Episode 70 - Legendary Women of the Pinball Industry
Podcast celebrates overlooked women pioneers in pinball: artists, engineers, musicians, and administrators who shaped the industry.
50 min listen · Feb 17, 2025

A weekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon. Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, occasionally with other guests.
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A weekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon.

Podcast celebrates overlooked women pioneers in pinball: artists, engineers, musicians, and administrators who shaped the industry.
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