Manu & Erika

Pinball Minority Report

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Two pinball obsessives walk into a podcast. Erika Svensson from Erika's Pinball Journey and Manu Smith of Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 bring you Pinball Minority Report . A no-agenda hang about the games, events, and rabbit holes taking up way too much of their lives. Subscribe, then come find them on YouTube and everywhere else. They're doing a lot.

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Manu & Erika

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Pinball Minority Report - New Games + Dungeon Crawler Carl (Who's Making It?) 10.07.2026 54:49

The conversation covers the latest pinball news, including the release of Sonic by Jersey Jack Pinball and the impact of different pinball companies' strategies on the market. It also delves into the influence of licensing, limited runs, and the outreach of pinball companies to YouTubers for promotion. The conversation covers pinball marketing strategies, the considerations for owning a pinball ma...

Festivals, Operators & Transformers | Ep. 4 27.06.2026 55:39

Erika and Manu discuss their experiences at the Golden State Pinball Festival and Fanime, highlighting the community involvement, pinball tournaments, and cosplay culture. They also share insights from the impact of pinball on the anime community. The conversation also covers the distinction between operators and home buyers, the challenges of pinball design and serviceability, and the discussion...

Winchester Mystery Hoax | Ep. 3 05.06.2026 50:27

In this episode, Manu and Erika discuss the true story of Sarah Winchester, pinball at FANIME, and the LGR pinball machine. They delve into the debunking of the Winchester Mystery House story and share insights about the Fanime convention. Erika discusses her excitement about bringing pinball to the Fanime convention and the impact it will have. They also talk about the outreach efforts within pin...

From Golden State to Reddit | Ep. 2 03.05.2026 35:46

Erika and Manu discuss their pinball journey, share experiences with pinball machines, and talk about the upcoming Golden State Pinball Festival. The conversation covers a variety of pinball-related topics, including pinball events, pinball Reddit, and a pinball comic. It also delves into the recreation of Roger Sharpe's famous shot and the development of a homebrew pinball machine. Takeaways Pinb...

Hello There! This is Episode 1 11.04.2026 49:51

Erika and Manu discuss their experiences at the Texas Pinball Festival, comparing it to other pinball festivals and highlighting the games and innovations showcased by Spooky Pinball, Multimorphic, and American Pinball. They also touch on the rebranding of American Pinball and its partnership with Electric Playground. The conversation delves into the Pinball Expo experience, highlighting the excit...

Pinball Minority Report Trailer 09.04.2026 5:05

Erika and Manu, pinball enthusiasts from California, share their journey into pinball and filmmaking, discussing their experiences and plans for 'The Pinball Minority Report' podcast. Takeaways Passion for Pinball Introduction to Pinball Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose 01:19 Erika's Background and Pinball Journey 02:22 Manu's Pinball History and Skills 03:38 Discussing Pinball Pass...