Episode 328: The Pinball Profile Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2021

Jeff Teolis presents Pinball Profile annual Top 10 Most Intriguing People of 2021, honoring individuals who shaped the pinball community during a challenging pandemic year. The list includes tournament organizers (Jim Belsito, Eric Thorne, Tobias Wagerman), competitive players (Anna Neal, Carlos de la Cerda, Wayne Tedder), industry figures (Tim Arnold, Mark Mandeltort), and homebrew designers who represent the future of pinball. The episode emphasizes gratitude for first responders, celebrates the opening of the new Pinball Hall of Fame on the Las Vegas Strip, and highlights the growing influence of smaller manufacturers (Haggis, Spooky, Multimorphic) and emerging homebrew talent.