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.
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS
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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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June 10, 2026
75 | Aron Sherriff: Chasing Five in a Row at the Australian Open
<h2>Episode 75 -<span> Aron Sherriff: Chasing Five in a Row at the Australian Open</span></h2> <p>Episode 75 is here - three quarters of a ton - and it’s Australian Open time!</p> <p>This week DJ and Simon are joined once again by the legend himself, <strong>Aron “Omar” Sherriff</strong>, as he prepares for another huge Australian Open campaign at Broadbeach.</p> <p>Aron talks about his lead-in to the event, his preparation, stepping away from state and international duties, keeping his competitive fire burning, and what it would mean to continue one of the most incredible winning streaks in lawn bowls.</p> <p>At the time of recording, Aron was chasing a fifth straight Australian Open singles title and eighth overall - a record that is already hard to comprehend. He also gives his thoughts on Queensland’s latest selections, the Commonwealth Games format, Australia’s team chances, and the challenge of competing on carpet.</p> <p>DJ and Simon also cover the scale of the Australian Open, Daryl Clout’s honour, Ghana’s first national championships, Natasha Van Eldik joining Club Maitland City, and plenty more from around the bowls world.</p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY</strong></span></h3> <p><span>🏆 The Bowls Academy</span></p> <p>Unlock Your Bowls Potential. Play With Confidence</p> <p><span>👉 <a href="https://www.thebowlsacademy.com">https://www.thebowlsacademy.com</a></span></p> <p>🎽<span> </span><strong>SSA (StarSub Apparel)</strong><br>Australian-made custom apparel for clubs, teams, and events.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.starsub.com.au%20">https://www.starsub.com.au<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong><br>Follow on Instagram:<span> </span><a target="_new" class="decorated-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/starsubapparel">@starsubapparel<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>🏟️<span> </span><strong>MakMax Australia</strong><br>The leaders in architectural shade and canopy structures — including iconic bowling club canopies across Australia.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.makmax.com.au">https://www.makmax.com.au</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong><br>Bowling Canopies:<span> </span><a href="https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies">https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>🚗<span> </span><strong>Newcastle Car & Truck Rental</strong><br>Locally owned and operated, providing affordable and reliable vehicle hire for individuals and businesses.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au">https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong></p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">📧<span> </span><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></span></h3> <p>Got a question, topic idea, or want to get involved in the show? We’d love to hear from you!</p> <p>📩<span> </span><strong>Simon Lyttle</strong><span> </span>–<span> </span><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">simon@thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a><br>📩<span> </span><strong>DJ</strong><span> </span>–<span> </span><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">dj@thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>Explore our full range of coaching content, blogs, and gear:<br>🌐<span> </span><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">https://www.thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a><br>🛒<span> </span><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">https://shop.thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <h3> </h3> <h3>💬<span> </span><strong>HELP US GROW THE SHOW!</strong></h3> <p>If you enjoy<span> </span>What a Load of Bowls:<br>⭐ Rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts<br>📢 Share the episode with your teammates and bowling friends<br>💌 Send us an email or tag us with your feedback — we might read it on the next episode!</p>
May 27, 2026
74 | Barrie Lester, Ocean Grove & Glasgow 2026
<h2>🎙️ Episode 74 -<span> Barrie Lester, Ocean Grove & Glasgow 2026</span></h2> <p>In Episode 74 of What a Load of Bowls, DJ and Simon are joined once again by the always-entertaining <strong>Barrie Lester</strong> for a wide-ranging chat about the current state and future of the sport.</p> <p>Barrie shares his thoughts on being selected for commentary duties at the upcoming <strong>Commonwealth Games in Glasgow</strong>, his experience at the <strong>World Bowls Indoor Championships at Ocean Grove</strong>, and why the event was such a strong showcase for the sport.</p> <p>The boys also discuss the continued growth of <strong>World Bowls</strong>, the emergence of new bowling nations, the importance of world ranking events, and whether the calendar could become too crowded for elite players.</p> <p>After Barrie jumps off, DJ and Simon break down the major results from the <strong>World Bowls Indoor Championships</strong>, including Australia’s success in the mixed pairs, Allison Merrien’s singles victory, Ian McLean’s men’s singles win, and Corey Wedlock’s continued rise as one of the best players in the world.</p> <p>There is also discussion around <strong>Jack McShane’s Commonwealth Games Australia Emerging Talent Award</strong>, upcoming events including the Australian Open, Queensland Premier League, state championships, and a classic Northern Ireland bowls story to finish.</p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY</strong></span></h3> <p><span>🏆 The Bowls Academy</span></p> <p>Unlock Your Bowls Potential. Play With Confidence</p> <p><span>👉 <a href="https://www.thebowlsacademy.com">https://www.thebowlsacademy.com</a></span></p> <p>🎽<span> </span><strong>SSA (StarSub Apparel)</strong><br>Australian-made custom apparel for clubs, teams, and events.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.starsub.com.au%20">https://www.starsub.com.au<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong><br>Follow on Instagram:<span> </span><a target="_new" class="decorated-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/starsubapparel">@starsubapparel<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>🏟️<span> </span><strong>MakMax Australia</strong><br>The leaders in architectural shade and canopy structures — including iconic bowling club canopies across Australia.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.makmax.com.au">https://www.makmax.com.au</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong><br>Bowling Canopies:<span> </span><a href="https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies">https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>🚗<span> </span><strong>Newcastle Car & Truck Rental</strong><br>Locally owned and operated, providing affordable and reliable vehicle hire for individuals and businesses.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au">https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong></p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">📧<span> </span><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></span></h3> <p>Got a question, topic idea, or want to get involved in the show? We’d love to hear from you!</p> <p>📩<span> </span><strong>Simon Lyttle</strong><span> </span>–<span> </span><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">simon@thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a><br>📩<span> </span><strong>DJ</strong><span> </span>–<span> </span><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">dj@thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>Explore our full range of coaching content, blogs, and gear:<br>🌐<span> </span><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">https://www.thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a><br>🛒<span> </span><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">https://shop.thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <h3> </h3> <h3>💬<span> </span><strong>HELP US GROW THE SHOW!</strong></h3> <p>If you enjoy<span> </span>What a Load of Bowls:<br>⭐ Rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts<br>📢 Share the episode with your teammates and bowling friends<br>💌 Send us an email or tag us with your feedback — we might read it on the next episode!</p>
May 13, 2026
73 | World Bowls President Brett O’Riley Returns
<h2>🎙️ Episode 73 - <strong>Guest:</strong> Brett O’Riley – President of World Bowls</h2> <p>World Bowls President Brett O’Riley joins us again for a massive update on the global game.</p> <p>In this episode, Brett chats about the ongoing push to get bowls into the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, the rapid growth of World Bowls member nations, the importance of para bowls, and why data, AI and better digital systems could play a huge role in the future of the sport.</p> <p>We also discuss the World Bowls Hall of Fame inductees, the World Bowls Series, new events including the Northern Rivers Open and World Bowls Prime, the growth of bowls in countries like Turkey, India and Brazil, and the World Indoor Championships at Ocean Grove.</p> <p>This is a big-picture episode about where bowls is heading and why the sport might be in a stronger position than many people realise.</p> <p>We dive into:</p> <ul> <li>Brett O’Riley gives an update on the ongoing push to have bowls included in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.</li> <li>World Bowls has grown from 43 member nations in 2021 to 87, with a target of reaching 100.</li> <li>Bowls is expanding into new regions, including Middle Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.</li> <li>Para bowls is a major focus, with World Bowls aiming for every member nation to be para-capable by 2032.</li> <li>The World Bowls Series continues to grow, with close to 60 events expected this year.</li> <li>New events like the Northern Rivers Open and World Bowls Prime are helping create more opportunities for players.</li> <li>Brett believes data, AI and better digital platforms can help bowls attract sponsors, improve administration and present the game better.</li> <li>The World Indoor Championships at Ocean Grove has one of the strongest fields ever assembled.</li> <li>Pro-Am style events are highlighted as a brilliant way to connect everyday bowlers with elite players.</li> <li>The episode shows that bowls is changing, growing and thinking more globally than ever before. </li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY</strong></span></h3> <p><span>🏆 The Bowls Academy</span></p> <p>Unlock Your Bowls Potential. Play With Confidence</p> <p><span>👉 <a href="https://www.thebowlsacademy.com">https://www.thebowlsacademy.com</a></span></p> <p>🎽<span> </span><strong>SSA (StarSub Apparel)</strong><br>Australian-made custom apparel for clubs, teams, and events.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.starsub.com.au%20">https://www.starsub.com.au<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong><br>Follow on Instagram:<span> </span><a target="_new" class="decorated-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/starsubapparel">@starsubapparel<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>🏟️<span> </span><strong>MakMax Australia</strong><br>The leaders in architectural shade and canopy structures — including iconic bowling club canopies across Australia.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.makmax.com.au">https://www.makmax.com.au</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong><br>Bowling Canopies:<span> </span><a href="https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies">https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>🚗<span> </span><strong>Newcastle Car & Truck Rental</strong><br>Locally owned and operated, providing affordable and reliable vehicle hire for individuals and businesses.<br>👉<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au">https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au</a><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"><span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></strong></p> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">📧<span> </span><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></span></h3> <p>Got a question, topic idea, or want to get involved in the show? We’d love to hear from you!</p> <p>📩<span> </span><strong>Simon Lyttle</strong><span> </span>–<span> </span><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">simon@thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a><br>📩<span> </span><strong>DJ</strong><span> </span>–<span> </span><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">dj@thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <p>Explore our full range of coaching content, blogs, and gear:<br>🌐<span> </span><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">https://www.thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a><br>🛒<span> </span><a rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">https://shop.thebowlsacademy.com<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none"> </span></a></p> <h3> </h3> <h3>💬<span> </span><strong>HELP US GROW THE SHOW!</strong></h3> <p>If you enjoy<span> </span>What a Load of Bowls:<br>⭐ Rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts<br>📢 Share the episode with your teammates and bowling friends<br>💌 Send us an email or tag us with your feedback — we might read it on the next episode!</p>
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