Episode 53: Mrs. Pin

July 26th, 2020  |  1 hr 13 mins

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It is the crossover episode, y'all! We welcome Mrs. Pin, Sarah Line to the podcast. We chat pin crafts, news, Dr. Pin's debut on the podcast scene, our love of swag and so much more, come listen right now!

Episode 52: Louise Wagensonner

July 18th, 2020  |  45 mins 57 secs

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We welcome current top 5 player (#2!!!), Louise Wagensonner to the show. We chat about P3, virtual events, California pinball and turtle love. I debut a new segment (#dreamstreams) and we don't expect the Spanish Inquisition to show up.

Episode 51: Kelly Moncla

July 11th, 2020  |  39 mins 20 secs

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Join me as a chat with Pinball Mafia member, Kelly Moncla. We talk pinball news, pin buying tips, best birthday cake ever and her sweet drop catch moves on twitch.

Episode 50: Happy Anniversary! The 50th Episode with Tina Rottman

July 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins

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We made it! Backbox turns a year old and celebrates our 50th episode. My friend and Belles league coordinator, Tina Rottman joins me for this episode. We chat some about pinball, a bunch about covid and a bit more about snacks. Join us!

Special Episode: Let's Talk About Diversity!

June 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 7 mins

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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.

Little Flip - Ava Baldridge

May 7th, 2020  |  26 mins 43 secs

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She fully restored a wood rail EM and she can't even drive! Our newest Little Flip is Ava Baldridge of Richmond, VA. She loves pinball and enjoys repairing them with her Dad, Nick. She is a guest co-host on his pinball podcast and loves working machines. We break down her restoration job, interests and chat about the new title from P3, Heist!

Episode 49: Pinball Happy Hour - Helena Walter Higgins and Snow Galvin

May 7th, 2020  |  1 hr 5 mins

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Got to hang out with some awesome pinballers, Helena and Snow from the Colorado area. We learn more about their scene and their time at the women's worlds in Denver. Kickback and enjoy!

Episode 48: Elaine Hecht

April 16th, 2020  |  35 mins 1 sec

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I made a new friend! Come join me and Phoenix Belle, Elaine Hecht as we chat pinball news and the Phoenix pin scene. We hear about Belles and chimes, why arcades are the best place to beat the heat and why Elaine is looking to play all the aussies! Join us :)

Episode 47: Pinball Happy Hour - Babes in Pinland

April 11th, 2020  |  1 hr 17 mins

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The pacific northwest is home to some amazing pinball and one of the most iconic leagues, Babes in Pinland. We chat with founder Kayla Greet and members Sophie Malloy and Jasmijn de Jong. This is a pinball packed episode that makes me want to move to Seattle!

Episode 46: Pinball Happy Hour: Richmond Belles and Chimes

April 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 18 mins

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Ok, I haven't laughed this hard in a while. We get to hang out with Laura Fraley, Andi Richardson and Jessy Farrell of the Richmond Belles and Chimes chapter. We meander quite a bit on this episode and I hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it. I promise that we do talk about pinball...among other things. #hotbutteredroll #mountlaundry #softpants #hardpants #bicyclepants #pinballhappyhour

Episode 45: Pinball Happy Hour - Pinball Women Ottawa

April 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins

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Its another get together and this time it is international! We chat with the Pinball Women of Ottawa, a small but mighty group of ladies holding it down in Canada. Our guests include Megan Sprague, Gabi Antaya and Alisa Joy. Let's chat some Pinball <3

Episode 44: Pinball Happy Hour - Belles and Chimes - New Haven

April 9th, 2020  |  56 mins 52 secs

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Woo hoo! We get to hang out with Kristen Bayusik and Emily May with the Belles chapter in New Haven, CT. They live next to the Sanctum, how cool is that?!? We chat Pintastic, the New England Pinball scene and I may have told a meandering story on toilet paper. Join us for pinball happy hour!

Episode 43: Pinball Happy Hour - Boston Belles & Chimes

April 6th, 2020  |  1 hr 10 mins

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It is Pinball Happy Hour Boston Style! I had a great time with the local Belles; Erin Siden, Sharon Hebenstreit and Allison Flintoff. We chat about life, Tron, formats, art and a whole lot more. :)

I love that dirty water, Oh, Boston, you're my home (oh, yeah)!!!

Episode 42: Pinball Happy Hour - The Stream Team

April 6th, 2020  |  1 hr 51 mins

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We are getting the band back together! Help me welcome back Maureen Hendrix, Dani Peck and Deborah Talhman. we chat about pinball, life, fruit, COVID-19 and all the things.

Episode 41: Melissa Geils - Logan Arcade

March 30th, 2020  |  1 hr 12 mins

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Melissa Geils, GM of the award-winning Logan Arcade joins us for this week's episode. We have a breakdown of the 2019 TWIPY awards (there is a ton to unpack and I didn't cry y'all! ). We also chat about the famous Logan Arcade and how Melissa and her staff are handling the challenges of COVID-19.

Episode 40: TWIPY Preview

March 25th, 2020  |  55 mins 49 secs

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Meet the MCs of this year's TWIPYs, Imoto Arcade and Cary Hardy! Hear some behind the scenes details from these talented creators as we prepare for the premier pinball people's choice awards show!