Ripping The Rack Podcast

Tim Matero
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We are a bi-weekly podcast surrounding the game of Candlepin Bowling. We incorporate interviews, past experiences, and just our general knowledge of the game during the show.

  1. 10/07/2025

    Ep. 165 Ripping The Rack Podcast - The Final Show Recorded Live Monday 10/06/2025

    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 rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com 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.

    2h 11m

  2. 07/08/2025

    Ep. 164 Ripping The Rack Podcast

    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 rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com 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.

    1h 17m

  3. 06/24/2025

    Ep. 163 Ripping The Rack Podcast

    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 rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com 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!

    1h 4m

  4. 04/22/2025

    Ep. 162 Ripping The Rack Podcast - Recorded LIVE Mon Night 04/21/2025

    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 rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com 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!

    1h 17m

  5. 04/08/2025

    Ep. 161 Ripping The Rack Podcast - Recorded LIVE Monday night 04/07/2025

    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 rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com 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!

    1h 12m

  6. 03/25/2025

    Ep. 160 Ripping The Rack Podcast - Recorded LIVE Monday night 03/24/2025

    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 rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com 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!

    1h 3m

  7. 03/11/2025

    Ep. 159 Ripping The Rack Podcast - Recorded LIVE Monday 03/10/2025

    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 rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com 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!

    1h 6m

  8. 02/25/2025

    Ep. 158 Ripping The Rack Podcast - Recorded LIVE Monday 02/24/2025

    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 rippingtherackpodcast@gmail.com 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!

    1h 6m
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About

We are a bi-weekly podcast surrounding the game of Candlepin Bowling. We incorporate interviews, past experiences, and just our general knowledge of the game during the show.

Information

  • Creator
    Tim Matero
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    209
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 095740
  • Show Website
    Ripping The Rack Podcast