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 18 - I Heard a Rumor
Are pinball podcasts boring? Should I keep a secret? Who invented liquid soap and why? Elvira 3, Beattles, Expo, prizes and more!
Episode 17 - Make Pinball Great Again
STERN Pinball (Beatlles vs Munsters), American Pinball (Oktoberfest and contract manufacturing), Pinball Expo expectations, and more.
Episode 16 - Nirmal Vasani (Sales/Marketing American Pinball)
Nirmal Vasani talks about American Pinball's past, present (Houdini), and Oktoberfest (new information). Rob Berk talks Chicagoland Pinball Expo.
Episode 15 - Not Much
One of the slowest weeks in pinball but we do our best to keep you informed and entertained!
Episode 14 - Scott Danesi (Game #2 Teaser)
Scott invites Ken and Bill into his home to talk about what's happening post TNA (Game #2), music, and more.
Episode 13 - Bad Boy Bill Takes Charge!
From Hurricanes to Pirate ships! Bad Boy Bill is our Captain!
Episode 12 - The Holy Grail
Steve Ritchie Interview, George Gomez Interview (C2C), Homebrew Pinball 2.0, Where is my GRAIL?
Episode 11 - Steve Ritchie - Senior Game Designer - STERN Pinball
Steve talks cars, games, and the current state of the pinball hobby/industry. Recorded at STERN Pinball.
Episode 10 - SPECIALWHENLICIOUS!!!
Around the industry, Zombie Yeti (busy times for him), Steve Ritchie (autographed translite contest info), and more...
Episode 9 - Dead Pool, Pirates, Tigers and Bears...OH MY!
Immediate coverage of Dead Pool live stream from STERN, JJP Pirates shipping update, Expo seminar schedule, BIG INTERVIEW ANNOUNCEMENT, and more.
Episode 8 - Dead Pool vs DOA Pins
STERN Pinball's Dead Pool, another new pin in the market, new segment "Drain It or Save It".
Episode 7 - Field of "Pinball" Streams (If you build it, they will come)
Alice Cooper Stream, deeproot Pinball interview Robert Mueller Kaneda Pinball Podcast, special shout outs, and more...
Episode 6 - Godzilla Bash
Monster Bash Remake official, The Mafia pinball, Godzilla License and more.
Episode 5 - So far so good
Discussing new games on the horizon, Chicagoland Pinball Expo, and more.
Episode 4 - Terry DeZwarte - Owner Pinball Life
Terry DeZwarte (Owner - Pinball Life) discusses the pinball business, music, ice cream and more.
Episode 3 - Dwight Sullivan (Lead Game Developer - STERN Pinball) Interview
Discussing the past, present, and future of pinball with Lead Game Developer Dwight Sullivan of STERN Pinball.
Episode 1 (Pilot)
Introduction of our hosts Ken Cromwell and Bill Webb as they discuss the world of pinball.
Episode 2 - Around the pinball industry
Discussing different manufacturers and the new games being released.