Jamie Burchell is a prominent pinball content creator, podcaster, and operator who co-hosts the JBS Show podcast alongside Ralph and others. Based at Wormhole Pinball, Jamie is a tournament player, streamer, and community organizer involved in competitive and recreational pinball spaces while also managing personal restoration projects. Over time, Jamie has evolved from competitive pinball focus to emphasizing fun-based engagement, and maintains involvement in multiple pinball media and community initiatives including TPF Awards organization.
Spooky Pinball should increase prices rather than expand production capacity to maintain scarcity and collector value.
Turner Pinball's undercarriage technology could interest Stern or JJP for acquisition due to efficiency advantages over traditional wire harness systems.
Yukon Yeti is the best-shooting Turner Pinball machine made to date.
Co-host of The JBS Show and Round Table podcast with Retro Ralph and Kale Hernandez; attended TPF 2025 for fifth time since 2019; recent career transition to full-time employment from part-time pinball work
Co-host of JBS Roundtable, pinball streamer/content creator, competitive player based in Houston
Guest on JBS Show Roundtable; pinball industry figure
Host of JBS Show and co-host of Pinball Roundtable podcast; participated in criticism of Kooluris's negativity and Patreon unsubscribe
Co-host of JBS Show (700 subscribers), Roundtable podcast participant, Wormhole Pinball operator, content creator, competitive player
Host of JBS Show podcast; operator of Wormhole Pinball arcade venue; competitive pinball player; interviewed Joe Ciaravino at Expo October 2024.
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Beetlejuice had 19 show machines at TPF with persistent long lines despite the quantity.
The homebrew section at TPF 2025 was the largest and best-curated to date with contributions from Fast Pinball, Erica's Pinball Journey, Fliptronic, Mystery Theater Pinball, and Dirty Pool.
Retro Ralph has approximately 2-to-1 higher fan recognition compared to Jamie Burchell at pinball events.
Portal will have long lines at Expo and organizers should only bring the add-on kit version
Dune had incomplete assets and licensing approval delays at launch
Cale is prioritizing Pin Pals podcast over Roundtable appearances
JBS Show recently relaunched and reached 700 subscribers
Portal add-on kit fundamentally changes gameplay by adding physical playfield elements to lower third
Portable LED lights should be banned from competitive pinball tournaments because they provide unfair advantage and negate dark game design
Greg Mose brought a light to Electric Bat Arcade and used it while playing Simbad against Jamie
Pinball is opposite of golf in terms of skill distribution—golf is body mechanics, pinball is timing
Jamie is taking a 1.5 month break from competitive pinball due to performance anxiety
Host of JBS Show; operator/co-host running Wormhole Pinball; pinball player ranked 4,300 globally; spouse of Mike Dus (restoration content creator)
Co-host of JBS Show, pinball streamer and tournament player experiencing competitive anxiety; organizes Eureka Heights tournaments; struggling with anxiety about equipment transport, streaming setup, and tournament performance management.
JBS Show co-host; longtime Stern partner and evangelist who recently experienced policy shift on distributor pricing and attempted transition to direct sales
Co-host of JBS Show podcast; pinball content creator; tournament competitor in Houston area; works on roundtable discussions with Ralph and Kale; recovering from competitive pinball mindset
JBS Show host, streamer, podcaster, pinball player shifting to fun-focused rather than competitive play due to anxiety and stress. Plans to play less competitive pinball while maintaining recreational engagement.
Likely Mike's wife or household member; played test game on Jurassic Park during restoration; heard noises from Corey's delivery
Companion/associate who traveled with Mike to tournaments and vacation; played pinball at Mont-Tremblant hotel
Host's companion who obtained batteries for the Coleco Alien Attack
Brought home C batteries for testing vintage video games found with the Galaxy purchase
Partner/spouse of Mike; mentioned in domestic context
Appears to be Mike's companion/spouse, travels with him, featured in Iceland trip and provided workshop mat
Traveling with Mike to Iceland; mentioned as companion on trip
Person who assisted Mike Dus in removing Garbatron from car
Referenced as someone who will appreciate the Krispy Kreme donuts Mike won
Assisted with color selection design for cabinet using markers
Person living with Mike Dus; involved in searching for missing Ellie
Mike's wife, mentioned being picked up during video session
Previous owner of Barry the cat; expressing gratitude to Rob for adoption
Friend of Ralph's; attended Predator movie recently; provided nicotine alternative products; at Electric Bat playing Metallica Remaster
Pinball acquaintance Ralph discusses Star Wars teaser with
Co-host/contributor mentioned on Wormhole show; played King Kong with Cale and Serge
YouTube content creator who played Winchester Mystery House and alerted Serge about game's release
Texas pinball player; podcast host of JBS Show; ran into William at Houston Expo
Content creator who left and convinced others (Kale, Retro Ralph) to unsubscribe from Kaneda's podcast over Barrels of Fun content
TPF Awards organizer; discussed with Kaneda regarding reinstated art category
Operator at Wormhole Pinball; mentioned as going through 'crazy divorce' (unrelated to pinball content)
Stern Pinball engineer/spokesperson presenting Spike system
Associated with Dune pinball launch; had disagreement with Kaneda over launch strategy; signing back up for future collaboration
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