PinballOZwide Podcast - Episode 6 The TAZPIN Experience

Hosts recap TASPIN expo success and emerging Melbourne pinball community conflict.

Synopsis

Jared and Matt discuss their month attending pinball events in Tasmania, including a Harry Potter stream at Pinball Sales Australia and TASPIN (Tasmania's pinball expo), which raised $17,500 for charity over four years. They detail the well-organized 78-machine event, community contributions, sponsorships, and their personal experiences including a memorable night out. The episode concludes with discussion of upcoming events (Pinnifest) and emerging community tensions between Melbourne Pinball Expo and Mr Pinball Australia.

Entities

• AMD· company
• Jersey Jack Pinball· company
• Pinball House· company
• Retro City· company
• Melbourne Pinball Expo· event
• Pinnifest· event
• TASPIN· event
• Harry Potter· game
• Launceston General Hospital Kids Auxiliary Awards· organization
• Tassie Pinball Mafia· organization
• Axel· person
• Brett Emerson· person
• George· person
• Jared· person
• Matt (Barnyard Matt)· person
• Michael (AMD)· person
• Nathan· person
• Paul· person
• Mr Pinball Australia· person/brand
• Pinball Sales Australia· venue