Episodes

  • Storm Collegiate Spotlight Podcast: "Hayden Stippich: From Collegiate All-American to the PBA Tour"

    Storm Collegiate Spotlight Podcast: "Hayden Stippich: From Collegiate All-American to the PBA Tour"
    Nov 16 2024
    This week, we sit down with Hayden Stippich, a two-time Collegiate All-American from Tennessee Southern University, who recently secured his exemption on the PBA Tour for the 2025 season. Hayden shares how his experience at TN Southern was instrumental in his success at trials and reflects on the pivotal coaching session with Mike Shady that helped him achieve his dream of joining the tour. We also dive into the inspirations behind his game, discussing the two-handers he looks up to on tour, and his aspirations for the upcoming season.
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    16 mins
  • Masters Champ Brett Wolfe on His Coaching Philosophy & the Future of String Pins

    Masters Champ Brett Wolfe on His Coaching Philosophy & the Future of String Pins
    Oct 28 2024
    This week, I catch up with 2002 ABC (now USBC) Masters Champion Brett Wolfe to dive into his coaching philosophy and his insights on how bowlers can improve their averages. Wolfe, the head coach at B3 Performance in Tempe, AZ, also shares common mistakes bowlers make in league play that can lead to lower scores. We wrap up with a discussion on the future of string pin bowling and why he believes it’s here to stay.
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    33 mins
  • Missy Parkin's Long Road Back To the PWBA Tour & How Her Mental Game Has Improved Over The Years

    Missy Parkin's Long Road Back To the PWBA Tour & How Her Mental Game Has Improved Over The Years
    Sep 2 2024
    This week I catch up with PWBA Star and USBC HOF Member Missy Parkin. Parkin was inducted into the hall of fame back in April in Las Vegas. Missy also goes into detail regarding her long road back to bowling after a wrist injury sidelined her and where things are at now regarding her wrist. We discuss her future plans and also what advice she has for bowlers heading into college.
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    25 mins
  • SPI's Wes Pye Reflects On The USBC OC & The Popularity of the Military Bowling Championships

    SPI's Wes Pye Reflects On The USBC OC & The Popularity of the Military Bowling Championships
    Aug 16 2024
    I catch with Storm Booth Manager and Storm Brand Ambassador Wes Pye to discuss how things went for the Storm booth in Las Vegas at the USBC OC. Wes also shares some tips for folks who bowl the OC and how his team looks to help bowlers when they visit the booth. Wes discusses why surface is key when bowling the tournament and how small changes to the surface of a ball can make a big difference. We also discuss Storm's involvement in the Military Bowling Championships taking place as well at South Point. We shares why he believes the tournament continues to grow and how the event is way more then just about bowling.
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    27 mins
  • Tim Pfeifer Talks About Winning An Eagle & The Future of String Pinsetters

    Tim Pfeifer Talks About Winning An Eagle & The Future of String Pinsetters
    Aug 7 2024
    I catch up with one of the latest bowlers to win a USBC Eagle Tim Pfeifer. Pfeifer is part of the Higgy's Aquarium team that won the Team All Events title at the Open Championships in Las Vegas. We discuss the game plan they had heading into the event and the sweat after posting 10,226 in late June. Pfeifer, who manages two centers also discusses string pinsetters and why he believes they could save bowling in rural America.
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    25 mins
  • Chris Warren On The PBA50 Tour, Urethane & Bowlero

    Chris Warren On The PBA50 Tour, Urethane & Bowlero
    Jun 28 2024
    On this can't miss podcast I am joined by six-time PBA title winner Chris Warren. We discuss his season on the PBA50 Tour, what went right and what he can learn from his two second place finishes. We also discuss a recent post by Dick Allen fueling the when to use urethane debate once again and Chris shares his thoughts on Bowlero buying up centers and them owning the PBA Tour.
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    43 mins
  • How What You Eat Affects You On the Lanes

    How What You Eat Affects You On the Lanes
    Jun 21 2024
    This week I am joined by Valerie Bercier who is a registered Dietitian at Berberry Health & Wellness LLC. We discuss how what you put into your body plays a major role in your success on the lanes. Valerie also shares some tips on what bowlers can eat before, during and after competition to keep them performing at their best.
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    28 mins
  • Mike Shady's 2024 USBC OC Review & String Pin Discussion

    Mike Shady's 2024 USBC OC Review & String Pin Discussion
    May 15 2024
    This week I catch up with USBC Hall of Famer & Silver-Certified Coach Mike Shady to discuss his trip to Vegas for the Open Championships. We talk about both patterns and what equipment, generally speaking he thinks will work will this year. Shady also shares why he believes scores this year may be a touch higher then years past, especially in Doubles and Singles. We also talk about that guy who uses urethane in league and how it changes the pattern. Finally we talk string pins and Mike shares why he believes they are here to stay and why he likes his students bowling on strings during a lesson.
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    30 mins