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Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 35 .. Labyrinth overview, chatting tournaments with Brent and an Interview with the GrantsEpisode 35 A look at the current pinball landscape and as well a first take on the Yegpin results.The Island's lead official Brent Hayashi drops in to discuss introducing players to tournament as well as what a player can expect We drop in on Jen at Pinhalla to get a look at Barrel of Funs Labyrinth. And we wrap up with a chat with the newest Cdn Champ Miles Grant and his father Dave .. discussing early days of comp pinball in Vancouver as well their...2025-05-261h 47Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 34 There be Dragons! ..In Episode 34 we start off with a bit of the latest news around the Island and also regarding a few large up coming tournaments .. then we get a first look at Stern's latest Dungeons and Dragons (a LE model) .. from there we travel up Island to Ace Brewery and talk with Ron who is running Comox Valley Pinball Nights at Ace, then it's the first half of a great interview we did with Bailey and Corey followed by a tech tip from Darrell and finally we return for the second half of the B&C interview 2025-04-071h 30Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 33 ... Xmen game play, Tech Tip and Chantelle and JeremyJoin us as we visit with Brad Speniel discussing his first year in the hobby which culminated with the purchase of his first pin an XMen LE .. we take a first look at the game as well ... Darrell leaves the workshop for a few minutes to give us a tech tip in the working of switches within the pinball machine and finally we chat with Chantelle and Jeremy getting some background on how they started as well as what inspired them to make the most excellent year in review video that they did for the BC community .. we also...2025-01-161h 28Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 32 .. Vancouver Island Pinball Expo (VIPE) recapIn our 32nd Episode we talk about the largest ever event on Vancouver Island VIPE 2.0 .. we chat with many of the winners from the various tournaments as well as catching up with Darrell and Dan 2024-10-221h 00Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 31 .. It's YEGPIN ! and a chat with Bob MatthewsWelcome to episode 31 of the podcast .. we start with a review of local events and then we are off to Edmonton to talk with Derek Thomson about the upcoming YEGPIN tournament .. Darrell is back with a tech tip on the ins and outs of moving a machine and we wrap up with a dialogue with Bob Matthews .. looking at where it all started, Bob talks about ideas to add value to pinball trips, and finally we chat about his most excellent guide to Classic games
The guide can be found here
https...2024-06-121h 37Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 30 Something new on land and in the seaIn Episode 30
We update the current scene in Victoria and on the Island
Lisa and Dan give their impressions of JAWS LE
Darrell is back with a Tech Tip dealing with ROMs
finally Rob and Dave drop in to discuss the upcoming 2nd edition of the Central Ontario Arcade and Pinball Fest
2024-04-091h 01Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 29 .. A new BC Champ, dropping into Golden BC and what's been going in 2024 so farIn this episode
We chat about the multiple events that have happened so far in 2024
We drop in on Trevor Hamre of Bizarre Entertainment in Golden BC
Darrell has a new tech tip
We interview Emily Reilhan the new BC provincial Champion
and we wrap up with Karrie Hill and discuss her latest project ! 2024-03-0551 minVancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEpisode 28 an Epic Journey and Ian Harrower game designerWe start off with a round up of local events
Ian Harrower drops in to discuss his first game design and all things multimorphic
Darell's tech tip takes a look at Homebrews
Ash, Karrie and Jen report back from their epic almost 3 week journey that took in Seattle, District 82, Expo in Chicago and the east coast
Here is also a link to the Amy Attas article mentioned by Karrie
https://www.westcoasttraveller.com/flipping-for-pinball-why-pro-players-love-travelling-the-west-coast/2023-12-021h 29Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEP 27 Yegpin Bound ..In Episode 27
we discuss upcoming events including a new 3 day event on the Island
Cosmo and family drop into the studio to talk about their Yegpin adventure
Darrell has a new tech tip
Yegpin Matchplay B division champion Nick Greenen talks about the event
and finally we wrap up the show with Yegpin's own Derek Thompson to review the event
2023-08-2554 min
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEP 26 (yes this one is actually 26) .. A new Island Champ, unboxing 4 new games, Darrell's tech tip and a pre YEGPIN discussion with Derek ThomsonIn our latest episode we review the latest happenings on Vancouver Island and discuss Darrell's trip to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show
there is a round table discussion after we unbox four of the newest pinball machines
Darrell's tech tip regarding unboxing new games and the potential issues that might come up
We give our best wishes to Cdn coin-op veteran Jerry Power as he announces his retirement coming up at the end of June after 48 years in the industry
2023-06-121h 07
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp25 Something new in the Interior ... reviewing Pinball The man who saved the game and a chat with Joe CiaravinoWe discuss the local scene on the Island
Then we interview Nick and Trent about their startup league at Alchemy Brewery in Kamloops BC
In the shop Darrell has been busy with a mid 80's rarity Gamatron
and we wrap up the episode talking with Joe C founder of the Pinball Degenerates FB group and review the (Spoiler Alert) amazing film
Pinball the man who saved the game2023-04-051h 28
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp24 INDISC, Provies and the Electrric BatEpisode 24
We discuss the latest local news
Ashleigh Kolla drops in to discuss this years trip to INDISC as well as the results from the BC Provincial Championships
Darrell's tech tip is well connected
and we wrap up chatting with Rachel Bess from the Electric Bat arcade in Tempe Arizona
2023-02-0958 min
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 23 .. It's Championship Season ..In Today's episode
We chat with Karrie Hill from Deadbeetz Women's league, Darrell has a Christmas based tech tip, We discuss the upcoming BC Provincial Championship with BC IFPA rep Rob Moller and Dan and Karrie chat the first ever BC Women's Provincial Championships with IFPA Women's council member (and all around pinball master) Zoe Vrabel
2022-12-151h 23Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 22 .. Ship my Pin and the mid Island Double PlayWe are back with Episode 22
A reminder that the Island largest women's event is coming up on Oct 2nd .. a few spots are left when this episode was released.
In this episode we go over the results of the largest tournament ever held on the Island with Tyler Bates
Darrell fuses a Tech Tip
and we chat with Dino Gaspari of Ship my pinball and the pinball depot
2022-09-231h 08
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 21 .. YEGPIN ! and bringing a machine back from the brinkWelcome to Episode 21
In this episode we chat with players (Julie Dorssers and Mike Dymus) that competed at the recent YEGPIN tourney in Edmonton, Darrell has a tech tip with Peter who recently brought a Williams Fantastic EM back from the abyss and then we go back to YEGPIN to recap the show from the founders (Derek Thomson) perspective.
2022-08-211h 18
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 20 ... A Pinball Show .. ShowIn Episode 20 we look at two shows in our Northwest region
We open with an interview with Derek Thomson of the upcoming Edmonton based YEGPIN show
and we discuss the trip Neil and Dan took to the most excellent North West Pinball and Arcade show
2022-06-291h 04
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 19 From sea to sea ... A new Champ and the soon to be open largest classic pinball arcade in CanadaWe are back for Episode #19
We start off with a bit of general news and then straight into a chat with the New Vancouver Island Champion !!
Darrell and Tyler return for a tech tip on a new product for help with updating lights on Classic and more modern pins
and we wrap up with an interview with Seven Graylands, youtuber and soon to be owner of Canada's largest classic Pinball arcade located just outside Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island ... welcome to Seven's Pinballorama
http://www.pinballorama.com
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Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEP 18 ... Northwest bound ... NW pinball Collective .. NW Pinball Show and first impressions of RUSH and RUSH LEWe return with Episode 18 of our podcast
Which local brought home hardware from the Texas Pinball Festival ?
Results from the playin for the Island Championships
an Interview with Chris Force of the newly opened Northwest Pinball Collective
First impressions of the new RUSH pinball machine (pro and LE) with Bryan and Ron
Dan Halligan from the North West Pinball and Arcade show drops in to chat about the show coming up June 3rd to 5th in Tacoma 2022-04-201h 32
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEP 17 Independent Film maker Ben Wilms, TD Tyler Bates and a double shot of tech tipsIn Episode 17 we interview Tyler Bates of Black Diamond antiques and the second Tournament Director on the Island
Darrell is back with two tech tips this month, using forums as resources for pin repair and reviewing the new Art Blade protector product
And being Oscar month we chat with Film maker Ben Wilms and Mike Loftus who is the focus on Ben's documentary 'Full Til'
Link to Full Tilt on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5azFfvCfk-0
Pinmedics can be found at
https://pi...2022-03-141h 06Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 16 .. Valentine's Episode ... Jerry Power of Player One pinball .. memories of Lyman and moreWe open with the current status of public pinball on the Island
A short tribute for Lyman Sheets .. world champion and pinball programmer
Local engaged couple Lara and Rob discuss their entry into the hobby and ownership of machines
Darrell's back with a tech tip on your three button panel and it's uses
Jerry Power Canadian sales manage of Player One pinball details his lifetime in the coin-op
2022-02-071h 32
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 15 - A chat with Kevin from Classic Playfield Reproductions plus Darrell's tech tip and more updatesWe are back with episode 15
Updates on the pinball scene on the Island
Ashleigh and Karrie drop in to talk about the Women's Bubblegum Frenzy tournament
Darrell's tech tip .. just happens to be playfield replacement
and Kevin from CPR talks the history and future of CPR in his first ever audio interview 2021-12-161h 16
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp14 The anniversary show .. with world #1 Raymond DavidsonIn this episode we go over recent tournament results and also reflect on the first year of the podcast. We wrap up with an interview with the currently #1 globally ranked player Raymond Davidson 2021-11-161h 06
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp13 Unboxing of GNRLE, tech tip of the month and an interview with Julie DorssersIn our bakers dozen episode we provide the results of the initial events since the return of competitive pinball, we have a round table discussion after unboxing a GNRLE, Darrell is back with his pinball tech tip and Julie Dorssers drops into the VIP studio for an interview 2021-09-161h 11
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 12 - Return of VPL events, unboxing of a Mandalorian LE pinball, Part 2 of Flipper tech and Part 2 of our chat with Mike HanleyIn Episode 12
We discuss the return of sanctioned events to Victoria and the first events in Chemainus
Darrell is back with the second part of Flipper tech maintenance
We unbox a LE version of the Mandalorian and give our first impressions
Mike Hanley returns and we talk about Brazilian pinball as well as European manufacturers
2021-08-221h 09
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 11 .. News !!!! Arcade reopenings .. Island Champ Fuji Eng .. Tech tip - Flippers and Powerhouse's Steve Webb BIG NEWS!In Episode 11 we update the current situation regarding the arcades on the Island, The reopening of leagues and tournaments, we sit down and chat with Fuji Eng current Island Champion, Darrell talk Flippers and we drop in on Steve to get the news on changes at Quazar's and Powerhouse 2021-07-081h 03
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp10 .. The Makers episode ... Meteor 2021 with developer Dick Hammill and Neil from 4ever FlipStatus of the arcades including another new location opening soon .. results from the Island Remote Challenge as well as the Global ICR
We chat with Neil Hodge from VPL and 4ever flip regarding his experiences in pinball as well as his hoody line 4ever Flip
Darrell and Dan discuss the process of upgrading Meteor to Meteor 2021
Dick Hammill the developer of Meteor 2021 drops in to discuss the game development as well as other games he has been working on
2021-05-3051 min
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp 9 Head tech at Powerhouse ... Pin2DMD review and Mike Hanley from CotSBA new location on the Island .. we chat with Chris the head tech at Powerhouse Pinball .. Pin2DMD is reviewed with Dino and Mike Hanley shares his story and that of the only pinball manufacturer in Canadian History Northstar Pinball ..
Link to PIn2DMD
https://www.cdnpin2dmd.ca
Montreal Pinball
http://www.montrealpinball.com/
Full interview with Jaques Tremblay cofounder of Northstar Pinball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqF96IHNRQ2021-04-051h 29
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp8 Hands on with Led Zep LE ... interviews with Mike Dymus of LOPL and Chemainus' own Shawn OrzaThanks for dropping in
In today's episode we update the status of the arcades on the Island .. we also discuss the remote ICR tournament that 3 VPL'ers are competing in and announce the Island ICR tournament that will take place in April.
We drop in on Shawn Orza from Wiffle Games and Wizard's Arcade
and get to take a Led Zep LE for a spin courtesy of friend of the podcast Lisa
finally we wrap up with Mike Dymus co-founder of London's Pinball League discussing his unique pinball finds and his current ob...2021-03-111h 10
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp7 Back to BC with John's Jukes Ltd/Flippers.comIn Episode 7
We update current status of the arcades on the Island
Tournament Results .. The IFPA ICR semi-final results
An Interview with VPL's own Bryan Couch .. we discuss some of his travels ... pinball in Japan and on the east coast of Canada. Starting a collection and his introduction to pinball
In his tech tip Darrell puts together the must have items for a pinball toolbox
We interview John Robertson (aka John Jukes) .. how it all started ... the time travel warehouse ... John;s connection with restoring the PAPA HQ after the...2021-02-091h 12
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEp6 We venture to the Southern Hempishere World's Womens #1 Danni PeckEpisode 6 of the Vancouver Island Pinball podcast
We give a status update on the arcades on the Island as well as a special location in the state of Minnesota
The winner of last months contest is announced
We interview local player and entrepreneur Karrie Hill
Darrell is back with his tech tip on the does and don'ts of LEDs
and we wrap up with an interview from the top ranked female player in the world Danni Peck from New Zealand
Below are a few lin...2021-01-261h 11
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastEpisode 5 .. Alberta bound and First look at JJP GNR LEEpisode 5 of the VIP podcast
Included in the episode are
Arcade Status on the Island
Catching up with VPL'er Brennon Patterson in Calgary
Darrell's Tech Tip .. discussing buying pins with pinball Dave
A first look at JJP's GNR LE with BAMOH Bob
An interview with Derek Thomson of YEGPIN and Arkadium Retro Arcade (Edmonton)
A new contest for locals to win some VPL swag
2021-01-051h 14
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastVIP Ep4 - Pinball Profile ... Profile with Jeff TeolisIn Episode 4 we return with an interview with Jeff Teolis from the Pinball Profile and Final Round podcasts. We also interview VPL director of officiating Brent Hayashi ... Darrell takes a trip back in time for the what's in the shop Darrel segment .. we update the arcade status on the Island and we also introduce the first ever VIP podcast contest. 2020-12-141h 03
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastVIP Podcast Episode #3In this episode we provide updates on the status of the arcades on the Island. We interview VPL Vice-President Hayley Williams, Darrell is back with a tech tip and we wrap up with an Interview of Walt Morose who discusses the Pinball for Change charitable tournaments as well as the history of the Bluffs Pinball League(s) and his entry into the madness of the pinball hobby2020-12-0155 min
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastVancouver Island Pinball (VIP) Podcast Episode 2In Episode #2 we update the status of the arcades on the Island. In our interview with Ashleigh we find out about the little known connection between asparagus and pinball. Darrell returns with "What's in the shop Darrell" providing insight into hardtop replacements for playfields and we wrap up the episode with an interview with Steve from Powerhouse Pinball 2020-11-1445 min
Vancouver Island Pinball (VIP) podcastVancouver Island Pinball Podcast ... Episode 1In our first ever episode we interview IFPA ROY (2019) Axel Blonde and local player "Pinball Dave'. We also have current arcade status on the Island as well as Tech Tip segment with Darrell. 2020-10-2937 min