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Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
Hosted by Ian Jacoby and Shane Told · EN
The official podcast of Nudge Magazine, Nudgecast, tells the stories of pinball people. Hosts Ian Jacoby (Nudge Magazine’s editor and publisher) and Shane Told (Silverstein, Lead Singer Syndrome) interview artists, entertainers and newsmakers about how pinball intersects with their lives. Sometimes dope, sometimes gnarly, they’ll explore how pinball lives are lived.
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Episode 18 - Actor Rich Sommer (Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada) joins the show! / Ian gets kicked out of the Pinball Hall Of Fame
2w ago01:21:08Tap to summarizeLIVE FROM LAS VEGAS we got a good episode for you! Actor and COMEDIAN Rich Sommer joins the show to talk about his love for pinball, VHS tapes and board games, and why it's okay to call a pinball machine a "table".... or is it?? Also - Ian and Shane recount their epic story of being ejected from the Pinball Hall of Fame Need a game? Pokemon? Transformers? Hit up Mad Pinball for the best service, best prices, and get a free gift from us plus free shipping on a NIB Stern! info@madpinball.com
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Episode 17 - Joe Ciaravino discusses Python Anghelo / Shane goes to TPF!
Apr 201:32:47Tap to summarizeAs 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 info@madpinball.com. 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!
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Episode 16 - David Van Es (Barrels Of Fun Pinball) / Pokemon + Beetlejuice!
Mar 301:33:14Tap to summarizeWE 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. info@madpinball.com and tell 'em we sent you for a free shirt and free shipping on a Stern when you buy a pinball machine!
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Episode 15 - SEASON 2 IS COMING!
Dec 800:39:35Tap to summarizeWE'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 jeff@madpinball.com 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!
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Episode 14 - Erin Winick Anthony / Ian Goes to Hollywood!
Sep 801:21:02Tap to summarizeIan 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. Jeff@madpinball.com 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!
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Episode 13 - Ashley Ludwig (Pinball Restorer) / RIP Matt Keil
Jul 3101:18:51Tap to summarizeThis 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 Jeff@madpinball.com 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!
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Episode 12 - Harry Potter AI Scandal with Colin Alsheimer (Kineticist, TWIP)
Jun 2701:31:03Tap to summarizeThe biggest release in modern pinball now has a MAJOR scandal. Colin of The Kineticist and This Week In Pinball comes by to share his investigation of the matter. Did Jersey Jack Pinball use AI generated artwork for Harry Potter? Did they knowingly lie about it? We breakdown the whole thing and give our thoughts. Don't miss it. Need a game? Hit up Jeff at Mad Pinball for the best service in the business. And use our promo code NUDGECAST and get a free exclusive T-shirt with any game purchase. Head over to madpinball.com or email jeff@madpinball.com and tell him we sent you.
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Episode 11 - Johnny Crap / Ian Goes to Portland (Oregon) / We played Dune
May 26, 202501:21:29Tap to summarizeIf all you wanted was a Pepsi - we got you covered! We have a super refreshing episode with artiste fantastique, Johnny Crap - the man behind the art on Jurassic Park, Labyrinth, Final Resistance ... and most recently Dune. We discuss with him exactly how the process works for creating pinball art, his punk roots in the Montreal graffiti scene, and why sometimes no signature style is the best style in pinball. Also - Ian discusses his trip to the west coast and his hangs with the Wedgehead crew, and Shane and Ian finally hang out! And play Dune! Need a game? OBVIOUSLY! Head over to Mad Pinball and buy one up! Use our promo code NUDGECAST and get a free exclusive Nudgecast shirt. And get free shipping on a new Stern! Hi up Madpinball.com or Jeff@madpinball.com and tell 'em we sent ya.
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Episode 10 - Bug from Spooky Pinball / MASSIVE release week!
Apr 23, 202501:25:26Tap to summarizeJust a few episodes ago, Ian went on an epic rant about how shooter rod buttons suck ... Now, Spooky Pinball head honcho Corwin "Bug" Emery is here to debate him on why he's actually wrong and why buttons are king. Shane hosts the debate as we hear both sides of the argument and decide who's right, and who's wrong. We also discuss Bug's already amazing resume at the age of 23, his friendship with Spooky Luke, and the 2000 classic film Coyote Ugly. We also touch on the massive release week with Stern's King Kong and Barrels of Fun's Dune. Do we like them? You better listen and find out. Looking to buy a pinball machine? ANOTHER pinball machine? If you are - buy it from Mad Pinball, the title sponsor of our podcast. Not only will you get the best service in the industry, but if you use our promo code NudgeCast you'll get a free exclusive NudgeCast shirt directly from us (not available anywhere else!) and free shipping on any Stern game. Or email Jeff@madpinball.com and let him know we sent you! Make sure you hit us up too nudgepinballmagazine@gmail.com so we can coordinate getting you your swag. MADPINBALL.COM
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Episode 9 - Daniel Herrera (MLB Player) / Ian Gets Drunk at MGC (sorta)
Apr 11, 202501:17:44Tap to summarizeWe're backkkkkkk! Former Major League Baseball pitcher Daniel Herrera joins the show! The shortest pitcher to play in the majors since the 1960's and one of the only to throw a screwball, Daniel beat the odds to play 11 years of professional baseball including stints with the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. Since retiring from baseball, he is now a NYC based artist with a deep passion for pinball.We discuss the similarities between the pressures of a pinball tournament and being on the mound, why we NEED a modern baseball themed pin, and how Busch Light absolutely rocks. Don't miss this and be sure to tell all your friends about the greatest lifestyle pinball podcast out there, the NudgeCast, baby! Need another pin? Yes you do. For the best service from the best dudes, buy from Mad Pinball. Use our promo code "NudgeCast" and get free shipping on a Stern machine, and also a free exclusive NudgeCast shirt directly from us! Or email jeff@madpinball.com and be sure to tell him we sent you! Wanna advertise? Sponsor us? Email nudgepinballmagazine@gmail.com
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