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."
Interview with German streamer Matthias Theißen on pinball streaming, content creation, and community engagement.
We head to West Germany to talk with streamer "pinballboy". Matthias shares how we connected during an ICR match, plus he talks about his love for connecting to people, repair tips, how Theatre of Magic got it all started.
Anna Neal wins Stern Invitational; discusses challenge formats, prep strategies, and competitive pinball culture.
The stars of Hot Nudge on Twitch, Anna and Rebecca talk about streaming, competing in general and also in the recent Stern Heads Up Pinball Invitational (including winning it!), playing in the Chicago area and of course...cats.
Eric Stone reflects on bowling mastery, competitive pinball rise, and mentality in Pinball Profile 300th episode.
Since November 2016, over 500 different people have appeared on Pinball Profile...thank you!!! This person had to be #300.
Erik Wurtenberger on vintage pinball, tournament design, and the future of competitive play post-Pinberg.
Find out about this Kentucky player/streamer who is behind the big Pincinnati weekend this December. Hit "chuckwurt" for an ICR match, plus hear and his admiration of his dream theme and also classic machines.
Manu Smith on building Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 and streaming pinball as passion project.
A staple at Free Gold Watch in San Francisco and on his very unique Twitch channel, hear more from Manu about his pinball loves, Willy Wonka, other streamers, video tips... and dancing.
Pinball Profile celebrates pre-pandemic World Tour showcasing 10 international events and 400+ community participants.
It was February 22, 2020, and it seemed like a different world a year ago. For me personally, it was the end of something special...The Pinball Profile World Tour. Hear some great memories from the 10 events, and also some never before aired interviews from Texas, Toronto, Melbourne and Michigan.
Josh Sharp discusses IFPA operations, ranking decay, and tournament recovery plans amid COVID-19.
Some presidents refuse to step down no matter what the people want. But as we are into 2021, Josh remains the IFPA President. Let's find out what he has done (if anything), including IFPA sanctioned events frozen during the pandemic, ICR, and how to celebrate the 2nd day of the 2nd month.
Pinball podcasting legend Nate Shivers of Coast 2 Coast Pinball spends an hour on Pinball Profile. We talk about his path to pinball, life in the Netherlands, Roger Sharpe interviews and more.
Pinball Profile honors 2020's most impactful community members amid pandemic disruption.
Tim Sexton reveals Led Zeppelin innovative music-sync lighting, song-section shot mechanics, and multiplier system.
Tim Sexton gives us all the details on his rules design and software for Led Zeppelin from Stern Pinball.
Deep Root Pinball panel discusses Raza launch, pin bar innovation, and multi-year development challenges.
Robert Mueller, Quinn Johnson and Steven Bowden talk about RAZA, the new deeproot website, the Pinbar, Pin Access, downloadable content, recent changes and delays, and most importantly when you can get your machine.
Daniel Spolar of Project Pinball delivers 7 pinball machines to children's hospitals in 2 weeks. Hear the latest voyage, his new shoes, his Jedi friends and the happiness that this charity continues to provide so many.
Karl DeAngelo on wizard modes, streaming tech, and launching PIN Slash tournament during pandemic.
Karl DeAngelo continues to impress us and even during a pandemic. He discusses mastering several wizard modes on his iepinball stream, the INDISC 2021 status, Pinburgh/PAPA memories and more. Plus this weekend, he hosts a massive tournament with streamers, PinClash.
From Stone Cold Austin to Austin, Texas we catch up with Robert Byers. Talk about his streaming on The Pinball Network, being the 2020 Texas state champ, PinClash this weekend and more.
TWIP launches Pinball University to make the hobby more accessible to beginners.
Whether you are new to pinball or have been playing for years, the TWIP Pinball University has courses for all. Jeff Patterson explains.
Pinball Profile tribute to Pinburgh & ReplayFX closure featuring community memories.
On November 18th, we learned that the due to the pandemic The Replay Foundation would not be able to continue public events until further notice. This podcast highlights a live Facebook stream in which many people gave their memories and gratitude for the Pinburghs and Replay FX's of the past.
Norma Jennings: 45-year pinball player, Florida legend, cancer survivor documenting her journey on Twitch.
From New York to Florida, Norma has enjoyed pinball for over 45 years. The 2019 Free Play Florida Women's Champion shares her story on this podcast and each Tuesday night on Twitch on her channel "Pinball & Cancer: Two Journeys".
Laura Fraley on competitive pinball, tournament directing, and Quarantopia.
Lots to cover including creating the world's biggest selfie league, TD'ing, playing in Germany, trick shots, cats, stools and more. Enjoy one of Virginia's finest.
Pinball Profile raises awareness of pandemic impacts on pinball locations and community support efforts.
Many locations are hurting during the pandemic. One example of one that needs help in Toronto is Cabin Fever. You'll hear many people talk about what Cabin Fever means to them, but you would likely have the same passion from other people for the location near you. Other pinball establishments are mentioned, so please share yours on our Facebook group. Thanks to those on this episode including Robyn Harrison, Ed Robertson, Jack Tadman, Lisa Casselman, Ryan C., and Gene Hwang.
Off to Columbus to talk to the host of No Coin Drop Required. We chat about pinball, Belles & Chimes, broadcasting and football! Enjoy!
