Special When Lit Podcast

Looking to fill 45 minutes during that daily commute, cardio workout or weekly grass cutting? Three friends from the Chicago area suburbs discuss a wide range of topics including pop culture, what's trending, retro gaming, pinball and arcade, lifestyle-changing products, and more! The show's fun-filled segments are laced with witty and comedic banter from the three hosts (Ken, Bill, and Bedi). Go ahead and hit that start button and join the SWL family today!

EP 97 - Summer Blues 08/26/2023

EP 97 - Summer Blues Summer is coming to an end but not without some devistation! The highs and lows of summer and looking towards fall. Lots of pinball with side discussion that most people can relate to! Shout out to all the pinball wives...YOU ROCK! Email the show at: Be part of the show at: Follow us on facebook, Instagram and TikTok by searching "Special When Lit Podcast" /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/27855972

EP 96 - What's Love Got To Do With It? 06/12/2023

EP 96 - What's Love Got To Do With It? Become a supporter of the show and enjoy additional benefits at Email the show directly at Follow us on facebook, instagram, and TikTok! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/27111114

EP 95 - SKYNET is HERE 05/28/2023

EP 95 - SKYNET is HERE A wild episode 95 discussing cleaning pinball playfields, updgrade kits for older titles, changing tastes in LEDs, SKYNET, chemtrails, fast food prices, Drain It or Save It, Guility Pleasures, and much more. SWL, where pinball and everyday life can coexist. If you'd like to help support the show and unlock additional benefits please consider becoming a Patron at: Email the show at: Like and follow us on facebook and Instagram and interact with our growing online community of over 1000 people! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/26972160

EP 94 - Just A Bit Outside 05/07/2023

EP 94 - Just A Bit Outside Ken, Bill, and Bedi take episode 94 of SWL "just a bit outside." Discussion of scammers and trolls mixed with Drain It or Save It, Guilty Pleasures, and more. They guys are talking pinball and so much more on this one! Join us and help support the show on Patreon at Find us on facebook and Instagram by searching Special When Lit Podcast Send all questions, comments, and observations via email at: Thanks for listening. Episode 95 ETA is in 2 weeks. /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/26768271

EP 93 - Confessing Our Guility Pleasures 04/23/2023

EP 93 - Confessing Our Guility Pleasures Ken, Bill, and Bedi reveal their guilty pleasures. Do you share some of their darkest secrets? Pinball discussion, Drain It or Save It, cutting grass and folding clothes are all part of episode 93 of SWL Email the show at Support the show at /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/26624970

EP 92 - Macho Pinball Revealed! PINBALL PODCAST BOMBSHELLS 02/07/2023

EP 92 - Macho Pinball Revealed! PINBALL PODCAST BOMBSHELLS In an unexpected turn of events, the creator of Macho Pinball Podcast Pinball Podcast Vlog Show is revealed! The surprises keep coming because it doesn't end there. Two podcast bombshells in one episode? Absolutely! All facts, no rumors on Episode 92 of SWL. We have the receipts. Email the show: Support the show: Facebook: Instagram: @specialwhenlitpinball /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/25855314

EP 91 - Nightmare On My Street 01/17/2023

EP 91 - Nightmare On My Street Episode 91 - Nightmare On My Street Ken, Bill, and Bedi are back with episode 91 of Special When Lit Podcast! Discussion around tips for those considering taking the plunge into the wonderful world of pinball ownership, Drain It or Save It (with listener submissions), Retro Roundup (January 1998), getting "Too Close," a nightmare and more! Contact the show at: Follow us on facebook at: Follow us on Instagram at: @specialwhenlitpinball Support the show (bonus content & additional access for Patrons) at: /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/25624539

Ep 90 - That Is Some Ouija Board BS 12/22/2022

Ep 90 - That Is Some Ouija Board BS Ken, Bill, and Bedi are back in episode 90 of Special When Lit! We will take a pass on the show notes this time. It's just good to be back. Always family friendly! Email the show at: Join us on facebook at: Follow us on Instagram at: specialwhenlitpinball Episode 91 coming in January 2023 /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/25403307

Ep 89 - SWL Closing Time 02/05/2020

Ep 89 - SWL Closing Time It's time to close the doors at SWL. Thank you very much, Pinball Land! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/13031159

Ep 88 - One down, two to go! 01/21/2020

Ep 88 - One down, two to go! The final countdown of SWL! Discussing the pinball news as we kick off the first of our final three shows. /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12830690

Ep 87 - Weather, Traffic, and Food Trucks 01/14/2020

Ep 87 - Weather, Traffic, and Food Trucks Stranger Things goes to CES, deeproot Pinball approves media credentials, TPF is around the corner, and "what if" moments in pinball are discussed. /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12733853

Ep 86 - How does pinball improve in 2020? 01/07/2020

Ep 86 - How does pinball improve in 2020? Covering the weekly news as well as what we would like to see from each manufacturer in 2020. /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12650333

Ep 85 - 2019 Holiday Show! 12/31/2019

Ep 85 - 2019 Holiday Show! Guest appearances from around the pinball industry focusing on their personal pinball highlight of 2019 and their wish for 2020! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12576650

Ep 84 - Stranger Things For The Win? 12/24/2019

Ep 84 - Stranger Things For The Win? Post reveal stream thoughts on Stranger Things, deeproot Pinball take 2, Rick & Morty update with Bowen Kerins, new Wonka Topper, and our the pinball community supports our 24 hour charity fundraiser generating over 50K for Project Pinball Charity! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12524522

Ep 83 - Rick & Morty, Hot Wheels, or Stranger Things? 12/17/2019

Ep 83 - Rick & Morty, Hot Wheels, or Stranger Things? Spooky Pinball goes beast mode and sells out 750 R&Ms within 5 hours. Is Stern ready to show us what's next? How does the rumored American Pinball license compare right now? Adam Schwartz calls in to discuss pinball in New York and his dollar for dollar match for our fundraiser! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12438935

Ep 82 - Can Anything Stop Rick and Morty? 12/10/2019

Ep 82 - Can Anything Stop Rick and Morty? Spooky Pinball closes out the year with the announcement of Rick & Morty. Can anything stop the success of this title? Will we see a "counter launch" from another pinball company to close out the year? Does anyone remember Elvira's House of Horrors? Seems like it isn't getting the respect it deserves! How to jump start your pinball machine, buying prototype games, and the search for Zombie Yeti. All this and more on a wild edition of SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12350009

Ep 81 - Greg Bone and the Pinball News! 12/04/2019

Ep 81 - Greg Bone and the Pinball News! Guest host Greg Bone (Straight Down The Middle: A Pinball Show) discusses the TWIPYs and the pinball news with Ken and Bill. American Pinball's 3rd release, Stern's Star Wars Topper, Jersey Jack setting up pins during Thanksgiving, and more on episode 81 of SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12279608

Ep 80 - 4 New Reveals In December? 11/27/2019

Ep 80 - 4 New Reveals In December? Are the stars aligning for us to have four new pinball reveals to close out 2019? This could be an exciting end to an outstanding year! Thanksgiving is here and we are certainly grateful. /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12202154

Ep 79 - Pinball Machine or Hot Tub? 11/19/2019

Ep 79 - Pinball Machine or Hot Tub? Ken & Bill discuss deeproot Pinball's RAZA prototype machine (this NOT a deep dive). Does a new pinball machine provide more entertainment value than other fun home editions? Join us as we discuss news from around the industry on episode 79 of SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12099056

Ep 78 - Chris Kooluris of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast 11/13/2019

Ep 78 - Chris Kooluris of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Ken and Bill talk pinball with Chris Kooluris of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast. /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/12027155

Ep 77 - Do you feed the pinball trolls? 11/06/2019

Ep 77 - Do you feed the pinball trolls? Deeproot / RAZA Prototype status for Houston Arcade Expo, CGC's Medieval Madness ROYAL, and down with the trolls! All this and more on episode 77 of SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11933306

Ep 76 - Goodbye Ramps, Hello Single Level? 10/29/2019

Ep 76 - Goodbye Ramps, Hello Single Level? Ken and Bill discuss the single level playfield craze (or lack thereof). American Pinball to make redemption games. Jersey Jack beta testing Bluetooth technology. Stern classic rock release rumor. Not all toppers are created equal. Drain It or Save It and more on episode 76 of SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11827173

Ep 75 - Epic Expo 2019 10/23/2019

Ep 75 - Epic Expo 2019 Ken and Steve Bedi recap Pinball Expo 2019 with calls into Brian Cosner (American Pinball Correspondent), Justin Kalinowski (Castlevania homebrew pin), Zach Meny (Flip N Out Pinball), Ron Hallet (Slam Tilt Pinball Podcast), Jason Fowler (Slap Save Pinball Podcast), and our very own Bill Webb. Lots of happenings "behind the scenes" at Expo and tons of shout outs all episode long! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11758523

Ep 74 - Ken Goes Solo & Unedited 10/15/2019

Ep 74 - Ken Goes Solo & Unedited With Bill taking the week off Ken is forced to fly solo this week in a raw/unedited episode. Two new correspondents covering JJP and Stern Pinball are introduced. Online connectivity ideas as well as new pinball content reactions. Drain It or Save It, Pinball Expo content, and more on episode 74 of SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11645345

Ep 73 - See More Without The Score 10/09/2019

Ep 73 - See More Without The Score More pinball continues to pour out of Stern Pinball, Wonka gets a significant update, and Franchi walks towards a new horizon. Is it better to advance through a game or blow up the score? Why has Bill NEVER scene any of the Star Wars movies? Our heads are spinning over here at SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11568422

Ep 72 - Quality Over Quantity? 10/03/2019

Ep 72 - Quality Over Quantity? As pinball enthusiasts and / or collectors do we prefer quality over quantity? Elvira LEs are shipping! Is it a good idea to acquire multiple pins at the same time? Follow up on our 24 hour charity stream (as discussed last week), Drain It or Save It, and MUCH MORE on Episode 72 (take two) of SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11493347

Ep 71 - Nuggets with George Gomez 09/26/2019

Ep 71 - Nuggets with George Gomez We discuss some interesting info that George Gomez (Stern Pinball) shared with us on a recent pinball stream. Is deeproot Pinball spreading themselves too thin? Lots planned for SWL and Chicagoland Pinball Expo. /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11408447

Episode 70 - Elvira Pinball is Back! 09/19/2019

Episode 70 - Elvira Pinball is Back! Discussing our first impressions of Evira's House of Horrors after the official Stern reveal. Ghostbusters code update is finally here. Meteor retheme update. Will this episode go down like the Titanic? Drain It or Save It and more on episode 70 of SWL! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11318273

Episode 69 - Bill & Ken's Excellent Adventure 09/10/2019

Episode 69 - Bill & Ken's Excellent Adventure Episode 69, dudes! Jersey Jack Pinball with some big decisions recently, Ghostbusters BLOCKBUSTER code update coming, Dutch Pinball's hail mary, and HUGE show announcements at the conclusion of this week's journey! /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11196110

Episode 68 - Living In The Past? Nope. 09/03/2019

Episode 68 - Living In The Past? Nope. Some surprising stories from the past offered by significant industry folks (Python Angelo and Pat Lawlor) makes us thankful that we are living in present day pinball. "Ask Us Anything" segment is revealed. Frozen Pizza Tournament Bracket contest is almost ready. Enjoy the podcast with some "backbone." /episode/index/show/specialwhenlitpinballpodcast/id/11105063

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