What a Load of Bowls

🎙️ EPISODE 63 – is a big one as Simon Lyttle and DJ Dilworth unpack a massive period in the bowls calendar The boys dive deep into: A full wrap of the Australian National Championships, including Champion of Champions, Singles and Australian Sides A behind-the-scenes look at the inaugural World Bowls Series Finals at Club Barham What it was really like to be greenside and on commentary for a world-class event Standout performances from Gary Kelly, Dawn Hayman, Max Kleining, Natalie Lewis and more Why elite players don’t just “rock up” and what club bowlers can learn from their preparation Simon then rounds out the episode with a Coach’s Corner focused on: Mental clarity on the mat Emotional control under pressure Visualisation and pre-shot routines How club players can apply elite habits immediately The episode also marks the final show before the Christmas break, with reflections on the year that was and what’s ahead in 2026. 🎧 A must-listen for anyone who loves bowls, follows elite competition, or wants to genuinely improve their game. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY 🎽 SSA (StarSub Apparel)Australian-made custom apparel for clubs, teams, and events.👉 https://www.starsub.com.au Follow on Instagram: @starsubapparel 🏟️ MakMax AustraliaThe leaders in architectural shade and canopy structures — including iconic bowling club canopies across Australia.👉 https://www.makmax.com.au Bowling Canopies: https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies 🚗 Newcastle Car & Truck RentalLocally owned and operated, providing affordable and reliable vehicle hire for individuals and businesses.👉 https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au 📧 CONNECT WITH US Got a question, topic idea, or want to get involved in the show? We’d love to hear from you! 📩 Simon Lyttle – [email protected] 📩 DJ – [email protected] Explore our full range of coaching content, blogs, and gear:🌐 https://www.thebowlsacademy.com 🛒 https://shop.thebowlsacademy.com 💬 HELP US GROW THE SHOW! If you enjoy What a Load of Bowls:⭐ Rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts📢 Share the episode with your teammates and bowling friends💌 Send us an email or tag us with your feedback — we might read it on the next episode!

🎙️ EPISODE 62 – is something completely different - the first ever side-by-side, on-location episode of the What A Load of Bowls Podcast! Simon and DJ set up greenside at Club Barham, home of the World Bowls Series Finals, to capture the atmosphere, background noise, and raw preparation of the world’s best. You’ll hear: • A full rundown of the World Bowls Series Finals format and player line-ups • Insights into the greens, the surface, the canopy structures and the unique “fly capital of Australia” conditions • Behind-the-scenes stories from the practice day • Interviews with: – Steve “Rowdy” Arthurs (Club Barham Bowls Coordinator) – Emily Kernick (England) – Dom McVitie (England) - Sam Tolchard (England) - Selina Goddard (New Zealand) - Ranked Number 1 - Ross Owen (Wales) - Ranked Number 1 • What it’s like travelling from across the world to play in Barham • How players prepare on unfamiliar surfaces • Stories from Hong Kong, World Indoors, and the Bowls for Brisbane international exhibition • And plenty of laughs, friendly digs, and trademark DJ–Simon banter. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY 🎽 SSA (StarSub Apparel)Australian-made custom apparel for clubs, teams, and events.👉 https://www.starsub.com.au Follow on Instagram: @starsubapparel 🏟️ MakMax AustraliaThe leaders in architectural shade and canopy structures — including iconic bowling club canopies across Australia.👉 https://www.makmax.com.au Bowling Canopies: https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies 🚗 Newcastle Car & Truck RentalLocally owned and operated, providing affordable and reliable vehicle hire for individuals and businesses.👉 https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au 📧 CONNECT WITH US Got a question, topic idea, or want to get involved in the show? We’d love to hear from you! 📩 Simon Lyttle – [email protected] 📩 DJ – [email protected] Explore our full range of coaching content, blogs, and gear:🌐 https://www.thebowlsacademy.com 🛒 https://shop.thebowlsacademy.com 💬 HELP US GROW THE SHOW! If you enjoy What a Load of Bowls:⭐ Rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts📢 Share the episode with your teammates and bowling friends💌 Send us an email or tag us with your feedback — we might read it on the next episode!

🎙️ EPISODE 61 – Inside the Career of Hall of Famer Mark Casey OAM Episode 61 of What a Load of Bowls is a special one - DJ sits down with Mark Casey OAM, one of the inaugural inductees into the World Bowls Hall of Fame. From his early days as a five-year-old rolling bowls with 80-year-olds at Moonee Ponds, to representing three states (Victoria, Queensland & New South Wales) and winning Commonwealth and World Championship golds, Mark shares the full story behind his remarkable career. They discuss: His surprise call from Brett O’Riley telling him he’d been inducted into the Hall of Fame The early days learning under Kelvin Kerkow and the South Tweed greats Building success at Helensvale alongside Wilkie, Rice, and Clark The creation of the UBC and what’s next for the sport His transition from player to administrator at Deer Park Bowls Club Plus DJ and Simon preview the World Bowls Series Finals, announce their upcoming first-ever in-person podcast recording, and tease a cheeky on-green challenge between TBA Targets and Barry Lester’s Bowls Bumper. 🎧 A must-listen episode packed with stories, laughs, and insight from one of bowls’ most decorated players. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY 🎽 SSA (StarSub Apparel)Australian-made custom apparel for clubs, teams, and events.👉 https://www.starsub.com.au Follow on Instagram: @starsubapparel 🏟️ MakMax AustraliaThe leaders in architectural shade and canopy structures — including iconic bowling club canopies across Australia.👉 https://www.makmax.com.au Bowling Canopies: https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies 🚗 Newcastle Car & Truck RentalLocally owned and operated, providing affordable and reliable vehicle hire for individuals and businesses.👉 https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au 📧 CONNECT WITH US Got a question, topic idea, or want to get involved in the show? We’d love to hear from you! 📩 Simon Lyttle – [email protected] 📩 DJ – [email protected] Explore our full range of coaching content, blogs, and gear:🌐 https://www.thebowlsacademy.com 🛒 https://shop.thebowlsacademy.com 💬 HELP US GROW THE SHOW! If you enjoy What a Load of Bowls:⭐ Rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts📢 Share the episode with your teammates and bowling friends💌 Send us an email or tag us with your feedback — we might read it on the next episode!

🎙️ EPISODE 60 – Malaysia Strikes Gold | World Cup Results, Highlights & Behind the Scenes DJ’s back from Kuala Lumpur — and Episode 60 of What a Load of Bowls is a full recap of the inaugural World Bowls World Cup! Simon grills DJ on his trip: the electric crowds, the Malaysian hospitality, and even his unfortunate airport slip-and-fall story. From billboard-level promotion to army-guarded venues, DJ shares every detail of how Malaysia delivered the re-vamped World Cup. Together they break down all the results — gold medals for Australia, Wales, Hong Kong China, India, England, and the home nation Malaysia, plus James “Jimmy Two Golds” Reynolds taking out MVP honours. Plus: DJ’s first-hand commentary experience with Barry and Alex The launch of the Hall of Fame Dinner in KL DJ’s new role on the Board of Bowls NSW Listen now for insights, laughs, and a celebration of the sport we love on the world stage. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY 🎽 SSA (StarSub Apparel)Australian-made custom apparel for clubs, teams, and events.👉 https://www.starsub.com.au Follow on Instagram: @starsubapparel 🏟️ MakMax AustraliaThe leaders in architectural shade and canopy structures — including iconic bowling club canopies across Australia.👉 https://www.makmax.com.au Bowling Canopies: https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies 🚗 Newcastle Car & Truck RentalLocally owned and operated, providing affordable and reliable vehicle hire for individuals and businesses.👉 https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au 📧 CONNECT WITH US Got a question, topic idea, or want to get involved in the show? We’d love to hear from you! 📩 Simon Lyttle – [email protected] 📩 DJ – [email protected] Explore our full range of coaching content, blogs, and gear:🌐 https://www.thebowlsacademy.com 🛒 https://shop.thebowlsacademy.com 💬 HELP US GROW THE SHOW! If you enjoy What a Load of Bowls:⭐ Rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts📢 Share the episode with your teammates and bowling friends💌 Send us an email or tag us with your feedback — we might read it on the next episode!

🎙️ EPISODE 59 – World Cup Fever & Hall of Fame Glory – World Bowls Brett O’Riley & Neil Dalrymple join us! In this jam-packed episode of What a Load of Bowls, DJ and Simon are joined by World Bowls CEO Neil Dalrymple and President Brett O’Riley to preview the inaugural World Bowls World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. They unpack what promises to be one of the sport’s biggest events from the team formats, nations competing, and the vision behind the new festival of bowls, to the launch of the World Bowls Hall of Fame and the push towards Brisbane 2032 Olympic inclusion. Brett also shares updates from his travels across Korea, China, and beyond uncovering growth stories, innovation, and even new green-surface technology that could change the future of the sport. Plus, DJ and Simon dive into the BPL results, club news, and all the pre-event gossip as DJ prepares to jet off to Malaysia. Listen now for world-class insights, plenty of laughs, and a fresh look at how bowls is stepping onto the global stage. PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY 🎽 SSA (StarSub Apparel)Australian-made custom apparel for clubs, teams, and events.👉 https://www.starsub.com.au Follow on Instagram: @starsubapparel 🏟️ MakMax AustraliaThe leaders in architectural shade and canopy structures — including iconic bowling club canopies across Australia.👉 https://www.makmax.com.au Bowling Canopies: https://www.makmax.com.au/projects/bowling-club-canopies 🚗 Newcastle Car & Truck RentalLocally owned and operated, providing affordable and reliable vehicle hire for individuals and businesses.👉 https://www.newcastlecarrental.com.au 📧 CONNECT WITH US Got a question, topic idea, or want to get involved in the show? We’d love to hear from you! 📩 Simon Lyttle – [email protected] 📩 DJ – [email protected] Explore our full range of coaching content, blogs, and gear:🌐 https://www.thebowlsacademy.com 🛒 https://shop.thebowlsacademy.com 💬 HELP US GROW THE SHOW! If you enjoy What a Load of Bowls:⭐ Rate and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts📢 Share the episode with your teammates and bowling friends💌 Send us an email or tag us with your feedback — we might read it on the next episode!