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A pinball podcast offering the listener exclusive insider access to the pinball industry and everything Jersey Jack Pinball. Hosted weekly by JJP's Communication Specialist, Ken Cromwell.

Ken Cromwell


    • May 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    EP 14 - Jack Guarnieri, Bill Grupp, and Steve Ritchie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 63:28


    In episode 14 of the Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast, Ken Cromwell invites JJP founder Jack Guarnieri, Elton John pinball software lead Bill Grupp, and Elton John pinball designer Steve Ritchie into the studio. Jack Guarnieri - Factors considered when choosing a pinball license, working with licensors, the progression of pinball licensing, and more. Bill Grupp - Coding Elton John pinball, working with Steve Ritchie, releasing new code for Guns N' Roses, and more. Steve Ritchie - Designing Elton John pinball, working with Bill Grupp, general approach to pinball design, and more. RePlay Magazine / Jersey Jack Pinball article: https://www.replaymag.com/jersey-jack-pinball-0524/ Guns N' Roses code update 3.0 (AVAILABLE NOW) changelog: https://marketing.jerseyjackpinball.com/gnr/gnr_changelog.txt Email the show (questions, suggestions, and/or feedback): podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com Email your resume (career opportunities): careers@jerseyjackpinball.com Subscribe to the JJP monthly newsletter - Quick Flips (FREE) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/4q5KnFV/email  

    Ep 13 - We Can't Wait!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 22:49


    Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast Ep 13 - We Can't Wait! It's time for Pinball Expo and Jersey Jack Pinball is doing everything we can to make this a truly memorable experience.  Free factory tours, an art & animation seminar, a very special guest, and more! What's happening with Toy Story 4 pinball designer, Pat Lawlor?  Ken offers an update and shares a personal story about Pat. Links to content from this episode: Gavin Free (The Slo Mo Guys) VIRAL pinball video: https://youtu.be/Tmg5WOvPKpU Flippin the Script on Autism Auctions: https://www.32auctions.com/flippinthescript?fbclid=IwAR36mgvO-qaamHCkzAnv6FTkFYxlD_NApz554C13uAmVAk4W-6lRhdRFViQ   Additional links: Want to contact the show?  Email Ken at podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com Looking for a career in pinball?  Email your resume to careers@jerseyjackpinball.com JJP's official merch and accessory add-on store: www.PinballWizard.com Visit us at www.JerseyJackPinball.com and order a new pinball machine today!

    Ep 12 - Holiday Show 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 47:14


    Join Ken Cromwell, Keith Johnson, and Joe Katz as they discuss 2021 and look towards 2022.  This episode is packed with over 20 guests including Eric Meunier, Steve Ritchie, Pat Lawlor, Jack Guarnieri and more! Contact the show at: podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com For employment opportunities: careers@jerseyjackpinball.com Officially licensed JJP merch: www.PinballWizard.com  

    Ep 11 - Mark Seiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 37:12


    Jersey Jack Pinball's newest designer, Mark Seiden joins the podcast to discuss his life changing career change as he enters the pinball industry.  Mark talks design philosophy, community support, and how his homebrew pinball machine (Metroid) was a physical resume. Would you like to work in the pinball industry?  Send your resume to careers@jerseyjackpinball.com Get all of your Jersey Jack Pinball merch and accessory add-ons at www.pinballwizard.com Contact Ken and the podcast at podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com  

    Ep 10 - Steve Ritchie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 37:29


    Iconic pinball designer, Steve Ritchie is Jersey Jack Pinball's newest team member.  Steve gives us the inside scoop regarding his decision. Programmer, Joe Katz talks about his game-changing update to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory that was released this week. Contact the show at podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com Looking to work in pinball?  careers@jerseyjackpinball.com Get all of your JJP merch and accessory add-ons at www.PinballWizard.com      

    Ep 9 - Celebrating 10 Years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 21:10


    Jersey Jack Pinball is 10 years young and company founder, Jack Guarnieri talks about a dream that became a reality. 

    Ep 8 - Melissa Reese (Gun N' Roses - Keyboardist)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 25:45


    Melissa Reese (Guns N' Roses - Keyboardist) joins the show to discuss music composition, her involvement in the video gaming industry, and creating epic callouts for the Guns N' Roses 'Not In This Lifetime' pinball machine. Email the show: podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com  

    Ep 7 - Slash of Guns N' Roses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 19:00


    I talk with lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses, Slash about being co-designer with Eric Meunier on Jersey Jack Pinball's latest release, Guns N' Roses "Not In This Lifetime" pinball.  Email the show: podcast@jerseyjackpinballpodcast  

    Ep 6 - Get Your Game Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 17:51


    Do you remember the very first pinball machine that you ever owned?  Jersey Jack Pinball designer, Pat Lawlor, is reunited with his very first pin.  This story is 47 years in the making and only on the Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast! Contact the show: podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com JJP employment opportunites: careers@jerseyjackpinball.com  

    Ep 5 - Jim Patla (Chief Operating Officer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 23:11


    In episode 5 we have a casual sit down with Jersey Jack Pinball's most recent addition, Jim Patla.  Jim brings over 50 years of industry experience the Jersey Jack Pinball team as our new Chief Operating Officer. Email the show: podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com Send us your resume: careers@jerseyjackpinball.com  

    Ep 4 - The Pink Foot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 29:23


    Discussing the reveal strategy for the next release, creating sculpts for pins (Peter Dorn), how a pink foot became a dragon (Ted Estes), "Be Positive" campaign (Jack Guarnieri & Joe DiRusso), and more!   For coaster requests email Joe@pingraffix.com John Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen website jbjsoulkitchen.org  RePlay Magazine Article https://www.replaymag.com/jersey-jack-july-2020/   For Jersey Jack Pinball career opportunities: careers@jerseyjackpinball.com Contact the Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast: podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com  

    Ep 3 - What's Better Than A Battle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 20:26


    Joe Katz (Jersey Jack Pinball) and Kevin Manne (Buffalo Pinball) join the show to talk about the battles of pinball streaming.  Ken explains why he is having trouble sleeping lately. Follow Buffalo Pinball at twitch.tv/buffalopinball   Contact the show: podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com Employment Opportunites: careers@jerseyjackpinball.com  

    Ep 2 - Be Careful For What You Wish For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 19:53


    On episode 2 of JJPP we hear from Joe Katz (code), Peter Dorn (mechanical engineering) and Eric Meunier (designer).  The pros and cons of working from home and the elation that follows when returning to work.   Email the show: podcast@jerseyjackpinballpodcast.com For employment opportunities: careers@jerseyjackpinball.com  

    Ep 1 - JJP Owner Brett Abess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 19:48


    Jersey Jack Pinball owner Brett Abess takes some time out of his day to talk some pinball.  Brett discusses his involvement in the company, the move from New Jersey to Illinois, and has a message for all pinheads. Contact the show at podcast@jerseyjackpinball.com

    Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 1:15


    Get ready for the Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast!  Exclusive insider access every week hosted by Ken Cromwell.

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