belles and chimes

With over 20 years in the Pinball industry, join us as we chat with CC Castaneda. She shares stories of her adventures as a TD, Player, organizer, Tech, and more. https://www.backboxpinballpodcast.com/101 https://www.facebook.com/ocbellesandchimes/ https://captainsauctionwarehouse.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/captainsauction

We are so fancy from Texas to Massachusetts - join us as we break down our trip to the Pintastic Expo in Sturbridge, MA. We saw friends, played some Toy Story, lost IDs, went to a cheese party, saw John Borg sing some Rush.....and we answered the question, did Lauren get a lobster roll? https://pintasticnewengland.com/ Pintastic YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hsYk9HhlG9AxvS2IgaUkA)

Welcome to the 2nd annual BPP holiday episode! We wrap up the year with one of our favorite people, Kaite Martin of Belles and Chimes NYC and WIPT. We chat about the future of WIPT, upcoming events, and how her fur baby is possibly the official dog of pinball. Happy holidays y'all! https://www.ifpapinball.com/world-pinball-player-rankings-update-closing-out-2021-and-moving-to-wppr-v5-7/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/bellesandchimesnyc/ https://www.indisc.com/

What a show! In this episode we take you to the action on the Expo floor. We chat with new and old friends, have all the feels and a few drinks. Thanks so much to all our guests - we had a blast! Guests - in order of appearanceappearanceappearanceappearanceappearanceappearance Raleigh Palis Sandy Hegeman Steve Bowden Annabeth and Miette Dronet Colin MacAlpine Courtney Hernandez Jessica Thaxton Maritza Chirichigno Kelli Raisler Tracy Abrahams Elizabeth Dronet Christina Cheeseman Tina Rottman Ian Cheeseman Mike Vinikour Scott Danesi Taylor Bancroft Alana Johnson Krystle Gemnich https://www.arcadecenter.com/ https://www.spacecitypinball.com/ Womens Finals: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1205369454 https://www.scottdanesi.com/ https://sternpinball.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bellesandchimes/ Kelli's Hats: https://kaliedafestivalwear.com/

This week we have the organizer of the Quarantopia Selfie Tournament and a good friend of the show, Laura Fraley. We chat about her TWIPY nominated selfie event, how she could get a matching sequin jacket like mine, how she sold Jurassic Park for Avengers (the horror), and reminisce about the magic of Pinburgh. Also, I may have uttered the phrase "Songbird Multiball"...yes that is a Kenny G reference. Join us! https://twipys.com/2020-twipys-ballot/ Pinbalm: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Pinbalm Here is the wonderful MatchPlay Website: https://matchplay.events/ http://tiltforums.com/ Elizabeth Dronet's shop: https://www.upkickpinball.com/#/ Elizabeth Cromwell's Pin cafe: https://www.kickbackpgh.com/ And some Kenny G....You're Welcome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2RnjFHmNY

Rebecca Salam and Jordan Burgar are the hosts of the TWIPY nominated Pinball Stream, Fliptronic. In this super-sized episode, we chat TWIPYs, Hot Wheels, how Jordan outbid me on a part of pinball history, and an interesting connection between crafting and Roger Sharpe. https://www.twitch.tv/fliptronic https://www.instagram.com/fliptronicatx/ https://twipys.com/2020-twipys-ballot/ Houston Arcade Expo: https://www.arcadecenter.com/ https://www.american-pinball.com/games/hot-wheels/

Make new friends y'all! In this episode, we hear about the upcoming Battle of the Belles taking place during the virtual Pinball Expo on October 15, 2020. Our guests this week are: Tish Edwards, Jen Ruper, and Frieden Johnson with special guests Deborah Tahlman and Phoebe Smith. Hear from this awesome group of ladies how you can be a part of this fun event! Registration/Sign up: https://forms.gle/GniQfqrAH8MTekpD7 Tournment Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2655730224737038/?active_tab=about Games/Tables https://www.sesamestreet.org/games?id=25653 Apps: The Pinball Aracde or THe Stern Pinball App. Go Girl: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=5005 Rat Race: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=3718 Pinball SuperFriends: https://www.facebook.com/pinballsuperfriends/ or email: pinballsuperfriends@gmail.com https://www.johnprine.com/ Spongebob Pinball: https://www.ebay.com/c/1204310936 Girl Scout Sing Along: https://my.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-vtk/local/aid/meetings/D14DP04/Making-New-Friends-Song.pdf Become a Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/backboxpinballpodcast

In episode 55, we hang out with Stephanie Traub from Washington DC. She is the co-host of the pin twich stream, One iPod One Pinball and the 2020 INDISC Women's champ. We discuss snacks, the Karate Kid, virtual cons, and a whole lot more! Photo: Orange Photography https://orangephotography.com/ News from https://www.thisweekinpinball.com (https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-8-3-20-quantum-leaps-legends-of-valhalla-and-tmnt-talk/) LINKS https://www.twitch.tv/oneipodonepinball https://www.facebook.com/oneipodonepinball/ http://www.caextreme.org/ Star Gazer Pin (https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2346) Frontier Pin (https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=959) The Karate Kid 3 (https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=959) (the GF is Robin Lively who was in the movie Teen Witch. This will make sense after you listen) The Wizard (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098663/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) The Dinosaur Park (https://www.cabazondinosaurs.com/)

I made a new friend! Come join me and Phoenix Belle Elaine Hecht as we chat pinball news and the Phoenix pin scene. We hear about Belles and chimes, why arcades are the best place to beat the heat and why Elaine is looking to play all the aussies! Join us :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/bellesphoenix/ https://www.electricbatarcade.com/ https://www.starfightersarcade.com/ https://www.level1arcade.bar/ https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-april-6th-2020/

Ok, I haven't laughed this hard in a while. We get to hang out with Laura Fraley, Andi Richardson and Jessy Farrell of the Richmond Belles and Chimes chapter. We meander quite a bit on this episode and I hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it. I promise that we do talk about pinball...among other things #hotbutteredroll #mountlaundry #softpants #hardpants #bicyclepants #pinballhappyhour Richmond B & C: https://www.facebook.com/groups/195400081037030/ https://sites.google.com/view/richmondpinballcollective/home https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/when-in-romance/

Woo hoo! We get to hang out with Kristen Bayusik and Emily May with the Belles chapter in New Haven, CT. They live next to the Sanctum, how cool is that?!? We chat Pintastic, the New England Pinball scene and I may have told a meandering story on toilet paper. Join us for pinball happy hour! IG: bellesandchimesnhv https://pintasticnewengland.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mynepl/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/tshirts-to-support-the-archives-staff

It is Pinball Happy Hour Boston Style! I had a great time with the local Belles; Erin Siden, Sharon Hebenstreit and Allison Flintoff. We chat about life, Tron, formats, art and a whole lot more. :) I love that dirty water, Oh, Boston, you're my home (oh, yeah)!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5apEctKwiD8 Swag Site: https://teespring.com/stores/boston-belles-chimes Logo by Stephanie Vecellio https://www.stephanievecellio.com/ #stepinhoney The Arrrrrcade {Erin & Mark Seiden} https://m.twitch.tv/thearrrrrcade Insta: Boston Belles & Chimes Pinball #bostonbellespinball FB: Boston Belles & Chimes {public group} https://pintasticnewengland.com/ Tron https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=5682 Abra ca dabra https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2 Yukon (Special) https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=3533 W.I.P.T. https://replayfx.org/competitions/womens-international-pinball-tournament/ If y'all come and visit we will do Texas Wine Country: https://texaswinetrail.com/ Photos by Sharon H., Mark Seiden and Anthony Radzicki

Melissa Geils the GM of the award-winning Logan Arcade joins us for this week's episode. We have a breakdown of the 2019 TWIPY awards (there is a ton to unpack and I didn't cry y'all! ). We also chat about the famous Logan Arcade and how Melissa and her staff are handling the challenges of COVID-19. Show Links www.loganarcade.com 2019 TWIPY Award Winners list (https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipy-pinball-awards-results-percentages-and-honorable-mentions/?fbclid=IwAR0ANelJaZNETKwzts-0N_nOzOnQgbHBB1O02cB2s8G5GVBosLRiH7DgSnA) Logan Arcade Go Fund Me (https://www.gofundme.com/f/logan-arcade-staff-relief-fund) https://www.facebook.com/bellesandchimeschicago/ The Ramones - I wanna be sedated (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm51ihfi1p4) Pins Mentioned in the show Xenon (https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?gid=2821) Medieval Madness (https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?gid=2821) Guardians of the Galaxy (https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=6474) Note - There is a bit of feedback as the whole world is online. It is only in a few places. :) Thx1

Your invited to the best pinball slumber party ever! We chat with the Belles of Columbus (Gillian Holle, Jen Ruper and Brooke Spradlin) about the inaugural Belles Bunk-in this weekend! We get to talk about how the event came to be and all the fun details! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24-hour-belles-bunk-in-pinball-tournament-registration-89674772659?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing Stream https://m.twitch.tv/arcadesuperawesome/profile Links https://www.facebook.com/columbusbellesandchimespinball/

This episode features competitive player and commentator extraordinaire, Deborah Tahlman. The interview game is so strong and she did not disappoint! We chat about pinball news, the upcoming Women's championships, Chicago Expo, pinball tattoos, nicknames and so much more! Big time <3 emoji for this episode y'all http://www.tiltamusements.com/ Belles and Chimes Bunk-In https://www.facebook.com/events/2711670038925867/ 2020 IFPA Women's Championship: https://www.ifpapinball.com/womens/ Deborah's Video for Mezel Mods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lFJV3aZG8k http://mezelmods.com http://www.pinballexpo.net/index.html Pinball Tattoo IG: https://www.instagram.com/winstonthewhale/?hl=en https://softplungepinball.com/ (There is a sale going on y'all) Fire on the IPDB: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=859 Photo Credit: https://orangephotography.com/ PSA: This episode is a little spicy - lol - It's not explicit but maybe check it out before the little ones listen.

Let's meet the rest of the WAB! We are joined by Olivia Helm, Juana Summers and Anna Wolk in a roundtable discussion about the WAB, their involvement and where they see the board heading in 2020. Also, find out who hates Paragon and who loves the sound of the screaming librarian from Ghostbusters! Recorded on January 19, 2020 Photo Credits: Olivia Helm, Charmcore Photography (Juana) and Orange Photography (Anna) Show Links: Belles NYC: https://www.facebook.com/bellesandchimesNYC/ Belles Baltimore: https://www.facebook.com/groups/500717713838522/ Belles Phoenix: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bellesphoenix/ Stern Pro Circut: https://sternpinball.com/stern-pro-circuit/ IFPA: https://www.ifpapinball.com/ Belles Bunk In 24 Hr Tournment in Columbus OH (we are going to have a show about this in Feb!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24-hour-belles-bunk-in-pinball-tournament-registration-89674772659

Ohio Ladies State Champ and 2019 WIPT winner, Holly Koskinen chats with us on episode 31. We get a break down of her experience at both those events and as a player in general. Thank you for being a friend, Holly! Cheesecake and roller skates for everyone! https://www.ifpapinball.com/stern-pro-circuit-selection-process-for-2020-season/ https://www.facebook.com/columbusbellesandchimespinball/ Ohio Championship Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/levelonebar/video/538555644 This is a clip reel of Artistic Roller Skating (OMG Holly this is so cool....I have now fell down the youtube rabbit hole!!!!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDt8uYK9oAM

In episode 23 we chat with Marco Marketing guru and arcade owner Rachel Bess. We chat about the latest renovations at the Electric Bat Arcade and future plans (its a chain y'all!). We also chat pinball upkeep, having fun with Marco and what's next for this very busy lady. https://www.electricbatarcade.com/ https://www.marcospecialties.com/ My fav Sisters of Mercy Song- The extended mix! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evu3I0ZoERc&list=RDevu3I0ZoERc&start_radio=1&t=11)

In episode 20, we break down Pinball Expo with Chicago Belles sisters, Rebecca Hinsdale and Rachel Karlic. We also chat about the CE Willy Wonka release, the new Medieval Madness topper, game play on the new Elvira and I fangirl over Rachel's epic save at WIPT 2019. http://www.pinballexpo.net/ https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-october-21st-2019/ Black Knight Topper: https://youtu.be/0pyoE2nYgu4 Medievel Madness Topper: https://www.facebook.com/flipnoutpinball/posts/2496443973755686 VARKON Pinball: https://youtu.be/nyOq1ngehHM Rachel and Rebecca's photo courtesy of Erin Malysa WIPT Photo courtesy of Orange Photography Cassandra Peterson photo courtesy of Rebecca Hinsdale

On Episode 19 we chat with Tracy and Kelli, the coordinators for newest Belles and Chimes Chapter in Austin Texas. We chat about the new Women's advisory panel and the challenges they face, the opening of their new chapter. I also have a second patron!! It is very exciting! https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/twip-tuesday-october-15th-2019/ https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpa-launches-ifpa-womens-advisory-board/ http://www.pinballexpo.net/