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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 61: TPF Prep 2025
Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, and Travis Murie
The stars have aligned and Tom is BACK! Buckle up because today we were riding the Struggle Bus as we tried to record another episode. Luckily we kept it together and worked through our Texas Pinball Festival Prep episode. We discussed each manufacturer and what to look for when walking the floor. Lots of fun pinball to play and please come say hi if you see us! BIG NEWS! We has branched off and now have our own Youtube channel and Podcast Show. Please make sure to follow the links and Subscribe/Follow them so you won’t miss any future Episodes!
YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@tripledrain
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Travis' stuff: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePinballCompany
Tom's stuff: https://www.youtube.com/@Foxcitiespinball
Joel's stuff: https://www.youtube.com/@FlipNOutPinball
Shoutout to Jackson Gee and his incredible artwork. jacksongee.com
Shoutout to Brad Johanson and his company Alter Creative Media for his intro video. Altercreativemedia.com
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
The Pinball Show Episode 172: Things Are Heating Up
Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny
- The 2025 Trough Jam: SO MANY NEW GAMES COMING Q2!
- When Does Stern Pinball Decide To Launch? Are They In The Driver's Seat?
- Is Jersey Jack Pinball In The Toughest Position To Launch? Or Are They Holding Aces?
- Can Pinball Brothers Handle The Heat?
- Does Barrels Of Fun Sneak In And Surprise The Industry AGAIN?!
- Non-US Markets & How Recent Governmental Changes May Affect The Hobby
- Stern Pinball & Spooky Pinball Production Updates
- Other Pindustry News
- Pinball Market Trends™
- EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: Deal Of The WTF?! Dennis Laughs & Zach Cries
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Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Silverball Chronicles with David and Ron
Episode 43: Are Barrels (of) Fun?
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Topic Begins at 13:15
Sources:
Pinball Profile Ep 378 - Labyrinth-pinball-from-Barrels-of-Fun
The Aussie Pinball Podcast Ep 18 - David Van Es
Australian YouTube:
- Sherbet, Howzat. Here
- VB Victoria Bitter (Australian ad) 1988. Here
- "C'mon Aussie C'mon" Aust. Cricket TV Ad Original 1979. Here
Episode Begins at 18:08
Episode Summary:
Have you ever heard the saying, “pinball is hard?” Well, the team at Barrels of Fun hasn’t and they decided to smash on ahead and impress pretty much everyone. It’s been over 24 months since they launched their company and their first licensed game… and (as of this recording) they’ve manufactured all the games they said they would.
Join us as we chat about the loving relationship between two pinball fellas, building a new company from nothing, transformers, art, ramps, picking the bones of Deeproot Pinball, and Dave’s unhealthy love for David Bowie in tight pants…
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
The Pinball Show Episode 171: Tick Tock
Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny
- Stern Pinball Production Updates
- John Wick Accessories
- More Dutch Delays
- Spooky Gets It
- EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: American Pinball Updates: Pee-Wee Pinball, AP's Rebuttal, & A Clue To How They Move Forward
- Other Pindustry News
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND TPS MEMBERSHIP CAN BE FOUND AT Patreon.com/thepinballshow
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Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 60: We’ll Be Nice
Hosts: Joel Engelberth and Travis Murie
We are back… kind of. Unfortunately Tom is super busy and wasn’t able to record with us but Travis and Joel sat down and talked some pinball. Travis shared his experience of Pinball at the beach as well as some initial gameplay on Spooky Pinball’s Evil Dead. Joel and Travis deep dive on their overall thoughts with Stern’s Dungeon & Dragons. They talk about it all, from gameplay to code and everything in between. Lastly they briefly mention what’s coming around the corner so buckle up!
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Tom's stuff: https://www.youtube.com/@Foxcitiespinball
Joel's stuff: https://www.youtube.com/@FlipNOutPinball
Shoutout to Jackson Gee and his incredible artwork. jacksongee.com
Shoutout to Brad Johanson and his company Alter Creative Media for his intro video. Altercreativemedia.com
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
🔥 Wizards & Warriors - Episode 6: INDISC Recap w/ZMac Interview 🔥
Welcome back to Wizards & Warriors, the ultimate podcast for competitive pinball! Hosted by Hadi "Friscopinball" Seyed-Ali and Joe "JL4nd", we break down the biggest tournaments, latest news, and expert strategies in the pinball scene. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2025 It Never Drains in Southern California (INDISC)—one of the most prestigious events on the Stern Pro Circuit. We’re joined by Zach McCarthy (ZMac), the back-to-back INDISC champion, as he walks us through his finals performance, strategy insights, and the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level.
🏆 Topics Covered:
🎯 INDISC 2025 Recap – Breaking down the finals for each finals, key plays, and strategy deep dive
🎤 Exclusive Interview with ZMac – How he rose to the top, his mindset, and the infamous ZMac bump
📰 Pinball News & Rumors – New game teasers, upcoming releases, and industry buzz
🏅 Viewer Q&A – The impact of long-format tournaments and how WPPR points are calculated
*Chapters*
🔹 Introduction, Viewer Emails, & Tournament Recaps
* 00:00 - 3:52 - Intro and INDISC Preliminary Notes, Goals for 2025, etc.
* 3:52 - 13:24 - Industry News and Rumors
* 13:25 - 20:07 - Viewer Emails and Questions!
* 20:08 - 26:51 - Tourney Recaps (No Quarter Winter X Games 200%; SW Belle Pinball Rodeo - Hoedown Throwdown, Rodeo Round-Up, Do-Si-Do, The Magnificent Seven; Pinball At The Beach, Cactus Jack's Winter Tee-Off Pin-Golf Classic 2025)
* 26:52 - 30:29 - Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Tournaments and Other Comps
*Zach McCarthy Interview & INDISC Finals Analysis*
30:30 - 57:40 - Intro w/ZMac and In-Depth Interview On His Pinball Journey plus INDISC thoughts
*MAIN FINALS*
Game 1: Rush
* 26:37 - 1:29:55 - Rush Overview & Strategy
Game 2: Grand Lizard
* 1:29:56 - 1:54:29 - Grand Lizard Overview & Strategy
Game 3: Johnny Mnemonic
* 1:54:30 - 2:21:29 - Johnny Mnemonic: Overview & Strategy
Closing Thoughts & Tournament Wrap-Up
* 1:50:45 - 2:24:05 RAPID FIRE ROUND w/ZMac & Outro
* 2:24:06 - 2:25:45: Post-ZMac Interview Notes on INDISC & WPPR Review
*CLASSICS TARGET MATCHPLAY FINALS*
* 2:25:46 - 2:41:56 - Game 1: Safari
* 2:41:57 - 2:58:50 - Game 2: Target Pool
* 2:58:51 - 3:11:35 - Game 3: Jacks Open & Post-CTMP WPPR Review/Notes/Thoughts
*CLASSICS FINALS*
* 3:11:36 - 3:28:10 - Game 1: Joker Poker
* 3:28:11 - 3:39:57 - Game 2: Lady Luck
* 3:39:58 - 3:51:05 - Game 3: Harlem Globetrotters & Post-Classics WPPR Review/Notes/Thoughts
*WOMEN'S FINALS*
* 3:51:06 - 4:04:09 - Game 1: Hoops
* 4:04:10 - 4:14:19 - Game 2 - Game 2: Argosy
* 4:14:20 4:15:56 - Game 3: Rush & Post-Women's WPPR Review/Notes/Thoughts
4:15:57 - Outro and Final Thoughts!
🔔 Get Involved!
Want us to feature your local tournament or league? Email us at wizardsandwarriorspodcast@gmail.com!
📌 Upcoming Tourneys:
📅 Georgia Pinball Open – Feb 20-23
📅 Starfighters Pinball Festival – Feb 21-23
📅 Texas Pinball Festival – Mar 21-23
…and more!
🔗 Follow the Pinball Greats!
🎮 Zach McCarthy (ZMac) on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zmacpinball
🎥 Karl DeAngelo (IE Pinball) on Twitch & YouTube:
🔹 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iepinball
🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iepinball
🎧 Listen Now & Subscribe!
#Pinball #CompetitivePinball #INDISC #PinballTournament #SternPinball #ArcadeGaming #Esports #IFPA #TwitchPinball #PinballNews
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
We head around to all States and Territories in Australia that held their finals on February 1st this year and chat about their event and the games and players involved.
Top 6 in most States, and top 4 in Tasmania and the ACT will head up to Townsville in Far North Queensland on the 22 of February to decide on the overall Australian IFPA Open and Women's championships.
Jason Lynch lets us know how they are coping with the big wet up in Townsville and how preparations are going for hosting the event. Follow his stream from Friday 21 February on Twitch.tv/pinheadaustralia
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
The Pinball Show Episode 170: Poof
Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny
- Stern Pinball Production Updates
- Dragongate
- A Remastered Rumor
- EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: What The People Want: The Flip N Out Pinball Interested Lists
- Dave Fix Makes Another Podcast Appearance
- A Tribute To Lyman Sheats
- Pinball At The Beach
- A NEW Game's Launch From A NEW Company
- Swings At Kings
- Additional Pindustry News
- Pinball Market Trends™
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND TPS MEMBERSHIP CAN BE FOUND AT Patreon.com/thepinballshow
Remember to purchase your next pinball or arcade machine from Flip N Out Pinball!
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Get ready, pinball fanatics! Your first taste of Wizards & Warriors Episode 6 is dropping, and it's a pinball bonanza with a spotlight on the #INDISC2025 champ himself, Zach McCarthy aka #ZMac!
This FIRST LOOK is your VIP pass to all things INDISC Main Finals and beyond. The full episode with analysis on the Classics Target Matchplay, Classics', and Women's Finals will be out shortly in the next week or so.
- ZMac Unchained: Ever wondered how ZMac conquered INDISC again? This episode spills the tea! ☕️ We're talking strategy secrets, tournament triumphs, and the origin story of a pinball champ.
- Game Breakdown Extravaganza: They dissect the INDISC finals like a pinball autopsy (the good kind!). #RushPinball, #GrandLizard, and #JohnnyMnemonic get the full treatment. Learn the winning moves and maybe, just maybe, up your own game.
- ZMac's Fun Side: It's not all serious strategy. Get ready for some laughs as they grill ZMac with rapid-fire questions. "Its fiiiiinnnnneeee" or "Bozo"? Find out his true feelings!
Basically, if you love pinball (and who doesn't?!), this episode is your new jam. It's packed with insights, strategy, and a whole lotta pinball love. Hit that subscribe button and get ready to flip out!
Special shoutout to IEPinball (https://twitch.tv/iepinball) for all the INDISC footage and Pinball101 on YT for the Grand Lizard tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GgrYUaQEpU). Please make sure you give both of these sites a follow and subscription if you can!
Chapters
00:00 - 26:34: Intro & Z-Mac Post-INDISC Interview (his introduction to the competitive pinball scene, mental prep, risk vs. reward strats, 2025 goals, card format advice, etc.)
Game 1: Rush
26:37 - 58:50: Rush Overview & Strategy
- Why Rush was chosen and how players approached it.
- Multiball Strategies in Rush - Best modes, stacking strategies, and jackpot collection.
- Key Moments & Costly Drains - Big moves, near saves, and critical turning points.
58:51 - 1:23:09: Grand Lizard Overview & Strategy
- A Unique Challenge - Why this game plays differently from others.
- Strategic Approaches - What shots and objectives mattered most in the finals.
- Critical Drains & High-Stakes Moments - How players adapted under pressure.
Game 3: Johnny Mnemonic
1:23:10 - 1:50:44: Johnny Mnemonic: Overview & Strategy
- Fast & Furious Gameplay - The speed and complexity of this game.
- High-Risk Shots & Multiball Tactics - When to go aggressive vs. play safe.
- Ball 3 Magic or Math? - Who came out on top and how the game was won.
Closing Thoughts & Tournament Wrap-Up
1:50:45 - 1:52:22: RAPID FIRE ROUND w/ZMac - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways - Lessons from this episode and advice for aspiring players.
1:52:23 - Outro
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
The Pinball Show Episode 169: Down The Rabbit Hole On A Sub-$1000 Pinball Machine
Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny
- Stern Pinball Production Updates
- Dungeons & Dragons & Evil Deads Are Shipping
- No Time To Say Hello, Goodbye, Dutch Is Late, Is Late, Is Late!
- The Other Alice...
- Is It Possible To Purchase A New Pinball Machine For Less Than $1000?
- Kickstarting A New Pinball Business? DANGER, CAUTION, BEWARE
- Pedretti Gaming's Next Game Timeline
- EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: The Next Pedretti Game: Looking Deeper Into The Poll Results
- Pinball Market Trends™
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND TPS MEMBERSHIP CAN BE FOUND AT Patreon.com/thepinballshow
Remember to purchase your next pinball or arcade machine from Flip N Out Pinball!
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