Zach Sharpe is a prominent figure in the pinball industry serving as Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball. He is an accomplished competitive pinball player, former game critic for PlayMeter magazine, and member of the IFPA leadership team. The son of pinball legend Roger Sharpe, he has won the Illinois State Championship and earned the World's Greatest Pinball Player award with 2 titles.
Zach Sharpe from Flipping Out provided early access to Pokémon Premium for Wild Dog Arcade
Replacement coin door locks are widely available from retailers like Pinball Life and other suppliers
WD-40 should be applied very sparingly to avoid creating an oily mess on the machine
Using cardboard or paper towels to catch metal shavings prevents cleanup issues and protects the machine
Podcast host who has a 'pin barn' in his backyard; has done a podcast with Dennis; referenced regarding pinball facilities and storage solutions
Operator/owner of the Aerosmith machine featured in the tutorial, appears to be associated with the Flip n Out Pinball operation and/or location management
Associated with 'Flipping Out'; included Pokémon trading cards in the machine shipment as a bonus gift
Host/owner of Flip n Out Pinball, demonstrating coin door lock drilling technique
Referenced jokingly as contact email 'zach.sharp at externpimple.com' for D&D 1.0 bug reports (humor bit in video)
Owner/operator of Flipping Out Pinball distributor; provided rapid customer service response to damaged Pokemon LE
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The proper technique is to start with a small drill bit and progressively use larger bits as you work through the lock
Zach Sharpe is one of the best pinball artists in the entire world
Pinside archived listings and current sales are the primary method for establishing market comps.
Most pinball hobbyists prefer paying a premium for dealer trade convenience over peer-to-peer logistics.
FedEx can deliver pinball machines from California within one week compared to STI's 3-4 weeks.
EM machines should not be valued above $500 regardless of condition due to reliability risk.
Cabinet dings eliminate 'mint condition' classification and significantly reduce resale value.
Shipping a pinball machine from California via STI costs $700-$900 and has 50-80% likelihood of cabinet damage.
Flip N Out targets $500-$1,000 profit per trade with worst-case break-even scenario as safety buffer.
Flip N Out discontinued STI shipping in favor of FedEx due to cost, speed, and damage rate improvements.
Flippin' Out sold more Godzilla Premium units in 2025 than King Kong Premium units
Stern Pinball represented 50% of Flippin' Out's unit sales in 2025, down from historical 70-80% average
John Wick Pinball is the worst-selling Stern cornerstone of 2025 by a significant margin
Star Wars Fall of the Empire sold approximately 60-70% of the King Kong units Flippin' Out sold
Non-Stern backorders are approximately 20 times higher than Stern backorders at Flippin' Out
Non-Stern sales increased over 30% year-over-year for Flippin' Out in 2025
King Kong will experience the same 'year later' appreciation and sales surge that Jaws did, driving 2026 secondary-year performance
Stern sales increased approximately 13% year-over-year for Flippin' Out in 2025
Zach Sharpe is defending champion of Concord Champ tournament
Requiring financial commitment (deposits) before transfers reduces speculative purchasing and flipping.
Spooky Pinball does not facilitate transfers; games are shipped only to the original purchaser.
Many Beetlejuice transfer requests came from customers who had already ordered from other dealers and were using the second spot purely to flip for profit.
Most dealers required deposits before the Beetlejuice game reveal; Zach's dealer was one of very few that allowed 30+ minutes of review after announcement before requiring commitment.
Very few pinball games in history have launched and sold out the first day; examples include Metallica Remastered LE and Pulp Fiction LE.
Over 500 people wanted Beetlejuice but the dealer received far fewer units.
Resellers are making $3,000–$5,000 in profit per Beetlejuice while dealer margins are a fraction of that.
Some dealers are charging $500 transfer fees on Beetlejuice.
Hoops was produced with 879 units, the last street-level Gottlieb Premier game
Gottlieb games prior to System 3 had significant grounding issues requiring modifications
Hoops has balanced rules making it suitable for tournament play and stall ball formats
Stargate sold over 3,600 units, the highest production number among the top 5 games
Steve Ritchie claims Claude Fernandez borrowed design ideas when transitioning from Williams to Bally for Flash Gordon
Cueball Wizard was originally designed as a street-level game that John Norris converted to full-featured
Zach Sharpe secured HarryPotterPinball.com in 2020/2021 and created a landing page for preorders, which generated controversy but ultimately proved effective for sales
Stern almost made The Matrix but wisely chose Lord of the Rings instead
Dune is a rumor title from Barrels of Fun
Medieval Madness Remake has the longest interest list, even longer than Harry Potter
Indiana Jones is unlikely to get a new pinball due to poor performance of Dial of Destiny film
People have asked Zach to verify they remain on lists from years prior (e.g., Harry Potter from 3 years ago)
American Pinball lost the He-Man/Masters of the Universe license
Interest lists have helped secure games that otherwise would not have been made
Pulp Fiction Limited Editions did not ship in 2024 but are counted in sales rankings as pre-orders
Jaws is Flip N Out Pinball's best-selling title of 2024 across all editions combined
Labyrinth sold more units than any single Jaws edition and more than all John Wick or Metallica Remastered models combined
Jaws represents approximately 10-20% of Flip N Out Pinball's total 2024 sales
Uncanny X-Men was not a flop and ranked #3 in dealership sales for 2024
Barrels of Fun has approximately 10 dealers versus Stern's ~70 dealers
Godzilla (including 70th Anniversary) ranked #4 in 2024 sales despite being released before 2024
Approximately 45% of Flip N Out Pinball's 2024 orders were for games announced before 2024
The only viable path for American Pinball to clear inventory is a fire-sale at significant discounts (25% or more).
Metallica remaster success will likely prompt Stern to announce additional Sam game remasters.
American Pinball's management situation is unattainable without major operational restructuring or capitulation.
Metallica Premium sales have surpassed Uncanny X-Men Premium sales as of mid-November 2024.
Jaws Premium is Flipping Out Pinball's best-selling Stern title for 2024 new-in-box.
Beatles used secondary market pricing is approximately $8,000.
Beatles game is one of the most addictive multiplayer pinball machines ever made by Stern Pinball.
A ride engineer for Universal's Epic Universe is a pinball show listener and inquired about pinball licensing
A Lionsgate licensing executive is a listener of The Pinball Show and reached out regarding a pinball deal
Professional cinema room installation costs minimum $30,000
Host lost $60,000 with Haggis Pinball
Host has never attended an NFL game in person
A Vanguard employee credited host's show for advice about index funds
The odds of the Kansas City Chiefs three-peating are very low
Zach owned Lord of the Rings for a couple of years and loves the game
Financial barriers prevent Zach from entering high-end watch collecting despite fascination with the hobby
Zach's interest in watch complications would escalate to requiring a minute repeater in any watch he purchases
Zach Sharpe's ancestry is primarily French-German (53%) with secondary British-Irish heritage (36%)
Elton John is not a great theme but was made successful through excellent execution in other design areas
Taylor Swift licensing is currently unavailable and more elusive than Harry Potter
Harry Potter, Back to the Future, Super Mario, The Goonies, and Beetlejuice are already licensed or in development with manufacturers
Manufacturers should secure 'no-brainer' IP licenses before pursuing riskier theme choices
Pokémon is one of the largest IPs in the entire world with multifaceted revenue streams
Nintendo has publicly stated it would want to be the manufacturer if Mario pinball is ever produced
Zach Sharpe proposed that games should never have more ramps than flippers as a design principle
Pinball Brothers uses inductive sensor technology in ABBA similar to Alien machine
ABBA machine layout has interesting mechanical features including third flipper and spinner
ABBA machine could become an overlooked gem similar to Black Knight SWORD or Iron Maiden
Alice Cooper by Spooky had a code update that nearly bricked the game
Black Knight Sword of Rage Premium with upper playfield is the worst upper playfield in modern pinball history
The only real difference between ABBA trim levels is art package; Voyage has 200 fewer units for $1,000 more
Flipping Out Pinball (Zach Sharpe) is consistently honest and reliable about industry information
The speaker currently prefers Jaws to Godzilla due to narrative rule integration
Foo Fighters Premium Edition Expression Lights will ship within a couple of weekends at $500 cost
Zach Sharpe (Flipping Out Pinball) will refund non-refundable deposits if Haggis goes bankrupt
No other pinball distributor has publicly guaranteed deposit refunds for a manufacturer's bankruptcy
Zach Sharpe was part of the production team for TMNT pinball
The speaker's grandma told him he was Jewish as a joke when he was young.
Driving tests are too easy and should not allow multiple retakes.
Internet algorithms are designed to amplify engaging content rather than accurate information, contributing to misinformation spread.
Zach Sharpe previously advocated for tournament pinball machines to be completely blank with no themes, modes, sounds, or animations
Zach Sharpe claims to be the most listened to pinball podcast with approximately 5,000 listens per episode
Manufacturers have significant power to prevent harassment and should take action to 'nip this in the bud' at the source.
Ignoring or not engaging with harassers (the 'ignore him' strategy) does not effectively mitigate the problem.
The pinball industry needs a break from award shows for 2023.
Multiple major pinball conventions have contacted the hosts about hosting a redesigned award show in recent weeks.
Zach Sharpe won last year's INDISC Open championship and was the first seed this year
Zach Sharpe McCarthy held top seed and used privilege to remove Street Fighter from tournament lineup
Zach Sharpe is the 2022 Open champion
Pinball's fundamental design—where better players extend game duration—makes it structurally incompatible with mainstream competitive sports and mainstream viewership without radical redesign.
The competitive pinball scene does not have a clear strategic identity: it is divided between grassroots IFPA association play and aspirations for a professional league, with conflicting organizational incentives.
Zach Sharpe at Flip N Out Pinball receives customer calls at 1-2 AM regularly
The Matrix is a top-tier pinball license comparable to Back to the Future
Pedretti Gaming may apply the same chaotic thematic approach to future conversion kits of classic games
Rick at Planetary Pinball approved Whirlwind Total Chaos despite poor creative direction due to financial incentives
Zach (Straight Down the Middle) produced a 45-minute Godfather Pinball analysis video with professional videography
Zach Sharpe is the marketing director at Stern Pinball
The Mandalorian topper will probably displace the Black Knight Sword of Rage topper as the industry's regarded best topper
Zach has pre-sold more Mandalorian toppers than Black Knight toppers, likely due to higher Mandalorian game sales volume
Zach Sharpe is expanding Flip N Out Pinball into accessories like toppers, side blades, and art blades
Custom armor mods are high-value additions that should be removed before reselling a machine to preserve mod value
Zach Sharpe successfully completed the wizard mode on stream after extended play
Zach Sharpe believes Venom will not be officially announced at Comic-Con due to production schedule and Stern's historical pattern
Zach Sharpe will never sell his Stranger Things machine with Medisinyl Mods modifications
Medisinyl Mods modifications transform a Stranger Things pinball machine into 'a world under glass'
Medisinyl Mods designed the collection with compatibility for Stern's UV kit on Premium Edition machines
The deprivation tank mod includes internal mist effects and laser targeting system
Medisinyl Mods combines hand-painted artistry with 3D-printed components in their modification products
The mod collection installation does not require splicing, drilling new holes, or major hardware modifications
Medisinyl Mods' Stranger Things modification collection is limited edition and likely already sold out
Stern's Stranger Things Pinball is an 'instant cult classic'
Zach Sharpe acquires pinball machines primarily because Medisinyl Mods creates high-quality modifications for them
The mod's value on the secondary market will increase significantly after the limited stock sells out
Disney required the game to use only Toy Story 4 assets, not the full Toy Story franchise
Forky character uses stand-up targets instead of drop targets, which hosts prefer to be drops
Joe Katz's code and rules implementation is the highlight of the game
Toy Story 4 has the best art package of Jersey Jack Pinball's releases
Top Gun remains unlicensed for pinball despite strong box office performance and design fit potential
Zach Sharpe created a hot pink Ghostbusters armor modification inspired by Ooze coloring
Deadpool Pro Edition has single ramp cover; Premium Edition has wrap-around orbit ramp cover
Stern Pinball will not release a new Cornerstone game until August 2022
Zach Sharpe maintains lists of people interested in Harry Potter pinball
Zach Sharpe provided Deadpool pinball soundtrack for use in Foghorn's podcast projects
Wizard of Oz should only be purchased with 2.0 board system; 2.0 represents fundamental improvement
Metallica light show retrofit requires replacing every light socket and is difficult to install
MOD Couple provides behind-the-scenes support to pinball community beyond their commercial products
Metallica Pro without light show is inferior in gameplay experience to Premium/LE versions
Flip N Out Pinball is sponsoring a Poor Man's Pinball party in Wisconsin with free beer, food, and games
Show will continue featuring manufacturer product promos from Jersey Jack Pinball, Chicago Gaming Company, American Pinball, and potentially Raw Thrills
Flippin' Out Pinball is now a distributor for arcade manufacturers including Raw Thrills, with machines like Jurassic Park sit-down arcade, Halo, and Cruising Blast arriving at the showroom
Big Buck Hunter Reloaded includes Terminator, Case of Zombies, Case of Monsters, and the main game
Online and offline versions of Big Buck Hunter Reloaded have differences
The bow mechanic is harder than bullets because arrows take longer to travel and must be led
Further distance targets award more points
Hitting a doe ends the current round
One-shot kills via headshot or heart shot are possible but extremely difficult
Big Buck: The Hunter Reloaded includes Terminator Salvation, Duck Dynasty, monsters, and zombies games bundled with the cabinet
Big Buck: The Hunter is an addictive and fun arcade game suitable for home use
Zach Sharpe reports the two biggest daily customer requests are for Deadpool and Elvira's House of Horrors
Zach Sharpe previously conducted a drunk unboxing of Pirates of the Caribbean
Zach Sharpe answers customer messages within three minutes
ROM modifications that preserve the 'soul' of a game while fixing bugs are acceptable and desirable
Zach Sharpe is a key contact/personality for TPN
The Elvira topper features a 3D molded design with LED lighting in the eyes and interactive display box
The Elvira's House of Horrors topper is more expensive and harder to find than the Jurassic Park topper
Stern sometimes releases toppers with incomplete feature sets that are later enhanced via code updates
Stern topper installation requires only two connections: an RJ45 Ethernet cable to CN12 (CPU) and a power cable to CN7 (power distribution board)
Flip n Out Pinball can place customers on pre-release waitlists for upcoming Stern toppers
The Elvira topper's interactive box feature displays during specific gameplay moments
Premium Edition offers better value than Limited Edition due to identical artwork without premium powder coat upgrades
Jeremy Packer's artwork side profile on Thanos is the nicest piece of artwork on the entire machine
Keith Elwin will surpass John Borg's status as premier Pro designer
The Avengers game is probably a cornerstone machine based on insider information
Guns N' Roses will be a standard-body game, not wide-body
Guns N' Roses collector's edition will feature signatures of all band members
Zach Sharpe is the head of marketing at Stern Pinball
TMNT Premium Edition machines are expected to ship mid-month (from mid-January 2026 reference)
Pin Monk's instructions are exceptionally well-written with clear positioning diagrams
Spooky Pinball machines have constantly-running fans, unlike Stern machines
The installation takes approximately 10 minutes for someone with basic technical ability
The mod is an effective solution for recording video content in rooms with multiple pinball machines
Greg would be able to eat approximately 5 slices of an 8-slice pizza before unboxing completed
Zach Sharpe is attempting to win U.S. Nationals, Pin-Masters, and Pinburgh in the same season (Eric Stone miracle/double-double)
Zach Sharpe regularly picks Star Trek and Abracadabra as his tournament selections
Zach Sharpe achieved a one-stroke (hole-in-one) score of 35 million on Star Trek, reaching the target on his first ball
The topper's visual effects include flickering torches, light sequences, backlit red coloring, and subtle lightning marks
Stern toppers are super simple to install, requiring only a couple of cords and screws
Wonka's theme is rated A+ while Elvira's theme is rated B-
Zach has played approximately 4-5 times more games on Wonka than on Elvira due to longer ownership period
Canon 90D DSLR was used for filming Cribs content
Lyman is a skilled coder for Stern machines, though Iron Man code is an exception
Zach Sharpe designed Barnyard and was formerly a Stern Pinball designer
Casual play strategy differs significantly from tournament-optimized competitive play on Elvira
The Pinball Cribs content series will return with potential format modifications
Video game background designers like Tim Sexton bring fresh perspectives that can only help improve modern pinball game design
Roller Coaster Tycoon is Zach Sharpe's strongest game and he would confidently select it four times in a tournament against any opponent
Chicago has inherent tribal knowledge advantages for pinball manufacturing comparable to Detroit's automotive dominance
Jurassic Park and Cyclops are 'perfect games' but no game can be 100% perfect because everything can be improved
Zach Sharpe personally owns eight pinball machines including Jurassic Park Premium, Walking Dead Premium, and Iron Maiden Premium
Zach Sharpe has been Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball for three years as of summer 2021
Zach Sharpe made a costly error in early Metallica code by selecting $5 million crank it down without flipping
RGB mod installation using splicer technique is accessible to non-expert installers despite appearing intimidating
All six mods in the Alice Cooper collection should be purchased together as they are all essential
The Alice Cooper mod collection from Measle Mods is equally or more impressive than their Elvira's House of Horrors collection
Measle Mods' mod designs appear to be factory-integrated due to precise alignment and thematic consistency
Zach Sharpe is a one-pin player who plays single machines for weeks before rotating
I love Stranger Things and it is one of the best shows on television
I have never met anyone in pinball who loves pinball as much as I do
Zach Sharpe became a Flippin' Out Pinball distributor in March 2019
Zach Sharpe's critical quality has declined since becoming a pinball distributor
Medieval Madness re-release topper is one of the best toppers ever made from an artistic standpoint
Jeremy Packer referred Johnny Pinball to Stern for the Jurassic Park art project
The game features four ramps with innovative routing including two 180-degree ramps
Keith Elwin designed Jurassic Park with a variable captive ball that has kinetic satisfaction
The Limited Edition Jurassic Park playfield feels noticeably different from the Pro version
Zach Sharpe purchased The Munsters as his first new game but sold it after oscillating between loving and hating it, though now regrets the sale
Oktoberfest: Pinball on Tap magnet catch placement is superior to Black Knight: Sword of Rage because it serves functional purpose for third flipper shot
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory is positioned as strong Game of the Year contender for 2019 Twippies Awards
The magnet ball-stop-and-throw mechanism in Addams Family never wears out as a long-term engagement driver
No pinball game prior to 1992 was more toy-loaded than Addams Family
Chris Greiner was the leading music composer in pinball during the 1990s
Emoto Harney is a world-famous pinball filmmaker and artist who runs a production company
A Christmas Story was filmed in Fort Wayne, Indiana area
Elf became a household Christmas classic despite initial poor reception
Bad Santa (2003) features a pinball machine debuting in the film
The Lord of the Rings is arguably the greatest pinball machine ever made
Zach started at RIT in 2014
Beatles pinball costs $8,500 for the Gold model and goes up from there
Data East games share distinctive 'chunky' signature music that makes them identifiable across titles
Zach Sharpe was buying more than one pinball machine per month during a recent peak acquisition period
Zach scored 10 million points on Houdini in Face Off competition, defeating Greg's 6 million point score
Iron Maiden has possibly the best loop shot in pinball, potentially better than Star Trek
Iron Maiden's code is among Stern Pinball's best, comparable to but not exceeding The Walking Dead
Star Wars Premium Edition is better than the Pro version due to improved shooting feel and ball routing
Keith Elwin structured the Iron Maiden ruleset with help from a programmer team
Zach Sharpe sold Houdini Master of Mystery to maximize return before secondary market depreciation
Zach achieved a 100 million score on Iron Maiden at the Allentown tournament
Zach Sharpe played Lethal Weapon 3 as a child at a bowling alley around age 8-10
Alice Cooper reveal at TPF suffered from poor lighting, audio issues, and limited playfield visibility from audience position
Zach Sharpe was hired as Stern Pinball's PR and marketing person in 2017
Later production runs of Avatar Limited Edition play smoother with better shot feel than early production versions.
Jersey Jack animator (credited as 'Jurassic Park, my boy') produces superior animations across all Jersey Jack Pinball releases.
Ghostbusters still lacks a significant Wizard mode one year after release.
Pirates of the Caribbean is more comprehensible than Dialed In! despite having greater code depth
Zach has contemplated selling all machines except Lost World
The game's backglass is one of the uglier backglasses in pinball
Skull and Bones is a System 11-style game despite being a DMD machine
SDTM is approaching 1-year anniversary with ~1,200 subscriber milestone achieved or nearly achieved
Zach Sharpe has Houdini Master of Mystery machine receiving Pin Stadium Lights modifications
Zach Sharpe pulled the power cord from an Aerosmith machine during a tournament rage tilt at Swilberger and was disqualified
Zach Sharpe sold both Tron and The Hobbit pinball machines to fund the purchase of Houdini Master of Mystery
Houdini Master of Mystery features a 15.6-inch monitor integrated into the back glass with LED strips
The factory was assembling and boxing multiple completed Houdini machines ready for imminent shipment
Houdini Master of Mystery features an integrated Allen wrench bolt system for both head attachment and leg assembly that is a first in pinball
The game's bumpers move the entire chamber/housing rather than just the bumper cap
American Pinball staff demonstrated good hospitality and the company has significant future releases planned
Christopher Franchi and Dirty Donnie have fundamentally different artistic styles comparable to Picasso vs. Monet
Houdini Master of Mystery has more modes and depth than Total Nuclear Annihilation
Zach will receive a Houdini Master of Mystery in his home by the episode release date
Zach Sharpe is a Stern Pinball colleague of Keith Elwin
Pat Lawlor designed both Dialed In and Shrek
Evil Knievel (Star Trek) will be Schmitty's first pinball restoration project
Zach Sharpe is currently ranked #1 in IFPA rankings and serves as Vice President of the IFPA
Pinball can return to its popularity levels of the early 1990s
Stern Army program will be expanded from 50 to 500 locations
The Pin entry-level product line is 'a lot of fun to play' despite community criticism
Most people who play pinball experience some level of enjoyment from it
Zach Sharpe visits hookedonpinball.com every time he buys a new machine to find high-quality mods
Dialed In plays smoother and better out of the box than at trade shows
Zach Sharpe recently achieved a $23 billion score on Attack from Mars
Star Wars pinball layout and design were by Richie Fulcher (Richie Knoxville) with code by Jim Sullivan
Popeye pinball is an underrated game with significant depth despite community criticism
Indiana has very limited pinball venue infrastructure
Zach Sharpe previously disliked EM machines but now appreciates them after finding this one cheap
Zach Sharpe recently sold Xenon from his collection
Zach finished 33rd in his first Pinberg tournament
All 12 modes in Indiana Jones are built into the bonus, making tilting especially costly
Zach Sharpe had never successfully beaten the minecart video mode reaction-time challenge before this stream
Indiana Jones diverter may not be functioning optimally, causing Path of Adventure to appear too frequently
Zach Sharpe was one shot away from completing the Eternal Life multiball wizard mode
Drop targets on Indiana Jones create air balls similar to Ghostbusters but with protective coating and kickback
Indiana Jones color DMD is one of the best implementations Zach has seen
Zach Sharpe traded his Star Wars Pinball for Walking Dead Pinball because Star Wars lacks depth for solo play and the tie-fighter assault mode is tedious and button-mashy
Zach Sharpe didn't know you could hold start button to restart a game in Ghostbusters
Star Wars Pinball will 'kill on location' primarily because of the Star Wars IP license, not game depth
Batman 66 launch reception was similarly harmed by incomplete code, making it comparable to current Kiss perception issues
John Popadiuk is a superior designer to Steve Richie due to creative innovation in games like Circus Voltaire and Tales of Arabian Nights
Kiss by Stern is not fully coded but remains enjoyable with sufficient depth despite incomplete implementation
Star Wars Premium Edition will likely include a Hyperloop mechanic similar to NASCAR or Supercharger
Houdini Master of Mystery may see production start before the end of 2024
Flow-based game design without substantive shot variety leads to long-term play fatigue
Star Wars Pinball has four main shots that are orbits, limiting mechanical variety
Star Wars Pinball units shipped without code installed; code deployment delayed pending Stern approval
Game of Thrones Premium topper dragon should be larger to better span the backbox width
The Shadow has the best ball lock in pinball (the Sanctum)
Comet purple passion bulbs significantly improve the appearance of The Shadow's mode inserts
The Shadow is faster/more combo-oriented than Addams Family pinball
The Shadow has innovative dual-flipper diverter mechanics enabling four distinct ramp shots
Good condition The Shadow machines are available in the secondary market for $3,500 and are a 'hell of a steal'
The Shadow's mini-playfield is one of the best, if not the best, in pinball history
Metallica is the number one ranked game of all time
Lord of the Rings has superior wizard mode complexity to Spider-Man
The Lost World is a smoother, faster-playing game than Jurassic Park
Zach sold The Walking Dead Pro anticipating Star Wars Pinball release
Stacking multiplier, multiball, and Stay Puft together creates an exceptionally powerful scoring opportunity
Gozer is the toughest mode on Ghostbusters
Slimer shot registers very regularly and is reliable for lock progression
Mass Hysteria can be activated during Stay Puft Marshmallow Man multiball
Spooky Pinball machines have separate amplifiers with treble and bass controls for audio customization
Zach Sharpe has owned approximately 60 pinball machines over his collecting career
The Flintstones is one of the coolest-looking pinball machines aesthetically
Used Metallica machines are almost impossible to find in stock condition because the vast majority have been modded with color DMDs and aftermarket accessories.
Playing Metallica converted Zach from a Metallica music skeptic into a fan, leading him to purchase Metallica music on iTunes.
Metallica's repetitive ruleset makes the game feel like 'chopping wood' and becomes tiresome after a few games for experienced players.
Metallica is an excellent entry-level game for new pinball players but not ideal for experienced collectors with multiple machines.
Back to the Future pinball is a poor game out of the box despite being based on excellent source material
Toy Story should be developed as a Jersey Jack Pinball machine to fit the brand's handcrafted aesthetic
Zach Sharpe qualified late for the tournament despite typically receiving automatic bye
Metallica causes players to lose interest quickly compared to Aerosmith's engaging gameplay
The skill shot during Aerosmith multiball requires grabbing the shooter within approximately 2 seconds before auto-eject
Aerosmith's six-ball multiball allows lighting all locks before physically locking any ball, offering unique strategic depth
Aerosmith has the best multiball coding Zach has ever seen in any Stern game
Dirty Donnie's art on Aerosmith is comparable in quality to Batman 66's hand-painted artwork
Aerosmith Pro code is better than Kiss code
Medieval Madness Remake is preferable to original Medieval Madness
Stern Premium Edition flippers and slings feel mechanically different and superior to Pro Edition despite using identical hardware
Metallica Pro offers better value than Premium Edition despite Premium's superior aesthetics
People at Texas show changed purchase preference from Alien to Houdini Master of Mystery after hands-on play
Houdini Master of Mystery is preferable to Alien despite Alien being proven and closer to shipping
Power down mode on Johnny Mnemonic is one of the coolest wizard modes in pinball
Horde is arguably one of the best wizard modes in pinball
Capitalizing on multiballs is essential to success in Walking Dead
The Walking Dead is worth purchasing for the Horde experience alone
Completing all five different modes unlocks a second wizard mode
In Horde, closer proximity when shooting a walker grants higher points
Completing six multi-kills across different modes makes the Woodberry shot eligible to start Horde
Installing the Tron EL Wire Kit increases secondary market resale value substantially
The Judge Dredd Dead World mod converts the game's original ball-return to a physical ball lock mechanism
The Tron EL Wire Kit for AC/DC Pro is visually indistinguishable from the Limited Edition version when installed
Making pinball mods is financially unrewarding relative to the time investment required
The Metallica Snake mod by Pin Graphics adds visual continuity to the snake-ramp interaction
Klingon Battle is the toughest mode in the game
Mode four in We Came We Saw We Kicked Its Ass is more lucrative than earlier modes
The Scolari Brothers are the only thing that can mess up current gameplay objectives
Mass Hysteria multiball features flipper switching where left and right flippers alternate
The Don't Cross the Streams scoop can reach close to 60 million points at maximum
Slimer target on Ghostbusters does not register consistently, requiring alternative strategies
Multiplier combos can be stacked with Stay Puft mode for bonus multiplier scoring
Ghostbusters pinball rewards multiball stacking with Stay Puft mode for significant scoring
Stay Puft mode allows for 50 million point shots when played
The K shot is a true skill shot that is tricky to hit
The shaker motor on Dialed In! drain sequence is perfectly timed to simulate ball passing
The third flipper ramp on Dialed In! is one of the smoothest ramps in all of pinball
Pat Lawlor designed the entire story and universe for Dialed In! from scratch without licensed IP constraints
Straight Down the Middle's review philosophy is to review games upon release to public if they're quality enough to ship
Poor quality or overpriced machines on a customer's first purchase will discourage them from continuing to collect pinball
If a retailer had acknowledged the acid damage issue and offered to fix it for ~$150-300, the Pinside thread would have praised them instead of criticizing them
Host prefers mode progression gameplay over multiplier/scoring optimization
Zach Sharpe was last year's world champion at ReplayFX
Zach Sharpe is ranked approximately 3-4 in the world at pinball
Zach Sharpe Parks is a 12-year-old who dominated The Walking Dead tournament
Zach Sharpe is from Chicago
Zach Sharpe is ranked #3 in the world and serves as coach for Chicago pinball
Zach Sharpe won Attack from Mars in tournament competition
Zach Sharpe is the coaching mentor for DeadFlip team
Operator at Flip N Out; reported to have Collector's Edition Harry Potters in stock; praised for business success
Pinball artist associated with Flip N Out Pinball; lauded by Ken Cromwell as 'one of the best pinball artists in the entire world'
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball, mentioned as sponsor contact
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball, mentioned as distributor contact for new releases
Competitive pinball player; played Keith Elwin in memorable INDISC tournament match that Emoto observed at Arcade Expo
Streaming channel operator (associated with venue/community); participates in pinball content creation and commentary; appears to have industry connections and platform for announcements.
Pinball player; competed in Northwest Pinball Championships finals
Operator/owner of Flip N Out Games, primary speaker providing detailed walkthrough of machine trade evaluation process, pricing methodology, and operational constraints
Stern employee who offered conference room for Pinball Roundtables recording at Stern facility
Associated with voice work for poker game production; provided instructions to Ron on vocal delivery
Operator of Flip It Out Pinball (sponsor); finds pinball machines for customers; accolade-giver for George Fisher's streaming transitions
Host of 'The Pinball Show'; covers tournament news and WPPR rankings; part of Pinball Network coordination
Ranked player in IFPA top 16 standings
Industry figure discussing pinball growth on recent podcast appearances
Roger Sharpe's son, mentioned in hosts' discussion about asking if Roger 'saved pinball' (referencing the legendary 1976 legal case).
Hired as Stern Pinball PR/marketing person in 2017; competitive player with coin-op industry background; family connection to IFPA leadership
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball (with Nicole); praised for customer service; hosting Pinball Industry Awards filming
Stern Pinball employee allegedly responsible for copyright takedown request/DMCA action against the podcast
Competitive pinball player; competed against Raymond at IFPA 16 on Munsters and Diner; noted for strong performances on multiple games
Operator of Flip N Out Pinball; sells escaleras with 2-month lead time
Won Central New York Location League Finals; assisted to victory by Ron's gameplay
Tournament participant at Buffalo Pinball Summer Open, scored 480 points at one stage of competition
Son of Roger Sharp; operates IFPA with brother Josh
Competitive pinball player at Pinburgh; podcast listener; played against Bruce in tournament; mentioned as having impressed Bruce with gameplay on Starship Troopers
Friend/community member; getting Flipper Fidelity sound system quote for two Star Wars machines; owns Grand Prix that had coil issue at soft opening
Flippin' Out Pinball representative; cited as source for Scooby sales figures and Spooky business practices
Top professional pinball player; seed #5 in PAPA Circuit Final ladder; co-holder of championship belt with Josh Sharp; referenced throughout as strong competitor
Pinball enthusiast, Black Rose fan, owns Black Rose in bedroom upstairs, has GoldenEye and Getaway machines
Pinball industry figure; Ron relies on his accuracy for news announcements; associated with Stern Pinball announcements
Co-host/operator of Flipping Out Pinball; mentioned regarding topper pricing opinions
Host of pinball show; reported on Godzilla Premium production timeline and availability
#1 seed Illinois state championship finals, competitive pinball player
Hosts Deathball tournament at his residence; operates large collection of Spooky homebrew games; participated in Deathball 2019
Mentioned as 'Josh Sharp' or 'JLS'; designer commentary suggests permanent second-place leaderboard easter egg on Avengers Infinity Quest
Stern Pinball representative; invited Don to 'ultimate media mixer' at Stern factory and provided factory tour
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball; sponsor of Flipside Podcast; sells Harry Potter pinball and offers trading/upgrade services
Featured player in Stern's Star Wars pinball promotional demonstration; known for skilled gameplay that can make machines look better than they are
Stern Pinball employee who won both Pinmasters and Nationals tournaments
Operator/owner of Flipping Out Pinball; sells used premium machines; supplied Pulp Fiction and Jurassic Park Premium to customers
Associate with Pinball Network; correctly predicted lack of Stern announcements at recent event
Owner/operator of Flip N Out Pinball; source for Pulp Fiction production updates; confirmed shipping soon to operators including Electric Bat
Local pinball player and competitor, appears to be working on Prospector machine, player in tournaments
Pinball personality; participating in Stern 2017 seminar with Jody Dankenberg at Expo; visiting Bruce to work on restored machines
Co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball sponsorship partner with podcast
Local Rochester pinball community figure, guest on Slam Tilt, competed in Death Ball tournament
Pinball enthusiast who successfully powered on and tested Big Game machine
Owner/operator of Flipping Out Pinball; praised for reliability and honesty regarding upcoming releases and industry rumors
Appeared in D&D media; demonstrated shield mechanic and dragon multiball; Don observed his gameplay strategy
Stern team member known to prefer Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza
Assists Ron with repairs and provides EPROMs; referred to as 'Zach Attack'
Co-host/personality associated with Slam Tilt Podcast; owns Gamitron; approves of Black Hole's lower playfield
Host of Pinball Show; recently developed interest in luxury watches; known for all-or-nothing hobby obsession
Fellow podcast guest on 12 Days of Balls, handled pinball grievance question with humor
Associated with pinball network/distribution; Kaneda expresses sympathy for him regarding Toy Story 4 sales challenges and overpricing narrative
Referenced as 'Mr. Sharp' in comedic context regarding CES 2020 demonstration issues; host suggests contacting 'Macho' for help with launch
Guest co-host, Rochester native and RIT graduate (started 2014), extreme pinball collector with dozens of machines, known for critical opinions
Local pinball enthusiast; competitive player; brings machines to shows (Fleet Jr., Laser Cue, Mars Trek); won pre-war ribbon at Saratoga; offers strategic gameplay coaching; helping with Stomp tournament setup
Referenced as part of Stern marketing department; questioned why not used for promotional video
Operator of Flippin' Out Pinball; sells new and used pinball inventory and mods
Mentioned as son of Roger Sharp; noted as skilled nudge player; references Z-Mac gameplay.
Upstate New York pinball player who made A division at his first Pinberg, finished 33rd in top 48, known for disliking tournament games
Associated with Riptide Pinball Podcast; stayed at hotel with Ron and Steph; snores according to Ron
Stern Pinball representative; known for phrase 'cannot confirm or deny' regarding future releases
Industry figure cited as agreeing that 2025 will have better themes than 2024
Elite tournament player; mentioned as player whose attendance/opinion carries weight in community
Previously interviewed on Slam Tilt; discussed Beatles license cost and bill of materials expectations; possibly voted against Iron Maiden in Twippies
Pinball media personality; mentioned alongside Greg Bone as producer of professional game walkthroughs; Kaneda references 'Zach Manny' when discussing JJP downtrend
Mentioned as competitive pinball player; Eric Stone beat him at tournaments
Podcast host mentioned by Kaneda as someone he would have preferred to lose to, implying Zach puts in significant work on his show
Rochester local pinball player; recently scored $23 billion on Attack from Mars; known as 'famous Zach'; did not make Final Four at Rochester selfie league tournament
Host of The Pinball Show; collector with three current Gottlieb machines; pursues historical documentation of designer contributions
Mentioned as person Retro Ralph communicated with about Metallica reveal; appears to be Stern/industry insider
Referenced as manufacturer representative who promoted positivity around games; Kaneda implies new content creators have replaced this function
Pinball competitor and recent hire; newly appointed Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; finished first in Classics second day with perfect play; noted for competitive prowess against Keith Elwin
Referred to as 'Air Pigeon Zach'; helping transport games (Quicksilver) to Ron in Albany; played pinball with Bruce
Pinball player, participated in initial costumed Stern X-Men livestream demonstration
Co-host or frequent contributor to streaming/podcast content alongside Greg; professional streaming operator
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; provided Jurassic Park unit to Special When Lit for fostering/streaming
Pinball industry personality; met Ken and Bill at Expo, commented on voice-to-appearance mismatch
Stern Pinball designer; appeared in Munsters reveal with special effects makeup; confirmed LE expansion details to Ken Cromwell
Jersey Jack Pinball representative; appeared on This Week in Pinball discussing JJP release schedule
Podcast host mentioned in joke about sponsoring Final Round; associated with 'Pinball Show' where Joe Fox previously stated he was done buying LEs
Stern Pinball marketing/PR representative; appeared in costume at CES reveal; gave approval for podcast panel; was personally surprised by Munsters announcement
Co-organizer of Twippies Awards ceremony with Jeff Patterson and Greg; associated with Straight Down the Middle streaming platform
Pinball personality who attended Christopher Franchi's dinner at Buca di Beppo
Stern representative; confirmed Stern Insider Program access policies to podcast hosts; involved in Stern's media and community relations
Associated with Flippin' Out Pinball streaming channel; playtester consulted by George Gomez on Sea Witch redesign
Stern Pinball representative who communicated with Ken Cromwell about the game
Host of Flippin Out Pinball; watching live on Twitch during episode; watches Rick and Morty episodes
Guest on Stern Insiders Pinball Podcast; appears to be Stern Pinball personnel
Stern Pinball representative; told This Week in Pinball that playfield issues are not widespread among Stern customers
Founder/operator of Flippin' Out, major Stern and non-Stern distributor; primary speaker sharing sales data
Stern Pinball; celebrated Star Wars topper availability and encouraged tournament participation
Technician restoring games for Bruce; completed Meteor restoration; working on TX Sector; has tournament end of August
High-ranked tournament player at Ron's venue, has custom rule recommendations for games, wins most of Ron's tournaments
Co-host of The Pinball Show; core organizer of Pinball Awards; involved in decisions around award show restructuring and defending anti-harassment stances.
Guest on Slam Tilt Podcast; competitive player; owns Pro Star Wars and runs custom ROMs on Demoman; tournaments organizer
Pinball distributor for Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, and Barrels of Fun Manufacturing; also runs Flipping Out Pinball and operates YouTube/media presence
Mentioned in context of Martin beating him on Ollie machine from Papa arcade, creating memorable t-shirt moment
Co-host conducting the review. Defends some aspects of GTF and plays devil's advocate against harsher criticism.
Co-host of The Pinball Show; skeptical analyst of rumors, particularly on Matrix and Venom claims
Co-host of The Pinball Show; owns a restored Whirlwind; passionate about pinball preservation and design
Host of Flipping Out with Friends podcast; George sent him a text about Avengers topper queue status
Host of The Pinball Show podcast; recently lost $60,000 with Haggis Pinball venture
Co-host of The Pinball Show; former psychologist; exclusive dealer for Haggis Pinball through Flipping Out Pinball; made commitment to refund deposits if Haggis goes under
Referenced as decorating the Pinball Show studio space; former TWIP podcast host; described as dealer/distributor for major brands.
Co-host of The Pinball Show; advocates for purpose-built competitive pinball machines; active in content creation and industry commentary
Video producer/shooter who captured Guns N' Roses reveal footage and reacted positively to the game; filmed promotional videos with Greg Ferris
Son of Alisa; noted Iron Maiden enthusiast from Chicago area; favorite game player
Competitive pinball player in INDISC 2022 Classics 1 Playoffs, finished in second place after David Real in the tiebreaker match on Argosy
Representative/owner at Flipping Out Pinball distributor; provides sales data and market analysis; discusses American Pinball situation.
Co-host; pinball media/content creator; engages in extended discussion about show expectations and industry dynamics.
Occasional guest on Slam Tilts who proposed design rule that games should not have more ramps than flippers
Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast; discussing movies, book club, and pinball
Current host of The Pinball Show; works with Craig on news segment; praised as supportive and at top of game
Host of The Pinball Show podcast; operator of Flippin' Out Pinball (authorized American Pinball dealer); subject of the dispute
Pinball player; referenced as attending District 82's October tournament alongside Josh Sharp
Operator/owner of Flippin' Out Pinball, maintains customer interest lists for potential pinball themes, primary speaker
Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast, listening to and reacting to Dennis's story
Pinball dealer/distributor, primary speaker, host perspective; operates customer-facing sales operation; implemented preferred buyer programs and ethical allocation policies.
Co-host of The Pinball Show; interlocutor and commentator on distribution story
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball, pinball distributor based in Evansville, Indiana. Speaking candidly about operational challenges and advocating for system improvements.
Co-host/manager associated with Straight Down the Middle Pinball and Flippin' Out Pinball, asked George to manage Pinball Network streaming
Co-host of Pinball Show; frames 2026 as 'year of the video game'; develops Nintendo vs. Sega competitive narrative; speculates on designer announcements and manufacturer viability.
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball; distributor of pinball machines across multiple manufacturers; primary speaker providing 2024 sales data
Operator of Flip N Out Pinball; stream host and distributor
Competitive pinball player in first round group; known for strong Ghostbusters play and previous tournament success
Marketing director at Stern Pinball; elite competitive pinball player; participated in Classics II playoffs; known for nudging technique and intuitive play style; previously provided translites to Ryan Wenger
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball; recommended vendor for purchasing Avatar Collector's Edition
Industry figure who commented on James Bond 60th Anniversary pricing
Marketing Director at Stern Pinball, recently turned 40, brother of Josh Sharp, father of Benson, discusses company strategy, pricing, product launches, and NDA enforcement
Competitive pinball player, opponent in round 7; described as 'very, very, very good player'
Operator/venue owner (Flippin' Up Pinball, Chicagoland); has Stern World Pinball Championship topper game; discussed in context of previous promotional ideas
Content creator; featured in Stranger Things modifications discussion on 'Flipping Out' show
Associated with Flip N Out Pinball video reveal of Godzilla topper (corrected from 'Keith' by Don)
Son of pinball legend Roger Sharpe; Stern employee; featured in CoinReturn factory tour
Rochester pinball enthusiast who has a Dragon Fist machine with custom code installed
Listener/contributor to Slam Tilt; suggested Stargazer ROM mod combining Sea Witch mechanics
Pinball distributor and competitive player; returning to competition after two-year quarantine hiatus
Co-host of SDTM, organizer of giveaway, distributor/pinball personality
Pinball enthusiast building a custom whitewood game in a whirlwind cabinet with experimental playfield layout
Provides stumper questions to podcast, lives near Ron.
Competitive player, mentioned as potential participant in informal Star Wars tournament; Josh indicates 'Zach' may listen to podcast
Owner of Flipping Out Pinball distributor; organized Pinball Network collaborative streaming effort mentioned multiple times
Pinball player referenced for demonstrating power plunge technique on a similarly-leaning game
Podcast guest or co-host; participates in game preference comparisons and provides detailed game knowledge
Associated with Flipping Out Pinball (or Flippin' Out); sole sponsor of Pinball Party Podcast; described as reciprocating relationship effort
Co-owner of Flipping Out Pinball (with Nicole) offering show discounts on games at Pinball Expo 2024
Producer of early Pulp Fiction teaser videos that initially excited the community about the game's pre-production quality
Host of The Pinball Show; pinball media personality and content creator
Streamed Toy Story with Joel; reached wizard mode on first night of streaming (after owning for 1-2 weeks)
Host of The Pinball Show podcast; owner/co-host of Flippin' Out Pinball distributor; Stern dealer; recently purchased land for expansion
Primary host of The Pinball Show; on vacation/cruise during this episode; described as 'the face of the pinball show'
Friend of both hosts; hosts games at his location; Ron played Alice Cooper at Zach's setup to evaluate code quality
Tournament player; knowledgeable rules expert; helped Ron learn Guardians of the Galaxy gameplay; took detailed tournament notes and photos
Pinball player; described as strong player on Bro Do You Pinball game; asked to join podcast but declined
Pinball player and technician, helped with machine repairs (Indiana Jones re-rubberring, Monopoly work), competed at Fall Brawl
Host of The Pinball Show, pinball enthusiast, collector, and podcast co-host alongside Dennis Creasel
Co-host of The Pinball Show; media/content creator; attempted to create Popeye Saves the Earth feature with Barry Osler before his death
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides opinions, comedic segments, and market analysis
University of Illinois alumnus, involved in Godzilla charity auction video promotion
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball distribution company, sponsor of Pinburg 2024, formerly anti-tournament pinball advocate
Operator of Zach's Flippin' Out Pinball; had Star Wars Premium on display at MGC
Competitive pinball player; won Pinberg championship; son of Josh Sharp
Co-host of The Pinball Show; dealer/operator at Flipping Out Pinball; provides market intelligence and strategic analysis
Competitive player, frequent tournament participant at high-level events
Co-host of The Pinball Show and Eclectic Gamers Podcast; discusses Deep Root whiteboard, merchandise design, production updates
Co-host of The Pinball Show; operator/dealer of Electric Playground, a major pinball topper retailer and accessories vendor; self-described 'topper king' with significant market influence and 100+ customer interest list for Mandalorian topper
Co-host of The Pinball Show; expresses skepticism about Comic-Con Venom reveal; provides historical industry context
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; protected customers with Haggus deposits by making them whole financially, absorbing losses himself
Founder/operator of Flip It Out pinball streaming; involved in pinball media; attended Southern Fried Gaming Expo; discussed Hobbit arcade debate with Dennis
Brought LE Godzilla to Pinball Expo; mentioned in context of game availability
High-ranked competitive pinball player, participated in Buffalo Pinball Summer Open, likely won't attend state finals
Host of The Pinball Show; discusses industry production updates, market trends, and game opinions
Host of The Pinball Show on The Pinball Network; interviewer presenting Deep Root timeline and analysis
Co-founder of Chicago Gaming Company; involved in Play Mechanics partnership and Pulp Fiction design
Guest participant providing technical observations on game feel and manufacturing practices
Stern Pinball Marketing Director, interviewed for discussion on manufacturing, licensing, marketing strategy, and competitive content initiatives
Maintains lists of people interested in unthemed IPs for pinball (e.g., Harry Potter); mentioned in context of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast
Pinball community figure who organized private Thursday morning Stern factory tour at Pinball Expo
Competitive pinball player who qualified late for tournament despite typical expectation of receiving a bye
Co-organizer of IFPA Pin-Masters tournament with Josh; manages game setup and event logistics
Mentioned discussing Stern's remanufacturing of older titles on recent show
Co-host of The Pinball Show, operates Flipping Out Pinball, industry media personality, lost significant funds in Hagus Pinball deal
Owner of Flip It Out Pinball, sponsor of TMNT banner giveaway
Local pinball technician who assisted Bruce with leveling games and maintenance at league night; helps with bulb replacement and socket repairs.
Operator/owner of Flip N Out Pinball; offers trade-in services for pinball machines; streamed Kiss with Joel
Competitive pinball player featured in ESPN article photos
Top-ranked competitive pinball player (claimed #1 in world); participated in challenge event at press day, setting high scores for attendees to compete against
Upstate player; Ron stayed with him during Silver Ball Saloon tournament; became Ron's first opponent
Shared information about a Meteor machine listing with Ron and Bruce
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball distributor, sponsor of The Flipside Podcast, tight-lipped about Kong details
Pinball enthusiast; co-host/collaborator on Silver Ball Chronicles podcast; lives 40 minutes west of Ron; correction specialist on system history
Player eliminated from earlier tournament game (Game 1)
Owner of Tilt Hammer custom apparel brand, produces Slap Save and Destroy hats and merchandise
Stern contact who requested Carl create tutorial videos for games
Brother of Joshua Sharp, competitive pinball player, co-organizes Stern Pro Circuit Finals
Mentioned as competitor at PAPA with distinct playing mannerisms (water bottle, style); appears to be tournament player
Provided camera rig for Stomp 2 Heads-Up Stars tournament coverage; part of 5-camera streaming setup
Guest and regular contributor, acquired GammaTron conversion kit at Allentown, tournament participant, restoration enthusiast
Stern Pinball staff; was absent during Don's visit (out at CES)
JJP media/marketing; created Willy Wonka reveal video; referenced as template for Toy Story reveal approach
Co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball, referred to as charming community figure
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball, distributor/retailer for Scott Larson's Foo Fighters purchase
Competitive pinball player; was early to play new Jurassic Park before tournament availability
Stern Pinball marketing/leadership; criticized for lack of community engagement and for choosing B. Kong over established pinball content creators for John Wick launch
Stern Pinball executive; decision-maker on media invites; referred to casually ('okay, everybody, Zach Sharp')
Pinball industry figure (possibly Stern-affiliated); Kaneda criticizes him for directing John Wick reveal content to lesser-known YouTuber instead of established community creators
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; involved in multiple pinball media ventures (podcast, Straight Down the Middle, This Week in Pinball); known for comprehensive industry engagement
Competing podcast host/operator; currently ranked #1 on Pinball Promoters Database; also received scam T-Rex dinosaur
Pinball player at X-Men livestream wearing Wolverine costume; noted for backhand play on Sentinel shot
Pinball player; planned attendee at Pinberg; mentioned as 'Master Zach'; attended previous year; plays with Bruce
Upstate NY pinball player; approximately 40 points in upstate standings; ranked 21st; Pinnberg attendee
Makes joke about Tales from the Crypt being cheaper than TMNT; appears to be involved in the podcast community; referenced regarding potential TMNT sale
Assisted with Quicksilver machine setup; worked on wiring issues with Ron
Now part of Stern Pinball, appeared on stage during Stern panel, played Star Wars challenge with Ron
Pinball enthusiast present at White Rose show; owns multiple Gottlieb games; helped inspect clear-coated Pinball Pool
Ranked 11th in upstate New York pinball rankings, unlikely to compete in upstate finals according to hosts
Pinball player; finished 2nd overall at Finger Lakes Pinball Golf Open; scored zero on 8-Ball Deluxe
Stern Pinball representative; sent official April 2nd media invite email for Cornerstone April 17 event
Competitive pinball player attending Buffalo Pinball Summer Open; previous year winner Trent Augustine returning
Local player who challenged Slam Tilt hosts at Pintastic; has helped test Stomp Tournament machines; involved in local pinball community
Guest on Slam Tilt Podcast, competed in Upstate NY Championship, lost 3-0 to Bruce Nightingale in tournament play.
Marketing director at Stern Pinball who made first official statement regarding John Trudeau arrest; also mentioned as storing a Grand Prix machine with Bruce
Local collector who owns Black Hole and loves it; helping with machine lifting for Buffalo tournament; mentioned as inside joke/gimmick reference on podcast
Manager of Straight Down the Middle YouTube channel; will upload Hardy's cabinet restoration video
Stern Factory Tour participant; sent Retro Ralph congratulatory message on IFPA Big Movers Award; appears to be a recognized tournament player or industry figure.
Pinball tournament player involved in SSPL and local league play
Technician mentioned by Ron; fixed Ron's Meteor machine; possibly interested in Black Rose playfield
Mentioned as having fixed Gametron boards multiple times; appears to be local restoration specialist
Pinball community figure directly addressed by host; host of The Pinball Show podcast
Stern Pinball designer; present at play session; discussed artwork integration and theme with Don and Wayson
Associated with Flippin' Out Pinball, received mention for streaming giveaway event
Stern marketing contact; son of pinball industry pioneer; sent Don media day invitation email
Stern Pinball designer; called out Retro Ralph about spider animatronic in front of others; associated with Spider-Man game
Co-owner of Learning to The Flip out pinball; sponsor of LoserKid Podcast; assists customers with machine sourcing
Pinball podcaster (The Last Arcade); criticized by Kaneda for soft coverage of Haggis Pinball video
Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; son of Roger Sharpe; brother of Josh Sharp; pinball player and competitive tournament participant
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball customization shop with Nicole; provides pinball upgrades and aftermarket parts.
Content creator/distributor (Flippin' Out Pinball); Kaneda cites as making good content
Mentioned as operator/distributor contact; referenced as receiving high demand calls; Josh texted him about wanting an LE
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball distributor; referenced as sponsor and friend of the podcast; known for quick messaging response
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball; distributor/dealer; previously committed to MSRP pricing, now pricing inventory above MSRP due to scarcity
Former Twippies organizer; co-ran show with Greg; Kaneda praises their execution and calls for their return to fix current format problems
Content creator who produced video showcasing Godzilla topper RGB LED lighting; Kaneda references the video
Stern executive; appeared on Final Round Pinball podcast discussing licensing agreements and production timelines
Josh Sharp's brother; also regarded as industry resource at Raw Thrills alongside Josh; 20+ year relationship with Doug Duba
Josh Sharpe's brother, appeared in Mortal Kombat advertisements as a child
Stern Pinball executive or spokesperson who provided non-confirmation response regarding Rush pinball machine rumors
Co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball (retail/distributor), praised for customer service and warranty support
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball, pinball distributor and service provider, recent interviewee on Straight Down the Middle podcast
Host of Pinball Show podcast; finished second in Twippies Favorite Pinball Podcast voting with Kaneda finishing first
Co-host of award show with Greg Bone; Kaneda credits them for Pinball Industry Awards coverage
Owner/operator of Flip N Out Pinball (appears as sponsor reference). Note: referred to as Zach Minney in podcast; appears to be same person as Zach Sharpe from KB.
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball with Nicole; distributor and retailer; interviewed on The Pinball Show; community figure.
Host of the video, Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball, accomplished competitive player, son of Roger Sharpe
Streamer, pinball content creator, operator/collector, host of Flip n Out Pinball channel
Contact at Flip n Out Pinball (zach@flippingoutpinball.com); likely the host of the video based on first-person narration
Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; host/co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball Distribution; co-host of Straight Down the Middle podcast; IFPA player; primary presenter in this installation video
Works at Stern Pinball, recipient of misdirected emails meant for Flippin' Out Pinball host due to email autofill confusion
Co-owner of Flip n Out Pinball; provides machines and code for streaming
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball (with Nicole); delivered TMNT machine to Greg's location on July 4th; phone contact 812-457-9711; provides game inventory for streaming
Host of Flip n Out Pinball YouTube channel; Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; demonstrates topper installation and provides product commentary
Defending champion of Concord Champ '25 tournament, owns Walking Dead machine, noted as honest but joked about innocence/dishonesty
Co-host of this episode; Stern Pinball marketing director; collector of Keith Elwin games; owns Jaws
Co-host referred to as 'Deep Dive Zach,' pinball content creator, guest on Pinball Party deep dive episodes
Co-host of Pinball Party Podcast, provides detailed technical and game analysis during deep dive
Operator/distributor at Flip N Out Pinball; mentioned as potential resource for troubleshooting assistance
Co-host of 'Straight Down the Middle' (referenced as 'Zacharias'); reviewer mentioned for Metallica critique
Podcast co-host; sound engineer with data science background (Master's degree); contributes algorithmic perspective to discussions
Co-owner (with Nicole) of Mini Flipping Out Pinball pinball sales/trade service
Co-host of 'Straight Down the Middle' pinball show; expected to release 10-20 minute deep dive analysis video of The Godfather following Tuesday reveal
Distributor/media figure; Kaneda directing value proposition questions toward him as Toy Story supporter
Stern Pinball designer/personality; mentioned as part of Stern's formal game reveal video format
Pinball player, qualified for Cameron Silver Ball Rumble tournament in 4th edition, collector of Harry Williams bi-level games
Industry figure with deposits at Haggis Pinball, has stopped responding to Kaneda
Former co-host of Straight Down the Middle: a pinball show with Greg Bone; departure noted as factor in Twippies Awards quality decline
Professional video producer and content creator; produces high-quality promotional videos for Jersey Jack Pinball; released 25-minute Godfather reveal video that same day
Associated with Flip N Out Pinball operations and mentioned in sponsorship context
Host of Pinball Party Podcast, lead speaker in this Deep Dive episode
Guest on episode, described as 'part of the comparative production team' for TMNT, confirms childhood fandom of IP
Co-host/guest on Pinball Party Podcast; sustained injury moving Black Knight: Sword of Rage but machine survived intact
Flippin' Out owner/operator; provided Pulp Fiction machine delivery to Electric Bat Arcade; consulted on Foo Fighters Expression Lights timeline
Co-owner/operator of Flip N Out Pinball distribution company, mentioned as someone Jon buys pinball equipment from
Main TD, operator, and tech at Rochester Pinball Collective, one of main organizers of Royal Rumble tournament Dec 12-15
Roger Sharpe's son; described as Stern Pinball employee (per podcast hosts); has digitized the historical cassette tapes and made them available; portrayed in the film; met with hosts after Pinball Expo to discuss film accuracy.
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball, sponsor of the podcast, distributor of pinball machines
Mentioned as contact for Pinball Alley signs and toppers through Flippin' Out Pinball; works in Stern pinball sales/merchandise
Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; key contact for machine distribution via Flippin' Out Pinball; headlining Flipping the Script event with Mark Silk
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball with Nicole; contacted by listeners for machine acquisition and customer support
Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball, key figure in organizing event, part owner of Flip N Out Pinball
Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball, operator of Flip N Out Pinball, accessory vendor
Attended media mixer at Pinball Expo 2023, works in marketing for Stern Pinball
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball with Nicole. Mentioned as excellent to work with for purchasing machines. Now has more employees and offering used machine shipping services via pallets.
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball, distributor contacted for new game availability
Pinball game distributor mentioned by podcast hosts, involved in sourcing and selling pinball machines, trades and ships nationwide, was in group chat with Josh and Scott regarding film production needs
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball (with Nicole). Promoted as pinball distributor/retailer with current inventory deals. Mentioned as Meny family variant spelling in KB.
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball (with partner Nicole Mandy); mentioned as authorized dealer offering Elton John and other games with holiday deals
Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; owner/operator of Flip N Out Pinball distributor; undergoing back surgery; praised for warranty service and customer support; offering last-run Star Wars and Led Zeppelin machines before price increases
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball with Nicole; provides pinball machine sales and customer service; podcast sponsor.
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle; Kaneda criticizes his selective video editing of The Godfather gameplay
Co-host of upcoming Riptide Pinball Podcast with Crystal Gemnick, owns Spirit pinball machine
Pinball builder/modifier, designed homebrew games and Pharaoh conversion, consulted by Ron during Star Wars gameplay at tournament
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle podcast and operator at Flip N Out Pinball; provides emotional support to Papadiuk regarding Patreon transition
Co-host of Pinball Party Podcast, deep Lord of the Rings enthusiast who has owned the game multiple times
Head of Pinball Network, owner/operator of Flip N Out Pinball distributor, referenced as major industry figure
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball; distributor handling game stock and fulfillment
Industry figure who was warning about Multimorphic delays alongside Kaneda's podcast
Operates Flippin' Out booth with Nicole; displayed Star Wars, Winchester Mystery House, Dune, and Kong at Pinball Expo; praised as bringing 'one of every new, you know, desirable game'
Distributor/owner of Flip N Out Pinball, part of TPN creator group, uploads podcasts without filtering
Pinball media personality; claims to run most-listened pinball podcast averaging ~5,000 listens per episode
Connected to Flippin' Out Pinball retail operation (mentioned alongside Nicole Minney)
Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; granted RetroRalph access to Star Wars post-media-day; mentioned as contact for Flipping Out Pinball sales
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball, described as Stern Pinball employee (possible conflation in transcript)
Operator/host of Flip n Out Pinball; streamer conducting this reveal reaction; provides critical analysis
Mentioned briefly in stream (was texted about 'don't text and drive'), industry figure expected at Expo
Operator of Flip N Out Pinball distributorship, mentioned as distributor who may be skeptical of P3 value
Representative at Flippin' Out Pinball, manages giveaways and contact information for game sales
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle: a pinball show; Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; competitive pinball player and member of IFPA leadership
Owner of Flippin Out Pinball distributor; Jason endorses the company and mentions Zach by name as key staff member
Competitive pinball player who attended Freeplay Florida and participated in tournament
Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; mentioned as contact for purchasing Venom through Flip N Out Pinball; responsible for messaging strategy
Competitive pinball player mentioned in tournament context at NYC Championships
Suggested lighting challenge variant for Pinball Stars tournament
Owner and operator of Flippin' Out Pinball, guest on stream, brought the Limited Edition for streaming, described as animated and enthusiastic pinball player
Owner/distributor of Flip n Out Pinball; provides machines for streaming rotation and sponsors content
Co-owner of Flipping Out Pinball distributor; produces/edits FNO content; endorsed by hosts
Tournament player; advanced in bracket; scheduled to face Robert T. 'Bob' Smith winner (Garrison) in second round
Pinball designer, creator of Barnyard, former Stern Pinball designer
Player four in Classics One finals; known for strong play on The Wizard; Stern Pinball employee
Host/co-host of Pinball Party Podcast; provides game facts and analysis about Star Wars and Star Wars pinball context
Pinball community figure; Jason mentions meeting him and doing spotlight interviews; notes there may be multiple Zachs
Senior Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; close friend of Jason; previously worked with Jason on Pinball Brothers Network
Associated with Flipping Out; mentioned as popular manufacturer/vendor Don buys from but doesn't want special treatment from
Contributor to The Pinball Show; confirmed the absence of a standard edition for Toy Story; Kaneda credits him retroactively
Community member who participated in the 'guess the attempts' contest; guessed 270 attempts
Referenced as having a nickname related to McCarthy; appears to be known figure in pinball community
Pinball player referenced for machine-specific techniques (scoop whip execution) and PinCLASH involvement
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle; conducts detailed playfield interviews and technical analysis
Content creator/streamer associated with Straight Down the Middle pinball show, helped Ryan Kuiper with streaming advice
Owner/operator mentioned in sponsorship (Flippin' Out Pinball)
Community member who participated in fan page discussion about disappointing pinball moments
Mentioned as someone to call for pinball industry information (phone: 812-457-9711)
Mentioned as contributor/guest in podcast episode intros
Host of Straight Down The Middle; dropped by TurboGrafx7's stream on Wednesday; called 'broke dick mountain man'
Premier sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast; associated with Flip N Out Pinball
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball (mentioned as primary sponsor); selling Deadpool machines; podcast contact for new game announcements (Sam Stern, Jersey Jack, Chicago Gaming, American Pinball, etc.)
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; mentioned for Guns N' Roses machine availability and as sponsor
Flippin' Out Pinball organizer/personality, attended tailgate party
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; mentioned as sponsor contact (812-457-9711)
Associated with Flipping Out podcast; mentioned as potential target of proposed prank calls
Best friend of Jason W. Schmidt (Schmitty), connected to pinball community; met Scott Ian at Pinball Expo
Stern Pinball representative with presence at Melbourne Expo, attended with Alana from Reality Amusements
Competitive pinball player; won the first event of the Super Series (10-strike progressive knockout) with a win on Supersonic; involved in organizing Death Ball tournament in Rochester area
Associate at Flip N Out Pinball; provided customer support and technical guidance to Tim regarding TMNT Pro issues
Stern Pinball employee who provided insider information about Avengers being probably a cornerstone title, with distro meeting pending
Owner/operator of Flippin' Out Pinball, met Tim at Pinball Expo vendor area.
Associated with Flipping Out Pinball, streams Jurassic Park and other games, contacted Drew about stream availability
Owner/operator of Flipping Out Pinball, distributor who sold Jurassic Park Premium Edition to Drew; praised for communication and fast shipping.
Jersey Jack Pinball distributor/representative; mentioned for Jurassic Park and Willy Wonka orders
Associated with Flippin' Out Pinball podcast; mentioned in context of Escalera/stair solutions for basement pinball collection
Co-owner/operator of Flip N Out Pinball distributor; mentioned as sponsor contact
Primary distributor/host of Flipping Out podcast; Stern Pinball marketing director; mentioned in context of Pinball Party distribution
Operator at Flippin' Out Pinball; referenced for escalera delivery equipment.
Stern Pinball employee mentioned in humorous anecdote about shirt signing at convention
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball; mentioned as sponsor contact
Tournament competitor under 18 years old; son of Roger Sharpe
Pinball technician/expert consulted by Bruce for solenoid troubleshooting advice on Cheetah restoration
Upstate New York pinball player; brought 4 games to Saratoga show; sold Super Score machine from Cambridge, MA buyer; placed 16th in B Division at Pinburgh
Tournament participant; finished tied with Jerry Menard for second place; helped coordinate surprise guest appearance; son of Ron (Zach Sharpe's dad)
Assisted Bruce with firing up the Centaur playfield restoration
Lost to Will McKinney at Papa juniors; pinball player referenced in broadcast
Pinball player known for competitive intensity and recent rage-tilt incident where he pulled power cord from Aerosmith machine
Pinball collector/enthusiast mentioned across multiple Slam Tilt episodes; owns Black Hole machine; previously congratulated Ron at first Pinburgh
Pinball tournament player at Free Play Florida 2019, winner of Jacks Open group with strong competitive position
Co-established player etiquette protocols with Josh Sharpe for tournament play
Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; supervised Michael Grant early in his tenure
Homebrew pinball developer with Poker pinball game at the show. Second appearance at Pintastic (previously attended 2021). Known for intricate micro-screen gameplay.
Trailer and featurette creator (Flip N Out Pinball); produced marketing content for Looney Tunes and TCM in rapid turnaround with Greg Bone
Streamer associated with Flip N Out Pinball, donated 1000 bits to Don't Panic Flip stream, known for Big Lebowski Pinball content
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle pinball show; competing against Greg in gameplay, demonstrating strong LOTR rules knowledge.
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball; co-host of Straight Down the Middle podcast; drove to American Pinball facility with co-hosts for Houdini review
Owner/operator of Flip N Out Pinball, sponsor of the podcast, mentioned as a resource for machine sales and distributor relationships
Stern Marketing Department representative. Also described as pinball podcaster/content creator. Relationship with Orby described as 'frenemies.' Former host of This Week in Pinball with singing segments. Involved in conflict with Jack Danger over Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles launch.
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball/Barnyard Flip N Out; participated in April Fool's prank; major sponsor
Owner/operator of Flippin' Out Pinball distribution company; sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast
Mentioned as panelist on 'This Week in Pinball'; reported that interactive RGB lighting kit will be available for James Cameron's Avatar Limited Edition owners
Marketing representative at Stern Pinball. Target of Orville Albert's controversial rant. Notably did not unfriend Orville despite the criticism.
Owner/operator of Flippin' Out Pinball (distribution company), podcast sponsor
Pinball player featured on Flip N Out Pinball livestream; described as talented but not tournament-level elite
Mentioned as sponsor contact for pinballprices.com
Podcast host (mentioned as sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast), provides production updates, gives Cactus Canyon timeline information
Host of Pin Quest podcast; appeared on Flip N Out Pinball's impromptu Twitch stream Friday night; achieved 300M points on Jurassic Park
Distributor/operator; referenced as having Guardians of the Galaxy inventory; hosts mentioned wanting to call for stock availability
Pinball community figure; mentioned as podcast guest and content creator; lent Drew an Avengers machine
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; distributed Rawdon's media playfield
Bracket manager; commentators request faster bracket updates
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; distributor reporting on Stern price increase impacts and customer demand patterns
Owner/operator of Flipping Out Pinball distributor; sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast
Elite pinball player, finalist in 2019 IFPA Pin-Masters, attempting to win three major tournaments (U.S. Nationals, Pin-Masters, Pinburgh) in one season
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; mentioned watching podcast with criticism about content
Community member who participated in IE Pinball's score prediction contest; submitted maximum possible score guess
Described as 'homie gomi' (associated with George Gomez); pinball community figure
Creator of Pinball Market Trends segment, distributor, praised for market analysis reporting
Last year's INDISC Open champion, first seed this year, playing in Tron group
Chat participant mentioned during stream; appears to be community member or fellow pinball player
Tournament organizer/coordinator; scheduling decisions mentioned; seen coaching Robert Gando during match
Pinball distributor and sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast; mentioned in opening sponsor segment
Pinball player invited to participate in finals commentary/play
Technical Services Manager/owner at Flip N Out Pinball; sponsoring Poor Man's Pinball party; expert on Escalera equipment.
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball distributor; mentioned multiple times as subject of comedic billing segment
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball distribution company; provided Drew with Avengers loaner; mentioned as sponsor contact for game orders
Provided Deadpool pinball soundtrack to Foghorn; mentioned as contact Foghorn reached out to
Pinball podcaster and distributor; formerly hosted 'Straight Down the Middle'; criticized for reduced critical balance in recent coverage of new Stern games due to distributor role
Viewer/streamer who contributed bits during the stream; mentioned by host for 'reset' contribution
Associated with Flippin' Out Pinball and Special When Lit; mentioned for potential Willy Wonka deal
Co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball; prominent in pinball retail and media
Pinball player who played Jackpot at tournament, attempted but missed super jackpot shot
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball; positively referenced by arcade location staff for customer service and product quality
Tournament player in Pin-Masters semifinals; involved in on-air joking about red cards with IFPA officials
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball distributor (with Nicole); expected to sell significant Toy Story units
Content creator/analyst; host mentions not having watched Zach Sharpe's video on The Godfather yet
Professional pinball player; 2022 Open champion; competing in INDISC 2023 Classics One semifinals; known for exceptional skills on both classic and modern machines; demonstrates advanced techniques like alley passes and post passes
Owner of Flip N Out Pinball distributor/retailer; actively supports Poor Man's Pinball with product donations and sponsorship
Appeared on This Week in Pinball discussing Canada vs USA pinball culture
Mentioned by name in closing segment; appears to be a recognizable figure in pinball community being invoked for comedic effect
Mentioned in context of wanting to remove multiball feature from Sorcerer; competitive player
Defending Open World Champion, #1 seed eliminated in previous round by young Colorado player
Host of The Pinball Show podcast; co-hosts with Dennis Kriesel; confirmed Harry Potter/JJP license details with Don and Albert
Referenced multiple times in stream chat/donations; appears to be known within streamer's community; Karl mentions meeting him previously
Owner of Flipping Out (distributor); offered deposit returns/future game credits after a collapse
Co-owner of Flip N Out Pinball; sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast
Number one seed in 2018-19 IFPA NA Championships
Pinball player; Pinburgh World Champion; competing in Tron group
Topper distributor/seller; allegedly prioritizes Tim Dan Lee for topper allocation; wife mentioned as recipient of offered merchandise at Pinball Expo; apparently prefers Tim to Rachel
Competitive pinball player competing in men's bracket at IFPA championships
Pinball competitor; recent strong performance in ball three games; noted for good gameplay
Competitive pinball player; made costly error in early Metallica code selecting $5 million crank it down without flipping due to game bug
Co-owner of Flipping Out Pinball, sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast, provided Godzilla machine to Drew
Owner of Flippin' Out Pinball, mentioned as sponsor/partner; hosts receive promotional goods (shirt) and draw comedy about his influence
Pinball commentator and content creator participating in tournament commentary after playing Shane Black Knight match
Co-owner of Flipping Out Pinball with Nicole; sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball Podcast
Top seed competitor in INDISC 2023 second round with game swap privileges
Tournament attendee wearing retro Sam Stern pinball shirt and MTG apparel
Chat participant or community member mentioned during stream
Guest on Spooky Pinball stream; appears to be a known personality in pinball community
Competitive pinball player; nicknamed 'McCarthy'; appears in Pinburgh historical winners (2013); competing in A Division finals
Contributor who provided advice on dual-boot implementation for RPU system; active on Pinside
Top-ranked pinball player; Tim Sexton's colleague at Stern; met at Pinball Expo 2015
Director of Marketing at Stern Pinball; direct supervisor to Michael Grant; leading marketing initiatives
Artist on Black Knight team; worked on backgrounds and character designs
Top tournament player at Pinball Showdown; part of stacked finals group
Ranked #3 in the world; referenced in context of Ron Hallett being 26th (placing just below Sharpe) in 2016 corrected rankings
Contact person at Flip N Out Pinball for Predator Pinball inquiries and purchases
Upstate New York player; will have Jerry Bernard in his or Trent Algenstein's circuit finals group
Friend of the podcast; owns a Spirit pinball machine in his bedroom
Playing against Jeff Teolis at NY State Championship, described as shy/reluctant podcast guest
Early pinball podcaster (referenced with Greg) who influenced Cliff Albert; had shitty cameras/audio but genuine approach
Creator of animation system for TPN (This Week in Pinball) network; Manu expressed concern about maintenance burden of such projects
Pinball streamer/content creator mentioned as part of streaming schedule on Pinball Network
Tournament player associated with Free Gold Watch arcade; hosted TNA machine where Matt Scott practiced secret skill shot
Referenced in parody pharmaceutical commercial as contact for TPN network; associated with Flippin' Out Pinball
Co-host of Straight Down The Middle YouTube show that inspired Don't Panic Flip to start streaming
Audience member/chat participant who frequently contributes bits and participates in stream challenges; appears to have design/creative involvement
Referenced in comedic TPN (Pinball Network) pharmaceutical-style advertisement as personal contact for network feedback
Individual from whom viewer Glenno purchased an AIQ Stern machine at 2021 pricing
Pinball streamer who has previously broadcast Elvira's House of Horrors; hosts 'Straight Down the Middle' show
Mentioned as creator of homemade metal goggles/modifications shown on stream
Pinball player/community member referenced for machine adjustment skill and flipper technique expertise (mentioned in context of 'shafting the bed' technique).
Host of 'Straight Down The Middle: a pinball show', mentioned as voice talent with custom sounds in virtual pinball
Competitive pinball player; referenced multiple times for skill level; played against George in tournaments; chat viewers suggest inviting him as guest
Mentioned as potentially running Pinball Network alongside host and George
Distributor/operator at Flippin' Out; mentioned as potential distributor contact
Board game designer from San Diego, main designer of Elemental, has been working on the game for ~7 years
Key TPN personality; humorously positioned as contact for TPN inquiries in commercial
Chat participant; mentioned in relation to camera equipment discussion
Pinball community member thanked for support in Scorbit launch preparation in Bay Area
Person mentioned in opening; George comments on surprise of them keeping conversation going
Pinball customizer/modder known for creating hot pink Ghostbusters armor modifications
Collaborated with George to discover Godzilla drain loop exploit (right ramp 68x); credited with Casey Dean for code balance changes
Pinball player/commentator from 'Straight Down the Middle' pinball show, referenced as skilled competitive player
Pinball community member; Dr. C is in contact with him regarding Pinball Network streaming coordination
Competitive pinball player who placed first or second at Pinball Expo Godzilla tournament, wore Don't Panic Flip merch
Host playing Batman 66, content creator for Straight Down the Middle
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle podcast; pinball enthusiast and operator (Flippin' Out Pinball)
Host of Straight Down the Middle pinball show; demonstrates Walking Dead gameplay and provides expert commentary on mechanics and strategy
Host of Straight Down the Middle pinball show; plays and provides gameplay commentary on Rob Zombie Spookshow International
Content creator of Straight Down the Middle: a pinball show; manages streaming schedule coordination
Viewer/chat member referenced multiple times during stream
Referenced competitive pinball player; known for flipper discipline; put high score on George's X-Men at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown
Pinball player and content creator hosting Straight Down the Middle, playing Ghostbusters
Stream viewer; mentioned in chat/comments
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle pinball podcast; discusses machines, community reactions, and game design
Co-host of Straight Down the Middle pinball podcast; makes game preference decisions and provides detailed analysis