The Super Awesome Pinball Show

A Pinball Holiday Tradition with Franchi and Dr. Pin.  The annual re-running of our classic 2020 Super Awesome Pinball Show Holiday Special, Featuring Gary Stern, George Gomez, John Borg and more.  So grab a cozy blanket and a mug of hot chocolate, snuggle up by the fire and enjoy this classic pinball holiday adventure.  

Join Franchi and his special Guest George Gomez of Stern Pinball as they hash out what happened with the business relationship between the two.  A VERY Controversial episode!  A must listen solving an age old mystery.

Enjoy this special re-broadcast of Episode 38 of The Super Awesome Pinball Show.  Join Christopher Franchi, Christian Line and Jeff Parsons for our 2022 Halloween Spooktacular, featuring Elvira herself, Miss Cassandra Peterson and legendary Elvira pinball artist Greg Freres.  This episode was a great reminder as to why Super Awesome was the crown jewel of pinball podcasts.

Join Franchi for a Super Awesome musical pinball journey through some rad tunes to flip to.

After a year hiatus, your pinball podcast heroes are back, with a slew of big names in pinball, to find out how all the companies rate themselves for 2023.  Join Franchi, Dr. Pin and Parsons, with guests George Gomez, David Van Es, "Jersey" Jack Guarnieri, David Fix, Bug Emery, Josh Sharpe and Barry Driessen for the conclusion of this 2 part spectacular!

After a year hiatus, your pinball podcast heroes are back, with a slew of big names in pinball, to find out how all the companies rate themselves for 2023.  Join Franchi, Dr. Pin and Parsons, with guests George Gomez, David Van Es, "Jersey" Jack Guarnieri, David Fix, Bug Emery, Josh Sharpe and Barry Driessen for part 1 of this 2 part spectacular!

Ed joins Franchi for a casual chat about everything you don't want to miss at TPF 23!

Tis the season for the best, most funnest pinball holiday special ever, with Franchi, Dr. Pin and Parsons!  Also with special guests Gary Stern, John Borg, Eric Meunier, Joe Kaminkow and George Gomez.  Tune in and find out who takes Franchi's last can of Who Hash.

  Join Franchi, Dr. Pin and Jeff Parsons for part two, as we continue to talk candidly with Mr. George Gomez of Stern Pinball, about his design process and much more.  And WHAT did you say is getting made again???  All this and MASSIVE turkey dinner sandwiches!  Check it out!  

Join Franchi, Dr. Pin and that golden God of the airwaves, Jeff Parsons, as we talk candidly with Mr. George Gomez of Stern Pinball, about his design process and much more.  We also recap Pinball Expo '22!  Check it out!

Yes, it's our HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR with the one and only Elvira, Cassandra Peterson.  Also we talk to Greg Freres about his journey designing the Elvira pinball trilogy.  All this and more on episode 38 of your favorite pinball podcast.

Franchi goes it solo and chats with David Fix for Chicago's very own Pinball Expo 2022, celebrating their 37th year with some fantastic changes, improvements and features.  So tune in and find out what you can expect, including some huge surprises.

Join Franchi, Dr Pin and Parsons for a chat with the Pinball Brothers, about their company, it's changes, growth and release of the Queen pinball machine.  Also Melissa and Chris of Cointaker come on to talk details about the Super Awesome Pinball Tailgate Party.  Another Twipy award deserving show!

Join Franchi, Dr. Pin and Jeff Parsons as they chat with Jack Guarnieri of Jersey Jack Pinball.  Find out the deep secrets of making Toy Story 4 and more.  Plus get a pro review of Toy Story 4 from none of than Steve Bowden.  All this and much more, so dig in!!

Join Franchi, Line and Parsons as they chat with American Pinball's David Fix and Junior Designer Ryan McQuaid.  We uncover the truth behind the Sonic Spinball disaster and Fix address untruths spread by a cancerous podcaster.  All this and MORE!!  Join us for the fun!

Please join Franchi, Line and Parsons on the second day of the whirlwind 2-day interview extravaganza with Stern Pinball's George Gomez.  It's an emotional ride for sure.  No extra junk, just 100% interview.  Enjoy!

A bonus deleted clip just for our listeners.  Watch for part 2 of our interview with Stern Pinball's George Gomez May 21. 2022.

The first part of our exclusive interview with our favorite guest, Mr. George Gomez.  There's a few exclusives dropped here, and tons of Stern insight on things to come, plus TONS of fun!  All this and MORE!

The Super Awesome Pinball Show is back, but on a somber note, as we present the final interview Lyman Sheats gave before his untimely passing.  Learn about CGC's nw Cactus Canyon, but also learn about the man that became a legend, in a very personal chat with Franchi and Dr. Pin... and the introduction of our new co-host too!

Join Franchi for a few quick updates, including details on the CoinTaker Super Awesome Pinball Tailgate Party.  Find out about a new show, and a VERY special guest coming up on Franchi's Fireside Chat.  All this and more, on this bite size episode of Super Awesome!

  Join Franchi and Dr. Pin as they give you an old school episode of TSAPS, as well as Bonus details about the upcoming Super Awesome Tailgate Bash at CoinTaker.  It's not the usual long one (That's what she said).  

Join Franchi and Dr. Pin as they speak exclusively with Spooky Pinball's Charlie Emery, Bug and artist Jason Edmiston about their new game Halloween, as well as Ultraman!  Learn about the making of both games with all the inside information!

Christopher Franchi and Christian Line welcome Brian Eddy and Dwight Sullivan to the show, to discuss the making of Stern's Mandalorian pinball.  Plus a chance to win a team signed Mandalorian translight!!

Sit down with pinball artist Christopher Franchi, for a rare, personal chat with Stern Pinball's Chief Creative Officer, George Gomez, as he recants tales of his pinball career, both funny and emotional. Also hear his take on playfield issues, Wood prices cutting into B.O.M.'s and more. Also hear George turn the tables on Franchi for the Fast Franchi 5, where George gets to drill Franchi with 5 questions. Don't miss this unique show.

Christopher Franchi updates listeners about the new stuff coming from Super Awesome in 2021!  and a nice little bonus surprise at the end!

Hey, it's your personal pinball DJ Franchi here.  I always wanted to put together a kick-ass mix of eclectic music I think is perfect for your pinball party, or even if you're just out in the garage banging on some old EM.  Peppered with requests from some famous pinball folks, and pinball news items, I think you'll enjoy.  PLEASE NOTE:  This is NOT the future direction for Super Awesome.  Just something I hope to do once in a while, just for fun.  I hope you enjoy it!

  Episode 25!! (The Final One??)  We are honored to wrap up our in-depth interview with the Man Who Saved Pinball and wrap up the game show Stump the 'Stache with him too.  Find out Rogers thoughts on the future of pinball as well as the bio pic about his life, in production new.  Also, news, rumors and other pin junk too!  Join Franchi and Dr. Pin for a hell of a show. won't you?  

BONUS EPISODE:  Join Franchi, Dr Pin and special co-host Mrs. Pin as we welcome the new Senior Mechanical Engineer of American Pinball, Zofia Ryan, along with David Fix for a celebration of women in pinball.  News, rumors and other junk too!  It's shorter than usual but that may make some of you cheer!

Episode 23!!  We are honored to have the Man Who Saved Pinball on our show.  Not only got a 2-part interview, but a 2-part game show to boot.  Roger plays for dog food to go to a Military k-9 Dog Shelter by answering questions supplied by some of pinball greatest stars!  Also, news, rumors, info on our new subscription t-shirt club and a NEW CONTEST!!  Join Franchi and Dr. Pin for a hell of a show. won't you?

  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  Franchi & Dr. Pin are joined by David Fix and a Mystery Guest from American Pinball to reveal their exclusive plans to turn around the pin makers fortunes. Many exciting bombs are dropped!  Also the latest news, rumors and the additions to our pinball families over the holidays!  YAY, NEW PINBALLL!  So tune in to the hottest podcast in the world!!  

It's our Holiday Special!  Franchi & Dr. Pin are joined by The Pinball Brothers for a very candid important interview about their new Alien pin.  We're also joined by Gary Stern, George Gomez, Joe Kaminkow, John Borg, Eric Meunier and more, for some Holiday fun.  Win a tean-signed Stern Led Zeppelin translite and much much more!  Best pin-podcast ever!

Celebrate The Super Awesome Pinball Show's 1st anniversary in style!!  Franchi and Dr. Pin are joined by the Pope of Pinball, Gary Stern, and Franchi and Gary mend their fractured relationship.  Also, the original 3rd host is back, Mr Ed VanderVeen!  Enter for a chance to with a rare signed Stern 30th book and much much more!

Join Franchi and Dr Pin, and special guest co-host Matt Riesterer, master sculptor of Back Alley, for all the pinball news, rumors and much much more, as well as a great interview with the guys from PaperFlock, Joe and Dameon, the authors of the Stern 30th Anniversary book.  A stellar show for sure!

Join pinball artist Christopher Franchi, "Dr Pin" Christian Line, and Josh and Zach Sharpe, the President and Vice President of IFPA, as they discuss what happened and the events leading up to the demise of PAPA/RePlay FX/Pinburgh.  Also find out if there's light at the end of the tunnel, in this special bonus episode.

Join Christopher Franchi and Dr. Pin Christian Line for the greatest pinball podcast, as they welcome special co-host Charlie Emery of Spooky Pinball, and an interview with International Pinball Sensation (and podcast whore) Jack Danger.  A special Halloween contest, plus rumors, news and much more!

Join Franchi and Dr Pin as they welcome the boys from Poor Man's Pinball Podcast as special co-hosts, and a fantastic interview with the worlds biggest pinball distributors, Melissa and Chris of Coin Taker.  We review the 1st Annual Super Awesome Pinball Tailgate Bash and even hear first reviews of JJP's Guns and Roses live from the event!

Join Franchi, Christian and Mrs Pin as they welcome Eric Meunier, Jersey Jack designer of the new Guns N Roses pinball machine.  They deep dive into the creation of the game, working with Slash and how all the mechs and code work.  You'll also have a chance to win a signed upper playfield from Jersey Jack!

Join Franchi and Dr. Pin as they welcome the designer of Iron Maiden, Jurassic Park and the new Avengers Infinity Quest pins, KEITH ELWIN!  Along with our special co-host Jeff Parsons, we get an exclusive interview all about how Keith works his magic and much more!  Join us, won't you?  We're a delight, we promise!

We're back and its a biggie! (That's what she said) Join Franchi, Dr Pin and their special co-host Bruce Nightingale as they welcome Stern Art Director and pinball artist legend Mr. Greg Freres.  More secrets are revealed in a great deep dive interview.  Also, our take on the latest pin news and much more!!

Join Franchi and Dr. Pin as they welcome super pin collector and swell guy, Joe Fox as the special guest co-host.  Finally, the epic Super Awesome Pinball Game Show is HERE!! Great fun had by all.  The usual updates and news too!  Click it!!

Episode #12 Christopher Franchi and Dr. Pin are back and not only does this episode feature a great interview and hang-out with Stern Pinball's George Gomez, but also features our first Special co-host, the one and only Mrs. Pin.  Lots of fun and a secret bonus all the way at the end too!  Like a prize in the bottom of the cereal box!

Join Franchi, Ed and Dr. Pin for the second half of their Zombie Yeti interview, and what a cliffhanger we left that at!!  Secrets revealed, behind-the-scenes laughs and more!  Also join us for Ed's final episode.  We talk Turtles, Kaneda's departure, Deeproot's losing their grip on the curiosity of pinballers and much more!!

Part 1 of our exclusive interview with Stern Artist supreme Zombie Yeti, Mr. Jeremy Packer!  Pinball News, a new exciting feature you can take part in!  All this and more, on the pinball world's #1 pinball podcast!  Join Franchi, Ed and Dr. Pin for all the fun!

Join Franchi, Ed and Dr Pin, under quarantine, for some awesome pinball conversation.  What they're up to, what's going on in the latest pinball news and an exclusive interview with Ed Robertson of The Barenaked Ladies, who just so happens to be a super pinball fan.  Good times, great laughs.  Just what we all need right.  The REAL #1 Pinball show, PERIOD!

This one is a biggie!  That's what she said.  We're joined by former NBA star and massive pin collector Todd MacCulloch.  Also the Hot Wheels interview with Joe Balcer and Josh Kugler.  The real story behind "Pointy Elbows" and much more!!  Join Franchi, TPF Ed and Dr. Pin for a gem of an episode!

A special bonus episode with Franchi, Dr, Pin and the return of Ed, to help you piss time away under quarantine.  Featuring a brand spankin' new secret-packed interview with Jersey Jack's own Jack Guarini, discussing the present and future of the NEW Jersey Jack Pinball.  Also quarantine pinball news, The Twipys, Our latest contest winner, a NEW contest and much more!!

We're back, minus Ed but plus Charlie Emery of Spooky Pinball.  Learn many secrets, This episode is so off the hook, I can't even explain.  Just enjoy while indoors.  Stay safe!!

It's finally here!  Totally worth the wait.  The usual goods plus and great interview with Damian from Haggis, including an AMAZING offer on Celts for TPF.  Also Jeff Patterson of TWIP joins us to introduce your hosts for the 2020 Twipys, who also join us.  The crew discusses dream themes too.  Plus an all new contest to win a hotel for 2-nights and tix to TPF!!  Yep, we're the only pinball podcast you need!  Enjoy!

Another stellar episode if pinball frivolity, featuring a very revealing interview with Joe Kaminkow, including a few reveals as only Joe can do.  Also our Munsters contest winners and prize details on our Barlow's Pin-Pets Shelter Drive.  Franchi, Ed and Dr. Pin discuss the latest news, gossip and happenings.  Don't miss it!   This episode dedicated to the memory of Dave Steven, creator of The Rocketeer and artist extraordinaire!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you Super Awesome listeners!!!  These episodes just keep getting better.  Our New Years show features a super special super secret super awesome special guest, sitting in with Franchi, Ed and Dr Pin for a great interview and the rest of the show!  Of course we have a fist full of our usual fun segments including Franchi's tips on hos to be an awesome pinball artist and much much more!  Get in on our contests and win amazing swag from our great sponsors CoinTaker and Chicago Gaming Co.  What are you waiting for?  DIG IN!!!     This episode dedicated to the memory of one of the early original Texas Pinball Festival founders, and owner of the Lone Star Pinball Museum, Dan Ferguson.