Host Jeff Teolis of Pinball Profile interviews a variety of people within the pinball community. Guests range from designers & programmers, players to collectors, artists to celebrities, and anyone connected to pinball.
"When you think of pinball legends you might think of Roger Sharpe or Keith Elwin. But Jeff Teolis definitely deserves the mantle of pinball legend! His Pinball Profile podcast episodes have interview all the great of this hobby and giving a voice to those that might not be as well know. He's humble about who he is and always respects those on his show even if they have a difference of opinion. The hobby is a better place because of this podcast and it's host."
UK Open and EPC merge in September 2024 with tickets on sale July 1st.
The biggest pinball tourneys in Europe are happening September 24-27th in London, UK. Tournament organizer Neil McRae talks about the new location for the UK Open, plus combining it with one of pinball’s major events, the European Pinball Championship! Tickets go on sale July 1st at
Retro Ralph on building a YouTube brand, team dynamics, content philosophy, and navigating FOMO in a saturated pinball market.
One of the best pinball content creators you'll find anywhere. Retro Ralph shares his fascination of the silverball and how his hobby has consumed much of his life with videos, podcasts, launches and more.
Emily Reilhan wins four major titles in 2024, earning World Champ berth.
Talk about a banner year…and it’s only June! Emily has won everything under the sun so far in 2026 as you’ll hear, including the Women’s World Championship, the WNACS, the first ever Women’s Canadian National Pinball Championship and more! She talks about getting into pinball, balancing skills and mindset when playing, and another talent of hers you may not be aware she has. Good luck this weekend at her first World Championship at IFPA 21!
David Morris on building Manitoba's pinball scene and running Phantom Amusement arcade.
If you’re ever in Manitoba, Canada, check out their growing pinball scene. David talks about the birth of the creating a pinball environment with the Manitoba Pinball League, the MPC, his arcade Phantom Amusement, and even getting his pinball machines in big movies!
Francis Wisniewski opens Pinball Capital arcade near Stern HQ with emphasis on maintenance, community, and family-friendly tournaments.
Good luck this weekend with the Grand Opening, including a Roger Sharpe appearance, a signed Bank Shot machine giveaway and more! Find out about this huge arcade in Stone Park, Illinois, and hear how it all began with Francis Wisniewski.
Pinball Profile Top 10 for 2025 highlights community leaders, designers, and IFPA governance amid OBX safety fallout.
Better late than never.
InDisc women's champ Cassie Begay on winning big, competitive mindset, and pinball community.
Another great Colorado player wins a big one. Cassie Begay is the 2026 INDISC Women’s champ! Hear Cassie relive the victory, plus talk about all the great players in her state, dividing time at tourneys, and getting to see the world through pinball.
Raymond Davidson discusses Stern code design, tournament play, and upcoming game releases.
Stern Pinball’s Raymond Davidson talks about tinkering with masterpieces like Metallica and The Walking Dead. And we hear about his first lead game for programming, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire. And a little competitive banter too with one of the game’s all-time best players.
Bird Arzoumanian on building Pinball People Discord and competing competitively.
Stern tech Kyle Spiteri shares repair advice, King Kong fix, and manufacturing insights at Toronto open house.
Kyle came up to Toronto, Canada this past summer to represent Stern Pinball and give a seminar at an open house at Player One Amusement Group. We discussed what goes into being able to fix pinball machines and how anyone can learn. He even took in a little Canadian culture too.
It's another super fun game from Multimorphic. Hear more about Portal with some of the key people behind the game, Ian Harrower and Brad Albright. And play it this weekend at the Houston Arcade & Pinball Expo!
One of many fine pinball places in Seattle...it's Icebox! Hear from many locals who rant and rave about this very cool hangout (pun intended).
Pinball Expo 2025 promises record attendance, expanded vendor space, and legendary designer seminars.
For 41 years, Pinball Expo has been a staple and a must see for all pinball enthusiasts. Rob Berk shares some of the details and highlights.
Taiwan pinball scene emerging with 45+ players and workshop tournaments organized by expat Jake Crimmins.
Jake Crimmins is making pinball events a common thing in Taiwan. Hear how Jake is doing everything to help create a scene, plus travelling to the UK Open and Sweden, and who knows where else.
Pinball News founder Martin Ayub discusses 25 years of independent pinball journalism and industry evolution.
You'd be hard to find anyone in the last 25 years who has provided more pinball information than Martin Ayub of Pinball News. It was a pleasure to chat with Martin, who has seen and reported on so much over the years and still continues to provide rich content on both his website and podcast.
Jeff records impromptu Rome dinner episode with elite players Daniele Acari and Johannes Ostermeyer.
When in Rome...make sure to grab dinner with 4x World Champ, and local legend Daniele Acciari, along with 2x World Champ Johannes Ostermeier who's in town studying. Let the vino flow!
Pinball Profile interviews Jockton Straley about Pinshades, Pinsteps, and competitive pinball.
The man who gave us PinShades and now PinSteps has a lot more to offer. Need a mohawk model? A fire breather? A pinball travel buddy? Jokton's your man as you'll hear on this episode.
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. What a great way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with an amazing homebrew. Wolfgang Grauvogl of Austria has taken a Black Rose machine and turned it into a beautiful creation. Hot patootie, it's fun!
Interview with rising Belgian pinball champion Timber Engelbeen on competitive success and mental game.
Timber is looking to do well in his first IFPA World Championship. Hear Timber tell about his big win earlier in the year in his home country of Belgium, his first ever trip to INDISC, how he got his cool name and more.
IFPA director Michael Trepp discusses tournament administration, European pinball, and competitive infrastructure.
If you've ever played in an IFPA event, good chance Michael approved your submission. Hear from the long time IFPA/Country Director as he talks about pinball in his home country of Switzerland, some of its players and locations, giving back to pinball, and what it takes to run BIG events like the EPC and the IFPA World Championship.
