Episode one of the Dirty Pool Podcast kicks off with Kineticist, the go-to news source for all things pinball. We dig into how the site got started, what it's like covering this wild hobby, and what stories aren’t getting told. A candid conversation about keeping the silverball press rolling.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:45 - Colin Introduction
00:03:05 - What Is Kineticist?
00:04:21 - Pinball Map and the Ecosystem
00:04:57 - Writing with Voice in Pinball Media
00:06:35 - The Rush of Reviewing New Releases
00:07:55 - Visiting Pinball HQs
00:11:09 - IPs We Want to See as Pins
00:13:12 - Sentimental Pinball Favorites
00:13:45 - The Fifth Favorite Game Trap
00:14:05 - Unfinished Code in Modern Pinball
00:17:36 - Do Casual Players Even Notice?
00:18:32 - Colin’s Origin Story, Take Two
00:18:56 - Pursuing Pinball Full-Time
00:22:42 - The Myth of the Affordable Home Game
00:23:36 - Expectation vs. Reality for Home Pins
00:24:45 - Why Pinball Needs Transparent Updates
00:26:45 - Tim Sexton Leaves Stern
00:28:55 - Are Remasters Worth It?
00:29:48 - Are Remasters Still Worth It?
00:31:22 - Pinball Machines Aren't Stocks
00:33:40 - Does Creating A Job Around A Hobby Ruin The Hobby?
00:35:29 - Do You Play In Tournaments?
00:37:48 - This Person Is The Worst Pinball FX Player (Spoilers It's @Brassleague Gaming)
00:37:57 - Gatekeeping In Pinball... Stop It.
00:39:00 - Working On A Project That You Love That Gets No Views
00:40:04 - What The Hell Is A TWIP?
00:42:57 - If You're Making A News Site Here's A Tip
00:43:43 - Great Pyramid Attack
00:43:58 - Serious Talk About Community
00:44:18 - I Love Our Community At DirtyPool
00:44:53 - Freakouts At Tournaments
00:46:42 - Important Advice About Pinball Ownership
00:47:14 - Pinball Etiquette
00:49:30 - These Are Important Pinball Events To Go To
00:52:42 - Electric Bat Shoutout + Alarm For Twitch Ads
00:53:10 - How To Go To Your First Pinball Event
00:54:56 - The Most Important Question...
00:55:30 - Chat Questions and Outro
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