Episode 262: Alex Ward
We discuss his time in Knoxville and Georgia, pinball, plus we talk about family, racism and more. If you don't know Alex, you'll wish you did after listening to this incredible man.
Kineticist’s take
Alex Ward on building Knoxville's pinball scene and community engagement.
Synopsis
Jeff Teolis interviews Alex Ward about his role in building the competitive pinball scene in Knoxville, Tennessee, and his current life in Georgia. The conversation covers how Ward grew the Knoxville scene from scratch through Token Game Tavern, the importance of community and accessible free play, tournament preparation strategies, his IT background applied to pinball machine repair, and broader discussions about parenting during COVID-19, personal health improvements, and social justice following George Floyd's murder.
Entities
- Louisville Arcade Expo· event
- Pinberg· event
- Pinvasion· event
- Knoxville Pinball Players· organization
- Pinball Profile· organization
- Alex Ward· person
- Bowen Cairns· person
- Brian Broyles· person
- David Spake· person
- George Talley· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Luther· person
- Portal Arcade· venue
- Sutry's Bar· venue
- Token Game Tavern· venue