Best Tpf Podcasts (2025)

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TPF #5: Pain and the distractions of garbage 19:27

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In this episode of TPF, we confront a frustrating reality: how wasting time can intensify our pain. In a society where distraction has become the norm rather than the exception, we must ask ourselves which habits we need to shed and which we need to cultivate if we truly want to grow, improve ourselves, and break free from painful realities. The Pa…

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TPF #4: Depression: The Relentless Beast 18:37

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In this episode of TPF, we explore the impact and the extent of control that depression can have over our lives. We also examine external factors, such as ignorance and stigma, that amplify our struggle with depression. Toward the end, we confront a pressing question: Is pain an inevitable consequence for those who battle with depression? The Pain …

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Episode 14 - Erin Winick Anthony / Ian Goes to Hollywood! 1:21:02

15d ago1:21:02

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Ian and Shane are back together after glorious vacations to welcome scientist and pinball enthusiast Erin Winick Anthony to the program! Erin literally called in from the middle of the ocean on a ship where she is doing some kind of science work. What kind of work? We aren't smart enough to understand but we do talk about the Houston pinball scene,…

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TPF #3: The Useful Aspects of Pain 18:35

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In this episode of TPF, we explore pain from an unconventional perspective: How can pain be helpful? Yes, you read that right—pain can serve a purpose, even though it may seem counterintuitive at first. Are there opportunities or situations where we can harness pain for our benefit? While this episode doesn't advocate glorifying pain, it is dedicat…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 67 - Squashing Rumors! 2:23:05

26d ago2:23:05

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie Today we recorded with no real agenda and still ended up talking for 2+ hours. Buckle up as we cover Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Cactus Canyon Lyman Sheats Upgrade Kit, X-Men, John Wick, Tom’s Microwave, some overall game theory, Evil Dead, DUNE, and a bunch of other pinball talk. There was some to…

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TPF #2: The Negative Aspects of Pain 22:20

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In this episode of TPF, we delve into some adverse aspects of pain. Emotions such as fear and guilt, along with others, can serve as formidable foes—burdening us with weight and crushing us down. Our goal? Exploring meaningful insights and discover ways to confront and transcend these emotional challenges. The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress pod…

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TPF #1: What is Pain? 21:51

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In this episode of TPF, we embark on a journey to explore our relationship with pain by delving into some fundamental concepts. We discuss the basics of physical, mental, and emotional pain, highlighting their key distinctions. While this chapter may appear somewhat "technical," it serves to lay the groundwork for the episodes that will follow. The…

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TPF #0: Welcome to the TPF podcast 14:04

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On this episode of TPF, I welcome you and explain in some detail what we will be discussing and learning, as well as what the plans and goals for the future are. I've always been a strong believer in talking, in communicating and learning, so it only made sense to establish a channel through which I could do that: talk and communicate. So, come joi…

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BDYETP 95: Jaws 50 | Spike 3 | Costco Pins | Steelbound | King Kong Review 1:17:19

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Catching up on all things pinball, including: - Jaws 50th surfaces - Spike 3 confirmed - Intentionally incomplete code? - Steelbound revealed - Cuphead watch - Scientific poll - Gameroom updates - Impromptu mod you don't need - King Kong review - …and more! All your viewing/listening options: http://www.buffalopinball.com/podcast Have a question yo…

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Episode 13 - Ashley Ludwig (Pinball Restorer) / RIP Matt Keil 1:18:51

2M ago1:18:51

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This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Matt Keil. Matt recently passed away after a battle with ALS. You can donate here to help his wife and 3 children: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wt2hw6-support-matt-keil-family-through-als-journey Today on the show we have Ashley Ludwig - who specializes in pinball restoration. How does she do it? How long…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 66 - Joel Bought a Game!!! 2:00:50

2M ago2:00:50

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie Well we are half way through 2025 and things are shifting around in our game rooms. With so many awesome games that just came out Travis is selling two of his, Tom is selling a few of his and just received Harry Potter, and Joel finally bought a game! We talk JAWS 50th, Predator, DUNE and Harry Pott…

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Season 8 Episode 5 - Life Beyond the Hearings

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Brian opens with a sit-down interview featuring Kevin Nash, the LCIA’s new Director-General, for an inside look at where the institution, and London as a seat, are heading. Kevin shares his roadmap for updating the LCIA Rules, harnessing technology, and broadening the caseload beyond its traditional strongholds, while reflecting on why he believes …

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BDYETP 94: Potter Vs. Predator | Halls of Shame | Uncanny X-Men Review 2:00:57

3M ago2:00:57

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Catching up on all things pinball, including: - Harry Potter revealed - Predator revealed - Wild River Rumble - John Wick Code Update Thoughts - WPPR Jr., Flip Frenzy and NCPC Open House - EM Repair Clinic - Nick visits the Pinball Hall of Fame - Pinglass+ Widebody Now Available - Game room updates - New segment: The Hall of Shame - More Mods You D…

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Episode 12 - Harry Potter AI Scandal with Colin Alsheimer (Kineticist, TWIP) 1:31:03

3M ago1:31:03

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The biggest release in modern pinball now has a MAJOR scandal. Colin of The Kineticist and This Week In Pinball comes by to share his investigation of the matter. Did Jersey Jack Pinball use AI generated artwork for Harry Potter? Did they knowingly lie about it? We breakdown the whole thing and give our thoughts. Don't miss it. Need a game? Hit up …

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Season 8 Episode 4 - The Desert Seats

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No Happy Fun Time this week, just a deep-dive. Brian sits down with Dimitriy Mednikov, an international-arbitration specialist at Habib Al Mulla & Partners in Dubai, together they decode the UAE’s three-tier system: on-shore courts, the DIFC, and the ADGM [TIME 01:56]. Expect candid takes on why the DIFC often serves as a “conduit” for enforcing fo…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 65 - Strong takes on Harry Potter!!! 1:47:33

3M ago1:47:33

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie We are back with another action packed episode where we tackle many of life’s tough questions like: Does Tom like his Kong Pro? Does he regret not getting an LE?! Are there things Tom thinks Keith Elwin did wrong that need fixed? Is Travis an idiot? Does Travis have one nonnegotiable rule that Harry…

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Season 8 Episode 3 - Funding 101

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Brian and Sadia kick things off with Ayse Yazır ACII of Bench Walk Advisors for a beginner-friendly masterclass on third-party funding: what it is, why you might want it, and how to land it without losing control of your case [TIME 07:57]. In Happy Fun Time, the co-hosts turn a critical eye to The Economist’s “Conference Survival Handbook,” separat…

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Episode 11 - Johnny Crap / Ian Goes to Portland (Oregon) / We played Dune 1:21:29

4M ago1:21:29

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If all you wanted was a Pepsi - we got you covered! We have a super refreshing episode with artiste fantastique, Johnny Crap - the man behind the art on Jurassic Park, Labyrinth, Final Resistance ... and most recently Dune. We discuss with him exactly how the process works for creating pinball art, his punk roots in the Montreal graffiti scene, and…

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Season 8 Episode 2 - The Injunction Junction

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Brian kicks things off by welcoming David Hunt of Boies Schiller Flexner to unpack the ever-spicier topic of anti-suit injunctions, using the UK Supreme Court’s decision in UniCredit Bank GmbH v RusChemAlliance LLC as a springboard [TIME 13:18]. They explore how the case intersects with the proposed revisions to the Arbitration Act 1996, revisit En…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 64 - Were games better 20 years ago?!! 1:34:38

5M ago1:34:38

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie We are back to our normal recording set up and decided to jump right into the action. King Kong is here and we have so many thoughts about it. Joel has spent a lot of time recently with Lord of the Rings so we decide to have a fun game comparing the masterpiece that is Lord of the Rings to a few of …

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Season 8 Episode 1 - LIDW 2025 Countdown

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In our season opener, Sadia welcomes back Professor Loukas Mistelis, a senior international‑arbitration partner at Clyde & Co, professor of transnational dispute resolution at Queen Mary University of London, and newly appointed co‑chair of London International Disputes Week (LIDW), to talk about how this year’s programme was designed, the thinking…

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BDYETP 93: Kong, Dune, Portal, and Merlin’s Arcade Revealed! Harry Potter Confirmed! Cuphead, not released! 2:01:34

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Catching up on all things pinball, including: - King Kong: Myth of Terror Island revealed by Stern - Dune revealed by Barrels of Fun - Portal revealed by Multimorphic - Merlin's Arcade revealed by Turner Pinball - Harry Potter confirmed by Jersey Jack Pinball - Pinbrew thoughts - Evil Dead impressions - PinGlass+ impressions (http://www.pinglass.ne…

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Episode 10 - Bug from Spooky Pinball / MASSIVE release week! 1:25:26

5M ago1:25:26

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Just a few episodes ago, Ian went on an epic rant about how shooter rod buttons suck ... Now, Spooky Pinball head honcho Corwin "Bug" Emery is here to debate him on why he's actually wrong and why buttons are king. Shane hosts the debate as we hear both sides of the argument and decide who's right, and who's wrong. We also discuss Bug's already ama…

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Season 8 - Teaser

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We are back!By Joel Dahlquist Cullborg

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 63 - UNFILTERED Conversations with Stern Pinball! 3:01:13

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 63 - UNFILTERED Conversations with Stern Pinball! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie The three of us united at Stern’s Media Day to experience King Kong for the first time. What we did not expect was the opportunity to interview Keith Elwin, Chuck Ernst, Jeremy Packer, Matthew Geyer, Gary Stern an…

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Episode 9 - Daniel Herrera (MLB Player) / Ian Gets Drunk at MGC (sorta) 1:17:44

6M ago1:17:44

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We're backkkkkkk! Former Major League Baseball pitcher Daniel Herrera joins the show! The shortest pitcher to play in the majors since the 1960's and one of the only to throw a screwball, Daniel beat the odds to play 11 years of professional baseball including stints with the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. Since retiring fro…

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Kafka on z/OS 41:02

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A lively conversation with Matt Leming, Anthony Papageorgiou, and Dale Lane about Kafka not only running on z/OS, but making the most of it alongside MQ. Additional Reading Material: Anthony's blog post abotu mainframe to kafka options: https://medium.com/@anthonypapageorgiou/from-cobol-to-kafka-ac8cfb96f238 Dale Lane's blog (all things Kafka): htt…

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Episode 8 - Jim Cantiello / Shane goes to TPF! 1:34:17

6M ago1:34:17

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From MTV legend and Hollywood red carpet reporter Jim Cantiello joins the NudgeCast! From interviewing the biggest names in music to working on SNL's 50th anniversary special and the Academy Awards, Jim's star-studded resume is only surpassed by his deep love for pinball. We talk to Jim about his role as Tournament Director for the LA Pinball Leagu…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 62 - TPF On Location! 1:07:41

6M ago1:07:41

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 62 - TPF On Location! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie We recorded together LIVE here at Texas Pinball Festival. It’s Friday night and we’ve all had a chance to play some of the latest games available. Tune in to hear our thoughts on Portal, Evil Dead, Cactus Canyon Remake (with Lyman code), Mer…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 61 - TPF Prep 2025 1:21:51

6M ago1:21:51

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 61 - TPF Prep 2025 Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie The stars have aligned and Tom is BACK! Buckle up because today we were riding the Struggle Bus as we tried to record another episode. Luckily we kept it together and worked through our Texas Pinball Festival Prep episode. We discussed each man…

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Episode 7 - Scott Danesi / New Pinball Releases 1:38:20

7M ago1:38:20

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The Renaissance Man of Pinball - Scott Danesi (Rick and Morty, Total Nuclear Annihilation, Final Resistance) - talks about his early musical upbringing, almost getting kicked out of high school (and college), and why he might never design another pinball machine again (!). Also, we discuss what games Shane is looking forward to at TPF, and a potent…

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BDYETP 92: Pinbrew 2025, Cuphead TPF?, So much Alice, Walking Dead Remastered, Original Themes, DnD Impressions 1:26:20

7M ago1:26:20

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Catching up on all things pinball, including: - PinBrew 2025 - AP is fini? - TWD remastered - Alice for everyone - Multimorphic: Pinglass and Portal(?) - King Kong coming from Stern? - Original themes aren’t dead - Degenies 2025 - Dungeons & Dragons Impressions - Game Room Updates - Pinball Machine(s) you don’t need All your viewing/listening optio…

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Episode 6 - Kaneda (Part 2) / TWIPY TALK 1:00:39

7M ago1:00:39

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We're back! And so is the bad boy of pinball, Kaneda. We also talk about Ian's trip to Texas to co-host the TWIPYS, and the massive upset - Kaneda losing the "Best Podcast" award and his subsequent social media meltdown. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to subscribe, like, follow, comment, share, review or whatever you can do to help spread thi…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 60: We'll Be Nice 1:12:04

7M ago1:12:04

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth and Travis Murie We are back… kind of. Unfortunately Tom is super busy and wasn’t able to record with us but Travis and Joel sat down and talked some pinball. Travis shared his experience of Pinball at the beach as well as some initial gameplay on Spooky Pinball’s Evil Dead. Joel and Travis deep dive on their overall thoughts…

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Episode 5 - Kaneda (Part 1) / Budge The Nudge 1:10:12

7M ago1:10:12

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Fight night! Ian and Shane welcome on pinball's very own firebrand - Kaneda. This is one for the ages. Also, Ian debuts a new gameshow called Budge the Nudge. Thanks for listening! Please follow/subscribe/like/share/tell a friend about our new show. And remember - NO DAYS OFF. Pinball is life.By Ian Jacoby and Shane Told

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BDYETP 91: Dungeons and Dragons Revealed, AP Shakeup, Nickel City Grand Opening, Pulp Fiction Review 2:03:04

8M ago2:03:04

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Catching up on all things pinball, including: -Dungeons and Dragons Revealed by Stern Pinball -Shakeup at American Pinball -Nickel City Pinball Club Grand Opening -Gameroom Updates -Mods You Don't Need -Review: Pulp Fiction (Chicago Gaming, 2023) -Topper Talk Ep. 27 All your viewing/listening options: http://www.buffalopinball.com/podcast Have a qu…

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Episode 4 - Skeme Richards / 24 Hour Tournaments w/ Chris Ward 1:26:54

8M ago1:26:54

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Skeme Richards (AKA The Nostalgia King) joins the show!! A part of the Rock Steady Crew since 1991, Skeme is a legendary b-boy, DJ and all around culture expert. We speak to him about pinball art, music pins, and general all around pinball horniness. Plus: Nudge contributor Chris Ward talks 24 hour pinball tournaments. Thanks for listening! If you …

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Episode 3 - Elizabeth Weinberg / Ian visits Stern Pinball! 1:36:10

8M ago1:36:10

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Ian and Shane breakdown Ian’s recent trip to Stern for the Dungeons And Dragons release before welcoming on photographer and director, Elizabeth Weinberg. They talk about the LA pinball scene, classics, and why a Seinfeld pin desperately needs to happen. Thanks for listening! We are a brand new podcast and would really appreciate your follow/like/s…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 59: We Done Did D&D 1:36:45

9M ago1:36:45

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, Travis Murie and Ralph Ronzio Happy New Year! We were invited to Stern to check out their latest pinball machine Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye. Ralph was also in attendance at the Media Day so we asked him to join so we could discuss our thoughts on the game. Buckle up for another episode of Tom being great,…

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Episode 2 - Juana Summers of NPR / Shane's Metallica Remastered LE 53:43

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We talk to NPR’s Juana Summers about how pinball is a balance with the fast-paced world of journalism. Plus, we discuss her work with the Baltimore Belles and Chimes chapter as well as Pinbaltimore. Oh, and Shane opens his pinball collection and pulls out a recent fave - Metallica Remastered. Thanks for listening! Since our show is brand new, pleas…

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Episode 1 - Jack Danger / NYC Pinball + Sunshine Laundromat w/ Gina Collecchia 1:12:46

9M ago1:12:46

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In our first episode, we talk to Jack Danger about his new game The Uncanny X-Men, his pinball influences, and why he made a nude pinball art film in college (very artistic of you, Jack). We also talk with Gina Collecchia about the the New York City pinball scene and her Sunshine Laundromat article in Nudge Magazine #4. Since we are a brand new pod…

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BDYETP 90: Evil Dead Revealed, WTF AP/Stern, Games We’ve Loved (or not) 1:53:38

9M ago1:53:38

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Catching up on all things pinball, including: -Evil Dead Revealed by Spooky Pinball -Stern: Limited December Runs, The New "Vault", Pinball Cup -JJP: POTC gets a Wizard Mode, Pinball XP -Barrels of Fun: Hires Butch Peel -Multimorphic: Young Martial Artist by Neil Wilson (it's free!) -WTF Stern -WTF AP -Games We've Bought and Loved (or not) -Gameroo…

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The Super Awesome Pinball Show Classic Holiday Special 18:40

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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.…

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Erik Weyler - AKA "COBOL Erik" 37:24

9M ago37:24

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Erik Weyler (AKA COBOL Erik) is a Solution architect at SEB. He has not only been an advocate outside of his company, but also focused on helping newer employees understand and use the modern mainframe. In this episode, we get down to the how and the why. Also, sandwich talk. https://github.com/COBOL-Erik/Sudoku-Solver-COBOL…

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Super Awesome Pinball Show Special 46:29

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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.By Christopher Franchi

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 58: We've Been Honeydicked 1:40:24

10M ago1:40:24

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf & Travis Murie Thanksgiving has come and gone, Christmas is just around the corner, and with that comes Travis and a stupid hat. Tonight we had a fun conversation about Metallica, Evil Dead, the WPPR Copper, and some of our overall thoughts on pinball modes and code. But the real question is… WHERE IS THE PINBALL CU…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 57: We Have Killed ALL Pinball Sales & Expo Recap 2:13:32

11M ago2:13:32

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf & Travis Murie We are back from Chicago Pinball Expo and we had a BLAST. In this episode we recapped all the stuff we played at Expo as well as some of the people we met. Travis, Tom and Joel all rip on different pinball machines which will essentially kill all future sales of them. Honesty it is just 2+ hours of us…

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BDYETP 89: Expo Recap, Metallica Remastered, Godfather Reviewed 2:05:45

11M ago2:05:45

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Catching up on all things pinball, including: Pinball Expo Recap: Classics Tourney Who is Johnny Crap? Hanging with Scott D JJP Factory Tour Galloping Ghost Arcade Homebrews rule (Tony Hawk, Borderlands, Pokemon, Sonic, Overwatch, Harry Potter, more) Prewar Tournament Pinball Olympics Thoughts on Avatar, X-Men, Alice in Wonderland, Ninja Eclipse, S…

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The Super Awesome Pinball Show 2024 Halloween Re-Run w/ Elvira 2:10:01

11M ago2:10:01

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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 jew…

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Super Awesome WPIN Pinball Radio Fall 2024 1:43:32

12M ago1:43:32

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