Synopsis
Join your hosts Chris Friebus (@shutyertraps) and Jared Morgan (@jaredmorgs) as they discuss the latest happenings in virtual and real pinball.Or witness them get distracted by hunger pains and whatever Blu-Ray was watched recently.BlahCade Pinball PodcastPinball, Movies, Snacks. But mostly pinball...Linkshttp://blahcadepinball.comfor full episode summaries and information about us in blog form.https://twitter.com/BlahCadefor episode release announcements and other pinball stuff in microblog format.https://www.paypal.me/blahcadefor donations to keep show infrastructure running.
Episodes
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Chalk up, Lion Man
06/03/2017 Duration: 41minA short(er) one this week. We cover the fact Williams tables might be coming back into TPA with Swords of Fury being announced as the next table. There’s speculation about the next Stern Pinball Arcade table, and a bit of other news about Arcooda. Netherworld gets another mention with a rather full calendar of events.http://blahcadepinball.com/2017/03/08/Episode-91-Chalk-up-Lion-Man.html
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It's like Cactus Jacks 2, with Pool
26/02/2017 Duration: 01h09minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2017/02/28/Episode-90-Its-like-Cactus-Jacks-2-with-Pool.htmlWe go long this episode and cram in a diverse range of topics.Everything from the latest releases and betas from FarSight, to how to keep your spouse happy about your pinball addiction.Netherworld Arcade in Brisbane gets an extensive review as well. Go check it out if you’re in Brisbane: you won’t be disappointed.
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Fadgeting with your Dinner Sausage
19/02/2017 Duration: 48minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2017/02/21/Episode-89-Fadgeting-with-your-Dinner-Sausage.htmlHave you ever played a licensed pinball and thought to yourself "Gee, that was heaps better than the movie".Well, so have we.In this episode, we look at Bally/Williams pinball machines that were better than the movie for which they are licensed.There is also news about Zen Pinball on Samsung OculusVR, and Arcooda gets some follow-up analysis about backglass support.Plenty of pinball to sink your teeth into this month. Enjoy.
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Arcooda Been a Pinball Wizard
12/02/2017 Duration: 46minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2017/02/14/Episode-88-Arcooda-Been-a-Pinball-Wizard.htmlThis episode is all about Arcooda. We delve deep into the news that has been released about the platform so far, and get speculating like we do best.Let us know what you think about the episode, and your thoughts about the Arcooda platform in general: good or constructive.If you have any ideas about stuff we should talk about, contact us using the Social links.
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Track 'n' Field Drum Solo
05/02/2017 Duration: 37minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2017/02/07/Episode-87-Track-n-Field-Drum-Solo.htmlThis DLC contains the following new features:Rogue 1 gameplay thoughts.Garage Band flipper feedback.(non-pinball) Humble Bundle.Listener Question (sort of).Cards Against Humanity.We’ll be fully covering Arcooda’s partnership with Barnstorm Games next week. Stay tuned.If you have any ideas about stuff we should talk about, contact us using the Social links.
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From Meatballs to Mods
30/01/2017 Duration: 43minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2017/01/31/Episode-86-From-Meatballs-to-Mods.htmlThis DLC contains the following new features:Rogue 1 Zen Pinball ReleaseNew Table ClueDr Who Masters of Time AndroidAl’s Garage BandListener ChallengeThanks for listening. If you have any ideas about stuff we should talk about, contact us using the Social links.
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If you don't have anything nice to say...
22/01/2017 Duration: 49minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2017/01/24/Episode-85-If-you-dont-have-anything-nice-to-say.htmlThis DLC contains the following new features:News about Arcooda Pinball (that we can’t talk about)Listener ChallengePinGolf PinballNetherworldTwo movie mini reviews.Thanks for listening. We want more challenges.
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Bin Juice Drinking Gronks
17/01/2017 Duration: 01h37minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2017/01/19/Episode-84-Bin-Juice-Drinking-Gronks.htmlThis DLC contains the following new features:Native Australian PestsPinball Done ToughListener QuestionsLuche Last ChanceVR Fitness ExperienceBonus Content:Chris' Movie Awards for 2016
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Welcome to 2017
08/01/2017 Duration: 57minThis DLC contains the following new features:Moist CaliforniaGladiators tuning observationsDr Who: Masters of Time gameplay observationsStern Pinball Arcade Beta on Steam and AndroidSnowball by Noodlecake StudiosSpeculation about Colour DMDs in Stern will affect SPAKnown IssuesIncorrect info about Stress Cube in Episode 82Bonus Content:Chris' Movie Review (right at the end where it belongs)
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Last Gasp 2016
29/12/2016 Duration: 59minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/12/30/Episode-82-Last-Gasp-2016.htmlThis DLC contains the following new features:* Festive season wrap-up* Cool things to buy yourself* Atomic Pinball Collection on Android* Arcooda Pinball Arcade news* Stern Pinball Arcade release on Mobile and Steam* Zen Pinball tuning differences between Android and SteamThanks for your support in 2016. Take care and see you in 2017.
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2016 In Review, and More
19/12/2016 Duration: 01h01minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/12/21/Episode-81-2016-In-Review-and-More.htmlThis DLC contains the following new features:Top pinball fan christmas giftsTop pinball moments of the yearBottom pinball moments of the yearThoughts about Zen Bethesda packMost wanted tables in TPA that probably won’t happen.Known issues:recording schedule interrupted in December.
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Take the Challenge, Brave One
04/12/2016 Duration: 54minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/12/06/Episode-80-Take-the-Challenge-Brave-One.htmlThis DLC contains the following new features:news on Farsight table releasesnews on Zen Studios table releasesretrospective on FarSight’s Season 6minimum specification PC info for FarSightKnown issues:recording schedule interrupted in December
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Questions That Drift To the Future-past
13/11/2016 Duration: 01h01minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/11/14/Episode-79-Questions-That-Drift-To-the-Future-past.htmlThis DLC contains the following new features:listener questions from real peoplea blast from the past that may drive you back to the arcadesa "backhanded" review of another digital pinball gamenew platforms for Stern Pinball ArcadeWe’re aware of the following issues:Americaknown issue with show delays in Novembervery few cares given by Jared about post-prod of this episode, because HOLIDAYS!!! :PWe return in December 2016 for a new release.
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Rethemes and Cross-promotions
06/11/2016 Duration: 44minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/11/08/Episode-78-Rethemes-and-Cross-promotions.htmlThis DLC contains the following:updates to Halloween 2016 released last month.updated discounts and sales on digital pinball.adds discussion about Movies and 3D reviews.adds information about a The Getaway retheme.scheduled outage notification about November recording schedule.Thanks for downloading.
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Bust your Bone
31/10/2016 Duration: 46minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/11/02/Episode-77-Bust-your-Bone.htmlDLC 77 features the following:Halloween now updated to 2016.Observations an discussion added for the following items:Bone Busters.EM Table Pack release.Dr Who Masters of Time.Virtual Pinball Cabinet releases.Digital Pinball releases.
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Steam Saves and Managing Friends
24/10/2016 Duration: 47minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/10/26/Episode-76-Steam-Saves-and-Managing-Friends.htmlJoin us for a mixed bag of topics, including how you can restore game progress in Steam TPA when all hope is lost.There’s some crap talk at the end as well, which may be relevant or not.Dump your opinions about the show on us using the contact methods.
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When Pinball Loses Its Shine
17/10/2016 Duration: 54minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/10/19/Episode-75-When-Pinball-Loses-Its-Shine.htmlHow does something like saving and restoring game progress affect a user' perspective of your game? We discuss this in this episode, as well as the following topics:the "randomness" of tables in FarSight tourneys.how Safe Cracker token randomness is controlled.a belated ArcadeFX trip report by Pinballwiz45B.new digital and real pinball announcements.Download the free-to-play^ podcast from your favourite Podcast service today.^ May contain IAPs.
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Antisocial Arachnids and Full Service Servos
03/10/2016 Duration: 48minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/10/05/Episode-74-Antisocial-Arachnids-and-Full-Service-Servos.htmlIt’s a DLC pack of Dr Who and Powerful Women, with a bone busting commentary on the next FarSight table.There is an extended backroom for you this week, where we honour the Snacks in our tagline.Enjoy BlahCade responsibly. Make good choices.
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Marvel at Timelords
26/09/2016 Duration: 52minhttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/09/28/Episode-73-Marvel-at-Timelords.htmlWe're back with your prescription for digital pinball discussion. In the front sections, we talk about the new tables (_Dr Who_ and _Marvel: Women of Power_) from FarSight and Zen Studios, which both should release shortly after this podcast drops.In the back section, Chris talks about his week of working with kids on set, the magic hour, and some shows you may _not_ want to check out.It ends abruptly: the bouncer kicked Chris and I out of the backroom because we weren't wearing the right type of shoes.Enjoy BlahCade responsibly, and always consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.
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The Money Shot
13/09/2016 Duration: 01h12shttp://blahcadepinball.com/2016/09/15/Episode-72-The-Money-Shot.htmlHave you joined us in playing a bit of #blahzen Zen Pinball Score Chase?If you haven't we talk about how much fun it was and how we found ways of getting good scores against each other.As digital pinball and real pinball fans, we're puzzled by why real pinball owners often hate on digital pinball so much.We explore some of the possible reasons.Let us know what you think about our hypotheses, or perhaps provide your own.To close out the show, we explore how VR could be the best thing for pinball.Heaps of ideas to chew over. Tell us what you think.