Kaneda's Pinball Podcast is a Patreon-supported media platform and podcast series hosted by Kaneda, positioned as an independent, critical voice in the pinball industry. With 700+ subscribers and episodes numbering in the 1100s-1180s range, it covers pinball industry analysis, game reviews, and market commentary while maintaining editorial independence from manufacturers like Stern. The show has evolved from a single podcast format to a multi-platform presence including YouTube livestreams (Saturday Morning Spectacular, Late Night), exclusive member content, and community discussion forums, positioning itself as consumer-focused rather than industry promotional.
Kaneda's Facebook livestream two weeks prior resulted in 30 Evil Dead machines being sold by distributors
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast has won best podcast award at Twippies for 6 consecutive years
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast has more subscribers than some content creators invited to the media tour
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast made an angry video about Stern's marketing, pricing, and exclusionary practices
Podcast that shared the initial Mountain Dew/Stern rumor
Podcast channel hosting this episode in their Patreon feed, archiving content as 'Klassics'
Long-running pinball podcast hosted by Kaneda; 32 Patreon members watching live episode; does unedited live shows occasionally
Patreon-supported podcast; platform for Kaneda's industry commentary
Patreon-supported podcast; host is Kaneda; conducting People's Choice Awards voting; targeting 700 legitimate subscribers by Christmas; associated with co-hosts Genghis, Killian, and Brenda.
Won recent Twippy Award; podcast hosted by Chris (Mr. Kaneda); known for entertaining interview episodes but also personal attacks on Pinside users
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Kaneda's Pinball Podcast was removed from This Week in Pinball database as targeted censorship
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast has 660 Patreon subscribers, which he claims is more than all other pinball content creators combined
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast was the first to officially call Jaws and Metallica Anniversary Edition
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast reported that Spooky Pinball recently acquired the license to create a Princess Bride pinball machine
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast has 608 Patreon members with no competitors in subscription-first model
Foo Fighters out-plays Scooby-Doo in mechanics, animations, and overall design execution
The Godfather is a terrible theme for pinball and shouldn't work as a game adaptation
Buyers should wait until April before purchasing any new pinball game to avoid FOMO premium pricing
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast is claiming Stern is making an ultra-premium fourth Bond edition designed by Keith Elwyn at a significantly higher price point, single-level playfield, unlimited production
Kaneda has 521 Patreon subscribers for his podcast
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast reached 420 Patreon members
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be revealed this week, with Wednesday as the public announcement date
Editing a single Kaneda's Pinball Podcast episode initially required 3 days of 10am-midnight work
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast first episode aired mid-December with releases approximately every 2.5 weeks, currently at episode 8 or 9
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast is co-hosted by Christopher Franchi, Ed Van Der Veen, and George Christian (Dr. Pin)
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast conducted an investigation of American Pinball's financials and backing
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast won Best Podcast at Twippies Awards and has a 4-year head start on Poor Man's Pinball
Kaneda's Pinball Podcast revealed that Stern's next game after TMNT is Karate Kid
James Cameron's Avatar Limited Edition Super Edition is priced at $15,000 without a topper
Podcast hosted by Chris Kaneda, characterized by short-form content (~20-30 min), high-quality editing, and direct critical commentary on pinball machines
Listed as source in metadata; no actual content from podcast present
Weekly podcast covering pinball news, rumors, and industry coverage; 3 episodes per week; available on Patreon; approaching 800 subscribers but expected to dip to 600; previously had Facebook presence (now removed)
Podcast where Kaneda reported Tim Sexton coding Black Knight Sword of Rage
Independent pinball podcast hosted by Chris Kooluris; 416+ episodes; focuses on collector/buyer commentary and industry speculation; described as 'commentary about the pinball commentary'
Long-running independent pinball podcast, 633 free episodes over 5 years, now transitioning to Patreon-exclusive model with $5 entry tier; positioned as critical industry voice
Podcast discussing industry news; this is the host's show focusing on 'the inconvenient truth in pinball'
Prominent pinball podcast; had surprise livestream; ~700 Patreon subscribers mentioned in KB; 2,500-3,000 listeners per episode per Hardy's report of Kaneda's statement
Weekly/three-times-weekly podcast from Connecticut (Roanoke); Patreon-supported; positioned as unbiased pinball commentary; global audience including Australia, Europe, South America, Canada, California, Texas, Chicago
Podcast platform; Kaneda positions it as the only outlet willing to criticize industry pricing; promotes Patreon membership.
Podcast where this rumor is being reported; host emphasizes it as exclusive member content
Host's show; claims #1 pinball podcast status; has Patreon 'Canada Club'; goal to reach 600 subscribers by TPF
Patreon podcast with 521 subscribers; $5/month tier
Long-form pinball analysis podcast; Patreon-supported; Kaneda's platform for industry commentary
Patreon-supported podcast hosted by Kaneda; approaching 700 subscribers; platform for independent, critical industry analysis; Kaneda staked the show on John Wick LE depreciation prediction.
Patreon-funded podcast hosted by Kaneda; 725+ subscribers; Friday show will be delayed/moved to Saturday night due to Avatar preview trip.
Podcast platform for Kaneda's scoops and commentary on pinball industry
Chris's podcast platform where he shares industry intel, analysis, and criticism; described as 'Canadian Pinball Podcast'
Pinball news and commentary podcast; claims high influence on industry; conflicts with Don Pinball Podcast; Patreon feed source
Long-running pinball podcast with 600+ subscribers (previously 700+); platform for industry analysis, criticism, and insider interviews
Host's show; estimated ~700 listeners with purchasing power to influence market
Influential pinball podcast in transition; inspired the format of The Hardy Pinball Podcast
Podcast series hosted by Kaneda; introduces new segment 'Kaneda's High-Low' analyzing secondary market pricing
Long-running pinball podcast hosted by Kaneda; Episode 847 features satirical edit of Jersey Jack interview
Podcast hosted by Kaneda on Patreon; 380+ subscriber club; focuses on industry analysis, rumors, and commentary
Kaneda's podcast; claimed to be 'most successful it's ever been'
Podcast platform where this episode is published. Patreon feed channel for Kaneda's commentary and analysis.
Kaneda's weekly podcast (Saturdays); has 660 Patreon subscribers; claimed to be removed from TWIPI database; competes in TWIPI awards in multiple categories
Long-running pinball podcast; Kaneda is host; operates Patreon feed; nominated for Twippies award
Host's own show; transitioned from free to Patreon model after doxxing threats; nominated for Twippies award (category not specified, but host predicts #6 ranking)
Podcast hosting this episode; daily release schedule (back-to-back episodes mentioned); sponsored/supporter model (Patreon)
Referenced as target of trolling attempt with hoax Avatar press release; previously targeted with Harry Potter fake news
Host of the Saturday morning spectacular podcast; pinball industry analyst and content creator with 7 years covering the hobby; positions himself as advocate for consumer interests against early adoption FOMO
Podcast hosted by Kaneda; running for nearly 7 years; has Patreon membership community; platform for this pricing critique episode
Host's own show; now Patreon-exclusive after 5+ years of free episodes; Kaneda debates whether to release this episode publicly despite paywall model
Long-running pinball podcast created by Kaneda, active for 10 years with ~700 subscribers; now on hiatus
Podcast and community; host claims larger subscriber base than some media invitees
Long-running pinball podcast transitioning to Patreon membership (now 'Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Club')
Podcast platform hosted by Jon Hey; primary publication vehicle for this content and analysis
Host's own podcast, used to deliver critique and advocacy for consumer patience before purchasing
Podcast transitioning to Patreon-exclusive club membership model; Episode 23 marks first members-only episode; Papadiuk's goal is 1,000 paying members
Long-form podcast discussing pinball news, rumors, market analysis, and community sentiment
Referenced as a show John Papadiuk has collaborated with or appeared on
Tournament player competing in IFPA California Championships
Host's podcast; community of fans described as having 'big hearts,' active in fundraising, and aligned with accountability-focused criticism of manufacturers
Content creator who made angry video criticizing Stern about pricing, marketing, and John Wick exclusions; has history with Jason; receives both criticism and support from community
Podcast hosted by Kotex, associated with Twippies awards
Podcast platform from which this episode is sourced (Patreon feed)
Pinball podcast; host Kaneda posted first JJP Guns N' Roses unboxing; advocate for Pro-Premium trim strategy
Competing podcast that criticized Fliptronic stream angles/technical setup
Pinball podcast covering rumors and business side of pinball; host maintains strong fan/detractor split; host is Chris
Pinball podcast Joseph regularly listens to; described by Joseph as 'very entertaining.'
Competing podcast producing ~10 episodes per week; has launched 'Happy Hour' segment mimicking Poor Man's format
Pinball podcast hosted by Chris Cluers; mentioned as well-known within community
Podcast that reported Todd McFarlane will be at Comic-Con for Venom reveal
Pinball podcast cited as source for industry observation about Spooky and Stern manufacturing consistency; also compared Deep Root Pinball to an 'icing company'
Unnamed pinball podcast (hosts call it 'the number one unnamed pinball podcast'); allegedly shared TMNT leaks multiple times without Facebook consequences; subject of Good-natured ribbing from Poor Man's hosts
Competing pinball podcast mentioned as having won four Twippies Awards
Co-hosted by Christopher Franchi, Ed Van Der Veen, and George Christian; described as 'the number one worldwide podcast'; releases episodes approximately every 2.5 weeks
Primary source for rumors discussed; hosts acknowledge it as reliable but frequently incorrect; provides intel on Stern/Spooky projects
Pinball podcast host (Chris) described as character but genuinely good person; repeatedly applies to join Poor Man's Pinball tribe
Content creator who posted on Facebook about Willy Wonka playfield cracking issues
Pinball podcast that conducted influential interview with Robert Dave Mueller about Deep Root Pinball
Podcast where Chris (host) discussed Weird Al theme criticism vs. other IP options
Pinball podcast hosted by Chris Koularis; currently on hiatus or cancelled
Podcast source; hosts hope he is correct about upcoming Tron Vault game announcement
Competing pinball podcast producing frequent content; hosts jokingly express envy about content production rate
Pinball podcast hosted by Kaneda; criticized for inconsistent stance on theme importance; advocated premium pricing for Raza while previously emphasizing theme as critical factor
Content creator and pinball commentator; guest on episode 125; source of Bond ultra-premium edition rumors
Mentioned as prominent content creator who covered playfield chipping/pooling issues; speculated as possible buyer
Pinball podcast that has implemented paid subscription model
Source of leaked photos of Toy Story prior to official reveal
Pinball podcast/media outlet that maintains production database; cited as source for Strange World production count (675 units); suggests comprehensive machine production data tracking.
Referenced as media/community presence; associated with award ceremonies and competitor recognition
Podcast based in Vancouver; listener Andrew is sponsoring Todd's pinball book project
Pinball media personality/podcast; leaked early gameplay video of Predator containing Arnold voiceovers, apparently breaking NDA; video used as reference for Walt Wood's analysis
Active pinball podcast; described as popular; continues despite other podcast closures
Podcast that interviewed Christopher Franchi about upcoming Stern title and design inspiration
Pinball media personality; reported posting details about TMNT reveal timing and feature announcements on social media
Referenced as source of prior Pulp Fiction rumors before official announcement
Referenced as having conducted investigation into American Pinball's financials and corporate structure
Pinball podcast/content creator; collaborated with SDTM on Star Wars review; footage quality issues noted by hosts.
Competing pinball podcast mentioned as 'best pinball troll' in category during awards segment
Podcast series hosted by Kaneda; main show moved behind paywall (Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Club); this tribute episode released publicly
Podcast host made light dig at SDTM for reviewing older games; hosts propose bringing on Kaneda for collaboration
Podcast and Patreon platform hosted by Kaneda; 1000+ episodes; positioned as independent voice with exclusive insider access; subscriber-supported model with tiered membership (Raise the Roof Club, Omokase Club, Blackwater).
Described as one of most popular pinball podcasts; provides weekly news updates and industry analysis; host is Kaneda
Podcast with 568 club members; Patreon-supported; claims editorial independence from manufacturer sponsorships and discounts; Kaneda emphasizes consumer advocacy mission
Podcast platform where Arcade Alex is associated; community-focused pinball/arcade media
Referenced multiple times in stream chat/banter; appears as recurring running joke about Canadian content
Community podcast referenced during stream; chat user mentions it approvingly
Referenced in Jack's anecdote about dehydrated milk during a brief stay; used as humorous comparison
Podcast mentioned by name during stream; Jack references Kaneda as potential collaborator for Magic Girl
Kaneda's YouTube show where this analysis is presented
YouTube channel hosting the unboxing video
YouTube channel producing the content
The show/channel producing this content; based in New York City arcade called the Bedroom Arcade
YouTube channel hosting this content
Referenced multiple times by Jack; appears to be associated with Vancouver Flipout expo or streaming infrastructure
Pinball podcast; Dead Flip mentions appearing on the show for two consecutive Fridays
Podcast associated with Ed Vanderveen; based in Toronto area
Podcast/streaming operation hosted by Kaneda; running Saturday morning livestream format
Pinball podcast; host appears in stream chat/community
Pinball podcast community member present in stream chat; provided timing assistance and game duration recommendations
Content creator organization that created alternative award voting on Facebook after Twippies restructuring; founded competing awards with categories
Podcast by Kaneda; repeatedly won Twippies content creator categories; subject of ongoing rule changes to Twippies voting; removed from TWIP database
Podcast platform that conducted the Mueller interview; source content for Hardy's analysis
Kaneda's podcast; Facebook page serves as one of three auction bidding channels
Podcast where Scott Denise discussed Rick and Morty design decisions and code implementation
YouTube podcast channel focused on pinball industry analysis and community commentary
Won 2021 TWIPY for Favorite Pinball Podcast; has been broadcasting for five years
YouTube content platform hosting this RAZA walkthrough video
Referenced as potential recipient of gameplay video; suggests host familiarity with pinball media landscape
Industry podcast credited as first to officially report Jaws and Metallica Anniversary Edition details
Industry podcast that predicted the timing of this announcement
Pinball podcast; source of escalated rumor confirmation
Pinball podcast where Chris made the Labyrinth theme prediction on Facebook Live
Podcast that reportedly covered Spooky Pinball acquiring Princess Bride license (claim referenced but not independently verified)
Pinball podcast that previously reported Keith Elwin has two games coming in 2024
Podcast hosted by Chris Kooluris; criticized for negativity by Pinball Roundtable hosts; subject of Patreon mass unsubscribe
Ben Heck appeared discussing Deep Root and CGC roadmap
Independent pinball podcast by Kaneda with 1,187+ episodes over 13+ years. Known for critical industry analysis and 'Kaneda's Saturday Morning Spectacular' livestreams. Operates Canada Club Patreon community.
Host's podcast network producing 2-3 shows per week with Patreon subscriber base
Kaneda's media platform with Saturday Morning Spectacular format; YouTube live streams, Patreon subscribers (688 mentioned); growing audience engagement
Pinball podcast; leveraged information vacuum to orchestrate daily leaks of James Bond details; dominated community narrative during Stern's silence
Podcast hosted by Kaneda; known for making unverified claims about unreleased games; claims to have identified Stern's next title as a major television series IP (non-film, non-music); host describes Kaneda as 'about as accurate as a drunk meteorologist'
Podcast moved behind $5/month paywall; converts ~10% of 4-5k original listeners; produces scoops/rumors about game announcements; Kaneda also produces free Facebook Live shows (90 min, Saturdays).
Mentioned pinball podcast show; Chris associated with show contributed analysis describing Demogorgon toy appearance
Made gong/Kong joke referenced by Don; credited with observation about extra Kong units
YouTube live stream content creator covering pinball topics
YouTube-based pinball podcast/streaming content creator
Pinball podcast/media creator hosting YouTube Live stream with annual awards event
YouTube content creator hosting live reaction stream to Pokemon Pinball; hosted featurette preview content
YouTube channel and podcast where this video was published
Host's podcast platform; host references favorable Dune episode and encourages listeners to hear paid content
Platform for this analysis; host provides weekly social gatherings alongside podcast content
Content creator hosting the 2024 Kaneda Kudos Pinball Awards live stream
Content source; host running YouTube Live show
YouTube Live streaming channel focused on pinball content
YouTube-based pinball podcast/live stream channel
YouTube live show where this content was broadcast
YouTube/Facebook Live show; Saturday morning broadcast; platform for industry commentary
Podcast conducting the live interview
YouTube Live show host experiencing technical difficulties
YouTube content creator producing pinball-related live streams and podcasts
YouTube-based pinball podcast with live stream content
Host claiming to run most entertaining pinball podcast; uses self-comparison as credibility marker
Independent podcast subscription service ($5/month); claims 600+ subscribers, exceeding combined total of other pinball creators
Kaneda's show; YouTube Live Saturday mornings; Patreon-supported; 730-740 subscriber count target; community hub for Spooky Pinball discussion
Content creation platform; Patreon-based with Facebook Live Saturday mornings; established 2025 Kudos Awards
Pinball podcast show hosted by Kaneda, occasionally broadcast live on YouTube
Canada's show; 688 subscribers on Patreon; generates more revenue per subscriber than podcast previously made with larger audience
Podcast platform; Kaneda claims to be world's most prolific; hosts exclusive content for Kaneda Club members (Beetlejuice examples)
Source of this analysis; Kaneda hosts Saturday morning show also referenced
Platform for this episode; Patreon-based community discussion forum
Kaneda's show; made this episode free (normally paywalled) to share critique more widely
Host's podcast platform; episode 1177 titled 'Pinball Market Analysis'
Kaneda's show/community. Described as highest-subscribed pinball podcast in history, focused on consumer happiness, not shilling or celebration of mediocrity. Positioned as 'not a bunch of pushovers.'
Content platform; 685 current subscribers; Patreon-supported with exclusive content (Back to the Future update, interviews planned)
Host's Patreon-supported show; positioned as independent voice critical of Stern; offers $5/month membership
YouTube livestream show; Patreon community; 700+ subscribers; positions itself as respectful/safe space
Podcast covering pinball industry; Kaneda distributing 5 Beetlejuice units to club members; hosts midnight launch party
YouTube-based pinball podcast/live stream
YouTube Live podcast covering pinball industry and community