Episode 393: Bonus Day with Steven Bowden
Once every four years you get a bonus day, so let's have Fun With Bonus. It's Steven Bowden! He's off to a strong 2024 with the Wisconsin state championship and the Stern Pro Circuit win at District 82. But big things still to come including the North American Championship, Texas Pinball Festival, a new American Pinball stream Wednesday nights, and even a new machine very soon!
Kineticist’s take
Stephen Bowden discusses recent tournament wins and upcoming events while sharing insights on competitive pinball strategy.
Synopsis
Jeff Teolis interviews Stephen Bowden on Pinball Profile to celebrate Bonus Day (February 29th). They discuss Bowden's recent tournament wins (District 82 Stern Pro Circuit, Wisconsin State Championship), upcoming major events (North American Championship Series, Pin Masters, Pinberg's return after 5 years, Papa tournament revival in Chicago), and Bowden's expertise in competitive play, game design for American Pinball, and pinball commentary. The conversation covers tournament formats, classic vs. modern game strategy, plunge mechanics, and the importance of preparation and mindset in competitive pinball.
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- District 82· event
- North American Championship Series· event
- Papa· event
- Pin Masters· event
- Pinberg· event
- Texas Pinball Festival· event
- WIPP· event
- Ace Goge· organization
- Interium· organization
- Pinball Profile· organization
- Stern Pro Circuit· organization
- Andy Bagwell· person
- Jason Zahler· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Luke Nahorniak· person
- Lyman F. Sheets· person
- Penny Epstein· person
- Raymond Davidson· person
- Stephen Bowden· person