Wizards & Warriors Episode 8: El Rucko Reigns

🎙️ Wizards & Warriors - Episode 8We’re back with a brand new episode of Wizards & Warriors! Your hosts FriscoPinball (Hadi) and JL4ND (Joe) return to recap an action-packed stretch of competitive pinball, highlight some new game releases, and sit down with a major tournament winner: Leslie Ruckman, the 2025 YEGPIN Women’s Matchplay Champion.El Rucko joins us to talk about her journey in pinball—from her early days in Chicago to the West Coast to becoming the #1 ranked women’s player. We dive deep into her gameplay strategies, preparation mindset, and get her breakdown of every 2025 YEGPIN Women's Championship finals game, including John Wick Pro, Abra Ca Dabra, and Avatar.We also review recent tournaments from May through July, preview upcoming events like Sweeper City Open, Brisbane Masters, and Pinburgh, and answer a viewer request to rank the hardest wizard modes in pinball!If you love competitive play, detailed game breakdowns, and tournament insights, this episode’s for you. Don't forget your chance to win our prize giveaway by sending us your top 3 hardest wizard modes via email to!📕 Chapters:⏱️ Intro + Tourney Recaps00:00 - Intro: What We've Been Playing + Summer Check-In05:57 - Quick Discussion of New Pinball Releases (Harry Potter, Predator, Jaws 50th, etc.)13:55 - Viewer Request: Ranking the Hardest Wizard Modes (PRIZE GIVEAWAY!)22:07 - Recent Tournament Results (Pindianapolis 500, NEPC, Amazing Pinball Race 8, DFW Titan Pinmasters, Stomp VII, NWPAS, NOW! That's What I Call WPPRs Vol.