Rebecca Salam

May was the worst

June 19th, 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins

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We are back y'all! We missed you SO MUCH!
We talk about the amazing new hires at Stern and NPR #teamladybosses
Then we get a bit personal - more us, less pinball (19:00 - 45:00)

Also, are Lobster Rolls the Tamales of the North?

Trigger Warning: Violence, Uvalde Shooting, divorce

Sammie Bacon

June 19th, 2022  |  57 mins 42 secs

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In this episode, we talk to the amazing Sammie Bacon. She shares her journey through pinball with us and the fun things she is working on with her twitch stream, Triad Pinball.

Midwest Gaming Classic Recap

June 19th, 2022  |  48 mins 10 secs

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Rebecca talks about her birthday getaway to Milwaukee for the Midwest Gaming classic. She also made a quick trip to the windy city and met up with some friends of the show!

The Hangout Pinball Lounge

April 29th, 2022  |  1 hr 6 mins

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In this episode we chat with Jorge and Eloisa Mesa, who had an idea to open a Pinball arcade in an old high school. It worked and became The Hangout Pinball Lounge! They share with us their journey of being arcade owners and what they are up to next. They have a billboard now, y'all!

Outpost Kodelia: Kaydee and Olivia Helm

April 20th, 2022  |  1 hr 8 mins

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In this episode we speak with Kaydee and Olivia Helm, the creative forces behind Outpost Kodelia. They are passionate about Home Brews and game design. Listen as they talk about their most recent project, Dukes of Hazard and what they have planned next.

TPF 2022 Recap

April 4th, 2022  |  1 hr 7 mins

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In this episode Lauren and Rebecca give a recap of their experience at the Texas Pinball Festival in Frisco Texas. There was pinball, sequins, cats and more! The pinball hangover is real!

Taylor Bancroft

March 24th, 2022  |  1 hr 28 mins

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We sit down with one of Stern's newest employees and Austin Belle, Taylor Bancroft. We chat about her journey into pinball and her experience getting hired by the world's largest pinball company.

Stephanie Lesser

March 11th, 2022  |  45 mins 52 secs

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In this episode we talk with puzzle creator and author, Stephanie Lesser. She is the creator of "101 Pinball Puzzles" available through Amazon. We talk Weird Al, our new sponsor, and the big question for crossword enthusiasts!

Weird Al Deep Dive

March 5th, 2022  |  44 mins 20 secs

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If anyone was going to have a pinball theme it should be Weird Al. The team at Multimorphic have created one of the coolest pins about a musical icon. Join us as we break down the Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity with super fan and pinball friend, Tracy Abrahams.

INDISC 2022 Recap

February 10th, 2022  |  48 mins 38 secs

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We have a fun INDISC recap with our corespondent, Julie Dorssers! We chat about her experience at INDISC, the new venue in Riverside and other fun things. Team Canada for the win!

Special Episode: A Discussion on Mental Health

February 5th, 2022  |  1 hr 3 mins

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In this special episode we talk with clinical psychologist, Dr. Sara Rose Danesi about mental health and Suicide awareness.

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.

Reby Hardy

January 28th, 2022  |  1 hr 3 mins

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In this episode we sit down with the talented and multi-faceted woman, Reby Hardy. She wears many hats besides designer; Mom, Wife, Twitch Partner, Model and former wrestler among others. Join us to hear about her journey into Pinball, game design and why we need more ladies designing machines!

Jack & Laura Danger

January 24th, 2022  |  1 hr 12 mins

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In this episode we talk to Jack and Laura Danger. Jack tells us about his new gig with STERN PINBALL and we talk to with Laura about her efforts to address the subjects of Domestic and Emotional Labor.

Remembering Marc Mandeltort - Part 2

January 14th, 2022  |  46 mins 34 secs

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We are honored for an opportunity to celebrate the life of Marc Mandeltort, founder of Marco Specialities. Join us as we remember Marc and hear stories of the business he built and pinball family he created. (Part 2 of 2).
Our special guests include:
Paul Mandeltort, Son of Marc and Vice President of Marco Pinball
Marco Ramirez, General Manager
Steve Midgette, Marco Teams Lead & the real wizard of Marco Pinball
Imoto Harney, Marketing Director

Remembering Marc Mandeltort

January 14th, 2022  |  50 mins 59 secs

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We are honored for an opportunity to celebrate the life of Marc Mandeltort, founder of Marco Specialities. Join us as we remember Marc and hear stories of the business he built and pinball family he created. (Part 1 of 2).

2022 Pinball Award Season

January 8th, 2022  |  1 hr 28 mins

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It is pinball award season y'all! Listen to Rebecca and I breakdown the TWIPY ballot and discuss the PIAs, Pinball Degenerates and more. We also discuss our 1st look at Stern's latest release, Rush.