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Silverball Chronicles: A Pinball History Podcast

David Dennis & Ron Hallett
Jersey Jack Pinball
Pinball Manufacturing
Bingo Machines
Haggis Pinball
Barrels Of Fun
Labyrinth
Segasa
Bally
Hankin & Co.
Sonic Pinball
Australian Pinball
David Bowie
Deep Root
Gottlieb (D Gottlieb & Co)
Keith Elwin
David Gottlieb
Alvin Gottlieb
Michael Gottlieb
Columbia Pictures
Homepin

Welcome to Our New Feed! Looking for a different pinball podcast which isn't about current events or pinball news? Silverball Chronicles is a monthly podcast for the true pinball nerd that enjoys learning more about the complicated dynamics, politics and characters that created their favourite pinball machines. Join Ron and Dave as they stumble through pinball history mispronouncing names, chronic... more

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David Dennis
Host with a focus on historical context, design analysis, and industry storytelling.
Ron Hallett
Co-host known for deep-dive discussions, anecdotes, and historical framing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Topcast 2.0

    Deep dives on history! Thanks for running with the Torch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Siggy Sour
    United States6 months ago
  • Awesome Pinball Podcast

    This is the best pinball podcast that I have ever listened to. I have listened to some episodes numerous times and never get tired of them. Keep the new episodes coming you guys are great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Predale
    United States7 months ago
  • Preserving History

    These two guys are great and are very entertaining. They cover so much cool stuff in pinball history that without this podcast I would have never known. As a noob to the pinball hobby, I now feel mildly confident when talking about pinball. Lonnie Ropp is my grandpa’s nephew, so hearing about Lonnie is so cool and has taught me a bit of my family’s history. Thank you for preserving the history!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PinRacerr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Listen

    Silverball chronicles is the source for all things pinball history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Random*Task
    Canada2 years ago
  • Gold medal for Silverball Chronicles!

    Intresting background in a fun way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrBarken
    Sweden2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep dives into designers and era-specific context.
The show paints rich pinball history with thoughtful analysis.
Production notes and playfield detail are a standout for fans.
Dense, lore-filled episodes that reward repeat listening.
Candid discussions about controversial figures add nuance to history.

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A deep-dive history show focused on pinball's designers, machines, and industry dynamics. Episodes spotlight design philosophies, licensing quirks, production realities, and the personalities shaping pinball's evolution, with thoughtful debates about art vs. creator and the cultural context of each era. Notable for thorough historical storytelling, technical playfield observations, and candid discussions about controversial figures, licensing battles, and manufacturing shifts that defined different eras of pinball. The format combines rigorous analysis with colorful anecdotes, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave context, provenance, and culture behind classic and modern machines.

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