Don’s Pinball Podcast

So a funny thing happened on the way to a Pokemon LE. Disaster, horror, sorrow, and a silver lining! Join me on an emotional roller coaster of redemption!Thanks to Zach and the team at FlipnOut for saving the day! Really appreciate it!Dig in to some hot new pinball news as well! Thanks so much for the support you guys! We're all in this together [email protected]/donspinballpodcast to support the show, and me lol.Dude, check out these artblades!https://www.pingraffix.com/product-page/stern-pokemon-pinblades

Its a rundown of everything from the Texas Pinball Festival 2026 SO FAR!Going back to the show but here's a quick half-time report ! Yukon Yeti is fun, Houdini looks great, Beetlejuice is unstoppable, and people are enjoying Pokemon. Homebrew rules!!!JJP/BOF still basking in the glow of Harry Potter and Winchester.

Here it is! The rumors were true and Turner Pinball looked to have crushed it with Yukon Yeti! The follow up to Whitewater from the 90's is here!I have been able to look over the assets for the new machine and here's my 'first look' takeaway.Game looks fun! Look at that ramp!Order banks are open now over at Turnerpinball.com and/or through high quality distributors like Mad [email protected] ships this summer! Way to go Chris and team!

Wow did American Pinball rip open a good pack of Pinballmon cards! Some great additions to the company has me now very interested in whats to come!Also I crowd-sourced topics for todays show so thanks to all of you for the opinions!Get in on a jam-packed episode of Don's Pinball Podcast!Email! Patreon! and all the good stuff below!patreon.com/[email protected]

What else do you do after a night of drinking in LA? hahaSo much to talk about!Cirqus Voltaire remake?!Dungeon Crawler Carl!Spooky updates!No new P3 at TPF??So much more!!

All about Pokemon and MY personal quest for the LE I didn't know I wanted...but everyone else did.This game is special NOT because of mechs and layout but in spite of that and I'll tell you why.Also...when will we see Godzilla on Spike 3? King of the Monsters edition? It's gotta be coming!We are into a great year of pinball everybody! Let's celebrate! You DON'T need an LE to partake either!Let's all hang out in Texas next [email protected]/donspinballpodcast

Let's talk about the fall of DPX!Also I have Orbital Albert on to talk Pokemon!! Collector treasure or pump 'n' dump?Thanks to everybody involved in Pinball at the Beach!

Pokemon! I don't know anything about it. But here's what I do know and I'm here to share the day one details of the Pinball at the Beach show!Let's go!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast really appreciate the support!email Don at [email protected]

American Pinball, Spooky, Barrels, Stern, and JJP...so much to talk about!I'm looking forward to some surprises at the beach! Let's make it happen!!So much more to come this week. Let's celebrate [email protected]/wearepinballLet's go!!

Let's get into it!UGH work is trying to end me. Let's have some fun anyway!I analyze the RAZA/Dutch situation, countdown to Pinball at the Beach, wax about AP for a while, and try to stop slowly losing my mind. Come with me! It'll be fun!

Collapse the wave function!Which timeline are we living in? So many possibilities at the start of the year. Transformers or Pokemon? KISS or ACDC? AP, BOF, or Turner?!Listen in to this HYPE episode of Don's Pinball Podcast. It's gonna be a great year I can FEEL it!!Be a bro and join the patreon!patreon.com/donspinballpodcastGiveaways starting up again soon!Email [email protected] see me at Pinball at the Beach! Gonna be awesome!

It's fun to have games out there that you want! I talk about what I mean by that and I'm coming to realize that it is fun to NOT have something and be on the lookout for it.Also I played TWD remastered and yeah, it was fun.Let's celebrate pinball and remember that you DON'T have to own a game to have a valid opinion.Come hang out on patreon! patreon.com/donspinballpodcastalso email Don! [email protected]

What a week this turned out to be! We got surprise accessory drops from 3 of our favorite companies here in pinball and I wanna talk all about it!Also we talk directly to Spooky pinball about their new 'Death Bar' upgrade briefly.It's a great time for pinball and 2026 better get it act together to [email protected]/donspinballpodcast to support the show and get some giveaways!

Do not miss this one! I'll admit I've been sleeping on Scorbit and it's interactivity but I'm now aware of just how cool all of this tech is!Listen in as I get schooled LIVE on the functionality and the breadth of games that can really benefit from this score-tracking and interactive platform!Thanks so much to my guests from Scorbit Brian O'Neill, Ron Richards, and CEO Jay Adelson for sitting down for this awesome interview session.Reach their website at Scorbit.ioEmail Don! [email protected] the fun on patreon over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

Are you ready to get upset by cabinetry? Well friend, you are in good company haha!Let's talk nonsense and toppers, and Sonic, and DVE as a creepy elf and lets have some fun doing it!Here's your call to action!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast to join in on the mayhem and win [email protected] to get personal and [email protected] to get games, beard tips, and rumored games lists!Let's pinball!

Once again let's meet to celebrate pinball and all the fun we can make with it!I'm back in town and trying to get caught back up with everything! Heck I was just about to preorder a Transformers until I checked the date. Let's get teasers like that again.Also, Plungr, Insider Connected, Scorbit, and Pin-access...when will we see these make a splash in the new year? Hopefully somewhere soon. I want more functionality and social [email protected] and also patreon.com/donspinballpodcast for those of you looking for premium access!Email Corbin or [email protected] and get yourself a new or used game or accessory!Yay pinball!

Thank you Scott and Josh from the Loser Kid Pinball podcast for the inspiration to do my own take on the 'end of year best' list!All 12 were actually good games this year! I feel like everyone really leveled-up and brought some bangers to the community.Which ones were your favorites?! Where did I get it wrong? What do you want to see going forward?Thanks everyone!email Don at [email protected] a game from Mad Pinball! [email protected] or [email protected] the fun over on Patreon! Great way to support and interact with awesome people!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

There's more than sweet corn in southern Wisconsin! Was the world even ready for this awesome pinball machine that just dropped? I was there to see it live and so were 20 of my new closest/luckiest friends! Jam packed episode celebrating all things pinball! Get in on this sweet episode and let's keep this party going!Email [email protected] do you think of the game?! I wanna know!Come on over to Patreon for bonus material and giveaways!patreon.com/donspinballpodcastDon't miss anything! I'll let you know whats coming!

Let's go everyone!Pinball machines are fun and there's a lot of new ones to talk about! My name is Don as you know and I like pinball.Cant wait to play The Walking Dead Remastered but I am not alone in not having ordered one. Now I may not know why YOU didn't do that, but here's my reasoning.Also we're a week away from the biggest release of the year with Spooky's Beetlejuice and I can't wait for that!All that in this fun little episode that I made. Get your listen on and comment on facebook, discord, and directly at [email protected] and also on patreon (love you guys) at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast I love the support everyone!

Hey guys! Ready for some nonsense?-Beetlejuice midnight release party!-Show games!-Dirty Flippers!-TWD Remastered is probably gonna be kinda neatLet's [email protected]/donspinballpodcastBuy a game or get on a list today with [email protected] code WAP!!

10/30/2025 at noon watch for the code word on the Don's Pinball Podcast page socials. Email that word to [email protected] spots total, will take first come first served until list is [email protected]'s gonna be awesome!

Barrels of great themes that's what I want!Happy saturday everyone! Let's talk rumors and market prices. Our wallets are taking a beating and it's not gonna stop!Winchester looks and plays great, from what little time we've had on it, Spooky selling out pre-launch it seems, and we're always looking ahead!Did you get a chance to meet the Mad team at expo? Email Jeff and get on a list for future games now! You'd be happy if you'd have listened when I told you to do it for [email protected]@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcastYay pinball!

Hey everyone!I have special in studio guest Ryan Barry from The Phantom Tilt podcast here to share some post expo and Chicago takes as well as to discuss the new standard shifting occurring in pinball with these awesome new [email protected]/donspinballpodcast

Here's how my hands on time with all the new games at expo 2025 has gone!Thanks to all the friends, fans, and family that have made this show what it is!Get your listen on!

First episode from pinball expo! This is gonna be a good show I can already tell. Just listen haha. I saw Winchester today and it looks damn good. Cant wait to play [email protected]@madpinball.com to order!

Dude! Was not expecting this today and I'm excited about it! Can't wait to get to play it.Hear my extremely early thoughts and then let me know what the community thinks!I'm packing for Expo, this is gonna be an exciting week of Pinball for [email protected]/donspinballpodcast to lend your support and win stuff!

It's a game! With Star Wars! But does it mesh? Listen to hear my takes from day 1 of ownership.Unboxing is on youtube.Also I got Expo hype! Plus I also get into what I'm doing over at Spooky.Saddle up let's [email protected]/donspinballpodcast for bonus materialBuy a game from [email protected] and use code WAP for free shipping on Stern games and swag from us!

Let's go everyeon! Big Trouble looks amazing. Homebrew of the year, calling it now.Can't wait for expo! This episode is a primer for everyone. Let's get ready to gather for THE show in pinball! At least until Pinball at the Beach and TPF haha.Is Star Wars bricking for anyone else? Let me know your Death Star tales.Email me at [email protected] AND join the patreon over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast for the bonus show for this episode.Talk soon !

All that and a Rob Berk interview what's up guys! Star Wars has some issues but nothing insurmountable. Listen to all that plus an interview with Mr Pinball Expo himself.Like and sub. Go listen to the bonus show on Patreon patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

Let's talk Pinball!-Star Wars selling...ok?-Alice is STILL available...in Austrailia!-The Multimorphic Minute!-Texas Pinball!Let's get together and celebrate pinball again friends! Fall is gonna be awesome!email [email protected] the Patreon today! NEWS! RUMORS! GIVEAWAYS! SUPPORT!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

Here it is! Let's talk all about the new game from Stern Pinball!I've played it and I'm hear to guide you through the decision on weather or not to buy, and which version would be best.Let me know your [email protected]/donspinballpodcastEmail [email protected] to order!

Embargo!!!Dang it! Hopefully not for too much longer necause I wanna do a tell-all about Fall of the Empire!!Regardless, it's Fall. What are you guys playing?Let me know and be sure to order your Holiday t-shirts! New Designs from Don's Pinball Podcast AND We Are Pinball!Join the patreon crew at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast for hot up to the minute news and rumors plus win prizes!Email Don at [email protected]

Hey all its pod-time!Let's discuss the state of Stern's Star Wars!Quick Spooky production update!And then we play a game of guessing which theme's from which companies would not surprise us!Send me your [email protected] the patreon for nearly unlimited perks!patreon.com/donspinballpodcastLike the show? Tell your friends!

Having a great time on the road here for you, dear listener, is some fresh Dontent!We talk Hexa and more Space Hunts in the US!Merlins Arcade going to ULEK's Arcade!Stern cornerstone late next month.Dunes shooter rod is looooooooooooooong!!!Plus more juicy bits of l'orange!Thanks for the continued support!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast for bonus content and giveaways!email Don! [email protected] site! donspinballpodcast.com

Audio from Sunday livestream from 8/24/2025 for your listening pleasure

Huge episode here guys, pack a lunch!-Predators suddenly limited?-JJP Potter CE sales wide open-Stern Expression Light Topper review-Let's talk Costco pinball-What am I playing this week?AND MORE!!!Get yourself over to patreon to support what I do here and win some sweet gear!patreon.com/donspinballpodcastEmail Don for mods, comments, and life [email protected] Get a game! New/used just email [email protected] and tell him I sent ya!More as I hear it!

200 episodes!How awesome! I'm out on the road again but ready to share views on all the latest happenings in pinball. Thanks so much for joining!On this episode I discuss the latest on the rumor dump from last time and how we can manifest the themes we want!Also we got some great Spike 3 updates from the Loser Kid interview with George Gomez so lets get in on that!Do you have a multicade? Do you like it? Should I get one?Help me out at [email protected]!Join the support crew over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast and get a chance to win stuff and also bonus content!Email [email protected] and get on an interested list for a new or used game! Use code WAP for a free shirt and swag bag from me!

Incase you want just the audio in an easy podcast fromat here you go. Let's make it a regular thing. 9am sundays CST

Let's chat about all the cool rumors and stuff going on right now from all the popular companies!Be sure you like/follow all the socials, discord, youtube, facebook, podcatcher, and email [email protected] for game sales and gardening advice!Time is short, let's go!

It's a midsummers pinball dream at the moment with new games, a crazy market, accessories galore, and us all caught in the middle! What a time to be alive.I'm back with a jam packed episode of awesome reviews, preview, news, and the hottest of the takes.Set into some hot summer warmed over Don stew for your earholes!Connect with me by email or on the [email protected]://discord.gg/BcBEt2fszMJoin the fun and celebrate independent pinball media content over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcastOnly $5 to join and get some exclusive content!

Let's address the 3 fingered elephant in Elk Grove as we dive into an action packed episode of the podcast!I also get into Predator now that we have (some) gameplay footage again.Are you creative? Do you have a pile of stuff on your pinball machine? Well bring that thing to Chicago and enter the homebrew Topper contest! Details are still forming but there will be prizes and fellowship! It's in October in the greater Chicagoland area!It's always a good time in pinball. Let's jam!Email [email protected] and get your hands on some new or used hotness! Your wife wants a pinball machine!email Don at [email protected] the show on patreon and win prizes!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

Order Predator now from Mad [email protected] that took hours of work but I got all the info missing from the launch for the new Pinball Brothers title "Predator"!I got the price, build dates, shipping cost, Arnold info, and I know how the cargo net shot works!Couldn't have done it without my boys!Gameplayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPHAgJwKdmgInterview with Enzohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGmgpDWBD44&t=1622sCengiz's video breakdownhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLV06--OLF0All the latest info from Knapp!https://www.knapparcade.org/Thanks everyone!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast for support and giveaways!

Hey there listeners! Glad to have you. Big episode here for your drive or tennis match or bay harbor cruise!Fist up with locations I went to Yellow River Pinball in North Wisconsin! Super cool place with essentially every American Pinball game, sometimes doubles!Then here is my hands on impressions of the game currently killing it in sales, Harry Potter and the flattened wallet!All that and sone Predator hype in advance of the release this week.Email Don at [email protected] the patreon at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast This month's giveaway is coming soon!Hit up [email protected] to get yourself one of these awesome games!

Hey gang, how are you doing this fine evening?Can we take a break from news and rumors for a moment? Let's just have fun playing pinball. It's late at night here in the Doncade and I'd like to share some pinball experiences with you.I love to hear from you guys. Let me know what you're playing at the moment and what makes you happy about pinball.email the Donster! [email protected] the paatreon for wacky fun times and giveaways!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

Here it is, the big one!All about Potter here on Don's Pinball Podcast!What does it have?What is it missing?Which one should you get?All that and more packed into a huge episode!patreon.com/donspiballpodcast for bonus material and [email protected] to email and order swag!https://discord.gg/BcBEt2fszMJoin the discord and chat live!

Oh it's coming and there's confirmation!Harry Potter on Thursday and my calendar is cleared! In this show I discuss everything (publically) known about Pinball Brothers new Predator game! I thin k it could be amazing, but who knows when we're seeing it.Also we get hype for Harry this week. Probably should keep my eyes on that.Finally I review my time at the Euro Pinball Championships! Thanks to everyone that came and hung out and got stuff signed! Was super fun.Full Trip report over on patreon soon at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

Here's the first 5 minutes of my over 40 minute episode #191 all about:-Kong ownership-Why teasing too much can hurt a games launch -Dune news-Evil Dead impressions-Classic game review-Harry Potter thoughts-AND MOREAll over on patreon.com/donspinballpodcastonly $5 to peek behind the curtain AND get entered to win monthly giveaways!Best deal in pinball? Probably!!Come on over and try it out!

Well that was a crazy morning rumor...Harry Potter pinball THIS WEEK? and NO CASTLE? Won't be long until we know for sure.All that and a fantastic interview with Allan Lawrence from the Perfect Storm Gaming livestream where we talk all about Arcade's and Pinball machines AND he tells us how Pinfest was in Allentown this year as a newbie Pin-thusiest!Check out the guys here! https://www.youtube.com/@ThePerfectStormGamingEmail me [email protected] me 5-stars and a review on your favorite pod-server!Join the patreon for exclusive content and monthly giveaways!patreon.com/donspinballpodcastLove ya guys!

Hello everyone!Back into the swing of things like a Kong Gong it's DPP back at you!-Kong is shipping-Harry Potter is MIA-Golden State is going on! Dune lines are long, Portal's are nonexistant-Loads of code updates-What the fall may bringand so much more! I've jammed a semi truck of topics into this episode and even recorded the intro music myself!Let me know what you think and even go a drop a review if you would!email me at [email protected] join the patreon fun over at Patreon.com/donspinballpodcastLet's Pinball!

Well I'm thinking I'm back!Hello pinball friends! Let's get together once again on the eve of the Potter release and get caught up with pinball happenings.Why exactly hasn't Kong LE sold out yet? I've got an idea. Where's Cuphead and Predator? Both in the forbidden zone I guess.Hit play and lets jam [email protected] show over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast