On The Gutter: Recent Episodes
Dj Rose
A bowling podcast where we bring on guests such as professional bowlers and people within the industry to talk all things bowling. We will be covering current events in the bowling world along with any trending topics.
WE'RE SO BACK! This week we welcome back PBA Rookie of the Year, Ryan Barnes! We sit down with Ryan to discuss his season, winning over $100K this year and what lead to success. We discuss what is more important, mastering urethane or being versatile with reactive bowling balls. Then, we discuss the social media frenzy of a league changing because of there being TOO MANY 300 games bowled... WE ARE BACK
Are tour reps managing pros? babysitting them? Being a therapist? My best friend Joey Krzywonos comes to the podcast to discuss his "rookie year" of being a tour rep for both the PBA and PWBA tour! We also take a look at the NCAA making a complete ban on Urethane bowling balls for the 25-26 season. As well, we do have the PBA Tour end of the year awards including Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year!
There were 37 DQs at an event.. what is happening and why?! We sit down to discuss this event and what we think of the reasoning. We also welcome Samantha Knight to the podcast to talk about her complete 180 in bowling. She went from hanging the shoes up to working in the industry and competing full time!! A very wild change of events!
The app that can fix everyone! This week we are joined by the CEO and Founder of the Tenpin Toolkit app, Simon! We discuss why he created this app, the benefits of using it and why it can be valuable to all bowlers. We also take a look at the nominees for the PBA Player and PBA Rookie of the year. We also touch briefly on the USBC's Q&A held on their Facebook page!
URETHANE IS GONE?! This week the USBC dropped a bombshell with new rules for the use of Urethane and slow oil absorption high performance bowling balls. We also have a new update from the World Bowling League and what is expected to come from it. As well, we are joined by the Miss Sarah Klassen to talk about her very diverse career from collegiate champion, to medaling internationally along with success in the PWBA.
HE DOES IT AGAIN! Sean Rash is back on the podcast this week to talk about his WILD 2025 season. Obviously there has been controversy but Sean proved again why he was inducted into the Hall of Fame this year after his INSANELY IMPRESSIVE win at the 2025 Lucky Larsen! We also discuss the full recap of the tournament and some urethane debate!
This week we are joined by PWBA rising star Kelly Whipple. We discuss her collegiate career and her growth in popularity on social media to now being on the PWBA full time. Given that this is the time of year for a lot of international events, we discuss our top 5 international players!
This week we get to sit down with the number 1 seed at the PWBA Rochester Open, Bailey Delrose. We get to discuss what the PWBA Championship week was like for her including her making her first stepladder finals on the national tour. The guys discuss the 2026 season via which bowlers we expect to really make a name for themselves next year. We also take a look at the recent announcement from the European Bowling Tour and how they are doing the EXACT opposite of the PBA...
WOW. That's about all we have to sum up the INSANE week at the PWBA Tour Championships! We sit down and discuss all 3 events including the Player of the Year race conclusion and Shannon Pluhowsky winning 2 of the 3 events including the Tour Championship. We then sit down with now, 2-Time PBA champion Chris Via to discuss his win with Bryanna Cote at the Luci Doules!
Jamo has followed in foot steps and left the podcast.... for the week. This week it is a solo show as I review the "Youtube Feud" between Darren Tang and his editor Jesse. Both posting videos to Youtube as it was made public that they have separated. I then take a look at some positive notes for the sport of bowling and of course, take a look at the PWBA Championship week and review the Rochester Open!
WHAT ARE THEY DOING?! The USBC releases patterns from USBC nationals along with the Urethane voting results. These both have caused utter chaos in the bowling world. We also welcome the infamous social media superstar Sarah Rutherford (Sarah Bowls) to the podcast. We sit down and speak with her about her rise to popularity and how she has made social media bowling her career!
WE are back! After a couple week break, we return to some INSANE news. First off we talk about the PBA50 World Series of Bowling that ended in a very emotional win! We then speak about the PWBA Anniversary Classic that made history for largest attendance ever! We also saw the first 2 handed woman make a tv show. Then we speak about the USBC release of topography for Nationals and of course, the announcement of a potential ban of urethane bowling balls!
Psychology is more important than how you throw the ball in bowling! This week we are joined by the top psychologist in bowling, Dr Dean Hinitz. From working with gymnasts, to working with Team USA and the greatest bowlers of all time, Dr Dean enlightens us on tips and tricks we need to understand to having a good mental game. Updates on the SFA Women's bowling program and people are up in arms at bowl expo!
This week we are joined by Jordan Snodgrass after her 6th title at the Waterloo Open. We also discuss her amazing run of tournaments thus far on the PWBA Tour. The guys discuss the recent news of bowling be left out of the Pan-Am games and what that could mean for bowling. We also discuss the FIREY PWBA season and how it was NEEDED.
This week we welcome first-time tv finalist Maryssa Carey to the show! We take a look at her incredible run last week at the 2025 US Women Open. A lot of people believe that this might have been the toughest tournament of the year. However, we saw New Hui Fen dominate the TV show and come away with ANOTHER win on the year.
Everyone was bowling again! This week we recap the USBC Senior Masters, the PWBA Waterloo Open and the PBA Tour finals! All 3 of these events featured different formats with 3 major winners being victorious! Which format is the best for tournaments?
We welcome back to the podcast with her 6th PWBA Tour title, Stephanie Zavala! Fresh off the win on her BIRTHDAY at the PWBA Cleveland open, we sit down with Steph to discuss her win, the good juju at the centre and her overall week for the PWBA Summer Series. We also take a look at the most recent announcement from the PBA Tour with CBS Sports set to host the WSOB and the all new Comissioner's cup!
This week we discuss the sad announcements out of SFA and Webber International as their bowling programs have been cut. We discuss why the colleges may have done this and what this means for other college bowlers. We also review the PBA tour finals where we saw Jesper take home the win!
EVERYONE WAS BOWLING! After spending the weekend in Vegas watching the USBC Queens, we recap the entire Queens tournament, the PBA tour playoff semifinals and a couple PBA50 National tour titles! While seeing all 3 sections of pro bowling, is bowling more interesting when the carry percentages are lower?
This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with PBA Rising star who wants more! Eric had a great 2024 season and we were able to reflect on 2024 and 2025. We take a look at him making his FIRST tv show along with his dad being a part of it. We also recap the quarterfinals of the PBA Tour playoffs!
This week we have the start of his years PBA Tour Playoffs! We both notice a big difference in the hype around them this year from the fans perspective. Do they need to change the PBA playoff format?
The PBA Tour FINALLY announces a new TV Deal with the CW Network! We take a look at this deal, what it means for the PBA Tour and our initial impressions. We also recap that Elite League Battle of the Brands that saw Storm coming out on top. We finish the episode by sitting with the man on the mission this year, Tim Foy Jr!
The lefties have returned! Jesper Svensson came home with the win at the Tournament of Champions in a dominating fashion! We take a deep dive at the TofC story lines and the back to back stepladders! The PBA Elite League Battle of the Brands is officially here and we preview the teams and the match ups for this coming weekend!
What would a major be without some story lines?! 20 year old Ethan Fiore takes home the win at the PBA Players Championship! #VapeGate happened and reignited an old rivalry between Rash and Belmonte! Lefty lock out as well? Full recap this week!
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The PBA All Star weekend has concluded and the 2 handed bowlers have their match! We have a short episode this week where we take a look at the first ever 1 hander vs 2 handed bowlers event where the 1 handers took the win! We then take a look at the strike derby that saw EJ Tackett take down Jason Belmonte in the finals. String pins have met their match and it is most likely string pins!
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WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! The most ludicrous event ever just concluded with the 2025 USBC Masters! On this episode, we take a look at all the story lines from this week, some REALLY good and some REALLY bad. We also sit down with this year's winner Gary Haines. We talk with him about his win, his match with Simo and the infamous KISS!
We recap all 5 of the shows from the WSOB including the Brooklyn heard around the world! We take a deep dive into the first 3 animal patterns being won by first-time International bowlers and then EJ Tackett taking the Shark Championship along with the World Championship! We talk about the break from EJ to beat Tim Foy JR and the clash again between Jason Belmonte and EJ Tackett.
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The CRAZIEST series of events lead to an INSTANT-CLASSIC for the PBA Tour! This week we review the Mike Aulby Nevada Classic! We take a look at two players making it from the PTQ onto the show, then the record setting roll off between EJ Tackett and Ethan Fiore! In the championship match, we saw Andrew Anderson get paybacks against EJ to win the Mike Aulby Nevada Classic! There was a TON of story lines.
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This week is FULL of situations. First we take a look at some suspensions handed out to college bowlers at Webber university including a coach and faculty member being on probation. Then we take a look at the WSOB and the latest updates from it. We recap the top 16 of each of the animal patterns and how the Chameleon championship lead to fines amongst multiple bowlers. We talk about some surprising performances so far and what we expect to happen for the rest of the tournament.
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This week we preview the upcoming and current WSOB 16. This tournament could have thee BIGGEST impact on a players year/career. We take a look at who might benefit from a good week along with those who might change their career paths because of this week! We make our predictions of who we think are going to have good weeks and maybe come away with a win!
This week we talk about 2 "Off the Wall" topics that were mentioned. The first we talk about if bowlers and the PBA are missing out by not releasing players contracts and endorsements earnings. Should professional bowling be more open about players contracts like other sports are? Then we discuss the PBA mid-season superlatives and how the PBA "called out" some players for their seasons so far? Were they right? Were they wrong?
This week we welcome back the leading guest on the show, Graham Fach! We speak with Graham about his VERY hot start to the season. We talk about him dealing with a messed up finger, the situation with Jason Belmonte on top of making multiple shows already this year including the US Open. We also review the Pete Weber Missouri Classic. This week included multiple funny interviews, players getting chippy with each other and another EJ Tackett win!
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This week we are PUMPED to welcome the newest PBA Tour champion, Santtu Tahvanainen. We sit down and discuss the Owen's Illinois Classic tournament and some of the drama that was included within the tv show. We speak with Santtu about his incredible win after being the number 1 seed and what it has been like to battle back after a major injury!
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This week we recap the very intense and very drama packed 2025 US Open. EJ Tackett claims another US Open but not without drama. A huge comeback, distracted bowlers and "personal" comments lead to a very entertaining US Open. We also discuss some pettiness on social media with bowling companies! We also have a giveaway! Don't forget to leave a comment to enter the contest!
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We welcome the 2024 Player of the Year EJ Tackett BACK to the podcast! We discuss EJ's championship winning year including the birth of his son, battling some injuries and of course, what it took for him to win the Player of the Year. We also discuss the first tournament of the year with an ALL 1 HANDED finale that saw Graham Fach winning! One Handed vs 2 hands... who wins?
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PWBA Major champion Erin McCarthy is here! This week we discuss a lot about the major news from the world of women's professional bowling and what this means as an overall. We try to add some clarity of the news that has come out and how we all feel about it. We also review the opening tournament of the PBA Tour and team Motiv! Don't forget to pick up a new watch!
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Our first BONUS EPISODE in quite some time. Maria Kreke who bowled full time on the PWBA sits in as we discuss the key points of the breaking news from the PWBA tour. She gives us her perspective as the news just recently dropped and what we both think from the immediate press release!
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Ryan Barnes is here! We sit down and talk to Ryan about his career, his HUGE win at USA Team Trials along with how he has only really been competing in bowling for about 4 years! We also take a look at some more changes with tour players and ask; Is brand loyalty important? We welcome a new sponsor! Link below.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! The first episode of 2025 is here and we are back. We discuss the news of the reversal decision of Brunswick purchasing Classic distribution and then we also set a New Year's resolution for each other and then we also make bold predictions for 2025. Then we discuss the announcement of the rosters for the PBA Elite League Battle of the Brands and all the bowlers who moved companies!
We have our last episode of 2024 ending with A LOT! First we review the end of the year PBA Tour awards including Rookie of the Year and EJ Tackett winning his 3rd Player of the Year. Then we discuss the breaking news announced that Brunswick bowling has purchased Classic products and becoming an exclusive distributor for Brunswick. Lastly, we are joined by the PBA RPI champion of 2024, Manny Ferrell. We discuss his career, winning 15K as a 19 year old and what his goals are for his pro career. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
We are joined by the one and only Dan Wilbur. Dan has been in charge of marketing and design for Motiv bowling. He is the guy who has designed ALL the Motiv logos for many years including the Venom and Jackal logos and names. We discuss what it's been like designing these logos along with seeing them come to life and being used to win Major championships. The guys also sit down and name what we think have been thee WORST bowling ball names in the industry!
This week we are joined by arguably one of the GREATEST bowlers of all time, man or woman, Liz Johnson. We recap her career including winning 10 PWBA Majors, 25 total titles, a PBA title along with MANY international medals. We also discuss the upcoming PWBA showdown and some changes we think would be beneficial.
We welcome Ryan Ciminelli to episode 142! We sit down and talk with Ryan about winning 8 PBA Tour titles, filling the void he had been missing and now walking away from the national tour. Ryan gives insight on being one of the most polarizing people to ever be on the PBA Tour. 8 career titles and one major win, Ryan now leaves the PBA Tour and he explains why. We also review the newly announced managers for the PBA Elite League and the USBC Masters being sold out in 12 minutes. We also cover what match ups we would love to see happen on both the PBA and PWBA Tours.
This week welcome back PBA Tour Commissioner Tom Clark to the show! We discuss the overall 2024 season and some key points from the year. We then take a look at the changes coming to the PBA Tour in 2025. Tom answers some questions everyone has been wondering including the changes to the PBA Elite League. The boys also discuss which players have individually changed the game of bowling!
This week we have a discussion that we've wanted to for a while. As competitive bowlers, is bowling league good or bad? We discuss why we think bowlers get false hope when it comes to league bowling and how beneficial league bowling is for people who truly want to be competitive.
This week we are joined by Brandon and Justin Bohn! The sons of PBA Hall of Fame member Parker Bohn. I sit down and speak with both Justin and Brandon about their own career and goals for their bowling career. They talk about what is has been like to grow up in such an iconic family and what bowling truly means to them. Jamison and DJ discuss the INSANE changes coming to the PBA season mostly highlighting the change of the PBA Elite League. There will no longer be PBA teams but it has now changed to the Battle of the Brands.
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This week we welcome PBA Hall of Fame member Wes Malott. He clears the air about bowling in the PBA Elite League and on the PBA National Tour. We take a look at his career and discuss some INCREDIBLE moments and years he had. The guys also talk about shooting spares and what release is the best when making spares.
This week we are joined by newly exempt bowler Andrew Hall! We sit down and discuss his career and what it was like to go through the tour exemption process! We also discuss the brand new training facility him and his father have opened! We also discuss the PBA Strike Derby and run through the bracket of who we think will come away with the win!
This week we have one topic to discuss after our weekend recaps and it is brought to us by the USBC. They have announced new rule changes for the Open Championships in 2026.. are these good or bad? Will the money help drive interest?
This week we are joined by PBA LBC National Championship Clash Champion Gianna Brandolino. I sit down and discuss her win at the LBC Championship and the success that she has already achieved. We also discuss some bowlers both past and present who had an amazing youth careers... who do you think did?
This week we have a lot to unpack. First we have a weekend recap including the incredible win by Gianna Brandolino at the PBA LBC National Championship Clash for 60 THOUSAND DOLLARS! We take a look at the smart money situation and how some people thought it was setup? Then we discuss the brand new Klein Vegas Scratch Challenge. This brand new tournament brings back days of the High Roller in Vegas and some rules have flustered some people... are they too strict? Or do they make sense?!
This week the guys sit down and discuss a few different topics. There was a lot of regionals to cover and other tournaments. We take a look at the most marketable people on the professional bowling side and what makes a pro bowler more marketable to bigger companies. We also take a look into bowlers who we think should have stayed on tour longer? Mike Fagan, Scott Norton, Jesse Buss.. someone else?
This week's episode is FULL of PBA Elite league talk. What we think they did well, what we wish they would improve and the overall results. Surprises from Belmo, Andrew Anderson named MVP and much more! We also discuss who we would pick for our own PBA Elite league team and want to know who you would choose.
This week we sit down and review two bigger topics. First we discuss the idea of makable spares and splits and how you should view them as competitive bowlers. Second, we talk controversy. After a few things on social media, we take a look into bowlers who are sponsored by companies. Should they be better bowlers or better at sales?
This week we dive into 2 main topics surrounding the PBA Tour and potentially a new look at a bowling lane. We review the Lucky Larsen Masters that saw Jesper Svensson winning his 12th PBA Tour title. We discuss if this will ignite a resurgence from him/push other International players to win on tour. We also discuss the possibility of adding vertical foul lines in bowling and creating a square much like sports like golf, tennis, darts and so on.
What is wrong with social media?! As the PBA Tour Trials concluded, we review everything from the tournament including the insane amount of bashing on social media from the players who competed in the Tour Trials. We interview the Tour Trials leader (winner) Hayden Stippich to talk about his week of "winning" and how he felt throughout the entire week to lead the trials and what he is most looking forward to.
This week we have a deep discussion looking into the professional tours. We look at specifically the Player of the Year awards. Does the PBA do it better by voting or does the PWBA do it better based on points? As well, we take a look at the PBA, PBA50 and the PWBA tours and who have been stand out players/stories from the seasons.
This week was full of bowling! We discuss the drama filled PWBA Tour Finals including the Greater Detroit Open, The Pepsi Open and the Tour Championships. We also discuss if pro bowlers should be restricted in which tournaments they bowl, their averages and how they should be able to make money.
There is a lot to unpack this week! History has been made with the first ever professional trios event! The PWBA/PBA/PBA50 all team up for their first even trios event and it was amazing. We discuss if events like this would be good for the olympics. Lastly, we discuss if there is defense in bowling!
This week was a very busy week! Our main topic we discuss is if bowling deserves to be in the olympics? What are the pros and cons of bowling be in the olympics and what would bowling need to do in order to fit in the olympics? We also discuss a lot of tournaments including the PBA/PWBA Luci doubles! We also finish the discussion of using urethane and plastic in a league setting.
This week we discuss if urethane and plastic bowling balls should be thrown at league. Why or Why not? As well, we discuss if league managers should show the bowlers what oil pattern they are bowling on. On top of that, we discuss some news in bowling including a PBA50 major and Liz Johnson setting a new record as well!
This week we are joined by PWBA and International superstar- Verity Crawley. We speak with Verity about her career, being away from home, having a turn around on the PWBA Tour and how confidence has played a major factor in her bowling game! DJ and Jamison also review some news from within the PBA along with discussing if college bowling is actually important in seeing success.
This week is packed as Jamison Peyton returns as a co-host. We discuss if handicap should be allow in competitive bowling, especially bowling for money. We review the new announcement from the PBA of the Japan Regional tour. Lastly, we discuss influencers and their contribution to the bowling world. Is it good or bad to have social media influencers in the sport?
This week we welcome a new co host to the podcast, Jamison Peyton! We sit down and talk about some of the pressing news in the world of bowling, review some bowling lingo and discuss the topic of the big 3 in bowling with EJ Tackett, Anthony Simonsen and Jason Belmonte!
This week we are joined by one of the largest names in the bowling world in Mark Buffa. We sit down and talk with Mark about his experience at Wichita State, bowling for Team Canada, coaching and of course, being the lead distributor for ALL things bowling in Canada. Not too many people can say they have experienced everything Mark has. DJ and Kurt also take a look at current standings for the PWBA and discuss who could be walking away with the PWBA Player of the Year award.
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This week we are joined by recent 1st time winner on the PWBA Tour- Lauren Russo. We discuss her career, including being part of the HUGE movement at McKendree University and representing team USA. We take a look into her grind on the PWBA tour and capturing her first win. We also discuss the US Women's Open and the excitement from the tv show and the record breaking performance by past guest Diana Zavjalova.
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This week we recap the very exciting PBA Tour Finals and PWBA Southern Indiana Open! We are joined by KR Strikeforce manager, Jason Guest. We discuss the importance of bowling shoes and what people should be looking for with shoes before they make a large investment. Kurt bowls his first PBA Regional and we also discuss the MUST HAVES at bowling alleys.
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This week we have a jam packed episode! We are joined by the PBA Delaware Classic and PBA Playoffs champion- David Boog Krol! We discuss his incredible season, almost quitting bowling, his crazy win in Delaware along with him capturing the PBA playoffs title! The PWBA makes their stop in Tennessee with 3 tournaments and the international domination at this event! Kurt also calls out left handers?
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This week we are joined by the man behind the camera on tour, Patrick Martinez. We sit down and talk with him about what it's like to be traveling with both the PBA and PWBA tour to capture all the winning moments. We discuss the things that he has seen from the pros and what truly goes into an event for the overall production from week to week.
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Headlines all weekend long! This week there is no guest but we cover the INSANE weekend of bowling with some of the coolest headlines out there. We had Jillian Martin becoming the youngest USBC Queen ever, Boog Krol completing the underdog season and winning the PBA playoffs and the PBA50 tour bowling on string pins! Join us as we discuss all these crazy stories and much more!
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This week we are joined by PWBA Regional champion Elise Bolton. We discuss her career and her HUGE social media following. We also discuss her confidence to speak her mind and follow the avenues she has! We recap the PBA playoffs leading into the finals weekend along with ALL THREE tours having events this week.
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This week we are joined by the USBC Masters Champion and history maker- DeeRonn Booker. We discuss his career, the grind he has been through, how close he was to quitting bowling and of course, his win on the famous Price is Right! PBA50 Tour has started the PWBA Tour's first tournament recap!
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This week we are joined by Tournament of Champions winner- Marshall Kent. We discuss his roller coaster of a week and overall career and how he became our newest PBA major champion! We discuss everything he has been through his career and why the emotions ride so high for him while he bowls. We discuss the start of the PBA50 tour and who we think will be coming out on top of the PBA Playoffs.
Was this WSOB unfair? This week we recap all events from the World Series of Bowling. We discuss what actually happened and how pattern to pattern and show to show was drastically different.
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This week we have a short episode with none other than the original co host of the podcast, Mikey Schlabach! We talk with Mikey right after bowling on his first televised PBA final. We discuss what matchplay was like and what is truly feels like the day of making your first show and trying to perform under the lights!
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This week we are joined by past PWBA Rookie of the Year Valerie Bercier! We discuss her career and what it was like for her to be back on TV with the PBA Juniors of today. We talk about her business and how a healthy lifestyle can help you succeed in bowling. We also recap the USBC Masters and everything that went down within the week of the Masters including one of the best tv shows we have seen in a long time.
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This week we are joined by PBA Indiana Classic finalist Zach Wilkins. We talk about the very tough start to the year Zach had in his personal life and how it motivated him to push harder and work harder. We discuss this amazing year Zach has had including his first singles tv show and his BRIEF lead at the Open Championships, We gear up for the USBC Masters as well!
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This week we are joined by PBA Just Bare Classic TV finalist, Benjy Martinez! We discuss Benjy's INSANE block where he averaged 272 and almost set a PBA record. We also discuss his sacrifice to leave his home country to pursue a position in the bowling industry and chase the dream of becoming a PBA champion. The guys also discuss the PBA All Star Weekend including some of NASCAR's biggest superstars!
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This week we are joined by PBA stand out Tomas Käyhkö ! We discuss his career, why he does the things that he does and his experience being the top seed at the PBA Delaware Classic. We take a deep dive into his career and how he got to being top 20 on the PBA Tour. DJ and Kurt also discuss tournaments including the upcoming PBA All Star weekend!
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RANT INCOMING. This week we are joined by PBA Elite League manager and one of the top coaches in the world, Mark Baker. We talked about Bakes career on the PBA Tour and what lead him to being one of the best coaches in the world coaching people like Chris Barnes, Danielle McEwan, Bill O'Neil and more! We review the PBA Delaware classic and DJ GOES OFF.
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This week we discuss the start to this PBA tour season. We talk about how weird/different it has been to previous seasons. We also talk about the brand new PBA Legacy Cup and PBA All Star weekend! We take a look at our opinions on the events coming up and what we think has been the reasons for why things have changed.
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This week we welcome a brand new sponsor- MANSCAPED! We sit down with PWBA International superstar Sandra Gongora. We discuss her career, the struggles of moving to America and one of the most touching stories we have ever heard on the podcast. We also discuss our "bowling icks".
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This week we are joined by thee most successful and most winningest college coach of all time, coach Gordon Vadakin! We discuss his career and what it has been like to coach so many National Championship winning teams. We also discuss what it has been like to coach some of the greatest players of all time like Sean Rash, Chris Barnes, Dasha Kovalova and more! Episode 100 giveaway is still going on so don't forget to enter!
What a crazy week! We discuss the craziness of the US Open and how it may of been thee best stepladder bowling has ever seen. We are joined by 17 year old phenom Landin Jordan to discuss his 15th place finish at the US Open and his career so far. Don't forget to enter the contest at the On The Gutter Facebook page!
That's right, we are here with Episode 100! We did it right. We are joined by PWBA Superstar and global sensation, Daria Pajak. We discuss her career, bowling all over the world, being thee "most followed" bowler on social media and what that looks like behind the scenes. We also have a MASSIVE GIVEAWAY with 5 potential winners!!
This week, Kurt is back from Team Canada trials. We recap the tournament and discuss longer tournament formats. We are joined by PBA Tour major champion Thomas Larsen. We talk about his different career path and his VERY unique PBA resume. Stay tuned in 2 weeks for Episode 100!
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This week as Team Canada trials is going on along with the start of the PBA Tour season and the conclusion of the Regional Player Invitational, Mikey Schlabach returns to the podcast to talk about his roller coaster week. We take a dive into the difference from regional tournaments to PBA National stops and exactly how different the 2 can be.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It is our first episode of 2024 and we are joined by newest Motiv tour staff member Michael Davidson. We discuss his career and his choice to sign with Motiv. We cover a few PBA players making brand changes and tournaments from all over.
This week we are joined by 3 time PBA Regional Champion and Akron Atom Splitters member, Nick Pate. We sit down and talk to Nick about being selected back to the PBA League and his success out on the PBA Tour. We also discuss all the selections from the PBA League Draft and if who we think should've been picked.
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This week we review the PBA Tour end of season awards. We also talk about the predictions we made for the tour season and how many of them came true, and how many didn't... if any.
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This week we are joined by PWBA Superstar and Queens Champion, Diana Zavjalova! We discuss her career, coming from Latvia to pursue bowling and what it has been like to go from her lowest of lows to highest of highs! We also highlight some tournaments and a new PBA tournament?
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This week we are joined by PWBA Major Champion Stefanie Johnson. We sit down and talk about her creating her own path and what is has been like to compete on the PWBA since it's return. We also review ALL the Thanksgiving tournaments. BTM Book and EARFUN link below.
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This week we are joined by PBA Tour champion and World Cup gold medalist, Sam Cooley. We discuss his career, his switch to Motiv and his demeanor on and off the lanes! We also do our weekend recap and see what PBA Tour player and celebrity we would like to have lunch with.
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This week we are joined by PWBA Tour Pro and long time member of Team Canada, Felicia Wong. We discuss her career and now her coaching company. We have some DEEP discussions about combining your body and your mind with bowling and the benefits of doing so. We also recap some tournaments and what is the worst mistake in bowling we have seen.
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This week we are joined by PBA Pro and Motiv's PWBA Tour ball rep Nathan Bohr. We discuss his professional career and what it's like to go from bowling and competing to helping all the Motiv bowlers on the PWBA Tour. We review tournaments and what "Power Ups" we would use in bowling.
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This week we discuss brand new changes to the PBA Tour season! We talk about what these may do for professional bowling and the PBA Tour.. We also discuss if an oil pattern can be too tough or unfair to bowlers. EarFun link below!
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This week we are joined by members of Team Canada, Marissa Naylor and Darren Alexander. We sit down and discuss the history making performances that both the mens and women's team put on the IBF World Championships. We also discuss the importance of shooting 300 in today's world.
This week there is no interview but we discuss the IBF World Championships and how it relates to if bowling should be in the Olympics. We also announce the winner for the Motiv Top Thrill giveaway! We design our own Elias Cup team, who is your pick?
IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT ONCE! This week we are joined by the newest PBA champion, AJ Johnson! We talk about this long journey to winning his first title and what has changed in his life to help him win. We also discuss the announcement of a BRAND NEW world bowling league! This is news that just hit so we sit down and discuss what this could mean for the sport of bowling!
This week we are joined by member of the PBA Elias Cup Champion Waco Wonder's Frank Snodgrass. As a rookie, Frank explains what it was like to be on the championship winning team, about how he overcame some struggles on tv and was able to become a major factor in their winning.
This week we are joined by PBA50 2-time Major champion, PBA50 Rookie of the Year and lane guru, John Janawicz. We discuss lane maintenance, the understanding of lanes and what is has been like for him to be a top amateur and NOW, PBA champion! Motiv Top Thrill giveaway continues!
BALL GIVEAWAY! This week we are joined by PWBA Major champion Maria Jose Rodriguez! She helps do a Motiv giveaway! We talk about her career, what is has been like to chase a dream and bouncing back from injury! We also do a small PBA League preview!
This week we sit down and talk with Bowling This Month's own Tyrel Rose! We talk about his career, coaching internationally, everything that he has accomplished and how he got to where he is today to be known around the world of bowling! DJ is also joined by a special guest co-host!
This week we are joined by Team USA coach Mike Shady! We discuss the psychology of bowling and understanding the importance of sticking to the process while trying to succeed. We also highlight some PBA50 tournaments and the PWBA Tour Championship!
We are joined by the newest PWBA champion- Caitlyn Johnson. We talk about her career and her decision to leave the tour, focus on life and then come back and win as a non-member. We also discuss tournaments from throughout the country and what we would do if we won the lottery in bowling.
This week are a joined by USBC Series record setter and PWBA Champion, Breanna Clemmer. We talk about her years spent on team USA, in college, and setting a record on her way to winning her first PWBA title. We also get into a heated conversation about a quote!
This week we have a FULLY LOADED episode! We are joined by the found of BowlFit- Heather Sterner! We talk about the importance of fitness in bowling and how to incorporate health and fitness into your bowling game. We also recap the first ever PBA50 World Series of bowling, the Luci mixed doubles and other tournaments. We also discuss our pet peeves for bowling!
This week we are joined by Francois Lavoie, Graham Fach and Mitch Hupe! We discuss them all being selected for PBA League teams, the state of world bowling and their PBA seasons so far along with the new rules and formats in a round table discussion.
This week we are joined by possibly the greatest Canadian bowler of all time, Dan MacLelland. We talk about his time out on the PBA Tour and representing Canada on an international scale. We do the weekend recap and desiring our own bowling alley menu!
This week we discuss the recent events and news surrounding the world bowling scene. We discuss what this could mean for the next few years for the sport of bowling and what may happen. We welcome back ex co-host Mikey Schlabach to discuss the year so far on the regional tour and what the buzz has been at regionals regarding the new urethane rules.
This week we are joined by PBA Director of Rules and Equipment, Neil Stremmel to talk about the recent rule change for ball hardness for 2024. We discuss why it was put in place, the specifications of the rule changes and how it will affect the PBA Tour. We also review tournaments from all throughout the world and other popular topics in bowling!
This week we are joined by PWBA star Jordan Richard! We talk about her amazing start to the PWBA tour season and her entire career. We also cover the brand new PBA breaking news regarding hardness. We also cover the PBA Tour finals and many other tournaments.
This week we are joined by 2 time PBA champion, Stu Williams to talk about his career. We cover a ton of topics including his motivation for bowling, his outlook on America and many more. We recap the Women's US Open, tournaments from all over the world, bowling be in the news for the wrong reason and bowling superstitions.
This week we take a look at the PBA Tour season up to this point, we cover the stories, we cover the money, we review some of the things that went well for the PBA Tour and some that didn't go as planned. We review multiple tournaments and also have some BREAKING NEWS for the rest of the PBA Tour season.
This week we are joined by USBC Queens tv finalist, Carlene Beyer. We talk about her incredible career, making multiple shows in college and then making the Queens show in her first PWBA tournament of the year. We review the PWBA Classic Series and multiple other tournaments. Also, what we find is the hardest thing to overcome in bowling.
This week we are joined by the PWBA Queen's champion, Lindsay Boomershine. We talk about her career and her journey leading up to winning her first title and major title, the PWBA Queens. We also recap the players tour and other tournaments. Lastly, we discuss what we think is the perfect summer practice routine as well.
This week we are joined by the newest PBA major champion, Kevin McCune. We talk about his win and then being able to bowl at the PBA Super Slam and what this win does for him and his family. We recap the PWBA Queens, the controversy from the Queens along with the PBA Super Slam!
This week we are joined by one of the newest PBA champions, Mitch Hupé. We talk about his win at the PBA doubles tournament with Packy Hanrahan. We also recap the PBA Players championship and who the biggest influences have been for us in bowling!
This week we are joined by PBA major champion, PBA50 champion, and BowlTV crew member Tom Hess to talk about his crazy journey to trying to pursue the PBA Tour. We recap the first 2 matchplay rounds of the Players Championship along with how we would describe ourselves as bowlers.
Major Mike Koivuniemi joins the podcast! We talk about his amazing career, some of the biggest moments on the PBA Tour involving him and now his coaching career. We recap the numbers from the WSOB, string pins being sanctioned by the USBC and more!
This week Kurt and I recap the rest of the World Series of Bowling. We talk about the winners, the controversy and how the emotions took over the bowlers. We recap the regular season events for the Players Tour and get in depth on the question of the week.
This week we are joined by Cheetah championship finalist- Joe Grondin. We talk about his career and of course, the SHOES. We recap the WSOB, USA vs The World matches along with the cheetah championship. We also build our own dream team and discuss the Player of the Year race.
The World Series of bowling returns! This week we cover the World Series of bowling along with other tournaments. We also discuss if taking a break while struggling or pushing through is better overall.
This week we are joined by Pat Dombrowski fresh off making the USBC masters show and winning the RPI earlier this year. We talk about his bowling career and love for rollercoasters! We recap the USBC masters and a weekend full of bowling.
PACKY WINS! We are joined by now, PBA Tour champion, Packy Hanrahan! We talk about his current run from the Tournament of Champions into his first national title. We also recap a bunch of PBA regionals and we discuss if the Masters needs to change its format.
This week Kurt and I recap the PBA Tournament of Champions, I introduce a new trivia game and we do our weekend recap. We are joined by major tv finalist, Sean Lavery-Spahr to talk about his career and how a terrible situation has lead to a new mind set and better performances.
Richie Teece joins the podcast! We talk about his career, bowling in the European Bowling Tour and how being laid off lead him to the PBA Tour and his first title! He also convinces me that I should not be Canadian. We do our weekend recap and talk about our favourite PBA Tour wins with the Tournament of Champions going on.
We are joined by one of the greatest to ever play the game, Chris Barnes. We talk about Putt Putt...his career, his accomplishments, his outlook on the PBA Tour and bowling in today's world. We do our weekend recap and talk about what PBA rules we would change for equipment.
This week we discuss the new changes to the PBA! We do our weekend recap and are join by US Open finalist, Frank Snodgrass. We discuss his career and our question of the week lets us be directors of the PBA Tour!
This week we are joined by someone who is making a name for himself on the PBA Tour and US Open finalist, Justin Knowles. We talk about his career and how he got to where he is today. We also do our weekend recap and talk about what pro bowler we would want to make us money..?
THE GOAT JOINS! This week we have are joined by arguably the greatest bowler (and horseshoe) player of all time, Walter Ray Williams Jr. We discuss his career and how surprised we were by how he got as good as he is given his path. We do a short weekend recap and question of the week as well.
EJ Tackett wins the US Open! This week Kurt and I have our weekend recap, we talk about the little bit of controversy at the US Open as well. We are joined by PWBA Tour Pro, USBC Director and college coach Sydney Brummett! We talk about her incredible college career, bowling for Team USA and what is has been like to be involved in so many aspects of bowling!
The PBA is back! This week Kurt and I talk about the opening round of the US Open, we do our weekend recap and wonder what other athletes would be good at bowling. We are joined by PWBA great and Netflix star Missy Parkin. She talks about her CRAZY path to get where she is today.
This week Kurt and I talk about what rules the PBA could use to make bowling more interesting! We also do our weekend recap. We are joined by someone who has been on a hot streak recently, Kim Bolleby. We talk to Kim about what is has been like bowling all over the world and his recent success.
This week Kurt and I recap some breaking news in the PBA. We do our weekend recap and talk about how we got beat by seniors. We are joined by PBA major winner, Chris Via to talk about his career and his problems with staying standing up.
The first episode of the new year! Kurt and I recap tournaments from all over and also recap Canadian team trials. We are joined by PBA major winner and former Rookie of the Year, Francois Lavoie to talk about his performance at team trials and his overall career.
This episode is our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We are joined by former PBA Player of the Year and one of the PBA's best, EJ Tackett! We talk about EJ's career and some of the emotional moments he's had on tv. Kurt and I do our weekend recap and also make some predictions for the 2023 PBA Tour season.
This week Kurt and I recap our personal 2022 season along with our weekend recap full of tournaments. I am joined by Buddies Pro Shop owner, Chris Forry to talk about how he got into the pro shop business and his career. He talks about what it has been like to work with some of bowling's top pros as well!
This week Kurt and I recap our full weekend of bowling along with our weekend recap. We are joined by Mike Flanagan to discuss his career and the start of Inside Bowling. We also dive into the controversy that occurred at the Holiday Doubles last weekend.
We announce the contest winner!! This week Kurt and I do our weekend recap but we also announce the winner for our first giveaway! We talk about the streaming news for all of bowling and who we think have had the best physical games! We are joined by PBA Champion Josh Blanchard to talk about his career and the crazy amount of things he's done involving bowling!
This week Kurt and I address what is easier, the PBA or League bowling! We do our weekend recap featuring a bunch of tournaments from Thanksgiving weekend. We are joined by PBA Champion Matt Ogle to discuss his career and how an injury has lead him to success. This is the last week for our giveaway! Head to the "On The Gutter" Facebook page to enter!
Our first giveaway!! Kurt and I do our weekend recap and answer a personal question of the week. We are joined by Pete Weber to talk about his career and he lets us on in a few secrets that people have always wanted to know!
A weekend of bowling and controversy is now behind us but we recap everything that happened! Kurt talks about making his first cut and we do our weekend recap! GIVE AWAY next week. Mikey returns to talk about his season on the regional tour and dedicating his ALL to bowling.
This week Kurt and I recap the PBA season awards and the announcement of the PWBA schedule. We also do our weekend recap and why sports betting could be very beneficial for bowling. I am joined by PBA Champion and Team USA Trials winner, Darren Tang to talk about his career, his twitch stream and YouTube channel!
Huge PBA news was announced! Kurt and I do our weekend recap along with all the trending news from the 2023 PBA schedule. I am joined by Zac Tackett to talk about what his career has been like, difficulties he has faced and his plans for the 2023 season!
This week Kurt and I do our weekend recap and talk about why bowling needs a power ranking for all of the world's largest tournaments. Kurt and I submit our guesses for PBA Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. I am joined by Motiv staffer and multiple record setter, Wesley Low! We talk about his career and the crazy things he has achieved.
This week Kurt and I have our weekend recap and we discuss what the PBA could do to make the PBA league more intriguing. We are joined by former PBA Player of the Year and future hall of famer, Sean Rash! We discuss his career and what he thinks of being called the bad boy of bowling.
This week Kurt and I discuss our weekend recap along with Kurts first experience bowling competitively in the states. We talk about gamesmanship in bowling and the fine line that we see while competing. We are joined by PBA superstar and one of the best bowling YouTuber's in the world, Packy Hanrahan!
This week Kurt and I discuss PBA regionals throughout the country and we recap the first players tour event of the season. We talk about the BIG PBA announcement and what companies would make sense to get involved in bowling. I am joined by former PWBA player of the year, Bryanna Cote. We talk about what It was like to win PWBA player of the year and to be the only person to win twice this year on the PWBA tour!
This week Kurt and I talk about a large amount of tournaments from PBA to France. We talk about if leagues should be tiered/ranked depending on the average of the bowlers in it and I am joined by PBA league rookie and Motiv staff member, Santtu Tahavanainen!
This week Kurt and I try out the brand new format for the podcast. We cover the weekend recap and we talk about if technology ruins bowling. I am joined by Anthony Lavery-Spahr to talk about his career and everything he has accomplished and is doing.
This week Kurt and I do our weekend recap, we talk about tournaments all over the world and what our goals are for the bowling season. We also mentioned a GIVEAWAY! We are joined by one of the greatest bowlers/people Canada has to offer- Joe Ciach. We discuss his career, starting the Players Tour, bowling on the PBA50 tour and who HE thinks are the 3 best bowlers Canada has ever had.
This week Kurt and I do our weekend recap, we announce a NEW SPONSOR as well. We also talk about 2 big topics, bowling fatigue and should the PBA re-introduce an exempt tour. We are also joined by reigning PWBA Rookie of the Year, Olivia Farwell to talk about her first year out on tour.
This week Kurt was busy so I am joined by our boy, 2 time PBA regional champion, Mikey Schlabach to talk about what it was like for him to win his second regional title. I do a quick weekend recap and I am joined by one of the best female bowlers on the planet currently, Dasha Kovalova. We talk about her career and how she accidentally became an incredible bowler!
This week we recap the most current results from the Pan Am games along with the large amount of PBA regionals, PBA50 and PBA60 tournaments. We also cover more tournaments throughout the country and around the world. We also talk contracts and what they mean and what to do to try and earn a contract. I am joined PBA/Youtube star, Trevor Roberts to talk about what it's like to be on the PBA Tour and how he got there!
This week Kurt and I recap some of the tournaments around the country. I rant about last weeks sweeper and we talk about what if bowling was like other sports such as Tennis and Pickleball. I have an interview with PWBA Hall of Famer Carolyn Dorin Ballard to talk about everything that bowling has to offer in every aspect of the game,
This week Kurt and I cover a ton of tournaments including the conclusion of the PWBA season. A few controversial topics that we saw on social media get discussed such as should bowlers pay more for better conditions and is a new scanner going to make you make better ball changes? I have an interview with PBA Tour Commissioner Tom Clark. We discuss the new PBA league certifications and the plans for the PBA moving forward!
This week we recap the PWBA/PBA Luci tournament along with a few other tournaments. We also talk about bowling against your friends in matchplay. My favorite bowler of all time, Dick Allen joins the show to talk about his career and everything that he has achieved.
This week Kurt and I recap a bunch of tournaments throughout the country. We also talk about a social media debate posted this week regarding urethane. I am joined by Darren Alexander and Graham Fach, the men who represented Canada at the World Games to talk about what bowling on string pins is really like.
This week Kurt and I recap the PBA events along with what we think would be good for bowling to grow. Mikey returns to talk about his recent travels to PBA regionals along with all of us talking about the controversy with lofting a bowling ball!
This week Kurt and I review the chaos at the PBA league and at the world games. We also cover more tournaments around the world. Kevin McCune, a true 3rd generation superstar joins the show to talk about the impact his dad and grandfather have had on him growing up and becoming the bowler he is today,
This week is a 2 part episode with Kurt and Mikey both. Kurt and I recap the long list of tournaments that happened along with some of the PBA league teams. Mikey and I catch up on his bowling and plans along with some BREAKING NEWS.
This week Kurt and I recap the PWBA US open along with a few other tournaments. We touch base on the new PBA sanctioning body announcement. I have an interview with Hope Gramly to talk about winning a collegiate national title and then making a PWBA major show! I also announce a new sponsor of the show!
This week Mikey and I recap the PWBA and other tournaments. We get into a debate about the worst breaks in bowling and if we would want to be 1 handed or 2 handed. We are joined by PBA major winner Jakob Butturff to discuss his career and success along with his very unique layouts and release.
This week Kurt and I recap the PBA tour finals and the PWBA events. There was controversy in Ohio! We end the episode with the 2nd part of the Norm Duke interview!
This week Mikey and I recap the PWBA results and talk about the health and wellness that goes into bowling. We are joined by one of the best bowlers of all time, Mr Norm Duke. We talk about his career and where he thinks the game is at today.
This week Mikey and I recap the PWBA and the hall of fame inductions. We also note PBA results and WE FRY OUT. We are joined by the buddies from Buddies Pro Shop, Matt and Jesse to talk about drilling hundreds of bowling balls.
This week Mikey and I recap the PWBA events and talk about our week of bowling. PABCON gold medalist and close friend Darren Alexander joins to talk about his career and being on Team Canada. Mikey and Darren team up to roast me.
This week A.J. Johnson joins the show! We recap his career and his ascent to being one of the best athletes on the PBA Tour. I am also joined by guest co star Kurt Ridgewell while Mikey is out. Kurt and I recap the PBA, the last Players Tour Event and the upcoming PWBA kick off!
This week Mikey and I recap our weekends along with the PBA playoffs. We also give our opinions on Gamesmanship. We are joined by PBA Major champion Tom Smallwood to discuss his career and his brand new show, How We Roll!
This week Mikey and I recap the PBA playoffs along with our suggestions on taking your time during a match. We also talk about the current state of bowling with governing bodies and the disconnect of what is happening in the bowling world.
This week Mikey and I are joined by Mitch Hupé. We review Mitch's career in bowling. Mikey and I also discuss the rest of the results at team Canada trials along with mine and Mikey's most recent tournament results.
This week Mikey and I recap the Canadian team trials and the first week of the PBA playoffs. We also get into a heated debated and Mikey gets mad. We also talk about our best fry-outs and how to handle yours when they happen.
This week Mikey and I recap the Molson Masters tv show along with tips for high school bowlers. We are also joined by reigning PWBA Rookie of the Year, Stephanie Zavala to talk about her experience on the PWBA tour and her outstanding season last year.
This week Mikey and I are joined by new PBA rookie, Bailey Mavrick. Bailey talks about his travel on tour, the struggles of being a rookie on tour and the overall experience. We recap the PBA animal patterns and Mikey has a hot take!
This our first bonus episode. I interview Scott Hewitt of Motiv bowling to talk about our newest release, the Blue Coral Venom. We talked about the sales, the R&D and the overall expectation of this new ball!
After a week off, Mikey and I are back to recap the world of bowling. We talk about the PBA Doubles Championship along with the PBA World Championship. We get into the topics of the recent ban on multiple bowling balls. We also announce our bonus episode coming out.
This week there was more controversy with the PBA Tournament of Champions. Mikey and I recap the Players Tour and Molson Masters tournament out of Ontario. We also talk if tournaments are better if the oil pattern is easier or harder!
After missing last week, Mikey and I catch up on all the results from around the PBA and other amateur tournaments. We are also joined by good friend, Graham Fach to talk about his career on the PBA tour as well as his time before and after the tour.
On this episode, we welcome Zach Wilkins to the show. We talk about his time on tour and the PBA banning plugged bowling balls. We also discuss if Francois Lavoie is the best major bowler and if the PBA should re-do the format of step ladder finals.
This week I have an interview with Mike Magolan of Turbo Grips. I also recap the most recent results from the PBA and other tournaments throughout the country. We get an insight on Turbo Grips and everything the company does behind the scenes.
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This week we cover recent topics announced by the PBA including the controversy at the PBA Players Championship. JR Raymond joins the podcast to give us his perspective as a bowler, pro shop owner and fan!
We are back with Episode 3 of On The Gutter. Mikey was able to join for the entire show where we recap team USA trials and have a preview for the PBA Players championship.
The second episode of On The Gutter where I talk about all the new player signings for 2022 and recap the Regional Players Invitational. Also, have an interview with 2018 PBA Player of the year- Andrew Anderson!
Welcome to the start of On The Gutter. This is the first episode where I introduce myself and my plans for the podcast. I highlight some of the announcements from the PBA, PWBA and PBA50. I also welcome the very first guest, Mikey Schlabach to the podcast to talk about his journey.