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Dr. John

personactive78 mentionsFirst seen Apr 23, 2017Last seen Nov 23, 2025

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Dr. John is a person mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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Claims (18)

  • factualhigh

    Dr. John discovered a Scooby-Doo beach towel in Spooky's booth at Texas Pinball Festival 2021, which hinted at the license

    Source: Craig Bobby detailing Dr. John's investigationThe Pinball Show Ep 118: Scooby Doo And The Mystery Of The Never Ending Pasta Bowl
  • factualmedium

    Captain James Cook named Magnetic Island after experiencing compass disturbances, misattributing them to magnetic ore rather than human error

    Source: Dr. John (answered trivia question)The Aussie Pinball Podcast Ep 7: Rob Milla
  • factualhigh

    Dr. John won Hard Quiz using pinball as his expert topic

    Source: Direct personal statementOff The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. John
  • factualhigh

Recent Mentions (78)

  • Emily's father; Australian medical doctor; pinball collector with 50+ machines owned; started collecting around 2006 with Lethal Weapon 3

    Episode 150 – Happy Father’s DaySep 9, 2020
  • Tournament organizer/statistician; posted wrap-up with hole difficulty statistics for SSPL pin golf event. Planning to run format twice yearly with Aaron.

    Episode 308 - College Only Matters in High SchoolOct 21, 2024
  • Australian correspondent for Special When Lit covering Spooky Pinball developments weekly

    Episode 56 - A Long Distance RelationshipJun 12, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit; interviewed Charlie about playfield clear-coating solutions

    Episode 68 - Living In The Past? Nope.Sep 3, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit Podcast; attended Pinberg and Stern factory tour

    Episode 65 - There Is No CompromiseAug 13, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit, providing licensing analysis and Spooky updates

    Episode 55 - Let's Do it LIVE!

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Dr. John's first podcast was with Pinheads (Australian group) in 2016

Source: Direct personal statementOff The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. John
  • opinionmedium

    Second-hand pinball machine prices in Australia have doubled or tripled in the past 5-6 years due to lockdown and hobby awareness

    Source: Direct analysis/opinionOff The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. John
  • opinionmedium

    Pure Canuba wax is preferable to silicon-based waxes for pinball playfield protection

    Source: Maintenance adviceOff The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. John
  • opinionmedium

    Rental is a better entry pathway than purchasing new machines due to capital costs and 12-month delivery times

    Source: Direct recommendationOff The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. John
  • factualhigh

    Dr. John has been seriously involved in pinball since 2014 when he purchased his first machine

    Source: Direct personal statementOff The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. John
  • factualhigh

    Dr. John has bought and sold approximately 60 different pinball titles

    Source: Direct personal statementOff The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. John
  • factualhigh

    Dr. John currently owns 12 pinball machines with 2 more on delivery

    Source: Direct personal statementOff The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. John
  • factualhigh

    Haggis Pinball sent technician approximately 700 miles to repair Celts customer's board in Australia

    Source: Direct contact from Australian Celts buyerThe Pinball Show Ep 82: Upcoming Stern Pinball Titles & Giving Thanks To Jolene
  • factualhigh

    Haggis Pinball sold out of all 250 Mermaid Fathom Edition units

    Source: The Pinball Show Ep 62 - Spooky/Indie NewsThe Pinball Show Ep 62: In Your Head
  • factualhigh

    Dr. John has owned over 50 pinball machines in his collecting lifetime

    Source: Dr. JohnEpisode 150 – Happy Father’s Day
  • factualhigh

    Bunyip is the first Australian pinball game designer since Star Wars or Dennis Lilley

    Source: SHIT correspondent / Spooky Pinball announcementThe Pinball Show Ep 28: The Quest For Den Den's Infinity Stones (Can A Pinball Ever Be Upside Down?)
  • factualhigh

    Dr. John won Stern's Game Room of the Week contest based on home setup photo

    Source: Craig Bobby TPN reportThe Pinball Show Ep 10: Eeyore Loves Swimming and El Fliper del Merkado de la Morda
  • factualhigh

    Spooky Pinball's new factory consolidates all production (powder coating, playfields, cabinets) under one roof

    Source: Spooky/Haggis industry updateThe Pinball Show Ep 6: Wrap It, Strap It, Set It, and Forget It
  • factualmedium

    Scott Denise designed Rick and Morty with intentionally difficult playfield to reflect his design philosophy

    Source: Spooky update segmentThe Pinball Show Ep 1: The Pilot
  • factualhigh

    Spooky Pinball fan club Bloodsuckers level at $350 provides jump-the-line access and transferable game bling features across game cycles

    Source: Spooky Pinball correspondent citing latest Spooky podcastEpisode 65 - There Is No Compromise
  • Jun 5, 2019
  • Correspondent for Spooky Pinball from Australia; called into Flippin' Out stream to ask George Gomez about incomplete code on new releases

    Ep 71 - Nuggets with George GomezSep 26, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit; reported on Alice Cooper mod/protection at Pinball Life; mentioned Scott Denise game reveal in December

    Ep 80 - 4 New Reveals In December?Nov 27, 2019
  • Special When Lit Spooky Pinball correspondent from Australia; pioneered the correspondent segment concept for the show

    Episode 69 - Bill & Ken's Excellent AdventureSep 10, 2019
  • Australia-based pinball enthusiast and first official correspondent for Special When Lit; covering Spooky Pinball manufacturer updates

    Episode 51 - Are You A Pinball Pirate, Flipper, or Scallywag?May 7, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent reporting on Alice Cooper stage integration

    Episode 61 - Stern Versus The FieldJul 16, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent providing updates from Pinberg

    Episode 64 - Break Glass In Case Of Emergency!Aug 6, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit; lives furthest from coverage areas; established relationship with Spooky; reserved delivery style

    Ep 83 - Rick & Morty, Hot Wheels, or Stranger Things?Dec 18, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit; covers Spooky product announcements and updates

    Ep 76 - Goodbye Ramps, Hello Single Level?Oct 29, 2019
  • Special When Lit correspondent for Spooky and Jersey Jack updates; won signed Houdini playfield from charity stream; interviewed Bowen Kerins

    Ep 84 - Stranger Things For The Win?Dec 24, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit; provides weekly Spooky industry updates

    Episode 67 - Screw Me Once...Aug 27, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent based in Australia providing weekly updates

    Episode 60 - Should We Go Dutch?Jul 11, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit Podcast, conducted interview with Scott Denisi about TNA

    Ep 72 - Quality Over Quantity?Oct 3, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit, provides weekly updates

    Ep 77 - Do you feed the pinball trolls?Nov 6, 2019
  • New Special When Lit industry correspondent covering Spooky Pinball

    Ep 74 - Ken Goes Solo & UneditedOct 15, 2019
  • Conducted interview with Mike from HomePin on Aussie Pinball Podcast; praised for interview quality

    The Pinball Show Ep 141 BONUS: Gee Thanks-GivingNov 21, 2023
  • Retired Spooky and Haggis Pinball reporter; spotted Scooby-Doo beach towel at Texas Pinball Festival 2021

    The Pinball Show Ep 118: Scooby Doo And The Mystery Of The Never Ending Pasta BowlDec 6, 2022
  • Sent trivia game content to Slam Tilt Podcast for recent episodes

    Episode 148 – Let’s Get Stupid AgainJul 9, 2020
  • Pinball player likely from District 82 area

    Ep 64: SloshDec 22, 2022
  • Host of Aussie Pinball Podcast, organized game night tournament in Brisbane area where Don won first place

    Aussie trip report!Jan 1, 2025
  • Chat participant and co-conversationalist discussing game mechanics and VPX settings

    Spiderman VPX (Stern 2016)Jan 22, 2021
  • Host of Aussie Pinball Podcast; contributed banjo and harmonica to PNP theme song

    PNP Episode 502- Is Jack Dangers Next Pin Coming Soon?+ Kaneda Cancelled+ Whale TaleAug 19, 2022
  • Podcast listener; contributor of dad jokes and commentary via chat during episode.

    Episode 99: I am sorry I was late to post this... but Glenn's song should be heard by all!!!!May 16, 2021
  • Community member awaiting game #1 of Haggis Pinball's Celts; appeared in chat during episode

    Episode 79: Ian Talks Clear Coats and Drew and Ian learn about Tartans!Nov 5, 2020
  • First person to receive Labyrinth Pinball in Australia; will have machine at Australian Pinball Open

    The Pinball Podcast Episode 223 - Precision GrumpinessDec 1, 2023
  • Friend of Jess; owner of Labyrinth machine with full package (topper, mirrored back glass, shooter rod); hosted on Aussie Pinball Podcast; subject of affectionate joking about cracking plastics

    The Pinball Podcast Episode 222 - Schaumcago TreadmillsOct 30, 2023
  • Guest from Emily and Dr. John channel; co-host with Emily; played Colorado-based pinball

    Stream 524: Tron PRO (Stern)Jan 11, 2022
  • Member of Pinball Network (listed as 'Emily and Dr. John')

    S274: Ghostbusters ProApr 28, 2020
  • Australian pinball community member; hosts Aussie Pinball Podcast; former Pinball Network streamer

    Pinball Down Under Part 1: Haggis PinballSep 14, 2024
  • Competitor from Australia, paired with Emily

    DEADPOOL INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONALApr 13, 2020
  • Host of Aussie Pinball Podcast; conducted interview with Mike from Home Pin; described as wonderful gentleman by Dennis

    Episode 196 - Tears of the PotterJun 25, 2023
  • Interviewed HomePen owner Mike on Aussie Pinball Podcast about Spinal Tap production status

    Episode 199 - Discussion CornerAug 6, 2023
  • Host of Aussie Pinball Podcast; conducted interview with David Van Ez about Barrels of Fun and licensing strategy

    Episode 204 - Barrels of ActivisionOct 15, 2023
  • Host of Aussie Pinball Podcast; Australian pinball enthusiast and collector; surgeon; media personality; owns/has owned 60+ pinball machines; appeared on Hard Quiz and Victorian Radio

    Off The Record Pinball Podcast Ep 16: The Aussie Pinball Podcast with Dr. JohnApr 30, 2022
  • Host of Aussie Pinball Podcast, facilitating reunion, appears to be closely connected to current competitive pinball scene and Stern's operations

    The Aussie Pinball Podcast Ep 6: Pinheadz Podcast ReunionJul 6, 2022
  • Host of the Aussie Pinball Podcast; based in Brisbane; familiar with Townsville pinball scene and Rob's collection

    The Aussie Pinball Podcast Ep 7: Rob MillaJul 28, 2022
  • Guest contributor to Special Winlet Pinball Podcast; discussed licensing topics in recent segment

    FNO Pinball Ep 4: Deadpool Premium Pinball MachineJun 5, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; active in chat during broadcast

    FNO Pinball Ep 3: Oktoberfest Pinball MachineMay 28, 2019
  • Host of Aussie Pinball Podcast; conducted interviews at Pinfest

    Homepin Confirms Expo Reveal of “Pinball For Non-Pinball People”Sep 28, 2023
  • Australian pinball community member and collector with 50-60 machine collection featuring extensively modded machines; hosts house ball events

    Bugs, Scores and LeaderboardsApr 23, 2017
  • Australian pinball collector who received the one Haggis Kelts machine shipped to date

    BDYETP 59: Fathom Revisited, 15 Ball Multiball, Doctor Who ReviewMay 2, 2021
  • Australian pinball collector; hosted Don, had America's Most Haunted and Alice Cooper machines

    DPP #166 "D&D teaser fin ally and so much more!!"Jan 1, 2025
  • SHIT (Spooky Haggis Industry Talk) correspondent for The Pinball Show; reported on Bunyip announcement and Alice Cooper code update from official Spooky live video podcast.

    The Pinball Show Ep 28: The Quest For Den Den's Infinity Stones (Can A Pinball Ever Be Upside Down?)Sep 7, 2020
  • Correspondent for The Pinball Show covering Spooky Pinball updates; Australian accent noted

    The Pinball Show Ep 14: A Padawan Emerges From Pinball Market TrendsMay 18, 2020
  • Interviewer conducting Spooky Haggis Industry Talk segment.

    The Pinball Show Ep 5: Feeling Slap Happy During A Global PandemicMar 16, 2020
  • Provides Spooky/Haggis/Chicago Gaming Company updates on The Pinball Show

    The Pinball Show Ep 89: Stern Production Updates & How NOT To Market TrendsJan 31, 2022
  • TPN correspondent providing Spooky Pinball updates (SHIT segment)

    The Pinball Show Ep 19: Dennis Is Fired Up & Zach Is Trending DownJun 22, 2020
  • Spooky Haggis Industry correspondent for The Pinball Show; reported on Rick and Morty and Haggis Pinball updates

    The Pinball Show Ep 34: Is Harry Potter Pinball Really Happening? They Call Him Mr. Hermione KrieselOct 19, 2020
  • Spooky news correspondent for The Pinball Show; reports on code updates and releases

    The Pinball Show Ep 17: It's Not About The Topper, It's About The Changing Landscape Of Pinball, But Are We Devolving?Jun 8, 2020
  • Host of HomePin/Spinal Tap interview segment on The Pinball Show; conducted exclusive interview with Mike

    The Pinball Show Ep 73.5: Stern‘s Next Cornerstone Release Date, Mini-Interview w/Homepin‘s Mike, & Online Platform WarsSep 6, 2021
  • Email contributor from Australia who defended JJP games as home collector experiences and criticized cost barriers

    Episode 259 - It's Showtime!Nov 23, 2025
  • TPN correspondent providing updates on Haggis Pinball (Fathom/Mermaid Edition) and Spooky Pinball staff changes

    The Pinball Show Ep 85: Turning Tides In Pinball Media & How The Kriesel Stole ChristmasDec 21, 2021
  • Long-time TPN correspondent; departing after 2.5 years; visited Texas Pinball Festival and Haggis factory; planning new podcast

    The Pinball Show Ep 97: Spirit AnimalsApr 19, 2022
  • Conducted interview with David Van Ness about Labyrinth; referenced for diversity discussion

    The Pinball Show Ep 139: Labyrinth, Elton John, Elvira’s Blood Red Kiss, Ninja Eclipse, Elements, & More!Oct 22, 2023
  • Host of Spooky/IE Pinball segment of The Pinball Show Correspondents

    The Pinball Show Correspondents - October 25, 2021Oct 26, 2021
  • TPN correspondent on The Pinball Show; received first Haggis Kelts machine; conducting Fathom announcement interview with Damien.

    The Pinball Show Ep 57: Get Off My Ocean!Apr 26, 2021
  • The Pinball Show correspondence: reporting on Haggis Pinball and Spooky Pinball updates; Australia-based correspondent

    The Pinball Show Ep 25: Soft Reboot, Hard NewsAug 17, 2020
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent for The Pinball Show

    The Pinball Show Ep 1: The PilotFeb 10, 2020
  • Pinball Show reporter; maxillofacial surgeon from Australia; discovered Scooby-Doo beach towel Easter egg at Texas Pinball Festival 2021; interviewed Charlie Emery

    The Pinball Show Ep 118: Scooby Doo And The Mystery Of The Never Ending Pasta BowlDec 6, 2022
  • Correspondent providing product updates and vinyl record history lessons; reports Spooky knife handle rods and Haggis customer service story

    The Pinball Show Ep 82: Upcoming Stern Pinball Titles & Giving Thanks To JoleneNov 30, 2021
  • TPN correspondent providing Spooky Pinball updates; reports on Halloween production ramp and code update timeline

    The Pinball Show Ep 76: Eatin‘ Good In The NeighborhoodSep 27, 2021
  • Correspondent for The Pinball Show; covers Spooky Pinball and Haggis Pinball industry updates.

    The Pinball Show Correspondents - August 9, 2021Aug 9, 2021
  • Spooky Pinball correspondent; provides manufacturer updates and licensing speculation

    The Pinball Show Ep 62: In Your HeadMay 31, 2021
  • Spooky/Haggis Pinball correspondent; provides updates on manufacturing quality improvements and factory progress

    The Pinball Show Ep 63: The Game Has Changed, For The Price Of A Cup Of CoffeeJun 7, 2021
  • Correspondent providing Spooky Pinball updates on facility expansion and quality improvements

    The Pinball Show Ep 55: A Psychedelic Bearded Bromance Grows In The WildernessApr 12, 2021
  • SPOOKY (Spooky Pinball) correspondent for The Pinball Show; reported on Kelts first production game stream.

    The Pinball Show Ep 35: WIN A FREE STERN PINBALL TOPPER...Even Though Den Den DisapprovesOct 26, 2020
  • Interviewed about Haggis Pinball at end of episode; pinball community figure

    The Pinball Show Ep 36: Pinball Is A Fickle, Feather-Ruffling BeastNov 2, 2020
  • SHIT (Spooky Haggis Industry Talk) update correspondent; awarded 'Correspondent of the Week' for Christmas episode; sent holiday greetings from Spooky and Haggis teams

    The Pinball Show Ep 43: Two Inch Kriesel Stocking, Zach's Big Package, & Lednuts Rocking On An Open PlayfieldDec 21, 2020
  • Pinball content creator; TPN Spooky correspondent; Stern Home Game Room of the Week winner; streams on Twitch with daughter Emily; based in Queensland, Australia

    The Pinball Show Ep 10: Eeyore Loves Swimming and El Fliper del Merkado de la MordaApr 20, 2020
  • Industry correspondent providing Spooky/Haggis update for The Pinball Show

    The Pinball Show Ep 6: Wrap It, Strap It, Set It, and Forget ItMar 23, 2020
  • Medical professional in Australia; mentioned as someone in pinball community with medical background

    Episode 148: Career ending Pinjury?Aug 14, 2018
  • Host of Aussie Pinball Podcast; conducted extensive interview with Mike Kalinowski that hosts reference throughout episode

    Ep 112: Save That Cat!Jul 10, 2023
  • Brisbane arcade operator working on re-theme machine for showcase; helped connect Steve Ritchie to event

    Episode 92 – From a Land Down UnderMay 20, 2019