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LoserKid Pinball Podcast

Josh Roop and Scott Larson
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Just two guys shooting the breeze about pinball. Send questions and comments to loserkidpinballpodcast@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes

It's been 30 years since the original Tales of the Arabian Nights was released. Now Pedretti has brought this classic back to life with a modern take! Join us as we go over all the challenges of taking a beloved game and turn it into a modern masterp... more

Steve Ritchie joins us today to talk about his latest creation, Sonic the Hedgehog! A game all about speed and fun.

Josh and Scott are sitting down to catch up on the industry news and shed some insight to everything that is happening at the moment.

Support Us Via Patreon - www.patreon.com/LoserKidPinball

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Elliot Eisman and Elizabeth Gieske join us to talk about their latest creation, Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye!

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Recent Guests

Steve Ritchie
Industry veteran and game designer at Jersey Jack Pinball
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Episode: Sonic the Hedgehog by Jersey Jack Pinball | Reveal Podcast
Elliot Eisman
Co-designer, mechanical engineering background at Stern Pinball
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Episode: Stern Pinball's Transformers | Reveal Podcast
Elizabeth Gieske
Co-designer, project teammate on Transformers
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Episode: Stern Pinball's Transformers | Reveal Podcast
Ron Richards
Representative from Scorbit, involved in connected pinball and tournaments
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Episode: Who Will be Crowned The Ultimate JJP? | Also Scorbit Joins Us!
Chris Turner
Founder of Turner Pinball
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Episode: Yukon Yeti by Turner Pinball
Daniel Clark
Founder/designer of Cithara Guitars
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Episode: These Pinball Guitars Are Incredible!
Randy Martinez
A pinball machine artist known for his work on Star Wars comic edition, Mandalorian, and John Wick pinball machines.
Stern Pinball
Episode: Ep 187: Star Wars to John Wick | Inside Stern Pinball Art with Randy Martinez
Jake Danzig
Creator of Monster League Hockey pinball machine and comic artist
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Episode: Ep 186 Monster League Hockey
Joel Engelberth
Co-host of the Triple Drain Pinball Podcast
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Episode: It's a Pinball Christmas Miracle with Triple Drain Pinball Podcast

Hosts

Josh Rupp
Host with long-running involvement in the show, appears across many episodes, branding consistently associated with Loser Kid Pinball Podcast.
Scott Larson
Co-host, central to the show's dynamic; frequently drives conversations and shares broad pinball industry knowledge.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Right?

    Episode 156, how many times can Seth say “right”? I actually had to stop listening to the episode because him saying right all the time became annoying!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jimmo48
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good stuff!

    I enjoy their dynamic and commentary, but they’re weirdly out of touch with what people connect with. Come for the facts and insight, shrug at the strange opinions.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gore444
    United States2 years ago
  • Waste of time

    Uninformed dudes with opinions.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Wacky Jose
    United States2 years ago
  • Eh so many better shows

    Listened to a few of these and one guy rants and frankly seems a little unhinged in the episode about an award show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NorCalNerd707
    United States3 years ago
  • Great pinball content

    Wonderful balance of info/ opinion/ and great interviews. The pinball content is great but the hosts themselves seem like the kind of people who bring a net positive to the world.

    My favourite of the multiple pinball podcasts I subscribe to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reviewer 1563
    Canada3 years ago

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Dynamic host duo with strong chemistry and useful industry insights, especially on new titles and licenses.

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Sonic the Hedgehog by Jersey Jack Pinball | Reveal Podcast
Q: What can you tell us about the Chaos Emerald multi-ball and Hero multi-ball features?
Chaos Emerald multi-ball starts the chase for emeralds with a two-ball start and uses lock mechanisms to release and score, while Sonic Heroes multi-ball involves assembling teams of characters that light up on the back glass, offering big bonuses when completed.
Sonic the Hedgehog by Jersey Jack Pinball | Reveal Podcast
Q: How do the upper and lower playfields interact to maintain flow?
He notes that the upper playfield is designed to flow into the lower one without interference, using careful placement of mounts, guides, and a magnet under the playfield to influence ball behavior and keep play fast.
Sonic the Hedgehog by Jersey Jack Pinball | Reveal Podcast
Q: Is it hard to find that balance between a video game feel and traditional pinball rules?
Steve explains that the balance was achieved by not straying from core pinball rules while integrating Sonic elements, using existing frameworks like levels and boss battles to guide player interaction without compromising pinball fundamentals.
Stern Pinball's Transformers | Reveal Podcast
Q: Why did you choose Autobots versus Decepticons as the main play mode?
To keep the core player experience straightforward and fun, while still offering Decepticon features as flavor through specific modes; it balances accessibility with depth by avoiding an overly complex split from the start.
Stern Pinball's Transformers | Reveal Podcast
Q: Can you explain energon cubes and how they affect modes?
Energon cubes light up the spinner, enable easier versions of modes when activated, and influence scoring in wizard modes; players must decide whether to energize for a safer, lower-scoring variant or keep energon for higher potential scores, adding strategic depth.

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The show centers on pinball hobby culture, design, and market dynamics, with frequent conversations about new and upcoming machines, licensing, artwork, and manufacturing decisions. Episodes mix technical insights from designers and engineers with industry anecdotes, live-event reports, and community-focused topics like tournaments and connected play. Noteworthy is the blend of deep-dive machine discussions (license-driven design, code, and art) with approachable banter, making it useful for listeners who want both practical pinball knowledge and a behind-the-scenes look at how games come together. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful industry context, access to expert guest perspectives, and lively host chemistry that keeps complex to... more

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