Episodes
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Hovland Wins it All and Austin Richardson
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
This week, Viktor Hovland gets a giant payday, Professional Bull Rider for the Austin Gamblers, Austin Richardson chats with Alex, and Michael is getting ready for the hurricane.
- The TOUR Championship was only exciting to see how low Hovland would go as he claims the season finale and the big 18 million dollar check (1:57).
- The guys take a look back on the PGA TOUR season and who claim Player of the Year between Rahm, Scheffler, McIlory, and Hovland (4:34).
- On the ladies circuit, Megan Khang claims victory in Canada after 191 career starts, and the US Solheim Cup names their final members, who Alex may have suggested to team captain Stacy Lewis back in January (6:13).
- This week's Champions Tour event looked to be in Paul Goydos' hands, until he took five putts on the 72nd green (8:24).
- This week on our YouTube Channel, our video of our time at the European Club is live, and this weekend we'll post our video of our time in the South East of Ireland, including a round at Rosslare (9:42).
- Donald Trump announced winning his club's Senior Championship with a 67, but the guys wonder what he really shot (10:56).
- The PGA Tour may be taking a break, but the DP World Tour is at a beautiful course in the Swiss Alps for the European Masters ahead of the Irish Open next week at the K Club in Dublin (11:41).
- In Tuned In, Michael is watching out for Hurricane Idalia as it bears down on Florida and eventually Savannah, while Alex is watching the rise of past guest Mitch Rossell (12:45).
- This week's guest is Austin Richardson, a member of the PBR's Austin Gamblers. Austin chats with Alex about the details that make a good bull rider, what it was like to ride an entire season with a broken collarbone, and his favorite Texas BBQ (15:30).
- College football is back with a bang after Notre Dame took it to Navy in Dublin, Ireland (37:30).
- The Little League World Series ended with a bang as California blasted their way to victory with a walk-off home run (38:42).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about Alex's big birthday weekend food plans (40:16).
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Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Hovland Barnstorms at the BMW and Remec Carlson
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Viktor Hovland went full beast mode on Sunday at the BMW Championship, Michael is starting to watch the Atlantic for hurricanes, and Alex chats with the CEO of Golf, Remec Carlson.
- The BMW Championship was Scottie Scheffler's until Viktor Hovland posted a 28 on the back 9 to claim the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs (2:11).
- In Northern Ireland, the LPGA and DP World Tour played synchronous events and had an amazing finish for the ladies as a new winner took the crown on her 19th birthday (6:41).
- Be on the lookout for a new video on our YouTube channel covering our wet and windy round at The European Club in Ireland (8:36).
- The FedEx Cup Playoffs conclude at East Lake for the TOUR Championship, and Alex and Michael share their favorites in the 30-man field (9:50).
- In Tuned In, Michael is watching the Atlantic as hurricane season heats up, while Alex gives his review of the blockbuster Barbie (13:28).
- This week's guest is Remec Carlson, known as the CEO of Golf, who shares some behind the scenes stories of making videos for YouTube, and his favorite nineteenth holes in Ireland and the States (16:39).
- College football is back, and its starting, in all places, in Dublin, Ireland (43:39).
- Alex's Red Sox swept Michael's Yankees this weekend, but their both still at the bottom of the pile (44:29).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about Fall as Alex enjoys the season's marquee drink and Michael's house starts to smell of apples... even though it's still 95 degrees out (45:17).
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Lucas Glover is Super Hot and Michael Gaffney
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
A white hot Lucas Glover is putting the FedEx Cup Playoffs on notice, and the PBR's Michael Gaffney chats with Alex about the adventure that is professional bull riding. All that plus a review of Barbie on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- Lucas Glover went from outside of the top 100 in the FedEx Cup, to #4 after back-to-back wins. Michael asks Alex if he should make the Ryder Cup team (2:03).
- Excerpts from a new book reveal the depths of Phil Mickelson's gambling, and its even worse than we thought (which was already pretty bad) (8:07).
- The LPGA wrapped up their major season with The AIG Women's Open, and American Lilia Vu bookended the season with victories, becoming the first US woman to win two majors in a season in an awfully long time (11:39).
- New videos are popping up on our YouTube channel of our journey to Ireland. Already posted is our time at Royal Dublin, and coming this week is The K Club (13:42).
- The FedEx Cup Playoffs continue in Chicago for the BMW Championship. Michael asks is it'll be 3 in a row for Glover, or 3 wins in a row at the BMW for Patrick Cantlay (14:43).
- In Tuned In, Michael gives his review of the monster blockbuster Barbie, while Alex is finally watching Ted Lasso and shares his experience at a '90's fueled concert in Austin (16:08).
- Our guest this week is the 1997 PBR World Champion and coach of the Austin Gamblers, Michael Gaffney. Michael chats with Alex about what it was like to be a founding member in the PBR, and what makes it so unique and fun (19:28).
- Football is back, and Alex already can't get enough of it (41:23).
- Michael is more concerned with baseball, even though his team is at the bottom of the barrel (42:37).
- When the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his review of a new pizza place, while Michael shares some delicious new flavors featured at the bakery this past weekend (43:58).
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Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Ireland Audio Diary Part 2: The European Club and Rosslare Golf Links
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Our audio diary adventures of our time in Ireland come to a conclusion in this week's special episode. Hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell recap the final days of golf and travel, with conversations with some of the game's finest. Big thanks to Tourism Ireland and Golf Ireland for inviting us out and taking care of us during the trip.
- Our Wednesday in Ireland may have featured wind and rain, but The European Club was a crown jewel on the Irish Sea. We recap the amazing day, and feature some sound bites from the infamous Pat Ruddy (2:28).
- Thursday featured no golf, but some amazing sights across South East Ireland including the Dunbrody Famine Ship, Hook Lighthouse, and Johnstown Castle (22:42).
- We finished the week at Rosslare Golf Links on the southeast tip of the Emerald Isle, and chatting with the Head Pro, Jamie O'Sullivan (35:22).
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Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Ireland Audio Diary Part 1: Royal Dublin, The K Club, and Seamus Power
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
For the next two weeks, Alex and Michael will recap their incredible trip to Ireland with their audio journals and interviews with club personal and a PGA TOUR winner. Big thanks to Tourism Ireland and Golf Ireland for inviting us out and taking care of us during the trip.
- The week started at The Royal Dublin Golf Club, Ireland's second oldest golf club, and an on the course chat with Club Captain John Pardy (2:22).
- The K Club, home of the 2006 Ryder Cup, the 2016 Irish Open and the upcoming Irish Opens in 2023, 2025, and 2027. Alex chatted with course General Manager Paul Heery, Irish Open Tournament Director Paul Gillman, and 2-time PGA TOUR winner Seamus Power (15:38).
Make sure to tune in next week for the conclusion of our audio diary, including chats with The European Club's architect Pat Ruddy, and a day exploring off the course in Ireland's Ancient East.
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Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Sorry We’re In Ireland Right Now and David Connellan
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Recorded several days early, hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell give their early thoughts on the Open Championship, plus share their exciting itinerary they are currently experiencing this week in Ireland.
- Just because we recorded this early doesn't mean Alex doesn't crown a champion for the Open. Hint: it's not a player (1:46).
- The guys break down the exciting week they're in the middle of, thanks to Tourism Ireland, including a round at the 2006 Ryder Cup course, The K Club (5:22).
- The TOUR heads to the 3M Open next, where it's a sleepy field but the real estate next to the course is fire (11:16).
- In Tuned In, Michael is watching the original Justified with Timothy Olyphant, while Alex is choosing his early favorites for the Emmys (12:58).
- This week's conversation is the one that started it all. David Connellan of Golf Ireland and Tourism Ireland chatted with Alex back in January at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, and it's only fitting to be reminded of what we dreamed about experiencing back than that we're getting in droves now (15:05).
- Alex is ready for the start of the NFL Preseason, while Michael wonders if his Giants or Alex's Patriots have a better chance of making the playoffs (39:25).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about what's going in our mouths in Ireland (41:22).
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Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Rory Wins Opens and Alissa ”New Lady Golfer” Kacar
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Rory McIlroy just wins all these Open tournaments, plus new revelations in the PGA/LIV merger, Hollywood movie blockbusters, and New Lady Golfer Alissa Kacar. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- Rory McIlroy rallied to win his first Scottish Open, claiming yet another Open style championship, and perhaps peaking too soon for next week's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool (1:51)?
- The other PGA event was the Barbasol Championship, where birdies were plentiful and a playoff got us a brand new champion (5:36).
- The LPGA Tour has a new rising star in high schooler Mia Hammond (7:02).
- Steph Curry showed off and celebrated all over Lake Tahoe in the ACC Championship (8:41).
- The Congressional hearings over the PGA/LIV merger produced new revelations about the early negotiations, including memberships to Augusta and team ownership and playing commitments from the GOAT (11:09).
- The Open Championship wraps up the major season at Royal Liverpool this weekend, and many players are in peak form as the golfing world descends on Hoylake (13:57).
- In Tuned In, Michael was watching the upsets and new champions at Wimbledon, while Alex was wondering which of the summer's biggest Blockbuster's would be worth it (17:32).
- This week's guest is Alissa Kacar, better known as New Lady Golfer on social media. Alissa shares updates to her golf game, breaking 80 for the first time, and shares important Ireland travel and golf tips with Alex as the guys prepare for their trip next week (21:51).
- Alex went down the wormhole this weekend, finding himself enamored with XIAOMA and Chess Grand Masters (51:53).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's a review of Outback Steakhouse for Alex, Savannah's world renowned The Olde Pink House for Michael, and expectant airplane food (53:14).
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Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
The Women Shine at Pebble and Elizabeth Diane Veith
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
The women showed off at Pebble Beach, the men went low at TP Deere Run, everyone flocks to Threads, and Elizabeth Diane Veith gives us some golf travel tips. Hosted, as always, by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- The guys went low at the John Deere Classic, where Straka was on track for a 58 (1:51).
- The women went to Pebble Beach for the US Women's Open, and did not disappoint, with a new LPGA winner claiming the major championship (3:55).
- The DP World Tour was in Denmark were a pain of twins looked awfully good over the weekend (6:36).
- LIV Golf was in London, where Cam Smith looked good as he looks to defend at The Open, but the fireworks came from Brooks Koepka's comments about teammate Matthew Wolff (7:30).
- The PGA TOUR has a double feature week, but the eyes are all at the Genesis Scottish Open (10:57).
- The Barbasol Championship will produce one more entrant to The Open Championship, so don't sleep on this tournament this weekend for drama (13:20).
- In Tuned In, Michael is going hard into the new Threads app, and Alex has already binged season 2 of The Bear (14:19).
- This week's guest is Elizabeth Diane Veith, who returns to the podcast to share her favorite California courses, and give Alex some important travel tips to use as he prepares for a trip to Ireland (17:52).
- All eyes were on Wembanyama-mania as the NBA Summer League got started in Las Vegas (49:42).
- Baseball is in the All-Star break, and Alex and Michael share thoughts on their teams first halves (50:44).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about McDonald's catering weddings, and if Austin, TX has an authentic Irish pub (52:30).
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Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Rickie is Back and Reggie Duvalsaint
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Rickie Fowler returns to form, Bernhard Langer wins again, and Reggie Duvalsaint tells us what it's like working at almost every MLB and NFL stadium. Hosted, as always, by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- Rickie Fowler lets out a sigh of relief after finally returning to the winner's circle at the Rocket Mortgage, giving Alex his second consecutive winner and 8th of the year (1:55).
- Bernhard Langer took his 46th Champions Tour win this weekend, becoming the winningest played in Champions Tour history, and claiming his second US Senior Open (7:03).
- The LPGA is headed to Pebble Beach for the US Women's Open, and Alex shares his top pick after looking through the odds (9:19).
- The PGA TOUR heads to TPC Deere Run for the typically quiet field at the John Deere Classic (10:47).
- In Tuned In, Michael found a new HGTV show that showcases the ugliest homes in America, and Alex gives his review of the new Jennifer Lawrence movie No Hard Feelings (12:26).
- As the guys get read for their trip to Ireland, Alex asks is Michael is ready for all the different things they'll encounter across the pond (15:17).
- This week's guest is Reggie Duvalsaint, who has set the goal of selling concessions at every MLB and NFL Stadium. He chats with Alex about how it all started, how many he has left, and who tips the best (19:01).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex quizzes Michael on an Irish food treasure, while Michael wants to know where Alex keeps his ketchup (36:08).
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Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Bradley Wins New England and Tripp Davis
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
A New England native wins its only PGA TOUR event, the guys announce an exciting golf trip for July, and golf course architect Tripp Davis shares the ins and outs of designing a course. Hosted, as always, but Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
- Keagan Bradley coasts to victory at The Travelers, winning in his native New England, as Scheffler and McIlroy continue their Top 10 performances (1:54).
- The KMPG Women's PGA Championship featured Sunday fireworks as Ruoning Yin becomes the second Chinese woman to win a LPGA major (6:35).
- The guys are beyond excited as they prepare to head to Dublin for a week of golf at the end of July, thanks to Tourism Ireland (8:04).
- The PGA TOUR heads to Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, a quiet event that sometimes results in a new PGA TOUR winner (11:59).
- In Tuned In, Michael caught the new Wes Anderson film Asteroid City, while Alex shares the highlights of his annual trip to Austin Comic-Con (13:49).
- This week's guest is Tripp Davis, a golf course architect who chatted with Alex about the process of designing a course, what he looks for in a great course, and his passion for his alma mater Oklahoma (17:18).
- The baseball world is atwitter after David Ortiz's gag gift to Derek Jeter for joining the MLB on FOX crew (53:17).
- As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is prepping Michael for all the different Ireland eats they'll encounter in their trip (54:59).
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