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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Destination: Evans City, PA Speculation: The dead are walking the earth and this is ground zero Reality: We might be the dead they are talking about #EvansCity #Pennsylvania #Pittsburgh #GeorgeRomero #Zombies #Halloween #FilmLocations

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

I “sing” in a band called Critical Lens if you need some new tunes. criticallens.bandcamp.com

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Tomorrow might be a good day to talk about another project I’ve been a part of. Tune and prepare for some poetry….kinda.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

“Hey Zlomek! I 3D printed a #Helldivers helmet. Want to see it?” “Only if I can wear it during my lecture.” Lecture didn’t last long but the helmet is awesome.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Ahhh, the joys of archeological sketchbook digs. Went through some old drawings and found this little guy. With a little photoshop work he became a sticker for the Syracuse PINheads COVID care packages project. I sadly never named him. Any thoughts on an identifier for this robo pal?

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Street and stage performer Hilby The Skinny German Juggle Boy is now on #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek 🎙️ Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... 🎙️ Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6VLI... 🎙️ Podbean - meditationswith.podbean.com/e/embracing-... 🎙️YouTube - youtu.be/txyLg8ikITA?...

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Got to help add a little retro flare to Cuse E-Sports with the addition of a Gottlieb Touchdown #pinball machine. They needed flipper action and this game fit beautifully into the space (plus I hear they like football there). #Syracuse #Cuse #NewYork #CompetitivePinball #PinballMindset

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🤔 The #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek #Podcast has been a bit quiet. Perhaps a new episode should drop next week. 🙃 tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Teaching students about egosurfing has its pros and cons. Con: EdTech students find your high school yearbook photos and can now extort you forever Pro: The same students give you a new flex by comparing your senior portrait to Ferris Bueller #ThrowbackThursday #FerrisBueller #JohnHughes #Meme

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

The Millenials Return For The Threequel! And just like that, year three at #SUNYoswego kicks off. The CS department is ready to roll.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Time flies but apparently my t-shirts, poor eyesight, accessories, quest for light and need to shave maintains the status quo. 2005 to 2025. Bonkers.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I was told the shooter rod felt “crunchy.” #PinballMindset #PinballRepair

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

The Bananas Have Returned at The Skill Shot Arcade!! Williams #Pinball manufactured two games with curved banana flippers. Time Warp is one of them. We put in regular flippers for some tournaments but the OG bananas have have come back to party. Check them out the next time you’re at the arcade!

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

It’s Judgement Day! Or at least it was 34 years ago today when Terminator 2 was released in theaters (July 3, 1991) Seemed like the perfect time to brighten it up with an LED enhancement. #Pinball #PinballMindset #JamesCameronRippedOffHarlanEllisonButAtLeastTheMovieIsStillFun 🙃

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Out with the old New rubbers sing And LEDs shine In this Williams Road Kings #PinballMindset #Pinball #KeepMeOutOfPoetryJams

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Hey #Syracuse! It’s Election Day, the primary for our next mayor. Kind of a biggie. Get out and go #vote! Polls are open until 9PM

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Players switching teams is one thing, but what about concession managers? Hear the travel stories of Jason Smorol from Watertown to Staten Island, Auburn, and eventually the #Syracuse #Mets on this week’s episode of #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek. 🎙️- tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

This week Jason Smorol, General Manager of the #SyracuseMets, comes on the show to share his community-oriented leadership style. Listen to #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek at the links below. 🎙️ Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... 🎙️ Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6bT0...

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

The best dads show their children that we are here to get the most out of this life. Hear about the evolution of DJ Rose, #Syracuse’s #Vegan, #StraightEdge, hardcore dad, on the latest episode of #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek. Happy #FathersDay to all! tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Sometimes you fix a pinball machine and what you learn is that this Skateball guy is more a vibe than a person. #ButIfYouAreReallyWonderingThePinsConnectingTheStartButtonToTheMPUneededToBeReplaced #PinballMindset

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The one and only DJ Rose. Hardcore legend, Halo Tattoo entrepreneur, and epic #DuranDuran, #Devo, and #SunnyDayRealEstate fan. You never know where his inked complexion will show up. If you’re curious about the influence of music on DJ’s life, check out #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

It’s June 9th, Bill & Ted Day, a tribute to #BillAndTedsExcellentAdventure. But it’s also a day to embody William “Bill” S. Preston Esq. and Ted “Theodore” Logan. Trust that art can change the world, learn new things, let history guide you, choose kindness, & believe in the power of friendship.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Helping behind-the-scenes today with publicity for #OzStravaganza. Brought director Michael Williams and Oz historian John Fricke to #LocalSYR this morning for an appearance on #BridgeStreet If you’re in #CNY check out #Chittenango’s festivities this weekend www.oz-stravaganza.com

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

When people ask me why I love #Syracuse, I merely show them the sign.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

This week I chat with DJ Rose, co-owner of Halo Tattoo and a #vegan #StraightEdge icon, having made appearances on international media outlets to talk about animal rights & the global sobriety movement. #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek is a long-form interview #podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/3JpH...

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Today I learned that I put my life at risk everytime I work on a Stern #pinball machine. Where do I find service personnel? Do they earn their credentials from #LinkedInLearning? Can I photoshop a certificate? These are the important questions I tackle on Fridays.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Painting with light. #Gottlieb Bounty Hunter #Pinball Machine

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Some people prepare a lifetime for the right challenge. Corey Trench was born a #Superman fan and was able to put his knowledge to work when he was hired to develop post-production systems for the TV show #Krypton. Hear his story on the #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek #podcast tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

My business the Skill Shot Pinball Arcade & Event Space assisted with the production of the #SummerOf69movie and got a shoutout in the credits. Super cool! You can watch it now on #hulu.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Chatting all things #film editing and #Hollywood post-production with Corey Trench on this week’s episode of the #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek #podcast Corey has worked as an editor for the last 15 years on shows like #TeenWolf, #Krypton, and #AlmostParadise. open.spotify.com/episode/6P6D...

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

When editing a podcast about the motion picture business, it’s important to put your “Director” face on. But truth-be-told, Corey Trench does it way better, and with significantly more style. Tune in to #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek tomorrow to hear Corey’s story about the world of video editing

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

From #SuzySnapshot to #Syracuse’s Stay Fresh Design, and everything in between, Jessica Montgomery has devoted her life to #photography. Hear her awesome evolution on this week’s episode of #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek. Listen at the link below: tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

#FoodPhotography is even cooler when the #photographer ensures the #food stays edible. World-renowned photographer Jessica Montgomery does just that and talks about her process on this week’s episode of the #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek #Podcast tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

This week’s #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek guest takes #Halloween to the next level. Jessica Montgomery celebrates her #31DaysOfHalloween with a different macabre photoshoot every day of the months. It’s awesome. Hear about it on this week’s episode. tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Had a wonderful chat with Jessica Montgomery, photographer of all things. Traveling from #OklahomaCity to #Syracuse, she has changed the photographic landscape of CNY with her work at Stay Fresh Design. Hear her story on this week’s episode of #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I tend to keep up with the concert happenings in #Syracuse but I somehow missed that #DrTeethAndTheElectricMayhem were touring. (If you are the owner of this fine vehicle let’s be best friends)

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

This week I sit down with historical fiction writer Lee Ellen Hickey to uncover the lore of Virginia Tonkin, which she writes about in her book Girl In The Glass Coffin: The Tonkin Affair. For anyone interested in local history, this #MeditationsWithRyanZomek episode is for you. tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Sometimes he’s #DanielHandler, sometimes he’s #LemonySnicket. Hear about the origin of the #ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents famed narrator on #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek. tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

HEADLINE: Gen Z Student Makes Millennial Professor Feel Like Horror Royalty With Ducky Request A student today asked me to sign his “Dawn Of The Dead Duck” after we talked about horror movies and Rubber Ducky problem-solving strategies. He even brought his own sharpie. Life is awesome and weird.

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The magnificent #DanielHandler aka #LemonySnicket joins episode 45 of #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek. It’s like interviewing two authors at once. If you’re a fan of reading, #ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents, #SanFrancisco, writing structures, and playful banter then this is for you. tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Not sure what’s up with the #Saw franchise, but this was a rather fun escape room. All limbs and organs intact. Would play again! #PinballMindset #JigsawHasBeenTamed #Pinball

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Whelp, I ❤️ you all 4,000 too! Pretty cool to wake up to see another landmark achieved for #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek. 4,000 downloads in 50 countries is nothing to sneeze at. Thanks everyone for your interest in long-form interviews and for supporting the show. ❤️ tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

When you make a commercial and become an internet meme. Hear the story of how Mike Saltzman and Voltage Video Games partnered with filmmaker Mario Restive to create one quirky viral video. Listen to #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek on your favorite podcast platforms. tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Working out is cool. Playing a #pinball machine about working out called Hardbody with the support of PiNbALL DeGENeRaTES founder Joe Ciaravino and Timball Wizard is cooler #FlexSaveAllDay #TooMuchProtein Watch here: youtu.be/ew6IdydAsk0?...

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Stepping into the world of gaming, I sit down with Mike Saltzman, owner of #Syracuse, NY-based companies Voltage Video Games and Viridian Dice on episode 44 of #MeditationsWithRyanZlomek. Check it out to hear about life in the entrepreneurial zone. tr.ee/F6jKd-HM5Z

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

In 1978 #GeorgeRomero, the godfather of modern zombie movies, released #DawnOfTheDead. I was lucky enough to visit the #MonroevilleMall where it was filmed. If you care to learn more about Romero’s work, check out #Garf, an amazing organization keeping his spirit alive. georgearomerofoundation.org

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Ryan Zlomek @ryanzlomek.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Some hoard knowledge while others educate the community around them. Laura Hall is the amazing music director of #WhoseLineIsItAntway? and she teaches #improv music to all who are willing to learn. Plus she kinda sorta literally wrote the book on the subject. open.spotify.com/episode/4kou...

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