The Classic Pinball Podcast

Breaking News. New Pintastic dates and location for 2023. Dr Dave explains.theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com pintasticnewengland.com

The guys continue to review Classic Stern titles with Flight 2000. An unexpected call from Bill Davis and a podcast promo. Dave continues with stories and adventures of pinball repair.

This shorty or minisode was part of a multi game recording session. Dave suggested that we add to episode #6 Stargazer. He recently set the game up after 3 years of sitting, due to lack of room. Please join us in revisiting the game that was at the beginning of this podcast. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

In this episode we explore the world of Gorgar. Can you hear the heartbeat? We continue with the new segment: What’s up Doc? Then we play the obligatory game or two to round out the podcast.

This episode features John Day, a friend and local restorer who built a customized Stern Stars. We talk about the installed arduino and Beehive Pinball alternative playfield. They then play a game. The second part of todays podcast starts at 38 minutes. George and Dave then discuss several topics: Stranger Things repair, Queen, Twilight Zone and Medieval Madness repairs. Bonus Feature: PJ phone ca...

The guys share some of the stories from this years Pintastic 2022 show. Seminars, signings, tournaments, Gettowind the pin, Jaws, Steve Ritchie, Herb Silvers, Creepy Golf and so much more. Please join us as we begin our fourth season. Almost forgot….The Best In Play winners!

This is a long episode. We talk about our Pintastic history, the upcoming show, and lots of other topics. Star Trek Next Generation and Williams repairs. A congratulations to Eric Stone. Please join us as we get ready for one of the largest pinball shows of the year.

George highlights his trip to Memphis and Gatlinburg Tennessee, then on to Asheville North Carolina. Pinball at every destination. The discussion turns to the Pinball Hall of Fame ( Pinball HOF) and a recent incident that occurred. They finally get to the upcoming Pintastic show and what they have planned. Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

The guys are in Allentown for Pinfest and talk about their experiences at the show. George and Dave appear on the Backhand pinball Twitch channel and do commentary on the tournament. They can be seen on the Saturday broadcast at time stamps 1:42:00 and 3:14:00. Video of Eric Stone can be seen on Eric’s Facebook page and WFLA.com where he is the weatherman. The guys can be reached at theclassicpinb...

Lots of topics in the longest show we have ever recorded. Over anxious Dave trashes the opening. He finally finishes a game talked about for over a year. Do they jump the shark? Theclassicpinballpodcast1@gmail.com

Please do not turn off the podcast because the intro includes some RUSH references. Dave and George start the podcast recording in the hotel at Pinbrewfest where it’s quiet except when Maureen ( Dave’s wife) turns on the hvac unit. We talk about some items that have nothing to do with Pinbrew but we eventually get there. The tournament talk starts about minute 16. Bonus Feature includes three diff...

Tom Ceckitti joins Dave and George to discuss his Data East Playboy. It has a custom translite and playfield graphics that transforms it into a Marilyn Monroe tribute. He then tells us about his recent trip to the Texas Pinball Festival. George asks him to tell us about his experience at last years Pinbrewfest. We end with some tournament talk. ( we know how much you like it) WARNING! Bonus Featur...

The boys go for a ride to pick up Rush. Dave breaks the distributors game. The unboxing. John (friend of show) talks about Rush, then explains the tech behind his hybrid Target Alpha. Dave finally gets to play his game.

Dave starts with Roadshow. Rolling Stones software mod. Dave takes a field trip to (friend of show) Johns house to make some plastics then plays and talks pinball. Another Dave did a clear coat podcast on twitch that is discussed. Finally we get to Rush.

We invite Keith Campanelli back to talk about Pinbrewfest 2022 happening on April 7th in Girard, Ohio. He tells us what’s back and what’s new in this years event.

In celebration of todays release date “Twosday” Feb. 22, 2022. 2/22/22 is the direction of todays podcast: games with a follow up or two. Dave and George explore the pinball machines that have a follow up or second iteration. Please join them to discover the number of games that have been reprised. Bonus Feature: Dave teases George about the next customer game he has on the playfield rotisserie.

The guys discuss and play the prohibition themed game.

In this episode the guys review 1980 Bally Rolling Stones. There is a bunch of rock and roll talk and they finally get around to playing a couple of games. Bonus Feature: Mick on a ?

Dave was finally able to sell this game after Georges endless hawking in previous episodes. He starts to experience some sellers remorse. Please join us for another Classic pinball play and review.

Gotcha! This episode is not about Sargent Agarn or Captain Parmenter, it’s the two games early in Steves career beginning with the letter F: Flash and Firepower. Double feature. Enjoy!

In this episode Dave and George are back in the basement for a review of the Bally Midway game: Fireball Classic.

The boys start the episode going old school with the original gangster. George gets his “Jersey” on and explores some New Jersey centric themes. Dave jumps the shark with Rush. The conversation flows into an attempted display repair. Dave then teases upcoming episodes of several Steve Ritchie games.

Merry Christmas one and all. This episode focuses on a list of items accumulated over the last month and some interesting stories focusing on people contacting Dave to purchase their pins. Show and tell: Daves latest rare pinball acquisition.

Dave and George interview several winners of ribbons at Pintastic. Goodfellas? Dave then takes the mic and has a round table with 3 other Dave’s. They both interview Brian, the 70’s solid state winner, who won for Evel Knievel. They continue the conversation with Brian as Dave leaves the recorder running with George being unaware, not surprised, and ambushed.

Dave and George play in the Silverball Rumble at Pintastic 2021. Follow their journey. You won’t believe what happens. Bonus Feature: An unexpected phone call from Eric Stone.