Jason Belmonte: podcast appearances and interviews

Jason Belmonte, born on 29 July 1983, is an Australian professional ten-pin bowler renowned for his achievements on the PBA Tour in the United States and in international competitions. He is recognized for being one of the first bowlers to utilize the two-handed approach style that gained media attention. Belmonte has secured 32 PBA titles, including a record 15 major championships, and is one of only eight bowlers in PBA history to achieve 30 wins. He is the only player with 30 or more wins who is not yet inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame, as he will become eligible in 2028. Belmonte is one of two bowlers to have completed the Super Slam by winning all five PBA major titles, joining Mike Aulby in this achievement. He holds the record for the most titles in both the USBC Masters and PBA Tournament of Champions, with four wins each, and is the only three-time winner of the PBA Players Championship. Throughout his career, he has been named PBA Player of the Year seven times, tying the record set by Walter Ray Williams Jr., and in three consecutive seasons from 2013 to 2015. Belmonte became the most dominant player on tour during a ten-season stretch from 2012 to 2022. He was the fastest in PBA history to reach career earnings of one million USD and surpassed 2 million USD in 2022. As of 2023, he has at least 27 career 300 games in PBA events, including televised perfect games, making him the only player in history with three televised 300 games. Belmonte's influence extends beyond the lanes, as he is one of the most well-marketed bowlers, working with brands like Storm, 3G Shoes, and Vise Grips. In 2022, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to ten-pin bowling at the elite level.