The JBS Show with Jamie Burchell

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we’re diving into the absolute wildest week in pinball. Stern accidentally left an unlisted video narrated by Jack Danger open for the world to find, Pedretti dropped TOTAN (but does anyone care?), will Ralph give us inside info on Sonic, and we’re asking the hard question: Is Transformers DOA? Plus are Jamie and Ralph becoming Distributors, did Cale get in trouble...

Send us Fan Mail We just had to sit down and record a brand-new Pinball Roundtable. Join Jamie, Cale, and Retro Ralph as they dive deep into the news, events, and rumors shaking up the pinball world right now. In this episode, the team raves about the incredible action from this past weekend’s Pinball World Championship before shifting gears to the major reveals at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the silverball legends align as we welcome a true titan of the industry: the one and only Christopher Franchi. Known for his iconic work on titles like Guardians of the Galaxy, Munsters, Evil Dead, Beetlejuice and Beatles, Franchi joins the crew to pull back the curtain on the world of pinball and the future of the hobby. Join Retro Ralph, Cale Hernandez, and Jamie Burc...

Send us Fan Mail Arcades Across America - The Growth of Quarter Drop Arcade Coe and Jamie are back! Jamie travels (virtually!) to Cottage Grove, Oregon, to catch up with Coe, the mastermind behind Quarter Drop Arcade. It’s been a season of massive growth, and Coe is pulling back the curtain on what it takes to run a thriving modern arcade. In This Episode: The State of the Arcade: Coe shares an up...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the ultimate deep dive into the whispers and wonders of our favorite hobby, Pinball. This is the official rumor episode of The Pinball Roundtable. Pull up a stool and grab a drink as the trio, Cale Hernandez, Jamie Burchell, and Retro Ralph, reconvene for a high-stakes session of "what if" and "what’s next." In this special rumor-focused edition, the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JBS Show , Jamie sits down with the dynamic duo behind the Pinball Pursuit channel, Cameron and JayneAnn ! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just love the sound of a flipper hitting a steel ball, this deep dive into the world of pinball has something for everyone. We’re talking origin stories, the grind of content creation, and where the hobby is headed next....

Send us Fan Mail Ralph and Jamie were live from the Texas Pinball Festival with Cale live from Tempe, AZ.  We discuss all things TPF with the new release of Turner Pinball's - Yukon Yeti and American Pinball's new art on Houdini.  We discuss Barrel's of Fun, Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack and Spooky Pinball, as well as the bad luck with customs for Hexa Pinball.  Multiple guests stop by...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Pinball Roundtable! This week, the trio is back to break down the pinball industry.  Join Jamie Burchell, Cale Hernandez, and Retro Ralph as they dive deep into Stern Pinball’s Pokémon .  Gotta Catch ‘Em All???  Plus, we discuss the new blood at American Pinball and why the streaming pinball landscape needs to change.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JBS Show, Jamie is joined by Josh Roop, one-half of the powerhouse duo behind Loser Kid Pinball. Here is what’s on the menu: Josh and Jamie swap classic video game stories, a deep dive into their relationships with manufacturers and what really happens behind the scenes and we’re looking into the crystal ball at the most anticipated titles hitting the floor...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie Burchell joins Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez for a wide-ranging, honest discussion about some of the biggest conversations happening in pinball right now. We break down Pokémon pinball and talk about what media day was really like, the vibe at Stern, the energy in the room, and whether this release feels like Stern getting some of their mojo back. Does Pokémon put Stern bac...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie Burchell joins Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez for a lengthy discussion about Pinball Rumors of 2026, a look back at 2025, Industry Drama and much more.   Don’t miss this one and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us as the Pinball Roundtable delivers another great episode.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the JBS Show, Jamie sits down again with Nashville's own Melissa Lummus - Mel Plays Pinball.  They share their love for Reality TV and of course Pinball.  Mel and Jamie also pick their top 3 pinball machines of 2025 and look forward to the upcoming great titles of 2026.   Check out the full interview, and don't forget to like and subscribe!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Roundtable, we sit down with George Gomez, EVP & Chief Creative Officer at Stern Pinball, for an unfiltered conversation on modern pinball design, creative tension, leadership, and the realities of building games under real-world constraints. From design philosophy and code complexity to accessories, and behind-the-scenes decision-making, George answers...

Send us Fan Mail Craft Brew Sally and Foghorn of the Pinball Junk Drawer joined the podcast this week.  Jamie finds out when they started their content creation journey, pinball at LumberJack Johnnys and their basement, living in Florida and much more.  Oh and Jamie might've convinced them to create their own RSS Feed. Please follow The Pinball Junk Drawer on all podcast platforms.

Send us Fan Mail This week we were only going to podcast for 15 minutes to announce the creation of the Pinball Roundtable Awards.  But as always, once we start recording we can't stop.  Join Jamie Burchell, Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez as they discuss this brand new awards show, the Walking Dead Remastered, Christmas gift ideas, and much more.  

Send us Fan Mail Beetlejuice  Beetlejuice  Beetlejuice Jamie Burchell joins Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez for a lengthy discussion about Spooky Pinball’s newest smash hit.  Should Stern Pinball be worried?  Jamie is LIVE from the Houston Arcade Expo, and much much more.    Don’t miss this one and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us as the Pinball Roundtable delivers another great episode...

Send us Fan Mail Jess May joined the podcast this week.  Jamie finds out when Jess started her content creation journey, and also received a bunch of great tips. They also discuss what they love about Pinball and “are we living in the new “Golden Age” of pinball machines.   Please follow Jess on Instagram and Tik Tok.

Send us Fan Mail Jamie Burchell joins Retro Ralph, Rachel Bess and Cale Hernandez for a lengthy discussion about Pinball Expo 2025, including Winchester Mystery House, Stern’s Star Wars and the large Homebrew section.  They also discuss the panel and tournament rooms, as well as Stern’s updated Insider Connect.   Please consider liking and subscribing to this podcast/channel. 

Send us Fan Mail Join us before the expo was shut down with a live Pinball Roundtable with Jamie Burchell, Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez.  They are joined by Rachel Bess, Don from Don's Pinball podcast and a brief appearance by the one and only Imoto.  All recorded live at the 2025 Pinball Expo in Schaumburg, IL.  

Send us Fan Mail Jamie Burchell joins Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez for a lengthy discussion about Pinball Expo 2025, the 7th Anniversary Tournament at the Electric Bat, new products, and is Predator from Pinball Brothers coming to the Bat? Plus, Jamie delves into a recent article written abut his former stomping ground.   Don’t miss this one and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us as th...

Send us Fan Mail The Anxiety of Pinball Glory Pinball is supposed to be fun. But at the competitive level, it's sometimes a high-stakes, pressure-cooker environment. Join us as we dive into the fascinating conversation about the world of competitive pinball and anxiety. Jamie and Rachel share stories about how they deal with anxiety and competitive pinball.  

Send us Fan Mail The fans asked for it and we delivered 3 solid hours of pinball talk LIVE from Jamie’s Airbnb in Tempe Arizona.  Jamie is joined as always by Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez.  Rachel Bess makes a surprise appearance as well.   Don’t miss this one and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us as the Pinball Roundtable delivers the biggest insider pinball conversation yet on the J...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is loaded with BIG reveals, hot debates, and insider scoops you won’t hear anywhere else. Jamie Burchell joins Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez for a jam-packed discussion on competitive pinball, new products, and wild rumors shaking up the hobby. But here’s the kicker…We reveal the NEXT 4 Stern Pinball titles… and 2 of them are exclusive Roundtable reveals you’ll only...

Send us Fan Mail Gerry Stellenberg and Michael Ocean from Multimorphic sit down with Jamie and discuss all things P3.  This includes their brand new add on game developed by Multimorphic for ALL P3 owners called Elemental.  They also discuss updates on Portal, AI in Pinball, and much much more. For more information on the P3 platform, please visit www.multimorphic.com

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Part 5 of the Pinball Roundtable!   This month, Jamie Burchell is back with permanent members Retro Ralph and this month’s Host Cale Hernandez for another lively discussion.    They dive into topics like competitive pinball, pinball products, pinball podcasts you should be listening to, is Keith Elwin leaving JJP, Jack Danger’s new role at Stern and much more.     We ho...