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 catalog 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.

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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.

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 including (in order):
– Neil McRae, Jonathan Soon, Kaite Martin on their way to Captain’s Auction Warehouse
– Timothy Street, Chris Warren from Alabama
– Daniel Spolar of Project Pinball
– Andrew Foster, UK’s top player
– Leslie Ruckman from San Francisco
– Top Rope Pinball’s Robert Byers, Classics 1 winner
– Joe Lemire from New England Pinball League
– Classics 2 champ and multiple INDISC finalist, Escher Lefkoff
– Billy Brown III from Oregon
– Women’s Champ Keri Wing
– The new IFPA Open World Champion Zach McCarthy
– Marco Pinball’s Kim Martinez
– High stakes champ and Stern designer Keith Elwin

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 www.delawarepinballcollective.com

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!

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.

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. Get your book today on Amazon.

After a year hiatus and a new location, INDISC is back February 3-6 in Riverside, California. Co-organizer Jim Belsito tells us about this major tournament. Plus, as a bonus, there’s an exclusive INDISC trivia question to win prizes!

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.