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80 | Behind the Mic at the Commonwealth Games.. DJ Returns from Glasgow
Episode 80 - Behind the Mic at the Commonwealth Games.. DJ Returns from Glasgow
DJ is back from Glasgow and Simon has stepped into the host’s chair to make sure DJ’s newfound international commentary fame hasn’t gone...
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79 | Gary Kelly: Ready for Glasgow | Commonwealth Games Draw Preview
Episode 79 - Gary Kelly: Ready for Glasgow | Commonwealth Games Draw Preview
With the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games bowls competition about to begin, Simon and DJ complete their Games preview with one of Northern...
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78 | Preparing for Glasgow with Kelsey Cottrell, Selina Goddard & Teri Blackbourn
Episode 78 - Preparing for Glasgow with Kelsey Cottrell, Selina Goddard & Teri Blackbourn
The Road to Glasgow continues as DJ sits down with three of the leading women in international bowls: Australia’s Kelsey...
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77 | Ryan Bester, Corey Wedlock, Ali Forsyth & Kelly McKerihen | Road to Glasgow
Episode 77 - Ryan Bester, Corey Wedlock, Ali Forsyth & Kelly McKerihen | Road to Glasgow
Episode 77 of What a Load of Bowls continues our Commonwealth Games build-up with three brilliant interviews featuring Ryan...
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76 | Ross Owen & Sam Tolchard Prepare for Glasgow 2026
Episode 76 - Commonwealth Games Special: Inside the Welsh and English Camps
Episode 76 launches our build-up to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with two of the Northern Hemisphere’s leading players joining DJ for...
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75 | Aron Sherriff: Chasing Five in a Row at the Australian Open
Episode 75 - Aron Sherriff: Chasing Five in a Row at the Australian Open
Episode 75 is here - three quarters of a ton - and it’s Australian Open time!
This week DJ and Simon are joined once again by the legend...
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74 | Barrie Lester, Ocean Grove & Glasgow 2026
🎙️ Episode 74 - Barrie Lester, Ocean Grove & Glasgow 2026
In Episode 74 of What a Load of Bowls, DJ and Simon are joined once again by the always-entertaining Barrie Lester for a wide-ranging chat about the...
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73 | World Bowls President Brett O’Riley Returns
🎙️ Episode 73 - Guest: Brett O’Riley – President of World Bowls
World Bowls President Brett O’Riley joins us again for a massive update on the global game.
In this episode, Brett chats about the ongoing push to get...
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72 | Gallow Bowls & Beyond – Growing the Game Off the Green
🎙️ Episode 72 - Gallow Bowls & Beyond – Growing the Game Off the Green
Episode 72 of What a Load of Bowls brings a fresh perspective to the game as we’re joined by Dean Rudling - a passionate English bowler who’s...
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71 | Bowls at Its Brutal Best – PP3 Finals Recap
🎙️ Episode 71 - PP3 Final Came Down to ONE Bowl
Episode 71 is all about Platinum Pennant 3 (PP3) and what a finals series it delivered.
Simon and DJ break down:
A dramatic finals weekend full of tight matches
The...
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70 | Holiday Stories, Platinum Pennant Finals Preview & A Big Announcement
🎙️ Episode 70 - Holiday Stories, Platinum Pennant Finals Preview & A Big Announcement
Episode 70 is packed with everything happening on and off the green.
Simon’s back from Bali (thankfully avoiding Bali Belly),...
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69 | Dumping Bowls, Bowling Arms & Platinum Pennant Drama
🎙️ Episode 69 - Dumping Bowls, Bowling Arms & Platinum Pennant Drama
In Episode 69 of the What A Load of Bowls Podcast, Simon and DJ cover everything happening across the bowls world, from incredible dedication at...
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