Tag: Chicago

  • Episode 399: Penni Epstein and PAPA 21

    An OG of pinball shares stories of meeting friends in pinball for over 30 years! Plus, we talk about Lyman Sheats, her “dad” Steve, Texture Tuesdays, and this special Major […]

  • Episode 397: Nick Byrd – Pinsomniacs Pinball

    There’s a growing pinball scene in Jacksonville, Florida, and Nick Byrd & Pinsomniacs Pinball is a big part of it. Hear the high-flying stories from Nick, his competitive bug, love […]

  • Episode 396: General Michael Grant of the Stern Army

    Michael is the leader of the Stern Armies around the world, and there are many! Hear from Stern Pinball’s Senior Manager of Global Location Entertainment, what keeps him busy, and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Episode 389: Bowen Kerins is busy!

    There has been so much in the last few months for Bowen. Winning Massachusetts State championships and INDISC Classics. Helping out with Barrels of Fun’s Labyrinth, Pinburgh 2024, and the […]

  • Episode 388: A FIXer Upper

    Is American Pinball up for sale? Who are the new hires? When is the next machine coming? What else have you been working on? All these questions and more are […]

  • 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 […]

  • Episode 375: Chad Hastings

    The Delaware IFPA state rep talks about the growth of the Delaware Pinball Collective. This includes membership, fun kids events, flip frenzy’s, and a massive event this December 8-10, The […]

  • Episode 358: Road trips & events

    Busy March for pinball. Made it to Bang Back Pinball Lounge in Columbia SC, then Game Terminal in Nashville TN, before a return to the Louisville Arcade Expo. Next up, […]

  • Episode 351: Brian Shepherd, the IFPA Man Behind The Curtain

    Not only a top player in the world, but the person who gives us the goods on www.ifpapinball.com. Brian shares a great history lesson of the IFPA, the changes in […]