Episode 276: Josh Sharpe and Jeff Teolis, UNITED!
What?!? Yes, it's true. Hear how two bitter adversaries have put aside their differences for the greater good during this pandemic. Maybe.
Kineticist’s take
Josh Sharp on IFPA COVID response, ICR growth, and competitive pinball during lockdown.
Synopsis
Jeff Teolis interviews Josh Sharp (IFPA president) about the impact of COVID-19 on competitive pinball, IFPA tournament sanctioning decisions, and how both are adapting their personal play styles during lockdown. They discuss the ICR (online pinball challenges) gaining 500+ players, IFPA's cautious reopening strategy (only 10.6% of North American venues cleared), and Pinball Expo uncertain status. The conversation ranges from game-playing philosophy shifts to competitive mindset and mental resilience in tournament play.
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- COVID-19 Pandemic· event
- Foosball World Championship· event
- IFPA 17 / PAPA Finals· event
- Pinball Expo· event
- Pinball Expo 2020· event
- Elvira, House of Horrors· game
- Hot Wheels· game
- Iron Maiden· game
- Metallica· game
- The Simpsons Pinball Party· game
- Final Round Pinball Podcast· media
- Pinball Profile· media
- Slam Tilt Podcast· media
- IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association)· organization
- Amanda Sharp· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Josh Sharp· person
- Lyman Sheets· person
- Marty Robbins· person
- Raymond Davidson· person
- Rob Burke· person
- Zach Sharp· person
- ICR (Interactive Challenge Ranking)· product