Don's Pinball Podcast (DPP) is a long-running pinball media platform hosted by Don Garrison, launched around January 2020 and currently producing 200+ episodes with 2-3 weekly releases of 20-30 minute episodes. The podcast serves as a major community hub covering new pinball releases, industry news, manufacturer interviews, and personal collection updates, supported by a Patreon model with 100+ members generating approximately $550-600/month. Beyond podcasting, Don operates Don Coats Customs Chop Shop and actively organizes community events including midnight launch parties, Expo competitions, and scavenger hunts, positioning the show as both media platform and community organizer in the pinball ecosystem.
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A midnight release event for Beetlejuice is being hosted by Don's Pinball Podcast with approximately 20 attendees expected
All 20 midnight release party spots sold out within approximately one minute of code word reveal
Don attended/organized Sunday live streams on Don's Pinball Podcast YouTube channel
Don's Pinball Podcast has approximately 119 Patreon supporters generating approximately $550 per month
Podcast hosted by Don Walton; media platform covering pinball industry; referenced by guest as source of ongoing content and discussions
Competing pinball podcast that provided information supporting Kaneda's discussion
Long-running pinball podcast; recommended to listeners as quality alternative media
Long-form pinball podcast launched January 2022, producing 162+ episodes with multiple weekly releases, reaching ~100,000 listens, covering news, reviews, and industry interviews
Long-running pinball media platform with 200+ episodes, 2-3 weekly releases, Patreon-supported (~$550-600/month), community event organizer
Podcast series hosted by Don covering pinball news, game analysis, and industry rumors.
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Don's Pinball Podcast received 5,500 Spotify listens in last 30 days; podcast requires 10,000 streams for CES media credential eligibility
Podcast is approaching 100,000 total listens
Don's Pinball Podcast launched in January 2022 and has produced 162+ episodes
Don has 1,300 Facebook followers, 800 podcast listeners, and 114 Patreon subscribers
Don's Pinball Podcast maintains a collection of at least 8 premium pinball machines available for public play
Episode 115 outtakes are exclusive Patreon member content
Don operates at a loss on merchandise (t-shirts, pins, stickers) as loss-leader community building
Don's Pinball Podcast Patreon members generate approximately $550-600 monthly at 100+ members
Don's Pinball Podcast Episode 52 reached 450 listeners after audio was remastered
Don's Pinball Podcast exceeded success expectations and will continue growing throughout 2024
DPP shirts are arriving next week in sizes XL and XXL with children's sizes available
Rush Mods have shipped and should arrive domestically within the next day or two
Patreon-supported podcast; host Don reports 200+ listens per episode after 6 months; exclusive Patreon content; merchandise (t-shirts, stickers) offerings
New rumor source claiming Ben Heck/Spooky/CGC collaboration is Monty Python
Podcast series hosted by Don; Episode 64 featured Spooky Pinball interview recorded August 24, 2023
Podcast hosted by Don Garrison; episode 48 analyzed here; growing audience; Patreon support available
Podcast hosted by Don; episode 59 focuses on Elvira customization drama; has Friday livestream component
Podcast hosted by Don; livestreams on YouTube; recently hosted an unboxing event for John Wick LE
Long-running pinball media platform producing 2-3 episodes weekly; 1,300 Facebook followers, 800 podcast listeners, 114 Patreon subscribers; Patreon generates ~$550-600/month
Referenced as exemplary model for community engagement and merchandise partner rewards strategy
Newer competing podcast with rapid episode output (roughly half of PMPP's catalog in a couple months); host warns Don about burnout; mentioned in context of community interpersonal conflicts
Patreon-supported podcast with 150+ subscribers; episode 191 is Patreon exclusive content
Pinball podcast; received NDA early access to Barry O's Barbecue Challenge; released video coverage coinciding with game announcement and ZapCon
Podcast with Patreon membership tier; hosts community Discord and produces regular content
Pinball podcast with Patreon feed; host is actively producing episodes and seeking interview guests
Podcast hosted by Don, featuring Episode 115 with international guests; has Patreon exclusive content
Podcast featuring pinball reviews, interviews, news; now sponsored by Mad Pinball; available on Patreon
Podcast hosted by Don, episode 41 recorded during this session
Pinball podcast; mentioned as receiving sponsorship/swag from Orby and partners
Podcast where We Are Pinball did a dual-stream gameplay session.
Emerging pinball podcast launched January 2024; 20-30 minute episodes; praised for production quality, topic focus, and fresh perspective; no extensive industry connections but strong listener reception
Referenced when discussing potential secret catchphrase giveaway strategy at Pinball Expo
Podcast hosted by Don Garrison covering pinball news and discussion; noted as more skillfully produced than early Spooky Pinball podcast
Podcast/streaming platform where this gameplay stream is occurring; branding visible as 'DPF' and 'TPN' references
Stream/podcast platform; venue for extended gameplay commentary, community engagement, and industry discussion
Pinball podcast where Nicholas Baldridge was guest; episodes available at pinballpodcast.com
Competing podcast host; Kaneda jokingly suggests Don will cover same rumor story after Kaneda's episode in 'much nicer way'
Podcast platform where after-party impromptu recording took place with several tour attendees
Pinball podcast that mentioned/watched Deadflip stream during broadcast
Media platform launched January 2023 by Don Garrison, releases 2-3 episodes per week, focuses on pinball news and community content, conducts Friday live streams with merchandise giveaways
Pinball-focused podcast available on Spotify; featured in Missing Pin Company presentation
Podcast/YouTube channel featuring pinball content, gameplay, and reviews; custom spinner mod created for this brand
YouTube content channel hosted by Don; produces pinball news commentary, game reaction videos, and industry analysis
YouTube video series/podcast hosted by Don featuring pinball machine reviews, installations, and gameplay.
YouTube video series focused on pinball gameplay, reviews, and mod demonstrations
Original source of the six-game rumor list that Hardy covered and has now been debunked
Podcast host who approached Retro Ralph about potential collaboration
Pinball podcast; received email with close-up image of captive ball related to Princess Bride; image shared across community.
Hosted by Don Garrison; praised by Orby as quality content creator
Host Don mentioned as unfamiliar with JoJo's regional food reference; from California
Podcast launched around Jan 2020; 100+ Patreon members; available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple; producing exclusive content for paid members; includes 'trusted pinball dealer corner' segment
Podcast partner for Rick and Morty gameplay stream with Spooky Pinball
Podcast hosted by Don; Episode 64 features Spooky Pinball factory interview
Platform where Knapp Arcade founder recently appeared as guest
Pinball podcast platform where Knapp Arcade appeared as guest; hosted by Don
Referenced as one of many active pinball podcasts in the community
Podcast hosted by Don; episode 50 mentioned as milestone; source of Monty Python rumor
Newly launched pinball podcast, Episode 1 aired January 2, 2020
Podcast reaching #81 on Apple Podcasts Game charts in US, #275 in Australia; host Don Garrison discussing industry news
Host's own show; 13 episodes in; reached 600 listens, 117 unique listeners; merchandise/sticker/mod promotion ongoing
Podcast being discussed; Don is host; selling merchandise and providing community news updates
Host's own podcast; launched January 2020, episode 26-27, 25+ episodes recorded, exceeded initial 100-episode stretch goal expectations
Don's show; 30th episode; experimenting with monetization (Spotify ads removed); accepting Venmo donations; offer t-shirt/sticker merchandise
Podcast hosted by Don covering pinball news, reviews, and community engagement; Patreon-supported with episode 87 analyzed here
Media platform producing episode 107; Don running custom mod business ('Don Coats Customs Chop Shop') and planning Texas Pinball Festival booth with scavenger hunt promotion
Podcast hosted by Don; episode #111 features Spooky Pinball interview from Benton, Wisconsin; Patreon tier includes extended discussion
Podcast series with 130+ episodes covering pinball releases, personal collection updates, and community engagement
Podcast with growing Patreon community (100+ members); Discord channel; giveaway program
Patreon-supported podcast; episode 191 is Patreon exclusive preview
Podcast host Don mentioned as ambassador recommending Evil Dead purchases; influenced Gonzo's buying decision
Host Don's podcast discussing industry dynamics, new releases, and community concerns
Organized homebrew topper contest at Expo; hosts placed third and fourth; winners received toppers and Willy Wonka playfield
Referenced podcast that recently featured Pinball Adventures owner discussing manufacturing challenges
Podcast launched January 2nd with 89+ episodes, producing 20-30 minute episodes 2-3 times weekly
Received exclusive Princess Bride pinball leak photo; influential community media platform
Podcast by Don (now retired; Jeff and Jessica continue the show); received first Double Danger sale (sticker pack)
Competing podcast with higher Patreon support ($587); hosts Don and WAP are tracking Patreon race as ongoing metric
Parallel podcast run by host Don; achieving $561/month Patreon (below We Are Pinball); subject of friendly competition between shows regarding subscriber growth
Existing podcast hosted by Don Garrison; referenced as platform where Don's crew hears show updates
Separate podcast by Don with 119 Patreon supporters generating ~$550/month over one year; comparison baseline for WAP growth
Don's podcast brand and YouTube channel featuring weekly Sunday live streams and regular episodes
Hosting topper/mod competition at Expo for first time; organizing booth display for community voting
Community member offering to purchase and ship Star Wars to UK/Australia if distribution restriction confirmed
Podcast that influenced Spooky's packaging decisions; FOMO driver for collectors
Podcast that covered Saw homebrew, providing gameplay video with music bed. Mentioned as more supportive coverage than official Saw channels.
Podcast host organizing midnight release event for Beetlejuice on November 14 at 10:00 AM CST
Forum discussing potential Stern Spike 3 conversion plans for Godzilla
Content creator providing photos of Spooky show games at factory
Podcast platform used to announce and coordinate Beetlejuice midnight launch event; contact point for participant registration
Podcast started by Don around 2020; currently at 217+ episodes; covers new pinball releases and industry news
Pinball content creator who has refused reconciliation with Kaneda; still has Kaneda blocked on social media