Scott Larson is a co-host and co-captain of the Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, a long-running pinball industry podcast spanning from 2019 to present. A healthcare professional (surgeon/anesthesiologist) based in Utah, Larson is an active pinball collector and enthusiast who has been in the hobby for approximately 7-8 years. Beyond podcasting, he is involved in the pinball community as a tournament organizer, content creator, and designer (Legends of Valhalla homebrew/American Pinball title), while maintaining significant charitable work performing cleft palate surgeries internationally through the Shalom Foundation.
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American Pinball's geographical distribution (manufacturing in Chicago, leadership in St. Louis and Europe) creates operational risk for quality control in high-volume manufacturing
Removing Ametron's investor control from American Pinball is a prerequisite for the company's operational turnaround
Multimorphic's Portal has been a great commercial hit for the company
Harry Potter production delays were due to 2-month licensing restrictions
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, analyst of manufacturing and design strategy
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; mentioned as being on vacation during recording; involved in secret project with Josh and George
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-organizer of Flipping the Script charity event
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, attended Expo, participated in homebrew and game evaluations
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; collaborator on industry analysis and tournament commentary
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; discusses game code, layout design philosophy, and pinball mechanics
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, pinball enthusiast and game operator
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Star Wars Fall of the Empire Death Star shot rejects approximately 80% of the time
Stern experienced factory floor personnel turnover with more new workers, correlating with increased quality control issues
Star Wars: Fall of the Empire playfield layout is nearly identical to John Borg's Austin Powers design
Fall of the Empire's art direction uses sticker-heavy aesthetic constrained by Disney approval rather than integrated modern design
Harry Potter is the most anticipated license ever released in pinball
PinQuest would benefit from automated maintenance scheduling recommendations (e.g., wax frequency based on play level)
Scott Larson is purchasing a King Kong Premium tier machine
If King Kong and Godzilla were released simultaneously, they would have achieved equal sales success
Pop bumper nests are 'a thing of the past' in modern pinball design
Star Wars Pinball has licensing restrictions on Return of the Jedi clips due to artist likeness rights
Dungeons & Dragons pinball brought new players to pinball from the D&D community who were previously unaware of modern pinball
Spider-Man Vault remaster lost J. Jonah Jameson voice callouts and Sam Raimi movie charm in exchange for comic book aesthetic.
Saw homebrew is comparable in professional quality to commercial cornerstone games
Alice in Wonderland has exceptional shooting mechanics comparable to best post-Bally/Williams era games
Licensed commercial games face constraints that homebrew games avoid, limiting asset usage and creative execution
Ellen is designing King Kong next and Leviathan after that
Stern designers can reject licenses if they don't resonate as a theme fit
Stern releases Disney properties approximately every 18 months
Secondary market prices for Venom are around $4,000-$5,000 for Pro models
Chicago Gaming Company creates larger feature gaps between Special Edition and LE versions compared to Stern's tier differentiation
Godzilla original release date was September 2021, not March 2021
Stern toppers show less design rigor and use cheaper materials compared to Chicago Gaming Company toppers at similar price points
Stern's strategy for making toppers look better is to 'throw lights at them' to distract from basic construction
Attack from Mars topper is arguably the best-looking topper ever made
Taking community feedback and implementing it directly is 'the whole secret to a successful company' in pinball manufacturing
ABBA's cultural appeal is increasing among younger audiences (teens/kids) discovering '70s/'80s music
Scott Larson has participated in six charitable medical missions with Hershey Smiles foundation to Guatemala
Music-themed pinball games are unlikely to be purchased by home collectors unless they are fans of the featured band
Active IFPA tournament players (played in last 3 years) number 42,500
Combined followers of Stern, American Pinball, Spooky Pinball, and Chicago Gaming Company exceed one million
The new Spooky tandem layout is their best shooting layout they've made so far
The pinball market has significantly cooled down.
Content creator category in Twippies awards drives most of the annual drama and toxicity.
A specific community member has engaged in threats, doxxing, and bullying behavior against multiple people in the pinball community.
The individual has been banned from Pinball Expo.
The Pulp Fiction film contains 265 F-words and 431 total curse words across 2 hours and 34 minutes (~2 swears per minute)
Stern's direct sales at ~$20k undercut distributor pricing power and forced similar pricing across retailers
At $9,500 (Premium tier pricing), Bond 60th Anniversary would be an attractive purchase; at $20,000 it justifies exclusivity positioning only
Bond game sales have underperformed compared to Rush and Godzilla cornerstones
Expo should close at midnight instead of 2 AM to reduce theft vulnerability during chaotic teardown
Whitewater received quality-of-life code updates including bonus hold feature not present in original chip
Rush side scoop has been defective since January delivery (6+ months ago)
Secondary market pinball prices have dropped approximately $1,000+ across premium titles in recent months
Stern customer support delayed response and lacked transparent communication about parts availability and timeline
Weird Al P3 playfield modules can be swapped in under 5 minutes using aftermarket storage racks
Funhouse 2.0 upgrade kit costs $2,000 and is targeted at existing Funhouse owners
Scott Larson is a mechanical engineer who studied engineering before med school
Gouveia's sarcophagus mod is styled consistently with Derek Riggs' Iron Maiden band artwork, unlike OEM sculptures in the game
Pinball Brothers Queen prototype has poor artwork with lopsided Freddie Mercury face that looks unappealing
Metal component costs increased 125% in the last 4 months
Stern's internet connectivity feature is a necessary (not optional) next step for pinball to remain relevant to younger generations
All Spike 2 Stern pinball games will be retroactively fitted with the new internet connectivity feature
Mueller hired talented pinball professionals like Steven Bowden specifically to use them as 'human shields' to lend credibility and hide his fraud.
Robert Mueller is a con artist who used the same playbook as John Papadiuk and Zidware, exploiting community goodwill and retirees' retirement savings.
Deep Root Pinball was never a legitimate manufacturing company from day one; it was a con from inception designed to eventually be exposed.
Keeping game announcements secret still has marketing value despite market saturation and easy discoverability
Scott Larson defeated Colin MacAlpine's Deadpool grand champion score after receiving nudging instruction
The gravestone image posted to announce the hiatus was premature and not coordinated with Christopher Franchi
Modern pinball games use stereo sound systems that enable immersive music integration impossible with classic bell/whistle sounds
The British voiceover in Led Zeppelin sounds like Dick Van Dyke from Mary Poppins
Wizard of Oz by Jersey Jack was a major industry inflection point that saved pinball after the Williams shutdown
Led Zeppelin Premium comes with Art Blades already integrated
Led Zeppelin has been in market for three months and is receiving less community buzz than Avengers or Turtles
Scott Larson never listened to Josh's pilot episode before agreeing to co-host
Deep Root will never successfully manufacture and deliver a pinball machine to market
Guns N' Roses theme presents licensing and content appropriateness challenges for family venues
Jersey Jack Guns N' Roses will be the next release after Wonka
Jurassic Park topper costs $600 and is one of only two Stern toppers over $600 in price
The Jurassic Park topper is primarily existing game artwork layered and lit rather than new 3D sculpture
Every Stern topper since they started producing them has sold out
CGC Games includes toppers with LE machines while Stern does not
Christopher Franchi and Brian Allen have had artwork stolen and resold on Facebook at lower prices
Stern should outsource topper and accessory production to solve supply shortage issues
Keith Elwin won Pinberg championship last year
Scott completed fourth annual medical volunteer mission to Guatemala with Shalom Foundation.
Rick and Morty pinball is positioned as game for new generation/demographic beyond traditional Stern audience.
Modern culture lacks collective mega-experiences compared to '80s-'90s era (Indiana Jones, E.T., MTV)
Stranger Things playfield layout is inspired by/similar to Attack from Mars and Medieval Madness designs
The projector feature may not translate well to bright venue environments like tournament venues with stadium lighting
RAZA represents a return to campy, humorous 90s-style pinball after 20-year absence of that design philosophy
Deep Root Pinball did not crowdfund or ask for pre-orders, unlike Highway Dutch and other manufacturers
Deep Root Pinball compensated Zidware customers with cash or free games despite no legal obligation
John Papaduke is a major pinball designer talent whose work is worth the investment despite his Zidware history.
Keith Elwin is a new Stern designer who will be significant force in pinball
IFPA has 75,000+ registered players who have competed in tournaments
Josh Sharpe won both IFPA and PAPA 2020 championships, first person to accomplish this
IP holders with hands-off approach (like ACDC and Metallica) produce superior pinball games compared to heavily-controlled licenses
TMNT merchandise sales reached $6 billion by 1994
TMNT was created as a parody of 1980s comic book trends including Daredevil, X-Men, Teen Titans, and New Mutants
TMNT LE will sell out faster than Deadpool LE due to classic 80s nostalgia appeal to affluent 40-50 year old demographic
The pinball market is healthier as a niche hobby with approximately 10,000 annual unit sales than it was in the 1990s before manufacturer consolidation
Without Lyman Sheets' code work, Batman 66 would have been 'dead in the water'
Black Knight: Sword of Rage plays like a two-thirds playfield because shots above the lower third are ramps or wire forms that feed back to flippers
JJP is explicitly targeting the home/collector market rather than operator/location placement
Major pinball markets like Seattle, Portland, New York have only 1-2 dedicated pinball venues despite large populations
IFPA has nearly 70,000 registered tournament players but most only play 1-2 tournaments lifetime
JJP has released only four games in seven years since 2012
Stern and JJP engage in competitive intelligence sharing regarding release timing through industry worker networks
Munsters has more intuitive and forgiving shot placement compared to Deadpool
Internet connectivity and online community resources have enabled regional tournament scenes that were previously impossible
Sean Connery-era James Bond pinball would sell to same demographic as Batman 66, Superman, and Beatles-themed games (men in 60s-70s)
Spooky Pinball's business model built on catering to niche themes (Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie) that Stern avoids
Medieval Madness already captures the Monty Python vibe, making a dedicated Monty Python pinball redundant
Scott got into pinball about four years ago and bought his first machine (Simpsons Pinball Party) on a whim after seeing it at a dealer
Monster Bash, Attack from Mars, and Medieval Madness are 'staple' games that players rotate but consistently return to
Munsters will be a commercial success because Stern found the right market and captured 1990s design sensibility
Scott sold half of his collection to fund the Monster Bash LE purchase
Utah has a fairly decent tournament scene run by Dan and Josh with casual tournament opportunities
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, recently unboxed Iron Maiden and Beatles machines
Content creator (Loser Kid); co-hosted podcast episode with Don at Jersey Jack factory visit; discussed Avatar's unique playfield layout
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; attended JJP factory visit; took detailed notes on factory tour
Host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; noted as being skeptical of Deep Root earlier than most
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast and commentator on game design.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; appears on both shows in this crossover
Co-host of Loser Kids Pinball podcast; interviewed George Gomez alongside Josh Roop.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, guest on this episode
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; guest on episode; winner of PIA Excellence in Podcasting award
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast
Cohost of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, actively developing custom code for Dragon Fist and other games
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-analyst; focuses on design philosophy and gameplay mechanics
Listener who submitted tech questions to Slam Tilt Podcast; owns 13 pinball games
Associated with 'Loser Kids'; attended Stern factory visit with Don to play X-Men
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; co-captain alongside Josh Roop; present during George Gomez interview
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, pinball collector and enthusiast, recent guest of Colin MacAlpine during cross-country road trip
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, Foo Fighters Premium pre-order customer
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-interviewer for episode 109
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; podcast co-pilot
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, recently purchased Simpsons arcade cabinet, closing on new house with walkout basement
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; detailed analysis of accessory pricing, design philosophy, and topper quality comparisons
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, based in Utah, collects pinball machines including Avengers, Jurassic Park, TMNT, and Infinity Quest
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, engineering background, co-creator who joined after pilot episode without initially listening to it
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, provides supplementary analysis and opinion on artwork and gameplay
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, owns TMNT Premium, Jurassic Park, World Cup Soccer 94
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; interviewer alongside Josh Roop
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; most vocally critical of Deep Root, using strong language ('clown,' 'vaporware 2.0') and expressing zero confidence
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; passionate Avengers player with detailed knowledge of game modes
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; interviewing Zach Sharpe in this episode
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, recently started Twitch streaming with OBS, three hours away from Josh's location, recently vaccinated
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; owns Led Zeppelin Premium; based in Highland, Utah; experienced collector and analyst
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; self-described Rush fan; interviewer and conversational partner.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; long-time friend of Tim Purcell; experienced in pinball collection and arcade game restoration.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; older brother of Jack Danger; works in medical field
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; conducts interviews and provides thematic context.
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; participated in guest discussion about Avengers reveal
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; 47 years old, pinball expert and generational commentator on arcade culture
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, co-analyst and Weird Al CD collector
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; works in metal fabrication business, provides manufacturing cost insights and critical assessment of Queen prototype
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-interviewer and pinball enthusiast
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; provided critical moral and business analysis of Deep Root fraud; mentioned receiving messages from community about earlier episode
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; secondary interviewer
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, attended TPF for first time
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, interviewer for this episode
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, involved in podcast production and tournament organization
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, healthcare worker, tournament attendee, pinball enthusiast
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast alongside Josh Roop; discussed podcast longevity and exit strategy around 100 episodes.
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; mechanical engineer; healthcare professional; enthusiast who advocates for Gouveia's work and analyzes mod engineering
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, referred to as 'We Are Pinball' in the episode.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; surgeon/anesthesiologist; pinball collector; involved in charity work and tournament organization; known for strong opinions on industry health.
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, recently received Mandalorian Premium, anticipating Rush LE delivery
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast, contributes to discussion about Venom and Texas Pinball Festival
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, searching for Black Knight Sword of Rage Pro for a friend
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; interviewer; referenced deodorant/Sharpie/rum run with Steve Ritchie at Rocky Mountain Pinball Show
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, collector with Stern Rush (defective side scoop), Whitewater (95% restoration), trading No Fear for Grand Lizard, celebrating birthday and Pioneer Day
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; conducted all interviews at TPF 2026; facilitates content production.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, attended Pinball Expo 2024, made detailed observations about games and gameplay
Co-captain of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast mentioned as co-host; referenced for prior year-end game rankings discussions
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; mentioned as having created custody battle joke involving Keith's appearance on show
Co-host of Loser Kids Pinball Podcast; handled pre-recorded Twippy Awards presentation alongside Josh
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; interviewed Eric Meunier
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast alongside Josh Roop
Pinball content creator, identified as 'This Week in Pinball' contributor
Founder of Loser Kid brand; sent swag boxes of hats and t-shirts to hosts
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; created 45+ minute first impressions video with Don (Patreon exclusive)
Co-host of Loser Kids Pinball podcast with Josh Roop
Loser Kid Pinball Podcast co-host
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; appears in crossover episode; expressed concern about small manufacturer reliability
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast and co-analyst
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; participated in Barry O's Barbecue Challenge interview and discussion.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides analysis and perspective on market trends and industry gossip
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; currently in Guatemala doing anesthesiologist work with cleft palate patients for 8 days; absent from this episode
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; marketing/business analyst perspective on JJP's strategy and announcement timing
Audio designer for Winchester Mystery House credited as 'Dirty Pool' (referenced in earlier KB context, not mentioned in this video)
Audio/music designer joining Barrels of Fun; recently interviewed by Kineticist; known for Dirty Pool audio work
Professional sound designer and composer with 20+ years experience; known as Dirty Pool Pinball; worked on Dune sound design for Barrels of Fun; operates post-production company and has worked on film trailers, video games, and commercials
Sound designer known as Dirty Pool Pinball; worked on Dune sound design for first commercial release
Audio/music designer (Dirty Pool) for Winchester Mystery House pinball game
Host of Dirty Pool Pinball livestream; content creator specializing in pinball commentary and analysis; did not attend Pokémon media event but provided framing and critical analysis
Sound designer/musician; created new sound design package for Labyrinth; also worked on Dune and Winchester Mystery House
Sound designer for Winchester Mystery House; kept game secret; runs Dirty Pool Pinball content
Sound designer for Winchester Mystery House; joined project ~3.5 months before Expo; known for Dirty Pool podcast
Audio designer credited as working on Winchester Mystery House soundtrack (associated with 'Dirty Pool' project).
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; introduced John Borg as guest; discussed pinball design and mechanics
Sound designer/composer for Winchester Mystery House; Dirty Pool podcast host; revealed UV ink secret in interview with Carl (bleeps/obscures audio)
Pinball content creator and musician; composed music for Winchester Mystery House; performed duets with Kaneda at Expo
Host of Dirty Pool podcast; audio/sound designer for Dune and Winchester
Patreon subscriber (possibly) who funded this episode; Orby dedicated show to him
Host of Dirty Pool Pinball; sound designer; streaming Lord of the Rings with neck pain
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast; conducted this interview with Mark Seiden; manages pinball content creation and community engagement
Host of Dirty Pool podcast, sound/music designer and call-out director for Winchester Mystery House, media representative for Barrels of Fun
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast; pinball content creator and interviewer
Streamer/content creator for Dirty Pool Pinball, sound designer, pinball enthusiast with expertise in audio modification
Host of Dirty Pool Pinball podcast, interviewer
Host of Dirty Pool Pinball podcast; sound designer and pinball content creator who conducted this interview with Jonathan Bergeron.
Host of Dirty Pool Pinball Podcast; associated with custom pinball audio/music production and modifications
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast; sound designer and pinball content creator; conducts interview with Van Ness
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast, musician/content creator with interest in pinball culture and custom audio production
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast; interviewed Rob Burke for episode 18; pinball enthusiast and content creator
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast, produces pinball content, interviews Rachel and Kale about arcade operations.
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast; interviewer in this episode
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast; conducting interview with Janson, advocates for constructive criticism and smaller manufacturer support
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast
Content creator (Dirtypool Pinball) analyzing Dune behind-the-scenes video; known for technical pinball analysis and sound design work
Host of Dirty Pool Pinball; conducted interview with Ben Heckendorn about his departure
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; surgeon who volunteers annually in Guatemala performing cleft lip/palate repairs free of charge; works at hospital; lives in Salt Lake City area; founder of SLAP league and Salt Lake Gaming Con; owns Wizard of Oz pinball machine
Loser Kid Podcast co-host; accompanied Donnie to Stern Pinball factory visit
Host/presenter from Dirty Pool Pinball, providing update on Winchester Mystery House
Co-host/guest; owns Deadpool Premium, Godzilla, Star Trek LE, Ultraman, and Strange Science; video game collector with nearly 2000 physical games; underprices machines
Co-host of Pinball Podcast; made same accusations as Don regarding BlahCade's alleged influence on Farsight Studios
Mad Pinball representative; coordinated Harry Potter pickup logistics with Don; provided game readiness notification; maintained contact during JJP visit.
Operates Mad Pinball distribution/retail; took Don's Harry Potter order; advised on edition selection strategy
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; appears in episode 167 alongside Josh Roop
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; attended Chicago Stern media event, provided detailed playfield and mechanical analysis
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-interviewer for Dune episode
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides podcast context and sponsorship information.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, mentioned as co-captain in episode 162
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; organizer of tribute episode
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; owns Metallica LE in garage (unboxing mentioned this week); has ordered accessories from Flippin' Out Pinball
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; played Metallica Remastered at Stern facility
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-interviewer alongside Josh Roop.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; collector (Godzilla, Rush, Iron Man, multiple CGC games); concert attendee
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; attended factory tour; recorded episode from hotel room outside Stern after visit.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast alongside Josh Roop
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; designer of Legends of Valhalla homebrew game which became American Pinball title
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; expresses significant frustration with toxicity in pinball community, particularly around Twippies awards and bullying behavior
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast with Josh Roop; collector of games including CGC remakes
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast and analyst
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, referred to as 'co-captain'
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides technical and manufacturing analysis; estimates build cost and retail pricing
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, generally more positive on Toy Story 4, defends thematic integration and licensing constraints
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; has chronic cough issues; expresses wishes for location pinball accessibility and reduced community rhetoric
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast for ~7-8 years; owns Led Zeppelin pinball machine and 11 machines in home collection
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-interviewer
LoserKid Pinball Podcast co-host; provides comparative game analysis and discussion partner
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast with Josh Roop; engaged in discussion and analysis of releases
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; located in Utah; HVAC technician still working during pandemic
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; healthcare professional with 24/7 business obligations; skeptical on Star Wars topper sales
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; pinball collector and analyst; interprets Mueller's responses; engaged in thoughtful discussion about business strategy
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, provides cultural context and market analysis for discussed games
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; attended Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown, participated in multiple tournaments, acquired Steve Ritchie's autograph on Spider-Man translite, helped facilitate Jurassic Park acquisition for Jeff
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; entered hobby ~4 years ago; owns customized Tron with Pinnovators chip experiencing technical issues; collector of approximately 10+ machines
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; attending Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; attended Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown; plays and reviews pinball games
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, located in eastern Utah, works in audio production/DJing
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides personal experience perspective on game preferences and collection economics
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer; creates pinball-themed puns and custom trophies; involved with Salt Lake pinball community
Guest co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; fellow Utah-based pinball enthusiast; familiar with pinball history and documentary work
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; homeowner considering new house game room; advisor on purchasing strategy
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; Utah-based; recruited Brad via Pinside map; owns pinball collection including Iron Man
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; busy professional playing ~30 minutes daily pinball
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; participates in episode discussion of game design philosophy and industry evolution
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, interviewer for this episode, pinball player and enthusiast.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; spends significant time skiing in Utah; interviewer for this episode
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; anesthesiologist; pinball enthusiast and tournament player
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; traveling to TPF and managing business staffing during summer.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-captain conducting interview
Co-host returning from Guatemala charity work; performs cleft palate surgeries through Shalom Foundation; four trips completed annually
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; based in Utah; plays at Ketos and Quarters venue; passionate about pinball arcade app; critical of photo-realistic art style; advocates for proven playfield layouts
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; maintains relatively static collection; primarily owns staple games with occasional turnover; critical of shallow wizard modes and design decisions
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-interviewer in episode
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; conducts interview with Peel alongside Josh Roop
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; purchasing Ninja Turtles Premium; analyzing topper design quality and Stern's production strategy
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; interviewer in this episode; owns TMNT Premium variant
Loser Kid Pinball Podcast co-host; interviewer alongside unnamed main host.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; attended Indian Wells tennis tournament in California; contributes historical pinball knowledge and designer context to discussions
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides business analysis perspective on American Pinball's challenges and theme-sales correlation
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; recently returned from Guatemala medical mission with Hershey Smiles foundation
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; ordered Jaws game from Flipping Out Pinball
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-captain as referenced in episode
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; works with Brad Albright on custom artwork; active in pinball community
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides secondary commentary and technical observations
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; collector; experiencing cat integration issues; friend Garrett trades games frequently
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, recently secured Metallica LE and discussed adding toppers and shooter rod accessories
Loser Kid Podcast co-captain; attended Expo in-person; covered Day 1 content
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides analysis on games and industry trends
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, conducted interview with Seth Davis
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; participates in interview and provides industry commentary
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides commentary and context during episode.
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; recently sold Jurassic Park Pro; experienced Foo Fighters trade-in with Flippin' Out Pinball; evaluates games based on Pro/Premium feature differentiation
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; co-captain; discusses market reception and licensing significance
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provides counterargument perspective on licensing and game design discussions
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; surgeon; co-founder of show; pinball collector who discusses design philosophy and manufacturing issues
Owner/operator of Mad Pinball distributor in Ohio, provided game inventory advice to Don
Host of Fresh Pinball Podcast; involved with Mad Pinball distribution and operations
Guest on previous Star Wars (John Borg) game review with Don; discussed playfield shot placement
Distributor/retailer managing Pokémon LE pre-order list; informed Don that allocation is full with 100+ interested parties
Referral contact (jeffandmadpinball.com) regarding Premium Star Wars delivery timing before Expo
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; defends 1981-1982 era art aesthetic; argues for accessible game design targeting all age groups
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; recently purchased Jaws 50th Anniversary, traded Foo Fighters for Medieval Madness Merlin Edition
Performed audio remastering work for v2026.01.30; mentioned frequently as guest/chat participant; has fetish with socks; tested game modifications
Associated with Barrels of Fun; present during stream chat; identity unclear but mentioned in connection with Winchester/Barrels discussion.
Dirty Pool Pinball host; sound designer for Barrels of Fun's Dune and Winchester Mystery House; podcast creator; formerly in trailer/music branding industry
Arcade Hollywood representative; attending MLES Championship event 3 and broadcasting coverage
Husband of Lisa; performed hands-on building/restoration work for The Greatest Showman homebrew
Dirty Pool sound designer who elevated cinematic audio standards; interviewed by Enzo on channel; cited for raising bar on sound/music experience across industry; Jeff sampled sounds for Winchester described as captivating
Dirty Pool Pinball; composer and sound designer for Winchester; also technical vendor for Barrels; created 440+ callouts and 30+ music tracks
Dirty Pool Pinball; created audio overhaul for Labyrinth with history of quality work on Dune and Winchester
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast alongside Josh RP
Owner/operator of Mad Pinball; provided C-3PO topper and initial support; acknowledged lack of technical knowledge to troubleshoot
Contact at Mad Pinball distributor for Winchester orders
Don's distributor contact at Mad Pinball.com; communicating Walking Dead Remaster sales trends and customer enthusiasm
Owner of Mad Pinball distribution; promotional code WAP; free shipping on Stern games
Dirty Pool personality; podcast guest; provides game feedback and raises questions about reviewer credibility at manufacturer events; discusses operator challenges
Patreon member who sent Ken and Greg care package with Eagle Rare bourbon; bourbon collective member
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, interviewer; long-time supporter of Brian Allen's work; owns multiple Allen alternate art pieces
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast with Josh Roop; pinball enthusiast ordering Medieval Madness Merlin; conducting content creation seminar at Expo
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; traded in NIB Guardians of the Galaxy (unopened 4 years) to Flippin' Out Pinball via trade-in box system
Co-host of LoserKid Pinball Podcast; participated in interview discussion
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; attended Stern factory tour with Josh Roop and Randy Martinez
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; co-host of episode 178 pre-Expo special; owns multiple Keith Elwin titles (Godzilla, Jaws, King Kong)
Loser Kid Pinball Podcast co-host; contributed game analysis and hands-on impressions from Expo 2025
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast
Fresh Pinball Podcast co-host; operates machines at events, performs customer service, manages game procurement
Fresh Pinball Podcast host; coordinated Pinball at the Beach sponsorship; owns Mad Pinball collection
Primary host of Fresh Pinball Podcast; recently purchased new washing machine; handles equipment/game transport logistics
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; pinball collector; recently purchased Jaws 50th; interested in Walking Dead Remaster despite not being day-one purchase
Dirty Pool Pinball; expected to handle sound design/call-outs for Never-Ending Story
Dirty Pool Pinball owner/operator; sound designer for Winchester Mystery House; works with Showtime on sound effects
PRPA club member; recently acquired Houdini; creates custom shooter rods
Artist from 1990s punk scene who made flyers; may have an Earthshaker pinball machine for sale; receives mentions of potential buyer (friend in New Jersey).
New friend in Bloomington; owns well-maintained Dr. Dude and other games; coached hosts on Dr. Dude gameplay, changing their opinion about game quality
Volunteer who helped set up machines at new HQ without compensation
Sales contact at Matt Pinball; handles distribution for We Are Pinball; described as handsome, service-minded, positive; contacted via jeff@mattpinball.com
Operator at Dirty Pool arcade venue; reportedly shares Genghis's criticism of Dungeons & Dragons geometry and playability issues.
Content creator for Dirty Pool Pinball; visited Stern factory and provided first-hand impressions
Podcast guest and co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; operator/collector perspective contributor
Musician winning Best Music award for work on pinball games; working on Winchester Next; praised as talented musician and 'virtuoso'
Host of Dirtypool Pinball, reporting on TPF 2025
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast, works in post-production marketing for Amazon and major brands, recently partnered with Barrels of Fun
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast, interviewer
Creator of Dirty Pool Pinball channel, works in pinball industry, creator of sound effects kit
Host of Dirty Pool Pinball video series; conducts interview with Carl; provides playtesting feedback
Host of Dirty Pool Pinball YouTube channel, presenting on behalf of Barrels of Fun manufacturer
Host of Dirty Pool Podcast; pinball enthusiast; conducts interview with apparel designer
Content creator from Dirty Pool Pinball, discussing the update
Host of Dirtypool Pinball, audio designer who created the Labyrinth 2.0 overhaul