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The brand new BASH Pinball Podcast is hosted by long-time friends Matt and Don, a pair of musicians and audio engineers with a passion for pinball! Come hang out and enjoy funny and unscripted conversations between friends coupled with comedic bits, music, and guests. The BASH Pinball Podcast is the pinball podcast you've been waiting for! New episodes and BONUS X episodes post on Wednesdays.

Matt and Don

Chapel Hill, NC


    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    We Played King Kong at the Stern Factory!! Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 28:28


    We were invited to check out King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, Stern Pinball's newest release and Keith Elwin's latest design! In part 2 we spend the day at Stern and meet many amazing pinball folk and play many amazing games. Thanks to Stern for the invite! Also, check out the complimentary Mini Documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQPY2Vkagdc Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    We Played King Kong at the Stern Factory!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025


    We were invited to check out King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, Stern Pinball's newest release and Keith Elwin's latest design! This is the first of a two parter... in the first episode we talk about the King Kong theme, how the game plays and feels, and the differences between the Pro and Premium. Part two covers more of the trip to the Stern Factory. Thanks to Stern for the invite! Also, check out the complimentary Mini Documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQPY2Vkagdc Games Discussed: King Kong, duh Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube: @bashpinball Streaming on: twitch.tv/bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Radical Rare Games, Remakes, and Homebrews – Expo Part 3!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 50:02


    Finally, the Season Finale! After an interminable list of excuses, Matt and Don wrap up their Chicago Expo trip with impressions of Hankin Games, banana flippers, Abba, Metallica Remastered, Funhouse Remake, plus a bunch of funky homebrews. Also.... the mysterious and elusive Ice Cream Man, and Matt and Don visit Logan Arcade. Season 2 coming soon!! Games Discussed: Empire Strikes Back, Dennis Lillee's Howzat!, Magic Girl, Time Warp, Funhouse (remake), Metallica Remastered, Space Hunt, Bone Busters. Homebrews: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Boy's Night Out, Greek Gods Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Avatar! Judge Dredd! Saw! Murderous Insects! | Expo Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 55:48


    On the way to Chicago Expo, Don goes to Arizona and plays Judge Dredd, and then visits the Electric Bat Arcade (Matt is jealous). At Expo, Matt and Don get hands-on with Jersey Jack's Avatar for the first time. Afterward, they play the homebrew 'Saw Pinball' and then learn how to play 'Stall Ball' at the Pinball Media Mixer. Games Discussed: Jersey Jack Avatar, Judge Dredd, Saw Pinball Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Running a Successful Arcade | Legendary Artist Doug Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 22:17


    Chicago Expo '24 was chock full of tantalizing events and activities. Matt and Don report on the Arcade Roundtable and Doug Watson's Pinball Art Masterclass. Epic. Games Discussed: Terminator 2, Attack from Mars Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune "Silverman Sound Studios - Christmas Spirit" is under a Creative Commons (BY 4.0) license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    Chicago Expo Trip! X-men Impressions, other stuff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 37:07


    Matt and Don went to Chicago Expo and did all the things!! They also played X-men, Ninja Eclipse, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Looney Tunes and many others. This is a multi-part episode. Games Discussed: The Uncanny X-Men, Ninja Eclipse, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Looney Tunes, Alice in Wonderland Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    The Data Glove, Strats, Code, and J’s Hackstory…

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024


    A delectable mini bonus nugget, tossed haphazardly into the sarlaac pit of content. nom nom. Games Discussed: Johnny Mnemonic Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    WBPP ACTION NEWS | Elwin, Avatar, Goonies, & more!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 46:40


    Matt and Don report from the WBPP news desk and catch up on the latest news and rumored games from Stern, Jersey Jack, and Spooky Pinball. This episode is also available in video form on YouTube with loads of bonus goodies @bashpinball Games Discussed: Jersey Jack Avatar, Metallica Remastered Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Silicon Rubbers VS Rubber Rubbers with h4ck3r-J

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024


    In this mini-bonus Matt and Don talk to h4ck3r-J about his experiments with various flipper rubbers, and why it's less straightforward than you might think.... Full Episodes return next week! Games Discussed: Johnny Mnemonic Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Johnny Mnemonic with Special Guest h4ck3r-J

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024


    Matt and Don welcome special guest h4ck3r-J to discuss (arguably) the best pinball game about hacker dolphins, 80gb hard drives, and NOT Dolph Lundgren. Games Discussed: Johnny Mnemonic, duh Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Between Two Sterns – Clark Fraley | Richmond Pinball Collective!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024


    Matt and Don talk to Clark Fraley, co-founder of the Richmond Pinball Collective! They talk about starting a non-profit pinball arcade, making old games play better, and training Gorgar how to say more than seven words. Check out the collective! https://www.richmondpinballcollective.com Games Discussed: Gorgar, Wipeout, Blackout, Radical Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    The Uncanny X-Men: Jack Danger Morphs the Stern Playfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024


    Matt and Don lift their collective jaw off the floor and attempt to coherently talk about X-Men despite the butterlies in their collective tummy. Games Discussed: Stern Uncanny X-Men, Cirqus Voltaire Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune Acapella X-Men Theme: MayTree

    Godzilla 70th | Pinlympics 2028 | Don Schemes to Keep Black Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024


    Don is a rogue podcast editor. Godzilla 70th is pretty.... pretty... good. Plus the Pinlympics are codified. Games Discussed: Stern Godzilla Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Youtube, Twitch: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Between Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024


    Matt and Don talk to pinball sound designer and podcast theme song composer Glenn Waechter. They discuss superpowers, fonts, and finding things in dumpsters. Oh and the amazing homebrew, Saw Pinball! Rad. Games Discussed: Saw Pinball Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Godzilla!! …and Don’s Road to 1 Billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024


    In Episode 20 Matt and Don talk all things Godzilla... is it really the best pinball game ever? Can Don get 1 billion points? Did P Diddy write the best theme song? Plus... an unexpected guest pays a visit. :-0 Games Discussed: Stern Godzilla Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Kissed by Black Rose…. How to Break Up With a Game :'(

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024


    Ian Jacoby of Nudge Magazine provides some sage advice when Don calls the Pinball Helpline. Games Discussed: Bally Black Rose Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    We’re Still Standing with John… Not Elton, the other one. BonusX!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 22:45


    Don is a sap and he has a cold, or possibly rabies. Then Matt says some things, followed by Don saying some other things. In total, many things are said. Some might say that ALL the things are said. Games Discussed: John Wick Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    The Name’s John…. Not John Wick, the other one. BonusX!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 25:11


    Matt and Don have some thoughts about Jersey Jack's Elton John. Better late than never right? Also (in Seinfeld's voice) -- what's the deal with pinball toys? Games Discussed: Elton John, Doctor Who, Hook, Whitewater Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Halloween in July. Don calls the Pinball Helpline! BonusX!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 19:49


    Don can't decide if he should buy a used Spooky Halloween, so he calls the Pinball Helpline! Matt also weighs in for some reason. Then baby tech Donnie fixes a game! Along the way, they explore some new Wormholes.... Games Discussed: Halloween Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Bonus X!! Thanksgiving in July. Gorgar! Reviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024


    Matt and Don are taking the show in new and terrifying directions. What will they do next?? Plus a new edition of Don's Ten Second Reviews! Gorgar approves. Games Discussed: Wipeout, Simpsons Pinball Party, Gorgar, Jaws Pro, OG Centaur Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Don Returns from the Future… and We Got a New Game!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024


    Matt and Don welcome a new game to the collective! The mystery of Don's disappearance is finally solved -- witness the thrilling conclusion! Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Arcade Trip Part 2: Resistance Is Futile!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024


    Matt and Don are still (visiting) the (Richmond Pinball) Collective. Part 2 of 2. Games Discussed: NBA Fastbreak, Gorgar, Wipeout, Blackout, Centaur, Time Fantasy. Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Arcade Trip: Are We the Borg?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024


    Matt and Don are (visiting) the (Richmond Pinball) Collective. Part 1 of 2. Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Holiday Special!! World Cup Soccer, Bull City Solera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024


    Celebrate the first ever (Veinti) Cinco de Mayo with Matt and Don!! Get into the Holiday spirit with Burritos, Margaritas, World Cup Soccer, George Gomez, and.... Mortal Kombat??!?? Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    BONUS X!! Who is the Rizzler of Pinball??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 22:38


    In BONUS X2, Matt and Don catch up about Pulp Fiction, Popeye, and Ripley's. Then it's time for 'Education Hour' where we'll learn about fancy new Gen A slang, including the secret identity of the Rizzler of Pinball! Lastly Don spills the beans on his favorite movie and pinball dream theme.... Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Pinfest Part 2! Texas Chainsaw, Princess Bride!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


    This is part two of the Pinfest show where Matt got to play the brand new Spooky games Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes! Also at Pinfest were Barry O's BBQ Challenge and the new Multimorphic game, Princess Bride. Plus the new segment "Matt's 10 Second Reviews"covers a whole lot of games in a very short amount of time. And don't miss the thrilling conclusion to 'Who Wants to be a PinBillionaire?' Does Don win the coveted Gottlieb game??? Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Pinfest!! The Good, the Bad, and the Smelly…

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024


    Matt and Don talk about Matt's recent trip to Pinfest 2024! In this episode, we talk all about the event -- who's there, what's there, and most importantly, where to eat!! Plus Don tries to win a pinball machine on 'Who Wants to Be a PinBillionaire' and Deep Thoughts! This is part 1 of 2. Next week we dive into the many games at Pinfest, from Black Belt to Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Don’s New Game!! Monopoly, Ripleys, RCT? Rudy!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 28:02


    Don's been on the hunt for a new pinball machine, and started his search with some early 2000's Sterns including Monopoly, Ripley's Believe it or Not, and Rollercoaster Tycoon. We also talk about Funhouse, Family Guy, and Don's squishy pinball soul. Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    John Wick — The Best New Stern In Years?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 25:39


    Surprise! Hot on the heels of Jaws, it's an unexpected new release from Stern, and (no surprise) we have thoughts!! As the bigger John Wick fan, this is another one edited by the illustrious Don! Games discussed: John Frickin Wick Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    BONUS X!! 4/20 Arcade Trip, Jaws, Bond, Reggae!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 27:17


    Matt went to Pinfest so Don edited the first Bonus X episode!! They talk about their recent trip to Boxcar Arcade on 4/20, Stern Bond 007, Jaws, No Fear, and much more! Games discussed: Stern Bond 007, Jaws, No Fear Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Labyrinth, Pulp Fiction!! The new Williams?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 25:00


    Matt and Don play Chicago Gaming's first original game, Pulp Fiction… and make some comparisons to Lethal Weapon 3. Then they debut a brand new flavor of Coke! Finally, Matt and Don discuss Labyrinth, the new game from the questionably named 'Barrels of Fun.' Are they the new Williams?? Games discussed: Labyrinth, Pulp Fiction, Lethal Weapon 3, Hook Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Arcade Trip! Jaws and Popeye Battle for the Seas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 31:28


    Matt and Don recently took an arcade trip to Super Abari in Charlotte NC. They finally got to play a bunch of newly released games including Jaws, Labyrinth, and Pulp Fiction, and an oldie but a goodie.... Popeye Saves the Earth! This is two part episode, with first impressions of Jaws and Popeye in this one, and Labyrinth and Pulp Fiction next week! Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune Credit to Kornell for the incredible BIYJ track sampled at the end.

    Pinball Ten Commandments, Free Game Moochers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 29:17


    Matt and Don talk about the 'free game' element of pinball including pinball moochers and arcade etiquette. The Pinball Ten Commandments are formally established. Pinball Conspiracy Theories…. Keith Elwin's clone?!?!? Pinball Deep Thoughts. Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

    Welcome! Gofers and Pirates and Keanu oh my!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 41:40


    Welcome to the BASH! In our first episode, Don meets Matt's gophers and has some choice words for them. Pinball backstories. Dracula has a steamy encounter with Pinbot. Pinball Olympics! Games Discussed: Bram Stoker's Dracula, No Good Gofers, Hook Contact Us! --> pod@bashpinball.com Listen @ http://www.BashPinball.com Instagram, Twitch, Youtube: @bashpinball Theme Song: Venus by Wren and Au Lune

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