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A bowling podcast where we bring on guests such as professional bowlers and people within the industry to talk all things bowling. We will be covering current events in the bowling world along with any trending topics.

Dj Rose


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Heartbreak in college bowling and Jesper wins the PBA playoffs! Ep166

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 32:57


    This week we discuss the sad announcements out of SFA and Webber International as their bowling programs have been cut. We discuss why the colleges may have done this and what this means for other college bowlers. We also review the PBA tour finals where we saw Jesper take home the win! 

    USBC Queens, Tour Playoffs and PBA50! Emotions were high! Ep165

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 35:26


    EVERYONE WAS BOWLING! After spending the weekend in Vegas watching the USBC Queens, we recap the entire Queens tournament, the PBA tour playoff semifinals and a couple PBA50 National tour titles! While seeing all 3 sections of pro bowling, is bowling more interesting when the carry percentages are lower? 

    Eric Jones...The rising star who needs MORE! Ep164

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 46:44


    This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with PBA Rising star who wants more! Eric had a great 2024 season and we were able to reflect on 2024 and 2025. We take a look at him making his FIRST tv show along with his dad being a part of it. We also recap the quarterfinals of the PBA Tour playoffs!

    PBA Playoffs are here! Do they need a new format?! Ep163

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 33:58


    This week we have the start of his years PBA Tour Playoffs! We both notice a big difference in the hype around them this year from the fans perspective. Do they need to change the PBA playoff format? 

    BREAKING TV Deal announced and Tim Foy Jr's AMAZING season! Ep162

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 69:45


    The PBA Tour FINALLY announces a new TV Deal with the CW Network! We take a look at this deal, what it means for the PBA Tour and our initial impressions. We also recap that Elite League Battle of the Brands that saw Storm coming out on top. We finish the episode by sitting with the man on the mission this year, Tim Foy Jr! 

    Jesper dominates the TofC and the Battle of the Brands is here! Ep161

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 55:52


    The lefties have returned! Jesper Svensson came home with the win at the Tournament of Champions in a dominating fashion! We take a deep dive at the TofC story lines and the back to back stepladders! The PBA Elite League Battle of the Brands is officially here and we preview the teams and the match ups for this coming weekend! 

    2025 Players Championship-Ethan Fiore wins! Rash vs Belmo is back! Ep160

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 34:56


    What would a major be without some story lines?! 20 year old Ethan Fiore takes home the win at the PBA Players Championship! #VapeGate happened and reignited an old rivalry between Rash and Belmonte! Lefty lock out as well? Full recap this week!Usagiimports.com code OTG at checkout!

    2 handed bowlers have met their match! PBA All Star weekend! Ep159

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 26:47


    The PBA All Star weekend has concluded and the 2 handed bowlers have their match! We have a short episode this week where we take a look at the first ever 1 hander vs 2 handed bowlers event where the 1 handers took the win! We then take a look at the strike derby that saw EJ Tackett take down Jason Belmonte in the finals. String pins have met their match and it is most likely string pins!usagiimports.com code OTG at checkout!

    USBC Masters Winner GARY HAINES is HERE! Most ludicrous event yet! Ep158

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 115:25


    WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! The most ludicrous event ever just concluded with the 2025 USBC Masters! On this episode, we take a look at all the story lines from this week, some REALLY good and some REALLY bad. We also sit down with this year's winner Gary Haines. We talk with him about his win, his match with Simo and the infamous KISS! 

    The Brooklyn heard around the world! WSOB TV Shows full review! Ep157

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 60:32


    We recap all 5 of the shows from the WSOB including the Brooklyn heard around the world! We take a deep dive into the first 3 animal patterns being won by first-time International bowlers and then EJ Tackett taking the Shark Championship along with the World Championship! We talk about the break from EJ to beat Tim Foy JR and the clash again between Jason Belmonte and EJ Tackett. Usagiimports.com code OTG at checkout!

    CRAZY series of events made for a HISTORIC event! Ep156

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 49:37


    The CRAZIEST series of events lead to an INSTANT-CLASSIC for the PBA Tour! This week we review the Mike Aulby Nevada Classic! We take a look at two players making it from the PTQ onto the show, then the record setting roll off between EJ Tackett and Ethan Fiore! In the championship match, we saw Andrew Anderson get paybacks against EJ to win the Mike Aulby Nevada Classic! There was a TON of story lines. usagiimports.com code OTG at checkout!

    Fines at the WSOB and collegiate suspensions.. what is going on?! Ep155

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 59:45


    This week is FULL of situations. First we take a look at some suspensions handed out to college bowlers at Webber university including a coach and faculty member being on probation. Then we take a look at the WSOB and the latest updates from it. We recap the top 16 of each of the animal patterns and how the Chameleon championship lead to fines amongst multiple bowlers. We talk about some surprising performances so far and what we expect to happen for the rest of the tournament. Usagiimports.com code OTG at check out! 

    Will this week make or break a player's career? WSOB 16 Preview! Ep154

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 51:21


    This week we preview the upcoming and current WSOB 16. This tournament could have thee BIGGEST impact on a players year/career. We take a look at who might benefit from a good week along with those who might change their career paths because of this week! We make our predictions of who we think are going to have good weeks and maybe come away with a win! 

    Did the PBA get this right? Or very wrong? Ep153

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 64:25


    This week we talk about 2 "Off the Wall" topics that were mentioned. The first we talk about if bowlers and the PBA are missing out by not releasing players contracts and endorsements earnings. Should professional bowling be more open about players contracts like other sports are? Then we discuss the PBA mid-season superlatives and how the PBA "called out" some players for their seasons so far? Were they right? Were they wrong?

    Graham Fach is on FIRE! Players are getting chippy! Ep152

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 82:19


    This week we welcome back the leading guest on the show, Graham Fach! We speak with Graham about his VERY hot start to the season. We talk about him dealing with a messed up finger, the situation with Jason Belmonte on top of making multiple shows already this year including the US Open. We also review the Pete Weber Missouri Classic. This week included multiple funny interviews, players getting chippy with each other and another EJ Tackett win! Usagiimports.com use code OTG at check out!

    SANTTU TAHVANAINEN and his 1st PBA Tour title! Ep151

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 62:48


    This week we are PUMPED to welcome the newest PBA Tour champion, Santtu Tahvanainen. We sit down and discuss the Owen's Illinois Classic tournament and some of the drama that was included within the tv show. We speak with Santtu about his incredible win after being the number 1 seed and what it has been like to battle back after a major injury! usagiimports.com code OTG at checkout! 

    DRAMA at the US Open and a special giveaway! Ep150

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 56:47


    This week we recap the very intense and very drama packed 2025 US Open. EJ Tackett claims another US Open but not without drama. A huge comeback, distracted bowlers and "personal" comments lead to a very entertaining US Open. We also discuss some pettiness on social media with bowling companies! We also have a giveaway! Don't forget to leave a comment to enter the contest!Usagiimports.com code OTG at checkout!

    EJ Tackett 2024 Player of the Year returns! No rules saying he can't.. Ep149

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 77:09


    We welcome the 2024 Player of the Year EJ Tackett BACK to the podcast! We discuss EJ's championship winning year including the birth of his son, battling some injuries and of course, what it took for him to win the Player of the Year. We also discuss the first tournament of the year with an ALL 1 HANDED finale that saw Graham Fach winning! One Handed vs 2 hands... who wins?Usagiimports.com code OTG at check out!

    Major champion Erin McCarthy is here and we talk the PWBA! Ep148

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 69:11


    PWBA Major champion Erin McCarthy is here! This week we discuss a lot about the major news from the world of women's professional bowling and what this means as an overall. We try to add some clarity of the news that has come out and how we all feel about it. We also review the opening tournament of the PBA Tour and team Motiv! Don't forget to pick up a new watch!Usagiimports.com code OTG at checkout!

    PWBA Breaking News! Maria Kreke joins for a BONUS EPISODE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 23:18


    Our first BONUS EPISODE in quite some time. Maria Kreke who bowled full time on the PWBA sits in as we discuss the key points of the breaking news from the PWBA tour. She gives us her perspective as the news just recently dropped and what we both think from the immediate press release!usagiimports.com code "OTG" at checkout!

    Ryan Barnes INSANE "4" year career..USA Team Trials Champ! New Sponsor! Ep147

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 63:24


    Ryan Barnes is here! We sit down and talk to Ryan about his career, his HUGE win at USA Team Trials along with how he has only really been competing in bowling for about 4 years! We also take a look at some more changes with tour players and ask; Is brand loyalty important? We welcome a new sponsor! Link below.Usagiimports.com 

    2025 is here! Will this be the craziest year yet? Ep146

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 50:14


    HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! The first episode of 2025 is here and we are back. We discuss the news of the reversal decision of Brunswick purchasing Classic distribution and then we also set a New Year's resolution for each other and then we also make bold predictions for 2025. Then we discuss the announcement of the rosters for the PBA Elite League Battle of the Brands and all the bowlers who moved companies! 

    Industry BREAKING NEWS and RPI Champion Manny Ferrell! Ep145

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 69:02


    We have our last episode of 2024 ending with A LOT! First we review the end of the year PBA Tour awards including Rookie of the Year and EJ Tackett winning his 3rd Player of the Year. Then we discuss the breaking news announced that Brunswick bowling has purchased Classic products and becoming an exclusive distributor for Brunswick. Lastly, we are joined by the PBA RPI champion of 2024, Manny Ferrell. We discuss his career, winning 15K as a 19 year old and what his goals are for his pro career. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! 

    Creating the best logos and ball names in the world- Dan Wilbur! Ep144

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 72:34


    We are joined by the one and only Dan Wilbur. Dan has been in charge of marketing and design for Motiv bowling. He is the guy who has designed ALL the Motiv logos for many years including the Venom and Jackal logos and names. We discuss what it's been like designing these logos along with seeing them come to life and being used to win Major championships. The guys also sit down and name what we think have been thee WORST bowling ball names in the industry! 

    Liz Johnson- One of the GREATEST bowlers in history! Ep143

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 55:44


    This week we are joined by arguably one of the GREATEST bowlers of all time, man or woman, Liz Johnson. We recap her career including winning 10 PWBA Majors, 25 total titles, a PBA title along with MANY international medals. We also discuss the upcoming PWBA showdown and some changes we think would be beneficial. 

    Ryan Ciminelli- Being a polarizing player on the PBA Tour. Ep142

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 62:08


    We welcome Ryan Ciminelli to episode 142! We sit down and talk with Ryan about winning 8 PBA Tour titles, filling the void he had been missing and now walking away from the national tour. Ryan gives insight on being one of the most polarizing people to ever be on the PBA Tour. 8 career titles and one major win, Ryan now leaves the PBA Tour and he explains why. We also review the newly announced managers for the PBA Elite League and the USBC Masters being sold out in 12 minutes. We also cover what match ups we would love to see happen on both the PBA and PWBA Tours. 

    PBA Tour Commissioner Tom Clark explains 2025 changes! Ep141

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 83:31


    This week welcome back PBA Tour Commissioner Tom Clark to the show! We discuss the overall 2024 season and some key points from the year. We then take a look at the changes coming to the PBA Tour in 2025. Tom answers some questions everyone has been wondering including the changes to the PBA Elite League. The boys also discuss which players have individually changed the game of bowling! 

    League bowling... is it good or bad for you? Ep140

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 47:00


    This week we have a discussion that we've wanted to for a while. As competitive bowlers, is bowling league good or bad? We discuss why we think bowlers get false hope when it comes to league bowling and how beneficial league bowling is for people who truly want to be competitive. 

    The Bohn brothers continuing the legacy..INSANE changes for the PBA! Ep139

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 91:44


    This week we are joined by Brandon and Justin Bohn! The sons of PBA Hall of Fame member Parker Bohn. I sit down and speak with both Justin and Brandon about their own career and goals for their bowling career. They talk about what is has been like to grow up in such an iconic family and what bowling truly means to them. Jamison and DJ discuss the INSANE changes coming to the PBA season mostly highlighting the change of the PBA Elite League. There will no longer be PBA teams but it has now changed to the Battle of the Brands. http://www.youtube.com/@BohnLegacy

    Wes Malott- "Not completely done yet!" Ep138

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 80:32


    This week we welcome PBA Hall of Fame member Wes Malott. He clears the air about bowling in the PBA Elite League and on the PBA National Tour. We take a look at his career and discuss some INCREDIBLE moments and years he had. The guys also talk about shooting spares and what release is the best when making spares. 

    Bowlers and celebrities look alike with exempt bowler Andrew Hall! PBA Strike Derby! Ep137

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 70:02


    This week we are joined by newly exempt bowler Andrew Hall! We sit down and discuss his career and what it was like to go through the tour exemption process! We also discuss the brand new training facility him and his father have opened! We also discuss the PBA Strike Derby and run through the bracket of who we think will come away with the win!

    BIG rule changes for the Open Championships in 2026 from the USBC! Ep136

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 44:01


    This week we have one topic to discuss after our weekend recaps and it is brought to us by the USBC. They have announced new rule changes for the Open Championships in 2026.. are these good or bad? Will the money help drive interest? 

    Teenage phenom Gianna Brandolino is here! Best youth careers? Ep135

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 82:02


    This week we are joined by PBA LBC National Championship Clash Champion Gianna Brandolino. I sit down and discuss her win at the LBC Championship and the success that she has already achieved. We also discuss some bowlers both past and present who had an amazing youth careers... who do you think did? 

    New Vegas tournament- Are the rules too strict?? Gianna Brandolino wins LBC! Ep134

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 57:06


    This week we have a lot to unpack. First we have a weekend recap including the incredible win by Gianna Brandolino at the PBA LBC National Championship Clash for 60 THOUSAND DOLLARS! We take a look at the smart money situation and how some people thought it was setup? Then we discuss the brand new Klein Vegas Scratch Challenge. This brand new tournament brings back days of the High Roller in Vegas and some rules have flustered some people... are they too strict? Or do they make sense?! 

    What bowler should have stayed on tour longer?! Ep133

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 49:12


    This week the guys sit down and discuss a few different topics. There was a lot of regionals to cover and other tournaments. We take a look at the most marketable people on the professional bowling side and what makes a pro bowler more marketable to bigger companies. We also take a look into bowlers who we think should have stayed on tour longer? Mike Fagan, Scott Norton, Jesse Buss.. someone else? 

    Who would you choose for a PBA league team? Full PBA Elite league recap! Ep132

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 61:05


    This week's episode is FULL of PBA Elite league talk. What we think they did well, what we wish they would improve and the overall results. Surprises from Belmo, Andrew Anderson named MVP and much more! We also discuss who we would pick for our own PBA Elite league team and want to know who you would choose. 

    Sponsored bowlers... better scores or better sales?! Ep131

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 53:43


    This week we sit down and review two bigger topics. First we discuss the idea of makable spares and splits and how you should view them as competitive bowlers. Second, we talk controversy. After a few things on social media, we take a look into bowlers who are sponsored by companies. Should they be better bowlers or better at sales? 

    Vertical foul lines in bowling..Should bowling follow other sports? Ep130

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 38:43


    This week we dive into 2 main topics surrounding the PBA Tour and potentially a new look at a bowling lane. We review the Lucky Larsen Masters that saw Jesper Svensson winning his 12th PBA Tour title. We discuss if this will ignite a resurgence from him/push other International players to win on tour. We also discuss the possibility of adding vertical foul lines in bowling and creating a square much like sports like golf, tennis, darts and so on. 

    PBA Tour Trials leader Hayden Stippich and full review! Ep129

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 73:21


    What is wrong with social media?! As the PBA Tour Trials concluded, we review everything from the tournament including the insane amount of bashing on social media from the players who competed in the Tour Trials. We interview the Tour Trials leader (winner) Hayden Stippich to talk about his week of "winning" and how he felt throughout the entire week to lead the trials and what he is most looking forward to. 

    PBA vs PWBA: Player Of The Year award.. Who does it better? Ep128

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 61:13


    This week we have a deep discussion looking into the professional tours. We look at specifically the Player of the Year awards. Does the PBA do it better by voting or does the PWBA do it better based on points? As well, we take a look at the PBA, PBA50 and the PWBA tours and who have been stand out players/stories from the seasons. 

    PWBA Tour Finals Recap! Should pro bowlers be restricted at tournaments? Ep127

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 58:55


    This week was full of bowling! We discuss the drama filled PWBA Tour Finals including the Greater Detroit Open, The Pepsi Open and the Tour Championships. We also discuss if pro bowlers should be restricted in which tournaments they bowl, their averages and how they should be able to make money. 

    Is there defense in bowling? History has been made! PWBA/PBA/PBA50 Ep126

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 64:21


    There is a lot to unpack this week! History has been made with the first ever professional trios event! The PWBA/PBA/PBA50 all team up for their first even trios event and it was amazing. We discuss if events like this would be good for the olympics. Lastly, we discuss if there is defense in bowling!

    Does bowling deserve to be in the Olympics? Ep125

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 68:22


    This week was a very busy week! Our main topic we discuss is if bowling deserves to be in the olympics? What are the pros and cons of bowling be in the olympics and what would bowling need to do in order to fit in the olympics? We also discuss a lot of tournaments including the PBA/PWBA Luci doubles! We also finish the discussion of using urethane and plastic in a league setting. 

    Should urethane or plastic be thrown at league?! Ep124

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 58:10


    This week we discuss if urethane and plastic bowling balls should be thrown at league. Why or Why not? As well, we discuss if league managers should show the bowlers what oil pattern they are bowling on. On top of that, we discuss some news in bowling including a PBA50 major and Liz Johnson setting a new record as well!

    Verity Crawley- Confidence can make a difference! Ep123

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 87:30


    This week we are joined by PWBA and International superstar- Verity Crawley. We speak with Verity about her career, being away from home, having a turn around on the PWBA Tour and how confidence has played a major factor in her bowling game! DJ and Jamison also review some news from within the PBA along with discussing if college bowling is actually important in seeing success. 

    Are influencers good or bad for bowling? Ep122

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 73:33


    This week is packed as Jamison Peyton returns as a co-host. We discuss if handicap should be allow in competitive bowling, especially bowling for money. We review the new announcement from the PBA of the Japan Regional tour. Lastly, we discuss influencers and their contribution to the bowling world. Is it good or bad to have social media influencers in the sport?

    The PBA's Big 3 discussion and a new co host is unlocked! Ep121

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 55:45


    This week we welcome a new co host to the podcast, Jamison Peyton! We sit down and talk about some of the pressing news in the world of bowling, review some bowling lingo and discuss the topic of the big 3 in bowling with EJ Tackett, Anthony Simonsen and Jason Belmonte! 

    Building a bowling empire with Mark Buffa! PWBA P.O.Y talk.. Ep120

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 81:20


    This week we are joined by one of the largest names in the bowling world in Mark Buffa. We sit down and talk with Mark about his experience at Wichita State, bowling for Team Canada, coaching and of course, being the lead distributor for ALL things bowling in Canada. Not too many people can say they have experienced everything Mark has. DJ and Kurt also take a look at current standings for the PWBA and discuss who could be walking away with the PWBA Player of the Year award. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OTG20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    Lauren Russo- From falling trees to winning titles! Women's US Open! Ep119

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 87:25


    This week we are joined by recent 1st time winner on the PWBA Tour- Lauren Russo. We discuss her career, including being part of the HUGE movement at McKendree University and representing team USA. We take a look into her grind on the PWBA tour and capturing her first win. We also discuss the US Women's Open and the excitement from the tv show and the record breaking performance by past guest Diana Zavjalova. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OTG20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    #1 Piece of equipment with Jason Guest and PBA Tour Finals! Ep118

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 80:29


    This week we recap the very exciting PBA Tour Finals and PWBA Southern Indiana Open! We are joined by KR Strikeforce manager, Jason Guest. We discuss the importance of bowling shoes and what people should be looking for with shoes before they make a large investment. Kurt bowls his first PBA Regional and we also discuss the MUST HAVES at bowling alleys. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OTG20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    The underdog champ Boog Krol is here! PWBA in Tennessee! Ep117

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 77:44


    This week we have a jam packed episode! We are joined by the PBA Delaware Classic and PBA Playoffs champion- David Boog Krol! We discuss his incredible season, almost quitting bowling, his crazy win in Delaware along with him capturing the PBA playoffs title! The PWBA makes their stop in Tennessee with 3 tournaments and the international domination at this event! Kurt also calls out left handers? Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OTG20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

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