Backbox Pinball Podcast

Special Episode: Let's Talk About Diversity!

June 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 7 mins

black lives matter, diversity, ifpa, jack danger, jessica kent, josh sharpe, juana summers, pinball, stern, steve bowden

Black Lives Matter.

Please join us for a discussion on how we can help make our pinball spaces safe for BIPOC and more diverse . We talk about the announcements from the IFPA, the statements from some of the manufactures and our feelings as players, TD's, content creators and more. I hope that this is the first of may discussions. The members of the panel include Juana Summers, Jessica Kent, Josh Sharpe, Steven Bowden and Jack Danger.

Bonus Episode - Women's World Champion - Sunshine Bon

March 12th, 2020  |  24 mins 53 secs

2020, denver, ifpa, sunshine bon, women's world championship

She's back y'all!! She went to Denver and came home with the trophy (and a pinball machine!!!). In this quick episode we chat with Sunshine and her experience at the 2020 IFPA Women's world championship. The games, the drama, the dried fruit!!! It is all here. :)

Maria Hasund

February 27th, 2020  |  51 mins 28 secs

ifpa, maria hasund, norway, pateron, rick and morty, stranger things, tilt, uv, womens championship

Norwegian pinball is here as we talk with our new friend Maria Hasund. Maria gives us the 411 on the Norway pinball scene. We chat about the UV kit to stranger things, the Brisbane Masters and LEGO! Come join us :)

Deborah Tahlman

February 15th, 2020  |  1 hr 19 mins

belles and chimes, chicago expo, deborah tahlman, ifpa, ohio

This episode features competitive player and commentator extraordinaire, Deborah Tahlman. The interview game is so strong and she did not disappoint! We chat about pinball news, the upcoming Women's championships, Chicago Expo, pinball tattoos, nicknames and so much more! Big time <3 emoji for this episode y'all.

Photo Credit: https://orangephotography.com/
PSA: This episode is a little spicy - lol - It's not explicit but maybe check it out before the little ones listen.

Women's Advisory Board (WAB) Roundtable

January 27th, 2020  |  1 hr 12 mins

anna wolk, belles and chimes, ifpa, juana summer, olivia helm, pinball, stern pro circuit, wab, women

Let's meet the rest of the WAB! We are joined by Olivia Helm, Juana Summers and Anna Wolk in a roundtable discussion about the WAB, their involvement and where they see the board heading in 2020. Also, find out who hates Paragon and who loves the sound of the screaming librarian from Ghostbusters!

Recorded on January 19, 2020

Photo Credits: Olivia Helm, Charmcore Photography (Juana) and Orange Photography (Anna)

Zoe Vrabel

October 31st, 2019  |  57 mins 10 secs

celts, haggis, ifpa, pinball, women, wonder woman, zoe

In episode 21, we sit down with Zoe Vrabel and chat about the new IFPA women's advisory board and other issues affecting women in the sport and hobby of pinball. We also talk about Celts, the latest offering from Haggis Pinball, and Jersey Jack's new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth news. I channeled my inner Diane Sawyer ya'll!

Kim Martinez

October 6th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

cleveland, columbus, cornetto, diversity, dollar, ifpa, kim martinez, level1, ohio, silberball country club

In episode 17 we get to know, Kim Martinez of Columbus, Ohio. We chat about the latest pinball releases, the IFPA, diversity in Pinball and the Ohio pinball scene. Also, learn why Kim would like to come to your door and talk to you about a special pinball theme! ;)

Danielle Peck

September 30th, 2019  |  55 mins 38 secs

australia, bad cats, dani, danielle peck, ifpa, millionaire, new zealand, nightmare castle, pinball, smokey and the bandit

We sit and chat with the Danielle Peck, who is currently ranked #1 in the world on the IFPA ladies bracket. We talk about current pinball news, the women's IFPA dollar, pinball in New Zealand, and you can learn why my new nickname for her is "Frog."

Keri Wing

September 12th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

ghostbusters, ifpa, jurassic park, kansas, kansas city, keri wing, pinball, twip, women

On episode 14 of the Backbox Pinball Podcast, we chat with the 2019 IFPA world champ, Keri Wing. We find out about all things Kansas City Pinball, Keri’s love of saving pinball machines and what she does when she is not winning tournaments (it involves polka)! I also drag out my soapbox on behalf of pinball media.

Karyn Kiser

August 7th, 2019  |  1 hr 36 mins

europe, ifpa, karyn kiser, pinball, pinburgh, sweden, wipt, women

On this episode, we chat with the 2018 IFPA women’s world champ, Karyn Kiser. This Backbox plus episode (it’s a bit long!) includes chats about W.I.P.T., Swedish Pinball, Women’s tournaments, Lizzo, Sega EM’s and tons of other cool stuff.