Ep 100: KaBoom and Elwin Pinball with Tim Kitzrow

Josh Roop and Scott Larson celebrate episode 100 of the Loser Kid Pinball Podcast, marking four years of covering the pinball industry. The episode covers major news including Pinball Brothers and Pedretti merging to form Euro Pinball Corps, Spooky Pinball facility expansion and Scooby-Doo production launch, INDISC tournament results with Keith Elwin and Escher Lefkoff's dominance, and extensive analysis of Stern's 2024 production schedule showing heavy reliance on Keith Elwin designs and classic licensed titles as a recession mitigation strategy. The hosts discuss Stern's Bond license challenges, pricing pressures, and the competitive landscape among manufacturers.