Episode 380: Jared August
As November turns to December, it’s time for August!…Jared August. In a short amount of time, Jared has propelled to one of the best pinball players in the world! Hear Jared talk about his climb to the top, his strategies and passion for pinball and competitions.
Kineticist’s take
Jeff Teolis interviews rising pinball pro Jared August about tournament play, setup philosophy, and the competitive scene.
Synopsis
Jeff Teolis interviews Jared August, a top-10 IFPA-ranked competitive pinball player who began his competitive career at Embrew in Michigan around age 13. The conversation covers Jared's tournament experiences, his preference for tight home machine setups to prepare for tournament conditions, his success in various formats (District 82, Pinball at the Zoo, the new Stern Pro Circuit), and his personal resilience following recent family losses. Jared emphasizes that competitive pinball requires understanding setup variations and shot positioning rather than relying on wizard modes.
Entities
- Embrew· event
- Pinball at the Zoo· event
- The Beast· event
- Godzilla· game
- Mandalorian· game
- Venom· game
- District 82· organization
- Stern Pro Circuit· organization
- Alex Harmon· person
- Andy Rosa· person
- Colin Urban· person
- EJ· person
- Escher· person
- Jack Tabin· person
- Jared August· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Kaylee George· person
- Scott August· person
- Zmac· person
- Marvin's Mechanical Museum· venue