The Aussie Pinball Podcast Episode 16: Mike From Homepin

Host: Dr. John Cosson

Special Guest: Mike From Homepin

Mike Kalinowski is an Aussie, now based in Taiwan, building pinball machines and replacement boards for older games. He grew up in Queensland, has training in electrical engineering, and spent his life fixing up old and new games. After a career in Cairns, he sold up and ended up building a manufacturing facility in China, releasing his first machine – the now infamous Thunderbirds Are Go! Homepin is now busily building their second game, This Is Spinal Tap Pinball, and have plans for their next secret title. Mike tells us things are well underway for its unveiling at Chicago Expo in 2024. Listen to find out Mike’s history, his opinions on pinball manufacturing, and future plans for Homepin!

Music

Am I Ever Going to See Your Face Again – The Angels

America – Spinal Tap

I Like Chinese – Monty Python