# Jaws Chicken Chum Bucket Mod! Reveal and Install!

**Source:** Don's Pinball Podcast YouTube Feed  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2024-05-01  
**Duration:** 3m 17s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOuVyh_8Y9U

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## Analysis

Don presents a custom KFC-themed Chum Bucket mod for Jaws pinball machines, replacing the stock plastic bucket with a novelty chicken bucket. The mod is a simple screw-and-slide installation, priced at $25 delivered in the US, and is now available for purchase through Don's Pinball Swag Barn.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] The KFC Chicken Chum Bucket mod works on all versions of Jaws including Premium Edition, Avatar Limited Edition, and Future SLE — _Jon explicitly states the mod is compatible with 'all versions of the game'_
- [HIGH] Installation takes minimal time and requires only a Phillips screwdriver — _Jon demonstrates the full installation process in real time, noting 'It couldn't be simpler'_
- [HIGH] The mod is priced at $25 delivered in the US with additional fees for international shipping — _Jon states '$25 delivered in the U.S.' and mentions border fees for international orders_
- [MEDIUM] Community reception to the mod has been positive with 'other people enjoying it so much' — _Jon states 'people have been enjoying it so much as well' and 'People are digging them. People love them'_

### Notable Quotes

> "bucket? Heck yes, let's chicken it, right?"
> — **Jon**, early in video
> _Explains the creative inspiration for transforming the standard chum bucket into a KFC-themed novelty item_

> "Elegance in simplicity. That's how we take ourselves over here at Don's Pinball Swag Barn in the mod department."
> — **Jon**, post-installation
> _Reflects on design philosophy emphasizing ease of installation and user experience_

> "Makes me giggle every time I look at it. Who would not want one of these, man?"
> — **Jon**, mid-video
> _Personal endorsement showing genuine enthusiasm for the product and its entertainment value_

> "This game, this game is unstoppable, man."
> — **Jon**, closing
> _Strong statement about Jaws' market position and gameplay appeal_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Jon | person | Host/creator of Don's Pinball Podcast, owner of Don's Pinball Swag Barn, produces and sells custom pinball mods |
| Jaws | game | Stern Pinball machine; Jon owns a Premium Edition and is the focus of his customization efforts |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Jaws pinball machine in multiple trim levels |
| Don's Pinball Swag Barn | organization | Jon's business entity for selling custom pinball mods and merchandise |
| Kaneda's Pinball Podcasts | organization | Referenced in context of international shipping coordination |
| Chum Bucket | product | Playfield feature/toy on Jaws pinball; Jon created a custom KFC-themed replacement |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Aftermarket pinball modifications, Jaws pinball machine customization, DIY mod installation and ease of use
- **Secondary:** Novelty/humor-based pinball customization, Pinball community merchandise and entrepreneurship

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Jon expresses genuine enthusiasm for the mod, emphasizes community appreciation, and positions the product as a worthwhile upgrade with humor and positive energy throughout

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Jon leverages community feedback and enthusiasm to justify manufacturing and selling the mod at scale (confidence: high) — Jon states 'other people have been enjoying it so much as well that I went ahead and said you know what let's just make them available to everybody'
- **[product_strategy]** Jon creates and brings to market a custom replacement chum bucket mod for Jaws, positioning it as an improvement to the stock plastic component (confidence: high) — Full video dedicated to showcasing and selling the KFC Chicken Chum Bucket mod with installation demonstration

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## Transcript

Hey there, what's up YouTube brethren and pinball chums? And you know me, you know how I make my living, and you know I love me some Jaws Premium from Stern Pinball. But I've got myself a new mod for every trim level of Jaws. It is the Jaws KFC Chicken Chum Bucket. What this is, is a replacement for the traditional Chum Bucket that comes with the Jaws Pro Premium LE, Future SLE, all versions of the game, which is a little bloody plastic bucket. So I saw that and I said, bucket? Ben Heck yes, let's chicken it, right? So we got the Colonel's original, tasty, crispy, ready to go, right in there. and I'm having so much fun with this and other people have been enjoying it so much as well that I went ahead and said you know what let's just make them available to everybody let's do it for $25 delivered in the U.S. if you're in Kaneda (pinball podcaster's name/show name) maybe kick your boy a couple extra bucks because then border fees they'd be large so I got these available they're online now email me at donspinballpodcast.gmail.incomplete word/cut-off transcript ending and get yourself some of these they're awesome I'll do little install video too. We'll talk about the whole bit. Okay, let's go over the install. I'm going to do this whole thing in real time. It couldn't be simpler. All you have to do is get yourself a number two Phillips screwdriver Any color will work Any color Here I am using a 12 long one for some reason or another All right it simple Just unscrew the screw It a Phillips Slide the retention clip to the side. Lift that 45-degree angle. Get that bucket on out of there. Drop in your new one. Swing the retention clip back where it needs to go. Take your comically oversized Phillips screwdriver, tighten it down, and that is it. elegance in simplicity that's how we take ourselves over here at don's pinball podcast in the mod department all right i love this mod check out look at the swinging bucket that's amazing look at that game interaction i love it such a great upgrade from the stock plastic bucket make your game stand out this thing this thing is awesome makes me giggle every time i look at it who would not want one of these man this is making me a little bit hungry so i got that one and then i got this red one that i made that looks like bloody chicken chunks nashville hot buffalo whatever you want if you want red you can have red too just let me know but 25 bucks i'm shipping these out people are digging them people love them they're fun i giggle every time i play this game with it so yeah so check it out check it out maybe get yourself one email me for More Brewing Company information don's pinball podcast at gmail.incomplete word/cut-off transcript ending go jaws this game this game is unstoppable man

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 203d2724-3025-46c6-aac7-7248f5146d99*