The Pinball Podcast

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What's The Pinball Podcast about?

Jessica DeNardo and Jeff Rivera discuss the pinball hobby and industry. We'll cover news, new games, old games, and anything going on in the world of pinball. Dating back to 2011, The Pinball Podcast is the longest-running pinball show.

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The Pinball Podcast episodes:

03.13.2024
The Pinball Podcast Episode 224 - TEE PEE EFF 2024 Preview
It's a quick one as Jess and Jeff preview the upcoming Texas Pinball Festival for 2024. Jessica has HUGE news about her pinball life and Jeff did a pinball thing too.
12.01.2023
The Pinball Podcast Episode 223 - Precision Grumpiness
Jess and Jeff discuss what they've been up to in pinball, get a little at odds during this show's Hurry Up segment, go over their thoughts on a possible pinball market crash, and Jeff gets way too angry about "Precision...
10.30.2023
The Pinball Podcast Episode 222 - Schaumcago Treadmills
Jess is back from Chicago, er, Schaumburg and we discuss Expo, new games, the Pinball Olympics, and then get into the tangents you all actually came for. Stay tuned to the end to catch a brand new Pinball Popcorn from...
10.18.2023
The Pinball Podcast Episode 221 - Ball is Life
With Pinball Expo coming up this weekend Jessica and Jeff look back at the last couple of weeks in pinball and also discuss what's to come. Be careful with this one, a hot take drops right in the middle.
08.18.2023
The Pinball Podcast Episode 220 – Donkey Soccer
Jess is back from Australia, so we’re here with more fun, goofs, and a fresh Pinball Popcorn courtesy of Joe Zenkus.
07.09.2023
The Pinball Podcast Episode 219 – Divergent Concurrence
Just in time to ruin your weekend, episode 219 is dropping hot.
07.09.2023
Episode 219 – Divergent Concurrence
Just in time to ruin your weekend, episode 219 is dropping hot.
06.15.2023
Episode 218 – Laser Weightlifting and Pervy Waterfalls
Hey, all. Happy Pride Month! We're here with an episode that we do think you'll enjoy. We run with a few fun things this episode and feel like you'll have a good time with this entry of The Pinball Podcast....
06.15.2023
The Pinball Episode 218 – Laser Weightlifting and Pervy Waterfalls
Hey, all. Happy Pride Month! We’re here with an episode that we do think you’ll enjoy. We run with a few fun things this episode and feel like you’ll have a good time with this entry of The Pinball Podcast....
02.06.2022
Episode 141 – The Legend of Slippery Douglas
Hi, everyone. We're back for episode 141. We talk a bit about Rush, Godzilla, INDISC, Jack Danger, Slippery Douglas, and touch on the upcoming TPF show. We also give our thoughts on the passing of Lyman Sheats, who we lost recently...
02.06.2022
The Pinball Podcast Episode 141 – The Legend of Slippery Douglas
Hi, everyone. We’re back for episode 141. We talk a bit about Rush, Godzilla, INDISC, Jack Danger, Slippery Douglas, and touch on the upcoming TPF show. We also give our thoughts on the passing of Lyman Sheats, who we lost recently...
09.30.2021
Episode 140 – Electric Bat Arcade
Apparently today is hashtag International Podcast Day or something. Well, we're here to celebrate by dropping another episode. In episode 140, Jessica talks with Rachel from the Electric Bat Arcade. Electric Bat is located in Tempe, Arizona and it's truly...
09.30.2021
The Pinball Podcast Episode 140 – Electric Bat Arcade
Apparently today is hashtag International Podcast Day or something. Well, we’re here to celebrate by dropping another episode. In episode 140, Jessica talks with Rachel from the Electric Bat Arcade. Electric Bat is located in Tempe, Arizona and it’s truly...
09.02.2021
Episode 139 – Stonehenge Comes Down
Wait, what?! Jeff and Jessica are back together again to discuss what's been going on recently in pinball. Turns out, plenty has happened. This is a return to regularly scheduled releases for The Pinball Podcast and we discuss new things...
09.01.2021
Episode 138 – Ugly Gold Couch
We roll out another one of our location interviews this week as Jessica talks to Debbie from Ugly Gold Couch. This location is housed in a private location that is open for special events, corporate events, and quite often to...
08.19.2021
Episode 137 – The Pinball Lounge
This week we have Ed Klamp on the show to talk about his location, The Pinball Lounge, out of Oviedo, Florida. We're hoping that you're enjoying getting to know all the people out there who work so hard to make location...
08.09.2021
Episode 136 - Wedgehead
Jessica sits down to talk with Alan of Wedgehead out of Portland, Oregon. Wedgehead is a well-known location in the pinball world, especially if you're out in the Pacific Northwest area. And perhaps as famous as their well cared for...
07.22.2021
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Ok, so episode 135 is actually episode 1...and really, with the B/C episodes and bonuses, that 135 is even more wrong. Whatever. But this exciting! We're launching a new ongoing series within the podcast feed where we're going to interview...
11.09.2020
Episode 134 - Mailing it (W)in
Jess and Jeff are back again and we've nearly made it through 2020. Things are crazy right now in the world, and the pinball hobby is no exception. Here are a few things we touch on this episode. * Jessica's trip...
09.29.2020
Episode 133 – No, We Weren’t Invited Either
Hey, while you probably weren't, and we definitely weren't invited to either the Stern or Deeproot events, we do invite you to listen to the show. We discuss Punny Factory, Deeproot, JJP, Stern, P3, balls, game delivery drama, and the...
08.11.2020
Episode 132 - Hey, Wha' Happened?!
Yep, we're back. We know it's been over a year, but don't act like you actually missed us. Life, the world, and pinball has seen a lot of changes over the last year, so we try our best to get...
07.17.2019
Episode 131 – No, It’s Not Pinburgh Yet
Jessica and Jeff answer all the important questions in this episode, such as if it's Pinburgh yet. It is not Pinburgh yet. Sorry. We do have a Pinball Popcorn, courtesy of Joe Zenkus this episode!
06.11.2019
Episode 130 – Always Trending Up
We're back! After taking a little break to cope with some heavy life stuff (job changes, new business launches, travel, death of friends, brushes with suicidal urges, medical care, financial distress, family obligations, and all sorts of other joyful things), we're...
03.07.2019
Episode 129 – We Are Idiot
Jessica is back from Australia after competing in the ACS and a few other events. Amid all the excitement, Jeff and Jessica realized that they did a very bad job planning for upcoming pinball shows and have to pay for...
02.12.2019
Episode 128 – Jessica Set to Destroy Head2Head
It's our first episode of 2019 and we have some fun stuff going on. Jessica is heading back to Australia to compete in the ACS and try to become the Australian pinball champion. At worst, we just want her to...
11.27.2018
Episode 127 – Poorly Drawn Podcats
Episode 127 is a true quick hitter that is about half as long as a normal episode, but we missed you little groundhogs too badly to not get on the mics. We talk about what we've been up to, intro...
11.14.2018
Episode 126 – What’s in Your Gameroom?
On this episode we discuss cool additions to gamerooms that go beyond the games themselves. We offer up some of our ideas and we take some suggestions from readers, including this crazy hidden switch sculpture below from Dr. John. We also...
10.22.2018
Episode 125 – A Discussion on Plunging Without Innuendo
Episode 125 arrives and we bring an old favorite segment from the past. Featured Five is back, and we discuss the act of putting the ball into play, usually known as plunging. Like any good Featured Five, we cheat the...
10.08.2018
Episode 124 – We’re Back and Soon to Be Better Than Before
Jess and Jeff are back together and have a new direction for the show...and we want your help and input! But first, hear us struggle through a few explanations and emotions. Thanks to all who supported both of us through...
08.29.2018
Episode 123d – Pinburgh and Continuing Adventures Recap with Jimmy Nails and Secret Guest (It’s Bowen)
It's a little later than other recaps, but this one is worth the wait! Jessica teams up with Jimmy Nails to recount their Pinburgh experience and the pinball road trip that followed to Chicago-area arcades, Stern Pinball, Spooky Pinball, and...
08.29.2018
Episode 123c – Brisbane Masters 2018 Recap
Jessica is joined by Vinnie and Lambo to recap the 2018 Brisbane Masters tournament. The Brisbane Masters is one of the coolest tournaments happening anywhere and lots of other event coordinators could learn a thing or two by how it's...
07.19.2018
Episode 123b – 2018 Brisbane Masters
Jessica is joined by Vinny from Netherworld Arcade to discuss the 2018 Brisbane Masters. Hear how the event is put on how why you should be jealous that you're not there. And if you are there, well, that's rad. It's...
06.26.2018
Episode 123 – FedEx Freight Sucks
Sorry for the lame episode title, but a little negative SEO is about all I can do here... Anyway, Jessica is down in Australia, but that doesn't stop us from punching out another episode. We recap the Northwest and Denver shows,...
06.19.2018
Episode 122b – The Mean Queen Pinball Tournament
Jessica is joined by Michael and Jess to discuss the upcoming Mean Queen Pinball Tournament that's being held in New York City at Jackbar on June 23rd. The event will support the Ali Forney Center, which helps at-risk LGBTQ youth....
06.01.2018
Episode 122 – Mount Plungemore It Is
We're back at the selection process for Mount Plungemore and we settle on two more inductees. We still need your help determining the 4th and final face, so go vote, right here: https://goo.gl/forms/0308FAs0SyJ6nPsV2 Feel free to share the Mount Plungemore voting around...
05.14.2018
Episode 121b – Kaite Martin Discusses W.I.P.T. at Replay FX
Jessica takes a few moments to sit down and talk with Kaite Martin, to discuss the announcement of W.I.P.T., the Women's International Pinball Tournament, to be held at Replay FX. This event aims to be the largest female-only pinball tournament...
05.14.2018
Episode 121 – From the Future!
Episode 121 is up! Jessica is back in Australia and we were able to work out a semi-great time to connect and talk some pinball. After some catching up, we make our first selection for the "Mount Rushmore of Pinball"...
04.23.2018
Episode 120 – Let’s Chisel Faces in Mountains
Episode 120 is here, and we're probably delving into something regrettable. After a bit of talk about what we've been up to, news, and super on topic banter, we introduce our "Mount Rushmore of Pinball" project. We're looking to poll...
03.30.2018
Episode 119 – Didgeridon’t Stop
Hey, we're back! Jessica and Jeff have plenty to catch up on between Pincade 2018 and TPF 2018. We have plenty to go over in this show, but we just need to state that New Zealanders and Aussies are quite...
02.26.2018
Episode 118 – Pinballs Drain the the Other Way in Australia
Hey, we're back! Jessica and Jeff are joined this episode by Jimmy Nails. Jimmy joins us from Brisbane, Australia where he runs the Netherworld Bar and Arcade (https://www.netherworldarcade.com/). We discuss... * Pinball in Brisbane * Pinburgh Registration * Iron Maiden...
01.23.2018
Episode 117 – Not Dead Yet
We took a long, needed break, but we're back for episode 117. You might notice by the sparse notes here, but things are a little bit in flux with The Pinball Podcast. As shortly as a few days ago, the...
12.06.2017
Episode 116 – Bobalee
Jessica and Jeff get togeth--bobalee. * Pinball News: Guardians of the Galaxy Reveal * For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast * This Week in Pinball Belles and Chimes PDX on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bellespinballpdx * Featured Machines by Rank * Pinside Event...
11.08.2017
Episode 115 – You Missed a Spot
Jeff and Jessica chime in on Stern's Guardians of the Galaxy reveal, talk about what they've been up to in pinball lately, and feature a pair of machines. There might be fighting, but there might not be. * Pinball News:...
10.23.2017
Episode 114 – Expo and Other Things
With a longer than normal layoff, Jessica and Jeff were excited to get back on the mic and recap what's been going on over the last 3 1/2 weeks in pinball, including Pinball Expo 2017. Things stay pretty chill for...
09.27.2017
Episode 113 – Get Well, Tesla
Jessica and Jeff are here to recap recent news in pinball, including some new artwork from Spooky Pinball's next game, the upcoming JJP #4 game announcement, J-Pop's upcoming gig with Deeproot Pinball, Torpedo Alley, and more. Stay tuned to the...
09.08.2017
Episode 112 – Finding Pinball’s Bottom
Jessica and Jeff return after a longer period off than normal. While we were away, things went straight crazy, and we touch on that to get things started before delving into the uncertain history of Steve Kirk, and a few...
08.23.2017
Episode 111 – Y1D1AE
It's our first podcast after the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE, and Jessica and Jeff go into games with a space-based theme. We also discuss Redshift's Total Lightshow mod, P.B. Toots, and what we've been up to in pinball. Jeff has changed. Belles...
08.09.2017
Episode 110 – Doggone Dog!
In a first for us, we have to break out Spanish Flea because of pet interference. Aside from that, we had a great time reviewing Pinburgh and California Extreme with Bowen Kerins. Thanks to Bowen for hanging in there late...
07.24.2017
Episode 109 – Yay, Pinburgh!
Steve Bowden, of Fun With Bonus, joins us to talk about the upcoming Pinburgh tournament as well as to discuss sound integration in pinball games. We had some crazy technical issues, but thankfully we were able to salvage things. Episode 109...
07.10.2017
Episode 108 – Baby, Drive Her
Episode 108 comes after an extra week off due to travels and, well, that's the only reason. We catch up on the goings on in pinball and welcome Joe Zenkus onto the show to discuss custom pinball machines. * Elephant...

What's The Pinball Podcast about?

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The Pinball Podcast episodes:

The Pinball Podcast Episode 224 - TEE PEE EFF 2024 Preview

The Pinball Podcast Episode 223 - Precision Grumpiness

The Pinball Podcast Episode 222 - Schaumcago Treadmills

The Pinball Podcast Episode 221 - Ball is Life

The Pinball Podcast Episode 220 – Donkey Soccer

The Pinball Podcast Episode 219 – Divergent Concurrence

Episode 219 – Divergent Concurrence

Episode 218 – Laser Weightlifting and Pervy Waterfalls

The Pinball Episode 218 – Laser Weightlifting and Pervy Waterfalls

Episode 141 – The Legend of Slippery Douglas

The Pinball Podcast Episode 141 – The Legend of Slippery Douglas

Episode 140 – Electric Bat Arcade

The Pinball Podcast Episode 140 – Electric Bat Arcade

Episode 139 – Stonehenge Comes Down

Episode 138 – Ugly Gold Couch

Episode 137 – The Pinball Lounge

Episode 136 - Wedgehead

https://thepinballpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/Ep01%20-%20Richmond%20Pinball%20Collective.mp3

Episode 134 - Mailing it (W)in

Episode 133 – No, We Weren’t Invited Either

Episode 132 - Hey, Wha' Happened?!

Episode 131 – No, It’s Not Pinburgh Yet

Episode 130 – Always Trending Up

Episode 129 – We Are Idiot

Episode 128 – Jessica Set to Destroy Head2Head

Episode 127 – Poorly Drawn Podcats

Episode 126 – What’s in Your Gameroom?

Episode 125 – A Discussion on Plunging Without Innuendo

Episode 124 – We’re Back and Soon to Be Better Than Before

Episode 123d – Pinburgh and Continuing Adventures Recap with Jimmy Nails and Secret Guest (It’s Bowen)

Episode 123c – Brisbane Masters 2018 Recap

Episode 123b – 2018 Brisbane Masters

Episode 123 – FedEx Freight Sucks

Episode 122b – The Mean Queen Pinball Tournament

Episode 122 – Mount Plungemore It Is

Episode 121b – Kaite Martin Discusses W.I.P.T. at Replay FX

Episode 121 – From the Future!

Episode 120 – Let’s Chisel Faces in Mountains

Episode 119 – Didgeridon’t Stop

Episode 118 – Pinballs Drain the the Other Way in Australia

Episode 117 – Not Dead Yet

Episode 116 – Bobalee

Episode 115 – You Missed a Spot

Episode 114 – Expo and Other Things

Episode 113 – Get Well, Tesla

Episode 112 – Finding Pinball’s Bottom

Episode 111 – Y1D1AE

Episode 110 – Doggone Dog!

Episode 109 – Yay, Pinburgh!

Episode 108 – Baby, Drive Her