Explore every episode of the podcast The Approach: A Candlepin Bowling Podcast

Jeremy and Dan are back with ACST B division Champion! We go back to him beginning his bowling at Leos, and Lafayette Lanes, to the steps he has taken to improve his game!

Plus much more!

We hope you enjoy!

We are back! As the Finals are set to take place on July 26th, we take a deep dive and recap the 2024-25 Season!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Cory and Jordan of Candlepin Corner. Talking about how they got into the game, and how they improved to get where to the level they are now. We also talk how Candlepin Corner came to be and where it is heading!

Live from New York, its... Mike McGinty!!! Jeremy and Dan catch up with Mike in Niagra Falls. Recently moved, we talk about how he got into the pro circuit, worlds experiences, and much more!

Enjoy!

The Approach is back with Danny and Jeremy sitting down with Tim Jalbert! We talk how he got into the game, his Worlds experiences, and his involvement with the youth program at Academy Lanes!

PSA: Some slightly strong language...earmuffs, kids.

This time, we sit down with one of the most positive people in the bowling community. Mike Nardone. Find out how he got his start, and why he may never forgive Jeremy when he first went to Millis.

Enjoy!!

We are joined by the one and only "Freshy". Learn where he got the nickname, how he got his start, and why the hell he keeps leaving teams joined by Tim Matero! We hope you enjoy!

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Jeremy and Dan sit down with Rob Ficara, owner of Exeter Lanes in Exeter, NH. We talk about how his family got involved in the game, and how Rob took over Exeter. We also talk about how the Sunday Once a month got it's start!

Enjoy!

Danny and Jeremy sit down with one of the co founders of The Ripping the Rack Podcast, Brian Athern. We talk about growing up in a bowling alley, his worlds experiences. We veered off course and finish off discussing his Wrestling ventures as well. We hope you enjoy!

Jeremy and Danny sit down with Young Gun Charlie Collins!

Find out what got him hooked on Candlepins, and what his first worlds excperiences were like! Enjoy!

This week we went in a bit of a different direction. We talk with Scott Moore of Candlepin Specialists. We talk all things Candlepin Machines! We hope you all enjoy!

We take a trip downeast, where we talk with ACST Maine division champion, Mark Webber! Enjoy!!

What do you do for your 50th episode? You get one of the best to play the game in the last 20 years. Jeremy and Dan sit down with the one and only Jeff Surette!

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Jeremy and Dan chat with ACST C Division Champion Jeff Little!

Dan and Jeremy Sit down with Resident Candlepinner turned 10-pinner, then saw the err of his ways and became a Candlepinner again! We hope you enjoy! We are back!

On this latest episode, Jeremy and Danny sit down and talk with the one and only "Mario" Johnson. We talk all about her youth bowling, coming up in the adult ranks. Plus how the bowling community rallied around her during a difficult time. This is not one you want to miss!

We are back with a fantastic interview with the one and only Chris Boisvert!  We talkhim growing up at Leda, and we also discuss a lot of ways the game has changed and evolved over the last 20 years.  This is definitely not one to miss!

So we decided to throw a curveball.  Danny thought it would be fun to put Jeremy in the hot seat.  So for this one, Cory Aleci from Candlepin Corner, and special guest Richie Myrick are throwing the hard ball questions.  We talk about his Youth bowling, working at Fairway, and how he got to Ryan's in Millis.  How he got stuck with Danny for 8 years... and what's next for him?

Enjoy!

Merry Christmas to everyone in the Candlepin World!  In this episode, Danny and Jeremy sit down with Rich Limone!  We talk about everything from his early bowling days, to how the "Hatchetmen" name came about, and to his involvement in the ASCT.  And we finish up in true Rich Limone form... a Top 5, favorite bowlers!

Happy Holidays, and enjoy!!

Danny and Jeremy catch up with The King of the North... Calvin Locke.  We talk everything from his youth bowling, to what the comparisons to events in Canada as opposed to the States.  This was a great one!  We hope you enjoy!

Justin joins Danny and Cori (and eventually Jeremy), in talking about his successful comeback to bowling after a long hiatus, recently winning the World Teams Championship with Academy Lanes, and all things bowling!

We hope you enjoy!

We had an amazing guest this week, where we spoke to Ali Barber.  Ali is relatively new to the competitive scene, but make no mistake the effort that she puts in behind the scenes.  We talk her career working in the business, bowling, and the job that she and Kristen Surette did to make sure the Worlds Tournament ran as smoothly as possible!   Enjoy!

We are back!  After a small break, we thought we would start back up with an explosive episode!  What better guest to have, than the legendary Mike MacIntosh.  Co-Founder of the Pro Series as we know it. Along with the old Head to Head league, who's inspiration spawned the ACST!  This is a fun episode, and went by way too fast!  Enjoy everyone!

PS...  Kids, earmuffs for this one.  

Jeremy and Danny sit down with one of the most fun family's in Candlepin Bowling today.  The Gacharnas!  We talk with Blanca, Lu, and recent ACST semi pro champion, Fernando!  We talk about them growing up in the game, bowling at CPL with their dad, and their overall love for the game.  We hope you all enjoy!  This was a fun one!

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Jeremy and Danny sit down with Stars and Strikes co-host, and author or Lunch With Tommy and Stasia: The Golden Age of Candlepin Bowling, Mike Morin.  This was an absolute pleasure as we discuss his entry into the broadcasting world, how he got into the world of Candlepins, and of course how he came up with the idea for his book!  We hope you enjoy!!

In this episode, Jeremy and Dan sat down with Dave Barber.  This was a great conversation with Dave, who's family has been in the business for a very long time, and he is continuing the family tradition with everything he is involved in.  We talk about coming up in the Pro's, his involvement in the World Invitationals, as well as the direction he would like to see the Pro aspect of our game to go.  We hope you enjoy!

WOW! Danny and Jeremy sat down with Paul Grant!  A man who has taken the game by storm with his work on the Bowling Nerd Network and Spread Eagle Productions.  We discuss a little about his bowling background, as well as how he got involved with commentary and Bob Lee's Spread Eagle Productions. Do we now have to pay for a lemon drop?  Find out in the episode! We would also like to thank Cody Aleci for letting us join him on his Candlepin Corner twitch channel.   We hope you enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Brian Fournier.  We talk about him coming up in the game, working at Ryan's in Malden and eventually settling in Millis.  We also discuss his recent health issues and how much of a close knit group the candlepin community can be.  

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Bob Allard, fresh off the Battle of the Sexes tournament!  We talk what got this tournament off the ground, a little bit of his own bowling background, like his 31 years of Service in the US Navy.  Most importantly, we will discover who his biggest inspiration is in the game!   We hope you enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan finally sit down with Tim Matero, Host of the Ripping the Rack podcast!  In this long anticipated interview, we discuss his career, his many many accomplishments, and a whole plethora of all things Candlepin Bowling!

Jeremy and Dan sat down with one of the greats of the game.  Eddie Czernicki.  We get into his bowling career, his tv appearances (including his 197 string on Channel 5)  All the work his father Tony had put into the state tournaments.  And of course we talk about his mother Stasia and some of her accomplishments.  This was a real treat!   We hope you enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with top Maine bowler, Amanda Carroll.  We talked all about her athletic background, her many accomplishments in the game, with one of those coming up with her appearance this sunday on Candlepins for Cancer!  We hope you enjoy this episode!

Dan and Jeremy welcome Bob Lee back as they give you the Mid Season report on the ASCT

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Matt Nichols.  We talk a lot about his new love for running tournaments on the South Shore, as well as his young bowling career.  Also, the possible idea for an Amateur Pro Series!   We hope you all enjoy!

We are back!  After a few week hiatus due to all sorts of things, we are back with Brian Fuller Jr!.    Dan and Jeremy had a blast talking to Brian about his 224 string, winning The Worlds, and an Easter Classic title!  We will also discuss the proper amount of A's that are in the spelling of his last name.  And exactly how many sets of bowling balls does this man have?  

Enjoy!

We are deviating from our norm this episode.  We don't have an interview this week, but Jeremy and Dan wanted to just go over some of the events of the year. Talk about the game coming back from COVID, and where it may be headed with the pandemic.   A little shorter of a show than normal, but I hope you all enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sat down with ICBA Youth Champion Jennah Ward, fresh off her title win at Portsmouth's Bowl a Rama, where she blew the field away with her high 5, 596!  Hear all about it here!  Enjoy!

Dan and Jeremy welcome Maddy Kelly and Evan Riva!  We had a great conversation with them about their tremendous fundraiser for Mario Brown where they raised over $5000.00!  We dive into their bowling careers, and Evan even decided to flip the script on us!!  We hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas!!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with these two veterans of the game.  This is an extremely entertaining conversation between Stu and Jason, discussing Their youth, TV appearances, Worlds experiences, and even... a little bit of The Caliri Forum!  We know you'll enjoy!!

Jeremy and Danny sit down with 2 Hall of Famers and probably two of the best women to every play the game.  Their accolades say all they need to say.  We talk about Janets appearance on the Ch 5 Live show, their almost lifelong friendship, and Hall of Fame inductions!  Enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with the 2 time Cheecha womens Champion!

It was our pleasure to sit down with Steve Renaud, who had one the best runs in the game in the late 80s and early 90s.  We didn't even begin to scratch the surface, and will defitely have him back!

We also go over the results of the Youth International Tournament that just took place.  There was some great bowling, and congrats to all the youth that were involved!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Dan Gauthier, and talk about the evolution of Candlepins for Kids, his growing up bowling with all the Central Mass area bowlers, and he tells us where the nickname "Shoe" came from!  Enjoy our 20th Episode!

Jeremy and Dan site down with Candlepin Bowling's resident Statistician.  We discuss his love of numbers and analyzing just about every aspect of the game.  Also how he got into streaming and commentary of almost every notable match of the last year.  

Jeremy and Dan talk to the Godfathers of Candlepin Podcasting.  Frank DeLuca and Kyle Bruce.  We talk about how they started Alley Chat, and  what essentially because one of the biggest archives for Candlepin TV shows!  From Alley Chat, to Kyles love for the game, and commentating.  This is another long one, we hope you will all enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Dave Chestercove.  Co host of New England Candlepins TV Show, and founder of the USCBA.  We discuss how he got into the co host gig, some of his bowling career and the topic of a sanctioning body for the bowlers.  Enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Bob Whitcomb, as discuss how he got into bowling, Worlds experiences, and the difficulty of getting on Ch 5.  This is a super fun episode that everyone will enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sit down and talk with Hall of Famer Paul Berger!  we talk about his youth bowling, and some of his money matches, and friendship with Jack Sanuik.   Not to mention his 500 of course!!  Enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with Nate Lees and talk about how he got involved with Mixed Worlds and The Candlepins for Cancer Worlds in 2020.  We also discuss his youth bowling in the Revere area and lots of other things.  We go all over!

Enjoy!

Jeremy and Dan sit down with one of the games best young talent, Jonathan Boudreau!  We talk going to the World Tournament at 16 years old!  His relationship with Hall of Famer, Peter Flynn.  In our Spare Thoughts, we go over the Outrun the Bear results.  The Candlepin for Cancer taping coming up, and the 1st month of the Sunday Pro League at Exeter.  We hope you all enjoy!