Episode 295: Nate Shivers

Pinball Profile host Jeff Teolis interviews Nate Shivers, creator of the influential Coast to Coast Pinball podcast, in a wide-ranging conversation about pinball history, community media, career development, and the state of the industry. Shivers discusses why he ended Coast to Coast Pinball after achieving significant audience reach, his transition to hosting the Stern Insiders Pinball Podcast, his early pinball experiences, and his career arc from music to sales to pinball media. The episode covers 2020 as a banner year for game releases, competitive pinball player rankings, European pinball scenes, and the growing number of pinball-focused media outlets.