The president of Bowl U Rick Benoit joins us to his thoughts on bowling, and his vision for Bowl U. Rick shares his opinion on how to improve our sport, and where we need to focus our energy. Rick also takes to task the term “sport shot”, and why it [...]
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This week we chat with six-time PBA champion Chris Warren. Chris is the manager of the Chris Warren Pro Shop at Caveman Bowl in Grants Pass Oregon. Joe and Chris begin the show with a rather lively debate on mass bias, and we continue onto layouts that will work at [...]
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This week we chat with Mo Pinel to get his take on the USBC Open pattern, and some discuss his new position with Brunswick. Mo begins by talking about some of the new pieces on the market by Radical including the Yeti. Mo then shares his thoughts on how to [...]
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I had a chance to catch up with Bower X.com Masters Tournament winner Matt O’Grady. Matt talks about his big win,and bowling on the WTBA patterns. Click here for the tournament results. We also discuss a coaching clinic Matt, Anthony Pepe, and Rusty Thomsen are putting on in May. Podcast: [...]
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Joining me this week with some tips on how to attack tournament conditions you may be bowling soon is Lee Sandt, owner of Bowler X Pro Shop. We discuss Bowler X’s involvement with The Dutchman, and why it is a great tournament to bowl. If you are looking for a [...]
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This week we chat with USBC President Andrew Cain. We discuss some of the things that can be done to help bowling unite for the good of the game. Andrew talks about some of things the USBC is working on to move our game forward. We discuss what can be [...]
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USBC Tournament Manager Eric Pierson joins us to discuss his thoughts on how the USBC Open pattern pattern. Eric goes into great detail as to what they were hoping to accomplish this year with two separate patterns. We also talk about the new Kegel oil being used, and the best [...]
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Ebonite Pro Staff member Mike Shady joined us this week with some tips on how to be successful at the USBC Open. Mike talks about his ball layouts and his preferred layouts, and why he is a big fan that fresh oil for team and Doubles/Singles. Mike talks about why [...]
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Today I had a chance to catch up with 2013 USBC Open Champion Jason Belmonte. Jason joins us to discuss his thoughts the day after his win. Jason talks about his mindset in the final match against Wes, and during qualifying. Jason talks about why he chose to throw the [...]
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Today we chat with USBC Open Manger Duane Hagen. Duane joins us to discuss some of the changes regarding the Bowlers Journal tournament, and a few of the changes if you are bowling the USBC Open. As we have done in the past we will chat more in depth regarding [...]
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NOTE: Since we recorded this podcast Mr. Strum has resigned, and is no longer with the Tri-Properties, for more details please check out the 11th Frame piece by Jeff Richgels. We begin our lead up to USBC Open Championship, by talking with Jim Strum. Jim is the Executive Director of [...]
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This week we chat with Amy Eiserman. Amy is the tournament director for the Dutchman Bolony Bowling Tourney. We chat with Amy about the history of the tournament, and what makes it unique. We go over the basics of the tournament, and all the different ways you can cash. Also [...]
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Joining us today is Rick Ramsey, Rick is the tournament director of the BTM and 123 Tournaments. This will be Rick and his wife Gayle’s 11th year running the BTM and 123. The tournaments run in conjunction with the USBC Open, and begin February 28th. Both tournaments are being held [...]
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Ebonite Pro Staff member Mike Shady joined us this week to discuss his coaching camps. Check out Mike’s Peak Performance Bowling website here, along with where you can sign up for a clinic. Mike talks about the seven anchors he discusses in his camps, and briefly discusses each of of [...]
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We catch up this week with Ashley Brune of the Atlantis Casino and Resort. The Atlantis is the one place you will find everything you need on your trip to Reno while bowling the 2013 and 2014 USBC Open. Ashley shares some of the great things the Atlantis has to [...]
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I chatted briefly with Bobby Hall, the winner of the Above 180.com and Bowl 4 Money.com Masters Qualifier tournament held at the Lanes at Ft. Meade in Ft. Meade MD. Bobby defeated Brian Cavey to earn a trip to the 2013 USBC Masters Tournament being held next month in New [...]
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This week we chat with 15 time Team USA member Diandra Asbaty. Diandra joins us to discuss her thoughts going into this years team trials. We also discuss how Diandra is able to mentally prepare for Team USA, and Diandra shares a few tips on how you can mentally prepare [...]
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Ron Simms Jr. is a staff member of Hammer Bowling, and coach of Virgina State University. Ron shares things all bowlers need to remember before heading off to bowl a tournament. Ron also has a few drills you can work on to improve your accuracy. I also discuss with Ron [...]
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Today I had a few minutes to chat with Scott Norton about his win Sunday, and the embrace he had with his husband after the victory. Scott shares why he came out back in 2011, and what he hopes to accomplish for gay athletes. Scott also talks about what defines [...]
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Mark Miller worked in public relations/publications for the United States Bowling Congress and its predecessors. He is an authority on bowling past and present having been called the “Fountain of Bowling Knowledge.” He was assistant editor for Bowling Magazine, edited the Bowler’s Guide instructional and educational book and helped start [...]
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Storm asked me review their newest high performance bowling ball. Storm told me they wanted my honest feedback, and thoughts. Take a listen to my review of the Sync, and for more information on the ball click here. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Tommy Delutz Jr is a two time PBA Champion and 15 time PBA regional champion. Tommy is also a silver certified coach and has over 25 yrs in the pro shop industry. Tommy also owns the pro shop and one-on-one learning center inside Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park, N.Y. [...]
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Jeri Edwards is a USBC Gold Certified coach and CFO of My Bowling Coach.com. Jeri joins us with some great tips to help you prepare for tournaments. We also discuss how coaching has changed, and why the she has been an advocate of dropping your right shoulder for years(assuming you [...]
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Ron Hickland is the lead bowling ball designer at Ebonite International Inc, follow Ron on Twitter here. Ron joins us to discuss the latest going on at EBI, and the first thing he does when developing a product line. Ron talks about the rigorous testing that EBI will put a [...]
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Brent Bowers joins us this week to discuss some of the things he feels need to be done to get bowling back on track. Brent is a former two time champion at Wichita State University and two time member of Junior Team USA. Brent also runs Bowl Better Kansas.com, which [...]
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Tyrel(Ty) Rose is a Coach for Team Canada, and owner of Gold Medal Bowling Boutique, check out his website here. Ty is also a contributor to Bowling This Month Magazine, follow him on Twitter here. Ty joins us to discuss his thoughts on coaching and specifically on bowlers dropping their [...]
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President of Luby Publishing and Chairman of the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame Keith Hamilton joins us to discuss the Bowlers Journal International turning 100. Keith talks about how he got his start with Luby, and why he knew the magazine would be around for many years to [...]
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Part two with PBA Commissioner Tom Clark begins with the thought process on doing away with the exempt tour, follow Tom on Twitter here. We also talk about the tweaking of the animal pattern’s and what the ultimate goal is when changing the shot. Tom also discusses the recent announcement [...]
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I had a chance to chat with Ashly Galante regarding joining PBA Xtra Frame and what it means to her. It was announced yesterday that Ashly will be joining Xtra Frame as an on-air sideline reporter. Ashly shares with me her bowling roots, and what she hopes to add to [...]
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We begin our two-part series with PBA Commissioner Tom Clark, follow Tom on Twitter here. We review some of the highlights of the tour last tour. Tom also hits on some of the challenges the PBA faces regarding sponsorship, and why some advertisers may be shying away from the sport. [...]
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