PINCASTS 2021

The Pinball News & Pinball Magazine PINcast

Did you know we also produce a monthly podcast?

Yes indeed! At the start of every month Pinball News Editor, Martin Ayub, and Pinball Magazine Editor, Jonathan Joosten, team up to bring you all important news from the previous month in their joint Pinball Industry News PINcast.

They cover new game launches, upcoming titles, new industry appointments, new product announcements, show reports, new features in the latest software updates, what’s currently in production, and much, much more.

It’s the podcast the pinball industry listens to.

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Here are all twelve PINcasts covering 2021.

2021


December 2021 PINcastA new year and a new PINcast as Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News review all the news from the pinball world throughout December 2021 and the first few days of January 2022.

There’s the latest new game news as Stern Pinball reveal their latest title, lots of new appointments in the industry, tons of new code and features for existing games, the continuing saga of Deeproot Pinball’s collapse, details of current production and upcoming machines, and news of those sadly lost to the pinball world over the holiday season.

Plus, exciting news as regular caller Gary also gets a code update, with unexpected results.

November 2021 PINcastA new month means a brand new Pinball Industry News PINcast from Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News, covering the events throughout November in the amazing world of pinball.

They bring you all the latest news from a dozen pinball companies around the globe, including a new kit for Funhouse to give Rudy nightmares, a new edition of the Cactus Canyon remake, and a Chinese mini-pinball which is a whole new ball game.

Plus, there’s news from the big pinball shows, staffing changes, and new jobs opportunities in the industry, the latest details of upcoming titles, extra game features in the newest software updates, a new pinball publication, multiple seminars to watch, and Martin’s exhausting travels across the USA in an attempt to visit three pinball shows in just one week.

October 2021 PINcastWhat an action-packed month October was in the pinball world, and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine & Martin Ayub from Pinball News are back with their regular Pinball Industry News PINcast to bring you all the excitement. 

New game launches from three different companies, new appointments,  updates on upcoming titles, show reports, the expansion of connected pinball, new game features, a pinball design contest and possible criminal charges – October had it all.  Plus, exclusive interviews with Gary Stern and Seth Davis from Stern Pinball along with the Scorbit team’s explanation of their system and their plans to get you connected make this one of the most packed PINcast ever.

Don’t miss a minute of it.

September 2021 PINcastAs we wave a sad farewell to September, it’s time to look back at all that month’s exciting news from the pinball world.

New game launches (Godzilla, Alien LV), an unexpected preview of an upcoming title (Queen), famed pinball people working together on new features, a way to add additional features to older games (Scorbit), the latest on the Deeproot Pinball saga, lots of new game code, progress reports from throughout the industry, the sale of a Museum of Pinball’s entire collection and much, much more.  It really was a packed thirty days.

Plus, we talk to Rob Berk about what to expect from this month’s Pinball Expo as the world’s longest-running pinball show moves to a new, larger venue.

August 2021 PINcastAugust might mean the end of summer but things are just starting to heat up in the pinball world, with fraud accusations, a whole new way to play the game and lots of new titles to enjoy. So, Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News are back with their monthly PINcast to bring you up-to-date with all the month’s key industry news from all the big players.

They are joined by four special guests to talk about the latest game releases and upcoming titles.

Gerry Stellenberg and Rory Cernuda led the team behind Multimorphic’s new Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and they explain the concept, planning and development process of the game.

Mike Kalinowski is the owner of Homepin and he reveals exclusive details about his company’s second pinball title, including how the licence was acquired, which assets they landed, and some of the features we will see when the game is officially unveiled.

David Fix from American Pinball gives an update on the launch of the company’s fourth title and what’s currently underway at the factory. Plus, with his other hat on, looks forward to all the excitement at this year’s Pinball Expo show in its brand new home.

There’s much more news from those involved in all aspects of pinball and another caller who might – or might not – make it into this bumper August PINcast.

July 2021 PINcastIt’s time for another packed PINcast from Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News.

This time they look back at all the key events in pinball from July and the start of August along with, not one… not two… but three special pinball legend guests.

Jersey Jack himself tells us about how he brought Steve Ritchie to the company he founded and discusses many other recent events at the business. Roger Sharpe reveals details of the upcoming movie about his life in pinball and that historic moment in 1976 where he helped ensure the game’s survival. The third legend has designed more than 180 pinballs and as he celebrates his birthday, Wayne Neyens still has dreams about the game at the ripe old age of 103.

Plus, there are full details of Spooky Pinball’s launch of their latest titles, the auction of the Museum of Pinball’s huge collection, the most recent update from Deeproot Pinball, pinball’s appearance on TV, more pinball collectibles you can purchase, teases of more upcoming titles, how the Magic Girl game has finally been finished, a scam warning, code updates and much, much more.

June 2021 PINcastIt’s only thirty days long but plenty of news happened in the pinball world during June 2021. So, Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News bring you all the latest updates in their new monthly PINcast.

There are new titles announced, new positions vacant and filled, new game code features, new merchandise available, news from trade shows, museums opening and closing, tournaments resuming and much, much more. Plus, we get Gary live on-air and mark the passing of a pinball legend.

It’s all pinball talk with no distractions or waffle, so download or stream the latest PINcast now and check out the large archive of previous PINcasts and exclusive in-depth interviews.
June 2021 PINcast

May 2021 PINcastThe start of the month means another PINcast looking at all the latest excitement from the pinball world.

In their latest PINcast, Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News are joined by Mukesh Vasani, Nirmal Vasani and David Fix from American Pinball and their parent company Aimtron to discuss how both companies began, what the new ownership of AP means for their future, and talk about their upcoming fourth title which is due to be announced shortly.

Jonathan and Martin also examine Stern Pinball’s new Star Wars: The Mandalorian, how Haggis Pinball sold out all their Fathom Revisited Mermaid Editions, who will be announcing their next games in June and who won’t, Jersey Jack Pinball’s new code updates bringing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth not only to the latest titles but to older ones too, and all the latest news from every pinball manufacturer.
May 2021 PINcast

April 2021 PINcastThese are exciting times in pinball, so Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News are joined by Mike Kalinowski of Homepin as they look back at all the excitement from April 2021 in their regular monthly PINcast.

There’s some exclusive news on Homepin’s next licensed theme and the story of the company’s move to Taiwan, the announcement of Haggis Pinball’s new series of remake titles starting with Fathom Revisited, Heist!’s new record for the biggest multiball, the latest industry staff changes, what’s currently being produced and what’s upcoming, new on the moves by pinball museums and so much more.

Cut through the rumours, speculation and opinion to find out what’s really happening in the pinball world in the monthly Pinball Magazine and Pinball News pinball industry news PINcast.
April 2021 PINcast

March 2021 PINcastJoin April Fools Jonathan Joosten from PinballMagazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News as they bring you up-to-date with all the key events from the world of pinball throughout March.   

There’s almost a sense of déjà vu as Jersey Jack Pinball’s Guns N’ Roses picks up a bunch of awards, Spooky Pinball gets bigger premises and production of deeproot Pinball’s Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland is pushed further back. 

But there are plenty of new products and game reveals, upcoming game information, updated game code, current and upcoming pinball events and much, much more in the latest edition of their long-running PINcast. Plus a special guest appearance by ‘Gary’ – or is it?
March 2021 PINcast

February 2021 PINcastMartin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine return with their joint PINcast looking back at all the exciting events in the world of pinball in the month of February 2021.

As ever there is plenty to discuss, including new hirings, the latest on the Pinball Hall of Fame’s fundraiser, when we might see Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland, Celts and Alien go into production, what’s been happening at the various pinball manufacturers, the latest code updates, show news, Gary calling in and so much more.

You thought February was a quiet month? Think again!
February 2021 PINcast

January 2021 PINcastJonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News are back to bring you all the news from the world of pinball throughout January 2021.

From new appointments to new awards, new games to new appeals, new licenses to new products, and new features to new restrictions, it’s all dissected, discussed and digested in the latest Pinball Industry News PINcast available right now on Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Podcasts, Podbean and many more sites.
January 2021 PINcast

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