Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball Industry

Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball Industry

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  • Dirty Pool Podcast Ep07 – Davey of Stumblor Mods / The Art of The Pinball Modding

    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!


    #StumblorMods #PinballInterview #DirtyPoolPinball #PinballMods #GodzillaPinball #JawsPinball #EltonJohnPinball #PinballDesign #SternPinball #JerseyJackPinball #SpookyPinball #DutchPinball #TurnerPinball #PinballMachine #RetroGaming #ModdingMasters #PinballCommunity #CustomPinball #ArcadeCulture #PinballAddict #PinballArt #MakerCulture #LightingDesign #PinballTalk #CultOfTheScoop

    1 hr 49 min
  • Dirty Pool Podcast Ep06 – Chad The Bird Loves Worms and Pinball

    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!


    #DirtyPoolPodcast #DirtyPoolPinball #PinballInterview #MysteryGuest #LoganArcade #PinballCommunity #PinballCulture #ArcadePodcast #PinballTalk #RetroGaming #CultOfPinball #BehindTheFlippers #PinballLore #PinballMedia #PinballObsessed #PodcastVibes #IlluminatiApproved #SomewhatMysteryGuest #BirdAdjacent #ArcadeLife

    1 hr 22 min
  • Dirty Pool Podcast Ep05 – Maker of Mischief: David Van Es from Barrels of Fun

    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.


    #DirtyPoolPinball #DPPP #PinballPodcast #BarrelsofFun #LabyrinthPinball #DunePinball #DavidVanEs #PinballDesign #PinballBusiness #ModernPinball #PinballLife #SternPinball #JerseyJackPinball #SpookyPinball #DutchPinball #TurnerPinball #PinballCEO #PinballTalk #BehindTheFlippers #PinballCommunity #PinballMachines #PinballProduction

    1 hr 48 min
  • Dirty Pool Podcast Ep04 – Ian Jacoby of Nudge Magazine

    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


    #DirtyPoolPinball #DPPP #NudgeMagazine #PinballCulture #PrintIsNotDead #PinballZines #PinballMedia #PinballPodcast #PunkRockPinball #PinballArt #ZineCulture #RetroMedia #IanJacoby #AlternativePublishing #PinballLifestyle #DIYCulture #DirtyPoolPodcast #IndependentPublishing #ZineScene #PinballCollective #UndergroundPrint #PaperOverPixels #IndiePinball #PinballDesign #PinballPress #NoToAI #AnalogForever

    1 hr 27 min
  • Dirty Pool Podcast Ep03 – Jonathan Bergeron From Punk to Pinball

    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!



    #DirtyPoolPinball #JohnnyCrap #JonathanBergeron #PinballArt #DunePinball #LabyrinthPinball #JurassicParkPinball #PinballDesign #GraffitiArtist #PunkArt #BandMerch #SkateCulture #LowbrowArt #ArcadeArt #ComicArt #PinballCulture #BackglassArt #DirtyPoolPodcast #PinballInterview #UndergroundArt #ArtProcess #ArtistLife #StreetArt #DesignJourney #CreativeFreedom #CultOfPinball #PinballPeople

    1 hr 7 min
  • Dirty Pool Podcast Ep02 – Bowen Kerins on Designing Dune and the Art of Pinball Rules

    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!


    #DirtyPoolPinball #DunePinball #BowenKerins #BarrelsOfFun #PinballRules #PinballDesign #PinballPodcast #PinballTalk #PinballCommunity #TournamentPinball #ModernPinball #GameDesign #PinballMachines #PinballCreators #PinballPeople #PinballStreaming #PinballHistory #ArcadeGaming #ArcadeCulture #DPPP #HomebrewPinball

    1 hr 24 min
  • Dirty Pool Podcast Ep01 – Kineticist on the State of Pinball News

    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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About Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball Industry

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A somewhat grounded look at the people who actually make pinball happen. From game designers and tournament organizers to top players and studio heads, the D...

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