EM Pinball Journeys Podcast

By: David Morgan
  • Summary

  • This podcast focuses on the Electromechanical Pinball era from the 1930's through the 1970's. EM is shorthand for electromechanical. Whether you are a collector, a repair enthusiast or you just like to play these older pinball machines, you are invited to make this podcast part of your pinball journey. New episodes drop every other week.

    If you have questions comments and suggestions, send an e-mail to empinballjourneyspodcast@gmail.com

    © 2025 EM Pinball Journeys Podcast
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Episodes
  • Episode 8 – Spotlight Series – Spanish Eyes with John Lee
    Mar 9 2025

    This is the second episode in my pinball spotlight series. John Lee joins me again to talk about Spanish Eyes which was made by Williams in 1971 and 1972. I also talk with John about owning EMs and we talk briefly about another game called Granada which is not the same game but the art is very similar.

    Find Spanish Eyes On Location

    Spanish Eyes on Internet Pinball Database

    Spanish Eyes On Pinside

    Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

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    31 mins
  • Episode 7 – Playing EM Pinball in Tournaments with John Lee
    Feb 23 2025

    In this episode, I am joined by John Lee. In this interview, we talk about a wonderful charity called project pinball and his involvement. We also talk about pinball tournaments including John’s experience as a tournament director for standalone tournaments as well as leagues. John is a cohost and tournament director of a tournament that I played in called The Doldrums, an annual event held in upstate New York every February. This interview took place just after The Doldrums tournament this year. John’s enthusiasm for the pinball hobby is inspiring.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 6 – Beginner Series – EM Pinball Terminology Part 2
    Feb 9 2025

    This is the third episode in my beginner series. Non beginners may enjoy this episode as well. In this episode, I talk more about EM pinball terminology and anatomy. The focus is more about the inner workings of EMs.

    If you enjoy this episode and want to learn more about what is going on inside an EM, please visit funwithpinball.com and browse for a while. You will be glad you did.

    Check out this YouTube video from 2019. It is Todd Tuckey of TNT Amusements walking through Mark Gibson’s Fun With Pinball exhibit at Pinball Expo. Enjoy!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHP2jzW33_I

    Good pinball glossaries:

    Internet Pinball Database's Pinball Glossary

    PinWiki Glossary

    Kineticist.com Pinball Terms & Glossary

    Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

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    16 mins

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