Episodes: 25
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
midlifearcade@gmail.com
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Lawrence Adams - Creator of Midlife Arcade and The Pinball Underground, with a focus on arcade and pinball culture.
Dean Roblee - Owner and operator of Nine and Three-Quarters pinball arcade in Santa Cruz County.
Imoto Harney - Comparison Of Bally's Hardbody And Williams Black Knight 2000, Including Shots, Rules, Layout, Artwork, Sound, And Gameplay.
Banyan Wools - Competing Against Substantially Older Players, Emerging In Competitive Pinball, And Staying Motivated In Tournament Play.
Black Knight 2000 vs Hardbody
September 21, 2026
Imoto Harney returns to the show to help Lawrence and Dean settle a matchup that’s guaranteed to get some pinball fans flexing.In one corner, Bally’s Hardbody (1987) is pumped up and ready to prove it’s more than just muscles, short shorts, and questionable life choices. In the other, Williams’ Black Knight 2000 (1989) has the power — but will it have the power when the final scores are in?We put these two late-'80s machines head-to-head to compare the shots, rules, layout, artwork, sound, an...
Congo vs King Kong
September 07, 2026
This week on Modern Man in Search of High Scores, Lawrence and Dean settle one of the most important questions ever asked in an arcade: Congo or King Kong? Two giant apes enter the arena, but only one can claim the GC.And this time, Lawrence and Dean aren't alone. They're joined in the arcade by Banyan Wools, a 13-year-old pinball phenom who is absolutely tearing up the California tournament scene. We talk to Banyan about competing against players twice — and sometimes three times — his age, ...
Sonic the Hedgehog vs Transformers
August 24, 2026
This week on Modern Man in Search of High Scores, we’re putting two brand-new 2026 pinball machines into the ring: Jersey Jack’s Sonic the Hedgehog versus Stern’s Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye. It might be completely insane to compare these two machines so soon after launch, but that’s exactly what we’re here to do. Speed, flow, ramps, targets, toys, rules, and all the glorious chaos of modern pinball — which one comes out on top?Plus, Lawrence Adams and Dean Roblee dive into the late...
Retro Gaming RoundUp · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Modern Man in Search of High Scores is hosted by Lawrence Adams and Dean Roblee. Its publicly listed email is midlifearcade@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Modern Man in Search of High Scores: midlifearcade@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Modern Man in Search of High Scores reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Modern Man in Search of High Scores typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Competitive pinball experience, tournament participation, arcade operation, or substantial knowledge of pinball machines and gameplay. Common among recent guests: Participation in regional pinball tournaments; Demonstrable expertise evaluating pinball machines and gameplay; Active involvement in the arcade or pinball community. Recent guests include Imoto Harney and Banyan Wools.
Very low. It books a wide range of guests, so a guest with a relevant story and a clear idea has a strong chance.
Recent episodes cover Gaming, Pinball, Arcade Games, Competitive Pinball, and Pinball Machines. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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