EP01 Sterling Martin My Journey Into Pinball
In this debut episode of The Pinball Studio, host Sterling shares the story of how he first discovered pinball and what led him down the rabbit hole of competitive tournaments, collections, and building a pinball venue from the ground up. From childhood to building friendships, this episode sets the tone for what’s to come. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a longtime player, you’ll enjoy this personal and passionate look at one player’s path into the world of pinball.
Kineticist’s take
Sterling Martin chronicles his path from casual pinball player to tournament director and Georgia state IFPA representative.
Synopsis
Sterling Martin, host of The The Pinball Studio Podcast, recounts his personal journey into pinball from childhood encounters with Attack from Mars and F-14 through becoming a competitive tournament organizer and Georgia state director. He details his progression from collecting Back to the Future memorabilia and purchasing machines (notably his first new-in-box Godzilla (Pro) from Old Town Pinball) to founding The Pinball Studio, a dedicated tournament venue in Richmond Hill, Georgia, built with personal investment and labor. The narrative emphasizes community building, venue culture, and the growth of competitive pinball in the Southeast.
Entities
- Old Town Pinball· company
- Richmond Hill· event/location
- Attack from Mars· game
- Back to the Future· game
- F-14· game
- Godzilla· game
- Mandalorian· game
- Stranger Things· game
- IFPA· organization
- Brian· person
- Cory· person
- Josh Yates· person
- Michael Seavey· person
- Neil Wagner· person
- Rich· person
- Sterling Martin· person
- Tommy· person
- Will Russell· person
- Pinball Palace· venue
- The Pinball Studio· venue
- The Wormhole· venue