<![CDATA[Grownup Adjacent Pinball Podcast]]>Grownup Adjacent Pinball

Your midlife multiball therapy session.

Industry news, live interviews, expo coverage, and regular conversations with the people who actually make, play, and obsess over these machines. Plus live gameplay, chat that actually talks back, and just enough grown-up-adjacent banter to remind you we are all one missed ramp away from needing a snack and a nap. Real people. Real machines. Real(ish) skills. Zero gatekeeping.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:55:45 GMTFri, 25 Sep 2026 21:09:41 GMT60Grownup Adjacent<p><b><strong>Grownup Adjacent Pinball</strong></b><br /><br />Your midlife multiball therapy session.</p><p>Industry news, live interviews, expo coverage, and regular conversations with the people who actually make, play, and obsess over these machines. Plus live gameplay, chat that actually talks back, and just enough grown-up-adjacent banter to remind you we are all one missed ramp away from needing a snack and a nap. Real people. Real machines. Real(ish) skills. Zero gatekeeping.</p>episodicGrownup Adjacentgrownupadjacent@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Brian Allen Interview - We Wont talk AI Ep 3.0]]>Tonight I’m interviewing the guy who draws pinball machines better than I play them and we pinky swore we would not talk AI. Brian Allen of Flyland Designs is here for Grownup Adjacent Pinball Podcast ep 3.0 and I already know my ability to stay on track for time is as reliable as my skill shots. Watch & Follow Now: https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent

Brian has been hand drawing those packed, wild backglasses and art packages that make old Williams games look brand new again. Funhouse remakes, TOTAN, Cirqus Voltaire, the whole colorful chaotic thing. Meanwhile my artistic contribution is usually a stick figure on the back of a receipt and a flipper that dies right when I need it. We will talk process, classic pinball nostalgia, why some remakes hit and some just drain, and how a normal middle aged dad ends up sitting across from the artist who actually knows what he is doing. Expect lots of chat, zero polished podcast energy, and me roasting my AI use while he explains how he makes the art look effortless.

Drop a like, smash subscribe, hit the bell so you do not miss the next episode, and comment what guest or pinball machine we should drag in next. Tell me if you own any of his art and how badly it makes the rest of us look.

See you in the live chat where I will pretend I followed every single thing he said!

all art is copyright Flyland Designs and Brian Allen and used with written permission. All images and art used in this episode can be purchased at FlylandDesigns

Chapters (though you really want to hear it all)

00:00 Meet Brian Allen

00:00 An Artist’s Evolving Career

02:29 Behind Flyland Designs

05:01 Pinball Expo Preview

07:55 Reimagining Tales of the Arabian Knights

10:46 Criticism, Craft, and Alternate Art

18:02 Tales vs. Circus Voltaire

21:56 Original Worlds and Creative Freedom

23:19 Beyond Pinball: Discs, Posters, and More

25:45 Designing Gritty

29:15 Homebrew Pinball and Creative Constraints

40:31 Finding the Right Fit for a Project

43:30 AI, Art, and the Creative Process

56:32 Living with AI: Careers and Community

01:30:50 Pinball Expo Booth and New Releases

01:35:46 Closing: Keeping Pinball Human



Hashtags:
#Pinball #Arcade #retro #BrianAllen #FlylandDesigns #PinballArt #GrownupAdjacent #PinballPodcast #LivePinball #PinballStream #Silverball #RetroArcade

]]>205fbf47-2931-4c8d-aea8-cd604c9ed422Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:06:33 GMT<p>Tonight I’m interviewing the guy who draws pinball machines better than I play them and we pinky swore we would not talk AI. Brian Allen of Flyland Designs is here for Grownup Adjacent Pinball Podcast ep 3.0 and I already know my ability to stay on track for time is as reliable as my skill shots. Watch &amp; Follow Now: <a href="https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent</a></p><p>Brian has been hand drawing those packed, wild backglasses and art packages that make old Williams games look brand new again. Funhouse remakes, TOTAN, Cirqus Voltaire, the whole colorful chaotic thing. Meanwhile my artistic contribution is usually a stick figure on the back of a receipt and a flipper that dies right when I need it. We will talk process, classic pinball nostalgia, why some remakes hit and some just drain, and how a normal middle aged dad ends up sitting across from the artist who actually knows what he is doing. Expect lots of chat, zero polished podcast energy, and me roasting my AI use while he explains how he makes the art look effortless.</p><p>Drop a like, smash subscribe, hit the bell so you do not miss the next episode, and comment what guest or pinball machine we should drag in next. Tell me if you own any of his art and how badly it makes the rest of us look.</p><p>See you in the live chat where I will pretend I followed every single thing he said!</p><p>all art is copyright Flyland Designs and Brian Allen and used with written permission. All images and art used in this episode can be purchased at FlylandDesigns</p><p>Chapters (though you really want to hear it all)</p><p>00:00 Meet Brian Allen</p><p>00:00 An Artist’s Evolving Career</p><p>02:29 Behind Flyland Designs</p><p>05:01 Pinball Expo Preview</p><p>07:55 Reimagining Tales of the Arabian Knights</p><p>10:46 Criticism, Craft, and Alternate Art</p><p>18:02 Tales vs. Circus Voltaire</p><p>21:56 Original Worlds and Creative Freedom</p><p>23:19 Beyond Pinball: Discs, Posters, and More</p><p>25:45 Designing Gritty</p><p>29:15 Homebrew Pinball and Creative Constraints</p><p>40:31 Finding the Right Fit for a Project</p><p>43:30 AI, Art, and the Creative Process</p><p>56:32 Living with AI: Careers and Community</p><p>01:30:50 Pinball Expo Booth and New Releases</p><p>01:35:46 Closing: Keeping Pinball Human</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Hashtags:<br />#Pinball #Arcade #retro #BrianAllen #FlylandDesigns #PinballArt #GrownupAdjacent #PinballPodcast #LivePinball #PinballStream #Silverball #RetroArcade</p>no01:52:033Brian Allen Interview - We Wont talk AI Ep 3.0full<![CDATA[Aaron Davis of FAST Pinball - Who, What, Why & How to succeed in Homebrew Pinball - Ep 2.0]]>Who, What, Why and most importantly How to dive into Homebrew and the essential part FAST pinball plays.
Aaron Davis builds the boards under the playfield and I still drain up the middle like the electronics personally offended me. Grownup Adjacent Podcast Ep. 02 is FAST Pinball, homebrew, and the slow realization that my garage is not a factory.

Watch & Follow Now: https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent

This is the guy who makes the control system so other people can build a pinball machine without inventing electricity. I am the guy who has looked at a wiring diagram, nodded, and then done the opposite. We get into what actually changed so a normal person can get a ball to the flippers, the step that still kills a build, and the part where I pretend I understood all of it. Chat is open. High score attempts are fictional.

Like, subscribe, smack the bell, and comment the next pinball machine we should abuse. If you have ever lifted a playfield and felt personally judged, pull up a chair.

See you in the live chat, you beautiful drain machines.
Hashtags:
#Pinball #Arcade #retro #FASTPinball #AaronDavis #HomebrewPinball #PinballPodcast #LivePinball #PinballCommunity #GrownupAdjacent #PinballStream #ArcadeLife

]]>f8c828d7-ccb7-4091-9cc2-c83d7b0b8916Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:52:21 GMT<p>Who, What, Why and most importantly How to dive into Homebrew and the essential part FAST pinball plays.<br />Aaron Davis builds the boards under the playfield and I still drain up the middle like the electronics personally offended me. Grownup Adjacent Podcast Ep. 02 is FAST Pinball, homebrew, and the slow realization that my garage is not a factory.</p><p>Watch &amp; Follow Now: <a href="https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent</a></p><p>This is the guy who makes the control system so other people can build a pinball machine without inventing electricity. I am the guy who has looked at a wiring diagram, nodded, and then done the opposite. We get into what actually changed so a normal person can get a ball to the flippers, the step that still kills a build, and the part where I pretend I understood all of it. Chat is open. High score attempts are fictional.</p><p>Like, subscribe, smack the bell, and comment the next pinball machine we should abuse. If you have ever lifted a playfield and felt personally judged, pull up a chair.</p><p>See you in the live chat, you beautiful drain machines.<br />Hashtags:<br />#Pinball #Arcade #retro #FASTPinball #AaronDavis #HomebrewPinball #PinballPodcast #LivePinball #PinballCommunity #GrownupAdjacent #PinballStream #ArcadeLife</p>no02:10:472Aaron Davis of FAST Pinball - Who, What, Why & How to succeed in Homebrew Pinball - Ep 2.0full<![CDATA[Rob Berk Interview / Expo Story time etc.- Inaugural Ep 1.0]]>I sat down with a legend who owns over a thousand pinball machines for episode one of the Pinball Podcast. A collector, curator, historian, and driving force and growing this amazing hobby we all enjoy... pinball.

This is a NEW Podcast which records LIVE and then publishes teh edited final version later.

Watch & Follow Now: https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent

Rob Berk founded Pinball Expo, built Past Times Arcade, and somehow turned a family basement hobby into a Guinness World Record. Today we talk rare pinball machines, 40 years of Expo chaos, and why my collection looks like a sad starter pack next to his. Expect first hand old-school stories, collector war stories, expo ups and downs and me turning red every time he casually mentions another legendary pinball machine I will never afford or a designer i forget the name of .
The vibe is chatty, nostalgic, and informative. I truly feel blessed to have sat down and talked for what he called his longest interview. Lots of silverball history, amazing storytime and zero polished podcast energy. Just a dad with a mic asking the man with 1,000 pinball machines how the rest of us are supposed to cope.

Like the video, smash subscribe, hit the bell, and drop a comment with who we should interview next or what pinball machine I should play after I recover from this humility check.

See you in the live chat, you beautiful degenerates. Bring snacks. I am still emotionally in tilt.

Hashtags:
#Pinball #Arcade #retro #PinballPodcast #RobBerk #PinballExpo #PastTimesArcade #GrownupAdjacent #LivePinball #PinballCollector #Silverball #PinballLive

]]>81330faa-f89d-4056-8ca8-213189ffc922Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:29:51 GMT<p>I sat down with a legend who owns over a thousand pinball machines for episode one of the Pinball Podcast. A collector, curator, historian, and driving force and growing this amazing hobby we all enjoy... pinball. <br /><br />This is a NEW Podcast which records LIVE and then publishes teh edited final version later.<br /><br />Watch &amp; Follow Now: <a href="https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://linktr.ee/grownupadjacent</a><br /><br />Rob Berk founded Pinball Expo, built Past Times Arcade, and somehow turned a family basement hobby into a Guinness World Record. Today we talk rare pinball machines, 40 years of Expo chaos, and why my collection looks like a sad starter pack next to his. Expect first hand old-school stories, collector war stories, expo ups and downs and me turning red every time he casually mentions another legendary pinball machine I will never afford or a designer i forget the name of .<br />The vibe is chatty, nostalgic, and informative. I truly feel blessed to have sat down and talked for what he called his longest interview. Lots of silverball history, amazing storytime and zero polished podcast energy. Just a dad with a mic asking the man with 1,000 pinball machines how the rest of us are supposed to cope.<br /><br />Like the video, smash subscribe, hit the bell, and drop a comment with who we should interview next or what pinball machine I should play after I recover from this humility check.<br /><br />See you in the live chat, you beautiful degenerates. Bring snacks. I am still emotionally in tilt.<br /><br />Hashtags:<br />#Pinball #Arcade #retro #PinballPodcast #RobBerk #PinballExpo #PastTimesArcade #GrownupAdjacent #LivePinball #PinballCollector #Silverball #PinballLive</p>no01:12:05Rob Berk Interview / Expo Story time etc.- Inaugural Ep 1.0full<![CDATA[This Was Just a Test - Pilot Ep 0.1]]>This Was Just a Test | A Fun About-Me Chat That Wasn’t Supposed to Be Episode 1. I will be doing regular LIVE shows, with guests and heavy chat participation. This show had some technical hiccups but the next round will be smoother and follow some structure lol, maybe.

]]>de78886b-decd-470d-9a39-ffa35fb1035aSat, 26 Sep 2026 17:32:36 GMT<p>This Was Just a Test | A Fun About-Me Chat That Wasn’t Supposed to Be Episode 1. I will be doing regular LIVE shows, with guests and heavy chat participation. This show had some technical hiccups but the next round will be smoother and follow some structure lol, maybe.</p>no01:06:07This Was Just a Test - Pilot Ep 0.1full