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What a Load of Bowls

DJ & Simon
World Bowls
Commonwealth Games
Platinum Pennant
Bowls
Bowls Australia
Raymond Terrace
Bowls New South Wales
World Bowls Series Finals
Australian Open
Greenkeeping
Golden Nugget
Australian Nationals
Mark Casey
Barham
Australia
World Cup
Warilla
World Bowls World Cup
Club Barham
World Bowls Series

A podcast bringing you everything lawn bowls. Latest news, Interviews, events, tournaments, player & club development advise and discussing what is being talked about around the greens.

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Latest Episodes

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 himself, Aron “Omar” Sherriff, as he p... more

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🎙️ 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 current state and future of the sport.

B... more

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🎙️ 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 bowls into the Brisbane 2032 Oly... more

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🎙️ 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 making waves off the green.

Dean m... more

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Dean Rudling
Creator of Gallo Bowls and Perfect Line Graphics
Gallo Bowls / Perfect Line Graphics
Episode: 72 | Gallow Bowls & Beyond – Growing the Game Off the Green
Robert Weale
Welsh lawn bowls legend
Welsh Lawn Bowls
Episode: 65 | Robert Weale: The Making of a Welsh Great (Part 1)
Steve Arthurs
Bowls coordinator at Club Barham
Club Barham
Episode: 62 | Rinkside @ World Bowls Series Finals: Player chats from the worlds best at Barham
Emily Kernick
World Indoor champion, England
England Bowls
Episode: 62 | Rinkside @ World Bowls Series Finals: Player chats from the worlds best at Barham
Dom McVitie
England bowls player
England Bowls
Episode: 62 | Rinkside @ World Bowls Series Finals: Player chats from the worlds best at Barham
Selina Goddard
World No. 1 in women's bowls
New Zealand Bowls
Episode: 62 | Rinkside @ World Bowls Series Finals: Player chats from the worlds best at Barham
Sam Tolchard
England bowls player
England Bowls
Episode: 62 | Rinkside @ World Bowls Series Finals: Player chats from the worlds best at Barham
Ross Owen
World-ranked bowls player
Wales/UK
Episode: 62 | Rinkside @ World Bowls Series Finals: Player chats from the worlds best at Barham
Mark Casey
World Bowls Hall of Fame inductee and Bowls Australia Hall of Fame member
Bowls Australia
Episode: 61 | Inside the Career of Hall of Famer Mark Casey OAM

Host

Simon Lyttle
Co-host on the show; co-host of What a Load of Bowls; head coach of Bowls Academy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • AMAZING

    best bowls podcast out there

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    little runner 4
    Australia7 months ago
  • That’s Great

    What a great show with no holding back on the truth, thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brettdow
    Australia2 years ago
  • Has potential…

    Has the potential to be interesting. Needs to ensure there’s enough generic and coaching content to keep UK listeners interested.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MaattRixx
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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the show can benefit from more content tailored to UK audiences and coaching discussions
guests bring high-level insights from world-class bowls players and leaders
listeners praise the candid, no-holds-barred discussions about the sport and media strategy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP#52 - Leading the Global Game: Inside World Bowls with the CEO & President
Q: What are the biggest recent milestones for World Bowls?
Key milestones include Ghana forming a federation, IPC recognition opening pathways to Brisbane 2032, the World Bowls Academy launch, and creating high-profile events like the Bowls World Cup in Malaysia and the World Bowls Series to boost global participation and broadcasting.
55 | Special Guest - Matty Keough - Greenkeeping Expert
Q: What would you change to attract more people into greenkeeping?
I'd increase wages and push for weekends off to give workers a sustainable lifestyle, because passion alone isn't enough when burnout is real.
56 | Special Guest - Jayson Pinnock of Yamba Bowling Club
Q: How did you get into bowls and what drew you to administration?
He describes being hooked by a quick early success at club level, the need to address a lack of social bowls, and a natural transition into administration through opportunities that arose while working at various clubs.
61 | Inside the Career of Hall of Famer Mark Casey OAM
Q: How did you find out you'd be a Jackaroo, and what did that mean to you?
The selectors announced the squad during the Australian side championships; hearing my name read out was a massive honor and confirmed the path to international play.
61 | Inside the Career of Hall of Famer Mark Casey OAM
Q: When was the first representative selection and how did that make you feel?
I was picked in the Queensland team at 17, playing with Kelvin Kerkow; it felt fantastic to be part of a strong rink with good mates and it propelled my career.

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A lively, interview-driven show focused on lawn bowls, with an emphasis on off-green growth, coaching, broadcasting, sponsorship, and the evolving culture of the sport. Episodes frequently feature elite players, coaches, and administrators discussing career highlights, world events, formats, and strategies to grow participation through media, clubs, and events. Notable strengths include in-depth conversations with Hall of Fame figures and top competitors, candid takes on industry challenges, and a strong emphasis on media, sponsorship, and youth development as levers for expansion.

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