I need to know how Market Trends is trending, so I vote for a new segment, Market Trends Market Trend.
Are people into Market Trends this week or not? Tune into Market Trends Market Trend to find out!
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I don’t mind the market trends segment. But God damn turn the volume down on that Buy buy buy audio clip. Holy shit is that annoying when listening to the podcast with headphones on.
The segment with the reports on the different manufacturers has gotten better with regards to the very low audio level but still the audio level could be consistent with the podcast audio. A couple of those guys could maybe drink a cup of coffee before recording the report so they have a little bit more energy. Whoever the third guy was on this podcast episode report has it right. Someone on that Wednesday midweek show sounded like he was whispering telling me a secret.
Fultondale, AL
Quoted from DakotaMike:Yeah, I thought I heard Zach lump you in with the Market Trends naysayers during the last episode. But I'm glad to see that you're on the right side of history Ken!
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Of course you're still on the wrong side of Mousin' Around...but no ones perfect!
And he don't know diddly about Guardians of the Galaxy! LOL
Quoted from thirdedition:I need to know how Market Trends is trending, so I vote for a new segment, Market Trends Market Trend.
Are people into Market Trends this week or not? Tune into Market Trends Market Trend to find out!
I like it
A0E09D0B-5B6B-498A-9A26-878C702740D7 (resized).jpegQuoted from JoshuahJacobs:The latest episode of Silverball Stories is up! And, if you're into the 80s and early 90s you won't want to miss this one. Check it out here:
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-k5s5p-d68d13?utm_campaign=au_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=au_share[quoted image]
Loved the references in this episode! Damn I love this show
Quoted from JoshuahJacobs:The latest episode of Silverball Stories is up! And, if you're into the 80s and early 90s you won't want to miss this one. Check it out here:
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-k5s5p-d68d13?utm_campaign=au_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=au_share[quoted image]
Excuse me for beeing stupid, but is this the Chronicles with changed name?
Quoted from mtn-:Excuse me for beeing stupid, but is this the Chronicles with changed name?
It is not. New Chronicles episode will air today
Quoted from ZMeny:It is not. New Chronicles episode will air today
Nice! Something to listen to while I drink beer and remain isolated!
Quoted from JoshuahJacobs:The latest episode of Silverball Stories is up! And, if you're into the 80s and early 90s you won't want to miss this one. Check it out here:
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-k5s5p-d68d13?utm_campaign=au_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=au_share[quoted image]
I realllllly like these!!!
Silverball Chronicles Episode 2
Stern Electronics...No, not that Stern
Before Stern Pinball Inc., which dominates the pinball landscape today, there was Stern Electronics, our second episode’s topic. We cover where Stern Electronics came from, Sam and Gary Stern’s early years, Dave mispronouncing names, the change from electro-mechanical pinball to solid state, the sketchiness around that transition, legendary designer Steve Kirk, Stern’s wild art, and the death of Stern Electronics.
As always we love to hear from you. We can always be reached at [email protected]
Sources for this episode can be found at thepinballnetwork.net
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wmhic-d6a374
7DA0BC6A-B563-4F4F-9F5A-AEC0ACFA41EB (resized).jpegQuoted from RandomTask:I realllllly like these!!!
Agree. The Stern episode was excellent.
The hosts co-facilitating their story was seamless and Ron adding experience/color made it very compelling listen. (over 2 hrs!)
This is good pinball content - the topics are well prepared and executed. One a month is perfect.
Hope the top brass at TPN appreciates the effort!
Quoted from ssdobbins:when i typed in thepinballnetwork.com it went to Pizza Hut??????
People demanded a website... www.thepinballnetwork.net
Chilliwack, BC
Quoted from RandomTask:People demanded a website... www.thepinballnetwork.net
Isn't that redundant, why not just www.thepinball.net actually pinball.net would be ideal
Quoted from Darscot:Isn't that redundant, why not just www.thepinball.net actually pinball.net would be ideal
Someone should claim those domains now and have some fun with redirecting 
Our official website is thepinballnetwork.net for those that would like to visit.
NEW The Plumb Podcast Is Up! Check it out now
Episode 3: Arcades, Not Grenades
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-b2ccc-d6b8d0
366DA00E-B149-4230-BBA2-E87FF3097C5F (resized).jpeg“He doesn’t know how to say his real name??” - David Dennis
LOL, that’s one of my favorite podcast lines ever!
Quoted from ZMeny:Silverball Chronicles Episode 2
Stern Electronics...No, not that Stern
Before Stern Pinball Inc., which dominates the pinball landscape today, there was Stern Electronics, our second episode’s topic. We cover where Stern Electronics came from, Sam and Gary Stern’s early years, Dave mispronouncing names, the change from electro-mechanical pinball to solid state, the sketchiness around that transition, legendary designer Steve Kirk, Stern’s wild art, and the death of Stern Electronics.
As always we love to hear from you. We can always be reached at [email protected]
Sources for this episode can be found at thepinballnetwork.net
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wmhic-d6a374[quoted image]
Quoted from pin2d:“He doesn’t know how to say his real name??” - David Dennis
LOL, that’s one of my favorite podcast lines ever!
My goodness the editing I did to fix the other names I screwed up so people had no idea... At this point I was like screw it...
Quoted from s1500:I enjoyed the history of Stern Electronics pins episode.
Someone on TPN should just do a "game by game" podcast of pins. The whole episode goes over just 1 table (any pin goes). It has been done with video games.
We’ve pitched that idea, it’s a good one
David and Ron, your podcast is not only an excellent pinball podcast, it is simply an excellent podcast. It would be great if all podcasts crammed so much info into an hour, (and more.) Your prep work is superb, and hopefully this prep work has allowed you to minimize editing. Great content. Thanks!
Quoted from Lrrr:David and Ron, your podcast is not only an excellent pinball podcast, it is simply an excellent podcast. It would be great if all podcasts crammed so much info into an hour, (and more.) Your prep work is superb, and hopefully this prep work has allowed you to minimize editing. Great content. Thanks!
Thanks a lot fella. There is a lot of editing mostly because Ron is correcting stuff I just sorta make up or when I sound reallllly dumb 
we ended up a great team and I'm really greatful for Ron!
Hey David Dennis, enjoying the history podcasts, as I hope most are. A small correction:
Chicago Coin never made bingo pinballs. Those are flipper less games made between 1951-1981 in the US, and still manufactured in other countries. These are typified as having a bingo card on the backglass.
Chicago coin did make some gambling pinballs, but their participation was fairly limited, and coincided with the participation of most other manufacturers (including Gottlieb). It seems like you lumped some of these gambling games in as 'bingos'.
Chicago Coin was most known in later years for their alternate coin op games, but they were in on the ground floor with pingames, and even shared a factory with Gottlieb at one point. We put an illustration of the adjoining factory in the first issue of Coin-Op Carnival (shameless plug).
Happy to discuss further if you'd like! Keep up the good work.
How about some pinball news and funnies on this Monday?
The Pinball Show Episode 6: Wrap It, Strap It, Set It, and Forget It
Hosts: Ken Cromwell & Zach Meny
- P3 Multimorphic Reveals Heist
- Manufacturer Delays, Shutdowns, & Moves (Stern, Spooky, American, deeproot, Haggis)
- Haggis Pinball's Celts' Third Playfield Option
- Stranger Things Gets The Cleland Sound Treatment
- Pinball Machine Rental
- Pinball Market Trends
- Outtakes
email: [email protected]
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-grkqv-d6f3d1
3F01ACD0-F884-422A-A765-2E517AE1630A (resized).jpegQuoted from bingopodcast:Hey David Dennis, enjoying the history podcasts, as I hope most are. A small correction:
Chicago Coin never made bingo pinballs. Those are flipper less games made between 1951-1981 in the US, and still manufactured in other countries. These are typified as having a bingo card on the backglass.
Chicago coin did make some gambling pinballs, but their participation was fairly limited, and coincided with the participation of most other manufacturers (including Gottlieb). It seems like you lumped some of these gambling games in as 'bingos'.
Chicago Coin was most known in later years for their alternate coin op games, but they were in on the ground floor with pingames, and even shared a factory with Gottlieb at one point. We put an illustration of the adjoining factory in the first issue of Coin-Op Carnival (shameless plug).
Happy to discuss further if you'd like! Keep up the good work.
You're totally right I did slack and lump them all in on the same "bingo' term... I'll toss that in on the next episode to add more clarity. Thanks a bunch for being involved in the podcast!
I'll also plug Coin-Op Carnival and when I finally get to a show I'll pick up a copy!
Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 4: Guest Andreas Pedersen, the best tourney format as a TD, & streaming tips from home
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-hkxsz-d76e2e
Hosts Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis discuss a variety of topics.
- Andreas Haugstrup Pedersen joins us to talk about different formats on Matchplay.events, and helps your game with pintips.net
- What's the best tournament for you to set up as a Tournament Director
- sponsor of the week
- Plus, tips to start streaming from home
listen here: www.thepinballnetwork.net
email us at [email protected]
Instagram @finalroundpinball
final round pinball logo (resized).pngCan we please have a "The Plumb" dedicated rss podcast feed? I've listened to all the shows and settled on this one. The other show are clogging up my epidode list. Thanks.
The Pinball Show Ep 7: TWIPY Reactions & The Battle Of Pinball Prognostication
Hosts: Ken Cromwell, Dennis Kriesel, and Zach Meny
- 2019 TWIPY Results Discussion
- Which Year Will Showcase Better Pinball: 2019 or 2020?
- Pinball Market Trends
- Outtakes
email: [email protected]
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gvre4-d79913
0B07EAA8-F108-4681-86BB-954EB6385619 (resized).jpegI’ve really enjoyed the last few episodes of the pinball show. They have been much more balanced - the “push” isn’t so in your face as the earlier ones I’ve heard (there will always be some but that’s to be expected). B/w this and the recent SDTM content, Zach has been bringing the A game IMO. Dennis always brings it. Overall good job and thanks again for the content.
And for the LOVE OF GOD - keep in the BUY BUY BUY segments. Always been a fan as I love reading the market. Cheers
Quoted from delt31:I’ve really enjoyed the last few episodes of the pinball show. They have been much more balanced - the “push” isn’t so in your face as the earlier ones I’ve heard (there will always be some but that’s to be expected). B/w this and the recent SDTM content, Zach has been bringing the A game IMO. Dennis always brings it. Overall good job and thanks again for the content.
And for the LOVE OF GOD - keep in the BUY BUY BUY segments. Always been a fan as I love reading the market. Cheers
Very much appreciated Delt
The Pinball Show Midweek Edition Episode 4: COVID-19 Deep Dive
Dennis Kriesel and David Dennis host this episode. They engage in a deep dive of COVID-19 as it impacts pinball. They examine:
1) Manufacturers
2) Operators
3) Home collectors
4) Tournaments
5) Pinball shows
Email TPN at: [email protected]
Episode Links:
This Week in Pinball’s coverage of Stern Pinball and American Pinball COVID-19 response: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-march-23rd-2020/
This Week in Pinball’s coverage of Multimorphic and Chicago Gaming Company COVID-19 response: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-march-30th-2020/
Spooky Pinball’s Facebook announcement of halting production due to COVID-19: https://www.facebook.com/SpookyPinball/posts/2945708502157024?__xts__[0]=68.ARB6OkhqLVtx6vQENMqU0uT6XSH78QIGn5ULUyNxHhzjfeOb4EPW-nlF_zQAizH4izDCuezU5EoEFFz7mWAD29sJmF45wA9fapiqqiRX4LUG0u6Nkn7Q_-Kd0DuGfrLEx3WYLe4k65Ndm51JXlFs_xb2ShnBcMc2_WZuaP26M46kzLu928X4b9lMjthnIunZvQeH3xG8cwzDY2JM8NjQR-wWBfbq1v-wOViLGhzIA789nvtqlYbwvAEYTMSCFjkuiujoBLQF5qj9zJt2xo6st6ycco6vIXjUhWwGXegPcGUp26uyQII4jlJIWQa7alo3YICVanEK64qEBl1JlHE3JKIKeQ&__tn__=-R
This Week in Pinball’s coverage of deeproot Pinball and the delay due to COVID-19: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-march-16th-2020/
International Flipper Pinball Association’s announcement to suspend sanctioning tournaments: https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpa-sanctioned-events-suspended-until-further-notice/
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rccri-d7eb60
D23566E6-7BA5-4219-BE71-ED02F16B1C8D (resized).jpegTwo great people to host an episode on the impact of COVID-19. Looking forward to listening to this one.
Here is a link to the a summary of Canadian Government benefits: https://www.dennisfinancial.net/blog/1094704-UPDATED-Canadas-Economic-Response-Plan
I also mistakenly said the 75% wage subsidy was up to $847 a 'month' which should have been a 'week'... slip (syrup) of the tongue.
The Pinball Show Episode 8: Farewell My Friends
Hosts: Ken Cromwell & Zach Meny
- Ken Cromwell, pinball ambassador, media host, and producer, announces an exciting life change
- Gammagoat streams Multimorphic P3's newly announced pinball machine, Heist
- DeadFlip streams Stern Iron Maiden battle royale
- New Code: Stern Stranger Things V.0.87 and Stern Iron Man V.1.85
- Sneak Peak: Stern Jurassic Park Topper
- Pinball Market Trends
- Stern Showdown...Showdown
- From Beginning To End: An old friend says goodbye to Ken Cromwell
email: [email protected]
website: thepinballnetwork.net
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qu7ce-d8590d
A5284200-1607-4D32-8CF8-AD415734148A (resized).jpegQuoted from TheLaw:Is this like the last time everyone fake retired?
This changes everything!
Thank you Ken Cromwell. I enjoyed listening to the Special When lit podcast and the pinball show, along with the flip n out stream. Your passion and knowledge will be hard to replace. Thank you for letting me be a small part of your journey. Very happy for you and your new job at JJP! Look forward to seeing you at a future show.
stpcore
Ken, Thank you for all of the hard work and great energy you brought to this hobby. We’ve really enjoyed the podcasts and streams you and the team have done, especially that charity stream! $50k!!! Just as Coz said, we too are very excited for you AND I bet this will not be the last we hear from you! Stay in touch.
Your Pinball Pals,
The Lordhelmet family
Echo the positive words about Ken. His absence will be felt for a long time! 
I'm toying with calling in with a special song-salute on tonight's stream.
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On a related note, does this mean Greg might come back from his sabbatical? We all miss that fella! Also, how bout Zach does the FlipNout stream once in a periodically, now that the desk is open? Zach and Greg used to stream pretty regularly back in the day, and I'm sure people would love some pinball streaming from either of them.
Quoted from romulusx:So what will Ken be doing at JJP?
I haven’t listened to podcast yet.
Same question...
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