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LoserKid Pinball Podcast

Ep 153: Rock On with John Borg

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LoserKid Pinball Podcast

1 hr 3 min

Summary

John Borg discusses Metallica origins, remaster design, and 40-year pinball career arc.

John Borg, legendary Stern pinball designer, discusses the creation of the original Metallica (2012-2013) and the 2024 Metallica Remastered, detailing his design philosophy, mechanical innovations, and the integration of new Metallica albums (72 Seasons, Hardwired) into the remaster. He also shares career history spanning Gottlieb, Data East, and Stern, including anecdotes about working with Slash on Guns N' Roses and the origin of the Star Wars game.

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John Borg is here to talk about all his 37 years of making pinball!

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