Gobble Hole.mp3 | Voicemail Dump Truck 223
Summary
Jeff Baker hosts Pinball Week with guest Jack Danger, who discusses the development and approachability of the new Pokémon pinball machine. The conversation covers the tactile appeal of physical pinball, the history of the hobby, and wild homebrew concepts like head-to-head games. The hosts also explore the "Pinball Compendium" book and debate the correct phrasing for taking a day off work.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Brie protein pasta and Just Food For Dogs
Midas tire guarantee and intro to guest
Introduction of Jack Danger and banter
Jack's career at Stern and Pokemon release
The Pokemon pinball approval and design process
Why pinball matters and the digital vs physical debate
Mike's pinball journey and learning proper skills
Pinball in dispensaries and social spaces
Pinball books, history, and AI jokes
Break and Just Food For Dogs ad
Showcasing pinball history books and art
Story of the secret Rotterdam pinball room
Voicemails: Dump truck and Chicago style
Foo Fighters pinball and breaking design rules
The magic cup mechanism in Quick and Crash
Stern's design rules and voicemail about crazy ideas
Pinball Olympics and modified machines
Homebrew pinball and the Rapid Fire machine
Voicemail: Calling in vs calling out of work
Voicemail: Destroying a Flock camera
Waluigi pinball and the Dan Reiertt connection
Nudging, tilting, and Abe's pinball skills
Pinball terminology: Gobble holes and knockers
Evolution of pinball design and friendliness
Where to find Jack online and closing remarks
Outro and Just Food For Dogs ad
Listen ad-free on Castria