Pinball Profile

Sitting down at Pintastic, Steve Ritchie & Jack Guarnieri talk about the latest happenings at Jersey Jack Pinball. Hear Steve's excitement about his upcoming machine, his freedom he has at JJP, plus other favorite things he's enjoying. Jack talks about the success of The Godfather, new COO Tom Kopera, plus what machine is the best earner for any pinball machine.

A new location...bigger and better for this New England show and Stern Pro Circuit event. Hear from some of the participants including:

- Howard Levine for Project Pinball

- Mrs & Dr. Pin...Sarah and Christian Line

- Derek Karamanian

- Christopher Franchi

- Zac Frey

- Joe Lemire

- Eric Stone

- Ted from TazPinball

Award-winning guitarist/singer/songwriter Mark Tremonti returns to discuss his very busy calendar, including providing music for the new machines "The Godfather" and "Venom". Plus, Mark is set to follow up "Tremonti Sings Sinatra" with an upcoming Christmas album this fall. And of course, there's touring with Alter Bridge, Tremonti, and the big announcement of the return of Creed in 2024! Mark discusses all of it. You can listen...or watch this on YouTube (bit.ly/45Ig8vB)

Thanks to Karl DeAngelo/iepinball for producing the video

At Yegpin, I had my first look at Punny Factory from Pinball Adventures. Andrew was kind enough to share his stories of this machine, how they approach pinball manufacturing & design, plus some info on the next machine Elements, which can be seen this fall at Expo in Chicago. Listen carefully for a chance to win a special prize, too!

Sean Irby has given us a homebrew that takes the Eight Ball series of pinball machines to the next level. Eight Ball Beyond is delighting those who get to flip it in the NorthWest...and soon at Expo this fall in Chicago. Hear Sean talk about creating Eight Ball Beyond.

It would be tough to find someone who doesn't love the social aspect of pinball more than Donna. She is always looking forward to the next event, willing to assist, and see strangers that become instant friends. And as for playing, don't ask Donna what she's doing or what to do...but it doesn't matter, it works.

After a 16 hour drive, Julian took in his first competition at District 82, made new friends, and spent some time on Pinball Profile. We discuss making pinball accessible to everyone, the growth of pinball in Saskatchewan, and what's next up for this newfound pinball fan including YEGPIN next week.

Brent Bowen streams on Twitch by night, but during the day he is an award winning visual FX artist and CGI supervisor on The Simpsons. He'll explain how pinball machines are more interesting than video games and what keeps him coming back for more.

Competing for their continent, Jason (Lambo) and Simon try to make waves in Germany for the EPC, IFPA Olympics, and IFPA 18. Back home down under, they explain the growth of pinball and the upcoming Stern Pro Circuit event, Brisbane Masters, July 14-23.

Another great, young German pinball player! Live from the European Pinball Championships, Amy discusses how she came to love pinball, plus playing in Berlin, her early successes, and what's next, including the UK Open, Sept. 30-Oct. 2.