Episode
Why Bowling is Awesome
1:08:42
Published: Thu Jul 14 2022
Description
Bowling is awesome. It just is. And if you don't think so, maybe take a listen to today's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The hosts cover the surprising backstory of bowling and its evolution to what it is today.
00:00 - 03:31 (03:31)
Summary
The hosts cover the surprising backstory of bowling and its evolution to what it is today.
EpisodeWhy Bowling is Awesome
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Learn the basics of 10-pin bowling, a popular variation of bowling with 10 pins arranged in a triangle, with a lane that is 42 inches wide and 60 feet long from the foul line to the head pin.
03:32 - 10:30 (06:58)
Summary
Learn the basics of 10-pin bowling, a popular variation of bowling with 10 pins arranged in a triangle, with a lane that is 42 inches wide and 60 feet long from the foul line to the head pin.
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In bowling, striking in a frame means that the number of pins knocked down in the next two frames adds to the score of that first frame.
10:31 - 14:53 (04:21)
Summary
In bowling, striking in a frame means that the number of pins knocked down in the next two frames adds to the score of that first frame. Additionally, rolling a strike in the 10th frame provides two extra throws where the points gained from those throws gets added to the score of the spare in the previous frame.
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The first podcast covers practical money topics while the hosts share their personal experiences, recommended tools, books and more.
14:53 - 18:52 (03:59)
Summary
The first podcast covers practical money topics while the hosts share their personal experiences, recommended tools, books and more. The second podcast dives into the relationship between our brains and experiences to gain a better understanding of our lives.
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The 90s marked a major change in the production of bowling balls, with the advent of new coatings such as resin and the use of materials like rubber.
18:54 - 21:55 (03:01)
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The 90s marked a major change in the production of bowling balls, with the advent of new coatings such as resin and the use of materials like rubber. The decade also saw experimentation with a ball that floated in liquid mercury for continuous tweaking.
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The US Bowling Congress oversees all types of bowling, from casual to professional, including the equipment used such as colorful and specialized bowling balls.
21:55 - 25:25 (03:30)
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The US Bowling Congress oversees all types of bowling, from casual to professional, including the equipment used such as colorful and specialized bowling balls.
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Bowling alleys have specific oil patterns on their lanes that professional bowlers are familiar with and use different balls for.
25:25 - 35:43 (10:18)
Summary
Bowling alleys have specific oil patterns on their lanes that professional bowlers are familiar with and use different balls for. However, some bowling alleys could stand to get more creative with their patterns to help entice more people to bowl.
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Fred Schmidt created a machine that would clear, lift, and set the pins for the American Machine and Foundry Company in 1941, changing the game of bowling forever.
35:43 - 42:33 (06:49)
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Fred Schmidt created a machine that would clear, lift, and set the pins for the American Machine and Foundry Company in 1941, changing the game of bowling forever. The machine caught on quickly, resulting in the production of 40,000 machines from 1950 to 1958.
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Learn about the sensors and pin setting machines that are crucial for setting up your next bowling game, as well as the invention of the magic triangle, which shows which pins are still standing on the facade.
42:33 - 49:55 (07:22)
Summary
Learn about the sensors and pin setting machines that are crucial for setting up your next bowling game, as well as the invention of the magic triangle, which shows which pins are still standing on the facade.
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Joe Thumb is credited with forming the American Bowling Congress in 1895, which has since evolved into the United States Bowling Conference (USBC).
49:55 - 57:48 (07:52)
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Joe Thumb is credited with forming the American Bowling Congress in 1895, which has since evolved into the United States Bowling Conference (USBC). Bowling dates back to the early centuries as a religious rite and ritual in Germany, where rolling a stone at a bunch of standing clubs absolved sins.
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The bowling alley owner, Kevin, is known for his personality and helping to keep attention on bowling during a time when it was losing viewers.
57:48 - 1:05:03 (07:15)
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The bowling alley owner, Kevin, is known for his personality and helping to keep attention on bowling during a time when it was losing viewers. His bowling alley attracted celebrities on any given Friday night, but the author prefers the old school bowling alley aesthetic.
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This podcast explores the relationship between our brain and experiences and tackles unusual questions like whether we can create new senses for humans, by sharing raw and real-life stories of different people's journeys.
1:05:03 - 1:08:36 (03:32)
Summary
This podcast explores the relationship between our brain and experiences and tackles unusual questions like whether we can create new senses for humans, by sharing raw and real-life stories of different people's journeys.