Kerry Hardy is a prominent pinball content creator, podcaster, and community organizer with significant influence in the pinball industry. He conducts high-profile interviews with game designers (George Gomez, John Borg, Ray Day, Brian Vincent), produces YouTube content and livestreams covering game launches and industry news, and hosts community events. Hardy is recognized as a trusted voice on game design feedback, playability analysis, and industry trends, with activities spanning tournament operation, machine restoration, and extensive behind-the-scenes coverage of major pinball releases.
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Indoor shopping malls with arcades declined significantly in the early 2000s, replaced by strip malls and other retail formats
Buying used/broken pinball machines, restoring them, and reselling them was profitable initially but became unprofitable as pinball gained popularity and parts costs increased
Kerry Hardy has won restoration awards at Texas Pinball Festival after initially competing unsuccessfully for 5-6 years
Industry observer/commentator who compared Beetlejuice to Godzilla in terms of market impact
Local TPF personality called 'mayor of TPF'; lives 4 hours 40 minutes from venue; participated in Media Mavens tournament; well-known in pinball community
Spooky Pinball representative providing feedback on Beetlejuice code updates and Spooky Speak improvements
Pinball content creator who went live and revealed American Pinball news that Don watched
Pinball distributor; positive reaction to Centaur Revisited announcement
YouTube content creator; Jason cites two fantastic Bond pinball videos by him as reason to skip Bond discussion on this episode.
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Taking apart a complete pinball playfield requires documentation (photos/video) to enable reassembly, as it's easy to forget component placement
An equipment technician background in the semiconductor industry provided Kerry Hardy with troubleshooting skills that transferred well to pinball repair
Todd Tucky's TNT Amusements YouTube restoration videos were influential in demonstrating how pinball machines could be professionally restored and beautified
Pinball machines were common in local mall arcades in the 1990s, including games like Indiana Jones, Terminator 2, Addams Family, and Twilight Zone
Spooky Pinball will likely repeat the Midnight Madness event format next year given its success
Kerry Hardy placed a personal deposit on Beetlejuice after playing it at the Midnight Madness event
Beetlejuice is a much smoother shooter with better mechanics than Evil Dead
Homebrew community members are passionate, willing to share knowledge, and helpful to newcomers
Kerry Hardy reported problematic left outlane drain design on Winchester Mystery House that will drain unfairly
The collapsing tower mechanic could be enhanced with additional interactive elements (shaker motor feedback) to telegraph its action before it activates
Playtester feedback resolved approximately 90% of initial design complaints, primarily through flipper power adjustment
The 'Whispers in the Dark' mode is the most polished and skill-intensive mode currently available in the game
Upper right flipper to left ramp shot (Staircase to Nowhere) is difficult to hit consistently and represents a challenging learn curve
Kerry Hardy lost $3,500 on a King Kong LE purchase made 4-6 months prior, selling for $9,500
The Predator drop-target toy has a novel mechanic where targets go halfway up and halfway down
Kerry Hardy reported Portal is a hit and best Multimorphic game to date
Portal Pinball includes shots in the lower two-thirds of the playfield for the first time on P3 platform
Kerry Hardy's video exposing the scammer was released on February 26 and has generated significant engagement
Elton John is Kerry Hardy's favorite among the four Jersey Jack Pinball titles discounted
speakerlightkits.com products are of high quality and perform well as demonstrated by installation on Jurassic Park machine
Evil Dead will not have a spinning cabin mechanical feature
Ninja Eclipse was among the most-discussed games at Texas Pinball Festival
Chris Turner incorporated significant internal engineering improvements including wire management reorganization and quick-disconnect coil systems
Ninja Eclipse has sold out all 100 production units
Turner Pinball received the most negative feedback of any manufacturer at Chicago Expo one year ago
Ninja Eclipse pricing aligns with Stern Pro model pricing
Ninja Eclipse playfield remained in excellent condition after weekend tournament play
Ninja Eclipse appeals more strongly to casual players than highly skilled competitors
Turner Pinball's next game will be even better than Ninja Eclipse if the company maintains its current development trajectory
Kerry Hardy promoted Haggis and created unboxing content while company was experiencing severe financial crisis and red flags were visible
Kerry Hardy released a critical video analysis of the ABBA launch that validated interview subjects' concerns
Kerry started serious pinball content creation in 2018 after years of gaming content
Has news regarding remakes from Progetti that will be revealed soon
Took a break from content creation over the holidays
Planning to do a year-end review of the pinball industry
Has a pinball restoration project in progress that is arriving
Kerry Hardy admitted he did not read the Venom rule card before publishing his negative review video
Brian Eddy's fan layout in Venom is predictable
Content creators like Kerry Hardy are shilling for Haggis without customer accountability
Kerry Hardy offers 10% discount code 'Hardy' on Pin Stadium and Titan Bands products
Game Rush deserved to win Game of the Year at Twippy Awards
Long wait lines for new games like Pulp Fiction prevented play on other available machines
Food truck count at TPF 2023 was significantly reduced from 4-5 trucks in prior years to just 1
Kevin Moore completed Baby Pac-Man restoration from start to finish within a few weeks
Exhibitor participation was lower than previous years at TPF 2023
Showrunners Kim and Ed Vanderbeen and Paul McKinney handle extraordinary workload to keep the show running smoothly
Some games were down hard for the entire Texas Pinball Festival due to issues unrelated to transit damage
Kerry's Johnny Mnemonic did not reach 'next level' of customization needed for Best of Show recognition
Poor Bond 60th sales performance will discourage future limited-run single-level game commissions from IP holders
The Bond 60th Anniversary stream lasted three hours
Kerry Hardy watched approximately one hour of the Bond 60th stream before losing interest
Bond 60th was not Stern's initial idea; it resulted from a separate request by the Bond license holder for a retro-styled single-level game
The Bond 60th gameplay stream may have hindered rather than helped sales by eliminating purchase mystery
George Gomez will not be attending Texas Pinball Festival
Jack Danger will not be attending Texas Pinball Festival
Brother's heart stopped beating during cancer treatment on October 5th at 4:15 p.m.
Kerry Hardy will attend Pinball Expo
Kerry Hardy did not create content since his brother's passing because forced content would reflect in quality
This was the brother's second battle with cancer
Brother was 35 years old and left behind a wife and 12-year-old daughter
Tournament organizing is difficult work that Hardy would not volunteer for
Kerry Hardy had never competed in a pinball tournament before despite extensive involvement in repairs, restorations, buying/selling, trading, and reviewing games
Hardy placed second in C division at the memorial tournament
Competitive tournaments are not Hardy's preferred style of pinball play; he prefers unrestricted casual play
Hardy's video content has helped community members with pinball tasks
Stern's James Bond 007 pinball release is imminent (described as 'on the eve')
Pinball hobbyists often progress from wanting one machine to collecting multiple machines due to psychological appeal
Most new pinball buyers should purchase only through authorized manufacturer distributors to avoid scams
The pinball industry was expected to die in the late 1990s due to console gaming competition
Pinball machines require routine maintenance including playfield cleaning and rubber replacement regardless of breakdowns
Technician repair rates are typically $75 per hour plus parts costs
Used pinball machines have a median market price of $2,800 in 2022
New in-box pinball machines average $7,500 in current market
Collecting pinball machines is more expensive in 2022 than in prior decades
The lack of licensed Bally Williams wraps and decals availability drives consumers to unlicensed overseas providers
Brian Allen's pinball wraps will provide consumers access to licensed Bally Williams decals previously unavailable domestically
Over 90% of potential pre-order buyers on Pinside and in the dedicated pinball hobby want to see manufacturing proof before committing deposits.
Deep Root is currently accepting pre-orders for Raza until the end of the month, and this is the only pre-order window available.
The Raza game contains mechanics that are unique and not present in any other current pinball machine.
Deep Root's side rail glass-lifting mechanism shown in recent video represents significant engineering improvement over the prototype version shown during the September visit.
The pin bar feature is innovative but was not necessary for Raza's initial launch and could have been developed for later game titles.
The Raza playfield prototype shown to the Deep Six was rough and unfinished, but the version shown in Deep Root's video was significantly better polished.
As of September visit, there was no active manufacturing, assembly workers, or production capability visible at Deep Root's facility—only plans and equipment placement.
Hardy has helped sell Pinball Pro product
Hardy's podcast format will be similar to Kaneda's Pinball Podcast because he liked that format
Kerry Hardy had a friend named Jason who introduced him to the pinball hobby
Kerry Hardy is planning significant increases in video output in the near future
Emoto Harney performed approximately 90% of the editing work for the 2020 Twippies broadcast
Kerry Hardy's Last Action Hero machine experienced volume issues at Texas Pinball Festival 2019 due to a vibrating shaker motor affecting the potentiometer
Penn Stadiums is a product Kerry Hardy uses and recommends without being a sponsor
The Addams Family restoration series has been completed with a finale video recently posted
Kerry Hardy has been creating pinball content on YouTube for exactly two years
Todd Tuckey's TNT Amusements content was instrumental in getting Kerry into the pinball hobby
Kerry was hesitant and did not immediately agree to host the Twippy Awards when initially approached
TNT Amusements deserved to win Favorite Pinball YouTube Channel over the actual winner
Black Knight should have won Best Animations and Display instead of the actual winner
The Twippy Awards should have been impossible to complete under the given COVID constraints and timeframe
Emoto spent approximately 100+ hours editing the 2020 Twippy Awards show
YouTube content creation in the pinball niche generates minimal income, approximately equivalent to one tank of gas
Donations to the Twippy Awards will be distributed among Kerry Hardy, Emoto, and Jeff, not kept solely by Kerry
Black Knight's mechanical toys (flail and shield) are more integral to core gameplay throughout the entire game compared to other games' toys
The Twippy Awards show was uploaded to YouTube only 3 hours before it premiered live
Logan Arcade in Chicago is a top-tier pinball location in Kerry Hardy's opinion
The cancellation was a full cancellation, not a postponement to a later date
Kerry Hardy has been working on a Getaway pinball restoration for several months and was planning to debut it at TPF
Kerry Hardy was hesitant to attend the Deep Root Pinball VIP launch in San Antonio previously due to TPF proximity but is now willing to attend with TPF canceled
Black Knight Sword of Rage upper playfield Lexan shows visible fogginess after location play
Missing rubber post next to catapult entrance increases clanky gameplay feel
CIDERCADE Dallas features limited edition versions of new games including BKSOR, Munsters, AC/DC
Steve Ritchie's voice acting lacks sufficient modulation and sounds too much like his natural voice
If predecessor Black Knight experience didn't exist, the game would rate higher in her assessment
Game is exhausting and demands constant focus; not suitable for casual/laid-back players
Best score achieved on first play session was $35-45 million; barely broke $5 million on some games
Upper playfield requires forward nudging technique to maintain ball control on upper flipper
Ball can get stuck under upper flipper bat when in resting position; this is a recurring issue on the machine
Game entered ball search mode when no targets were hit on upper playfield
Steve Ritchie is Kerry Hardy's favorite pinball designer
Frosted bulbs provide better color and light dispersement on translites than incandescent bulbs
The shaker motor on this specific Last Action Hero is causing false switch readings by vibrating and connecting components
Leg levelers should have the nut on the bottom to prevent accidental ejection
The seller refused to negotiate on price despite disclosed issues with the machine
Last Action Hero tar pit scoop is unobtainium and cannot be reproduced
The tar pit scoop breaks frequently when playfields are leaned against backboxes during service
Data East machines commonly have soldered fuses due to route operator shortcuts
Last Action Hero has a common problem with switch solder joints failing due to vibration from the center scoop
Kerry rates the Addams Family playfield condition as 6/10 due to the screw damage
Last Action Hero is being prepared for Texas Pinball Festival
Playfield replacement on Addams Family will cost $2,000-$2,500 minimum including parts and labor
Being an exhibitor at TPF is rewarding because of the dopamine hit from seeing others enjoy your machines
Texas Pinball Festival is one of if not the biggest pinball show of the year
The exhibitor-only after-party on Saturday extends into the early morning hours (1-2 AM)
Black t-shirts consistently sell out by the second day of TPF
The upcoming Texas Pinball Festival will be the biggest and best yet
Hardy was initially scared about exhibiting machines at TPF but has since made it an annual tradition
Content creator/pinball player who unboxed King Kong LE and was underwhelmed by it
Pinball content creator whose show Kaneda has reviewed
Industry figure described as sensitive, supportive of multiple manufacturers, critical of specific decisions; seen early Beetlejuice reveal; participates in industry social circles
Pinball content creator; Kaneda criticizes for 'aiding and abetting Damien'; claims Kerry's content is 'still amazing'
Met Drew in person at Expo; smoked cigars and drank beer with him
Pinball community figure mentioned in context of Stern factory tour attendees
Content creator/reviewer who will be first hands-on with Dune but was denied exclusive content access per Kaneda
Community member whose brother recently passed away; tribute from Kaneda noting the loss and community support
Individual mentioned as playing Harry Potter in early honeymoon phase without intimate experience
Insider/playtester who has seen Portal and reported it as a hit and best Multimorphic game to date
Created video prompting American Pinball clarification statement.
Media creator/podcaster; covered acquisition rumor; not contacted with disapproval messages by Franchi or Fix
Media personality/journalist close to Dutch Pinball; confirmed Alice Keep figurines were keeping company afloat
Content creator wearing Haggis hat and promoting Centaurs as must-buy; directly criticized by Kaneda for hyping $17k Oblivion Edition
Pinball designer/figure met by Colin MacAlpine at Texas Pinball Festival; described as 'lovely chap'
Sponsored PinStadium user who created installation videos and offered discount code HARDY
Pinball YouTube personality ('patron saint of pinball YouTube'); conducted long-form interview with Damien about Haggis Pinball operations
Content creator and sponsor associated with Pin Stadium and Titan Bands; produces promotional videos; offers 'Hardy' discount code
Content creator who created Foo Fighters Premium video and PinStadium/Titan bands promotional content
Pinball YouTuber who created tutorial video on disabling Stern's new home ownership ads in game settings menu (setting 55)
High-profile pinball content creator and YouTuber known for game design coverage; criticized by Orby for allowing/participating in fat-shaming comments about Ken Cromwell during Avatar viewing party
YouTube pinball reviewer and media personality; conducted survey on Venom buyer hesitation
Video creator; Bug references his content about Ultraman multiball buildup
Created video analysis of King Kong; Kaneda references his criticism of game's asset detail
Referenced as claiming Evil Dead is Spooky's 'Godzilla' (likely referring to Spooky's Godzilla game)
Patreon news reporter; influencer who accompanied Don to American Pinball factory; got to playtest unreleased game; attended multiple events
Content creator (Cary Hardy's Pinball Channel); played American Pinball unreleased game with Don; will appear at Pinball at the Beach in February; created videos about AP game
Media personality associated with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland reveal; conducting live stream at 11:30 AM CST on October 7th with embargo lifting at noon
Content creator who released a video on James Bond; noted as one of few media voices covering the leak.
Pinball content creator; cited by Kaneda as part of community that has supported Stern through content creation
Pinball content creator who reacted negatively to John Wick gun restriction, mentioned alongside other media voices
Community member involved in John Wick gun debate on social media; expected to participate in Stern's Friday Twitch stream commentary
Pinball content creator and streamer; appeared on the episode live; overreacted to Gun Gate controversy initially, later reflected on the mountain-out-of-molehill nature of the response.
YouTube content creator; unboxing videos; criticized for promoting Haggis Pinball products despite customer complaints; Kaneda calls for distance from company
Pinball content creator with successful Patreon paywall (second only to Kaneda's per host). Works hard and creates video content.
Content creator preparing video on Haggis collapse and cease-and-desist situation; Kaneda awaiting release
Prominent pinball community figure whose brother recently passed away. Expected to possibly attend Expo 2025.
Mentioned as industry insider who likely spreads pinball news via Patreon; runs comparable content platform
Appears to have played Evil Dead game early; debunked spinning cabin speculation; source for game design details
Pinball media figure; only other media voice Kaneda credits with asking tough questions; wore Haggis endorsement hat
Host of The Hardy Pinball Podcast, pinball enthusiast, TMNT Pro owner, content creator
Host of The Hardy Pinball Podcast; pinball content creator and YouTuber with manufacturing industry knowledge
Host of The Hardy Pinball Podcast, content creator, pinball enthusiast since 2012, collaborator on Straight Down the Middle
Previous Twippies host; pinball content creator
Haggis Pinball team member; Kaneda exonerates from blame for company delays
Content creator whose criticism of Galactic Tank Force allegedly led to David Van Es losing media credentials at Pinball Expo
Pinball media figure; discussed Punny Factory campaign
Reviewer mentioned in context of non-reflective glass terminology debate
Provided gameplay feedback on Evil Dead; reportedly praised Spooky Pinball's execution while not loving the theme
YouTube content creator who produced 'Unboxing the Truth on Haggis Pinball' video series revealing customer experience issues
Mentioned as reference point for controversial podcast behavior involving pulling guns on a pinball podcast.
Pinball content provider; conducted gameplay livestreams and commentary at Pinball Expo; subject of praise for content quality
Known as 'King of restoration' in the community; working on restoration projects
Content creator producing investigative video series on Haggis Pinball manufacturing and corporate structure
Content creator who did live streams about Haggis Pinball; defended against blame for hyping the company
SDTM crew member; stationed at Pin Stadium booth; commented on Black Knight topper and Elvira gameplay
YouTube content creator; won Favorite YouTube Channel with 48%; known for provocative, balanced, humorous pinball content
Pinball reviewer; criticized by Kaneda for reviewing The Godfather after only 3 plays versus 20-30 plays recommended
Media personality who interviewed Deep Root Pinball; referenced in audio clip where Robert Mueller claims short timelines that don't materialize
Pinball content creator, restoration expert, and host of Straight Down the Middle. Conducts detailed machine inspections and creates educational restoration videos.
Pinball community member met at Pinball Expo mentioned alongside Todd Tuckey and Doc Mac
Known figure in pinball community; Jon references him as potential rival/joking reference about lane expertise
Pinball content creator and streamer; attended exclusive Beetlejuice Midnight Madness event, placed deposit on game, provided real-time commentary during pre-reveal countdown
Content creator and pinball enthusiast who visited Barrels of Fun, playtested Winchester, and created promotional video content
Pinball content creator and livestreamer hosting the Pinball Expo 2025 homebrew tour; provides running commentary and interviews with game creators
YouTube content creator and pinball enthusiast hosting the interview; self-described fanboy of Brian Allen's work; wears Allen's custom t-shirts
Pinball content creator and exhibitor at Texas Pinball Festival; creator of this promotional video; growing YouTube presence
Pinball content creator and collector; host of the video; actively acquiring and restoring machines; preparing Last Action Hero for Texas Pinball Festival
Pinball content creator analyzing the Black Knight Sword of Rage teaser; self-describes as enthusiast who covers pinball releases and community events
Pinball content creator and streamer who produces gameplay footage, reviews, and community commentary; visited CIDERCADE Dallas to play Black Knight Sword of Rage LE after making first impressions video
Pinball content creator providing insider perspective on TPF cancellation; states he has closer relationship with organizers; planning to showcase restored Getaway machine
Pinball content creator providing community update on TPF cancellation and support mechanisms
YouTube content creator and pinball community member hosting Pinball Omnibus series
Pinball content creator, YouTuber, and hobbyist competing in his first tournament
Pinball content creator and streamer providing critical analysis of Bond 60th gameplay and Stern's business decisions
Pinball content creator, exhibitor, and award winner discussing TPF 2023 experience
Pinball content creator and YouTuber; host of this channel; discussing upcoming pinball content and industry review
YouTube pinball content creator; host of this video; 4,000+ subscriber milestone
Pinball content creator and YouTuber hosting this educational video on pinball hobby entry
Pinball content creator; host discussing personal tragedy and return to content
Content creator (8k+ YouTube subscribers) analyzing Venom reception; conducts polls and provides market data interpretation
Pinball content creator and video analyst; provides detailed machine reviews and community sentiment assessment
Pinball content creator conducting factory tour; funded by patrons for travel/production
YouTube pinball content creator and personality hosting this Black Friday deals video
Pinball content creator and member of the Deep Six who visited Deep Root Pinball in September; releases NDA and provides detailed critical analysis of the facility and Raza prototype.
Pinball content creator, Twippy Awards co-host for 2020 ceremony, hosts videos and appears on Straight Down The Middle podcast
Pinball content creator on YouTube; celebrates two-year anniversary; known for honest reviews, restoration videos, and unpolished but relatable content style
Co-host of 3rd Annual Twippy Awards; pinball content creator and community figure
Pinball content creator; accused by Kaneda of participating in Haggis promotion by unboxing/celebrating Centaur machine
Pinball YouTuber who created humorous skits about pinball toppers; content creator with significant community reach
Pinball YouTuber who has seen the Guns N' Roses underside playfield but declined to create video content about it
Pinball content creator presumed by Travis to have produced analysis video on Spooky's unreleased playfield teaser
Pinball content creator; part of Deep Root VIP focus group; produced 30-minute video tiptoeing around NDA constraints
Content creator; will compete in merged Twippies content creator category against streamers and podcasters
YouTube content creator and community member; acknowledged for high-quality content production; subscribed to stream; noted Queen song selection critique
Pinball content creator; referenced for recent video commentary on pinball topics.
YouTube pinball content creator with 8,700+ subscribers; compiles Black Friday sales information for pinball community
Pinball content creator; published YouTube video discussing Deep Root issues using aggressive language ('scam'); one of the 'Deep Six' who toured Deep Root facility
Pinball content creator who released exposé video on February 26 identifying 'Mike's Pinball Machines' Facebook scammer; won multiple Twippies awards
Pinball content creator who funds event attendance through patron support to maintain editorial independence
Pinball content creator who showcased Merlin's Arcade footage on livestream; provided additional information about Medieval Madness Merlin
Pinball content creator; provided detailed video analysis of Predator before official reveal; commented on toy quality and drop-target mechanics
Pinball content creator whose takes on Harry Potter announcement Orby initially agreed with, though felt coverage could have been kinder
Pinball content creator, four-month Twitch subscriber, helped with Pinball Ice Ball booth setup
Pinball content creator/streamer referenced in chat; involved in pinball community content and tournament coverage
Mentioned in stream chat as content creator; Ken thanks 'Kerry' for channel subscription (likely video creator Kerry Hardy)
Pinball content creator and community member; five-month Flippin' Out subscriber; mentioned in chat interactions.
Pinball content creator; active in chat; provides gameplay feedback and commentary on location pinball pricing
Pinball content creator who participated in stream chat
Pinball content creator who was thanked for joining stream; discussed premium vs pro artwork preferences
Content creator who received Spooky teaser component (subway ramp piece)
Pinball content creator; attended Expo; wore Loser Kids hat
Pinball content creator and videographer; 2022 TPF Grand Champion (Getaway); TPF guest
Podcast host who recently had Christopher Franchi as guest discussing music preferences
Pinball content creator; created humorous Old Spice/Chum video about Jaws livestream; recognized by Don for good-natured community content.
Pinball content creator; received diverter mechanism photo for advance coverage
Pinball content creator who released critical video of ABBA launch; assessment aligns with interview subjects' concerns
Presence at Texas Pinball Festival; recognized unboxing opportunity for rare game and initiated livestream unboxing
Media personality mentioned in context of American Pinball controversy and deleted content
Content creator with raw, emotional reaction video to John Wick reveal; delivered unfiltered critique in memorable streaming session
YouTube content creator who covered Haggis machines; accused by some of shilling; Don defends as legitimate content creator
Pinball content creator; dropped announcement on Patreon today that excited Don before clarification; produces alternative John Wick Translight (gun version) that Don is giving away
Pinball content creator; interviewed Brian Allen about Funhouse remake; interviewed Pedretti; on 'media blitz'
Streamer; discussed Spike 3 rumors with Don; reported likely price increase
Pinball content creator whose livestream Don references for consolidated rumor analysis
Content creator; producing video series 'Unboxing the Truth with Haggis Pinball' documenting manufacturer's collapse; under NDA for Alice in Wonderland
Pinball community member; coined term 'edging' to describe Dutch Pinball's extended incremental reveal strategy for Alice
YouTuber who created video about Stern's $400/month office rental program
Pinball community member; identified Georgia O'Keeffe reference in Avatar flipper art; created mock-up analysis on Patreon
Pinball content creator; covered Spooky Pinball's announcement stream
Appearing in Electric Playground's Attack from Mars topper install video; credible pinball content creator
Pinball content creator; conducted interviews with Christopher Franchi and Spooky design team regarding Evil Dead development and philosophy
Content creator; enhanced D&D teaser video to reveal hidden details; quick Patreon update on teaser release
Pinball content creator and one of invited celebrities at Pinball at the Beach; generating early content from the show floor
Content creator; won Pinball Content Creator of the Year at 2025 Twippies (tied or won category)
Deep Six member; pinball content creator; notably absent of published gameplay opinions on Raza
Pinball content creator; recently had a slip/fall incident on ice that was referenced
Pinball content creator and personality; invited to The Deep Six event as media representative.
Pinball content creator mentioned in episode intro as 'deep-rooting the hell out of some deep-root' (possibly critical commentary)
Won Best Video Creator and Best Overall Content Creator at Twippies
Industry professional featured in Spooky Facebook post alongside Evil Dead gameplay photo
Content creator who conducted Alice in Wonderland reveal stream with Melvin
Pinball content creator who produced documentary-style series about Haggis Pinball collapse with cinematic production values
Content creator producing video interviews about Haggis situation; noted information becoming obsolete rapidly
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; provided fan perspective on Portal Pinball
Pinball content creator cited as example of someone who is provocative and brash about industry issues without being mean; praised by Scott for balanced approach.
Pinball content creator; criticized for 'scaring everyone that stern's in trouble' regarding distributor/sales issues
Pinball content creator known for rapid reaction videos to game trailers and breakdowns
Pinball content creator with 9,000 YouTube subscribers who promoted Haggis and unboxed games during company crisis
Pinball content creator; discussed Evil Dead layout and design with Jamie
Content creator; produced historical context launch video for Winchester Mystery House game
Pinball content creator; conducted interview with George Gomez addressing cabinet concerns; received photographs from Ralph
Pinball content creator; conducted George Gomez interview discussed by Retro Ralph
Content creator; was visibly freezing/ill at Expo; potential source of Retro Ralph's infection
Content creator; featured clip comparing Walking Dead art with blues/greens removed vs. reds/oranges/blacks/grays on Facebook
Pinball content creator; appeared on behind-paywall episode with Orby for year-end review; mentioned as having content with limited listens
Pinball content creator; interviewed on Orby's holiday special year-end review
Pinball content creator whose channel received and publicized D&D production issue details
Pinball content creator; purchased King Kong LE and sold it at $3,500 loss ($9,500 final price vs ~$13,000 MSRP)
Pinball content creator; Neil watched tour discussing software resiliency in homebrew machines
Pinball content creator; producing documentary interviewing original Bally Williams licensees
Pinball YouTuber who provided tutorial on disabling in-game Stern ads via adjustments menu
Pinball content creator; reached out to George Gomez regarding Godzilla 70th LED color temperature complaints.
Co-host of 2019 Twippies Awards ceremony alongside Emoto Harney.
YouTube pinball reviewer; conducted survey on Venom purchase hesitation; identified pricing, theme, and layout as key factors.
Pinball content creator on YouTube; made negative initial impression video on Venom, used clips from hosts' streams. Publicly admitted (per hosts) to not reading the Venom rule card before making video—hosts cite this as invalidating his critique.
Prominent pinball content creator, YouTuber, restoration specialist, and Texas Pinball Festival competitor based in Sherman, Texas. Host of video content and regular participant in pinball community events.
Content creator mentioned as co-host/participant at Twippies awards ceremony
Attended Stern factory tour and pre-tour lunch at Cafe Zumba described as 'VP' (title/role unclear)
Content creator interviewed DPX designer Melvin with poor quality gameplay footage
Pinball content creator; accompanied Don on American Pinball facility tour; played unannounced new game; has had prior friction with American Pinball
Pinball content creator scheduled to sign autographs at Pinball at the Beach; described as Cengiz's 'hero'
Content creator known for critical 'gun-laden rant' on YouTube; influenced Don's decision to create full-scale Combat Master gun shooter rod mod
Pinball content creator; attended Deep Root facility visit; next scheduled Pinball Profile guest (next episode)
YouTube content creator/interviewer who conducted live interview with George Gomez regarding Spike 3 cabinet design
Pinball content creator who conducted extended George Gomez interview covering cabinet design and next game releases
Co-host of Loser Kid Pinball Podcast; Portal enthusiast; provides technical feedback on playfield design and features.
Pinball content creator who encountered Bug and Luke at show; noted their contrasting body shapes/personalities as 'opposite ends of spectrum' per Evan Costello reference
Pinball collector and content creator; has Cactus Canyon; cited as praising the game as 'just fun'
Pinball content creator; praised by hosts for producing comprehensive 20-minute Rick and Morty breakdown video within one hour of teaser reveal
Content creator who released video stating American Pinball had zero game sales during June-July 2025; Fix acknowledges worst sales period but refutes 'zero' claim
Pinball content creator; previously interviewed George Gomez; wears Stern-themed merchandise
Conducted interview with Brian Vincent about American Pinball acquisition
Associated with Pinball Legends teaser/announcement; Don calls him 'Scary Hardy' due to October timing
Referenced as describing Fall of the Empire as 'approachable,' validating design philosophy
Community source who verified camera brightness distortion claims; characterized as authority on game feel/approachability
Pinball content creator who has produced comparative video reviews of light manufacturing brands
Pinball community member; participated in live stream discussing AT-AT naming conventions (10-minute debate mentioned)
Patreon creator; provided early positive impressions of Star Wars on Patreon; referenced as credible community voice
Content creator; producing YouTube content; recently completed Texas tour featuring Chris Turner visit
Streamer/content creator; hosted Patreon livestream; community member engaging with Don on current pinball developments
Pinball commentator; posted video analysis of Predator pre-order failure signals on Patreon; cited market wisdom that successful companies don't limit production when demand is weak
Texas content creator; conducted live stream interview with David Van Ness at Barrels of Fun factory discussing Dune development and features
Patreon content creator; provided early Winchester code feedback; confirmed version 2.5 with early issues mitigated; observed creeping around show floor
Pitched Pinball at the Beach strongly to Don; organized/promoted inaugural event last year
Tournament operator; removed inline gate on King Kong at Slapshot tournament to increase difficulty; made changes at other tournaments
Present during Monster League Hockey playtesting and development sessions at Expo.
Content creator; livestreamed Beetlejuice gameplay footage showing animations and mechanics on launch day
Host of episode; pinball restorer, YouTube content creator with 12,000+ subscribers, equipment technician, award-winning machine restorer at TPF.
Content creator with extensive behind-the-scenes coverage of Beetlejuice launch; host recommends following for detailed information and video documentation
Other podcaster who received promotional outreach from Spooky Pinball similar to Don
Conducted interview with George Gomez confirming Transformers or Pokémon as next Stern title
Interviewer who asked George Gomez about next Stern release; credited for eliciting Pokemon/Transformers confirmation
Conducted detailed interview with Brian Vincent on YouTube about American Pinball acquisition and plans
Conducted two-hour interview with George Gomez that prompted this podcast episode
Trusted/respected pinball player; provided early playtesting feedback on Winchester; identified concerns with shot layout and outlane design
Community organizer hosting Friday night drinks at Pinball Expo hotel bar
Industry figure mentioned as person Kaneda spent time with at Expo
Referenced as average player type whose experience with Winchester would matter more than elite player feedback
Community member who identified Walking Dead art recycling issue on Kaneda's Facebook page.