Episode 28 - Die on this Hill: Sharkey's Shootout
Mitch defends underrated Stern 2000 Sharkey's Shootout as a well-designed, fun shooter despite harsh internet criticism.
38 min listen · Apr 29, 2024

A weekly 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, occasionally with other guests.
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A weekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon.

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