Inside the OC - Episode No. 31 - TJ Mento

Coming up on the Inside the OC podcast, one of the sport's do-it-all guys drops by to talk bowling, equipment, preparation and winning. Vernon Peterson is a 2013 Regular Team champion at the #USBCOpen​, and he moonlights as ball reviewer for Bowlers Journal International.

Before two-handed bowling was so popular, Jim Cripps had the market cornered on non-traditional deliveries. He turned heads at the #USBCOpen​ in 2005 and has been an AMAZING ambassador for the sport and OC ever since. His passion for bowling is unmatched. On this episode of the Inside the OC podcast we talk with The Backwards Bowler!

On this episode of the Inside the OC podcast we learn about North Carolina's Chris Hans. Hans is a proprietor, pro shop operator and hard-working team captain. He's also preparing for his 20th #USBCOpen​ appearance.

Former Team USA member and 2011 Team All-Events champion (and past USBC President) Andrew Cain joins the show to talk about a variety of OC and non-OC related topics. The talented left-hander has built an incredible legacy on and off the lanes!

For years, this gentleman was interviewing us on his show. Now, it's our chance to return the favor and talk about his time at the #USBCOpen! David Waswo, host of The Bowlers Show, joins us for the final Inside the OC episode of 2020.

On this edition of the Inside the OC podcast we feature 2012 Regular Team champion Andy Mills. This talented young man has had some great performances, and he has even better stories.

On this episode of the Inside the OC podcast, we get to talk bowling, baseball, poker and much more with former MLB pitcher John Burkett! Hear what the two-time all-star has to say about life after baseball, his time on the lanes and being the first former MLB player to win a PBA title of any kind.

If there were bonus pins for entertaining and storytelling, Jay Nephew would be an even bigger standout that he already is. He stopped by the Inside the OC podcast to talk about his time at the #USBCOpen, his personal success on the lanes and all the roles he's served within the bowling industry.

Join us on Inside the OC as we welcome Team USA member and PBA Tour champion Kris Prather. Prather has been red hot on the lanes, and that includes a pair of top-five finishes at the 2019 #USBCOpen. Also, learn how he ended up at Wichita State University for his collegiate bowling career.

2011 USBC Masters champion Tom Hess is our guest on this edition of the Inside the OC podcast. Hess is one of 32 bowlers with multiple perfect games at the #USBCOpen. Tune in to hear about his 26 years on the OC lanes and what bowling means to him and his family.