
Welcome to episode 165 of Ripping The Rack Podcast or as we like to call it, the Final Episode! We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today, but have we mentioned that after tonight, we will no longer be the current longest running podcast about Candlepin on the interwebs!! Tonights show is special as it is #165 of the bowling show and then we had another 35-40 episodes on Fridays where we talked about anything other than bowling, sooooo over 5 years and 200+ episodes and we have reached the end. However, we have a great show planned with a very special guest joining us! Tonight we have Tim, Mac (if he remembers), Calvin, and Brian will be joining us late... BUT wait, there's more... Tonight, we have a special guest in Sonja Rossi! Sonja will join us tonight to talk about her life, bowling, kids, sports, and all things related to what it's like being a multi-time World Champion! So, sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your favorite snacky snacks, and listen to the crew chat about the state of the game.As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page.
Oct 7, 2025
2 hr 10 min

Welcome to episode 164 of Ripping The Rack Podcast or as we like to call it, episode 164! We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing and everything all at the same time! And yes, we all know that there were definitely not made for kids moments during the show!Tonights episode features a lot of discussion about the Mixed Worlds tournament which took place at the end of June and a little bit more about candlepin bowling stuff. Tonight we have Tim, Mac (if he remembers), and Calvin tonight. Brian is off doing fun family related 4th of July activities. However, sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your favorite snacky snacks, and listen to the guys chat about the state of the game.As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page.
Jul 8, 2025
1 hr 17 min

Welcome to episode 163 of Ripping The Rack Podcast or as we like to call it, episode 163! We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing and everything all at the same time! And yes, we all know that there were definitely not made for kids moments during the show!Tonights episode features a lot of discussion about stuff and other things that go with stuff, and more stuff, but mostly about candlepin bowling stuff and mostly the upcoming Mixed Worlds tournament!! We have Tim, Mac (if he remembers), and Calvin tonight. Brian cannot make it due to a family emergency and we will be thinking of him and his family tonight. However, sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your favorite snacky snacks, and listen to the guys chat about the state of the game. As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page!
Jun 24, 2025
1 hr 3 min

Welcome to episode 162 of Ripping The Rack Podcast or as we like to call it, the day after Easter and no one can move! We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing and everything all at the same time! And yes, we all know that there were definitely not made for kids moments during the show!Tonights episode features a lot of discussion about stuff and other things that go with stuff, and more stuff, but mostly about candlepin bowling stuff. We have Tim, Brian, Mac (if he remembers), and Calvin is in Las Vegas so I am doubtful he will appear on the show tonight. However, sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your favorite snacky snacks, and listen to the dulcet tones of Mr. Athearn, the snarky wit of Mac, and Tim. And yes, Tim is going to try to get Brian to go off again tonight, so stay tuned! As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page!
Apr 22, 2025
1 hr 17 min

Welcome to episode 161 of Ripping The Rack Podcast or as we like to call it here, the official 5 year anniversary of the show! We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing and everything all at the same time! And yes, we all know that there were definitely not made for kids moments during the show!Tonights episode features a lot of discussion about stuff and other things that go with stuff, and more stuff, but mostly about candlepin bowling stuff. We have Tim, Brian, and Calvin tonight. Mac will not be on as it is tax seaon and he is an accountant so adulting type stuff still needs to happen for him. However, sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your favorite snacky snacks, and listen to the dulcet tones of Mr. Athearn, the heavenly phraseologies of Mr. Locke, and Tim. And yes, Mr Brian Athearn goes OFF on a fantastic What Grinds Brians Gears in this episode. As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page!
Apr 8, 2025
1 hr 12 min

Welcome to episode 160 of Ripping The Rack Podcast (Almost the official 5 year anniversary!). We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing and everything all at the same time! And yes, we all know that there were definitely not made for kids moments during the show!Tonights episode features a lot of discussion about stuff and other things that go with stuff, and more stuff, but mostly about candlepin bowling stuff. We have Tim, Brian, and Calvin tonight. Mac will not be on as it is tax seaon and he is an accountant so adulting type stuff needs to happen for him. However, sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your favorite snacky snacks, and listen to the dulcet tones of Mr. Athearn, the delightful parlances of Mr. Locke, and Tim.As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page!
Mar 25, 2025
1 hr 3 min

Welcome to episode 159 of Ripping The Rack Podcast. We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing really, It's just Tim being Tim and writing things that Tim would write. Tonights episode features a special undisclosed guest who will remain anonymous up until the start of the show, a lot of discussion about stuff and other things that go with stuff, and more stuff, but mostly about candlepin bowling. As for Mac, he may or may not he joining us this lovely evening, but even if he is not here then you can still sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your favorite snacky snacks, and listen to the dulcet tones of Mr. Athearn, the pleasurable delivery of Mr. Locke, and Tim (Mac may or may not be joining us this evening). As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page!
Mar 11, 2025
1 hr 5 min

Welcome to episode 158 of Ripping The Rack Podcast. We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing really, It's just Tim being Tim and writing things that Tim would write. Tonights episode features a lot of discussion about stuff and things that go with stuff and other things, but mostly about candlepin bowling. As for Mac, he may or may not he joining us this lovely evening, but even if he is not here then you can still sit back, grab your favorite beverage, your favorite snacky snacks, and listen to the dulcet tones of Mr. Athearn, the enchanting elocutions of Mr. Locke, and Tim (Mac may or may not be joining us this evening). As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page!
Feb 25, 2025
1 hr 6 min

Welcome to episode 157 of Ripping The Rack Podcast. We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing really, other than Tim, Calvin, Brian, and our newest addition Mac love this game of Candlepin bowling and love to talk about this game (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly)! In tonights episode we have highlights, lowlights, no lights, and bright lights. We have the ups and downs of the game, and we will certainly discuss some stuff. On a side note, Brian and Calvin will most likely be tired and sore from bowling all weekend in the Moncton 560 so that will hopefully bring s good grinding of the gears!As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page!
Feb 11, 2025
1 hr 20 min

Welcome to episode 156 of Ripping The Rack Podcast. We are the often imitated, never duplicated, longest running bi-weekly podcast about Candlepin bowling (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly) on the interwebs today! What does that mean? Nothing really, other than Tim, Calvin, and Brian love this game of Candlepin bowling and love to talk about this game (and other things, but candlepin bowling mainly)!
And of course, Mike MacIntosh is back on on as a permanent addition to the lineup and we are now back to a 4 person show! Mike will mainly pop on once he is done with his kids sports practices and games, but will be a welcome addition.
In tonights episode we have highlights, lowlights, no lights, and bright lights. We have the ups and downs of the game, we discuss some stuff. And yes, Tim is going to do his best to get Brian wound up by the end of this show in order to complete a What Grinds Brian's Gears segment!
As usual, we appreciate your questions and comments, your big announcements, your big accomplishments, etc.. You can send them to [email protected] or you can find us on Facebook/Twitter at Ripping The Rack Podcast. And don't forget to like and subscribe to our youtube page!
Jan 28, 2025
1 hr 10 min
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