Special When Lit Podcast
Three friends from the Chicago area discuss entertaining topics including pop culture, trending topics, lifestyle-changing products, current and retro gaming, and more. Deep discussions combined with some comical banter make for an easy listen. The show is constantly evolving with the goal of always offering a fun-filled 45 minutes for that daily commute, workout, or weekly grass cutting. Listener participation is encouraged and helps drive the show for each episode. Welcome to the SWL family!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 98
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2023
Episode 57 - Chuck Ernst (Stern Pinball)
We sit down with Chuck Ernst (Computer Graphics Art Director) at Stern Pinball. Fun and laid back conversation covering a little bit of everything.
Episode 56 - A Long Distance Relationship
Discussing Elvira 3, Facebook and Franchi (public statement from Chris), pinball outdoors, and more.
Episode 55 - Let's Do it LIVE!
A deeproot update, the crazy world of pinball licensing, streaming pinball outside, and more. Essentially a LIVE show here as the editing was for production value only. Pardon our dust!
Episode 54 - Things That Make You Go Hmm...
We try to wrap our heads around the pinball secondary market, pinball podcasts, and more.
Episode 53 - Banana In The Tailpipe
No news is good news when there is a banana in the tailpipe! We welcome our newest correspondent Ryan Claytor to the team.
Episode 52 - What's next?
What do we have to look forward to for the rest of the year? Pinball machines are our babies!
Episode 51 - Are You A Pinball Pirate, Flipper, or Scallywag?
Stealing, flipping, and getting taken advantage of. Dr John reports on Spooky Pinball. Would voice actor Marc Silk be a benefit to pinball? All this and much more!
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Episode 50 - Deeproot, Show Me Something
Reflecting on 50 episodes, discussion deeproot Studios, Industry Buzz with Cary Hardy, Drain It or Save It, and more!
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Episode 49 - Cinnamon Hands Only Please
Discussing the deeproot RAZA teaser video, Josh Kugler Oktoberfest update, Industry Buzz with Lee Wielgolinski of Pinball Supernova, Drain It or Save It, info on becoming an official SWL Corresponden…
Episode 48 - Just Play The Game
Special When Lit Pinball Podcast Episode 48 - Talking about Midwest Gaming Classic reveals of Black Knight Sword of Rage and Willy Wonka pinball. Offering some feedback on pinball hype and the abili…
Episode 47 - Making of Willy Wonka Pinball
A roundtable discussion focusing on the making of Jersey Jack Pinball's newest release, Willy Wonka Pinball. Designer Pat Lawlor, Programmer Joe Katz, Artist John Youssi, Sound Engineer Vikas Deo, a…
Episode 46 - Is The Pinball Landscape Is About To Change?
We reflect on our trip to Jersey Jack Pinball to play their next release. Manufacturer/Designer showdown at MGC? Ken announces his retheme project and a Whirlwind update from Bill. Lots to talk abo…
Episode 45 - Don't Let The Door Hit You
We say goodbye to an old friend and welcome a new one. Black Knight Sword of Rage impressions. When is your pinball collection out of hand?
Episode 44 - 2019 Texas Pinball Festival (Behind the Scenes)
Discussion about the behind the scenes happenings at TPF. Steve Ritchie's newest game Black Knight Sword of Rage is revealed...sort of.
2019 TPF Bonus Coverage - Thursday
Getting settled in the night before the official start of the 2019 Texas Pinball Festival from Frisco, Texas. Jeff Patterson from This Week In Pinball joins the show.
Episode 43 - Evolution and Future of Pinball
Where does pinball go from here? Special When Lit is ready to rock Texas Pinball Festival!
Episode 42 - Buying and Selling Pinball
Discussing the pinball market, buying and selling, Stern Pro Circuit Championship, and more.
Episode 41 - Companies Sabotaging Their Own Releases?
Expectations of each manufacturer at TPF, companies sabotaging their own releases, grails and keeper titles, t-shirt Easter Egg revealed and winner announced, and more!
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Episode 40 - Eat, Sleep, Bet Pinball
Pinball exposure (ESPN and sport wagering), speculation on American Pinball's next game, Easter Eggs and more.
Episode 39 - Let's Work Together (for a change)
Getting caught up on the pinball news, new pinball artwork by Brian Holderman, dealing with pinball drama, and more.