Meta coverage of the pinball media space by pinball media people.
“I Had Started Writing the Book I Wanted to Read” — Tasker Smith on Pinball: A Quest for Mastery
Tasker Smith on the decade he spent writing Pinball: A Quest for Mastery — the sensory deprivation tanks that didn't survive the edit, what his editor changed, and why he says pinball comes down to playing against yourself. The book is out now, and he's on the road with it through August 9.
Colin Alsheimer
From Callbacks to Kickbacks: An Interview with Comedian Matt O'Brien
LA comedian Matt O'Brien on the pinball obsession that turned into viral videos — and got Stern to loan him a machine. Benjamin Plotkin met him at Walt's Bar to talk comedy, getting hooked on pinball, and the road to "getting good."
Benjamin Plotkin
Getting Fren-dly With Pinball Frenzine
Bruce Sheldon self-publishes Pinball Frenzine, a low-tech DIY zine of handmade pinball rules guides. He talks origins, process, and what's next.
Benjamin Plotkin
Photo Dump: Scorbit x Kineticist Pinball Media Mixer 3 in Photos
All our favorite photos from the film cameras used at the Scorbit x Kineticist Pinball Media Mixer 3.
Colin Alsheimer
Imaginary Hatchets
The latest in creator drama and reflections on repeated mistakes with Chris Kooluris and Kaneda’s Pinball Podcast.
Colin Alsheimer
Creating Memories at Pinball Media Mixer 2.0
Recapping a memorable side-event at Pinball Expo, the Pinball Media Mixer 2.0.
Matt Owen
How to Take Better Pinball Photos with Jon Geier of Darkroom Pinball
Learn how to take better pinball photos with Jon Geier of @darkroom_pinball on Instagram.
Jon Geier
Timeline of a Kaneda Meltdown
Kaneda's behavior needs to stop.
Colin Alsheimer
The Best Pinball Podcasts
Taking a look at some of the best pinball podcasts as we approach the end of 2023.
Colin Alsheimer
Bringing everyone to the playfield: a sustainable, approachable future for the pinball community
Join us at Pintastic New England 2023!
Alyssa Alsheimer
The Best Online Pinball Communities (other than Pinside)
One of the best parts of getting into the pinball scene is discovering the great community behind it. Check out our roundup of the best places to find the pinball community online (besides Pinside.com).
Colin Alsheimer
Around the Playfield with Head 2 Head Pinball
Interview with Martin and Ryan C. of Head 2 Head Pinball Podcast.
Jeff Patterson