DPP #243 "Free pinball focus group!"
Don surveys active pinball manufacturers' pipelines, focusing on American Pinball's Cuphead revival, Barrels of Fun's September targets, and Jersey Jack's Sonic launch.
51 min listen · By Donald Garrison · Jun 1

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Hey, do you want to hear Pinball hot takes, reactions to news, reviews, and how long it took me to install my Godzilla mods?
Don surveys active pinball manufacturers' pipelines, focusing on American Pinball's Cuphead revival, Barrels of Fun's September targets, and Jersey Jack's Sonic launch.
51 min listen · By Donald Garrison · Jun 1
Don analyzes Transformers feedback and previews upcoming JJP Sonic release.
May 22
Don reviews new Stern Transformers pinball: solid layout, exceptional 80s TV assets, complex rules, no Optimus transformation.
36 min listen · By Donald Garrison · May 22
Don reports on Lodi pinball festival, Transformers/Sonic leaks, and P3 technical issues.
29 min listen · By Donald Garrison · May 17
Don live-streams from Golden State Pinball Festival, searching for Padrino machine and exploring fairground venues.
May 15
Transformers (LE) leaks early; Don surveys European pinball manufacturers' struggles and prospects.
26 min listen · By Donald Garrison · May 13
Don covers Transformers leak, defends Pokemon resale, plans media day attendance.
May 13
Don covers Big Bang Bar drama, upcoming Stern/JJP reveals, production timelines, and his Pokémon (Premium/LE) sale decision.
31 min listen · By Donald Garrison · May 10
Rumors of Arabian Nights remake and Fifth Element from Pinball Brothers; Pokemon code drop incoming; early HEXA Pinball impressions.
32 min listen · By Donald Garrison · May 2
Don speculates on Dungeon Crawler Carl maker and compares Transformers vs Sonic as summer 2026 releases.
29 min listen · By Donald Garrison · Apr 23
Don assesses his pinball collection, decides to hold off new deposits despite upcoming releases, and discusses industry rumors.
22 min listen · By Donald Garrison · Apr 16
Don unboxes Pokémon LE #60, discusses Stern quality concerns and LE features.
Apr 8
Don's damaged Pokémon LE unboxing reveals shipping defect; distributor quickly offers replacement.
30 min listen · By Donald Garrison · Apr 3
Pokemon LE unboxing reveals significant QC/shipping damage requiring warranty assessment.
Apr 2
Don covers TPF 2026 floor highlights: Yukon Yeti launch, Houdini remaster, open-source Bootleggers homebrew, and industry gossip.
30 min listen · By Donald Garrison · Mar 22
Live podcast from Buc-ee's at TPF 2026 with George Gomez; festival highlights and retail chat.
Mar 21
Turner Pinball announces Yukon Yeti: Whitewater spiritual successor, 500 units, $10k, shipping summer.
23 min listen · By Donald Garrison · Mar 18
Don plays Pokémon pinball live, declares it excellent and fun despite pre-release skepticism.
Mar 15
AP hires Electric Playground talent; Spooky gets Sonora license for Beetlejuice; Pokémon drain bug found and fixed.
43 min listen · By Donald Garrison · Mar 12