Wizards & Warriors Episode 7: Fore!

🎙️ Wizards & Warriors - Episode 7: RayDay Reigns at PinMasters + Tourney Rundown, New Pins, and Community ShoutoutsWe're back! After a short break, your favorite competitive pinball podcast returns with one of our biggest episodes yet. Join hosts FriscoPinball (Hadi) and JL4nd (Joe) as we dive headfirst into the action-packed world of competitive pinball, fresh off a whirlwind of tournaments and exciting machine releases.🛠️ In This Episode:We recap dozens of tournaments from late February through April 2025, including Starfighters Pinball Festival, IFPA North American Championship, Texas Pinball Festival, Silverball Rumble, and many more.Special in-depth segment on the 2025 PinMasters, where Raymond Davidson (aka RayDay).Exclusive interview with RayDay: We talk about his pinball journey, his mindset going into PinMasters, how he handles pressure, what his go-to strategies are, and why he still loves the game.Hadi and Joe reach Pro rankings and share some reflections on competing at Starfighters.We cover new pinball machine releases: King Kong, Dune (Barrels of Fun), Merlin’s Arcade (Turner Pinball), and tease the rumored Harry Potter reveal.Shoutout to Drew Sych and the Manitoba Pinball Championship — thanks for the viewer submission!Quick hits on upcoming tourneys including Yegpin, The Amazing Pinball Race, and the Brisbane Masters.🧠 Strategy Breakdown:We go deep on PinMasters game-by-game action with Ray, analyzing match play highlights and sharing insights on:Countdown: How drop target strategy and bonus multipliers made or broke roundsWorld Cup Soccer: Ultra scoring modes, jackpot stacking, and magnetic multiballsFoo Fighters Pro: Multiball stacking and van mode synergyDemolition Man: MB timing, claw control, and clutch play under pressure🔥 Rapid-Fire Round with RayDay:Banjo or Kazooie? Favorite city for tourneys? Best Rare game?