Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill

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.

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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)

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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.

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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

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On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd McGill and Rad Rob, we continue to remember the late Jakob Butturff as we welcome retired ASU Bowling Coach Jordan Nassberg to the show!

Jordan Nassberg is a prominent American bowling coach and PBA member who was the Head Bowling Coach for Arizona State University (ASU) for many years. He has spent over two decades leading the ASU Bowling program. He notably guided the Sun Devils to an undefeated national club championship run. Nassberg has coached elite professional bowlers, including PBA Tour champion and major winner Jakob Butturff.

He is widely recognized for introducing a specialized targeting lane system that he has refined for over 20 years. This system is used by champions like Michael Hagen Jr. and Jacob Butturff. Based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, Nassberg is a registered right-handed competitor on the PBA Tour.

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On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd McGill and Rad Rob welcome PWBA Superstar Diandra Asbaty to the show!

Diandra Asbaty is an iconic American professional bowler, a multi-time Hall of Famer, and a mindset coach who is widely regarded as one of the most successful international competitors in bowling history. Over her highly decorated career, she has captured prestigious major titles, spent 15 years representing Team USA, and accumulated over 60 international medals!

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On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd McGill and Rad Rob will pay tribute to the late PBA Star Jakob Butturff.

This will no doubt be the hardest show we've ever done.

We lost our friend Jakob Butturff this week at only 32 years young. 8 National PBA Tour Titles: Highlighted by his major victory at the 2019 USBC Masters.

27 PBA Regional Tour Titles: This includes a record-breaking nine regional titles in a single season (2016).

Televised 300 Game: Rolled the 28th televised perfect game in PBA history during the 2020 PBA Tour Finals.

Team USA Experience: A seven-time member of Team USA, winning the 2017 QubicaAMF World Cup and multiple international medals.

Player of the Year Runner-Up: Finished second in the 2019 Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year voting.

But aside from all that, he was a kind soul and loved BY ALL! We will miss him dearly. Come join us celebrate the life of Butters.

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On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd McGill and Rad Rob welcome Mike Machuga to the show!

Michael Machuga is an American professional bowler and coach who recently made a highly anticipated return to national competition on the PBA50 Tour after turning 50 in April 2026. Known for his incredible "golden arm swing" and eccentric crowd-pleasing moments, Machuga built a reputation as one of bowling's most passionate and outspoken figures. He owns two national PBA Tour titles: the 2005 Greater Omaha Classic and the 2008 Chameleon Championship.

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On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd McGill and Rad Rob welcome PBA Superstar Graham Fach to the show!

Graham Fach is a left-handed Canadian professional ten-pin bowler from Guelph, Ontario, now living in Urbana, Ohio, US. A member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), he is known for being the first Canadian bowler to win a PBA Tour title, which he accomplished at the 2016 PBA Players Championship major event. He won additional PBA Tour titles in 2025 and 2026, and has 16 PBA Regional Tour titles.

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On this edition of Straight Up 5 With Todd McGill, Todd McGill and Rad Rob welcome PBA Superstar Eric Jones to the show!

At one point, Eric Jones became the youngest player ever to win a PBA Regional title in October 2020 at the age of 15 years and 263 days, capturing the Oklahoma City Southwest Open. Eric secured his 10th milestone title later in the Regional circuit.

While chasing his first official national title, Jones has repeatedly made deep runs on TV major telecasts:

2024 PBA World Championship: Won the play-in stepladder at Thunderbowl Lanes to advance to the final five, finishing in the televised rounds.

2026 USBC Masters: Put on a dominant performance in March 2026, defeating all-time great Jason Belmonte 782-754 in match play to lead the tournament and secure the No. 2 seed for the televised finals on The CW.

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