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Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball Industry

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A somewhat grounded look at the people who actually make pinball happen. From game designers and tournament organizers to top players and studio heads, the D...

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Meet The Team... Joshua Clay - Winchester Mystery...

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2025/10/21

The first in a new series diving into the artists, engineers, and mad scientists behind Winchester Mystery House. We sit down with UI artist, 3D modeller, and graphic designer Joshua Clay to talk about what it takes to shape the look and feel of Barrels of Fun’s most ambitious game yet. From haunting interface layouts to the subtle textures that bring the mansion’s ghostly charm to life — this episode opens the door to the minds that built the house.🔺 Praise the Great Pyramid: 📡 Twitch –

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Exploring the Winchester Mystery House – A Haunted...

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2025/10/13

For months, we’ve been quietly building something inside the walls of Barrels of Fun. The doors are finally open. Introducing Winchester Mystery House Pinball, the next major release from Barrels of Fun, designed by Karl DeAngelo in his debut as a pinball designer. This behind-the-scenes feature pulls back the curtain on the months of development that went into the game’s haunting atmosphere, from the music and sound design I created to directing the voice-over sessions that bring the house’s

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep18 - Organizing Pinball Expo...

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2025/09/24

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 an event of this scale, how the Guinness World Record for largest pinball collection came about, and why Expo still matters decades later.🔺 Praise

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep17 - Organizing Tournaments...

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2025/09/16

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 Pinball stream, rounding out a look at how one of the community’s most chill directors keeps things fun and fair.🔺 Praise the Great Pyramid: 📡

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep16 - Into the Rainbow With...

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2025/09/02

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 vision fits into the pinball landscape today.🔺 Praise the Great Pyramid: 📡 Twitch – twitch.tv/dirtypoolpinball 📺 YouTube –

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep15 – Rebecca Salem on Pinball...

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2025/08/27

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 collectives in the nation.Austin Pinball Collective! Austinpinballcollective.org Twitch.tv/austinpinballcollective IG:

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01:08:08

Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep14 - Custom Toppers With Rob...

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2025/07/29

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 something that players will actually want on top of their machines. Also he's shamelessly trying to sell his new topper on my channel so I guess go check it

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01:38:45

Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep13 - Kyle Spiteri -...

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2025/07/23

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 his thoughts on Insider Connected, his favorite pinball mechanisms, and the tools every tech should own - plus a few repair horror stories for good

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01:22:35

Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep12 - Manu - Streaming, Free...

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2025/07/15

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 during those chaotic movie nights, and how Manu keeps the MST3K spirit alive in a sea of playfield glass.🔺 Praise the Great Pyramid: 📡 Twitch –

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep11 - Paris Pinball Addict: How...

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2025/07/01

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 transparency and better communication could fix a lot of what’s broken in the current pinball hype cycle.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:30 - Hello Paris Pinball

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01:36:55

Dirty Pool Podcast Ep10 – After Hours: Electric Bat...

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2025/06/24

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 Pyramid 📡 Twitch – twitch.tv/dirtypoolpinball 📺 YouTube – youtube.com/@DirtyPoolPinball 📷 Instagram – instagram.com/dirtypoolpinball 📘

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep09 – The Hunt Begins: Predator...

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2025/06/19

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 import costs and tariffs are creating real barriers for international buyers. Transparency, tech, and one of the most iconic monsters of all time.Praise

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep08 – Brewing Beans & Flipping...

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2025/06/19

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 pinball people might just be the same weirdos. Praise the Great Pyramid 📡 Twitch – twitch.tv/dirtypoolpinball 📺 YouTube –

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01:48:25

Dirty Pool Podcast Ep07 – Davey of Stumblor Mods /...

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2025/06/11

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-run mods for machines like Godzilla, Jaws, and Elton John, Stumblor has built a reputation for precision engineering, lighting effects that

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep06 – Chad The Bird Loves Worms...

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2025/06/04

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 - All Natural Pink 00:05:50 - Go Follow @BillLarkin 00:06:05 - Comedy Monologue vs. Improv 00:09:00 - Manic Panic?! 00:09:14 - Which Font

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01:47:20

Dirty Pool Podcast Ep05 – Maker of Mischief: David...

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2025/05/28

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 - Intro 00:00:52 - David Flips The Tables. Why Did Dirty Pool Start Streaming... 00:02:05 - David's History In Film and TV 00:04:30 - Working for 2

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01:26:10

Dirty Pool Podcast Ep04 – Ian Jacoby of Nudge Magazine

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2025/05/21

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 @heytherejeffro 00:01:52 - Ian's Pinball Lifestyle 00:02:41 - Lets Breakdown What Makes a Good Room 00:04:00 - Nudge Has a Company That Handles Shipping

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01:06:55

Dirty Pool Podcast Ep03 – Jonathan Bergeron From Punk...

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2025/05/13

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’ Roses before getting hooked on pinball. He shares his creative process, the challenge of keeping his voice intact while working with major licenses, and

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01:23:30

Dirty Pool Podcast Ep02 – Bowen Kerins on Designing...

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2025/05/09

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 current work on Dune, along with stories from his days as a top tournament player and one of the first major pinball streamers.00:00:00 - Intro

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep01 – Kineticist on the State of...

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2025/05/06

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 - What Is Kineticist? 00:04:21 - Pinball Map and the Ecosystem 00:04:57 - Writing with Voice in Pinball Media 00:06:35 - The Rush of

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