Flip N Out Pinball Podcast

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SPECIAL - 'The Goonies' Pinball First Impressions Nov 13, 2026

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One of the most anticipated pinball machines in recent memory has finally arrived! @SpookyPinball has officially unleashed The Goonies, and Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone are sharing their firsthand impressions after spending time playing the game at Spooky Pinball headquarters in Benton, Wisconsin. Rather than simply running through a list of features, we're taking a closer look at what makes this game special, how it actually plays, and whether Spooky has managed to capture the magic of one of the most beloved adventure films of the 1980s. From the incredible One-Eyed Willy sculpt and interactive bone organ to the pirate ship upper playfield, Christopher Franchi's artwork, and a surprisingly fast and satisfying widebody layout, there's plenty to discuss! We also share some behind-the-scenes stories from filming the official reveal content, discuss the extremely limited Standard and Super Limited Editions, and reflect on why The Goonies remains such an iconic film more than 40 years later. Is this Spooky Pinball's best-shooting game yet? Has the ultimate dream theme finally lived up to the hype? Join us for an honest, enthusiastic conversation about a game we've been waiting years to experience!

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Thanks for listening, and don't forget to take some time out of your day and play some pinball!

EP 32 - Goonies Mania: Making A List, Checking It Twice Nov 10, 2026

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We're back! After a few hectic weeks, Ken and Greg return with Episode 32, and there's plenty to catch up on!

With Spooky Pinball's highly anticipated The Goonies set to launch on Friday, November 13th, we discuss the incredible demand surrounding the game, the challenges of managing interest lists, and what makes this release one of the most anticipated in recent memory.

Beyond Goonies, we're talking about some fantastic games that deserve your attention, including Fallout, Godzilla, and King Kong. We also look ahead to the holiday shopping season, discuss some great gift ideas for pinball enthusiasts, and explain why you might want to get those orders in sooner rather than later.

Plus, we've got updates on our new Flip N Out Golden Tee League, Silver Strike League Night, and why adding a little arcade variety to your game room might be one of the best decisions you can make.

Thanks for listening, and don't forget to take some time out of your day to play some pinball!

Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flipnoutpinballpodcast

Leave us a Custom Callout (VOICE MESSAGE LINE): https://www.speakpipe.com/FlipNOutPinballPodcast

Email the show at: flipnoutpinballpodcast@gmail.com Get your next pinball machine or arcade game from https://www.flipnoutpinball.com

Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at: ken@flipnoutpinball.com greg@flipnoutpinball.com

Thanks for listening, and don't forget to take some time out of your day and play some pinball!

EP 31 - For Those About to Wait...We Salute You! Oct 15, 2026

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Greg Bone is back from vacation, and just in time for Episode 31 of the Flip N Out Pinball Podcast!

Ken and Greg had originally planned to coordinate this episode with Stern Pinball's official reveal of AC/DC Remastered. Unfortunately, the anticipated reveal never happened! The guys discuss the unexpected delay, the challenges of coordinating a major product launch during Pinball Expo, and what they're hoping to see when the game finally arrives.

Speaking of Pinball Expo, Ken and Greg preview the 2026 event and discuss the incredible lineup of games attendees may have an opportunity to play, including Cirqus Voltaire, Sonic the Hedgehog, Bon Jovi, Fallout, and more. Ken also shares where you can find the Flip N Out crew during the show.

Fright N Out October continues with an update on our Halloween festivities! Our Elvira Facebook post is approaching 40,000 views! The guys also discuss whether a modern Tales from the Crypt pinball machine deserves another shot.

We've also been listening to your feedback! Ken introduces Custom Callouts, a new way for listeners to submit questions, comments, and show suggestions that could be featured in future episodes.

And before we say goodbye, turn down the lights for the second installment of our original Fright N Out pinball horror stories! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flipnoutpinballpodcast

Leave us a Custom Callout: https://www.speakpipe.com/FlipNOutPinballPodcast

Email the show at: flipnoutpinballpodcast@gmail.com

Get your next pinball machine or arcade game from https://www.flipnoutpinball.com

Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at: ken@flipnoutpinball.com greg@flipnoutpinball.com

Thanks for listening, and don't forget to take some time out of your day and play some pinball!

EP 30 - Fright N Out Begins! Oct 02, 2026

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Greg has apparently mastered his first magic trick: the disappearing act.

With Greg off on vacation, Ken is flying solo this week with a packed episode of the Flip N Out Pinball Podcast.

Then Ken gets a little more thoughtful about something that came up this week: what does it actually mean to be a valued customer? Price and discounts are easy to see, but there's a whole lot of value in a good distributor relationship that never shows up on an invoice. Ken shares his perspective from both sides of the counter, including customer expectations, loyalty, trust, service after the sale, and why sometimes the best advice he can give a potential customer is to keep buying from the distributor they already have.

October has arrived, which means the Flip N Out Pinball Podcast officially becomes FRIGHT N OUT!

Turn down the lights as we close the show with the first tale from Fright N Out:

Grandpa's Pinball Machine

Something has been sitting quietly in that basement for a very long time.

Maybe it wasn't as quiet as everyone thought. And finally... Ken provides updates on games currently in stock, what's shipping now, and what customers can expect in the weeks ahead.

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EP 29 - Pinball's Year-End Crystal Ball Sep 11, 2026

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With the final months of 2026 upon us, Ken and Greg break out the crystal ball and take a look at what the pinball industry might still have up its sleeve before the year comes to a close.

The guys start with the reaction to Stern Pinball's Fallout before working their way around the industry, talking production schedules, rumored titles, possible remasters, upcoming releases and what we could see from Stern, Jersey Jack Pinball, Spooky Pinball, Barrels of Fun, American Pinball, Multimorphic, Pedretti Gaming and more.

Could Stern have another remastered title coming? What games deserve the remake treatment? Could a Treehouse of Horror version of The Simpsons Pinball Party be the greatest idea nobody asked for? And just how many NEW pinball titles will be announced before the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve?

Ken and Greg set the over/under, make their predictions and probably create a few rumors along the way.

It's Episode 29 of the Flip N Out Pinball Podcast: Pinball's Year-End Crystal Ball!

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Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at: ken@flipnoutpinball.com greg@flipnoutpinball.com

SPECIAL - 'Fallout' Pinball First Look Sep 03, 2026

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Stern Pinball has officially revealed Fallout, the highly anticipated new game from Keith Elwin and team, and we're breaking it all down in this special FIRST LOOK edition of the Flip N Out Pinball Podcast. Ken and Greg take you through all three models, pricing, artwork, major playfield features, and some of the biggest differences between the Pro, Premium and Limited Edition. We're talking about the Fat Man cannon, the Wasteland Shooting Gallery, the inverted flipper, Magna Flip lower playfield, Deathclaw bash toy, Nuka-Cola bottle cap spinner, that incredible Pip-Boy display, and one of our favorite features of the entire game: the massive interactive VAULT DOOR. So which model would we choose? Does the Premium justify the jump? And could Fallout represent a new benchmark for what players expect from Stern going forward? This is a FIRST LOOK, not a full review. We've had some early hands-on exposure to the game, but we'll save the deeper gameplay and rules analysis until we've had significant time with Fallout. Let us know in the comments: PRO, PREMIUM or LE? What feature has you most excited? Is Fallout living up to the hype?

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SPECIAL - 'Cirqus Voltaire' First Look Aug 26, 2026

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American Pinball has officially pulled back the curtain on its reimagining of the Bally classic Cirqus Voltaire! Ken and Greg take a first look at both the Classic and Ringmaster Editions, break down what's new, talk pricing, features, artwork, and that wild interactive topper, and share their initial reactions to this new chapter for American Pinball.

Classic or Ringmaster? Let's talk about it. Order your new Cirqus Voltaire today at https://www.flipnoutpinball.com/

EP 28 - A Spooky Total Recall Aug 19, 2026

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Ken and Greg are back from a road trip to Spooky Pinball, and while there are plenty of things they can't talk about just yet, they can at least say they left Benton with smiles on their faces.

The guys recap the trip, talk about what's happening behind the scenes at Spooky, give some love to Luke and the crew, and revisit an incredible night that ended with someone walking away with a FREE Beetlejuice pinball machine.

Plus, Keith Elwin dropped a very interesting Total Recall image this morning. Is Stern making a Total Recall pinball machine...or is Keith trying to tell us something else? Ken did a little detective work, and two words might explain the whole thing: two weeks.

There's also some Patreon talk, pinball news, terrible Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions, and the usual assortment of nonsense!

Join our growing community with exclusive benefits (including bonus content and private Discord server) at: www.patreon.com/flipnoutpinballpodcast

Get your next pinball machine or arcade game from www.flipnoutpinball.com Flip N Out Pinball USED INVENTORY on facebook HERE Email the show at: flipnoutpinballpodcast@gmail.com

Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at: ken@flipnoutpinball.com greg@flipnoutpinball.com

EP 27 - The Craziest 48 Hours in Pinball This Year Aug 05, 2026

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Three new games. Two days. Plenty of opinions. This week we're catching up after one of the wildest stretches the pinball industry has seen all year. We dive into the launches of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Ender's Game, and Bon Jovi, discuss why some first impressions completely changed after seeing the games in action, recap the buzz coming out of Gen Con and Southern Fried Gaming Expo, and touch on Sonic's momentum, new announcements from American Pinball, and what could be next for the hobby. It's an honest, unscripted conversation with a few laughs mixed in, just the way we like it.

Join our growing community with exclusive benefits (including bonus content and private Discord server) via Patreon.com HERE

Get your next pinball machine or arcade game from Flip N Out Pinball Flip N Out Pinball USED INVENTORY on facebook HERE Email the show at: flipnoutpinballpodcast@gmail.com

Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at: ken@flipnoutpinball.com greg@flipnoutpinball.com

INTERVIEW - Bon Jovi Pinball w/ David Van Es & Luke Underwood Jul 28, 2026

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Barrels of Fun has officially revealed Bon Jovi Pinball, and before the game makes its public debut, we sat down with Founder, CEO, and Game Designer David Van Es, along with Prototype Engineer Luke Underwood, to learn the story behind the machine.

In this interview, David and Luke discuss:

• How Bon Jovi became Barrels of Fun's next title • The creative process behind designing the game • Translating one of the world's biggest rock bands into pinball • Gameplay philosophy, flow, and unique playfield features • The music, artwork, lighting, and audio experience • What players can expect when they step up to Bon Jovi for the very first time

This conversation gives the designers an opportunity to explain the vision behind the game in their own words.

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