Best Arcade Bar Podcasts (2024)

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Renaissance Faires (w/ Scott Seiss!) 1:22:42

4d ago1:22:42

1:22:42

Reilly and Alf are joined by the wonderful Scott Seiss to talk all things renaissance faires - knights, archery injuries, New Jersey, NOT Medieval Times. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Grace Harper @chorlesborkley Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Po…

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Episode 50 - The 90s Pinball Renaissance Pt.2 w/ Roger Sharpe 1:21:48

5d ago1:21:48

1:21:48

The man/myth/legend Roger Sharpe is back again on the show to speak more about the pinball renaissance of the 1990s. In this second episode we dive more into some of the many people that made these games special. We talk about designers like Steve Ritchie, Pat Lawlor, and Dennis Nordman. Programmers like Larry DeMar, Lyman Sheats, and Dwight Sulliv…

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Episode 49 - The 90s Pinball Renaissance Pt.1 w/ Roger Sharpe 1:16:33

12d ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Alan and Alex are joined on the show once again by Roger Sharpe, aka the 'Man Who Saved Pinball' to discuss his career at Williams from 1988-1999 as the Marketing Director. Roger tells us some great stories about getting hired, the merger of Bally into Williams, his role in licensing games, and more. And we discuss a lot about the different technol…

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Introducing: Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim 3:12

16d ago3:12

3:12

Have a listen to Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, a new Headgum podcast! Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects you might, too. On Thanks Dad, she invites guests like Bill Burr, Kenan Thompson, Adam Pally, Hasan Minaj, Tim Meadows, Andy Cohen, and many more to be her “Dad for the Day” and has funny, heartfelt conversa…

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Cinnamon Flavored Things 1:15:23

18d ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Alf and Reilly finish their science project, feed a foodie, and figure out where they even get things from, in an all new bi-monthly episode of Review Revue! >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Edited by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds 👋 Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Pol…

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Episode 48 - Insider Connected 58:28

20d ago58:28

58:28

Alan and Alex are joined on the show by their friend Tyler White from LA to discuss Stern's Insider Connected platform, and why he loves to use it, and how he wants to see it grow into the future. Stern's IC is a feature that has been on all their games since Godzilla (2021), and has retrofit kits to connect all their Spike 2 games going back to Ba…

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World Market 1:19:55

25d ago1:19:55

1:19:55

This week Alf and Reilly have a boys night out, blow up a World Market, and get their parking invalidated. >>>>><<<<< It has been 0 episodes since Family Guy has been mentioned. Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Pr…

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Episode 47 - Gottlieb vs. Paramount Pictures 39:36

27d ago39:36

39:36

In this episode, our friend and member of our local Portland Pinball scene, Nate Tayloe joins us on the show to educate us on the weird case where Gottlieb chose to sue Paramount Pictures over alleged copyright and trademark infringement due to the inclusion of Gottlieb's "Silver Slugger" pinball machine in the 2000 movie, "What Women Want" starrin…

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Diaries 1:18:43

1M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Reilly and Alf buy a car for their ex's mom and share a journal while reading reviews on diaries! >>>>><<<<< It has been 3 episodes since Family Guy has been mentioned. Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Pol…

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Episode 46 - Die on this Hill: Rocky & Bullwinkle 57:01

1M ago57:01

57:01

Ty Ueda from Pop's Pinball Parlor in Boston, Ma. is back to defend another game on the show, this time it's 1993's Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends! Released by Data East and designed by frequent DOTH designer extraordinaire, Tim Seckel, this game probably barely qualifies as it seems to sit somewhere in the middle of truly hated or truly respected. …

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Coffee Creamer 59:03

1M ago59:03

59:03

Alf and Reilly are back and they're coffee creaming on TV, maybe possibly falling in love, and taking a shot of cream. >>>>><<<<< It has been 2 episodes since Family Guy has been mentioned. Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumba…

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Episode 45 - Pinball Art Director w/ Greg Freres 1:13:32

1M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

We're joined again on the show by Greg Freres whom we spoke to in the last episode, about the legendary Bally Art Department of the early solid state era. But in this episode we focus our discussions on his ascension to head of the art department at Williams/Bally after the 1988 merger, guiding them through their wild 1990s pinball renaissance unti…

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Pencil Pouches 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Alf and Reilly are back and this time they're getting ooey, gooey, and delicious with the Paw Patrol squad. >>>>><<<<< It has been 1 episode since Family Guy has been mentioned. Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Pr…

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Episode 44 - The Notorious Bally Art Department w/ Greg Freres 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

In this episode, Alan and Alex are joined on the show by long time pinball artist Greg Freres, and they discuss Greg's time working in the late 1970s and early 1980s art department at Bally, a truly remarkable time period for pinball art. Greg tells us all about the different processes that revolutionized the industry, working under art director Pa…

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Popsockets 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

Alf and Reilly raw-dog their flight, prepare for their Disney 365 Audition, identify bigfoot, and sink into quicksand on this weeks exciting episode of REVIEW REVUE. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Pri…

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Episode 43 - MEGALOCATIONS! 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this MEGA sized episode of the podcast, Alan and Alex discuss the rise and increase in the number of pinball MEGALOCATIONS with 100+ machines. We discuss traveling to these pinball destinations, what to expect playing massive collections in warehouse buildings, and talk about our own experiences at some of these locations such as Past Times, Nex…

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Playing Cards 1:15:47

2M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

This week on Review Revue; Alf and Reilly get red pilled and expose the hidden world of magic. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

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Episode 42 - Die on this Hill: Sega Godzilla 37:44

2M ago37:44

37:44

Sean Irby, homebrew pinball designer from our last episode rejoins the show to defend his "Die on this Hill" game: Sega's Godzilla. Before Stern released their Godzilla to a near deafening roar of approval, Gary's previous pinball venture had a much less successful go at a Godzilla game, based on the similarly ill - fated Godzilla movie starring Ma…

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Littlest Pet Shop 1:23:39

2M ago1:23:39

1:23:39

Join Alf and Reilly as they unlock the secrets of the universe and finally make it in tiny hollywood. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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Episode 41 - Homebrew Games 40:03

2M ago40:03

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In this episode, Alan and Alex are joined on the show by Sean Irby, a northwest pinball neighbor from Seattle to discuss the making and development of homebrew pinball machines, AKA making your own pinball machine. Over the last 5 years, the homebrew pinball community has exploded thanks to the availability of boards, mission pinball framework, and…

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Baskin-Robbins 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Reilly and Alf are reading Reviews on Baskin Robbins while trying to depose of the young king and put clothes on dogs. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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Episode 40 - Die on this Hill: Hook 46:42

3M ago46:42

46:42

In this special edition of our popular 'Die on this Hill' series, Alan teams up with his buddy AJ, the owner and operator of the Flip a Coin Arcade, to defend Data East's Hook. Alex is there as the resident hater on the show, and he GLEEFULLY reads AJ and Alan an avalanche of awful reviews scoured from the depths of the internet. Buckle up, this on…

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Drive In Theaters 1:14:33

3M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Alf and Reilly are back like that part in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. No not that part, before that, no after that, yeah that one. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19…

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Episode 39 - Operator Spotlight: Flip a Coin 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

We are joined on the show by Adam 'AJ' Jordan, owner and operator of the 'Flip a Coin Arcade' that they built in the basement of his girlfriend's bakery, the 'Bite Me Cake Company' in Pueblo, Colorado. We talk about building a scene in a small town, taking a leap in the middle of covid, and how his day job as an autobody repair guy has bled over in…

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Arcades 2 1:23:22

3M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

Alf and Reilly are back and they're totally Ms. Pacman's type. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

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Episode 38 - Die on this Hill: Orbitor 1 38:25

3M ago38:25

38:25

Our pal Jeff Johnsen, the operator of Walt's in LA, is back on the show to defend the last pinball machine that the original Stern Electronics company ever made, Orbitor 1. Jeff tells us about the historical significance of the game, including the two pinball outsiders and NASA engineers, who brought their concept and ideas for an entirely new play…

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Face Painting Kits 1:19:04

3M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Reilly and Alf find money behind eachothers ears and perform a piano concerto on this weeks episode of Review Revue. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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Episode 37 - Operator Spotlight: Walt's 43:29

3M ago43:29

43:29

We speak with Jeff Johnsen, owner and operator of Walt's Bar in LA's Eagle Rock neighborhood about how his father taught him and his brother how to work on games as kids, almost blowing themselves up in the process. We talk about the LA pinball scene, pricing games, giving up his route, and how to properly rehab an old plumbing supply store into an…

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Slime 1:11:47

3M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Alf and Reilly are reviewing Slime while working in the lab, and having an afterwork chat. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

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Episode 36 - Die on this Hill: Lethal Weapon 3 42:38

3M ago42:38

42:38

Pinball restoration artist Ashley Ludwig (@ludwigsynopsis) is back on the show to defend her favorite trashy 90s pin, Lethal Weapon 3. Made by Data East in 1992, and based on the hit series of odd couple buddy cop films, Ashley passionately tells us why she thinks that LW3 is actually better than the Addams Family, and we confront her with the heap…

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Fanny Packs 1:18:11

4M ago1:18:11

1:18:11

Alf and Reilly need someone to take their side as they fail to make it on broadway. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://…

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Episode 35 - Payment Systems 54:23

4M ago54:23

54:23

Ever wanted to know why operators choose to use quarters vs tokens? Or why so many large arcades have ditched coins altogether and installed card readers on their games? Or why Wedgehead moved over to a freeplay model? Then this episode is for you. Alan and Alex discuss each payment system in depth and outline the pros and cons of each from both th…

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Surf Lessons (w/ Amanda Lifford and Ann Maddox!) 1:23:16

4M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Reilly and Alf are joined by comedians Amanda Lifford and Ann Maddox as they attract the wrong crowd in this special guest episode of Review Revue! >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at htt…

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Episode 34 - Pinball Restoration 51:39

4M ago51:39

51:39

In this episode Alan and Alex are joined on the show by Ashley Ludwig (@ludwigsynopsis on instagram) to discuss the finer points of restoring old pinball machines. Ashley restores old pinball machines full time in Rochester, NY and she enlightens us on the skill and craftsmanship it takes to get to the level at which she operates. Make sure to foll…

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Sparklers 1:30:04

4M ago1:30:04

1:30:04

It seems today that all you hear is Alfred singing intros while Reilly asks for themes. But where are those good old fan submissions on which we used to rely? >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Po…

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Episode 33 - Die on this Hill: A Nightmare on Elm Street 54:00

4M ago54:00

54:00

Ian Matheson, owner and operator of Propeller Arcade comes back onto the show to defend his love of all things Freddy Kreuger, but especially his love for Gottlieb's 1994 pinball machine, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Hear Ian passionately defend Freddy as a great gateway game, with incredible theme integration as Alan reads him scores of bad reviews …

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Super Soakers 1:05:59

4M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Alf and Reilly are back and they forgot to bring an extra super soaker while simultaneously taking a blast to the gut. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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Episode 32 - Stern's 'Miracle' Year 57:58

4M ago57:58

57:58

It's the year 1980, and the US Olympic Hockey team shocks the world and beats the Soviet team in a stunning 4-3 upset in Lake Placid, NY during the height of the cold war. But another miracle happens in pinball that same year too, as a fledgling Stern Electronics releases 9 excellent machines in 1980. They were the clear last place manufacturer beh…

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Beer Gardens 1:05:58

5M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Alf and Reilly do a dumb dumb and visit a sex club in Berlin. <><><> Lyrics if you want to sing along I guess. <><><> Oh well her name is Frahny Rosen And shes got a special trait Yeah I know she must be chosen And if not it must be fate What I’m bout to be exposing You can see it on her face It’s this itty bitty feature filled with dignity and gra…

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Episode 31 - Operator Spotlight: Propeller Arcade 53:56

5M ago53:56

53:56

In this episode Alan sits down to talk with Ian Matheson, operator at Propeller arcade inside of Propeller Brewing in Halifax, Canada. We talk about how he got started, including some incredible stories about the old school underground Nova Scotia pinball scene before opening his public arcade which include stories of setting machines on fire in th…

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Petco 1:22:17

5M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

This week Alf and Reilly go to where the pets go and get into office humour, the origin of orangutangs, and mustard seeds. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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Episode 30 - Throwback Games 45:27

5M ago45:27

45:27

In this episode, Alan and Alex discuss the outlier machines released in the last 7 years without ramps, and with simpler rulesets. We talk about Total Nuclear Annihilation, Beatles, Bond 60th, and Pulp Fiction, and why we love seeing the variety added to modern pinball offerings. But sometimes we use swear words.…

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Carousels 1:10:32

5M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Alf and Reilly kill it at miming at the park and design the greatest carousel in this weeks episode of Review Revue! >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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Episode 29 - Modern Pinball 1:00:38

5M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

In this episode we finally talk in depth about "Modern" pinball, where it started, what defines the modern era, and the different innovations or changes to the classic game that we all know and love. For all the listeners out there that have been asking us to talk more about modern games, this episode is for you. And if you want to hear more about …

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Great Wolf Lodge 1:36:33

5M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

Alf and Reilly are back and are staying at the stinkiest indoor waterpark in town! >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at be…

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Episode 28 - Die on this Hill: Sharkey's Shootout 37:37

5M ago37:37

37:37

In this edition of our popular "Die on this Hill" series, we are rejoined on the show by Mitch Curtis, the operator known as 'Pinball Over Boston' as he jumps onto the show to defend one of his favorite underappreciated games, 2000's Sharkey's Shootout made by the fledgling Stern Pinball. Mitch is a very passionate boy, and speaks at length about h…

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Turtlenecks (w/ Ryan Hopkins!) 1:47:40

5M ago1:47:40

1:47:40

Reilly and Alfred are joined by producer and filmmaker Ryan Hopkins as they return a house and cosplay Steve Jobs. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

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Episode 27 - Operator Spotlight: Pinball Over Boston 51:26

6M ago51:26

51:26

In this episode of our 'Operator Spotlight' series Alan and Alex speak with Mitch Curtis of Pinball Over Boston, about his decade of running a pinball route in the Boston area. We cover what it was like starting out, how he grew it, how he handled the covid 19 shutdowns, and what it's like for him nowadays on the other side. We talk about his locat…

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Heelys 1:12:20

6M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Alf and Reilly break federal aviation laws in this weeks episode of Review Revue. >>>>><<<<< Follow at: IG: @reillyanspaugh @alfredinnit Twitter: @reilecoyote Join the discord here! Produced by Daniel Ramos @Schubirds Advertise on Review Revue via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar…

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Episode 26 - Die on this Hill: Space Jam 40:48

6M ago40:48

40:48

In this edition of our "Die on this Hill" series, John Dozier of Inner Orbit Pinball rejoins the show and steps up to defend Sega's 1996 pinball machine based on the hit movie, Space Jam! This game is actually the LOWEST rated game that we have featured thus far on the show, and the internet has some strong opinions! And despite this being a family…

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