Best Dads Arcade Podcasts (2025)

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Basement Dads Pinball Podcast - S2E7 - Beetlejuice 1:34:05

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Spooky pinball released BEETLEJUICE pinball last week and Basement Dads break down the game, the shots, the lighting (eww), and more. George and Paul discuss the good, the bad, and the gameplay video that was released. Hold on to those banisters folks because we've got a heck of a show for you! George's Info: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/dontpanicflip…

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Basement Dads Pinball Podcast - S2E5 - SPIKE2 The End of an Era (Part 3) 2:22:31

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With the release of SPIKE3 from Stern, we thought we'd try something a bit different. In this episode of Basement Dads, Paul and George continue the long trek through Stern's SPIKE2 era discussing each game in chronological order starting with Foo Fighters and ending with King Kong. This is part 3. Phew... we finished. Watch the Vodcast on YouTube:…

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Basement Dads Pinball Podcast - S2E4 - SPIKE2 The End of an Era (Part 2) 2:17:23

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With the release of SPIKE3 from Stern, we thought we'd try something a bit different. In this episode of Basement Dads, Paul and George continue the long trek through Stern's SPIKE2 era discussing each game in chronological order starting TMNT and ending with James Bond 007. This is part 2. Expect part 3 to follow. Watch the Vodcast on YouTube: htt…

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Basement Dads Pinball Podcast - S2E3 - SPIKE2 The End of an Era (Part 1) 1:35:49

2M ago1:35:49

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With the release of SPIKE3 from Stern, we thought we'd try something a bit different. In this episode of Basement Dads, Paul and George begin the long trek through Stern's SPIKE2 era discussing each game in chronological order starting with Batman '66 and ending at COVID (just before TMNT). Initially we thought we make it through all 28 games on SP…

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Basement Dads Pinball Podcast - S2E2 - Stern's Star Wars: Fall of the Empire on Spike 3 1:34:18

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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 SPIKE 3 system…

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Basement Dads Pinball Podcast - S2E1 - All the New in 2025 1:39:07

3M ago1:39:07

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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. Watch the Vodcast on YouTube: https://www.yout…

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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E7 - Stern Pinball's Uncanny XMEN Release 1:36:47

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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: george@dontpanicfl…

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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E6 - Welcome Back to the World of Pinball 1:52:36

2M ago1:52:36

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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 - Dory Hill 20…

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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E5 - Harry Potter Dream Theme Discussion with Amanda from Freeplay Pinball Podcast 2:19:43

2M ago2:19:43

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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 entire series. B…

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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E4 - Deep Dive on Venom with FriscoPinball 2:07:25

2M ago2:07:25

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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 Landing" and make it …

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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E3 - Let's Talk About the Great White Shark in the Room 1:33:50

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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 community acti…

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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E2 - A Little of This and a Little of That 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

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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://twitch.tv/bump…

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Basement Dad's Pinball Podcast - S1E1 - Pinball Expo 2023 Recap 1:28:26

2M ago1:28:26

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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 Olympics Pinbal…

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Catching Up on Apple Arcade and the Switch 2 Announcement 1:11:21

7M ago1:11:21

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In 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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S2E15 - PAX Unplugged 2024

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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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S2E14 - PAX Australia 2024

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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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S2E13 - PAX West 2024

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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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Cyberpunk RED - E6 - The 6 Best Ways to Win Back Ur Man *or dog-adjacent partner

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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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Cyberpunk RED - E5 - 5 Parsecs & A Gender-Free Thirst Trap

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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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Cyberpunk RED - E4 - 3 Affordable Cyber-Implants for Dad, #2 will SHOCK YOU

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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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Cyberpunk RED - E3 - YOU NEED to know these 3 Tricks for High-Speed Chases

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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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Cyberpunk RED - E2 - 2 Weird Tricks Corpos HATE!!!

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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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Cyberpunk RED - E1 - €$1 vs €$5B Battle of the Corpo Bands: Worth it???

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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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S2E12 - PAX East 2024

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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) 1:44:20

2y ago1:44:20

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This 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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There Are Too Many Games 58:13

2y ago58:13

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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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S2E11 - PAX Unplugged 2023

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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) 1:09:15

2y ago1:09:15

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This 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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Jon Has Beef With Capcom 58:46

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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) 1:10:49

2y ago1:10:49

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For 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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S2E10 - Episode Ten: From Hell's Heart

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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 1:02:20

2y ago1:02:20

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This 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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S2E9 - Episode Nine: Strange Majiq

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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) 58:56

2y ago58:56

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Meet 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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S2E8 - Episode Eight: Things Left Behind

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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) 1:00:08

2y ago1:00:08

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In 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…