Episode 21 – Nellies Road Trip
On Show 21 “Nellie’s Road Trip 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 and there is a return for Richie’s Round Up. Aired 14th August 2020
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. Aired 11th September 2020
Episode 23 – Two Leg-ends and a can
This is a continuation of our “Simply the Best” show as we had that much chatter from our two guests Alex Marshall MBE and David Corkill. During the show the lads tackle straight bowls, COVID effect on clubs, will there be a new era, the proposed changes to the women’s home international’s and generally kick the can down the street, plus don’t miss boiler-gate.
We discuss the usefulness of “trial games”, due to the length of the show there is no Richie’s round-up but it will be back in show 24. Aired 18th September 2020
Episode 24 – Loose Men – The Sequel
We go “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 Up. Keep 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. Aired 17th October 2020
We have tried something a little bit different with our 25th show, 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.
Thanks to our forum guests – Dom Picksley, Boyd “Happy Bowler” Dumbrell, Ed Morris, Bruce McCall, Graeme McDougall, James Wombwell, Craig Burgess, Stephen Beamish and Lauren Farquhar. Aired 18th December 2020
Our 26th podcast 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.
We have our usual Boxing Day show competition sponsored 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. We give 2020 the big finger let’s look forward to 2021 and get back playing the sport we all love. Thanks again to our forum guests – Dom Picksley, Boyd “Happy Bowler” Dumbrell, Ed Morris, Bruce McCall, Graeme McDougall, James Wombwell, Craig Burgess, Stephen Beamish and Lauren Farquhar.Aired 26th December 2020
Episode 27 – What will be for the OSC?
Our guest on our 27th podcast 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 and where it currently stands plus his hopes for the future of the event. 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. Aired 23rd January 2021
Episode 28 – Lancashire’s Hot Shot
On our 28th podcast 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, plus we have our usual Alex Marshall Sports Ltd sponsored competition. Aired 5th February 2021
Episode 29 – Where Did It All Go Wrong?
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 “Lancashire Hot Shot” we have some some left over chat with Jason Parkinson. We have added a new feature covering the World of Sport. Aired 12th March 2021
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 and a local version of Karaoke carpool, our five minute World of Sport segment returns. Aired 2nd April 2021
On our 31st show we have Scott Bryson and Kevin Wilkie who 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. 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. Aired 7th May 2021
On our 32nd show “Dogs Life” we are joined by a good friend of the show Lancashire’s chief cook and bottle washer Mister Jason Parkinson to discuss the Manchester Open he has been organising. We discuss our new venture into the world of live streaming and give our views on the new Bowls England competition formats from a player and spectator perspective. Following a report should the alarm bells be ringing for the sport at the Commonwealth Games. Our 5 minute World of Sport section has made another show and we finish off with a shaggy dog story not to be missed. Aired 25th June 2021
Episode 33 – From Leamington With Love
With a bit of a play on a James Bond film title our 33rd show “From Leamington With Love” is a bit of a catch up. Our very own shaken but not stirred discusses his Bowls England National Championship experience 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. Aired 3rd September 2021
Episode 34 – Play It Again Sam
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. We hope you enjoy the show. Aired 24th September 2021
On our 35th podcast is called “New Beginnings” and its ladies night as we touch base with two good friends of the show. England internationalist 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 secure a place into the Commonwealth Games squad plus she has a little chat after trying 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 after 12 months Richies Round Up is out of isolation. Aired 15th October 2021
On our 36th 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. Aired 14th November 2021
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. Aired 10th December 2021
Episode 38 – Roasting Our Nuts
On our end of year show we have a couple of regulars namely Alex Marshall MBE and Jason Parkinson who 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 Aired 26th December 2021
Episode 39 – Bolt Out Of The Blue
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 both 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 dissect the recent indoor championships at Potters plus a bit of general bowl’s chat. Aired 22nd February 2022
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. Aired 21st March 2022
Episode 40 – Dawes Open UK Future
On show 40 “Dawes Opens UK Future” we review the recent UK Open at Stanley with the winner Mark Dawes. We give our take on the home international series controversy and the new pay to view live streaming plus a little bit of waffle… that’s right potato waffles. Aired 14th April 2022
Episode 41 – It’s Ladies Night
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. Aired 3rd June 2022
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. Aired on 11th August 2022.
Episode 43 – #sufferingbuffering
As one season closes another starts, in the show we review the Bowls England championships highlighting the positives and discussing the few grumbles. We discuss some recent Channel Four exposure for the sport. The PBA qualifiers feature heavily as we have been out in the rickshaw doing a bit streaming. Plus we ask are the outdoor greens killing the games enjoyment for more and more players…… and bit Mary Poppins (you read it correct… honest) Aired on 19th October 2022.
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. Aired on 6th December 2022.
Episode 45 – The Best A Man Can Get
In our 2022 Boxing Day show we were joined by two World Champions on the show. 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 Tournament Supremo, our good friend Jason Parkinson. Plus a few laughs on the way. Aired on 26th December 2022.
Episode 46 – When Bolty Met Harry
In our second part 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. Aired on 31st December 2022.
Episode 47 – Walker Banks The World’s
We are joined by the new World Indoor Champion Mr 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 a little bit of a look back at our time at Potters. Aired on 3rd February 2023.
Episode 48 – It’s A Hard Knock Life
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. Aired on 1st April 2023.
Episode 49 – Lean Mean Machine
On our 49th podcast “Lean Mean Machine” we are joined by one of the podcasts biggest supporters Lean2Succeed’s Jacqueline Henderson. During our chat we find out how Jacqueline got into the sport and why she decided to step up and sponsor the sport. We catch up on the latest PBA news plus there is a little World Bowls chat. As a “Brucie Bonus” Bolty gives pointers and advice to any new starters on the choice of bowls. Aired on 13th May 2023
Here 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. Aired on 29th June 2023
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. Aired on 27th September 2023
Episode 52 – 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. Aired on 24th November 2023
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. . Aired on 26th December 2023
Episode 54 – Bowls England Q&A With Jon Cockcroft
Our first show of 2024 and what an EXCLUSIVE we have for you. We are joined by current Bowls England CEO Jon Cockcroft. During the show we dissect the national championships, ask questions about the much talked about competition proposals, the future of international bowls and much more. . Aired on 14th February 2024
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 at the Carterton Bowls club on June 22 which is raising funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund. Aired on 28th March 2024
Episode 56 – 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 Aired on 10th May 2024
Episode 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. It is just like Bolty……. short and sweet – 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. Aired on 26th July 2024
Episode 58 – The Magical Mr Rippey
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. Aired on 4th October 2024
Episode 59 – The Banks That Likes To Say YES
Well it’s that time of the year as we release our 2024 Boxing Day Show “The Banks That Likes To Say YES” . 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. Aired on 26th December 2024
Episode 60 – The Complete Anderson
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. 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. idea. Aired on 7th March 2025
Episode 61 – Aaron To The Top Sixteen
On Show 61 “Aaron To The Top Sixteen” we are joined by Norfolk’s Aaron Johnson to discuss his Hong Kong experience, the lads great run in the Scottish Open and the long wait for a top sixteen place to be confirmed, we also dig into the lads memory of those dramatic last ends in the 2024 Under 25 Indoor Singles final. We also discuss the Bowls England & EIBA amalgamation delve into the silly world of those facebook reels. Aired on 12th June 2025
On Show 62 “Twist & Shout” it is back to basics with just the two lads having a catch up over the last couple of months. Aired 19th August 2025
Episode 63 – Take A Bowe Nicola
On Show 63 “Take A Bowe Nicola” we are joined by the Bowls England Junior Team Manager Nicola Bowe, we chat all things Junior and delve into her new role, we also touch on a county close to Nicola’s heart Cumbria. There is also a bit of Gina G to loosen up your vocal chords. Aired 24th October 2025
Episode 64 – Bowls Buddies The Elf
On Show 64 “Bowls Buddies The Elf” our 2025 Boxing Day special we are joined by the Bowls Buddies Steve Clamp and Ian Gill, we discuss the success they are currently having in bringing new faces to the sport. As its Christmas our little Elf Jason Parkinson makes his annual pilgrimage to the show to discuss all things Great British Bowls and we look at the up and coming WBT event at Potters Resort. Aired 26th December 2025
On show 65 “Paco’s The Man” we are joined by the current World Indoor Singles Champion Robert Paxton. We look back at his Potters success; touch on the recent Home International Series and Rob opens up on his biggest challenge in the sport. It’s down Memory lane for Bolty as we go back 20 years when a skinny kid reached the Quarter Finals at Potters. Aired 25th March 2026
Episode 66 – Irish Eyes Are Smiling
On Show 66 “Irish Eyes Are Smiling” the lads are joined by Ireland’s rising star Shauna O’Neill. We discuss Shauna’s Four Nations success at Glasgow, her preparations for the Commonwealth Games and her recent visit down under for the World Bowls Champion of Champions. The lads also discover what AI thinks of the Podcast. Aired 30th May 2026