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A biweekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon. Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, with a focus on location play, often with other interesting guests.
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- 2 days ago53 min
Episode 123 - The Physical Game
Support the show and receive access to our discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode we explore the role that physical layout and shot geometry has on the overall feel of a pinball machine. We discuss the classic spectrum of two genius designers who operated largely on opposite sides of the spectrum, Steve Ritchie and Pat Lawlor, and Alan discusses why if he doesn't like the way a game physically shoots, then he will NEVER enjoy that machine at all. But as per usual, adult la...
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Episode 122 - Die on This Hill: Cue Ball Wizard
Support the show and receive a link to the private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Local legend Cory Butcher joins us on the show to defend his love for the 1992 Gottlieb game, Cue Ball Wizard. On paper this game sold well, and earned well back in the day, but for some reason it hasn't aged so well in the 30 years since its release. Thankfully Butcher is here to educate all of us. As is tradition, profanity is used throughout the episode. Support the show
- 3 weeks ago22 min
Bonus Episode - Best Game Ever: Black Knight Sword of Rage
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Seattle pinball player and creator of the kickass pinball ratings website, pinballranker.com brings us all his episode that he wrote and recorded all about what he believes to be "The Best Game Ever" Warning: like all of our normal episodes, Conor has also chosen to use adult language, this is your warning. Support the show
- Jun 29, 20261h 17m
Episode 121 - Barry Oursler: Pinball's Rollercoaster Man
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode we dive deep into the pinball career of one of pinball's most successful designers. Barry designed over 30 pinball machines in the solid state era, sold obscene amounts of his designs, single handedly saved pinball in 1984, and was always a team player and a kind and willing collaborator. Despite all this, he's almost forgotten about in the modern-day discussion of pinball desig...
- Jun 15, 202638 min
Episode 120 - Pinball Economics 102
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast It took me awhile, but the second episode of my pinball economics series is finally here, and I am exploring the concept of "value" as it pertains to the business of pinball operating. It all starts with: Is looking at the coinbox overrated? I hope you all enjoy this second deep dive into the life of pinball operating and the underlying economics of the venture, but as usual...some adult langu...
- Jun 1, 202659 min
Episode 119 - Pinball Ranker
Help support the show and receive a link to our private discord community: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast We are joined by longtime supporter of the bar and podcast, Conor Wilson who created an awesome new website to make ranking your favorite pinball machines that makes it simple, easy, and fun to do, and allows you to share your lists with your other pinball friends. You can start your journey here at: pinballranker.com As always, some swear words may be used in the passionate discussion Suppor...
- May 18, 202650 min
Episode 118 - Pinball Hindsight Awards 1995
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast We are back and celebrating the best games in all categories and handing out awards for the best pinball machines of 1995! Warning: Adult Language is used. Support the show
- May 4, 202656 min
Episode 117 - The UNDISPUTED Top Ten Games of All Time List
Support the show & get a link to our private discord channel: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode Alex went into the lab and locked himself away to run the tests and to finally come up with the “Top Ten Games of All Time: No Opinions, Just Facts” list and that's what we're sharing with you on this episode. Everybody knows the pinside list is deeply flawed and skewed towards brand new games, but the real top ten list is right here… at least according to Alex. As always though, we ar...
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A biweekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon. Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, with a focus on location play, often with other interesting guests.
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