🎙️ Wizards & Warriors - Episode 9: Game. Set. Zahler.

Welcome back to Wizards & Warriors, the podcast where competitive pinball takes center stage! In Episode 9, we bring on a very special guest: Jason Zahler, the newly crowned IFPA 20 World Champion.

Jason opens up about his pinball journey, shares strategies, and talks about what it takes to rise—and stay—at the top of the game.

Then, Zahler steps up for an 8-game head-to-head battle against Viggo, featuring a mix of classics and modern machines. From Pharaoh to Jack*Bot to Creature from the Black Lagoon, this one’s got it all: clutch saves, risky strategies, and plenty of pinball nerdery.

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🏆 IFPA 20 WORLD CHAMP INTERVIEW - JASON ZAHLER 🏆

• 00:00 - Intro & Welcome Jason Zahler
• 3:24 - How Did You Get Hooked on Pinball?
• 5:01 - Competitive or Casual Beginnings?
• 6:29 - Mentors & Influences
• 9:22 - First Tournament Experience
• 11:09 - Favorite Games & Strategies
• 13:42 - Ball 3 Approach / Best Advice
• 18:28 - Preparing for IFPA Worlds
• 21:30 - Managing Pressure
• 24:42 - Did You Model Your Game After Anyone?
• 27:18 - Advice for New Players
• 31:33 - Most Underrated Skill
• 32:51 - What Makes a Tourney Bank Exciting?
• 34:30 - Life After #1

🎮 THE HEAD-TO-HEAD BATTLE: VIGGO VS ZAHLER

• 35:52 - Game 1: Pharaoh – Classic Multiball Action
• 49:05 - Game 2: Firepower – Shatzfest & Tilt Drama
• 1:04:12 - Game 3: Indy 500 – Loops & Super Jackpots
• 1:15:16 - Game 4: Demolition Man – Claw Combos & Multiball
• 1:28:05 - Game 5: Jaws Pro – Mode Closeouts & Saves
• 1:44:48 - Game 6: KISS – Love Gun Multiball & Demon Head Risks
• 2:01:30 - Game 7: Jack*Bot – Visor Battles & Casino Runs
• 2:16:32 - Game 8: Creature from the Black Lagoon – FILM, MYC, & Multiball Multipliers

🎤 POST-GAME RAPID FIRE & CLOSING

• 2:40:00 - Congrats Zahler! Back-to-Back IFPA Worlds Champ
• 2:43:25 - Favorite Game to Add / Modern vs Classics
• 2:44:00 - Pinnacle Moment / What Do You Hope People Remember?
• 2:45:39 - Harder: Getting to the Top or Staying There?
• 2:46:26 - Rapid Fire: Flippers, Food, & It’s Fiiiiiinnnne v Bozo
• 2:49:30 - Shoutouts & Closing

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