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The guys are talking about the 2025 PBA TV schedule release and the goods and bads to it, Portland ME's Bayside Bowl is off the schedule, Big Mike giving advice in his league review, and worst of the week.
Welcome to episode 240 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We've got a great episode for everything this week. Joining us for a third time on the podcast is elite Swimrunner, Sociologist, Sport Psychologist, Performance and Mindset Coach, and our friend, Susie Moonan. In this conversation we discuss taking on big challenges and she prepares to take on the biggest Swimrun challenge of them all: The One Water Race. We loved this conversation and can't wait for you to check it out!But first…Training UpdateIt's Race Week!!!!! ÖTILLÖ Casco Bay is just a few days away! We're stoked to be racing our 5th Casco and our 20th Swimrun as a team. The hay is in the barn training-wise and we're looking forward to some sweet island hopping with everyone.Shout OutThe shout out this week goes out to our newest Patron on Patreon, Jeremy G.! Thanks so much for the support and we look forward to seeing you in Portland!Speaking of Portland, now is as good a time as any to share that we will be hosting our 4th Annual Casco Post-race Party this weekend. Join us on the roofdeck of Bayside Bowl on Sunday, August 11th from 5-7!Feats of EnduranceCombo Feats of Endurance recognition to everyone that raced ÖTILLÖ Gothenburg over the weekend. The conditions looked amazing and it was great to see so many folks from our Strava Club out there. The FOMO was real!…With that, enjoy our conversation with Susie Moonan all about taking on big challenges in Swimrun and in life.Enjoy!~~~That's it for this week's show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that's the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
Charlie Mitchell, Owner of Bayside Bowl, joins Kyle and Anthony to discuss his unique bowling center in Portland, Maine.Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DownLanePodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DownLanePodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DownLanePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/downlanepod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DownLanePodcastBowler of the Week: https://forms.gle/GBKL15j14qtTUtQt9Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/ht8x5fHosts:Kyle HainesAnthony ScacciaProducer:Austin VanBurenMusic: Active Aggression
Brooklyn Rob and Big Mike are at it again! We talk about the most recent FS1 Empress shows that are back at Bayside Bowl! First time in over a year that the fans are back live. We also speak about why the PBA should be based around betting. Don't forget worst of the week!
Hello World, In this episode of IN SEARCH OF INTELLIGENT LIFE Thad sits down with Jesse Tutor. Dj Extrodinaire and bartender at Broken Arrow in Portland. Jesse is spinning this Sunday as in tomorrow at Bayside Bowl @ 4! Go check him out! We hope you enjoy the show!
SHOW NOTES:Tracie ReedQuirky, left-handed, bike community architect based in Portland, Maine. A practicing architect, Tracie specializes in bringing people together to solve problems. Her experience and interests are diverse; with a background in master planning, architecture, public relations, political organizingand fundraising.When not at the office, Tracie can be found volunteering at Merrill Auditorium, with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Friends of Congress Square Park and the Portland Symphony Orchestra.In her free time she enjoys racing Etchells on Casco Bay, cycling, bowling at Bayside Bowl, and swing dancing.SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook | www.facebook.com/dextrouscreativeTwitter | www.twitter.com/dextrouscreatesPinterest | www.pinterest.com/dextrouscreatePHONE | (207) 409-0459EMAIL | traciereed@dextrouscreative.comLOCATION | Portland, MaineDextrous CreativeLinkedIn
Brooklyn Rob & Big Mike welcome Charlie “Hungus” Mitchell co- owner of Bayside Bowl Portland Maine and Brian Owoc Bayside league bowler. Jeff Richgels also comes on the show to speak about the Bowlero controversy. We also answer fan calls, speak about the PBA Playoffs, and talk about last week's Master's tourney.
Brooklyn Rob & Big Mike welcome Charlie “Hungus” Mitchell co- owner of Bayside Bowl Portland Maine and Brian Owoc Bayside league bowler. Jeff Richgels also comes on the show to speak about the Bowlero controversy. We also answer fan calls, speak about the PBA Playoffs, and talk about last week's Master's tourney.
In the heyday of bowling, Milwaukee was known as America’s “Ten Pin Capitol”. When enthusiasts weren’t out playing for fun or in leagues, they were at home, tuned in to the Professional Bowler Association (PBA) tour on ABC. When the popularity of the sport began to wane near in 1980s, bowling alleys closed shop and took once-thriving leagues with them. Although the golden age of bowling has long passed, the Commissioner of the PBA, Tom Clark, believes it is making a comeback. State of the PBA Tom Clark is celebrating his tenth year as commissioner of the PBA and still has the same enthusiasm for the sport as the first day he played. Every Wednesday, Tom plays in his own league, playing alongside his peers. Early on, his peers may have been intimidated by who he is, but Tom believes his peers just view him as a fellow bowling enthusiast.It is no secret that league attendance is down. In today’s world, our lifestyles aren’t conducive to the commitments needed to participate in a 36-week bowling league. In 1997, the decline of the sport’s popularity affected its once gargantuan media presence when ABC ended its relationship with the PBA Tour.Upgrading PBA’s Image The PBA recognized the need to modernize bowling’s image to appeal to a variety of lifestyles and began to curate its image to make both the watching and playing experience more desirable. Upgrades to bowling centers, improved accessibility to the sport on television and streaming platforms, as well as the promotion of entertaining events have all helped bring the sport back into the limelight. Tom says over 70 million Americans bowl at least once a year and more than 25 million bowl more than once a year.In 2000, the PBA Tour franchise was purchased by some prominent members of the tech industry. Chris Peters, of Microsoft, was such a fan of the PBA, he partnered with two other members of the tech industry to give the dwindling sport a second wind. Tom says if it wasn’t for them, bowling wouldn’t exist as it does today. Relationships with media outlets such as ESPN flourished while aggressive investments to the league's infrastructure and venues were made. But, it wasn’t just the money that helped modernize the league. The advantage of having tech-oriented owners allowed the league to implement a variety of high-tech upgrades in the early 2000s. One of the paid services, Extra Frame, reached over 10,000 subscribers at its peak. A New LookTom says his job changes every day. This year, his primary directive was to elevate PBA’s media rights and find partners in the digital and TV world. Moving from ESPN to FOX was one of the largest transitions resulting from his goals.Not only has the sport’s media presence evolved, but the way of playing the sport has as well. Players like Jason Belmonte are leading the charge with new playing styles, using two hands to throw their ball. New, upgraded bowling centers are also evolving, offering appealing amenities like craft cocktails and awesome lighting setups, encouraging curious bowlers to join a league. Tom tells us part of the inspiration for the PBA’s aesthetic overhaul comes from the lively Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine. The PBA is committed to bringing pro bowlers to non-traditional bowling venues like Bayside Bowl to keep the events fresh and exciting around the country. What’s Next for the PBA? Like most sports, player sponsorships are a large aspect of the bowling business. Tom tells us why he thinks PBA players are an untapped market for corporate sponsorships. One goal Tom has set for the PBA is for every player to eventually have an agent.Tom also discusses the frustrations of bowling being barred from the Olympics. Despite having a strong chance to participate in the 2020 Tokyo games, primarily because of the sport’s popularity in Japan, the Olympic committee opted to include sports like surfing and roller-sports instead of bowling. Despite not being in the Olympics, Tom is proud of the PBA’s partnership with World Bowling, an international organization recognized by the Olympic Committee as the official governing body for bowling sports. Tom says the PBA World Series of Bowling remains a popular broadcast and the best evidence that bowling should be included in the Olympics.Connect with Tom Clark PBA Website: https://www.pba.com/ PBA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial/ Tom Clark Email: tom.clark@pba.com Tom Clark Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClarkPBA Tom Clark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-clark-9486824/
Bayside Bowl welcomes the PBA this week and to celebrate, we are gambling hard. Glossy and Sparkles welcome Master Splinter, Nut Sauce, Frankie Abralon and Dick Allen. We talk some Holman Roth doubles, draw names out of a hat, and give some quick BOPO playoff predictions.
02/12/17: Charlie Mitchell of Bayside Bowl in Portland Maine joins Sparky and Dwight!
What do Portland-area citizens and visitors do when the weather turns chilly? Enjoy a broad range of activities, both indoors and out. Today we speak with Bayside Bowl co-founder Charlie Mitchell, Kara Wooldrik of Portland Trails, and Lynn Tillotson of the Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau. Listen to our discussion for ideas about your next winter wellness outing. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2014/12/old-port-winter-wellness-170/
9/16 at Bayside Bowl, Portland, ME. Be there!