Episode 336: 2-22-22 Josh Sharpe Day
It's even a Twosday! IFPA "president" Josh Sharpe discusses his return to competitive pinball after a long hiatus. We also discuss INDISC, IFPA 17, new Certified status, leagues and more. Plus, a very nice discussion about the brilliance of Lyman Sheats and working with him on Cactus Canyon Remake.
Kineticist’s take
Josh Sharpe on returning to competition, Lyman's legacy, and IFPA tournament evolution.
Synopsis
Josh Sharpe discusses his return to competitive pinball after a two-year hiatus, his work with Lyman Davis on Cactus Canyon Revisited before Lyman's recent passing, and updates on IFPA tournament structure changes including new certified event tiers and league reforms. The episode emphasizes the depth of modern Stern game design, Lyman's masterful approach to pinball entertainment, and the expanding competitive tournament landscape in 2022.
Entities
- Chicago Gaming Company· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- District 82· event
- IFPA World Championship· event
- InDisc· event
- IFPA· organization
- Pinball Profile· organization
- Pittsburgh Pinball League· organization
- Brian Shepard· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Johannes Ostermeyer· person
- Josh Sharpe· person
- Josh Sharpe's father· person
- Lyman Davis· person
- Penny Davis· person
- Zach Sharpe· person
- Attack from Mars· product
- Cactus Canyon Revisited· product
- Medieval Madness· product
- Whoppers 5.7· product