Special When Lit Pinball Podcast

It's closing time over at SWL.  Thank you so very much, Pinball Land!

The final countdown of SWL!  Discussing the pinball news as we kick off the first of our final three shows.

Stranger Things goes to CES, deeproot Pinball approves media credentials, TPF is around the corner, and "what if" moments in pinball are discussed.

Covering the weekly news as well as what we would like to see from each manufacturer in 2020.

Guest appearances from around the pinball industry focusing on their personal pinball highlight of 2019 and their wish for 2020! Thank you, Pinball Land for all of your support.  It's been our pleasure to provide content for you in 2019.

Post reveal stream thoughts on Stranger Things, deeproot Pinball take 2, Rick & Morty update with Bowen Kerins, new Wonka Topper, and our the pinball community supports our 24 hour charity fundraiser generating over 50K for Project Pinball Charity!  

Spooky Pinball goes beast mode and sells out 750 R&Ms within 5 hours.  Is Stern ready to show us what's next?  How does the rumored American Pinball license compare right now?  Adam Schwartz calls in to discuss pinball in New York and his dollar for dollar match for our fundraiser! All this and more on episode 83 of SWL!  

Spooky Pinball closes out the year with the announcement of Rick & Morty.  Can anything stop the success of this title?  Will we see a "counter launch" from another pinball company to close out the year?  Does anyone remember Elvira's House of Horrors?  Seems like it isn't getting the respect it deserves!  How to jump start your pinball machine, buying prototype games, and the search for Zombie Yeti.   All this and more on a wild edition of SWL!

Guest host Greg Bone (Straight Down The Middle: A Pinball Show) discusses the TWIPYs and the pinball news with Ken and Bill.  American Pinball's 3rd release, Stern's Star Wars Topper, Jersey Jack setting up pins during Thanksgiving, and more on episode 81 of SWL!

Are the stars aligning for us to have four new pinball reveals to close out 2019?  This could be an exciting end to an outstanding year!   Thanksgiving is here and we are certainly grateful. Support our podcast at https://www.patreon.com/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast Visit https://lermods.com/ with coupon code "SWL10" for 10% off your online order of $50 or more! *some restrictions apply*

Ken & Bill discuss deeproot Pinball's RAZA prototype machine (this NOT a deep dive).  Does a new pinball machine provide more entertainment value than other fun home editions?  Join us as we discuss news from around the industry on episode 79 of SWL! Help support the show and become part of the Patron family at https://www.patreon.com/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast Visit LERMODS today and use coupon code "SWL10" for 10 percent off your online order of $50 or more!

Ken & Bill talk pinball with Chris Kooluris of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast.

Deeproot / RAZA Prototype status for Houston Arcade Expo, CGC's Medieval Madness ROYAL, and down with the trolls!  All this and more on episode 77 of SWL!

Ken and Bill discuss the single level playfield craze (or lack thereof). American Pinball to make redemption games.  Jersey Jack beta testing Bluetooth technology.  Stern classic rock release rumor.  Not all toppers are created equal.  Drain It or Save It and more on episode 76 of SWL! Support the show by becoming a Patron by clicking HERE

Ken and Steve Bedi recap Pinball Expo 2019 with calls into Brian Cosner (American Pinball Correspondent), Justin Kalinowski (Castlevania homebrew pin), Zach Meny (Flip N Out Pinball), Ron Hallet (Slam Tilt Pinball Podcast), Jason Fowler (Slap Save Pinball Podcast), and our very own Bill Webb.  Lots of happenings "behind the scenes" at Expo and tons of shout outs all episode long! Support SWL by becoming an official Patron at Patreon.com Use coupon code SWL10 for 10% off your order at Lermods.com

With Bill taking the week off Ken is forced to fly solo this week in a raw/unedited episode.  Two new correspondents covering JJP and Stern Pinball are introduced.  Online connectivity ideas as well as new pinball content reactions.  Drain It or Save It, Pinball Expo content, and more on episode 74 of SWL! Consider becoming a Patron of the show at Patreon.com by clicking HERE!

More pinball continues to pour out of Stern Pinball, Wonka gets a significant update, and Franchi walks towards a new horizon.  Is it better to advance through a game or blow up the score?  Why has Bill NEVER scene any of the Star Wars movies?  Our heads are spinning over here at SWL! Support the show by becoming a Patron HERE!  

As pinball enthusiasts and / or collectors do we prefer quality over quantity?  Elvira LEs are shipping!  Is it a good idea to acquire multiple pins at the same time?  Follow up on our 24 hour charity stream (as discussed last week), Drain It or Save It, and MUCH MORE on Episode 72 (take two) of SWL! Become a Patreon supporter of the show HERE

We discuss some interesting info that George Gomez (Stern Pinball) shared with us on a recent pinball stream.  Is deeproot Pinball spreading themselves too thin?  Lots planned for SWL and Chicagoland Pinball Expo.   Support the show by becoming a SWL Patron of the show at the link below... Patreon for SWL

Discussing our first impressions of Evira's House of Horrors after the official Stern reveal.  Ghostbusters code update is finally here.  Meteor retheme update.  Will this episode go down like the Titanic?  Drain It or Save It and more on episode 70 of SWL!

Episode 69, dudes!  Jersey Jack Pinball with some big decisions recently, Ghostbusters BLOCKBUSTER code update coming, Dutch Pinball's hail mary, and HUGE show announcements at the conclusion of this week's journey! 

Some surprising stories from the past offered by significant industry folks (Python Angelo and Pat Lawlor) makes us thankful that we are living in present day pinball.  "Ask Us Anything" segment is revealed.  Frozen Pizza Tournament Bracket contest is almost ready.  Enjoy the podcast with some "backbone."   Special thanks to Clay Harrell for permissions regarding TOPcast Pinball Podcast audio used during this episode.

Dutch Pinball with yet another plan, playfield manufacturing issues, converting a garage to a game room and more...

We kick the tires on playfield issues, Stern's new pinball podcast, Jack Danger's new show, and dealing with buyers that are wasting your time.

We unbox our Jurassic park, deeproot makes good on a promise, and social media continues to be a hot topic in pinball.

Keith Elwin is has reached legendary status as a competitive pinball player but has he reached legendary status as a designer?  Bill vents about a recent social media post.  Drain It or Save It and more on episode 64 of SWL! Visit Lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10 percent off your online order!

Stern Pinball streams Jurassic Park.  Will this reveal show us that attaining assets for licenses is not as important as we once thought?  New designers avoiding the "sophomore slump". Best pin outside the top 100?  All this and more on episode 63 of SWL!   Visit Lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10 percent off your online order.

George Gomez (VP & Chief Creative Officer - Stern Pinball) discusses Stern Pinball's approach with Star Wars Pin while the next cornerstone title is awaiting it's reveal. Ken's Stern Meteor retheme update, Drain It or Save It, and more!

The pinball news is getting interesting as we get ready to transition into the Fall!  Can Stern outsell the combined sales of all other manufacturers in 2020?  Can American Pinball help Dutch Pinball by manufacturing The Big Lebowski?  Who invented liquid soap and why?  This and much more on Episode 61 of SWL!

Dutch Pinball offers a new solution, JJP staff comments on Wonka, Stern's next title, and more!

Lots of fun and surprises during our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY show!   Thank you everyone for all of your support during our first year.  The success of the show is because of this support and we cannot thank you enough!

While Black Knight Sword of Rage get's "enhancements" from Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball begins shipping Willy Wonka Standard Editions to consumers.  Are Manufacturer add-ons a good idea in general?  Drain It or Save It and much more!

We sit down with Chuck Ernst (Computer Graphics Art Director) at Stern Pinball.  Fun and laid back conversation covering a little bit of everything.

Discussing Elvira 3, Facebook and Franchi (public statement from Chris), pinball outdoors, and more.

A deeproot update, the crazy world of pinball licensing, streaming pinball outside, and more.  Essentially a LIVE show here as the editing was for production value only.  Pardon our dust!

We try to wrap our heads around the pinball secondary market, pinball podcasts, and more.

No news is good news when there is a banana in the tailpipe!  We welcome our newest correspondent Ryan Claytor to the team.

What do we have to look forward to for the rest of the year?  Pinball machines are our babies!

Stealing, flipping, and getting taken advantage of.  Dr John reports on Spooky Pinball.  Would voice actor Marc Silk be a benefit to pinball?  All this and much more!   Check out MarcSilk.com to view some impressive accomplishments that would lend themselves well to pinball.   Visit Lermods with coupon code "SWL10" for 10% off your pinball mod order today!    

Reflecting on 50 episodes, discussion deeproot Studios, Industry Buzz with Cary Hardy, Drain It or Save It, and more!   Visit Cary Hardy on YouTube: Cary Hardy Pinball Channel   Visit lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10 percent off your order now.

Discussing the deeproot RAZA teaser video, Josh Kugler Oktoberfest update, Industry Buzz with Lee Wielgolinski of Pinball Supernova, Drain It or Save It, info on becoming an official SWL Correspondent, and more!  Check out Pinball Supernova on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/pinballsupernova  Visit Lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10% off your order!

Special When Lit Pinball Podcast Episode 48 - Talking about Midwest Gaming Classic reveals of Black Knight Sword of Rage and Willy Wonka pinball.  Offering some feedback on pinball hype and the ability to have a final opinion on a machine without playing it first.

A roundtable discussion focusing on the making of Jersey Jack Pinball's newest release, Willy Wonka Pinball.  Designer Pat Lawlor, Programmer Joe Katz, Artist John Youssi, Sound Engineer Vikas Deo, and a surprise appearance by Jersey Jack Pinball Founder Jack Guarnieri.

We reflect on our trip to Jersey Jack Pinball to play their next release.  Manufacturer/Designer showdown at MGC? Ken announces his retheme project and a Whirlwind update from Bill.  Lots to talk about this week! 

We say goodbye to an old friend and welcome a new one.  Black Knight Sword of Rage impressions.  When is your pinball collection out of hand?

Discussion about the behind the scenes happenings at TPF.  Steve Ritchie's newest game Black Knight Sword of Rage is revealed...sort of.

Getting settled in the night before the official start of the 2019 Texas Pinball Festival from Frisco, Texas.  Jeff Patterson from This Week In Pinball joins the show.

Where does pinball go from here?  Special When Lit is ready to rock Texas Pinball Festival!

Discussing the pinball market, buying and selling, Stern Pro Circuit Championship, and more.

Expectations of each manufacturer at TPF, companies sabotaging their own releases, grails and keeper titles, t-shirt Easter Egg revealed and winner announced, and more!   Visit lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10 percent off your order now.

Pinball exposure (ESPN and sport wagering), speculation on American Pinball's next game, Easter Eggs and more.