Pinball Oz Wide - Episode 7. Flying Solo from Peninsula to Peninsula

Jared from Tee'd Off Pinball Podcast interviews Tim Reid of Hot Rodded Pins about his journey from discovering pinball in 2008 to building a restoration business in Geelong, Australia. Tim recounts how a chance encounter with Terminator 2 at a bowling alley led to virtual pinball experimentation, then to acquiring and restoring classic machines like Fun House and PinBot. The conversation covers his early restoration work, business challenges, key partnerships with suppliers like Classic Chrome, and the evolution from hobby to professional service, establishing Hot Rodded Pins as a high-end pinball restoration operation.