Host Jeff Teolis of Pinball Profile interviews a variety of people within the pinball community. Guests range from designers & programmers, players to collectors, artists to celebrities, and anyone connected to pinball.
"When you think of pinball legends you might think of Roger Sharpe or Keith Elwin. But Jeff Teolis definitely deserves the mantle of pinball legend! His Pinball Profile podcast episodes have interview all the great of this hobby and giving a voice to those that might not be as well know. He's humble about who he is and always respects those on his show even if they have a difference of opinion. The hobby is a better place because of this podcast and it's host."
Rising 16-year-old pinball prodigy Cassidy Milanowski discusses competitive path, training methods, and tournament goals.
She's in the top 100, and currently the #1 woman player in the world! And...she's only 16!?! Hear how Kassidy learned quickly and became a student of the game of pinball, and how she conquers at District 82 Pinball Arcade...and beyond. The sky is the limit for Kassidy!
District 82 Great Lakes Open draws 130 players, establishes Wisconsin as major pinball tournament destination.
Serious action in Wisconsin with several players travelling to check out this amazing facility for a weekend of a lot of pinball. Hear from many of the participants including: - Erik Thoren, operator/TD - Simon Peel from Australia - Chris Hayre from Milwaukee - Mike Weyenberg, 2021 IFPA Rookie of the Year - Bruce Nightingale, Slam Tilt Podcast - "Pinball Princess" Stephanie Guida - 11 year old Logan Smith of Utah - Foxcitiespinball streamer Tom Graf - Laser_Los streamer, Carlos Delaserda from Ohio - Triple Drain co-host Travis Murie
Pez Johnson shares his path from PEZ collecting to pinball streaming and EM restoration in Colorado.
You may have seen "PEZ" on Twitch...or Reddit. Dave streams often on Twitch and shares his love of EM's and other machines. Hear about Dave's other unique hobby, the amazing Colorado pinball scene and their payers, learning how to fix machines, and more. Plus, he has the most watched pinball clip on Twitch of all-time!
Texas Pinball Festival returns after 3-year pandemic hiatus with record pre-registrations and expanded programming.
Busy times for Kim as she organizes the Texas Pinball Festival, March 25-27. It's been a long 3 years since the last TPF, but the pinball community is excited to return. Hear how scary it was for Kim and crew when the show (and the world) came to a sudden halt, plus the excitement of a bigger, better event in 2022!
Interview with 13yo Swedish pinball prodigy Arvid Flygare, ranked #4 IFPA, Player of Year 2021.
By the end of 2021, he was named the IFPA Player of the Year and reached #4 in the world. Did I mention he's only 13!?! Hear Arvid talk about becoming this pinball superstar, plus a wide range of topics including other great Swedish players, watching and learning from others, playing at his first INDISC, and much more.
Sadly, we lost a pinball legend this week. Barry Oursler, 70, had just been hired by American Pinball and just 4 days prior to his passing, we discussed this, plus his amazing catalogue of machines. Barry was so excited to talk about his new venture and more. With the blessing of his wife Kathy, here is our last conversation. Rest in peace, Barry...and thank you. Please consider donating to the Barry Oursler Memorial Fund at
Josh Sharpe on returning to competition, Lyman's legacy, and IFPA tournament evolution.
It's even a Twosday! IFPA "president" Josh Sharpe discusses his return to competitive pinball after a long hiatus. We also discuss INDISC, IFPA 17, new Certified status, leagues and more. Plus, a very nice discussion about the brilliance of Lyman Sheats and working with him on Cactus Canyon Remake.
INDISC 2022 tournament recap with champion interviews and community celebrations.
It was great to be back at the new location in Riverside, California. Hear from many as they praise this massive weekend of competitive pinball
Joe Fox details Delaware Pinball Collective's journey from home tournaments to nonprofit venue.
Special guest hosts Mrs. Pin & Dr. Pin talk to Joe about bringing this great social pinball hot spot to Delaware. Hear about the hard work, several hours and pure passion to make this a reality. Find out about membership, tourneys, Stern Army events and more at
Interview with rising star Neil Graff, 17, ranked #21 globally, on competitive pinball journey and District 82's impact.
Another young superstar pinball player in the making. Neil Graf talks with special guest host Travis Murie about his recent climb up the IFPA rankings, District 82, his dad Tom, plus other accolades. It's an amazing resume so far, and he's only 17 years old!
Starfighters Arcade hosts inaugural pinball festival in Mesa with 108-player tournament and Bowen Kerins appearance.
In Arizona, the pinball scene continues to grow at a fast pace. Mike Lovato and Kevin Curtis talk about the Starfighters Arcade in Mesa, AZ with special guest host Tracy Lindbergh. Hear about the many tournaments, leagues, fund raisers, and now the first ever Starfighters Pinball Festival, Feb. 4-6, 2022.
Stephanie Lesser discusses her new pinball puzzle book combining crosswords, cryptograms, and community education.
Special guest host Steven Bowden (American Pinball, FunWithBonus.com) talks with Stephanie about her amazing new book. It's filled with all kinds of pinball games, call-outs, personalities and more. And there's a variety of puzzles to choose from including crosswords, word searches, mazes and more.
INDISC 2022 moves to Riverside Convention Center with expanded format and new games.
o-organizer Jim Belsito tells us about this major tournament. Plus, as a bonus, there's an exclusive INDISC trivia question to win prizes!
Pinball Profile tribute to Marco Specialties founder Marc Mandeltort and his lasting impact on the pinball community.
We remember the founder of Marco Pinball (Marco Specialties) with stories from those that knew him the best; his son Paul, Marco Ramirez and Imoto Harney.
Pinball Profile Top 10 of 2021 celebrates tournament organizers, competitors, and homebrew designers shaping the community.
Peter Blakemore interview: English competitive player, club owner, World Championship veteran.
Learn more about one of England's finest players, Peter Blakemore. He's not afraid to dance when playing pinball, especially when he's winning...which is a lot. Hear about his club near Stonehenge, playing on the big stage and whole lot more.
Michael Hanley and Shane Jackson discuss decades of pinball collecting, repair expertise, and venue operation in Canada.
Spent time with two avid pinball collectors in Mississauga, Ontario (west of Toronto). We talked about opening The Church of the Silverball, the Maple Pinball league, TorontoPinballRepair.ca and the story of the original JPop Alice In Wonderland prototype machine.
Fred Richardson discusses Bang Back Pinball Lounge community-focused model and Columbia's growing pinball scene.
"Funky Fresh" Fred Richardson opened this Columbia, South Carolina hot spot during the pandemic, and has watched pinball grow and grow in the community. Find out about this large pinball location, their great food & drink, and why Bang Back is a fun, safe place where everyone is welcome.
Dan Bitterlich on building competitive pinball communities in Ontario and Vancouver Island.
The man who introduced me to competitive pinball. He has done the same for many others too. Growing leagues in Ontario and now on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, my friend Dan has shared his passion with others and found new fans of our hobby. Find out about the many hot spots in Western Canada, his podcast "Vancouver Island Pinball", and how you can grow pinball in your area.
Pinball Profile interviews veteran 50-year-old player Koy Morris on career, history, and evolution of the game.
This pinball legend from New York discusses the early PAPA Championships in NYC, seeing the newest games at Broadway Arcade and more. We shared a chat at Expo and talked about the evolution of pinball machines and competitions in the last 30+ years.
