Tim Matero

Ripping The Rack Podcast

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We are a bi-weekly podcast surrounding the game of Candlepin Bowling. We incorporate interviews, past experiences, and just our general knowledge of the game during the show.

Author

Tim Matero

Category

Sports

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Latest episode

Oct 7, 2025

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Episodes

Ep. 5 Friday Edition of Ripping The Rack Podcast 27.11.2020

As you know, Fridays are dedicated to everything OTHER than candlepin bowling. In this episode, Brian and Tim start on a minor rant about idiots doing idiot things, we discuss the NBA, free agency, and other topics that come to our mind. As always, reach out to us at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com and on Facebook at Ripping The Rack Podcast.

Ep. 29 Ripping The Rack Podcast 24.11.2020

Welcome to Episode 29! And a special episode it is as we welcome a guest to the show. He's a listener as well as an accomplished candlepin bowler from the great white North. Mr. Calvin Locke joins us this Tuesday morning as we discuss various topics within the sport of candlepin bowling. Of course, you can count on Calvin voicing his opinion and that's a good thing! As usual send all questions to...

Ep. 4 Friday Edition of Ripping The Rack Podcast 21.11.2020

Brian and Tim discuss all sorts of important topics in this episode with mostly Tim being an idiot and Brian being the voice of reason. On a lighter note, Calvin Locke joins us on this coming Tuesday edition! As usual, you can reach us at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com and on Facebook at Ripping The Rack Podcast!

Ep. 28 Ripping The Rack Podcast 17.11.2020

In todays episode, Brian and Tim discuss the outcome of the Pro-Series playoffs, the wonderful fun of bowling in the Maine State 335 this past weekend in Rockport, and then spend time drafting their own fantasy team of Canadian men bowlers for the annual World Candlepin Team Championships which is normally held around the beginning of November (damn you covid!). As always, please direct your quest...

Ep. 3 Friday Edition of Ripping The Rack Podcast 13.11.2020

Welcome to our 3rd Friday edition of Ripping The Rack Podcast. Brian and Tim spend about 30 minutes discussing the current times, election, masks wearing, rants, etc... Basically, we say what we feel about things! As usual you can find us at Ripping The Rack Podcast on Facebook or you can reach our to us at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com.

Ep. 27 Ripping The Rack Podcast 10.11.2020

First, we would like to thank everyone for listening and we apologize if the quality isn't the greatest, however due to Covid related crap (no, neither one of us has it) we decided to record over Skype so... In this episode Brian and Tim discuss women bowling against men in the Men's Worlds, we discuss the Candlepin for Cancer tournament as well as Brian makes his picks for the Pro-Series playoffs...

Ep. 2 Friday Fun with Ripping The Rack Podcast 06.11.2020

In our Friday edition, Brian and Tim discuss basically anything and everything NOT related to candlepin bowling. We talk about our favorite concerts we've attended, some music, some election crap/stuff... Basically, just 2 guys having fun discussing whatever we can! as usual, please reach out to us at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook at Ripping The Rack Podcast.

Ep. 26 Ripping The Rack Podcast 03.11.2020

Brian and Tim spend the time discussing the Candlepins for Cancer singles event which was held at the Bowl-O-Rama in Portsmouth as well as complete their mock draft for their 10 bowler team for the Men's Worlds (USA side this week) - As usual please send all questions and comments to rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Ripping The Rack Podcast!

Ep. 1 Afterhours with Ripping The Rack Podcast 30.10.2020

Well, you asked for it so you got it! Tuesdays episodes will be about candlepin bowling and these Friday episodes will be about everything else we feel like talking about. Nothing is off limits with our Friday episodes! So, thank you for listening and as always, you can reach us at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com and on Facebook at Ripping The Rack Podcast.

Ep. 25 Ripping The Rack Podcast 27.10.2020

Well folks, you asked for it and now you have it! Episode 25 is the start of something new for Ripping The Rack Podcast. We are now twice a week! That's right, this episode starts the twice a week episodes with a strictly 45 minute conversation with Brian and Tim on candlepin bowling and then Friday morning will be 30 more minutes of us just chatting about anything other than candlepin bowling! So...

Ep. 24 Ripping The Rack Podcast 20.10.2020

Yes, your prayers have been answered! Tim is no longer alone as Brian makes his triumphant return to the studio. No more inane ramblings from Tim! I mean, does it even matter what they talk about this week as long as it is not just Tim's voice for an hour? Ok, they do discuss some bowling stuff to go along with other stuff (notably Tim's 1st colonoscopy was discussed so that's just riveting in and...

Ep. 23 Ripping The Rack Podcast 13.10.2020

Well, we apologize in advance for Tim's sometimes incoherent ramblings. Unfortunately, we have Tim by himself once again as Brian enjoys a week away golfing. So, Tim dishes on some ideas surrounding candlepin bowling as well as other topics about life in general. As usual, reach us at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at Ripping The Rack Podcast.

Ep. 22 Ripping The Rack Podcast 06.10.2020

Tim is running solo this week which means this episode is going to be a big ole dumpster fire. And you know what happens with a dumpster fire? That's right, you need to listen to hear the ramblings of a "seasoned" middle aged balding man. Why mention the balding? No reason other than to make fun of Tim! In this episode Tim rambles about bowling, sports, bowling, life, and more bowling! As always,...

Ep. 21 Ripping The Rack Podcast 29.09.2020

Brian and Tim dish on the current state of affairs to which this video refers to. In other words, Brian and Tim have a good time, shooting the sh*t, and just general conversation around candlepin bowling and other topics which interest them. As usual, please reach out to them at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com, find them on Twitter and/or Facebook at Ripping The Rack Podcast, here on YouTube, on S...

Ep. 20 Ripping The Rack Podcast 22.09.2020

Brian and Tim, 2 ordinary every day guys, do the extraordinary in their Podcast and dispense much needed life lessons! Or they discuss the last weekends tournament in Newport, while discussing the Town of Millis in Mass making ridiculous demands of the local bowling alley. Of course they also talk about other random things, but you already know how they are! As always, give us a shout at rippingth...

Ep. 19 Ripping The Rack Podcast 15.09.2020

How do you describe something that is absolutely in the top 20 of all your Podcasts that you have done? Well, Brian and Tim definitely made this one of the top 20! This episode contains Brian and Tim answering a couple of listener questions, discussing the Maine State Open bowling tournaments, and then general chit chat that they find interesting! If you would like to ask us a question or would li...

Ep. 18 Ripping The Rack Podcast 08.09.2020

I don't even know how to classify this episode. It is absolutely one of our top 20 episodes we have ever done, if that gives you any indication... We dish on a lot of things and yes, you will want your earmuffs if you are even slightly offended as Tim breaks down the lyrics for WAP by CardiB for Brian as he had never heard this "amazing" song. So, give us your feedback at rippingtherackpodcast@gma...

Ep. 17 Ripping The Rack Podcast 01.09.2020

In episode 17, we have a little bit of everything! We were taping live from Tim's moderately sized deck and his big cat sanctuary. So, plenty of wildlife visits to distract us! Brian was in rare form, Tim was dealing with a kidney stone and on pain meds so he was his normal idiot self. We did finish our top 5 of our Top 25 Male Candlepin Bowlers since 1990 and had a general conversation about MLB,...

Ep. 16 Ripping The Rack Podcast 25.08.2020

We have a couple of special guests this week as we have an interview with the creator, editor, Director, and Executive Producer of the legendary mockumentary, The Legend of Timmy... David Matero and we have arguably the 2nd best female bowler from Maine in Karen Matero.. We continue our top 25 countdown of best male Candlepin Bowlers since 1990 as we discuss numbers 15-6 and finish with a little N...

Ep. 15 Ripping The Rack Podcast 18.08.2020

In this episode Brian and Tim discuss our top 25 Candlepin bowlers from 1990 on (we do 25-16 in this episode), answer a question or 2, discuss some other related topics with sports, Tim laughs and cries, Brian laughs and wants to punch Tim. Overall, a good episode so tell your friends, have your friends tell their friends, etc... Think of a pyramid scheme only no one is making any money and this i...

Ep. 14 Ripping The Rack Podcast 11.08.2020

Brian's back, back again... Brian's back, tell your friends! The iconic duo of Brian and Tim are back again after a 2 week hiatus for Brian. Iconic might be a stretch, but at least they have fun. In this episode, Tim and Brian answer a question, Tim gets long winded per usual, talk some bowling, video games, and general discussions on cats, birds, chipmunks, etc... Reach out to us at rippingtherac...

Ep. 13 Ripping The Rack Podcast 04.08.2020

Unfortunately, Brian was unable to make it so once again Tim is running solo. We discuss some candlepin bowling, some NBA/NHL, some music  (specifically Chris Cornell and his brilliance with covers), and then Tim starts some ramblings on Facebook, bullying, differing of opinions, etc... Either way, you should listen, you should get your friends to listen, get your friends friends to listen......

Ep. 12 Ripping The Rack Podcast 28.07.2020

Well, in this episode it's Tim running solo as Brian was unable to make it due to circumstances beyond his control. So, Tim it is. And Tim answers some followup questions, discusses a little candlepin bowling, MLB/NHL/NBA, and ends with a quasi-political (don't ask, Tim has no idea what that means) rant. And he says he is sorry, not sorry... So, reach out to us at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com a...

Ep. 11 Ripping The Rack Podcast 21.07.2020

Tim and Brian discuss the very important and much needed discussion of what they need to discuss. At the same time as completing a watch along with those that would like to watch the 3rd string of the USA East vs Big 20 match from the Worlds in 2011. They answer some reader supplied questions as well as Tim tries to be moronic (without really trying) and supplying a little Sophomoric humor to the...

Ep. 10 Ripping The Rack Podcast 14.07.2020

In this episode Brian and Tim talk about things that Brian and Tim would normally talk about! You know, bowling stuff, bowling people, other sports stuff, some inappropriate jokes mixed in, and most likely some other sporting type stuff.. Please reach out to us either on Facebook at Ripping the Rack Podcast or through email at rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com. Let us know what you like, what you do...

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