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Wrong Bias


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    The Complete Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 45:29


    And on our 60th show “The Complete Anderson” we are joined by the current WBT number one ranked player Scotland's Stewart Anderson for a good old natter about the recent World Indoor Championships and the lads hopes for Glasgow 2026..We look at a format in bowls that needs to be kicked into touch and react to the disappointing YouTube decision to take down a popular bowls streaming platform.If you have a smart speaker you can also ask it "play podcast wrongbias" Thanks to our Pocket Rocket and to Bowls Wear Direct (www.bowlsweardirect.com) for their support of the podcast plus to our streaming sponsors Renton Wealth Management (www.rentonwealth.co.uk) - Brilliant Auctions (www.brilliantauctions.co.uk) and to Pentland Precast Concrete (www.pentlandprecast.co.uk)  As always thanks for your support and hope you enjoy the show.Any Comments feel free to leave them.... good or bad we have board shouldersMany thanks for all your support

    The Banks That Like To Say YES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 55:39


    On Show 59 we are joined by the new WBT Scottish International Open Champion Jason Banks.Just like a bus service when one Jason turns up another one turns up and we are joined by our little mate Jason Parkinson to give the low down on the new Great British Bowls idea. Thanks to Lean2Succeed and to Bowls Wear Direct (www.bowlsweardirect.com) for their support of the podcast plus to our streaming sponsors Renton Wealth Management (www.rentonwealth.co.uk) - Brilliant Auctions (www.brilliantauctions.co.uk) and a big welcome to Pentland Precast Concrete (www.pentlandprecast.co.uk) Thanks as always for all your very kind words and support, finally we both wish you a great 2025Any Comments feel free to leave them.... good or bad we have board shouldersMany thanks for all your support

    The Magical Mr Rippey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 56:44


    And on show 58 the lads are joined for a chat by James Rippey after his success in the summer nationals and more recently qualifying for the World Pairs at the Potters Resort.One of us gets a lot of his chest and a fine one it is. The big lad compares his first trip to Leamington with Worthing and a quick look back at our trip to East Leake for the GBBA Family Pairs and a bit more.You can ask Alexa to "play podcast wrongbias"Thanks to Lean2Succeed and to Bowls Wear Direct for their support of the podcast. Thanks everyone as always for your support.Any Comments feel free to leave them.... good or bad we have board shouldersMany thanks for all your support

    Just The Two Of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 33:04


    Show 57 “Just The Two Of Us” It has been a few months since our dulcet tones hit the air waves but we are pleased to be back.The clue is in the title and it is just Stadler & Waldoff getting back to basics. We touch on the recent PBA developments, the new WBS Rankings, International Bowls, give a review to the new AERO grip and discuss how to tie a shoe lace with a pair of boxing gloves on.Any Comments feel free to leave them.... good or bad we have board shouldersMany thanks for all your support

    If At First You Don't Succeed........

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 57:33


    Welcome to show 56 of the Wrong Bias Podcast - “If At First You Don't Succeed......””  Well it's like putting your hand in a bag of revels and pulling out the orange one as we welcome back our old mucker Paul Hartley back to the podcast for a chat.And if that's not enough for you then you dip into the bag again and pick out the malteaser as we catch up with Torquay's finest Sam Tolchard for a chat about that certain bowl.As always thanks to Lean2Succeed and our new streaming sponsor Renton Wealth Management and to Bowls Wear Direct for their support.  Thanks as always everyone for your support. Any Comments feel free to leave them.... good or bad we have board shoulders

    Crown To Flat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 44:55


    Welcome to show 55 of the Wrong Bias Podcast  - “Crown to Flat” We are joined by one of the women's games brightest stars as Solihull's Emily Kernick pops on for a quick chat. Lean2Succeed's Jacqueline Henderson pops on to promote the Paul Sharman Aussie Pairs event taking place at the Carterton Bowls club on June 22, the event is raising funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund.You can access the podcast via multiple platforms; a couple of which are www.wrongbias.com or via the following linkhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/692521You can also ask Alexa to "play podcast wrongbias"As always thanks to Lean2Succeed and our new streaming sponsor Renton Wealth Management and to Bowls Wear Direct for their support. Thanks as always for your support.  

    Bowls England Q&A with Jon Cockcroft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 69:06


    On our 54th show were joined by the current Bowls England CEO Jon Cockcroft.We discuss the national championships, the current proposed changes to the national competitions, the future of international bowls and of course our favourite word change.As always thanks to our sponsors Lean2Succeed, Renton Wealth Management and welcome to our new competition sponsor BowlsWear Direct.We hope you enjoy the show and thanks as always for your support. 

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    Boxing Day 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 60:57


    On our Boxing Day 2023 show we are joined by three old friends of the podcast.Lorraine Khuler and Katherine Rednall join us to discuss their recent success  in the World's down under.  Our little mate Jason Parkinson looks back on his recent trip to Cyprus for the Atlantic Senior Fours.We kick the can down on the Commonwealth Games, Coaches (not the 52 seat type), Bowls England chat and a bit more.As always thanks to Lean2succeed and our new streaming sponsor Renton Wealth Management.Hope you enjoy the show and thanks for your support over the past 12 months.

    It's Good To Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 55:22


    Welcome to our 52nd podcast “It's Good To Talk”We are joined by our little mate Jason Parkinson for a chat about something close to the lad's heart and a bit of a taboo subject within the male population. There is our usual chit chat (and that's not rhyming slang before you ask)and we give a review of the excellent WBT  West Lothian Scottish International Open......... oh and one of us goes off on a one and it ain't the big fella.We would like to thank our competition sponsor Top Rink Bowls and Lean2Succeed for their support.You can access the podcast via multiple platforms a couple of which are via our website  www.wrongbias.com or the following link https://www.buzzsprout.com/692521 You can also ask Alexa to "play podcast wrongbias" We hope you enjoy the show and as always any comments both positive and negative are welcome. If you want to pop on and put the world to rights just drop us a line, as always many thanks for your support and remember it is good to talk.

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    Single Cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 46:42


    Well here is our 51st podcast “Single Cream” We are joined by both Bowls England four bowl singles champions Kent's Lewis King and Somerset's Stef Branfield to discuss their success at Leamington.It's the season to be surveyed so Richie is let loose on one and we touch on the recent action down under.We would like to welcome Top Rink Bowls as our new competition sponsor but it would be very remiss of us not to pass on our many many thanks to Peter Grantham & XX:20 for their support over the last two years.As always thanks to Lean2Succeed for their support.

    The Real Mckie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 51:27


    Well here it is our 50th podcast “The Real Mckie.”Bolty kept things under wraps and had a surprise mystery guest which was even a mystery to the mystery guest…… the clue is in the title. We preview the World Outdoor Championships down under and put Bolty in the hot seat in a quiz. As its our 50th we also take a fond look back at some of the previous podcasts. As always thanks to the good folk at XX20 for their kind sponsorship of the competition and to Lean2Succeed for their support. We hope you enjoy the show and as always any comments both positive and negative are welcome. If you want to pop on and put the world to rights just drop us a line, thanks as always for your support. 

    Lean Mean Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 44:32


    On our 49th podcast we are joined by one of the podcasts biggest  supporters Lean2Succeed's Jacqueline Henderson. We discuss how she got into the sport and why she decided to support the sport.The lads have a catch up on the latest PBA news and some World Bowls chat. As a bonus Bolty gives his pointers and advice to any new starters on the choice of bowls.

    It's A Hard Knock Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 43:56


    On show 48 “It's A Hard Knock Life” we are joined by Annie (hence the title... Bolty gets paid pennies for coming up with these titles) Dunham as we look by at her experience in the recent women's Home International series at Abbeyview. Bolty gets down to the nitty gritty on his England return and we hammer our final nail in an outdoor format.As always thanks to the good folk at XX20. We hope you enjoy and any comments both positive and negative are welcome.

    Walker Banks The World's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 55:07


    On our 47th podcast “Walker Banks The World's” we are joined by the new World Indoor Champion Jamie Walker to discuss his win at Potters.We are also joined by our old mate Paul Hartley as we find out how he found his first playing experience on the infamous portable rink.Plus we take a little bit of a look back at our time at Potters.Thanks as always to XX:20 for their sponsorship of the podcast competition.

    When Harry Met Bolty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 31:07


    Part 2 of our Boxing Show will become show 46 “When Harry Met Bolty” We catch up again with England's latest indoor Under 25 World Champion Harry Goodwin, we talk about his Australia ambitions and discuss the current under 25 scene. There is another brief encounter with Les Gillett and Jason Parkinson plus we relive a couple of our highlights from 2022.We hope you enjoy joy and thanks as always to our sponsors Lean2Succeed, Bowl is Bowls and XX:20 Bowls.

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    The Best A Man Can Get

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 55:24


    On our 2022 Boxing Day show we are joined by two current world champions.After his recent IIBC Under 25 title win in Ireland we chat with Harry Goodwin (and there is more in part 2)With the World Indoor event at Potters coming up we are joined by the current champion Les Gillett and WBT Director and PBA secretary our good friend Jason Parkinson.

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    Short And Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 25:31


    Our 44th podcast “Short And Sweet” is now live and it is literally short and sweet, you can decide who is short and who is sweet.As a lead up to Christmas we give the recent Scottish International Open the once over, there is a catch up on our final live streaming road trip of the year and we doff our caps to the “dashing” Sam Tolchard on his recent World Champion of Champions success, plus a little bit more chat.As it will be our last podcast before Christmas on behalf of both of us “Merry Christmas” and as always thanks for your support with the podcast and the live streaming...... it has been a blast.Our thanks go to our sponsors XX:20, Bowls Is Bowls and Lean2succeed for their continued support of the podcast.

    #sufferingbuffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 52:19


    In show 43 "#sufferingbuffering" the lads go hands-free for the first of a new indoor season.  As one season closes another starts, in the show the lads review the Bowls England championships highlighting the good and the need for improvement. They discuss some recent Channel Four exposure for the sport. The PBA qualifiers feature heavily as the lads have been out in the rickshaw doing a bit streaming. Plus they ask are the outdoor greens killing the games enjoyment for more and more players.  As always thanks for your support

    It's A Brum Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 43:09


    Our 42nd Show titled “It's A Brum Life” is now live.During the show Stadler & Waldoff look back at the recent Commonwealth Games held at Birmingham, we also give our verdict on the much talked about BBC TV coverage of the sport.We also discuss a Commonwealth Games demo “sport” that is ESPORTS.An alternate Games event gets a deserved mention plus there is a around up of the PBA Qualifiers.Finally one of us is crocked ..... guess who.As always our thanks go to our @XX:20, Bowls Is Bowls and Lean2succeed for their continued support of the podcast. We hope you enjoy the podcast, any comments feel free  good or bad ….. we have broad shoulders in these 4XL shirts…. well Bolty might be a 3XL at the minute

    Ladies Night

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 67:36


    On show 41 “Ladies Night” we are joined by three ladies from around the country. Amy Williams (Wales), Rachel Cartwright (Northumberland) and Gillian Hinsley (Lancashire) join Stadler and Waldoff in discussing the women's game and expand on their experiences that they have had since playing this sport of ours.There is a revisit to a law of the game that we thought was put to bed and there are a couple of bloopers from the podcast.As always our thanks go to our XX:20, Bowls Is Bowls and Lean2succeed for their continued support of the podcast. 

    Dawes Opens UK Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 59:55


    On Show 40 we look back at the recent UK Open with the winner Mark Dawes.We tackle two subjects currently doing the rounds in the sport - the home international series and pay to view streaming. There is also a little bit on commonwealth games chats.Thanks again to our sponsors XX:20, Lean2Succeed and Bowls Is BowlsThanks for all your support, hope you enjoy. 

    UK Open Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 26:23


    As a "Brucie Bonus" and with less than a week to go to the start of the re-invented UK Open event at Stanley we caught up with the PBA's Martin Gale & Jason Parkinson to get the low down on the six day bowls bonanza. 

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    Bolt Out Of The Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 50:44


    On show 39 “Bolt Out Of The Blue” we have gone big and stretched our budget to the max, it cost a 10 pack of wagon wheels and a curly wurly to get our mystery guest, during our chat we get an insight into the Potters experience on and off the green.On the back of the Bowls England Commonwealth Games squad announcement we give our thoughts on the squad plus a bit of games funding chat.We also give the recent indoor championships at Potters the once over plus a bit more.There is our usual competition which is kindly sponsored by XX:20 plus thanks to Bowls Is Bowls and Lean2succeed for the continued support of the podcast.  Remember if you have a smart speaker just give Alexa or equivalent a shout of "play podcast Wrong Bias".Alternatively you can access it via wrong.bias.com or on the direct link https://www.buzzsprout.com/692521 We hope you enjoy the podcast, any comments feel free.

    Roasting Our Nuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 65:20


    On our 2021 Boxing Day special "Roasting Our Nuts" we had a couple of regulars namely Alex Marshall MBE and Jason Parkinson, they give us their lowdown of the upcoming World Indoor Championships, a chinwag about 2021 and hopes for 2022. We also have our annual bloopers from throughout the year, a podcast review and an old friend is dragged out kicking and screaming from the archives......what could go wrong.We hope you enjoy the podcast and would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone around the world a prosperous and happy 2022

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    Bowls or Balls 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 5:56


    In our show 17 "Kuhl For Kats" we had the pleasure of chatting to a couple of the women's games top players - Lorraine Kuhler and Katherine Rednall. During the show Bolty use to do a Bowls or Balls quiz and he posed 5 questions to the two stars with the answer either bowls or balls.... now what could go wrong, well here goes. (aired on June 12 2020)

    A Few Bloopers from Boxing Day Show in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 9:28


    Remember to tune into our final show of 2021 on Boxing Day, with all the co-vid concerns here is something to bring a smile to your faces

    Let It DBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 53:21


    Our 37th podcast “Let It DBE” (bit of a Beatles pun) features a cracking chat with two of Disability Bowls England members Antony Page and Khalila Hussain. During the chat we find out a little bit about them both and from a disabled player some of their experiences within the sport.Also on the show Waldorf and Statler (aka the two hosts) kick the can down the street on topics ranging from the new Bowls England awards evening and the plans to change the international series format.There is also a small Richies round up with some more classic background music.Thanks again go to XX:20 for their sponsorship of our competition,  thanks also to Bowls Is Bowls and Lean2Succeed for their support of the podcast.   

    Arthur's Story

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 46:00


    On our 37th podcast "Arthur's Story" we have something slightly different for your ears with a discussion about the Arthur Wharton Foundation. North East based Darlington South Park bowls club recently held a fundraising event for the foundation and invited Bolty and Alex Marshall MBE to see the great work that has been spearheaded by our guest Shaun Campbell. If you love your history and love your sport this is a great listen, if like the lads you have no idea who Arthur Wharton is you certainly will now. You will also see a very large statue at the heart of St George's Park (FA Headquarters) in honour of the man. We also have our usual bowls chat and our regular competition sponsored by XX:20

    New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 57:02


    On our 35th podcast it's ladies night as we touch base with two good friends of the podcast.Sian Honnor joins us to reveal why she is leaving the Bowls International magazine after seven years, Sian also gives us an update on her efforts to get into the Commonwealth Games squad plus she touches on Bowls Fit. We are also joined by top fitness coach and former star of the BBC's The Apprentice Katie Bulmer Cooke again,  six months down the line Katie gives us an update on where the Bowlsfit project is at.We have an update on our competitions plus hang on to your hats Richies Round Up is out of isolation.As usual thanks to our three sponsors Bowls Is Bowls - Lean2Succeed and XX:20We hope you enjoy the show and thanks for your continued support

    Play It Again Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 57:12


    On our 34th show we are joined by the new Bowls England singles champion Devon's Sam Tolchard.Sam gives us an insight into his career, balancing home life as an elite bowler plus he gives the Bowls England formats a once over.We are also joined by the new Bowls England Under 25 team manager Stuart Thomas.Stu discusses his plans for the Under 25 team and a brief career rundown.There is also news on our competitions and we have a bit of general bowls chat.As always many thanks to our now three sponsors after XX:20 have joined Lean2Succeed and Bowls Is Bowls. We are extremely grateful to all three.We hope you enjoy the podcast and feel free to comment on our FB page 

    From Leamington With Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 40:08


    After a bit of a break our 33rd show  is a bit of a catch up.We discuss the Bowls England National Championships at Leamington Spa, there is a changing of the guard at the top of World Bowls.We delve into the pressures of staying top of your sport, our five minute World Of Sport has an Olympics theme to it.Plus we discuss Bowls England's new five year plan and much more.Thanks again to our two competition sponsors Bowls Is Bowls and Lean2succeed.We hope you enjoy the show.

    Dog's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 52:07


    On our 32nd Podcast we are joined by a good friend of the show Lancashire king pin Jason Parkinson to discuss the Manchester Open.We discuss our new venture into live streaming and tackle the new Bowls England competition formats.Should the alarm bells be ringing for the sport at the Commonwealth Games on the back of an interview.Plus there is our five minute take on the World Of Sport and a what happens next shaggy dog story to finish off with.Thanks again for your support and to our sponsors Bowls Is Bowls and Lean2SucceedWe hope you enjoy the show.

    Get Shirty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 50:30


    On show 31 we catch up with Scott Bryson and Kevin Wilkie, the lads have recently set up SK21 a bespoke bowls clothing business in Scotland. We discuss attire in the sport and question whether how we look on the green really makes a difference when it comes to attracting a new audience. Here is the link to the lads Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SK21Scotland/ We also have a drop in from Tom Warner to discuss the Bournemouth Open later in the season and have a brief chat about its history. Below are links for the tournament where you can download an entry form or get further details.Website - www.bournemouthopenbowls.co.uk Email - admin@bournemouthopenbowls.co.uk Facebook - www.facebook.com/bournemouthopen Our World of Sport section has made another show and we have some general bowls chat. We also have our regular competition supported by our current podcast sponsors Bowls is Bowls and Lean2Succeed. If you have missed any you can catch up on the other 30 shows via this player of our website - www.wrongbias.com

    BowlsFit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 55:27


    On our 30th podcast we have a great chat with Katie Bulmer Cooke who is an award winning Fitness Trainer, Speaker and Consultant as well as being a contestant on TV's The Apprentice. There will be many a bowler itching to get back on the green for the upcoming season but fitness could be a huge factor for some having been stuck in lockdown for what seems an eternity. Katie discusses "Bowlsfit" which was created following a discussion in 2017 and will be making a comeback in the very near future. How did it start? Why do we need it? Who will benefit? How can you do it? Just some of the questions covered and like the sport itself, do not knock it until you try it. We also discuss Katie's time on "The Apprentice". How did she find Lord Sugar, Karen Brady and Nick Hewer and what was the overall experience. Our World of Sport segment returns, we have our regular competition and cover some bowls topics. We hope you enjoy the show 

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    Where Did It All Go Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 64:33


    On our 29th podcast we look back at the event that rocked the sport and made the national newspapers – the World Series Bowls, it promised so much but was left in tatters. We catch up with Mark Courtney who provides a full account of the timeline of events. While most think it is old chip paper news we discuss how ongoing work is pursuing justice for the lost funds. After his appearance on show 28 "Lancashire Hot Shot" we have some some left over chat with  Jason Parkinson.We have added a new feature covering the World of Sport. As always we have our Competition sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports plus our podcast sponsors, Lean2Succeed and Bowls is Bowls. We hope you enjoy the show 

    Lancashire's Hot Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 62:02


    Our 28th Podcast is now live.On tonight’s show we have Jason Parkinson. You may have heard his sultry tones at the recent WBT event in the commentary box at Potters. Jason joined us to talk about his role in the commentary box alongside Nicky Brett which was so well received, we also get answers to some pressing WBT questions and we catch up on some interesting work the lad has been doing in his role within his native Lancashire and his plans to extend a similar project into the Northern Counties. Jason is a great character in the sport and has some strong views on where he would like to see it progress. We are sure you will enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed recording it Our prize draw for the "What will be for the OSC" competition will take place over the weekend so keep your eyes open for the last chance post, again many thanks to Alex Marshall Sports Ltd for their support. You can also listen to this podcast and the previous 27 at our website www.wrongbias.comThanks again for your support

    What will be for the OSC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 50:06


    “What will be for the OSC?” our 27th podcast is now live.Our guest is the current Open Singles Circuit top man Neil Smith, during the show Neil will expand on his decision to step down at the OSC and he will also give us an insight into how the OSC has developed.We also get Neil’s views on the WBT and a bit of in house chat.Richies Round Up makes a return plus we have our usual Alex Marshall Sports Ltd sponsored competition.

    Au Revoir 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 58:01


    Our 26th podcast “Au Revoir 2020” is now live, it is a continuation of our Open House forum chat, during the show we cover Potters, live streaming and we ask the million dollar question.We both pick out our highlight of 2020 and also tackle the BBC and of course there are some of the years bloopers.As it is our Boxing Day show our competition is a bit special, up for grabs is an Aero Fleece Jacket (any colour and size) kindly donated by the shows supporter Alex Marshall Sports Ltd who even in these tough times for bowls suppliers has continued to support the podcast which we are very grateful for, also up for grabs is another Amazon 4k Fire-stick plus some of our Wrong Bias bits and bobs.As we give 2020 the big finger let’s look forward to 2021 and get back playing the sport we all love.Stay safe and many thanks for your support over the last 12 months.

    Open House

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 55:40


    Well it has been a while since our last podcast but we are back with show 25 “Open House”.We have tried something a little bit different with an open forum of invited guests, in the first of two parts we tackle the world indoor singles championship selection issues, old rivalries, straight bowls, a bit of short mat plus a little bit more.We have our usual competition and once again thanks to Alex Marshall Sport’s Ltd for their support.(part 2 will be aired on Boxing Day with our usual special Boxing Day competition)Thanks to our forum guests - Dom Picksley, Boyd "Happy Bowler" Dumbrell, Bruce McCall, Graeme McDougall, James Wombwell, Ed Morris, Craig Burgess, Stephen Beamish and Lauren Farquhar.

    Loose Men - The Sequel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 34:28


    Our 24th show will hit the air waves at 7pm tonight, it is called Loose Men - The Sequel.It features us going "commando" again, it is short and sweet (that could be our new names)..... we discuss several topics ranging from the sports image to the Wembley of bowls debate plus Richie's Round UpKeep your ears peeled for details of a new format for the next show There is our regular competition with a couple of shirts up for grabs, again we are very grateful to Alex Marshall Sports for their support. Again thanks for your support and we hope you enjoy the show.

    Two Leg-ends and a Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 73:34


    Show 23 is a follow on from our "Simply The Best" tribute to David Bryant.Our two guests are Alex Marshall MBE and David Corkill. The lads tackle a shed load of topic's and generally kick the can down the street.We have our usual competition sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports who we are again very grateful for there support. There is no Richie's round-up this week.We hope you enjoy the show and feel free to comment on own Facebook good or bad we have broad shoulders.

    Simply The Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 44:25


    Show 22 is dedicated to "Mr Bowls" - David J Bryant CBE.Two friends of the show Alex Marshall MBE and David Corkill return to discuss the great man and take a trip down memory lane to understand what made DJB the icon of bowls around the world.There is our usual chat plus Richie's round up, we have our usual competition sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports and there are also details of a further competition via the website with a chance to win an Amazon Firestick.As always thanks for the support and we hope you enjoy this tribute to the great man.

    Nellie's Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 47:37


    We have called show 21 "Nellie's Road Trip" as we are joined by Ireland team manager Neil "Nellie" Booth.Neil is currently on a road trip around Ireland visiting 52 outdoor bowls clubs and taking a three end challenge, it is all for a good cause as he is raising funds for two mental health charities Mindwise' and 'Pieta House' We also delve into all things Ireland and Bolty goes all snooker loopy on us.There is a return for Richie's Round Up and of course our usual competition which is kindly sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports Ltd.We hope you enjoy the show and again many thanks for the support

    Just Bowl With Mark Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 68:19


    On our 19th show we have a chat with former World Indoor Singles champion Mark Dawes to discuss the impending closure of his indoor club and the huge impact it will have to so many members of the sport. We also discuss his world title winning journey and get to know more about the quiet, unassuming character we see gracing our greens.......or is he? We catch up with Ian McCombes the general manager of "Just Bowl". For anyone who is not aware of this fantastic organisation and what a positive effect they have on peoples lives whilst promoting our sport then please take some time to have a look at the website www.justbowl.org where you will find a wealth of information and case studies that really makes great reading. We see huge benefits to clubs with the Just Bowl equipment and would highly recommend adding it to your facilities to give your Open Days a positive impact and an alternative way to interact with new and existing members.Mark Dawes also tackles a "Lancashire edition" of Bowls or Balls and we have our usual competition which again we are grateful to Alex Marshall Sports for there support.We hope you enjoy the show and again thanks for all your support.

    Foster - Amber Nectar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 53:17


    On show 18 we had the pleasure of having another Scottish legend, Paul Foster MBE joined us via zoom for a chat.Paul's achievements are phenomenal and it takes a 2 second search to bring up a lengthy list so it was nice to chat about what has made him the player he is today and to get an insight into the make-up of his career and the fact that he was a decent footballer.How did his delivery style come to fruition? How did his partnership with Alex Marshall and Jack 7 Victor? We find out what that is all about.More important than all that though was his participation in Bowls or Balls. Potentially one of his career highlights .Richie’s round up has been furlonged or has he just gone down the beach but we do catch up on a few topics.Plus we have our regular competition kindly sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports.We hope you enjoy

    Kuhl for Kats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 52:51


    Our 17th show is called “Kuhl for Kats” as we are delighted to have two of the games top women young guns Lorraine Kuhler and KatherineRednall.The two England stars discuss the current state of the game plus the World Indoor Championships, the Open Singles Circuit and a bit of England chat.They also tackle Bolty’s Bowls or Balls quiz which is a must listen while adding significantly to the bloopers list in what was a really enjoyable chat with a few laughs along the way.As always we have our competition sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports, Richie’s Round Up goes all Stephen Hawking and we tie up a few loose ends.We hope you enjoy and again thanks for your support

    Back to the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 78:00


    Welcome to our 16th show which we have called “Back to the Future” There have been a few questions on bringing youth into the sport recently so we catch up with Bowls Leicestershire’s Stephen Beamish to discuss the implementation of a youth academy in the county. Stephen also attempts to knock Scott off the top of the Bowls or Balls leaderboard.We discuss the new laser measures and take a trip down memory lane to 2007 when something unique happened at the national championships.We also answer some of the outstanding questions that were unanswered during Bolty’s live Blog. Plus we have our regular competition sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports LtdDon’t forget to visit our new website at www.wrongbias.com

    The Sport of Kings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 93:04


    Welcome to our 15th podcast “The Sport of Kings”.Our guests this week are Rishi Persad one of the best sports presenters in the business and has a lot of passion for bowls and sport in general. Rishi chats about his career and has some great stories - definitely not one to be missed. We also have Scott Morland on to discuss his amazing work at Darlington South Park BC and having known Scott for a lot of years it was good to catch up and have a laugh with someone who likes to create positive discussion via what some may see as creating a bit of controversy but for others it is probably saying what others are frightened to say, Scott is a great guy and you may have read his story in Bowls International but you can hear it from the man himself.The 7up questions have been furlonged for a bit so Scott takes on our new game Bowls or Balls. Five questions with a true or false answer but in our case it is Bowls or Balls. Richie has a quick roundup and we catch up on our discussions regarding positions and focus on the role of the thirds and skips. Finally to end a packed show we have our regular competition sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports.

    It's A Corker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 81:13


    On our 14th podcast we have the Irish Voice of Bowls namely David Corkill. We cover David's career from starting as a 9 year old to present day and a lot in between. Some of those topics cover his time as a player, becoming the commentator for BBC and his spell as a voice over on The Edge Gameshow. He also talks to Richie about the old days but I just had to listen being a young'un I did however get an opportunity to ask my 7up questions.We also have our regular competition sponsored by Alex Marshall Sports, Richie has a short Roundup and we catch up on a great week full of Spot Prize competitions and more.

    George Babalev - BDA Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 21:35


    As promised during our "No Airey's to Graces" show here is an interview with the Bowls Development Alliance's George Babalev.As the development manager George is well placed to pass on advice to clubs that maybe feeling the pinch during the Corana crisis.

    No Airey's Or Graces

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 56:55


    On Show 13 we were joined by Cumbria's former England international Stuart Airey, during the interview Stuart gave us a great insight into his career with some great stories plus life as a Cumbrian player where he has been part of a highly successful outfit for many years. Stuart also tackles Bolty's 7up questions. Richie also provides a short roundup and we discuss some emails and relevant chat. There is also our usual competition thanks as always to Alex Marshall Sports.As a bonus we also had George Babalev on the show from the Bowls Development Alliance providing some very useful information for clubs during this tough period. It will be a great resource for any clubs who may be worried about the future or need assistance with funding etc. Due to the length of both calls we are going to provide the BDA information as a separate recording for those who are specifically looking for assistance.

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