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Brokentoken Classic Arcade and Pinball Podcast

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Join co-hosts Brent and Whitney as they share a ‘southern view’ (and some definite drawl) on the vibrant hobby of collecting, restoring and playing the arcade and pinball classics from the late 70’s to today. The podcast covers everything from the golden age of arcade gaming to the newest pinball titles currently hitting the streets and everything in between. Add in technical talk segments, collecting and restoration stories, interviews and sit-in guests as well as game room updates, forum news, listener mail and twitter questions (with the occasional live streams) and you’ve got a couple hours of your life you’ll never get back! GAME ON!
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Episodes

89: LAX 2020 Livestream–Friday March 6

It's the 2020 LAX Friday night livestream show where we talk to Jeremy Fleitz, Corey Sims and Daniel Pesina (from Mortal Kombat 1/2 fame)! The post 89: LAX 2020 Livestream–Friday March 6 first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Apr 19, 20202 hr 32 min

88: MPH

88 MPH - it's the seminal episode that we'll never get to name this way again! We name the winner of the Superman '78 translite (sponsored by Lit Frames) and cover off on at least 16 (at last count) different arcade, pinball and console gaming topics to make this month worthy of it's namesake! The post 88: MPH first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Feb 29, 20204 hr

87: He’s On Fire

It may be January here in the States, but the (NBA Jam) heat is on! We talk gameroom updates, Getaway restoration, metal aprons, art blades and get a visit from Joe Stith & Corey Stup @ The Louisville Arcade Expo, as it's the 10th anniversary show this year! We also "podcast after dark" with J. Patrick from Pod Casserole and Cale Hernandez from Marco Specialties. Yep - it's all in there. The post 87: He’s On Fire first appeared on Brokentoken.com ....

Feb 01, 20203 hr 40 min

86: Pick A Number

It's a wrap! 2019 is in the rear-view with 2020 in the windshield! It's monthly updates + interview-extravaganza with Cale Hernandez, Mike Vinikour and Patrick McKennon - all recorded at the 2019 Grand Ole Gameroom Expo! The post 86: Pick A Number first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Jan 01, 2020

85: Buster

Whitney is back this month with a heartfelt reflection on his hiatus; we discuss the 2019 Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Grand Ole Gameroom Expo, Deeproot RAZA, Haggis Celts, parts storage, pinball translite display options and feature interviews with Imoto Arcade and Belle Wheeler! The post 85: Buster first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Dec 01, 20195 hr 38 min

84: Bless His Heart

It's a whole lotta September and little bit of October for this show! We have guest-host Jim Hale sitting in for Whitney this month and Brent drives the bus as they cover off on 10+ topics that range from thoughts on Stern's Jurassic Park & Elvira, the lament of Suncoast Pinball, the Pontiac Fiero catching fire, the new "Star Wars" Arcade 1Up machines and how cast changes to the Dukes of Hazzard scarred them both for life. All up, just another normal episode! The post 84: Bless His Heart fir...

Oct 10, 20193 hr 6 min

83: Brent’s Front Porch

So much pinball to cover - 2 new game releases, playfield clear coat issues, a Pod Casserole challenge and a SWEET add-on for your Cinematronic arcade games - and that's only 60 minutes of the show! The post 83: Brent’s Front Porch first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Aug 31, 20193 hr 20 min

82: 3 False Starts…The SFGE Story

July 2019 We’re back from July travels with all kinds of great arcade and pinball talk and a few stories The post 82: 3 False Starts…The SFGE Story first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Aug 01, 20193 hr 44 min

81: The Name Dropper

Nick Baldridge (of E.M. Bingo Pinball fame) sits in with us this month in the "3rd-chair" as we talk about the new project "Coin-Op Carnival"! We also talk some industry news, lament the last run of Batman '66 and talk up the new Atari PokeyONE. The post 81: The Name Dropper first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Jun 30, 20192 hr 22 min

80: The Black Panther?

We're back in the studio for ep. 80 and thanks to everyone for sticking with us through our unplanned hiatus! There's been much to catch up on and we run the gamut this month, discussing everything from updates on gameroom audio setups, pinball art blades, Texas Pinball Festival, a Neo-Geo MVS pickup, oscilloscopes, the new Coin-Op Carnival book release, rebuilding G07's and the K4600, spend some of Brent's money, discuss Black Knight Sword of Rage and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and.....

May 20, 20194 hr 22 min

79: Live from LAX 2019–Saturday March 2 livestream show

It's our Friday night livestream show direct from the floor of the 2019 Louisville Arcade Expo! We talk to the children of the show, custom pinball shooter rods, custom RUN-DMD LED clocks, films, pinball and pop culture and answer chat questions to boot - we hope you enjoy the show! The post 79: Live from LAX 2019–Saturday March 2 livestream show first appeared on Brokentoken.com ....

Apr 28, 20193 hr 1 min

78: Live from LAX 2019–Friday March 1 livestream show

It's our Friday night livestream show direct from the floor of the 2019 Louisville Arcade Expo! We talk films, pinball and pop culture and answer chat questions to boot - we hope you enjoy the show! The post 78: Live from LAX 2019–Friday March 1 livestream show first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Mar 31, 20192 hr 46 min

77: The Day Late, Dollar Short Show

Technology can't keep us down! We're a day late, but back in full force! The post 77: The Day Late, Dollar Short Show first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Feb 01, 20193 hr 13 min

76: The Zebco 33

It's Christmas and New Years all squashed together and what better way to give 'ol 2018 the proper boot than to tell a bunch of arcade-related fishing stories (hence the title tie-in...get it?!?!?) and do absolutely no reflection whatsoever on the past year. Yep - we stick to the script and will get all gushy-eyed in January as we look forward to 2019! Best of the Yuletide spoodlings to you and yours from Brent and Whitney! The post 76: The Zebco 33 first appeared on Brokentoken.com ....

Dec 31, 20183 hr 56 min

75: The Number 2 Mic Drop

We recap everything from Thanksgiving to the Grand Ole Gameroom Expo to a panel discussion with Marco Spec and Stern! Oh - and we do more plumbing. It's awesome. The post 75: The Number 2 Mic Drop first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Dec 01, 20184 hr 44 min

74: I can do that with spray foam!

It's all about the "stuff" this month - ColorDMD, new Pinball, Stern Code updates, flashlights and tool boxes! Oh yeah - we spend some money and read some feedback as well - it's the best plumbing podcast EVAR! The post 74: I can do that with spray foam! first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Oct 31, 20182 hr 53 min

73: It’s a show…literally..

It's a show about literally everything! Literally! The post 73: It’s a show…literally.. first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Sep 30, 20184 hr 19 min

72: Chrome won’t get you home

Lots of posing, lots of talking and lots of making stuff up. Like the old saying goes "chrome won't get you home" but we sure pretended it did. The post 72: Chrome won’t get you home first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Aug 31, 20183 hr 49 min

71: The Frost-Free Spigot

We fix everything this month - ALL the arcades and pinball along with the proverbial kitchen sink (and some leaky water pipes, some bathroom tile and a busted spigot). Seriously. The post 71: The Frost-Free Spigot first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Aug 01, 20182 hr 35 min

70: It’s All Upside!

We check off our 'watchpot' list with everything from 2018 SFGE to TNA to the Atari VCS to Sky Skipper ON THE SWITCH. Yep - it's all upside! The post 70: It’s All Upside! first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Jul 01, 20183 hr 20 min

69: Give Me My Pancake!

The prodigal son returns from his unintentional hiatus - or in other words....the slacker is back! Brent and Whitney are back at it 'retro' style with gameroom updates, gift openings, Iron Maiden talk and plenty of money spending to go around.... The post 69: Give Me My Pancake! first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

May 31, 20182 hr 42 min

68: The “Ken Truax Hour”

We go 'back to basics' with a local collector spotlight - Louisville-local Ken Truax sits in with Brent this month! The post 68: The “Ken Truax Hour” first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Apr 29, 20181 hr 41 min

67: The Infinite Loop Show

Friday the 13th 2018 show outtake special! The post 67: The Infinite Loop Show first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Apr 13, 201825 min

66: Talk Wookiee To Me!

It's Saturday night live from the 2018 Louisville Arcade Expo! We feature 10+ guests and talk everything from Star Wars to Vlassic pickles. Yeah - you read that right. The post 66: Talk Wookiee To Me! first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Apr 01, 20183 hr 7 min

65: SPORTS!

March 2018 Join us for our Friday night (3/2/2018) live stream show from the floor of the Louisville Arcade Expo! The post 65: SPORTS! first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Mar 31, 20182 hr 25 min

64: Wiggle Your Vectors

Feb. may be a short month, but we make up for it in freakin' awesomeness! New tools, new music and new projects abound! The post 64: Wiggle Your Vectors first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Feb 27, 20182 hr 45 min

63: I have my Bachelor’s in Ham

It's winter and what else is there to do except dream about warmer weather and talk about all kinds of pork-related products?? Arcade and Pinball you say?!? Well, we've got it in droves for you this month! Pole Position, Sky Skipper, Total Nuclear Annihilation, Domino Man, Konami 2-in-1, etc. We cover it all. The post 63: I have my Bachelor’s in Ham first appeared on Brokentoken.com ....

Jan 30, 20183 hr 21 min

62: Sounds like Burl Ives!

We wrap up the year 2017 with just about anything you can think of - news, eprom programmer talk, Ready Player One, Pinball wishlists and game discussion, Star Wars and of course - Burl Ives. The post 62: Sounds like Burl Ives! first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Jan 01, 20182 hr 59 min

61: We Are Professional Grade

Thanksgiving comes and goes so quickly anymore, that it seems like the month of November just flies by – whether we want it to or not. Despite the pace, it’s always important to take the time and reflect on what to be thankful for this year. For us, it’s being back home safe and sound (Whitney) to get back in the studio and for not blowing out a Christmas budget (Brent) by spending too much money – and Whitney invents yet another new word! Did we say we are professionals? The post 61: We Are Pro...

Nov 30, 20173 hr 54 min

60: Almost a Show…

It's a halloween freakshow, but without the freakshow and we're missing the clowns! Special guest-host David Corrigan sits in for Whitney as he visits with Alex for the UK Sky Skipper reveal! The post 60: Almost a Show… first appeared on Brokentoken.com .

Oct 31, 20173 hr 48 min
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