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Joe Cherovino

personactive13 mentionsFirst seen Mar 28, 2019Last seen Mar 14, 2026

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Joe Cherovino is a Toronto-based pinball community organizer and photographer who founded the Pinball Degenerates social media page and community. He is recognized for his contributions to pinball culture through event photography featured in trading cards and merchandise, and hosts community events including Thursday night gatherings at Logan Arcade and an annual Pinball Degenerate Awards ceremony. He serves as a connector within the pinball community, facilitating introductions between players and venues.

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  • factualhigh

    The Pinball Degenerate Awards will be held on Sunday, February 18th at noon Eastern at Tilt Arcade Bar in Toronto, Canada

    Source: Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 223Episode 223 – Nice And Dry
  • factualhigh

    The D-Genies has 17 award categories, including Most Degenerate Pinball Fail, Most Degenerate Pinball Pet, Most Degenerate Pinjury, Most Degenerate Pinball Stance, Pinball Commentator, Pinball Event, Restoration, and Couple

    Source: Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 223Episode 223 – Nice And Dry
  • factualhigh

    Joe Cherovino personally funds the D-Genies awards ceremony out-of-pocket with sponsor support from Sonic Boom, Duxbury Cider, and Tilt Arcade Bar

    Source: Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 223Episode 223 – Nice And Dry
  • factualhigh

Recent Mentions (13)

  • Guest co-host on episode; known from Pinball Degenerates; won Nickel City Pinball Club winter classic tournament (A Division) with score of 1.5 million on Harlem Globetrotters; industry insider with 10+ years community presence

    BDYETP 98: Is Pokémon the end boss of baby games?Mar 14, 2026
  • Organizer of D-Jenny Awards ceremony happening Sunday on Facebook Live with G Fuel sponsorship

    DPP #103 "Weekend round up! Princess Bride soon!"Feb 18, 2024
  • Pinball community member; made Echo the Dolphin comparison about Avatar playfield art aesthetic

    DPP #145 "Leaks"Sep 2, 2024
  • Guest on Slam Tilt #223; creator/organizer of Pinball Degenerate Awards; writer on Python Angelo for Nudge Magazine; pinball community figure and content creator

    Episode 223 – Nice And DryFeb 6, 2024
  • Founder of Pinball Degenerate Facebook page; created the Degenes awards.

    Episode 181 – Spinner KingsFeb 17, 2022
  • Photographer credited with iconic Pinburgh photos; volunteered and competed at Pinburgh, provided Walter Day trading card photo for Jeff Teolis

    Episode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FX

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Joe Cherovino is writing an 82-page research treatment on Python Angelo for Nudge magazine with potential proceeds going to cancer research

Source: Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 223Episode 223 – Nice And Dry
  • factualhigh

    Jaws 50th Anniversary lacks Roy Scheider representation on the playfield because his family did not respond to licensing requests

    Source: Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 223Episode 223 – Nice And Dry
  • opinionhigh

    Modern pinball games are delivering less content and features while charging significantly more, creating unsustainable value proposition for consumers

    Source: Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 223Episode 223 – Nice And Dry
  • opinionhigh

    Jaws game design follows Quint as protagonist rather than Chief Brody, which is narratively strange given Brody is the actual protagonist of the film

    Source: Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 223Episode 223 – Nice And Dry
  • Nov 25, 2020
  • Friend who supported Mike Primo during 24-hour December fundraising marathon

    Episode 188: Path of Play Day 2Mar 28, 2019
  • Community member who promoted supporting Replay Foundation through merchandise purchases

    Episode 257: Doug Polka, Pinburgh & PAPA newsMay 6, 2020
  • Pinball community member who provided corrections to Silverball Chronicles regarding Simpsons references in a previous episode.

    Pinball Down Under Part 2: Hankerin' For Some Hankin + Mr. PinballJan 8, 2025
  • Toronto-based photographer and Pinball Degenerates community founder; known for pinball photography featured in trading cards and widespread merchandise; hosts annual Pinball Degenerate Awards.

    Episode 354: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2022Jan 27, 2023
  • Hosted Thursday night event at Logan Arcade; put $50 bounty on Bone Busters high score; paid out when challenged

    DPP #213 "New Pinball Standards"Oct 21, 2025
  • Associated with Pinball Degenerates; connected Kyle with Maple Pinball during Toronto visit

    Episode 432: Kyle SpiteriNov 27, 2025
  • Positive community figure; runs Pinball Degenerates page; contributes photography at events; recognized for cheerleading

    Episode 124 – XMAS ProlapseDec 24, 2021