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#42 Cirqus Voltaire - The Classic Pinball Podcast Dec 01, 2020

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In this episode the guys review a game that Dave recently acquired and that George has never played. They are exploring and playing a game that is outside the late 70’s / early 80’s SS Bally, Stern and Williams arena. George explains to Dave how Adam Lefkoff lit this game up on a twitch video he watched from the Colorado Pinball Cooperative while trying to learn some of the game rules. They then proceed to play several games and try and navigate the rules. George names the ringmaster. Lots of fun. Come join the circus. Bonus feature: New Homepin products.

#41 Playboy - The Classic Pinball Podcast Nov 17, 2020

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WARNING! The subject matter requires us to post a warning that some of the content contained in this episode might be offensive to some people. Bally Playboy 1978. History. The original Jersey Jack. CPR themes. Gameplay. Bonus feature: Top 4 production games. Captains Warehouse Auction.

#40 Free Play Bar Arcade - The Classic Pinball Podcast Oct 27, 2020

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In this podcast George and Dave interview the owner of Free Play Bar Arcade. We talk about his current location in Providence, Rhode Island and his soon to open location in Worcester, MA. This episode features talk about videos and pinballs. Bonus feature: Future plans for Free Play in Worcester.

#39 Black Knight - The Classic Pinball Podcast Oct 20, 2020

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The boys are back in the basement with Black Knight. Bonus feature: GNFR and fighting for the quarter.

#38 Nitro Ground Shaker - The Classic Pinball Podcast Sep 29, 2020

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In this episode Dave and George talk about and then play Bally Nitro Ground Shaker. They are joined by Dave’s friend PJ and wife Maureen. There is also discussion about Stern SS games: Magic, Stingray and Trident. Bonus Feature: RAZA rant.

#37 High Speed - The Classic Pinball Podcast Sep 08, 2020

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The guys start off in Dave’s basement playing a High Speed before it goes off to his customer. Dave tells me Eric Stone is calling him today. Dave and Eric talk High Speed and IFPA tournament rankings. Thank you. avengers. Old timers. Rock pins. Houston Arcade Show. Blues Brothers. Tech Tip - Lectronamo. Bonus Feature: Eric Stone and Dave talk Fathom.

#36 The Jersey Shore - The Classic Pinball Podcast Aug 31, 2020

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In this episode George revisits his childhood by interviewing David Scarpa, the author of the book Beyond Playland. His family owned Playland arcade in North Lavallette NJ for almost 3 decades starting in 1957. The interview focuses primarily on the Arcade’s history and some of the Classic games from days gone by. There is very little pinball in this episode. They talk about the area and turn their attention to what happened to the games and how things have changed in the industry. Randy Senna (Randyland) purchased most of the older games and now has an arcade and soon to be museum in Wildwood, NJ featuring some of his collection. He also was featured in a Hoarders TV show and has numerous videos on YouTube. The discussion then turns to Seaside, Barnacle Bills, The Sawmill and Hurricane Sandy. If you grew up during this time vacationing in the area or curious how times have changed you will be entertained by his stories, views and perspective.

#35 Xenon - The Classic Pinball Podcast Aug 25, 2020

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This is the first episode George and Dave have done face to face in 5 months. They record part of the segment playing Xenon in George’s game room and also record while sitting outside exploring a number of topics. George tells Dave about the comments made regarding his favorite game Fathom. Bally spinners are revisited. George tells Dave he’s recorded an episode about his arcade growing up in Lavallette, NJ called Playland. They then move to Dave s latest acquisition: Paragon. Dave discusses Williams and System 1 replacement boards. George calls out all podcasters except one. Conversation then turns to the Captains Warehouse auction that took place on August 21 and 22nd. Meteor sounds like Hot Doggin? Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Fiberglass playfields again.

#34 Spinner - spinner, chicken dinner Jul 27, 2020

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George listens to Keith, Martin and Jeff talk 9 ball. George has questions for Dave about spinners on 9 ball and Stargazer. Other Bally and Stern spinners are discussed. Joe Lemire buys Ice Fever. Kings of Steel, Nitro Groundshaker, High Speed, Gottlieb Spider-Man are all discussed. Bonus feature: Bally

#33 Jaws? Jul 13, 2020

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Telling Fish Tales. Dave’s New York trip. We discuss the following games: Eight Ball. Macgyver fixes Fish Tales, Ice Fever, Black Knight, Indiana Jones, Circus Voltaire, Hot Hand, Split Second, Gorgar. Titletown pinball is now District 82. Zach Meny? New Segment: Dear Doctor Dave. Bonus Feature: EM gun game - Crooks Saloon.

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