Episode 365: Australia’s Jason Lambert and Simon Peel
Competing for their continent, Jason (Lambo) and Simon try to make waves in Germany for the EPC, IFPA Olympics, and IFPA 18. Back home down under, they explain the growth of pinball and the upcoming Stern Pro Circuit event, Brisbane Masters, July 14-23.
Kineticist’s take
Lambert and Peel discuss Australian pinball scene, Brisbane Masters event logistics, and Haggis Pinball emergence.
Synopsis
Jeff Teal interviews Australian competitive pinball players Jason Lambert and Simon Peel at the EPC/IFPA 18 World Championships in Germany. The conversation covers Brisbane Masters (a 10-day tournament festival Lambert co-organizes), Australia's pinball scene, the growth of tournaments vs. leagues, Haggis Pinball homebrew game production, and how players discovered pinball. Lambert discusses upcoming BPAC logistics (expecting ~200 players), while Peel reflects on international tournament travel and the importance of physical pinball vs. digital alternatives.
Entities
- Haggis Pinball· company
- Hankin Pinballs· company
- BPAC· event
- Brisbane Masters· event
- District 82· event
- EPC· event
- IFPA· event
- Melbourne Silver Ball· event
- Texas Pinball Festival· event
- Final Round Pinball Podcast· organization
- Pinball Profile· organization
- Colin Urban· person
- Jason Lambert· person
- Ryan C· person
- Simon Peel· person
- Bulls & Balls Fulda· venue
- Netherworld· venue