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Jeff Teolis

personactive565 mentionsFirst seen Nov 6, 2016Last seen Apr 1, 2026

Profile

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.

Aliases

Jeff TeelsJeff TealJeff Teolas

Relationships

  • ownsSimpsons Pinball PartyJeff Teolis owns and treasures Simpsons Pinball Partymedium
  • hostsPinball ProfileHost of Pinball Profile podcastmedium
  • affiliated_withHead2Head PinballCo-host with Marty Robertsmedium
  • appears_inPinball Profile World TourWon Flip Frenzy tournament in Australiamedium
  • hostsPinball ProfileJeff Teolis is the host and operator of Pinball Profile podcast series

Facts

  • achievementWon Flip Frenzy at Pinball Profile World Tour in Australiahigh
  • attributeRadio backgroundhigh
  • attributeHas red/ginger hairhigh
  • locationCanadianhigh
  • roleCo-host of Head2Head Pinball podcasthighfrom 2019-02-11 until 2020-12-22
  • roleCo-host of Pinball Profile podcast with Marty Robertshighfrom 2020-12-22
  • roleCollege radio DJ on 'Red Zeppelin' showmedium

Claims (500)

  • opinionmedium

    Spooky Pinball machines haven't held up on location as good as Stern machines, with more issues and learning curve

    Source: Teolis stating general operator experienceEpisode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"
  • opinionmedium

    Dutch Pinball is unlikely to double production efficiency overnight from 300 Alice units to 750 Back to the Future units

    Source: Teolis skepticism about manufacturing scalingEpisode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"
  • factualmedium

    Barry at American Pinball is aiming for 750 Back to the Future units per year

    Source: Teolis reporting Barry's stated targetEpisode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"
  • factualhigh

Recent Mentions (500)

  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting interview with Francis Wisniewski

    Episode 437: The Pinball Capital’s Francis WisniewskiApr 1, 2026
  • Host of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast, media personality and podcast producer with access to manufacturer relationships

    Episode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"Mar 30, 2026
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player; sober streaming focus; streamer at various locations

    Ep 31: BondingApr 8, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player who finished fourth at Allentown Stern Pro Circuit tournament

    Ep 69: Episode 69Jun 5, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; home collector; attended Yegpin multiple times; active in pinball community

    Ep 71: BeastsJul 20, 2023
  • Co-host and MC of Final Round Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast with extensive collection including Beatles and Guns N' Roses

    Ep 33: Big Flip TheoryMay 6, 2021

Contradictions

  • Existing: Based in/from Canada (mentioned in episodes 6, 14)vsConflicting: Ontario pinball community member (episode 18 mentions Ontario-specific event attendance)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Host of Pinball Profile podcast (primary role across multiple recent episodes)vsConflicting: Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast (appears in episodes 13-16, 19 from 2025-2026)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Co-host of Head2Head Pinball podcast with Marty Roberts (Episode 123)vsConflicting: Host of Pinball Profile podcast (Episodes 293, 306, 341, 365, 425, 426, 429)
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 3, 2026

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  • affiliated_withParagonParagon is Jeff Teolis's favorite tap pass practice gamemedium
  • affiliated_withFlight 2000Jeff Teolis discovered Flight 2000 via Pinball Arcade and subsequently located and purchased a physical machinemedium
  • affiliated_withMarty RobbinsCo-host partnership on Head2Head Pinball podcastmedium
  • affiliated_withRyan CProvided accommodations for Jeff Teolis's birthday visitmedium
  • until 1995
  • statusTournament pinball playerhigh
  • Jaws LE is now trading at 11-5 on the secondary market

    Source: Teolis observing recent secondary market pricingEpisode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"
  • factualhigh

    Yukon Yeti orders at position 300+ will wait until late 2027 or 2028

    Source: Teolis reporting on Turner production timelineEpisode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"
  • opinionmedium

    Williams/Bally didn't use FOMO to sell games and put whitewoods in high-traffic locations before final production

    Source: Teolis contrasting historical vs. modern practicesEpisode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"
  • factualhigh

    A Pokemon Pro operator achieved $937 in revenue in one week

    Source: Teolis citing specific operator dataEpisode 1204: "Maybe Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Just Isn't For You"
  • opinionhigh

    Tournament scheduling conflicts between women's and open divisions force female players to sacrifice competitive focus

    Source: Jeff Teolis (host)Episode 435: Cassie Begay
  • opinionhigh

    Metallica is the greatest pinball game ever made

    Source: Teolis statements on other podcastsEpisode 434: Raymond Davidson remastered
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis is ranked 42nd in IFPA world rankings with 11 years active competitive history

    Source: Ryan C reading Jeff's IFPA profileEpisode 91 – Heated Rivalry
  • factualhigh

    There are 27 P3 pinball games available with a single unit as of 2025

    Source: Interview statementEpisode 431: Portal chat with Ian Harrower and Brad Albright
  • factualhigh

    Barrels of Fun's recent game sold out completely

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 430: Icebox in Seattle
  • opinionhigh

    Eight Ball Beyond needs to be mass manufactured by pinball companies

    Source: Direct opinionEpisode 430: Icebox in Seattle
  • opinionmedium

    Pinball's high cost is a significant barrier to market expansion in populous Asian regions

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 428: Pinball in Taiwan
  • factualhigh

    Johannes Ostermeyer won EPC Classics this year

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 426Episode 426: When in Rome
  • opinionmedium

    The IFPA 16 Dracula match between Johannes and Daniele is the most watched pinball match ever

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 426Episode 426: When in Rome
  • factualhigh

    Johannes finished second in EPC main event this year

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 426Episode 426: When in Rome
  • factualmedium

    There are multiple Rocky Horror Picture Show homebrew pinball machines currently in development

    Source: Pinball Profile interviewEpisode 424: Rocky Horror Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Premium limited edition pinball machines no longer hold their value or allow collectors to break even like they used to

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 86, ~42:00Ep 86: Harry Potter and the Sleeve of Wizards
  • predictionmedium

    The 'Mastering Pinball' video will be a game-changer that significantly improves many top players' competitive pinball performance

    Source: Direct statement (prediction)Episode 421: Markus Stix
  • factualhigh

    Paul Englert winning the 2025 EPC broke the streak of North American winners at major championships

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 421: Markus Stix
  • factualhigh

    Rick Stetta won the first IFPA World Championship in 1991

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 421: Markus Stix
  • opinionmedium

    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

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 419: Lukas Ott
  • predictionmedium

    Lukas Ott is a promising young pinball talent who will compete at the European Pinball Championships and future major tournaments

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 419: Lukas Ott
  • factualmedium

    Jeff Teolis made a mistake as TD in the final round with player Ryan C at the provincial championship

    Source: Orbital AlbertPNP 602- Fix FIRED!+ Walt Woods D&D Review+ Teolis In Trouble+ Is Orby the 2 Time New Brunswick Champ?
  • factualhigh

    Zach McCarthy won the IFPA Open at Indisc for the second time in 2024

    Source: Episode introductionEpisode 412: Major Champions
  • factualhigh

    All four 2024 major championship winners have won multiple majors previously

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 412 opening remarksEpisode 412: Major Champions
  • opinionmedium

    Jeff Teolis believes Elvira is too easy for tournament play

    Source: Poor Man's Pinball Podcast episode 600 (via Matthew Megaphone report)PNP 600- Santa Orby Chats W Colin A, Josh R, Jeff T., Mike D., GlennTheSk8boarder AND MORE!
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis lost only a small Centaur deposit, putting him in a different position from customers who lost $70K-$100K+

    Source: Kaneda; Jeff Teolis (confirming deposit)The Emancipation of Haggis Pinball's Marty Robbins
  • factualmedium

    Jeff Teolis characterized Haggis critics as 'unintelligent' on Pinball Profile podcast

    Source: Kaneda's account of TeolisEpisode 1015: "Fans Flip So Kaneda Flips on Flipping Metallica LE"
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis paid a deposit for Haggis Centaur and lost the money

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 82: Consolation Round Pinball Podcast
  • factualhigh

    Games shipped from the US with European boards are sometimes cheaper than buying locally in the UK despite international freight costs

    Source: Observation of market practiceEpisode 408: Matt Vince and London Pinball
  • factualhigh

    In 2016, Pinball Map showed only one pinball machine in London (AC/DC Pro at Big Reds)

    Source: Direct personal experience observationEpisode 408: Matt Vince and London Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Yagpin 2024 had 240 competitive players with divisions in A, B, novice levels plus women's and classics tournaments

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 406Episode 406: Rob Berk – Pinball Expo 40th anniversary
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis provided voice announcements for Barry's Barbecue Challenge

    Source: Steve BowenBarry's BBQ Challenge Pinball beta code with Steve Bowden
  • factualhigh

    20% of the PAPA pool proceeds will go to 988 Foundation

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 399: Penni Epstein and PAPA 21
  • predictionmedium

    Upcoming Cactus Canyon update involving Josh Sharp will release this year (2024)

    Source: Direct statement (with uncertainty marker 'Hopefully')Episode 399: Penni Epstein and PAPA 21
  • opinionmedium

    Lyman Sheets would have made an ideal spokesman for competitive pinball if he had won championships, potentially bringing more prominence to the sport

    Source: Paraphrasing unnamed source; not directly attributedEpisode 399: Penni Epstein and PAPA 21
  • opinionhigh

    Lyman Sheets was a genius coder who made games that the community finds perfect

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 399: Penni Epstein and PAPA 21
  • factualhigh

    The main Pinberg event in July (near Pittsburgh) has 144 people competing and over 25,000 dollars in total prize money.

    Source: Host statement citing Pinberg detailsEpisode 397: Nick Byrd – Pinsomniacs Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The Beast in Buffalo event nearly sold out on day one of ticket sales

    Source: Jeff Teolis direct statementEp 80: Ding Ding
  • opinionlow

    Jeff Teolis was the greatest pinball player in England for one day

    Source: Jeff Teolis humorous self-promotionEp 80: Ding Ding
  • factualhigh

    ABBA machine features a helicopter toy and Dancing Queen artwork on the playfield

    Source: direct quoteFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 80: Ding Ding
  • opinionhigh

    Podcast culture is obsessed with predicting whether games will sell rather than evaluating gameplay fun

    Source: direct quoteFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 80: Ding Ding
  • factualmedium

    ABBA pinball will be produced in limited quantities: 300 Voyage edition and 500 Arrival edition

    Source: direct quoteFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 80: Ding Ding
  • opinionhigh

    John Borg is Jeff Teolis's favorite designer based on game design preferences

    Source: direct quoteFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 80: Ding Ding
  • factualmedium

    The first Stern launch parties were 8+ years ago with under 50-100 parties on initial lists

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 396Episode 396: General Michael Grant of the Stern Army
  • factualhigh

    District 82 February 2024 Stern Pro Circuit had only ~90 attendees out of 150 capacity target

    Source: Direct observation/reportingEp 79: Cultural
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis is considering running for IFPA presidency in 2024 election year

    Source: Direct statementEp 79: Cultural
  • factualhigh

    Electric Playground's Godzilla topper integrates with Godzilla pinball's lighting system to represent game progress

    Source: Direct descriptionEpisode 395: Brad Albright
  • opinionmedium

    Jaws recent code update is solid and machines should be played without the ball-eating shark mod

    Source: Jeff's commentary on recent code dropEpisode 394: Karrie Hill and Neon Ranch Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Jaws pinball is at code version 0.8.3 with unimplemented middle playfield insert features

    Source: direct observation at Maple PinballEpisode 390: Jason McKay
  • factualmedium

    The instruction cards released with some modern Stern games contain only Stern Insider advertisements rather than useful rules

    Source: observation about home game documentationEpisode 390: Jason McKay
  • factualhigh

    Labyrinth was revealed at Expo as a complete, production-ready game

    Source: Jeff's observation at Expo confirmed by BowenEpisode 389: Bowen Kerins is busy!
  • opinionmedium

    Labyrinth's launch was the best game launch in the last 5+ years

    Source: Jeff's direct assessment in interviewEpisode 389: Bowen Kerins is busy!
  • opinionmedium

    Rock band pinball machines don't sell as well as you might think despite built-in fanbase

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 77Ep 77: Balls
  • opinionhigh

    Jurassic Park is Stern's best game ever made

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 77Ep 77: Balls
  • rumormedium

    Pokemon is rumored to be coming as a pinball machine

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 77Ep 77: Balls
  • opinionhigh

    Barrels of Fun launched with no leaks and represented the most successful launch in recent memory.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #3 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Elizabeth Gieske was hired by Stern Pinball as a software engineer and immediately contributed to the newly released Jaws.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #4 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Jack Danger stepped away from nightly Deadflip streams to spend more time with his young family.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #8 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Justin Charlton hiked 2,200 miles on the Appalachian Trail over a five-month period in 2023.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #5 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Jersey Jack Pinball released two machines in the calendar year 2023: The Godfather and Elton John.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #1 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Wizard of Oz (2013) changed pinball design by introducing LCD displays and moving away from DMD as the industry standard.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #1 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Pinberg is returning in July with plans to grow to at least 300 people next year, with multi-year expansion goals.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #6 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Zombie Yeti officially joined the workforce of Stern Pinball in 2023.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #9 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Christopher Franchi had a long hiatus since the Munsters in 2019 before returning in 2023.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387, #9 ranking sectionEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    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.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 387 opening statementEpisode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis qualified for IFPA 19 Worlds as top Canadian for second consecutive year

    Source: Jeff TeolisJeff Teolis of Pinball Profile - Episode 13
  • opinionmedium

    Modern pinball games from Stern and other manufacturers have deep rule code that makes games better long-term investments

    Source: Pinball ProfileEpisode 386: Cardona Pinball
  • factualhigh

    IE Pinball (Carl D'Angelo) will be the official streamer for Pinburgh 2024

    Source: Podcast interviewEpisode 385: Pinburgh 2024 is coming!
  • factualhigh

    The 2019 Pinburgh had approximately 1,000 players across 83 banks of games (over 400 machines total)

    Source: Personal recollection from Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo visitEpisode 385: Pinburgh 2024 is coming!
  • factualhigh

    Pinburgh is returning as one of four major pinball tournaments in 2024

    Source: Pinball Profile podcast openingEpisode 385: Pinburgh 2024 is coming!
  • predictionmedium

    The pinball industry will not see as many new game releases in 2024 as occurred in 2023

    Source: Jeff Teolis predicting manufacturing trendsCOMPLETE SAGA -12 Days Of Balls
  • factualhigh

    COVID and parts supply chain issues were past constraints on pinball manufacturing

    Source: Jeff Teolis discussing 2023 manufacturing improvementsCOMPLETE SAGA -12 Days Of Balls
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis is from London, Ontario, Canada, located halfway between Detroit and Toronto

    Source: Jeff Teolis answering questions about his backgroundCOMPLETE SAGA -12 Days Of Balls
  • factualhigh

    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

    Source: Jeff Teolis, discussing favorite pinball moments of 2023COMPLETE SAGA -12 Days Of Balls
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis has been hosting Pinball Profile for eight years

    Source: Jeff Teolis describing his podcast workCOMPLETE SAGA -12 Days Of Balls
  • factualmedium

    INDISC 2023 is described as the biggest tournament in the world

    Source: B-Championship interview segmentINDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - Semifinals
  • factualhigh

    Seven new games were released at Chicago Pinball Expo in 2023

    Source: Pinball Party Podcast episode 4747: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff Teolis
  • opinionhigh

    Keith Elwin is a master game designer with strong understanding of competitive rule depth

    Source: Pinball Party Podcast episode 4747: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff Teolis
  • factualhigh

    Final Round Pinball podcast was created after Teolis emailed about wanting more content

    Source: Pinball Party Podcast episode 4747: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff Teolis
  • factualhigh

    Spooky Pinball announced two more games in 2023

    Source: Pinball Party Podcast episode 4747: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff Teolis
  • predictionmedium

    Keith Elwin's next game is potentially Jaws

    Source: Pinball Party Podcast episode 4747: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff Teolis
  • predictionmedium

    Gary Stern may announce another game very soon

    Source: Pinball Party Podcast episode 4747: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff Teolis
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Network was formed by Zach Sharpe, Greg Bone, Jason Fowler and others to create multiple pinball podcasts

    Source: Pinball Party Podcast episode 4747: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff Teolis
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis has been a broadcaster for 30 years

    Source: Pinball Party Podcast episode 4747: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff Teolis
  • opinionhigh

    No pinball machine should cost more than $7,000

    Source: direct_statementEpisode 383: Cliff Albert
  • opinionhigh

    High pinball equipment costs prevent the hobby from achieving mainstream appeal equivalent to e-sports

    Source: direct_statementEpisode 383: Cliff Albert
  • opinionmedium

    Mystic pinball machine is extremely punishing in card-based tournament format due to unpredictable board and bonus scoring

    Episode 382: INDISC 2024 will soon be here
  • opinionmedium

    Carl D'Angelo's streaming templates are used as 'master class' examples across pinball streaming community

    Episode 382: INDISC 2024 will soon be here
  • opinionmedium

    Tournament formats with long play duration (many games, many hours) are prioritized by IFPA over speed-run/timed formats

    Episode 382: INDISC 2024 will soon be here
  • opinionhigh

    Carl D'Angelo is one of the greatest pinball players ever

    Episode 382: INDISC 2024 will soon be here
  • opinionhigh

    Michigan pinball competitive scene is exceptionally strong and produces multiple top-tier players

    Source: Jeff Teolis (observation); Jared August (agreement)Episode 380: Jared August
  • factualhigh

    Mark in City's Nightmare Before Christmas homebrew won a Twippy award

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 377Episode 377: Dan Rosenstein
  • opinionmedium

    The homebrew community exhibits zero competition and collaborative spirit where one machine's success helps all

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 377Episode 377: Dan Rosenstein
  • factualhigh

    Ryan McQuaid's Sonic homebrew was produced by American Pinball and is now widely available

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 377Episode 377: Dan Rosenstein
  • factualhigh

    Scott Gullick's Legends of Valhalla is now mass-produced by American Pinball

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 377Episode 377: Dan Rosenstein
  • factualhigh

    Pin golf tournament format is much more prevalent and embraced in Europe than in North America

    Source: direct statementEpisode 376: Euro Trip with Rachel and Holly
  • factualhigh

    INDISC 2023 is the biggest Whopper tournament ever held for IFPA rankings

    Source: INDISC 2023 opening remarksINDISC 2023 Classics Target Match Play Final Rounds
  • factualhigh

    INDISC features six concurrent tournament divisions

    Source: Event openingINDISC 2023 Classics Target Match Play Final Rounds
  • factualhigh

    New York City Pinball Championship is scheduled for October

    Source: Post-match discussionINDISC 2023 Classics Target Match Play Final Rounds
  • factualhigh

    Over 300 players from all over the world attended INDISC 2023

    Source: Event openingINDISC 2023 Classics Target Match Play Final Rounds
  • prediction/observationmedium

    IFPA 6.0 changes are widening competitive gap between top players (gap between #2 and #3 now equals pre-6.0 top-25 disparity)

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 375: Chad Hastings
  • factualhigh

    This is Pinball Profile's 8th anniversary, first episode was with Steve Ritchie at Stern facility cafeteria

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 373: Steve Ritchie & Jersey Jack Guarnieri
  • opinionhigh

    The Beast tournament was better than the host expected

    Source: Host opening commentsFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 72: Big
  • opinionmedium

    Most tournament players prefer multi-era machines over Stern-only tournaments based on 1,000+ unique players surveyed

    Source: Host assertion from Pinball Profile World Tour experienceFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 72: Big
  • opinionmedium

    Stern Pro Circuit finals exclusively feature new Stern machines as a marketing tool

    Source: Host opinionFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 72: Big
  • factualhigh

    Match play format requires approximately 40% of player count in available machines

    Source: Host calculation based on Pinberg/Yagpin dataFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 72: Big
  • opinionhigh

    The three best tournament models are Indus, UK Open, and Yagpin based on personal observation

    Source: Direct statementFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 72: Big
  • factualhigh

    Older machines (EMs, early solid states) require more technical support during tournaments due to higher failure rates

    Source: Host statementFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 72: Big
  • factualhigh

    The Beast tournament in Buffalo ran great and well-sponsored

    Source: Oscar H. Ray show and Slam Tilt podcast discussionPNP Ep. 537- Proof The Pinbubble Has POPPED+ JP 30 Deep Thoughts
  • factualhigh

    Scott Gullick designed Wooly homebrew before producing Legends of Valhalla with American Pinball as a commercial title.

    Source: Pinball Profile hostEpisode 369: Eight Ball Beyond
  • opinionhigh

    8-Ball Deluxe is a tournament darling and an all-time great.

    Source: Pinball Profile hostEpisode 369: Eight Ball Beyond
  • opinionmedium

    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.

    Source: Pinball Profile hostEpisode 369: Eight Ball Beyond
  • factualmedium

    Stern's factory move is scheduled for August 2024 with Venom entering production in September

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 71 (citing Slamtail Podcast)Ep 71: Beasts
  • opinionhigh

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a terrible, irrelevant film that was not worth completing

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 71Ep 71: Beasts
  • predictionlow

    Stern likely has another game announcement planned before year-end 2024, possibly around Christmas or CES

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 71Ep 71: Beasts
  • opinionhigh

    Game quality matters more than theme to competitive and serious players

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 71Ep 71: Beasts
  • predictionmedium

    Pinberg was or may have been the last of its kind as a major international women's pinball tournament

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 368: Donna Wai
  • opinionmedium

    Baseball and pinball share similar skill sets including hand-eye coordination, timing, and shot selection

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 368: Donna Wai
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis has played in over 400 different tournament events throughout his pinball career

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 368: Donna Wai
  • factualmedium

    Jersey Jack Pinball previously implemented accessibility features including phone-based flipping and single-side controls

    Source: InterviewEpisode 367: Julian Nahachewsky
  • factualmedium

    Lyman Sheets played from extremely low stance to achieve eye-level alignment with flippers

    Source: InterviewEpisode 367: Julian Nahachewsky
  • factualhigh

    Jim Balcido considers Halloween his favorite pinball game and states 'you'll never get rid of it'

    Source: InterviewEpisode 367: Julian Nahachewsky
  • predictionmedium

    Adjustable leg heights for pinball machines could serve market beyond wheelchair users (children, shorter people)

    Source: InterviewEpisode 367: Julian Nahachewsky
  • predictionlow

    Horror-themed pinball machines (Friday 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Chucky) will likely be released in next few years

    Source: InterviewEpisode 367: Julian Nahachewsky
  • factualhigh

    IFPA has over 100,000 unique players in its competitive pinball history

    Source: Jeff Teolis (direct statement)Episode 366: Brent Bowen, HomegrownB_DUB
  • factualhigh

    The Beast is being announced with exclusive game lineup on Slam Tilt before any other media

    Source: Jeff Teolis on Slam Tilt PodcastEpisode 209 – Seven Year Itch
  • factualhigh

    Corning matched Jeff's $6,000 donation to suicide prevention, bringing total to $12,000 for Lyman Sheets memorial

    Source: Jeff Teolis on Slam Tilt PodcastEpisode 209 – Seven Year Itch
  • factualhigh

    American Pinball is donating $1,500 to The Beast prize pool

    Source: Jeff Teolis on Slam Tilt PodcastEpisode 209 – Seven Year Itch
  • factualhigh

    Jeff provided voice work for Odin in Legends of Valhalla after originally recording for Scott Gullix homebrew

    Source: Jeff Teolis on Slam Tilt PodcastEpisode 209 – Seven Year Itch
  • factualhigh

    The Beast weekend pass is $80 with individual tournament entries at $10 for three games or $20 for seven games

    Source: Jeff Teolis on Slam Tilt PodcastEpisode 209 – Seven Year Itch
  • factualhigh

    Haggis Pinball made a major impression at Texas Pinball Festival with strong buyer interest

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 365Episode 365: Australia’s Jason Lambert and Simon Peel
  • factualhigh

    Ryan C transformed from podcast personality to major tournament organizer in Melbourne and Victoria

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 365Episode 365: Australia’s Jason Lambert and Simon Peel
  • factualhigh

    Prize money was introduced by IFPA in North America and Australia in 2023, but is still new to European tournaments

    Source: Jeff Teolis (contextual explanation)Episode 364: Amy Ziegenhagen
  • opinionhigh

    Tournament commentators should avoid second-guessing player decisions as it looks bad and undermines commentator credibility

    Source: Commentary standard recommendation on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • factualhigh

    Stern previously made a Premium version of The Walking Dead that played identically to Limited Edition but without the limited designation

    Source: Historical reference on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • factualhigh

    Led Zeppelin requires sound awareness for optimal play, particularly knowing song timing and guitar solo structure

    Source: Strategic analysis during Allentown tournament commentary on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • opinionmedium

    James Bond design does nothing to push pinball forward and lacks fresh or innovative elements compared to other modern games

    Source: Opinion expressed on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • factualmedium

    Pinball machines are unique in retaining or appreciating in value compared to other hobbies like motorcycles, sailboats, and golf clubs

    Source: Market observation on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • factualhigh

    Johannes Ostemeyer (German player) won the previous IFPA 18 World Championship in Milan

    Source: Historical championship referenceEpisode 363: The World comes to Germany
  • factualhigh

    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

    Source: Personal family reference and tournament commentary commitmentEpisode 363: The World comes to Germany
  • factualhigh

    Four Canadian players qualified for the World Pinball Championships: Teolis, John Cotman, Derek Thompson, and Jack Tappan

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis provided voice work for the American Pinball machine Legends of Valhalla

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Profile podcast contains seven years of interviews with music and entertainment figures and game designers

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • factualhigh

    Competitive pinball prizes can include brand new machines worth $10,000 plus additional cash

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • factualhigh

    Keith Elwin is the greatest pinball player of all time and now makes pinball machines

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • opinionhigh

    The Simpsons Pinball Party is Jeff Teolis's favorite pinball machine

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • opinionmedium

    'Pinball Wizard' terminology is necessary for general audience engagement despite community criticism

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • factualhigh

    The January Indisc tournament had over 15,000 live Twitch viewers and over 1 million views total

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • factualhigh

    IFPA membership has grown from under 25,000 to approximately 100,000 players

    Source: Pinball Profile podcast episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • opinionhigh

    Mainstream media interviewers typically lack detailed knowledge of pinball and rely on brief briefing notes

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 362Episode 362: Pinball in the media
  • opinionhigh

    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

    Source: Jeff Teolis observation; Keith Elwin confirming via design trade-off discussionEpisode 361: Keith Elwin set for Carnage
  • factualmedium

    IFPA has expanded to approximately 100,000 unique users globally

    Source: Host statementEpisode 360: Nancy Marsh, Gem City Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Ohio has four major pinball communities: Cleveland (Cleapin), Columbus (Level One Arcade), Cincinnati (Pinson Addy), and Dayton (Gem City)

    Source: Host commentaryEpisode 360: Nancy Marsh, Gem City Pinball
  • opinionmedium

    Whataburger is superior to In-N-Out Burger as a fast food option

    Source: Personal taste preference and experienceEp 68: The Golden Trio
  • factualhigh

    Foo Fighters left ramp is steep and difficult, not repeatable as initially appeared

    Source: Personal gameplay observation at TPFEp 68: The Golden Trio
  • opinionhigh

    Foo Fighters Premium's death save feature (left outlane post) is intuitive and should have been implemented in earlier machines

    Source: Personal gameplay experience at TPFEp 68: The Golden Trio
  • factualhigh

    Head to Head Pinball Podcast is discontinued as a regular series and only produces annual special episodes

    Source: Direct statement in episodeEp 68: The Golden Trio
  • factualhigh

    Jack Danger worked with Tanio Klyce on Foo Fighters rules

    Source: Direct conversation with Jack Danger at TPFEp 68: The Golden Trio
  • opinionhigh

    Completing a homebrew pinball machine is a significant commitment that demonstrates skill and persistence exceeding typical game designer requirements

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 359: Anthony van Winkle of Paradigm Tilt
  • factualhigh

    In-Disc broadcast achieved over 1 million views with 15,000 concurrent viewers at peak

    Source: Final Round Ep 67Ep 67: FOOFATHERTANKFICTION
  • factualhigh

    Carl D'Angelo made Jeff Teolis's first US pinball experience memorable and valuable

    Source: Final Round Ep 67Ep 67: FOOFATHERTANKFICTION
  • opinionmedium

    Scooby-Doo by Spooky Pinball features significant upgrades compared to previous Spooky releases

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • opinionmedium

    Jack Danger's Saturday morning cartoon concept for Foo Fighters aligns with the band's thematic interests

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Christopher Franchi is returning to pinball art after an absence

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Galactic Tank Force is an original IP with no licensed assets

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Final Resistance features rules by Bowen Kerins and music/artwork by Michael Ocean and Jonathan Bergeron

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • factualhigh

    The Beast tournament will limit registration to 120 players

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • factualhigh

    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'

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Early registration for The Beast (first two days after April 15 sale opening) will include seven free game entries

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Project Pinball is running raffles for Bond LE and Foo Fighters LE machines to fund hospital installations

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • factualhigh

    March 2024 is potentially the biggest month for pinball machine releases in 10 years

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 357Episode 357: March Madness of Pinball
  • opinionmedium

    Drop catches are technically low-risk because worst-case scenario is early flipper release resulting in bounce pass rather than lost ball

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 356: Elizabeth Gieske
  • factualhigh

    Daniele Achari executed drop catches from the soop on a machine at Pinberg Finals that he had never played before

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 356: Elizabeth Gieske
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Profile Played in America Tour events are selling out quickly with waiting lists (Riverside event had 51 attendees and 33 person waiting list)

    Source: discussing tour ticket demandEpisode 355: Neil Hodge, 4evertheflip
  • factualhigh

    60+ of the top 100 IFPA-ranked players competed at Indisc

    Source: direct statement during Indisc discussionEpisode 355: Neil Hodge, 4evertheflip
  • factualhigh

    Indisc uses a card format where players must have four consistent games with no 'bleeder' (poor score) in the classics division

    Source: explaining tournament format mechanicsEpisode 355: Neil Hodge, 4evertheflip
  • factualhigh

    Indisc finals broadcast on Twitch reached over 15,000 concurrent viewers

    Source: discussing streaming audience during finals discussionEpisode 355: Neil Hodge, 4evertheflip
  • factualhigh

    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

    Source: explaining his absence from Riverside Game Lab event startEpisode 355: Neil Hodge, 4evertheflip
  • factualhigh

    Roger Sharp biopic 'The Man Who Saved the Game' is premiering in Toronto on February 22nd with meet-and-greet

    Source: Craig Bobby event reportThe Pinball Show Ep 123: Pinball Heart On
  • opinionhigh

    James Bond 007 LE represents a waste of Keith Irwin's talent compared to homebrew alternatives like Jack Danger's design

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65Ep 65: Eligible
  • factualhigh

    Keith Irwin designed Godzilla's rules; Rick Nagel did the code

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65Ep 65: Eligible
  • factualhigh

    Final Round was not nominated for Twippies last year but received a nomination this year

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65Ep 65: Eligible
  • opinionhigh

    Pinball art quality is primarily determined by playfield canvas utilization and insert integration rather than standalone artwork beauty

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65Ep 65: Eligible
  • opinionhigh

    Flip Frenzy format was being 'killed twice' by simultaneous doubling of other formats and halving of Flip Frenzy value

    Source: Jeff's criticism of previous 5.7 rulesEpisode 353: Josh Sharpe and the 2023 IFPA changes
  • factualmedium

    Some experienced tournament directors have stepped back from organizing major events due to the effort and time required

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 352: So You Wanna Run a Tourney
  • factualhigh

    The Stern Pro Circuit consists of the best 20 tournaments per calendar year based on three-year running average

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 352: So You Wanna Run a Tourney
  • opinionhigh

    Chicago Expo tournament is positioned as one of the top tournaments in the Stern Pro Circuit due to player volume and experience quality

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 352: So You Wanna Run a Tourney
  • opinionmedium

    Tournament directors experience a 9-to-1 ratio of criticism to compliments from the community

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 352: So You Wanna Run a Tourney
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis is currently ranked 64th in IFPA and #1 in Canada

    Source: Jeff Teolis (direct statement)Ep 63: The Bad Touch
  • opinionmedium

    Tournament play reduces pinball from 100% game focus to 50% game/50% tournament competition focus

    Source: Jeff Teolis (analytical framework)Ep 63: The Bad Touch
  • predictionmedium

    Indisc tournament winners will receive over 200 points, possibly up to 280

    Source: Jeff Teolis (prediction/rumor about rule change)Ep 63: The Bad Touch
  • opinionhigh

    Competitive pinball players have reduced Addams Family and Twilight Zone to ramp/chair repetition, diminishing design exploration

    Source: Jeff Teolis (opinion based on observation)Ep 63: The Bad Touch
  • factualhigh

    Addams Family and Twilight Zone are the two biggest-selling, most profitable pinball games of all time

    Source: Jeff Teolis (assertion)Ep 63: The Bad Touch
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis has completed 8-9 dates of the Pinball Profile Played in America tour with 5-6 more scheduled

    Source: Jeff Teolis (direct statement)Ep 63: The Bad Touch
  • opinionhigh

    EM games with saucers (Mata Hari, Nitro Ground Shaker) have high luck variance that impacts fair tournament play

    Source: Jeff Teolis (observation)Ep 63: The Bad Touch
  • opinionhigh

    Flip frenzy tournaments are fundamentally flawed because top-seeded players can win without playing each other (20-19 record beats 18-0).

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 351Episode 351: Brian Shepherd, the IFPA Man Behind The Curtain
  • factualhigh

    The IFPA World Championship has expanded to 80 players (from top 64) and now includes women's champion and country exemptions.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 351Episode 351: Brian Shepherd, the IFPA Man Behind The Curtain
  • factualhigh

    Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award for radio at a 400-person convention

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 62Ep 62: Exposé
  • factualhigh

    UK Open had 16-18 machines in the Classics Bank

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 62Ep 62: Exposé
  • factualhigh

    Jeff placed second in the UK Open Classics tournament

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 62Ep 62: Exposé
  • factualhigh

    The Pinball Film won Best in Show at Heartland Film Festival

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 62Ep 62: Exposé
  • factualhigh

    Flipping the Script fundraiser assisted 31 kids with autism programs

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 62Ep 62: Exposé
  • factualhigh

    Brian Allen had approximately $2,500 worth of artwork stolen at Expo

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 62Ep 62: Exposé
  • opinionhigh

    Indisc is the best tournament Jeff has attended

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 62Ep 62: Exposé
  • opinionhigh

    Queen band is extremely protective of licensing and does not lend out merchandise licenses outside their direct control

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 350Episode 350: Homebrews and Other Things NEW at Pinball Expo
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis ground Quicksilver during dinner (after initial qualifying ended) and took Travis's number-one spot in points, cascading bracket changes

    Source: All three hostsTriple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 23: LIVE From ClePin
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis won three of six tournaments at CNE

    Source: Jeff TeolisFinal Round Pinball Podcast Ep 60: Royalty
  • factualhigh

    Jeff finished 5th overall in Ryan Wanger's tournament after qualifying 5th

    Source: Direct tournament participation reportEp 59: Legends
  • factualmedium

    IFPA weighted four-player groups at 2x TGP eight years ago to prevent tournament format abandonment

    Source: Conversation with IFPA official JoshEp 59: Legends
  • factualhigh

    Jeff changed his opinion of Godzilla after learning the rule system basics

    Source: Personal gameplay experience and reflectionEp 59: Legends
  • factualhigh

    Eric Stone won Edmonton's Yagpin pro tournament, coming from Florida

    Source: Tournament results reportEp 59: Legends
  • factualhigh

    Yagpin had 70 volunteers and will change its scheduling for next year

    Source: Event logistics report and organizer communicationEp 59: Legends
  • factualhigh

    Jeff has only played Fathom regularly for 6-12 months prior to tournament return

    Source: Personal account of game variety limitationEp 59: Legends
  • factualmedium

    Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso actor) contacts the pinball community to place pinball machines in his lodgings when filming in different cities for extended periods.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 347Episode 347: UK Open, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022
  • factualhigh

    Texas Pinball Festival Classics division had ~240 competitors with only 24 qualifying spots

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 341: District 82 Great Lakes Open recap
  • factualhigh

    Michael Weinberg was 2021 IFPA Rookie of the Year

    Source: Intro statementEpisode 341: District 82 Great Lakes Open recap
  • opinionhigh

    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.

    Source: Tournament experience and competitive observationEp 54: The Three Amigos
  • factualhigh

    Merco's seminar on Forgotten Tales was cut short because attendees repeatedly questioned the presenter about playfield quality issues affecting Jersey Jack machines.

    Source: Direct observation at TPFEp 54: The Three Amigos
  • factualhigh

    TPF 2024 had 40,000 square feet of activity and felt significantly larger and better organized than prior Expo events.

    Source: Direct observation at TPFEp 54: The Three Amigos
  • factualhigh

    Stern replaced populated playfields for all LED Zeppelin units affected by warping, and at least 3 other players (names withheld) also received replacements.

    Source: Direct knowledge of customer service outcomesEp 54: The Three Amigos
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis placed 26th in the TPF main tournament (missing top 24 cut by 2 places) and mid-pack in Classics.

    Source: Self-reported tournament resultsEp 54: The Three Amigos
  • factualhigh

    New England Pinball League voted 4-3 to leave IFPA affiliation because the majority of players don't care about WPPR points.

    Source: Chuck Webster and Jeff Parsons (sources cited)Ep 54: The Three Amigos
  • factualhigh

    Weird Al is a Multimorphic game with bright, vibrant animations and great flipper response that was well-received at TPF.

    Source: Direct observation at TPFEp 54: The Three Amigos
  • opinionhigh

    EM machines like Old Chicago are games of skill requiring flipper accuracy and nudging technique, not primarily luck-based

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 340Episode 340: Dave PEZ Johnson
  • observationhigh

    Colorado has an exceptionally high concentration of elite competitive pinball players relative to other states

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 340Episode 340: Dave PEZ Johnson
  • predictionmedium

    IFPA rule changes may signal 'death of leagues' or shift toward more tournament-based competition

    Source: Jeff Teolis speculating on broader industry impactEp 53: Chowder League
  • factualhigh

    Christopher Franchi created the TPF 2020 t-shirt artwork

    Source: Interview statementEpisode 339: Kim VanderVeen, Texas Pinball Festival
  • factualhigh

    Scott Denise is working on sound design for Multimorphic's Weird Al Pinball machine

    Source: Interview statementEpisode 339: Kim VanderVeen, Texas Pinball Festival
  • factualhigh

    Mini Pinberg tournament coming to Edmonton, Alberta with approximately 300 participants

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 51Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • factualhigh

    Raymond Davidson is the number one ranked player and two-time IFPA World Champion but has never won the IFPA Open

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 51Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • factualhigh

    Zach McCarthy (age 16) won the IFPA World Championship with a dramatic third-ball Roller Games comeback

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 51Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • opinionhigh

    Godzilla pinball lacks pacing and light-and-shade, feeling overstimulated with constant action

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 51Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • factualhigh

    Jim Belsito strategically modifies tournament machines to prevent easy multiball starts

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 51Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • opinionhigh

    Heads-up challenge tournament format is the best video form of pinball for showcasing competition to audiences

    Source: Final Round Podcast Ep 51Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • factualhigh

    Barry Oursler passed away from cancer on Monday, February 21, 2023, four days after this interview

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 337: Thank You, Barry Oursler
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis experienced a personal security incident involving leaked private information that required involvement of lawyers and police

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • opinionhigh

    Heads-up challenge format is the best video presentation of pinball for general audiences

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • opinionhigh

    InDisc is Jeff's favorite tournament overall, superseding Pinberg

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • opinionmedium

    Kelts owners are ecstatic with build quality except for criticism of the 'MR sticker'

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis experienced suicidal ideation at age 16-17 in Toronto and was helped by someone teaching him to identify daily positive moments

    Source: Jeff Teolis (personal disclosure)Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 50: The Legend of Lyman
  • factualhigh

    Five major distributors reported having zero inventory at Pinball Expo

    Source: Final Round Ep47, ~65:00 markEp 47: Muppets
  • factualhigh

    Limited edition pinball machines have become instant sellouts with secondary market markups of $2,000-$4,000+

    Source: Final Round Ep47, ~60-70:00 marksEp 47: Muppets
  • opinionmedium

    Godzilla has more intuitive rules and better first-time playability than Avengers Infinity Quest

    Source: Final Round Ep47, ~28:00 markEp 47: Muppets
  • opinionhigh

    Dan Bitterlich was instrumental in introducing Jeff to competitive pinball culture through mentorship during carpool rides

    Source: Jeff describing Dan's roleEpisode 324: Dan Bitterlich
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis first encountered competitive pinball around 2014 at a league in London, Ontario, which he had not played in 15 years prior

    Source: Direct statement in interviewEpisode 324: Dan Bitterlich
  • factualmedium

    Dan Bitterlich's participation in ICR (International Competitive Ranking) during pandemic brought 20+ Victoria/TCPL players into the competition pool

    Source: Jeff's account of ICR participationEpisode 324: Dan Bitterlich
  • opinionhigh

    The Whopper tournaments attract the strongest competitive field in Europe, comparable to World Championship participants

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 322Episode 322: Tobias Wagemann
  • opinionhigh

    Gameplay quality and code design matter more than theme selection in determining whether a pinball machine is 'great'.

    Source: Statement by host during interviewEpisode 320: Legends of Valhalla by American Pinball
  • factualhigh

    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)

    Source: episode openingEpisode 319: Bulls & Balls
  • predictionmedium

    Paul may become a future number one IFPA-ranked player

    Source: Jeff Teolis (prediction/opinion)Episode 318: Paul Englert
  • opinionmedium

    Pinball community is primarily composed of introverts with some extroverts, all with unique interests

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 316Episode 316: Dr. John Cosson
  • factualhigh

    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

    Source: Personal calculation of tournament travel costs during pandemic restrictionsEp 42: Locked Up
  • factualhigh

    Tommy Bizzi plays in tournaments nearly every time one is available in his area when not working

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 315Episode 315: ClePin with Tommy Bizzi & Don Johnson
  • factualhigh

    ClePin will be a Stern Pro Circuit event in the future after being postponed in 2021

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 315Episode 315: ClePin with Tommy Bizzi & Don Johnson
  • opinionhigh

    Pinball pre-order losses by hobbyists should not be equated with securities fraud losses affecting retirees

    Source: Jeff Teolis self-statementEp 41: Flying High
  • opinionhigh

    Jeff Teolis's podcast platform is not an endorsement but rather information provision

    Source: Jeff Teolis self-statementEp 41: Flying High
  • opinionhigh

    Robert Mueller's $1.5 million wage over 4-5 years does not scream scam compared to personal spending

    Source: Jeff Teolis self-statementEp 41: Flying High
  • opinionhigh

    Jeff Teolis prefers flip frenzy and match play formats but acknowledges pinball format as the most unique and fun despite logistical complaints

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 37, ~85:00Ep 37: Graphic
  • factualhigh

    August 1, 2021 marks the IFPA's official reopening for tournaments and WPPR ranking accumulation

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 37, ~50:00Ep 37: Graphic
  • opinionhigh

    Pin Clash 2 production was significantly better than Pin Clash 1 due to organizer learning from previous mistakes

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 36Ep 36: Pecker
  • opinionmedium

    Limited edition pinball games can be resold for $3,000+ profit without playing

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 36Ep 36: Pecker
  • factualhigh

    Multiple new pinball games released during pandemic require competitive players to learn rules from scratch

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 36Ep 36: Pecker
  • factualhigh

    IFPA reopened competitive pinball in August 2021 but has no official vaccination mandate policy

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 36Ep 36: Pecker
  • factualhigh

    Stephen Bowden discovered gaps in his knowledge of Avengers Infinity Quest rules during Pinklash tournament

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 36Ep 36: Pecker
  • factualhigh

    Ontario tournament organizers are delaying league restarts until mid-October 2021 for vaccine coverage

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 36Ep 36: Pecker
  • opinionlow

    District 82 match play event in Wisconsin implemented exemplary safety protocols that may have influenced state/provincial reps' reopening votes

    Source: Speculation during interview about event's influence on decision-makingEpisode 308: IFPA back open for business
  • factualhigh

    Ontario as of June 7, 2021 restricted to 10-person outdoor gatherings only

    Source: Jeff Teolis reporting recent notification from provincial health guidelinesEpisode 308: IFPA back open for business
  • opinionmedium

    Canada's vaccination strategy prioritized first doses over completing two-dose regimen; longer interval may improve effectiveness

    Source: Discussion of vaccination timing and perceived effectiveness advantagesEpisode 308: IFPA back open for business
  • factualhigh

    IFPA reopening for tournament endorsement targeted for late summer pending 40% of states/provinces voting to be ready

    Episode 307: Travis Murie, MarvLoco
  • factualhigh

    Tournament players strategically drain balls during Guns N' Roses Cherry Bomb multiball when too many balls are in play

    Episode 307: Travis Murie, MarvLoco
  • opinionhigh

    Jeff Teolis has knowledge of an unreleased pinball theme and is confident it will happen

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 34: Hot Tub Tilt Machine
  • opinionmedium

    Stern spinners (vintage pinball component) are hard to find and represent a significant market opportunity for reproduction/custom manufacturing

    Source: Direct quoteEpisode 305: Elizabeth Dronet
  • predictionmedium

    IFPA 17 is tentatively scheduled for Florida in 2021

    Source: stated as speculationEpisode 302: Matthias Theißen, Twitch’s “pinballboy”
  • factualhigh

    Jeff follows 35 different pinball streams on Twitch

    Source: self-reportedEpisode 302: Matthias Theißen, Twitch’s “pinballboy”
  • factualhigh

    Theater of Magic's gameplay can be varied through rule changes at different venues to move away from pure left orbit strategy

    Source: self-reportedEpisode 302: Matthias Theißen, Twitch’s “pinballboy”
  • factualhigh

    IFPA 18 is scheduled to happen in Germany

    Source: self-reportedEpisode 302: Matthias Theißen, Twitch’s “pinballboy”
  • factualhigh

    Pinberg has been cancelled and Papa appears to be cancelled in the near future, reducing major tournaments from more to three

    Source: Discussion with Martin RobbinsEp 31: Bonding
  • predictionmedium

    Eric Stone will be the favorite to win IFPA 17 World Championship in Fort Myers due to home court advantage

    Source: Host predictionEpisode 300: Mr. 300!
  • factualhigh

    Seven sponsors supported the World Tour with financial contributions and prize donations

    Source: Named alphabetically in sponsor segmentEpisode 297: One year ago
  • factualhigh

    February 22, 2020 was the last big pinball memory before pandemic lockdowns halted community activity

    Source: Direct statement in episode openingEpisode 297: One year ago
  • factualhigh

    The Pinball Profile World Tour involved 10 events in 5 months across 4 countries with over 400 participants

    Source: Explicit enumeration throughout episodeEpisode 297: One year ago
  • opinionhigh

    The Flip Frenzy format was chosen to maximize games, accommodate players, and allow IFPA Whopper accumulation

    Source: Explicit format justification during tournament design discussionEpisode 297: One year ago
  • factualhigh

    Bluffs arcade in Scarborough, Ontario hosted a pre-IFPA 15 World Championship event

    Source: Historical reference in Bluffs segmentEpisode 297: One year ago
  • factualmedium

    Colin McAlpine is the 'OG Colin' and has been bumped by a younger Colin player ranked higher in IFPA standings

    Source: Banter during Colin McAlpine interview segmentEpisode 297: One year ago
  • opinionmedium

    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

    Source: Commentary during Bill Kurtz interview: 'This is just more than pinball here. It's what Dave and Buster's should be.'Episode 297: One year ago
  • factualhigh

    Flipper K. Lardin venue in Denmark no longer exists as of episode recording date (2021)

    Source: Explicit statement: 'which sadly now no longer exists'Episode 297: One year ago
  • opinionhigh

    The Reach-Arounds special was the best podcast episode ever produced, featuring 30 contributors.

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 27Ep 27: Dr. Zach
  • opinionmedium

    Jersey Jack's Guns N' Roses pinball launch was universally hailed as one of the best launches in pinball history.

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 27Ep 27: Dr. Zach
  • opinionhigh

    Jeff Teolis frequently mentions his Australia tournament victory in ways that annoy the community

    Source: Ryan C. / Greg SelbyEp 26: The Reach A Rounds
  • opinion/rumormedium

    Jeff Teolis won his Pinball Profile World Tour tournament in Australia through luck or assistance from his opponent

    Source: Greg SelbyEp 26: The Reach A Rounds
  • opinionhigh

    John Borg is now my favorite designer, surpassing Steve Ritchie

    Source: Final Round Ep25Ep 25: WinnerKids
  • factualhigh

    Jurassic Park and Iron Maiden were the top two games in Pinclash streamer survey

    Source: Final Round Ep25, citing Pinclash dataEp 25: WinnerKids
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis purchased the LE model sight unseen and states it is his first and only planned limited edition purchase

    Source: Jeff Teolis (self-stated)Ep 23: Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis' first college radio show ~30 years ago was called 'Whole Lotta Rock' with on-air name 'Red Zeppelin'

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 293Episode 293: Timmy Page Sexton
  • factualhigh

    Earl's Court 1975 shows sold out in four hours before the internet era, requiring phones and in-person ticket sales

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 293Episode 293: Timmy Page Sexton
  • factualhigh

    Simpsons Pinball Party took Jeff Teolis 2-3 years to achieve wizard mode completion, while Karl completed it in 2 days

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 290Episode 290: Karl’s Wizard Modes and PinClash
  • factualmedium

    Jeff Teolis defeated Zach Sharp in the 2017 Papa Classics playoffs on Ali pinball machine

    Source: personal memoryEp 22: Saving Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Martin Robbins won the Trash Talker Invitational at Pinburgh

    Source: public recordEp 22: Saving Pinball
  • factualmedium

    Jeff Teolis met Stone Cold Steve Austin backstage at WWE Raw in Detroit, Michigan in April 1999

    Source: Personal anecdote told directly by JeffEpisode 289: Top Rope Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Pinburgh was held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh for recent years

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FX
  • factualhigh

    Pinburgh attendance grew from 615 in 2015 to 1,000 in 2019 with consistent sellouts

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FX
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Profile podcast was established November 1st, 2016

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FX
  • factualhigh

    Pinburgh reached 1,000 participants in 2019 and was the largest pinball tournament in the world

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FX
  • factualhigh

    Women's International Pinball Tournament (WIPT) was founded by Kate Martin, Jess DiNardo, and Elizabeth Cromwell

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FX
  • factualhigh

    Bowen Kerins gave up competitive tournament participation annually to serve as co-TD at Pinburgh

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FX
  • factualhigh

    WIPT grew from 64 to 128 participants with waiting lists, indicating strong female participation growth

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FX
  • predictionmedium

    Escher Lefkoff is on pace to become the number one pinball player in the world within five years

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast hostEp 21: FinalRoundFlix
  • predictionmedium

    Steve Ritchie is the next Stern designer expected to release a pinball machine.

    Source: speculation based on release patternEp 20: The Boys Are Back!
  • opinionhigh

    Keith Elwin's pinball layouts require advanced techniques like drop catching, alley passing, and live catching

    Source: Jeff Teolis, opinion based on design philosophyEpisode 285: Laura Fraley
  • opinionmedium

    Josh Sharp's ICR was influenced by or derived from Quarantopia's format

    Source: Jeff Teolis, opinion/speculationEpisode 285: Laura Fraley
  • factualhigh

    Carter Castleman is 13 years old and beat Jeff Teolis in the Ontario finals

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 284 interviewEpisode 284: Help your pinball location
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Profile podcast was founded after Jeff Teolis covered the 2016 World Series in Cleveland and visited Stern in Chicago

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 283: Jen Ruper
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis and wife Anna are pursuing pilot licenses and considering buying a small aircraft

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 16: Raydio Gaga
  • factualmedium

    Final Round Pinball Podcast was ranked #1 podcast by Orbital Albert in his top 10 list

    Source: Jeff Teolis (referencing Orbital Albert)Ep 16: Raydio Gaga
  • factualhigh

    Morten is currently ranked #2 in Norway IFPA rankings and has qualified for IFPA World Championship

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 278Episode 278: Morten Söbyskogen, Norway IFPA Director
  • predictionmedium

    The game will be the best seller of 2024

    Source: Jeff Teolis (based on feedback received)Ep 43: Podcasts Assemble! with Jeff Teolis and Martin Robbins
  • opinionmedium

    Zombie Yeti's artwork on Avengers Infinity Quest is his best work to date

    Source: Jeff and Martin Robbins (consensus opinion)Ep 43: Podcasts Assemble! with Jeff Teolis and Martin Robbins
  • factualhigh

    Stern increased prices by only $100 despite extensive new features

    Source: Jeff Teolis (verified on Stern website during podcast)Ep 43: Podcasts Assemble! with Jeff Teolis and Martin Robbins
  • factualmedium

    Community feedback shows two main criticisms: yellow color scheme and theme fatigue

    Source: Jeff Teolis (reporting heard feedback)Ep 43: Podcasts Assemble! with Jeff Teolis and Martin Robbins
  • opinionhigh

    Comic book art licensing makes the game more timeless than movie-based themes

    Source: Jeff Teolis (design analysis)Ep 43: Podcasts Assemble! with Jeff Teolis and Martin Robbins
  • predictionmedium

    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

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 15Ep 15: High School Pinball w/ Johannes Ostermeier
  • factualmedium

    Purchasing new-in-box pinball machines is difficult in some parts of North America due to supply constraints

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 15Ep 15: High School Pinball w/ Johannes Ostermeier
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Expo has set September 4th as drop-dead date to decide between in-person and remote 2020 show

    Source: Direct statement citing industry emailEpisode 276: Josh Sharpe and Jeff Teolis, UNITED!
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis recently passed $200 million on The Simpsons Pinball Party with extra balls enabled

    Source: Direct personal statementEpisode 276: Josh Sharpe and Jeff Teolis, UNITED!
  • factualhigh

    IFPA 17 has been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 and international border restrictions preventing US travel

    Source: Pinball Profile host, reporting on IFPA scheduleEpisode 275: JDL Pinball
  • factualhigh

    IFPA 18 originally scheduled for Germany (Freddy's Pinball Paradise) has been postponed to 2022

    Source: Pinball Profile host, reporting on IFPA scheduleEpisode 275: JDL Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Lyman Sheets designed the code for Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition)

    Source: Interview at Pinball Expo 2019Pinball Expo 2019 Flip Out Tournament Playoffs - Featured Match #2
  • factualhigh

    Cassandra Peterson was inducted into the Pinball Expo Hall of Fame at the 2019 expo

    Source: Interview at Pinball Expo 2019Pinball Expo 2019 Flip Out Tournament Playoffs - Featured Match #2
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Expo is 35 years strong and continues to improve every year

    Source: Interview at Pinball Expo 2019Pinball Expo 2019 Flip Out Tournament Playoffs - Featured Match #2
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis has not played Stranger Things, Rick and Morty, TMNT, Hot Wheels, or Heist machines in tournaments

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 13: Big Buck Insanity
  • opinionmedium

    Metallica is Stern's best game ever made

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 13: Big Buck Insanity
  • opinionhigh

    Lauren Gray's Backbox Pinball Podcast diversity discussion panel is the best pinball podcast episode of 2020 (as of July).

    Source: Direct statement on Final Round Pinball PodcastEpisode 270: Juana Summers
  • opinionlow

    Jeff Teolis claims to be banned from Australia after winning tournament there

    Source: Jeff Teolis humorous claimEpisode 269: Howard Dobson
  • factualhigh

    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

    Source: Direct personal accountEpisode 267: Holly Koskinen
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis won the Pinball Profile World Tour event in Houston

    Source: Jeff Teolis / Marty RobbinsEp 8: Final Round The Movie
  • factualmedium

    Only ten people worldwide have won a Pinball Profile World Tour trophy event

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 8: Final Round The Movie
  • factualhigh

    Head to Head Pinball Podcast is no longer active

    Source: Jeff Teolis / Marty RobbinsEp 8: Final Round The Movie
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis had his first taco this week

    Source: Jeff Teolis reveal in final trivia questionEp 7: Battle For The Final Round
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis' Pinball Profile World Tour had 10 events with 8 selling out immediately

    Source: Personal anecdoteEp 6: Pinball Polka!
  • factualhigh

    A Tuesday night Melbourne pinball event after Australia Day had 47 participants

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 5Ep 5: Way Better Than The Last One
  • opinionhigh

    Dead bounce is one of the easiest ways to control the ball in pinball

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 1Ep 1: Enter The Final Round
  • factualmedium

    IFPA membership has grown from approximately 23,000 to approaching 80,000 in roughly six years

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 1Ep 1: Enter The Final Round
  • opinionmedium

    Trapping and dead bounce techniques did not exist as common competitive practices in classic pinball era (1970s-1990s)

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 1Ep 1: Enter The Final Round
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis experienced significant technical recording failures with five Pinball Profile episodes from 2019, including this Mark Silk interview

    Source: Jeff Teolis (opening confession)Episode 263: Marc Silk
  • predictionmedium

    COVID-19 lockdown will result in significantly improved skill levels among home pinball players

    Source: Jeff's speculation during AC/DC discussionEpisode 261: Now and Zen
  • factualmedium

    Roger Sharp has written 20 books

    Source: Conversational statement (not confirmed by Ellen or Roger)Episode 258: Ellen Sharpe. Happy Mother’s Day!
  • opinionlow

    Josh Sharp is overdue for a major championship and may face age challenges by 2021

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 257Episode 257: Doug Polka, Pinburgh & PAPA news
  • predictionhigh

    Macho Pinball identity will be revealed on April 1st Pinball Profile episode

    Source: Direct statement during Robert Byers interviewEpisode 252: Friday Night Friends 2
  • predictionmedium

    Location operators facing potential need to liquidate 30% of game inventory to fund continuing operations

    Source: Pinball Profile hostEpisode 251: And now a word from our Presidents
  • factualhigh

    Texas Pinball Festival (TPF) cancelled its 2020 event

    Source: Stated at opening of interviewEpisode 249: NYCPC 2020 cancellation
  • factualhigh

    TWIPY Awards will still proceed despite TPF cancellation

    Source: Jeff Teolis official announcement per Kerry HardyTexas Pinball Festival is Cancelled. TWIPYs and deeproot...
  • opinionhigh

    Mental headspace—not giving up after a poor game—is what separates top competitors from others in pin golf format

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 247Episode 247. Snow Galvin and the big Colorado weekend
  • opinionhigh

    Silver Ball Saloon in East Rochester, NY is among the best pinball venues in North America

    Source: Venue endorsement based on extensive travel experienceEpisode 246: Friday Night friends
  • factualmedium

    Deborah Tallman won the OBX Classics Championship tournament two years before 2025 (approximately 2023)

    Source: Tournament history referenceEpisode 246: Friday Night friends
  • factualmedium

    Steve Ritchie got interested in pinball through similar childhood fascination with bells, whistles, and mechanics

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 245Episode 245: Soren Worre
  • opinionhigh

    InDisc 2019 was the best-organized tournament Jeff has witnessed, comparing it favorably to other major events

    Source: Jeff to Carl D'AngeloEpisode 244: Hi, remember me?
  • factualmedium

    Jeff Teolis suggested to Josh Sharp (quasi-IFPA president) that a Rookie of the Year award be created for IFPA

    Source: Jeff's own recountingEpisode 244: Hi, remember me?
  • factualhigh

    Kaylee George Episode 150 of Pinball Profile was the most listened-to episode in the show's history

    Source: Jeff to Kaylee GeorgeEpisode 244: Hi, remember me?
  • opinionhigh

    Jeff Teolis does not accept payment for product endorsements and only promotes pinball machines he genuinely likes

    Source: Explicit statement: 'I'm not paid by Haggis. I promote things that I like in pinball, all right? If I don't like it, I usually don't promote it, all right?'Episode 243: Haggis Pinball update
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis organized a 10-date international pinball tournament world tour in 2019 with majority of events selling out

    Source: Jeff Teolis (Pinball Profile host)Episode 122 – Stranger Guests
  • opinionhigh

    InDisc tournament is now the successor event to Papa (which no longer exists)

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 236: Josh Sharpe is 40!
  • factualhigh

    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.

    Source: Martin Ayer (citing Super Awesome Pinball Show podcast)Pinball Industy News: November 2019 Re-cap
  • prediction/speculationmedium

    Colin McAlpine's tournament success (including Houston Arcade Expo win) was partly attributable to winning Comet Pinball LED products

    Source: Jeff Teolis anecdotal reportEpisode 234: Ryan Wanger on fire!
  • factualhigh

    Stephen Bowen wore sunglasses during Ghostbusters play due to excessive flasher brightness

    Source: Jeff Teolis personal observationEpisode 234: Ryan Wanger on fire!
  • opinionmedium

    Confidence level in playing against specific opponents based on rankings often leads to poor tournament performance

    Source: Jeff Teolis personal experienceEpisode 234: Ryan Wanger on fire!
  • opinionmedium

    AC/DC was the first Stern game to include LEDs from the factory

    Source: Jeff Teolis speculationEpisode 234: Ryan Wanger on fire!
  • opinionmedium

    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

    Source: Jeff Teolis describing market sentimentEp 22: Hands on RAZA with the Velvet Voice, Jeff Teolis
  • factualhigh

    560 people waited in line for 15 hours per day to play RAZA at Houston Arcade Expo

    Source: Jeff Teolis observationEp 22: Hands on RAZA with the Velvet Voice, Jeff Teolis
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis has been in professional radio for 25 years

    Source: Jeff Teolis self-statementEp 22: Hands on RAZA with the Velvet Voice, Jeff Teolis
  • factualhigh

    RAZA prototype used a Merco playfield and non-final cabinet

    Source: Jeff Teolis discussing prototype constructionEp 22: Hands on RAZA with the Velvet Voice, Jeff Teolis
  • opinionhigh

    RAZA features animations described as 'the finest animations I've ever seen on a pinball machine'

    Source: Jeff Teolis direct statementEp 22: Hands on RAZA with the Velvet Voice, Jeff Teolis
  • factualhigh

    Toronto Ontario Pinball League has been operating for 22 years

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 233Episode 233: Part of the Machine, Rock & Pinball
  • factualmedium

    Stern Beatles pinball allows instant multi-ball on the third ball

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 233Episode 233: Part of the Machine, Rock & Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Hammer City Pinball League is a new league recently opened in Hamilton

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 233Episode 233: Part of the Machine, Rock & Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Houston Arcade Expo sessions sold out with maximum 52 players per session

    Source: Jeff Teolis citing event capacityEpisode 232: Steven Bowden. Steve #5 and hello RAZA!
  • factualhigh

    Phil Birnbaum won the Pinball Profile World Tour pre-tournament after 13 rounds, beating Steve Bowden and others

    Source: Opening remarksEpisode 227: The 24 Hour Battle at the Sanctum recap
  • factualhigh

    The Sanctum is on its seventh annual event in 2019

    Source: Closing remarksEpisode 227: The 24 Hour Battle at the Sanctum recap
  • opinionhigh

    Players should be able to compete in both main event and women's event at the same tournament without conflicts

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 224: Karyn Kiser
  • factualhigh

    Only eight countries ran women's events in 2019

    Source: Jeff Teolis (from IFPA tournament manager statistics)Episode 224: Karyn Kiser
  • opinionmedium

    Pinball is experiencing a golden age with new machines from Stern, Jersey Jack, Deep Root, American Pinball, and Spooky

    Source: Pinball Profile hostEpisode 223: From California to Copenhagen
  • factualhigh

    Leslie Ruckman beat Brian O'Neill on Jurassic Park during the Free Gold Watch Flip Frenzy

    Source: Tournament observerEpisode 223: From California to Copenhagen
  • factualhigh

    IFPA was $1,281 short of covering guaranteed national prize payouts under the 75%-25% split in 2019

    Source: Jeff Teolis (providing specific financial figures)Episode 222: Captain 2, Josh Sharpe
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis is stepping down as IFPA president effective January 1, 2020

    Source: Jeff Teolis (episode opening announcement)Episode 222: Captain 2, Josh Sharpe
  • factualhigh

    The 5% IFPA admin fee does not fully cover operational expenses; additional funding from sponsorship is required

    Source: Jeff Teolis (explaining funding gap calculation)Episode 222: Captain 2, Josh Sharpe
  • factualhigh

    Josh Sharp will become IFPA president starting January 1, 2020

    Source: Jeff Teolis (episode opening announcement)Episode 222: Captain 2, Josh Sharpe
  • factualhigh

    The Stern Pro Circuit had only 18 of 20 planned events in 2019

    Source: Jeff Teolis (responding to Josh Sharp's question)Episode 222: Captain 2, Josh Sharpe
  • factualhigh

    Five Stern Pro Circuit events in 2019 are capped: Pinberg, Pinmasters, Texas Pinball Festival, 24-hour tournament, and City Champ

    Source: Jeff Teolis (listing capped events by name)Episode 222: Captain 2, Josh Sharpe
  • factualmedium

    Jeff Teolis briefly appeared 6th in IFPA world rankings after CNEPC due to a Whopper Points calculation bug that was later fixed

    Source: Jeff Teolis and Brian Shepard interviewEpisode 219: Hello Cleveland!
  • factualmedium

    PIN Stadium Lights retail price is approximately $500-600 per set

    Source: Inference from discussion of 'huge prize' and prize value contextEpisode 217: The Pinball Profile World Tour!
  • factualhigh

    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

    Source: Direct statement during interviewEpisode 217: The Pinball Profile World Tour!
  • factualmedium

    Stephen Bowden wore sunglasses while playing Ghostbusters and Attack from Mars due to excessive GI lighting brightness

    Source: Anecdotal reference to Buffalo Pinball Summer OpenEpisode 217: The Pinball Profile World Tour!
  • factualhigh

    All pre-registered Pinball Profile World Tour participants will receive custom t-shirts with event dates and sponsor logos

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 217: The Pinball Profile World Tour!
  • factualhigh

    Soft Plunge Pinball merchandise was visibly worn by multiple attendees within short timeframe of launch

    Source: direct observationEpisode 215: August Whirlwind!
  • factualhigh

    Pinburgh 2024 attracted approximately 1,000 players to Pittsburgh

    Source: direct statementEpisode 215: August Whirlwind!
  • factualmedium

    The Colin Furze YouTube Red novelty pinball machine was approximately 20 feet wide by 40 feet long

    Source: Direct descriptionEpisode 213: Maya Morose, Pinball For Change
  • factualhigh

    Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies has been a supporter and contributor to Pinball for Change

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 213: Maya Morose, Pinball For Change
  • factualhigh

    Pin Masters 2019 was the same weekend as National Championship and Women's Finals

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 212Episode 212: Josh Sharpe, the 2019 Pinburgh winner (remind me to edit later)
  • opinionhigh

    Tournament directors should have discretion to adjust tilt bobs during tournaments if mechanical drift is detected

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 212Episode 212: Josh Sharpe, the 2019 Pinburgh winner (remind me to edit later)
  • opinionmedium

    Standardized tilt bob measurement using centimeters would help tournament directors maintain consistency across groups

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 212Episode 212: Josh Sharpe, the 2019 Pinburgh winner (remind me to edit later)
  • opinionmedium

    Iron Maiden pinball is an example of a niche musical theme that works commercially when the game quality is high and fanbase is loyal

    Source: Direct quoteEpisode 211: Ian Gifford, pinball and Spinal Tap
  • predictionmedium

    Barrels of Fun / Deep Root is expected to release approximately 10 games in 2024

    Source: Direct quoteEpisode 211: Ian Gifford, pinball and Spinal Tap
  • factualmedium

    Mark Tremonti has worked with Jersey Jack Pinball on Pirates theme

    Source: Pinball Profile hostEpisode 210: Fred Cochran, PAPA
  • opinionhigh

    Pinball's lack of formal referees and self-policed tournament format represents a structural integrity risk compared to regulated sports

    Source: Pinball ProfileEpisode 209: MyBookie.net and betting on pinball
  • factualhigh

    Pinball was historically banned due to gambling concerns and concerns that the game was not a game of skill

    Source: Pinball ProfileEpisode 209: MyBookie.net and betting on pinball
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Profile was started after Jeff Teolis attended the 2016 World Series in Chicago and interviewed Steve Ritchie at the Stern factory

    Source: Jeff Teolis on panelPodcaster panel
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis' goal with Pinball Profile is to provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pinball culture

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 205: Kristin Browning-Mezel, Mezel Mods
  • opinionmedium

    Most pinball players who listen to Pinball Profile and Bro Series are casual players, not competitive whopper chasers

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 204Episode 204: Martha Donovan, author
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis will conduct live interviews at Pintastic and produce content for Pinball Profile podcast

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 203: Pintastic in Sturbridge, Massachusetts
  • opinionmedium

    Christopher Franchi's artwork was critical to securing IP licenses for games like Batman 66 and Beatles

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 202Episode 202: Amy Covell-Murthy + a tribute to 200 episodes
  • predictionmedium

    TV-driven broadcast requirements will likely drive pinball toward timed/short-format games rather than traditional long-form play for editing practicality

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 202Episode 202: Amy Covell-Murthy + a tribute to 200 episodes
  • factualhigh

    Bowen Kerins now works at Spooky Pinball; Steven Bowden works at Deep Root

    Source: host introduction statementEpisode 198: NYCPC (2019) recap
  • factualhigh

    Julie finished ninth overall out of approximately 240 tournament players at Allentown

    Source: Jeff Teolis, direct statementEpisode 196: Julie Dorssers, the Wonder Woman of Pinfest
  • factualhigh

    Julie has been hosting Monday night pinball events for a few years, initially at various locations, currently at Speed City Records

    Source: Jeff Teolis, direct statementEpisode 196: Julie Dorssers, the Wonder Woman of Pinfest
  • predictionmedium

    The London Ontario Pinball League may now be Ontario's biggest competitive pinball league

    Source: Jeff Teolis, speculationEpisode 196: Julie Dorssers, the Wonder Woman of Pinfest
  • factualmedium

    IGT tested Munsters slot machines as market test 19 years before pinball Munsters release

    Source: Pinball Profile hostEpisode 195. MEGA episode
  • opinionhigh

    Modern pinball rule complexity creates barriers to casual player adoption compared to classic machines with simple objectives

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 194: Roger Sharpe perspective
  • opinionmedium

    Action button implementation in pinball games has been refined and improved since Star Wars

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 194: Roger Sharpe perspective
  • factualhigh

    Ohio has multiple strong female pinball players including Amy Kesting, Megan Brown, Deborah Tallman, and Kim Martinez with high IFPA rankings

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 193Episode 193: The Amazing Pinball Race 4
  • factualhigh

    Jim Swain organizes tournaments at Pintastic including 24-hour sanctus events

    Source: Pinball ProfileJeff Teolis of Pinball Profile
  • factualhigh

    Cameron Silver Ball Rumble is among the tournaments at Pintastic

    Source: Pinball ProfileJeff Teolis of Pinball Profile
  • factualhigh

    Pintastic is happening September 27-30 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts

    Source: Pinball ProfileJeff Teolis of Pinball Profile
  • factualhigh

    Pintastic features 200 games on free play

    Source: Pinball ProfileJeff Teolis of Pinball Profile
  • factualhigh

    Christopher Franchi will attend Pintastic as a guest

    Source: Pinball ProfileJeff Teolis of Pinball Profile
  • factualhigh

    Knockout Cancer Pinball Tournament raised $2,000 for Alberta Cancer Foundation in 2018

    Source: Statement referencing previous year's resultsEpisode 191: YEGPIN 2019
  • factualhigh

    Raymond Davidson won the main Yagpin tournament last year

    Source: Inference from context: 'He won last year in the main'Episode 191: YEGPIN 2019
  • factualhigh

    Event planning for Yagpin begins approximately seven to eight months in advance

    Source: Inference from statement: 'I know you guys start planning this back in September'Episode 191: YEGPIN 2019
  • opinionhigh

    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

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 190: Jerry Bernard
  • factualmedium

    Dead Man's Hand has been distributed to over 50 VP Cabs installations

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 184Episode 184: Legends of Valhalla pinball from Riot Pinball
  • opinionmedium

    Drumming experience provides transferable hand-eye coordination skills to pinball play

    Source: Teolis reflection on own experienceEpisode 181: Justin Roberts, musician
  • factualhigh

    Teolis owns 3,000 CDs in his basement collection

    Source: Teolis direct statementEpisode 181: Justin Roberts, musician
  • opinionhigh

    Logan Arcade in Chicago maintains pinball machines in excellent condition and has a welcoming environment

    Source: Teolis endorsement and Roberts agreementEpisode 181: Justin Roberts, musician
  • factualhigh

    Teolis owns nine pinball machines and is at maximum capacity for basement spacing

    Source: Teolis direct statementEpisode 181: Justin Roberts, musician
  • opinionmedium

    Pennsylvania pinball state championship is among the top three hardest state championships to win

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 180Episode 180: AJ and Jon Replogle
  • opinionhigh

    It is the owners and the operators that are the lifeline of the future of pinball.

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 175Episode 175: Pin Up Arcade Bar
  • factualhigh

    IFPA distributed nearly $70,000 in prize money to almost 1,000 players at state/provincial championships on a specific Saturday

    Source: Direct statement citing IFPA dataEpisode 174: NYCPC returns!
  • opinionhigh

    InDisc is effectively positioned as the major pinball tournament now that PAPA World Championships is not running due to facility sale

    Source: Opinion based on contextEpisode 172. Karl DeAngelo. INDISC 2019 is coming!
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis interviewed over 200 different people in 2018 for Pinball Profile

    Source: Direct statement at episode openingEpisode 170: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2018
  • predictionmedium

    Josh Sharp will win his first major tournament in 2019

    Source: Pinball Profile podcastEpisode 30 - Holiday Special 2018
  • predictionhigh

    2019 will see more pinball titles released than the previous 30 years combined

    Source: Pinball Profile podcastEpisode 30 - Holiday Special 2018
  • predictionmedium

    Mrs. Pin will sign with a major craft company and sell products at Target, Walmart, and Hobby Lobby

    Source: Pinball Profile podcastEpisode 30 - Holiday Special 2018
  • factualmedium

    Free Play Florida 2018 record attendance was partly due to not conflicting with OBX scheduling

    Source: Pinball Profile Ep. 167Episode 167: Josh Sharpe. Older, Wiser, Better
  • opinionmedium

    Limited-entry tournament formats like Texas may provide better player experience than pump-and-dumps by reducing qualification length and improving repeatability

    Source: Pinball Profile Ep. 167Episode 167: Josh Sharpe. Older, Wiser, Better
  • factualmedium

    Raymond Davidson lost a Tommy pinball tournament in Vancouver in 2017 due to missing all three skill shots while his opponent hit all three

    Source: Jeff Teolis on Pinball ProfileEpisode 165: Bye Slam Tilt Podcast?
  • factualhigh

    Modern pinball games like Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy lack tutorial videos due to ongoing code updates

    Source: Jeff Teolis on Pinball ProfileEpisode 165: Bye Slam Tilt Podcast?
  • opinionmedium

    Iron Maiden is one of the best pinball games released in the last 3-4 years

    Source: Jeff Teolis on Pinball ProfileEpisode 165: Bye Slam Tilt Podcast?
  • factualmedium

    The Beatles pinball license cost approximately one million dollars

    Source: Hearsay qualified as 'not public knowledge'Episode 164: Deals! Collecting! Pricing!
  • opinionmedium

    Stern is experimenting with pricing to discover how high they can push prices before encountering market resistance

    Source: Direct opinion in podcastEpisode 164: Deals! Collecting! Pricing!
  • opinionmedium

    Bruce Nightingale and Ron Howlett are responsible for increased prices in vintage Stern electronic games

    Source: Attribution of community opinion to Bruce and RonEpisode 164: Deals! Collecting! Pricing!
  • predictionmedium

    The Beatles pinball machine will be priced out of reach for location operators and casual league players

    Source: Direct concern expressed in podcastEpisode 164: Deals! Collecting! Pricing!
  • opinionmedium

    Rethemed classic games like Beatles (from Sea Witch) reduce development time and accelerate time-to-market

    Source: Direct explanation in podcastEpisode 164: Deals! Collecting! Pricing!
  • factualmedium

    Stern manufactures approximately 50-60 pinball machines per day

    Source: Estimate with qualifier 'I think'Episode 164: Deals! Collecting! Pricing!
  • factualhigh

    Baywatch is still ranked in the top 100 on Pinside

    Source: Direct speaker statementEpisode 163: Joe Balcer, a career retrospective
  • opinionhigh

    Miles Kennedy is the best male tenor vocalist in contemporary rock and roll.

    Source: direct quoteEpisode 162: Mark Tremonti. Rock and Pinball
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Patterson is ranked 89th in IFPA world rankings

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 161Episode 161: This Week In Pinball Profile
  • opinionhigh

    Action buttons are overused in recent pinball games, particularly in Star Wars and Pirates

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 161Episode 161: This Week In Pinball Profile
  • opinionhigh

    The pinball community is characterized by genuine friendships and family-like connections across geographic regions

    Source: Jeff Teolis, Greg Pavarelli, Will CruzaEpisode 159. Remembering David Taylor
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis had interviewed Ted Nugent, and David Taylor reached out after seeing that interview

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 159. Remembering David Taylor
  • predictionmedium

    If Massenkoff traveled more to tournaments, he would be ranked higher than his current IFPA ranking

    Source: Teolis (statement); Massenkoff (agreement)Episode 158: Andrei Massenkoff…on the fly!
  • factualhigh

    IFPA membership has grown from 23,000 to 62,000 in a short period

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 157Episode 157: Rob Berk, Chicago Expo 2018
  • opinionmedium

    The Thrilla in Sternilla event is a great promotional piece for both Stern Pinball and Deadpool Premium game

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 156Episode 156. Thrilla in Sternilla hype: Zach vs. Keith
  • factualhigh

    NYC Pinball Championship was first-time event that capped at 140 participants intentionally

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 155: TD advice with Doug Polka
  • factualhigh

    Washington State has 182 IFPA tournaments recorded with almost $3,000 in state pool at time of recording

    Source: Direct statement with specific statisticsEpisode 153: Say bonjour to Germain Mariolle
  • factualhigh

    Mariolle is currently ranked 14th in IFPA world rankings

    Source: Direct statement in interviewEpisode 153: Say bonjour to Germain Mariolle
  • factualhigh

    Zach Sharp won the Heads Up Challenge in 2018

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 152Episode 152: Zach “Daddy” Sharpe
  • factualhigh

    Zach Sharp was ranked #1 in the world in pinball in 2017

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 152Episode 152: Zach “Daddy” Sharpe
  • opinionhigh

    Twitch streaming personalities are making pinball accessible to remote communities that lack local arcade/venue access by streaming gameplay and tournament coverage

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 151: Ryan Kuiper, turbografx_7 on Twitch
  • opinionhigh

    Best-score league format requires a playoff because there is no direct head-to-head play element

    Source: analysis during format discussionEpisode 149: Obsessive collecting with Mike Dymus
  • factualhigh

    Over 40,000 people have joined the IFPA in the last four years

    Source: cited as growth statisticEpisode 149: Obsessive collecting with Mike Dymus
  • factualmedium

    Community members directed criticism at Teolis during tournament play without awareness of his injury

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 148Episode 148: Career ending Pinjury?
  • factualhigh

    Meniscus tear and possible patellofemoral syndrome sustained while coaching baseball six weeks prior

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 148Episode 148: Career ending Pinjury?
  • factualhigh

    The injury directly impacted tournament performance at Pinburg and TTI at ReplayFX

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 148Episode 148: Career ending Pinjury?
  • predictionhigh

    Teolis will continue hosting Pinball Profile and conducting community interviews despite the injury

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 148Episode 148: Career ending Pinjury?
  • factualmedium

    Will Kruse is currently the number one pinball player in Tennessee

    Source: Statement during competitive scene discussionEpisode 147: All about Music City Pinball and Nashville
  • opinionlow

    Country music-themed pinball machine would be strong licensing opportunity given country music's universal appeal across major US cities

    Source: Statement during Nashville culture discussionEpisode 147: All about Music City Pinball and Nashville
  • factualhigh

    Martin Robbins' Head to Head Pinball podcast won the Trash Talker Invitational with Carl D'Angelo as late replacement player

    Source: Episode 146 Trash Talker recapEpisode 146: Pinburgh 2018 recap
  • factualhigh

    Pinburgh 2018 had 843 players competing

    Source: Pinball Profile episode 146 openingEpisode 146: Pinburgh 2018 recap
  • factualhigh

    Keith Elwin won Pinburgh 2018 championship rolling over 1.1 million points on Harlem Globetrotters

    Source: Episode 146 finals recapEpisode 146: Pinburgh 2018 recap
  • factualhigh

    Nicole Bernier won the inaugural WHIPPED tournament without needing the third game, winning both first games

    Source: Episode 146 WHIPPED recapEpisode 146: Pinburgh 2018 recap
  • opinionlow

    Jeff Teolis is one of the best pinball players capable of winning a tournament with 'any two people' as teammates

    Source: self-statedEpisode 145: Who will play with Pinball Profile at the TTI?
  • opinionhigh

    Ron and Bruce from Slam Tilt Podcast are 'pretty good' competitive players

    Source: directEpisode 145: Who will play with Pinball Profile at the TTI?
  • predictionlow

    Team Pinball Profile will win the 2018 Trash Talker Invitational Podcaster Bloodbath

    Source: directEpisode 145: Who will play with Pinball Profile at the TTI?
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis made his final decision on the morning of the episode after consulting with his mother

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 144: The Decision. TTI or not?
  • opinionhigh

    Teolis had no doubts about his decision to join TTI at Pinburgh

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 144: The Decision. TTI or not?
  • factualhigh

    The decision process took multiple days with Teolis changing his mind daily until reaching final certainty

    Source: Jeff TeolisEpisode 144: The Decision. TTI or not?
  • predictionmedium

    The next game from a major manufacturer is likely to follow Iron Maiden's release pattern of teaser, immediate launch, and rapid code maturation

    Source: Jeff Teolis speculation about industry trendsEpisode 143: Josh Sharpe ready for Pinburgh
  • factualhigh

    Deep Root Games is launching with a team that includes experienced designers like Stephen Bowden and David Thiel

    Source: Jeff Teolis in Pinball Profile interviewEpisode 143: Josh Sharpe ready for Pinburgh
  • factualmedium

    In the last 2-3 months, three new in-box pinball machines have been given away as women's tournament prizes.

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 142Episode 142: Abby Terhune & Jazmyn Hanks
  • opinionhigh

    If I join the TTI, it's game over; no one else stands a chance

    Source: Jeff Teolis, direct statementEpisode 141: Trash Talka Chuck Websta
  • factualhigh

    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

    Source: Jeff Teolis, direct statementEpisode 141: Trash Talka Chuck Websta
  • factualhigh

    I competed in IFPA World Championship No. 15 with the top 64 players in the world

    Source: Jeff Teolis, direct statementEpisode 141: Trash Talka Chuck Websta
  • factualmedium

    Jeff Teolis has featured over 300 guest appearances on Pinball Profile podcast

    Source: Host estimate of cumulative guestsEpisode 140: Double Danger Pinball
  • factualmedium

    Podcast garden platform infrastructure collapsed and affected multiple pinball podcasts (Slam Tilt, Head to Head Pinball, Pinball Players Podcast)

    Source: Host discussing podcast hosting platform failuresEpisode 140: Double Danger Pinball
  • predictionmedium

    Women's pinball league growth is attracting new content creators and will produce championship winners in future

    Source: Direct statementEpisode 135: Kayla Greet
  • factualhigh

    Jeff Teolis puts in 20-30 hours per week on This Week in Pinball

    Source: Zach Minney and DennisEpisode 63 - Zach Attack!
  • rumormedium

    This Week in Pinball is launching a dedicated podcast with a major pinball community personality as co-host

    Source: Zach MinneyEpisode 63 - Zach Attack!
  • factualhigh

    Younger players cannot play Iron Maiden without an action button because they lack the skill to operate a traditional plunger

    Source: Direct statement about child accessibilityEpisode 133: IFPA 15 preview and news with…you know who
  • rumorlow

    A Beetlejuice pinball machine is rumored to be in development

    Source: Hearsay referenceEpisode 132: Nightmare Before Christmas pinball
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player planning to attend Texas Pinball Festival

    Ep 2: Pinburgh, TDing, NACS, PinMasters, & ACS RecapJun 26, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, recently acquired PS5, discussed favorite pinball designer John Borg

    Ep 25: WinnerKidsJan 15, 2021
  • Canadian pinball enthusiast, Pinball Profile podcast host, voice actor for Legends of Valhalla, The Beast tournament organizer

    Episode 209 – Seven Year ItchJul 4, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and competitive player; provides pricing and market analysis

    Ep 61: License To TiltOct 3, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, Canadian, pinball player and media personality, red-haired, teased about Canadian stereotypes in this episode

    Ep 29: BobbleheadsMar 13, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; drives discussion of industry impact and personal anxiety during pandemic

    Ep 14: MASKEDAug 14, 2020
  • Final Round Podcast co-host, commentator at INDISC, involved in commentator selection

    Ep 66: CommentatorsFeb 16, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, managing the conversation with Roger Sharpe.

    Ep 39: Roger Sharpe & The License Of ImpossibilityAug 1, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; frequented Silver Ball Saloon; attended events at Rochester Pinball Collective

    Ep 43: Crikey!Sep 28, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; based in North America; passionate about game design analysis and pinball art.

    Ep 65: EligibleJan 11, 2023
  • 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.

    Ep 67: FOOFATHERTANKFICTIONMar 17, 2023
  • Tournament opponent in round four, Canadian player who beat Raymond on Elvira with late-game comeback

    Episode 12 - Pinburgh Part 1Aug 14, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; will receive Trash Talker Invitational donations for Project Pinball equipment

    Episode 60 – The Choice is MadeSep 14, 2017
  • Professional pinball player; got into PAPA Circuit Final as alternate; became running joke throughout episode

    Episode 84 – $23.10Mar 29, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, tournament director, media figure in pinball community

    Episode 435: Cassie BegayMar 9, 2026
  • Host of Pinball Profile interview podcast; interviewed Jim Belsito about Arcade Expo preparations

    Episode 26 – Brown Lava LampJan 12, 2017
  • Tournament organizer/personality, spoke with Martin extensively at recent tournament

    Episode 80 – Out Of OrderFeb 22, 2018
  • Pinball figure mentioned in context of Ontario/Kitchener-Waterloo area pinball events

    PNP Ep. 535- A Venomous Centaur Goes On A Space Hunt 4 Masters of The Princess Bride!Jul 17, 2023
  • Designer of Elvira pinball machines, described as easy shooters

    PNP Ep. 549- Days 7-12 of the 12 Days of DorkingDec 23, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast; skeptical of secondary market value retention

    Ep 86: Harry Potter and the Sleeve of WizardsJul 3, 2025
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; referenced humorously in robot bit

    Episode 4: Be My GuestSep 14, 2022
  • 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

    Episode 12: The Classic Pinball Podcast - Houston Arcade Expo with Keith ChristensenOct 23, 2019
  • Top-level pinball player attending the European Pinball Championships

    Euro Spooky Trip Report!Jun 2, 2025
  • Tournament organizer (Beast tournament); host of Final Round Pinball Podcast which sponsors Bank 11 at Pinburgh

    Wizards & Warriors Episode 10 - Pinburgh Hype w/Preston!Jul 23, 2025
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball player and tournament organizer

    Ep 78: RumoursFeb 19, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, pinball player and content creator

    Ep 6: Pinball Polka!Jun 26, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewed by Robert Byers through podcast listening

    Episode 85 – The GameApr 5, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; hosts referenced him jokingly as someone who could install VSU-2

    Episode 157 – Celebratory GunfireDec 19, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; attended TPF in Texas; played multiple new releases; has connections with designers

    Ep 68: The Golden TrioApr 28, 2023
  • Person George and Dave met at Pintastic 2019; likely not returning to 2022 event

    #86 Pintastic 2022 The Classic Pinball PodcastJun 21, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast (8 years), co-host of Final Round podcast with Marty, contributor to pinball community media and competition discussion

    COMPLETE SAGA -12 Days Of BallsDec 26, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament commentator and organizer; streamer of Star Trek and other games

    Ep 3: NACS, Women’s World, ECS, deeproot, & MORE!Jun 26, 2020
  • Asked to host the Twippies; reportedly declined; Kaneda notes he regularly mocks the Twippies on podcasts alongside Marty, making him an odd choice

    Episode 735: "Chicago Delaying Company"Oct 27, 2022
  • Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, purchasing the Led Zeppelin LE machine, known for high expectations on pinball code quality

    Ep 23: Whole Lotta Led ZeppelinDec 18, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer; recurring target of Marty's jokes about failed comedy career

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 56: WildMay 22, 2022
  • Mentioned as strong Ontario competitive player whom Joe anticipated facing in provincial tournament.

    PNP Ep. 510- Joe Ciaravino Joins for A Degenerates Portrait LIVE Reveal & So Much MORE!Jan 12, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competed against Slam Tilt podcast hosts at Pinberg (Ron won 3-1, Bruce won 3-0)

    Episode 54 – Black Sheep SquadronAug 3, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; had Ron on show; inspired opening music reference

    Episode 35 – The ArcadeExpo Post Show SpectacularMar 23, 2017
  • Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; makes final co-host selection decision; discusses tournament hosting and pricing trends

    Ep 84: Finally Ryan (?)Jan 2, 2025
  • Pinball competitor; Bruce competed against Jeff in playoff on first day; qualified for Classics finals

    Episode 57 – Hot Tippin’ with Steel PantherAug 24, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; featured Steve Bowden in recent episode

    Episode 47 – TrimJun 15, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; makes industry predictions including Josh Sharp tournament win prediction

    Episode 30 - Holiday Special 2018Dec 23, 2018
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, tournament commentator coordinator, considering running for IFPA president

    Ep 79: CulturalMar 16, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; participates in game preference discussions and event planning conversation

    Ep 38: Fantastic Mr. FoxJul 25, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; interviewed Keith Elwin about his third game design

    Ep 10: Keith Elwin’s Game #3 Revealed! (aka clickbait)Jun 26, 2020
  • Pinball community figure; met Dwight at Texas Pinball Festival; gave Dwight Fireball shots; involved in Stall Ball gameplay and Oktoberfest stream

    Episode 59 - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!Jul 1, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; praised Special When Lit's community engagement; made humorous revelation about real name (Bill Webb VI)

    Ep 85 - 2019 Holiday Show!Dec 31, 2019
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Stern employee involved in game design decisions (Fathom); advocate for home game versions

    Ep 46: Jessy Jay and The Secret Crystal Ark Of Pinball DoomNov 24, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; participated in podcasters panel at Pintastic

    Episode 131 – Missing TicketsJul 25, 2019
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; based in Canada; competitive pinball player (currently ranked ~51); considering pilot license

    Ep 16: Raydio GagaSep 10, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast and media personality

    Ep 53: Chowder LeagueMar 25, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive pinball player; participated in tournaments at Ryan Wanger's venue and Edmonton's Yagpin; radio broadcaster

    Ep 59: LegendsAug 8, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, known for irregular sleep patterns, pinball personality

    Ep 80: Ding DingMay 7, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; attended TPF 2024; competed in tournament; 26th place in main event, middle of pack in classics

    Ep 54: The Three AmigosApr 13, 2022
  • 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

    Ep 63: The Bad TouchDec 13, 2022
  • Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast

    Ep 30: Seasoned VeteransMar 27, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, competitive pinball player, tournament organizer/commentator, streaming coordinator

    Ep 45: Tag TeamNov 5, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast and Pinball Profile; recently turned 52; experienced security/privacy incident

    Ep 51: Dumb and DumberFeb 24, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; interviewer; pinball enthusiast and concert-goer (Guns N' Roses fan)

    Ep 18: SWEET PIN O’ MINEOct 9, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian competitive pinball player; plays in multiple tournaments and misses community interaction

    Ep 37: GraphicJul 3, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; experienced competitive pinball player; involved in tournament organization and media

    Ep 1: Enter The Final RoundJun 26, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; attending TPF 2022; primary interviewer for Colin McAlpine

    Ep 52: WeirdMar 17, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, pinball tournament organizer and commentator

    Ep 5: Way Better Than The Last OneJun 26, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball player and media personality; competed in ICR challenges with Chuck Webster

    Ep 13: Big Buck InsanityJul 31, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball player and media personality; conducts interviews with competitive players and industry figures

    Ep 15: High School Pinball w/ Johannes OstermeierAug 29, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; advertised by specialty host; revealed limited food palate and first-taco story during episode

    Ep 7: Battle For The Final RoundJun 26, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, experienced marketing professional, challenges Stern on various decisions

    Ep 44: Stern GameOct 9, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast

    Ep 49: HurryJan 7, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Network podcast; mentioned by Macho as part of emerging pinball media

    Episode 19 - SPOOKY GIVETH & STERN TAKETHFeb 14, 2020
  • 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

    Ep 41: Flying HighAug 29, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; based in Canada; tournament organizer; pinball enthusiast

    Ep 42: Locked UpSep 12, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Steve Ritchie and Jack Guarnieri; Canadian pinball media figure

    DPP #70 "Mystery Pinball Co! JJP new game update!"Sep 19, 2023
  • Pinball community member; appeared on Price is Right with other pinball enthusiasts; associated with Pinball Profile

    Episode 86 – New England NorthApr 13, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast and commentator for INDISC 2023 event coverage

    INDISC 2023 Classics Target Match Play Final RoundsOct 7, 2023
  • Interview host conducting player interviews during Finals coverage

    INDISC 2020 - Classics I PlayoffsJan 5, 2022
  • Broadcast commentator for Space City Pinball Tournament finals on Twitch

    # 16 - Houston Arcade Expo - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 21, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, covered Jake Danzig's homebrew machine

    #95 Light the fuse - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 15, 2022
  • 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

    Ep 26: The Reach A RoundsJan 28, 2021
  • 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

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 23: LIVE From ClePinSep 19, 2022
  • Professional broadcaster and pinball podcaster, participant in podcaster seminar, known for technical audio quality

    Episode3: The Classic Pinball Podcast -Pintastic part 2Jul 8, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, scheduled to interview Raymond Davidson

    Episode 46 – Bunghole CraneJun 8, 2017
  • Co-host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive player, tied for second at Fall Brawl, finished fourth in finals

    Episode 69 – Never BeefNov 16, 2017
  • Pinball community member who attended Texas Pinball Festival and discussed long Pulp Fiction wait times

    #104 Allentown Pinfest 2023 - The Classic Pinball PodcastMay 25, 2023
  • Pinball community member, involved with Pinburg, offered to help transport pins to Canada

    PNP Ep. 550- The TRUTH About Pinburghs ReturnDec 28, 2023
  • Pinball personality known as 'golden voice of pinball'; has appeared on Orby's show as guest

    PNP 590- 5 Rad 1 Bad Avatar: Opening Pandoras Box: Yje Way Of OrbySep 16, 2024
  • Competitive pinball player with severe knee injury, qualified for A-division finals at Free Play Florida through tiebreaker, mentioned as in pain during tournament

    Episode 116 – Freezing in FloridaNov 13, 2018
  • Tournament player, competed in Classics II finals against Keith Elwin, played in same CarHop group as Travis

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 29.5 - INDISC 2023 Recap!Jan 20, 2023
  • Host of Final Round Pinball podcast; conducted interview with Josh Sharpe about Lyman Sheets code

    The Pinball Show Ep 102: Let It GoJun 7, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; competitive player; articulating concerns about commodification and pricing

    Ep 47: MuppetsDec 13, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player ranked 280 IFPA, radio broadcaster with 25 years experience, Canadian, based near University of Waterloo area

    Episode 24 – An Evening with Jeff TeolisDec 22, 2016
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; episode host; facilitates discussions and game show segment

    Ep 20: The Boys Are Back!Nov 5, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball community figure; involved in sponsorship and event organization

    Ep 27: Dr. ZachFeb 16, 2021
  • Host and commentator from Pinball Profile podcast; primary analyst for INDISC 2020 Open Finals broadcast

    INDISC 2020 - The Open FinalsJan 11, 2022
  • Works at radio station, involved with Pin Clash audio management, became frustrated with chat spam about mic issues during broadcast

    PNP Ep. 528-Harry Potter+ Pinclash Micgate+ 2.0 HYPE+ I AM BUYING A FREAKIN PIN!May 17, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; organizer of the Pinburgh trivia challenge; tournament commentator

    Ep 12: The Pinburgh (trivia) ChallengeJul 13, 2020
  • 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

    Ep 82: Consolation Round Pinball PodcastOct 22, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, experienced tournament player, pinball content creator with Pinball Profile, received Lifetime Achievement Award for radio

    Ep 62: ExposéNov 12, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and competitive player; also hosts Pinball Profile podcast; known for tournament commentary

    Ep 55: Blazed & ConfusedApr 21, 2022
  • Organizer of Beast tournament in Buffalo, August 2024

    The Critical Mass of EclecticismSep 2, 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

    Ep 8: Final Round The MovieJun 26, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; primary discussion leader; known for skepticism about toppers and detailed market analysis

    Ep 70: ModernJul 3, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast

    Ep 35: DeMulletJun 4, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast

    Ep 21: FinalRoundFlixNov 19, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast (referenced as older than Ryan C.)

    Ep 64: SloshDec 22, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, tournament director, event organizer

    Ep 4: Andreas Pedersen, The Best Tourney Format as a TD, & Streaming Tips From HomeJun 26, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer in Ontario; discusses IFPA tournament restart logistics and rule complexity challenges

    Ep 36: PeckerJun 17, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, conducts interview, shares competitive pinball experience

    Ep 22: Saving PinballDec 3, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, pinball media figure, player

    Ep 34: Hot Tub Tilt MachineMay 22, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast, game analyst, tournament observer

    Ep 77: BallsJan 30, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Steve Bowden for in-depth biography

    Episode 25 – Ballin’ With BowdenJan 5, 2017
  • Podcaster on 'The Last Arcade'; promoted Haggus Pinball and customers' continued investment while company was insolvent; host seeks apology

    Episode 980: "The Damian List"Aug 2, 2024
  • Mentioned as laughing with Marty Robbins on podcast; associated with Zaccaria communication

    Episode 971: "Kaneda Slams Kaneda for Bad Rumors"Jul 1, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Rachel and Holly appeared as guests post-UK Open

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim, Episode 39: Rachel found Waldo!Nov 19, 2023
  • 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

    Episode 21 – Into The MatrixDec 1, 2016
  • Referenced as being among those who 'saw the forest for the trees' regarding Haggis/Marty Robbins controversy; alignment with 'left heads'

    Episode 1016: "The Best Friday Pinball Podcast In The World Today"Oct 25, 2024
  • Canadian pinball player and content creator; host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive PAPA circuit player; travels extensively to tournaments; interview subject this episode

    Episode 62 – RavenSep 28, 2017
  • Ranked 6th in WPPR, competed in Upstate NY Championship, lost to Steve Bowden 3-0 in finals.

    Episode 28 – Upstate AgonyJan 26, 2017
  • Pinball player/podcaster; reportedly purchased a game from Papa

    #52 Gremlins - The Classic Pinball PodcastApr 27, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted original interview with Guarneri and Ritchie at Pintastic event

    Episode 847: "Jersey Jack & Steve Ritchie Interview - The Kaneda Edit"Sep 18, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, podcast veteran with 300+ episodes, provides tribute to Loser Kid milestone

    Ep 50!Dec 16, 2020
  • Covered Deep Root's Raza prototype on This Week in Pinball on November 12-14, 2019; first public viewing of the game

    Ep 44: deeproot Discussion with Dennis and ZachSep 22, 2020
  • Guest on podcast from Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball personality; discussed design philosophy and gameplay

    Ep 43: Podcasts Assemble! with Jeff Teolis and Martin RobbinsSep 3, 2020
  • Pinball tournament organizer; recognized player Nick Stein's exceptional tap-pass skills and gave him the nickname 'Dynaltap'

    #133 The worst pinballs of the 70’sOct 28, 2025
  • Pinball media personality and competitive player; referenced as second-funniest person in pinball after Josh Roger Sharpe in the episode's opening joke

    Tucson Pinball Podcast – Episode 69 – Funny GuyAug 1, 2023
  • Referenced as having superior vocal cords (jokingly) compared to Lucas. Canadian pinball personality with media involvement.

    Ep 123: Macho TWIPYs with Will Oetting, Imoto Harney, and Lucas PepkeNov 15, 2023
  • 30-year broadcaster, co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast, pinball enthusiast and media personality, guest on Pinball Party Podcast

    47: 2nd Day of Balls: Jeff TeolisDec 15, 2023
  • Pinball community figure; mentioned as rooming with Robert Byers; frequently asks listeners to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    Episode 91 – Dynamic DuoMay 16, 2018
  • Pinball content creator mentioned in news; wore Chrome Saloon t-shirt at finals; previously famous for Barnyard gameplay

    Episode 104 – On The Road With ELOAug 22, 2018
  • 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

    Episode 659: "Kaneda's Top 5 Best/Worst Playfield Art"Mar 17, 2022
  • Pinball community figure; Orby hasn't seen since pre-COVID; Orby excited to see at Ontario Open

    PNP Ep. 565- Drew & Ian LIVE + Top 5 Rad Women Of Pop Music who NEED A Pin YESTERDAY!Apr 18, 2024
  • Tournament organizer; secured major sponsors for the Beast tournament in Buffalo; host of Pinball Profile podcast

    PNP Ep. 537- Proof The Pinbubble Has POPPED+ JP 30 Deep ThoughtsAug 25, 2023
  • Pinball tournament organizer (The Beast); mentioned as content creator and person Orby hopes to see visit Nova Scotia

    PNP 573- IFPA 19 Issues+ Top 5 DC Pin ThemesJun 11, 2024
  • Pinball personality/podcaster; guest player at Pinburgh with Ron, Bruce, Jack Danger; socialized with Slam Tilt hosts

    Episode 133 – Slam Tilt Sells OutAug 18, 2019
  • Tournament participant; debated game quality opinions with Zach Sharpe regarding Star Wars pinball

    Episode 99 – OutlashJul 12, 2018
  • Pinball player who appeared on Pinball Profile, mentioned as fast-moving talent

    Episode 83 – Straw HatMar 22, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, tournament commentator and streamer for IE Pinball INDISC broadcast

    INDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - FinalsDec 20, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; mentioned for interview with Deep Root Pinball; name used as basis for 'the Teolis' inside joke

    Episode 95 – Use Your Back Not Your BrainJun 13, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; commentator for INDISC 2023 Classics I Playoffs; veteran competitive pinball player

    INDISC 2023 Classics I Playoffs - First RoundOct 9, 2023
  • Co-host and commentator for Free Play Florida 2019 broadcast

    Free Play Florida 2019 Women's Pinball Tournament PlayoffsNov 9, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast with Marty Robbins

    PNP 557- Princess Bride+ Haggis & BANKRUPTCYFeb 28, 2024
  • Host from Pinball Profile podcast, providing tournament commentary and gameplay analysis

    It Never Drains in Southern California 2018 - Friday Night QualifyingJan 16, 2018
  • Competitor in Group 2; scored 4 points on Target Pool

    INDISC 2023 Classics II Playoffs - QuarterfinalsDec 4, 2023
  • Tournament interviewer conducting B-Championship finalist interviews

    INDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - SemifinalsDec 18, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast with Marty Robbins; organizer of The Beast tournament at Pocketeer Billiards in Buffalo

    PNP 577-Haggis Bankrupt: The REAL Reason Why Were ALL Heartbroken....Jul 18, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, commentator for Free Play Florida 2018, provides extensive tournament commentary and community perspective

    Free Play Florida 2018 Main Playoffs - SemifinalsDec 8, 2018
  • Pinball tournament competitor and enthusiast interviewed about Pinball Expo experience, specifically discussing new games, homebrew games, and Elvira's House of Horrors

    Pinball Expo 2019 Flip Out Tournament Playoffs - Featured Match #2Aug 5, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organizer/brains behind the Beast in Buffalo tournament; competitive player; plays Creature during tournament

    The Beast in Buffalo 2025 Pinball Tournament at Pocketeer's new massive expansion!Aug 11, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; 25+ years broadcasting experience; conducts interviews with pinball industry figures; manages multiple podcast productions

    Podcaster panelJul 12, 2019
  • Host/personality of Pinball Profile, promoting Pintastic event

    Jeff Teolis of Pinball ProfileMay 3, 2019
  • Competitive pinball player from Ontario, finalist in Pin Masters (second place), known as practical joker (left tissue paper prank in hotel room)

    The Canadian National Pinball Championships in Edmonton 2026!Feb 27, 2026
  • Coming from Canada with Scott Harrower, playing against Zach Sharpe at NY State Championship

    Episode 27 – Just a Quick OneJan 19, 2017
  • Chat participant identified as connected to Pinball Profile; provides shot suggestions during Criss Cross Pop-Up gameplay

    Joker Poker (Gottlieb 1978) & Criss Cross Pop-Up (Chicago Coin 1964)Nov 1, 2023
  • Mentioned at very end of stream ('Jeff Teolas, what is up? Pinball Profile'); host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Bad Girls (Gottlieb 1988) at Free Gold WatchMar 22, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile Podcast; provided critical tribute praising Greg while making sarcastic jabs at show substance; described as 'everybody's favorite ginger'

    SDTM Episode 100: Celebrating SDTM Pinball w/Special GuestsSep 23, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Kaneda criticizes him for defending Marty Robbins' role in Haggis Pinball scandal

    Episode 1015: "Fans Flip So Kaneda Flips on Flipping Metallica LE"Oct 23, 2024
  • Mentioned as owning two Lethal Weapon 3 machines; appears to be associated with pinball community/Final Round Podcast

    SDTM Episode 58: Lethal Weapon 3 Pinball Machine ReviewApr 23, 2018
  • Co-hosted seminar with Straight Down the Middle hosts at 2018 Expo

    SDTM Episode 76: This Month In Pinball/2018 Chicago Expo EditionOct 23, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; mentioned as podcast Dennis listens to regularly

    INTERVIEW with David Dennis from Silverball ChroniclesJul 7, 2022
  • Runs Pinball Profile; interviewed by host who notes Jeff 'made me look like a dickhead'

    ReplayFX Day2 Walkthrough!Aug 7, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, attended Ed Robertson's house, played TNA on stream, supplies pinball-themed keychains

    Total Nuclear Annihilation Pinball with Ed Robertson of The Barenaked LadiesSep 16, 2017
  • Confirmed TWIPY Awards will still proceed; officially announced this today per Kerry Hardy

    Texas Pinball Festival is Cancelled. TWIPYs and deeproot...Mar 13, 2020
  • Host of Final Round Pinball podcast; conducted interview with Damien Harton about Fathom Revisited.

    10 Facts about Haggis' New Fathom Pinball Release (Reupload)Apr 27, 2021
  • Podcast host who interviewed Josh Sharp about Hot Wheels rules consultation

    #12 - Zach MenyAug 31, 2020
  • 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

    The Emancipation of Haggis Pinball's Marty RobbinsOct 23, 2024
  • Podcast host who has had the speaker on

    I Played Both Led Zeppelin LE and GnR LE (Ep. 51)Apr 26, 2021
  • Pinball content creator/interviewer who asked Deep Root directly about Raza discontinuation decision

    #33 - Led Zeppelin Announcement, Deeproot Thoughts, LIVE DMCA StrikesDec 12, 2020
  • Asked Glenn to perform Led Zeppelin parody song for Reach Around Awards with Marty and Jeff; co-organizer of podcast music collaborations

    Between Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!Aug 31, 2024
  • Runs This Week in Pinball; paid Dennis for articles; ran deep dive article on Deadpool

    Episode 69 - The MEEP with a MouthAug 25, 2018
  • Pinball content creator/interviewer who conducted Pinball Profile interview with David Fix

    Episode 212 - BalleaterFeb 4, 2024
  • Founder of This Week in Pinball media outlet; puts in 20-30 hours weekly; recently launched voluntary donation program and sweepstakes

    Episode 63 - Zach Attack!Jun 4, 2018
  • 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

    Episode 64 - E3 2018Jun 17, 2018
  • 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

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 50: The Legend of LymanFeb 24, 2022
  • 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

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 51: Dumb and DumberMar 3, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview about Papaduke's Alice prototype and immigration issues

    Silverball Chronicles Ep 23: Down The Rabbit Hole With John PopaduikMay 16, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer at CNE; won 3 of 6 tournaments; sales professional

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 60: RoyaltySep 10, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, pinball content creator and podcaster

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65: EligibleJan 11, 2023
  • 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

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 72: BigAug 28, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast where David Fix recently appeared

    The Pinball Show Ep 147: Choppy WatersFeb 13, 2024
  • Host of Final Round Pinball Podcast and Pinball Profile; Canadian pinball enthusiast; known for late-night recording schedule; competitive pinball player

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 80: Ding DingMay 6, 2024
  • Pinball tournament organizer and podcast host (Pinball Profile), organizer of The Beast tournament in Buffalo

    Wizards & Warriors Pinball Podcast Ep 1: The PilotJul 10, 2024
  • Pinball industry figure; suspected voice actor on RAZA YouTube video opening sequence (unconfirmed by Deep Root)

    Episode 87 - RAZA's Excellent RayMay 6, 2019
  • Host/organizer of This Week in Pinball and The Twippies awards; historically hesitant to release detailed voting results before 2021

    Episode 138 - So Which Came First?Apr 4, 2021
  • Founder/operator of This Week in Pinball; announced hiatus due to sponsorship conflicts, FTC issues, and anonymous threats

    Episode 149 - Sorcerer's Hiatus ConnectedSep 6, 2021
  • Tournament director; found Elvira pinball too easy for tournament play; highly respected in pinball community

    PNP 600- Santa Orby Chats W Colin A, Josh R, Jeff T., Mike D., GlennTheSk8boarder AND MORE!Dec 20, 2024
  • Pinball personality; recently criticized by Kaneda; played TCPL with Orbital Albert

    PNP 596- Forgiving Marty+ Congrats Ninja Eclipse& Tom & Dave+ Beavis and Butthead Turned Down!?Nov 7, 2024
  • 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

    PNP 599- TWIPYS Are Back Baby!+ Is King Kong Wrong? + Orby is An Idiot!Dec 8, 2024
  • 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

    PNP 602- Fix FIRED!+ Walt Woods D&D Review+ Teolis In Trouble+ Is Orby the 2 Time New Brunswick Champ?Jan 20, 2025
  • Pinball Profile host, mentioned as guest returning to show with Ryan C and Marty Robbins

    PNP 628- Jaws 50th Top 5 RadJul 4, 2025
  • Involved in controversy regarding Haggis Pinball and Final Round podcast segment

    PNP 595- Top 10 Band Themes we NEED from the 50's, 60's and 70's!Oct 24, 2024
  • Tournament organizer for Beast tournament; responsive to feedback about tilt difficulty; committed to adjusting for 2025

    PNP 608-Gary Stern To Announce Price Increase@The Degenies+ MAJOR Change at The Beast+ PORTAL2Pounce!Mar 15, 2025
  • Pinball podcast host; referenced as example of player whose ranking would be higher if he traveled to major tournaments more frequently

    PNP 614; Expert Claims JJP To Lose 8-15 MILLION Dollars From Jacks Lame Harry Potter Announcement + MORE Alice Excuses DELAYED!Apr 2, 2025
  • Pinball content creator and podcast host; known for voice work on pinball games and Pinball Profile podcast; expected attendance at Sweeper City Pinball Championships

    The Super Sized Dave Sousa EpisodeJul 16, 2024
  • Pinball Profile podcast host; achieved 280% mode value on Rush; competitive player providing expertise

    Stern Rush Pro Pinball w/ Joel Engelberth, Raymond Davidson, Dennis Kriesel, & Jeff Teolis!Mar 12, 2022
  • 3rd place finisher at CNE Pinball Championship 2017

    CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION PINBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2017Sep 22, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast where Josh Sharpe revealed code update status

    News on the Lyman Sheats Code for Chicago Gaming Company’s Cactus Canyon RemakeFeb 24, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; participated in top 10 traders countdown trivia podcast with Chris Devine

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E9May 14, 2020
  • Known as 'Schmeff'; visited pin household; consumed Fireball shots; visited during Haggis/Fathom trade show

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 35 Tom Drummond of Better Than EzraAug 21, 2022
  • Podcast host; credited with originating Saturday Night Live pinball theme concept; referenced as respected industry voice

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show S1 E5Mar 3, 2020
  • Did call-outs for Raza game; Ed interviewed him at Houston show but didn't initially realize he was the voice talent

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1-E1Nov 30, 2019
  • Voice actor for game callouts; described as having 'gruff, almost biker' character voice

    DPP #108 "Barry's BBQ Challenge!"Mar 8, 2024
  • Voice announcer/talent for Barry's Barbecue Challenge game callouts and commentary.

    Barry's BBQ Challenge Pinball beta code with Steve BowdenJul 2, 2024
  • This Week in Pinball editor/publisher; released coordinated information about Deep Root Raza after leaks; mentioned as having prepared content during original planned reveal

    The Pinball Show Ep 31: Hey You Guys! WIN A FREE Avengers Banner By Taking Off Your Shoes & Tasting The RainbowSep 28, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted George Gomez interview

    The Pinball Show Ep 14: A Padawan Emerges From Pinball Market TrendsMay 18, 2020
  • Host of Final Round Pinball podcast; interviewed Josh Sharp about Cactus Canyon code

    The Pinball Show Ep 102: Let It GoJun 7, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; mentioned as example of TPN show creator not primarily associated with Flippin' Out.

    The Pinball Show Ep 58: Keyboard Commando - Round One, Fight!!May 3, 2021
  • 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

    Ep 22: Hands on RAZA with the Velvet Voice, Jeff TeolisNov 22, 2019
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast with Martin Robbins; interviewed Keith Elwin

    The Pinball Show Ep 19: Dennis Is Fired Up & Zach Is Trending DownJun 22, 2020
  • 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

    The Pinball Show Ep 60: Ryan Wanted The Title Of This Episode To Be 'This Is The Way'May 17, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewed Keith Johnson on Jersey Jack topics

    The Pinball Show Ep 20: Shocked Or Awed For Pinball Loot Crates?Jul 6, 2020
  • Pinball content creator and podcast host present at Stern tour; participated in lunch with Zach Sharp and hosts before tour

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 52: Wiping BunsJun 1, 2024
  • Mentioned as older pinball community member (~80 years old); received senior discount on tournament entry; uses stream for visibility

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 51: John Wick Reveal & Travis' TED Talk!May 12, 2024
  • International tournament player who travels to Germany for pinball competition, IFPA ranked competitive player

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 11: 2021 Year In ReviewDec 16, 2021
  • 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.

    Ep 131: The Princess Bride and is Pinball Failing?Feb 23, 2024
  • Pinball media figure; ranked Loser Kid Podcast #8 on his 2022 top 10 list; mentor to Josh Roop

    Ep 101: Elwin, Keith ElwinFeb 6, 2023
  • Pinball Profile podcast host; recently recorded episode with Josh/Scott; producing high volume of pinball content during pandemic.

    Ep 31: We Talk TWIPY 2019 ResultsApr 3, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile Podcast; attending Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown; planning joint content with Scott Larson

    Episode 9: Origin Story and Music PinsMay 16, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile and Final Round podcasts; conducted extensive interviews with Steve Epstein before his death

    Ep 38: Catching upJun 24, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Ramping podcast; attended Chicago Expo; appreciates Loser Kid production quality

    Ep 75: 2021 Christmas SpecialDec 17, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile Podcast; guest on Loser Kid; attended Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown; provided game impressions and seminar attendance

    Episode 11: Steve Ritchie and Video Game Themes with Jeff RiveraJun 7, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Jeff explicitly states not wanting to step on his toes with new podcast

    Jeff - Dirty Pool Pinball - Episode 64Jun 3, 2025
  • Host of international/multi-country podcast (We Are Pinball); told Ron Hallett he should be called 'host' not 'co-host'

    Episode 201 – Casting ZenFeb 28, 2023
  • Pinball media figure; associated with interview/podcast content; mentioned as upcoming event attendee with Bruce in Toronto (November)

    Episode 190 – Royal EditionJul 20, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; runs annual tournament events

    Episode 230 – On The ClockJun 11, 2024
  • Pinball Profile podcast host; interviewed Doug Polko about Pinberg

    Episode 222 – Play AngryJan 16, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; recently interviewed Steve Ritchie and Jack Guarneri

    Episode 216 – O BermudaOct 9, 2023
  • Podcast host confirmed as voice talent providing call-outs for Raza; appeared in gameplay video produced for YouTube.

    Pinball Industy News: November 2019 Re-capDec 4, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; longtime observer of competitive pinball scene; has known Jared for approximately 7 years

    Episode 380: Jared AugustDec 1, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, long-time ClePin attendee

    Episode 315: ClePin with Tommy Bizzi & Don JohnsonSep 9, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Episode 7: Steven Bowden, Fun With BonusNov 29, 2016
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting interview at YagPin; passionate about game history and design

    Episode 370: Andrew MacBain of Pinball AdventuresAug 18, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast (500+ interviews); also produces Head to Head Pinball content and My Young Padawan Star Wars podcast

    Episode 288: TWIP Pinball UniversityNov 26, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; experienced radio broadcaster with prior play-by-play experience in baseball and football

    Episode 356: Elizabeth GieskeFeb 21, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; presenting year-end Top 10 list; Canadian pinball content creator and personality.

    Episode 354: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2022Jan 27, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, pinball player and tournament participant

    Episode 353: Josh Sharpe and the 2023 IFPA changesDec 29, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviews Nancy Marsh about community-building in pinball

    Episode 360: Nancy Marsh, Gem City PinballMay 2, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; pinball player and tournament participant; interviewing Debra about tournament operations

    Episode 352: So You Wanna Run a TourneyDec 21, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; presents 2021 Top 10 list; founder of pinballprofile.com

    Episode 328: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2021Jan 14, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile; conducting Expo recap interviews; first US visit in nearly two years

    Episode 321: Pinball Expo 2021 recapNov 5, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; co-hosts Final Round Pinball with Martin Robbins on Pinball Network

    Episode 310: Danielle & David PeckJul 12, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting interview with Keith Johnson

    Episode 266: Keith Johnson keeping us busyJun 26, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interview-based show featuring pinball community figures; runs pinballprofile.com and manages Patreon support

    Episode 412: Major ChampionsDec 28, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; 30-year radio industry veteran; organized Pinball Profile Played in America Tour and The Beast tournament

    Episode 388: A FIXer UpperFeb 2, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; self-created 'Dr. Jeff Teolis' identity; familiar with major pinball events including Pinberg and Replay FX

    Episode 171: Kevin Stone, MagfestJan 3, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interviews at the 24-hour Sanctum event; participated in event

    Episode 227: The 24 Hour Battle at the Sanctum recapNov 4, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 414: Erika’s Pinball JourneyJan 27, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Ep. 77. Jersey Jack Guarnieri with JJP newsOct 6, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 60: Raymond Davidson, IFPA 14 ChampJul 25, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Episode 114: March Redness with Todd MacCullochMar 15, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this conversation with Keith Elwin

    Episode 59: Keith Elwin, new guy at SternJul 22, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Gene Simmons

    Episode 96: Gene Simmons of KISSDec 13, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Episode 42: Mike MillerMay 22, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer for this episode; Canadian pinball community figure attending INDISC

    Episode 382: INDISC 2024 will soon be hereDec 12, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts in-depth interviews with pinball industry figures

    Episodes 3 & 4: Bowen Kerins, part 1 & 2Nov 8, 2016
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, professional broadcaster with 30-year career

    Episode 384: Saturday Night Pinball Profile call-in showDec 24, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 346: Stephanie Traub & Jose ChongJul 4, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer

    Episode 303: Melissa Cerquin, High Score Pinball Arcade ownerApr 18, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, announcing and organizing 14-stop 'Played in America Tour' across North America

    Episode 344: The Pinball Profile “Played In America” TourJun 4, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts long-form interviews with pinball community figures; co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast

    Episode 316: Dr. John CossonOct 1, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; fellow pinball collector and player

    Episode 299: Erik WurtenbergerMar 10, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviews pinball community figures and industry members

    Episode 301: Anna Neal & Rebecca Hinsdale. Hot Nudge!Mar 25, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast. Interviewer. Planning to attend IFPA 17. Has worked on streaming infrastructure and tournament broadcasting.

    Episode 343: David Denholtz & IFPA 17 at The Pinball AsylumMay 21, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; sticker visible at BRRI Tap Room Arcade where Mike Dus considered placing his own content sticker.

    Starfighters Pinball Festival Mesa AZ 2026Jan 27, 2026
  • Competitive pinball player in London, Ontario league; tournament winner featured in league results segment (scored 1.6 billion on Game of Thrones)

    Pinball Shenanigans the Documentary!Nov 12, 2025
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and competitive player; recently traveled to Italy and UK Open

    Ep 89 – Soul SuckerOct 15, 2025
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; media personality; has other podcast (Pinball Profile)

    Ep 88 – Completely OriginalAug 19, 2025
  • 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)

    Episode 91 – Heated RivalryFeb 6, 2026
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; out of touch with pinball for extended period; strong opinions on game quality

    Episode 90 – We See AllJan 5, 2026
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting the interview

    Episode 424: Rocky Horror PinballSep 10, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; approximately 10-11 years in pinball community; conducts long-form interviews with industry figures

    Episode 427: Martin Ayub and Pinball NewsSep 26, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9 years running); Canadian-based; frequent international traveler to pinball events

    Episode 428: Pinball in TaiwanOct 4, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting this interview; long-time personal friend of Ian Harrower

    Episode 431: Portal chat with Ian Harrower and Brad AlbrightNov 15, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, visited Seattle during MLB playoffs and interviewed Icebox community

    Episode 430: Icebox in SeattleOct 27, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; pinball community media figure; interviewer

    Episode 434: Raymond Davidson remasteredFeb 9, 2026
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9+ years, 500+ interviews), Canadian pinball content creator, competitive player, drummer in childhood

    Episode 433: Bird Arzoumanian of Pinball PeopleFeb 8, 2026
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Episode 432: Kyle SpiteriNov 27, 2025
  • Pinball content creator; previously interviewed Orby on Pinball Profile about Walking Dead's gore concerns for young children

    PNP 653- Enzo Joins: Walking Dead REMASTERED Top 5 Rad+ Beetlejuice & The OfficeNov 5, 2025
  • Pinball personality known for disliking center buttons on machines like Kong

    PNP 638- Star Wars 5 Rad 1 Bad+ Glenn VS Kaneda: EXPLAINED!Sep 12, 2025
  • Early guest on WAP (referenced as 'Jeff from Ed Pinball')

    WAP #51 "BJ and Stern news! *sample*"Jan 7, 2026
  • Podcast host (Pinball Profile, This Week in Pinball); reported Pinball Expo split; interviewed Alice Cooper

    Episode 34 – TPF predictions and Bowen Kerins v2!Mar 12, 2018
  • Pinball Profile podcast host; roaming correspondent at Expo; attendee of Deep Root and American Pinball seminars; provided detailed technical and gameplay analysis

    Episode 66 – Expo recap with Krystle Gemnich and Jeff TeolisOct 22, 2018
  • 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

    Episode 122 – Stranger GuestsDec 23, 2019
  • Pinball content creator/interviewer; recorded interviews at Pinfest finals, interviewed Joe on stage

    Episode 89 – Hobbits, Leprechauns and Zombies oh my!!Apr 22, 2019
  • Mentioned as collaborator with Deep Root on TPF rundown; competitive player who exploited Raza ramp scoring strategy

    The Pinball Show Ep 9: Ch Ch Changes At Deeproot, Quarantained Market Trends, & For F*ck's Sake ZachApr 13, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile and Final Round Pinball Podcast; organizing Roger Sharp biopic premiere; runs Played in America tournament

    The Pinball Show Ep 123: Pinball Heart OnFeb 14, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Tim Sexton about Led Zeppelin rules design; referenced by hosts

    The Pinball Show Ep 43: Two Inch Kriesel Stocking, Zach's Big Package, & Lednuts Rocking On An Open PlayfieldDec 21, 2020
  • Canadian pinball player at Free Play Florida; won the strikes tournament; had butter spilled on him at Red Lobster

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 10: We Couldn't Get Neil, But We Got His DadDec 3, 2021
  • InDisc commentator/announcer alongside Galvin and Steve Bowden; praised for explanation quality during finals coverage

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 14: Robert Byers Jumping Off The Top RopeFeb 16, 2022
  • Pinball content creator from Pinball Profile who provided strategy guidance on Rush record collection system to Triple Drain hosts

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 15: Tom Has Felt The RUSHMar 10, 2022
  • Pinball tournament player, faced Keith Elwin in Classics 2 finals, played against Travis Murray in Car Hop match

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 29.5: INDISC 2023 RecapJan 21, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; participated in late qualifying grinding on Quicksilver, knocking Travis from 1st to 2nd place and affecting Finals bracket structure

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 23: LIVE From ClePinSep 19, 2022
  • 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.

    Albert Agar - Pinball Nerds Podcast - Episode 53Jan 31, 2025
  • Founder and host of Pinball Profile podcast (since Nov 2016), Canadian competitive player with WPPR country exemption, 30-year radio professional, tournament commentator

    Jeff Teolis of Pinball Profile - Episode 13Jan 18, 2024
  • Obtained signed Roger Sharp pinball movie poster for RPC; currently in Germany

    Episode 207 – Leave The Lights OnMay 30, 2023
  • Pinball media personality invited to Stern event; attended despite initial reluctance; described as likely first-choice invitee.

    Episode 229 – Hoi PolloiMay 27, 2024
  • Referenced jokingly in Legends of Valhalla discussion ('if you love Jeff Teolis' as reason to buy game); implied designer/creator connection

    Episode 176 – Expo Mini-VUKNov 10, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; commentated on Bruce Nightingale choking in Mandalorian finals

    Episode 173 – My Opinion is TruthSep 15, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; long-time pinball community figure conducting interviews; owns embroidery machine; mentioned as owner of cat Freddy

    Episode 311: Fliptronic’s Rebecca & JordanJul 29, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, knowledgeable about competitive tournaments and game design

    Episode 250: Cayle George returnsMar 25, 2020
  • Pinball Profile podcast host; referred to as 'people's president' IFPA; tournament organizer and competitor; interview moderator.

    Episode 251: And now a word from our PresidentsMar 26, 2020
  • 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.

    Episode 252: Friday Night Friends 2Apr 1, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting the episode

    Episode 253: Macho Pinball. Oh yeah!Apr 1, 2020
  • 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

    Episode 254: Ian Harrower, GammagoatApr 11, 2020
  • 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

    Episode 255: Loserkid Pinball PodcastApr 17, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive player, beat Derek Price at Expo, played against Price multiple times

    Episode 256: Derek PriceApr 30, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Ellen and Roger Sharp.

    Episode 258: Ellen Sharpe. Happy Mother’s Day!May 10, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode with Gomez

    Episode 259: George GomezMay 16, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Raymond Davidson; previously interviewed George Gomez one episode prior (259)

    Episode 260: Raymond Davidson, Day One at SternMay 19, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball enthusiast and collector

    Episode 261: Now and ZenJun 3, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player with high IFPA ranking; interviewed Alex Ward.

    Episode 262: Alex WardJun 11, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast; interviewed Mark Silk; advocates for pinball community engagement

    Episode 263: Marc SilkJun 12, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; recorded previous Episode 230 deep-dive interview with Epstein; produced this tribute episode

    Episode 264: Thank you, Steve EpsteinJun 17, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player, claims to be banned from Australia due to winning tournaments there

    Episode 269: Howard DobsonJul 20, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast and Final Round Pinball Podcast; conducted this interview

    Episode 270: Juana SummersJul 22, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organized the Pinball Profile World Tour; longtime friend of Bruce Nightingale; covers pinball community news and interviews.

    Episode 274: Thank you to The Silverball SaloonAug 9, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode

    Episode 277: Surviving Johnny ModicaSep 1, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast interviewing Mitch Curtis

    Episode 280: Mitch CurtisSep 21, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, long-time pinball community member and interviewer

    Episode 281: Kevin ChauSep 28, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewed Jessy Jay, attended events with Roger Sharp

    Episode 282: Jessy JayOct 4, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviews community figures about location pinball crisis

    Episode 284: Help your pinball locationOct 19, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Episode 285: Laura FraleyNov 1, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, attended Pinburgh starting 2015, served as MC/commentator for multiple years, emotional spokesperson for community impact

    Episode 287: Thank you Pinburgh & Replay FXNov 25, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Robert Byers

    Episode 289: Top Rope PinballDec 1, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; primary interviewer; also co-hosts Final Round on Pinball Network; long-time pinball community figure

    Episode 290: Karl’s Wizard Modes and PinClashDec 4, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode

    Episode 291: Project Pinball’s Love Across America 2020 TourDec 9, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; also voice actor for RAZA's zombie announcer character

    Episode 292. deeproot Pinball panel discussion on RAZADec 10, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast (160+ episodes); ranked 89th in IFPA world rankings; highest-ranked podcaster in pinball community; conducted this interview.

    Episode 161: This Week In Pinball ProfileOct 28, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting the annual Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2020 countdown.

    Episode 294: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2020Jan 8, 2021
  • 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

    Episode 295: Nate ShiversJan 22, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview; competed in remote ICR match judged by Sharpe, Kaylee George, and Adam Lefkoff

    Episode 296: Josh Sharpe Day 2021Feb 2, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast and organizer of the World Tour; turned 50 in January 2020; long-time tournament organizer and pinball community figure

    Episode 297: One year agoFeb 24, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer in this episode. Runs long-running interview podcast series and also hosts Final Round with Martin Robbins.

    Episode 298: Manu Smith, Mystery Pinball Theater 3000Feb 28, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; DJ with 25 years of experience in radio; skilled pinball player ranked in top 100.

    Episode 162: Mark Tremonti. Rock and PinballNov 8, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; celebrates 300th episode milestone with Stone

    Episode 300: Mr. 300!Mar 16, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, has completed 300+ episodes interviewing pinball community figures; Canadian pinball enthusiast and collector

    Episode 302: Matthias Theißen, Twitch’s “pinballboy”Apr 14, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer for this episode; industry observer commenting on value proposition of remakes

    Episode 304: Fathom Revisited by Haggis PinballApr 26, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducted Pinball Profile World Tour, prior connection with Elizabeth at Houston events

    Episode 305: Elizabeth DronetMay 10, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile; interviewer; Canadian pinball media personality

    Episode 164: Deals! Collecting! Pricing!Nov 20, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Justin; baseball fan; has attended PAPA events

    Episode 166: Ginger Talk with Justin CharltonDec 1, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive player, has late father in common with Travis, married to Anne

    Episode 307: Travis Murie, MarvLocoJun 1, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive player (ranked ~47-48 in WPPR); plays in multiple local leagues; conducted this interview with Sharp

    Episode 308: IFPA back open for businessJun 8, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; music enthusiast who adds songs discovered on Carlos's stream to personal playlists

    Episode 309: Carlos DeLaSerda – laser_los on TwitchJun 12, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer of Jonathan Joosten

    Episode 168: Pinball Magazine #5 with Jonathan JoostenDec 18, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interview conductor

    Episode 312: Krystle GemnichAug 12, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer conducting this episode with Reby Hardy.

    Episode 313: Reby HardyAug 16, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; long-running interview show covering pinball industry and community.

    Episode 314: Bob MATH-useSep 8, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, covering State and Provincial Championships and conducting interviews

    Episode 173: Stern Pro Circuit highlights and 2019 State & Provincial ChampionshipsJan 20, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast attending Bulls and Balls tournament in Germany and planning to visit Dutch Pinball Museum

    Episode 317: QUEEN Pinball hype with Marc SilkOct 3, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; in-person attendance at Bulls and Bulls tournament in Germany

    Episode 318: Paul EnglertOct 10, 2021
  • 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

    Episode 319: Bulls & BallsOct 21, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interviews; articulates community philosophy on gameplay vs. theme priority

    Episode 320: Legends of Valhalla by American PinballOct 23, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer discussing NYCPC with Levy Naiman

    Episode 174: NYCPC returns!Jan 23, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball player and tournament competitor from Canada

    Episode 322: Tobias WagemannNov 12, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast (confirmed as host at start of episode); interviewer conducting conversation with Koy Morris

    Episode 323: Koi MorrisNov 22, 2021
  • 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.

    Episode 324: Dan BitterlichDec 1, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted this interview

    Episode 325: Bang Back Pinball LoungeDec 6, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Michael Hanley and Shane Jackson at Maple Pinball; passionate about pinball history and collector philosophy.

    Episode 326: Michael Hanley and Shane JacksonDec 11, 2021
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting the interview

    Episode 327: Peter BlakemoreDec 30, 2021
  • Pinball Profile podcast host; interviewer. Rams fan, has history playing in leagues and tournaments, knowledgeable about IFPA rules.

    Episode 177: It’s Josh Sharpe Day (2/2/2019)Feb 2, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organized this tribute episode with Paul, Marco, and Emoto.

    Episode 329: The legacy of Marc MandeltortJan 16, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; longtime supporter and media partner of INDISC

    Episode 330: Jim Belsito – INDISC 2022Jan 17, 2022
  • Regular host of Pinball Profile podcast (mentioned in closing)

    Episode 331: Stephanie Lesser – 101 Pinball Puzzles authorJan 20, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; also experienced home break-in; based in London, Ontario area; participates in competitive pinball and Stern Pro Circuit

    Episode 182: Dennis Kriesel, Eclectic Gamers Podcast hostMar 6, 2019
  • 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)

    Episode 335: INDISC 2022 recapFeb 20, 2022
  • 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)

    Episode 336: 2-22-22 Josh Sharpe DayFeb 23, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted final interview with Barry Oursler four days before his death

    Episode 337: Thank You, Barry OurslerFeb 26, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer conducting conversation at Indisc 2022

    Episode 338: Arvid FlygareMar 5, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; tournament player interviewing TPF organizer; familiar with pinball community and event history

    Episode 339: Kim VanderVeen, Texas Pinball FestivalMar 9, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Dave; Canadian-based radio personality; organizer of Pinball Profile world tour road trips

    Episode 340: Dave PEZ JohnsonApr 1, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Antoinette; fellow Aquarius; shares personal anecdotes about horse riding and ginger hair experience

    Episode 183: Antoinette JohnsonMar 8, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball community media figure

    Episode 342: Kassidy MilanowskiApr 30, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; noted for play-by-play commentary at major tournaments; based at pinballprofile.com

    Episode 345: David YoppJun 11, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview at Stern factory; competitive pinball player attending Stern Pro Circuit Finals

    Episode 186: The Magic of Dwight SullivanMar 16, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; based in Edmonton; plans to attend YegPin event same day as Path of Play Day

    Episode 188: Path of Play Day 2Mar 28, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer of Neil McCrae for Episode 347.

    Episode 347: UK Open, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022Aug 1, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewing Jackson at Yegpin tournament in Edmonton, Alberta

    Episode 348: Jackson GeeAug 31, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast interviewing the filmmakers

    Episode 349: Pinball – The Man Who Saved The Game. The filmSep 23, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conductor of interviews at Pinball Expo 2022; 30-year radio veteran; passionate about homebrew games as Expo highlight

    Episode 350: Homebrews and Other Things NEW at Pinball ExpoNov 5, 2022
  • 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.

    Episode 351: Brian Shepherd, the IFPA Man Behind The CurtainNov 17, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, plays the straight man/interviewer in this satirical episode

    Episode 189: Pinside PeteyApr 1, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewing Roger Sharpe at amusement industry expo

    Episode 194: Roger Sharpe perspectiveMay 4, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; London Ontario Pinball League executive; competitive pinball player

    Episode 196: Julie Dorssers, the Wonder Woman of PinfestMay 13, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 392: Dalton ElyFeb 23, 2024
  • 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.

    Episode 355: Neil Hodge, 4evertheflipFeb 15, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organizing The Beast tournament in Buffalo; announcing major industry events and game releases

    Episode 357: March Madness of PinballMar 7, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting Played in America Tour events, co-hosting Final Round Pinball Podcast

    Episode 358: Road trips & eventsMar 18, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting Episode 200

    Episode 200: Daniele Acciari, 4x World ChampionJun 1, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode

    Episode 359: Anthony van Winkle of Paradigm TiltApr 6, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted this interview with Keith

    Episode 361: Keith Elwin set for CarnageMay 4, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player from London, Ontario, competing in European Pinball Championship, voice actor for Legends of Valhalla

    Episode 362: Pinball in the mediaMay 13, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; will attend Germany events as player and EPC commentator alongside Kate Rothwell-Jackson; in 'group of death' at EPC

    Episode 363: The World comes to GermanyMay 19, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer

    Episode 364: Amy ZiegenhagenJun 14, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; Canadian pinball enthusiast and podcaster reaching 200-episode milestone; actively involved in pinball tournament organization and community engagement.

    Episode 202: Amy Covell-Murthy + a tribute to 200 episodesJun 17, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; pinball enthusiast and media personality

    Episode 366: Brent Bowen, HomegrownB_DUBJul 7, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; pinball player with knee injury history

    Episode 367: Julian NahachewskyJul 14, 2023
  • 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.

    Episode 368: Donna WaiJul 19, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, passionate about homebrew community and pinball innovation

    Episode 369: Eight Ball BeyondAug 2, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer for this episode

    Episode 371: A busy Mark TremontiSep 7, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed community figures at Pintastic 2023; competitive player; tournament organizer

    Episode 372: Pintastic 2023 recapSep 14, 2023
  • 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.

    Episode 373: Steve Ritchie & Jersey Jack GuarnieriSep 18, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 374: Olli-Mikko OjamiesSep 23, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, tournament director, IFPA representative, critic of recent rule changes

    Episode 375: Chad HastingsOct 7, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, based in pinball community, attending UK Open

    Episode 376: Euro Trip with Rachel and HollyOct 15, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts in-depth interviews with pinball community; validated Barrels' manufacturing credibility by visiting Houston warehouse and Expo booth

    Episode 378: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth pinball from Barrels of FunOct 24, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball community media personality.

    Episode 379: Ryan Claytor’s new bookNov 4, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducting the interview

    Episode 381: Mezel Mods at 10 years!Dec 5, 2023
  • 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.

    Episode 383: Cliff AlbertDec 14, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed Cardona at Delaware Pinball Collective; provides commentary and thematic analysis

    Episode 386: Cardona PinballJan 18, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting annual 'Most Intriguing People' tradition; referred to as a fellow salesman in context of Jack Guarneri

    Episode 387: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2023Jan 27, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9+ years, 500+ interviews). Interviewer conducting this episode with Bowen Kerins.

    Episode 389: Bowen Kerins is busy!Feb 5, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player; friend of Jason McKay

    Episode 390: Jason McKayFeb 10, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; moderator of episode featuring Multimorphic team; competitive player and community figure

    Episode 391: The Princess Bride pinball machine from MultimorphicFeb 20, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 393: Bonus Day with Steven BowdenMar 1, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 394: Karrie Hill and Neon Ranch PinballMar 7, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview with Brad Albright

    Episode 395: Brad AlbrightMar 14, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Episode 396: General Michael Grant of the Stern ArmyApr 8, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player; tournament organizer for The Beast at Pocketeer Billiards; long-time supporter of Ian Harrower's work

    Episode 398: Ian Harrower GamesMay 31, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducted this 400th episode interview

    Episode 400: Eugene JarvisJul 21, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast (9+ years, 500+ episodes), provided voiceover for Mastering Pinball Kickstarter campaign

    Episode 401: Abe FlipsJul 31, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast. Long-running interviewer of pinball community figures. Competitive player and community organizer.

    Episode 403: Bart VolmanAug 15, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; attended Sweeper City Pinball Championships in North Canton, Ohio

    Episode 404: Sweeper City PinballAug 31, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; organized 2019 Pinball Profile World Tour event where Andy Bagwell won; attended events with wife Ann

    Episode 405: Andy Bagwell – PAPA 21Sep 4, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, competitive pinball player from North America who regularly attends UK Open

    Episode 408: Matt Vince and London PinballOct 15, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player; tournament organizer known as 'the beast'

    Episode 410: Presidential talk with Josh SharpeNov 6, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted 500+ interviews over 8+ years; creator of annual Top 10 Most Intriguing People list

    Episode 413: The Pinball Profile Top Ten Most Intriguing People of 2024Jan 18, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, semi-pro competitive pinball player, community personality.

    Episode 208: Bowen Kerins on Pinburgh, Australia, Alice Cooper and moreJul 18, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interview; officiated Brian O'Neill and Allison's wedding.

    Episode 214: ScorbitAug 9, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, long-running interview show covering pinball community

    Episode 415: Kaylee CampbellFeb 16, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, Canadian competitive player, World Championship participant, Team International captain

    Episode 417: Jack Slovacek & Nic SteinMar 31, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; based outside pinball industry, conducts long-form interviews

    Episode 418: Erin Winick AnthonyMay 13, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewing Ott at InDisc

    Episode 419: Lukas OttMay 29, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 420: Jason WerdrickJun 5, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer

    Episode 421: Markus StixJun 24, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, organizing Pinball Profile World Tour event in Copenhagen

    Episode 220: Peter Andersen, Denmark’s bestSep 21, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting this interview.

    Episode 221: Olivia & Kayden HelmOct 4, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast series; currently conducting World Tour across 4 countries in multiple continents; organizer of flip frenzy tournament events

    Episode 223: From California to CopenhagenOct 16, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer; credits Black Knight original game with getting him into pinball

    Episode 228: Steve Ritchie returnsNov 5, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts this interview with Stephen Keeler

    Episode 231: Stephen Keeler, Rock FantasyNov 9, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast and Final Round podcast. Long-time pinball community personality and interviewer.

    Episode 397: Nick Byrd – Pinsomniacs PinballMay 17, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting interview at the Joseph Brandt Museum in Burlington, Ontario.

    Episode 233: Part of the Machine, Rock & PinballNov 12, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer in this episode

    Episode 235: Lauren Gray, Backbox Pinball PodcastDec 3, 2019
  • 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.

    Episode 399: Penni Epstein and PAPA 21Jun 27, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer for this episode; Canadian-based pinball media personality

    Episode 402: Captain’s Auction Warehouse (and showroom)Aug 13, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewing Rob Berk at Yagpin 2024; former tournament player, now content creator and community supporter.

    Episode 406: Rob Berk – Pinball Expo 40th anniversaryOct 5, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer conducting this episode

    Episode 240: Lego Batman-Joker pinballJan 4, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, Canadian pinball media figure, organizing Pinball Profile World Tour events including Melbourne stop.

    Episode 242: Ryan Cee… Happy Australia Day!Jan 26, 2020
  • 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.

    Episode 243: Haggis Pinball updateFeb 6, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; based in Canada; works in sales; sympathetic to pandemic concerns; also conducts Final Round Pinball Podcast with Marty Robbins

    Episode 249: NYCPC 2020 cancellationMar 16, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast; interviewer

    Episode 257: Doug Polka, Pinburgh & PAPA newsMay 6, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; father; friend of Roger Sharpe

    Episode 265: Roger Sharpe reflectsJun 22, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; competitive pinball player in top 50 worldwide; adopted P3 early; selected Lexi Lightspeed in tournament competition

    Episode 268: Heist! Multimorphic does it againJul 10, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; 30+ year broadcasting veteran; interviewed Austrian guests at Yagpin

    Episode 407: Pinball in AustriaOct 9, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted this interview with Holly Koskinen.

    Episode 267: Holly KoskinenJul 7, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting interview with Scott Gullix.

    Episode 271: Legends of Valhalla updateJul 28, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Episode 273: Todd MacCulloch The MovieAug 5, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; covers Expo 2024 40th anniversary event as reporter/attendee

    Episode 409: Pinball Expo 2024 recapOct 24, 2024
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast interview series.

    Episode 2: John TrudeauNov 6, 2016
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; pinball media figure and community advocate; visiting the Strong for interview.

    Episode 411: The Strong National Museum of PlayDec 16, 2024
  • Pinball Profile host conducting interview, promises support for EPC promotion

    Episode 416: European Pinball Championship – coming to Austria May 2025Feb 22, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; attended 2024 EPC in Austria as one of TDs

    Episode 422: Michael TreppJun 25, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting discussion on tournament best practices

    Episode 19: Bob MatthewsFeb 6, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 24: Trent AugensteinMar 3, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting interview with Zach Sharp

    Episode 41: Zach Sharpe, IFPA VP and current #1 playerMay 16, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast

    Episode 65: Ted Nugent, the Motor City Madman!Aug 10, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Phil about disaster impact

    Episode 70: Phil Grimaldi of Houston on Hurricane HarveyAug 28, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducted interviews and recap coverage of Buffalo Summer Open

    Episode 71: Buffalo Pinball Summer Open 2017 recapSep 10, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, Canadian radio personality, pinball enthusiast and commentator

    Episode 79: Ed Robertson, part 2?Oct 12, 2017
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer conducting conversation with Timber Engelbeen

    Episode 423: Timber EngelbeenJun 26, 2025
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, competitive player living in Burlington, Ontario

    Episode 276: Josh Sharpe and Jeff Teolis, UNITED!Aug 26, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast and Final Round Pinball Podcast, based in Canada, pinball community media figure

    Episode 278: Morten Söbyskogen, Norway IFPA DirectorSep 8, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer conducting this episode with Kim Martinez.

    Episode 279: Kim MartinezSep 13, 2020
  • 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

    Episode 283: Jen RuperOct 12, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting the interview; pinball media figure with broad industry knowledge.

    Episode 248: Erik Thoren, Title Town PinballMar 8, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 247. Snow Galvin and the big Colorado weekendMar 6, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, industry interviewer, traveled to Melbourne Australia for content

    Episode 246: Friday Night friendsMar 1, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast conducting interview at EPC

    Episode 245: Soren WorreFeb 24, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, traveling for world tour, recently turned 50, experienced health issues and pepper spray incident in Bali/Australia

    Episode 244: Hi, remember me?Feb 21, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; asks questions about Stern's strategy, pricing, leaks, and awards

    Episode 241: Zach Sharpe. All things (Stranger and otherwise) about Stern PinballJan 9, 2020
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, IFPA competitive player, community voice, creator of annual top 10 list.

    Episode 239: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2019Dec 31, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast interviewing Walter Day; organized this special 70th birthday interview at Free Play Florida.

    Episode 238: Walter Day, an oral historyDec 25, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; designated as official podcaster of INDISC 2020

    Episode 237: INDISC and the IFPA OpenDec 24, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive pinball player, tournament director, long-time friend of Josh Sharp.

    Episode 236: Josh Sharpe is 40!Dec 5, 2019
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, competitive player who participated in first round against Keith, Bowen, and Trent

    Episode 117: Stern Pro Circuit recap (2018)Mar 27, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer, pinball community figure with deep knowledge of industry and players

    Episode 118: Play (pin)ball with Stephanie GuidaApr 1, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, doing interview episode with Martin and Ryan, injured thumb in foosball accident day before circuit finals

    Episode 119: Head2Head&RedApr 1, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, conducting the interview

    Episode 121: Ryan Wanger, Comet PinballApr 7, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; competitive pinball player participating in Path of Play fundraising

    Episode 122: Path of Play Day (2018)Apr 16, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast, interviewer

    Episode 130: Christopher FranchiMay 17, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; will co-judge homebrews at Pinball Expo; passionate about homebrew scene; professional audio work.

    Episode 377: Dan RosensteinOct 18, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; participant in past Pinburgh events; provides historical context and community perspective on tournament return

    Episode 385: Pinburgh 2024 is coming!Dec 28, 2023
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; conducts interview with Neil McRae; based in North America (visited Florida, missed meeting Neil in person)

    Episode 124: Neil McRae of the UKApr 23, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; attended Denver tournament as guest host/commentator; traveled from Canada for event; mentioned wife Ann Teolis

    Episode 125: Pinball Profile Road Trip in DenverMay 1, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewer; planning to attend Yegpin as guest speaker and commentator

    Episode 126: Derek Thomson on YEGPINMay 1, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; interviewed key Heighway stakeholders for episode 127; emphasizes getting facts from directly involved parties rather than speculation

    Episode 127: The end of Heighway PinballMay 7, 2018
  • Host of Pinball Profile podcast; attending Yagpin 2018 and conducting live interviews with players, organizers, and community members

    Episode 131: YEGPIN recap (2018)May 18, 2018