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Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast - Ep14 - Custom Toppers With Rob Rath of The Electric PlaygroundRob 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 out?
2025-07-291h 08
Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast - Ep13 - Kyle Spiteri - Motorcycles, Cats, and Stern Support GuruKyle 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 measure.
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Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast - Ep12 - Manu - Streaming, Free Gold Watch, and Virtual PinballFrom 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.
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Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast - Ep11 - Paris Pinball Addict: How The Pinball Industry Needs To ChangeGuillaume 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 Addict.
00:01:00 - Topics For The Podcast!
00:03:10 - Why Pinball Need...2025-07-022h 00
Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep10 – After Hours: Electric Bat Arcade with Rachel & CaleHow 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.
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Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep09 – The Hunt Begins: Predator Pinball with Daniel JansonThe 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.
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Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep08 – Brewing Beans & Flipping Dreams: Tony from What’s BrewingWe 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.
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Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep07 – Davey of Stumblor Mods / The Art of The Pinball ModdingDavey from Stumblor joins Dirty Pool to discuss how one of the most respected names in pinball modding became a quiet powerhouse.
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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 don’t feel like an afterthought, and an aesthetic that leans more toward scu...2025-06-111h 48
Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep06 – Chad The Bird Loves Worms and PinballThis 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...2025-06-041h 21
Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep05 – Maker of Mischief: David Van Es from Barrels of FunDavid 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 decades before Pi...2025-05-281h 47
Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep04 – Ian Jacoby of Nudge MagazineTalking 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 Now2025-05-211h 26
Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep03 – Jonathan Bergeron From Punk to PinballFrom 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 what it really takes to bring his distinct aesthetic into the world of modern pinball machines.
2025-05-141h 06
Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep02 – Bowen Kerins on Designing Dune and the Art of Pinball RulesWhat 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
00:00:30 - Bowen Kerins!
00:00:59 - The Or...2025-05-091h 23
Dirtypool Pinball - PODCAST - An Exploration Of The Pinball IndustryDirty Pool Podcast Ep01 – Kineticist on the State of Pinball NewsEpisode 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 Reviewing New Re...2025-05-061h 00