Ep 159: Lyman's Legacy with Penni Epstein, Roger, Josh, and Zach Sharpe

Tribute podcast celebrating legendary designer Lyman F. Sheats Jr.' life, games, and impact on pinball.

Synopsis

A tribute episode of the Loser Kid Pinball Podcast honoring Lyman F. Sheats Jr., a legendary pinball designer and competitive player. Hosted by Josh Roop and Scott Larson with guests Roger Sharpe (Lyman's mentor), Zach Sharpe and Josh Sharp (younger proteges who worked with him at Stern), and Penni Epstein (Lyman's long-time partner). The conversation celebrates Lyman's impact on pinball through his iconic game designs (Medieval Madness, Monster Bash, Attack from Mars, The Walking Dead, etc.), his revolutionary competitive playing style, his mentorship of younger players, and his meticulous design philosophy centered on player experience and continuous improvement.

Entities

• Chicago Gaming· company
• Data East· company
• MITRE· company
• Stern Pinball· company
• Williams· company
• Attack from Mars· game
• Cactus Canyon· game
• Medieval Madness· game
• Monster Bash· game
• The Walking Dead· game
• Loser Kid Pinball Podcast· organization
• Doug Duva· person
• Josh Roop· person
• Josh Sharpe· person
• Larry DeMar· person
• Leonard· person
• Lyman F. Sheats Jr.· person
• Rick Stetta· person
• Roger Sharpe· person
• Scott Larson· person
• Steve Epstein· person
• Zach Sharpe· person
• Zach Sharpe (Flippin' Out Pinball operator)· person