Backbox Pinball Podcast

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)

Holly Koskinen

January 24th, 2020  |  1 hr 31 secs

belles and chimes, c-bus, columbus, golden girls, holly koskinen, ohio, pinball, state championship series

Ohio Ladies State Champ and 2019 WIPT winner, Holly Koskinen chats with us on episode 31. We get a break down of her experience at both those events and as a player in general. Thank you for being a friend, Holly! Cheesecake and roller skates for everyone!

Sunshine Bon

January 17th, 2020  |  48 mins 11 secs

indisc, pinball, pinside, sunshine bon, women

In this episode we chat with tournament regular, Sunshine Bon. She discusses her experiences at INDISC and we delve into the psychology of competitive pinball. We also chat about men talking about what themes women want....that's always fun! :)

Beck Gusler

January 11th, 2020  |  53 mins 24 secs

beck gusler, pennsylvania, rage tilt, stranger things, twipys

In the first episode of 2020 we chat with business owner, artist and pinballer, Beck Gusler from Rage Tilt Pinball. We talk TWIPYs, Stranger Things and the Swag game. We have all the TWIPY ideas and learn more about the PA pin-scene. What a great way to kick off 2020!

2019 in Review - with Krystle Gemnich and Stephanie Guida

December 31st, 2019  |  1 hr 25 mins

2019, pinball, recap, rip tide, top 10, women

The ladies of the Rip Tide Pinball Podcast help count down the top 10 pinball happenings of 2019. We chat about all the cool stuff that happened this year, a possible new Rip Tide "after hours" segment and how Krystle and I may be frenemies now! Happy New Year Y'all!!

Priyanka Kochhar

December 27th, 2019  |  55 mins 4 secs

pinball, pinburg, pittsburg, priyanka kochhar, replay fx, rick and morty, stranger things, wipt, women

On this episode we talk to competitive player and PAPA TV regular, Priyanka Kochhar. December has been a very busy month and we chat about all the games and possible themes coming out. Also, we hear about Priyanka's experience as a tournament player, her love of all things animated and much more!

Elizabeth Cromwell

December 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 19 mins

elizabeth cromwell, papa, pinball, pinburg, r2d2, replay fx, rick and morty, twipy, women

In episode 25, we chat with the Assistant Director of Operations for PAPA, Elizabeth Cromwell. We are feeling all the things! Toppers, Rick and Morty, David Bowie and we get Pinburg tips right from the source! There is so much in this episode… I can’t list it all.

Ashley Ludwig

December 3rd, 2019  |  59 mins 51 secs

ashley ludwig, houston, pinball, pinball mafia, raza, restoration, roy parker, texas, women

It's the Houston recap ya'll! We chat with the ladies tourney 1st place winner, Ashley Ludwig. When she's not throwing down at a tournament, you can find her restoring pinball machines! We hear more about the expo, her work, how I am on the road to becoming a pinball cat lady and more!

Rachel Bess

November 28th, 2019  |  46 mins 35 secs

belles and chimes, electric bat arcade, marco, pinball, rachel bess, tempe, women

In episode 23 we chat with Marco Marketing guru and arcade owner Rachel Bess. We chat about the latest renovations at the Electric Bat Arcade and future plans (its a chain y'all!). We also chat pinball upkeep, having fun with Marco and what's next for this very busy lady.

Brandi Foster

November 15th, 2019  |  59 mins 4 secs

atlanta, blue laws, brandi foster, harry potter, nightmare castle, okboomer, pinball, spongebob, toppers, ween

In episode 22 we chat with Southern Belle, Brandi Foster from Atlanta, GA. We chat toppers, developing a pinball scene with active blue laws, the 24 hr Sanctum battle and all things lady pinball. We also had an #okboomer moment lol

Little Flip - The Dronet Sisters

November 11th, 2019  |  36 mins 5 secs

bts, dronet, girls, houston, pinball, princess bride, taylor swift, teens, tpf, women

We are back with another Little Flip episode featuring the Dronet Sisters from Houston, Texas. Miette and Annabeth are 14 yr old phenoms ranked in the top 100 of the lady's bracket. We chat about their introduction to Pinball, their big pinball design dreams and what type of music pins they would like to see in the future. These young ladies are the next generation of pinball and it was so much fun chatting with them.

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!

Rachel Karlic and Rebecca Hinsdale

October 28th, 2019  |  1 hr 6 mins

belles and chimes, chicago, elvira, pinball, pinball expo, rachel, rebecca, toppers, willy wonka

In episode 20, we break down Pinball Expo with Chicago Belles sisters, Rebecca Hinsdale and Rachel Karlic. We also chat about the CE Willy Wonka release, the new Medieval Madness topper and I fangirl over Rachel's epic save at WIPT 2019.

Rachel and Rebecca's photo courtesy of Erin Malysa
WIPT Photo courtesy of Orange Photography
Cassandra Peterson photo courtesy of Rebecca Hinsdale

Tracy Abrahams and Kelli Raisler

October 23rd, 2019  |  55 mins 6 secs

austin, belles and chimes, pinball, texas, women

On Episode 19 we chat with Tracy and Kelli, the coordinators for newest Belles and Chimes Chapter in Austin Texas. We chat about the new Women's advisory panel and the challenges they face, the opening of their new chapter. I also have a second patron!! It is very exciting!

Julie Dorssers

October 15th, 2019  |  1 hr 15 mins

american girl, canada, pinball, pinball expo, star wars, women, wonder woman

In episode 18 we speak with Julie Dorssers, the real Wonder Woman behind the retheme pin of the same name. Julie and I chat about affordable pins (they may be for dolls), how much can stern get out of the Star Wars license, and her upcoming trip to Pinball Expo. She may be my sister from another mister y'all! LOL

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! ;)