The Classic Pinball Podcast

WARNING! The subject matter requires us to post a warning that some of the content contained in this episode might be offensive to some people. Bally Playboy 1978. History. The original Jersey Jack. CPR themes. Gameplay. Bonus feature: Top 4 production games. Captains Warehouse Auction.

In this podcast George and Dave interview the owner of Free Play Bar Arcade. We talk about his current location in Providence, Rhode Island and his soon to open location in Worcester, MA. This episode features talk about videos and pinballs. Bonus feature: Future plans for Free Play in Worcester.

The boys are back in the basement with Black Knight. Bonus feature: GNFR and fighting for the quarter.

In this episode Dave and George talk about and then play Bally Nitro Ground Shaker. They are joined by Dave’s friend PJ and wife Maureen. There is also discussion about Stern SS games: Magic, Stingray and Trident. Bonus Feature: RAZA rant.

The guys start off in Dave’s basement playing a High Speed before it goes off to his customer. Dave tells me Eric Stone is calling him today. Dave and Eric talk High Speed and IFPA tournament rankings. Thank you. avengers. Old timers. Rock pins. Houston Arcade Show. Blues Brothers. Tech Tip - Lectronamo. Bonus Feature: Eric Stone and Dave talk Fathom.

In this episode George revisits his childhood by interviewing David Scarpa, the author of the book Beyond Playland. His family owned Playland arcade in North Lavallette NJ for almost 3 decades starting in 1957. The interview focuses primarily on the Arcade’s history and some of the Classic games from days gone by. There is very little pinball in this episode. They talk about the area and turn thei...

This is the first episode George and Dave have done face to face in 5 months. They record part of the segment playing Xenon in George’s game room and also record while sitting outside exploring a number of topics. George tells Dave about the comments made regarding his favorite game Fathom. Bally spinners are revisited. George tells Dave he’s recorded an episode about his arcade growing up in Lava...

George listens to Keith, Martin and Jeff talk 9 ball. George has questions for Dave about spinners on 9 ball and Stargazer. Other Bally and Stern spinners are discussed. Joe Lemire buys Ice Fever. Kings of Steel, Nitro Groundshaker, High Speed, Gottlieb Spider-Man are all discussed. Bonus feature: Bally

Telling Fish Tales. Dave’s New York trip. We discuss the following games: Eight Ball. Macgyver fixes Fish Tales, Ice Fever, Black Knight, Indiana Jones, Circus Voltaire, Hot Hand, Split Second, Gorgar. Titletown pinball is now District 82. Zach Meny? New Segment: Dear Doctor Dave. Bonus Feature: EM gun game - Crooks Saloon.

The first half of the show is about pinball. The second half is out and about with Dave. Part 1: Bowen. Kaneda. Flash Gordon. Sam Jones. Future Spa. Meteor. Part 2: Gottlieb New York. New York Trippin. Home Depot excursion. Fast and Furious. Bonus Feature.

Definition of Paragon. Designer. Artist. Supersize. Funky Worm. Fire. Rollercoaster. Brazilian bottom. Italian bottom. Game play. Tongue talk. The Wiggler. Dave is published. Paragon highlights. Flipper shots. Pinball buys? Playfield reproduction. Allentown. Kentucky Derby. Bonus Feature. Quarantopia.

Artist and Designer. Rolling Stones. Chuck Webster. Sonic the Hedgehog. Harlem restoration. Harlem gameplay. Paragon fix. Extra ball or Twack! Harlem set-up. Do you Remember? Harlem cartoon. Curley Neal tribute. WWOS. Chuck Webster revisted: Ted Nugent. Classic Stern sounds. Gottlieb New York. Another interview. PSA.

My how things have changed.....This episode starts with Dave delivering a Target Alpha to his friend and restaurant owner PJ. We talk about pinball but the news of the day creeps in from time to time. The conversation finds us talking about Night Rider and raspberry pi. Oh no....Twilight Zone? What’s in the shop?

Tournament party at Dave’s. First up Twilight Zone. Brink of elimination for Dave on Flight 2000. George and John talk Xenon. New guy Mike talks about all his cheap games. Recording quality again? Surprise call from Eric Stone at Pinmasters. Did someone say Antarctica?

In this episode George gives Dave a choice of one of many topics and then goes through them all: NBC, Chronicle, Clean, Eric, Tommy, INDISC, Podcast’s, Playfields, Rethemes, and finally Dave. He talks about repair work on various machines: Joker Poker, Sinbad and Twilight Zone clock repair. Plenty of classic games discussed including Fathom and Stargazer. Xenon on TV? Cleanliness and Bill Webb.

In this episode Dave and George talk to Tommy Skinner from This Flippin Podcast about Bally Fathom. The conversation quickly turns to all things classic Bally. They talk about hardtops and the installation of the product. He talks about his home collection of Bally pins. The talk turns to state tournaments and his involvement in his home state of Indiana. Centaur and clear coating. Tommy talks abo...

While Dave and George are interviewing Tommy Skinner ( This Flippin Podcast) about Fathom, he tells us a story about two different conversion kits he imported from Germany. The kits are Lady Death and Space Riders. These retheme kits were available in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Dave gives a shout out to artist Joel DeGuzman. The discussion turns to playfield manufacturing and Deeproot finds its...

An interview with Shane, the owner of Ayce Gogi in Van Nuyes California. During this episode we discuss pinball, Korean BBQ, INDISC, and tournaments. Shane is set to open his second restaurant and talks about the opening. He announces the Rick and Morty launch party scheduled for next month in the new West Hills, California location.

Dave interviews the newly crowned world champion, Eric Stone, on his win at INDISC in Banning California. They discuss how Eric got to the top level of pinball competition and how his tournament performance in California will elevate his position in the IFPA rankings. Listen for the celebrity cameo and his comments.

George interviews Eric Stone on Saturday, prior to his two wins on Saturday and Sunday at INDISC in Banning California. Eric placed second in Classics I. He took first in Classics II on Saturday and won The Open on Sunday night.

In this episode Dave and George go back at least 20 years to discuss games they purchased and how they cost less than a Stern Star Wars topper($750). The stories are told about the acquisition of those pins that were purchased. They then talk about current events: Rick and Morty, Stranger Things and the recent pinball releases. Finally they say thanks to those who helped them this past year with t...

Outakes from several recording sessions with little editing. First up is flipper talk. The guys discuss RAZA and the unobtainium shot for the last time. Poor playing games at tournaments. The guys recall the time they both went to acquire several Embryons at once. They also discuss making it a 7 digit game.

Dave talks about a customers 1979 Atari Superman pinball he is restoring. He remembers a seminar about Steve Ritchie and Eugene Jarvis and their time at Atari. Williams flippers and reworked target banks. Dave gives instructions on how to put LED’s into Superman. We are back to reviewing and repairing pinball machines!

A quick conversation about Freeplay Florida. Dave asks George about Houston. More food and arcade talk. Dave talks about Haunted House, Black Hole, and Superman and the changes to his upstairs lineup. Still trying to find a buyer for Bally Kiss. Happy Thanksgiving y’all.

George shares his time in Houston. He not only talks about the Houston Arcade Expo but his visit to The Game Preserve, various restaurants, a brewery and much more. George is one of few podcasters to share his thoughts on RAZA ( Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland) from a personal perspective, after playing the game 5 times. The Space City Pinball Tournament results are provided. George participates...