Above 180.com Bowling Podcast

This week I chat with Mika Koivuniemi about his new position with the UAE, and look back over his career.  Mika talks about why it is key for bowlers to bowl tournaments while working on there game.  Mika talks about what it means for him to be the first player […]

While in Sacramento I had a chance to sit down with Brittni Hamilton, Liz Kuhlkin, and Heather D’Errico.  We discuss the return of the PWBA, and thoughts on when the patterns are released the ladies.  We talk about the challenge the ladies face in between squads, and the excitement for […]

This week we chat with four-time Team USA member Kamron Doyle.  We discuss Kamron’s thoughts on his trip to Panama, and his advice to the younger members of Team USA.  Doyle also chats about Junior Gold and how it was a mental grind for him.  Check out our interview last […]

This week we chat with three-time Junior Team USA member Wesley Low.  Wesley chats about what winning a regional did for him two years ago, and why he began throwing the ball with two handed.  We also talk about his choice to attend Wichita State this fall.

I had a chance to catch up with Leanne Hulsenberg in Sacramento at the inaugural PWBA event.  Leanne is the marketing coordinator for Storm Bowling.  We chat about her thoughts on the return of the PWBA, and how many events she is going to bowl.

While in Sacramento I had a chance to sit down and chat the Director of Operations for the PWBA Jason Thomas.  Jason discusses the event and possible changes to accommodate more bowlers.  We also talk about the great support of the fans and if the PWBA will be releasing the […]

This week I chatted with John Burkett about his time on the PBA50 tour and what he has learned over the past year.  We discuss the lesson he learned after leaving an event early and making the cut.  We discuss his experience in El Paso, and if he is bowling […]

I had a chance to catch up with Rob Gotchall shortly after he received the call letting him know that his Team NABR won the team title in El Paso.  We discuss Rob’s thoughts on the USBC live streaming the events, and address individuals who think his team bowled on […]

I had a chance to chat with Elysia Current after her win Saturday night at the Storm Sacramento Open.  Elysia talks about why she chose to use a Optimus Pearl in the step-ladder. We also discuss her mental game, and how she was able to stay mentally focused during the […]

Storm VP of Sales Hank Boomershine joined us this week to discuss Jr. Gold and a coaching seminar he is putting on later this week.  Hank shares his advice on how to maintain your composure in Chicago, and how players should set up a proper arsenal for Jr. Gold.     […]

This week we chat with West Texas A&M Coach Mark Scroggins.  Mark chats about his time bowling in college and how he is able to recruit bowlers.  We find out why bowling on a house pattern in high school is not A big deal to Scroggins as long as your […]

At Bowl Expo 2015 I had a chance to sit down and chat with Roto Grip Staffer Shannon Pluhowsky.  Shannon discusses each of the new pieces and what bowlers can expect from each of them. For more on all the new Roto equipment check out rotogrip.com We also discuss her […]

This week we chat with former Purdue University Standout Ronald Hickland.  Ron joins us to talk about how his background in engineering has helped his bowling game.  Ron shares his advice for players heading to Junior Gold, and how to keep your nerves in check.  We also find out about […]

This week I chat with J.R. Raymond about tournament and league condition in today’s game.  We discuss his thoughts on why he doesn’t score the best on a house pattern.  We discuss the PBA Regional tour and why he is a fan of using a little bit softer condition.  We […]

This week we chat with 900 Global’s Jack Jurek, Jurek joins us to discuss his time at West Texas State University.  Jack discusses some advice he received from Mark Roth regarding his image regarding being a nice guy on and off the lanes.  We also find out why he chose […]

This week we catch up with University of Nebraska’s Liz Kuhlkin, Liz chats about her most memorable moments while bowling at Nebraska.  Liz talks about her performance at the USBC Queens, and how thing really fell into place before heading to Green Bay.  Liz talks about how Coach Straub has […]

This week we chat with Brunswick Bowling CEO Brent Perrier about the recent news of Brunswick’s Bowling division being acquired by Blue Arc Management.  We discuss the process, and why it took a bit longer than expected to find a buyer for Brunswick’s Bowling division.  We chat about what this […]

This week I catch up with Adam Barta to discuss the USBC Open, and his team which currently holds the lead in El Paso.  Adam chats about his preparations for the event, and why he has been loyal to Hammer for the past 15 years.  Adam discusses him being in […]

We catch up with Nebraska Women’s Bowling Coach Bill Straub to discuss his thoughts on the Cornhuskers winning the 2015 NCAA Bowling Championship.  Coach Straub shares how he recruits, and why he coaches women no different than men.

This week I catch up with current USBC Open AE leader Matt McNiel.  Matt discusses his mindset going into the event, and why preparation is key when competing.  Matt also chats about his time at Wichita State, and how it made him a better team bowler.     For the […]

This week we chat with former collegiate All-American Mike Shady.  Mike chats about how he ended up bowling for the Cornhuskers.  Mike gets into what he biggest takeaways were from bowling at Nebraska, and how bowlers need to prepare for anything from the USBC Open to Junior Gold.  We also […]

This week I chat with Bill Hall about Blend 10.  Bill talks about the shape you see from Blend 10.  We next discuss the USBC Open Championship, and Bill’s thoughts on where to play the lanes in El Paso.  Bill also discusses new installs, and what is done to ensure […]

With a month down in the USBC Open we check in with Media Relations Manger Matt Cannizzaro.  Matt also discusses the opening of the Women’s championship in Reno, and the new mixed event going on which coincides with the women’s event. For the articles discussed by Bill Sempsrott check them […]

This week we chat with Kelly Kulick, Kelly joins us to discuss bowling at Morehead State University.  Kelly discusses the upcoming PWBA, and the differences between bowling the PWBA and the PBA.  Check out all of our previous interviews here.

Mo Pinel joins me to discuss his article on how to play the lanes in El Paso.  Mo shares why he feels you need play the lanes around boards 2-6.  Mo also chats about equipment that he believes will work, and why starting with an asymmetric ball may be the […]