Warning: This episode will make you want to play more pinball.

 

This episode was recorded outside the perfectly-curated pinball cafe, Pin Grounds (31 W. Irving Park Rd., Roselle, IL). Thanks to Art for his hospitality, and for opening up on an off night to host this podcast and its guests.

 

Thanks also to Dan Lewis of Easy Automation for hosting this episode in his truck and making ribs for everyone (they were amazing!).

 

This episode is all about pinball, and includes the following guests:

 

Andy Bagwell - One of the top-ranked pinball players in the U.S.

Mike Felumlee - Smoking Popes drummer, pinball enthusiast

Frances Mai-Ling - Pinball enthusiast, runs juniors division

 

We talk about the pinball community, tournaments, tips for amateurs like me (“flip less!”), favorite games, and Chicago as “ground zero” for pinball.

 

Pinball culture is real, and I’m totally on board with it. Hope you enjoy this episode!

 

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Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: 

 

Looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space? Easy Automation delivers custom automation solutions tailored to your lifestyle. 

 

Whether you’re upgrading your home entertainment, streamlining your office tech, or enhancing the atmosphere in your restaurant or sports bar, they’ve got you covered.

 

Their expert team designs and installs personalized systems—from smart lighting and climate control to audio/video distribution and robust Wi-Fi networks—all managed through an intuitive app on your favorite device.

 

Easy Automation makes technology work for you—effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed.

 

Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today!

 

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Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Exploding House Printing.

 

Exploding House can help with all of your screen printing, embroidery and other merch needs.  

 

They’re a truly local Chicago business, right in the Hermosa neighborhood. And their focus is on small businesses, bands, brands, and everything in between. 

 

They’ve worked on products for Meat Wave, Empty Bottle, the Music Box, Dante’s Pizzeria, the Brokedowns, and so many others (check out explodinghouseprinting.com to see the list). 

 

Jonathan at Exploding House has been doing screen printing for decades. He knows what he’s doing - besides his technical expertise, he delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices. 

Check out their work on Instagram at (at)explodinghouse, or go to their website or email [email protected] to get a quote!

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