The Approach: A Candlepin Bowling Podcast

Jeremy and Danny are joined by Mike Macintosh, and the Coastal Crusader, Brian Athern, as we discuss and talk predictions for the 2025 Mens ICC World Tournament

Jeremy and Danny sit down with Bruno Defeo. We discuss him growing up at CPL, plus his perspective on his match with Janet Poch on the Ch 5 Live Show! Enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan are back with ACST B division Champion! We go back to him beginning his bowling at Leos, and Lafayette Lanes, to the steps he has taken to improve his game! Plus much more! We hope you enjoy!

We are back! As the Finals are set to take place on July 26th, we take a deep dive and recap the 2024-25 Season!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Cory and Jordan of Candlepin Corner. Talking about how they got into the game, and how they improved to get where to the level they are now. We also talk how Candlepin Corner came to be and where it is heading!

Live from New York, its... Mike McGinty!!! Jeremy and Dan catch up with Mike in Niagra Falls. Recently moved, we talk about how he got into the pro circuit, worlds experiences, and much more! Enjoy!

The Approach is back with Danny and Jeremy sitting down with Tim Jalbert! We talk how he got into the game, his Worlds experiences, and his involvement with the youth program at Academy Lanes! PSA: Some slightly strong language...earmuffs, kids.

This time, we sit down with one of the most positive people in the bowling community. Mike Nardone. Find out how he got his start, and why he may never forgive Jeremy when he first went to Millis. Enjoy!!

We are joined by the one and only "Freshy". Learn where he got the nickname, how he got his start, and why the hell he keeps leaving teams joined by Tim Matero! We hope you enjoy! Ok

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Rob Ficara, owner of Exeter Lanes in Exeter, NH. We talk about how his family got involved in the game, and how Rob took over Exeter. We also talk about how the Sunday Once a month got it's start! Enjoy!

Danny and Jeremy sit down with one of the co founders of The Ripping the Rack Podcast, Brian Athern. We talk about growing up in a bowling alley, his worlds experiences. We veered off course and finish off discussing his Wrestling ventures as well. We hope you enjoy!

Jeremy and Danny sit down with Young Gun Charlie Collins! Find out what got him hooked on Candlepins, and what his first worlds excperiences were like! Enjoy!

This week we went in a bit of a different direction. We talk with Scott Moore of Candlepin Specialists. We talk all things Candlepin Machines! We hope you all enjoy!

We take a trip downeast, where we talk with ACST Maine division champion, Mark Webber! Enjoy!!

What do you do for your 50th episode? You get one of the best to play the game in the last 20 years. Jeremy and Dan sit down with the one and only Jeff Surette! https://open.spotify.com/show/7BNtTlI2nTgXiX3ugrPO7n?si=f7e81a6851fa4b5e https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-approach-a-candlepin-bowling-podcast/id1577536619

Jeremy and Dan chat with ACST C Division Champion Jeff Little!

Dan and Jeremy Sit down with Resident Candlepinner turned 10-pinner, then saw the err of his ways and became a Candlepinner again! We hope you enjoy! We are back!

On this latest episode, Jeremy and Danny sit down and talk with the one and only "Mario" Johnson. We talk all about her youth bowling, coming up in the adult ranks. Plus how the bowling community rallied around her during a difficult time. This is not one you want to miss!

We are back with a fantastic interview with the one and only Chris Boisvert!  We talkhim growing up at Leda, and we also discuss a lot of ways the game has changed and evolved over the last 20 years.  This is definitely not one to miss!

So we decided to throw a curveball.  Danny thought it would be fun to put Jeremy in the hot seat.  So for this one, Cory Aleci from Candlepin Corner, and special guest Richie Myrick are throwing the hard ball questions.  We talk about his Youth bowling, working at Fairway, and how he got to Ryan's in Millis.  How he got stuck with Danny for 8 years... and what's next for him? E...

Merry Christmas to everyone in the Candlepin World!  In this episode, Danny and Jeremy sit down with Rich Limone!  We talk about everything from his early bowling days, to how the "Hatchetmen" name came about, and to his involvement in the ASCT.  And we finish up in true Rich Limone form... a Top 5, favorite bowlers! Happy Holidays, and enjoy!!

Danny and Jeremy catch up with The King of the North... Calvin Locke.  We talk everything from his youth bowling, to what the comparisons to events in Canada as opposed to the States.  This was a great one!  We hope you enjoy!

Justin joins Danny and Cori (and eventually Jeremy), in talking about his successful comeback to bowling after a long hiatus, recently winning the World Teams Championship with Academy Lanes, and all things bowling! We hope you enjoy!

We had an amazing guest this week, where we spoke to Ali Barber.  Ali is relatively new to the competitive scene, but make no mistake the effort that she puts in behind the scenes.  We talk her career working in the business, bowling, and the job that she and Kristen Surette did to make sure the Worlds Tournament ran as smoothly as possible!   Enjoy!

We are back!  After a small break, we thought we would start back up with an explosive episode!  What better guest to have, than the legendary Mike MacIntosh.  Co-Founder of the Pro Series as we know it. Along with the old Head to Head league, who's inspiration spawned the ACST!  This is a fun episode, and went by way too fast!  Enjoy everyone! PS...  Kids, earmuffs f...