Ski Ball, Side Hustles & Super Bowl Stories (with Duke DeVilling)

from Laughter Included · host Johnny Mack & Ricky G

In this episode of The Mack & G Show, we welcome Duke DeVilling—lifelong sports fanatic, entrepreneur, and father of two. Duke takes us through his journey from childhood sports obsession to launching a successful arcade business in New England. We dive into his skeeball league, managing 75 arcade machines, and balancing side hustles with family life. Oh, and did we mention he was there for Super Bowl 51, witnessing the greatest comeback in NFL history? We also break down the upcoming Super Bowl matchup and whether anyone can stop Patrick Mahomes, plus some inside stories on managing a championship-winning softball team. This episode is packed with stories, laughs, and a whole lot of sports talk. Highlights include: • How Duke turned a skeeball hobby into a thriving business • The wild world of arcade gaming in bars & breweries • The ultimate Super Bowl 51 experience • Managing a championship softball team in record time • Sports, fatherhood, and balancing it all Whether you love sports, side hustles, or just a great underdog story, this episode has something for you. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & catching up after a short break 01:15 Johnny Mack’s 31st wedding anniversary shoutout 01:35 Introducing Duke DeVilling: sports fanatic & entrepreneur 02:35 Duke’s childhood & moving from Ohio to North Carolina 03:38 His father’s football career & Raiders connection 10:09 College days & joining a fraternity 13:18 Moving to Boston & embracing the sports culture 26:31 Being at Super Bowl 51: The ultimate fan experience 33:14 Managing a championship-winning softball team 39:50 Turning skeeball into a business & launching SkeeBoston 46:39 The business of arcade games: 75 machines in 18 locations 53:04 Balancing work, side hustles, and fatherhood 1:03:48 Super Bowl predictions & who takes home the trophy 1:08:48 Next episode teaser: Jack Silva & Mickey Ward boxing stories Links & Mentions In this episode of The Mack & G Show, we welcome Duke DeVilling—lifelong sports fanatic, entrepreneur, and father of two. Duke takes us through his journey from childhood sports obsession to launching a successful arcade business in New England. We dive into his skeeball league, managing 75 arcade machines, and balancing side hustles with family life. Oh, and did we mention he was there for Super Bowl 51, witnessing the greatest comeback in NFL history? We also break down the upcoming Super Bowl matchup and whether anyone can stop Patrick Mahomes, plus some inside stories on managing a championship-winning softball team. This episode is packed with stories, laughs, and a whole lot of sports talk. Highlights include: • How Duke turned a skeeball hobby into a thriving business • The wild world of arcade gaming in bars & breweries • The ultimate Super Bowl 51 experience • Managing a championship softball team in record time • Sports, fatherhood, and balancing it all Whether you love sports, side hustles, or just a great underdog story, this episode has something for you. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & catching up after a short break 01:15 Johnny Mack’s 31st wedding anniversary shoutout 01:35 Introducing Duke DeVilling: sports fanatic & entrepreneur 02:35 Duke’s childhood & moving from Ohio to North Carolina 03:38 His father’s football career & Raiders connection 10:09 College days & joining a fraternity 13:18 Moving to Boston & embracing the sports culture 26:31 Being at Super Bowl 51: The ultimate fan experience 33:14 Managing a championship-winning softball team 39:50 Turning skeeball into a business & launching SkeeBoston 46:39 The business of arcade games: 75 machines in 18 locations 53:04 Balancing work, side hustles, and fatherhood 1:03:48 Super Bowl predictions & who takes home the trophy 1:08:48 Next episode teaser: Jack Silva & Mickey Ward boxing stories Links & Mentions: New England Gaming Website New England Gaming on Instagram SkeeBoston Website SkeeBoston on Instagram Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Big Inflatable Pool Bar Follow us: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Twitter Join our Newsletter Visit the Mack & G Store

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