The Pinball Studio Network

For the first time ever on My Journey Into Pinball, we're bringing two guests together for one episode!

In Episode 30, we're joined by Osivette Brito and Adrian Melendez to hear how they each discovered pinball, what got them hooked on the hobby, and how their journeys have unfolded along the way.

Of course, it wouldn't be a pinball podcast without plenty of laughs, stories, and good old-fashioned bullshitting about everything pinball!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of My Journey Into Pinball!

Erin & Erin are back to give their thoughts, opinions, and hot takes on everything it takes to own and operate a pinball arcade in this follow up to their “Behind the Arcade” episode.

Episode 5 of PinTalk is packed with conversation as David shares his first impressions of Fallout and Sterling talks about how he no longer plays pinball. We touch on just about everything going on in the hobby, with plenty of opinions, laughs, and detours along the way.

Email questions for the next episode to Sterling@ThePinballSudio.com

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.

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.