Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin breaks down how he went from having a simple idea to actually getting the show up and running on HBO. He explains how the long process was filled with ups and downs as well as fortuitous encounters and how having a chance encounter in a random park helped land 'Born to Bowl' on HBO! With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way.

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In this episode, Stephen is finally BACK! Jared & Stephen recap the latest lens releases from Sigma and Nikon, Stephen gives an update on baby #2 along with her birth story, Jared debates on what gear to bring on his next photo adventure & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 188!

I am stranded in Dallas due the snow....but I shall return to Philly tomorrow. I've been here working on my bowling show. I can now officially tell you it will be released on HBO on March 16th 2026!!! Yes, HBO and HBO MAX for streaming.

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This week we talk about me heading to Dallas next week to film a professional bowlers event. The hope is it leads to season 2 of the show...the show that has not been released yet, but is coming sooner rather than later. I cover why I grabbed a Canon C80 and more.

I discuss Stephen coming back soon. and the BIG story of the week is the Washington Post firing all of their staff photographers!!! Let's talk about it. This is RAWtalk 186.

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This week I am back from Paris with some Hot Takes on using the Leica's there. I know how that Leica Cult gets...so this one is bound to piss someone off. This is RAWtalk 185

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This week Stephen is out on paternity leave and I am prepping to head to Paris for a few days. I've made a decision....for Paris. Let's discuss.

Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 184

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the neverending ebb & flow of YouTube, Jared's recap of his recent stint in L.A. along with his upcoming trip to Paris which includes a Leica challenge & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 183!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the STRANGEST camera in a long time, how Apple is going after Adobe with their new Creator Studio, Jared's upcoming LEICA shooter journey & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 182!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen intro the new year with Cliff Mautner's incredible essay on the epidemic of ignorant photographer's entering the industry. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 181!

In this Podcast I discuss a recent post by the head of instagram, Adam Mossari. He put up a post discussing how Ai is changing the world of instagram and what he thinks the future will bring. You can see his post right here.

This idea that quality is bad, is wrong in my book.