In this special edition of The Pinball Studio Podcast, Sterling is joined by Don Garrison of Don’s Pinball Podcast for the ultimate Texas Pinball Festival hype episode.

With TPF kicking off this Thursday, we break down everything you need to know heading into one of the biggest weekends in pinball. From early arrivals and setup day to what players and fans can expect on the show floor, we cover it all.

We also talk about our Beetle Tent booth, where we’ll be hosting multiple Beetlejuice machines in a fully themed experience you won’t want to miss.

If you’re traveling to Texas Pinball Festival, this is the perfect episode to throw on during the drive or flight.

In Episode 19 of The Pinball Studio Podcast, I sit down with Michael Thomasson, who once held the world record for the largest video game collection in the world. Michael is also a college professor, author, historian, and fellow pinball enthusiast. In this episode we dive into his incredible story, how his legendary collection came to be, and discuss some of the books he has written along the way. It’s a fun conversation about gaming history, collecting, and of course a little pinball.

You can purchase all of Michael’s books at https://michaelthomasson.com

Episode 18 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Imoto Harney. We dive into the upcoming Texas Pinball Festival, talk about her involvement with the show, and how she discovered the crazy hobby of pinball. Also, I apologize in advance for a few audio level issues as I was having some trouble with the recording software during this episode.

Episode 17 – Brian Cosner - River City Arcade

On this week’s episode of The Pinball Studio Podcast, Sterling sits down with Brian Cosner, owner of River City Arcade. We dive into how a simple passion for pinball grew into something much bigger, eventually becoming a arcade. Brian shares his journey, the challenges of making the leap, and what it really takes to turn a hobby into a thriving arcade.

Episode 16 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Eric Edwards from Radioactive Pinball Arcade. We talk about how he got into the pinball hobby, the journey of building his arcade, and mix in some relaxed, casual pinball conversation along the way.

Today on Episode 15 of The Pinball Studio Podcast we welcome Retro Ralph. Known for his popular shows The Flipside Podcast and The Round Table, Ralph joins us to talk about how he first got into pinball and the experiences that helped shape his journey in the hobby. From early memories to growing a respected voice in the community this episode is all about pinball passion and the road that led him here.

Episode 14 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Jason Knapp, one of the most trusted voices in pinball news and industry rumors. In this episode we sit down with Jason to talk about his journey into the hobby from his earliest pinball memories to what led him to covering pinball at the level he does today. It is a relaxed conversation about pinball past and present and the passion that keeps the hobby moving forward.

The Pinball Studio Podcast – Episode 12

Guest: Cary Hardy

Today on the podcast we sit down with Cary Hardy, a well known pinball content creator whose work spans from YouTube to Patreon and beyond. Cary has built a dedicated following by sharing everything pinball, from repairs and restorations to thoughtful discussions about the hobby’s culture, machines, and community. 

In this episode, Cary takes us through his journey into pinball, how he got started, what inspired him to turn his passion into content, and the experiences that shaped his unique voice in the pinball world. Whether you know him from his YouTube channel, his Patreon posts, or any other content, this conversation digs deep into the heart of what makes pinball so meaningful. 

Tune in for an inspiring story about creativity, community, and the love of silverball!

Episode 12 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Robert Terry sharing his journey into pinball. From discovering the hobby to where it has taken him today, Robert walks us through the experiences and moments that shaped his passion for the game.

In this episode, we’re joined by David Benke from South Carolina. David has been a competitive pinball player for many years and currently serves as a state director. We dive into his story and talk about how he first got into pinball, what led him into playing tournaments , and his journey within the pinball community. A great conversation with plenty of insight from someone who’s been deeply involved in the game for a long time.