The Pinball Studio Podcast

Episode 26 of The Pinball Studio Podcast is another PinTalk episode featuring Eric Edwards from Radioactive Arcade. This week, we dive into two of the biggest announcements in pinball. We share our thoughts on Jersey Jack Pinball’s new Sonic the Hedgehog machine and discuss Stern Pinball’s newly revealed Transformers. What do we like? What has us excited? And where do we think these games fit into...

In Episode 25 of The Pinball Studio Podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Lipham, owner and creator of Pinlights, to explore his personal journey through the world of pinball. Jimmy shares how he first discovered the hobby, what drew him deeper into the community, and the path that ultimately led him to start Pinlights. We discuss the challenges and rewards of turning a passion into a business, the evol...

Welcome back to PinTalk, the newest side show from The Pinball Studio Podcast. On Episode 24, David Benke returns for another fun and wide ranging conversation covering some of the hottest topics in pinball today.   We discuss streaming equipment and content creation, take a deep dive into Stern Pinball’s new Transformers machine, and share our thoughts on the highly anticipated Sonic pinball mach...

Episode 23 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features special guest Jamie Burchell, host of The JBS Show and host of The Pinball Roundtable. In this episode, Jamie shares his story of how he discovered the hobby of pinball and what led him to become a well-known voice in the pinball community. We also dive into a variety of fun pinball topics, stories, experiences, and plenty of casual conversation al...

Episode 22 of The Pinball Studio Podcast is a special PinTalk episode featuring Sterling Martin and Eric Edwards from Radioactive Pinball Arcade. In this episode, the two dive into all the latest happenings in the pinball world, including current industry rumors, new game releases, tournament talk, manufacturer updates, and the hottest topics the community is buzzing about. From deep discussions t...

Episode 21 features Cale Hernandez, one of the voices behind the highly respected Electric Bat Arcade and co-host of the popular BatCast.   Cale and his wife have built something special in the pinball world, and in this episode he shares the story behind it all. From getting started to growing a well known arcade and podcast, it is a great look into the passion and work that drives it.   Kick bac...

In this special edition of The Pinball Studio Podcast, Sterling is joined by Don Garrison of Don’s Pinball Podcast for the ultimate Texas Pinball Festival hype episode.   With TPF kicking off this Thursday, we break down everything you need to know heading into one of the biggest weekends in pinball. From early arrivals and setup day to what players and fans can expect on the show floor, we cover...

In Episode 19 of The Pinball Studio Podcast, I sit down with Michael Thomasson, who once held the world record for the largest video game collection in the world. Michael is also a college professor, author, historian, and fellow pinball enthusiast. In this episode we dive into his incredible story, how his legendary collection came to be, and discuss some of the books he has written along the way...

Episode 18 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Imoto Harney. We dive into the upcoming Texas Pinball Festival, talk about her involvement with the show, and how she discovered the crazy hobby of pinball. Also, I apologize in advance for a few audio level issues as I was having some trouble with the recording software during this episode.

Episode 17 – Brian Cosner - River City Arcade   On this week’s episode of The Pinball Studio Podcast, Sterling sits down with Brian Cosner, owner of River City Arcade. We dive into how a simple passion for pinball grew into something much bigger, eventually becoming a arcade. Brian shares his journey, the challenges of making the leap, and what it really takes to turn a hobby into a thriving arcad...

Episode 16 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Eric Edwards from Radioactive Pinball Arcade. We talk about how he got into the pinball hobby, the journey of building his arcade, and mix in some relaxed, casual pinball conversation along the way.

Today on Episode 15 of The Pinball Studio Podcast we welcome Retro Ralph. Known for his popular shows The Flipside Podcast and The Round Table, Ralph joins us to talk about how he first got into pinball and the experiences that helped shape his journey in the hobby. From early memories to growing a respected voice in the community this episode is all about pinball passion and the road that led him...

Episode 14 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Jason Knapp, one of the most trusted voices in pinball news and industry rumors. In this episode we sit down with Jason to talk about his journey into the hobby from his earliest pinball memories to what led him to covering pinball at the level he does today. It is a relaxed conversation about pinball past and present and the passion that keeps the...

The Pinball Studio Podcast – Episode 12 Guest: Cary Hardy   Today on the podcast we sit down with Cary Hardy, a well known pinball content creator whose work spans from YouTube to Patreon and beyond. Cary has built a dedicated following by sharing everything pinball, from repairs and restorations to thoughtful discussions about the hobby’s culture, machines, and community.    In this episode, Cary...

Episode 12 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Robert Terry sharing his journey into pinball. From discovering the hobby to where it has taken him today, Robert walks us through the experiences and moments that shaped his passion for the game.

In this episode, we’re joined by David Benke from South Carolina. David has been a competitive pinball player for many years and currently serves as a state director. We dive into his story and talk about how he first got into pinball, what led him into playing tournaments , and his journey within the pinball community. A great conversation with plenty of insight from someone who’s been deeply inv...

Episode 10 – The Pinball Studio Podcast Sterling Martin and William Johnson kick back and shoot the shit. From current pinball topics to road stories, the conversation covers William’s recent trips to Houston Expo and Pincinnati, along with the usual laughs, opinions, and pinball talk.

Episode 9 – Josh Yates (GhostCity Pinball) In this episode of The Pinball Studio Podcast, Sterling sits down with Josh Yates, the owner of GhostCity Pinball out of Savannah, Georgia. Josh shares how he first discovered pinball, the journey that pulled him deeper into the hobby, and how that passion evolved into becoming a collector, competitive player, and a operator. Tune in to hear his story, th...

Episode 8 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features Andrew Lanners of Premier Pinball & Amusement. In this episode, we learn how Andrew’s pinball journey began on the business side buying and selling games long before he ever fell deep into the hobby. He walks us through how Premier Pinball & Amusement was built.

Episode 7 – Shannon Stafford’s Pinball Journey In this episode, we sit down with competitive player Shannon Stafford to hear his story of how he discovered pinball and where the hobby has taken him. We also dive into the latest industry buzz, including Stern’s new Walking Dead, Spooky’s Beetlejuice, and Barrels of Fun’s Winchester Mystery House. A great mix of pinball history, personal passion, an...

Episode 6 – Don Garrison’s Journey Into Pinball Today we sit down with Don Garrison of Don’s Pinball Podcast to hear how he first discovered pinball, how the hobby pulled him back in, and the path that led him to where he is now.

Episode 4: John Wick Code, Halloween Tournament & What The Pinball Studio Is? Sterling is joined once again by his good friend William  Johnson to break down the new John Wick code update, share all the details about the upcoming Halloween tournament, and give listeners an inside look at what makes The Pinball Studio a unique pinball destination.

Episode 3 – Neal Wagoner’s Pinball Journey In this episode of The Pinball Studio, we take a deep dive into Neal Wagoner’s path into the world of pinball. From his earliest memories with the silver ball to his rise in competitive play and community involvement, Neal shares the stories, challenges, and milestones that shaped his journey.

In this second episode of The Pinball Studio Podcast we sit down with Will Johnson to hear his journey into the world of pinball. We take a deep dive into the experiences and events that led him to become the vice president at The Pinball Studio sharing stories insights and the passion that drives his love for the game.

In this debut episode of The Pinball Studio, host Sterling shares the story of how he first discovered pinball and what led him down the rabbit hole of competitive tournaments, collections, and building a pinball venue from the ground up. From childhood to building friendships, this episode sets the tone for what’s to come. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a longtime player, you’ll enjoy this pe...