Episodes
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
The Desire Cup’s Danny Wuerffel
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
An incredible eagle, a walk from a Tiger, the format for the TGL, and a race to the bottom in the NFL on this week's episode, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- Alex has returned from a Florida vacation, and in confused as to why the clubhouse thought it horrible he was playing with the ladies (2:16).
- The World Wide Technologies Championship had an incredible finish as Erik von Rooyen played his heart out for his college teammate (5:24).
- When Tiger moves about the world, the golf world watches, and Alex can't wait to see where Tiger is walking to now (8:06).
- The TGL announced their match format, and the guys wonder if we'll keep watching week in and week out (10:20).
- Sports Illustrated is taking advantage of the slow golf season by giving out some bad takes, including one which includes big changes to Augusta (13:58).
- On our YouTube channel you can watch Alex play 9 holes at Austin Country Club, and see the first part of the guy's trip to TPC Sawgrass (16:54).
- The PGA TOUR stays in paradise for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which doesn't include many people fans of heard of (18:14).
- This week's returning guest is Danny Wuerffel, a Heisman Trophy Winner, Collegiate National Champion with the Florida Gators, and NFL quarterback. But Danny does a lot now to give back to his community, and his Desire Cup, pitting Georgia and Florida alumni against each other, allows his charities to do some great work. Danny shares why he gives back and what makes the Desire Cup so special. Learn more about Danny's Desire Cup by clicking here (19:51).
- Alex's wrapped up his vacation as a friend's wedding, which including prop bets which actual lines available before the ceremony (38:50).
- Alex had a winning week (finally!) in his college football picks, making him rethink his strategy for the rest of the season (42:28).
- In the NFL, Michael's Giants and Alex's Patriots continue to suck something horrible, as the Giants' QB problems continue to sour and the Patriots' just suck (43:13).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares the best thing he ate during his Gulf Coast vacation, and Michael is happily making maples bars in the bakery (46:34).
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Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
The Desire Cup at TPC Sawgrass and Tyler Feldman from KVUE Austin
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
A weekend at The Desire Cup at TPC Sawgrass for hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell, plus a chat with KVUE's Tyler Feldman on this week's podcast.
- Alex and Michael met up in the Southeast to visit The Desire Cup, a celebrity charity golf event hosted by Heisman Trophy Winner Danny Wuerffel and his Desire Street Ministry. The guys share what happened at the incredible event, plus some chats with ESPN's Laura Rutledge and Georgia's legendary Lindsey Scott (2:18).
- The LPGA dropped a huge announcement on Friday that they would be headed to TPC Boston or a brand new event featuring the largest purse outside of the five majors (14:15).
- Past guest Gemma Dryburgh looks to repeat at this week's Toto Japan Classic and add another smart toilet to her home (16:01).
- Past guest Vince India was in the news in a bad way this week as he was suspended from golf for six months for gambling (17:34).
- Over on our YouTube Channel you can check out Alex's time playing minigolf at Austin's East Side Mini Open, and coming this Friday will be his time playing Austin Country Club, but not in the usual way (19:16).
- The PGA TOUR heads to a Tiger Woods' course for the new home of the World Wide Technology Championship in Cabo, Mexico (20:23).
- This week's guest is Austin's very own Tyler Feldman, who shares his journey from Pittsburgh baby to being a KVUE sports broadcaster in Austin TX. Tyler also shares why it's so important to "Save Muny," what it was like chatting with Ben Crenshaw, and how his own golf game is doing (22:09).
- Alex's college football picks are not as bad this week, but things weren't good for the Florida Gators in Jacksonville against the Georgia Bulldogs (52:18).
- In the NFL, the guys' favorite teams are so bad that losing just isn't good enough any more (53:21).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying the seafood of Florida's gulf coast, while Michael is turning a cake disaster into something delicious (55:50).
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Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Morikawa Returns at ZoZo and Sean McLaughlin from The Bachelor
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
A superstar returns to the winner's circle, a rare double-winning weekend in the NFL, and The Bachelor's Sean McLaughlin on this week's episode, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- Across the Pacific at the ZOZO Championship, Colin Morikawa finally returned to the winner's circle for the first time since 2021 (2:07).
- Nearby at the BMW Ladies Championship in Korea, Minjee Lee won her second title in three events, cementing her place as the better Lee sibling, before hoping a jet with her brother Minwoo and Morikawa back home (4:04).
- LIV Golf wrapped up their season with a surprising ring presentation to their Player of the Year, Talor Gooch (5:37).
- Alex and Michael are headed to Jacksonville this week for the Desire Cup to check out the Florida and Georgia football greats playing to support Desire Street Ministries (8:45).
- Over on our YouTube Channel you can check out what it's like to practice for an LPGA event with Annie Park, and this weekend a new video hits the channel about Alex's time at the East Side Mini Open, a mini-golf bar crawl like no other in Austin, TX (9:51).
- Almost all the tours are quiet this weekend, with the exception of the DP World Tour which heads to Qatar (10:28).
- In Tuned In, Michael is catching a horror classic in "The Shining," while also watching 2023's fun "Polite Society." Alex, meanwhile, was paying close attention to his Austin Gamblers at the PBR Finals in Las Vegas, home of The Sphere (11:42).
- This week's guest is Sean McLaughlin, currently appearing on season 9 of "Bachelor in Paradise." Sean chats about his time on season 20 of "The Bachelorette," the rise of his love for cashmere, and how poor his golf game is (14:29).
- Alex and Michael's favorite NFL teams both had wins this weekend, a rare feat that may not be repeated again this year. And the Taylor Swift+Travis Kelce affair is showing dividends for the Chiefs (45:18).
- Alex's picks in the college football world continue to disappoint, and may warrant staying away from, warns Michael (48:38).
- The NBA kicks off their season, and Alex is writing about it weekly on RunYourPool (50:14).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying a unique and surprising seasonal Goldfish flavor, while Michael is baking with pears and blackberries in the kitchen (51:13).
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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Kim Repeats in Vegas and Austin Gamblers CEO JJ Gottsch
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
It was a repeat winner in Las Vegas, continued heartbreak in the NFL, and the Austin Gamblers CEO on this week's episode, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- Tom Kim repeated at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas, where LPGA star Lexi Thompson made a run for the cut on Friday (1:59).
- The LPGA is in the middle of their Asian Swing, where American Angel Yin notches her first W (6:28).
- Alex and Michael are headed to Jacksonville soon to check out past guest Danny Wuerffel's Desire Cup to support his foundation and charity, and will likely see some Florida Gator and Georgia Bulldog celebrities, as well as check out the iconic TPC Sawgrass (8:22).
- This week on our YouTube channel, Alex makes some birdies during his trip to Illinois, and a video showcasing 9 holes with Annie Park during her practice round at The Ascendent LPGA at The Colony (11:04).
- The PGA TOUR heads to Japan for the ZOZO Championship where Keagan Bradley looks to defend his title (12:00).
- In Tuned In, Michael is enjoying the fall weather and outdoor festivals that come to Savannah in October, while Alex is couldn't believe the bomb Jerry Seinfeld dropped over the weekend (13:55).
- This week's guest is JJ Gottsch, the CEO of the Austin Gamblers, part of the PRB Team Series. JJ chats with Alex about what makes running a PBR team so unique, and why the Gamblers are the best in the PBR this season, plus what he's looking forward to doing in Las Vegas this week of the Team Championships (18:03).
- In College Football, Alex's picks left something to be desired once again (39:49).
- In the NFL, the guy's favorite teams continue to break their hearts, and Alex wonders how fans of losing teams survive now that his Patriots are one of them (40:57).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex reveals the winner of his poll for his Thanksgiving dinner theme, and Michael shares the exciting new pastry he's working on at the bakery (44:25).
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
A Five Man Playoff and LPGA Major Winner Angela Stanford
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
A massive playoff in Mississippi on the PGA Tour, Halloween movies galore, and former LPGA Major Winner and current Solehim Cup Assistant Captain Angela Stanford on this week's Course of Life, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- The Sanderson Farms Championship ended in a five(!) man playoff and a 45-foot putt gave us some Fall golf drama in Mississippi (1:59).
- The LPGA was at The Colony in Texas for The Ascendent LPGA, where the ladies had their second straight wire-to-wire champion. Alex was on site early in the week and captured some interviews with players and caddies during the practice rounds (4:02).
- The TGL and ESPN announced when we'll see the new indoor arena golf events, coming in January on Tuesday evenings (6:10).
- Patrick Cantlay struck a cord after saying he wanted to get paid for appearing in the Ryder Cup, instead of the traditional donations to charities on player's behalfs (9:15).
- On our YouTube this week you'll find Alex's gambling adventures in Illinois, and this weekend you'll find out that Alex actually can make birdies on the course (11:07).
- The PGA Tour heads to Las Vegas for the Shriners Children's Open, where LPGA Superstar Lexi Thompson will try her luck agains the guys (12:54).
- In Tuned In, Michael is watching the 1963 version of The Haunting, and quickly followed it up with the 2000 remake, but capped it all off with the 2023 Disney film The Haunted Mansion. Meanwhile, Alex is enjoying the new Golden Bachelor on ABC (15:06).
- This week's guest is Angela Stanford, the 2018 Evian Champion, and now 2-time Solheim Cup Assistant Captain. Chatting with Alex from the Ascendent LPGA in Texas, Angela shares what it was like for Team USA in Spain for the Solheim Cup, plus why she prefers to play in her home state of Texas (19:20).
- The college football landscape is settling but the Texas Longhorns may not be *back,* but Miami is certainly making dumb plays and Alex's picks finally show some results (37:22).
- In the NFL, Michael Giants and Alex's Patriots are just horrible, and there's nothing good on the horizon (40:41).
- The guy's alma mater, Quinnipiac University, hoisted their D-1 championship banner this weekend in Hamden, CT, capping off an amazing rise to glory that is chronicled in the new Quinnipiac podcast, The Tenth Second (44:01).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is getting ready to plan his Thanksgiving dinner theme, while Michael got out and enjoyed a new pizza place in Savannah (46:29).
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Ryder Cup Fiasco and Caddy Henry McGannon
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
A Ryder Cup to forget for Team USA, a big win at the Asian Games, and professional caddy Henry McGannon on this week's CoL, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- The Ryder Cup was a embarrassing disaster for the Americans as Team Europe marched to victory in Rome (1:59).
- At the Asian Games, top Korean golfers Sunjea Im and Si Woo Kim lead their team to an important victory (7:34).
- This week's LPGA event at the Colony in the Dallas area will include something different: Alex walking and talking with the players during their practice rounds (9:13).
- Alex's weekend featured his annual pilgrimage to the East Side Mini Open, an Austin bar crawl unlike any other (10:51).
- Our YouTube channel includes videos of what its like inside the PBR Shark Cage, being inside the Alamodome for a UTSA game, and coming up this week some videos of Alex's time in Illinois, including randomly gambling at the slots (12:20).
- This weekend the PGA TOUR returns with the Sanderson Farms Open, where a past guest may have a great opportunity to ride his current hot streak (13:23).
- In Tuned In, Michael is all set up for Halloween as October begins, and Alex is dreaming of a 2000's boy band super tour as N*SYNC returns (15:39).
- This week's guest is Henry McGannon, a professional caddy at Kiawah, and previously Pinehurst. Henry shares stories of caddying at these famous courses, including with Phil Mickelson, and why he created his apparel brand, RealGolfers (19:13).
- Michael is headed down the wormhole as he discovered how inadequate he is thanks to the life of a private jet broker (45:36).
- In college football, Alex's picks remain average, but he's waiting to say the word G * * D if Texas wins again this weekend (47:59).
- In the NFL, it's just more bad news for Alex's Patriots, but at least the league tried out Toy Story football this weekend (49:40).
- Michael is still revealing in Quinnipiac's National Championship, especially as the Bobcats revealed their Championship rings this weekend (52:43).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying some unique wings, while Michael is in awe at everything his Ace Hardware has, including some awesome seasoning blends (53:39).
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Solheim Cup Tie and Chris French
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
The Solheim Cup had a drama filled Sunday that didn't end America's way, and Chris French joins the podcast to chat about living out his dream. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- The American ladies started out strong at the Solheim Cup, but a lackluster finish results in Team Europe retaining the cup after a tie in Spain (2:01).
- Alex was in Illinois this past week, and recaps some of the golf he enjoyed in the seasonably cool weather (5:07).
- This week on our YouTube channel, you'll find new videos of Alex's time in the "Shark Cage" at the Austin PRB event, and life in the tunnel of the UTSA football game (6:16).
- It's the men's turn now as attention turns to Rome for the Ryder Cup. Alex and Michael share some quick takes on whose going to win, and who needs to come up big for each team (6:55).
- In Tuned In, Michael experienced his first Comic Con, while Alex is not enjoying the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce relationship (10:32).
- This week's guest is Chris French, a 2023 PGA Championship qualifier who chats with Alex about what it's like to be living out his golfing dream (17:19).
- This weekend in college football saw Coach Prime and the Buffaloes come crashing back to earth, while the Texas Longhorns continue to rack up the wins (37:36).
- In the NFL, the Dolphins couldn't be stopped, Alex's Patriots somehow got a win, and Michael's Giants just stick (39:33).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex couldn't believe the prices on bar snacks in Austin, while Michael was reveling in his babka creation at the bakery (42:03).
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
New Winner on Tour and Magician Lucas Beaudoin
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
On this week's episode, the PGA TOUR Fall season begins with a new winner, we preview the Solheim Cup, and Liberty National GC's Director of Magic (yes, that's his title) Lucas Beaudoin joins the podcast. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- The Fortinet Championship in Napa Valley showcased Sahith Thegaala's first win in his your career, and some solid play from Ryder Cup teammates Justin Thomas and Max Homa (2:05).
- The DP World Tour's BMW PGA Championship included every member of the European Ryder Cup team, and incredible play from team rookie Ludvig Aberg (5:04).
- This week on our YouTube channel, Alex's video of his attempted 36 for 36 is live, and coming up on Friday is Alex's trip to the PBR event in Austin a few weeks ago (6:13).
- This week in Spain the ladies gather for the Solheim Cup, featuring four past CoL guests. Michael wonders if the young American squad can stop the bleeding and claim a victory after 2 straight losses (7:22).
- In Tuned In, Michael is still playing the massive game Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom some four months after starting, and Alex is not happy with the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumors (10:00).
- This week's guest is a close up magician, golfer, and the official Director of Magic at Liberty National Golf Club, Lucas Beadoin. Lucas chats with Alex about how he got into magic and golf, what it's like doing close-up magic at one of the most recognizable courses in the world, and deliveries one of the healthiest answers for our 19th hole question (12:42).
- College football news continues to be all about the Colorado Buffalo, but Alex's picks are nowhere near as perfect (31:23).
- In the NFL, Michael's Giants somehow are 1-1 after allowing 60 unanswered points in the first 3 halves of their season, and Alex's Patriots have nothing good to talk about after two games (32:50).
- As we #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is loving his Illinois food travels, while Michael is reveling in a new roast chicken with farro and ras el hanout he's enjoying (34:40).
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
NY Embaressment and Sebastian Pell
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The Irish Open at the K Club, an embarrassing start for the Giants, and junior golfer Sebastian Pell headline this week's episode. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- The Horizon Irish Open lit up The K Club, where the guys played while in Ireland, and Vincent Norman took the top prize after a lightening delay (1:49).
- As the Ryder Cup approached, the two teams have different approaches to preparations for Rome (5:24).
- Our YouTube is full of great videos to watch, including recapping our day at Rosslare to finish our trip to Ireland, and coming soon a video about Alex's attempt at 36 holes of golf for his 36th birthday (6:32).
- The PGA Tour returns with the Fortinet Championship, where Max Homa looks to 3-peat, and a new format for the Tour's fall calendar takes shape (7:37).
- In Tuned In, Michael is enjoying his redecorated dining room, while Alex is was catching the tennis at the US Open (11:22).
- This week's guest is Sebastian Pell, who first came on the podcast back in 2020 after his viral video took the golf world by storm. Sebastian shares how his game's been improving since then, playing tournament fall golf in high school, and his plans for college golf (15:19).
- College football continues to surprise, especially with Coach Prime and his Colorado Buffaloes (32:07).
- The NFL is in full swing, and while Alex's Patriots may have lost, Michael's Giants were just embarrassing (34:43).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying another trip to Buc-ee's, while Michael tried out a new Savannah gelato shop, and the guys doing a gelato-flavor draft (37:24).
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Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Ryder Cup Teams are Set and David Erdy
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
The Ryder Cup Teams are all set and ready to go in Rome, a driver snaps at the Women's Irish Open, and professional golfer and content creator David Erdy joins the pod. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- Team Europe completed their team for the Ryder Cup, and Alex and Michael share their thoughts on the two teams before they meet in Rome in a few weeks (2:14).
- The American amateurs claimed their fourth victory in a row at the Walker Cup, held at St Andrews (6:59).
- The LPGA had another young winner, and this one came from a Monday Q (8:42).
- At the Irish Women's Open, Anne Van Dam was headed to a playoff when her bag of clubs came tumbling off a cart, resulting in a horrendous snap (9:56).
- This week, the DP World Tour is in action at the Irish Open at The K Club, where Alex and Michael played during their Ireland trip in July. The guys give some predictions on the conditions and field (12:43).
- In Tuned In, Michael is enjoying a reprieve from Savannah's scorching summer, while Alex is catching up on Ted Lasso (15:59).
- This week's guest is David Erdy, a professional golfer who, along with his wife and past guest Kristin, make videos on instagram. David chats about what it's like grinding it out to make it in golf, and what makes his content so good (18:30).
- College football is back, and as usual with Week 1, there was some major fireworks and major upsets (42:08).
- The NFL is getting ready to return this week, and Alex and Michael consider their team's chances of starting with a win (44:34).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares what he ate during his birthday weekend, while Michael shares what he enjoyed at some new Savannah eateries, and off his own grill to celebrate Labor Day (46:39).
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