Imoto Harney of Captain Crazy’s Paradise - Episode 21

Emoto Harney discusses Marco Specialties booth operations and opening Captain Crazy's Paradise arcade in Alabama.

Emoto Harney, director of marketing and sales at Marco Specialties and one of the earliest pinball content creators, discusses her journey from cinematographer to pinball community figure and her new arcade venture, Captain Crazy's Paradise, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The interview covers her role organizing Marco's booth presence at major pinball shows (10 annually), her early days documenting arcade resurgence, and the challenges and rewards of operating a free-play arcade with pinball machines, classic arcade games, and bar service. Key themes include community building, machine maintenance learning curve, and the role of pinball in creating intergenerational memories.