As IFPA 20 comes to Austria this week, they’ll see one of the best players ever from that country. Markus Stix talks about the world coming to Austria twice in the span of a month (EPC & IFPA 20), plus playing competitively for 30 years and others who compete at a high level in Austria.By Jeff Teolis

A long-time pinball pro, originally known as “The Kid”. Jason tells us about playing pinball in the early days, testing games, early competitions and what’s it’s like to still compete today at a high level.By Jeff Teolis

Another great young German player has cracked the top 100 in IFPA standings. He recently made his first trip to INDISC this winter, and now has his sights on big events in Europe including this weekend’s European Pinball Championship in Austria.By Jeff Teolis

A science communicator, the “Learning to Flip” host, and excited pinball player, Erin has done a lot in a short time in the pinball hobby. She was one of the first to flip the new Barrels of Fun machine “Dune”, and she’s also flipped in zero gravity. Erin shares the latest on earth…and beyond! Find out more about Erin at https://www.youtube.com/@er…

The Dynamic Duo of Davis, California are ready to take on the world! Hear from two great friends and top players as they set their sights on both their first European Pinball Championships and IFPA 20 World Championships in Austria.By Jeff Teolis

Stefan Riedler of RS Pinball discusses the massive undertaking to bring the EPC to Austria this spring. But it’s much more than just the best players in the world at one of the biggest events anywhere. Besides being one of only 5 pinball Majors, there’s more to see and do. Have a listen, and sign up to attend. Find out more at https://www.epc2025.a…

Fresh off her victory at the Women’s Championship at INDISC, Kaylee has bigger sights in mind for 2025. Coming up, a nice tribute event in honour of the late Kevin Shanus at Super Abari, then the Women’s North American Championship in March, followed by Pinburgh in July. Hear Kaylee talk about how the North Carolina scene has evolved into one of th…

In a very short time on the scene, Erika has been providing great pinball content with her videos, Instagram updates and more. Hear about her film background and how there’s more in the works from Erika including help with TWIPy’s, pinball media mixers and maybe a homebrew???By Jeff Teolis

Who made this year’s list? Hear their stories here.By Jeff Teolis

There were 5 Major pinball championships in 2024. Here are the 4 people that won them. Zach McCarthy, Jason Zahler, Raymond Davidson, and Escher Lefkoff. We sat down at the UK Open to discuss their wins and their responses to similar questions asked to each of them.By Jeff Teolis

A must-see in Rochester, NY! The Strong National Museum of Play is home to both the World Video Game Hall of Fame, and the Toy Hall of Fame…and a whole lot of pinball machines and history. And all of it is interactive! Jeremy Saucier, historian & assistant VP for electronic games & interpretation discusses the latest addition to The Strong. It’s th…

Today is an important decision day in the USA. Fittingly, here is the super power summit of the IFPA Dictator (“Prez”) Josh Sharpe and your Pinball Profile host, known simply as the IFPA People’s President. Listen as they discuss the events of 2024 and moving forward into next year.By Jeff Teolis

A great time had by all! Here’s some of my experiences and encounters at the 40th anniversary of Pinball Expo and its festivities. You’ll hear from: – Seth Davis, CEO and President of Stern Pinball – Raymond Davidson, lead programmer on Stern’s Metallica Remastered – Jeffrey and Lisa Sue Jones, creators of The Greatest Showman homebrew – Steve Kond…

Another fantastic time at the UK Open thanks to so many members of the Pinball Republic, including IFPA country director Matt Vince. Matt tells us about the growth of pinball machines, competitions, and availability in the UK, plus we hear about his London Pinball service which brings more silverball delight to the masses.…

Alois Kozar and Robert Glashüttner of Austria chatted with Pinball Profile. What I learned was the quick rise to success for Alois to be able to compete on the world stage, and also Robert’s passion shown in The Ball Is Wild newsletter/website (https://theballiswild.net/). Also check out Alois and some video fun on @pinballcrew on Instagram. Plus, …

It will be the biggest Pinball Expo in history, Oct. 15-19 in Schaumburg, IL. Rob Berk shares some of the details and of his years of collecting.By Jeff Teolis

It’s here! The return of PAPA 21. Andy tells us about all the goodies this week at Enterrium in Schaumburg, IL for the return of a pinball Major event. Also, hear about how proceeds go to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in honor of Lyman Sheats.By Jeff Teolis

Had to check out another great pinball location in Ohio. This time it was Canton, Ohio for the Sweeper City Pinball Championships put on by Galvin Morgan and others. Fun times had by all, and you can hear some of the participants including: – Jeff Cernava – Carlos DeLaSerda – Nic Shayko – Krista & Nolan Liem – Stephen Prusa – Dalton Ely…

Say “Hallo” to Bart Volman from the Netherlands. He’s one of the best Dutch players in the world, and shares his experiences playing pinball back home and when he travels. Plus, we talk about our fascination of pinball documentaries, and how pinball can help bring people together…and more! Hup!By Jeff Teolis

Next time you’re in Anaheim, stop by Captain’s Auction Warehouse (and showroom) and say hello to Chris Campbell & CC Castanada. Enjoy lots of the gameplay action on site or on Pins & Pirates on Twitch. Hear Chris and CC talk about interesting tales of what goes on there, including the famous auction of the Pinball Museum in Banning.…

Abraham Siedler has given us so many great tutorials, videos, and Twitch streams on Abe Flips. We talk with Abe about pinball in Austria, learning at a quick pace, and sharing videos for our enjoyment. Coming soon in 2025, we are about to see a whole new project called Mastering Pinball: In Depth Skills and Strategies (on Kickstarter at http://kck.…

The co-founder and President of Raw Thrills shares his stories of getting into gaming, his time with Steve Ritchie, Atari, Williams, and now Raw Thrills and their development of Pulp Fiction pinball. His innovations in programming and game designing for pinball and video games for nearly 50 years are legendary. Here is just some of his incredible s…

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 PAPA 21 event Sept. 5-8 at Enterrium, north of Chicago. Find out more at https://lfs.papa.org/ If you or someone you love in crisis needs to talk to someone, please call/text 98…

Fresh off of Bird Watcher, Ian brings us his latest, “Blood Bank Billiards” for Multimorphic’s P3 Pinball Platform. Hear how he was inspired by other classic pool based pinball machines, plus his decision to develop games, and how some special people in the pinball community help make these creations possible…and exciting! Find out more on www.ianh…

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 for The King…and a chance for YOU to win a ticket to Pinburgh at their event May 31-June 1 (thanks to PinShades/PinSteps). Go to https://pinsomniacspinball.com/upcoming-…

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 how he has the proof of the massive growth of pinball everywhere.By Jeff Teolis

This incredible artist has done it again! Check out David Peck’s (“rotordave”) latest creation, Motorhead Pinball with art from Brad at this year’s Texas Pinball Festival. Brad not only did this machine, but his artistic skills can be seen on posters for pinball events, rock concerts, sporting events, and more. Plus, Brad tells us what else is arou…

It’s a busy month for Karrie. She’s representing British Columbia at the North American Championship at District 82, and then opening a new pinball location for Victoria, BC. Hear all about Karrie’s upcoming Neon Ranch Pinball, plus all the big events planned including a Pinburgh Satellite event and also a Women’s weekend.…

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 the Stern Pro Circuit win at District 82. But big things still to come including the North American Championship, Texas Pinball Festival, a new American Pinball stream Wednesday nights, and…

The 4x Georgia state champ is getting ready for the North American Championships, but his 2024 has already been a big year. You can catch him on stream either live or in chat, and check out his cartoons! Plus, Dalton shares a nice tribute to a late friend and mentor, Scott Kutheis.By Jeff Teolis

Inconceivable! It’s the latest from Multimorphic…The Princess Bride! We discuss this fun new game and its features with Multimorphic CEO Gerry Stellenberg, lead software designer Josh Kugler, and rules designer Colin MacAlpine.By Jeff Teolis

Those of us in Ontario, Canada know Jason as a great pinball player that just keeps getting better. But, you may know him as System-J on Pinside. He’s been creating and selling instructions cards that help you score! Listen as Jason describes his contribution to the pinball community. See more of his work here: https://systemjpinball.ca/ https://ww…

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 new game show Deal or No Deal Island. Good time to catch up and get the details.By Jeff Teolis

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 answered by American Pinball’s Director of Operations and Marketing, David Fix.By Jeff Teols

Who made the list? Find out their stories here.By Jeff Teolis

Jim Cardona has taken classic Bally/Williams titles and revamped them with new code, animations and more. Hear Jim discuss what he’s done with No Good Gofers and Black Rose, plus a sneak peak of what’s next and when.By Jeff Teolis

It’s like the rise of the phoenix! July 24-28, 2024. TD/Organizer Doug Polka gives us the details on the entire weekend of Pinburgh, WIPT, Bash at the Burgh, location, pricing, etc…and even big plans for growth year to year!!! Go to www.pinburgh.com to find out more. Set your calendars to Monday, Feb. 5th at noon Eastern for F5 Day!…

Turn on the microphone, invite some friends to join in, and you never know who will stop by and what will happen. Let’s find out.By Pinball Profile

The reigning Pinball Degenerates award winner (for Trolling), Cliff explains his joking nature, his hot takes, and his conversation starters. Also, find out what’s cooking for Cliff in the Poconos. Enjoy!By Pinball Profile

The first Major pinball event is coming Jan. 4-7 in Riverside, California. Organizers Jay Collins, Jim Belsito and Karl DeAngelo discuss the growth of this event and what’s in store for 2024. Plus, listen for a clue to one of the pinball machines, to win a free entry. Find out more at www.indisc.com and on their Discord channel.…

For a decade, Mezel Mods have made pinball machines more exciting with their unique designs. Hear from Kristin Browning-Mezel and mod designer Catherine Nevera live at Expo this past October. Check out their website at www.mezelmods.com to see the wide range of options…and gift ideas this holiday season! Congratulations on 10 great years! p.s. As y…

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 Jared talk about his climb to the top, his strategies and passion for pinball and competitions.By Pinball Profile

The last time we saw Ryan was when he and Nick Baldridge gave us the book “Coin-Op Carnival”. Ryan is back with his latest, “One Bite At A Time”. It features 20 years of history with comics, pinball, watches, and more. You can find out more at www.onebiteatatimebook.comBy Jeff Teolis

Live from Pinball Expo in Chicago, Barrels of Fun CEO David van Es and lead rules designer Phil Grimaldi discuss their new machine and company! With 10 machines to play on site, fans of this license (and pinball in general) got to flip first hand this incredible world under glass.By Jeff Teolis

The host of Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast talks about his passion for the unique designs from the pinball community. Plus, Dan looks forward to big homebrew collection at Pinball Expo in Chicago, and shares tips for getting started.By Pinball Profile

Here’s what it’s like when Rachel Ristow of Wisconsin and Holly Koskinen of Ohio head overseas to Sweden and the UK for pinball events, sightseeing, and meeting new friends along the way. It was a trip of a lifetime as you will hear.By Pinball Profile

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 Delaware Pinball Open (registration begins Sun., Oct 8th at 9pm ET at https://bit.ly/46AXbLx).By Jeff Teolis

Hei! It’s the pinball legend in Finland…and around the world. He’s represented the Suomi 10x in the IFPA World Championships. This is an interview recorded at IFPA 18 in Germany, where we learned about other great Finns and changes to IFPA pinball events in Europe. Nauttia!By Jeff Teolis

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 is the best earner for any pinball ma…

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…