The Pinball Studio Network
The Pinball Studio Network is home to three original pinball podcasts, each offering its own perspective on the hobby. My Journey in Pinball features in-depth conversations with collectors, designers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts as they share how they found their way into pinball and the experiences that shaped their journey. PinTalk, hosted by David Benke and Sterling Martin, covers the latest pinball news, new releases, tournaments, rumors, and everything happening around the hobby in a relaxed, conversational format. Radioactive Pinball Podcast, hosted by Eric Edwards and Sterling Martin, brings another unique voice to the network with discussions on current pinball topics, arcade culture, and the stories that keep the hobby exciting.
Episodes
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&rsqu...
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 ...
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&...
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...
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 takea...
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 Arcad...
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 c...
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...
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...
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 machin...
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 longt...
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 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.
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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...
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 co...
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 a...
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.
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