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Nate Shivers

personactive42 mentionsFirst seen Mar 23, 2015Last seen Mar 7, 2025

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Nate Shivers is a person mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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  • foundedCoast to Coast PinballCoast to Coast Pinball was created and launched by Nate Shivers in 2013medium
  • hostsCoast to Coast PinballNate Shivers hosted and created content for Coast to Coast Pinball podcastmedium

Facts

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Claims (24)

  • factualhigh

    I reached 12,000 downloads on episodes about Skit B Predator and John Papaduke Magic Girl

    Source: Direct statementNate Shivers - Episode 39
  • factualhigh

    Coast to Coast Pinball podcast was launched in 2013

    Source: Direct statementNate Shivers - Episode 39
  • opinionhigh

    Steve Bowden is an introvert who comes alive when discussing and playing pinball

    Source: Direct characterizationNate Shivers - Episode 39
  • opinionhigh

    I declined offer from someone to do video editing for Pinball with the Pros, which was probably a mistake

    Source: Direct statement and reflection

Recent Mentions (42)

  • Podcast host; made recent announcement on Coast to Coast show

    Episode 369 - Game progress, 1964 Bally 2-in-1May 5, 2016
  • Host of Coast to Coast Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player; travels to arcade locations; recently played in classics tournaments with EM machines

    Episode 34 - Gigi and EM AdjustmentsApr 14, 2015
  • Host at Coast to Coast Pinball, conducted interview with Nicholas Backbone about bingo pinball

    Episode 248 - My EM Happenings week of 11-9-15Nov 14, 2015
  • Host of Coast to Coast Podcast; known for sporadic, high-impact releases timed around major news events; subject of 'deadbeat dad' humor.

    Episode 123 – ClusterVUK 2, The QuickeningJan 3, 2019
  • Host of new Stern Insiders Pinball Podcast (SIP); interviewed Zach Sharp and Keith Elwin

    Episode 66 - Tire Kickin'Aug 20, 2019
  • Host of Coast to Coast Pinball podcast; commentator and tournament rules explainer for Texas Pinball Festival finals; advised Jack to play Cleopatra in final qualifying moments

    Texas Pinball Festival Tournament Finals! #Pinball #Streaming

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Nate Shivers - Episode 39
  • factualhigh

    Early Coast to Coast Pinball faced criticism from gatekeeping community members who accused newer collectors of ruining pinball

    Source: Direct statementNate Shivers - Episode 39
  • factualhigh

    Roger Sharp told me my show was like what he wanted to do when working at GQ in New York

    Source: Direct quote from Roger Sharp (secondhand)Nate Shivers - Episode 39
  • factualhigh

    I currently work with Stern Pinball on podcast content

    Source: Direct statementNate Shivers - Episode 39
  • factualhigh

    I have been living in Amsterdam, Netherlands for an extended period and rarely play competitive pinball now

    Source: Direct statementNate Shivers - Episode 39
  • factualmedium

    Nate Shivers Coast to Coast Pinball podcast was one of the first pinball podcasts

    Source: Emoto HarneyImoto Harney of Captain Crazy’s Paradise - Episode 21
  • factualmedium

    Nate Shivers declined to interview Robert Mueller due to duty of care concerns following John Papadiuk precedent

    Source: Jeff Teolis recalling prior statementEp 41: Flying High
  • opinionhigh

    2020 was the best year for pinball game quality across all manufacturers in the modern era

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • predictionmedium

    Nate plans to revive Coast to Coast Pinball sporadically in the future

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • opinionmedium

    Many pinball podcasters are currently doing weekly/monthly news coverage better than Nate could given his current situation

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • opinionhigh

    Working directly with Stern Pinball creates ethical conflict with doing honest independent podcast criticism

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • factualhigh

    Coast to Coast Pinball ended due to lack of mental space to process pinball information, not due to editing burden

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • opinionhigh

    The Netherlands has the most pinball activity in Europe despite limited location presence

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • factualhigh

    European pinball locations are spread out and less concentrated than US locations

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • opinionhigh

    Josh Sharp's best competitive years are behind him due to age and family responsibilities

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • predictionhigh

    Eric Stone will be the next player to achieve #1 world ranking for the first time

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • opinionhigh

    Escher Lefkoff is one of the young competitive generation players who will dominate competitive pinball

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 295Episode 295: Nate Shivers
  • factualmedium

    Nate Shivers is now employed by Sam Stern

    Source: Scott IanEpisode 20: Jurassic Pinburgh
  • factualmedium

    Nate Shivers is launching new audio project called Revolving Pinball

    Source: JonEpisode 11 A quick Thank you!
  • factualhigh

    Nate Shivers' Coast to Coast Pinball Podcast is on indefinite hiatus

    Source: JonEpisode 11 A quick Thank you!
  • factualhigh

    Nate Shivers suggested Toho Godzilla to Gary Stern over a year ago

    Source: Dennis (Coast to Coast Pinball)Episode 68 - Pinball Drama the Pinball Machine!
  • Mar 22, 2016
  • Podcast host who declined to interview Robert Mueller due to duty of care; now works with Stern; previously criticized for interviewing John Papadiuk

    Ep 41: Flying HighAug 29, 2021
  • Pinball podcaster and content creator; formerly of Coast to Coast Pinball; now does Stern Insider podcast; lives in Amsterdam

    PNP 589- 10 Fast (&DRUNK) Thoughts After Seeing The Uncanny X-Men LivestreamSep 11, 2024
  • Host of Coast to Coast Pinball Podcast, covered John Trudeau arrest story in detail

    Episode 59 – ChunderstruckSep 7, 2017
  • Worked on digitizing and cleaning up Sharpe's historical cassette tape recordings; was working to separate background sound from interviews; went on to pursue other professional work.

    Ep 97: The Man Who Saved The Game with Roger SharpeDec 1, 2022
  • Pinball podcaster who was winding down when Poor Man's Pinball started

    Ian's Farwell! I am leaving the Poor Man's Pinball Podcast!Aug 17, 2021
  • Podcaster/curator; released archival Roger Sharpe interviews from 1970s cassette recordings; new podcast mentioned

    Episode 22: We talk Spooky Interview and Drew got DrunkAug 20, 2019
  • Now employed by Sam Stern; starting Sam Stern Insider podcast

    Episode 20: Jurassic PinburghAug 8, 2019
  • Former host of Coast to Coast Pinball Podcast; on indefinite hiatus; launching new audio project called Revolving Pinball

    Episode 11 A quick Thank you!May 29, 2019
  • Host of pinball podcast/show that inspired Drew to create Poor Man's Pinball Podcast; known for enthusiast approach to pinball discussion

    Episode 3 Rage WITH the Machine?Apr 3, 2019
  • Pinball media personality; discussed arrest incident on Coast to Coast Pinball podcast

    SDTM Episode 31: This Month In Pinside (August 2017)Aug 29, 2017
  • Coast to Coast Pinball, not present at Dutch Pinball Open (mentioned by Dead Flip host)

    Dutch Pinball Open tournament finals. Youth and Main.Nov 16, 2018
  • Pinball personality/podcaster; recently did follow-up on Papa stuff mentioned on Coast to Coast Pinball

    Day 2 of METALLICA!! March 2015 - 1 / 2Mar 23, 2015
  • Host of Coast to Coast Pinball podcast

    Short Week. Radical (Bally 1990) 07/28/15Aug 4, 2015
  • Host of Coast to Coast Pinball podcast; has returned to releasing episodes after hiatus; considered most popular pinball podcast host

    Episode 41 - Cold Waters Drown the Silver BallAug 13, 2017
  • Spooky Pinball co-founder; reportedly suggested Toho Godzilla to Gary Stern over a year ago; made public offer to consult on Godzilla pinball after licensing lost to Stern

    Episode 68 - Pinball Drama the Pinball Machine!Aug 13, 2018
  • Host of Coast to Coast Pinball podcast who has ended the show; moved to Europe and declined frequency before closure

    Episode 89 - Replacing MunstersJun 3, 2019
  • Podcast host; conducted Stern Insider Connected interview with Gomez and Vinicore

    Episode 177 - You Only Reveal Twice & StadiDONEOct 2, 2022
  • Host of Stern Insider podcast; described as 'pinball podcasting G.O.A.T' by article author

    New Details on Venom Courtesy of the Stern Insider PodcastJul 19, 2023
  • Host of Stern Pinball's Insiders Podcast; released podcast about Bond 60th Anniversary featuring Keith Elwin and Mark Penacho.

    Stern Pinball Officially Reveals Keith Elwin-Designed James Bond 60th Anniversary Limited EditionJan 3, 2023
  • Pinball podcasting legend, interviewer on Insider Connected Podcast Episode 19

    Full Details on Stern James Bond Pinball Machine (Now Including High Res Pictures & Video)Sep 22, 2022
  • Host of Insider Pinball Podcast; described as 'pinball podcasting legend'

    Stern Pinball News...Insider Connected App, New Disney Theme?, Newer Music Pins?Aug 4, 2022
  • Host of Coast to Coast pinball podcast; met by Martin at Indisc; regarded as famous figure in pinball bubble

    Ep 26: Podcasts Ride Off Into the Sunset with Martin RobbinsJan 23, 2020
  • Interviewer of George Gomez on Stern's All Access podcast regarding James Bond design

    The Pinball Show Ep 113: The Big James Bond 007 EpisodeSep 26, 2022
  • Host of Stern Insider Pinball Podcast; previously did 'Fast Five Thoughts' and coast-to-coast content

    The Pinball Show Ep 145: Shark No Eat BallJan 16, 2024
  • Podcast host who covered Insider Connected announcement details

    The Pinball Show Ep 73: Getting Connected InsiderAug 30, 2021
  • Host of Stern Insider Pinball Podcast, conducted part 1 and part 2 interviews about Mandalorian with design/code/art team

    The Pinball Show Ep 60: Ryan Wanted The Title Of This Episode To Be 'This Is The Way'May 17, 2021
  • Founder and host of Coast to Coast Pinball podcast (launched 2013); pinball media pioneer; creator of Wide World of Pinball, Pinball with the Pros for Stern, and travel YouTube channel; currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

    Nate Shivers - Episode 39Aug 23, 2024
  • Pioneer of pinball podcast/streaming content; co-founder of Coast to Coast Pinball; recognized by Joe as early innovator who elevated pinball media discourse.

    Joe Ciaravino - “Dude Where’s My Code?” - Episode 56Mar 7, 2025
  • Early pinball podcaster (Coast to Coast Pinball); no longer creates content; helped Emoto fall in love with pinball history/designers

    Imoto Harney of Captain Crazy’s Paradise - Episode 21Mar 29, 2024
  • Podcast pioneer and creator of Coast to Coast Pinball; now works with Stern Pinball on Stern Insiders Pinball Podcast; extensive traveler with experience across US and Europe; former music industry sales professional and touring musician

    Episode 295: Nate ShiversJan 22, 2021
  • Featured in recent Pinball Profile episode prior to this one; sent text to Sharpe referencing episode content about declining competitive performance

    Episode 296: Josh Sharpe Day 2021Feb 2, 2021
  • Coast to Coast Pinball personality; predicted Escher Lefkoff will be next IFPA #1 player

    Episode 300: Mr. 300!Mar 16, 2021
  • Pinball media figure; covered John Trudeau scandal on Coast to Coast Pinball

    Episode 70: Phil Grimaldi of Houston on Hurricane HarveyAug 28, 2017
  • Host of Coast to Coast Pinball podcast; praised by Teolis as establishing gold standard for pinball podcast interviews

    Episode 79: Ed Robertson, part 2?Oct 12, 2017
  • Coast to Coast Pinball Podcast host; next Pinball Profile episode guest; influenced TWIP editorial strategy with market trends and accessibility segments

    Episode 288: TWIP Pinball UniversityNov 26, 2020
  • Called 'gold standard' pinball commentator/personality; mentioned as wanting to appear on Head2Head Podcast despite not being Australian

    Episode 51 – Brisbane Masters Jimmy & Lambo plus major rumorJul 9, 2018