The Pinball Studio Network

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 machine from Jersey Jack Pinball. We also explore rules writing and what David’s dream theme pinball machine might look like, along with a look at the tournament scene in South Carolina.
 
To wrap things up, we discuss the growing trend of companies building remake pinball machines and what it could mean for the future of the hobby.
 
Whether you are into competitive pinball, collecting, streaming, or simply enjoy talking pinball, this episode has something for everyone.

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 along the way. Whether you're a longtime pinball enthusiast or just getting started in the hobby, this is a fun and entertaining episode you won't want to miss.

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 to casual pinball conversation, this episode is packed with opinions, insights, and plenty of pinball talk for fans of the hobby.

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 back and enjoy Cale’s story.

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 it all.
 
We also talk about our Beetle Tent booth, where we’ll be hosting multiple Beetlejuice machines in a fully themed experience you won’t want to miss.
 
If you’re traveling to Texas Pinball Festival, this is the perfect episode to throw on during the drive or flight.

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. It’s a fun conversation about gaming history, collecting, and of course a little pinball.
 
You can purchase all of Michael’s books at https://michaelthomasson.com

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 arcade.

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 here.