Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill

On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd and Rad Rob welcome back for the 3rd time, PBA Superstar Kyle Troup to the show!Kyle is coming on in support of his 5th Annual Troup Christmas No Tap Fundraiser that he and Todd McGill are running! It will be at Kingpin Lanes in Louisville, KY on November 14th!Want to buy an official Straight Up 5 T-Shirt or Jersey from Bowlifi?Click the link below!https://bowlifi.com/substore/RADROB Use the promo code "RADROB" at checkout for a discount!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-up-5-with-todd-mcgill--4952849/support.

On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd and Rad Rob welcome back PBA Legend Charlie Tapp to the show!Charlie "Tapper" Tapp is a highly accomplished professional bowler, coach, and hall-of-famer who has been a prominent figure in the sport since joining the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) in 1978. Over his expansive career, Tapp has secured three PBA Tour national titles, two PBA50 Tour titles, and earned over $500,000 in lifetime PBA prize money. Known for his incredibly smooth ball roll and precision, he holds the distinction of being the oldest PBA player to roll a perfect 300 game in a national PBA event.Want to buy an official Straight Up 5 T-Shirt or Jersey from Bowlifi?Click the link below!https://bowlifi.com/substore/RADROB Use the promo code "RADROB" at checkout for a discount!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-up-5-with-todd-mcgill--4952849/support.

On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd and Rad Rob welcome one of the most integral and influential Brunswick Bowling employees of all time, "Chuck on the Truck" Chuck Gardner to the show!Chuck Gardner, widely known in the bowling community as "Chuck on the Truck," is a prominent professional bowler, coach, and longtime representative for Brunswick Bowling Products. In August 2026, Brunswick announced that Gardner retired from his full-time role after nearly two decades with the company, though he continues to serve Brunswick in a reduced capacity. Gardner joined Brunswick Bowling Products in 2007 as a Southeast Product Specialist.Over his tenure, his roles expanded significantly: • Pro Staff Tour Representative: He spent 12 years as the Coaching and Pro Staff Manager, supporting professional bowlers on the PBA and PWBA Tours directly from the equipment truck. • Special Events Manager: In 2022, he transitioned into managing special events, pioneering the Brunswick Youth Experience, a program dedicated to engaging and supporting junior bowlers regardless of their skill level.Founded by Chuck and his wife Deborah in 2013, the Bowl4Life Foundation is focused on growing youth bowling. Through initiatives like the Brunswick Youth Experience partnership, the foundation has awarded over $858,000 in youth scholarships.Gardner's deep impact on the sport has earned him several major industry honors: • South Carolina USBC Hall of Fame (Inducted in October 2025) • Billiard & Bowling Institute of America (BBIA) Industry Service Award (2026) • United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Alberta E. Crowe Meritorious Service Award (2022) • PBA Tony Reyes Community Service Award (2019)Want to buy an official Straight Up 5 T-Shirt or Jersey from Bowlifi?Click the link below!https://bowlifi.com/substore/RADROBUse the code "RADROB" at checkout for a discount!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-up-5-with-todd-mcgill--4952849/support.

On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd and Rad Rob welcome PBA Hall of Famer "The Real Deal" Bill O'Neill to the show!Bill O'Neill, nicknamed "The Real Deal," is an elite right-handed professional ten-pin bowler on the PBA Tour. He is widely recognized as one of the most consistent and well-respected competitors in modern professional bowling, having amassed nearly $1.8 million in career earnings. Throughout his dominant career, O'Neill has captured 15 PBA Tour titles, including three major championships He is a two-time World Champion, becoming the first bowler to ever win the WTBA World Men's Championships singles titles twice (in 2010 and 2013) In a crowning achievement for his career, O'Neill was elected to the PBA Hall of Fame in January 2025 during his very first year of eligibility.Want to buy an official Straight Up 5 T-Shirt or Jersey from Bowlifi? Click the link below!https://bowlifi.com/substore/RADROBUse the promo code "RADROB" at checkout for a discount!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL :StraightUp5PodcastFollow us on Instagram, X, Facebook & TikTok :@straightup5podcastFollow the show on X :@straightup5podFollow Todd McGill on X and Instagram : @TMTBowlingFollow Rad Rob on X and Instagram :@radrobentertainmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-up-5-with-todd-mcgill--4952849/support.

On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd McGill and Rad Rob, we welcome Russ Hoinke to the show! Russ Hoinke is primarily known as a prominent bowling business owner and former manager of Western Bowl in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is part of the historic Hoinke family, which pioneered The Hoinke Classic, widely recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious private amateur bowling tournaments in the United States. The Family Legacy : The tournament was originally founded in 1943 by his grandfather, Erwin Hoinke Sr., to promote the sport and war bonds. It was later expanded significantly by Russ's father, Erwin "Erv" Hoinke Jr., a legendary figure in the Cincinnati bowling community. Russ Hoinke operated Western Bowl—a massive 68-lane landmark on Cincinnati's West Side that served as the long-time home of the tournament. In 2009, citing financial strains from a shifting economy, the fading popularity of traditional bowling leagues, and local legislative changes, Russ Hoinke and his family made the tough decision to step away from the business. The iconic facility and the tournament itself were eventually transitioned to new ownership, moving to the Strike & Spare family entertainment group. Though the family no longer owns the center, the prestigious Hoinke Classic legacy continues to host tens of thousands of bowlers annually. Want to buy an official Straight Up 5 T-Shirt or Jersey from Bowlifi? Click the link below! https://bowlifi.com/substore/RADROB Use the promo code "RADROB" at checkout for a discount!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-up-5-with-todd-mcgill--4952849/support.