Episode 284: Help your pinball location
Many locations are hurting during the pandemic. One example of one that needs help in Toronto is Cabin Fever. You'll hear many people talk about what Cabin Fever means to them, but you would likely have the same passion from other people for the location near you. Other pinball establishments are mentioned, so please share yours on our Facebook group. Thanks to those on this episode including Robyn Harrison, Ed Robertson, Jack Tadman, Lisa Casselman, Ryan C., and Gene Hwang.
Kineticist’s take
Pinball Profile raises awareness of pandemic impacts on pinball locations and community support efforts.
Synopsis
Pinball Profile Episode 284 focuses on supporting pinball locations struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring interviews with Robin Harrison (Cabin Fever owner in Toronto), Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies member and pinball enthusiast), Jack Tabin (competitive player and community organizer), and Lisa Castleman (Twitch streamer and pinball family member). The episode highlights how pandemic closures and capacity restrictions have threatened beloved pinball venues and emphasizes community support through fundraisers, merchandise purchases, and word-of-mouth promotion.
Entities
- 82 (bar/arcade)· organization
- Cabin Fever· organization
- City Pinball League· organization
- Electric Bat Arcade· organization
- Lyman's Tavern· organization
- North Star· organization
- Pinball Profile· organization
- Pyramid Scheme· organization
- Tilt· organization
- Adam Kisler· person
- Carter Castleman· person
- Dan Beeson· person
- Ed Robertson· person
- Jack Tabin· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Jeremy Wilson· person
- Johannes Ostermeyer· person
- Lisa Castleman· person
- Mike Castleman· person
- Paige Castleman· person
- Rachel· person
- Robin Harrison· person
- CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit)· product