Best Tom Graf Podcasts (2025)

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 68 - Tom is DONE with LEs! 1:16:59

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie Today we didn’t have much time buy we wanted to squeeze in an episode before Chicago Pinball Expo! We dove deep into our thoughts on Stern’s latest game, Star Wars Fall of the Empire as well as our thoughts on Spike 3. We ended the episode with an overview on what to play and see and Expo. Please co…

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep18 - Organizing Pinball Expo with Rob Berk 1:06:18

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Rob Berk has been the face behind Pinball Expo since 1985, curating a gathering that’s become the longest-running pinball show on the planet. From hosting early designers who rarely shared stories in public, to shaping the culture of how collectors, vendors, and fans come together, Rob’s influence is unmatched. We dig into what it’s like to create …

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep17 - Organizing Tournaments and How to Stay Zen with Tom Graf of Fox Cities 1:08:10

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Tom Graf of Fox Cities Pinball joins the Dirty Pool Podcast to share what it takes to set up and run tournaments without losing your cool. From the logistics of organizing events to the art of staying calm when things get hectic, Tom breaks down his approach and why his relaxed style works so well. We also touch on his background and the Fox Cities…

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep16 - Into the Rainbow With Mark Seiden at Jersey Jack Pinball 1:04:48

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Mark Seiden joins the Dirty Pool Podcast to talk about his journey from homebrew designer to working at Jersey Jack Pinball. We dive into his creative process, what it’s like designing Avatar, and how collaboration shapes modern pinball design. From early influences to the nuts and bolts of game rules, this episode explores how Seiden’s unique visi…

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

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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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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep15 – Rebecca Salem on Pinball Collectives 1:15:49

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Rebecca Salem joins the Dirty Pool Podcast to talk about building the Austin Pinball Collective, designing her own 3D-printed pinball trophies, and what it really takes to form a collective in your own city. How not to feel alone with standing up to bad pinball peeps and how it takes a village to create one of the most interesting pinball collectiv…

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep14 - Custom Toppers With Rob Rath of The Electric Playground 1:08:08

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Rob Rath from The Electric Playground joins Dirty Pool Podcast to talk about his work designing and building custom toppers for pinball machines. We get into how he approaches the creative process, what goes into making something that feels like it belongs with a game but still stands out, and the small shop challenges of turning ideas into somethi…

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep13 - Kyle Spiteri - Motorcycles, Cats, and Stern Support Guru 1:38:45

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Kyle Spiteri, better known as Black Cat Pinball - joins the show to talk about his path from his time at Marco Specialties to his current support role at Stern Pinball. We dig into his early days fixing pins at the Pacific Pinball Museum, the chaos of tech support at Stern, and why you don’t always need to restore a game to perfection. Kyle shares …

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep12 - Manu - Streaming, Free Gold Watch, and Virtual Pinball 1:22:35

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From Free Gold Watch to virtual tables and movie nights, Manu Smith has built one of the most distinctive voices in the pinball streaming world. We talk about his early days in the Bay Area pinball scene, the rise of Mystery Pinball Theater 3000, and how virtual pinball became a lifeline for players and creators alike. Plus: what really goes down d…

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

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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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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep11 - Paris Pinball Addict: How The Pinball Industry Needs To Change 2:00:25

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Guillaume Fau (aka Paris Pinball Addict) joins us to break down the global pinball scene and we don’t hold back. We talk pinball ambassadorship, international markets, and the step-by-step process this industry should be following when announcing and releasing games. With years of large-scale marketing experience, Guillaume lays out how transparenc…

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep10 – After Hours: Electric Bat Arcade with Rachel & Cale 1:36:55

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How do you run a full-blown pinball bar until 2 AM every night and stay married? Rachel and Cale from Electric Bat Arcade break it all down—logistics, love, location pinball, and late-night arcade life in Tempe. We talk running machines in the desert heat, Arizona pinball culture, and how to build a community one quarter at a time. Praise the Great…

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep09 – The Hunt Begins: Predator Pinball with Daniel Janson 1:03:50

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The widebody has landed. We sit down with Daniel Jansen, CEO of Pinball Brothers, to talk about their new Predator machine: the rules, the features, and the sheer guts it takes to bring a licensed behemoth like this to life. We dig into the use of AI in their teaser campaign, the implications of AI-generated art in the industry, and whether high im…

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep08 – Brewing Beans & Flipping Dreams: Tony from What’s Brewing 1:42:15

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We head south to San Antonio to talk to Tony, the owner of What’s Brewing, a coffee roastery that also happens to double as a pinball arcade. We get into the grind of running two very different scenes under one roof, from roasting beans to repairing flippers, and how a city like San Antonio shaped the culture of both. Turns out, coffee people and p…

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

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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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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep07 – Davey of Stumblor Mods / The Art of The Pinball Modding 1:48:25

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Davey from Stumblor joins Dirty Pool to discuss how one of the most respected names in pinball modding became a quiet powerhouse. Twitch – https://twitch.tv/dirtypoolpinball YouTube – https://youtube.com/@DirtyPoolPinball Instagram – https://instagram.com/dirtypoolpinball Facebook – https://facebook.com/dirtypoolpinball Known for high-end, limited-…

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep06 – Chad The Bird Loves Worms and Pinball 1:21:30

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This week’s guest has a lot to say—and somehow says it all without moving his lips. We get into pinball, performance art, and the unique acoustics of Logan Arcade. Let’s just say this one might take flight in unexpected directions. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:15 - What Are You? 00:02:32 - Did I Pay Chad? ... No. 00:03:30 - Bi-coastal? Bi-Polar. 00:04:00…

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep05 – Maker of Mischief: David Van Es from Barrels of Fun 1:47:20

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David Van Es joins us to talk about launching Barrels of Fun, building a creative-first pinball company, and the wild process behind their debut game Labyrinth. With Dune now on the line, we dig into how his background in film and licensing feeds into game development—and why the second act might be even more ambitious than the first. 00:00:00 - In…

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep04 – Ian Jacoby of Nudge Magazine 1:26:10

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Talking pinball lifestyle and punk rock with Ian Jacoby, founder of Nudge,a print only pinball magazine that’s flipping the bird to digital trend. We dig into why print still matters, the aesthetics of rebellion, and the dedicated art of saying no to AI.. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:16 - Welcome! 00:00:58 - Jeff May Introduced Me To Nudge @heytherejeffr…

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep03 – Jonathan Bergeron From Punk to Pinball 1:06:55

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From tagging as ZEN in Montreal’s graffiti scene to illustrating Jurassic Park, Dune, and Labyrinth for Stern and Barrels of Fun—Johnny Crap has carved a path through art that’s anything but ordinary. In this episode, we trace Jonathan Bergeron’s evolution from punk-fueled muralist to in-demand illustrator, designing merch for Slayer and Guns N’ Ro…

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

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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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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep02 – Bowen Kerins on Designing Dune and the Art of Pinball Rules 1:23:30

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What makes a pinball ruleset click? In this episode of the Dirty Pool Pinball Podcast, we’re joined by Bowen Kerins—rules designer at Barrels of Fun—to unpack how a game's structure comes together behind the glass. From early concepts to deep code layering, we talk about balancing challenge, flow, and accessibility. Bowen shares insights from his c…

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep01 – Kineticist on the State of Pinball News 1:00:10

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Episode one of the Dirty Pool Podcast kicks off with Kineticist, the go-to news source for all things pinball. We dig into how the site got started, what it's like covering this wild hobby, and what stories aren’t getting told. A candid conversation about keeping the silverball press rolling. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:45 - Colin Introduction 00:03:05 …

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 56: Alice, Avatar, X-Men, Expo, LET'S GO 2:04:56

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 56: Alice, Avatar, X-Men, Expo, LET’S GO Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, Travis Murie Here we go again back with another episode before Chicago Pinball Expo. As much as we tried to stick with 4 main topics we ended up swerving all over the road discussing a bunch of different pinball topics. We did hone in on …

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 55: X-Men vs Avatar… Snip Snip 2:14:53

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Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, & Travis Murie Back and better than ever. Today we chatted about X-Men’s reveal and stream as well Avatar’s reveal and stream. Joel had the opportunity to travel to JJP’s Media Day so Travis and Tom grilled him with some questions about it. We dove deep into Avatar’s code and gameplay as well as had a fun conversat…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 54: CJ Is PISSED 1:22:02

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 54: CJ is PISSED Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, Travis Murie, & CJ WE ARE BACK… AGAIN. Once again we are very sorry for the delay, but we were waiting on a reveal that didn’t happen, as well as enough news to justify anyone wanting to hear the three of us chat it up. We discussed Haggis, the JAWS: The Revenge…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 53: Black, White, & Travis Is Late 1:36:44

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riple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 53: Black, White & Travis Is Late Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, & Travis Murie WE ARE BACK! Sorry for the delay but life gets busy and pinball news was sloooooooow. Enjoy the conversation as we share our thoughts on Godzilla 70th, John Wick’s code and Black Knight Sword of Rage. Tom is awesome, Joel talks and…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 52: Wiping Buns 1:07:30

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 52: Wiping Buns Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf & Travis Murie Stern sent out the invite and we accepted! We’ve got a shorter episode than usual but still a fun one. We discussed our visit to the Stern factory as well as our experiences playing all three models of John Wick. That took us into a discussion about…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 51: John Wick Reveal & Travis' TED Talk! 1:59:03

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 51: John Wick Reveal & Travis’ TED Talk! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf and Travis Murie John Wick is finally here! We discuss our initial impressions of the game and what we like about it. We also discuss the overall reveal of the game and some of the surprises along the way. Joel shares his experience of str…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 50: TPF, MGC, & Travis Is Old Now? 1:51:40

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 50: TPF, MGC, & Travis Is Old Now? Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, & Travis Murie Texas Pinball Festival was awesome! Travis and Joel recap all the games they played and their overall experience. Tom went to MGC where he also had a chance to play all the new stuff. Fun times all around. We did a quick first th…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 49: TPF Prep 2024! 1:40:53

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 49: TPF Prep 2024! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf & Travis Murie Texas Pinball Festival is here and we break down all the things we are looking forward to seeing and playing later this week. We also discuss our latest experiences with both Pulp Fiction and JAWS! We sprinkled in some tournament talk as well as …

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast: PAPA's Got Some News… 30:11

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast: PAPA’s Got Some News… Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, Travis Murie, Andy Bagwell & Penni Epstein. We’ve got some exciting news to share! Andy and Penni joined the show to share that PAPA 21 World Pinball Championships is happening. Tune in to hear all the details of how this came to be and what makes this tournament …

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Creating authentic design work with AI and elevating impactful research with Tregg Frank 57:27

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In this episode I sit down with Tregg Frank, Founder of Divinate and Designer at Stark. We cover a wide range of impact-related topics including... Using AI tools to create authentic design work How to position design as a revenue generator, not a cost centre Why Product Design might not be the best career choice for you (and what might be a better…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 48: We Played JAWS And It Blue 1:35:31

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 48: We Played JAWS And It Blue Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf & Travis Murie Here we go! Thanks for all the people that read the summary last time. You are appreciated In this episode we discuss how Travis almost pooped his pants as well as how Tom did in State. We shared some of the feedback from our last epi…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 47: Why No Balls In Mouth?! 1:49:30

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 47: Why No Balls in Mouth?! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf & Travis Murie 2024 is here and we are back! In this episode we discuss our thoughts on both the JAWS and Looney Tunes streams, as well as our overall opinion on negativity in the hobby. Tom and Travis talked about INDISC and some of the other tourname…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 46: 2023 CrossOver With LoserKids 1:53:10

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 46: 2023 CrossOver With LoserKids Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, Travis Murie, Scott Larson, & Josh Roop Well this was fun! We decided to have a massive crossover episode with Josh and Scott from the Loserkid Pinball Podcast. We had some TWIPY conversation, as well as what we consider each of our most surpris…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 45: Keith Is Here & We Fell Apart 1:42:23

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 45: Keith Is Here & We Fell Apart Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, Travis Murie and Keith Elwin Well we finally landed Keith on the podcast and in typical Triple Drain fashion, things went south quick. Travis’ audio and video blew up and broke everything. With that said, Tom, Keith and Joel still had a great co…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 44: Expo 2023 Recap Fun! 2:19:08

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 44: Expo 2023 Recap Fun! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, and Travis Murie We made it back from Chicago Pinball Expo! On today’s episode we discussed all the new games we played including Labyrinth, Elton John, Venom, GTF, Elements, Ninja Eclipse, Pulp Fiction, and some of the Homebrews. We also caught up on D8…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 43: Our Top 5 Games & Expo Prep! 2:11:09

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 43: Our Top 5 Games & Expo Prep! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, and Travis Murie Tonight we covered a lot of ground. We started by discussing our current thoughts on Venom’s code and its “complexity”. We then rolled into the Kineticist’s request of each of our Top 5 favorite pinball machines. We also chatted …

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 42: Knull Has Nothing On Us 2:19:26

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 42: Knull Has Nothing On Us Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, & Travis Murie Tonight we catch up after not recording for almost a month. We discuss our views on a few of the games we’ve put time on recently, including Rick and Morty and Venom. We actually go pretty deep into Venom with what we like and don’t lik…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 41: Too Much Stacking!!! 1:57:06

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 41: Too Much Stacking!!! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, and Travis Murie Tonight we cover a TON of different topics. Joel shares his current thoughts on Godfather as well as his recent experience with Stern’s Spiderman Vault. We have some interesting tournament talk and answer a bunch of user submitted questi…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 40 – Going deep on VENOM! 1:57:12

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 40 – Going deep on VENOM! Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, and Travis Murie Tonight we stayed focused. We talked VENOM almost the entire episode. We gave our thoughts of the game before it was streamed and shared how how perception changed after it was streamed. We discussed everything from its art, animations,…

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 39: 5 Minutes Of Endless Ball Save 2:04:48

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Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 39: 5 Minutes Of Endless Ball Save Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, and Travis Murie Tom is back baby and ready to catch us up on all his European tournament fun. We discussed how Travis and Tom did in Worlds and how it feels playing against a machine. We then caught up on our current pinball collections/though…