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by Wedgehead · English · Leisure & Travel
A biweekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon. Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, with a focus on location play, often with other interesting guests. Support our show: https://ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast If yo
5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Support the show & receive a link to the private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Alright, in this episode we are joined once again by our good buddy Ty Palmer and jump right into the fire to try and determine the definitive answer to the age old question: Bally vs. Stern Electronics, which are actually better? Buckle up, because this one gets everyone riled up, and adult language was used. Support the show
S1 · E127 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Support the show and get a link to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this second episode with legendary pinball sound designer Dan Forden, we actually go through his career and listen to the music that he composed and created for many well known and iconic pinball machines. This is a good one! Support the show
S1 · E126 · 7 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode I speak with Dan Forden, another legend of both the videogame and pinball industry. Whilst undoubtably known best for the Motral Kombat video game series, he also worked on a ton of pinball machines at Williams/Bally during the late 80s-90s golden era including: Bad Cats, Black Knight 2000, Mousin Around, Roller Games, Bride of Pinbot, Getaway: High Speed 2, Star Trek: Next Generation, The S...
S1 · E25 · 24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Support the show and receive a link to the private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast On this episode of the show we are joined by an old school pinball collector and international man of mystery, Tom Rader, who came onto the show to discuss his favorite pinball era of all time: Williams single player EM machines with their unusual looking upside down pear shaped heads. Most collectors now just refer to them as the "Reverse Wedgeheads" and we discuss all of them in this episode, along ...
S1 · E124 · 10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Help support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Alex is doing a second best game episode for best game ever since apparently, he's confused about the definition of "best game ever" actually means... In this episode we discuss the 1993 Williams Classic Barry Oursler game: Bram Stoker's Dracula and what makes it so great. But be warned, the swearwolves were in full effect on this episode...this is your adult content warning. Support the show
S1 · E123 · 27 Jul 2026 · 54 min
Support the show and receive access to our discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode we explore the role that physical layout and shot geometry has on the overall feel of a pinball machine. We discuss the classic spectrum of two genius designers who operated largely on opposite sides of the spectrum, Steve Ritchie and Pat Lawlor, and Alan discusses why if he doesn't like the way a game physically shoots, then he will NEVER enjoy that machine at all. But as per usual, adult la...
S1 · E122 · 13 Jul 2026 · 56 min
Support the show and receive a link to the private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Local legend Cory Butcher joins us on the show to defend his love for the 1992 Gottlieb game, Cue Ball Wizard. On paper this game sold well, and earned well back in the day, but for some reason it hasn't aged so well in the 30 years since its release. Thankfully Butcher is here to educate all of us. As is tradition, profanity is used throughout the episode. Support the show
6 Jul 2026 · 22 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Seattle pinball player and creator of the kickass pinball ratings website, pinballranker.com brings us all his episode that he wrote and recorded all about what he believes to be "The Best Game Ever" Warning: like all of our normal episodes, Conor has also chosen to use adult language, this is your warning. Support the show
S1 · E121 · 29 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode we dive deep into the pinball career of one of pinball's most successful designers. Barry designed over 30 pinball machines in the solid state era, sold obscene amounts of his designs, single handedly saved pinball in 1984, and was always a team player and a kind and willing collaborator. Despite all this, he's almost forgotten about in the modern-day discussion of pinball desig...
S1 · E120 · 15 Jun 2026 · 38 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast It took me awhile, but the second episode of my pinball economics series is finally here, and I am exploring the concept of "value" as it pertains to the business of pinball operating. It all starts with: Is looking at the coinbox overrated? I hope you all enjoy this second deep dive into the life of pinball operating and the underlying economics of the venture, but as usual...some adult langu...
S1 · E119 · 1 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
Help support the show and receive a link to our private discord community: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast We are joined by longtime supporter of the bar and podcast, Conor Wilson who created an awesome new website to make ranking your favorite pinball machines that makes it simple, easy, and fun to do, and allows you to share your lists with your other pinball friends. You can start your journey here at: pinballranker.com As always, some swear words may be used in the passionate discussion Suppor...
S1 · E118 · 18 May 2026 · 51 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast We are back and celebrating the best games in all categories and handing out awards for the best pinball machines of 1995! Warning: Adult Language is used. Support the show
S1 · E117 · 4 May 2026 · 57 min
Support the show & get a link to our private discord channel: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode Alex went into the lab and locked himself away to run the tests and to finally come up with the “Top Ten Games of All Time: No Opinions, Just Facts” list and that's what we're sharing with you on this episode. Everybody knows the pinside list is deeply flawed and skewed towards brand new games, but the real top ten list is right here… at least according to Alex. As always though, we ar...
27 Apr 2026 · 37 min
Support the show and receive your link to the private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Bonus Episode of the show coming at you featuring two local portland players and friends who met through the discord for this show, Rob and Miggy! They recorded this episode to tell everybody why they love Pat Lawlor and his 1992 game "The Addams Family" so much. You can hear the excitement in their voices and no, the playback has not been sped up, they are just naturally that hyped up all the time! Enjo...
S1 · E116 · 20 Apr 2026 · 46 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast There's something very different about Stern's latest game, and for really the first time ever on the show, we're breaking from our normal format and covering a brand-new game from the location player and operator's perspective. This feels like a historic moment, and so we're going to talk about the first couple weeks of Pokémon on location and what they did differently with this title and why this f...
S1 · E115 · 6 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode we cover the 20 machines that Gottlieb made from 1982-1985 and discuss all the weird, strange, wacky, and good games and innovative designs that they churned out during the doldrum years of the mid 1980s. But buckle up, there's adult language throughout. Support the show
S1 · E114 · 23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Support the show and get a link to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Our friend Lisa, a pinball tech at Next Level comes on the show to defend her love for Stern's Austin Powers machine from 2001, and makes sure to state clearly that she does NOT like the movies at all. We read all the bad reviews we could find online and Lisa educates us on why they are all wrong. But be warned if this is your first time, we do use adult language on the show. Support the show
S1 · E113 · 9 Mar 2026 · 44 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode Alan sets the record straight on the true greatest game of all time, Dennis Nordman's masterpiece, 1993's Whitewater made by Williams. Listen to us discuss why Whitewater not only excels in all aspects, but why it truly transcends the medium. Normal disclaimer: We curse when we get excited, and this episode is about the GOAT, so there's some spicy language throughout. Support the show
S1 · E112 · 23 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode we discuss 6 names from the EM era that you should be aware of, two from each of the Big Three of Williams, Bally and Gottlieb. This episode really is a love letter to EM machines, and all the very talented designers of pinball's most popular, but least celebrated era. But as always, we use some adult language when we get really excited, and this is your warning that we are more hopped up th...
S1 · E111 · 9 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Support the show and receive a link to the private discord channel: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast AJ of Flip a Coin in Colorado is back to discuss the current affairs of operating brand new pinball machines in the year 2026 and beyond. AJ buys lots of new games from Stern, Barrels of Fun, JJP, and CGC and he's here to cut through all the marketing talk and just discuss the business side of buying NIB games and trying to make money with them on route. As always though, we might swear a bit throug...
S1 · E110 · 26 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord channel: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast This episode we explore the period from 1995-1999 when Gary Stern successfully convinced another Japanese arcade game manufacturer to partner with him and rebrand from Data East to Sega for the North American coin-op pinball market. These games are mostly pretty low production run games, with some clear cost cutting measures in place, and the art packages are pretty uneven too. Many pinheads haven't...
S1 · E108 · 12 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Support the show and grab a link to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast In this episode we are joined on the show by veteran pinball machine mover, casual on location pinball player, and Alex's wife, Megan aka the Watergirl and she is here to give her thoughts on all the 2025 pinball releases from her unique perspective as a non-nerd, and non middle-aged man. Hear about how the average pinball player views all these games, the results are guaranteed to surprise you. But as u...
S1 · E108 · 29 Dec 2025 · 51 min
Support the show and get access to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast This whole episode is Alex trying to describe to the listener why there has never been a good center ramp in a pinball machine, and even the ones that you think are good, aren't actually center ramps (according to him). As always when discussing niche nerd topics, we speak fluent profanity in the episode. Support the show
S1 · E107 · 15 Dec 2025 · 36 min
Support the show and get access to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast For the first and probably only time, we bring you the Wedgehead Podcast Holiday Special! So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and listen to us as we run down the best holiday games from pinball's past, what to buy for the pinhead in your life, and a good reminder of what this season is really all about: PINBALL! Warning: We were in the holiday spirit, and the holiday spirit swears sometimes. Support the show
S1 · E106 · 1 Dec 2025 · 46 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast This week's episode has us exploring the history of the ball save in pinball, why it has grown bigger over time, and whether or not it was actually all a big mistake. But we do curse throughout the show...this is your warning. Support the show
24 Nov 2025 · 34 min
Support the show, and join our discord by donating to: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Former guest of the show, and video game designer Paul Michael Melio gave us this bonus episode to share on our channel with the first edition of BEST GAME EVER! Hear about why Jaws is Paul's favorite game of all time, and maybe why it should be yours as well. Warning: We must've rubbed off on Paul, because he does curse while he describes his love for Jaws, you have been warned. Support the show
S1 · E105 · 17 Nov 2025 · 48 min
Support the show and receive a link to our private discord automatically: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast We are back once again, looking back through the decades with the mighty power of Hindsight to accurately give out awards to the best pinball machines that were released in the year 1991! Unlike network tv awards shows, we do however use occasional adult language. Support the show
S1 · E104 · 3 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Support the show and get access to our private discord: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast We are discussing the pinball career of legendary pinball designer and mechanical engineer, John Borg. He worked at Premier, Data East, Sega, and still works at Stern to this day, and we deep dive into his games and what design hallmarks that he is best known for. As always though, just like John, we don't f*&k around on this show. Curse words are present. Career Retrospective Seminar Expo 2024 ...
S1 · E103 · 20 Oct 2025 · 53 min
Support the show and get a link to our private discord channel: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast Our friend Paul, a video game designer and aspiring pinball designer joins us on the show to defend his DOTH Game: SHAQ ATTAQ! At the time of recording, this is the 8th lowest rated game of all time on the pinside list, and the second lowest rated game that we have covered on the show. But Paul joined us to set the record straight (with some choice swear words)! Support the show
S1 · E102 · 6 Oct 2025 · 48 min
Support the show and get a link to our private discord server: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast We're back with a nice culmination episode that pieces together a lot of bits and themes from the last 100+ episodes of the show, and compiled them into a nice and tight episode not only showcasing the importance of community building, but also some actionable advice for how to grow a scene around you, no matter where you live. But as long-time listeners already know, we swear when we record the show, so...
A biweekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon. Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, with a focus on location play, often with other interesting guests. Support our show: https://ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcast If yo
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