What a Load of Bowls
Episodes
68 | Olympic Dreams, Platinum Pennant & A 250kg Bowls Trophy
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 68 - World Bowls News, Platinum Pennant & The Cabra 100K Trophy Episode 68 of What a Load of Bowls sees Simon and DJ back behind t...
67 | Platinum Pennants Preview.. New Teams, New Rules, Big Predictions
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 67 - Platinum Pennant 3: Squads, Shocks & Bold Calls Platinum Pennant 3 is here… and we’re breaking it all down. In Episode 67...
66 | From Commonwealth Gold to Hall of Fame: Robert Weale Unfiltered (Part 2)
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 66 - Robert Weale- Part 2 In Part 2 of our conversation with Welsh bowls icon Robert Weale, we go deep into the big questions shaping ...
65 | Robert Weale: The Making of a Welsh Great (Part 1)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 65 - From grass roots to greatness: Robert Weale In Part 1 of this special two-part episode of What A Load of Bowls, DJ and Simon sit ...
64 | A Fresh Year, Familiar Problems: Where Is Bowls Heading?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 64 marks the first What a Load of Bowls podcast of 2026, and DJ & Simon are back with plenty to unpack. The boys reflect on the Ch...
63 | Nationals, World Series Glory & What the Elite Really Do Differently
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ 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: ...
62 | Rinkside @ World Bowls Series Finals: Player chats from the worlds best at Barham
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ EPISODE 62 – is something completely different - the first ever side-by-side, on-location episode of the What A Load of Bowls Podc...
61 | Inside the Career of Hall of Famer Mark Casey OAM
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ 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 ...
60 | Inside the World Bowls World Cup – DJ Returns from Kuala Lumpur (KL as he likes to say)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ EPISODE 60 – Malaysia Strikes Gold | World Cup Results, Highlights & Behind the Scenes DJ’s back from Kuala Lumpur — and Episod...
59 | World Cup Fever & Hall of Fame Glory – World Bowls Brett O’Riley & Neil Dalrymple join us!
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ EPISODE 59 – World Cup Fever & Hall of Fame Glory – World Bowls Brett O’Riley & Neil Dalrymple join us! In this jam-packed ...
58 | Massive Prize Money, Moving Chaos & Aussie Bowls Brilliance
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ EPISODE 58 – Massive Prize Money, Moving Chaos & Aussie Bowls Brilliance In Episode 58, DJ and Simon are back with another packed e...
57 | Simon’s back from the UK! Results, Announcements & a whole lot of catch-up
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ EPISODE 57 – Simon’s back from the UK! Results, Announcements & a whole lot of catch-up Simon’s back from his UK trip and joins DJ f...
56 | Special Guest - Jayson Pinnock of Yamba Bowling Club
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
55 | Special Guest - Matty Keough - Greenkeeping Expert
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
54 | Special Guest - Barrie Lester - Part 2
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
53 | Special Guest - Barrie Lester - Part 1
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#52 - Leading the Global Game: Inside World Bowls with the CEO & President
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#51 - Wayne Turley Previews the Golden Nugget
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#50 - Special Guest - Aron Sherriff - 7 Times AO Singles Champion
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#49 - Who was victorious at the Australian Open... OMAR stats at AO just staggering... How to prepare a team for success.. EP#50-have your say
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#48 - Platinum Pennants concludes & 2 new teams announced.. DJ kicking goals with commentary.. Simon bows out of COC Singles.. QLD State Championship results
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#47 - Special Guest - Ali Forsyth - Part 2
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#46 - Special Guest - Ali Forsyth - Part 1
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#45 - World Indoor Champs.. South Australia Champions.. Tough times at Taren Point.. Bowls NSW new roles up for grabs.. NSW CoC Discussion points
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#44 - Special Guest - Kelly McKerihen
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#43 - Simon has a confession from the weekend.. VIC State Champs Stats.. Platinum pennants has kicked off.. What can we learn from Rory McIlroy?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#42 - 4 key fundamentals to shot selection.. DJ makes some BOLD predictions.. QLD & NSW events round up
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#41 - Previous episode feedback... Could Netflix really do a bowls documentary?.. Inaugural Sydney Masters 100k event..
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#40 - Bowls NSW drop a bombshell that has got everyone talking! We speak to Dale McWhinney Shillington about Premier League QLD.. DJ shares his trip to the BPL..
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#39 - DJ examines Bowls NSW COP, no more player gradings.. QLD Premier League has kicked off.. How DJ increased his club fours entries substantially
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#38 - Simon doesn't hold back on his thoughts about Potters.. The process of disciplinary action.. Coaching tips for pennants
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#37 - What has been happening on and off the greens over the holidays?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#36 - Yearly round up.. news & results around the greens.. silly season
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#35 - Results from around the greens.. & they let DJ back into the country!!
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#34 - Special Guest - Chris Green
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#33 - Special Guest - Wayne Turley OAM - Part 2
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#32 - Special Guest - Wayne Turley OAM - Part 1
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#31 - Special Guest - Aron Sherriff - Part 2
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#30 - Special Guest - Neil Dalrymple - CEO of World Bowls
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#29 - Special Guest - Aron Sherriff
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#28 - Special Guest - Ralph de Rooij
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#27 - Special Guest - Ryan Bester
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#26 - DJ has some tips for Bowls NSW on making platinum pennants better.. Should we scrap single gender events?.. What questions would you ask the CEO of World Bowls?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#25 - Commonwealth Games is a GO, but is lawn bowls included?.. Bowls NZ new singles event.. Regions handing out flags for single entries!
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#24 - The key principles for a reliable and consistent delivery... NSW bowling arm sides.. NSW State Over 40's qualifiers..3 end plays offs & shots don't count - are we a fan?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#23 - Broadbeach 5-A-Side.. Best bowls sledges.. Atlantic Challenge wraps up... European Championships underway
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#22 - Henselite into Voluntary Administration.. NSW & BA Selections.. European Bowls Championships Preview.. National 5-A-Side Competition..
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#21 - We reveal the GOAT of lawn bowls.. The positive aspects of our sport.. England has two codes of flat green bowls!!
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#20 - Ryan Bester a standout for GOAT? NSW v VIC test results.. Aussie Indoor @ Tweed.. Do clubs need to diversify their revenue streams?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#19 - Who are the greatest male & female Australian bowlers? Disappointment for Simon on the green this week.. Dealing with distractions during delivery
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#18 - Can bowls become an Olympic Sport? Golden Nugget has kicked off.. DJ & Simon's regional results
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#17 - DJ and his greenkeeping antics.. Greatest Welsh bowlers discussed.. Greenkeepers v NSW Legends.. How do country clubs retain talent?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#16 - World Bowls Series... What is it? NSW v QLD Test Matches.. Greatest South African Lawn Bowlers
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#15 - Greatest English Bowlers?.. 58 Year Olds in the over 60's.. State title or national title? Top tips on playing pairs
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#14 - Maitland City fall 1 game short at State Finals.. Greatest New Zealand Bowlers?.. Top tips from the mailbag on growing your club numbers
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#13 - Who are the greatest Irish bowlers? Spectacular AO finish! Team insights into DJ's grade 1 off to state finals!
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP#12 - Who is the lawn bowls GOAT? Review top Scottish players.. Cheering lucky bowls.. AO down to the nitty gritty
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP 11 - If you could change one rule comments, AO has kicked off, NSW selections & BPL expansion
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP 10 - Special Guest - Gary Kelly
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP 9 - QLD State Champs! How to Implement change! Strategies to combat attacking players!
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls...
EP 8 - Special Guest - Ray Pearse
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with so...
EP 7 - Northern v Southern Hemisphere! Tips For Singles Success!
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with so...
EP 6 - Pennant mailbag & Platinum hit or miss?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with so...
EP 5 - Time to re-structure our pennants!!
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls ban...
EP 4 - Bowls & social media, the good, the bad and the ugly!
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls ban...
EP 3 - Hot Topic: Admin levels restricting our sport? How can we help the game grow? How to pick the right line
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowl...
EP 2 - Gone International already! Platinum pennants review & what may replace score cards? How to focus on the green?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls ban...
Pilot - Trial ends are done and here we are - Our new lawn bowls podcast
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A LOAD OF BOWLS - Hosted by Simon & DJ - Bringing you everything lawn bowls - discussing the hot topics around the greens with some bowls ban...