The Pinball Podcast Episode 140 – Electric Bat Arcade
The Pinball Podcast
30 min
Summary
Rachel from Electric Bat Arcade discusses venue operations, community culture, and pinball preferences.
Jessica interviews Rachel from Electric Bat Arcade in Tempe, Arizona, discussing the venue's unique hybrid model combining a punk/dive bar venue with an arcade featuring early-morning hours (6 AM–2 AM), pinball regulars, and a community atmosphere. Rachel shares favorite underrated games (Hotdoggin'', Night Rider), dream themes (Eon Flux, Blade Runner), and details about Electric Bat Arcade second location in Flagstaff. The conversation also covers Rachel's background in MTV, her visual art practice, and local Phoenix recommendations.
Apparently today is hashtag International Podcast Day or something. Well, we’re here to celebrate by dropping another episode. In episode 140, Jessica talks with Rachel from the Electric Bat Arcade. Electric Bat is located in Tempe, Arizona and it’s truly one of the best places to play in the Western United States. Take a listen to Jess and Rachel talk pinball and see if we finally find an answer to how many pinballs fit inside that bumper car (spoiler: we won’t).
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