Jeff Teolis is a Canadian pinball enthusiast, competitive player, and media personality who hosts the Pinball Profile podcast, where he conducts interviews with notable figures in the pinball community. He has been actively involved in pinball since at least 2017 and has hosted hundreds of episodes covering tournaments, players, and industry topics. With a background in radio (college DJ), he combines journalism with competitive play, having won Flip Frenzy at the Pinball Profile World Tour in Australia. He is based in Canada and regularly attends major pinball events including tournaments and international competitions.
Spooky Pinball machines haven't held up on location as good as Stern machines, with more issues and learning curve
Dutch Pinball is unlikely to double production efficiency overnight from 300 Alice units to 750 Back to the Future units
Barry at American Pinball is aiming for 750 Back to the Future units per year
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting interview with Francis Wisniewski
Host of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast, media personality and podcast producer with access to manufacturer relationships
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player; sober streaming focus; streamer at various locations
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player who finished fourth at Allentown Stern Pro Circuit tournament
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; home collector; attended Yegpin multiple times; active in pinball community
Co-host and MC of Final Round Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast with extensive collection including Beatles and Guns N' Roses
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Jaws LE is now trading at 11-5 on the secondary market
Yukon Yeti orders at position 300+ will wait until late 2027 or 2028
Williams/Bally didn't use FOMO to sell games and put whitewoods in high-traffic locations before final production
A Pokemon Pro operator achieved $937 in revenue in one week
Tournament scheduling conflicts between women's and open divisions force female players to sacrifice competitive focus
Metallica is the greatest pinball game ever made
Jeff Teolis is ranked 42nd in IFPA world rankings with 11 years active competitive history
There are 27 P3 pinball games available with a single unit as of 2025
Barrels of Fun's recent game sold out completely
Eight Ball Beyond needs to be mass manufactured by pinball companies
Pinball's high cost is a significant barrier to market expansion in populous Asian regions
Johannes Ostermeyer won EPC Classics this year
The IFPA 16 Dracula match between Johannes and Daniele is the most watched pinball match ever
Johannes finished second in EPC main event this year
There are multiple Rocky Horror Picture Show homebrew pinball machines currently in development
Premium limited edition pinball machines no longer hold their value or allow collectors to break even like they used to
The 'Mastering Pinball' video will be a game-changer that significantly improves many top players' competitive pinball performance
Paul Englert winning the 2025 EPC broke the streak of North American winners at major championships
Rick Stetta won the first IFPA World Championship in 1991
The best pinball player in the world may not yet be known because they haven't been exposed to pinball machines due to accessibility barriers
Lukas Ott is a promising young pinball talent who will compete at the European Pinball Championships and future major tournaments
Jeff Teolis made a mistake as TD in the final round with player Ryan C at the provincial championship
Zach McCarthy won the IFPA Open at Indisc for the second time in 2024
All four 2024 major championship winners have won multiple majors previously
Jeff Teolis believes Elvira is too easy for tournament play
Jeff Teolis lost only a small Centaur deposit, putting him in a different position from customers who lost $70K-$100K+
Jeff Teolis characterized Haggis critics as 'unintelligent' on Pinball Profile podcast
Jeff Teolis paid a deposit for Haggis Centaur and lost the money
Games shipped from the US with European boards are sometimes cheaper than buying locally in the UK despite international freight costs
In 2016, Pinball Map showed only one pinball machine in London (AC/DC Pro at Big Reds)
Yagpin 2024 had 240 competitive players with divisions in A, B, novice levels plus women's and classics tournaments
Jeff Teolis provided voice announcements for Barry's Barbecue Challenge
20% of the PAPA pool proceeds will go to 988 Foundation
Upcoming Cactus Canyon update involving Josh Sharp will release this year (2024)
Lyman Sheets would have made an ideal spokesman for competitive pinball if he had won championships, potentially bringing more prominence to the sport
Lyman Sheets was a genius coder who made games that the community finds perfect
The main Pinberg event in July (near Pittsburgh) has 144 people competing and over 25,000 dollars in total prize money.
The Beast in Buffalo event nearly sold out on day one of ticket sales
Jeff Teolis was the greatest pinball player in England for one day
ABBA machine features a helicopter toy and Dancing Queen artwork on the playfield
Podcast culture is obsessed with predicting whether games will sell rather than evaluating gameplay fun
ABBA pinball will be produced in limited quantities: 300 Voyage edition and 500 Arrival edition
John Borg is Jeff Teolis's favorite designer based on game design preferences
The first Stern launch parties were 8+ years ago with under 50-100 parties on initial lists
District 82 February 2024 Stern Pro Circuit had only ~90 attendees out of 150 capacity target
Jeff Teolis is considering running for IFPA presidency in 2024 election year
Electric Playground's Godzilla topper integrates with Godzilla pinball's lighting system to represent game progress
Jaws recent code update is solid and machines should be played without the ball-eating shark mod
Jaws pinball is at code version 0.8.3 with unimplemented middle playfield insert features
The instruction cards released with some modern Stern games contain only Stern Insider advertisements rather than useful rules
Labyrinth was revealed at Expo as a complete, production-ready game
Labyrinth's launch was the best game launch in the last 5+ years
Rock band pinball machines don't sell as well as you might think despite built-in fanbase
Jurassic Park is Stern's best game ever made
Pokemon is rumored to be coming as a pinball machine
Barrels of Fun launched with no leaks and represented the most successful launch in recent memory.
Elizabeth Gieske was hired by Stern Pinball as a software engineer and immediately contributed to the newly released Jaws.
Jack Danger stepped away from nightly Deadflip streams to spend more time with his young family.
Justin Charlton hiked 2,200 miles on the Appalachian Trail over a five-month period in 2023.
Jersey Jack Pinball released two machines in the calendar year 2023: The Godfather and Elton John.
Wizard of Oz (2013) changed pinball design by introducing LCD displays and moving away from DMD as the industry standard.
Pinberg is returning in July with plans to grow to at least 300 people next year, with multi-year expansion goals.
Zombie Yeti officially joined the workforce of Stern Pinball in 2023.
Christopher Franchi had a long hiatus since the Munsters in 2019 before returning in 2023.
2023 was one of the absolute biggest years in pinball, with so many new games, new companies, new leagues, and new players throughout the world.
Jeff Teolis qualified for IFPA 19 Worlds as top Canadian for second consecutive year
Modern pinball games from Stern and other manufacturers have deep rule code that makes games better long-term investments
IE Pinball (Carl D'Angelo) will be the official streamer for Pinburgh 2024
The 2019 Pinburgh had approximately 1,000 players across 83 banks of games (over 400 machines total)
Pinburgh is returning as one of four major pinball tournaments in 2024
The pinball industry will not see as many new game releases in 2024 as occurred in 2023
COVID and parts supply chain issues were past constraints on pinball manufacturing
Jeff Teolis is from London, Ontario, Canada, located halfway between Detroit and Toronto
2023 had seven new pinball games shown at TPF, four at Chicago Expo, plus two announced from Spooky and a potential Stern announcement coming soon
Jeff Teolis has been hosting Pinball Profile for eight years
INDISC 2023 is described as the biggest tournament in the world
Seven new games were released at Chicago Pinball Expo in 2023
Keith Elwin is a master game designer with strong understanding of competitive rule depth
Final Round Pinball podcast was created after Teolis emailed about wanting more content
Spooky Pinball announced two more games in 2023
Keith Elwin's next game is potentially Jaws
Gary Stern may announce another game very soon
Pinball Network was formed by Zach Sharpe, Greg Bone, Jason Fowler and others to create multiple pinball podcasts
Jeff Teolis has been a broadcaster for 30 years
No pinball machine should cost more than $7,000
High pinball equipment costs prevent the hobby from achieving mainstream appeal equivalent to e-sports
Mystic pinball machine is extremely punishing in card-based tournament format due to unpredictable board and bonus scoring
Carl D'Angelo's streaming templates are used as 'master class' examples across pinball streaming community
Tournament formats with long play duration (many games, many hours) are prioritized by IFPA over speed-run/timed formats
Carl D'Angelo is one of the greatest pinball players ever
Michigan pinball competitive scene is exceptionally strong and produces multiple top-tier players
Mark in City's Nightmare Before Christmas homebrew won a Twippy award
The homebrew community exhibits zero competition and collaborative spirit where one machine's success helps all
Ryan McQuaid's Sonic homebrew was produced by American Pinball and is now widely available
Scott Gullick's Legends of Valhalla is now mass-produced by American Pinball
Pin golf tournament format is much more prevalent and embraced in Europe than in North America
INDISC 2023 is the biggest Whopper tournament ever held for IFPA rankings
INDISC features six concurrent tournament divisions
New York City Pinball Championship is scheduled for October
Over 300 players from all over the world attended INDISC 2023
IFPA 6.0 changes are widening competitive gap between top players (gap between #2 and #3 now equals pre-6.0 top-25 disparity)
This is Pinball Profile's 8th anniversary, first episode was with Steve Ritchie at Stern facility cafeteria
The Beast tournament was better than the host expected
Most tournament players prefer multi-era machines over Stern-only tournaments based on 1,000+ unique players surveyed
Stern Pro Circuit finals exclusively feature new Stern machines as a marketing tool
Match play format requires approximately 40% of player count in available machines
The three best tournament models are Indus, UK Open, and Yagpin based on personal observation
Older machines (EMs, early solid states) require more technical support during tournaments due to higher failure rates
The Beast tournament in Buffalo ran great and well-sponsored
Scott Gullick designed Wooly homebrew before producing Legends of Valhalla with American Pinball as a commercial title.
8-Ball Deluxe is a tournament darling and an all-time great.
Homebrew pinball community resources including Multimorphic Slack, FAST Pinball Slack, and Trident Pinball Discord have welcoming cultures where members are willing to help new designers.
Stern's factory move is scheduled for August 2024 with Venom entering production in September
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a terrible, irrelevant film that was not worth completing
Stern likely has another game announcement planned before year-end 2024, possibly around Christmas or CES
Game quality matters more than theme to competitive and serious players
Pinberg was or may have been the last of its kind as a major international women's pinball tournament
Baseball and pinball share similar skill sets including hand-eye coordination, timing, and shot selection
Jeff Teolis has played in over 400 different tournament events throughout his pinball career
Jersey Jack Pinball previously implemented accessibility features including phone-based flipping and single-side controls
Lyman Sheets played from extremely low stance to achieve eye-level alignment with flippers
Jim Balcido considers Halloween his favorite pinball game and states 'you'll never get rid of it'
Adjustable leg heights for pinball machines could serve market beyond wheelchair users (children, shorter people)
Horror-themed pinball machines (Friday 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Chucky) will likely be released in next few years
IFPA has over 100,000 unique players in its competitive pinball history
The Beast is being announced with exclusive game lineup on Slam Tilt before any other media
Corning matched Jeff's $6,000 donation to suicide prevention, bringing total to $12,000 for Lyman Sheets memorial
American Pinball is donating $1,500 to The Beast prize pool
Jeff provided voice work for Odin in Legends of Valhalla after originally recording for Scott Gullix homebrew
The Beast weekend pass is $80 with individual tournament entries at $10 for three games or $20 for seven games
Haggis Pinball made a major impression at Texas Pinball Festival with strong buyer interest
Ryan C transformed from podcast personality to major tournament organizer in Melbourne and Victoria
Prize money was introduced by IFPA in North America and Australia in 2023, but is still new to European tournaments
Tournament commentators should avoid second-guessing player decisions as it looks bad and undermines commentator credibility
Stern previously made a Premium version of The Walking Dead that played identically to Limited Edition but without the limited designation
Led Zeppelin requires sound awareness for optimal play, particularly knowing song timing and guitar solo structure
James Bond design does nothing to push pinball forward and lacks fresh or innovative elements compared to other modern games
Pinball machines are unique in retaining or appreciating in value compared to other hobbies like motorcycles, sailboats, and golf clubs
Johannes Ostemeyer (German player) won the previous IFPA 18 World Championship in Milan
Kate Morris (now Kate Rothwell-Jackson) is the female voice of Game of Thrones and is Jeff Teolis' youngest daughter who will provide commentary for the EPC
Four Canadian players qualified for the World Pinball Championships: Teolis, John Cotman, Derek Thompson, and Jack Tappan
Jeff Teolis provided voice work for the American Pinball machine Legends of Valhalla
Pinball Profile podcast contains seven years of interviews with music and entertainment figures and game designers
Competitive pinball prizes can include brand new machines worth $10,000 plus additional cash
Keith Elwin is the greatest pinball player of all time and now makes pinball machines
The Simpsons Pinball Party is Jeff Teolis's favorite pinball machine
'Pinball Wizard' terminology is necessary for general audience engagement despite community criticism
The January Indisc tournament had over 15,000 live Twitch viewers and over 1 million views total
IFPA membership has grown from under 25,000 to approximately 100,000 players
Mainstream media interviewers typically lack detailed knowledge of pinball and rely on brief briefing notes
Pro versions of Keith's recent Stern games (Avengers, Godzilla, Bond 60th) are nearly equal in quality to Premium versions, making clear superiority declarations difficult
IFPA has expanded to approximately 100,000 unique users globally
Ohio has four major pinball communities: Cleveland (Cleapin), Columbus (Level One Arcade), Cincinnati (Pinson Addy), and Dayton (Gem City)
Whataburger is superior to In-N-Out Burger as a fast food option
Foo Fighters left ramp is steep and difficult, not repeatable as initially appeared
Foo Fighters Premium's death save feature (left outlane post) is intuitive and should have been implemented in earlier machines
Head to Head Pinball Podcast is discontinued as a regular series and only produces annual special episodes
Jack Danger worked with Tanio Klyce on Foo Fighters rules
Completing a homebrew pinball machine is a significant commitment that demonstrates skill and persistence exceeding typical game designer requirements
In-Disc broadcast achieved over 1 million views with 15,000 concurrent viewers at peak
Carl D'Angelo made Jeff Teolis's first US pinball experience memorable and valuable
Scooby-Doo by Spooky Pinball features significant upgrades compared to previous Spooky releases
Jack Danger's Saturday morning cartoon concept for Foo Fighters aligns with the band's thematic interests
Christopher Franchi is returning to pinball art after an absence
Galactic Tank Force is an original IP with no licensed assets
Final Resistance features rules by Bowen Kerins and music/artwork by Michael Ocean and Jonathan Bergeron
The Beast tournament will limit registration to 120 players
Roger Sharpe will participate in a Q&A session at Texas Pinball Festival following a theatrical screening of 'Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game'
Early registration for The Beast (first two days after April 15 sale opening) will include seven free game entries
Project Pinball is running raffles for Bond LE and Foo Fighters LE machines to fund hospital installations
March 2024 is potentially the biggest month for pinball machine releases in 10 years
Drop catches are technically low-risk because worst-case scenario is early flipper release resulting in bounce pass rather than lost ball
Daniele Achari executed drop catches from the soop on a machine at Pinberg Finals that he had never played before
Pinball Profile Played in America Tour events are selling out quickly with waiting lists (Riverside event had 51 attendees and 33 person waiting list)
60+ of the top 100 IFPA-ranked players competed at Indisc
Indisc uses a card format where players must have four consistent games with no 'bleeder' (poor score) in the classics division
Indisc finals broadcast on Twitch reached over 15,000 concurrent viewers
Jeff Teolis' flight to Indisc was delayed 8.5 hours due to FAA grounding, preventing him from arriving on time for initial Pinball Profile Played in America Tour event
Roger Sharp biopic 'The Man Who Saved the Game' is premiering in Toronto on February 22nd with meet-and-greet
James Bond 007 LE represents a waste of Keith Irwin's talent compared to homebrew alternatives like Jack Danger's design
Keith Irwin designed Godzilla's rules; Rick Nagel did the code
Final Round was not nominated for Twippies last year but received a nomination this year
Pinball art quality is primarily determined by playfield canvas utilization and insert integration rather than standalone artwork beauty
Flip Frenzy format was being 'killed twice' by simultaneous doubling of other formats and halving of Flip Frenzy value
Some experienced tournament directors have stepped back from organizing major events due to the effort and time required
The Stern Pro Circuit consists of the best 20 tournaments per calendar year based on three-year running average
Chicago Expo tournament is positioned as one of the top tournaments in the Stern Pro Circuit due to player volume and experience quality
Tournament directors experience a 9-to-1 ratio of criticism to compliments from the community
Jeff Teolis is currently ranked 64th in IFPA and #1 in Canada
Tournament play reduces pinball from 100% game focus to 50% game/50% tournament competition focus
Indisc tournament winners will receive over 200 points, possibly up to 280
Competitive pinball players have reduced Addams Family and Twilight Zone to ramp/chair repetition, diminishing design exploration
Addams Family and Twilight Zone are the two biggest-selling, most profitable pinball games of all time
Jeff Teolis has completed 8-9 dates of the Pinball Profile Played in America tour with 5-6 more scheduled
EM games with saucers (Mata Hari, Nitro Ground Shaker) have high luck variance that impacts fair tournament play
Flip frenzy tournaments are fundamentally flawed because top-seeded players can win without playing each other (20-19 record beats 18-0).
The IFPA World Championship has expanded to 80 players (from top 64) and now includes women's champion and country exemptions.
Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award for radio at a 400-person convention
UK Open had 16-18 machines in the Classics Bank
Jeff placed second in the UK Open Classics tournament
The Pinball Film won Best in Show at Heartland Film Festival
Flipping the Script fundraiser assisted 31 kids with autism programs
Brian Allen had approximately $2,500 worth of artwork stolen at Expo
Indisc is the best tournament Jeff has attended
Queen band is extremely protective of licensing and does not lend out merchandise licenses outside their direct control
Jeff Teolis ground Quicksilver during dinner (after initial qualifying ended) and took Travis's number-one spot in points, cascading bracket changes
Jeff Teolis won three of six tournaments at CNE
Jeff finished 5th overall in Ryan Wanger's tournament after qualifying 5th
IFPA weighted four-player groups at 2x TGP eight years ago to prevent tournament format abandonment
Jeff changed his opinion of Godzilla after learning the rule system basics
Eric Stone won Edmonton's Yagpin pro tournament, coming from Florida
Yagpin had 70 volunteers and will change its scheduling for next year
Jeff has only played Fathom regularly for 6-12 months prior to tournament return
Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso actor) contacts the pinball community to place pinball machines in his lodgings when filming in different cities for extended periods.
Texas Pinball Festival Classics division had ~240 competitors with only 24 qualifying spots
Michael Weinberg was 2021 IFPA Rookie of the Year
Playing a game you own in a tournament is a curse because machine-specific variance differs from your home version despite being the same game model.
Merco's seminar on Forgotten Tales was cut short because attendees repeatedly questioned the presenter about playfield quality issues affecting Jersey Jack machines.
TPF 2024 had 40,000 square feet of activity and felt significantly larger and better organized than prior Expo events.
Stern replaced populated playfields for all LED Zeppelin units affected by warping, and at least 3 other players (names withheld) also received replacements.
Jeff Teolis placed 26th in the TPF main tournament (missing top 24 cut by 2 places) and mid-pack in Classics.
New England Pinball League voted 4-3 to leave IFPA affiliation because the majority of players don't care about WPPR points.
Weird Al is a Multimorphic game with bright, vibrant animations and great flipper response that was well-received at TPF.
EM machines like Old Chicago are games of skill requiring flipper accuracy and nudging technique, not primarily luck-based
Colorado has an exceptionally high concentration of elite competitive pinball players relative to other states
IFPA rule changes may signal 'death of leagues' or shift toward more tournament-based competition
Christopher Franchi created the TPF 2020 t-shirt artwork
Scott Denise is working on sound design for Multimorphic's Weird Al Pinball machine
Mini Pinberg tournament coming to Edmonton, Alberta with approximately 300 participants
Raymond Davidson is the number one ranked player and two-time IFPA World Champion but has never won the IFPA Open
Zach McCarthy (age 16) won the IFPA World Championship with a dramatic third-ball Roller Games comeback
Godzilla pinball lacks pacing and light-and-shade, feeling overstimulated with constant action
Jim Belsito strategically modifies tournament machines to prevent easy multiball starts
Heads-up challenge tournament format is the best video form of pinball for showcasing competition to audiences
Barry Oursler passed away from cancer on Monday, February 21, 2023, four days after this interview
Jeff Teolis experienced a personal security incident involving leaked private information that required involvement of lawyers and police
Heads-up challenge format is the best video presentation of pinball for general audiences
InDisc is Jeff's favorite tournament overall, superseding Pinberg
Kelts owners are ecstatic with build quality except for criticism of the 'MR sticker'
Jeff Teolis experienced suicidal ideation at age 16-17 in Toronto and was helped by someone teaching him to identify daily positive moments
Five major distributors reported having zero inventory at Pinball Expo
Limited edition pinball machines have become instant sellouts with secondary market markups of $2,000-$4,000+
Godzilla has more intuitive rules and better first-time playability than Avengers Infinity Quest
Dan Bitterlich was instrumental in introducing Jeff to competitive pinball culture through mentorship during carpool rides
Jeff Teolis first encountered competitive pinball around 2014 at a league in London, Ontario, which he had not played in 15 years prior
Dan Bitterlich's participation in ICR (International Competitive Ranking) during pandemic brought 20+ Victoria/TCPL players into the competition pool
The Whopper tournaments attract the strongest competitive field in Europe, comparable to World Championship participants
Gameplay quality and code design matter more than theme selection in determining whether a pinball machine is 'great'.
Bulls & Balls tournament format with 7 events over 3.5 days inspired similar multi-tournament weekend concepts at Brisbane Masters (10-day Whopper-tunities) and District 82 Wisconsin (six events over four days)
Paul may become a future number one IFPA-ranked player
Pinball community is primarily composed of introverts with some extroverts, all with unique interests
Crossing the US-Canada border to attend a Cleveland pinball tournament would cost approximately $1,200 in travel and COVID testing, making an 11-12 hour round trip economically prohibitive
Tommy Bizzi plays in tournaments nearly every time one is available in his area when not working
ClePin will be a Stern Pro Circuit event in the future after being postponed in 2021
Pinball pre-order losses by hobbyists should not be equated with securities fraud losses affecting retirees
Jeff Teolis's podcast platform is not an endorsement but rather information provision
Robert Mueller's $1.5 million wage over 4-5 years does not scream scam compared to personal spending
Jeff Teolis prefers flip frenzy and match play formats but acknowledges pinball format as the most unique and fun despite logistical complaints
August 1, 2021 marks the IFPA's official reopening for tournaments and WPPR ranking accumulation
Pin Clash 2 production was significantly better than Pin Clash 1 due to organizer learning from previous mistakes
Limited edition pinball games can be resold for $3,000+ profit without playing
Multiple new pinball games released during pandemic require competitive players to learn rules from scratch
IFPA reopened competitive pinball in August 2021 but has no official vaccination mandate policy
Stephen Bowden discovered gaps in his knowledge of Avengers Infinity Quest rules during Pinklash tournament
Ontario tournament organizers are delaying league restarts until mid-October 2021 for vaccine coverage
District 82 match play event in Wisconsin implemented exemplary safety protocols that may have influenced state/provincial reps' reopening votes
Ontario as of June 7, 2021 restricted to 10-person outdoor gatherings only
Canada's vaccination strategy prioritized first doses over completing two-dose regimen; longer interval may improve effectiveness
IFPA reopening for tournament endorsement targeted for late summer pending 40% of states/provinces voting to be ready
Tournament players strategically drain balls during Guns N' Roses Cherry Bomb multiball when too many balls are in play
Jeff Teolis has knowledge of an unreleased pinball theme and is confident it will happen
Stern spinners (vintage pinball component) are hard to find and represent a significant market opportunity for reproduction/custom manufacturing
IFPA 17 is tentatively scheduled for Florida in 2021
Jeff follows 35 different pinball streams on Twitch
Theater of Magic's gameplay can be varied through rule changes at different venues to move away from pure left orbit strategy
IFPA 18 is scheduled to happen in Germany
Pinberg has been cancelled and Papa appears to be cancelled in the near future, reducing major tournaments from more to three
Eric Stone will be the favorite to win IFPA 17 World Championship in Fort Myers due to home court advantage
Seven sponsors supported the World Tour with financial contributions and prize donations
February 22, 2020 was the last big pinball memory before pandemic lockdowns halted community activity
The Pinball Profile World Tour involved 10 events in 5 months across 4 countries with over 400 participants
The Flip Frenzy format was chosen to maximize games, accommodate players, and allow IFPA Whopper accumulation
Bluffs arcade in Scarborough, Ontario hosted a pre-IFPA 15 World Championship event
Colin McAlpine is the 'OG Colin' and has been bumped by a younger Colin player ranked higher in IFPA standings
The District Eat and Play in Orlando represents a superior venue model compared to Dave & Buster's through curated pinball collection and integrated food/arcade experience
Flipper K. Lardin venue in Denmark no longer exists as of episode recording date (2021)
The Reach-Arounds special was the best podcast episode ever produced, featuring 30 contributors.
Jersey Jack's Guns N' Roses pinball launch was universally hailed as one of the best launches in pinball history.
Jeff Teolis frequently mentions his Australia tournament victory in ways that annoy the community
Jeff Teolis won his Pinball Profile World Tour tournament in Australia through luck or assistance from his opponent
John Borg is now my favorite designer, surpassing Steve Ritchie
Jurassic Park and Iron Maiden were the top two games in Pinclash streamer survey
Jeff Teolis purchased the LE model sight unseen and states it is his first and only planned limited edition purchase
Jeff Teolis' first college radio show ~30 years ago was called 'Whole Lotta Rock' with on-air name 'Red Zeppelin'
Earl's Court 1975 shows sold out in four hours before the internet era, requiring phones and in-person ticket sales
Simpsons Pinball Party took Jeff Teolis 2-3 years to achieve wizard mode completion, while Karl completed it in 2 days
Jeff Teolis defeated Zach Sharp in the 2017 Papa Classics playoffs on Ali pinball machine
Martin Robbins won the Trash Talker Invitational at Pinburgh
Jeff Teolis met Stone Cold Steve Austin backstage at WWE Raw in Detroit, Michigan in April 1999
Pinburgh was held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh for recent years
Pinburgh attendance grew from 615 in 2015 to 1,000 in 2019 with consistent sellouts
Pinball Profile podcast was established November 1st, 2016
Pinburgh reached 1,000 participants in 2019 and was the largest pinball tournament in the world
Women's International Pinball Tournament (WIPT) was founded by Kate Martin, Jess DiNardo, and Elizabeth Cromwell
Bowen Kerins gave up competitive tournament participation annually to serve as co-TD at Pinburgh
WIPT grew from 64 to 128 participants with waiting lists, indicating strong female participation growth
Escher Lefkoff is on pace to become the number one pinball player in the world within five years
Steve Ritchie is the next Stern designer expected to release a pinball machine.
Keith Elwin's pinball layouts require advanced techniques like drop catching, alley passing, and live catching
Josh Sharp's ICR was influenced by or derived from Quarantopia's format
Carter Castleman is 13 years old and beat Jeff Teolis in the Ontario finals
Pinball Profile podcast was founded after Jeff Teolis covered the 2016 World Series in Cleveland and visited Stern in Chicago
Jeff Teolis and wife Anna are pursuing pilot licenses and considering buying a small aircraft
Final Round Pinball Podcast was ranked #1 podcast by Orbital Albert in his top 10 list
Morten is currently ranked #2 in Norway IFPA rankings and has qualified for IFPA World Championship
The game will be the best seller of 2024
Zombie Yeti's artwork on Avengers Infinity Quest is his best work to date
Stern increased prices by only $100 despite extensive new features
Community feedback shows two main criticisms: yellow color scheme and theme fatigue
Comic book art licensing makes the game more timeless than movie-based themes
I think there's going to be three pinball machines announced in September—one from Stern, one from Jersey Jack, and multiple from Deep Root
Purchasing new-in-box pinball machines is difficult in some parts of North America due to supply constraints
Pinball Expo has set September 4th as drop-dead date to decide between in-person and remote 2020 show
Jeff Teolis recently passed $200 million on The Simpsons Pinball Party with extra balls enabled
IFPA 17 has been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 and international border restrictions preventing US travel
IFPA 18 originally scheduled for Germany (Freddy's Pinball Paradise) has been postponed to 2022
Lyman Sheets designed the code for Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition)
Cassandra Peterson was inducted into the Pinball Expo Hall of Fame at the 2019 expo
Pinball Expo is 35 years strong and continues to improve every year
Jeff Teolis has not played Stranger Things, Rick and Morty, TMNT, Hot Wheels, or Heist machines in tournaments
Metallica is Stern's best game ever made
Lauren Gray's Backbox Pinball Podcast diversity discussion panel is the best pinball podcast episode of 2020 (as of July).
Jeff Teolis claims to be banned from Australia after winning tournament there
Jeff Teolis posted a Pride Month logo modification to Pinball Profile and received negative responses from community members saying they would no longer follow the podcast
Jeff Teolis won the Pinball Profile World Tour event in Houston
Only ten people worldwide have won a Pinball Profile World Tour trophy event
Head to Head Pinball Podcast is no longer active
Jeff Teolis had his first taco this week
Jeff Teolis' Pinball Profile World Tour had 10 events with 8 selling out immediately
A Tuesday night Melbourne pinball event after Australia Day had 47 participants
Dead bounce is one of the easiest ways to control the ball in pinball
IFPA membership has grown from approximately 23,000 to approaching 80,000 in roughly six years
Trapping and dead bounce techniques did not exist as common competitive practices in classic pinball era (1970s-1990s)
Jeff Teolis experienced significant technical recording failures with five Pinball Profile episodes from 2019, including this Mark Silk interview
COVID-19 lockdown will result in significantly improved skill levels among home pinball players
Roger Sharp has written 20 books
Josh Sharp is overdue for a major championship and may face age challenges by 2021
Macho Pinball identity will be revealed on April 1st Pinball Profile episode
Location operators facing potential need to liquidate 30% of game inventory to fund continuing operations
Texas Pinball Festival (TPF) cancelled its 2020 event
TWIPY Awards will still proceed despite TPF cancellation
Mental headspace—not giving up after a poor game—is what separates top competitors from others in pin golf format
Silver Ball Saloon in East Rochester, NY is among the best pinball venues in North America
Deborah Tallman won the OBX Classics Championship tournament two years before 2025 (approximately 2023)
Steve Ritchie got interested in pinball through similar childhood fascination with bells, whistles, and mechanics
InDisc 2019 was the best-organized tournament Jeff has witnessed, comparing it favorably to other major events
Jeff Teolis suggested to Josh Sharp (quasi-IFPA president) that a Rookie of the Year award be created for IFPA
Kaylee George Episode 150 of Pinball Profile was the most listened-to episode in the show's history
Jeff Teolis does not accept payment for product endorsements and only promotes pinball machines he genuinely likes
Jeff Teolis organized a 10-date international pinball tournament world tour in 2019 with majority of events selling out
InDisc tournament is now the successor event to Papa (which no longer exists)
Jeff Teolis (podcast host) was confirmed as a voice talent providing call-outs for Raza; another Texas-based voice actor is also involved but unnamed.
Colin McAlpine's tournament success (including Houston Arcade Expo win) was partly attributable to winning Comet Pinball LED products
Stephen Bowen wore sunglasses during Ghostbusters play due to excessive flasher brightness
Confidence level in playing against specific opponents based on rankings often leads to poor tournament performance
AC/DC was the first Stern game to include LEDs from the factory
Most new pinball customers are hesitant to purchase due to manufacturing defects and code issues, even though problems occur in less than 1-in-1000 units
560 people waited in line for 15 hours per day to play RAZA at Houston Arcade Expo
Jeff Teolis has been in professional radio for 25 years
RAZA prototype used a Merco playfield and non-final cabinet
RAZA features animations described as 'the finest animations I've ever seen on a pinball machine'
Toronto Ontario Pinball League has been operating for 22 years
Stern Beatles pinball allows instant multi-ball on the third ball
Hammer City Pinball League is a new league recently opened in Hamilton
Houston Arcade Expo sessions sold out with maximum 52 players per session
Phil Birnbaum won the Pinball Profile World Tour pre-tournament after 13 rounds, beating Steve Bowden and others
The Sanctum is on its seventh annual event in 2019
Players should be able to compete in both main event and women's event at the same tournament without conflicts
Only eight countries ran women's events in 2019
Pinball is experiencing a golden age with new machines from Stern, Jersey Jack, Deep Root, American Pinball, and Spooky
Leslie Ruckman beat Brian O'Neill on Jurassic Park during the Free Gold Watch Flip Frenzy
IFPA was $1,281 short of covering guaranteed national prize payouts under the 75%-25% split in 2019
Jeff Teolis is stepping down as IFPA president effective January 1, 2020
The 5% IFPA admin fee does not fully cover operational expenses; additional funding from sponsorship is required
Josh Sharp will become IFPA president starting January 1, 2020
The Stern Pro Circuit had only 18 of 20 planned events in 2019
Five Stern Pro Circuit events in 2019 are capped: Pinberg, Pinmasters, Texas Pinball Festival, 24-hour tournament, and City Champ
Jeff Teolis briefly appeared 6th in IFPA world rankings after CNEPC due to a Whopper Points calculation bug that was later fixed
PIN Stadium Lights retail price is approximately $500-600 per set
Pinball Profile World Tour will give away at least $500 worth of prizes per event, closer to $3,000 total across all events in PIN Stadium Lights
Stephen Bowden wore sunglasses while playing Ghostbusters and Attack from Mars due to excessive GI lighting brightness
All pre-registered Pinball Profile World Tour participants will receive custom t-shirts with event dates and sponsor logos
Soft Plunge Pinball merchandise was visibly worn by multiple attendees within short timeframe of launch
Pinburgh 2024 attracted approximately 1,000 players to Pittsburgh
The Colin Furze YouTube Red novelty pinball machine was approximately 20 feet wide by 40 feet long
Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies has been a supporter and contributor to Pinball for Change
Pin Masters 2019 was the same weekend as National Championship and Women's Finals
Tournament directors should have discretion to adjust tilt bobs during tournaments if mechanical drift is detected
Standardized tilt bob measurement using centimeters would help tournament directors maintain consistency across groups
Iron Maiden pinball is an example of a niche musical theme that works commercially when the game quality is high and fanbase is loyal
Barrels of Fun / Deep Root is expected to release approximately 10 games in 2024
Mark Tremonti has worked with Jersey Jack Pinball on Pirates theme
Pinball's lack of formal referees and self-policed tournament format represents a structural integrity risk compared to regulated sports
Pinball was historically banned due to gambling concerns and concerns that the game was not a game of skill
Pinball Profile was started after Jeff Teolis attended the 2016 World Series in Chicago and interviewed Steve Ritchie at the Stern factory
Jeff Teolis' goal with Pinball Profile is to provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pinball culture
Most pinball players who listen to Pinball Profile and Bro Series are casual players, not competitive whopper chasers
Jeff Teolis will conduct live interviews at Pintastic and produce content for Pinball Profile podcast
Christopher Franchi's artwork was critical to securing IP licenses for games like Batman 66 and Beatles
TV-driven broadcast requirements will likely drive pinball toward timed/short-format games rather than traditional long-form play for editing practicality
Bowen Kerins now works at Spooky Pinball; Steven Bowden works at Deep Root
Julie finished ninth overall out of approximately 240 tournament players at Allentown
Julie has been hosting Monday night pinball events for a few years, initially at various locations, currently at Speed City Records
The London Ontario Pinball League may now be Ontario's biggest competitive pinball league
IGT tested Munsters slot machines as market test 19 years before pinball Munsters release
Modern pinball rule complexity creates barriers to casual player adoption compared to classic machines with simple objectives
Action button implementation in pinball games has been refined and improved since Star Wars
Ohio has multiple strong female pinball players including Amy Kesting, Megan Brown, Deborah Tallman, and Kim Martinez with high IFPA rankings
Jim Swain organizes tournaments at Pintastic including 24-hour sanctus events
Cameron Silver Ball Rumble is among the tournaments at Pintastic
Pintastic is happening September 27-30 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Pintastic features 200 games on free play
Christopher Franchi will attend Pintastic as a guest
Knockout Cancer Pinball Tournament raised $2,000 for Alberta Cancer Foundation in 2018
Raymond Davidson won the main Yagpin tournament last year
Event planning for Yagpin begins approximately seven to eight months in advance
Young elite pinball players like Colin Urban, Alex Kazmarchuk, Escher Lefkoff, and Zachary Parks are mastering modern games better because they actively study YouTube tutorials and streams
Dead Man's Hand has been distributed to over 50 VP Cabs installations
Drumming experience provides transferable hand-eye coordination skills to pinball play
Teolis owns 3,000 CDs in his basement collection
Logan Arcade in Chicago maintains pinball machines in excellent condition and has a welcoming environment
Teolis owns nine pinball machines and is at maximum capacity for basement spacing
Pennsylvania pinball state championship is among the top three hardest state championships to win
It is the owners and the operators that are the lifeline of the future of pinball.
IFPA distributed nearly $70,000 in prize money to almost 1,000 players at state/provincial championships on a specific Saturday
InDisc is effectively positioned as the major pinball tournament now that PAPA World Championships is not running due to facility sale
Jeff Teolis interviewed over 200 different people in 2018 for Pinball Profile
Josh Sharp will win his first major tournament in 2019
2019 will see more pinball titles released than the previous 30 years combined
Mrs. Pin will sign with a major craft company and sell products at Target, Walmart, and Hobby Lobby
Free Play Florida 2018 record attendance was partly due to not conflicting with OBX scheduling
Limited-entry tournament formats like Texas may provide better player experience than pump-and-dumps by reducing qualification length and improving repeatability
Raymond Davidson lost a Tommy pinball tournament in Vancouver in 2017 due to missing all three skill shots while his opponent hit all three
Modern pinball games like Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy lack tutorial videos due to ongoing code updates
Iron Maiden is one of the best pinball games released in the last 3-4 years
The Beatles pinball license cost approximately one million dollars
Stern is experimenting with pricing to discover how high they can push prices before encountering market resistance
Bruce Nightingale and Ron Howlett are responsible for increased prices in vintage Stern electronic games
The Beatles pinball machine will be priced out of reach for location operators and casual league players
Rethemed classic games like Beatles (from Sea Witch) reduce development time and accelerate time-to-market
Stern manufactures approximately 50-60 pinball machines per day
Baywatch is still ranked in the top 100 on Pinside
Miles Kennedy is the best male tenor vocalist in contemporary rock and roll.
Jeff Patterson is ranked 89th in IFPA world rankings
Action buttons are overused in recent pinball games, particularly in Star Wars and Pirates
The pinball community is characterized by genuine friendships and family-like connections across geographic regions
Jeff Teolis had interviewed Ted Nugent, and David Taylor reached out after seeing that interview
If Massenkoff traveled more to tournaments, he would be ranked higher than his current IFPA ranking
IFPA membership has grown from 23,000 to 62,000 in a short period
The Thrilla in Sternilla event is a great promotional piece for both Stern Pinball and Deadpool Premium game
NYC Pinball Championship was first-time event that capped at 140 participants intentionally
Washington State has 182 IFPA tournaments recorded with almost $3,000 in state pool at time of recording
Mariolle is currently ranked 14th in IFPA world rankings
Zach Sharp won the Heads Up Challenge in 2018
Zach Sharp was ranked #1 in the world in pinball in 2017
Twitch streaming personalities are making pinball accessible to remote communities that lack local arcade/venue access by streaming gameplay and tournament coverage
Best-score league format requires a playoff because there is no direct head-to-head play element
Over 40,000 people have joined the IFPA in the last four years
Community members directed criticism at Teolis during tournament play without awareness of his injury
Meniscus tear and possible patellofemoral syndrome sustained while coaching baseball six weeks prior
The injury directly impacted tournament performance at Pinburg and TTI at ReplayFX
Teolis will continue hosting Pinball Profile and conducting community interviews despite the injury
Will Kruse is currently the number one pinball player in Tennessee
Country music-themed pinball machine would be strong licensing opportunity given country music's universal appeal across major US cities
Martin Robbins' Head to Head Pinball podcast won the Trash Talker Invitational with Carl D'Angelo as late replacement player
Pinburgh 2018 had 843 players competing
Keith Elwin won Pinburgh 2018 championship rolling over 1.1 million points on Harlem Globetrotters
Nicole Bernier won the inaugural WHIPPED tournament without needing the third game, winning both first games
Jeff Teolis is one of the best pinball players capable of winning a tournament with 'any two people' as teammates
Ron and Bruce from Slam Tilt Podcast are 'pretty good' competitive players
Team Pinball Profile will win the 2018 Trash Talker Invitational Podcaster Bloodbath
Jeff Teolis made his final decision on the morning of the episode after consulting with his mother
Teolis had no doubts about his decision to join TTI at Pinburgh
The decision process took multiple days with Teolis changing his mind daily until reaching final certainty
The next game from a major manufacturer is likely to follow Iron Maiden's release pattern of teaser, immediate launch, and rapid code maturation
Deep Root Games is launching with a team that includes experienced designers like Stephen Bowden and David Thiel
In the last 2-3 months, three new in-box pinball machines have been given away as women's tournament prizes.
If I join the TTI, it's game over; no one else stands a chance
I was one of 40 people selected for the Papa Circuit final in Chicago in March and advanced past Bowen Kerins in the group of death
I competed in IFPA World Championship No. 15 with the top 64 players in the world
Jeff Teolis has featured over 300 guest appearances on Pinball Profile podcast
Podcast garden platform infrastructure collapsed and affected multiple pinball podcasts (Slam Tilt, Head to Head Pinball, Pinball Players Podcast)
Women's pinball league growth is attracting new content creators and will produce championship winners in future
Jeff Teolis puts in 20-30 hours per week on This Week in Pinball
This Week in Pinball is launching a dedicated podcast with a major pinball community personality as co-host
Younger players cannot play Iron Maiden without an action button because they lack the skill to operate a traditional plunger
A Beetlejuice pinball machine is rumored to be in development
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player planning to attend Texas Pinball Festival
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, recently acquired PS5, discussed favorite pinball designer John Borg
Canadian pinball enthusiast, Pinball Profile podcast host, voice actor for Legends of Valhalla, The Beast tournament organizer
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and competitive player; provides pricing and market analysis
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, Canadian, pinball player and media personality, red-haired, teased about Canadian stereotypes in this episode
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; drives discussion of industry impact and personal anxiety during pandemic
Final Round Podcast co-host, commentator at INDISC, involved in commentator selection
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, managing the conversation with Roger Sharpe.
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; frequented Silver Ball Saloon; attended events at Rochester Pinball Collective
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; based in North America; passionate about game design analysis and pinball art.
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, editor of the show. References his role in coordinating commentators for In-Disc broadcast and his personal history with Carl D'Angelo from early US pinball experiences.
Tournament opponent in round four, Canadian player who beat Raymond on Elvira with late-game comeback
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; will receive Trash Talker Invitational donations for Project Pinball equipment
Professional pinball player; got into PAPA Circuit Final as alternate; became running joke throughout episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, tournament director, media figure in pinball community
Host of Pinball Profile interview podcast; interviewed Jim Belsito about Arcade Expo preparations
Tournament organizer/personality, spoke with Martin extensively at recent tournament
Pinball figure mentioned in context of Ontario/Kitchener-Waterloo area pinball events
Designer of Elvira pinball machines, described as easy shooters
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast; skeptical of secondary market value retention
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; referenced humorously in robot bit
Pinball tournament organizer with world tour; running a small event Thursday night at Einstein Pub in Katy, Texas prior to Houston Arcade Expo; podcast host
Top-level pinball player attending the European Pinball Championships
Tournament organizer (Beast tournament); host of Final Round Pinball Podcast which sponsors Bank 11 at Pinburgh
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball player and tournament organizer
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, pinball player and content creator
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewed by Robert Byers through podcast listening
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; hosts referenced him jokingly as someone who could install VSU-2
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; attended TPF in Texas; played multiple new releases; has connections with designers
Person George and Dave met at Pintastic 2019; likely not returning to 2022 event
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (8 years), co-host of Final Round podcast with Marty, contributor to pinball community media and competition discussion
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament commentator and organizer; streamer of Star Trek and other games
Asked to host the Twippies; reportedly declined; Kaneda notes he regularly mocks the Twippies on podcasts alongside Marty, making him an odd choice
Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, purchasing the Led Zeppelin LE machine, known for high expectations on pinball code quality
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer; recurring target of Marty's jokes about failed comedy career
Mentioned as strong Ontario competitive player whom Joe anticipated facing in provincial tournament.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competed against Slam Tilt podcast hosts at Pinberg (Ron won 3-1, Bruce won 3-0)
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; had Ron on show; inspired opening music reference
Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; makes final co-host selection decision; discusses tournament hosting and pricing trends
Pinball competitor; Bruce competed against Jeff in playoff on first day; qualified for Classics finals
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; featured Steve Bowden in recent episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; makes industry predictions including Josh Sharp tournament win prediction
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, tournament commentator coordinator, considering running for IFPA president
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; participates in game preference discussions and event planning conversation
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; interviewed Keith Elwin about his third game design
Pinball community figure; met Dwight at Texas Pinball Festival; gave Dwight Fireball shots; involved in Stall Ball gameplay and Oktoberfest stream
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; praised Special When Lit's community engagement; made humorous revelation about real name (Bill Webb VI)
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Stern employee involved in game design decisions (Fathom); advocate for home game versions
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; participated in podcasters panel at Pintastic
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; based in Canada; competitive pinball player (currently ranked ~51); considering pilot license
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast and media personality
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player; participated in tournaments at Ryan Wanger's venue and Edmonton's Yagpin; radio broadcaster
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, known for irregular sleep patterns, pinball personality
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; attended TPF 2024; competed in tournament; 26th place in main event, middle of pack in classics
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player ranked 64th in IFPA; tournament organizer; runs Pinball Profile podcast and Played in America tour; rules designer and commentator
Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, competitive pinball player, tournament organizer/commentator, streaming coordinator
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast and Pinball Profile; recently turned 52; experienced security/privacy incident
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; interviewer; pinball enthusiast and concert-goer (Guns N' Roses fan)
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian competitive pinball player; plays in multiple tournaments and misses community interaction
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; experienced competitive pinball player; involved in tournament organization and media
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; attending TPF 2022; primary interviewer for Colin McAlpine
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, pinball tournament organizer and commentator
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball player and media personality; competed in ICR challenges with Chuck Webster
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball player and media personality; conducts interviews with competitive players and industry figures
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; advertised by specialty host; revealed limited food palate and first-taco story during episode
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, experienced marketing professional, challenges Stern on various decisions
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast
Host of Pinball Network podcast; mentioned by Macho as part of emerging pinball media
Host of Final Round Pinball and Pinball Profile podcasts; criticized on Pinside for allegedly platforming Deep Root without critical scrutiny; defends his interview practice as providing platform, not endorsement
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; based in Canada; tournament organizer; pinball enthusiast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Steve Ritchie and Jack Guarnieri; Canadian pinball media figure
Pinball community member; appeared on Price is Right with other pinball enthusiasts; associated with Pinball Profile
Host of Pinball Profile podcast and commentator for INDISC 2023 event coverage
Interview host conducting player interviews during Finals coverage
Broadcast commentator for Space City Pinball Tournament finals on Twitch
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, covered Jake Danzig's homebrew machine
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, presenter and host of the 2020 Reach Arounds, subject of running jokes about his Australia tournament win and tendency to mention it frequently
Pinball player; did not make top 24 at ClePin but continued grinding Quicksilver after qualifying, setting a new high score that cascaded bracket changes and knocked Travis from #1 seed
Professional broadcaster and pinball podcaster, participant in podcaster seminar, known for technical audio quality
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, scheduled to interview Raymond Davidson
Co-host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive player, tied for second at Fall Brawl, finished fourth in finals
Pinball community member who attended Texas Pinball Festival and discussed long Pulp Fiction wait times
Pinball community member, involved with Pinburg, offered to help transport pins to Canada
Pinball personality known as 'golden voice of pinball'; has appeared on Orby's show as guest
Competitive pinball player with severe knee injury, qualified for A-division finals at Free Play Florida through tiebreaker, mentioned as in pain during tournament
Tournament player, competed in Classics II finals against Keith Elwin, played in same CarHop group as Travis
Host of Final Round Pinball podcast; conducted interview with Josh Sharpe about Lyman Sheets code
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive player; articulating concerns about commodification and pricing
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player ranked 280 IFPA, radio broadcaster with 25 years experience, Canadian, based near University of Waterloo area
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; episode host; facilitates discussions and game show segment
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball community figure; involved in sponsorship and event organization
Host and commentator from Pinball Profile podcast; primary analyst for INDISC 2020 Open Finals broadcast
Works at radio station, involved with Pin Clash audio management, became frustrated with chat spam about mic issues during broadcast
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; organizer of the Pinburgh trivia challenge; tournament commentator
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; hosted this Consolation Round episode with Ryan C; attended Pinball Expo Thursday/Friday; played multiple machines including Metallica Remastered at Stern factory; lost deposit on Haggis Centaur
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, experienced tournament player, pinball content creator with Pinball Profile, received Lifetime Achievement Award for radio
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and competitive player; also hosts Pinball Profile podcast; known for tournament commentary
Organizer of Beast tournament in Buffalo, August 2024
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and competitive player; won Pinball Profile World Tour event in Houston; deals with podcast production and editing challenges
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; primary discussion leader; known for skepticism about toppers and detailed market analysis
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast (referenced as older than Ryan C.)
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, tournament director, event organizer
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer in Ontario; discusses IFPA tournament restart logistics and rule complexity challenges
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, conducts interview, shares competitive pinball experience
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, pinball media figure, player
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast, game analyst, tournament observer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Steve Bowden for in-depth biography
Podcaster on 'The Last Arcade'; promoted Haggus Pinball and customers' continued investment while company was insolvent; host seeks apology
Mentioned as laughing with Marty Robbins on podcast; associated with Zaccaria communication
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Rachel and Holly appeared as guests post-UK Open
Canadian pinball player and podcast host; conducted interviews with industry figures (Jody at Stern, Steve Bowden); won Buffalo Pinball Open; plays in Selfie League; targeted as guest
Referenced as being among those who 'saw the forest for the trees' regarding Haggis/Marty Robbins controversy; alignment with 'left heads'
Canadian pinball player and content creator; host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive PAPA circuit player; travels extensively to tournaments; interview subject this episode
Ranked 6th in WPPR, competed in Upstate NY Championship, lost to Steve Bowden 3-0 in finals.
Pinball player/podcaster; reportedly purchased a game from Papa
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted original interview with Guarneri and Ritchie at Pintastic event
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, podcast veteran with 300+ episodes, provides tribute to Loser Kid milestone
Covered Deep Root's Raza prototype on This Week in Pinball on November 12-14, 2019; first public viewing of the game
Guest on podcast from Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball personality; discussed design philosophy and gameplay
Pinball tournament organizer; recognized player Nick Stein's exceptional tap-pass skills and gave him the nickname 'Dynaltap'
Pinball media personality and competitive player; referenced as second-funniest person in pinball after Josh Roger Sharpe in the episode's opening joke
Referenced as having superior vocal cords (jokingly) compared to Lucas. Canadian pinball personality with media involvement.
30-year broadcaster, co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast, pinball enthusiast and media personality, guest on Pinball Party Podcast
Pinball community figure; mentioned as rooming with Robert Byers; frequently asks listeners to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.
Pinball content creator mentioned in news; wore Chrome Saloon t-shirt at finals; previously famous for Barnyard gameplay
Podcast host who conducted an interview with Haggis Pinball approximately one year prior to this episode; Kaneda plans to revisit and critique that interview in future episodes
Pinball community figure; Orby hasn't seen since pre-COVID; Orby excited to see at Ontario Open
Tournament organizer; secured major sponsors for the Beast tournament in Buffalo; host of Pinball Profile podcast
Pinball tournament organizer (The Beast); mentioned as content creator and person Orby hopes to see visit Nova Scotia
Pinball personality/podcaster; guest player at Pinburgh with Ron, Bruce, Jack Danger; socialized with Slam Tilt hosts
Tournament participant; debated game quality opinions with Zach Sharpe regarding Star Wars pinball
Pinball player who appeared on Pinball Profile, mentioned as fast-moving talent
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, tournament commentator and streamer for IE Pinball INDISC broadcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; mentioned for interview with Deep Root Pinball; name used as basis for 'the Teolis' inside joke
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; commentator for INDISC 2023 Classics I Playoffs; veteran competitive pinball player
Co-host and commentator for Free Play Florida 2019 broadcast
Co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast with Marty Robbins
Host from Pinball Profile podcast, providing tournament commentary and gameplay analysis
Competitor in Group 2; scored 4 points on Target Pool
Tournament interviewer conducting B-Championship finalist interviews
Co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast with Marty Robbins; organizer of The Beast tournament at Pocketeer Billiards in Buffalo
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, commentator for Free Play Florida 2018, provides extensive tournament commentary and community perspective
Pinball tournament competitor and enthusiast interviewed about Pinball Expo experience, specifically discussing new games, homebrew games, and Elvira's House of Horrors
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organizer/brains behind the Beast in Buffalo tournament; competitive player; plays Creature during tournament
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; 25+ years broadcasting experience; conducts interviews with pinball industry figures; manages multiple podcast productions
Host/personality of Pinball Profile, promoting Pintastic event
Competitive pinball player from Ontario, finalist in Pin Masters (second place), known as practical joker (left tissue paper prank in hotel room)
Coming from Canada with Scott Harrower, playing against Zach Sharpe at NY State Championship
Chat participant identified as connected to Pinball Profile; provides shot suggestions during Criss Cross Pop-Up gameplay
Mentioned at very end of stream ('Jeff Teolas, what is up? Pinball Profile'); host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile Podcast; provided critical tribute praising Greg while making sarcastic jabs at show substance; described as 'everybody's favorite ginger'
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Kaneda criticizes him for defending Marty Robbins' role in Haggis Pinball scandal
Mentioned as owning two Lethal Weapon 3 machines; appears to be associated with pinball community/Final Round Podcast
Co-hosted seminar with Straight Down the Middle hosts at 2018 Expo
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; mentioned as podcast Dennis listens to regularly
Runs Pinball Profile; interviewed by host who notes Jeff 'made me look like a dickhead'
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, attended Ed Robertson's house, played TNA on stream, supplies pinball-themed keychains
Confirmed TWIPY Awards will still proceed; officially announced this today per Kerry Hardy
Host of Final Round Pinball podcast; conducted interview with Damien Harton about Fathom Revisited.
Podcast host who interviewed Josh Sharp about Hot Wheels rules consultation
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; friend/supporter of Marty Robbins; accused by Kaneda of attempting revisionist history and using platform to rehabilitate Robbins' reputation without accountability
Podcast host who has had the speaker on
Pinball content creator/interviewer who asked Deep Root directly about Raza discontinuation decision
Asked Glenn to perform Led Zeppelin parody song for Reach Around Awards with Marty and Jeff; co-organizer of podcast music collaborations
Runs This Week in Pinball; paid Dennis for articles; ran deep dive article on Deadpool
Pinball content creator/interviewer who conducted Pinball Profile interview with David Fix
Founder of This Week in Pinball media outlet; puts in 20-30 hours weekly; recently launched voluntary donation program and sweepstakes
Creator of This Week in Pinball blog; co-hosted podcast version with Zach from Straight Down the Middle; discontinued podcast after two episodes due to time constraints
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; podcast host of Pinball Profile; shares personal experience with suicidal ideation at age 16-17 in Toronto; interviewed Lyman multiple times; expresses deep gratitude for Lyman's influence on his career
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; also hosts Pinball Profile interview show; recently returned from hiatus after unspecified security/privacy incident involving lawyers and police
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview about Papaduke's Alice prototype and immigration issues
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer at CNE; won 3 of 6 tournaments; sales professional
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, pinball content creator and podcaster
Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer who ran The Beast tournament; has run Pinball Profile World Tour and Played in America Tour with 1,000+ unique players
Host of Pinball Profile podcast where David Fix recently appeared
Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast and Pinball Profile; Canadian pinball enthusiast; known for late-night recording schedule; competitive pinball player
Pinball tournament organizer and podcast host (Pinball Profile), organizer of The Beast tournament in Buffalo
Pinball industry figure; suspected voice actor on RAZA YouTube video opening sequence (unconfirmed by Deep Root)
Host/organizer of This Week in Pinball and The Twippies awards; historically hesitant to release detailed voting results before 2021
Founder/operator of This Week in Pinball; announced hiatus due to sponsorship conflicts, FTC issues, and anonymous threats
Tournament director; found Elvira pinball too easy for tournament play; highly respected in pinball community
Pinball personality; recently criticized by Kaneda; played TCPL with Orbital Albert
Pinball content creator and interviewer; conducts red carpet/street interviews at events; Orby apologizes for missing Ontario Open that Jeff helped organize at Maple Pinball
Tournament director (TD) who made controversial decision in final round with player Ryan C; host of Pinball Profile podcast; criticized by Orbital Albert for specific TD mistake
Pinball Profile host, mentioned as guest returning to show with Ryan C and Marty Robbins
Involved in controversy regarding Haggis Pinball and Final Round podcast segment
Tournament organizer for Beast tournament; responsive to feedback about tilt difficulty; committed to adjusting for 2025
Pinball podcast host; referenced as example of player whose ranking would be higher if he traveled to major tournaments more frequently
Pinball content creator and podcast host; known for voice work on pinball games and Pinball Profile podcast; expected attendance at Sweeper City Pinball Championships
Pinball Profile podcast host; achieved 280% mode value on Rush; competitive player providing expertise
3rd place finisher at CNE Pinball Championship 2017
Host of Pinball Profile podcast where Josh Sharpe revealed code update status
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; participated in top 10 traders countdown trivia podcast with Chris Devine
Known as 'Schmeff'; visited pin household; consumed Fireball shots; visited during Haggis/Fathom trade show
Podcast host; credited with originating Saturday Night Live pinball theme concept; referenced as respected industry voice
Did call-outs for Raza game; Ed interviewed him at Houston show but didn't initially realize he was the voice talent
Voice actor for game callouts; described as having 'gruff, almost biker' character voice
Voice announcer/talent for Barry's Barbecue Challenge game callouts and commentary.
This Week in Pinball editor/publisher; released coordinated information about Deep Root Raza after leaks; mentioned as having prepared content during original planned reveal
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted George Gomez interview
Host of Final Round Pinball podcast; interviewed Josh Sharp about Cactus Canyon code
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; mentioned as example of TPN show creator not primarily associated with Flippin' Out.
Radio personality (25 years experience), emcee at major pinball events, Pinball Profile podcast host, competitive player who won Flip Frenzy at Pinball Profile World Tour Australia
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast with Martin Robbins; interviewed Keith Elwin
Fellow podcaster (Final Round Pinball Podcast); challenged by Ryan C to charity boxing match in inflatable sumo suits; described as unkempt with long hair; characterized as 'old and husky' but potentially formidable
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewed Keith Johnson on Jersey Jack topics
Pinball content creator and podcast host present at Stern tour; participated in lunch with Zach Sharp and hosts before tour
Mentioned as older pinball community member (~80 years old); received senior discount on tournament entry; uses stream for visibility
International tournament player who travels to Germany for pinball competition, IFPA ranked competitive player
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted David Fix interview on American Pinball investor conversations; also commentates tournaments and produces award shows like The Reach Arounds.
Pinball media figure; ranked Loser Kid Podcast #8 on his 2022 top 10 list; mentor to Josh Roop
Pinball Profile podcast host; recently recorded episode with Josh/Scott; producing high volume of pinball content during pandemic.
Host of Pinball Profile Podcast; attending Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown; planning joint content with Scott Larson
Host of Pinball Profile and Final Round podcasts; conducted extensive interviews with Steve Epstein before his death
Co-host of Final Ramping podcast; attended Chicago Expo; appreciates Loser Kid production quality
Host of Pinball Profile Podcast; guest on Loser Kid; attended Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown; provided game impressions and seminar attendance
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Jeff explicitly states not wanting to step on his toes with new podcast
Host of international/multi-country podcast (We Are Pinball); told Ron Hallett he should be called 'host' not 'co-host'
Pinball media figure; associated with interview/podcast content; mentioned as upcoming event attendee with Bruce in Toronto (November)
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; runs annual tournament events
Pinball Profile podcast host; interviewed Doug Polko about Pinberg
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; recently interviewed Steve Ritchie and Jack Guarneri
Podcast host confirmed as voice talent providing call-outs for Raza; appeared in gameplay video produced for YouTube.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; longtime observer of competitive pinball scene; has known Jared for approximately 7 years
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, long-time ClePin attendee
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting interview at YagPin; passionate about game history and design
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (500+ interviews); also produces Head to Head Pinball content and My Young Padawan Star Wars podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; experienced radio broadcaster with prior play-by-play experience in baseball and football
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; presenting year-end Top 10 list; Canadian pinball content creator and personality.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, pinball player and tournament participant
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviews Nancy Marsh about community-building in pinball
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; pinball player and tournament participant; interviewing Debra about tournament operations
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; presents 2021 Top 10 list; founder of pinballprofile.com
Host of Pinball Profile; conducting Expo recap interviews; first US visit in nearly two years
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; co-hosts Final Round Pinball with Martin Robbins on Pinball Network
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting interview with Keith Johnson
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interview-based show featuring pinball community figures; runs pinballprofile.com and manages Patreon support
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; 30-year radio industry veteran; organized Pinball Profile Played in America Tour and The Beast tournament
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; self-created 'Dr. Jeff Teolis' identity; familiar with major pinball events including Pinberg and Replay FX
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interviews at the 24-hour Sanctum event; participated in event
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this conversation with Keith Elwin
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Gene Simmons
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer for this episode; Canadian pinball community figure attending INDISC
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts in-depth interviews with pinball industry figures
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, professional broadcaster with 30-year career
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, announcing and organizing 14-stop 'Played in America Tour' across North America
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts long-form interviews with pinball community figures; co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; fellow pinball collector and player
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviews pinball community figures and industry members
Host of Pinball Profile podcast. Interviewer. Planning to attend IFPA 17. Has worked on streaming infrastructure and tournament broadcasting.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; sticker visible at BRRI Tap Room Arcade where Mike Dus considered placing his own content sticker.
Competitive pinball player in London, Ontario league; tournament winner featured in league results segment (scored 1.6 billion on Game of Thrones)
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and competitive player; recently traveled to Italy and UK Open
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; media personality; has other podcast (Pinball Profile)
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; ranked 42nd in IFPA world rankings; 11 years competitive play history; attended Starfighters Arcade tournament in Arizona (top-8 finish)
Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; out of touch with pinball for extended period; strong opinions on game quality
Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting the interview
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; approximately 10-11 years in pinball community; conducts long-form interviews with industry figures
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9 years running); Canadian-based; frequent international traveler to pinball events
Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting this interview; long-time personal friend of Ian Harrower
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, visited Seattle during MLB playoffs and interviewed Icebox community
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; pinball community media figure; interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9+ years, 500+ interviews), Canadian pinball content creator, competitive player, drummer in childhood
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Pinball content creator; previously interviewed Orby on Pinball Profile about Walking Dead's gore concerns for young children
Pinball personality known for disliking center buttons on machines like Kong
Early guest on WAP (referenced as 'Jeff from Ed Pinball')
Podcast host (Pinball Profile, This Week in Pinball); reported Pinball Expo split; interviewed Alice Cooper
Pinball Profile podcast host; roaming correspondent at Expo; attendee of Deep Root and American Pinball seminars; provided detailed technical and gameplay analysis
Pinball Profile podcast host; organized 10-date international pinball tournament world tour in 2019; interviewed for year-in-review segment discussing 2019 releases and 2020 anticipations
Pinball content creator/interviewer; recorded interviews at Pinfest finals, interviewed Joe on stage
Mentioned as collaborator with Deep Root on TPF rundown; competitive player who exploited Raza ramp scoring strategy
Host of Pinball Profile and Final Round Pinball Podcast; organizing Roger Sharp biopic premiere; runs Played in America tournament
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Tim Sexton about Led Zeppelin rules design; referenced by hosts
Canadian pinball player at Free Play Florida; won the strikes tournament; had butter spilled on him at Red Lobster
InDisc commentator/announcer alongside Galvin and Steve Bowden; praised for explanation quality during finals coverage
Pinball content creator from Pinball Profile who provided strategy guidance on Rush record collection system to Triple Drain hosts
Pinball tournament player, faced Keith Elwin in Classics 2 finals, played against Travis Murray in Car Hop match
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; participated in late qualifying grinding on Quicksilver, knocking Travis from 1st to 2nd place and affecting Finals bracket structure
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (500+ interviews, 9+ years); discovered Albert's hidden podcast through Slam Tilt; known for radio/TV background in southwestern Ontario.
Founder and host of Pinball Profile podcast (since Nov 2016), Canadian competitive player with WPPR country exemption, 30-year radio professional, tournament commentator
Obtained signed Roger Sharp pinball movie poster for RPC; currently in Germany
Pinball media personality invited to Stern event; attended despite initial reluctance; described as likely first-choice invitee.
Referenced jokingly in Legends of Valhalla discussion ('if you love Jeff Teolis' as reason to buy game); implied designer/creator connection
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; commentated on Bruce Nightingale choking in Mandalorian finals
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; long-time pinball community figure conducting interviews; owns embroidery machine; mentioned as owner of cat Freddy
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, knowledgeable about competitive tournaments and game design
Pinball Profile podcast host; referred to as 'people's president' IFPA; tournament organizer and competitor; interview moderator.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organized Friday Night Friends interview series during COVID-19 lockdowns; conducted Pinball Profile World Tour events; claims to know identity of Macho Pinball account slated to appear April 1st.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting the episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; longtime friend and frequent competitive opponent of Ian Harrower; based near Ian's location; approaching four-year anniversary of podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; veteran broadcaster covering pinball industry for 9+ years with 500+ interviews; also hosts We Are Pinball, Final Round Pinball, and other shows
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive player, beat Derek Price at Expo, played against Price multiple times
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Ellen and Roger Sharp.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode with Gomez
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Raymond Davidson; previously interviewed George Gomez one episode prior (259)
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball enthusiast and collector
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player with high IFPA ranking; interviewed Alex Ward.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast; interviewed Mark Silk; advocates for pinball community engagement
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; recorded previous Episode 230 deep-dive interview with Epstein; produced this tribute episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player, claims to be banned from Australia due to winning tournaments there
Host of Pinball Profile podcast and Final Round Pinball Podcast; conducted this interview
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organized the Pinball Profile World Tour; longtime friend of Bruce Nightingale; covers pinball community news and interviews.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast interviewing Mitch Curtis
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, long-time pinball community member and interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewed Jessy Jay, attended events with Roger Sharp
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviews community figures about location pinball crisis
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, attended Pinburgh starting 2015, served as MC/commentator for multiple years, emotional spokesperson for community impact
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Robert Byers
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; primary interviewer; also co-hosts Final Round on Pinball Network; long-time pinball community figure
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; also voice actor for RAZA's zombie announcer character
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (160+ episodes); ranked 89th in IFPA world rankings; highest-ranked podcaster in pinball community; conducted this interview.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting the annual Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2020 countdown.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; former radio broadcaster turned pinball media figure; founder of Pinball Profile (9+ year flagship interview series); mentioned as contemporary doing quality pinball media work
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview; competed in remote ICR match judged by Sharpe, Kaylee George, and Adam Lefkoff
Host of Pinball Profile podcast and organizer of the World Tour; turned 50 in January 2020; long-time tournament organizer and pinball community figure
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer in this episode. Runs long-running interview podcast series and also hosts Final Round with Martin Robbins.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; DJ with 25 years of experience in radio; skilled pinball player ranked in top 100.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; celebrates 300th episode milestone with Stone
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, has completed 300+ episodes interviewing pinball community figures; Canadian pinball enthusiast and collector
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer for this episode; industry observer commenting on value proposition of remakes
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducted Pinball Profile World Tour, prior connection with Elizabeth at Houston events
Host of Pinball Profile; interviewer; Canadian pinball media personality
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Justin; baseball fan; has attended PAPA events
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive player, has late father in common with Travis, married to Anne
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive player (ranked ~47-48 in WPPR); plays in multiple local leagues; conducted this interview with Sharp
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; music enthusiast who adds songs discovered on Carlos's stream to personal playlists
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer of Jonathan Joosten
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interview conductor
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer conducting this episode with Reby Hardy.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; long-running interview show covering pinball industry and community.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, covering State and Provincial Championships and conducting interviews
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast attending Bulls and Balls tournament in Germany and planning to visit Dutch Pinball Museum
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; in-person attendance at Bulls and Bulls tournament in Germany
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (running ~9 years); traveled to Bulls & Balls in Fulda, Germany; interviews major industry and community figures; based in North America
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interviews; articulates community philosophy on gameplay vs. theme priority
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer discussing NYCPC with Levy Naiman
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball player and tournament competitor from Canada
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (confirmed as host at start of episode); interviewer conducting conversation with Koy Morris
Host of Pinball Profile podcast. Canadian pinball player and content creator who was introduced to competitive pinball by Dan Bitterlich in 2014. Also hosts multiple other pinball podcasts and tournaments.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted this interview
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Michael Hanley and Shane Jackson at Maple Pinball; passionate about pinball history and collector philosophy.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting the interview
Pinball Profile podcast host; interviewer. Rams fan, has history playing in leagues and tournaments, knowledgeable about IFPA rules.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organized this tribute episode with Paul, Marco, and Emoto.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; longtime supporter and media partner of INDISC
Regular host of Pinball Profile podcast (mentioned in closing)
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; also experienced home break-in; based in London, Ontario area; participates in competitive pinball and Stern Pro Circuit
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interviews throughout INDISC 2022 recap episode; discusses community concerns and personal matters; participates as player in tournament (mentioned qualifying in open division)
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer. Competitive pinball player with head-to-head record against Josh Sharp (6-5 record in Josh's favor as of this recording)
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted final interview with Barry Oursler four days before his death
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer conducting conversation at Indisc 2022
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; tournament player interviewing TPF organizer; familiar with pinball community and event history
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Dave; Canadian-based radio personality; organizer of Pinball Profile world tour road trips
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Antoinette; fellow Aquarius; shares personal anecdotes about horse riding and ginger hair experience
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball community media figure
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; noted for play-by-play commentary at major tournaments; based at pinballprofile.com
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview at Stern factory; competitive pinball player attending Stern Pro Circuit Finals
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; based in Edmonton; plans to attend YegPin event same day as Path of Play Day
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer of Neil McCrae for Episode 347.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewing Jackson at Yegpin tournament in Edmonton, Alberta
Host of Pinball Profile podcast interviewing the filmmakers
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conductor of interviews at Pinball Expo 2022; 30-year radio veteran; passionate about homebrew games as Expo highlight
Pinball Profile host; competitive pinball player and podcast producer; joined IFPA ~8 years ago (from ~23,000 player base); advocates for format legitimacy and structural improvements.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, plays the straight man/interviewer in this satirical episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewing Roger Sharpe at amusement industry expo
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; London Ontario Pinball League executive; competitive pinball player
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player, tournament organizer for Pinball Profile Played in America Tour, and tournament commentator. Reached InDisc finals in Stars during the main event.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organizing The Beast tournament in Buffalo; announcing major industry events and game releases
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting Played in America Tour events, co-hosting Final Round Pinball Podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting Episode 200
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted this interview with Keith
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player from London, Ontario, competing in European Pinball Championship, voice actor for Legends of Valhalla
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; will attend Germany events as player and EPC commentator alongside Kate Rothwell-Jackson; in 'group of death' at EPC
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and podcaster reaching 200-episode milestone; actively involved in pinball tournament organization and community engagement.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; pinball enthusiast and media personality
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; pinball player with knee injury history
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; lifelong pinball competitor (400+ tournament events); organizes 'Played in America' tour events; close friend of Donna Wai; competitive player with experience playing against legendary designers.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, passionate about homebrew community and pinball innovation
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer for this episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed community figures at Pintastic 2023; competitive player; tournament organizer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; celebrating 8th anniversary; conducted this interview at Pintastic event; created Pinball Profile Play the America Tour with Jersey Jack support.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, tournament director, IFPA representative, critic of recent rule changes
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, based in pinball community, attending UK Open
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts in-depth interviews with pinball community; validated Barrels' manufacturing credibility by visiting Houston warehouse and Expo booth
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball community media personality.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting the interview
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9+ years running), landmark interview series covering pinball community. Also hosts Final Round podcast with Martin Robbins from Australia. Collector and community figure.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Cardona at Delaware Pinball Collective; provides commentary and thematic analysis
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting annual 'Most Intriguing People' tradition; referred to as a fellow salesman in context of Jack Guarneri
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9+ years, 500+ interviews). Interviewer conducting this episode with Bowen Kerins.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player; friend of Jason McKay
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; moderator of episode featuring Multimorphic team; competitive player and community figure
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Brad Albright
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player; tournament organizer for The Beast at Pocketeer Billiards; long-time supporter of Ian Harrower's work
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducted this 400th episode interview
Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9+ years, 500+ episodes), provided voiceover for Mastering Pinball Kickstarter campaign
Host of Pinball Profile podcast. Long-running interviewer of pinball community figures. Competitive player and community organizer.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; attended Sweeper City Pinball Championships in North Canton, Ohio
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organized 2019 Pinball Profile World Tour event where Andy Bagwell won; attended events with wife Ann
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, competitive pinball player from North America who regularly attends UK Open
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player; tournament organizer known as 'the beast'
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted 500+ interviews over 8+ years; creator of annual Top 10 Most Intriguing People list
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, semi-pro competitive pinball player, community personality.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview; officiated Brian O'Neill and Allison's wedding.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, long-running interview show covering pinball community
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, Canadian competitive player, World Championship participant, Team International captain
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; based outside pinball industry, conducts long-form interviews
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewing Ott at InDisc
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, organizing Pinball Profile World Tour event in Copenhagen
Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting this interview.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast series; currently conducting World Tour across 4 countries in multiple continents; organizer of flip frenzy tournament events
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer; credits Black Knight original game with getting him into pinball
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts this interview with Stephen Keeler
Host of Pinball Profile podcast and Final Round podcast. Long-time pinball community personality and interviewer.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting interview at the Joseph Brandt Museum in Burlington, Ontario.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer in this episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; met Lyman Sheets at PAPA 2016 which inspired him to start the podcast; personal history with loss/suicide; passionate about pinball community and competitive scene.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer for this episode; Canadian-based pinball media personality
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewing Rob Berk at Yagpin 2024; former tournament player, now content creator and community supporter.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer conducting this episode
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, Canadian pinball media figure, organizing Pinball Profile World Tour events including Melbourne stop.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting facility tour interview; endorses Haggis as passionate, quality-focused operation similar to Spooky Pinball's ethos; explicitly credentialed as unpaid advocate.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; based in Canada; works in sales; sympathetic to pandemic concerns; also conducts Final Round Pinball Podcast with Marty Robbins
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast; interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; father; friend of Roger Sharpe
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player in top 50 worldwide; adopted P3 early; selected Lexi Lightspeed in tournament competition
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; 30+ year broadcasting veteran; interviewed Austrian guests at Yagpin
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted this interview with Holly Koskinen.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting interview with Scott Gullix.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; covers Expo 2024 40th anniversary event as reporter/attendee
Host of Pinball Profile podcast interview series.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; pinball media figure and community advocate; visiting the Strong for interview.
Pinball Profile host conducting interview, promises support for EPC promotion
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; attended 2024 EPC in Austria as one of TDs
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting discussion on tournament best practices
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting interview with Zach Sharp
Host of Pinball Profile podcast
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Phil about disaster impact
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interviews and recap coverage of Buffalo Summer Open
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, Canadian radio personality, pinball enthusiast and commentator
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer conducting conversation with Timber Engelbeen
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, competitive player living in Burlington, Ontario
Host of Pinball Profile podcast and Final Round Pinball Podcast, based in Canada, pinball community media figure
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode with Kim Martinez.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; sports broadcaster and commercial producer; originated Pinball Profile during 2016 World Series coverage in Chicago with interviews at Stern; maintains 3:1 editing ratio for audio production
Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting the interview; pinball media figure with broad industry knowledge.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, industry interviewer, traveled to Melbourne Australia for content
Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting interview at EPC
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, traveling for world tour, recently turned 50, experienced health issues and pepper spray incident in Bali/Australia
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; asks questions about Stern's strategy, pricing, leaks, and awards
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, IFPA competitive player, community voice, creator of annual top 10 list.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast interviewing Walter Day; organized this special 70th birthday interview at Free Play Florida.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; designated as official podcaster of INDISC 2020
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player, tournament director, long-time friend of Josh Sharp.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive player who participated in first round against Keith, Bowen, and Trent
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball community figure with deep knowledge of industry and players
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, doing interview episode with Martin and Ryan, injured thumb in foosball accident day before circuit finals
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting the interview
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; competitive pinball player participating in Path of Play fundraising
Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; will co-judge homebrews at Pinball Expo; passionate about homebrew scene; professional audio work.
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; participant in past Pinburgh events; provides historical context and community perspective on tournament return
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Neil McRae; based in North America (visited Florida, missed meeting Neil in person)
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; attended Denver tournament as guest host/commentator; traveled from Canada for event; mentioned wife Ann Teolis
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; planning to attend Yegpin as guest speaker and commentator
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed key Heighway stakeholders for episode 127; emphasizes getting facts from directly involved parties rather than speculation
Host of Pinball Profile podcast; attending Yagpin 2018 and conducting live interviews with players, organizers, and community members