Special When Lit Podcast

As pinball enthusiasts and / or collectors do we prefer quality over quantity?  Elvira LEs are shipping!  Is it a good idea to acquire multiple pins at the same time?  Follow up on our 24 hour charity stream (as discussed last week), Drain It or Save It, and MUCH MORE on Episode 72 (take two) of SWL! Become a Patreon supporter of the show HERE

We discuss some interesting info that George Gomez (Stern Pinball) shared with us on a recent pinball stream.  Is deeproot Pinball spreading themselves too thin?  Lots planned for SWL and Chicagoland Pinball Expo.   Support the show by becoming a SWL Patron of the show at the link below... Patreon for SWL

Discussing our first impressions of Evira's House of Horrors after the official Stern reveal.  Ghostbusters code update is finally here.  Meteor retheme update.  Will this episode go down like the Titanic?  Drain It or Save It and more on episode 70 of SWL!

Episode 69, dudes!  Jersey Jack Pinball with some big decisions recently, Ghostbusters BLOCKBUSTER code update coming, Dutch Pinball's hail mary, and HUGE show announcements at the conclusion of this week's journey! 

Some surprising stories from the past offered by significant industry folks (Python Angelo and Pat Lawlor) makes us thankful that we are living in present day pinball.  "Ask Us Anything" segment is revealed.  Frozen Pizza Tournament Bracket contest is almost ready.  Enjoy the podcast with some "backbone."   Special thanks to Clay Harrell for permissions regarding TOPcast Pinball Podcast audio used...

Dutch Pinball with yet another plan, playfield manufacturing issues, converting a garage to a game room and more...

We kick the tires on playfield issues, Stern's new pinball podcast, Jack Danger's new show, and dealing with buyers that are wasting your time.

We unbox our Jurassic park, deeproot makes good on a promise, and social media continues to be a hot topic in pinball.

Keith Elwin is has reached legendary status as a competitive pinball player but has he reached legendary status as a designer?  Bill vents about a recent social media post.  Drain It or Save It and more on episode 64 of SWL! Visit Lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10 percent off your online order!

Stern Pinball streams Jurassic Park.  Will this reveal show us that attaining assets for licenses is not as important as we once thought?  New designers avoiding the "sophomore slump". Best pin outside the top 100?  All this and more on episode 63 of SWL!   Visit Lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10 percent off your online order.

George Gomez (VP & Chief Creative Officer - Stern Pinball) discusses Stern Pinball's approach with Star Wars Pin while the next cornerstone title is awaiting it's reveal. Ken's Stern Meteor retheme update, Drain It or Save It, and more!

The pinball news is getting interesting as we get ready to transition into the Fall!  Can Stern outsell the combined sales of all other manufacturers in 2020?  Can American Pinball help Dutch Pinball by manufacturing The Big Lebowski?  Who invented liquid soap and why?  This and much more on Episode 61 of SWL!

Dutch Pinball offers a new solution, JJP staff comments on Wonka, Stern's next title, and more!

Lots of fun and surprises during our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY show!   Thank you everyone for all of your support during our first year.  The success of the show is because of this support and we cannot thank you enough!

While Black Knight Sword of Rage get's "enhancements" from Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball begins shipping Willy Wonka Standard Editions to consumers.  Are Manufacturer add-ons a good idea in general?  Drain It or Save It and much more!

We sit down with Chuck Ernst (Computer Graphics Art Director) at Stern Pinball.  Fun and laid back conversation covering a little bit of everything.

Discussing Elvira 3, Facebook and Franchi (public statement from Chris), pinball outdoors, and more.

A deeproot update, the crazy world of pinball licensing, streaming pinball outside, and more.  Essentially a LIVE show here as the editing was for production value only.  Pardon our dust!

We try to wrap our heads around the pinball secondary market, pinball podcasts, and more.

No news is good news when there is a banana in the tailpipe!  We welcome our newest correspondent Ryan Claytor to the team.

What do we have to look forward to for the rest of the year?  Pinball machines are our babies!

Stealing, flipping, and getting taken advantage of.  Dr John reports on Spooky Pinball.  Would voice actor Marc Silk be a benefit to pinball?  All this and much more!   Check out MarcSilk.com to view some impressive accomplishments that would lend themselves well to pinball.   Visit Lermods with coupon code "SWL10" for 10% off your pinball mod order today!    

Reflecting on 50 episodes, discussion deeproot Studios, Industry Buzz with Cary Hardy, Drain It or Save It, and more!   Visit Cary Hardy on YouTube: Cary Hardy Pinball Channel   Visit lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10 percent off your order now.

Discussing the deeproot RAZA teaser video, Josh Kugler Oktoberfest update, Industry Buzz with Lee Wielgolinski of Pinball Supernova, Drain It or Save It, info on becoming an official SWL Correspondent, and more!  Check out Pinball Supernova on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/pinballsupernova  Visit Lermods.com with coupon code "SWL10" for 10% off your order!

Special When Lit Pinball Podcast Episode 48 - Talking about Midwest Gaming Classic reveals of Black Knight Sword of Rage and Willy Wonka pinball.  Offering some feedback on pinball hype and the ability to have a final opinion on a machine without playing it first.