#125 david@pintasticne - The Classic Pinball Podcast

David Marston, coordinator of Pintastic (the 10th anniversary edition in April 2025), discusses the show's structure, new features, and programming. Topics include the debut of pinball trivia, improved tournament visibility, new vendor partnerships, an expanded seminar program featuring Stern designers Mark Seiden and Leah Fraske (Avatar), the replacement of Best in Show voting with a People's Choice ballot system (separating homebrew from factory games), and the show's comprehensive offerings across tournaments, vendors, seminars, and entertainment. The conversation also touches on arcade history, vintage pinball operations, and the pinball boom of the 1970s.