE SHOW: 🎯 NEED A NEW PINBALL MACHINE? For mainline pinball releases, contact Mad Pinball: For Multimorphic P3 machines and modules, contact KingPin Games: Tell them Don’s Pinball Podcast sent you! Thanks for listening, watching, supporting the show, and being part of the pinball community. See you in the next one! #Pinball #PinballMachine #DonsPinballPodcast #FalloutPinball #Fallout #SternPinball #BonJovi #CirqusVoltaire #TalesOfTheArabianNights #TOTAN #WilliamsPinball #BallyPinball #Multimorphic #PinballPodcast | |||
| DPP #256 "Fallout reaction" | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:17:55 | |
Don’s Pinball Podcast – Episode 256: My Initial Thoughts on Fallout Pinball Stern Pinball has finally revealed Fallout, and it’s time for my first full reaction to the machine! In this episode, I break down my initial impressions of the game, including the artwork, cabinet presentation, playfield layout, shots, toys, theme integration, and overall design. Does the machine capture the strange, violent, retro-futuristic world of Fallout? Did Stern deliver something worthy of one of the biggest video game franchises of all time—or did the hype get ahead of the final product? These are my honest first thoughts based on everything we’ve seen so far. As always, opinions may change once I get the opportunity to spend meaningful time playing the game. Let me know what you think: Are you excited about Fallout pinball? Which model are you considering, and where does it rank among Stern’s recent releases? Sponsors Need a new mainline pinball machine? Contact Mad Pinball at: For Multimorphic P3 machines, modules, and accessories, contact Kingpin Games at: Support the show and get additional content: Questions, comments, rumors, or feedback: #Fallout #FalloutPinball #SternPinball #Pinball #Bethesda #DonPinballPodcast #PinballPodcast | |||
| DPP #255 "Fallout pre-game show! " | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:20:52 | |
DON’S PINBALL PODCAST — EPISODE 255 ☢️ FALLOUT PINBALL IS ALMOST HERE! Stern Pinball’s Fallout is officially being revealed tomorrow, and we’re breaking down everything we know so far! In this episode of Don’s Pinball Podcast, I react to the Fallout teaser and the newly released story trailer, talk about what Stern appears to be setting up for the game, and give my thoughts heading into the full reveal. What can we learn from what Stern has shown us? What does the story trailer tell us about the direction of the game? And most importantly—are we excited for Fallout pinball? Tomorrow we finally get the answers! 🔥 TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: • Stern Pinball's new Fallout pinball machine ☢️ The full reveal is almost here. Let me know in the comments: Are you excited for Fallout? What are you hoping Stern puts into the game? 🎯 SUPPORT DON’S PINBALL PODCAST Join the Patreon for more pinball news, rumors, discussion and bonus content: patreon.com/donspinballpodcast 📧 CONTACT THE SHOW 👍 Like, subscribe and turn on notifications because there is going to be a LOT to talk about once Fallout is officially revealed! #Fallout #FalloutPinball #SternPinball #Pinball #PinballMachine #PinballNews #DonsPinballPodcast #Bethesda #FalloutTV #PinballPodcast | |||
| DPP #254 "Donstradamus predicts the future!" | 30 Aug 2026 | 00:37:52 | |
🎙️ DON’S PINBALL PODCAST — EPISODE 254 The pinball industry keeps getting more expensive—and more interesting. In Episode 254, Don breaks down the latest pinball news, pricing discussions, new-game speculation, manufacturer updates, and everything else happening around the hobby. Expect honest opinions, industry talk, rumors, reactions, and the occasional tangent that can only happen on Don’s Pinball Podcast. 🔥 TOPICS DISCUSSED: • The latest news from around the pinball industry 🎯 SUPPORT DON’S PINBALL PODCAST Join the Patreon for bonus content, additional episodes, industry discussion, rumors and more: https://www.patreon.com/donspinballpodcast 📧 CONTACT THE SHOW Email Don at: 👍 Please like the video, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode. Let me know what you think about the current state of pinball pricing in the comments. Are today’s machines still worth the money? #Pinball #PinballMachine #PinballPodcast #PinballNews #SternPinball #SpookyPinball #JerseyJackPinball #BarrelsOfFun #AmericanPinball #RetroGaming #ArcadeGames #DonsPinballPodcast | |||
| DPP #253 "The Return of the Stern!" | 16 Aug 2026 | 00:31:02 | |
Let's get into where this hobby REALLY is at! Is Stern Ready to punch back? -$2 a game? Is it time? and more in this SIMULCAST episode which is also on youtube for those video inclined folks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u_Grfzec9M I love y'all on Patreon! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast email Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| DPP #252 "A wild week of pinball!" | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:28:06 | |
It just doesn't stop!! Neither should we. Has this been an uneventful first half of the year? Maybe, but the second half is making up for it with tons of great games! Let's get into it all! Hi, I'm Don, I'll be your guide. Hit me up! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast Love all the support from this great community!! | |||
| DPP #251 "A Fair and Balanced look at Bon Jovi" | 01 Aug 2026 | 00:28:08 | |
Well heck, I played it and I liked it and I think other people will too. Listen for my thoughts, no spoilers here lol. Need a Bon Jovi? info@madpinball.com More to come from SFGE this weekend. Love you guys. | |||
| DPP #250 "Calm Down Everybody!" | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:22:37 | |
This has been the strangest week in pinball. What is going on? Everyone is angry, accusing each other of leaking this, or trashing that. We got 3 new pinball releases this week and we all need some time to process. No one is making you buy anything. Let's just breathe and play some games. There's bigger issues out there than this. It's an appeal to sanity everybody! Myself included. | |||
| DPP #249 "Is the Barrel only half full now? DCC wins the week!" | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:37:55 | |
What a stellar release week we've had! Some very polarizing choices. I will be clear that every game will be fun to play and locations should get them, maybe. But at these prices I think we should demand more. I'll get into that all here! It's the Barrels of Fun and Multimorphic episode!! Need P3 gear? sales@kinpingames.net Need Pinball and cool people to hang out with? info@madpinball.com Like me? You are awesome! come on over to patreon.com/donspinballpodcast and show your love!! Also livestreams! | |||
| DPP #248 "P3's and BOF Dreams" | 26 Jul 2026 | 00:37:59 | |
Well what do you know, not much, but here it is anyway! Do I know what the new Barrels of Fun game is? I think I do, or at least 3 things it could be and a great way to launch it. ALSO Dungeon Crawler Carl is about to have its pinball moment!! Also also I have found a way to truly evaluate the P3 system at home that I'm very excited about! I have a new partnership with sponsor Kingpin Games for the P3 universe of games! Chris over there is a homie and has just become a dealer so if you find yourself in need of a system or module from a dealer that will fight for you in the production line hit him up! sales@kingpingames.net He's taking a list right now for DCC games and taking orders on monday. Cool guy, I've bought from him before. Still good with Mad Pinball for all other gaming needs info@madpinball.com Let's go play some games! Extra info on Patreon right now patreon.com/donspinballpodcast | |||
| DPP #247 "Big Episode! New BOF?!" | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:36:40 | |
Hey everyone!! I'm back from an epic European/African trip with a gang of thigs to talk about, speculate about, and discuss!! Thanks to Jeff for the awesome song for this episode as we scream towards episode 250! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast Thanks so much everyone!! | |||
| Steve Ritchie Interview! | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:18:32 | |
Here is the complete audio of my sit down with inductry legend Steve Ritchie at the launch of his 35th game Sonic the Hedgehog from Jersey Jack Pinball. I had such an excellent time and can't wait to hang with this guy again. Thanks so much to Steve, Jack, and the whole team over there at JJP. Really excited to see what the future holds! | |||
| DPP# 246 "Sonic time, Cruise time, Multimorphic time" | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:29:25 | |
Where's the game at Gerry?! I wanna see the new hotness that the P3 is bringing! Oh also Sonic came out and the people over at Jersey Jack are just the best. I'm back from my visit where I got to play the game AND interview Steve! Check out that interview as it's own bonus episode after this one! Thanks everyone for listening and participating in the pinball fun! email me why don't you? donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Support and interact with chat over on patreon! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast
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| DPP #245 "Monday Fish Fry" | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:33:29 | |
MagiKarp!!!! The topper is revealed inadvertantly!! Too late to avert your eyes! Stern topperpalooza continues, wish I had the games that they go to though. Oh well, let's look at TOTAN! She's good to look at but is she seaworthy? Also what's in a number? Do limited number cutoffs excite you or are they meh, just give me the game? Do you want to hear Hello Fresh and Surf Shark commercials during episodes? HECK NO! Head on over to patreon.com/donspinballpodcast and keep the sponsors at bay. This is YOUR show! I'm here due to your efforts! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| DPP #244 "Toppers and Museum Field Trips" | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:23:16 | |
Let's get together for some awesome pinball talk! We got hit with a new topper accessory out of nowhere this week. Reactions seem to be mixed but favorable. My question...what do YOU look for in a topper? We talk soon-to-debut games as well! Rumor is more than Sonic is coming this month. What will the game of the summer be?! Also I talk some Spooky stuff! It's all good, it's all fun! I've got a C-3PO topper up for somebody. Reach out at donspinballpodcast@gmail.com or hit me up on the socials. It's pinball time! | |||
| DPP #243 "Free pinball focus group!" | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:50:32 | |
Here's a rundown of every active pinball company and the vibes/rumors/enthusiasm for each. These shows are super fun to do. What rumored game are you most excited for? Info@madpinball.com to get on a list for a future title and/or get yourself a game | |||
| DPP #242 "Transformers! It's a game!" | 22 May 2026 | 00:35:40 | |
What a cool game this is! Thanks so much to Stern pinball for the invite and sandwiches! Here how my time with the game went. Assets, layout, art, and yeah, pretty much Transformers. | |||
| DPP #241 "The Lodi Episode" | 17 May 2026 | 00:29:09 | |
Oh man what a uniquely fun time I just had out in Lodi. Golden State Pinball Festival is too generic a name for this show. Be sure to check it out next year and plan to bring a tent/RV/Designated driver when you do because it is something else!! Also be sure to sick around for the multimorphic minute as we celebrate Weird Al and the P3 platform. Thanks to everyone who made the show a success! A full trip report will be over on Patreon.com/donspinballpodcast Just follow the link and THANKS SO MUCH for the kind support! | |||
| DPP #240 "Transformers and Euro pinball!" | 13 May 2026 | 00:25:46 | |
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| DPP #239 "New Games, New Sales, New Drama!!" | 10 May 2026 | 00:31:06 | |
Happy May everybody! Jam-packed high energy show for your weekend! We got pin-drama with Big Bang Bar! New Stern Cornerstone reveal and how to win a chance to go!! New JJP Game on the line already?! Beetlejuice build update! Buy my Pokemon LE! and so much more! Love you guys! Thanks so much to the 1000+ of you that listen regularly! Check the links below! donspinballpodcast.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast info@madpinball.com Buy a game today! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| DPP#238 "Rumors from the Buckeye State!" | 02 May 2026 | 00:31:50 | |
Let's get caught up on all the news and rumors going around right now as we prepare to enter Pin-Summer!! I got location reports, new game impressions for 3 Musketeers, and MORE just for you, dear listener. I'm almost back home and I can't wait. For now, we chat pins! | |||
| DPP #237 "Dungeons and Karls" | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:28:49 | |
We're back baby with new pinball rumors, ne pinball speculation, and new Patreon members! Hey Osi! Thanks so much!!! Let's talk Dungeon Crawler Carl one more time. Who's making it? I think I know but am I wrong? How are y'all planning on navigating Transformers vs Sonic the Hedgehog? I have my strategy picked out. Let's see if it works. All that and Yukon Yeti and He-Man to boot! Let's go, train is leaving! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast to show some love! Appreciate everybody! | |||
| DPP #236 "The State of (my) Pinball" | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:22:12 | |
Back at it after a forced hiatus let's get back to basics. What's going on with the pinball world and what do we have to look forward to and HOW should we approach it. Should we really run after everything or just let it breathe a bit? Hit me up! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast Send Mail!! Don's Pinball Podcast PO BOX 92 Benton, WI 53803 | |||
| DPP #235 "Unboxing a Pokemon" | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:29:33 | |
So a funny thing happened on the way to a Pokemon LE. Disaster, horror, sorrow, and a silver lining! Join me on an emotional roller coaster of redemption! Thanks to Zach and the team at FlipnOut for saving the day! Really appreciate it! Dig in to some hot new pinball news as well! Thanks so much for the support you guys! We're all in this together haha. donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast to support the show, and me lol. Dude, check out these artblades! https://www.pingraffix.com/product-page/stern-pokemon-pinblades | |||
| DPP #234 "Dispatch from TPF 2026" | 22 Mar 2026 | 00:30:20 | |
Its a rundown of everything from the Texas Pinball Festival 2026 SO FAR! Going back to the show but here's a quick half-time report ! Yukon Yeti is fun, Houdini looks great, Beetlejuice is unstoppable, and people are enjoying Pokemon. Homebrew rules!!! JJP/BOF still basking in the glow of Harry Potter and Winchester. | |||
| DPP #233 "Yukon Gold Rush!!" | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:22:35 | |
Here it is! The rumors were true and Turner Pinball looked to have crushed it with Yukon Yeti! The follow up to Whitewater from the 90's is here! I have been able to look over the assets for the new machine and here's my 'first look' takeaway. Game looks fun! Look at that ramp! Order banks are open now over at Turnerpinball.com and/or through high quality distributors like Mad Pinball! info@madpinball.com Game ships this summer! Way to go Chris and team! | |||
| DPP #232 "AP ripped a great pack!" | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:43:06 | |
Wow did American Pinball rip open a good pack of Pinballmon cards! Some great additions to the company has me now very interested in whats to come! Also I crowd-sourced topics for todays show so thanks to all of you for the opinions! Get in on a jam-packed episode of Don's Pinball Podcast! Email! Patreon! and all the good stuff below! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast donspinballpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| DPP #231 "Let's go to Jack in the Box!" | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:29:26 | |
What else do you do after a night of drinking in LA? haha So much to talk about! Cirqus Voltaire remake?! Dungeon Crawler Carl! Spooky updates! No new P3 at TPF?? So much more!! | |||
| DPP #230 "Pokemon LE! Did you catch one?!" | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:28:23 | |
All about Pokemon and MY personal quest for the LE I didn't know I wanted...but everyone else did. This game is special NOT because of mechs and layout but in spite of that and I'll tell you why. Also...when will we see Godzilla on Spike 3? King of the Monsters edition? It's gotta be coming! We are into a great year of pinball everybody! Let's celebrate! You DON'T need an LE to partake either! Let's all hang out in Texas next month! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast | |||
| DPP #229 "Can you call yourself a Pinball Company if you can't make games?" | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:29:14 | |
Let's talk about the fall of DPX! Also I have Orbital Albert on to talk Pokemon!! Collector treasure or pump 'n' dump? Thanks to everybody involved in Pinball at the Beach! | |||
| DPP #228 "Day 1 dispatch! BJ reception, BOF excites!" | 07 Feb 2026 | 00:26:26 | |
Pokemon! I don't know anything about it. But here's what I do know and I'm here to share the day one details of the Pinball at the Beach show! Let's go! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast really appreciate the support! email Don at dongarrison88@gmail.com | |||
| DPP #227 "Bring on the Beach!!" | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:30:49 | |
American 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.com patreon.com/wearepinball Let's go!! | |||
| DPP #226 "Who need's a RAZA?" | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:40:20 | |
Let's get into it! UGH work is trying to end me. Let's have some fun anyway! I analyze the RAZA/Dutch situation, countdown to Pinball at the Beach, wax about AP for a while, and try to stop slowly losing my mind. Come with me! It'll be fun! | |||
| DPP #225 "A 2026 primer" | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:28:47 | |
Collapse the wave function! Which timeline are we living in? So many possibilities at the start of the year. Transformers or Pokemon? KISS or ACDC? AP, BOF, or Turner?! Listen in to this HYPE episode of Don's Pinball Podcast. It's gonna be a great year I can FEEL it!! Be a bro and join the patreon! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast Giveaways starting up again soon! Email Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Come see me at Pinball at the Beach! Gonna be awesome! | |||
| DPP #224 "The return of the Want!" | 04 Jan 2026 | 00:34:44 | |
It's fun to have games out there that you want! I talk about what I mean by that and I'm coming to realize that it is fun to NOT have something and be on the lookout for it. Also I played TWD remastered and yeah, it was fun. Let's celebrate pinball and remember that you DON'T have to own a game to have a valid opinion. Come hang out on patreon! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast also email Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| DPP #222 "Toppers and FOMO and Death Bars!" | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:34:21 | |
What a week this turned out to be! We got surprise accessory drops from 3 of our favorite companies here in pinball and I wanna talk all about it! Also we talk directly to Spooky pinball about their new 'Death Bar' upgrade briefly. It's a great time for pinball and 2026 better get it act together to compete! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast to support the show and get some giveaways! | |||
| DPP #221 "Scorbit Interview!" | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:51:46 | |
Do not miss this one! I'll admit I've been sleeping on Scorbit and it's interactivity but I'm now aware of just how cool all of this tech is! Listen in as I get schooled LIVE on the functionality and the breadth of games that can really benefit from this score-tracking and interactive platform! Thanks so much to my guests from Scorbit Brian O'Neill, Ron Richards, and CEO Jay Adelson for sitting down for this awesome interview session. Reach their website at Scorbit.io Email Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Join the fun on patreon over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast | |||
| DPP #220 "This Old (pinball) House!" | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:35:16 | |
Are you ready to get upset by cabinetry? Well friend, you are in good company haha! Let's talk nonsense and toppers, and Sonic, and DVE as a creepy elf and lets have some fun doing it! Here's your call to action! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast to join in on the mayhem and win prizes! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com to get personal and interactive Info@madpinball.com to get games, beard tips, and rumored games lists! Let's pinball! | |||
| DPP #219 "Are connected apps the way forward? Accessories and other stuff!" | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:30:03 | |
Once again let's meet to celebrate pinball and all the fun we can make with it! I'm back in town and trying to get caught back up with everything! Heck I was just about to preorder a Transformers until I checked the date. Let's get teasers like that again. Also, Plungr, Insider Connected, Scorbit, and Pin-access...when will we see these make a splash in the new year? Hopefully somewhere soon. I want more functionality and social gaming! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com and also patreon.com/donspinballpodcast for those of you looking for premium access! Email Corbin or jeff@madpinball.com and get yourself a new or used game or accessory! Yay pinball! | |||
| DPP #218 "The 12 games of Thanksgiving!" | 30 Nov 2025 | 00:36:33 | |
Thank you Scott and Josh from the Loser Kid Pinball podcast for the inspiration to do my own take on the 'end of year best' list! All 12 were actually good games this year! I feel like everyone really leveled-up and brought some bangers to the community. Which ones were your favorites?! Where did I get it wrong? What do you want to see going forward? Thanks everyone! email Don at donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Grab a game from Mad Pinball! Jeff@madpinball.com or Corbin@madpinball.com Join the fun over on Patreon! Great way to support and interact with awesome people! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast | |||
| DPP #217 "Beetlemania is here!!" | 16 Nov 2025 | 00:21:46 | |
There's more than sweet corn in southern Wisconsin! Was the world even ready for this awesome pinball machine that just dropped? I was there to see it live and so were 20 of my new closest/luckiest friends! Jam packed episode celebrating all things pinball! Get in on this sweet episode and let's keep this party going! Email Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com What do you think of the game?! I wanna know! Come on over to Patreon for bonus material and giveaways! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast Don't miss anything! I'll let you know whats coming! | |||
| DPP #216 "The Walking DOA" | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:25:35 | |
Let's go everyone! Pinball machines are fun and there's a lot of new ones to talk about! My name is Don as you know and I like pinball. Cant wait to play The Walking Dead Remastered but I am not alone in not having ordered one. Now I may not know why YOU didn't do that, but here's my reasoning. Also we're a week away from the biggest release of the year with Spooky's Beetlejuice and I can't wait for that! All that in this fun little episode that I made. Get your listen on and comment on facebook, discord, and directly at donspinballpodcast@gmail.com and also on patreon (love you guys) at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast I love the support everyone! | |||
| DPP #215 "Happy Halloween! (and Beetlejuice)" | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:23:06 | |
Hey guys! Ready for some nonsense? -Beetlejuice midnight release party! -Show games! -Dirty Flippers! -TWD Remastered is probably gonna be kinda neat Let's chat! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast Buy a game or get on a list today with Mad! Jeff@madpinball.com use code WAP!! | |||