Find Amazing Pinball Locations
https://pinballmap.com/The Punk Rock Pinball Podcast is back with what we
think is Episode 34, and Marshall is here too… kind of. (If you’re watching the video, he bails on the chair almost immediately. If you’re listening, just know he’s nearby doing dog stuff.)
This week we’ve got big PRPA updates, including the launch of the Women’s Punk Rock Pinball Association (WPRPA) and a brand-new women’s leaderboard built to create a more welcoming, confidence-building space for women to jump into competitive pinball. We also talk about why “women’s divisions” exist in the first place, why the vibe is different (and awesome), and how this helps grow the game for everyone.
Then we get into the main topic: scenes. Punk scenes, pinball scenes, bowling scenes, whatever you’ve got. We break down how scenes actually grow (spoiler: it’s not algorithms, it’s people), why most scenes eventually die or splinter, and what you can do to keep your local community thriving. We talk DIY culture, organizers vs. critics, constructive feedback, and why supporting the spaces that host your tournaments matters more than most people realize.
In this episode:
- WPRPA is live: why it matters, how it works, and where to find the new leaderboard
- PRPA “scene-based” localized leaderboards are coming soon (city/region scenes, not state lines)
- How scenes grow, how scenes die, and the simplest ways to help yours survive
We wrap by shouting out friends making moves on the tournament trail, plugging the idea of bringing one new person into pinball this year, and reminding everyone that if you want pinball locations to stick around, you have to show up, play, and support them. Also: we tease a future episode that’s basically going to be Pokémon all the time.
What is Punk Rock Pinball?
The Punk Rock Pinball Podcast is hosted by Mike Felumlee and Stephanie Wysocki, co-founders of Live From The Rock Room and the team behind Punk Rock Pinball. Mike’s background in punk music (Smoking Popes) meets our day-to-day life running a growing pinball club, playing in tournaments, and building out the pinball community.
Each episode is us talking through the machines we’re enjoying, club updates, events we’re hosting, places we’re visiting, and whatever’s happening in pinball that week. It’s straightforward, conversational, and pulled from our actual experience in the hobby.
If you want a real, honest look at pinball from people who live in it every day, this is the show.