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Encore: Pinball makes a comeback in Vermont

Retro is in. Old school records, tapes, and even fashion! Games like pinball are no exception. Vermont has several great bars and arcades where you can play games like Godzilla, Dr. Dude, and the Big Lebowski.

This show was a rebroadcast of a conversation from August 2023 about the state's pinball scene. We’ll talk with the owner of the Pinball Co-Op in South Burlington, Mike Havens. We also chat with Beth and Marty Friedman who own Pastime Pinball in Manchester, and Champlain College professor Greg Bemis who tells us about the history of pinball. Plus, we hear from competitive pinball player Emily May from Cornwall, who’s trying to make the scene more inviting to women.

Broadcast live on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Mikaela Lefrak is the host and senior producer of Vermont Edition. Her stories have aired nationally on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Marketplace, The World and Here & Now. A seasoned local reporter, Mikaela has won two regional Edward R. Murrow awards and a Public Media Journalists Association award for her work.
As Director of Content Partnership, Eric works with individuals and organizations to make connections leading to more Vermont stories. As Producer of the Made Here series, Eric partners with filmmakers from New England and Quebec to broadcast and stream local films. Find more info here: https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/made-here