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The Approach: A Candlepin Bowling Podcast

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Jeremy and Dan interview some of the greats of the game of Candlepins from every generation. From the Ch 5 TV days, to the young guns of today!

Episodes
68
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
1 hr 13 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

68 episodes, newest first

  1. 2026 Mens ICC Worlds Preview!

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    Jeremy and Danny are Joined by Tim Matero, and we discuss the state of the Worlds Tournament. While making some predictions. We hope you enjoy!

    1 hr 27 min
  2. Cory Aleci Returns

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    For this episode. Jeremy and Danny bring back Cory Aleci to talk about his new website for the Friday night Pro league, and about how the game has evolved technologically to accommodate the instant gratification for Stats!

    59 min
  3. Sean Taylor

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    Danny and Jeremy sit down with 3x world champion, and one of Foxborough's finest, Sean Taylor! Enjoy!

    1 hr 3 min
  4. We're Back!

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    Danny and Jeremy are back! We took some time off...again... but we are committed to get this back on track and give you guys the best content and stories of the game! We hope you enjoy this kind of free riffing episode. And some ACST talk!

    1 hr 30 min
  5. 2025 Worlds Preview!

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    Jeremy and Danny are joined by Mike Macintosh, and the Coastal Crusader, Brian Athern, as we discuss and talk predictions for the 2025 Mens ICC World Tournament

    1 hr 34 min
  6. Bruno DeFeo

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    Jeremy and Danny sit down with Bruno Defeo. We discuss him growing up at CPL, plus his perspective on his match with Janet Poch on the Ch 5 Live Show!

    Enjoy!

    1 hr 13 min
  7. Justin "JT" Lyonnais

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    Jeremy and Dan are back with ACST B division Champion! We go back to him beginning his bowling at Leos, and Lafayette Lanes, to the steps he has taken to improve his game!

    Plus much more!

    We hope you enjoy!

    1 hr 13 min
  8. 2024-2025 ACST Year in Review

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    We are back! As the Finals are set to take place on July 26th, we take a deep dive and recap the 2024-25 Season!

    1 hr 22 min
  9. Candlepin Corner: Cory Aleci and Jordan Britton

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    Jeremy and Dan sit down with Cory and Jordan of Candlepin Corner. Talking about how they got into the game, and how they improved to get where to the level they are now. We also talk how Candlepin Corner came to be and where it is heading!

    1 hr 24 min
  10. Mike McGinty

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    Live from New York, its... Mike McGinty!!! Jeremy and Dan catch up with Mike in Niagra Falls. Recently moved, we talk about how he got into the pro circuit, worlds experiences, and much more!

    Enjoy!

    1 hr 10 min
  11. Tim Jalbert

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    The Approach is back with Danny and Jeremy sitting down with Tim Jalbert! We talk how he got into the game, his Worlds experiences, and his involvement with the youth program at Academy Lanes!

    PSA: Some slightly strong language...earmuffs, kids.

    1 hr 33 min
  12. Mike Nardone

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    This time, we sit down with one of the most positive people in the bowling community. Mike Nardone. Find out how he got his start, and why he may never forgive Jeremy when he first went to Millis.

    Enjoy!!

    1 hr 35 min
  13. Nick "Freshy" Zuffelato

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    We are joined by the one and only "Freshy". Learn where he got the nickname, how he got his start, and why the hell he keeps leaving teams joined by Tim Matero! We hope you enjoy!

    Ok

    1 hr 22 min
  14. Rob Ficara

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    Jeremy and Dan sit down with Rob Ficara, owner of Exeter Lanes in Exeter, NH. We talk about how his family got involved in the game, and how Rob took over Exeter. We also talk about how the Sunday Once a month got it's start!

    Enjoy!

    1 hr 10 min
  15. The "Coastal Crusader" Brian Athern

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    Danny and Jeremy sit down with one of the co founders of The Ripping the Rack Podcast, Brian Athern. We talk about growing up in a bowling alley, his worlds experiences. We veered off course and finish off discussing his Wrestling ventures as well. We hope you enjoy!

    1 hr 28 min
  16. Charlie Collins

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    Jeremy and Danny sit down with Young Gun Charlie Collins!

    Find out what got him hooked on Candlepins, and what his first worlds excperiences were like! Enjoy!

    1 hr 19 min
  17. Scott Moore

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    This week we went in a bit of a different direction. We talk with Scott Moore of Candlepin Specialists. We talk all things Candlepin Machines! We hope you all enjoy!

    1 hr 6 min
  18. Mark Webber

    Season 1, Episode 51

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    We take a trip downeast, where we talk with ACST Maine division champion, Mark Webber! Enjoy!!

    58 min
  19. Jeff Surette

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    What do you do for your 50th episode? You get one of the best to play the game in the last 20 years. Jeremy and Dan sit down with the one and only Jeff Surette!

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7BNtTlI2nTgXiX3ugrPO7n?si=f7e81a6851fa4b5e

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-approach-a-candlepin-bowling-podcast/id1577536619

    1 hr 1 min
  20. Jeffrey Scott Little

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    Jeremy and Dan chat with ACST C Division Champion Jeff Little!

    1 hr 8 min

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