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Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
🔥 Wizards & Warriors - Episode 6: INDISC Recap w/ZMac Interview 🔥
Welcome back to Wizards & Warriors, the ultimate podcast for competitive pinball! Hosted by Hadi "Friscopinball" Seyed-Ali and Joe "JL4nd", we break down the biggest tournaments, latest news, and expert strategies in the pinball scene. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2025 It Never Drains in Southern California (INDISC)—one of the most prestigious events on the Stern Pro Circuit. We’re joined by Zach McCarthy (ZMac), the back-to-back INDISC champion, as he walks us through his finals performance, strategy insights, and the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level.
🏆 Topics Covered:
🎯 INDISC 2025 Recap – Breaking down the finals for each finals, key plays, and strategy deep dive
🎤 Exclusive Interview with ZMac – How he rose to the top, his mindset, and the infamous ZMac bump
📰 Pinball News & Rumors – New game teasers, upcoming releases, and industry buzz
🏅 Viewer Q&A – The impact of long-format tournaments and how WPPR points are calculated
*Chapters*
🔹 Introduction, Viewer Emails, & Tournament Recaps
* 00:00 - 3:52 - Intro and INDISC Preliminary Notes, Goals for 2025, etc.
* 3:52 - 13:24 - Industry News and Rumors
* 13:25 - 20:07 - Viewer Emails and Questions!
* 20:08 - 26:51 - Tourney Recaps (No Quarter Winter X Games 200%; SW Belle Pinball Rodeo - Hoedown Throwdown, Rodeo Round-Up, Do-Si-Do, The Magnificent Seven; Pinball At The Beach, Cactus Jack's Winter Tee-Off Pin-Golf Classic 2025)
* 26:52 - 30:29 - Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Tournaments and Other Comps
*Zach McCarthy Interview & INDISC Finals Analysis*
30:30 - 57:40 - Intro w/ZMac and In-Depth Interview On His Pinball Journey plus INDISC thoughts
*MAIN FINALS*
Game 1: Rush
* 26:37 - 1:29:55 - Rush Overview & Strategy
Game 2: Grand Lizard
* 1:29:56 - 1:54:29 - Grand Lizard Overview & Strategy
Game 3: Johnny Mnemonic
* 1:54:30 - 2:21:29 - Johnny Mnemonic: Overview & Strategy
Closing Thoughts & Tournament Wrap-Up
* 1:50:45 - 2:24:05 RAPID FIRE ROUND w/ZMac & Outro
* 2:24:06 - 2:25:45: Post-ZMac Interview Notes on INDISC & WPPR Review
*CLASSICS TARGET MATCHPLAY FINALS*
* 2:25:46 - 2:41:56 - Game 1: Safari
* 2:41:57 - 2:58:50 - Game 2: Target Pool
* 2:58:51 - 3:11:35 - Game 3: Jacks Open & Post-CTMP WPPR Review/Notes/Thoughts
*CLASSICS FINALS*
* 3:11:36 - 3:28:10 - Game 1: Joker Poker
* 3:28:11 - 3:39:57 - Game 2: Lady Luck
* 3:39:58 - 3:51:05 - Game 3: Harlem Globetrotters & Post-Classics WPPR Review/Notes/Thoughts
*WOMEN'S FINALS*
* 3:51:06 - 4:04:09 - Game 1: Hoops
* 4:04:10 - 4:14:19 - Game 2 - Game 2: Argosy
* 4:14:20 4:15:56 - Game 3: Rush & Post-Women's WPPR Review/Notes/Thoughts
4:15:57 - Outro and Final Thoughts!
🔔 Get Involved!
Want us to feature your local tournament or league? Email us at wizardsandwarriorspodcast@gmail.com!
📌 Upcoming Tourneys:
📅 Georgia Pinball Open – Feb 20-23
📅 Starfighters Pinball Festival – Feb 21-23
📅 Texas Pinball Festival – Mar 21-23
…and more!
🔗 Follow the Pinball Greats!
🎮 Zach McCarthy (ZMac) on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zmacpinball
🎥 Karl DeAngelo (IE Pinball) on Twitch & YouTube:
🔹 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iepinball
🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iepinball
🎧 Listen Now & Subscribe!
#Pinball #CompetitivePinball #INDISC #PinballTournament #SternPinball #ArcadeGaming #Esports #IFPA #TwitchPinball #PinballNews
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
We head around to all States and Territories in Australia that held their finals on February 1st this year and chat about their event and the games and players involved.
Top 6 in most States, and top 4 in Tasmania and the ACT will head up to Townsville in Far North Queensland on the 22 of February to decide on the overall Australian IFPA Open and Women's championships.
Jason Lynch lets us know how they are coping with the big wet up in Townsville and how preparations are going for hosting the event. Follow his stream from Friday 21 February on Twitch.tv/pinheadaustralia
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
The Pinball Show Episode 170: Poof
Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny
- Stern Pinball Production Updates
- Dragongate
- A Remastered Rumor
- EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: What The People Want: The Flip N Out Pinball Interested Lists
- Dave Fix Makes Another Podcast Appearance
- A Tribute To Lyman Sheats
- Pinball At The Beach
- A NEW Game's Launch From A NEW Company
- Swings At Kings
- Additional Pindustry News
- Pinball Market Trends™
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND TPS MEMBERSHIP CAN BE FOUND AT Patreon.com/thepinballshow
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Get ready, pinball fanatics! Your first taste of Wizards & Warriors Episode 6 is dropping, and it's a pinball bonanza with a spotlight on the #INDISC2025 champ himself, Zach McCarthy aka #ZMac!
This FIRST LOOK is your VIP pass to all things INDISC Main Finals and beyond. The full episode with analysis on the Classics Target Matchplay, Classics', and Women's Finals will be out shortly in the next week or so.
- ZMac Unchained: Ever wondered how ZMac conquered INDISC again? This episode spills the tea! ☕️ We're talking strategy secrets, tournament triumphs, and the origin story of a pinball champ.
- Game Breakdown Extravaganza: They dissect the INDISC finals like a pinball autopsy (the good kind!). #RushPinball, #GrandLizard, and #JohnnyMnemonic get the full treatment. Learn the winning moves and maybe, just maybe, up your own game.
- ZMac's Fun Side: It's not all serious strategy. Get ready for some laughs as they grill ZMac with rapid-fire questions. "Its fiiiiinnnnneeee" or "Bozo"? Find out his true feelings!
Basically, if you love pinball (and who doesn't?!), this episode is your new jam. It's packed with insights, strategy, and a whole lotta pinball love. Hit that subscribe button and get ready to flip out!
Special shoutout to IEPinball (https://twitch.tv/iepinball) for all the INDISC footage and Pinball101 on YT for the Grand Lizard tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GgrYUaQEpU). Please make sure you give both of these sites a follow and subscription if you can!
Chapters
00:00 - 26:34: Intro & Z-Mac Post-INDISC Interview (his introduction to the competitive pinball scene, mental prep, risk vs. reward strats, 2025 goals, card format advice, etc.)
Game 1: Rush
26:37 - 58:50: Rush Overview & Strategy
- Why Rush was chosen and how players approached it.
- Multiball Strategies in Rush - Best modes, stacking strategies, and jackpot collection.
- Key Moments & Costly Drains - Big moves, near saves, and critical turning points.
58:51 - 1:23:09: Grand Lizard Overview & Strategy
- A Unique Challenge - Why this game plays differently from others.
- Strategic Approaches - What shots and objectives mattered most in the finals.
- Critical Drains & High-Stakes Moments - How players adapted under pressure.
Game 3: Johnny Mnemonic
1:23:10 - 1:50:44: Johnny Mnemonic: Overview & Strategy
- Fast & Furious Gameplay - The speed and complexity of this game.
- High-Risk Shots & Multiball Tactics - When to go aggressive vs. play safe.
- Ball 3 Magic or Math? - Who came out on top and how the game was won.
Closing Thoughts & Tournament Wrap-Up
1:50:45 - 1:52:22: RAPID FIRE ROUND w/ZMac - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways - Lessons from this episode and advice for aspiring players.
1:52:23 - Outro
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
The Pinball Show Episode 169: Down The Rabbit Hole On A Sub-$1000 Pinball Machine
Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny
- Stern Pinball Production Updates
- Dungeons & Dragons & Evil Deads Are Shipping
- No Time To Say Hello, Goodbye, Dutch Is Late, Is Late, Is Late!
- The Other Alice...
- Is It Possible To Purchase A New Pinball Machine For Less Than $1000?
- Kickstarting A New Pinball Business? DANGER, CAUTION, BEWARE
- Pedretti Gaming's Next Game Timeline
- EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: The Next Pedretti Game: Looking Deeper Into The Poll Results
- Pinball Market Trends™
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
*Wizards & Warriors Pinball Podcast - Episode 5: Pincinnati, NACS/WNACS, & The Road to INDISC!*
Hosts: Hadi & Joe
In Episode 5 of "Wizards & Warriors", your hosts Hadi (Friscopinball) and Joe (JL4ND) are back to dive deep into the competitive pinball world. The 2025 season is heating up with recent tournaments like Pincinnati and Winter Bash, and exciting events like INDISC just around the corner!
We also break down the latest happenings in the pinball scene, from tournament recaps to upcoming events and more. Additionally, we recap all your 2024 NACS and WNACS winners.
Got a local tournament or player you’d like us to highlight? Send us an email at *wizardsandwarriorspodcast@gmail.com* – we love spotlighting the competitive pinball community!
Chapters:
· 0:00 - 2:57 - Introduction and What We Have Been Up To
· 2:58 - 4:13 - Quick New & Rumored Pin Discussion
· 4:14 - 28:22 - NACS-PN Talk, NACS/WNACS Winners
· 28:23 - 43:40 - Recent Tourney Results (SW2 Weekend Action, Pins & Pirates Rally, Winter Bash 2024, Mega Ice-Burgh Matchplay, GPA NYE Matchplay, Great Turkey Fry-Up Leftovers, Pinball Planet Mega Matchplay, GA Schoolhouse Championship,
· 43:41 - 49:16 - Upcoming Tournaments (INDISC, Georgia Pinball Open - The Winter Edition, Starfighters Pinball Festival, 2025 Lumberjack Johnny's WPPR Chopper, IPFA Pinmasters & Nationals, Texas Pinball Festival, 2025 Stern Pro Circuit)
· 49:17 - 1:00:15 - IN DEPTH TOURNAMENT REVIEW: Pincinnati (Initial Thoughts, Arcade Legacy Strikes Tournament, Pincinnati Format, Pros/Cons, Frisco's Notes On Tourney Format Preference After 1 Year of Competitive Pinball)
· 1:00:16 - 1:17:13 - PINCINNATI Div. A In Depth Analysis: Game 1 (Far Out)
· 1:17:14 - 1:37:10 - PINCINNATI Div. A In Depth Analysis: Game 2 (Pulp Fiction)
· 1:37:11 - 1:49:59 - PINCINNATI Div. A In Depth Analysis: Game 3 (Game of Thrones)
· 1:50:00 - 1:52:41 - Final Recap of Pincinnati A Standings
· 1:52:42 - 1:55:26 - Recap of Women' Pincinnati Standings (Amazing Race)
· 1:55:27 -1:58:21 - INDISC Preliminary Discussions & NFL Talk!
· 1:58:22 - 2:08:49 - GAME: INDISC Classics Card Maker
· 2:08:50 - 2:24:41 - GAME: INDISC Main Open Card Maker
· 2:24:42 - Outro
🎧 In this episode:
· Tournament Highlights: Pincinnati, Winter Bash, NACS/WNACS, and more
· Upcoming Events: INDISC, Georgia Pinball Open, Starfighters Pinball Festival, and more!
· In Depth Review: Pincinnati 2024 Main Div. A Finals Breakdown & Women's Recap
· GAME!: INDISC Classics and Main Card Maker
https://tiermaker.com/create/2025-indisc-card-maker-main-17827097
🔜 Upcoming Pinball Events:
· INDISC (January 23-26, 2025)
· Starfighters Pinball Festival (February 21-23, 2025)
· Texas Pinball Festival (March 21-23, 2025)
📧 Email us: wizardsandwarriorspodcast@gmail.com
*Pincinnati Footage Courtesy of chuckwurt/sdtmpinball: youtube.com/chuckwurt *
#Pinball #WizardsAndWarriors #PinballPodcast #CompetitivePinball #PinballTournaments #PinballCommunity #PinballNews #WPPR #INDISC2025 #SternPinball #PinballEvents #PinballRankings #PinballLife #Pincinnati #WinterBash
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
The Pinball Show Episode 168: Dungeons & Dragons & What's Coming To Pinball In 2025
Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny
- Stern Pinball Releases Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye
- D&D Launch, Features, Sales, & Production
- What's Coming To Pinball In 2025: Our Predictions
- EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: 2024 New Game Sales Rank Order
- Other Pindustry News
- Get Yourself A Spotdog
- Pinball Market Trends™
- Rowdy Rowdy Rodeo
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Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 59: We Done Did D&D
Hosts: Joel Engelberth, Tom Graf, Travis Murie and Ralph Ronzio
Happy New Year! We were invited to Stern to check out their latest pinball machine Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye. Ralph was also in attendance at the Media Day so we asked him to join so we could discuss our thoughts on the game. Buckle up for another episode of Tom being great, Joel being Joel and Travis being… well Travis.
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Thanks again to Ralph for joining us and feel free to check out his Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRalph
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Silverball Chronicles with David and Ron Episode 42: Hankerin’ for Some Hankin Plus Mr. Pinball
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Topic Begins at 13:15
Sources:
Hankin Game List. Here
The Aussie Pinball Podcast, Ep 5 – Wayne Gillard
The Rare Pinball Files: a Deep Dive on Hankin's Empire Strikes Back (1980), The Kineticist, 2023. Here
Pinside Forum. Crocodile Hunter Thread. Here
Pinside Pinball Machines Section. Crocodile Hunter Outback Adventure. Here
Episode Summary:
Do you find yourself craving? Do you ever hanker for a special little thing? Well, we have had multiple people email and inquire about Hankin, you might say they had a craving for another Australian-based episode. Let’s go down under again with Part 2: Hankerin’ for Hankin and Mr. Pinball!
Let travel together down under this month with a massive correction from our last episode (whoops), some fun Aussie themes, learning about Cricket, fun themes and the craziness of Australian licensing.