The Basement Dads Pinball Podcast is where we talk about all things entertainment from pinball, boardgames, video games, and collectible card games to movies, music, and shows. We talk about everything both good and bad that could make their way into your home arcade and entertainment areas!
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A Father and Son journeying through Video Games
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Join the entirely legitimate adventuring company Acquisitions Incorporated as they engage in completely legal business! One of the first "actual play" Dungeons & Dragons games, we've been at this since 2008. Is that a good thing? You tell me.
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Each episode we'll be making the rounds through our Four Corners: Console, PC, Apple, and Tabletop with a focus on games that are great to play if you've got kids.
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ThoughtCast is a podcast all about games. We'll be talking with game developers, content creators, and friends about their experience with games. Whether they're making, playing, creating content, or reminiscing over games, everyone has such an interesting perspective with video games and we wanna learn all of their stories.
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S2E2 - Stern's Star Wars: Fall of the Empire on Spike 3
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1:34:18Send us a text Basement Dad's went to Elk Grove, IL this week for the Stern Pinball Media Event surrounding their newest release, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire! But... we brought a guest. Listen in as Paul, George, and Mike (Lord_Helmet) discuss the layout, the code, the art, the license, and the experience of getting to play the newest game on the…
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S2E1 - All the New in 2025
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1:39:07Send us a text Season 2 of Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast is here! Listen in as George and Paul review everything that has happened in 2025 so far... New Releases Harry Potter Evil Dead King Kong Dune Video Games: Red Dead Redemption 2 Split Fiction Books: Dungeon Crawler Carl Competition Play Dory Hill... next time. George's Info: Twitch: https://…
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E7 - Stern Pinball's Uncanny XMEN Release
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1:36:47Send us a text Paul and George discuss Stern Pinball's newest cornerstone launch of "The Uncanny Xmen" and more! Want to check out the live stream? Find it here on the Don't Panic Flip YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRlN4aHJFxY George's Info: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/dontpanicflip YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dontpanicflip Email: geo…
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E6 - Welcome Back to the World of Pinball
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1:52:36Send us a text Whoa, Basement Dad's is Back and LIVE! We catch up this episode on what the heck happened the past few months and the couple of things that occurred in the pinball world! Specifically, we go over: - Top 3 songs we're listening to while playing pinball - New video games we're playing - Strategies to Maximize WPPRs in Local Tournaments…
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E5 - Harry Potter Dream Theme Discussion with Amanda from Freeplay Pinball Podcast
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2:19:43Send us a text Welcome to episode 5 of Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast where we bring on special guest, Amanda from Freeplay Pinball Podcast to discuss our dream theme... Harry Potter. All the spoilers. If you were waiting to read or watch the series... DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS EPIDODE. We discuss all things Harry Potter and spoil the heck out of the e…
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E3 - Let's Talk About the Great White Shark in the Room
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1:33:50Send us a text Happy MLK holiday everyone! Episode 3 is here! This week, we have MJ, one of the very few people in the world who can claim to be a "Jaws Expert" from "Let's Jaws for a Minute" podcast (100+ hours of Jaws movie discussion) in-house to discuss the Great White Shark in the Room: - The fact that Jaws does not eat any balls - The pinball…
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E4 - Deep Dive on Venom with FriscoPinball
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2:07:25Send us a text Welcome to Episode 4 where we do a DEEP DIVE into Stern's VENOM with the internet's favorite pinball nerd from Frisco... FriscoPinball! Join Paul, Hadi, and George while they discuss: - Why hasn't Hadi been streaming pinball? - How big of a Venom superfan is Hadi? - Basement Dad's 5 Stair Review System! - Will Venom "Stick the Landin…
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E2 - A Little of This and a Little of That
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1:11:00Send us a text Basement Dad's long hiatus is broken with the release of episode 2! We talk about the following: Color blind glasses Why the long break How sick George was for over a month George's Info: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/dontpanicflip YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dontpanicflip Email: [email protected] Paul's Info: Twitch: https:/…
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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E1 - Pinball Expo 2023 Recap
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1:28:26Send us a text This is the first episode of "Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast" and we cover Pinball Expo 2023 in Chicago. In this episode, we discuss: Barrels of Fun's first pinball machine: Labrynth Jersey Jack's newest game: Elton John Stern Pinball's newest re-release: Elvira "Kiss" Pinball Brothers newest re-release: Alien Ripley Edition Pinball …
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Catching Up on Apple Arcade and the Switch 2 Announcement
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1:11:21In this episode, we catch up after a long hiatus starting with a nostalgic look back at Apple Arcade, we explore how the service has evolved over the years and our current engagement with it. We then dive deep into the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2, breaking down its features, pricing, and our reactions to its potential impact on the gaming lan…
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Our Acq Inc live show from PAX Unplugged 2024, featuring DM Jeremy Crawford, and Jasmine Bhullar, Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, Holly Conrad and Anna ProsserBy Penny Arcade Inc.
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An Arkham Horror Mystery, live from PAX Aus 2024 with GM Kris Straub, and players Jerry Holkins, Ryan Hartman, Jerry Holkins and Mr. John RobertsonBy Penny Arcade Inc.
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Our Acq Inc live show from PAX West 2024, featuring DM Chris Perkins, and Jasmine Bhullar, Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, Holly Conrad and Anna ProsserBy Penny Arcade Inc.
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Series Finale. Arman Drang, Corpo (Fixer). Played by Jerry Holkins, @TychoBrahe Jam Darkmagic, Rockerboy. Played by Mike Krahulik, @cwgabriel Silk Road (SR), Nomad. Played by Jasmine Bhullar, @ThatBronzeGirlNova Arya, Rockerboy / Netrunner. Played by Noura Ibrahim, @nouralogicalDM: Mike Pondsmith, @RTalsorianGames.…
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Battle at last! The band makes their way to the stage; Silk Road and Arman learn more about the forces mustering behind this musical melee.Arman Drang, Corpo (Fixer). Played by Jerry Holkins, @TychoBrahe Jam Darkmagic, Rockerboy. Played by Mike Krahulik, @cwgabriel Silk Road (SR), Nomad. Played by Jasmine Bhullar, @ThatBronzeGirlNova Arya, Rockerbo…
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They've inquired, acquired, and now retire to their sweet new digs--at least, after a quick trip to the market. But a trip for groceries is interrupted by some gonk-ahh behavior, and the band's sweet gig might not be as much of a sure thing as it used to be.Arman Drang, Corpo (Fixer). Played by Jerry Holkins, @TychoBrahe Jam Darkmagic, Rockerboy. P…
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Silk's at the helm of the hottest set of wheels she's ever driven--in more ways than one. Can the band, and two new chromed-up canid friends, maintain their hold on their massive new whip? Dare we ask for whom the Tetrabus comes?Arman Drang, Corpo (Fixer). Played by Jerry Holkins, @TychoBrahe Jam Darkmagic, Rockerboy. Played by Mike Krahulik, @cwga…
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The Band With No Name have escaped safely from their LTB encounter, and secured preem billing at an upcoming show. But when their racks get jacked, they set off to find who else might be playing this scene.Arman Drang, Corpo (Fixer). Played by Jerry Holkins, @TychoBrahe Jam Darkmagic, Rockerboy. Played by Mike Krahulik, @cwgabriel Silk Road (SR), N…
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Armin Drang may be new to the scene, but he and his band, Neo-Retro (subject to change) the first polymorphic band to hit Night City, are already well-known. Do they have what it takes to take on the music industry of the dark future, or will the headliner LOVETHEBEAST chew them up and spit them out?Arman Drang, Corpo (Fixer). Played by Jerry Holki…
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Acquisitions Incorporated LIVE from PAX East 2024, starring Jeremy Crawford as the DM, Jerry Holkins, Holly Conrad, Jasmine Bhullar and Anna Prosser.By Penny Arcade Inc.
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What Makes a Good JRPG? (The Gaming Shelf)
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1:44:20This week we're bringing you a super-sized episode of the podcast! We chat with Taylor from The Gaming Shelf about JRPGs, the games industry, and what we're looking forward to playing in 2024. It was such a fun conversation and lowkey we didn't want it to end. So get a snack, get comfy, and enjoy the new episode. We'll see ya next year!⭐️ Join our …
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We're overwhelmed by how many awesome games there are to play! From new cozy games like Palia to trying out JRPGs that we've just never got around to playing before now like Final Fantasy VIII, we're juggling a lot of games right now. Plus, we also celebrated Ali's birthday which was packed full of Pokemon and cozy goodness. This episode was a ton …
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Acquisitions Incorporated: The Series 2 reaches its conclusion live at PAX Unplugged 2023!By Penny Arcade Inc.
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Did Classic RPGs Do It Better? (bubbletea)
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1:09:15This week we sit down bubbletea, a content creator who makes videos focused on Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. It was really cool to hear his thoughts on the Megami Tensei franchises and learn more about his approach to analyzing these games.⭐️ Join our Patreon and Hear Episodes Early:https://www.patreon.com/thoughtbubbleyt💬 Join Our Discord:▸ http…
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This week we discuss the upcoming Game Awards! We talk about what games would be our choice for game of the year, the insane history of the award show, and our controversial opinions about the nominations. ⭐️ Join our Patreon and Hear Episodes Early:https://www.patreon.com/thoughtbubbleyt💬 Join Our Discord:▸ https://discord.gg/zSznbVKRVu📲 Follow Us…
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How Arcades Succeeded and Consoles Failed (Featuring Jon's Dad)
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1:10:49For this Thanksgiving special, we're celebrating family by featuring Jon's dad!! It was awesome to hear his thoughts on how gaming has evolved from the games he played as a kid to the hyper-realistic and complex games we have today. We also got to chat with him about his experience playing games in arcades and getting so addicted to Dungeons & Drag…
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Brimstone, fire, and smoke surround our heroes as dreams and nightmares both come true. Starring: Jeremy Crawford as the DM, Jerry Holkins as Omin Dran, Mike Krahulik as Jim Darkmajiq, Jasmine Bhullar as Certainty Dran, Anna Prosser as Evelyn Marthain, and WWE Superstar Xavier Woods as Bobbie Zimmeruski…
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The Zelda Movie is Going to Change Us Forever
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1:02:20This week we take a break from chatting with lovely guests so that we can do a deep dive on our thoughts regarding the Legend of Zelda movie that just got announced. Will Link talk? Why did they choose to make it live action rather than animated? Will we ever know peace after the cast list is announced? Beats me, but we discuss it all! ⭐️ Join our …
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Jim Darkmajiq's history is revealed, and his future is called into question. Starring: Chris Perkins as the DM, Jerry Holkins as Omin Dran, Mike Krahulik as Jim Darkmajiq, Jasmine Bhullar as Certainty Dran, Anna Prosser as Evelyn Marthain, and WWE Superstar Xavier Woods as Bobbie ZimmeruskiBy Penny Arcade Inc.
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Can Games Learn from Hip Hop? (Jarory de Jesus)
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58:56Meet Jarory de Jesus, a narrative designer for Housemarque! He's worked on games like Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Marvel Strike Force, and Madden 20. We had a blast talking to him about working in the games industry, what types of games he enjoys playing, and what narrative designers can learn from hip hop! ⭐️ Join our Patreon and Hear Episodes Early…
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Acquisitions Inc sinks to new depths, in waters murkier than ever. Starring: Jeremy Crawford as the DM, Jerry Holkins as Omin Dran, Mike Krahulik as Jim Darkmajiq, Jasmine Bhullar as Certainty Dran, Anna Prosser as Evelyn Marthain, and WWE Superstar Xavier Woods as Bobbie ZimmeruskiBy Penny Arcade Inc.
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The Genius of Developing Psychonauts 2 (James Marion and Naoko Takamoto)
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1:00:08In this exciting episode we speak with James and Naoko from Double Fine Productions! We talk about the development of Psychonauts 2, the PsychOdyssey, and their favorite moments working for Double Fine. It was a ton of fun getting to joke around with them and even squash some old beef about the color symbolism in Psi King's Sensorium. ⭐️ Join our P…
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Myconid madness! Things get a little hot and nasty in this spore-dense space, as Jim disappears into a role.By Penny Arcade Inc.
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Confronted with sinister statuary, the gang take a tasteful approach to this level of the dwarven mine. Starring: Jeremy Crawford as the DM, Jerry Holkins as Omin Dran, Mike Krahulik as Jim Darkmajiq, Jasmine Bhullar as Certainty Dran, Anna Prosser as Evelyn Marthain, and WWE Superstar Xavier Woods as Bobbie Zimmeruski…
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