Episode 91 – Heated Rivalry
Ryan & Jeff discuss: – pets who one-up their owners – trip talk – the new American Pinball – bozo multiballs – Eric Stone sure fire, money making bets – pinball rivalries – Gene Simmmons interview
Kineticist’s take
American Pinball leadership change and manufacturing recovery prospects amid broader design philosophy debate.
Synopsis
Jeff Teolis and Ryan C discuss recent tournament experiences, including Jeff's top-8 finish at Starfighters Arcade in Arizona, followed by extended banter about Vanuatu (no pinball machines), customs declarations, and dog poop logistics. The substantive pinball discussion focuses on American Pinball acquisition by new owner Brian, discussing manufacturing goals (3-4 titles by 2027), quality concerns post-Ametron, and the challenge of rebuilding buyer trust. They also debate modern game design philosophy, particularly multiball implementation and whether it excites players anymore.
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- Ametron· company
- Barrels of Fun· company
- Dutch Pinball· company
- Pinball Brothers· company
- Spooky Pinball· company
- Attack from Mars· game
- Barry O's Barbecue· game
- Dialed In· game
- Ghostbusters· game
- Hot Wheels· game
- Iron Maiden· game
- Metallica· game
- Vanuatu· location
- Brian· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Raymond Davidson· person
- Ryan C· person
- Steve Bowden· person
- Starfighters Arcade· venue