Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine

About Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine

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.

Publisher

Ian Jacoby and Shane Told

Category

leisure · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Dec 2024

Latest episode

12 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2026

   Episode 20 - Matt O/Brien / Livin' On A Prayer (as usual)

   Comedian Matt O'Brien joins the show! You've probably seen him pop up in your algorithm on Instagram.... we did too, so we invited him on to talk about his new found love of pinball. His "silly" videos were so compelling, Stern even sent a machine to his house! In addition, we talk about the latest and greatest in pinball, except NOT Fallout because at the time of taping, we hadn't seen it yet! That will be on the next episode, and yeah, it looks pretty dang cool.

2. 

   26 May 2026

   Episode 19 - TRANSFORMERS

   More than meets the ... guy? lies? static Optimus Primes? In this episode of NudgeCast, Ian and Shane discuss the game which Shane recently played at the Stern Pinball media day last week. Is it any good? Should you buy it? Listen and find out. If you DO want to buy a Transformers... or any pinball machine for that matter... hit up Mad Pinball for the best prices, service, and they also have some pretty awesome swag. Use our promo code NudgeCast or tell 'em we sent you and get FREE SHIPPING on a NIB Stern, and a free shirt from us! madpinball.com

3. 

   14 May 2026

   Episode 18 - Actor Rich Sommer (Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada) joins the show! / Ian gets kicked out of the Pinball Hall Of Fame

   LIVE 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

Who has been a guest on Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Erin Winick Anthony
• Ashley Ludwig
• Colin Alsheimer
• Johnny Crap

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,126

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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