Ken Cromwell is a prominent pinball industry media personality and business operator who transitioned from a communication/PR role at Jersey Jack Pinball (2020-2025) to co-hosting the Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast and working at Flippin' Out Pinball distributor. He hosted the Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast from 2020-2025, where he conducted interviews with industry figures and designers, and was instrumental in managing media and community engagement for JJP's major product launches including Guns N' Roses. He is based in St. Charles, Illinois and maintains deep insider knowledge of both the manufacturing and distribution sides of the pinball industry.
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Space-themed pinball machines could succeed commercially with proper code and visual aesthetics
Light show choreography creates more replay value than mechanical toys or complex ramps
NASA would be a better licensing partner than SpaceX due to cultural iconicity and brand recognition from childhood
Players are more motivated to keep machines in their collection for memorable moment experiences rather than scoring achievements
Co-host of Flip N Out Pinball Podcast, appears to be operations/content lead for Flippin' Out Pinball distributor
Industry figure who came from Jersey Jack Pinball to work with another manufacturer; host initially forgot name
Co-host of Flip N Out Pinball Podcast; distributor/operator perspective on industry dynamics, game announcements, and sales strategy
Contact person at Jersey Jack Pinball, Don indicated he will continue emailing Ken to arrange media access to play new game
Co-host of Flip N Out Pinball Podcast; part of Flippin' Out Pinball sales and distribution business
Former Jersey Jack Pinball employee; previously helpful contact for Don to get industry information
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Transformers is the rumored second Stern Cornerstone title for May/June 2026
Pinball manufacturers should employ dedicated creative directors to oversee lighting, sound, and moment choreography separately from rules designers
Pokémon Pinball will kill on location and is suitable for placement in diverse venue types
Production schedule allocates Pro models to locations first with priority, LE in March, Premium after, then back to Pro
This is positioned as the definitive 30th anniversary Pokémon game; licensor made clear no anniversary game expected on 40th anniversary
Pro model does not lose meaningful gameplay functionality compared to Premium/LE despite mechanical/cosmetic cuts
Jack Danger/Stern team is preparing official gameplay stream pending Pokémon Company approval; expected to be pre-recorded
Pokémon is the biggest IP on Earth, bigger in revenue than the following four IPs combined
Pro model costs $6,999 with Meowth balloon (moving), static Pokéball, no magnet under Meowth, and stand-up target replacing subway sneak
Pokémon Pinball launches at code version 0.80 with one wizard mode (Pikachu vs Charizard); three total wizard modes planned
Only 750 Limited Edition units will be produced
Game will launch with 180+ Pokémon; more Pokémon will be added post-launch via Insider Connect
Women do participate significantly in competitive pinball tournaments and own substantial collections
Making pinball machines is incredibly difficult; manufacturers face real hurdles and challenges
Star Wars Fall of the Empire is more easily explainable to casual players than King Kong
Ken worked at Jersey Jack Pinball for 5 years until June 2025
Jaws 50th Anniversary is a stellar seller
Flippin' Out Pinball has expansion plans that will 'surpass a lot of expectations'
King Kong is the most underrated game of 2025
King Kong's code is still not at version 1.0
Star Wars Fall of the Empire is doing great on location
A $19,000 fully restored Addams Family is reasonable pricing given new jersey Jack games sell for $15,000
A fully restored pinball machine takes 40-80 labor hours, compared to 15-25 hours for factory-produced new machines
Ken Cromwell paid $10,000 for a Brian Kelly-restored Scared Stiff and later sold it
Walking Dead's original code by Lyman Sheets is among the best pinball code ever created, rivaling even Godzilla's code quality.
The graphic novel animation approach captures true-to-life moments from the TV show while maintaining stylistic consistency with the cabinet artwork.
Robert Lasky's work on Walking Dead cabinet art represents an 'audition' for potential future Stern projects, similar to John Wick precedent.
Evil Dead eventually sold out and now commands $15,000-$16,000 in secondary market despite original $10,000 MSRP
Three-week window between teaser and full reveal is optimal for maintaining hype without audience fatigue
Spooky Pinball founders and staff are highly engaged with community during game reveal cycles
Halloween pinball by Spooky has unique gameplay with three upper playfields and distinctive shooting mechanics
Winchester Mystery House sold out within 24 hours with 525 units produced
Star Wars Fall of the Empire teaser delay was due to licensing approvals, not manufacturer negligence
Harry Potter's January announcement by Jersey Jack was a justified exception due to A++++ license status
Consistent marketing schedule conditions audiences to expect information at predictable times, increasing hype
Ken has been in the pinball hobby for 19 years
Modern Stern pinball backbox keys are incompatible with older Sega/Data East keys
Friday the 13th pinball licensing is fragmented across multiple entities and represents insurmountable barrier
Guns N' Roses pinball machine apron obtained rare Slash autographs with year notation and occasional hieroglyph art marks through band meet-up arranged by Eric Meinier
Modern arcade games in homes lack replayability because they're designed for location currency systems
Placing credit limits (e.g., two maximum continues) on home arcade machines improves long-term engagement
Owning Ghostbusters and The Walking Dead made Ken ten times a better pinball player
People who hate Ghostbusters just suck at pinball
Ghostbusters would be a good candidate for re-release on Spike 3
Ghostbusters is one of the best Stern games ever made
Ghostbusters is the best art package Zambietti has ever done
Pro buyers should upgrade to Premium tier for Jaws due to upper playfield and submarine toy mechanics providing meaningful gameplay addition
Pinball machines are no longer viable long-term investments; depreciation risk has made resale value proposition unrealistic compared to 8-9 years prior
Sigourney Weaver was eventually integrated into the Alien pinball license despite not appearing prominently at launch
The minigun toy with strobe effects creates a satisfying light-show moment comparable to Attack from Mars multiball sequences
Predator is a wide-body, three-flipper game with four ramps
Predator licensing required separate agreements for Arnold's artwork appearance, video clips, voice samples, audio sync, and marketing materials
Ken Cromwell left Jersey Jack Pinball and joined Flippin' Out Pinball after the Harry Potter unveiling
Ken Cromwell recently left Jersey Jack Pinball to work at Flippin' Out Pinball with Zach
Ken Cromwell left TPN within approximately the first 10 episodes after accepting a job at Jersey Jack Pinball
James Cameron's Avatar Limited Edition CE will be ready for domestic pickup in January/February 2025
JJP sources Avatar playfields from Merco (LE) and Bader (C)
Godfather has two knockers that fire at 10 times per second to mimic Tommy Gun firing rate
Mark Ritchie's next game will debut in 2024 at Jersey Jack Pinball
Jersey Jack Pinball has initiatives in development to attract more location operator customers
The theme of Mark Ritchie's next JJP game cannot be confirmed or denied at this time
Elton John received 99% positive feedback from players at pinball shows
Approximately 90% of Jersey Jack Pinball's buyers are home collectors, not location operators
Steve Ritchie will continue designing games for Jersey Jack Pinball after Elton John
There are currently 9-11 pinball companies actively making or showing games in the market
Online negativity and toxic behavior from community members negatively impacts the pinball industry
Ken Cromwell has a mini-documentary project in post-production (9-10 minutes) related to Jersey Jack
Ken Cromwell has been married for 21 years
Ken Cromwell prefers 4000-4500K color temperature LEDs for pinball machines and avoids ultra-bright white LEDs due to eye fatigue
Ken Cromwell lost interest in acquiring World Cup Soccer after hearing its soundtrack and gameplay due to lack of modern call-outs and rule complexity
The old Special When Lit Pinball Podcast domain was picked up by the Kineticist after the show went on hiatus and the domain wasn't renewed
Wisconsin is a hotbed for pinball content creation with multiple podcasters and streamers based in that area
A pinball player tattooed a Stern Insider Connect QR code on his wrist, which Stern posted on Facebook, and people then used that code to sign in to machines globally
Ryan Kuiper and Dave Brennan are currently streaming for Buffalo Pinball from the Wisconsin/northwest area
Special When Lit Podcast had four Patreon supporters at the time of recording and is targeting ten
Wait times for new machines at TPF reached approximately one hour
TPF 2024 was a unique convergence event unlikely to be replicated in future years despite continued growth
Pinball plays heavily on nostalgia and appeals particularly to aging enthusiasts who grew up with the medium
Lucas Pepke is the voice behind Macho Pinball and Puppet Pales podcast library
Jersey Jack Pinball launched The Godfather in March 2024
Texas Pinball Festival in March 2024 featured 6-7 newly released pinball machines
Lethal Weapon 3 was designed as a copycat ripoff of Terminator 2
Chicago-area used pinball machines are snatched up rapidly due to high local demand and historical manufacturing legacy
Pinball collection growth typically continues indefinitely; collectors rarely stop at one machine
Louisville Arcade Expo occurred in early March 2020, marking the last pinball show before pandemic lockdown
The show will prioritize releasing episodes approximately every three weeks rather than weekly
Special When Lit had an 88-week consecutive episode streak before taking a break
Ken Cromwell works in marketing and communications at Jersey Jack Pinball
Special When Lit had gone 1,028 days between episodes 89 and 90
Jersey Jack Pinball now offers online connectivity as a standard feature on all current game models
Tim Allen recorded custom voice call-outs specifically for Toy Story 4 Buzz Lightyear character
Toy Story 4 Limited Edition production is limited to 5,000 units
Toy Story 4 Collector Edition features over 450 individually-controlled RGB LEDs inside and outside the cabinet
Annie Potts recorded exclusive custom call-outs for the Collector Edition of Toy Story 4
Direct purchase from JJP requires full payment to credit card at checkout, not a refundable deposit
Jersey Jack Pinball does not ship directly to international addresses; international buyers must use distributor partners
Jersey Jack Pinball projects potentially two game releases by end of 2026.
Jersey Jack Pinball is operating at record production levels with two manufacturing lines running simultaneously.
Guns N' Roses pinball (released October 2020) is Jersey Jack's biggest seller and remains in continuous production while new titles are developed.
Ken Cromwell had to leave the pinball show because he couldn't take someone's singing
Jersey Jack Pinball added a player camera starting with Dialed In (2017) and has included it on every release since
Ken Cromwell co-created Special When Lit Pinball Podcast on July 4th weekend 2018 with Bill Webb
Project Pinball Charity 24-hour stream raised over $50,000 for children's hospitals
Joe Katz from Jersey Jack Pinball acquired a PlayStation 5 and was impressed by haptic controller feedback
The unnamed figure never apologized for alleged character assassination
Special When Lit missed only one week in approximately 89 episodes
Ken Cromwell would consider hosting smaller-scale local tournament events in the vein of Pinburgh once vaccination allows safe gatherings
Ken Cromwell finished in 16th place at Pinburgh 2018, making the A division finals
Ken Cromwell believes Guns N' Roses pinball will be the greatest rock pinball machine of all time
Ken Cromwell (Jersey Jack) originated and coordinated Slow Mo Guys Willy Wonka collaboration
Ken Cromwell joined Jersey Jack Pinball in April 2020
Dane Henry Jr., the artist for the game, had never done pinball artwork before this project
Ken Cromwell handled all editing and coordination for Guns N' Roses reveal including trailers and rules video
Jersey Jack Pinball's new factory is up and running
Ken Cromwell was hired at Jersey Jack Pinball in early April 2020
Eric Minier competed in recent Twitch battles against Buffalo Pinball team members Kevin Manning, Skip Natty, and Mix Your Tuna
Jersey Jack Pinball will not announce any pins until they are ready to ship
Ken Cromwell previously worked from home for 13 years before joining Jersey Jack Pinball in April 2020
The Macho Pinball Podcast host has previously competed against Ken Cromwell and defeated him twice
Ken Cromwell is starting a Jersey Jack Pinball exclusive podcast in June with 30-minute episodes promising insider access
Ken Cromwell is the communication specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball
Ken Cromwell transitioned from media to industry arcade work
Ken Cromwell has been hired as communications lead at Jersey Jack Pinball
Ken Cromwell has joined Jersey Jack Pinball in a social media, PR, marketing, and customer relations role
Ken Cromwell accepted offer to become Communication Specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball
Consolidation and relocation will not reduce retail pricing for Jersey Jack games
Willy Wonka had more pre-orders than any other title but the most cancellations
Stern did not inform distributors of Iron Man re-vault until day-of or day-before announcement
Iron Man re-vault chosen over Lord of the Rings/Tron because licensing was easier to attain
Stern managing 12+ titles in production simultaneously
Lord of the Rings and Tron vaults will likely never be produced due to licensing constraints
Rick and Morty animations and callouts are the best Spooky Pinball has ever produced
Ken and Bill plan to continue working together on projects outside of the weekly podcast format
This Week in Pinball hosts Dennis Creasel and Zach Menne had their goodbye episode the same day as this recording
Special When Lit Pinball Podcast will end after February 4th, 2025
The podcast has been running for approximately 19 months
Ken Cromwell has accepted clear coat dimpling as an inevitable aspect of modern pinball ownership
Stern is rumored to stream Stranger Things Premium LE this week to showcase projector under better lighting
Stranger Things Pro version came out of the box and required only minor left rail adjustment before streaming
Theme familiarity and narrative clarity are key factors in determining whether Ken Cromwell would purchase a pinball machine based solely on design rather than IP attachment
Stern's Stranger Things includes 40-50 modes for home users
The Demogorgon shot on Stranger Things lacks the satisfying pinball moment that was present in John Borg's Attack from Mars UFO and Medieval Madness castle features
Chris Franchi is no longer with Stern Pinball
Ken Cromwell has approximately 100-150 plays on Stranger Things Pro model at code .75
Ken Cromwell and Bill Webb's Special One Lit podcast organized a 24-hour Project Pinball streaming marathon raising over $50,000.
Projector feedback on pinball targets requires white/gray surfaces for proper color display
Version 0.62 code launch is problematic and bare-bones for a 2024 release standard
Streaming Stranger Things Premium projector feature from overhead angle would not do justice to the innovation
Brian Eddy's Medieval Madness and Attack from Mars are among the top five pinball machines of all time
$5,500 price point would make Beatles affordable and dramatically expand addressable market
Stern considered making a line of Stern Classics remakes but costs were prohibitive
Led Zeppelin license may be more expensive than Beatles license
Beatles pinball was limited to 1,964 units due to licensing cost constraints
Jurassic Park Premiums are currently on production line and shipping
Ken will miss Texas Pinball Festival and Midwest Gaming Classic due to a booked Thailand trip
The epic tailgate stream experienced technical difficulties with audio/video synchronization that affected viewer experience
Ken Cromwell prefers to discover game content organically through difficult gameplay rather than using difficulty settings to access it
The O-shot on Chaos is more fulfilling than frustrating despite high difficulty
Licensed pinball themes outsell and attract more players than unlicensed themes
Ken Cromwell is 44 years old and grew up when Elvira was widely known
I would rather see one solid game without issues per year than risk two games with quality control problems.
Ghostbusters is one of the most impactful themes in pinball history because of the iconic movie franchise.
Barry should approach American Pinball about contract manufacturing to resolve Big Lebowski fulfillment
Dutch Pinball's restart is mathematically unsustainable given cash flow requirements and lack of profitable revenue model
Dutch Pinball and Highway Pinball have permanently damaged the preorder model for new pinball manufacturers
Jurassic Park Pro has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from community
Special When Lit Pinball Podcast produces limited edition T-shirts in small batches
Elvira 3 (Elvira and the Party Monsters) expected in Stern's year-end releases
Christopher Franchi and Bowen Cairns are engaged in a public dispute over selective public shaming of community members exhibiting inappropriate behavior
Ken Cromwell is installing 220-volt electrical service and a 60-amp panel in his garage for a mini-split HVAC system and pinball studio with October 1st planned opening
Deep Root Pinball fully compensated all Zidware settlement participants who elected cash over extended timeline, with recipients expressing satisfaction
$350 jump-the-line membership for Spooky games is justified as peace-of-mind insurance against the 90-day loss-of-interest threshold
Video modes can break immersion and take players out of game flow
Chicago Gaming Company remakes play and shoot as well as originals despite being newer machines
Ghostbusters code update is being developed by a team of top programmers led by Dwight Sullivan
Mark Silk has a Monster Bash LE on order that is heading to Europe
Streaming partnerships benefit manufacturers, distributors, and the broader pinball community
Distributor relationships are critical to communication quality and customer service in pinball retail
Ken Cromwell requires multiple games to warm up mechanically and would perform poorly in single-game competitive tournaments
Monster Bash LE has one of the best light shows in any pinball machine ever played
Iron Maiden won Twippy awards for Best Layout and Best Pinball Machine/Design.
Ken has a baby arriving in October, which limits his travel availability for conventions
Ken has been pinball collecting for approximately 12 years, starting with Earthshaker
Jersey Jack Pinball had to cut Total Nuclear Annihilation production to 550 units to free manufacturing capacity for Alice Cooper
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory originally shipped with code 1.05 and featured overpowering audio; version 1.07 normalizes sound levels and improves audio blend
Candy Man song licensing was refused and could not be negotiated into the game despite attempts
Matt Scott's second game is coming end of year 2025 or early 2026
Jersey Jack Pinball code updates retain high scores when installed
Ken Cromwell from Flippin' Out Pinball received a Wonka machine on his birthday and is expected to stream it.
Steve Ritchie provides the voice acting for Black Knight Sword of Rage
Black Knight Sword of Rage is more accessible and less brutal than initially anticipated
Restored Adams Family pinball machines sell for approximately $10,000
Ken Cromwell works in the commercial signage industry
Aerosmith pinball may increase in value after Steven Tyler signatures are added, similar to Pirates of the Caribbean's price appreciation
Chuck Ernst will appear on Flippin' Out Pinball podcast within the next two weeks to discuss sandworm animation inspiration
Chuck Ernst is the graphical art director for animations at Stern Pinballs
Black Knight LE machine available for purchase locally or with shipping from Flippin' Out Pinball
Jersey Jack's limited licensing for Pirates of the Caribbean may have been the best outcome because the game became a cult classic without needing full assets
Sellers are using eBay listing prices as market comps instead of understanding that unsold listings don't represent market value
Aftermarket pinball modifications (Red Smoke mods, Mike D. Creature mods) are being resold at $800-$2,300 price points
There are specific competitive pinball buyers in Indiana who repeatedly outbid local collectors on acquisition opportunities
Pinball secondary market pricing has become unsustainable and collectors are at risk if market corrections occur
Vintage pinball restoration investments typically result in 25-50% losses compared to investment amount
A Class of 1812 pinball machine was sold out from under Ken after weeks of negotiations when he had an agreed-upon price pending photos
Gilligan's Island pinball machines typically sell in the $22-$35 range for nice examples, with $35-$39 being exceptional
American Pinball's audio volume controls are extremely aggressive, jumping dramatically with single-increment changes
Pinball industry faces increased complexity around pricing models and community politics compared to three years ago
Croatia has a 'pretty hit pinball scene'
Steve Beattie is in Croatia checking out the local pinball scene with friends
A transitional game will debut next week on Flippin' Out Pinball, followed by a brand new game reveal
The corkscrew wireform on Oktoberfest is the best wireform in any commercially released pinball game
Christopher Franchi likely designed the proposed Catwoman Batman 66 variant
There are rumors of a Batman 66 Catwoman variant coming from Stern on Canada's Pinball Podcast
Steve Ritchie is actively answering player questions on Facebook about Black Knight machine issues and fixes
Black Knight: Sword of Rage has been out for approximately one month with mixed player feedback
Guns N' Roses is likely the next Jersey Jack release before year-end 2019 Expo, with Toy Story following in Q1/Q2 2020
Jersey Jack Willy Wonka is expected to begin shipping standards in June 2019 with limited editions potentially in July
Ken Cromwell has never had a shipping dispute when using detailed photo/video documentation methodology
Deep Root is spreading itself extremely thin by investing in multiple product categories without focusing on core pinball product
Ken canceled his Stern Munsters pre-order after 90 days without delivery due to loss of interest
Pre-release influencer excitement under NDA constraints can create unrealistic consumer expectations due to vagueness
Willy Wonka's artwork is appropriate given Disney licensing constraints and photo upsampling requirements
Midwest Gaming Classic is solidifying itself as a premier venue for major game reveals
Initial stream impression of Deadpool was negative, but hands-on experience changed Ken's assessment dramatically
Most people who pre-ordered Willy Wonka will be thrilled with their purchase
Ken owns two Deadpool machines and considers it one of his favorite games
Willy Wonka plays better and has better flow than Wizard of Oz
Community members who criticized Willy Wonka without playing it are making unfair assessments
Ken Cromwell has established credibility over 13-14 years in pinball and has intentionally held back stories to protect that credibility
Jersey Jack's unreleased game is the most groundbreaking pinball release the hosts have ever experienced and may be the best pinball machine of all time
The game plays like the smoothest Williams machine ever made with modern rock star-quality code
American Pinball's Oktoberfest may have missed its market window due to manufacturing delays since its October 2018 reveal
Stern learned from Batman 66's code deficiency issues and now ships games with better code at launch
Effects of Jersey Jack's new quality standard will not be visible in competitor machines for 1.5-2 years due to development pipeline lag
Stern Premium tier pricing is around $7,000 street value, Jersey Jack Standard is in the $7,000-7,500 range, American Pinball is $7,300-7,700
The podcast team was not compensated by Jersey Jack Pinball beyond pizza provided during the visit
Game quality and playability matter more than theme when evaluating pinball machines
This Week in Pinball (TWIP) is 'arguably the biggest news media outlet in pinball'
Frisco as a destination offers comparable or superior amenities and activities to Chicago Pinball Expo area
Texas Pinball Festival will lack major new game announcements compared to prior years
Golden Tee Live allows head-to-head wagering with Incredible Technologies taking a commission on transactions
A universal pinball grading system modeled on comic books and sports cards would improve secondary market transparency
Stern Pinball is rolling out network connectivity (ITnet) for pinball machines
Pinball 2000 development was cut short when Williams shut down manufacturing
Jersey Jack Pinball may reveal Wizard of Oz Yellow Brick Road Edition at Texas Pinball Festival
Mechanical effects like disco balls and toppers drive significant player satisfaction despite low manufacturing costs
Stern Meteors were in the $600-$700 range a year ago but are now in the $1,500-$1,700 range
New-in-box pinball machines depreciate $500-$5,000 immediately upon opening, similar to cars leaving a dealership
T2 machines have increased from the $1,300 range when I purchased mine to the $3,000 range currently
ESPN coverage will be prerecorded from the Stern Pro Circuit Championship on March 9
MyBookie sportsbook is offering gambling odds on pinball tournaments including the Stern Pro Circuit Championship
Pinball will air on ESPN in August 2024 as part of the Ocho programming
Stern Insider Program will maintain podcast access for hosts though timing priorities may shift
Deadpool experienced a resurgence in community appreciation following code updates despite initial skepticism
Gambling on pinball tournaments could create incentives for match-fixing among non-elite players trying to maximize winnings
The revised Oktoberfest is currently manufacturing and should ship within weeks after Texas Pinball Festival reveal
American Pinball registered four trademark themes: Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Valkyrie, and Poker Run
Limited Edition pricing creates barriers to ownership for middle-tier collectors
LED restoration on classic machines (Earth Shaker) dramatically improves visual appeal without compromising authenticity
Munsters Pro model brings back Bally Williams era code with added scoring complexity
Beatles is a sleeper machine that exceeded expectations and is worth owning eventually
Premium model features black-and-white playfield with color accents in inserts and text
Munsters has a 180-degree ramp that goes up and comes back down
The lower playfield has four independent flipper buttons allowing simultaneous play on both playfields
Zach Sharp was personally surprised by the Munsters announcement and did not know about it before the reveal
This may be the first same-day podcast panel discussion with a full game creation team
Munsters had very minimal leaked footage prior to the reveal
Stern revealed Munsters LE model first at CES, which was unexpected
Nick Parks shared sensitive manufacturer and distributor information on Canada's Pinball Podcast that Ken considers questionable for public discussion
Munsters pinball information leaked from Stern distributor presentation materials
Nick Parks appeared on Canada's Pinball Podcast without notifying Ken Cromwell, despite prior apparent booking commitment
Todd Tuckey's book deal was 'going sour' at time of his interview
Jack Danger can read messenger messages while actively playing pinball without disrupting gameplay
Ken operates within a ~$20,000 rotating pinball budget at any given time
Oktoberfest is priced at $7,400, which is $400 more than the previous American Pinball release Houdini
The Beatles pinball machine lacks a coin door, indicating it was designed for home collectors and Beatles fans rather than location/route play
Hobbit machines in the $6,000 range represent exceptional value given current market pricing of newer releases
Ken Cromwell plans to announce a homebrew pinball machine build sometime in 2020
Deadpool's end-game music and emotional payload create a memorable experience that compensates for draining on later balls
The Beatles teaser video generated significant viral community reaction on Pinside forums that temporarily overwhelmed the community
Beatles pinball artwork by Christopher Franchi uses period-correct pastel color palettes consistent with 1960s design sensibilities
Oktoberfest production should begin within the next few months with machines reaching home collectors around Q1 2020
Publishing leaked information without manufacturer approval can negatively impact designer livelihood and career
Nick Parks and Brooke Parks of Pinball Company are developing Chicago Pinball Hall of Fame
Scott Danesi recently released a Ryan Bell add-on product for Pincab
Chicago's pinball market is extremely competitive, requiring $5,000-$6,000 cash within 30 minutes to secure advertised machines
Monster Bash remake delays may be due to pending licensor finalization
Multimorphic's Lexi Lightspeed platform has evolved significantly since Ken played it three years ago and now offers a genuinely unique pinball experience
Nirmal Vasini from American Pinball will appear on next week's show to discuss Oktoberfest with potentially unreleased details
Pinball Expo is occurring in 20 days with Oktoberfest as the primary expected machine reveal
Monster Bash remake will be revealed within the next 7 days
Jersey Jack Pinball is developing a Yellow Brick Road edition of Wizard of Oz to follow Ruby Red and Emerald City variants
Special When Lit plans to launch pinball streaming content after Pinball Expo with a different approach than professional operators
Ken purchased his first new-in-box pinball machine (Ghostbusters Premium) in October 2016 for $6,700
Ken is searching for a pinball machine with all three of these qualities: unbelievable art package, great sound/audio/callouts/music, and fun gameplay that keeps people coming back daily/weekly/monthly
Zombie Yeti will return to a pinball podcast within 365 days
Jersey Jack Pirates of the Caribbean machines have begun shipping
Zombie Yeti will no longer do pinball podcasts due to a conflict with another podcaster
Data East Star Wars machines now sell for $3,500 minimum, up from previous highs around $3,000-$3,800
HomePin is prioritizing Canadian shipments over original Australian investor orders due to container logistics
August release cycles with multiple manufacturers launch simultaneously, fragmenting market share.
Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle has tight shot mechanics that improve after player acclimation.
Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle stream failed to start on time, crashed, and was deleted.
Kaneda is the forerunner in pinball podcasting right now
The Seattle 7 GoFundMe for Big Lebowski had raised only 720 euros as of earlier today
We're around 1,200 total downloads for four episodes that we've launched
Eric Mounier said there's nobody that wants Pirates of the Caribbean out more than he does, and they are close
Iron Maiden is really, really popular and distributors can't keep it in stock
Steve Ritchie is arguably the best pinball designer of all time
Matt Andrews is a new artist getting experience in the pinball industry through work on Spooky's TNA
Stern Pinball is located approximately 30 miles east of St. Charles, Illinois
Terminator 2 machines now sell for upwards of $3,000 in nice condition
Chicago area has an overabundance of pinball machines due to manufacturing history, but high local demand keeps prices elevated
JJP representative; congratulated Flipping the Script organizers; previously raised $25,012 in 24-hour JJP event 3 years prior
Named in episode as someone interested in solving the Macho mystery; likely industry figure or operator
Jersey Jack Pinball representative/executive; host claims previous competitive history and confrontation with him
Marketing and communications specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; hosts/co-hosts Special Inlet Pinball Podcast; frequent podcast guest; based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin area with 4.5-hour commute to JJP
Scheduled for subsequent Pinball Party Podcast episode; host planning to ask about Mark Seiden's JJP theme
Jersey Jack Pinball employee; hypothetically referenced as appearing in Top Gun pinball (example of criticized employee cameo practice)
CMO at Jersey Jack Pinball, reached out to Retro Ralph to film Avatar launch, praised his community approach
Associated with Flippin' Out Pinball; reconnected with Drew at Expo; known for distinctive faux hawk hairstyle
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, broadcasting from Special Inlet Studios
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; discussing domain issues, Wisconsin pinball scene, and community gossip
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, also PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; provided detailed Stranger Things review based on 100-150 plays
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; former PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; machine collector and local Chicago pinball community member
Host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; conducted interview with Terry DeZwarte
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; familiar with industry, collector/enthusiast
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, collector, and pinball enthusiast from St. Charles, Illinois area
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast and collector
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; conducts interviews, drives discussions, community engagement
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast based in St. Charles, Illinois. Involved in homebrew pinball projects; graphics designer.
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; interviewer of Brentt Brunner
Host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; interviewing Dwight Sullivan
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; casual collector; entry into hobby via Terminator 2 (2013); part of St. Charles Pinball Club
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, visited Stern Pinball, ordered Munsters Pro model
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; conducted roundtable discussion with development team.
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, knowledgeable about pinball collecting and authenticity
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, pinball collector actively searching for his grail machine, interested in reviewing premium-tier Stern games
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, pinball enthusiast with Deadpool LE and other machines
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; plays tournaments, collects machines, seeking 10B+ scores on Star Trek TNG
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; interviews industry guests; formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball.
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; passionate about pinball innovation and market trends
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; based in St. Charles, Illinois area; leads discussions on industry ethics and rumor analysis
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, pinball collector, Deadpool Premium owner, involved in pinball accessibility initiatives
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; building garage game room/streaming studio; PR/marketing background at Jersey Jack Pinball
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; interviewer; pinball enthusiast.
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, attended Expo, provided detailed coverage and impressions
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; interviewer of Zach Meny
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; known for community engagement and charity work
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; actively engaged in podcast booking and pinball community
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast and analyst
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; organizer of the year-end special episode
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, pinball collector and enthusiast discussing restoration projects and game reviews
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; now co-host/co-owner of Flipping Out Pinball; met Todd Tuckey at Chicagoland Expo
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; operates within ~$20,000 rotating pinball budget; prefers plug-and-play machines over restorations
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; organized the exclusive Munsters panel discussion with creation team
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; conducts interview with Roger Sharp; asks about Deep Root Pinball delays
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; pinball collector and enthusiast from Chicago area
Co-host of Special When Lit, pinball community figure, podcast producer; continuing work on other projects
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast, collector, and operator; formerly at Jersey Jack Pinball
Co-host of Special When Lit podcast; traveling to TPF 2019 from Chicago area (O'Hare); providing pre-event coverage
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, primary speaker, played unreleased Jersey Jack game
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; formerly at Jersey Jack Pinball in PR/marketing; conducts manufacturer interviews and industry analysis
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; attended 2019 Texas Pinball Festival
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball, now co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball
Co-host of Special When Lit podcast, experienced pinball collector, seeks Class of 1812, frustrated with secondary market pricing and seller ethics
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; recovering from illness; involved in pinball enthusiast community; interested in competitive pinball and wagering
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; led George Gomez stream interview at Flippin' Out Pinball; based in St. Charles, Illinois
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; home collector with significant pinball collection including Wonka, Jurassic Park Pro, and others; knowledgeable about pricing dynamics and market trends
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing, now co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, passionate defender of Willy Wonka's quality, owns multiple premium pinball machines
Host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, co-facilitator of roundtable discussion
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; pinball collector, seller, and shipper with expertise in documentation practices; former PR at Jersey Jack Pinball
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; former PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; based in St. Charles, Illinois
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, leading discussion of Elvira reveal
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, known for community engagement and industry connections
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, pinball enthusiast and consumer
Host of Special When Lit podcast; based in St. Charles, Illinois; conducts Stern Pinball correspondent segment
Co-host of Special When Lit, former PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball, podcast host discussing Deep Root concerns and show milestones
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; Stern Pinball correspondent; frames industry discussions and game design questions.
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; known for community engagement
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; former Flippin' Out Pinball marketing person; primary speaker
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; previously worked in PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; now co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; former Jersey Jack PR/marketing; actively involved in charity initiatives; planning documentary projects
TPN founding member; departed within first ~10 episodes after accepting job at Jersey Jack Pinball
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; pinball collector and enthusiast; discussed personal game hunting and LED preferences
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; based in St. Charles, Illinois; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing; passionate about Stranger Things theme
Regular contributor/correspondent for Special When Lit; appears to be related to Tim Cromwell based on shared surname
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; correspondent for American Pinball and Stern news; pinball enthusiast and collector
Host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; primary analyst of Stranger Things; co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball; involved in charity stream; expressed Stranger Things as lifelong dream theme
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; organizer of pre-Expo tailgate and 'Meet the Media' event; PR/marketing figure in pinball community
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; based in St. Charles, Illinois; engaged in garage-to-game-room studio conversion project
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; operates Flippin' Out Pinball streaming and distribution; discussing work-life balance with pinball commitment
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, PR/marketing person at Jersey Jack Pinball, correspondent for Stern Pinball update
Host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, episode 77
Host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; formerly at Jersey Jack Pinball; solo hosting this episode while co-host Bill Webb is on paternity leave
Co-host of Special When Lit, now works in marketing and communications at Jersey Jack Pinball. Previously worked with TPN (The Pinball Show).
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; producer/presenter of Twippies award show
Co-host of Special When Lit Podcast; organizing 24-hour charity stream for Project Pinball
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; organizer of Meet the Media section at Expo; noted for community engagement and charity work
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; attended Texas Pinball Festival; Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing figure
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, PR/marketing person at Flippin' Out Pinball, announcing the podcast's closure
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; active pinball collector and buyer/seller; based in St. Charles, Illinois
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast, based in St. Charles, Illinois; collector and pinball enthusiast
Co-host of Special When Lit, works in video editing for Jersey Jack Pinball, formerly known for community engagement and charity initiatives
PR person for Jersey Jack Pinball; attended TPF 2024 and spoke with Dennis.
Former co-host of The Pinball Show news segment (with Bill Webb) starting in 2019; moved to Jersey Jack Pinball; Craig's predecessor in the role
Team member at Flippin' Out Pinball. Participating in weekly meetings to help grow the company.
Head of marketing at JJP; provided factory tour and company insights
Jersey Jack Pinball leadership; referenced as recipient of feedback on code update failures
Host of Pinball Network podcast; mentioned by Macho as part of emerging pinball media
Invited Don and group to early play of Elton John at Expo; representing Jersey Jack Pinball
Jersey Jack Pinball representative/contact; coordinating Kaneda's factory visit; mentioned as 'Ken' by Kaneda
Jersey Jack Pinball employee; described as motivated and passionate; one of Nicole's favorites
Former third host of The Pinball Show; communications director at Jersey Jack Pinball; brought correspondent format from earlier podcast
PR/marketing person at Jersey Jack Pinball; subject of fat-shaming comments during Avatar reveal viewing; Orby notes he appears physically fit based on recent video appearance
Jersey Jack Pinball's marketing and communications specialist; has not yet officially announced JJP's next title despite rumors
Host of FNO Pinball stream; pinball collector since ~12 years ago (first game: Earthshaker); has baby arriving October; involved in Special When Lit podcast media initiative
Jersey Jack marketing/PR figure; defended by Kaneda as doing his job despite poor game selection by leadership
Jersey Jack Pinball marketing lead; orchestrated the media event; Kaneda praised his willingness to try new marketing approaches
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; described as handling Guns N' Roses release and building hype through diverse media partnerships
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; provides brief comedic voiceover testimonial in fake music segment
Mentioned in context of Flippin' Out Pinball podcast co-hosting
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball podcast; competitive pinball player; finished 16th at Pinburgh 2018; community advocate and tournament attendee
Jersey Jack Pinball employee who appears as mobster character in Godfather modes
Friend of Dwight Sullivan who owns TNA pinball; played co-op with Sullivan and others, inspiring TMNT co-op design
Former Jersey Jack Pinball employee in marketing/communications; departure potentially motivated by Harry Potter AI artwork handling
Representative at Jersey Jack Pinball; Don attempted to meet at headquarters to view Avatar CE production line; visit was cancelled due to family commitment
Jersey Jack Pinball executive; Don spent time with him at IAAPA show floor
Associated with Jersey Jack; refuses to return Kaneda's messages; part of tension between Kaneda and JJP
Executive at Jersey Jack Pinball; Kaneda addresses him regarding need for 80s-themed IP
Associated with Jersey Jack Pinball marketing/PR; hypothetically cited as person who should conduct brand/market research to shift JJP strategy
Podcast guest cited as playing machines 500 times before deciding; endorses lengthy evaluation period
Jersey Jack Pinball leadership; Kaneda identifies as responsible party for Harry Potter software decisions
Thanked at episode end; pinball industry figure/patron
Kaneda identifies him alongside Brett Abbas as younger generation leadership at JJP who should gain more influence
Organizer of Pinball Expo; created vinyl banners for press and vendors
Pinball community figure directly addressed by the host; associated with Flippin' Out Pinball
Jersey Jack contact; discussed Avatar delivery timeline (February) with Don
Transitioned from media role to industry arcade work; mentioned positively by Macho; aligns with KB context of PR/marketing background at JJP
Identified as Flippin' Out Pinball owner; Kaneda hypothetically positions him as potential Jersey Jack marketing decision-maker
Jersey Jack Pinball figure mentioned positively by Retro Ralph; involved in pinball community
Flippin' Out Pinball co-host; mentioned in context of Jersey Jack Elton John discussion
JJP staff member; named as part of leadership team that must 'prove us wrong' per Kaneda's closing challenge
Jersey Jack Pinball head of communications and marketing; cited as needing to address customer service issues
Industry figure, formerly associated with Zach, now employed at Jersey Jack Pinball (recently announced)
Pinball streamer and content creator, appears to have recently secured employment in the pinball industry, works with host on various projects
Industry contact, mentioned in connection with Toy Story information
Former co-host of Special When Lit, took position at Jersey Jack causing conflict of interest with independent podcast
Jersey Jack Pinball representative involved in Elton John media marketing strategy
PR Director at Jersey Jack Pinball; interviewed at TPF 2026; discusses Guns N' Roses success, production expansion, two-line manufacturing, and upcoming releases.
Jersey Jack contact, verified ongoing GNR playfield replacement plan
JJP leadership team member; noted for sophisticated video production and launch strategy
Industry figure at competitor company; told needs to generate excitement and hype
Jersey Jack Pinball staff member who confirmed that a fake promotional letter circulating about Avatar was not genuine.
Stern Pinball representative encountered at IAAPA; verified James Cameron's Avatar Limited Edition CE delivery timeline with Don
Marketing and Communications Specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; released official announcement video about CE purchasing procedures
Co-host of FNO stream; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing, now co-owner of Flip n Out Pinball podcast
Associated with Jersey Jack Pinball; characterized as 'such a nice guy' by Retro Ralph regarding customer service
Associated with Jersey Jack Pinball; discussed collector's edition distribution strategy for Toy Story release
Jersey Jack Pinball representative, invited Kaneda to preview Avatar Limited Edition
Jersey Jack Pinball social media manager; humorously referred to as 'hitting the budget button'
Co-host/operator at Flipping Out Pinball, participates in streams and impromptu Thursday streams with Steve Beatty
Connected to Jersey Jack Pinball. Franchi suggests Orby contact him for access to JJP personnel for podcast appearances.
Co-host/producer associated with Straight Down the Middle; provides commentary and editing
Associated with Flippin' Out Pinball; provided special tickets to Spooky Pinball Life party at Expo
Jersey Jack Pinball representative who released teaser video explaining direct ordering process for Toy Story CE
Flippin' Out Pinball host; provided press release information to podcast
Recently hired as communications lead at Jersey Jack Pinball; congratulated by hosts for new position
Former co-host/collaborator with Craig on early podcast work, later joined Jersey Jack Pinball
Associated with Flippin' Out Pinball; mentioned as 'buzzed up' on their stream; subject of ongoing humorous flirtation from Scott Ian
Involved with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball production; had lunch with Brian Cosner and Mark Silk at Pinball Expo
Jersey Jack Pinball staff member; coordinated studio visit and game setup
Certified SDTM guest reviewer; described as analytical and grumpy; host of Special guest pinball podcast and Flip N Out Pinball Streaming Network
Host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; provided warm tribute acknowledging SDTM's entertainment value and emotional range
Head of Flippin' Out Pinball; initiated the technical question about multi-stream capability that led to the RTMP setup development
Marketing and communication specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; primary spokesperson for Toy Story 4 release details and specifications
Jersey Jack executive facing disappointing Elton John launch results
Communications person at Jersey Jack Pinball, not responsible for theme selection
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; had reconciliation conversation with Kaneda this week
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; attended Pinball at the Beach.
Jersey Jack employee; Kaneda criticizes concept of using employee as character 'wingman' in licensed franchises like hypothetical Top Gun
Co-host of pinball podcast; presented Best Light Show award
Jersey Jack Pinball marketing department; gave factory tour and helped scout recording locations for interview setup
Credited with bringing Mark Silk into the pinball world
Shout-out mentioned at beginning; no specific role discussed in this segment
Marketing and communications specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; provided private facility tour to RetroRalph
Custom pinball-to-guitar conversion artist demonstrating playfield-to-instrument artwork at Expo
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball podcast mentioned in context
Co-host of Special One Lit Pinball Podcast; met by Cary Hardy at TPF 2019
Founding member of Pinball Network, moved to Jersey Jack Pinball
Content creator who left Special One Lit and Pinball Network to pursue Jersey Jack Pinball-related podcasting
Marketing/PR lead at Jersey Jack Pinball; Hardy speculates he had negative reaction to the Harry Potter announcement
Jersey Jack Pinball staff member thanked for public relations and creative contributions; described as making company look good
Jersey Jack team member involved in Guns N' Roses reveal execution; praised for marketing coordination
Associated with Cherry Atomic pinball modifications
Support/operations staff at Flippin' Out Pinball; praised by host as part of 'fantastic operation'
Former BeastCast/pinball podcast co-host, now communication specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; raised $50,000+ through charity campaign for Project Pinball children's hospitals initiative
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; formerly co-hosted Pinball Show; interviewer of Brett Abbas
Co-host of Special When Lit podcast, co-founder of TPN
Streamer and industry figure; recommended Sony Handycam 405 to Dennis for streaming setup improvements
Mentioned as potential contact for media row invitations at pinball expos; likely Jersey Jack Pinball or Flippin' Out Pinball personnel
Chicago-area pinball personality; mentioned as streaming Monday nights with Special Winlet (possibly Bill Webb)
Associated with Flippin' Out Pinball podcast; received Wonka machine on his birthday; expected to stream gameplay of it.
Recurring guest on This Week in Pinball, co-host of Special When Lit podcast, temporarily filled in as TWIP host for April Fool's
Works for Jersey Jack Pinball; interviewed about rapid CE sellout surprise
JJP representative who explained Avatar's jump spinner shot in deep dive
Jersey Jack Pinball staff (referred to as 'that Ken guy'); previously created Cherry Atomic tranlight artwork; discussed past homebrew funding strategy with host
Former PR/marketing figure at Jersey Jack Pinball; no longer maintains close relationship with Orby; maintained by Orby as example of how industry relationships could compromise editorial independence
Recently transitioned from Jersey Jack Pinball to Flippin' Out Pinball as an employee; described as friend of the show
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing; passionate about Ghostbusters and pinball game design
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast, formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball, now co-owner/operator of Flippin' Out Pinball
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; pinball sales/distributor rep; discusses market strategy and collector psychology
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing figure (5 years); previously co-hosted WinLit podcast and Flippin' Out stream; returning to podcasting
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; formerly worked at Jersey Jack Pinball in business/marketing capacity; privy to Harry Potter development timeline and licensing negotiations
Possibly associated with 'Keep/Bolt/Burn It' game format on pinball podcast; referenced but uncertain attribution
Host of Flippin' Out Pinball stream; former PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; co-operator of streaming platform
Co-host of Flip n Out Pinball; facilitated interview with George Gomez; previously associated with Jersey Jack Pinball as PR/marketing
On-stream personality at Flippin' Out Pinball; participating in PinQuest challenge; mentioned as potential installer for upgrade kits
Marketing & Communications Specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; welcomed factory tour guests
PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; introduced American Pinball team at Expo seminar.
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball stream; long-time pinball community figure; purchased Stranger Things Premium edition as his dream theme; noted as having previously worked in pinball PR/marketing
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Monday Night Pinball stream; formerly at Jersey Jack Pinball; distributor and marketing professional.
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball podcast and streaming show; enthusiast player
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; co-host/co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball streaming; appears frequently on pinball media
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball stream, commercial signage industry worker, primary commentator on gameplay and design
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball stream; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing person; primary organizer of outdoor event and setup; provides technical direction
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast and Flippin' Out Pinball stream; PR/marketing background at Jersey Jack Pinball; primary commentator on game design and community dynamics
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball stream launch; played Oktoberfest on stream
Marketing and Communications Specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; participated in TPF; discussing business strategy and new hires
Co-host of Special When Lit Pinball Podcast; streamer on Flippin' Out Pinball channel
Host of Flippin' Out Pinball streaming network; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing, now co-host/co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball podcast and distributor
Host of Flip n Out Pinball stream; co-host of Special One Lit Pinball Podcast; streams pinball gameplay and interviews
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball stream and Special Woodley Pinball Podcast, experienced pinball player and content creator
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball stream; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing person; facilitated interview with JJP team.
Jersey Jack staff member; invited Kale to Jersey Jack media visit; described as 'super guy' and 'salt of the earth'
Jersey Jack Pinball's Marketing & Communications Specialist; moderated the seminar
Jersey Jack Pinball staff; was present at IAAPA booth helping with photos and customer interaction; Don describes him as 'one cool dude'
From Flippin' Out Pinball; was Sarah's Secret Santa last year, gave her Yeti microphone and pop filter; participating in Secret Santa program again this year
Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast host; formerly PR/marketing at JJP per KB
Podcast host; Jersey Jack Pinball staff/partner; interviewer on this episode
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; expected at TPF; described as good contact for handshakes and hangouts
Jersey Jack Pinball booth representative; communicated Jack Danger's absence; hosting Jersey Jack booth at festival.
Marketing and communication specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; tour guide; provided facility access and technical details to RetroRalph
Former Jersey Jack Pinball employee; now co-host/co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball podcast; worked on Harry Potter during JJP tenure
Brought on to Flippin' Out Pinball; involved in trade-in/sales strategy implementation
Jersey Jack Pinball communications person; confirmed tagline 'Bring the Concert Home' during conversation with Kevin
Invited Don to JJP Avatar premiere event; organized factory tour with media and content creators
Jersey Jack Pinball staff member; provided Jimmy Johns to Don; facilitates factory access
Jersey Jack PR/marketing; stationed at booth during Pinball at the Beach; available for fist bumps and community engagement
Former Flippin' Out Pinball co-host; newly hired at Jersey Jack Pinball for social media, PR, marketing, and customer relations
Previously allowed Dr. John to do podcast correspondence spots; mentioned as departing figure like Ken Redberg
Jersey Jack Pinball editor credited with producing high-quality gameplay reveal videos with professional editing
Interviewed Mark Seiden (Jersey Jack designer) on Jersey Jack Pinball podcast
Co-host of Special One Lit podcast; organized 24-hour Project Pinball streaming marathon raising over $50,000 with Bill Webb; organized Meet the Media gathering at Chicago Expo.
Jersey Jack producer transitioning away from company; worked with Retro Ralph on Harry Potter featurette
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; discusses business ethics and Beetlejuice pre-order strategy
Co-host of Flipping Out Pinball Podcast interviewing guests about Winchester Mystery House and pinball industry topics.
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball podcast; recently joined team with Greg Bone; mentioned as having quality content
Co-host/co-owner Flippin' Out Pinball podcast; mentioned as holding down booth at Expo with Greg Bone
Flippin' Out Pinball; friendly interaction with Retro Ralph at Expo; discussed Winchester/Carl details on Flippin' Out podcast
Previously ran Project Pinball fundraiser; Kaneda questions where funds went
Jersey Jack PR/marketing; received direct message from Kaneda praising marketing execution
Hosted Jersey Jack Pinball podcast episode reuniting Pat Lawlor with his original Flipper Cowboy machine from college
Jersey Jack Pinball crew member; arranged behind-the-scenes factory tour for Kevin and distributors
Former co-host of The Pinball Show (3 episodes); former Special When Lit host; now Jersey Jack Pinball communications director; tight-lipped about upcoming releases
Jersey Jack Pinball marketing and communication specialist; has not yet announced next game title
Co-founder of TPN, creator/co-host of Special When Lit podcast (2018-present), former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing, organized $50k+ charity stream, co-host of The Pinball Show Ep 44
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; described as motivated and passionate by Nicole
Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing figure; noted as absent from launch coordination ('didn't have Ken there to help them out')
Involved with Pinball Network; transitioned to employment at a pinball manufacturer following the network's controversy
Co-founder of TPN alongside Greg Bone and Dennis Creasel; operates Flippin' Out Pinball; coordinated delivery of Greg's Ninja Turtles machine.
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; conducted Slash interview; helped create Renaissance Convention Center overview video for 2021 Expo
Coordinated and executed the Guns N' Roses reveal strategy at Jersey Jack; edited promotional videos, rules overview, and orchestrated media rollout; known for character and professionalism
Jersey Jack Pinball spokesperson; announced on podcast that JJP will not announce games until ready to ship.
Former Pinball Show personality; launched Jersey Jack Pinball podcast; conducted inaugural interview with Brett Abbas; described as strong interviewer by hosts
Former Special When Lit podcast personality; hired as Jersey Jack communications specialist; launching 30-minute Jersey Jack Pinball podcast with exclusive insider access
Co-host of The Pinball Show; involved with Jersey Jack Pinball; recipient of Twippy nomination in podcast/publication category.
Co-host of The Pinball Show; formerly PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; discusses industry impact
Co-host of The Pinball Show; former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing personnel; hosts alongside Zach Menne
Co-host of The Pinball Show; distributor/sales partner; involved in Flippin' Out Pinball; appears to have left Jersey Jack Pinball role
Jersey Jack Pinball employee; released holiday podcast with company wishes from staff including Pat Lawlor and Steve Ritchie
Jersey Jack Pinball communication director; interviewed Steve Ritchie for official JJP podcast; absence on vacation delayed exclusive interview availability
Jersey Jack Pinball new employee; coordinated Slow Mo Guys collaboration; pitching influencer partnerships
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; confirmed new factory operational on Jersey Jack Pinball podcast
Industry figure; former Jersey Jack PR/marketing; now co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball podcast; visited by Zach during 4th of July trip to Chicago.
Co-host of The Pinball Show and Flippin' Out Pinball; transitioning to Jersey Jack Pinball as Communication Specialist; prominent media personality in pinball community
Co-host of The Pinball Show; PR/marketing at Jersey Jack Pinball; discusses industry news and Heist game analysis
Host of The Pinball Show; PR/marketing person at Jersey Jack Pinball (contemporary context); distributor operator; provides host commentary and editorial judgment
Co-host of The Pinball Show; formerly associated with Flippin' Out Pinball; navigating TPN organizational challenges; expert pinball designer commentary
Departed Jersey Jack Pinball for Flippin' Out Pinball; credited by hosts with strong marketing/community engagement work; left before Harry Potter full unveiling
Media manager at Jersey Jack Pinball with his own podcast; given first interview opportunity with Steve Ritchie but was on vacation during announcement
JJP staff member; posts factory production photos that generate community excitement
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; interviewed Peter Dawn (sculptor) and Ted Estes (senior software developer)
Communication specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball conducting podcasts with Brett Abbas about company innovations, though details remain limited.
Hosted TPF seminar with Jack Cornieri and Steve Ritchie; affiliated with Jersey Jack Pinball
Recently hired at Jersey Jack Pinball; receives joking criticism from Jeff but praised by Keith as 'really good to have aboard.'
PR/marketing representative; managed launch strategy for Jersey Jack Pinball's Guns N' Roses machine; credited with unprecedented coordination of pinball media for game announcement.
Special Unlit Podcast host; organized Meet the Press/Meet the Media event at Expo with banners for podcasters and streamers
Jersey Jack Pinball representative who attended the Avatar factory launch event with Don and other guests
Jersey Jack Pinball staff; organized JJP factory visit; sent invitation emails to community members
Jersey Jack Pinball representative who recruited Ralph to film Harry Potter featurette; provided proposition during weather-related encounter in Chicago
Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing contact; confirmed gold leg lines for Godfather CE are exclusive and not available for separate purchase; handles accessory inquiries
Jersey Jack Pinball leadership; contacted by hosts regarding Avatar leak but did not respond
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast, conducts interview with Mark Seiden
Podcast host; Jersey Jack Pinball employee; conducted interview with Ritchie; also PR/community engagement role
Communication specialist at Jersey Jack Pinball; host of the Jersey Jack Pinball podcast
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; Communication Specialist for JJP; former enthusiast side community member; transitioned to industry insider role.
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast, social media manager for JJP, former home-based business owner (13 years), joined JJP in early April 2020
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; recently hired by JJP in April 2020 as staff member; enthusiastic about company culture
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; Jersey Jack Pinball employee; conducts interviews with pinball designers and industry figures
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; conducts interviews with company leadership
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; appears to be marketing/PR representative at Jersey Jack Pinball
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball podcast; works at Jersey Jack Pinball in sales/marketing capacity; conducts interview with Patla
Host of the Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; Jersey Jack Pinball employee; facilitator of the episode and interview
Host of Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast; joined company in April 2020; manages media and community engagement
Former Jersey Jack Pinball employee; previously facilitated Don's factory visits and promotional material provision; no longer employed at JJP as of Harry Potter pickup (2025).
Previously worked at Jersey Jack Pinball in media/PR capacity; praised Avatar unboxing video and offered early play opportunities; has departed JJP to work at Flipping Out Pinball
Jersey Jack Pinball staff; providing factory tour at Expo 40th
Jersey Jack Pinball employee; co-host of Special When Lit; participated in April Fools' prank
Associated with 'special and lit'; questioned why Elvira is being skipped in release schedule between Jurassic Park and Stranger Things
Hosted Special When Lit podcast discussing Silk's work with Dwight Sullivan; instrumental in connecting Silk to Stern projects
Employee at Flippin' Out Pinball; ran Expo booth with Greg Bone and Dennis; community member mentioned positively
Jersey Jack Pinball employee; referenced regarding NDA and leak ethics discussion; Flipping Out podcast connection
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; distributor representative; interviewed David Van Ness pre-release; slept through Winchester preorder window despite early confidence; deeply reflective on Barrels of Fun leadership
Co-host of Flipping Out Pinball Podcast; pinball industry professional; operates Flipping Out Pinball business
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; Jersey Jack Pinball employee; witnessed Raymond's Guns N' Roses autograph experience
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; distributor representative providing first impressions of Star Wars Fall of the Empire; Jersey Jack Pinball affiliate based on prior context
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; Jersey Jack Pinball employee involved in sales/customer service
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; works at Flippin' Out Pinball as sales/business person; previously took 5.5-6 hour drive to Zach's headquarters for filming
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; previously worked at Jersey Jack Pinball; experienced collector and industry insider
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast, formerly at Jersey Jack Pinball (until June 2025), now at Flippin' Out, enthusiastic about King Kong's gameplay
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; runs distribution company (Flippin' Out) with Greg Bowen; experienced operator with history of customer service issues with American Pinball under previous ownership
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; employee at Flippin' Out Pinball distributor; gave private factory tour to Chad (per domain knowledge)
Host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; works at Flippin' Out Pinball retail location; explores restoration economics and terminology standards
Co-host of Flipping Out Pinball Podcast; works for pinball distributor; location operator considering purchase despite initial hesitation
Co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball Podcast; based in St. Charles, Illinois; visited Spooky Pinball factory and provided positive assessment
Jersey Jack Pinball employee; received shout-out from Orbital Albert
Formerly hosted Special When Lit Podcast; provided Brian correspondent/journalist access to expo; later joined Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP)
Jersey Jack Pinball employee who created video on securing Collector's Edition games; referenced as industry figure in competitive purchasing era
Former Jersey Jack employee; now representative at Flippin' Out Pinball; hosts Jersey Jack Pinball podcast with Brett Abbis; insider knowledge of JJP machines
Jersey Jack Pinball staff historically present at Expos; notably absent from recent Expo
Jersey Jack Pinball employee; gave Chad a private factory tour
Flippin' Out operator; spent time with Kaneda at Expo
Former Jersey Jack Pinball PR/marketing director, orchestrated Guns N' Roses landmark launch