It’s About Time : A Pinball Podcast

Fred Richardson and Brett Smith

Its About Time is a podcast hosted by Fred Richardson and Brett Smith. We cover everything pinball. From the people that have driven the competitive community, to the culture that pinball has created. Its about time there is a pinball podcast that covers the entire gamut of the pinball industry. Fred, being a pinball veteran with over 30 years of completive experience and the owner of Bang Back Pinball Lounge in Columbia, SC. He brings his knowledge, reputation and opinions about where the culture is headed. Brett, being a newcomer to the scene, gives a fresh perspective from a player getting into the culture during a rapid popularity in pinball. read less
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Episode 4 : Toy Story 4, Tilt Etiquette, Keri Wing
Jun 19 2022
Episode 4 : Toy Story 4, Tilt Etiquette, Keri Wing
Jersey Jack Pinball releases Toy Story 4, and hear about our thoughts and opinions about the game, plus hear our personal strategy for Iron Maiden and Star Wars "The Mandalorian". Did you just recklessly tilt the game by trying to save the ball? Learn the etiquette for when you or an opponent does this in a tournament.  Respect, Honor, Humility, and Progression. Learn about what it takes to be a "good" player in terms of character and attitude.  Keri Wing, 2019 IFPA Women’s World Pinball Champion talks about gives us her origin story within pinball. We also discuss her Attack From Mars strategy during that event.  All this and more, on It's About Time.

Episodes

Episode 4 : Toy Story 4, Tilt Etiquette, Keri Wing
Jun 19 2022
Episode 4 : Toy Story 4, Tilt Etiquette, Keri Wing
Jersey Jack Pinball releases Toy Story 4, and hear about our thoughts and opinions about the game, plus hear our personal strategy for Iron Maiden and Star Wars "The Mandalorian". Did you just recklessly tilt the game by trying to save the ball? Learn the etiquette for when you or an opponent does this in a tournament.  Respect, Honor, Humility, and Progression. Learn about what it takes to be a "good" player in terms of character and attitude.  Keri Wing, 2019 IFPA Women’s World Pinball Champion talks about gives us her origin story within pinball. We also discuss her Attack From Mars strategy during that event.  All this and more, on It's About Time.
Episode 3 : Tournament Formats, SC Scene, DJ Riel
Jun 5 2022
Episode 3 : Tournament Formats, SC Scene, DJ Riel
We discuss tournament format opinions, Fish Tales and The Shadow strategy, Godzilla Pinball, the South Carolina Pinball scene.    Special Guest DJ Riel discusses the pinball scene in Pittsburgh currently in comparison to when PAPA was running tournaments, and also, we discuss the transition from the pro circuit tournament style to regional venues across the nation creating the opportunity to get faster rankings through WPPR stacked events. The pandemic created a huge void in player rankings, and now there is the possibility to gain points faster.    (Previously Recorded)
Episode 2 : Pinball Themes, Donavan Stepp
Jun 5 2022
Episode 2 : Pinball Themes, Donavan Stepp
In this episode we talk about pinball programming, licensed vs unlicensed themes, and the importance of involving the youth in pinball. Donavan Stepp joins us to talk about his journey into pinball, becoming an operator and we also discuss how STERN will use their insider connected platform   Its About Time : A Pinball Podcast
Episode 1 : INDISC, RUSH, Competitive Culture, Dave Hegge
Jun 5 2022
Episode 1 : INDISC, RUSH, Competitive Culture, Dave Hegge
In this episode Fred and Brett gives an introduction to the podcast and discuss the INDISC tournament, Sterns release of RUSH, the current competitive nature of pinball and Dave Hegge joins us for a conversation.   Its About Time : A Pinball Podcast