Latest Commonwealth games Podcast Episodes

Episode Seven - Next Generation

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - October 27, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes
On this month’s podcast we focus on youth bowls within Scotland as we move towards the Scottish Young Bowlers Association merging with Bowls Scotland in 2022. The SYBA’s International Team Manager, David Ferguson, is our special guest and tells us about the history of the organisation since it ...

Episode Six - Great Scot

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - September 23, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes
On our September podcast we are joined by one of the greatest players ever to grace our sport, Paul Foster MBE. Paul discusses his journey from joining Troon Portland Bowling Club at 12 years-old to becoming a five-time World Indoor Singles champion and four-time Commonwealth Games gold medalli...

Episode Six - Great Scot

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - September 23, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes
On our September podcast we are joined by one of the greatest players ever to grace our sport, Paul Foster MBE. Paul discusses his journey from joining Troon Portland Bowling Club at 12 years-old to becoming a five-time World Indoor Singles champion and four-time Commonwealth Games gold medalli...

Episode Five - High Performance

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - August 19, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes
On this month’s podcast we are joined by Scotland’s Lawn Bowls Team Manager for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Billy Mellors, and High Performance player, Megan Grantham. Billy is our special guest on this episode and discusses who had an influence on his bowls career since starting out at just 8...

Episode Four - Grassroots Game

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - July 22, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes
As our “Rock ‘n’ Bowl” podcast fast approaches 1,000 downloads, we are pleased to release our fourth show that focuses specifically on grassroots bowls. We look at the game from both a club and national governing body perspective with excellent insight from our guests, Jim Hiddleston, Rosslyn ...

Episode Four - Grassroots Game

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - July 22, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes
As our “Rock ‘n’ Bowl” podcast fast approaches 1,000 downloads, we are pleased to release our fourth show that focuses specifically on grassroots bowls. We look at the game from both a club and national governing body perspective with excellent insight from our guests, Jim Hiddleston, Rosslyn ...

Michael Gunning

22 Voices - June 16, 2021 07:49 - 32 minutes
We're marking Pride Month with Team Jamaica swimmer Michael Gunning, who's making waves not just in the pool but as a global advocate for LGBT+ rights. Gunning came out in 2018 on the TV show the Bi Life, two years after switching allegiance from Great Britain to Jamaica. In this special episo...

Episode Three - Triple Crown

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - June 10, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes
After a 15-month layoff due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are excited to finally re-launch our “Rock ‘n’ Bowl” podcast in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland! On this month’s show, we are joined by two-time World Indoor Singles Champion and High Performance player, Stewart An...

Episode Three - Triple Crown

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - June 10, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes
After a 15-month layoff due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are excited to finally re-launch our “Rock ‘n’ Bowl” podcast in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland! On this month’s show, we are joined by two-time World Indoor Singles Champion and High Performance player, Stewart An...

Jaykae

22 Voices - May 02, 2021 19:28 - 38 minutes
In the latest episode of our 22 Voices podcast we speak to Jaykae, one of the pioneers of Birmingham’s legendary grime music scene.   Chatting to presenter and MC Vital Powers, Jaykae talks about taking Ed Sheeran for a curry on Alum Rock Road after working with him on the number one single “...

Mark Lewis-Francis

22 Voices - April 15, 2021 10:15 - 58 minutes
The Black Country-raised Olympic sprint champion Mark Lewis-Francis is the latest guest on the Birmingham 2022 podcast series 22 Voices, featuring sporting legends and cultural trailblazers in the run up to the Commonwealth Games.  In an honest and open chat, he talks about how athletics turned...

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

22 Voices - March 26, 2021 12:05 - 38 minutes
22 Voices is a new podcast series brought to you by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, telling the stories of sporting stars and cultural trailblazers as the countdown to the Games continues. Our guest today needs just three letters by way of introduction – KJT. Katarina Johnson-Thompson h...

Heather Fisher & Sarah Davies

22 Voices - March 01, 2021 00:01 - 39 minutes
22 Voices is a new podcast series brought to you by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, telling the stories of sporting stars and cultural trailblazers as the countdown to the Games continues. In this special first episode, we celebrate International Women's Day and Commonwealth Day on 8th...

Episode Two - Sport for All

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - March 13, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes
On our second show we are joined by special guest International para-bowler, Pauline Wilson (Willowbank BC), discussing the challenges and opportunities of being a disabled athlete. Pauline also gives us an insight into what it was like competing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games for Wales and she ...

Episode Two - Sport for All

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - March 13, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes
On our second show we are joined by special guest International para-bowler, Pauline Wilson (Willowbank BC), discussing the challenges and opportunities of being a disabled athlete. Pauline also gives us an insight into what it was like competing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games for Wales and she ...

Episode One - Champions of the World

Rock 'n' Bowl Podcast - February 13, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes
On our first show we are joined by special guest, David Gourlay MBE, discussing how he got into bowls. David also gives insights into the best achievements from his incredible playing career and also the transition from being a player to becoming Bowls Scotland's High Performance Coach. As part...