Final Round Pinball

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 41: Flying High Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Ryan C. It’s the episode you’ve always wanted. Jeff takes a beating, Martin is drunk, and Ryan C joins us. We discuss: Deeproot Disaster Exclusive NEW Pinball Rumors Do Coders Need To Be Players? When Pop Bumpers Are Useless Sponsor Of The Week Buying New Machines Ryan, The Outdoors Man RIP To Another Podcast Streaming Woes Haircut? We almost forgot to do this!!!!

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 40: Overboard Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Keith Elwin Keith Elwin joins us and accepts Martin’s fate as we talk about: – Remembering Pinburgh – Keith’s mindset in tournaments – The stages of making a pinball machine – Following up his first 3 games and looking back – Pinball rumors – Limited Edition shocking revelations – End of competing days? Plus Martin & Jeff talk about: – Sid & Marty love – Sponsor Of The Week – Pinball industry news from JJP, Stern, deeproot, Multimorphic, Haggis, and Homepin – Who does Martin like/hate

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 39: Roger Sharpe & The License Of Impossibility Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: Roger Sharpe Happy birthday to Roger this weekend! – How to get the IP’s and licenses – What assets matter and what don’t – Using properties without permission – Risk factors including Cancel Culture – Buying sight unseen vs. testing machines on location – Sponsor Of The Week – Last week – Who does Martin want to save and who does he want to destroy

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 38: Fantastic Mr. Fox Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Joe Fox – What Matters In A Pinball Machine For Enjoyment – Value In Different Models – Competing, Collecting, and Collectibles – Buying Sight Unseen – PinFest Coming – Travel vs. Lockdown? – Sponsor Of The Week: The NEXT Machine! – Last Three Weeks…We’re Busy, Busy, Busy – Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow? – Likely More, But You’ll Have To Listen

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 37: Graphic Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: Tom Graf – Foxcitiespinball on Twitch – the NEW Triple “Drain?” Podcast – District 82 Pinball Arcade – Dental Tips – Whoppermania as IFPA returns – Fun Tournament Formats – DETAILED SPECIFICS & REACTION TO HALLOWEEN BY Spooky Pinball LLC – PSA Of The Week – Last 2 Weeks – Sick of Covid-19 talk – Best Multiball Nominees – Emails

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 36: Pecker Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: Ryan C. PinClash Recap Avengers & Rule Depth IFPA IS BACK! Supply Concerns? Haggis Pinball Grows Sponsor Of The Week (Official) Most Overrated Pinball Machine Ever Best Multiball? You Decide

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 35: DeMullet Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Karl DeAngelo PinClash 2 – June 12 on IEPinball on twitch The growth of INDISC and new location in 2022 Wizard mode mastering and proof Karl isn’t human Influencing other pinballers, streamers, and tourney directors Martin’s Haggis Pinball Update Mullet explanation and definition Sponsor Of The Week Reach-A-Round winner Rob Frost joins Canadian accent? Playing on location vs. at home Add-A-Ball-Gate

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 34: Hot Tub Tilt Machine Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guests: Ron Hallett & Bruce Nightingale of Slam Tilt Podcast Martin’s new job at Haggis Pinball Buying sight unseen & dream themes The Mandalorian pinball machine Starting a pinball collective Podcast chemistry Reach-A-Round winners Plus: Sponsor Of The Week So long to Frankie’s Pizza & Pinball NERDS Podcast

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 33: Big Flip Theory Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies Join Martin and Jeff with special guest Ed Robertson as they discuss: Ed’s new single “Flip” from the new BNL album “Detour de Force” Collecting & Selling The FUN in pinball “value” Plus hear: Martin joins Haggis Pinball for Fathom Revisited Sponsor Of The Week Best Wizard Modes And more!

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 32: American Horror Story Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: Charlie Emery What’s The Latest Honesty Teamwork Bigger & Better Plus: Sponsor Of The Week Craig Bobbie of TPS joins us as we discuss pricing, a game of Two Truths and A Lie, and Most Overrated Battle Royale

Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 31: Bonding Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Ryan C Join Martin and Jeff for: Streaming Updates IFPABurgh? Josh Sharpe has some explaining to do, so we called him to talk about that plus IFPA current status for competition pinball, April Fool’s history, and more Most Overrated Bracket Update – Which machine made the final? Sponsor Of The Week Pinball pricing & quality in 2021 Future games – Godzilla? James Bond? Ryan breaks down pinball machine rules Renting machine nightmares How well do you know Ryan, Martin, and Jeff…Quiz Time! Let’s play Two Truths/One Lie VIPPERs and Tournament Directing

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 30: Seasoned Veterans Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: Eric Meunier, Jersey Jack Pinball Designer (POTC, GNR) Martin & Jeff are joined by Eric Meunier of Jersey Jack Pinball. They discuss: The Guns N Roses timeline, design, and teamwork Writing speeches for GNR and for TWIPY Awards (Preview?) Eric’s vision, Pirates Of The Caribbean status, and Is The Sky The Limit? Did Martin crack the code and figure out the next JJP machine(s)?! Sponsor Of The Week Reach-A-Round Winner Jeff S. of Georgia joins us to chat Last Two Weeks Standing behind your product Stern Heads UP & PinClash The NEW IFPA No New Games Coming Soon? Worst Fan Mail EVER Most Overrated Upate

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 29: Bobbleheads Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Todd MacCulloch March Madness Sports Psychology Applied To Pinball Playing in and hosting IFPA World Championships Pressure of NBA vs. Pinball Vanity Operating in 2021 Martin goes One-On-One with Todd (Trivia) Plus: Heads Up Challenges Sponsor Of The Week New licenses that make sense Most Overrated Bracket of 64 is complete Martin Moving On???

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 28: Whatabonus Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Steven Bowden, Rules Designer, deeproot Pinball The latest from deeproot, Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland, Food Truck, the PinBar, & MORE! Where to get the best burger in Texas Designing rules for many different machines Filling out the list of Most Overrated Pinball Machines PLUS: Sponsor Of The Week “What the hell are we doing wrong?” Fortnight Findings Led Zeppelin LE arrives Martin’s Second Impressions on JJP’s Guns N’ Roses Facebook in Australia Fan Mail

NEW! Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 27 – Dr. Zach Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Zach Meny Martin & Jeff discuss: Reach A Round Recap The Pinball Industry Awards Recap Zach discussing being a media darling Making videos Flipper Feels Why Zach does not formally compete in pinball Year 2 of TPN Flip N’ Out Pinball PLUS: Sponsor Of The Week Martin’s birthday surprise & wish list Build Your Dream Pinball Machine Jeff’s Most Overrated Machines And More!

Final Round Pinball Podcast: A Bowl Of Super Sponsors Enjoy the Super Bowl! We at the Final Round love the big game for the same reason you do too…the sponsors. Here are our favs.

Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 26: Reach A Rounds *please listen at regular speed Ceremony Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Come enjoy the first pinball awards show of the season including! Red Carpet Action Reach A Rounds Ceremony Award Presentations, Special Guests and Surprises

NEW! Episode 25 – WinnerKids Join podcast seasoned veterans Martin & Jeff as they discuss: Fortnight tales special guests Scott & Josh from LoserKid Podcast sponsor of the week most overrated machines reviews last chance to get your Reach A Round before next episode’s awards show

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 24: For Your Consideration Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Martin and Jeff Discuss: Last 2 Weeks Twitch Observations Awards Talk The Reach-A-Round Categories Sponsor Of The Week Surprise Guests Underrated Pinball Battle Royale 2 Results

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 23: Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: Cryss Stephens First Impressions Of Led Zeppelin Pinball Sponsor Of The Week Martin recaps new 2020 games he has played deeproot thoughts Kudos to Karl DeAngelo and PinClash Pinball Festivus & The Airing Of Grievances Most Underrated Pinball Battle Royale 2: People’s Choice The Reach-A-Round Awards Date Set

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 22: Saving Pinball Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: IFPA President Josh Sharpe Changes To IFPA 2020/2021 Public Service Announcement Of The Week Ann Teolis Gets A Suggestion Most Underrated Battle Royale Results and you get YOUR say RAZA Talk Speed Of Pinball: Shooting It & Saving It Martin’s Pinball Pet Peeve How YOU Can Win A Reach-A-Round

Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 21: FinalRoundFlix Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Marty Robbins Special Guest: Escher Lefkoff Escher’s Rise To The Top Of The World Rankings Sponsor Of The Week Playing New 2020 Machines Most Underrated Battle Royale Final Is Set And MORE!

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 20: The Boys Are Back! Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: Ryan C. Dad Of The Year The Review Of All Reviews Celts First Hand Experience A Head2Head Classic Game Returns The Newest & Best Awards In Pinball Best Boat In Pinball? Sponsor Of The Week 24 Hours Of Playing…Can You Do It? Australia Pinfest PinClash Pinball Video Love Fan Mail

The Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 19: Fight Night Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Stern Pinball Director Of Marketing Zach Sharpe Join Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis as they discuss: Marketing lessons with and for Zach Sharpe of Stern Pinball Sponsor Of The Week Virtual Pinball Expo recap and our fav videos Brand and band loyalties Most Underrated Pinball Battle Royale Round 1 results

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 18: SWEET PIN O’ MINE Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Jersey Jack Pinball Lead Programmer Keith Johnson On this week’s show: Special guest, Jersey Jack Pinball Lead Programmer Keith Johnson In-depth mode and coding for Guns N Roses Best Launch Ever Sponsor Of The Week Cabin Fever Possible repairs Final Round…coming to a screen near you The next greatest innovation REVEALED Fan Mail The Most Underrated Pinball Machine bracket is happening!

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 17: Delayed Hosts: Jeff Toolis & Martin Robbins Special Guest: Travis Murie – Take 2 – Special Guest Travis Murie talks about the impact of deeproot today and in the future – Sponsor Of The Week – Mods for Martin and Jeff – Stupid Golf – Final Round: The Pinball Media Darlings – Upcoming video???

Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 16: Raydio Gaga Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis Special Guest: #1 World Ranked Player & Pinball Developer Raymond Davidson Final Round, the media darlings Jeff’s new hobby? Special Guest Raymond Davidson talks about Avengers, coding, and playing strategies Did Stern lie to us??? Sponsor Of The Week Avengers reactions Bring on Harry Potter The status of pinball shows & festivals More to come in September

Episode 15: High School Pinball with Johannes Ostermeier Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins – Jeff’s Grumpy Week – Martin Goes Green -Wizard of Oz wizard mode achieved – NEW machines in September – Special Guest: current IFPA World Champion and former #1 player in the world, Johannes Ostermeier. He talks about his first look at TMNT, learning new games, skills & strategies, plus pinball in Germany and getting ready for university. – Sponsor Of The Week – Congo VS The Shadow – Facebook Postponing The Most Underrated Pinball Machine Poll – Frankie Says

Episode 14: MASKED Join Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis as they discuss: – COVID-19 disruption – Farewell to The Silverball Saloon – More tournament cancellations – Raymond Davidson crushes Stranger Things – Martin’s unique head to head challenge – The Ultimate Crap Movie Great Pinball Final is set – Sponsor Of The Week – Special guest Ryan C. talks as an operator, a podcaster with Jessy Jay, an IFPA state director, and as a father – Listener email feedback – What is the Most Underrated pinball machine

Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 13: Big Buck Insanity Hosts: Jeff Teolis &Martin Robbins – Streaming ICR Challenges – Stern Showdown Opinion – Worst Sponsor Of The Week…Ever – Karl DeAngelo Talks About INDISC 2021, Wizard Mode Hunting, And Streaming On IE Pinball – Crap Movie Great Pinball Battle #2 – Higher Level Trivia?

Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 12: The Pinburgh (trivia) Challenge Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Who will be the 2020 champ, have their name on the big (virtual) banner, and win a trophy from ULEKstore?!?! Follow along, as Martin Robbins and Jeff Teolis fill the void this weekend. Hear from these contestants, plus 10 special guests! Group 1: Corey Hulse, Greg Poverelli, Joe Fox, Robert Byers Group 2: Joe Ciaravino, Kevin Chau, Phil Birnbaum, Christopher Franchi Group 3: Chad Hobbs, Erik Wurtenburger, Alex Ward, Chris Warren Group 4: Colin Dundes, Brian Dye, Elizabeth Cromwell, Petey Hendricks Group 5: Shephen Haberman, Matthew Richardson, Lauren Gray, Colin McAlpine Group 6: Imoto Harney, Tommy Loranger, Stacey Borg, Karl DeAngelo Group 7: Morten Søbyskogen, Joe Schoeber, Gene X Hwang, Bowen Kerins Group 8: Scott Larson, Ron Hallett, Joshua Roop, Bruce Nightingale.

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 10: Keith Elwin’s Game #3 Revealed! (aka clickbait) Join hosts Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis for this milestone episode – The week that was, including Martin’s gameplay tips – KEITH ELWIN’S GAME #3 REVEALED – Discussion of the new game and more with a special insider – Topper Talk – Sponsor Of The Week #1: ULEKstore – The announcement of the biggest tourney EVER (on this show) – Sponsor Of The Week #2 (double digit show, double sponsors): Pinball Etiquette – Plus, recorded just recently a special tribute to the late Steve Epstein

Episode 9: Turtle Power Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins – The Week That Was – TMNT revealed by Stern Pinball – Dwight Sullivan joins Martin & Jeff to break down TMNT game & code – Sponsor Of The Week – IFPA President Josh Sharpe gives update on IFPA and the new ICR ratings – Shout Outs! – Crap Movie/Good Pinball Results – Fan Mail

Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 8: Final Round The Movie Hosts: Jeff Teolis & Martin Robbins Guest: Colin MacAlpine – Episode 7 recap and hangover – Pinball content provider praise – Colin MacAlpine joins us (finally) – How to dissect a game for scoring – Iron Maiden 900 million Deathblow – Best strategies for Deadpool & Lord of the Rings – The Lazashatz – Great pinball players working for pinball manufacturers – Stern Showdown round 1 surprises – Influential pinball machines – Sponsor of the week – Good pinball machines, but bad movies

NEW! Episode 7: Battle for the Final Round No competitions? No worry…we’ve got TWO! – Is this the hardest pinball competition ever? – Is it pinball trivia? – Is it many friends gathering for fun times? – Is there heavy drinking involved? – Is it a total mess? If you answered YES to all of the above, you have Episode 7. Enjoy! Special guests: – Corey Hulse – Joseph Fox – Mrs. Pin’s Pinball Podcast (happy birthday Sarah!) – Christian Line – Greg Poverelli – Kaite Martin – Nicole Bernier – Jeff Parsons – David Dennis – David van Es – Ryan Kuiper – Tracy Lindbergh – Travis Murie – Colin MacAlpine? – Andre Boule – Brent Hayashi – Robert Byers – Greg Sealby – Gareth S Hall – John Cosson – Ryan Cazz

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 6: Pinball Polka! Pinburgh Tournament Director Douglas Polka joins Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis. On today’s show hear about things that will help your tourney. Plus: – will PAPA Championships return? – what makes tourneys successful – sponsor of the week – a major event for YOU for the next episode – fan mail responses and an angry text – Martin’s new love?

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 5: Way Better Than The Last One Special guests Ed Robertson & Phil Grimaldi join Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis as they discuss: – what we’ve been doing – can we convince Ed to play competitive pinball – Stern Showdown rips off Head2Head Pinball – sponsor of the week – Phil Grimaldi talks streaming, commentating and Houston Arcade Expo – fan mail follow up

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 4: Guest Andreas Pedersen, the best tourney format as a TD, & streaming tips from home Hosts Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis discuss a variety of topics. – Andreas Haugstrup Pedersen joins us to talk about different formats on Matchplay.events, and helps your game with pintips.net – What’s the best tournament for you to set up as a Tournament Director – sponsor of the week – Plus, tips to start streaming from home

Big show this week on FINAL ROUND pinball podcast and a lot of topics with Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis – Discussing some recent Steve Ritchie games – ECS recap with Dina & Jim Lindsay – coronavirus discussion – long length of tourneys – Steven Bowden talks about: being the top seed at the upcoming Stern Pro Circuit, the release of Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA) from deeproot in 2 week, Texas Pinball Festival and more – Sponsor Of The Week – Levi Nayman and the NYCPC – Pincade recap from New Zealand including the System 11 World Championship and the Fish Tales Symphony – Martin & Jeff’s dream themes crushed by each other – fanmail questions answered

Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 2: Pinburgh, TDing, NACS, PinMasters, & ACS Recap Special Guests include: – John Cosson (ACS Recap) – Tracy Lindbergh (Pinburgh & TDing) – Josh Sharpe (blabbing about NACS & PinMasters)

Hosts Jeff Teolis and Martin Robbins discuss competition pinball for all skill levels in the inaugural episode of Final Round Pinball Podcast.