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Two guys discuss Classic pinball with an emphasis on pre 1997 pinball machines.

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    #127 Steve Ritchie - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 140:49


    Pintastic review. Steve Ritchie interview. Reby Hardy interview. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #126 Pintastic Preview - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 115:40


    What's up Doc? Getaway. Bobby Orr. Phoenix. Adams Family. Georges new game. Alice Cooper Nightmare?Pintastic free play game review. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com Pinballdoctor.com

    #125 david@pintasticne - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 114:55


    Dave and George welcome David Marston, Executive of Pintastic New England. George has a bunch of stuff including a flipper upgrade. Dave tells another wild repair story about a home edition Star Wars from Stern.

    #124 Captain Fantastic - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 78:48


    Elton John's 1976 Bally Captain Fantastic. Listener letters and news. Captain Fantastic review and play. Dave's stories from the field. Bonus feature: If you want it, you can have it.

    #123 - I saw the light - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 75:14


    Chimes. Targets. Bulbs. Bulk repairs. Buck Rogers revisited. Rectifiers. Stats. Thumb. Nip it. Next months game.Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #122 Nineball - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 107:02


    We begin with a couple of items from Australia submitted by our friend Grant. Review and gameplay of Sterns 1980 pinball Nineball. Dave has his list. Lots of additional classic Sterns discussed. Quick take and gameplay on Buck Rogers. Merry Christmas. TheClassicPinball podcast1@gmail.com

    #121 Taxi - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 94:51


    Taxi review. Tony the customer arrives to pick up game. Taxi gameplay. Corrections and clarifications. Old and new business. Puck bowlers again. Playfields for sale. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #120.1 Dolly Parton - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 92:50


    Dolly Parton. White Rose review. Game prices. Ringer. What's up Doc? Strike Master. Thanks Vic. Alice.SORRY. Gameplay from recording was inadvertently left out. Start 16:45. End 31:00 for those listeners who tuned in day one.

    #119 Island Pinball - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 63:35


    Dave visits Martha's Vineyard for several pinball repairs. One home collection of 12 DMD games is serviced. KISS. Spider-Man. Super Nova. Dark Rider. Dolly Parton. White Rose show. Upcoming episodes.

    #118 Haggmess - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 118:38


    Haggis. World Poker Tour. Nugent. Godzilla. Bonus Feature: Shango Axe.

    #117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 65:05


    In this episode the boys discuss and play Embryon. Commentary on John Wick and Blues Brothers. Bonus feature: Embryon from the archives (2019)

    #116 Pinfest 24 - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 122:43


    Better late than never. Highlights from PINFEST. Interview with Pinfest promoter Ivan. Listeners chime in about Pintastic episode. Another Centaur story. Counterforce, Air Aces, 50/50 and more. Bonus feature: Mark from Pinnovators.

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    #115 Pintastic 24 review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 167:49


    Eric Stone Jaws. Elton John gameplay. Fire Drill. The bands. Pinball Tycoon interview. Brian Hawkins T2. The games. The Grand Finale. Bonus feature: Dave and Eric. 1 on 1.

    #114 Pintastic 24 preview - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 135:03


    Old news. Primus. Dominoes. Stone Jaws. Home brews. Craft brews. Pinbrewfest with Keith Campanelli. What's up doc? Pintastic preview.

    #113 Bram Stokers Dracula - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 132:35


    PJ. BSD. Highwayman. Quick discussion Pintastic. Liability and Responsibility of Pinball Techs. What's up Doc? Pickers and pick-ups: Centaur, Spirit of 76, Grand Prix. BSD gameplay. Mailcall. Bonus feature: Pinball Saturday night.

    #112 Spirit of 76 Grand Prix - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 146:07


    We have a double feature. Dave takes us through his latest restoration with Gottlieb Spirit of 76. But before we get there we have a variety of pinball topics to discuss. Grants Christmas present revealed. Bally sound boards. Oyster trip. Whats up Doc? We get to a second game, Williams Grand Prix. Surprise call and discussion about Glimmerhold Arcade. Bonus feature: calling Dr. Dave.

    #111 December - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 78:18


    Mirco. R U A Performer? Looney Tunes. The Crusher. Animation Cells. What's up Doc? Nick Dangerous. Crickets. Bill Burr. Happy New Year. A December to remember.

    #110 Disorder in the house - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 180:10


    This is the episode that almost wasn't. Dave and George talk about a variety of pinball topics. What's up doc? Centaur rears it's ugly head yet again. The guys record an additional segment to explain recording issues and new adventures. No bell? WTF? Bonus feature: Dave interviews Jon Jolly. Jon owns an oyster business, a couple of pins, and is a reggae musician. Something a little different. Enjoy!

    #109 Night Rider - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 115:33


    The boys get back to business and do a review of Bally Night Rider. Several listener emails. What's up doc? Bonus feature: Maltese Brewing. The Houston Arcade and Pinball Expo interview with founder Keith Christensen

    #108 Pintastic 2023 debrief - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 190:42


    The guys do an impromptu recording in the media room at Pintastic and you never know who will show up. TANKS for the memories. Interview with Brian Hawkins on his award winning em Wizard. Winners, we have winners. Then an off the rails conversation with world champ Eric Stone. A quick hit with Steve Zahler and then a post show wrap up. Plus….Bonus Feature post tournament wrap up between Dave and Eric Stone. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #107 Pintastic 2023 Preview - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 105:37


    Dave starts by telling us about the 30 pinball machines he has serviced in the last 5 weeks. George then leads the discussion reviewing all the games to date that will be in the free play area of the Pintastic show. There once was a game from Nantucket…….Several emails and some additional show items are talked about.

    #106 Centaur re-examined. - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 158:31


    Does it ever go away? Dave talks about John Day taking in Dave's customers Centaur to fix 2 remaining issues. What's up Doc? Dave gets emails, George gets crickets. Pascal. John Jolly. Road trips. Part 2: Centaur fix with John Day. Centaur revisited discussion. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #105 Black Hole. Make mine Day - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 199:04


    Dave and George welcome John Day to the show. If you like stories and pinballs with a twist you will love this podcast. John invited us to his home to talk about his collection. This is no normal collection when you hear the things he's done to his games. The guys read some mail and pin happenings. Then its time to play some Black Hole. John takes us to play some unique games in his basement including EM/solid state Target Alpha. Rackem up! Bonus Feature: Highlights from Dave's Memorial Day party and tournament.

    #104 Allentown Pinfest 2023 - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 141:28


    In this episode Dave tells George all about his adventures while attending Allentown Pinfest and bringing a Gottlieb Pinball Pool for the tournament. Dave interviews Eric Stone. Dave puts up the Pinball Pool so George can play it as set up for the tournament. Bonus feature: Nicks amazing EM collection. George's Franchi rant!

    #103 Hollywood Dave - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 90:05


    Dave had an interesting phone call from Hollywood. He is on a road trip fixing pins. He is everywhere! What's up Doc? Is Dave Hollywood bound? Recorded in early April just before the Keith Elwin interview. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #102 Keith Elwin - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 78:09


    Dave and George interview Keith Elwin about classic pinball.

    #101 Pinball and Beer - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 185:14


    We tried it once, here's #2: Long form podcast. The show goes from Pinball in Virginia to an upcoming show in Ohio. Dave starts with his travels and travails in What's up doc? Centaur finally! Pintastic. Pinfest. Lost Rhino Brewery and pinball. Ocelot brewery and pinball. Pinbrewfest with Keith Campanelli. A Tarantino story. Bonus feature: Centaur gameplay and repair. Bonus bonus feature: Oysters and pinball. Jolyoyster.com Lostrhino.com Pinbrewfest.com Theclassicpinballpodcast1.com

    #100 Under Pressure - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 108:08


    Rush has left the building. Lethal Weapon 3 flipper fiasco. Centaur switched illumination fix. Project games for sale. Star Trek Next Gen. Whitey Bulger. Mata Hari. Bonus feature: Off the rail. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #99 WHO dunnit - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 215:24


    A New Year and a new microphone. Dave upgrades. We hope you notice the difference. Overview of Who dunnit. Dave's Classic Pinball Tournament. Pilgrim payment: oysters. A walk through The Silverball Museum Delray Beach , FL. What's up doc? Beer. Maureen joins us in a game of Who dunnit. Bonus feature: More old school 1980's stories about Fun and Games in Framingham, MA.

    #98 6 Million $ Man - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 105:41


    Another Bally 6 Million Dollar Man is in for service. What's up Doc? An email asking for a flipper recommendation. George has a list. Not that list! Dave's Christmas songs: both new and old. They finally make it to the basement and play several games. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #97 Williams Phoenix - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 70:54


    Dave identifies the issue in a customers Phoenix and the fix needed. We discussed this initially in episode #95, Light the fuse. He then requires and buys a rare replacement part for the game. What's up Doc? : topics include: 6 Million dollar man, Eldorado and Paragon. The guys go down to the basement for some Phoenix gameplay. Bonus feature: Fiberglass Kiss. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #96 Turkey and Bull - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 39:07


    Dave and George talk Turkey and Bull. No one is surprised. Holiday themed game: Turkey or not? Discussion and play on this episode features the pinball El Toro. (Now you get it?) Happy Thanksgiving! Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #95 Light the fuse - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 67:59


    Dave gives a preview into a game he is currently trying to bring back to life: Williams Phoenix. Listener suggested new segment. A bird story. Word. What's up doc? Don't move the game!Tales of woe.

    #94 Horror Show 2 - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 75:38


    This is a first for Dave and George. They talk about Halloween and a bunch of games with a horror theme. Dave sneaks a questionable game into the mix. They review almost 20 games and then pick the games they like best. What's up doc? Please join the boys on a Horrorfest like no other: The Classic Pinball Podcast. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #93 Long Time - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 87:54


    George and Dave share a cornucopia of stories and game fixes accumulated over the last month. They talk about the Bond girls instead of the game. ( sort of). A pinball from a famous band is picked up and lots of other topics discussed. Please join us for another Classic pinball podcast adventure. theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #92 Stern Ali - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 44:21


    Add another Classic Stern to the list: Ali. Dave and George review the game. Dave's upcoming Warehouse Sale! Time to go to the basement and play a few games. theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    Breaking News Pintastic 2023 - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 1:59


    Breaking News. New Pintastic dates and location for 2023. Dr Dave explains.theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com pintasticnewengland.com

    #91 Stern Flight 2000 - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 75:48


    The guys continue to review Classic Stern titles with Flight 2000. An unexpected call from Bill Davis and a podcast promo. Dave continues with stories and adventures of pinball repair.

    #90.6 STARGAZER revisited - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 30:05


    This shorty or minisode was part of a multi game recording session. Dave suggested that we add to episode #6 Stargazer. He recently set the game up after 3 years of sitting, due to lack of room. Please join us in revisiting the game that was at the beginning of this podcast. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #90 Sega Harley Davidson - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 67:40


    Dave recently acquired this game and had some time to restore and potentially sell the game quickly. Then came the unsolicited call from a customer looking for a Sega game. Please join us as we review and then play this game with a unique story. theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #89 Gorgar - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 65:11


    In this episode we explore the world of Gorgar. Can you hear the heartbeat? We continue with the new segment: What's up Doc? Then we play the obligatory game or two to round out the podcast.

    #88 Stern Stars - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 76:21


    This episode features John Day, a friend and local restorer who built a customized Stern Stars. We talk about the installed arduino and Beehive Pinball alternative playfield. They then play a game. The second part of todays podcast starts at 38 minutes. George and Dave then discuss several topics: Stranger Things repair, Queen, Twilight Zone and Medieval Madness repairs. Bonus Feature: PJ phone call. theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #87 Post Pintastic 22 - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 67:25


    The guys share some of the stories from this years Pintastic 2022 show. Seminars, signings, tournaments, Gettowind the pin, Jaws, Steve Ritchie, Herb Silvers, Creepy Golf and so much more. Please join us as we begin our fourth season. Almost forgot….The Best In Play winners!

    #86 Pintastic 2022 The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 118:46


    This is a long episode. We talk about our Pintastic history, the upcoming show, and lots of other topics. Star Trek Next Generation and Williams repairs. A congratulations to Eric Stone. Please join us as we get ready for one of the largest pinball shows of the year.

    #85 Pinball Museum or HOF? - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 74:41


    George highlights his trip to Memphis and Gatlinburg Tennessee, then on to Asheville North Carolina. Pinball at every destination. The discussion turns to the Pinball Hall of Fame ( Pinball HOF) and a recent incident that occurred. They finally get to the upcoming Pintastic show and what they have planned. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #84 Pinfest 2022 Allentown, PA - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 89:38


    The guys are in Allentown for Pinfest and talk about their experiences at the show. George and Dave appear on the Backhand pinball Twitch channel and do commentary on the tournament. They can be seen on the Saturday broadcast at time stamps 1:42:00 and 3:14:00. Video of Eric Stone can be seen on Eric's Facebook page and WFLA.com where he is the weatherman. The guys can be reached at theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com.

    #83 Evel Knievel- The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 89:29


    Lots of topics in the longest show we have ever recorded. Over anxious Dave trashes the opening. He finally finishes a game talked about for over a year. Do they jump the shark? Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #82 Stiff Competition - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 74:05


    Please do not turn off the podcast because the intro includes some RUSH references. Dave and George start the podcast recording in the hotel at Pinbrewfest where it's quiet except when Maureen ( Dave's wife) turns on the hvac unit. We talk about some items that have nothing to do with Pinbrew but we eventually get there. The tournament talk starts about minute 16. Bonus Feature includes three different parts ( minute 47), Big Lebowski, large collector interview, then an interview with the Biker Brewhouse founder. I called it micro brew house. Not incorrect but not the business name. Thanks to all for their participation. If you would like to interface with us: theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

    #81 Data East Marilyn Playboy - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 63:52


    Tom Ceckitti joins Dave and George to discuss his Data East Playboy. It has a custom translite and playfield graphics that transforms it into a Marilyn Monroe tribute. He then tells us about his recent trip to the Texas Pinball Festival. George asks him to tell us about his experience at last years Pinbrewfest. We end with some tournament talk. ( we know how much you like it) WARNING! Bonus Feature: RUSH (Feedback from listeners suggest we tone down the Rush talk but Dave can't help himself) George takes a few jabs at his recent acquisition.

    #80 RUSH delivery - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 38:34


    The boys go for a ride to pick up Rush. Dave breaks the distributors game. The unboxing. John (friend of show) talks about Rush, then explains the tech behind his hybrid Target Alpha. Dave finally gets to play his game.

    #79 RUSH to judgement - The Classic Pinball Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 69:30


    Dave starts with Roadshow. Rolling Stones software mod. Dave takes a field trip to (friend of show) Johns house to make some plastics then plays and talks pinball. Another Dave did a clear coat podcast on twitch that is discussed. Finally we get to Rush.

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