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On this episode we’re diving into the absolute wildest week in pinball. Stern accidentally left an unlisted video narrated by Jack Danger open for the world to find, Pedretti dropped TOTAN (but does anyone care?), will Ralph give us inside info on Sonic, and we’re asking the hard question: Is Transformers DOA?

Plus are Jamie and Ralph becoming Distributors, did Cale get in trouble with Stern, and there’s a Winchester at the Bat.

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We just had to sit down and record a brand-new Pinball Roundtable. Join Jamie, Cale, and Retro Ralph as they dive deep into the news, events, and rumors shaking up the pinball world right now.

In this episode, the team raves about the incredible action from this past weekend’s Pinball World Championship before shifting gears to the major reveals at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show. We talk about the brand-new Transformers topper reveal and address the massive elephant in the room: the non-transforming Optimus Prime on the show floor. What did the team really think about it?

Plus, we look ahead at what's coming next: Is Sonic about to completely take over the pinball conversation? When can we expect a launch? We also break down an awesome Spooky customer service story involving a Domino's Pinball machine and Jamie shares an exclusive Barrels of Fun (BOF) update fresh from his lunch with David van Es. Finally, we lay out our predictions for the next massive wave of pinball rumors for the remainder of 2026.

Pull up a stool, grab a drink, and let's talk pinball!

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This week, the silverball legends align as we welcome a true titan of the industry: the one and only Christopher Franchi. Known for his iconic work on titles like Guardians of the Galaxy, Munsters, Evil Dead, Beetlejuice and Beatles, Franchi joins the crew to pull back the curtain on the world of pinball and the future of the hobby.

Join Retro Ralph, Cale Hernandez, and Jamie Burchell as they dive deep into the hottest topics and most controversial rumors currently shaking the pinball world.

In This Episode:

The Art of the Game: Christopher Franchi discusses his creative process and what it takes to bring a modern machine to life.

The AI Debate: A candid discussion on the use of AI in pinball art and design. Is it a tool for progress or a threat to the craft?

Beetlejuice vs. Evil Dead: Breaking down the aesthetics and hype. Which spooky IP reigns supreme in the pinball realm?

Jump! Van Halen is Happening: The boys discuss the latest news surrounding the long-awaited Van Halen pinball machine.

Stern Rumor Mill: We’re looking into the crystal ball at upcoming Stern Pinball release titles. What’s next from the factory in Elk Grove Village?...and much, much more!

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