# Episode 16 - RICK REVEALED! **Source:** Macho Pinball Podcast **Type:** podcast_episode **Published:** 2020-02-06 **Duration:** 2m 52s **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://soundcloud.com/macho-pinball/episode-16-rick-revealed --- ## Analysis The Macho Pinball Podcast host discusses the first sneak peek stream of Rick and Morty from Spooky Pinball, praising the game's visual presentation, playfield features, and difficulty. The episode also covers Stern's announcement of Jenny Wow Chow Wow Farley as a special guest for the Stern Pinball Pro Circuit Championship, criticism of the marketing choice, and commentary on Jersey Shore Pinball's release. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Rick and Morty from Spooky Pinball looks fun and hard with fast shots, lots of assets, great light effects, and fun unique game features — _Macho Pinball Podcast host, speaking from viewing the sneak peek stream_ - [HIGH] The pop bumper in Rick and Morty is described as brutal — _Macho Pinball Podcast host commentary on the sneak peek_ - [HIGH] Stern announced Jenny Wow Chow Wow Farley as special guest for the Stern Pinball Pro Circuit Championship — _Macho Pinball Podcast host reporting on Stern announcement_ - [MEDIUM] Jersey Shore Pinball was released (tag team release mentioned) — _Macho Pinball Podcast host, though phrasing is cryptic and unclear_ ### Notable Quotes > "the game looks fun, the game looks hard" > — **Macho Pinball Podcast host** > _Initial reaction to Rick and Morty sneak peek stream_ > "Fast shots, lots of assets, great light effects and some fun unique game features" > — **Macho Pinball Podcast host** > _Positive assessment of Rick and Morty's design and presentation_ > "Boy is that pop bumper brutal baby" > — **Macho Pinball Podcast host** > _Notable comment on game difficulty/feature intensity_ > "Well, really elevating the hobby with this marketing team. Is this the best you could get?" > — **Macho Pinball Podcast host** > _Sarcastic criticism of Stern's choice of special guest for PPCC_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Spooky Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Rick and Morty pinball game | | Rick and Morty | game | Pinball game by Spooky Pinball based on Adult Swim animated series; first sneak peek streamed | | Stern Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer announcing special guest for championship | | Jersey Shore Pinball | game | Pinball game referenced as recently released | | Stern Pinball Pro Circuit Championship | event | Stern pinball tournament championship with special guest announcement | | Adult Swim | company | Network associated with Rick and Morty; streamed sneak peek | | Macho Pinball Podcast | organization | The podcast analyzing this episode | ### Topics - **Primary:** Rick and Morty sneak peek reveal and reception, Spooky Pinball game design and presentation, Stern Pinball Pro Circuit Championship guest announcement - **Secondary:** Stern marketing strategy and guest choice criticism, Jersey Shore Pinball release ### Sentiment **Mixed** (0.55) — Positive sentiment toward Rick and Morty's design and Spooky's execution; negative/sarcastic sentiment toward Stern's marketing choice for PPCC guest. General enthusiasm for pinball community remains high. ### Signals - **[announcement]** First sneak peek stream of Rick and Morty pinball from Spooky Pinball aired on Adult Swim (confidence: high) — Host states 'we got the first sneak peek stream of Rick and Morty from Spooky Pinball' - **[gameplay_signal]** Rick and Morty features fast shots, brutal pop bumper, light effects, and unique game features with high difficulty (confidence: high) — Host commentary: 'Fast shots, lots of assets, great light effects and some fun unique game features. Boy is that pop bumper brutal baby' - **[sentiment_shift]** Host expresses sarcasm and criticism about Stern's choice of Jenny Wow Chow Wow Farley as PPCC special guest, questioning if better options were available (confidence: high) — Host: 'Well, really elevating the hobby with this marketing team. Is this the best you could get? Why not Hopper or some stranger things, Castek, even Dead Barb?' - **[event_signal]** Stern announced special guest for Stern Pinball Pro Circuit Championship (confidence: high) — Host: 'Stern announced special guest Jenny Wow Chow Wow Farley for the Stern Pinball Pro Circuit Championship' - **[product_launch]** Jersey Shore Pinball released (tag team release referenced) (confidence: medium) — Host mentions 'The Yeti Tag Team Release of Jersey Shore Pinball, Womp Womp Baby!' - **[content_signal]** Rick and Morty sneak peek streamed on Adult Swim, generating media coverage and community reaction (confidence: high) — Host: 'we got the first sneak peek stream of Rick and Morty from Spooky Pinball... Talk about a win for Spooky streaming on AdultSwim' --- ## Transcript This episode of the Macho Pinball Podcast Pinball Podcast Vlog show is brought to you by Big Miss Mona's Macho Sledges Miss Mona's Macho Sledges are made from polished on a danium and they're guaranteed to wall up the competition Miss Mona's Macho Sledges know that to hammer! For Pinball! Oh, we got the first sneak peek stream of Rick and Morty from Spooky Pinball. Gotta say, the game looks fun, the game looks hard. Macho don't watch the show, but macho bravo to Spooky for what looks like a pretty packed game. Fast shots, lots of assets, great light effects and some fun unique game features. Boy is that pop bumper brutal baby Playfield art isn much to look at but the entire package works Perfect for all you foul pinheads Talk about a win for Spooky streaming on AdultSwim stupid morning bullshit too What do you think about that Macho Nation You order one you regret not ordering one Stern announced special guest Jenny Wow Chow Wow Farley for the Stern Pinball Pro Circuit Championship Well, really elevating the hobby with this marketing team. Is this the best you could get? Why not Hopper or some stranger things, Castek, even Dead Barb? Who knows, is this a tease for an upcoming John Borg zombie? The Yeti Tag Team Release of Jersey Shore Pinball, Womp Womp Baby! Doot, doot, doot, doot, doot, Podcast Watch! Closing the door on special one lit today! Closing time indeed, macho bravo to the team, it was a good run, fellas, let's see where they go next. Macho was anxious to hop in that ring and rumble, baby, took you down once, I'll do it again, Ken, I'll do it. You bring that deep dish, I'll bring the margaritas, baby let's throw down TPN, cuz you can't stop this pinball hype train. No slowing it down, chugga chugga choo choo. Hey, Macho Nation, don't forget, go to the face page, go to the YouTube, I got the pages, and don't forget, share some pinball love with my free macho valentines. Check them out. They're on my face page too, so go get one, share some love and share some pinball, baby, yeah. _(Acquisition: groq_whisper, Enrichment: v3)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 06a25a45-5afd-4853-a0c1-3965d21e6f7c*