Episode 399: Penni Epstein and PAPA 21
Pinball Profile
32 min
Summary
PAPA 21 revival in Chicago Sept 5-8 as tribute to Lyman Sheets & fundraiser for 988 suicide crisis line.
Jeff Teolis interviews Penni Epstein, a legendary OG female pinball player and organizer of PAPA 21, a revival of the historic PAPA tournament coming to Chicago in September 2024 as a fundraiser in honor of the late Lyman Sheets. The conversation covers Penny's 30-year history in competitive pinball, the formation of the first female competitive team (Four Chicks), Lyman's legacy, and the significance of PAPA as a community gathering.
An OG of pinball shares stories of meeting friends in pinball for over 30 years! Plus, we talk about Lyman Sheats, her "dad" Steve, Texture Tuesdays, and this special Major PAPA 21 event Sept. 5-8 at Enterrium north of Chicago.
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