DJ & Simon

What a Load of Bowls

Sports EN ↓ 77 episodes

A podcast bringing you everything lawn bowls. Latest news, Interviews, events, tournaments, player & club development advise and discussing what is being talked about around the greens.

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DJ & Simon

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EP#27 - Special Guest - Ryan Bester 02.10.2024 52:36

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode -  Special Guest - Ryan Bester; - Long standing Canadian Representative - 2 World Championships (7 Me...

EP#26 - DJ has some tips for Bowls NSW on making platinum pennants better.. Should we scrap single gender events?.. What questions would you ask the CEO of World Bowls? 25.09.2024 58:36

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - What questions would you ask the CEO of World Bowls... Neil Dalrymple is joining us for an episode! -&nb...

EP#25 - Commonwealth Games is a GO, but is lawn bowls included?.. Bowls NZ new singles event.. Regions handing out flags for single entries! 18.09.2024 43:46

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Commonwealth Games is a GO in Scotland!!! - Will lawn bowls make the 2026 Commonwealth Games c...

EP#24 - The key principles for a reliable and consistent delivery... NSW bowling arm sides.. NSW State Over 40's qualifiers..3 end plays offs & shots don't count - are we a fan? 11.09.2024 46:22

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Key principles for a reliable and consistent delivery - NSW over 40's qualifiers - NSW bowling arm...

EP#23 - Broadbeach 5-A-Side.. Best bowls sledges.. Atlantic Challenge wraps up... European Championships underway 04.09.2024 40:05

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - European Championships under way - Atlantic Challenge wraps up - "What is the best bowls sledg...

EP#22 - Henselite into Voluntary Administration.. NSW & BA Selections.. European Bowls Championships Preview.. National 5-A-Side Competition.. 28.08.2024 50:10

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Henselite go into voluntary administration - DJ & Simon have mixed results on the green - NSW &...

EP#21 - We reveal the GOAT of lawn bowls.. The positive aspects of our sport.. England has two codes of flat green bowls!! 21.08.2024 42:41

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - We reveal the male and female GOAT's of lawn bowls, using the "DJ formula" - DJ finds out England h...

EP#20 - Ryan Bester a standout for GOAT? NSW v VIC test results.. Aussie Indoor @ Tweed.. Do clubs need to diversify their revenue streams? 14.08.2024 53:32

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Who are the greatest bowlers from 'Rest of the World' - Ryan Bester's record - unreal!! - NSW v VIC test...

EP#19 - Who are the greatest male & female Australian bowlers? Disappointment for Simon on the green this week.. Dealing with distractions during delivery 07.08.2024 57:10

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Who are the greatest Australian bowlers?? - Simon deals with disappointment on the green this week...

EP#18 - Can bowls become an Olympic Sport? Golden Nugget has kicked off.. DJ & Simon's regional results 31.07.2024 51:42

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - We discuss the question.. "Can bowls become an Olympic Sport?" - What does bowls have to do to be apart...

EP#17 - DJ and his greenkeeping antics.. Greatest Welsh bowlers discussed.. Greenkeepers v NSW Legends.. How do country clubs retain talent? 24.07.2024 57:34

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - We discuss the greatest Welsh male and female bowlers - Greenkeepers v NSW Legends teams announced - DJ...

EP#16 - World Bowls Series... What is it? NSW v QLD Test Matches.. Greatest South African Lawn Bowlers 17.07.2024 37:20

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - We discuss the greatest South African male and female bowlers - NSW v QLD Test Matches - Results -&...

EP#15 - Greatest English Bowlers?.. 58 Year Olds in the over 60's.. State title or national title? Top tips on playing pairs 10.07.2024 59:52

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - We discuss the greatest English male and female bowlers - 58 year old's playing in the over 60's... gett...

EP#14 - Maitland City fall 1 game short at State Finals.. Greatest New Zealand Bowlers?.. Top tips from the mailbag on growing your club numbers 03.07.2024 1:01:41

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - We discuss the greatest New Zealand male and female bowlers - DJ's Maitland City fall one game shor...

EP#13 - Who are the greatest Irish bowlers? Spectacular AO finish! Team insights into DJ's grade 1 off to state finals! 26.06.2024 1:01:21

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - We discuss the greatest Irish male and female bowlers - AO finishes with some spectacular finals - What...

EP#12 - Who is the lawn bowls GOAT? Review top Scottish players.. Cheering lucky bowls.. AO down to the nitty gritty 19.06.2024 50:24

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Reviewing comments on our social media post on... "Who is the lawn bowls GOAT (greatest of all time...

EP 11 - If you could change one rule comments, AO has kicked off, NSW selections & BPL expansion 12.06.2024 47:26

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Reviewing comments on our social media post on... "If you could change one rule in bowls what would...

EP 10 - Special Guest - Gary Kelly 05.06.2024 1:13:47

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode -  Special Guest - Gary Kelly; - Irish International - 2 World Bowls Titles - 3 Common...

EP 9 - QLD State Champs! How to Implement change! Strategies to combat attacking players! 29.05.2024 53:52

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Highlights from last weeks special guest Ray 'Razor' Pearse - QLD State Championships Review - Platinum...

EP 8 - Special Guest - Ray Pearse 22.05.2024 51:28

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS    - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode - Special Guest - Ray Pearse ; - 100+ Caps for Australia - 150+ Caps for New South Wales - Recent...

EP 7 - Northern v Southern Hemisphere! Tips For Singles Success! 15.05.2024 55:05

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS    - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode; - The difference in playing bowls in the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere - Using m...

EP 6 - Pennant mailbag & Platinum hit or miss? 08.05.2024 47:01

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS    - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode; - Pennant re-structure follow up with some mailbag suggestions - Who is liable on the green regar...

EP 5 - Time to re-structure our pennants!! 02.05.2024 43:34

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode; - Deep dive into the structure of pennants grade 1-7 - Changing routine for improved game  - World B...

EP 4 - Bowls & social media, the good, the bad and the ugly! 25.04.2024 54:45

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode; - Platinum pennant review of rounds 6 & 7 - Social media within bowls - good? bad? ugly? - How to make a r...

EP 3 - Hot Topic: Admin levels restricting our sport? How can we help the game grow? How to pick the right line 17.04.2024 49:11

WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS   - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls banter, bringing you player Interviews, tournaments and events around the country and also player and club development insights. This Episode; - Platinum pennant review of rounds 3, 4 & 5 - Do we need zone level administration within Bowls NS...