Episode 356: Elizabeth Gieske
A quick rise to the top for this Kentucky woman. Already a top 200 player in the world, hear how Elizabeth got the pinball bug for playing, learning, competing, and even commentating on stream...all with great success! Next stop, Louisville Arcade Expo, and who knows?
Kineticist’s take
Elizabeth Gieske interview: rising player/commentator discusses competitive growth and flipper skills
Synopsis
Jeff Teolis interviews Elizabeth Gieske, a rapidly rising competitive pinball player and commentator from Louisville, Kentucky, at District 82 during a Stern Pro Circuit event. They discuss her recent fourth-place finish at Pinsonati, her development as a player during COVID-19 lockdowns at Rec Bar, advanced flipper techniques (shatzing, tap passes, drop catches), her natural aptitude for commentary, and upcoming tournaments including the Louisville Arcade Expo.
Entities
- Louisville Arcade Expo· event
- Ohio Renaissance Festival· event
- Pinsonati· event
- District 82· event/organization
- Pinball Profile· media
- Chris Warren· person
- Daniele Achari· person
- David Taylor· person
- Elizabeth Gieske· person
- Eric· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Justin· person
- Keith Elwin· person
- Neil Shatz· person
- Wayne· person
- Arcade Legacy· venue
- Rec Bar· venue