Head2Head Pinball Podcast

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Episode 87 – Start spreading the news

Greg Poverelli and Levi Nayman join the showNew York pinball sceneThe StormNYCPC – 2018 StreamFlip Frenzy explainedBrisbane MastersPinball distractionsWilly Wonka newsIron Maiden selloutMunst…

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Greg and Levi cohost the show and talk about pinball in New York and stay to talk pinball news - enjoy!!

• Greg Poverelli and Levi Nayman join the show
• New York pinball scene
• The Storm
• NYCPC – 2018 Stream
• Flip Frenzy explained
• Brisbane Masters
• Pinball distractions
• Willy Wonka news
• Iron Maiden sellout
• Munsters LE impressions – stream
• Deeproot patent
• Stern of the Union
• To Cliffy or not
• Dead Flip BK Stream
• Ryan on TV

 

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Episode 88 – Everlasting Gobstoppers

Josh and Scott from the Loserkid Pinball Podcast cohost the showWilly Wonka first impressions and deep (ish) diveReveal Stream – TWIP infoBlack Knight Sword of Rage reveal impressionsBKSOR De…

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Josh and Scott from the Loserkid Pinball Podcast cohost this week's show. You should check them out.

• Josh and Scott from the Loserkid Pinball Podcast cohost the show
• Willy Wonka first impressions and deep (ish) dive
• Reveal Stream – TWIP info
• Black Knight Sword of Rage reveal impressions
• BKSOR Dead Flip Stream
• Code Code Code!!
• Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle code and shipping
• Haggis Pinball will pay you for your art
• No Beetlejuice for you!!!
• Oktoberfest changes

 

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Episode 89 – Hobbits, Leprechauns and Zombies oh my!!

Joe Lemire cohosts the showJourney to the Top 50The Leia strategy24 Hours at the SanctumWizard of Oz new codeDeeproot Pinball updateBeetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!German Pinball Company?Moto…

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Joe Lemire cohosts the show and we talk all the stuff below - and Kardashians.

• Joe Lemire cohosts the show
  • Journey to the Top 50
  • The Leia strategy
  • 24 Hours at the Sanctum
• Wizard of Oz new code
• Deeproot Pinball update
• Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
• German Pinball Company?
• Motor Show
• IFPA Dollar Gate 1 year on
• 1700 pinball machines!!!
• Deadpool Boom Challenge
• Pinball Buzz
• Kardashians
• MSL Stream 1 / Stream 2

 

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Episode 90 – Stern Battle Royale!!

Ryan C co-hosts the showHead2Head Merchandise Store now open!Matt Hardy’s Expedition of GoldDeep Root panelJackbar BondingRAZA voice talentStern Battle Royale – who will win?Marty liste…

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Ryan C is back this week!!!

• Ryan C co-hosts the show
• Head2Head Merchandise Store now open!
• Matt Hardy’s Expedition of Gold
• Deep Root panel
• Jackbar Bonding
• RAZA voice talent
• Stern Battle Royale – who will win?
• Marty listens to Rush
• And watches Queen

 

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So you can now join in the fun. Vote here for the Stern battle Royale. Did we get it right or wrong? https://www.polltab.com/bracket-poll/yLp5S_LFN

Each bracket gets voted on every 24 hours till there is 1 machine victorious!

 

[Matt Vince]

I've put my votes in, did you just use the highest rated games on pinside out of curiosity? Was hoping to give a little love to 24!

 

[Martymainframe]

Yes we did. Though I think Ryan may have missed Ripleys accidentally but you know....it wasn’t going to get far

 

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Round 2 is now ready for your vote!!!

 

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Round 3 is now good to go. https://www.polltab.com/bracket-poll/yLp5S_LFN

Lord of the Rings vs The Walking Dead
AC/DC vs Batman 66
Metallica vs Deadpool
Iron Maiden vs The Simpsons Pinball Party

 

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Episode 91 – Rotordave Returns

David Peck cohosts the showStern Battle Royale resultsPincade recapLed Zeppelin rethemeSouthern Hemisphere Pinball ChampionshipEvel Knievel restorationThrilla in Sternilla 2Alice in Wonderland layo…

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David Peck joins the show and we cover ALOT of pinball stuff!!! Enjoy.

• David Peck cohosts the show
• Stern Battle Royale results
• Pincade recap
• Led Zeppelin retheme
• Southern Hemisphere Pinball Championship
• Evel Knievel restoration
• Thrilla in Sternilla 2
• Alice in Wonderland layout
• The Bushwhackers
• Aussies are thieves
• Pinball hall of Fame plans
• Music theme suggestions
  • Infected Mushroom
  • The B-52s
  • Nine Inch Nails
  • King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
  • Muse – yes!!!
• Pinball “unmet need”
• Coop modes
• Head2Head merch store

 

[Hullshark]

Metallica won the poll …… Didn’t see that happening !!!

 

[Martymainframe]

Apologies everyone. Needed a break this week from the podcast. Definitely back next week!!

 

[Matt Vince]

Lazy b&$!@£ds!!

 

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http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/05/20/episode-92-from-a-land-down-under/

Jimmy Nails talks Brisbane Masters - it's going to be huge!!! Book your flights now!!!

• Jimmy Nails joins the show
• Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective
• 10 days of pinball!!
• Steve Ritchie and Bowen Kerins coming
• How many pinball shirts do you have?
• EKKA Royal Queensland Show
• Kong Off Oz Style
• Brisbane Masters
• Batman 66 impressions years later
• The Aussie dollar is rubbish
• Mobile streaming
• Netherworld
• Tournament commentary

 

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Less vegemite this week. But lots of news!!!!

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/05/27/episode-93-joe-lemire-and-the-prisoner-of-pinball/

• Joe Lemire cohosts fresh from the NYCPC
• Haggis Pinball gets an artist
• Changes to Cosmic Carnival
• Chris Franchi and Dead Flip pinball concepts
• Munsters Colour Premium
• Supreme not as dumb as you thought
• Seawitch remake coming
• Space Cadet real machine
• Harry Potter virtual pin
• Flipper Mechanic game
• Stern book update
• Head2Deals
• NYCPC roundup
• Mailbag

 

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Looks like Joe will be hanging around and we go really deep this week. Enjoy!!

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/06/03/episode-94-going-deep/

• Deeproot latest announcement
  • When is Fall?
  • Assembling machines is easy
  • Moon craters
  • Politics
  • Zidware Goodwill
  • Next Level Pinball
• Multimorphic musings
• Madonna Pinball vs Lady Gaga pinball
• Todd Tuckey is ok
• IFPA World Championships
  • Joe missed it
  • Jason Lambert won’t and is everywhere! Also here & here
• Black Knight code + Joe’s thoughts
• Austin Powers colordmd
• The Rolling Stones are awesome (at releasing compilations)
• Wonka gameplay impressions + stream

 

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It's competition time. Open to everyone from around the world!!!!

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/06/10/episode-95-multiple-jackpots/

• Balanced discussions vs drama
• Art standards: Metallica vs Ghostbusters
• Ghostbusters code? – Joe’s wishlist
• Pro vs Premium/LE machines
• Risky Business and Pricing models
• The Addams Family Effect
• Elvira 3 coming this October
• Pinmasters RI / IFPA 16 World Championship
• Metroid Pinball homebrew
• Pinstadium new mounting system
• Joe Tips the Top 100
• Southern Hemisphere Pinball Championship
• Competition to win a set of Pinstadiums

 

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Gary Stern takes time out of his trip to China to join the show. Hope you enjoy!!!

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/06/17/episode-96-gary-stern/

• Gary Stern interview
  • Conquering Asia
  • Lifestyle brand or manufacturer?
  • Pinball connectivity
  • Supreme success / private label machines
  • The Pin
  • Is making pinball hard?
  • Stern makes money!!
  • Vault machines
  • LOTR or Matrix?
  • Pinball hits and misses
  • The tale of Orbitor 1
  • Vodka/Gin
  • Australia
• Willy Wonka Karl DeAngelo stream
  • Joe’s Thoughts
• Joe Tips the Top 100 – Game of Thrones
• Avatar love
• Leia strat works
• Pinstadium competition round 2

 

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Episode 97 is now available. We talk many things including what we think is Steve Ritchie's best game of the modern era - do you agree?

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/06/24/episode-97-shut-up-and-take-my-money/

• Black Knight SOR code update and physical changes
• Steve Ritchie
  • Best of the modern era
  • Spider-man vault vs original
  • Spider-man vs Superman
• Cosmic Carnival production update
• Deeproot not shipping internationally
• Wonka production?
• Monster bash remake arrival imminent
• Next remake speculation
• Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle code update
• Awesome hologram topper
• Lady Gaga and pinball again!!
• New England Pinball League
• Pinstadium competition round 3 – this one is easy!!
• Star Trek stream with Fusions!!!

 

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So many podcasters, so much time!! Enjoy the podcasters from Pintastic.

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/07/01/episode-98-ripextrahead2slammrspinballplayersprofile/

• The pinball podcast panelists at Pinstastic join the show
• Before and after podcasting
• Hobby vs media
• Franchi returns
• Machines of 2019
• Willy
• Munsters code
• Superman missed opportunity?
• Themes for females
• Pinball innovation
• Pinball connectivity
• Pinball on TV
• Next lifestyle brand speculation
• More giveaways

 

[thelab]

Loving these podcasts!

How are the download/listening figures doing?

 

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Thank you!!!! Our downloads are strong as ever. Was worried people might not like the changes but so far it's been all positive.

 

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Episode 99 is now ready!!!

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/07/08/episode-99-hot-garbage/

Make sure you vote in the Bally / Williams Battle Royale at https://www.polltab.com/bracket-poll/-NhZoXdzC

• Pintastic final roundup
• Joe ain’t trash
• Deeproot update / tour
• Brisbane Masters sellout
• National Pinball day
• Thunderbirds is better than Magic Girl
• Jurassic Park?
• Black Knight mini review
• Alice Cooper in Oz / TWIP deep dive
• Dutch Pinball update
• Bally/Williams Battle Royale – vote now!
• Joe Tips the Top 100 – Cactus Canyon
• Final Pinstadium competition week
• Marty fixes something
• Dialed In / Game of Thrones stream

 

[thelab]

Congrats if and when you get to 100!

Hope you have a party planned!

 

[Martymainframe]

It's somewhat a party

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/07/15/episode-100-the-3-stooges/

• Guess who’s back?
• Guns ‘N Roses Pinball confirmed by Slash
• Dutch pinball settles – but will you?
• Game of Thrones surprise code update
• 90s Bally / Williams Battle Royale result + bonus round
• Steve Ritchie’s best Stern game
• Keith Elwin 2 weeks!!
• Zombie Yeti Bill & Ted tease
• Spooky Fang Club
• Joe / Ryan Tips the Top 100 – Star Wars
• Pinstadium competition winners
• 2017 clips

 

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Episode 101 - CSI: Special Pinball Unit is now available. Enjoy.

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/07/22/episode-101-csi-special-pinball-unit/

• Star Wars Home Edition
• Game of Thrones new code
• TMNT rumored machine from Stern
• CSI – is it any good?
• Bally / Williams 90s Battle Royale Tournament Edition
• Zombie Yeti Bill & Ted update
• Pinburgh!!
• Code for Willy Wonka and Dialed In!
• Epic trolling
• Next Homepin machine
• WOZ stream

 

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Well you just know this episode is going to be all about Jurassic Park. There's an interview with Mark from Pinball Mix too!!

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/07/29/episode-102-stern-uh-finds-a-way/

• Jurassic Park first impressions
  • Layout, Art, Theme integration
  • Is Marty in?
  • The design team
  • Differences between models
  • What’s missing?
  • Feature matrix
• Joe’s obsession with Lord of the Rings + differences to art
• Pinsound interactive shaker motor
• Interview: Mark Hauser from Pinball Mix
• Ghostbusters code tidbit
• Pinburgh hype!!! OMG Mick!!
• Joe Tips the Top 100 – Flash Gordon

 

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Episode 104 is available with lots of pinball news and other pinball related media - enjoy!!

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/08/12/episode-104-social-media-watch/

• American Pinball update
• Dutch Pinball update
• Stern book update
• Pinball in Dave and Busters
• Pinquest is live in the US!!
• Social media watch
  • Ron Hallett from Slam Tilt Podcast
  • St. Petersburg’s new Pinball Museum Arcade
  • Danni Peck – the world’s #1 female player
• Joe Tips the Top 100 – Seawitch
• Marty on the Loserkid Pinball Podcast
• Flipout 2019 tournament details
• Mailbag
  • Star Wars post
  • Jurassic Park sound
  • Replay vs Extra balls

 

[Paul]

Did we Miss 103??

 

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Oh dang. I forgot the post. I was on a different computer when in the US so didn’t have my checklist. The good news is you have 2 episodes this week.

http://www.head2headpinball.com/2019/08/05/episode-103-rawr/