# Ian is getting warmed up.....

**Source:** Poor Man's Pinball Podcast  
**Type:** podcast_episode  
**Published:** 2022-04-14  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://poormanspinballpodcast.libsyn.com/ian-is-getting-warmed-up

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## Analysis

Scott Ian opens the Poor Man's Pinball Podcast with a rambling, enthusiastic monologue celebrating spring, personal interests, and the pinball community. He praises recent improvements in pinball artwork and code quality, calls out specific artists and designers, and expresses affection for community members and upcoming events.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Pinball artwork has dramatically improved since the early 2000s — _Scott Ian discussing pinball aesthetics and design evolution_
- [HIGH] Christopher Franchi has made significant contributions to pinball artwork — _Scott Ian praising Franchi's work on modern pinball machines_
- [HIGH] Jeremy Packer has been doing excellent pinball artwork — _Scott Ian listing contemporary pinball artists doing great work_
- [HIGH] Haggis Pinball is working on resurrecting/remaking Fathom with improved artwork — _Scott Ian praising Haggis Pinball's beautiful Fathom resurrection despite slow assembly pace_
- [MEDIUM] Guns N' Roses pinball code is a masterpiece — _Scott Ian expressing high praise for GNR pinball programming work_
- [HIGH] Raymond Davidson is doing exceptional code work on pinball machines — _Scott Ian directly praising Raymond Davidson's pinball code contributions_
- [HIGH] Pinball events and festivals are becoming increasingly packed with attendees — _Scott Ian noting growth and popularity of pinball community events_
- [HIGH] Kaneda's Pinball Podcast has implemented a paywall for content — _Scott Ian joking about Kaneda now charging for podcast access_

### Notable Quotes

> "Man has pinball artwork just improved since the days of the early 2000 pins It like night and day"
> — **Scott Ian**, ~1:30
> _Key observation about pinball design evolution and quality improvement_

> "look what Christopher Franchi brought to the table look what Jeremy Packer's been doing look what all these brand new pinball machines coming out they're all so beautiful"
> — **Scott Ian**, ~1:45
> _Praising contemporary pinball artists and design contributors_

> "the words to describe the Guns N' Roses pin like they don't exist it a masterpiece"
> — **Scott Ian**, ~3:00
> _High praise for Guns N' Roses pinball code and gameplay_

> "I love that Kaneda's Pinball Podcast is now charging you guys to listen to his podcast"
> — **Scott Ian**, ~3:45
> _Notes monetization change for Kaneda's Pinball Podcast_

> "I love this community so much"
> — **Scott Ian**, ~2:45
> _Expression of deep community affection and engagement_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Scott Ian | person | Host of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast, enthusiastic pinball community advocate |
| Christopher Franchi | person | Pinball artist praised for contributions to modern pinball machines |
| Jeremy Packer | person | Pinball artist doing contemporary artwork on new machines |
| Raymond Davidson | person | Pinball code/software designer receiving praise for work |
| Haggis Pinball | person | Pinball artisan resurrecting/remaking Fathom machine with updated artwork |
| Kaneda | person | Host of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast, recently implementing paywall for content |
| Tim Dan Lee | person | Community member mentioned affectionately by Scott Ian |
| Lyman Sheets | person | Pinball community member mourned by Scott Ian as deceased |
| Drew Bouvier | person | Podcast personality mentioned in personal appreciation |
| Poor Man's Pinball Podcast | organization | Podcast hosted by Scott Ian |
| Kaneda's Pinball Podcast | organization | Pinball podcast that has implemented paid subscription model |
| Guns N' Roses Pinball | game | Pinball machine praised for exceptional code quality |
| Fathom | game | Classic pinball machine being resurrected by Haggis Pinball with improved artwork |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Pinball artwork and design evolution, Pinball artist contributions (Franchi, Packer, etc.), Pinball code and software quality, Pinball community growth and engagement
- **Secondary:** Kaneda's Pinball Podcast monetization, Community figures and relationships, Pinball events and festivals, Classic pinball machine restoration (Fathom)

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.92) — Scott Ian is overwhelmingly enthusiastic and celebratory throughout. He expresses deep affection for the pinball community, praises contemporary artists and designers, mourns a deceased community member with respect, and builds excitement for upcoming events. Tone is joyful and inclusive.

### Signals

- **[business_signal]** Kaneda's Pinball Podcast has implemented a paywall/paid subscription model for content access (confidence: high) — Scott Ian directly states: 'I love that Kaneda's Pinball Podcast is now charging you guys to listen to his podcast'
- **[community_signal]** Pinball events and festivals experiencing significant growth in attendance and community enthusiasm (confidence: high) — Scott Ian noting 'These pinball events are getting packed' and expressing excitement about community participation
- **[community_signal]** Recognition and public appreciation for pinball artisans like Haggis Pinball working on resurrection projects despite slow timelines (confidence: high) — Scott Ian supporting Haggis Pinball: 'i know he's taking a little bit of a time to get those machines assembled but man give the guy a break he is trying his best i believe in you'
- **[design_philosophy]** Marked improvement in pinball artwork quality from early 2000s to present day, with specific recognition of contemporary artists like Christopher Franchi and Jeremy Packer elevating the aesthetic standard (confidence: high) — Scott Ian's extended commentary on artwork evolution: 'Man has pinball artwork just improved since the days of the early 2000 pins It like night and day'
- **[community_signal]** Christopher Franchi noted as significant contributor to modern pinball artwork quality and design (confidence: high) — Scott Ian specifically highlighting Franchi among contemporary artists: 'look what Christopher Franchi brought to the table'
- **[product_concern]** Positive recognition of code quality improvements in modern pinball machines, specifically GNR pinball praised as a 'masterpiece' (confidence: high) — Scott Ian's praise: 'what these guys are doing with the code of these Games oh my goodness what the words to describe the Guns N' Roses pin like they don't exist it a masterpiece'

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## Transcript

 Hello, all you pinball people. It's Ian. Yes, I am ready. I am stretching my back, doing some beautiful yoga poses. I am cutting my gums, getting these teeth out, ready to get them nice and sharp. Today I'm flexing. I'm trying to get these old bones moving. I'm dusting off this old microphone, thinking about all the people that I love. You know what that means, right? you know what's gonna happen right now you heard it i love i love i love spring days i Joe Loveday drinking i love having a few beers here and there i love very very small beers like little hand grenade sized millers i like little hand grenade-sized red stripe beers. I love the very little, little, small Rhinelander beers. If you don know what I mean Google it my friends But here are some things I love as well I love eating lunch at a very very nice bar in a ghetto neighborhood in the middle of the day I love antiquing. I love going to places and seeing people's beautiful faces. And I love driving around in my car, listening to Orbital Elbert again. I love listening to that man. I love listening to Drew Bouvier. I love listening to Tim and Rachel, two of the most wonderful people I've ever met. I love the poor man have a network the poor man have a network like what the fuck I want you all to know that I love you all I love everyone who's listening to this right now I'm feeling oh so randy I'm feeling so sexy right now oh hold on I gotta I gotta slow down here all right I'll stop right there let's see What else do I love Oh man I love pinball artwork Man has pinball artwork just improved by 100 since the days of the early 2000 pins It like night and day Look at some of those duds some of those bad photoshop jobs and now look at what christopher franchi brought to the table look what zombie yeti's been doing look what all these brand new pinball machines coming out they're all so beautiful not you jurassic park mr dinosaur adventureland not you sorry just step back how about let's look at what damien's doing over there with uh fathom i know he's taking a little bit of a time to get those machines assembled but man give the guy a break he is trying his best i believe in you damien and haggis over there and look how beautiful that resurrected fathom has just pulled it right out of the ocean man it's so gorgeous the artwork is out of control right now i love i love another thing what these guys are doing with the code of these games oh my goodness what the words to describe the guns and roses pen like they don't exist it a masterpiece i love what guys like raymond davidson god damn you doing a great job i want to just say rest in peace Lyman Sheets Never will you be forgotten my friend I also want to thank all you pinheads who keep attending these festivals and these pinball events. You guys are nuts. These pinball events are getting packed and I love reading about all the stories. I love seeing all these pictures, man. Keep it coming. I love this community so much. I love that Kaneda is now charging you guys to listen to his podcast. That means I don't have to listen to him in good faith anymore because I'm a cheap bastard. I'm just kidding, Chris. I miss you, brother. And I miss a lot of you. Glenn the Skateboarder, I just want to be with you. I just want to be with you. Billy Wyjack, can't wait for you to be at MGC, man. I'm going to give you a big old bear hug. And I might not let go. I don't know. Tim Lee, I'm yours, buddy. You do not suck at pinball, my friend. And we're going to have a blast, man. I cannot wait. Let's get excited, people. Summer's coming. And good Carl Weathers, good times. May pinball rain.

_(Acquisition: groq_whisper, Enrichment: v3)_

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