Just a few episodes ago, Ian went on an epic rant about how shooter rod buttons suck ... Now, Spooky Pinball head honcho Corwin "Bug" Emery is here to debate him on why he's actually wrong and why buttons are king. Shane hosts the debate as we hear both sides of the argument and decide who's right, and who's wrong. We also discuss Bug's already amazing resume at the age of 23, his friendship with Spooky Luke, and the 2000 classic film Coyote Ugly. We also touch on the massive release week with Stern's King Kong and Barrels of Fun's Dune. Do we like them? You better listen and find out. Looking to buy a pinball machine? ANOTHER pinball machine? If you are - buy it from Mad Pinball, the title sponsor of our podcast. Not only will you get the best service in the industry, but if you use our promo code NudgeCast you'll get a free exclusive NudgeCast shirt directly from us (not available anywhere else!) and free shipping on any Stern game. Or email Jeff@madpinball.com and let him know we sent you! Make sure you hit us up too nudgepinballmagazine@gmail.com so we can coordinate getting you your swag. MADPINBALL.COM

We're backkkkkkk! Former Major League Baseball pitcher Daniel Herrera joins the show! The shortest pitcher to play in the majors since the 1960's and one of the only to throw a screwball, Daniel beat the odds to play 11 years of professional baseball including stints with the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. Since retiring from baseball, he is now a NYC based artist with a deep passion for pinball. We discuss the similarities between the pressures of a pinball tournament and being on the mound, why we NEED a modern baseball themed pin, and how Busch Light absolutely rocks. Don't miss this and be sure to tell all your friends about the greatest lifestyle pinball podcast out there, the NudgeCast, baby! Need another pin? Yes you do. For the best service from the best dudes, buy from Mad Pinball. Use our promo code "NudgeCast" and get free shipping on a Stern machine, and also a free exclusive NudgeCast shirt directly from us! Or email jeff@madpinball.com and be sure to tell him we sent you! Wanna advertise? Sponsor us? Email nudgepinballmagazine@gmail.com

From MTV legend and Hollywood red carpet reporter Jim Cantiello joins the NudgeCast! From interviewing the biggest names in music to working on SNL's 50th anniversary special and the Academy Awards, Jim's star-studded resume is only surpassed by his deep love for pinball. We talk to Jim about his role as Tournament Director for the LA Pinball League, his favorite games, and get his sharp advice on how to improve the TWIPYS. Also, Shane wins big at TPF and discusses hot new titles like Portal, Evil Dead and Merlin's Arcade.

The Renaissance Man of Pinball - Scott Danesi (Rick and Morty, Total Nuclear Annihilation, Final Resistance) - talks about his early musical upbringing, almost getting kicked out of high school (and college), and why he might never design another pinball machine again (!). Also, we discuss what games Shane is looking forward to at TPF, and a potential hit from American Pinball (!?!). Also don’t miss Ian’s rant on why button plungers suck. Have a business in pinball? Want to sponsor the show? Hit us up at nudgepinballmagazine@gmail.com

We're back! And so is the bad boy of pinball, Kaneda. We also talk about Ian's trip to Texas to co-host the TWIPYS, and the massive upset - Kaneda losing the "Best Podcast" award and his subsequent social media meltdown. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to subscribe, like, follow, comment, share, review or whatever you can do to help spread this thing. http://nudgepinball.com

Fight night! Ian and Shane welcome on pinball's very own firebrand - Kaneda. This is one for the ages. Also, Ian debuts a new gameshow called Budge the Nudge. Thanks for listening! Please follow/subscribe/like/share/tell a friend about our new show. And remember . NO DAYS OFF. Pinball is life.

Skeme Richards (AKA The Nostalgia King) joins the show!! A part of the Rock Steady Crew since 1991, Skeme is a legendary b-boy, DJ and all around culture expert. We speak to him about pinball art, music pins, and general all around pinball horniness. Plus: Nudge contributor Chris Ward talks 24 hour pinball tournaments. Thanks for listening! If you like the show please follow/like/subscribe. Tell a friend or loved one about the show. Thanks for helping us spread the word about the Nudgecast.

Ian and Shane breakdown Ian’s recent trip to Stern for the Dungeons And Dragons release before welcoming on photographer and director, Elizabeth Weinberg. They talk about the LA pinball scene, classics, and why a Seinfeld pin desperately needs to happen.

We talk to NPR’s Juana Summers about how pinball is a balance with the fast-paced world of journalism. Plus, we discuss her work with the Baltimore Belles and Chimes chapter as well as Pinbaltimore. Oh, and Shane opens his pinball collection and pulls out a recent fave - Metallica Remastered.

In our first episode, we talk to Jack Danger about his new game The Uncanny X-Men, his pinball influences, and why he made a nude pinball art film in college (very artistic of you, Jack). We also talk with Gina Collecchia about the the New York City pinball scene and her Sunshine Laundromat article in Nudge Magazine #4. Since we are a brand new podcast, please be sure the follow / like the show, and spread the word!