Brokentoken Classic Arcade and Pinball Podcast

We’re back in the studio to recap all things related to Pinball Expo 2014 where we run through all the announcements, give our thoughts on everything we saw and discuss the most notable parts of the show. We then discuss what we’ve been working on in-between travels over the past month and Brent recaps his progress on the Burgertime Project (the winner in the “Put Brent to work” poll) while Whitne...

This is part 3 of 3 of our coverage from Pinball Expo 2014. This episode is a recording of our livestream show on Saturday, October 18th, where we recap the weekend and talk through everything we’ve seen and what really sticks as we wrap up the expo. We talk about several of the more unique games at Expo, we give EM’s some love and talk about the afternoon’s autograph session (where Whitney goes a...

This is part 2 of 3 of our coverage from Pinball Expo 2014. This episode is a recording of the panel discussion we participated in entitled “Covering the World of Pinball, One Podcast at a Time”, held on Saturday October 18th. This was a moderated discussion led by Expo organizer David Fix. The post Episode 17 – So Much Canned Cheese… So Little Time… first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

This is part 1 of 3 of our coverage from Pinball Expo 2014. This episode is a recording of our livestream show on Friday, October 17th. We take to the show floor and discuss the sights and sounds and score some great interviews in the process. The post Episode 16 – So Many Shiny Things first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

  September, 2014 Welcome to Episode #15 of the podcast – which is also our “1-year Anniversary” show! There’s a The post Episode 15 – Happy Birfday, the 20 dollar word first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Brent and I return to the studio after several “shows on the road” as we settle back in front of the microphone and catch up on happenings since our last studio episode…which by my count is actually three episodes back… man… time does fly. We recount the happenings from a few of our Cincinnati road trips as well as our closing thoughts on the 2014 edition of the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo. We al...

August 2014 This episode was recorded live on-location at “The Place, Retro Arcade” on June 28th, 2014. Brent takes the The post Episode 13 – The Salter Files – Chapter 02 first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

In this episode, we are live from the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo in Atlanta, GA where we have the privilege of hosting a panel discussion with several of the “Arcade Legends” in the scene today. We delve into many topics on this panel and cover everything from what it takes to be a world-class gamer, to the inspiration behind the Twin Galaxies trading card program to some insight into the produc...

In this episode of the podcast, Brent and Whitney are in Atlanta, GA for the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo and have the distinct privilege of hosting a panel discussion on the topic of what it takes to create custom arcade games and pinball titles in today's gaming industry. We delve into game development. how to get published and make a name for yourself in this scene, as well as discuss Pinball d...

We take the show 'live on the road' to 'The Place, Retro Arcade' in Cincinnati, OH to talk world record-setting with Armor Attack marathon record holder John Salter and Donkey Kong contender Estel Goffinet. Whitney loses his voice, Brent carries the mail and we almost hit a goat at 75mph. It doesn't get any better! The post Episode 10 – Live from The Place Retro Arcade with John Salter and Estel G...

We go on the road to attend a Python Anghelo tribute party, play ALL KINDS of beautiful and rare pinball titles, talk Quantum and Major Havoc PCB reproduction with Luke Dyson and interview Steve Ridge and his son Michael about their collecting experiences. The post Episode 09 – Batavia Bound and Down first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

April 2014 Brent and I are back at the mic this month with our final thoughts on the 2014 Louisville The post Episode 08 – ChairKon, The Show Of….?? first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

This is the third of three ‘special episodes’ that encompasses (and concludes) our coverage of the 2014 Louisville Arcade Expo. This show was recorded Saturday afternoon, March 8th 2014 and is the audio of the John Trudeau and Python Anghelo seminar session. What makes this interview and seminar session so special is that this seminar turned out to be the last public appearance by Python before hi...

Join us for this special live broadcast of the show direct from the floor of the 2014 Louisville Arcade Expo. This show was recorded on Saturday night, March 8th, 2014. The post Episode 07b – 2014 Louisville Arcade Expo – Saturday Night Livestream Show first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Join us for this special live broadcast of the show direct from the floor of the 2014 Louisville Arcade Expo. This show was recorded the night of Friday March 7th, 2014. The post Episode 07a – 2014 Louisville Arcade Expo – Friday Night Livestream Show first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

We are back with a special ‘mini-episode’ this week in preparation for the upcoming Louisville Arcade Expo that’s taking place this upcoming weekend, March 7th – 9th, 2014. The post Episode 6a–The ‘kid’ in all of us first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Brent and I venture into some new ground with the 6-month anniversary episode and respond to some listener requests by hosting the first of a series of editorial segments on ‘what is retro’ and ‘restored vs. refurbished vs. reproduction’ and discuss the merits of each and where we feel each topic has relevance in collecting and preserving our beloved games. We also do some more in-depth coverage o...

Episode #05 is epic, and I don’t know any other way to put it! Brent and I strap ourselves to the chairs in the recording studio and pretty much let it roll – show notes be damned! We cover a lot of ground in this episode and there’s plenty of arcade and pinball content this month to please even the most discerning of collectors. Brent and I cover what we’ve been up to over the Christmas Holiday a...

December 2013 We’re back with Episode #04 and with it, Brent and I saddle up for lots of great talk The post Episode 04 – You say Firepower, I say Firepower first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

November 2013 Welcome back for Episode #3 (it is the magic number, after all) of the podcast! Brent and I The post Episode 03 – All you MEAD is a good notebook… first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Welcome back to episode #2 of the podcast! In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics – everything from classic board games, to pinball mods to moving games to ratchet straps (ah… ratchet straps) to accidentally trashing a classic *and* we have our first ‘in-studio’ interview! We’re grateful to have Ed Lutz, owner of Arcade Odyssey in Louisville, KY – a local arcade and pinball repair busine...

September 2013  In this first episode of the podcast, join co-hosts Brent and Whitney as we introduce ourselves, talk about The post Episode 01 – Insert Coin! first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Revisit the 2013 edition of the Louisville Arcade Expo for a virtual walk-through of the expo and get a Pinball history lesson from the legendary Roger Sharpe! The post Recap–Louisville Arcade Expo 2013 first appeared on Brokentoken.com .