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Tommy

person19 mentionsFirst seen Feb 8, 2007Last seen Feb 17, 2026

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Tommy is a high-ranking IFPA pinball competitor (rank 5-6) who is active in the competitive pinball scene and frequents pinball locations. He is known to travel for pinball events, including visiting Chicago for Pinball Expo in October. Tommy represents the modern competitive pinball player demographic.

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Claims (21)

  • factualhigh

    Over four years, the cumulative charity efforts should have resulted in approximately 100 beds for children in the community

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 Episode 1
  • opinionmedium

    Texas Pinball Festival has become too crowded with excessive wait times for game play

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 Episode 1
  • opinionhigh

    Fatherhood has been more time-consuming and stressful than Tommy expected based on advice from peers

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 Episode 1
  • factualhigh

    Godzilla ends abruptly after the final boss battle with no restart or city replay loop

Recent Mentions (19)

  • Pinball machine themed after The Who's rock opera; featured as centerpiece with high-score competition

    The Who's Tommy Pop-up ArcadeNov 12, 2013
  • 1994 licensed Data East pinball machine based on The Who's 1969 rock opera and 1975 film; notable for historical impact on pinball popularity.

    SILVER SCREEN TO SILVER BALLApr 26, 2019
  • Pinball machine present at Beer & Buns during visit, noted as in good condition

    BEER & BUNSDec 2, 2015
  • Pinball Wizard-themed game acquired by host in Chicago; host considers it possibly Daddy's best game assuming no CHAT H code update

    The Pinball Show Ep 64: Forgoing The Lowball & Understanding What He's GotJun 21, 2021
  • The Who film featuring pinball; served as introduction point for Dina to pinball culture

    Episode 275: JDL PinballAug 17, 2020
  • Pinball game featured in Raymond Davidson story about skill shot importance; Vancouver 2017 tournament example

    Episode 165: Bye Slam Tilt Podcast?Nov 24, 2018

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Source: This Flippin' Podcast Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 Episode 1
  • factualhigh

    Tommy has completed both Godzilla and Foo Fighters pinball machines

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 Episode 1
  • factualhigh

    The 2024 Sleep in Heavenly Peace charity event raised slightly over $6,000

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 Episode 1
  • factualhigh

    The charity event provided beds for 25 children total (12 full bunk beds plus one half bed)

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 Episode 1
  • factualhigh

    Tommy and Alyssa have been trying to conceive since May 2021 and experienced a miscarriage in August 2021

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast episode 116Not quite Coal
  • factualhigh

    Tommy and Alyssa are expecting a baby in the second trimester with healthy genetic testing results confirmed

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast episode 116Not quite Coal
  • predictionmedium

    Stern will announce classic remakes (Stargazer, Sea Witch) in response to Haggis Fathom's success

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast episode 110Falcon Crest is GO
  • opinionmedium

    Centaur's gameplay is weaker than other Bally games of the era due to multiball-heavy design

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast episode 110Falcon Crest is GO
  • opinionmedium

    CPR mirrored plastics do not provide meaningful visual benefit during gameplay

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast episode 110Falcon Crest is GO
  • factualhigh

    One host is taking a break from the podcast due to burnout and lack of passion for discussing the hobby.

    Source: Tommy (host)Snap
  • factualhigh

    Tommy's Jurassic Park machine has a giant T-Rex model in the back corner that was not the one intended for Deadpool

    Source: Direct statement during streamS262: Duel of the JPs!
  • opinionmedium

    Rick and Morty will appeal primarily to experienced players due to its speed and difficulty, potentially limiting casual market reach

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast Episode 98Mistakes were made.
  • opinionmedium

    Spooky Pinball is significantly more transparent about acknowledging and fixing mistakes compared to other manufacturers who deny problems

    Source: This Flippin' Podcast Episode 98Mistakes were made.
  • predictionmedium

    Munsters Premium sales came in under Stern's projections

    Source: Tommy (speculation)Episode 88 - Year of the Franchi?
  • factualhigh

    Data East released a Tommy pinball machine in 1994, nearly 20 years after the original musical released in 1975.

    Source: Gene Goodman / Pinball NewsSILVER SCREEN TO SILVER BALL
  • opinionmedium

    The 1975 Tommy film is credited by many with helping to end Chicago's ban on pinball machines.

    Source: Gene Goodman / Pinball NewsSILVER SCREEN TO SILVER BALL
  • factualhigh

    Tommy from Nitro funded Dead Flip's travel and accommodation to Vancouver Flip-out event

    Source: Dead Flip hostHaunted House | Vancouver Flip-out | Sept. 22, 2017
  • factualhigh

    The movie Tommy featured Buckaroo, Kings and Queens, and other Gottlieb games with actors Roger Daltrey and Elton John

    Source: ShaggyTOPCast 2: EM wedgeheads show
  • Rock opera that featured pinball prominently; part of pinball's cultural history

    CBS News - Pinball is back and running full tilt!Feb 12, 2017
  • 1975 film (rock opera) adapted by Bally as Wizard; $3M budget, $34.3M box office (~$163.4M in modern dollars); featured Gottlieb machines in actual pinball scenes despite Bally license.

    Moving Units – Bally's Art RevolutionSep 5, 2020
  • The Who-themed pinball machine based on rock opera 'Tommy'; Gerard's stated favorite in the collection

    Ekdom in de Morgen op Radio VeronicaFeb 4, 2025
  • Classic pinball machine; Bowen won on Tommy in the 1994 world championship semifinals and finals

    Bowen Kerins - Episode 43Oct 4, 2024
  • Data East pinball machine based on The Who's rock opera; selected by Tremonti over ACDC in bracket for its historical significance.

    Episode 162: Mark Tremonti. Rock and PinballNov 8, 2018
  • Rock opera album by The Who (1969) featuring 'Pinball Wizard' song; adapted to Broadway play (1992+), film (1975), and multiple pinball machines

    Episode 199: Pinball Wizard turns 50!May 24, 2019
  • The Who film featuring Buckaroo and Kings and Queens played by Roger Daltrey and Elton John

    TOPCast 2: EM wedgeheads showFeb 8, 2007
  • Original rock opera by The Who; basis for 1974 film that inspired Wizard pinball game

    TOPCast 54: Tom NiemanMar 5, 2008
  • Data East pinball; Hard Rock Cafe launch event that led to Orin meeting Data East staff in October 1993

    TOPCast 53: Orin DayFeb 20, 2008
  • Data East pinball game; Sheets' first project; required six games ready in six weeks for Broadway musical premiere

    TOPCast 50: Lyman SheatsSep 12, 2007
  • Data East pinball machine referenced as having improved audio quality with PinSound board

    1 Billion Point Game on Dungeons & Dragons Pinball (Pro) on Code 0.93 - New High Score!Aug 24, 2025
  • Pinball adaptation of The Who's album/film; located at Zanzibar; Robert disliked movie but appreciated game design depth

    EP12 Robert TerryJan 12, 2026
  • High-ranking IFPA player (rank 5 or 6); mentioned as visiting Chicago for Pinball Expo in October; frequents pinball locations

    Dirty Pool Podcast Ep06 – Chad The Bird Loves Worms and PinballJun 4, 2025