Just two guys shooting the breeze about pinball.
"Throughout the history of pinball podcasting, there always seems to be a niche specific to landing audio interviews with past and present figures in the hobby. In 2018 this mantle was borne by Head2Head Pinball. In 2019 it was Special When Lit. I think it's safe to say that 2020 shall be dominated by LoserKid Pinball Podcast.
Josh and Scott have an approach to the hobby that is both friendly and excited. The hosts play well off each other, with ribbing that is clearly in jest and a non-toxic approach to covering even the most drama-filled topics. They also have a key element to any podcast that wants to be known for interview content: they land the big names. Elwin, Sharpe (all of them), Kerins... even shortly after their show's start they've had no problem convincing industry insiders and experts come onto their show.
In short, LoserKid Pinball Podcast is one of those shows that contributes dramatically to the pinball landscape via the nature of their content. Also... coolest hat in pinball."
Jack Danger on streaming pinball, design philosophy, and his role bridging manufacturers.
Jack Danger joins us on this episode! We had fun talking about how Jack got into pinball, how it has changed, some sweet themes that would be cool in pinball and why DMCA sucks!
Loser Kid Ep 46 covers new machine releases, custom code updates, Expo news, and shocking true crime stories.
Scott and Josh give their first impressions about GNR and Scott's hands on experience with Avenger IQ LE. Plus our BYU professor story and what ever tangent we go on.
Jeremy Packer discusses managing three concurrent game releases while maintaining artistic integrity across licensed themes.
Zombie Yeti joins us on this episode and not only do we talk Avengers and Turtles but we also talk about the rest of Zombie Yeti's pinball designed artwork.
Deep Root Pinball cancels third promised reveal, fueling community skepticism about vaporware status.
Seriously this whole episode is all about deeproot! Scott goes off the rails. Zach, Dennis, and Josh do their best to bring him back.
Podcast hosts celebrate Avengers Infinity Quest reveal; praise layout and art but note theme fatigue.
We get our own Avengers team together and talk about the newly release pin, "Avenger's Infinity Quest"! Thanks to Jeff Teolis and Martin Robbins for joining us!
LoserKid hosts discuss TMNT Premium gameplay and speculate on upcoming Stern Avengers pinball announcement.
Stern, JJP, Deeproot...the teasers just keep on coming! Scott and Josh catch up on their usual antics and talk about the new news. Elwin/Yeti Avengers? Sounds like a winning combo. Plus we go over the top grossing 25 media franchises of all time and decide which ones would be best for pinball.
TMNT Premium Edition review: brutal but rewarding, with anticipation for JJP's Guns N' Roses release.
So this episode 41 is kind of random. We start off talking about Turtles and then end up talk about 80's bands that would make for a good pinball machine. We also cover the headlines from the last little bit and discuss what Marvel title that was rumored would be Stern's next attempt at a pinball machine.
Butch Peel discusses his unexpected JJP departure and transition to Chicago Gaming Company.
When one door closes, another door opens. Butch Peel joins us and tells about him getting let go at JJP and 72 hours later has a job offer from CGC. Butch reminisces at old times with Jack and JJP but also let's us know how awesome the future is with CGC. You can't keep a good man down!
Voice actor Mark Silk discusses his career and how he came to voice TMNT pinball.
(Insert dramatic movie trailer voice) In a world all about pinball, one man joins the Loserkids to talk about his sweet voice acting on the latest Stern game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You won't want to miss the action, the star studded cast, and the laughs on this amazing episode. Guest starring the one and only Marc Silk. (End scene)
Loser Kid hosts discuss personal updates, toppers, and reflect on Steve Epstein death.
You know what? It's been a little bit since we just got caught up on the news and what is going on in our own lives. So let's talk toppers, Heavy Metal, and drunk women at weddings. Thnaks for checking us out!
Dwight Sullivan details TMNT pinball design: turtle mechanics, Nickelodeon collab, and balancing casual vs tournament play.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the hot new reveal and we have Dwight Sullivan to talk about it! We cover how TMNT came to be and everything it entails but we also dive into Dwight tenured history in pinball. Fun time with a fun guy!
Josh Kugler details Hot Wheels design, tachometer mechanics, and American Pinball licensing strategy.
Let's talk some Hot Wheels with the one and only Josh Kugler! Not only does Josh answer all our questions about Hot Wheels, he also tells us what got him to American Pinball and the fun adventure it's been so far. Enjoy!
Doug Polka on canceling 2020 Pinburgh, tournament operations, and Pittsburgh's pinball growth.
Episode 35 is here! Everyone has questions on their mind about Pinburgh and we have the guy to answer those questions! Doug Polka joins us to talk about their decision in cancelling Pinburgh 2020, what it takes to run the event, and the biggest question of all...what happened to Scott's leg?!?!
Stern's Zach Sharpe reflects on career, family legacy, market dynamics, and industry growth.
Last but not least in this Sharpe Trifecta we interview Mr Stern Marketing himself, Zach Sharpe! We see if we can break his number one response of, "I can neither confirm or deny". Hint, it's not as easy as you would think. With plenty uncertain about the future, Zach gives us as much as he can about the future of Stern Pinball after Covid-19. Enjoy!
Josh Sharpe on arcade industry recovery, TMNT success, and IFPA resurrection.
This episode with Josh Sharpe has everything you could think of! Arcade, Pinball, LA Clippers, Deep Dish Pizza, Michael Jordan and yes, advice from a sweet book on "How To Get A Great Tan". Put your seatbelt on because it's going to be a fun ride with so many tangent corners that you might just get lost!
Roger Sharpe on public vs. private ownership, manufacturing constraints, and technical support as pinball's growth bottleneck.
Here is part 2 of the Roger Sharpe interview. We wrap things up by finishing our discussion about Bally/Williams and also talk about tech videos, licensing, and the future of pinball!
The Loserkids interview the Legendary pinball man himself, Roger Sharpe! In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Roger talks about life before he made the world famous shot, the court hearing to reinstate pinball, and his days at Bally/Williams. We also talk about subjects like PAPA, Steve Kirk, and his book entitled, "Pinball!".
TWIPYs have come and gone. We talk the results along with the little bit of news that is out there (Spoiler! Sorry P3, We forgot to talk about Heist. Looks awesome!).
Jeff Rivera opens up about OCD, divorce, collection liquidation; COVID-19 upends pinball economy.
Seriously, there is a lot of tangents in this episode. Promise there is pinball talk but we also discuss a wide variety of different topics. You'll laugh, you might cry, but we hope most of all you are entertained. You've been warned
TPF prep, grail hunt, and emerging playfield protection tech dominate Loser Kid's casual industry roundup.
Scott and I talk about life lessons with kiddie gambling games in our new episode 29! With TPF around the corner and all the news floating around, we dive head first into the most recent pinball news and what ever else we get side tracked on!
