The reigning Pinball Degenerates award winner (for Trolling), Cliff explains his joking nature, his hot takes, and his conversation starters.  Also, find out what’s cooking for Cliff in the Poconos.  Enjoy!

The reigning Pinball Degenerates award winner (for Trolling), Cliff explains his joking nature, his hot takes, and his conversation starters. Also, find out what’s cooking for Cliff in the Poconos. Enjoy!

Episode 383: Cliff Albert

The first Major pinball event is coming Jan. 4-7 in Riverside, California.  Organizers Jay Collins, Jim Belsito and Karl DeAngelo discuss the growth of this event and what’s in store for 2024.  Plus, listen for a clue to one of the pinball machines, to win a free entry.  Find out more at www.indisc.com and on their Discord channel.

The first Major pinball event is coming Jan. 4-7 in Riverside, California. Organizers Jay Collins, Jim Belsito and Karl DeAngelo discuss the growth of this event and what’s in store for 2024. Plus, listen for a clue to one of the pinball machines, to win a free entry. Find out more at <a href="http://www.indisc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.indisc.com</a> and on their Discord channel.

Episode 382: INDISC 2024 will soon be here

For a decade, Mezel Mods have made pinball machines more exciting with their unique designs.  Hear from Kristin Browning-Mezel and mod designer Catherine Nevera live at Expo this past October.  Check out their website at www.mezelmods.com to see the wide range of options…and gift ideas this holiday season!  Congratulations on 10 great years!p.s.  As you can tell by listening to this episode, I’m thinking of Canadian music legend Myles Goodwyn of April Wine who passed away this weekend. Rest in peace.

For a decade, Mezel Mods have made pinball machines more exciting with their unique designs. Hear from Kristin Browning-Mezel and mod designer Catherine Nevera live at Expo this past October. Check out their website at <a href="http://www.mezelmods.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mezelmods.com</a> to see the wide range of options…and gift ideas this holiday season! Congratulations on 10 great years! p.s. As you can tell by listening to this episode, I’m thinking of Canadian music legend Myles Goodwyn of April Wine who passed away this weekend. Rest in peace.

Episode 381: Mezel Mods at 10 years!

As November turns to December, it’s time for August!…Jared August.  In a short amount of time, Jared has propelled to one of the best pinball players in the world!  Hear Jared talk about his climb to the top, his strategies and passion for pinball and competitions.  

As November turns to December, it’s time for August!…Jared August. In a short amount of time, Jared has propelled to one of the best pinball players in the world! Hear Jared talk about his climb to the top, his strategies and passion for pinball and competitions.

Episode 380: Jared August

Ryan Claytor

The last time we saw Ryan was when he and Nick Baldridge gave us the book “Coin-Op Carnival”.  Ryan is back with his latest, “One Bite At A Time”.  It features 20 years of history with comics, pinball, watches, and more.  You can find out more at www.onebiteatatimebook.com 

The last time we saw Ryan was when he and Nick Baldridge gave us the book “Coin-Op Carnival”. Ryan is back with his latest, “One Bite At A Time”. It features 20 years of history with comics, pinball, watches, and more. You can find out more at <a href="http://www.onebiteatatimebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onebiteatatimebook.com</a>

Episode 379: Ryan Claytor’s new book

Jim Henson

Live from Pinball Expo in Chicago, Barrels of Fun CEO David van Es and lead rules designer Phil Grimaldi discuss their new machine and company!  With 10 machines to play on site, fans of this license (and pinball in general) got to flip first hand this incredible world under glass.  

Live from Pinball Expo in Chicago, Barrels of Fun CEO David van Es and lead rules designer Phil Grimaldi discuss their new machine and company! With 10 machines to play on site, fans of this license (and pinball in general) got to flip first hand this incredible world under glass.

Episode 378: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth pinball from Barrels of Fun

The host of Pinball Innovators &amp; Makers Podcast talks about his passion for the unique designs from the pinball community.  Plus, Dan looks forward to big homebrew collection at Pinball Expo in Chicago, and shares tips for getting started.

The host of Pinball Innovators &amp; Makers Podcast talks about his passion for the unique designs from the pinball community. Plus, Dan looks forward to big homebrew collection at Pinball Expo in Chicago, and shares tips for getting started.

Episode 377: Dan Rosenstein

Here’s what it’s like when Rachel Ristow of Wisconsin and Holly Koskinen of Ohio head overseas to Sweden and the UK for pinball events, sightseeing, and meeting new friends along the way.  It was a trip of a lifetime as you will hear.

Here’s what it’s like when Rachel Ristow of Wisconsin and Holly Koskinen of Ohio head overseas to Sweden and the UK for pinball events, sightseeing, and meeting new friends along the way. It was a trip of a lifetime as you will hear.

Episode 376: Euro Trip with Rachel and Holly

The Delaware IFPA state rep talks about the growth of the Delaware Pinball Collective. This includes membership, fun kids events, flip frenzy’s, and a massive event this December 8-10, The Delaware Pinball Open (registration begins Sun., Oct 8th at 9pm ET at https://bit.ly/46AXbLx).

The Delaware IFPA state rep talks about the growth of the Delaware Pinball Collective. This includes membership, fun kids events, flip frenzy’s, and a massive event this December 8-10, The Delaware Pinball Open (registration begins Sun., Oct 8th at 9pm ET at <a href="https://bit.ly/46AXbLx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/46AXbLx</a>).

Episode 375: Chad Hastings

Hei!  It’s the pinball legend in Finland…and around the world.  He’s represented the Suomi 10x in the IFPA World Championships.  This is an interview recorded at IFPA 18 in Germany, where we learned about other great Finns and changes to IFPA pinball events in Europe.  Nauttia!

Hei! It’s the pinball legend in Finland…and around the world. He’s represented the Suomi 10x in the IFPA World Championships. This is an interview recorded at IFPA 18 in Germany, where we learned about other great Finns and changes to IFPA pinball events in Europe. Nauttia!

Episode 374: Olli-Mikko Ojamies

interviews with Jeff Teolis from the people behind all things Pinball related

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George Gomez

We talk pinball, toys, COVID, Stern Pinball business &amp; market strategies, social media and so much more.  Enjoy the George Gomez hour!

We talk pinball, toys, COVID, Stern Pinball business &amp; market strategies, social media and so much more. Enjoy the George Gomez hour!

Episode 259: George Gomez

Steve Epstein

Day #3 of Steve’s. Steve Epstein gives us a great history lesson on his legendary Broadway Arcade in NYC, and the birth of PAPA and pinball competitions. 

Day #3 of Steve’s. Steve Epstein gives us a great history lesson on his legendary Broadway Arcade in NYC, and the birth of PAPA and pinball competitions.

Episode 230: Steve Epstein

Legendary DJ Cousin Brucie about his experience with The Beatles…both pinball machine and the Fab 4 group. 

Legendary DJ Cousin Brucie about his experience with The Beatles…both pinball machine and the Fab 4 group.

Episode 169: Cousin Brucie & The Beatles

Stephen Keeler

It’s Steve #4 of 5.  Stephen Keeler of the World Famous Rock Fantasy. Collector, owner/operator, pinball celebrity, and Orange County (NY) icon. Stephen Keeler at NYCPCDahila Rowan with StephenHoward LevineRock Fantasy

It’s Steve #4 of 5. Stephen Keeler of the World Famous Rock Fantasy. Collector, owner/operator, pinball celebrity, and Orange County (NY) icon. <ul><li>Stephen Keeler at NYCPC</li><li>Dahila Rowan with Stephen</li><li>Howard Levine</li><li>Rock Fantasy</li><li></li><li></li></ul>

Episode 231: Stephen Keeler, Rock Fantasy

Jeff Teolis picks his Top 10 Most Intriguing Pinball People of 2018. Enjoy this good mix of people of interest. 

Jeff Teolis picks his Top 10 Most Intriguing Pinball People of 2018. Enjoy this good mix of people of interest.

Episode 170: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2018

Josh Sharpe

IFPA president Josh Sharpe turns the big 4-0! He talks about the end of the Stern Pro Circuit frenzy, next year’s IFPA 17, and the decision to have INDISC host the inaugural IFPA Open in January 2020.  Roger SharpeZach SharpeGary SternEd RobertsonRaymond DavidsonRyan C.Martin RobbinsChristopher Franchi

IFPA president Josh Sharpe turns the big 4-0! He talks about the end of the Stern Pro Circuit frenzy, next year’s IFPA 17, and the decision to have INDISC host the inaugural IFPA Open in January 2020. <ul><li></li><li>Roger Sharpe</li><li>Zach Sharpe</li><li>Gary Stern</li><li>Ed Robertson</li><li>Raymond Davidson</li><li>Ryan C.</li><li>Martin Robbins</li><li>Christopher Franchi</li></ul>

Episode 236: Josh Sharpe is 40!

Ryan Wanger

Ryan Wanger is having a great 2019 with Comet Pinball and as a player including winning the 2nd biggest tournament in the world!

Ryan Wanger is having a great 2019 with Comet Pinball and as a player including winning the 2nd biggest tournament in the world!

Episode 234: Ryan Wanger on fire!

Ellen Sharpe

Today, we reflect on how much our moms do for us. Rotten kids or not, mom is always there. Which brings me to this… Even Roger joins in to give praise. as Ellen shares her stories of love, art and raising Josh &amp; Zach.Edit: May 28/20.  There is now virtual basic step-by-step lessons on www.sharpeexpressions.com. A percentage of bookings being donated to Child Mind Institute (www.childmind.org).

Today, we reflect on how much our moms do for us. Rotten kids or not, mom is always there. Which brings me to this… Even Roger joins in to give praise. as Ellen shares her stories of love, art and raising Josh &amp; Zach. Edit: May 28/20. There is now virtual basic step-by-step lessons on <a href="http://www.sharpeexpressions.com/?fbclid=IwAR3y4tZHX8uQN44dFwldkQbT9Z_9c6OrU7eVdiTeCknom6rnzHUlCKtjbXY" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.sharpeexpressions.com</a>. A percentage of bookings being donated to Child Mind Institute (<a href="http://www.childmind.org/?fbclid=IwAR1j1ylQtA2wK8jHVCOV8mqgmJb8SA6Ii9KasRULzaQkxwMsvwsMkYo5bZw" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.childmind.org</a>).

Episode 258: Ellen Sharpe.  Happy Mother’s Day!

Raymond Davidson

Add another #1 pinball player in the world to the roster of Stern Pinball.  We catch up with the Stern “rookie” on his first day.

Add another #1 pinball player in the world to the roster of Stern Pinball. We catch up with the Stern “rookie” on his first day.

Episode 260: Raymond Davidson, Day One at Stern

Steven Bowden

Day #5 of Steve’s.  Steven Bowden is ready for competitions, plus talks about the Houston Arcade and Pinball Expo where people will see the prototypes for deeproot’s new Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland.

Day #5 of Steve’s. Steven Bowden is ready for competitions, plus talks about the Houston Arcade and Pinball Expo where people will see the prototypes for deeproot’s new Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland.

Episode 232: Steven Bowden. Steve #5 and hello RAZA!

The Part of the Machine: Rock &amp; Pinball exhibit travels from the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland to my town of Burlington, Ontario. See this amazing collection of rock machines and memorabilia at the Joseph Brant Museum as Catharine Carr explains. 

The Part of the Machine: Rock &amp; Pinball exhibit travels from the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland to my town of Burlington, Ontario. See this amazing collection of rock machines and memorabilia at the Joseph Brant Museum as Catharine Carr explains.

Episode 233: Part of the Machine, Rock & Pinball

Doug Polka

Pinburgh head tournament director, Doug Polka talks about the decision to cancel Pinburgh &amp; Replay FX this July 2020.  But he also mentions the big news for 2021! The 2020 Final 4 (l to r): Cryss S. Andrew R., Daniele A., Keith E.

Pinburgh head tournament director, Doug Polka talks about the decision to cancel Pinburgh &amp; Replay FX this July 2020. But he also mentions the big news for 2021! <ul><li></li><li></li></ul>The 2020 Final 4 (l to r): Cryss S. Andrew R., Daniele A., Keith E.

Episode 257: Doug Polka, Pinburgh & PAPA news

Sad news as another pinball location closes its doors due to COVID-19.  A big thanks to Bruce &amp; Kat Nightingale for the tremendous efforts, long hours and dedication put into The Silverball Saloon.  You’ve given so much joy to many of us all over the world.  Here are some memories from my times there including a stop on the Pinball Profile World Tour in December 2019. Kat &amp; Bruce NightingalePinball Profile World Tour action The Pinball Princess Stephanie GuidaAshley Ludwig &amp; Sanjay Shah Todd Brotsch &amp; Dave RomanowskiWinner Andy Cushman &amp; Phil Birnbaum

Sad news as another pinball location closes its doors due to COVID-19. A big thanks to Bruce &amp; Kat Nightingale for the tremendous efforts, long hours and dedication put into The Silverball Saloon. You’ve given so much joy to many of us all over the world. Here are some memories from my times there including a stop on the Pinball Profile World Tour in December 2019. <ul><li>Kat &amp; Bruce Nightingale</li><li>Pinball Profile World Tour action</li></ul> <ul><li>The Pinball Princess Stephanie Guida</li><li>Ashley Ludwig &amp; Sanjay Shah</li></ul> <ul><li>Todd Brotsch &amp; Dave Romanowski</li><li>Winner Andy Cushman &amp; Phil Birnbaum</li></ul>

Episode 274: Thank you to The Silverball Saloon

Todd MacCulloch

Catching up (way up) with Todd about the return of the NBA and other sports, plus pinball arcades, competitions, family, and his movie…WHAT!?!  Listen to find out!https://ew.com/movies/isolation-horror-movie-quarantine/

Catching up (way up) with Todd about the return of the NBA and other sports, plus pinball arcades, competitions, family, and his movie…WHAT!?! Listen to find out! <a href="https://ew.com/movies/isolation-horror-movie-quarantine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ew.com/movies/isolation-horror-movie-quarantine/</a>

Episode 273: Todd MacCulloch The Movie

Riot Pinball’s Scott Gullicks discusses the first reveal &amp; live stream of Legends of Valhalla.  Plus hear about the updates, the code, the art, the sound, and more about this unbelievable machine.

Riot Pinball’s Scott Gullicks discusses the first reveal &amp; live stream of Legends of Valhalla. Plus hear about the updates, the code, the art, the sound, and more about this unbelievable machine.

Episode 271: Legends of Valhalla update

Juana Summers

As a member of the IFPA Women’s Advisory Board, Juana is helping making our hobby better for everyone.  Enjoy this conversation with one of pinball’s finest.Also check out Juana on NPR, and on this excellent discussion on Backbox Pinball Podcast: http://www.backboxpinballpodcast.com/diversitypanel

As a member of the IFPA Women’s Advisory Board, Juana is helping making our hobby better for everyone. Enjoy this conversation with one of pinball’s finest. Also check out Juana on NPR, and on this excellent discussion on Backbox Pinball Podcast: <a href="http://www.backboxpinballpodcast.com/diversitypanel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.backboxpinballpodcast.com/diversitypanel</a>

Episode 270: Juana Summers

Howard Dobson

Howard normally travels all over to play pinball.  But staying at home in Maryland, he has devised a new way to play while in isolation.  It’s pingolf meets solitaire and it’s fun! 

Howard normally travels all over to play pinball. But staying at home in Maryland, he has devised a new way to play while in isolation. It’s pingolf meets solitaire and it’s fun!

Episode 269: Howard Dobson

Gerry Stellenberg and Stephen Silver talk about their new P3 game, the fun gameplay,  features, and the great value, plus so much more.  Gerry StellenbergStephen Silver

Gerry Stellenberg and Stephen Silver talk about their new P3 game, the fun gameplay, features, and the great value, plus so much more. <ul><li></li></ul> <ul><li></li><li>Gerry Stellenberg</li><li>Stephen Silver</li></ul>

Episode 268: Heist! Multimorphic does it again

Holly Koskinen

The reigning WIPT Champion tells about the year that it has been for her.  Hear Holly talk about Columbus pinball, health, social justice and more.  Fresh off the WIPT winOhio Women’s Champ Holly and runner-up Megan Brown WIPT final 4 with TD Kaite MartinIFPA Women’s Championship (Denver ’20) Jen Ruper’s No Coin Drop Required

The reigning WIPT Champion tells about the year that it has been for her. Hear Holly talk about Columbus pinball, health, social justice and more. <ul><li>Fresh off the WIPT win</li><li>Ohio Women’s Champ Holly and runner-up Megan Brown</li></ul> <ul><li>WIPT final 4 with TD Kaite Martin</li><li>IFPA Women’s Championship (Denver ’20)</li></ul> <ul><li>Jen Ruper’s No Coin Drop Required</li><li></li></ul>

Episode 267: Holly Koskinen

Roger Sharpe

Happy Father’s Day!  Roger Sharpe talks about being a dad, early memories, plus great stories of his best-friend, Steve Epstein.  

Happy Father’s Day! Roger Sharpe talks about being a dad, early memories, plus great stories of his best-friend, Steve Epstein.

Episode 265: Roger Sharpe reflects

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