Episode 397: Nick Byrd – Pinsomniacs Pinball
There's a growing pinball scene in Jacksonville, Florida, and a Nick Byrd & Pinsomniacs Pinball is a big part of it. Hear the high-flying stories from Nick, his competitive bug, love for The King...and a chance for YOU to win a ticket to Pinburgh at their event May 31-June 1 (thanks to PinShades/PinSteps). Go to
Kineticist’s take
Nick Byrd discusses building Jacksonville's pinball scene and hosting a Pinberg satellite with rare ticket giveaway.
Synopsis
Jeff Teolis interviews Nick Byrd, operator of Pinsomniacs Pinball in Jacksonville, Florida, about building the local pinball scene, his Pinberg satellite tournament (May 31-June 1) offering a rare golden ticket, and his day job as a skydiving instructor at iFly with 1,600 jumps. The conversation covers tournament culture, competitive pinball awe, his multi-location pinball operations, and personal passion for Elvis Presley and pinball machines.
Entities
- iFly· company
- Old Town Pinball· company
- Pinsomniacs Pinball· company
- Teppies· company
- Throwbacks· company
- Video Game Rescue· company
- Antarium· company/venue
- PAPA· event
- Pinberg· event
- Texas Pinball Festival· event
- Final Round· media
- Pinball Profile· media
- Bowen Kerins· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Jocton Pinshades· person
- Keith Elwin· person
- Kimberly Byrd· person
- Lyman Sheets· person
- Nick Byrd· person
- Stafford family· person