Latest Scottish sport 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 ...

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...

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...