Don’s Pinball Podcast

🎸 DON'S PINBALL PODCAST #262 – PINBALL EXPO 2026: NEW GAMES, BIG SURPRISES & BON JOVI ROCKS THE SHOW! 🎸
Pinball Expo 2026 is here, and we're diving headfirst into all the excitement, new releases, and incredible homebrew creations!
This episode is PACKED with pinball goodness as we break down some of the biggest games making waves at Expo!
🔥 Stern's AC/DC Remake – Back in Black! We're talking about the return of this rock-and-roll classic and what it brings to the table.
🎪 Cirqus Voltaire from American Pinball – The circus is back in town! We discuss the revival of this legendary Bally/Williams title.
🎸 Bon Jovi from Barrels of Fun – One of the standout games of the show! We're talking about the music, the presentation, and why this one deserves your attention.
🛠️ The Homebrew Scene Is on Fire! – We shine the spotlight on two exciting projects, Coming to America and Attack on Titan, and the creativity that makes the homebrew community so special.
From major manufacturers to passionate independent builders, Pinball Expo reminds us why we love this hobby. We've got opinions, excitement, laughs, and plenty of pinball talk!
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🎙️ Don's Pinball Podcast Episode #261 – Back to the Future Drama, Expo Hype & Arabian Nights Magic!
No script, no agenda, just Don firing up the microphone and talking pinball!
This week we're diving into the latest happenings in the pinball world, starting with Dutch Pinball's Back to the Future and some questionable business practices that deserve a closer look. Is the excitement surrounding this highly anticipated title being overshadowed by how Dutch Pinball is handling things?
Next, Pinball Expo in Chicago is almost here! The excitement is building as the industry prepares for one of its biggest weeks of the year. What surprises might be waiting for us on the show floor?
We're also talking about rumors of a brand-new title from Barrels of Fun! Could another announcement be on the horizon? Let the speculation begin!
And finally, some genuinely good news! I've been spending time with Pedretti Pinball's Tales of the Arabian Nights, and I'm impressed. It's a beautiful, incredibly fun game with excellent build quality. We're talking about why this remake deserves some serious attention.
A little controversy, a little speculation, a lot of excitement, and some actual pinball playing. Just another episode of Don's Pinball Podcast!
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Don’s Pinball Podcast — MAKE MOUNTAIN DEW PINBALL!
Stern, build this game for the rest of us!
This episode kicks off with the incredible Mountain Dew pinball machine Stern built for Barstool Sports. But after seeing it, I have one big question: Why can’t WE buy one?
I make my case for Stern to take the Mountain Dew concept and turn it into a real production game available to the public. The theme, colors, artwork and pure ridiculous fun of Mountain Dew seem absolutely PERFECT for pinball. Stern — make the game and take my money!
Then things get paranormal…
I’ve officially asked Barrels of Fun for a knocker kit for Winchester Mystery House — but not just for replay knocks. I want to use the knocker to communicate with the spirit realm! 👻 Could the machine actually knock back at you as part of the experience? Winchester Mystery House seems like the perfect game to try it.
I also get into a bigger discussion about THEME INTEGRATION in pinball. I compare Stern, Spooky Pinball and Barrels of Fun to Disney, Universal and Six Flags and look at the very different ways each approaches immersing you in a theme.
Is it enough to put a great license on a great pinball machine, or should playing the game actually make you feel like you've stepped inside that world?
Lots to unpack in this one!
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Don’s Pinball Podcast #259
A lot to talk about this week — starting with my brand-new Winchester Mystery House from Barrels of Fun!
I’ve had some serious time with the game already, but ownership didn’t start without a few surprises. I get into my first impressions of Winchester Mystery House, some of the repairs and fixes I had to make, and where I’m at with the game now.
And if you haven’t seen it yet, head over to the Don’s Pinball Podcast YouTube channel! I’ve got the full Winchester Mystery House unboxing as well as the live repair/fix video, so you can see exactly what happened.
Also this episode:
🎯 We catch up on the pinball market and take a look at how the last two Stern Pinball releases are doing.
🎯 What’s going on with American Pinball, and where do things stand heading forward?
🎯 Pedretti Gaming continues bringing classic titles back to life, and I discuss their latest remake releases and what they mean for collectors and the hobby.
Lots of opinions, market talk, new-game discussion, and of course plenty of Winchester Mystery House!
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Don’s Pinball Podcast – Episode 258: Ghostbusters Remastered Rumors, D&D Accessories, Sonic Code & More!
This episode is packed with pinball news, reviews, rumors, and plenty of speculation!
I take a closer look at the new Dungeons & Dragons topper and accessories, including the pricing, what you actually get, and whether I think they’re worth the money. I also talk about the latest Sonic pinball code update and what it adds to the game.
Then it’s time for some Barrels of Fun speculation as I discuss what their next game could be, along with the latest news surrounding Winchester Mystery House and Bon Jovi pinball.
The biggest segment of the episode is all about the growing rumor that Stern Pinball may be working on a remastered version of Ghostbusters. I break down what’s being discussed, what a remaster could potentially include, and whether bringing Ghostbusters back would make sense for Stern.
As always, these are my opinions, reactions, and speculation based on the information currently making the rounds in the pinball community.
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