Don’s Pinball Podcast

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 Don!donspinballpodcast@gmail.comWhat 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 donspinballpodcast@gmail.com 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 chat!donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcastBuy a game or get on a list today with Mad!Jeff@madpinball.comuse code WAP!!

10/30/2025 at noon watch for the code word on the Don's Pinball Podcast page socials. Email that word to donspinballpodcast@gmail.com20 spots total, will take first come first served until list is full.Questions?donspinballpodcast@gmail.comIt'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 Beetlejuice!jeff@madpinball.comdonspinballpodcast@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 releases.donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/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 it.donspinballpodcast@gmail.comjeff@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 sure!donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/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 go!donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcast for bonus materialBuy a game from jeff@madpinball.com 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 donspinballpodcast@gmail.com 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 Don!donspinballpodcast@gmail.comJoin 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 thoughts!donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcastEmail Jeff@madpinball.com 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 donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

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 suggestions!donspinballpodcast@gmail.comJoin 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! donspinballpodcast@gmail.comNew 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 advice!donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Get a game! New/used just email Jeff@madpinball.com 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 donspinballpodcast@gmail.com!Join the support crew over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast and get a chance to win stuff and also bonus content!Email jeff@madpinball.com 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 jeff@madpinball.com 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 discord!donspinballpodcast@gmail.comhttps://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 jeff@madpinball.com and get your hands on some new or used hotness! Your wife wants a pinball machine!email Don at donspinballpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show on patreon and win prizes!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

Order Predator now from Mad Pinball!jeff@madpinball.comMan 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 donspinballpodcast@gmail.comjoin the patreon at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast This month's giveaway is coming soon!Hit up Jeff@madpinball.com 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! donspinballpodcast@gmail.comJoin 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 giveaways!donspinballpodcast@gmail.com 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 donspinballpodcast@gmail.comGive 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 donspinballpodcast@gmail.comand 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 yo!donspinballpodcast@gmail.comBonus show over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

I've finally returned from my Pintastic New England trip which turned into a cross-country adventure!The show is great and I'm glad I made it out there, plus quality time with Portal and Spinal Tap is always worth while haha.Kong and Dune are both wildly different game in scope and scale. Which is better? Well that's definitely subjective but I think it's safe to say that we should all be asking our local arcades to bring these awesome games in to play!Let's chat and celebrate pinball, then head over to Patreon for even more hot takes on the state of pinball!donspinballpodcast@gmail.com to emailpatreon.com/donspinballpodcast to support the show and get some bonus content!

Join myself and George Gomez as we discuss Dune and Kong!More to come this week! Thanks for listening!!

Well Potter-shots across the bow of the industry! This week is setting up to be wild frfr. Have you seen the teasr pics for Potter?Are you already on a list with Mad Pinball?! Email Jeff@madpinball.com and tell him he is a good lad.Games are gonna be coming quick. No one likes to wait for their game and an early order will get it to you soonest! Or maybe you prefer to wait and see and snag one at a discount later.Let me help you savvy pin-buyer, with my advice because I'm a bit of an early adopter myself haha.Email Don at donspinballpodcast@gmail.comorder shirts and mods! I'm shipping every day!Join the crew on patreon at pateron.com/donspinballpodcastNews hits there first when I hear it.Love you guys! Enjoy the show!

People dropping games like banana peels around this place! New Stern Cornerstone in 2 weeks! That's probably not the only one! Wizard daddy is coming! Arcades are about to see some serious action and I'm so excited I had to share my thoughts!Thank you to all the wonderful patreon supporters that fuel the show! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast to get in on the action!email Don and oder a $25 tshirt! Many styles available!donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

I certainly think so! Games are amazing now, look at the options! Even more great things rumored to come. Literally something for everybody.Love the hobby, love the games, love the people!Get some mods, merch, and t-shirts! Just Email!donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon giveaways coming soon!

Honestly, I had the best weekend down in Frisco Texas, if you were there chances are you did to.Leave me some feedback and let's celebrate pinball together!

Man what a day. Let me say mission accomplished! I played every new game, topper, and pinball related activity today!Here's my review of it all.Email me and post comments. Help me out by telling your friends!This year is awesome guys. So are all of you. Take a bow!

In which Don gets WAY too excited about the Venom shooter rod. ALSO Merlin has an arcade too! Let's talk about it!email Don to get mods!donspinballpodcast@gmail.comGet treated like royalty on Patreon!patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

So much to cover! Get in and get excited. Loads of releases and accessories are hear and to come in the short term! What a time to be in pinball!-Harry Potter rumors!-Pulp Fiction getting another topper!-Venom Accessories?-Another game release tomorrow?!-All about Portal! Well, first reactions anyway.Feedback? We love that here!donspinballpodcast@gmail.comjoin the patreon for EARLY news, rumors and BONUS SHOWS!!patreon.com/donspinballpodcastThank you all so much for the support!

Hey fellow predators! Who's ready to give pinball brothers another chance? Well you won't have to wait long for this long rumored game!Also lets run down the rest of the soon to debut games and spend a little time with my thoughts on these two new ones from Stern and JJP.Episode 178 now boarding!Join the patreon for even more fun and to support independent pinball media!patreon.com/donspinballpodcastemail Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Help me get to Pintastic! If you know any of the showrunners let them know I exist!Also D&D is super fun and Avatar is coming up next!It's time to talk more pinball!Please like and sub to the facebook page and the youtube channel for me. Need to boost to 2k!https://www.youtube.com/@donspinballpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088991118476Thanks guys!

Trip report time friends! Let's recap the weekend and celebrate the winners and all of pinball!Also I was able to attend the awesome Barrels of Fun Factory tour and YES I played a new game from them. No it's not coming next. YES this is confusing.Also let's see what everyone else is up to.Also check out sister podcast We Are Pinball for more madcap antics and pinball discussion.https://open.spotify.com/show/1HwouCWlMeaXiKWRNvnZVN?si=8f98af5af06e46f9email Don!donspinballpodcast@gmail.comEnjoy all the bonus content on patreon at:patreon.com/donspinballpodcastLove you all! Thanks for listening and for the votes!

Ah friends here we go AGAIN the pinball news just DOESN'T STOP!!Grab your wallets we're going accessory shopping!New game code: X-men/D&D/EVIL DEAD!!!Plus a few words from friend of the show Spooky Bug...kindaLet's Pinball!Email Don!donspinballpocast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcast

So much is going on right now friends. From Twipys to missed deadlines to new games on the horizon to mod highlights its all hear in this exciting episode of DPP.Let's go on a round table journey on everything happening this week and winter is looking like its wrapping up with some straight fire.Hit me up on the email at donspinballpodcast@gmail.com and get some sweet merch! Follow me over to the discord and check out Spooky as well why youre over there. Got burning questions? Get them answered!Welcome new Patreon members! Enjoy the bonus material over there at patreon.com/donspinballpodcastIt's gonna be a great week guys.

Back from the beach and wouldnt you know it I got a ton of rumors and game reviews for everybody! It's a long one!I go over Stern, Jersey Jack Pinball, Spooky Pinball and the rest in this jam packed episode!Shout out to everybody that I hung with and met up with, you guys are awesome!Bonus episode on patreon at patreon.com/donspinballpodcastemail Don!donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

Oh man let's get down on some news! I've arrived in Florida for the Pinball at the Beach inaugural event and news is blowing up faster than a Stern Node 10 board! We shall discuss. Also Road Road trip from Ramp's is playable tomorrow?! NEW PINBALL TIME! All that and more get in on some of this! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/donspinballpodcast Like follow and sub to get notifications!!

Should call this Barry-O's Triple Game Challenge! Welcome friends and weirdo's! It's new game...week for me it seems as everything is coming at once! The class of 2025 is starting off strong with Evil Dead, Avatar, and D&D! Let's discuss that and also look back on some questionable game decisions from our other industry friends. Epic unboxing coming on Saturday at noon CST on Youtube so definitely don't miss the giveaways live! https://discord.gg/BcBEt2fszM youtube.com/@donspinballpodcast patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

Hey pin-pals! Got a screaming good episode for you today! I dug into my bag and brought forth 5 amazing, guaranteed to be commercial success, DREAM THEMES for pinball! These will absolutely work and I even discuss examples of what I'd like to see implemented. ALSO check out Flip for the Cure in March at Wildside downtown Toledo Ohio for a great fundraising tournament to help kids with epilepsy! 4th annual Epilepsy Flip for the Cure Charity Pinball Tournament. March 8th in downtown Toledo at Wild Side Brewery. Want to make a donation for this great cause? Contact Jason Krajcar @averagejoespinballhttps://facebook.com/events/s/flip-for-the-cure-annual-chari/995749279043011/ Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/BcBEt2fszM email Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Join the fun over at Patreon! patreon.com/donspinballpodcast