Ep 16: The Man of Many Hats, Josh Sharpe

Josh Sharpe, IFPA founder and administrator, discusses his multi-faceted roles managing the IFPA (72,000+ members), working at Raw Thrills, and competing in pinball. The conversation covers growing competitive pinball through community engagement, the Stern Army program (200 locations), operator education, and challenges in maintaining location-based pinball. Sharpe emphasizes that pinball's survival depends on attracting new players beyond current aging enthusiasts and leveraging community-driven support for machine maintenance.