The Course of Life Podcast features two life-long golfers talking golf, sports, and pop-culture. Every week, they are joined by celebrity guests offering a new perspective on the game we love.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
As the final event before the FedEx Cup Playoffs, Jim Herman's win at the Wyndham moves him into the Playoffs (2:20)! Plus, former guest Cheyenne Knight contends in Scotland (6:11), and Alex updates the trophy hunt for Sebastian Pell (7:09). Michael shares his magical par-3 play during his round this week (9:01), and then we get into how the pros will play during the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and the Northern Trust Open in Boston (11:34). On "Tuned In," Michael shares his current podcast playlist, and Alex is shocked at what the internet now thinks of Nickelback (17:25). Alex chats with Steve Scott, infamous for being the guy who almost beat Tiger in the 1996 US Amateur (20:40). Then, Ryan Brooks joins the podcast to discuss his record-setting round of 56 (55:06). The guys go around the world of sports and COVID with college football, baseball, basketball, and hockey (1:14:08). And Alex has a major announcement as the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood (1:23:01).
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Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
The guys are in awe at Collin Morikawa's amazing come from behind victory at the PGA Championship (2:28), and Alex's third win in two weeks. And then they get distracted by the growing feud between Phil and Sir Nick (9:20). Meanwhile, the guys are all in on the "Victory Cart" on the Euro Tour, but feeling the pain of the implosion on the LPGA Tour (12:30). Alex shares his podcast exclusive picks for the Wyndham Championship, and you should listen after all his correct picks recently (15:01). In "Tuned In," the guys share what they are tuning into outside of the world of sports, including some bad Bond movies and the new Zac Efron show on Netflix (17:23). This week's first guest is Ron del Barrio, the golf coach to the stars, including Larry David, Joe Pesci, and Sylvester Stallone (21:24). Then, Alex talks with a viral video star, and the youngest guest ever on the podcast, Sebastian Pell (50:40). This week's "Fear of the Week" is the incoming reality of the end the College Football season (1:03:38). Meanwhile baseball continues with its uncertainty, and the NHL rolls with its Double Bubble (1:07:07). In #AlwaysEndWithFood, the guys debate Mac & Cheese for breakfast, and Michael does a live taste test of a new Dunkin' Cereal (1:09:39).
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
With a Sunday charge at the WGC FedEx St Jude Invitational, Justin Thomas ends the Jon Rahm era and reclaims the #1 World Ranking (2:07). Meanwhile, after Alex got to enjoy JT's victory, the Barracuda Championship wound up giving Alex a 2 for 2 weekend on golf picks (6:01). Now we get to rev up to the PGA Championship at Harding Park (10:42), and Alex gives us his podcast exclusive picks. In this week's "Tuned In" Michael tells us how he's trying to convince his wife he likes romantic movies, and Alex finally gets into "Schitt's Creek" (16:41). Trick shot artist Emily Sayers chats with Alex about finding success with all her different videos (19:43). Next, PlaneSwing founder Tony Clark talks about building a business from the ground up (37:59). As the guys hit the other sports, Michael piles it on as his Yankees dominate the Red Sox (1:12:07), while the NBA Bubble remains a model of efficiency (1:14:38). Finally, the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, and this week is Chinese food (1:17:42).
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Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
The golf world was atwitter this weekend as soccer took over the Golf Channel (2:14), but that still didn't stop Michael Thompson from claiming his emotional second victory on Tour (4:30). Some more tidbits from the world of golf (6:40) before Alex provides his Podcast Exclusive Picks (8:59). Alex and Michael share what they are Tuned Into outside of golf and sports (Michael's is still sport related) (11:17), and Trump brings back Pop Politics (13:54). Speed Golfer Champ Anna Minami chats with Alex about what it's like to play golf super fast (15:20), and who might be fun to watch at speed golf. Then we hear Alex's interview with Eric Claxton, the Director of Golf at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, where Alex kicked off our first ever CoL Playcation Series (38:03). Then it's time for Michael to be all pessimistic about the future of the new MLB season as the coronavirus is already making itself known in the clubhouse (57:35). And the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, talking iced coffee and blueberry coffee cake (1:03:57).
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Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Alex and Michael go all-in on the suprisingly major-esque weekend at Muirfield Village for The Memorial (1:58) including Beefy Bryson going full Tin Cup and Phil putting from 78 yards away. Alex and Michael then go down that road and pile on Jack Nicklaus's odd week as host (5:31). Let's not forget that John Rahm won at The Memorial and takes over the World #1 ranking (10:20). There's some other Odds and Ends from around the world of golf to cover (12:34), including an official statement from the podcast on gimmies, and then Alex gives us his Podcast Exclusive Picks for the 3M Open coming up next (16:49). The guys share what else is going on in their lives in "Socially Distant Content" (18:05) including a new movie to watch from Netflix and new music to listen to. This week's guest is actor Ryan Rottman from "90210," "Billionaire Boys Club," and numerous Hallmark movie (19:55). Some other sports are coming back and their returns are touched on during some Odds and Ends (52:08), and finally its time to #AlwaysEndWithFood as the guys look at some crazy cooking videos (56:12).
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Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
This week, Alex and Michael are in awe of the performance of Collin Morikawa (3:00), even as they struggle to find the conclusion on live TV (5:56). Alex gives some exclusive podcast picks (he's WHITE HOT right now, BTW) and we preview the upcoming Memorial Tournament (13:21). Michael has rediscovered his childhood favorite, "Supermarket Sweep," and the guys reminisce their 1990's sick days (18:10). Alex chats with Mei Brennan, a "Holey Moley" champion and professional golfer (21:20). The CoL Playcation series makes it premiere as Alex recaps his great trip to the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort (42:10). College Football and Baseball are trying to come back from COVID, but can they (53:28)? And finally, as always, we #AlwaysEndWithFood (57:03).
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Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Beefy Bryson finally got everything firing right, and takes home the W at the Rocket Mortgage Classic (2:09), and the guys are just in awe of his raw power. Michael and Alex share a new contest on how you could win an OnPoint 3D Ball Marker (9:06), before Alex shares his podcast exclusive picks for the upcoming Workday Charity Open (11:07). In this week's "Socially Distant Content," the guys review the smash-hit musical "Hamilton" (13:04), not streaming on Disney+. Alex chats with Hip Hop Artist and Golfer Tiger Hoods about being a musician and a golfer (16:53). Finally, Alex previews the upcoming #COLPlaycation series (42:23), and the guys #AlwayEndWithFood (42:44).
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Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
It was a crazy week as COVID-19 reared its ugly head on the PGA Tour (3:02) but then the players went low and had some fun at The Travelers (9:08). Alex and Michael look around the rest of the golf world (13:54), and then look ahead to this weekend's Rocket Mortgage Classic (16:32). The guys share some Socially-Distant Content (20:26) then wrap up Hank Haney's "The Big Miss," about his time coaching Tiger Woods (22:32). Alex chats with LPGA Pro Cheyenne Knight (29:32), who shares stories of hitting big numbers on the course, and winning at the 2019 Volunteers of America Classic. Then, Alex finally shares his thoughts on the bombshell announcement of Cam Newton heading to the Patriots (1:00:00), before the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, and Hot Dogs (1:03:52).
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Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
As Alex and Michael celebrate 100 episode, they also get to celebrate week two of the PGA Tour's return (1:33), lament the first case of coronavirus on Tour (2:30), and Alex's winning prediction of Webb Simpson being victorious (6:30). They congratulate former guest Vince India (listen to his interview here: ) on a job well done on the Korn Ferry Tour (12:02), and Alex makes predictions for the upcoming Traveler's Championship in Connecticut (13:17). Alex and Michael share some "Socially Distant" Updates in their lives (15:29) before diving back into the CoL Book Club's look at "The Big Miss" (20:37). Symetra Tour Pro Alex Phillips chats with Alex about being a professional golfer and a World Ranked Long Driver (26:35). Some Odds and Ends (50:40) lead us up to #AlwaysEndWithFood (55:27).
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Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
PGA Tour Golf Is Back! Alex and Michael break down the exciting finish to the Charles Schwab Challenge (2:17). The guys also take a look at this weekend's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town (12:17). They share their quarantine lives (15:09) and get into the weeds of Chapter 7 in Hank Haney's "The Big Miss" as part of the Course of Life Book Club (17:06). Alex chats with golf coach and trick shot artist Colin McCarthy () about making videos and playing golf righty AND lefty (23:58). The guys talk about ESPN's "30 for 30" about the 1998 Home Run Race (54:51) and, as always, they #AlwaysEndWithFood (58:01).
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