Pinball Profile

It's been years in the waiting, but it's here! IFPA 17 World Championships take place May 26-29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The founder/CEO of The Pinball Asylum talks about preparation, hosting the world, having a variety of machines, plus David discusses local legends Eric Stone and the late Norma Jennings.

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!

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

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!

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!

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 https://gofund.me/4e9f1677

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

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