<![CDATA[Pinball Minority Report]]>Two pinball obsessives walk into a podcast. Erika Svensson from Erika's Pinball Journey and Manu Smith of Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 bring you Pinball Minority Report. A no-agenda hang about the games, events, and rabbit holes taking up way too much of their lives. Subscribe, then come find them on YouTube and everywhere else. They're doing a lot.

]]>https://beacons.ai/erikaspinballjourneyRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:06:31 GMTThu, 09 Apr 2026 00:03:12 GMT60Manu & Erika<p>Two pinball obsessives walk into a podcast. Erika Svensson from Erika's Pinball Journey and Manu Smith of Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 bring you <i>Pinball Minority Report</i>. A no-agenda hang about the games, events, and rabbit holes taking up way too much of their lives. Subscribe, then come find them on YouTube and everywhere else. They're doing a lot.</p>episodicManu & Erikaerikaspinballjourney@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Festivals, Operators & Transformers | Ep. 4]]>Erika and Manu discuss their experiences at the Golden State Pinball Festival and Fanime, highlighting the community involvement, pinball tournaments, and cosplay culture. They also share insights from the impact of pinball on the anime community. The conversation also covers the distinction between operators and home buyers, the challenges of pinball design and serviceability, and the discussion of Stern's newest Transformers pinball game.

Takeaways

  • Community involvement in pinball events is essential for creating a fun and engaging experience.
  • Pinball has the potential to bridge gaps and introduce new audiences to the game through events
  • Distinction between operators and home buyers
  • Challenges of pinball design and serviceability
  • Discussion of Stern's Transformers pinball game

Chapters

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 03:24 Community Engagement at Golden State Pinball Festival
  • 08:39 Challenges and Triumphs of Bringing a Pinball Machine to an Event
  • 19:43 Experiencing Fanime: A New Perspective
  • 26:56 Fanime Experience and Community Engagement
  • 32:09 Operator vs. Home Buyer Perspectives
  • 48:49 Transformers Pinball: Anticipation and Insights
  • 54:37 Outro

]]>3072a41f-cbe8-4ba8-9cca-ddc835dcf431Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>Erika and Manu discuss their experiences at the Golden State Pinball Festival and Fanime, highlighting the community involvement, pinball tournaments, and cosplay culture. They also share insights from the impact of pinball on the anime community. The conversation also covers the distinction between operators and home buyers, the challenges of pinball design and serviceability, and the discussion of Stern's newest Transformers pinball game.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Community involvement in pinball events is essential for creating a fun and engaging experience.</li><li>Pinball has the potential to bridge gaps and introduce new audiences to the game through events</li><li>Distinction between operators and home buyers</li><li>Challenges of pinball design and serviceability</li><li>Discussion of Stern's Transformers pinball game</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Intro</li><li>03:24 Community Engagement at Golden State Pinball Festival</li><li>08:39 Challenges and Triumphs of Bringing a Pinball Machine to an Event</li><li>19:43 Experiencing Fanime: A New Perspective</li><li>26:56 Fanime Experience and Community Engagement</li><li>32:09 Operator vs. Home Buyer Perspectives</li><li>48:49 Transformers Pinball: Anticipation and Insights</li><li>54:37 Outro<p></p></li></ul>no00:55:3914Festivals, Operators & Transformers | Ep. 4full<![CDATA[Winchester Mystery Hoax | Ep. 3]]>In this episode, Manu and Erika discuss the true story of Sarah Winchester, pinball at FANIME, and the LGR pinball machine. They delve into the debunking of the Winchester Mystery House story and share insights about the Fanime convention. Erika discusses her excitement about bringing pinball to the Fanime convention and the impact it will have. They also talk about the outreach efforts within pinball and the potential for pinball to reach new audiences through YouTube.

Takeaways

  • Sarah Winchester's story is debunked, revealing her as an innovative and intelligent woman.
  • Fanime is a vibrant anime convention with cosplay, art, and merchandise. Pinball's potential to reach new audiences through events like the Fanime convention and YouTube outreach.
  • The impact of pinball outreach efforts and the potential for pinball to grow in popularity.

Expert Investigation: https://youtu.be/VPtMOgZ2Vi4?si=pUtWmuPuMGiI66vM

40 Reasons The Winchester Mystery House is a Total Scam: https://youtu.be/rlEx7zY7Drs?si=62_yH3gVuBI-u_mn

LGR Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZtBT7dL3n0&t=117s

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:52 Personal Updates

04:12 Winchester Mystery House - Section Intro

05:46 The Winchester Mystery House: Fact or Fiction?

22:18 Exploring FANIME: A Celebration of Anime Culture

24:18 Exploring Anime Conventions and Art

25:45 Bringing Pinball to Fanime

27:41 Engaging with the Community at Fanime

29:27 The Culture of Cosplay at Conventions

30:41 The Anticipation of Pokemon Pinball

33:27 Promoting Pinball and Community Growth

34:13 The Impact of YouTube on Pinball Awareness

46:03 Breaking Barriers in the Pinball Community

]]>827af417-9780-408a-a5e1-b09d76008b3dFri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Manu and Erika discuss the true story of Sarah Winchester, pinball at FANIME, and the LGR pinball machine. They delve into the debunking of the Winchester Mystery House story and share insights about the Fanime convention. Erika discusses her excitement about bringing pinball to the Fanime convention and the impact it will have. They also talk about the outreach efforts within pinball and the potential for pinball to reach new audiences through YouTube.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Sarah Winchester's story is debunked, revealing her as an innovative and intelligent woman.</li><li>Fanime is a vibrant anime convention with cosplay, art, and merchandise. Pinball's potential to reach new audiences through events like the Fanime convention and YouTube outreach.</li><li>The impact of pinball outreach efforts and the potential for pinball to grow in popularity.</li></ul><p></p><p>Expert Investigation: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/VPtMOgZ2Vi4?si=pUtWmuPuMGiI66vM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/VPtMOgZ2Vi4?si=pUtWmuPuMGiI66vM</a></p><p>40 Reasons The Winchester Mystery House is a Total Scam: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/rlEx7zY7Drs?si=62_yH3gVuBI-u_mn" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/rlEx7zY7Drs?si=62_yH3gVuBI-u_mn</a><br /><br />LGR Video: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZtBT7dL3n0&amp;t=117s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZtBT7dL3n0&amp;t=117s</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:52 Personal Updates</p><p>04:12 Winchester Mystery House - Section Intro</p><p>05:46 The Winchester Mystery House: Fact or Fiction?</p><p>22:18 Exploring FANIME: A Celebration of Anime Culture</p><p>24:18 Exploring Anime Conventions and Art</p><p>25:45 Bringing Pinball to Fanime</p><p>27:41 Engaging with the Community at Fanime</p><p>29:27 The Culture of Cosplay at Conventions</p><p>30:41 The Anticipation of Pokemon Pinball</p><p>33:27 Promoting Pinball and Community Growth</p><p>34:13 The Impact of YouTube on Pinball Awareness</p><p>46:03 Breaking Barriers in the Pinball Community</p>no00:50:2713Winchester Mystery Hoax | Ep. 3full<![CDATA[From Golden State to Reddit | Ep. 2]]>Erika and Manu discuss their pinball journey, share experiences with pinball machines, and talk about the upcoming Golden State Pinball Festival. The conversation covers a variety of pinball-related topics, including pinball events, pinball Reddit, and a pinball comic. It also delves into the recreation of Roger Sharpe's famous shot and the development of a homebrew pinball machine.

Takeaways

  • Pinball enthusiasts find joy in sharing their experiences and discoveries with the pinball community.
  • The Golden State Pinball Festival is an exciting event that brings together pinball enthusiasts from all over. Pinball events like the Golden State Pinball Festival and the Pinball Capital in Stone Park, Illinois are discussed.
  • Pinball Reddit is a platform where pinball enthusiasts share stories and experiences, and a pinball comic that explores an alternate universe where pinball was banned is in the works.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Pinball Fun

00:48 Fun with Emojis and Pinball

07:38 Slight backstory on this channel

08:39 A Pinball Game that Makes you Mad

13:26 The Golden State Pinball Festival

14:49 How Erika found out about Golden State Pinball Festival

18:03 Exploring Golden State Pinball Festival

22:27 The Vibrant Community of Pinball Enthusiasts

24:43 Pinball Comic Erika Found on Reddit

29:20 The Impact of Roger Sharp on Pinball History

30:33 New Pinball Spot Near Chicago

32:28 Exciting Developments in the Pinball World

Show Notes:
Erika's Emoji Post:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWeY5MsEv28/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

A Pinball Game That Makes You Mad:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3796230/A_Pinball_Game_That_Makes_You_Mad/

Golden State Pinball Festival:
https://www.goldenstatepinball.org/

Pinball Comic from Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/pinball/comments/1qgl6cc/i_made_a_pinball_comic/

Pinball Capitol:
https://pinballcapital.com/

]]>768b1023-52a8-4696-aa03-10a9ba846b89Sun, 03 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT<p>Erika and Manu discuss their pinball journey, share experiences with pinball machines, and talk about the upcoming Golden State Pinball Festival. The conversation covers a variety of pinball-related topics, including pinball events, pinball Reddit, and a pinball comic. It also delves into the recreation of Roger Sharpe's famous shot and the development of a homebrew pinball machine.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Pinball enthusiasts find joy in sharing their experiences and discoveries with the pinball community.</li><li>The Golden State Pinball Festival is an exciting event that brings together pinball enthusiasts from all over. Pinball events like the Golden State Pinball Festival and the Pinball Capital in Stone Park, Illinois are discussed.</li><li>Pinball Reddit is a platform where pinball enthusiasts share stories and experiences, and a pinball comic that explores an alternate universe where pinball was banned is in the works.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Pinball Fun</p><p>00:48 Fun with Emojis and Pinball</p><p>07:38 Slight backstory on this channel</p><p>08:39 A Pinball Game that Makes you Mad</p><p>13:26 The Golden State Pinball Festival</p><p>14:49 How Erika found out about Golden State Pinball Festival</p><p>18:03 Exploring Golden State Pinball Festival</p><p>22:27 The Vibrant Community of Pinball Enthusiasts</p><p>24:43 Pinball Comic Erika Found on Reddit</p><p>29:20 The Impact of Roger Sharp on Pinball History</p><p>30:33 New Pinball Spot Near Chicago</p><p>32:28 Exciting Developments in the Pinball World</p><p></p><p></p><p>Show Notes:<br />Erika's Emoji Post:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWeY5MsEv28/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWeY5MsEv28/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==</a></p><p></p><p>A Pinball Game That Makes You Mad:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3796230/A_Pinball_Game_That_Makes_You_Mad/" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/app/3796230/A_Pinball_Game_That_Makes_You_Mad/</a></p><p></p><p>Golden State Pinball Festival:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goldenstatepinball.org/" target="_blank">https://www.goldenstatepinball.org/</a></p><p></p><p>Pinball Comic from Reddit:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/pinball/comments/1qgl6cc/i_made_a_pinball_comic/" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/pinball/comments/1qgl6cc/i_made_a_pinball_comic/</a><br /><br />Pinball Capitol:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pinballcapital.com/" target="_blank">https://pinballcapital.com/</a><br /></p>no00:35:4612From Golden State to Reddit | Ep. 2full<![CDATA[Hello There! This is Episode 1]]>Erika and Manu discuss their experiences at the Texas Pinball Festival, comparing it to other pinball festivals and highlighting the games and innovations showcased by Spooky Pinball, Multimorphic, and American Pinball. They also touch on the rebranding of American Pinball and its partnership with Electric Playground. The conversation delves into the Pinball Expo experience, highlighting the excitement and engagement within the pinball community. It also explores the culture and camaraderie of pinball enthusiasts, emphasizing the shared passion for the game and the sense of community it fosters.

Takeaways

  • Pinball festivals: Texas Pinball Festival vs. Pinball Expo
  • Spooky Pinball's Beetlejuice game and its reception
  • Multimorphic's innovative pinball games and the concept
  • American Pinball's rebranding and partnership with Electric Playground Pinball Expo Experience
  • Pinball Community and Culture

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pinball Passion

01:39 Texas Pinball Festival vs. Pinball Expo

06:03 Spooky Pinball's Beetlejuice and Evil Dead

08:12 Yukon Yeti by Turner Pinball

13:26 Pokemon by Stern Pinball

16:05 Dungeons & Dragons Pinball Impact

16:55 Harry Potter and Multimorphic Portal

17:31 Avatar Pinball & Jersey Jack Upcoming Games

19:14 American Pinball's New Direction and Community Engagement

20:35 Multimorphic Portal

23:20 American Pinball's new chapter

29:20 Barrels of Fun & Fliptronics

30:57 Homebrew Pinball Machines and Community

33:37 The Impact of Streaming on Pinball Events

39:18 Scorebit and Competitive Pinball

44:41 Reflections on the Texas Pinball Festival


More about Manu & Erika:

Manu is one of the techs at Free Gold Watch Located in San Francisco, CA

https://www.freegoldwatch.com/

Erika handles the social media for The Rewind Arcade located in Sebastopol, CA
https://www.therewindarcade.com/





]]>37a26564-03ad-4a48-ac0a-3f6868681aabSat, 11 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT<p>Erika and Manu discuss their experiences at the Texas Pinball Festival, comparing it to other pinball festivals and highlighting the games and innovations showcased by Spooky Pinball, Multimorphic, and American Pinball. They also touch on the rebranding of American Pinball and its partnership with Electric Playground. The conversation delves into the Pinball Expo experience, highlighting the excitement and engagement within the pinball community. It also explores the culture and camaraderie of pinball enthusiasts, emphasizing the shared passion for the game and the sense of community it fosters.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Pinball festivals: Texas Pinball Festival vs. Pinball Expo</li><li>Spooky Pinball's Beetlejuice game and its reception</li><li>Multimorphic's innovative pinball games and the concept</li><li>American Pinball's rebranding and partnership with Electric Playground Pinball Expo Experience</li><li>Pinball Community and Culture</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters<br />00:00 Introduction to Pinball Passion</p><p>01:39 Texas Pinball Festival vs. Pinball Expo</p><p>06:03 Spooky Pinball's Beetlejuice and Evil Dead</p><p>08:12 Yukon Yeti by Turner Pinball</p><p>13:26 Pokemon by Stern Pinball</p><p>16:05 Dungeons &amp; Dragons Pinball Impact</p><p>16:55 Harry Potter and Multimorphic Portal</p><p>17:31 Avatar Pinball &amp; Jersey Jack Upcoming Games</p><p>19:14 American Pinball's New Direction and Community Engagement</p><p>20:35 Multimorphic Portal</p><p>23:20 American Pinball's new chapter</p><p>29:20 Barrels of Fun &amp; Fliptronics</p><p>30:57 Homebrew Pinball Machines and Community</p><p>33:37 The Impact of Streaming on Pinball Events</p><p>39:18 Scorebit and Competitive Pinball</p><p>44:41 Reflections on the Texas Pinball Festival</p><p><br />More about Manu &amp; Erika:</p><p>Manu is one of the techs at Free Gold Watch Located in San Francisco, CA</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.freegoldwatch.com/" target="_blank">https://www.freegoldwatch.com/</a><br /><br />Erika handles the social media for The Rewind Arcade located in Sebastopol, CA<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.therewindarcade.com/" target="_blank">https://www.therewindarcade.com/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>no00:49:511Hello There! This is Episode 1full<![CDATA[Pinball Minority Report Trailer]]>Erika and Manu, pinball enthusiasts from California, share their journey into pinball and filmmaking, discussing their experiences and plans for 'The Pinball Minority Report' podcast.

Takeaways

  • Passion for Pinball
  • Introduction to Pinball

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose

01:19 Erika's Background and Pinball Journey

02:22 Manu's Pinball History and Skills

03:38 Discussing Pinball Passion and Community

04:34 Future Episodes and Guest Plans

05:42 Closing Remarks and Sign-off

]]>d77b0e81-0751-4f72-a54a-46006f0c60f0Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:48 GMT<p>Erika and Manu, pinball enthusiasts from California, share their journey into pinball and filmmaking, discussing their experiences and plans for 'The Pinball Minority Report' podcast.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for Pinball</li><li>Introduction to Pinball</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose</p><p>01:19 Erika's Background and Pinball Journey</p><p>02:22 Manu's Pinball History and Skills</p><p>03:38 Discussing Pinball Passion and Community</p><p>04:34 Future Episodes and Guest Plans</p><p>05:42 Closing Remarks and Sign-off</p>no00:05:051Pinball Minority Report Trailertrailer