This podcast focuses on the Electromechanical Pinball era from the 1930's through the 1970's. EM is shorthand for electromechanical. Whether you are a collector, a repair enthusiast or you just like to play these older pinball machines, you are invited to make this podcast part of your pinball journey. New episodes drop every other week.
If you have questions comments and suggestions, send an e-mail to empinballjourneyspodcast@gmail.com
Gabe Pribil of Pribs Pinball Repair discusses his journey into the pinball hobby and starting his own repair business, highlighting his extensive collection of EM pinball games, in this interview.
9 Mar 2025
Episode 8 – Spotlight Series – Spanish Eyes with John Lee
This is the second episode in my pinball spotlight series. John Lee joins me again to talk about Spanish Eyes which was made by Williams in 1971 and 1972. I also talk with John about owning EMs and we talk briefly about another game called Granada which is not the same game but the art is very similar. Find Spanish Eyes On Location Spanish Eyes on Internet Pinball Database Spanish Eyes On Pinside Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render
23 Feb 2025
Episode 7 – Playing EM Pinball in Tournaments with John Lee
In this episode, I am joined by John Lee. In this interview, we talk about a wonderful charity called project pinball and his involvement. We also talk about pinball tournaments including John’s experience as a tournament director for standalone tournaments as well as leagues. John is a cohost and tournament director of a tournament that I played in called The Doldrums, an annual event held in upstate New York every February. This interview took place just after The Doldrums tournament this y...
9 Feb 2025
Episode 6 – Beginner Series – EM Pinball Terminology Part 2
This is the third episode in my beginner series. Non beginners may enjoy this episode as well. In this episode, I talk more about EM pinball terminology and anatomy. The focus is more about the inner workings of EMs. If you enjoy this episode and want to learn more about what is going on inside an EM, please visit funwithpinball.com and browse for a while. You will be glad you did. Check out this YouTube video from 2019. It is Todd Tuckey of TNT Amusements walking through Mark Gibson’s ...
26 Jan 2025
Episode 5 - Beginner Series - EM Pinball Terminology
This is the second episode in my beginner series. Non beginners may enjoy this episode as well. In this episode, I talk about EM pinball terminology and anatomy. These terms are not exclusive to EM pinball and are good to know for pinball in general. Spoiler…this is part 1. The next episode will be part 2 and will cover terminology related to the inside of EM pinball machines.I reference the IPDB pinball glossary in this episode.Internet Pinball Database's Pinball GlossaryOther good pinball g...
12 Jan 2025
Episode 4 – Spotlight Series – Drop-A-Card and Pop-A-Card
EM Pinball enthusiast Jeff Patry shares the nostalgic stories and gameplay highlights of two early pinball machines, Drop-A-Card and Pop-A-Card, revealing the challenges of restoring his first pinball machine.
29 Dec 2024
Episode 3 - Beginner Series - Pinball Maps
This is the first episode in my beginner series. Non beginners may enjoy this episode as well. In this episode, I talk about pinball maps. Finding pinball machines on location can be a challenge if you don’t know where to look. The pinball map app will help you find pinball machines near you. Pinside.com also has a great pinball map. Links referenced in todays episode:https://www.pinballmap.comhttps://pinside.com/pinball/mapMusic generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render
15 Dec 2024
Episode 2 - EM Pinball Resources
EM Pinball enthusiast and host [Your Name] shares valuable resources and insights into the complex world of vintage pinball machines, revealing their mechanical logic and fascinating complexities.
1 Dec 2024
Episode 1 - Welcome
EM Pinball enthusiast and host, [Your Name], shares insights on the electromechanical era of pinball from the 1930s to 1970s, catering to enthusiasts at all journey stages.
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