Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine

As we all know, some people in pinball have BIG personalities. But NO ONE is this larger than life, even in death, than Python Anghelo. Pinball Degenerate himself Joe Ciaravino (also Canadian!) joins the show to discuss the great article he wrote for Nudge issue 6 (GO BUY IT!).

Also, Shane discusses all the new games, and his overall thoughts on this years Texas Pinball Festival. Beetlejuice? Winchester? Yukon Yeti? Houdini 100!!?? Yes, we discuss them all.

Need a pinball machine? Obvi. Get the best games and service from Mad Pinball. Hit up [email protected]. OR just go to the website if you're an introvert but let them know we sent you! Free exclusive t-shirt with every game direct from us, and also free shipping on all Sterns!

WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK FOR SEASON TWO - And we have a great episode. CEO and "Mischief Maker" David Van Es joins us to talk about his epic life journey, leading him to now head up Barrels Of Fun pinball, the people behind "Labyrinth", "Dune", and most recently the instant sell out - "Winchester Mystery House". Does he give a massive hint about the next Barrels game - YUP!

Ian and Shane also discuss playing Pokemon at the Stern media day, and their thoughts on the latest games to hit the street - Beetlejuice, and Winchester Mystery House.

NEED A GAME? Pokemon anyone? Maybe you need to get on the list for the next BoF game? Hit up MAD PINBALL... the best customer service, and not too hard on the eyes either. [email protected] and tell 'em we sent you for a free shirt and free shipping on a Stern when you buy a pinball machine!

WE'RE BACK! That's right, season 2 is coming in January 2026, baby!

On this mini episode, Ian and Shane round up the best releases of 2025, Ian's love affair with the new Star Wars, and new games from Spooky and Barrels of Fun taking the pinball world by storm.

Make sure you subscribe, follow, like, love, pledge your allegiance in blood or whatever you have to do where you listen to keep the episodes in your feed in 2026!

Need a game for the holidays? Jeff and Corbin at Mad Pinball have you covered. email [email protected] or go to madpinball.com and tell em we sent you. Get a free shirt from us and free shipping on a Stern NIB game!

Ian and Shane are back together after glorious vacations to welcome scientist and pinball enthusiast Erin Winick Anthony to the program! Erin literally called in from the middle of the ocean on a ship where she is doing some kind of science work. What kind of work? We aren't smart enough to understand but we do talk about the Houston pinball scene, why EM's (still) rock, and OH HAVE YOU HEARD NUDGE 5 IS OUT SO PICK UP A DAMN MAGAZINE! Nudgepinball.com

If you need a game Jeff is your guy. [email protected] or madpinball.com if you don't want to talk to anyone. But I recommend talking to Jeff he's just such a nice dude. Use our promo code NUDGECAST or mention us and get a free (cool) t-shirt from us and also free shipping on a NIB Stern!

This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Matt Keil. Matt recently passed away after a battle with ALS. You can donate here to help his wife and 3 children: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wt2hw6-support-matt-keil-family-through-als-journey

Today on the show we have Ashley Ludwig - who specializes in pinball restoration. How does she do it? How long does it take? (Spoiler: a long ass time). We also discuss modern vs classic art, Keith Elwin, and Shane's new EM - Dipsy Doodle.

It's a GREAT time to buy a new pinball machine! Head over to madpinball.com or email [email protected] and get your hands on one. Plus if you buy from him you get an exclusive Nudgecast T-shirt! Free shipping on all new in box Sterns! Use promo code nudgecast or tell him we sent you!