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Hosted by Ian Jacoby and Shane Told · leisure · EN · 21 episodes
The official podcast of Nudge Magazine, Nudgecast, tells the stories of pinball people. Hosts Ian Jacoby (Nudge Magazine’s editor and publisher) and Shane Told (Silverstein, Lead Singer Syndrome) interview artists, entertainers and newsmakers about how pinball intersects with their lives. Sometimes dope, sometimes gnarly, they’ll explore how pinball lives are lived.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe official podcast of Nudge Magazine, Nudgecast, tells the stories of pinball people. Hosts Ian Jacoby (Nudge Magazine’s editor and publisher) and Shane Told (Silverstein, Lead Singer Syndrome) interview artists, entertainers and newsmakers about how pinball intersects with their lives. Sometimes dope, sometimes gnarly, they’ll explore how pinball lives are lived.
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine is hosted by Ian Jacoby and Shane Told. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 21 - EXPO PREVIEW w/ Rob Berk (Founder) and Aaron Davis (Fast Pinball)" (3 October 2026, 90 minutes), "Episode 20 - Matt O/Brien / Livin' On A Prayer (as usual)" (12 September 2026, 81 minutes), and "Episode 19 - TRANSFORMERS" (26 May 2026, 56 minutes).
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 79 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine's contact route on record: verified email.
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Ian Jacoby and Shane Told hosts Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine, a leisure show with 21 episodes published.
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Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
BIG BIG BIG Episode today! Whether you are heading to Chicago for Expo in a couple weeks or not, it's a must listen. First we have Mr. Rob Berk, who founded Chicago Pinball Expo in 1985, and is now celebrating its 42nd...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
Comedian Matt O'Brien joins the show! You've probably seen him pop up in your algorithm on Instagram.... we did too, so we invited him on to talk about his new found love of pinball. His "silly" videos were so...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>More than meets the ... guy? lies? static Optimus Primes? </p> <p>In this episode of NudgeCast, Ian and Shane discuss the game which Shane recently played at the Stern Pinball media day last week. Is it any good...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS we got a good episode for you! Actor and COMEDIAN Rich Sommer joins the show to talk about his love for pinball, VHS tapes and board games, and why it's okay to call a pinball machine a...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>As we all know, some people in pinball have BIG personalities. But NO ONE is this larger than life, even in death, than Python Anghelo. Pinball Degenerate himself Joe Ciaravino (also Canadian!) joins the show to...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK FOR SEASON TWO - And we have a great episode. CEO and "Mischief Maker" David Van Es joins us to talk about his epic life journey, leading him to now head up Barrels Of Fun pinball, the people...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>WE'RE BACK! That's right, season 2 is coming in January 2026, baby! </p> <p>On this mini episode, Ian and Shane round up the best releases of 2025, Ian's love affair with the new Star Wars, and new games from Spooky...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>Ian and Shane are back together after glorious vacations to welcome scientist and pinball enthusiast Erin Winick Anthony to the program! Erin literally called in from the middle of the ocean on a ship where she is...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Matt Keil. Matt recently passed away after a battle with ALS. You can donate here to help his wife and 3 children...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>The biggest release in modern pinball now has a MAJOR scandal. Colin of The Kineticist and This Week In Pinball comes by to share his investigation of the matter. Did Jersey Jack Pinball use AI generated artwork for...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>If all you wanted was a Pepsi - we got you covered! We have a super refreshing episode with artiste fantastique, Johnny Crap - the man behind the art on Jurassic Park, Labyrinth, Final Resistance ... and most...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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.</p><p>Thanks for listening! Please...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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...
Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine
<p>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...
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