The Classic Pinball Podcast

It starts out great, then an interruption, a disruption and loss takes its toll on this episode. Explore the uniqueness of this particular one of a kind game. Our hope is to have someone tell us about the unique build and background of this Bally pinball machine. Bonus Feature: Pintastic ribbons.

This is not a Halloween episode. Dave and George do talk about Elvira and some other holiday related topics. There are several items discussed relating to Pintastic, including their review of all the games to date that will be in the free play area. Please join Dave and George as they explore a multitude of chilling and cringe worthy subjects.

When George can’t connect to finish the Voltan episode, Tommy continues to have a conversation with Dave about restorations, collections, location play among other topics.

Dave and George welcome Tommy Skinner from This Flippin Podcast to discuss his acquisition and restoration of this very rare Bally SS game.

Dave and George welcome David Marston, an executive with Pintastic pinball show, to talk about the upcoming event in Sturbridge, MA. from November 18-21, 2021. David has vast knowledge of the pinball and arcade business from an operator and event perspective. He begins with personal background and history followed by his business experience. Once he starts talking about arcades both Dave and Georg...

The guys are back in the basement talking about the NASCAR pinball remake: Dale Jr.

In this episode the guys start with “ the sheet”, which has 7 items for discussion. A review of Black Knight 2000 rounds out the episode. Bonus feature: a call to purchase a 1989 Black Knight 2000 t shirt and the full background song from the game.

This episode starts with Georges sheet and ends with several repair stories from Dave.

In this episode Dave and George talk about their experiences at the recently held 2021 Pinfest in Allentown PA. Bonus Feature: George interviews and discusses the potential sale of a NOS Fireball 2 playfield, owned by his friend Jack. One of the vendors at the show shares his thoughts on the playfield and how he ships backglasses.

Dave finishes another customer game and he tells George about what he did to restore the game and how to play it. George plays the game for the first time and gives his opinions on the fun factor.

The guys discuss and play Bally Silverball Mania.

The guys celebrate their second anniversary by talking about the past, present, and future of the podcast. Dave explains a World Cup soccer flipper replacement. Bonus feature: Fireball home model.

This episode focuses on World Cup by Williams. The guys talk about the origins of this game and then play three games. You can probably guess who ends up winning? Bonus Feature: George goes with Dave on a service call to repair a 2 month old Led Zepplin premium. The guys play a game with the owner after Dave is done fixing several issues. What happens next is no surprise to George but makes the cu...

In this episode Dave and George take their first road trip in almost 2 years. The destination is a new home being built on the shores of the biggest lake in New Hampshire. They are almost involved in a head on crash prior to reaching their destination. You might think that this episode is fabricated but you are listening to it as it happened. The first 30 minutes is their normal banter prior to pl...

The guys start with thoughts on the newest games: Mandolorian and Fathom. They then review Eight Ball Champ and play a few games. Bonus Feature: 4 Square by Gottlieb.

In this episode Dave and George explore a wide variety of topics: Evel Knievel,American Pickers, Captains Auction, Twilight Zone, Star Trek Next Gen, pinflation, container games, Dave’s Adventures, Nunchuck Ping Pong, Pokerino, 3 Superman playfields, Silverball Mania, Eightball Champ, Gremlins, Bonus Feature: Pinball shows and rollercoasters

In this episode Dave and George interview, David Denholtz and Eric Stone, members of the Pinball Asylum. David is on the board of directors and Eric is a member. They discuss their first tournament of the year and background on the club. Dave then interviews Eric about his multi year run in pinball tournaments to reach the big event. Matt Malone who has engineered a home brew pinball called Dragon...

In this episode Dave and George welcome coproducer of the Ohio Pinbrewfest, Keith Campanelli. The show is scheduled to start on April 8, 2021. They talk about pinball, beer, tournaments, food trucks and all things related to the show. Please join us to learn about the first pinball show of the year in the USA. Bonus feature: How far?

Another customer game comes through Dave’s shop and they get to talk about it and then play a few games.

Dave and George don’t just talk about this rare Gottlieb guts pinball, they actually play a few games. It’s been several episodes since they have played a game during an episode. Bonus feature: The Sheet - SKI - Joe Pesci

The boys give Bally Hot Doggin the once over. Church of the Silverball. Dave’s Cape Cod adventure. Star Wars episode 1, Jacks Open, Paragon, Adams Family, Mini Pool and Caribbean Cruise games are discussed. Fox cities / District 82. Pinball Asylum Tailgate. Bonus Feature: Where was that Jeepster?

In this episode Dave interviews a father and son team from Rochester NY who are big fans of our podcast and Dr. Dave's Pinball Restorations YouTube channel. Scott and his 11 year old son Griffin discuss their current collection and how they enjoy working on them to bring them back to like new condition. The pinball passion is on full display with Griffin talking pinball designers, dates and manufa...

BOPP review and restore. Monopoly, Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, Captain Card day spa. Ron rant. Bonus Feature: Snowboard vs Wrestling.

In this episode George does a reprise of the Xenon TV episode where he asks Dave to select one of 12 topics and then goes through the remainder. Stern sound board, Lucky Leo, Kangaroo, Do the twist, Future Proof, Beyond Playland, Led Zeppelin, Centaur, Captains Auction, Mech connectors, Cabinet, Year in review. Extras: Indiana Jones, Hot Doggin, Battlezone, X games.

In this episode the guys review a game that Dave recently acquired and that George has never played. They are exploring and playing a game that is outside the late 70’s / early 80’s SS Bally, Stern and Williams arena. George explains to Dave how Adam Lefkoff lit this game up on a twitch video he watched from the Colorado Pinball Cooperative while trying to learn some of the game rules. They then p...