Episode 13 - Ashley Ludwig (Pinball Restorer) / RIP Matt Keil
This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Matt Keil. Matt recently passed away after a battle with ALS. You can donate here to help his wife and 3 children: Today on the show we have Ashley Ludwig - who specializes in pinball restoration. How does she do it? How long does it take? (Spoiler: a long ass time). We also discuss modern vs classic art, Keith Elwin, and Shane's new EM - Dipsy Doodle.
Kineticist’s take
Nudgecast tributes Matt Kyle and interviews pinball restorer Ashley Ludwig on her specialized craft.
Synopsis
In this Nudgecast episode, host Ian Jacoby and guest Ashley Ludwig discuss pinball restoration artistry. The episode opens with a tribute to late Nudge contributor Matt Kyle, featuring readings of his witty music reviews (including critiques of Total Nuclear Annihilation and Monster Bash). Ludwig describes her unconventional path from sign painter to specialized pinball restoration artist: finding the job on Craigslist in 2013 with no prior pinball knowledge: and details her meticulous process of cabinet art restoration, color matching, and surface preparation across machines from early EMs to modern games.
Entities
- Spooky Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Williams· company
- Dipsy Doodle· game
- Foo Fighters· game
- Monster Bash· game
- Road Kings· game
- Royal Flush· game
- Total Nuclear Annihilation· game
- White Water· game
- X-Men Pro· game
- Buffalo Pinball· organization
- Comeback Kid· organization
- Mad Pinball· organization
- Nudge Magazine· organization
- Silverstone· organization
- Ashley Ludwig· person
- Ian Jacoby· person
- Jack Danger· person
- Matt Kyle· person
- Scott Danesi· person
- Shane Told· person