Don’s Pinball Podcast

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Don's Pinball Podcast #263 – Pinball Expo 2026: The Drama, The Games, and The People!Pinball Expo 2026 is in the books, and WOW, do we have a lot to talk about!Buckle up, because episode #263 is a MONSTER! Coming in at nearly an hour long (that's about 2–3 times my usual rambling), we're breaking down everything from one of the biggest weekends in pinball. New games, industry drama, surprise announcements, rumors, incredible homebrews, and most importantly, the people who make this hobby so much fun!First up, let's talk about the elephant in the room: MULTIMORPHIC.Th...

🎸 DON'S PINBALL PODCAST #262 – PINBALL EXPO 2026: NEW GAMES, BIG SURPRISES & BON JOVI ROCKS THE SHOW! 🎸Pinball Expo 2026 is here, and we're diving headfirst into all the excitement, new releases, and incredible homebrew creations!This episode is PACKED with pinball goodness as we break down some of the biggest games making waves at Expo!🔥 Stern's AC/DC Remake – Back in Black! We're talking about the return of this rock-and-roll classic and what it brings to the table.🎪 Cirqus Voltaire from American Pinball – The circus is back in town! We discuss the revival of this le...

🎙️ Don's Pinball Podcast Episode #261 – Back to the Future Drama, Expo Hype & Arabian Nights Magic!No script, no agenda, just Don firing up the microphone and talking pinball!This week we're diving into the latest happenings in the pinball world, starting with Dutch Pinball's Back to the Future and some questionable business practices that deserve a closer look. Is the excitement surrounding this highly anticipated title being overshadowed by how Dutch Pinball is handling things?Next, Pinball Expo in Chicago is almost here! The excitement is building as the industry prepares for one of its big...

Don’s Pinball Podcast — MAKE MOUNTAIN DEW PINBALL!Stern, build this game for the rest of us!This episode kicks off with the incredible Mountain Dew pinball machine Stern built for Barstool Sports. But after seeing it, I have one big question: Why can’t WE buy one?I make my case for Stern to take the Mountain Dew concept and turn it into a real production game available to the public. The theme, colors, artwork and pure ridiculous fun of Mountain Dew seem absolutely PERFECT for pinball. Stern — make the game and take my...

Don’s Pinball Podcast #259A lot to talk about this week — starting with my brand-new Winchester Mystery House from Barrels of Fun!I’ve had some serious time with the game already, but ownership didn’t start without a few surprises. I get into my first impressions of Winchester Mystery House, some of the repairs and fixes I had to make, and where I’m at with the game now.And if you haven’t seen it yet, head over to the Don’s Pinball Podcast YouTube channel! I’ve got the full Winchester Myste...

Don’s Pinball Podcast – Episode 258: Ghostbusters Remastered Rumors, D&D Accessories, Sonic Code & More!This episode is packed with pinball news, reviews, rumors, and plenty of speculation!I take a closer look at the new Dungeons & Dragons topper and accessories, including the pricing, what you actually get, and whether I think they’re worth the money. I also talk about the latest Sonic pinball code update and what it adds to the game.Then it’s time for some Barrels of Fun speculation as I discuss what their next game could be, along with the...

Don’s Pinball Podcast – Episode 257Bon Jovi! Cirqus Voltaire! Fallout! TOTAN! Let’s Talk Pinball!Episode 257 is here, and there’s a LOT happening in pinball this week!I kick things off with some Bon Jovi pinball talk, including my thoughts on the game, the theme, and where things stand. Then we get into Cirqus Voltaire and the possibility of seeing this absolute classic return. Would a modern version capture what made the original so special?Of course, we have to talk Stern’s Fallout. Now that the game is out in the wild, ther...

Don’s Pinball Podcast – Episode 256: My Initial Thoughts on Fallout PinballStern Pinball has finally revealed Fallout, and it’s time for my first full reaction to the machine!In this episode, I break down my initial impressions of the game, including the artwork, cabinet presentation, playfield layout, shots, toys, theme integration, and overall design. Does the machine capture the strange, violent, retro-futuristic world of Fallout? Did Stern deliver something worthy of one of the biggest video game franchises of all time—or did the hype get ahead of the final product?These...

DON’S PINBALL PODCAST — EPISODE 255☢️ FALLOUT PINBALL IS ALMOST HERE!Stern Pinball’s Fallout is officially being revealed tomorrow, and we’re breaking down everything we know so far!In this episode of Don’s Pinball Podcast, I react to the Fallout teaser and the newly released story trailer, talk about what Stern appears to be setting up for the game, and give my thoughts heading into the full reveal.What can we learn from what Stern has shown us? What does the story trailer tell us about the direction of the game? And...

🎙️ DON’S PINBALL PODCAST — EPISODE 254The pinball industry keeps getting more expensive—and more interesting. In Episode 254, Don breaks down the latest pinball news, pricing discussions, new-game speculation, manufacturer updates, and everything else happening around the hobby.Expect honest opinions, industry talk, rumors, reactions, and the occasional tangent that can only happen on Don’s Pinball Podcast.🔥 TOPICS DISCUSSED:• The latest news from around the pinball industry• New pinball machine pricing and recent price increases• Whether pinball prices are keeping pace with inflation• Premium, Pro and Limited Edition pricing• Recently an...

Let's get into where this hobby REALLY is at! Is Stern Ready to punch back?-$2 a game? Is it time?and more in this SIMULCAST episode which is also on youtube for those video inclined folkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u_Grfzec9MI love y'all on Patreon!patreon.com/donspinballpodcastemail Don!donspinballpodcast@gmail.com

It just doesn't stop!! Neither should we. Has this been an uneventful first half of the year? Maybe, but the second half is making up for it with tons of great games!Let's get into it all! Hi, I'm Don, I'll be your guide.Hit me up! donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcastLove all the support from this great community!!

Well heck, I played it and I liked it and I think other people will too. Listen for my thoughts, no spoilers here lol.Need a Bon Jovi? info@madpinball.comMore to come from SFGE this weekend. Love you guys.

This has been the strangest week in pinball. What is going on? Everyone is angry, accusing each other of leaking this, or trashing that. We got 3 new pinball releases this week and we all need some time to process.No one is making you buy anything. Let's just breathe and play some games. There's bigger issues out there than this.It's an appeal to sanity everybody! Myself included.

What a stellar release week we've had! Some very polarizing choices. I will be clear that every game will be fun to play and locations should get them, maybe. But at these prices I think we should demand more.I'll get into that all here! It's the Barrels of Fun and Multimorphic episode!!Need P3 gear? sales@kinpingames.netNeed Pinball and cool people to hang out with? info@madpinball.comLike me? You are awesome! come on over to patreon.com/donspinballpodcast and show...

Well what do you know, not much, but here it is anyway! Do I know what the new Barrels of Fun game is? I think I do, or at least 3 things it could be and a great way to launch it.ALSO Dungeon Crawler Carl is about to have its pinball moment!! Also also I have found a way to truly evaluate the P3 system at home that I'm very excited about!I have a new partnership with sponsor Kingpin Games for the P3 universe of games! Chris over there is a homie and has...

Hey everyone!! I'm back from an epic European/African trip with a gang of thigs to talk about, speculate about, and discuss!!Thanks to Jeff for the awesome song for this episode as we scream towards episode 250! donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcastThanks so much everyone!!

Here is the complete audio of my sit down with inductry legend Steve Ritchie at the launch of his 35th game Sonic the Hedgehog from Jersey Jack Pinball.I had such an excellent time and can't wait to hang with this guy again.Thanks so much to Steve, Jack, and the whole team over there at JJP. Really excited to see what the future holds!

Where's the game at Gerry?! I wanna see the new hotness that the P3 is bringing!Oh also Sonic came out and the people over at Jersey Jack are just the best. I'm back from my visit where I got to play the game AND interview Steve! Check out that interview as it's own bonus episode after this one!Thanks everyone for listening and participating in the pinball fun!email me why don't you? donspinballpodcast@gmail.comSupport and interact with chat over on patreon!patreon...