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Support the show and get a link to the private discord channel: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcastThis episode we discuss Stern pinball's interesting way of approaching certain licensed games that they make, including their recent games Dungeons & Dragons and King Kong, before we dive into the differences with their earlier Marvel games like Spider Man, Iron Man, or Avengers to what they make nowadays with Deadpool, X-Men, Venom or Avengers (the second time).Roger Sharpe used a phrase called a "Soft License" to denote a licensed game in which the licensor gives a ton of freedom with how the license is used in a game (like Elvira), but we have expanded that definition to include games like D&D, Kong, and even Jurassic Park as games with minimal assets, but recognizable names.As always, we swear on the show. This is your warning.Support the show
The man/myth/legend Roger Sharpe is back again on the show to speak more about the pinball renaissance of the 1990s. In this second episode we dive more into some of the many people that made these games special.We talk about designers like Steve Ritchie, Pat Lawlor, and Dennis Nordman. Programmers like Larry DeMar, Lyman Sheats, and Dwight Sullivan, as well as the sound design and musical compositions of Chris Granner amongst others. Roger tells us some fantastic stories of licensing, the industry competition at the time, and how he feels about this decade of pinball and its lasting impact today.
Alan and Alex are joined on the show once again by Roger Sharpe, aka the 'Man Who Saved Pinball' to discuss his career at Williams from 1988-1999 as the Marketing Director. Roger tells us some great stories about getting hired, the merger of Bally into Williams, his role in licensing games, and more.And we discuss a lot about the different technological advances that made this era of games so dynamic and interesting, from the software and rules, to the DMD display, to the big mechanical toys that were being engineered and put into these games, the 1990s saw a rapid rise and fall in pinball, but it changed the game forever.
Send us a Text Message.Episode 39 of Wormhole Pinball Presents – Nate Shivers from the Stern Insider Podcast and formerly Coast 2 Coast Pinball Podcast sits down virtually with Jamie and Erin and they discuss Nate's journey from casual to competitive to podcasting on pinball. Nate also discusses working with Roger Sharpe a pinball legend, the current state of pinball media & new pinball machines, and much much more.
Silverball Chronicles with David and Ron Episode 38: By Golly It's Bingo Want to Support the Show? Visit Our Patreon at www.patreon.com/silverballchronicles or pick up a tee shirt at https://silverballswag.com/collections/silverball-chronicles Topic Begins at 12:12 Bingo just isn't the game you can play at a country fair or a sketchy gambling establishment. Bingo is also the big brother to today's modern pinball. You'll remember we spoke about Bingo machines and the issues they had in our Brief History of Pinball episode, but we figured Bingo needed its own episode. I mean, Roger Sharpe got two episodes. Ron and Dave (mostly Dave) crack out their 1920's voices as they dive into the world of one-balls, bingo, and 5-balls flipper games! We discuss Bingo vs. Bingo, touch on names you should know like the geniuses Lyn Durant and Don Hooker, Miami Beach's risqué flyer, what is so attractive about Bingo, why are there no Gottlieb Bingos, and more! Huge thanks to Nick Baldridge and the For Amusement Only Podcast for the content of this episode. Sources: Baldridge, Nick. A Beginner's Guide to Bingo Pinball. Here. Flippers.be. Bingo Machines: What Are They and How to Repair Them. Here. McCaffrey, James D. Bingo Pinball Machines. Word Press. Here. Baldridge, Nick. For Amusement Only Podcast. Here. Pacific Pinball Museum Interview with Wayne Neyenes The Johnson Act of 1951 - Here Don Hooker's Games List – Here Lyn Durant Games List - Here Shalhoub, Michael. The Pinball Compendium. Internet Pinball Database. IPDB.org
Roger Sharpe is hailed as the Man who Saved the Game from our previous episode, but he did so much more! Roger has been involved in the birth of tournaments, the second rise of licensing, and mainstream journalism. He also has had a great film based on him and his relationship with his wife Ellen. … Continue reading Silverball Chronicles Ep 37: Yes… More Roger Sharpe →
Silverball Chronicles with David and Ron Episode 37: Yes… More Roger Sharpe Want to Support the Show? Visit Our Patreon at www.patreon.com/silverballchronicles or pick up a tee shirt at https://silverballswag.com/collections/silverball-chronicles Topic Begins at 5:41 Roger Sharpe is hailed as the Man who Saved the Game from our previous episode, but he did so much more! Roger has been involved in the birth of tournaments, the second rise of licensing, and mainstream journalism. He also has had a great film based on him and his relationship with his wife Ellen. Join us as we talk about Rogers's last pinball machine, Cyclopes, his stumble into becoming the Williams 1990s Licensing guru, his friendship with Steve Epstein, and his very good film! Sources: TopCast Episode – 17 – Roger Sharpe Teolis, Jeff. Pinball Profile. Here. Barracora Inspiration. Li I, 1974 by Swiss artist H.R. Giger. Here and Here. Pinball Magazine. 12-Aug-2015. Interview: Roger Sharpe. Here. Pinball News.19-Jun-2020. Steve Epstein Dies. Here. YouTube. Pinball History: 1990 Today Show 1990 with Roger Sharpe. Here. YouTube. Interview with Roger Sharpe for 'Pinball - The man who saved the game'. Here. YouTube. Turbografx7. Cyclopes with Roger Sharpe. Here. YouTube. Modern Pinball NYC Closing. Here. YouTube. Broadway Arcade Commercial. Here. Shalhoub, Michael. The Pinball Compendium. Internet Pinball Database. IPDB.org
In this episode we are joined by a very special guest, the man who saved pinball with a single shot, and who wrote the first published book on the history of pinball, Mr. Roger Sharpe.https://wedgeheadpdx.com/podcasts/ Link is to some bonus materials on our website to see all the games that we are talking about in this episode.Roger is a legend in the pinball world, most it well documented elsewhere, but he joined us on the podcast to talk about a different industry legend: the late great Harry Williams. Founder of the eponymous Williams Mfg. company, and the man who did more for pinball than any other single person in its long history.Harry brought electricity to pinball, designed the tilt mechanism, was the first to place magnets under the playfield, invented the first pop bumper, was the first to put score reels into a game, and the first to put elevated wire ball paths (the precursor to modern ramps) and more in his games OVER 70 YEARS AGO!Roger famously interviewed Harry back in the 1970s for his book PINBALL!, and he joins us to talk about the legacy of this great man, helping to fill out the details of Harry's life and of his personal warmth. Listen to Roger tell stories of Harry as a mentor to a young version of himself when he was developing his first pinball design Sharpshooter, and insights of Harry's return to the pinball design world in the late 1970s via Sam Stern, aka Gary's dad for Stern Electronics.Harry was a visionary, and was the greatest single creative force that the pinball industry has ever seen, but whilst his many contributions to pinball persist to this day, he remains heinously underappreciated and celebrated for being the true prophet of pinball that he was.We hope that this episode sheds some light on pinball's brightest star.
We've fought long and hard to avoid giving Roger Sharpe yet another ego-building podcast to spin his narrative and propaganda… but, here we are. Roger wrote about pinball. Played pinball. Promoted and evangelized pinball. Roger has been involved in the birth of tournaments, the second rise of licensing, and mainstream journalism. He also has had … Continue reading Silverball Chronicles Ep 36: The Token Roger Sharpe Episode →
Silverball Chronicles with David and Ron Episode 36: The Token Roger Sharpe Episode Want to Support the Show? Visit Our Patreon at www.patreon.com/silverballchronicles or pick up a tee shirt at https://silverballswag.com/collections/silverball-chronicles Topic Begins at 7:03 We've fought long and hard to avoid giving Roger Sharpe yet another ego-building podcast to spin his narrative and propaganda… but, here we are. Roger wrote about pinball. Played pinball. Promoted and evangelized pinball. Roger has been involved in the birth of tournaments, the second rise of licensing, and mainstream journalism. He also has had a great film based on him and his relationship with his wife Ellen. Join us as we talk about Roger's beginning, looking to buy a pinball machine, a thing that happened in a Court Room in the late 1970s, his pinball designs, the birth of tournament pinball, and his friendship with Steve Epstein. Sources: TopCast Episode – 17 – Roger Sharpe Teolis, Jeff. Pinball Profile. Here Barracora Inspiration. Li I, 1974 by Swiss artist H.R. Giger. Here and Here Pinball Magazine. 12-Aug-2015. Interview: Roger Sharpe. Here. Pinball News.19-Jun-2020. Steve Epstein Dies. Here. Shalhoub, Michael. The Pinball Compendium. Internet Pinball Database. IPDB.org Joe Balcer Game List. Here. YouTube. Modern Pinball NYC Closing. Here. YouTube. Broadway Arcade Commercial. Here.
This episode is scene four in The Sievers, the third play in The Silverfields of Northbrook trilogy. It's early winter 1960 on Gregg Road. A heavy snow storm has hit the cul-de-sac as Stanley prepares to make sales calls. First, however, he calls Northbrook's city hall to have a public works crew clear the snow from the driveway's edge. Cindy's building a snowman in the front yard. Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War podcast series, talks about his family's life in the 1950s, a recent reunion with his Wisconsin Badger college roomies, and a trip to Madison with Roger Sharpe, where he, Joe Weigler and Michael met as 1966 freshman playing pinball in the State Street bars. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast
In this episode of Anaesthesia on Air, Dr Ashwini Keshkamat talks with Dr Sarah Thornton and Dr Roger Sharpe to discuss SAS doctors in Educational roles. They speak through common themes, quality improvement, and advice and highlights for SAS members. SAS doctors are an integral part of the College. We benefit from the representation of SAS doctors on Council – our elected SAS members are Dr Sunil Kumar and Dr Ashwini Keshkamat. We also have a dedicated SAS Committee that works across the College and with Council to promote all matters relating to doctors working in SAS roles, including education, training, professional development and wellbeing. SAS Week is a week-long celebration of Staff Grade, Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) doctors which runs from 9-13 October. More than 1 in 5 of the non-trainee anaesthetic workforce are SAS doctors who play an essential role in the provision of anaesthetic services to patients. Links and resources: SAS Week 2023 | The Royal College of Anaesthetists (rcoa.ac.uk) SAS and Specialty Doctors | The Royal College of Anaesthetists (rcoa.ac.uk)
The Bragg Brothers talk with us about their Roger Sharpe movie, "Pinball" and they challenges they faced making a movie during Covid lockdown
Flipperit elävät uutta renessanssia ajassamme, ja uusia yksityisiä pelisaleja on avattu Suomeen useita. Lisäksi flipperitaidoilla kisaaminen on yleistynyt huomattavasti - kilpailuja järjestetään kiihtyvää tahtia, ja suomalaiset pelaajat ovat nousseet entistä keskeisempään asemaan kansainvälisestikin. Tästä todisteena flippereiden MM-kisojan hopeamitali, joka tuli Suomeen keväällä 2023. Teräskuulan ohjaamista lapojen avulla valojen välkkeessä ja kovan metelin saattelemana on alettu harrastaa Yhdysvalloissa jo 1940-luvun lopulta lähtien, mistä se levisi ympäri läntistä maailmaa tehokkaasti. Fortuna-maa Suomi intoutui peliharrastuksesta 1960-luvulla, kunnes presidentti Kekkosen aikaan säädetty laki vuonna 1976 vei suurimman osan peliautomaateista pois julkisilta paikoilta, ja osa koneista päätyi jopa kaatopaikoille. Lisäksi videopelien ja muiden kolikkoautomaattien yleistyminen 80-luvulla nakersi flippereiden suosiota. Vastaavaa flippereiden kiirastulta koettiin myös niiden syntymaassa, missä mm. New Yorkin osavaltio kielsi koneet kokonaan 40-luvulla rappiollisina uhkapeleinä. Yksittäinen flipperiharrastaja-journalisti Roger Sharpe osoitti oikeussalissa vuonna 1976, että kyseessä ei ole pelkkä tuuripeli, ja vuosikymmenten flipperikielto raukesi muissakin osavaltioissa. Tästä tapauksesta on julkaistu vuonna 2022 elokuva Pinball: The Man who Saved the Game. Tänä päivänä uusia flippereitä tehtaillaan edelleen, mihin teemoja lainataan isoimmista populaarikulttuurin ilmiöistä kuten suosituimmista supersankarielokuvista aina mammuttiluokan rock-bändeihin saakka. Kulttuuriykkönen kysyy, millainen paikka kulttuurissamme ja sen amerikkalaistumisessa flippereillä on ollut? Miksi se yhdistetään alakulttuureihin ja aikoinaan myös maineeltaan vaaralliseen ja rappiolliseen rock-imagoon tai jopa mafia-meininkiin? Onko sen asema tänä päivänä silkan nostalginen, keski-ikäisten varakkaiden miesten keräilyharrastus vai millaista vastapainoa flipperit kaikessa mekaanisuudessaan tarjoavat tämän päivän harrastus- ja pelikulttuurille? Flipperikulttuurin historiasta ja nykypäivästä ovat keskustelemassa tuore flippereiden MM-kisojen hopeamitalisti, vasta 19-vuotias Markus Virtanen sekä omia flipperihalleja pyörittävät intohimoiset harrastajat, Erno Lahdenperä sekä Jarkko Lehtola. Juhani Kenttämaa toimittaa.
There's a new movie out called Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game. It's a fun and extremely meta biopic telling the story of Roger Sharpe, who, with one perfect shot, helped legalize pinball in New York. That's right – pinball was banned in many states up until the 1970s. We told that story and interviewed the REAL Roger about, oh, 400 episodes or so ago. So if you haven't gone that far back in the catalog, we wanted to give you a free replay. After that, we've got a new segment with Keith Elwin, a tournament champion who made the move into designing pinball machines.For Amusement Only (Free Replay)
Christian Zyp interviews Winefred & Austin Bragg (writer/dir)about their film PINBALL: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE GAME. It screens as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival at the Globe Cinema Thursday April 27th at6:30 pm.Based on the true story of Roger Sharpe, a young midwesterner who overturned New York City's 35 year-old ban on pinball machines. An unsettled writer with a fantastic mustache, Roger Sharpe, finds solace and confidence in one thing he has mastered: pinball. When a police raid destroys the only machines he can find in 1970s New York City, he learns the game is illegal. Roger reluctantly joins forces with the Music and Amusement Association to overturn the ban while falling in love with Ellen, an artist and single mother.
Our guests on this table-tilting episode of the Popzara Podcast are filmmakers Austin Bragg and Meredith Bragg, i.e. The Bragg Brothers, the writing/directing duo of Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, their new film that tells the (mostly) true story of how Roger Sharpe would key part in helping overturn archaic gambling laws that made the game illegal. The guys chat everything from what it was like working with an apprehensive legend, how 2023 could be the year videogame/amusement movies become respectable, how meta narrative is an amazing storytelling mechanic, comparisons to classics like Pirates of Silicon Valley and American Splendor, epic '70s mustaches, inspirational similarities between Roger Sharpe and Rocky, and so much more. Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game is available now on streaming services everywhere. Even if you don't know a flipper from a bumper, drop a quarter on your favorite podcast, pull that plunger and listen today!
Based on an amazing true story, 'Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game' was one of my favorite films from last year's festival circuit! In 1976, GQ writer Roger Sharpe, a self professed pinball fanatic, helped lift a 35-year ban on the game of pinball in the state of New York. Did you even know that pinball had been banned in major American cities? After seeing the film at the Santa Fe International Film Festival and falling in love with it I had to have Austin and Meredith on the show to talk about making it! Join us and I think you'll love them and the film as much as I do! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BVrnkW Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H27uMH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Directors Austin and Meredith Bragg join Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk about their new film 'Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game', an engrossing true story about how in 1976 writer and pinball historian Roger Sharpe challenged a 40-year-old law that banned pinball in New York City. Support Matt's Movie Reviews Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33903624 TeePublic: https://tinyurl.com/2p9c5kpn Amazon: tinyurl.com/2p98rf6r Follow Matt's Movie Reviews! Website: http://mattsmoviereviews.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matts-Movie-Reviewsnet/151059409963 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsMovieReviews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1036986/admin/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/mattsmovierev MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/mattsmoviereviews
On this special episode, Mike talks with Austin and Meredith Bragg about their feature film debut, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game. Based on the story of Roger Sharpe, the GQ journalist who proved that pinball is a game of skill, no chance, it's an ambitious and delightful debut. Find out more at https://pinballfilm.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-projection-booth-podcast_2/support.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement
On this special episode, Mike talks with Austin and Meredith Bragg about their feature film debut, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game. Based on the story of Roger Sharpe, the GQ journalist who proved that pinball is a game of skill, no chance, it's an ambitious and delightful debut. Find out more at https://pinballfilm.com/
It took 30 years and one dedicated young man to get New York to throw out its ban on pinball. Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game tells the story of Roger Sharpe, a journalist at GQ and a pinball aficionado. Austin and Meredith Bragg are the film's directors. The film is in theaters and available for streaming today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott sits down with pinball legend Roger Sharpe for an engaging interview to talk about the upcoming film based on his life, 'Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game'. Roger also discusses why he loves the game as much as he does while sharing his story about encouraging the state of New York to lift its ban on pinball back in 1976. The film released Friday, March 17th, and you can read Scott's review to see why he recommends it so much.
I welcome Roger Sharpe, President and CEO of Sharpe Communications, and the star of the new movie - PINBALL: The Man Who Saved the Game. Hear about his marketing agency and how the idea to turn his story into a movie started back in 2020. We then discuss how pinball used to be illegal in New York City, discovering pinball in college, working at GQ, being challenged to write a book, and testifying at City Hall it was a game of skill, not a game of chance. Learn about life choices, working in advertising, how others got their start in pinball, plus ideas how you could get into the industry now. Hear about home enthusiasts being a huge boost, going international, and thousands of events, tournaments, and leagues happening every year. We then dive into some of his favorite games and projects, including the ones he designed, along with his licensing work on Elvira, NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Terminator 2, Arctic Thunder, and other games. Learn about the growth of barcades, the explosion of the industry, the difference to video games, and cooperative play. Hear about his concern on the recent pricing of pinballs, not going too hardcore on the game design, and thoughts on licensing. Towards the end he shares a great story about Gary Stern, the legendary Harry Williams, his pinball book, and some current games he's playing or interested in. Learn about websites you can check out, the March 17th, 2023 release date, the irony of making pinballs in Chicago but not being legal years ago, and how this little indie movie is winning awards (go check it out). Bio: Roger Sharpe's demonstration of pinball as a skill-based game overturned New York City's thirty-five-year ban on pinball machines in 1976. His story, now a film, “PINBALL: The Man Who Saved the Game” came out March 17th, 2023. Roger is also the former Director of Marketing and Licensing at Williams Bally/Midway, a pinball historian, a player, and former pinball designer at Stern, Williams, and Game Plan. Show Links: * Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game website * Apple TV Movie link (U.S.) * YouTube Movies and TV link (U.S.) * Moving Picture Institute website * Vertical Entertainment website * Stern Pinball website * Jersey Jack Pinball website * IFPA website * Midwest Gaming Classic website * Texas Pinball Festival website * Scorebit website * James Bond 007 website * Bally Midway Wikipedia Game Dev Advice Links: * Game Dev Advice Patreon - please help support the show if you find it useful * Game Dev Advice Twitter * Game Dev Advice email: info@gamedevadvice.com * Game Dev Advice website * Level Ex Careers - we're hiring for lots of roles! * Game Dev Advice hotline: (224) 484-7733 * Subscribe and go to the website for full show notes with links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of The Gaming Outsider, Scott, Zack & Alyssa answer questions provided by the community. Before that they discuss the week in industry news. Don't miss our Resident Evil 4 Giveaway for the month of March! On This Episode (Start) Welcome/Introduction (25:58) News (48:45) Pronty (Switch) (57:27) Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth (Switch) (1:02:50) PInball: The Man Who Saved the Game (Film) (1:10:37) “From the Outside In” Topic: Community Questions Grab the episode now on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don't forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.
The gang is back together and full of updates! First Gerard and Nick share what they've been up to before tackling the recent video game related trailers! They talk about the Tetris movie trailer, the Roger Sharpe movie (Pinball: The Man who Saved the Game) trailer, and eventually the new Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer. Gerard and Nick also talk about some of the recent drama around Donkey Kong, Billy Mitchell, and high scores. All this, plus some Disney talk in this month's episode!
Roger is back and we talk about his recent movie, Pinball! Keep up to date with the movie at pinballfilm.com
Writers and directors Austin and Meredith Bragg discuss how they made Roger Sharpe's story into a featured film. After huge award-winning success creating short films, hear how Roger's story inspired […]
Bonjour Y'all! In this episode, we chat with co-owner and operator of North Star Pinball in Montreal, Charlotte Filmore-Handlon. We talk the Ocho, the Roger Sharpe movie, Hockey and Pinball Beer. We
It's time for another packed PINcast from Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News. This time they look back at all the key events in pinball from July and the start of August along with, not one... not two... but three special pinball legend guests. Jersey Jack himself tells us about how he brought Steve Ritchie to the company he founded and discusses many other recent events at the business. Roger Sharpe reveals details of the upcoming movie about his life in pinball and that historic moment in 1976 where he helped ensure the game's survival. The third legend has designed more than 180 pinballs and as he celebrates his birthday, Wayne Neyens still has dreams about the game at the ripe old age of 103. Plus, there are full details of Spooky Pinball's launch of their latest titles, the auction of the Museum of Pinball's huge collection, the most recent update from Deeproot Pinball, pinball's appearance on TV, more pinball collectibles you can purchase, teases of more upcoming titles, how the Magic Girl game has finally been finished, a scam warning, code updates and much, much more. Then there's a call with Gary to get all the latest news... or is there?
Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 39: Roger Sharpe & The License Of Impossibility Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: Roger Sharpe Happy birthday to Roger this weekend! - How to get the IP's and licenses - What assets matter and what don't - Using properties without permission - Risk factors including Cancel Culture - Buying sight unseen vs. testing machines on location - Sponsor Of The Week - Last week - Who does Martin want to save and who does he want to destroy direct feed to Final Round Pinball Podcast: http://feeds.feedburner.com/FinalThePinballNetwork email us at finalroundpinball@gmail.com Instagram @finalroundpinballpodcast Twitter: @finalroundpin website: thepinball.network
For 30 years pinball was illegal beginning in New York City then spreading to other cities throughout the United States. Pinball machines were blamed for corrupting the minds of children leading them down a dark path of gambling and the devil.The wave of bans started with one man, Mayor La Guardia, in the 1940's and ended with another man, Roger Sharpe in the 1970's.Hear the full story on today's episode of Facts-Chology!If you have a question you want us to research, send an email to Factschology@gmail.comAnd if you like the show, give us a rating, leave a review, or subscribe!Sourceshttps://arcadology.net/new-york-pinball-ban/https://knowledgenuts.com/2014/06/12/new-york-citys-war-on-pinball/https://www.6sqft.com/pinball-prohibition-the-arcade-game-was-illegal-in-new-york-for-over-30-years/https://www.history.com/news/that-time-america-outlawed-pinballhttps://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/did-you-know-pinball-was-illegal-in-nyc-for-over-30-yearshttps://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/g284/4328211-new/?slide=11https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/01/the-mayor-who-took-a-sledgehammer-to-nycs-pinball-machines/267309/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Factschology)
Episode 25!! (The Final One??) We are honored to wrap up our in-depth interview with the Man Who Saved Pinball and wrap up the game show Stump the 'Stache with him too. Find out Rogers thoughts on the future of pinball as well as the bio pic about his life, in production new. Also, news, rumors and other pin junk too! Join Franchi and Dr. Pin for a hell of a show. won't you?
Episode 23!! We are honored to have the Man Who Saved Pinball on our show. Not only got a 2-part interview, but a 2-part game show to boot. Roger plays for dog food to go to a Military k-9 Dog Shelter by answering questions supplied by some of pinball greatest stars! Also, news, rumors, info on our new subscription t-shirt club and a NEW CONTEST!! Join Franchi and Dr. Pin for a hell of a show. won't you?
Pinball podcasting legend Nate Shivers of Coast 2 Coast Pinball spends an hour on Pinball Profile. We talk about his path to pinball, life in the Netherlands, Roger Sharpe interviews […]
Welcome! Today Nikki Rich Show is live with Zach Sharpe Stern Pinball Inc.is the Director of Marketing for Stern Pinball, a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball. Pinball is not just Zach's business, it's in his blood. Zach is part of a multigenerational pinball family. Zach's Father, Roger Sharpe, was the man responsible for legalizing pinball after it had been made illegal in prohibition. Zach and his Brother, Josh Sharpe, are both top-ranked competitive pinball players, known globally for their talent and skill. Zach was an integral part of the IFPA, helping with marketing and PR for years while he pursued it as a career. Zach joined Stern Pinball in 2017 as the Director of Marketing, a move that felt more like fate than employment. At Stern Pinball, Zach has overseen the record-breaking launches of the Munsters, Beatles, Deadpool machines, and more. Zach's love of pinball shows in everything he does at Stern.
Rebecca Salam and Jordan Burgar are the hosts of the TWIPY nominated Pinball Stream, Fliptronic. In this super-sized episode, we chat TWIPYs, Hot Wheels, how Jordan outbid me on a part of pinball history, and an interesting connection between crafting and Roger Sharpe. https://www.twitch.tv/fliptronic https://www.instagram.com/fliptronicatx/ https://twipys.com/2020-twipys-ballot/ Houston Arcade Expo: https://www.arcadecenter.com/ https://www.american-pinball.com/games/hot-wheels/
Happy Father's Day! Roger Sharpe talks about being a dad, early memories, plus great stories of his best-friend, Steve Epstein.
Many people shared their praises of Steve. Hear from many including Bowen Kerins, Keith Johnson, Greg Poverelli, Daniel Spolar, Keith Elwin, and Steve's best friend, Roger Sharpe. Rest in peace, […]
Tucson Pinball Podcast – Episode 56 – Rip The Spinner With Roger Sharpe
Here is part 2 of the Roger Sharpe interview. We wrap things up by finishing our discussion about Bally/Williams and also talk about tech videos, licensing, and the future of pinball!
The Loserkids interview the Legendary pinball man himself, Roger Sharpe! In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Roger talks about life before he made the world famous shot, the court hearing to reinstate pinball, and his days at Bally/Williams. We also talk about subjects like PAPA, Steve Kirk, and his book entitled, "Pinball!".
In this episode Suzie follows the strange tale of a legendary terror and Trevor examines a pastime that was prohibited for a surprisingly long time. WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget… Continue reading "Spring Heeled Terror and Spring Loaded Vice"
In this episode Suzie follows the strange tale of a legendary terror and Trevor examines a pastime that was prohibited for a surprisingly long time. WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget… Continue reading "Spring Heeled Terror and Spring Loaded Vice"
Tonight I am joined by Edward Trapunski, author of "Special When Lit: A visual and anecdotal history of Pinball". We discuss the creation of the book, originally published in 1979, came out at a time of great change for pinball. The industry was moving from electro-mechanical games to solid state. The book touches on a broad history of the game, a description of the appeal from social, art, and gameplay aspects, and even a peek into the future (circa 1979), which turned out to be quite prescient! Special When Lit can be purchased here: The other books mentioned - Pinball! by Roger Sharpe - Tilt! Pinball machines 1931-1958 - Pinball an Illustrated History by Michael Colmer - Pinball Portfolio by Harry McKoewn - Many thanks to Edward for the interview and the great book about the game we all enjoy.
Today we talk with cinematographer and creative, Imoto Arcade. Imoto takes an hour while driving across the country to chat with us about her world. We talk about her work with Marco Specialties, her thoughts on chipgate, and more! www.imotoarcade.com https://www.youtube.com/marcopinball Show links (there are a bunch!) News: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/ Clearcoat break down: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-59-with-poormans-pinball-podcast/ Houston Arcade Expo: http://www.arcadecenter.com/ Ayce Gogi: http://www.aycegogi.com/ 82 LA: http://eightytwo.la/ Pinball Expo in Chicago next month: http://www.pinballexpo.net/ More info on Houdini: https://www.american-pinball.com/games/houdini/ Rachel Bess's arcade: https://www.electricbatarcade.com/ Where to get a copy of Pinball 101: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/randyelwin Home of Anna our first Little Flip: https://theflipperroom.com/ Alien Star: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=49 Hard Body: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1122 List of pinball artwork by Paul Faris: https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/paul-faris Banzi Run: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=175 Meltdown Pinball Podcast: https://funwithbonus.com/meltdown-pinball-podcast-episode-one/ Poor Man's Pinball Podcast: https://poormanspinballpodcast.libsyn.com/ More info about animator Hayao Miyazaki and Imoto's dream theme: https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/Hayao_Miyazaki
First, a call on the Bingo Line - Len calls with a question about the Selector Lock on Yacht Club. Next, Nate Shivers from Coast 2 Coast podcast has started releasing a new series - Roger Sharpe recorded interviews with numerous folks from the EM era for his book Pinball, and this series begins with an interview with Harry Williams. Check it out at Next, some woodworking for Multi-Races - it's starting to look like a real game! Finally, today's featured game is Gottlieb's "Keen-A-Ball" from 1939: You can reach me at foramusementonlypodcast@gmail.com or via the bingos line at 724-BINGOS-1 You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me on Instagram (also bingopodcast). The show's website is foramusementonly.libsyn.com If you like video games, you might enjoy Gaming on Ten Minutes a Week at Thank you very much for listening, and I'll talk to you next time.
Roger tells the difference between today's pinball companies, marketing, and designs compared to years ago.
Welcome to a special episode of the podcast, a mini documentary on Pinball 2000, a list ditch effort to save Williams pinball. If this episode interested you at all, I implore you to watch TILT:The Battle to Save Pinball. This goes much deeper into the development of Pinball 2000, and the last days of the Williams pinball division. It also has some fascinating interviews with the people involved, including George Gomez, Pat Lawlor, Lyman Sheats, Roger Sharpe, and many others. It is available on Amazon Prime Video as well, and you can go directly to it here. George's Expo '99 Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmmfJ5p_Qxs WMS Location Today: https://goo.gl/maps/kpu74XYVR4w There is also a P2K Collectors Page here: http://www.pinball2000.de/ Planetary Pinball still has some P2K info up as well: https://www.planetarypinball.com/mm5/Williams/pinball2000/home.html And if you have a P2K pin, the repair guide is here: http://pinwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Pinball_2000_Repair And lastly, stay tuned...there will be more P2K info in the next episode, but be warned, Rick will be back. :)
How friggin rad would a National Pinball Day recognized by the US Senate on Roger Sharpe's bday be?
Deeproot pinball, Roger Sharpe, and one more question...
Roger on Pinball licensing Williams 90's Beatles machine Sigourney Weaver absence on Alien CGC and remake possibilities Original themes in modern pinball Pinball market trends Roger tried to save pinball TWICE Monster Bash topper Deeproot Tour Oktoberfest – Nirmal Interview Beatles Pinball rumours Stern of the Union Pinball Magazine #5 Custom Pinball Machine Patreon Giveaway…Read more Episode 63 – Roger Sharpe tried to save Pinball twice
Pinball in the 70s The progression of females in pinball Why did pinball go away? Pinball trends and TNA Resurgence of original themes Pin2000: Desperation and necessity Pre-order business model Progression of pinball and P3 Getting kids into pinball Batman 0.95 Code Haggis Pinball Pinball Expo Roving reporter Head2Head Patreon Chrisco hampers! Melbourne Matchplay Gritty…Read more Episode 62 – Roger Sharpe
The man who proved pinball is “A Game of Skill” joins us for this milestone episode as he shares stories and insights.
The first part in an extended interview with Roger Sharpe.
The second part of an extended interview with Roger Sharpe.
Roger and Kaneda chat pinball.
Roger and Kaneda chat pinball.
Roger Sharpe who is one of the most idolized people in pinball history. He is the Babe Ruth of pinball when he called his shot in 1976 to help legalize pinball. Roger was considered one of the top players in the world and now his sons are among the top in the world also. He has worked in game licensing and marketing for over 35 years. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:24] Jeremy’s introduction of Roger Sharpe, pinball businessman and legend. [1:40] Why Roger gets emotional talking about his life and career. [4:15] When Roger’s sons began to beat him at pinball. [9:30] How a person trains for a pinball tournament. [15:02] The winnings of major pinball tournaments. [16:10] What was the pinball game Roger dominated the most? [18:15] The thought process behind designing pinball machines. [27:44] What makes a pinball game more expensive or costly? [31:15] How Roger got to own the first pinball game ever patented. [35:35] The origin of Roger’s pinball book. [40:00] Roger’s young life and what he aspired to and did as a kid. [48:50] How the desire to be good a pinball came about. [53:40] The “Drunk History” thing Roger was involved in (see it below). [57:05] How Roger got the gig writing a feature in GQ Magazine. [1:18:11] Strange laws surrounding pinball playing that Roger has experienced. [1:23:01] Testifying in city council in New York City to get pinball legalized. [1:30:10] The “Babe Ruth” type call Roger made in his demonstration. [1:33:14] The most successful licensing deal Roger was able to put together. [1:45:37] Working in marketing, tradeshows, and licensing for manufacturers. [1:49:03] The mechanics of setting up a licensing deal. [1:51:16] How licensing deals are partly predicting the future. [2:10:10] Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger on a licensing deal. [2:13:02] Roger’s lowest point in Roger’s life: The loss of his Dad. [2:16:36] The proudest career accomplishments. [2:19:13] The most difficult situation to track down to gain permission for a product. In this episode… When you think of pinball, you probably think of flashing lights, ringing bells, and distinctive sounds that only come from a pinball machine. That is the world of Roger Sharpe. Roger is a legend in the pinball industry, being one of the most successful pinball players in all history, and also a licensing agent and industry Rep. who has been very instrumental in shaping the industry. On this episode of Inspired Insider, Jeremy talks with Roger about how he got into Penn ball in the first place, what it was about the game that drew his interest and kept him so absorbed in it, and how he carved out his place in the industry during the time when confusion about the nature of the very game he played was part and parcel of the era he lived in. Roger has many observations to share from his time as a competitive pinball player and also from his experience in leading the charge for fairer laws regarding pinball machines and their use, and the licensing and distribution pinball machines as he worked for big manufacturers of the games. His lessons go beyond business, into all areas of life, thinking, and action. On this episode Roger will share his lowest point in life, the death of his father, and also his highest points both in life and in his career. It's obvious from listening to Roger that he still has passion for the game that brought him notoriety and opportunity. Resources and People Mentioned on this episode Steve Larson www.IFPApinball.com GQ Magazine Roger’s book.
Roger Sharpe is one of the most idolized people in pinball history. He is the Babe Ruth of pinball when he called his shot in 1976 to help legalize pinball. Roger was considered one of the top players in the world and now his sons are among the top in the world also. He has worked in game licensing and marketing for over 35 years. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:24] Jeremy’s introduction of Roger Sharpe, pinball businessman and legend. [1:40] Why Roger gets emotional talking about his life and career. [4:15] When Roger’s sons began to beat him at pinball. [9:30] How a person trains for a pinball tournament. [10:35] The proudest or most successful licensing deal Roger has done. [13:00] The difficult, long process of completing a licensing deal. [22:51] Why Roger’s success was not about having a track record. [26:23] The mechanics of setting up a licensing deal. [50:12] Roger’s lowest and highest moments. [56:30] Getting in touch with difficult people to find. [1:05:40] Giving advice and confidentiality with clients. In this episode… This conversation with Roger Sharpe, pinball legend and successful licenser of pinball games is a treasure trove of insights about the backstory of licensing products and the outlook one has to have in order to get the deals made. Roger’s career has spanned quite a stretch of history when all kinds of things changed, and he’s endured them all, pivoting to adapt his skills and knowledge to help license video games and other entertainment systems for his entire career. On this episode of Inspired Insider, Roger shares how he did what he did for the sake of his belief in his cause, and how he believes that if anything in life is worth it, then you work to make it worth it. Roger gives everything he has to everything he gets involved with. Find out how you can adopt that attitude on this episode. Roger also shares his lowest moment, the loss of his father, and the impact that had on him and the direction his life took. His highest moments revolve around the birth and growth of his sons and the amazing things he’s been able to accomplish in his career. Resources Mentioned on this episode Steve Larson www.IFPApinball.com GQ Magazine Roger’s book.
I was thinking about the legal history of pinball and what might of happened if Roger Sharpe wasn't able to convince the course that fateful day. I recent ally watched Drunk History Season 3, ep 6 and about 7 mins in they re-enact that scene....
Revisit the 2013 edition of the Louisville Arcade Expo for a virtual walk-through of the expo and get a Pinball history lesson from the legendary Roger Sharpe! The post Recap–Louisville Arcade Expo 2013 first appeared on Brokentoken.com.
Well, it’s off to the Midwest Gaming Classic for most of the crew anyway. Farewell and adieu to Squirrel’s appendix! We hear from Roger Sharpe, Dennis Nordman & Melony, Dan Loosen, Ben Heck, Joe Balcer & Jersey Jack… and a host of others!
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