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Guillaume Fau (aka Paris Pinball Addict) joins us to break down the global pinball scene and we donât hold back. We talk pinball ambassadorship, international markets, and the step-by-step process this industry should be following when announcing and releasing games. With years of large-scale marketing experience, Guillaume lays out how transparency and better communication could fix a lot of whatâs broken in the current pinball hype cycle.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:30 - Hello Paris Pinball Addict.
00:01:00 - Topics For The Podcast!
00:03:10 - Why Pinball Needs 'Ambassadors'
00:03:50 - Shut Up Laundry
00:04:10 - Guillaume works in market analysis.
00:05:00 - Pinball History Lesson
00:06:40 - Speaking Freely About Pinball Marketing / PR Background
00:08:50 - What's Wrong With Pinball Marketing
00:17:00 - Pinball markets have changed over the years. How games are marketed does too.
00:18:30 - Analysis - @PinballBrothers and @SpookyPinball
00:21:00 - A Warm Up To The Big List Of How To Market a Pinball Machine
00:32:40 - ok... Lets breakdown the proper steps of releasing a pinball machine from start to finish.
00:33:20 - Guillaume says nice stuff about @BoFPinball
00:37:00 - Step 1 - Coordinate Your Launch and Don't Be Afraid To Delay Games Within Budget.
00:38:40 - Step 2 - Announce What Upcoming Titles Are Months Before Release
00:40:40 - Transparency time! I'm @dirtypoolpinball working at Barrels Of Fun
00:41:10 - Step 3 - Make an Amazing Marketing Video / Flyers / Social MediaTake Over and Coordinate The Delivery.
00:50:30 - Step 4 (not 5) - Get The Game In The Hands Of People That Can Showcase It At It's BEST.
00:52:00 - Step 5 (not 6) - Game Support Post Launch, and Keeping Consumer Faith.
00:55:50 - Step 6 - Widescale Testing Games With Real People - Under NDA.
00:58:20 - @IEPinball is an alien, and only sassy when he's on my stream.
01:00:28 - Distributors that break NDA's need to be held accountable. @PinballBrothers
01:02:18 - Lets Talk About Harry Potter and @JerseyJackPinball
01:05:00 - Pinball 'influencers' need to give honest feedback on games.
01:07:00 - What's the other side of this? We need a manufacturer to step up.
01:10:15 - Trade show conversations vs marketting conversations.
01:12:04 - @BoFPinball has entered the chat. (Literally)
01:13:00 - âšPPA talks about the Labrynth launch
01:16:04 - âš@NudgeMagazine has entered the chat
01:18:34 - Is announcing games more complicated than it seems?
01:22:44 - Teaser / Trailer 1 / Trailer 2 / Release.
01:27:49 - Code updates need transparency
01:28:51 - @sternpinballinc pulling the plug on @DEADFLIP 's update about xmen
01:31:35 - âšIP purchasing is a limited timeframe
01:35:14 - Pinball criticism on design needs to have a constructive foundation
01:40:25 - Adding ballsaves is not how to fix design problems
01:45:35 - Stand up against predatory DLC monetization
01:49:21- Locking content behind expensive toppers is ... awful
01:52:50 - Thank you Guillaume!
01:54:35 - The Raven Thing...
01:56:20 - Top 3 Pins?
01:58:48 - Upcoming stuff from Paris Pinball Addict? Go Follow!
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How do you run a full-blown pinball bar until 2 AM every night and stay married? Rachel and Cale from Electric Bat Arcade break it all downâlogistics, love, location pinball, and late-night arcade life in Tempe. We talk running machines in the desert heat, Arizona pinball culture, and how to build a community one quarter at a time.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:15 - How Did Electric Bat Start?
00:02:38 - What's It Like Running a Business With a Partner?
00:04:15 - Cale 'Wide Stance' Pinball Technique
00:05:45 - Running an Arcade Business
00:07:21 - "Barcade" Trademark
00:10:00 - Booze On Top Of Pinball
00:11:48 - Where'd The Name Come From?
00:13:45 - Electric Bat Podcast Loves To Be Transparent and Honest About Business
00:16:00 - Earnings Info Helping The Manufacturers?
00:19:35 - Most Important Thing an Arcade Can Do...
00:21:16 - Chat Questions
00:23:00 - Pinball For Everyone
00:26:20 - How Does Booze Work at @electricbatarcade
00:28:15 - Repairing Pinball Machines / Cale @ Marco Specialties
00:30:43 - Most Important Relationship Thing... Talk Through Chat Programs?
00:33:00 - Electric Bat Crazy Hours?!
00:35:12 - DND...
00:38:35 - Hardest Part Of Running a Business? Dealing With The City...
00:43:28 - Arcade Owners Aren't Generally Business People
00:45:00 - Cursed Game? It's Galactic Tank Force
00:51:49 - Whats The Modern Way To Handle Customer Service For a Manufacturer
00:54:15 - Kiko the Cat / Pinball Tech
00:59:58 - How To Be a Good Customer / Manufacturers Need To Be Better
01:01:35 - It's Ok To Be Frustrated, Channel It Right.
01:06:00 - Serge, The Ultimate Pinball Commentator
01:08:00 - Memorizing Pi in the Wildest Way
01:12:00 - How To Learn Pinball Repair
01:18:35 - Choosing To Be A Great Experience Over Making Money
01:20:55 - Chat Questions 2
01:22:30 - Don't Be Afraid To Get Involved With Tournaments
01:27:25 - Donuts?
01:27:35 - Pinball Is About People
01:28:25 - The Raven Thing...
01:29:30 - Top 3 Games?
01:33:00 - How Do You Not Burn Out On Pinball?
01:35:09 - Thank You! / Bye!
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The widebody has landed. We sit down with Daniel Jansen, CEO of Pinball Brothers, to talk about their new Predator machine: the rules, the features, and the sheer guts it takes to bring a licensed behemoth like this to life. We dig into the use of AI in their teaser campaign, the implications of AI-generated art in the industry, and whether high import costs and tariffs are creating real barriers for international buyers. Transparency, tech, and one of the most iconic monsters of all time.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:14 - Hello!
00:00:35 - Daniel Janson
00:01:31 - Confirmed? Future 80's Action Themed Pins Coming?
00:02:03 - Alien and Predator - BFF's
00:03:01 - Predator Clicking Sounds... LIVE!
00:03:41 - Art and Collaboration at Pinball Brothers
00:07:40 - Lets Talk Wide Bodies
00:08:45 - Does Predator Eat The Ball?
00:09:30 - Predator Is The Main Character
00:11:00 - The Predator Sculpt is All Original, Not a Toy
00:12:30 - How Do You Handle Lighting a Widebody?
00:14:00 - @fastpinball Boards
00:15:10 - Iconic Playfield Art In Pinball. Predator 3 Skulls?
00:17:30 - Is There a Family Mode / Gore Mode in Predator?
00:18:16 - Are More Arnold Video Assets Coming?
00:19:00 - Leaked Footage?
00:20:00 - Predator Launch...
00:22:00 - Handling Criticism From The Community
00:25:41 - Alien and Predator IP's Came From The Same Licensor
00:26:12 - Chat Questions!
00:28:00 - Thanks for the raid @DRI374
00:28:45 - Games Ship August
00:29:31- Tariffs
00:30:15 - Do You Believe Consumers Should Pay For Tariffs?
00:31:28 - How Are Tariff Costs Handled For People Purchasing Pinball Brother's Games?
00:34:00 - When Tariffs Are Locked In Will You Notify The Consumer Base On Your Plans?
00:35:01 - Gameplay Footage? (Few Days.)
00:37:52 - Retro Kit To Improve Flippers On Older @PinballBrothers Games?
00:38:38 - Does Pinball Brothers Use AI in Playfield Art? (no they don't)
00:40:22 - Observation... Pinball Brother's Loves Predator.
00:43:15 - Mods In Predator.
00:43:30 - Design Goal - Feeling The Movie
00:44:40 - Rules and Modes Logic
00:48:16 - New Hairdo!
00:48:46 - Horror Games for PB? (no)
00:51:25 - Rapid Fire Chat Questions (Yes / No) HOT TAKES!
00:52:20 - The Raven Thing.
00:53:42 - Competition Mode or Competition Play?
00:56:27 - Where Can You Play Predator?
00:57:29 - @PinballBrothers Appreciates Your Support
00:57:57 - For The Predator Fans
00:58:10 - Distributors Available on Pinball Brother's Website
00:59:15 - Better Updates For New Patches?
01:01:06 - Thank You Daniel!
01:01:52 - Bye!
01:02:50 - Bonus Questions... How Many Daniel's Is Too Many?
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We head south to San Antonio to talk to Tony, the owner of Whatâs Brewing, a coffee roastery that also happens to double as a pinball arcade. We get into the grind of running two very different scenes under one roof, from roasting beans to repairing flippers, and how a city like San Antonio shaped the culture of both. Turns out, coffee people and pinball people might just be the same weirdos.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:40 - Surprise Pyramid Praising
00:01:05 - Where What's Brewing Came From
00:04:25 - What To Do In A Tornado / Emergency Info
00:07:18 - Pinball Enters What's Brewing
00:11:50 - Exotic Fruit and "The Nerd Tree"
00:14:45 - Pinball On Location Doesn't Make Money
00:17:16 - Chat Asks About Pinball 'named' Coffee
00:19:41 - Where do you acquire beans?
00:23:26 - What's up @CoffeeFlipper4 !
00:23:51 - Lets talk poop coffee. (Yes Seriously)
00:29:21 - Lets break down coffee types.
00:38:00 - How Coffee is Roasted
00:45:46 - Jar Jar killed Pinball... temporarily
00:49:21 - Have you converted pinball non-believers?
00:51:41 - Booze at a roastery? Sure?
00:55:21 - What's Brewing Tournaments Have Diverse Games
00:57:41 - @sternpinballinc Release Tiers...
01:01:23 - Back When You Could Get Pins For Cheap
01:04:23 - Don't Trust Your Cable Colors.
01:08:00 - The Pinball Experience is Interactive and Challenging
01:13:11 - Remakes Feel Different... Doesn't Every Game Feel Different?
01:19:52 - Day Off Interview? Tony Says Some Nice Things To Me.
01:22:22 - Pinball For All Types Of People
01:23:12 - Drink Spills and Coffee Pinball Aroma.
01:26:31 - Pinball Innovation / Pinball Golden Age
01:30:21 - Completed Code?
01:33:51 - Small Companies Grow Smart
01:35:21 - Barry O's!
01:36:41 - What's Brewing Events
01:39:21 - Big Screen Dirty Pool?!
01:41:21 - Bye!
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Davey from Stumblor joins Dirty Pool to discuss how one of the most respected names in pinball modding became a quiet powerhouse.
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Known for high-end, limited-run mods for machines like Godzilla, Jaws, and Elton John, Stumblor has built a reputation for precision engineering, lighting effects that donât feel like an afterthought, and an aesthetic that leans more toward sculptural design than simple add-ons.
We talk through his full creative processâfrom initial idea to final shipmentâand cover topics like what makes a game âworth modding,â and why some projects never make it out of the prototype phase. Davey also discusses community feedback, and testing challenges. Also included: the origin of the name "Stumblor!"
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:01 - Oops
00:00:07 - Actual Opening
00:00:18 - Davey / Stumblor Mods!
00:02:30 - Are Mod Makers Making Manufacturers Leave Out Components?
00:05:51 - The First Mod... Creature.
00:11:12 - Godzilla.
00:12:58 - The First Pinside Post That Launched Stumblor.
00:16:58 - Stumblor Website Breaks My Audio
00:20:00 - Where The Ideas For Mods Come From
00:20:52 - Elton John Sign
00:25:02 - Where Are You From?
00:26:41- Pin2DMD
00:29:21- PinMAME
00:32:00 - Stumblor Homebrew?
00:35:45 - Customer Emails / Customer Service
00:36:40 - The Customer Is Not Always Right
00:39:40- Tinkering Is Part Of Pinball
00:40:59 - @teppinball Plug and Upcoming Kong Mod / The Process
00:45:36 - Mod Making Is Art and Mechanical
00:48:51- Talking Materials
00:52:41- How to update Stumblor Mods to the new App
00:54:34 - Relationship With @dutchpinball
00:55:45 - What Deeproot Was...
01:01:20 - Manufacturers Not Collaborating With Mod Makers
01:06:46 - Dutch Pinball's Alice
01:08:14 - The Pinwalk and @InBeforetheLock
01:09:00 - How To Get Ahold of @stumblor
01:09:30 - The Raven Joke...
01:12:56 - TNA will take you to town.
01:16:20 - BTTF...
01:18:00 - Evil Dead @SpookyPinball 's Best Game
01:22:30 - 90's Pinball Style
01:23:48 - Where did the name Stumblor come from?? (Of course it's the Simpsons.)
01:27:20 - Next Stumblor Mod? ... Jurassic Park
01:29:20 - Tour of the workshop (Davey's Muted Adventure)
01:29:51- I Poorly Try To Fill In
01:30:46- DAAAVEEEEEEYYY
01:30:57- Schwarzenegger Tour
01:31:20 - Explaining Whats Going On For The Audio Only Podcast Peeps.
01:33:57 - Davey Returns
01:36:20 - Pin2DMD Oversized Mod For Classics
01:39:00 - Logistics for Assembly
01:45:23 - Pinball Is About Memories
01:47:10 - Raid / Outro
01:47:55 - BYE!
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This weekâs guest has a lot to sayâand somehow says it all without moving his lips. We get into pinball, performance art, and the unique acoustics of Logan Arcade. Letâs just say this one might take flight in unexpected directions.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:15 - What Are You?
00:02:32 - Did I Pay Chad? ... No.
00:03:30 - Bi-coastal? Bi-Polar.
00:04:00 - All Natural Pink
00:05:50 - Go Follow @BillLarkin
00:06:05 - Comedy Monologue vs. Improv
00:09:00 - Manic Panic?!
00:09:14 - Which Font Is Better
00:10:30 - Chad's Diet And Bowel Problems / Solutions
00:11:42 - Do You Pay Taxes?
00:12:26 - Chad's Font?
00:12:42 - @LoganArcade !!
00:13:41 - Chad Loves Pinball
00:14:20 - Lets Talk âš@pinballexpo2540â© 'Pinball Expo'!
00:15:30 - Little Kong Talk...
00:17:13 - Harry Potter Hype Videos... The Industry Needs To Change It Up.
00:17:44 - #Onlybirds
00:18:17 - 97% Of Birds... Don't Have Dongs.
00:19:57 - Happy Birthday George Gomez! âš@sternpinballincâ©
00:21:27 - Lets Talk Pinball Classic Voice Over
00:23:10 - Sensitive Ears?
00:24:18 - Bird In Chicago = Good At Booze
00:26:47 - Chicago Is The Heart Of Pinball
00:27:16 - Barry O's Isn't A Bad Game - Burned Birds...
00:28:40 - The Booming Pinball Business?
00:30:32 - Stern Needs To Add Side Lights To LE's
00:32:28 - Star Wars Jizz. (The Music)
00:34:12 - Fresh Ass Bees.
00:36:25 - Need More Flair.
00:40:30 - Toppers... Unnecessary
00:42:00 - Galloping Ghost and Other Hot Spots
00:46:20 - Jack Danger Makes Cool Games. Also No Code :(
00:47:50 - Chad Says LCD Playfield is the Future of Pinball
00:49:30 - Jurassic Park Home Edition... Underrated Gem
00:51:14 - Pinball is Already Perfect
00:53:00 - Chad Knows His Sh.tuff
00:54:00 - Chads Underrated Game List
00:55:00 - Need âš@johnnycrap1â© to Help us Pronounce Stuff
00:56:00 - Finding Old Games On Location In Great Condition
00:57:15 - There's A Porn Pinball Machine?? Why!?
00:59:48 - The Raven Gag.
01:01:40 - MFK Pinball
01:06:08 - Chad Doesn't Like Jaws... What an Idiot
01:08:00 - My DnD is an Expensive Lamp
01:11:00 - Pun Daddy SignoutDk Makes Jokes
01:11:25 - GnR is TOO LOUD
01:15:00 - Clay Pigeon Stuff
01:17:58 - Chad Stuff Going On!
01:20:41 - Bye!
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David Van Es joins us to talk about launching Barrels of Fun, building a creative-first pinball company, and the wild process behind their debut game Labyrinth. With Dune now on the line, we dig into how his background in film and licensing feeds into game developmentâand why the second act might be even more ambitious than the first.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:52 - David Flips The Tables. Why Did Dirty Pool Start Streaming...
00:02:05 - David's History In Film and TV
00:04:30 - Working for 2 decades before Pinball
00:05:12 - David's Years at @SpookyPinball
00:08:15 - First Game Purchase after returning to the hobby... Tales From The Crypt
00:11:44 - The Birth of @BoFPinball
00:13:45 - Pinball is package of Experiences like a film
00:16:08 - The Creative Process Comes From Problem Solving
00:17:31 - How Does BoF approach the building blocks of an IP
00:19:08 - The People That Work At BoF Are Appreciated
00:21:28 - Do What You Love First and The Money Will Follow
00:22:08 - The Creative Process Comes From Problem Solving
00:22:22 - What Are Some Things in Labrynth That Were a Challenge
00:25:12 - Are BoF Games Good for Operators
00:26:08 - Storytelling First
00:27:32 - Do the Flippers Really Feel Different on a BoF game?
00:28:28 - Karl @IEPinball is sick so we're going to talk about him
00:29:20 - David's Worst Outlanes in History
00:30:00 - Chat Questions - Is Labrynth too Hard (7.5 degree incline!)
00:31:20 - How To Onboard New Pin Owners
00:33:30 - Every Pin is Unique and Needs Unique Tweaking
00:34:20 - Seriously Labrynth is supposed to be at 7.5 degrees.
00:34:41 - Details on a Pinball Machine Matter
00:36:58 - Data East Star Wars was David's First Experience in Pinball
00:41:13 - Chat Questions - Dune Code Regrets?
00:42:00 - Collaboration With a Licensor is Key
00:45:02 - "Cinematic Experience"
00:46:28 - Mode Stacking and Dune
00:48:02 - BoF Listens To Feedback
00:51:09 - Why Did You Make Dune?
00:56:05 - Pick an IP you have Access to Assets for.
00:56:30 - What Isn't In Dune?
00:57:02 - How Acquiring Assets Works
00:58:33 - New Callouts and Characters Coming to Dune
00:58:55 - How Do Licensors Get Paid From Pinball Sales?
01:01:02 - Is Dune Hitting Sales Expectations?
01:02:32 - Dune is $1000 more... why?
01:04:18 - HAL Lighting System is actually pretty Awesome.
01:02:32 - Dune is $1000 more... why?
01:05:54 - Dune Demands Bass
01:09:04 - Why Aren't There a Lot Of Mods For BoF Games?
01:10:04 - A World Under Glass
01:10:26 - Flinstones Best Rocks?
01:11:04 - BoF pinball machines have unique ball paths.
01:11:31 - The Worm Looks Like a Prolapsed Anus.
01:12:29 - If We Can Suck It Down... We Can Rise It Up!
01:13:27 - The Worm is a COMPLEX mech
01:18:00 - Talking Dune Experience
01:20:04 - Growing Barrels of Fun and International Shipping
01:22:33 - Manufacturers want to get your game to you ASAP
01:24:58 - Warrantees and Consumers
01:25:25 - How To Warranty A Machine That Kills Itself
01:25:39 - BoF Confirms Next Game is Conan - The Barbarian (Not really but not a bad idea!)
01:31:15 - Chat Wants 5th Element
01:32:30 - Backglass Give Away! Congrats Jbiscuity
01:34:02 - Lets Talk Alternate Backglasses
01:34:39 - I don't Want to Look at Timothy Chale-mutt.
01:34:51 - Accessories for Dune and Timelines
01:36:37 - Googly Eyes and @electricbatarcade
01:37:15 - David Goes To Show Off Topper - Self Dirty Pool Plug Intermission
01:37:45 - Topper!
01:39:30 - Support All Smaller Pinball Companies... @BoFPinball @SpookyPinball @dutchpinball @PinballBrothers @pedrettigaming388
01:40:28 - Got an Idea for Bof? Here's How To Get In Touch
01:41:00 - Factory Tour? Just Ask!
01:41:19 - What's Houston Like?
01:44:19 - Making Playfields In House?
01:46:10 - Outro?
01:47:04 - Bye.
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Talking pinball lifestyle and punk rock with Ian Jacoby, founder of Nudge,a print only pinball magazine thatâs flipping the bird to digital trend. We dig into why print still matters, the aesthetics of rebellion, and the dedicated art of saying no to AI..
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:16 - Welcome!
00:00:58 - Jeff May Introduced Me To Nudge @heytherejeffro
00:01:52 - Ian's Pinball Lifestyle
00:02:41 - Lets Breakdown What Makes a Good Room
00:04:00 - Nudge Has a Company That Handles Shipping Now
00:04:51 - Nudge Issue 5... Soon?
00:05:20 - A Print Mag In The World Of Digital Publication
00:06:36 - The Origins Of Nudge
00:07:58 - Covid Created Nudge
00:08:46 - One Nice Thing About Ian (According To A Fan)
00:09:12 - Give Tracey Her Magazine Dude
00:09:45 - Is The Magazine a Creative Extension Of You?
00:11:30 - Contributors and Nudge Magazine, It Takes a Village
00:13:00 - How Do You Approve Submitted Content?
00:14:38 - Another Godzilla Artwork Critique
00:15:12 - Alternate Pinball Editions? Spearmint Edition? Cream Edition?
00:15:42 - "Tandy Computer Cream"
00:16:56 - Ian The Musician - Laarks
00:17:51 - Record Labels and Evolution
00:19:41 - Dirty Pool Makes Music feat. Ian's Voicemail
00:20:30 - Don't Send Me Voice Messages Unless You Want Weird Songs
00:21:00 - The AI Elephant In The Room / What Is Art
00:25:08 - Being a Creator Is a Lot of Work
00:26:57 - Ian Unfollows AI Creators
00:27:15 - Focus On Your Own Creations, Not What Others Think
00:28:10 - Don't Chase Followers
00:30:16 - Pinball People Will Resonate With Honest Content
00:31:28 - Nudge Is Unique / Also @kineticist and @knapparcade7590 As News Sources
00:32:51 - Doc Monday and the Pinball Help Hotline Number
00:36:18 - Pinball Prayer?
00:37:10 - Alcohol and Phones ... BFFs
00:37:36 - Cult You Say!? DPP Approved
00:37:55 - Nudge's First Print w/ tpetch.com
00:38:55 - This Is Not Nudge's Website
00:39:51 - Chat Questions
00:40:26 - Divisible Error Shoutout
00:40:50 - Important Discussion About Kong's Member
00:41:30 - It's Kong Dong
00:41:57 - We Talk The History Of Kong -
00:43:06 - "I Don't Like This At All"
00:45:34 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T-d4qgpqBQ&t=6445s - Excellent Stream
00:45:50 - Lets Talk Photography
00:52:41 - F/M/K - Em's / SS / Modern
00:54:04 - Yea It's the Raven Question... You knew it'd be here.
00:55:21 - Give Ian a Call Anytime to Ask About Raven
00:55:49 - What's The Best Part Of Portland?
00:58:27 - Do Arcades Have a Responsibility to Operate Classics?
00:59:13 - Arcades Need To Make Money To Operate Older Games
01:00:15 - Hipster? No... Pipster!
01:03:37 - Art, Engineering and Pinball
01:03:42 - Get Shocked
01:05:22 - Don't Be Afraid To F-Up
01:08:24 - Creating An Issue Of Nudge
01:10:28 - What's It Like To Finish An Issue Creatively... And Emotionally
01:14:00 - Nudge Is A Family
01:16:27 - Pinball Table Vs. Pinball Machine
01:17:27 - Being An Operator Is Hard Work
01:18:47 - Ian Gives Dirty Pool a Shoutout
01:19:52 - Don't Be a Bad Pinball Person - Tyler White (Good Pinball Person) Shoutout
01:21:14 - Ian Supports Toxic Pinball (no not really)
01:22:20 - Go To Star Tropics Pinball Museum
01:22:50 - Don't Do This...
01:23:40 - Outro
01:24:44 - Bonus - Voicemail Song Part 2
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From tagging as ZEN in Montrealâs graffiti scene to illustrating Jurassic Park, Dune, and Labyrinth for Stern and Barrels of FunâJohnny Crap has carved a path through art thatâs anything but ordinary. In this episode, we trace Jonathan Bergeronâs evolution from punk-fueled muralist to in-demand illustrator, designing merch for Slayer and Guns Nâ Roses before getting hooked on pinball. He shares his creative process, the challenge of keeping his voice intact while working with major licenses, and what it really takes to bring his distinct aesthetic into the world of modern pinball machines.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:36 - How To Pronounce Bergeron Correctly
00:01:16 - Punk and Graffiti Background
00:02:36 - Old School Skateboarding
00:04:12 - Graffiti? Start em' Young!
00:05:00 - Who Is Zen?
00:06:05 - Art For Local Bands
00:07:25 - Art For Pinball
00:07:45 - David Bowie Rocks?
00:08:08 - Dune has a Labrynth Easter Egg.
00:09:29 - Intelligent Playfield Art Design
00:10:41 - Labrynth Had Much Of The Design Locked In
00:11:30 - Details On The Playfield By Hand
00:14:32 - Johnny Crap's Artwork Aprons Are Beautiful
00:14:50 - Designing The First Pinball Playfield (Not JP Home)
00:19:12 - Dune Alternate Backglass?
00:19:47 - What's It Like Designing Band Merch For Metal Legends.
00:23:14 - Differences Between Art and Pinball Art Design
00:24:30 - Working As A Team
00:26:10 - Involving Yourself With The Community
00:27:02 - What's Your Favorite Game.
00:28:11 - What It's Like To Be A Bad Pinball Player Like @BrassLeagueGaming
00:28:46 - The Importance Of Down Time
00:30:00 - Pinball Events As A Creator
00:31:00 - Creative Reset
00:31:45 - Fine Art World Is Not For Everyone
00:32:37 - "I Like To Paint Garbage"
00:33:44 - Can A Playfield Art Be 'too busy'
00:37:10 - Intelligent Playfield Art Design Pt2
00:37:55 - Dune and 3D Playfield Design
00:39:19 - Computer To Wood, Do All Ideas Translate?
00:40:36 - When Is a Project Done
00:42:00 - Understanding Pinball and Making Designs Reflect That
00:43:06 - Chat Questions
00:43:18 - Critique Of hired_goons17 'fine art'
00:43:41 - Great Alternate Backglass For Godzilla
00:44:10 - Constructive Criticism In Pinball
00:45:19 - What's The Timeline For Artwork Production?
00:47:01 - Dream Theme That You Would Do? (It's CONAN!)
00:49:50 - Lets Talk Multimorphic!
00:52:37 - What Is Best In Life?
00:54:00 - Lets Talk Traditional Painting
00:55:05 - More Chat Questions?
00:55:25 - Multiple Backglass Releases Is It Annoying?
00:57:00 - Pinball LCD Graphics, and Layered Art Assets... Why Is There a Disconnect?
00:58:20 - Is a Cohesive Art Package Important?
00:59:18 - Everyone has an oPINion.
01:01:15 - More Pinball Competition Betwenn Companies Is a Good Thing
01:02:40 - No Bad Games, Just Games You Wouldn't Own
01:04:47 - Turquiose
01:05:47 - Thank You Jonathan!
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What makes a pinball ruleset click? In this episode of the Dirty Pool Pinball Podcast, weâre joined by Bowen Kerinsârules designer at Barrels of Funâto unpack how a game's structure comes together behind the glass. From early concepts to deep code layering, we talk about balancing challenge, flow, and accessibility. Bowen shares insights from his current work on Dune, along with stories from his days as a top tournament player and one of the first major pinball streamers.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:30 - Bowen Kerins!
00:00:59 - The Origins Of Pinball Streaming
00:01:27 - Keith and Randy Elwin the First Pinball Camera
00:02:27 - No Pinball On Twitch
00:06:06 - Bowen the Mathematician
00:06:16 - Teaching Kids As A Gateway To Pinball Rules
00:09:22 - Is There a Perfect Classic Game Ruleset?
00:10:57 - How Artwork Guides The Player In Dune
00:11:45 - Start With A Grand Rule Idea and Build Backwards
00:12:56 - Do You Wait For The IP To Think Of Rules
00:14:22 - Rick and Morty as an Example
00:15:50 - Rolercoastersss Here's Your Question - Movie Modes and Order
00:18:49 - Multimorphic Final Resistance
00:19:32 - Dune Mode - Hunting For The Right Pitch
00:23:32 - Bowen Kerins Was On Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
00:26:07 - Bowen Kerins Designs Gameshow Math
00:27:46 - Deal Or No Deal Island...
00:30:46 - Oh Reddit.
00:31:55 - Pop Quiz w/ Courtney Cox
00:32:55 - Bowen has an Excellent Memory
00:34:42 - How Do You Get Into Gameshows?
00:36:38 - Back to Pinball?
00:37:54 - No, It's Still Talk About Deal Or No Deal Island...
00:41:07 - Actually Back to Pinball - New Code For Labrynth?
00:42:53 - When is a Game's Code Done?
00:45:20 - Dwight Sullivan, Legendary Programmer
00:48:00 - What's it Like Adding An Idea Into a Pinball Machine
00:49:51 - Giant Prolapsed Anus Worm
00:50:57 - A List of Pinball Machines With Butthole Shots
00:53:00 - Why Barrels Of Fun Games Are Awesome
00:54:50 - Dune and The Hidden Ways To Control The Ball
00:56:50 - Will The Worm Break?
00:57:36 - Barrels Includes a LOT for the Price.
00:58:56 - Are BoF Flipper Soft Or Is It In Your Head?
01:02:50 - Fun Vs. Scoring
01:04:00 - Talking Elwin Games
01:05:18 - Every Moment In A Pinball Machine Is Designed To Make The Player Feel Amazing
01:05:45 - Lynch Vs Dennis.
01:07:32 - Gem and the Holograms CONFIRMED
01:08:03 - Pinball Details Matter
01:10:03 - When Will The Final Wizard Modes Go In Dune...
01:10:28 - Zoom Dropout Ends.
01:12:12 - Are Games Coming Out Unfinished?
01:16:48 - Faith In A Company To Finish A Game's Code
01:20:00 - Which Of These 3 Games Would You Add To Your Collection?
01:20:45 - Is Thunderbirds Worse Than Raven?
01:21:42 - Thank You Bowen!
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Episode one of the Dirty Pool Podcast kicks off with Kineticist, the go-to news source for all things pinball. We dig into how the site got started, what it's like covering this wild hobby, and what stories arenât getting told. A candid conversation about keeping the silverball press rolling.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:45 - Colin Introduction
00:03:05 - What Is Kineticist?
00:04:21 - Pinball Map and the Ecosystem
00:04:57 - Writing with Voice in Pinball Media
00:06:35 - The Rush of Reviewing New Releases
00:07:55 - Visiting Pinball HQs
00:11:09 - IPs We Want to See as Pins
00:13:12 - Sentimental Pinball Favorites
00:13:45 - The Fifth Favorite Game Trap
00:14:05 - Unfinished Code in Modern Pinball
00:17:36 - Do Casual Players Even Notice?
00:18:32 - Colinâs Origin Story, Take Two
00:18:56 - Pursuing Pinball Full-Time
00:22:42 - The Myth of the Affordable Home Game
00:23:36 - Expectation vs. Reality for Home Pins
00:24:45 - Why Pinball Needs Transparent Updates
00:26:45 - Tim Sexton Leaves Stern
00:28:55 - Are Remasters Worth It?
00:29:48 - Are Remasters Still Worth It?
00:31:22 - Pinball Machines Aren't Stocks
00:33:40 - Does Creating A Job Around A Hobby Ruin The Hobby?
00:35:29 - Do You Play In Tournaments?
00:37:48 - This Person Is The Worst Pinball FX Player (Spoilers It's @Brassleague Gaming)
00:37:57 - Gatekeeping In Pinball... Stop It.
00:39:00 - Working On A Project That You Love That Gets No Views
00:40:04 - What The Hell Is A TWIP?
00:42:57 - If You're Making A News Site Here's A Tip
00:43:43 - Great Pyramid Attack
00:43:58 - Serious Talk About Community
00:44:18 - I Love Our Community At DirtyPool
00:44:53 - Freakouts At Tournaments
00:46:42 - Important Advice About Pinball Ownership
00:47:14 - Pinball Etiquette
00:49:30 - These Are Important Pinball Events To Go To
00:52:42 - Electric Bat Shoutout + Alarm For Twitch Ads
00:53:10 - How To Go To Your First Pinball Event
00:54:56 - The Most Important Question...
00:55:30 - Chat Questions and Outro
#DirtyPoolPinball #DirtyPoolPodcast #Kineticist #PinballNews #Pinball #PinballCommunity #ArcadeCulture #PinballTalk #PinballMedia #RetroGaming #PinballWizard #PinballAddict #StreamingPinball #ClassicGaming #SilverballStories #ArcadeLife #GamingNostalgia #IlluminatiPinball
