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Killian

personactive10 mentionsFirst seen Nov 10, 2024Last seen Feb 16, 2026

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Killian is the son of Kaneda, a prominent pinball podcast host and industry figure. He represents the younger generation's engagement with pinball, particularly serving as a case study for cross-generational appeal of games like Pokémon Pinball. Killian has experienced health challenges (tonsil surgery, illness) documented across multiple 2025-2026 episodes, and is noted as emotionally similar to his father. His interest in pinball and specific games like Space Hunt and Pokémon demonstrates the family's deep involvement in the pinball hobby.

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  • affiliated_withKanedaSon of Kaneda; featured regularly on Kaneda's Pinball Podcast as example of younger demographic engagement with pinballmedium

Facts

  • attributeInterested in Space Hunt pinball machinemediumfrom 2026-01-03
  • attributeWatches Pokémon showshighfrom 2026-02-16
  • attributeNamed after Peaky Blinders character Arthur Shelbyhigh
  • attributeExample of Pokémon's cross-generational appealmediumfrom 2026-02-10
  • attributeDescribed as emotional like his fatherhigh
  • statusPlanned recipient of Dodge Demon in futuremediumfrom 2026-01-12
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Recent Mentions (10)

  • Kaneda's son; watching Pokémon show; will play Pokémon machine in Kaneda's home; referenced multiple times showing Kaneda's personal investment

    Free Show: EPISODE 1188: "Why Pokemon Might Be The Most Important Pinball Ever & The LE Will Hit $30,000!"Feb 16, 2026
  • Kaneda's son; became ill mid-episode week, keeping Kaneda up all night

    Episode 1166: "Pinball Things I'm Thankful For"Dec 3, 2025
  • Kaneda's son; had tonsil removal surgery the morning of the episode

    Episode 1160: "Beetlejuice is a Masterpiece"Nov 14, 2025
  • Kaneda's son; cited as example of Pokemon's cross-generational appeal and motivation for home purchase

    Episode 1186: "Pokemon Will Be The Fastest Selling Stern LE Ever...Good Luck Finding One"Feb 10, 2026
  • Kaneda's child; interrupts early broadcast from family member's bedroom in Boston

    Saturday Morning Spectacular!Nov 10, 2024
  • Appears to be Kaneda's child; interested in Space Hunt (pink game)

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast 2025 Kudos Awards ShowJan 3, 2026

Contradictions

  • Existing: Killian is Kaneda's son (consistent across mentions 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9)vsConflicting: Mention 8 describes Killian as 'Kaneda's older son' and attributes a specific name 'Arthur Shelby' from Peaky Blinders, which contradicts the generic references elsewhere
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Had tonsil removal surgery
high
from 2025-11-14
  • statusBecame ill mid-episode week in December 2025highfrom 2025-12-03
  • statusWill play Pokémon pinball machine in Kaneda's homehighfrom 2026-02-16
  • statusKaneda's older sonhigh
  • Kaneda's child; host mentions plans to give him Dodge Demon in future

    Episode 1177: "Pinball Market Analysis"Jan 12, 2026
  • Kaneda's son; used as example of Pokemon appeal to younger demographic and casual players

    Episode 1185: "Dutch Ditches Melvin on Pokemon Week"Feb 9, 2026
  • Kaneda's older son; described as emotional like his father; named after Peaky Blinders character Arthur Shelby

    Saturday Morning SpectacularNov 24, 2024
  • Referenced for show/interview Kaneda watched regarding Pokémon Pinball

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular VALENTINE'S DAYFeb 15, 2026