
Hosted by Lawrence Adams — the mind behind Midlife Arcade and The Pinball Underground available on YouTube — and Dean Roblee — the owner and operator of Nine and Three-Quarters pinball arcade serving the Santa Cruz County area — this biweekly podcast dives headfirst into the flashing lights and nostalgia of pinball and arcade culture. Exploring everything from the latest in pinball and arcade gaming to deep cuts on retro cabinets, board games, and the gear that turns your garage into a gaming sanctuary. Expect news, deep-dives, interviews, and the occasional philosophical musing on why grown men still chase high scores. New episodes every other Monday.


In this episode Lawrence and Dean hit the road for one of the strangest pinball pilgrimages yet: a visit to the legendary Winchester Mystery House, where staircases lead nowhere, doors open into...

In this episode Lawrence and Dean hit the road for one of the strangest pinball pilgrimages yet: a visit to the legendary Winchester Mystery House, where staircases lead nowhere, doors open into...

I’m back on stream after a few weeks away—firing up The Shadow, one of the fastest and flowiest pinball machines ever made. We usually go pretty hard after points and strategy on this channel, but...

Episode 16 of Modern Man in Search of High Scores is in session, and it’s time to hit the books—pinball style. We’re heading back to school to break down essential pinball moves and techniques...

Episode 16 of Modern Man in Search of High Scores is in session, and it’s time to hit the books—pinball style. We’re heading back to school to break down essential pinball moves and techniques...