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Above 180.com Bowling Podcast

Above 180.com Bowling Podcast

By: Tim Burg
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 The Above 180 Podcast is a bowling podcast designed to help you improve your bowling game. Tim Burg covers a wide variety of topics, including coaching tips, finding the proper pro shop, equipment layouts, and all the latest ball reviews.
Episodes
  • The Truth About Urethane, Brand Loyalty, and Ball Reaction – with Vernon Peterson

    The Truth About Urethane, Brand Loyalty, and Ball Reaction – with Vernon Peterson
    Nov 17 2025
    On this episode, I sit down with pro shop operator, Silver-Certified Coach and ball reviewer for the Bowlers Journal International Vernon Peterson to discuss the latest trends shaping today’s bowling equipment market. Vernon shares insights on why brand loyalty still runs deep among many bowlers, what the new urethane rule really means for the average player, and how to achieve a similar reaction using shorter pin layouts. We also dive into the ongoing debate of thumb slugs vs. interchangeable thumbs—who benefits most from each setup, and how to decide what’s right for your game. Whether you’re a league bowler or chasing tour-level precision, this episode delivers pro shop wisdom you can use on the lanes.
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    31 mins
  • Recruiting, Routines & Rivalries: Coach Brooke Green Talks Clarke Bowling

    Recruiting, Routines & Rivalries: Coach Brooke Green Talks Clarke Bowling
    Oct 13 2025
    On this episode, we sit down with Brooke Green, head bowling coach at Clarke University. Coach Green shares what her team has been focusing on after the first two events of the season and outlines her expectations moving forward. She also discusses her approach to recruiting, what she looks for in future bowlers, and gives us a glimpse into what a typical practice looks like for her teams.
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    22 mins
  • Sharpening Your Game: Craig Spencer Talks Bowling and StrikeTutor

    Sharpening Your Game: Craig Spencer Talks Bowling and StrikeTutor
    Sep 10 2025
    On this episode, I sit down with Craig Spencer — owner of Virtue Bowling Supply and a USBC Silver Certified Coach. We dive into what bowlers should keep in mind as they return to league and tournament play after a summer break. Craig also shares the vision behind StrikeTutor, where he serves as Chief Product Officer, and explains how both bowlers can use it to to sharpen their game.
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    21 mins
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