In The Scene: Indie Arcade Wave

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into Sparks Pinball Museum with the owner Mike Bradley. Sparks Pinball Museum is a large arcade in Troy, Michigan that has a huge selection of pinballs, retro arcade games, rare arcade games, and old entertainment machines. Sparks Pinball Museum is a place you need to check out if you like pinball and are in the Detroit area. There are a few Sparks Pinball locations, we got to check out the location in the Oakland Mall which has the Sparks Pinball Museum & Arcade and Sparks Passport. Mike tells us about how he got into the arcade collection hobby, how he collected with his dad, how he started routing games, and his experience with pinball tournaments. If you want to play some great pinballs and some uncommon arcade games Sparks Pinball Museum is a great place to visit.If you ever find yourself in Troy Michigan, stop by and let them know Indie Arcade Wave sent you.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Sparks Pinball MuseumWebsite: https://sparkspinballmuseum.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparksPinball/#Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkspinballTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparkspinball

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into what it's like running a rural arcade business in small-town America. I'm joined by Shar one of the owners of Bad Axe Retrocade in Bad Axe, Michigan. Bad Axe has a population of just over 3,000 people, and Bad Axe Retrocade is the only classic rural arcade for over 45 minutes. We spoke with Shar about what it's like running a rural arcade business in such a small town. What it took to find games, location, community building, and more. If you've ever wondered what it'd be like running a rural arcade business in small town America here is your answer. I believe that Shar and her family have done a great job building Bad Axe Retrocade and I hope they stay in business for a long time.If you ever find yourself in Bad Axe Michigan, stop by and let them know Indie Arcade Wave sent you.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Bad Axe RetrocadeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552087754816Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badaxeretrocade/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badaxeretrocadeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCA3_FZGDSwlD0-DfbkX81gg

Eh, Yo! Let's dive into Ghost in the Shell Pinball and homebrew pinballs with the designer Ed Owens. Ed goes into how he started making Ghost in the Shell Pinball and how you can make your own. He talks about his journey with Ghost in the Shell Pinball starting in 2017 and continuing to this years Pinball Expo. Ed helped get homebrew into Pinball Expo. The whole team behind Pinball Mayhem have been a great resource for people that want to make a pinball, all of the instructional videos have helped push the homebrew community forward as well as just pinball repair in general.If you have ever thought about building your own pinball this is a great place to start, Ghost in the Shell is a great example of what the homebrew community is up to.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Pinball MayhemYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCNRxb13CFTW5RUXoI3XItaQ GITS Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKBzlsEWMlPIqvL0ts6XAaLF0AcY2Y4MH&si=k_U0A0n7hBnel_vnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinballMayhemTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pinballmayhemed

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into our first homebrew pinball with Big Trouble in Little China pinball by Kyle Smet at Mudflaps Pinball. Big Trouble in Little China Pinball was a huge draw for me to go to Pinball Expo 2025. The Big Trouble in Little China movie hold a very nostalgic place in my heart. Kyle comes on the show today to tell us about his Big Trouble in Little China Pinball. This was Kyles second game, the first one was Friday the 13th, and that game was beautiful too. We learn about the whole process of making Big Trouble in Little China Pinball from the idea, the napkin drawing, bringing in professional artists and musicians to get it done. Big Trouble in Little China Pinball took a lot of work from a lot of people and it only took a year and a half. Kyle shows us how much can be done in a short amount of time when you have community and resources, Big Trouble in Little China Pinball was one of the biggest games at this years Pinball Expo.If you have ever thought about building your own pinball this is a great place to start, Big Trouble in Little China Pinball is a great example of that the homebrew community is up to.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Mudflaps PinballYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCapMFpmMLiEIm5y4RKgVuCg

0:00 Introduction0:51 Welcome Kyle Smet1:37 Who is Kyle? Getting into pinball3:55 How did you make Friday the 13th and Big Trouble In Little China Pinball?7:43 How much help did you get on Big Trouble In Little China Pinball?9:39 How busy was Pinball Expo for you with Big Trouble In Little China Pinball?12:19 What is the Homebrew Pinball community like?15:57 Did any one approach you about producing Big Trouble in Little China?17:07 Will you be bringing Big Trouble In Little China to Texas Pinball Festival?17:47 What advice would you give someone who wants to make their own pinball machine?21:18 What is your favorite part of making your own pinball machine?24:25 How did you make all of the toys in Big Trouble In Little China Pinball?26:19 Give shout outs to the Homebrew scene28:00 Outro, How to support the channel, games and pinballs for sale

Eh, Yo! This week we dive into the pinball audio on Dune and Winchester Mystery House with Jeff of Dirty Pool Pinball. Jeff Started his channel Dirty Pool Pinball in the last year and since he has done some awesome things. Jeff made a new Pinball audio kit for Twilight Zone. Jeff has a background in audio and SFX. Jeff even just released a pinball audio package for free for homebrew pinball builders to use. That background ended up landing him a position at Barrels of Fun after doing an interview with the owner of the company David Van Es. After making a joke about them not having a sound guy Jeff found himself applying for the position. He was brought in worked on Dune and then started his next project which was Winchester Mystery House. He has done all of the pinball audio for those two games and there will be more in the future.Jeff and I recently meet at Pinball Expo and after meeting I had to have him on the show and share his story. If you are interested in pinball audio or homebrewing enjoy this episode.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Dirty Pool PinballInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtypoolpinball/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKmkLl5sDT4UgceFCGRqdrw Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dirtypoolpinball

Eh, Yo! Let's dive into Pinball Expo 2025 with the man behind it Rob Berk. We get to chat with Rob about this years Pinball Expo 2025. There is so much going on from new pinball games, pinballs from other parts of the world, pinball repair training, seminars, factory tour, pinball tournaments and too many other things to mention. We got to dive into where Pinball Expo started and how it's been improving for 41 years. This will be my first year attending Pinball Expo 2025 and I am very excited to see pinballs I haven't played and meet with other people that love pinball. If you are able to attend Pinball Expo 2025 come find me and let's play some pinball.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Pinball Expo 2025Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinballexpoofc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAKQiFoCr9PQzk6SGi8tXJg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinballexpoofficial/Website: https://pinballexpo.com/

Eh, Yo! This week we meet Mike Woods the owner of Electric Starship Arcade in Fort Worth, Texas. Electric Starship Arcade stands out from arcades all over the country for a few reasons. Some of those reasons being the games (Pinball, classics, indie, and Japanese), the art all over the arcade, the stage, the price, and so many other reasons. Mike Woods comes on the show to tell us about how he got into the arcade scene, what inspired him to start the Electric Starship Arcade, and what role is twin daughters played in the Electric Starship Arcade. While we talk about the Electric Starship Arcade you will be taken on a tour of the arcade, not the whole arcade but most of it. If you want to see the whole arcade you'll have to check out the full tour video.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Electric Starship ArcadeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/electricstarshiparcade/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCaFhwkJ1WpCnLDZxmdBBHwg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/electricstarshiparcade/Website: https://electricstarshiparcade.com/

Eh, Yo! Propeller Arcade is the topic this week. We speak with Ian the Owner of Propeller Arcade in Halifax. Propeller Arcade is a Canadian arcade that is in the basement of Propeller Brewing. Propeller Brewing has been around for 25 years. Ian pitched the idea of Propeller arcade over 6 years ago and they have been growing ever since. Propeller Arcade Halifax is one of the only arcades in the area that has pinball, classic arcade games, and movie screening.Check out what Ian has to say about what it took to start Propeller arcade and what they have been doing to grow ever since. If you are ever in Halifax and are looking for a cool Canadian arcade, go check out Propeller arcade, you won't be disappointed. If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Propeller ArcadeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/propellerarcade/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propellerarcade/Website: https://drinkpropeller.ca/pages/propeller-arcade

Eh, Yo! This week we will be talking to Justin Emory about Food Fight Frenzy and his pursuit of the world record for Food Fight, both the marathon score and the tournament score. Justin Emory joins us to tell us about how he got into collecting arcade games, how he set his first world records, and what he thinks of our retro inspired game Food Fight Frenzy. Justin owns the very first Food Fight Frenzy and he loves it. Food Fight Frenzy was developed with the Atari license and recoded from scratch to incorporate 4 players at once. Justin broke both world records after only playing Food Fight for a couple years, the first one was broken in 2018 and the second one in 2021. If you have ever thought about going after a world record in an arcade game this is proof that it can be done. We also spoke about other games like Ice Cold Beer, pinball, and covered what Justin likes to collect.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648

Eh, Yo! Let's dive into Psychic Drive with the owner Dave. Join us as we explore the world of arcade operators at conventions and expos. Psychic Drive is an arcade business that brings games to conventions. Psychic Drive has a great collection of classic games, indie games, rhythm games, Japanese games, pinball, and more. It all started for Psychic Drive at MAGfest 2016, this is where Dave fell in love with arcade games at conventions and realized that he could join in on the fun. After MAGfest, Psychic Drive was born. Dave began growing his collection and attending more shows as Psychic Drive. In the last couple years Psychic Drive has grow and has a few arcades that they partner up with to place games in between shows. You can find Psychic Drives schedule on their website or you can find their games in Michigan at Varcade PvP Arena and Offworld arcade. If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It helps us a ton, the wave will continue to grow and we can all ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Indie Arcade Games, Ice Cold Beer, or other arcade games email me at [email protected] Arcade WaveWebsite: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Psychic DriveWebsite: https://www.psychicdrive.com/welcomeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychicdriveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/psychicdrive