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Radioactive Pinball Podcast – Episode 5
What’s it really like owning and operating a pinball arcade? In Episode 5 of the Radioactive Pinball Podcast, Eric & Erin give their unfiltered answers about the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of running a pinball Arcade. From the games themselves to the business behind them and everything in between, this episode gives you a look at what it’s really like behind the scenes.

In Episode 4 of Radioactive Pinball, Eric and Sterling catch up on everything currently happening in the pinball world. We talk about Stern Pinball’s upcoming Fallout machine, American Pinball’s Cirqus Voltaire, and plenty of other news and happenings from around the hobby.
Join us for another episode of pinball news, opinions, speculation, and general conversation about the games and companies keeping the hobby moving.

Episode 4 of PinTalk is here! Sterling and David catch up on everything going on in the pinball scene, including some of the latest news, what’s happening in the tournament world, and plenty of general pinball talk.
We also dive into American Pinball’s newly announced Cirqus Voltaire and share our thoughts on the game and the excitement surrounding the release.
And somewhere along the way, we uncover something we weren’t quite prepared for… David’s deep and apparently very serious obsession with Bon Jovi. 😂

Episode 29 – My Journey Into Pinball: Glenn Waechter
On this episode of The Pinball Studio Podcast, we’re back with another My Journey Into Pinball featuring Glenn Waechter!
Glenn recently joined the team at Multimorphic as one of their sound designers, and today we go back to where it all started. Glenn shares his story of discovering pinball, getting deeper into the hobby, and how his passion for audio and pinball eventually opened the door to working in the industry.
We talk about the experiences, projects, and people that helped shape his journey and what it’s like taking that next step from pinball enthusiast to actually helping create the games we play.
It’s another great story about how a love for pinball can turn into something much bigger.

Episode 3 – PinTalk with Sterling & David
On this episode of PinTalk, Sterling and David break down all of the new pinball game announcements and releases from the past week, sharing their thoughts on the latest reveals and what they mean for the hobby.
David also recaps his experience competing at Pinburgh, discussing the atmosphere, the competition, and some of his biggest takeaways from one of the world’s premier pinball tournaments.
Plus, this episode has a special Bon Jovi theme that fans won’t want to miss. Don’t miss Spooky Luke singing his ass off.

Episode 3 – Radioactive Pinball Arcade
Eric Edwards and Sterling Martin are back for another episode of Radioactive Pinball Arcade! This time, the guys dive into the latest happenings in the world of pinball, sharing their thoughts on current news, industry buzz, and whatever else has the pinball community talking. Eric also gives listeners an update on what’s new at Radioactive Pinball Arcade, including recent additions and what’s on the horizon. Whether you’re a competitive player, collector, or just love pinball, there’s plenty to enjoy in this laid-back conversation.

Episode 28 of The Pinball Studio Podcast features another installment of My Journey in Pinball with special guest Robert Owens, owner of Retro City Arcade in Evans, Georgia.
Join us as Robert shares how he first discovered the hobby, the path that led him to opening Retro City Arcade, and the challenges and successes of building one of the region’s premier pinball destinations. It’s a great conversation about the passion that drives the pinball community and what it takes to turn that passion into a successful business.
Note: At the beginning of the episode, I accidentally refer to this as Episode 29. It is actually Episode 28. Thanks for understanding, and enjoy the show!

Episode 02 of PinTalk with David Benke. We sit down for a casual conversation about everything happening in the pinball world, including recent tournaments in Georgia and South Carolina, changes to our collections, and what’s been going on in the hobby. There is no set agenda, just two friends talking pinball and catching up on everything that’s been happening.

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 today’s market?
Eric also catches Sterling completely off guard with a brand new segment centered around all the latest pinball rumors, putting his reputation for always knowing what’s going on to the test.
Whether you’re here for the new game discussions, industry talk, or just a few laughs between friends, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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 evolution of his products, and his vision for helping pinball enthusiasts enhance their games. Whether you’re a longtime hobbyist, a collector, or interested in the stories behind the companies shaping modern pinball, this episode offers an inside look at one entrepreneur’s journey from player to creator.