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Jeff Parsons

personactive34 mentionsFirst seen Oct 26, 2017Last seen Oct 28, 2024

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Jeff Parsons is a radio personality and podcast host with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who co-hosts the Pinball Players Podcast. He is a central figure in pinball podcast media, having been involved in the podcast's evolution from its original format to the announcement of 'Pinball Players Podcast 2.0' in early 2020. Known for his self-described 'podcastinator' role due to irregular recording schedules, Parsons has been a recurring guest and host on the show spanning from mid-2019 through early 2020.

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  • hostsThe Super Awesome Pinball ShowCo-host appearing from Episode 29 onwardsmedium

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Claims (22)

  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons stepped down from New England Pinball League presidency due to toxic environment affecting players and machine buyers

    Source: Direct explanation of motivation for stepping backThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Year in Review 2023 Part 1
  • factualhigh

    Pinberg tournament return was announced in late 2023 (around New Year's Day) after multi-year hiatus

    Source: Direct reference to announcement timingThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Year in Review 2023 Part 1
  • factualhigh

    New in-box pinball machines cost $13,000 or more

    Source: The Super Awesome Pinball Show Holiday SpecialThe Super Awesome Pinball Show Holiday Special 2022
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons received a Pinball Champ (Fonz pinball by Coleco) as a Christmas gift in 1977 at age 7

Recent Mentions (34)

  • Radio personality; co-host with Chris Franchi; part of the Awesome Pinball Podcast; attended Pintastic 2019 speakers dais

    #86 Pintastic 2022 The Classic Pinball PodcastJun 21, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; articulate critic of reveal strategies and skeptic of theme-driven purchasing.

    Episode 123 – ClusterVUK 2, The QuickeningJan 3, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; runs New England Pinball League; led de-affiliation vote from IFPA

    Ep 54: The Three AmigosApr 13, 2022
  • Co-host of Pinball Players Podcast; radio broadcaster contestant; stayed awake 24 hours before recording

    Ep 7: Battle For The Final RoundJun 26, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; competitive player based in Portland, Maine; non-collector who focuses on player perspective; co-organizer of New England Pinball League

    Episode 66 – No One Likes ViperOct 26, 2017
  • Pinball strategy educator; discussed Star Wars Han/Hoth/Tatooine strategy on Pinball Players Podcast

    2019 IFPA Pin-Masters Qualifying | Day 2 | First Session

Contradictions

  • Existing: Co-host of Pinball Players Podcast (mention 1)vsConflicting: Host of Pinball Players Podcast (mentions 0 and 2)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: Personal anecdote in podcastThe Super Awesome Pinball Show Holiday Special 2022
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons does not own a personal pinball machine and has no intention to buy one

    Source: Direct statement in podcastThe Super Awesome Pinball Show Holiday Special 2022
  • opinionmedium

    Maine has accessible free or low-cost pinball venues and a community of players willing to share machines

    Source: Podcast commentaryThe Super Awesome Pinball Show Holiday Special 2022
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons finished second place in Arcadia Bar's Thanksgiving leftover tournament, losing to Joey Harwood

    Source: direct accountThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 40 Gomez Pt. 2
  • factualhigh

    Eric Minyer scored 270+ million points more than Jeff Parsons on Kiss pinball

    Source: Parsons describes competitive match with MinyerThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 38 - Elvira - Greg Freres
  • factualhigh

    Godzilla pinball required zero setup adjustments and was perfect out of the box

    Source: Jeff Parsons describing personal experienceThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 36 Queen & Pinball Brothers
  • factualmedium

    The Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas has a new hotel being built next to it

    Source: Recent visit observationThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 35 Tom Drummond of Better Than Ezra
  • factualmedium

    Cactus Canyon Remake LE toppers are hand-painted

    Source: Super Awesome Pinball Show hostThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 33 Fix/McQuaid
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons is president of the New England Pinball League

    Source: Jeff Parsons (direct statement)The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E15
  • opinionhigh

    Hot Wheels is the best thing Spooky has put out so far

    Source: Jeff Parsons (opinion)The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E15
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons did voice work for Rick and Morty pinball code additions and a Cactus Canyon remake

    Source: Jeff Parsons (direct statement)The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E15
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons' Pinball Players Podcast has 61+ episodes and continues production with co-host Joe Lemaire

    Source: Christian Lyne (host statement)The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E15
  • predictionmedium

    Black Knight topper animatronic head appears to track ball position dynamically by responding to playfield switch information

    Source: Head to Head Pinball Episode 114Episode 114 – Wolf Man
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons has been in radio broadcasting for 30+ years, with 23+ years at current Top 40 morning show station

    Source: Head to Head Pinball Episode 114Episode 114 – Wolf Man
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Players Podcast specifically targets new/casual players with simplified explanations to build accessibility

    Source: Jeff Parsons on panelPodcaster panel
  • factualhigh

    Tournament play is what Jeff Parsons loves most; he does not own any pinball machines

    Source: Jeff Parsons on panelPodcaster panel
  • opinionhigh

    Tilt Forums is primarily tournament-player focused while Pinside has broader collector appeal

    Source: Jeff Parsons on panelPodcaster panel
  • factualhigh

    Mrs. Pin's podcast has achieved #4 ranking on Jeff Parsons' favorite five pinball podcasts list after approximately two months of operation

    Source: Jeff Teolis citing Parsons' published rankingEpisode 128: Mother’s Day with Mrs. Pin
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Parsons does not own any pinball machines

    Source: Jeff directly stating this to Ron and BruceEpisode 66 – No One Likes Viper
  • Jun 3, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast, participant in Pintastic podcaster seminar, tournament player focus

    Episode3: The Classic Pinball Podcast -Pintastic part 2Jul 8, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; featured in Rick and Morty game

    Episode 140 – Low ClassFeb 11, 2020
  • Co-host of Pinball Players Podcast, appeared in episode 67 with LoserKid hosts

    Ep 57: Deeproot to the Future!Apr 5, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; 25+ years radio experience; focuses on tournament play and competitive pinball; not a collector; emphasizes beginner accessibility

    Podcaster panelJul 12, 2019
  • Pinball podcast host mentioned as inspiration for Backbox Podcast; highlighted competitive play and players in his podcast

    Backbox Pinball PodcastSep 13, 2022
  • Co-host of Pinball Players Podcast; contributed tribute video with SDTM screensaver wallpaper at his radio station

    SDTM Episode 100: Celebrating SDTM Pinball w/Special GuestsSep 23, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; ham radio enthusiast (former call sign K1PIR); voiced Roy mode callouts on Rick and Morty pinball

    Episode 150 - There Goes TokyoSep 19, 2021
  • Co-host of Super Awesome Pinball Show podcast

    The Time that American Pinball Tried to Make a Prince Pinball MachineNov 23, 2022
  • SAPS podcast contributor

    Queen Pinball Reveal Delayed, American Pinball's Next Game Three Months AwaySep 9, 2022
  • Co-host of Super Awesome Pinball Show; traveled to party with girlfriend Michelle; had travel delays from Newark airport

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 38 - Elvira - Greg FreresOct 2, 2022
  • Co-host of Super Awesome Pinball Show; provided detailed analysis of James Bond stream animations

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 39 George Gomez Pt. 1Nov 23, 2022
  • Co-host of The Super Awesome Pinball Show; participated in Thanksgiving leftover tournament at Arcadia Bar in Portland

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 40 Gomez Pt. 2Dec 2, 2022
  • Co-host of The Super Awesome Pinball Show; experienced travel delays to tailgate party

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show 2024 Halloween Re-Run w/ ElviraOct 28, 2024
  • New third crew member of The Super Awesome Pinball Show; full-time radio DJ; president of New England Pinball League; created Pinball Players Podcast

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Episode 29Apr 30, 2022
  • President of New England Pinball League; host/guest on The Super Awesome Pinball Show; recently relocated houses

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 30 Gomez Pt. 1May 16, 2022
  • Co-host of The Super Awesome Pinball Show; producer of Pintastic New England commercials; tournament player; playtested Cactus Canyon Remake

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 33 Fix/McQuaidJul 6, 2022
  • Co-host of Super Awesome Pinball Show; also holds NDA with unannounced pinball project; previously kept Rick and Morty project confidential

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 34 Jersey JackJul 17, 2022
  • Co-host of The Super Awesome Pinball Show; visited Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas; played Pinball Circus and Going Nuts

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 35 Tom Drummond of Better Than EzraAug 21, 2022
  • Co-host of The Super Awesome Pinball Show; competitive player; discusses game themes and licensing; skeptical of Stern Insider Connected features

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 36 Queen & Pinball BrothersSep 8, 2022
  • Co-host of The Super Awesome Pinball Show; pinball enthusiast and player; Maine-based, does not own personal machine

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show Holiday Special 2022Dec 10, 2022
  • Co-host Super Awesome Pinball Show; former New England Pinball League president; stepped back from tournament organization due to toxic environment; radio broadcaster

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Year in Review 2023 Part 1Jan 10, 2024
  • Guest host; co-host of Pinball Players Podcast (61 episodes); president of New England Pinball League; radio DJ; voice actor for Rick and Morty and Cactus Canyon pinball; competitive Maine pinball player

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E15Sep 15, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; mentioned by name and praised for podcast quality; received Pinberg tickets as gesture from Dr. Pin

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show S1 E5Mar 3, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; first invitee to Trash Talker Invitational; tournament director for 24-hour Stomp game selection.

    Episode 141: Trash Talka Chuck WebstaJul 12, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast. Ranked Mrs. Pin's Pinball Podcast #4 on his top 5 pinball podcasts list. Plans to have Mrs. Pin and Dr. Pin as guests later in the month.

    Episode 128: Mother’s Day with Mrs. PinMay 13, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast; announced 'Pinball Players Podcast 2.0' officially; working with Joe on podcast expansion

    Ep 26: Podcasts Ride Off Into the Sunset with Martin RobbinsJan 23, 2020
  • Co-host of Pinball Players Podcast; describes himself as a 'podcastinator' due to irregular recording schedule.

    Episode 98 – RipExtraHead2SlamMrsPinballPlayersProfileJul 1, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Players Podcast, radio personality with 30+ years in broadcasting, guest on Episode 114

    Episode 114 – Wolf ManOct 21, 2019