Above 180.com Bowling Podcast

Today I chatted with Chris Barnes about how he has been able to maintain his competitive edge since he came out on tour back in 1998.  Chris has a few key tips to help you fix some old bad habits, and they key to improving your average.  Chris also talks […]

This week we are joined by the head coach of the Men’s Bowling Team at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Shawn Wochner.  Coach Wochner talks about what his coaches look for when recruiting new bowlers, and how competitive things can be in the Midwest.  Coach also talks about he prepares […]

I sit down and chat with Above180.com contributor Derek Petty to discuss his Team USA Trials experience, and what he learned from bowling in Las Vegas.  Derek shares how he prepared, and what he would do different.  To listen to the interview referenced with Del Ballard click here.

This week we chat with Arkansas State Red Wolves Women’s Bowling Coach Justin Kostick.  Justin talks about the talent of his team, and a few bowlers we need to keep our eye on.  We also find out what bowlers need to do to grab a coaches attention, and how bowling […]

We continue our conversation with  Jeff Richgels, Chuck Gardner, and Mike Shady the guys join me for a discussion on the issues bowling faces moving forward.  We begin by discussing the short season leagues being offered by the USBC, and what can be done to get bowlers back bowling leagues.  […]

This week we are joined by current Wichita State Shocker Matt McNeil.  Matt has some great things to say about bowling for Wichita State, and what he has learned since joining the team.  We also find out the thing that has most humbled Matt over the past five months.  Matt […]

BTM Tournament Director Rick Ramsey joins me to update the status of his tournaments and what bowlers can expect this year.

We catch up with Del Ballard to discuss his involvement with the University of North Texas’s bowling program.  Del also talks about what he brings to his bowlers, and why too many people make bowling too complicated.  Del also talks about why angles and shapes are key when bowling on […]

I begin 2014 by chatting with three people passionate and well connected in the bowling industry.  Jeff Richgels, Chuck Gardner, and Mike Shady all join me for a discussion on the issues bowling faces moving forward.  We begin by discussing the PBA using dyed oil, and what this means moving […]

We begin 2014 by chatting with Jeff Carter.  Jeff is the head coach of the Robert Morris University Springfield campus women’s bowling team.  Jeff shares with us what he brings to the table for his team, and a unique homework assignment that is something every bowler should do.  Jeff has […]

This week we chat with Coach Gary Sparks,  Gary is the coach at Vincennes University.  We find out from Gary the best way to prepare high school bowlers for college, and how coaching has changed over the years.  Gary shares why he believes having a bowling center on campus is […]

We bring back Bill Hall to update us on Tri-Grip, and find out just how many shops have purchased his instructional video.  To find out more about Tri-Grip check out Bill’s website.  Bill also shares the latest on his new ball company, Blend10Bowling, for more on what to expect from […]

This week we chat with former St. John’s University star and current Warehouse Manager at Ace Mitchell Brian Ziesig.  Brian has some great advice for young players, and what are a few of his favorite memories from bowling in college.  Brian talks about what it was like coming out with […]

Take a listen to Above180.com’s Tim Burg on the nationally syndicated radio show Popular Science.  Tim joins host Alan Taylor to discuss the dyed oil being used by the PBA.

On this edition of the Storm Collegiate Spotlight Rhino Page sheds some insight as to why he chose to bowl at KU, and some advice for bowlers in high school as to what they should be looking for when choosing a college.  Rhino opens up and shares some of the […]

This week we chat with Cecil Scarboro about the history of VISE.  Cecil is the Vice-President of New Product Development at VISE.  Cecil chats about the thought behind the IT, and why being first was not the goal of the company.  We also talk about how CEO Jim Nesbitt started […]

This week we chat with former West Texas State Star Tammy Turner.  Tammy talks about her time in college, and her thoughts on the possibility of the women’s pro bowling tour coming back.  Tammy has advice for collegiate players, and how bowling has changed since her collegiate days.  Tammy also […]

I chatted with Rick Ramsey to get the latest on his efforts to run a tournament this year at the Grand Sierra Resort.  Rick talks about his goals and what he can discuss as of right now.

This week we chat with Wright State University Women’s Bowling Coach Jeff Fleck.  Jeff joins us to discuss the history of the Wright State bowling program, and how they recruit young bowlers.  Coach also discusses how they address some of the travel challenges his team faces, and how Junior Gold […]

This week we chat with 2003 USBC Masters Champion Bryon Smith.  Bryon joins us to discuss his 2013 WSOB, and how he prepared for the tournament.  Bryon also shares his thoughts on the new animal patterns, and why the back-ends were a lot tighter this year.  We also chat about […]

This week we chat with Grand View Assistant Coach Melody Felton about her program.  Coach Felton joins us to discuss the her team, and what some of the challenges they face as a team.  We also hear Coach Felton’s thoughts on the changes taking place at the USBC Intercollegiate Championships.  USBC […]

This week we check in with Coach Paiva down at the University of Florida.   Mike has been coaching for over 25 years, and is a USBC-Silver Certified coach.  We discuss the history of Florida Gator bowling, and some of the challenges they face as a program.  For more on […]

Mark Baker joins us to discuss why in his opinion is it better to be leaving 4-pins vs a 10-pin.  We find how Mark approaches each lesson, and why he feels every bowler can improve his or her game.  Mark shares the bowlers that impressed him at the WSOB, and […]

This week we chat with former Wichita State Shocker Lonnie Waliczek,  Lonnie tells some great stories of him and Chris Barnes back in their Shocker days.  We also hear his advice for the young collegiate players, and pick Lonnie’s brain on some of his favorite equipment back in the day.   […]

This week we chat with Luby Publishing President Keith Hamilton.  Keith joins us to discuss the Bowlers Journal International magazine turning 100 years old.  We hear how working at Luby Publishing has influenced Keith’s life, and his experiences with Terrell Owens at the WSOB.  Keith also shares why Home Town […]