The Flipside Pinball Podcast
by RetroRalph
Latest episode
Pinball Expo 2026 BROKE ME! Big Reveals, P3 Drama & Why I'm DONE!
Pinball Expo 2026 BROKE ME! Big Reveals, P3 Drama & Why I'm DONE!
About this podcast
Welcome to "The Flipside" with RetroRalph, where arcade nostalgia meets pinball passion! Known for his YouTube channel dedicated to arcade gaming, RetroRalph now explores the pinball world after three years of fascination with flippers and bumpers. Join Ralph on this journey as he aims to bring new life to pinball, just as he did for arcades. "The Flipside" dives deep into retro gaming and pinball culture through discussions, gameplay, and interviews. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the hobby, Ralph's enthusiasm promises an exciting exploration of gaming history. Join RetroRalph on "The Flipside" for a tilt-worthy adventure through the arcade and pinball realms!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 67 episodes
- Pinball Expo 2026 BROKE ME! Big Reveals, P3 Drama & Why I'm DONE! · 1 h 6 minPinball Expo 2026 is officially in the books, and what a crazy year it was! I’m finally recovering from the dreaded Expo Crud, and there’s a TON to talk about! From Steve…
- I played all the new games, here's my take... · 57 minIt’s the last Flipside before Pinball Expo, and there is a LOT to talk about. I’m sharing my first impressions of Bon Jovi, Fallout, and Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake…
- 2026 Pinball Is Getting OUT OF CONTROL… And I Made It Worse! · 44 minThis might be the craziest year pinball has seen in a long time… and I may have made it even crazier for myself. 😂 In this episode of The Flipside Podcast, I break down the…
- I Played Fallout Pinball - Elwin’s Best Game Ever? Plus: Was Stern Media Day a Bust? · 1 h 3 minThe highly anticipated Fallout pinball machine from Stern Pinball is finally here, and I’ve played it! In this episode of The Flipside, we break down Keith Elwin’s latest…
- Episode 65: Fallout Pinball Rumors, Goonies at Expo & Another Pinball Company?! · 1 h 7 minFallout is coming… and if the rumors are true, Stern might be about to drop something pretty damn wild. On this episode of The Flipside Podcast, I’m fired up and we’re covering…
- Episode 64: Bon Jovi vs Dungeon Crawler Carl vs Ender's Game | Which One?! · 1 h 16 minThree major new pinball machines. One person who has played them all. In Episode 64 of The Flipside Podcast, Retro Ralph sits down with Jamie Burchell to discuss his exclusive…
- Episode 63: Sonic vs. Transformers Pinball Review + The Wildest Year in Modern Pinball?! · 57 minSonic Pinball vs. Transformers Pinball - if you could only bring one home, which would it be? In this episode of The Flip Side Pinball Podcast, I review and compare Sonic…
- Episode 61: The Golden Age of Pinball: Is It Happening RIGHT NOW? · 54 minAre we living in the golden age of pinball right now? In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest questions in the pinball hobby: is modern pinball better than ever, or are…
- Episode 60: Is There REALLY a Problem With Transformers Pinball? · 52 minThe new Transformers pinball machine from Stern Pinball is finally here… but so is the controversy surrounding it. In this episode, we dive deep into the rumor that Optimus…
- Episode 59: Stern Accidentally Leaked Transformers Pinball… Autobots, Roll Out! · 35 minOn this episode of The Flipside, we’re talking about the leak that lit up the pinball community — Stern accidentally showing images of the Transformers playfield and cabinet…
- Episode 58: The Goonies Pinball Leak Everyone Is Talking About! · 53 minThe Goonies pinball rumors are heating up after a very interesting discovery inside Spooky Pinball’s Beetlejuice code. Did Spooky accidentally leak their next game, or is this…
- Episode 57: Beetlejuice vs. Pokémon: Theme Monster vs. Mass Appeal · 1 h 9 minThese are two wildly different games with two very different strengths, and the community has a lot to say about both of them. We’re breaking down how players are reacting to…
- Episode 56: Pinball Fans Called In… Here’s What Happened! · 1 h 11 minThis episode of The Flipside Podcast gets a little wild… because we’re letting the viewers take the wheel. That means listener-submitted voicemails, random questions, unexpected…
- Episode 55: Who STOLE the Show at Texas Pinball Festival?! 👀 + American Pinball Is BACK! · 1 h 3 minTexas Pinball Festival 2026 is in the books… and wow, there’s a LOT to unpack. In this episode of The Flipside, we break down: 👉 Who really stole the show at TPF 👉 The biggest…
- Episode 54: Turner Pinball Just Did WHAT?! Yukon Yeti = Whitewater 2?! · 23 minAlright guys… this one’s interesting 👀 Turner Pinball just revealed Yukon Yeti, a Klondike Gold Rush–themed game that feels like it’s taking a real shot at being a spiritual…
- Episode 53: Is American Pinball Bringing Back Circus Voltaire?! · 58 minIn this episode, we dive into the chaos surrounding the Pokémon LE launch and the frenzy that followed. Is there really a crossover happening between hardcore Pokémon fans and…
- Episode 52: After Playing Pokémon Pinball at Stern HQ… Here Are My Thoughts · 45 minPokémon Pinball is officially here, and this is my full breakdown after attending Stern Pinball’s Media Day at the factory. This new Stern Pinball release is co-designed by Jack…
- Episode 51: Pinball at the Beach FOMO 🌊 Pokémon Is Almost Here?! + Major Pinball Buzz · 1 h 14 minIn this episode, I’m joined by my buddy Jamie from The JBS Show as we break down the much-talked-about Pokémon pinball trailer, why it told us nothing, who the game might…
- Episode 50: Is Stern Pinball a victim of its own success? · 58 minIn this episode of The Flipside, we dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in pinball right now. There is a growing perception that boutique pinball manufacturers…
- Episode 49: Pinball 2026: What’s REALLY Coming (Rumors vs Reality) · 60 minWhat’s really coming to pinball in 2026? In this episode of The Flipside, we break down everything we know and everything we’re hearing about upcoming pinball machines, rumored…
