Hosted by Lawrence Adams — the mind behind Midlife Arcade and The Pinball Underground available on YouTube — and Dean Roblee — the owner and operator of Nine and Three-Quarters pinball arcade serving the Santa Cruz County area — Modern Man in Search of High Scores is the pinball pod brining you head-to-head competition where modern and classic machines go toe-to-toe and only one walks away as the Grand Champion. Lawrence and Dean break down everything — designers, artists, programmers, ramps, toys, multiballs, and more — plus they hand out a rotating slate of awards all as efforts the declare the winner. Interviews, hot takes, and pinball arguments that are sure to hurt somebody's feelings, every other Monday.
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On this episode of Modern Man in Search of High Scores, Lawrence and Dean make a pilgrimage to Reno, Nevada, in search of two elusive Spooky Pinball machines: Beetlejuice and Evil Dead!
We recap the road trip, the pins, the people, and the local arcade scene before putting these two horror-themed heavyweights head-to-head to determine which game deserves the crown.
Plus, the latest arcade and pinball news, and plenty of nonsense along the way!
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21 Sept 2026
Black Knight 2000 vs Hardbody
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, and overall gameplay to answer one simple question: Which game is better?
Plus, we catch up on the latest arcade and pinball news, questionable opinions are defended, reputations are put on the line, and at some point somebody will probably have to give you the power.
It’s Hardbody vs. Black Knight 2000 on Modern Man in Search of High Scores.
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7 Sept 2026
Congo vs King Kong
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, what it's like to be one of the young guns making noise in competitive pinball, and what keeps him coming back for more.
Plus, arcade and pinball news, high-score talk, tournament stories, and the usual assortment of questionable decisions from two grown men who probably should know better by now.
Grab a drink, drop a quarter, and join us for another episode of Modern Man in Search of High Scores!
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