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This week's episode has us exploring the history of the ball save in pinball, why it has grown bigger over time, and whether or not it was actually all a big mistake.

But we do curse throughout the show...this is your warning.

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Former guest of the show, and video game designer Paul Michael Melio gave us this bonus episode to share on our channel with the first edition of BEST GAME EVER!

Hear about why Jaws is Paul's favorite game of all time, and maybe why it should be yours as well.

Warning: We must've rubbed off on Paul, because he does curse while he describes his love for Jaws, you have been warned.

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We are back once again, looking back through the decades with the mighty power of Hindsight to accurately give out awards to the best pinball machines that were released in the year 1991!

Unlike network tv awards shows, we do however use occasional adult language. 

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We are discussing the pinball career of legendary pinball designer and mechanical engineer, John Borg.  He worked at Premier, Data East, Sega, and still works at Stern to this day, and we deep dive into his games and what design hallmarks that he is best known for.

As always though, just like John, we don't f*&k around on this show. Curse words are present. 

Career Retrospective Seminar Expo 2024

TOPcast Interview 2008

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Our friend Paul, a video game designer and aspiring pinball designer joins us on the show to defend his DOTH Game: SHAQ ATTAQ! At the time of recording, this is the 8th lowest rated game of all time on the pinside list, and the second lowest rated game that we have covered on the show.

But Paul joined us to set the record straight (with some choice swear words)!

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We're back with a nice culmination episode that pieces together a lot of bits and themes from the last 100+ episodes of the show, and compiled them into a nice and tight episode not only showcasing the importance of community building, but also some actionable advice for how to grow a scene around you, no matter where you live.

But as long-time listeners already know, we swear when we record the show, so this is your warning for sensitive ears.

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Waterboy is back with his own response to the age-old question: what is the greatest pinball machine of all time?

As always with our show, swear words were used in the making of this episode.

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Well... unfortunately sh*t happens. We will be back though, although we don't know if we will ever get to release episode 100 for y'all or not. It was a DOOZIE.

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Alex is bringing y'all a very special episode of the show all about one of the dumbest and yet most discussed aspects of the pinball hobby today, and that's TOPPERS!

Warning: curse words were cursed in the making of this episode.

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This episode is all about the pinball's most important mech, the flipper. We cover the history and evolution of the flipper, discuss how they work, and the differences in flipper feel over the years.

Warning: We manage to discuss some of the science behind electricity while still managing to swear quite a bit.

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