Episode 264: Thank you, Steve Epstein
Many people shared their praises of Steve. Hear from many including Bowen Kerins, Keith Johnson, Greg Poverelli, Daniel Spolar, Keith Elwin, and Steve's best friend, Roger Sharpe. Rest in peace, Steve.
Kineticist’s take
Pinball Profile memorial episode honoring Steve Epstein legacy as founder of competitive pinball.
Synopsis
Jeff Lee of Pinball Profile hosts a memorial episode dedicated to Steve Epstein, the legendary founder of Broadway Bar and Arcade and co-creator of competitive pinball through PAPA and IFPA. The episode features extensive tributes from industry figures, players, and friends who describe Epstein's profound influence on the modern pinball community, his generosity, and his role in connecting players, manufacturers, and competitors globally. Speakers emphasize that nearly everyone in pinball today has been directly or indirectly influenced by Epstein's vision and work.
Entities
- Epstein Cup· competition
- Freeplay Florida· event
- Pinburgh· event
- IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association)· organization
- PAPA (Professional and Amateur Pinball Association)· organization
- Project Pinball· organization
- Bowen Kerins· person
- Daniel Spoler· person
- Dave Stewart· person
- Frank Guida· person
- Greg Pavarelli· person
- Jack Guarnieri· person
- Jeff Lee· person
- Keith Elwin· person
- Keith P. Johnson· person
- Louis Kosiar· person
- Lyman Sheets· person
- Nitsan Gubai· person
- Penny Epstein· person
- Roger Sharpe· person
- Steve Epstein· person
- Broadway Bar and Arcade· venue
- District Eat & Play Oviedo· venue
- Modern Pinball· venue