Podcasts by Faded Golf Podcast

S3 E9 - Back After Nearly 4 Months from 2021-06-03T15:10:48

PGA Gambling, Player Comparisons, Mental Game, Decade, and more.  Lots to cover and we didn't really get to everything we missed over the last 4 months.  Thanks for listening!

S3 E8 - Is Spieth Back, Do We Care, Winter Sucks, and SWAG from 2021-02-13T03:13:41

Thanks for listening and reminding us to keep creating more shows.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Also visit www.faded.golf for shitty merch!

S3 E7 - Happy New Year, Football, Basketball, Golf, and a New Year from 2021-01-08T15:28

Happy New Year!  Here's to hoping 2021 gets better as we go.  Cheers!!!

S3 E6 - Advertising & Sports, Big Contracts, Government Shutting Down Life from 2020-12-16T14:42:57

If we've learned anything during this pandemic, it's that people behaviors continue to change, and depending on where you live the government has varying trust in you for how to navigate the pan...

S3 E5 - Golf Season Over in Indiana, Misc Conversation, and Some Organic Tequila from 2020-12-04T17:26:52

Somewhat of a miscellaneous episode.  Let us know your thoughts on the random topics.  Cheers!

S3 E4 - Masters Recap with guest Scott Busch, RSM Classic Tyler Duncan Defending Champ Predictions, and We Taste More Local Whiskey from 2020-11-18T13:57:32

Thanks for listening everyone. Hope you enjoyed a November Masters unlike any other. 

S3 E3 - Masters Predictions and Bets, and we wrap up with multiple Whiskey tasting options from 2020-11-12T05:38:18

I hope you can squeeze this episode in before some bets.  We like Bubba Watson if you need something quick. Cheers all!  Thanks for listening!!!

S3 E2 - Catching Up, Distance Debate, Mental Game, Offseason Chatter, and some French Liquor from 2020-10-29T20:49:17

Back again with another episode.  Catching up after a fall break off.  We drink some crap liquor from France too.  Not sure it's worth gifting unless you just want more variety in...

S3 E1 - U.S. Open and PGA Chatter, Victoria National Review, NFL Picks, and E.H. Taylor Bourbon Review from 2020-10-02T17:17:49

We're back with season 3 of TFGP!  Added NFL pick'em segment toward the end for week 4 of the NFL.  Check that out.

Thanks for listening!!!

S2 E25 - S2 Wrap Up, Pro Golf Finale, Jon Gets a Lesson, We Drink Wine from 2020-09-12T21:18:39

Season 2 wrap up here.  Moving on to season 3 soon.  Hope you enjoy this one.  Thanks for listening!

S2 E24 - Club Championship Review, MP-20 MMC First Swings, FedEx Cup Predictions, and Indiana Bourbon from 2020-09-04T01:45:05

We approach the end of season 2, and Jon and I share are lackluster club championship efforts, swing the new Mizuno MP-20 MMCs, talk golf, and sample some Indiana bourbon.  Enjoy and thanks...

S2 E23 - Sean and Scott Busch Share Their Golf Stories With Us from 2020-08-18T02:11:03

Jon and I get a chance to talk to two Big Ten alumni golfers, Scott and Sean Busch.  Sean is currently playing on the Latinoamerica Tour, so we discuss his professional career and talk abou...

E22 S2 - Back after a break, PGA Championship, Golf Talk, and More from 2020-08-11T19:45:19

Much like in the summer of 2019, Jon and I took a little break from recording, enjoyed some summer time with the families, and played some golf. With the PGA Championship concluding we figured i...

S2 E21 - Some real talk...and some golf from 2020-06-11T22:16:14

Jon and I open up about what's going on in society. Hope you can appreciate our take (or dice it up and let us know your thoughts), but we also hope it is a step forward in more people opening u...

S2 E20 - Back Together, #DrivingRelief, #TheMatchII, #OpeningUp, and Our Amateur Golf Updates from 2020-05-20T15:10:25

After a couple weeks off we're back.  With stay-at-home orders lifting we were also able to get together for the first time since February to record.  Technology has been great to conn...

E19 S2 - Boothbay Harbor CC Director of Golf Chad Penman Shares His Golf Story, Swing Theory, and Dave Durm Shares His Experience Working With Chad from 2020-05-01T04:00:44

Having spoken with multiple golf pros over the past year or so, I would say that Chad had some different perspectives on the swing compared to others.  Definitely a more technical approach ...

E18 S2 - Jack Sparrow Comes Off an Ended Season, We Discuss His Future, and How Working With George Gankas Has Improved His Game from 2020-04-22T03:43:33

Super excited to have Indiana University golfer, Jack Sparrow, back on the show.  We discuss the sudden ending to the 2020 season and Jack's college career, what is next for Jack in 2020, a...

S2 E17 - Guest PGA Professional Colby Huffman, Key Thing To Focus on In Your Game, Mental Approach Tips to Golf, and Times with Leadbetter, Haney, and Tiger Woods from 2020-04-15T03:16:45

Excited to catch up with my high school teammate Colby Huffman.  Colby is the 2012 Indiana PGA Teaching Professional of the Year.  He's coach along side Hank Haney, David Leadbetter, a...

S2 E16 - Guest Rocco D'Angelo joins us to talk about golf today, the 2020 PGA schedule, and why Rose' is legit! from 2020-04-04T03:31:55

Rocco D'Angelo is all in on this episode!  We're excited about his participation and hope he can join us for more!!!

Be safe out there everyone!

S2 E15 - Guest Brandon Snell, Should Clubs Be Open and What is the Protocol, Regardless...Why We Aren't Taking This Lightly from 2020-04-01T03:54

We're excited to have our new club pro, Brandon Snell, on the show to talk about the state of managing golf during these challenging times.  We also learn a bit about how Brandon came to be...

S2 E14 - Coach Bryant on the Show, High School Golf Best Case, What Are Athletes Doing, and 1st Day Open at the Club from 2020-03-26T13:28:23

It's been fun having repeat guests on the show and catching up.  Coach Bryant shares with us what he's been doing with the high school golf team during the down time, and best case scenario...

S2 E13 - We are officially out of entertainment, but we have a podcast to talk about it. from 2020-03-26T05:11:27

Between the Ocho, and chipping ping pong balls we're pretty sure people are starved for sport at this point.  We look to ramp up our show volume starting today. Let us know if you would like to be ...

S2 E12 - Sports Stop, Golf Postponed, NFL Keeps our Interest, 2 Guests, and Much Much More on St. Patrick's Day from 2020-03-18T03:43:08

One of the most memorable St. Patrick's day in awhile.  Social distancing brought us together via Anchor.  We had a variety of beverages including, but not limited to, Guinness, Budwei...

S2 E11 - Random Assortment of Golf, Basketball, Coronavirus, Florida Swing, and Johnny Drum from 2020-03-11T02:03:18

Can't say we had the most organized conversation here, but plenty to unbox as we go through.  Look forward to coming to you live next week from Florida.  Our apologies to Johnny Drum, ...

S2 E10 Golf Simulator Guys Kevin Richards Joins the Podcast, We Talk Golf Simulators, Gamifying of Golf, PGA Tour, and Taste Some Excellent Scotch from 2020-03-04T03:38:21

In guest studio talking golf simulators, gamifying golf, and we drink a fabulous Scotch.  Thank you to Kevin Richards for joining us and bringing the Scotch.  If you need a golf simula...

S2 E9 - Will the PGA Evolve, Mexico Golf, Equipment Chatter, and a Reposado from 2020-02-26T03:43:05

In this episode Jon and I catch up to talk about recent PGA activity and new league concepts.  We mix in some chatter about golf in Mexico, drivers, wedges, and we drink a Reposado.

S2 E8 - New Simulator, California Golf, and Kirkland Tequila from 2020-02-11T04:33:46

Jon gets a new simulator (it's awesome), we are meh on California golf, but we like a $20 tequila from Costco.  Check it out, and thanks for listening!

S2 E7 - Kobe, Tiger, Bryson, TM vs Callaway, Faded Sports, and Blind Bourbon Taste Test from 2020-01-29T15:11:35

Jon and are back after a week off.  A lot happened in sports and golf.  We discuss the loss of Kobe Bryant, Tiger and Bryson getting attention here at the beginning of 2020, our take o...

S2 E6 - Pro golf is a snooze in Hawaii, Do we need Golf Villains, New Drivers are Interesting, and Evan Williams Single Barrel from 2020-01-15T04:43:20

Happy new year!!! Jon and I are back in 2020 with some fun conversation on golf.  Cheers everyone!!!

S2 E5 - 2019 Wrap Up Show with Guests Coach Bryant and M. Hart from 2019-12-31T05:24:37

In this episode Jon calls in from Naples and we discuss our personal and professional highlights from 2019, what we are looking forward to in 2020, and share our thoughts on the next decade in g...

S2 E4 - President's Cup Recap, Discussion on Golf Announcers, and we taste Old Forester and some Blade and Bow Bourbons from 2019-12-17T05:20:28

In this episode Jon and Mark recap the President's Cup and USAs comeback victory.  We also discuss the shortfall of current golf announcers and who we believe is better suited than Paul Azi...

S2 E3 - President's Cup, Cheating, Sports Fans, Waiting for 2020 Clubs, and Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend from 2019-12-11T03:30:28

In this episode we laugh about Patrick Reed, discuss if the President's Cup matters, chatter about basketball and some other sports, and we taste a special Winter Blend Reposado from Fortaleza. ...

S2 E2 - Golf Chatter, Wedges, Swing Thoughts, and Old 55 from 2019-11-26T05:28:30

In this episode Mark and Jon review some of the mental side of playing the game, golf heroes and villains, wedges, and Old 55 bourbon.  Enjoy the show, and thanks for listening!

Season 2 Episode 1 - Back in the saddle and a Whistlepig 10 year taste from 2019-11-14T04:23:08

Jon and Mark get back running with a kick off to season 2.  We chat golf, the off season, a little bit of next year equipment changes, and taste the Whistlepig 10 year Straight Rye Whiskey....

Episode 36 - Season 1 Wrap-up Show from 2019-09-20T13:37:23

Mark and Jon invite Coach Bryant to the program.  We discuss the end to the PGA season, some equipment highlights from the year, and other highlights from the podcast over season 1.  T...

Episode 35 - 2 Guests, Going Low, FedEx Finals, Equipment Changes, 2nd Place Finishes, and Mandala Extra Anejo from 2019-08-31T14:38:07

Fun show this week.  Jon and I have two guests on.  Our South African golf friend, Graham Cohen joins the podcast, and Coach Josh Bryant is back on again for some commentary.  Tha...

Episode 34 - Fedex Cup, Slow Play, Diving into the Mental Game, and a lovely Anejo from 2019-08-14T09:00

We're back!  It's been a busy summer, but we're sneaking in another episode where we discuss our lack in interest in the Fedex Cup, some slow play controversy, how the mental game will take...

Episode 33 - The 2019 Open, What's the Deal With Golf Apps, and Knob Creek Rye from 2019-07-22T09:00

David Durm joins us again to share his thoughts on this year's Open Championship.  Dave is always a treat, and the number of hours he put in watching the Open puts him in an elite league of...

Episode 32 - Woodland Wins, Hungry Like the Wolff, Fav and Least Fav Tournament Formats, and a couple IPAs from 2019-07-09T16:33:55

In this episode Jon and I come back from a few weeks off.  We briefly discuss some pro golf happenings with the Matthew Wolff being a highlight this past week.  We roll into talking ab...

Episode 31 - U.S. Open 2019, Miscellaneous Sports Talk, and Sweet Water 420 from 2019-06-14T03:15:53

In this episode Jon and I discuss the 2019 U.S. Open, give some first impressions after the first round, talk about our favorites for the week, and then we ramble on about some football and hock...

Episode 30 - Na, Na, Na, the Cool Patrick, Hank ugg, The Players Club, 40 Sucks for Golf, and 1942 Don Julio from 2019-06-06T02:45:54

In this weeks episode Jon and I catch up on some professional golf news, we talk about our new neighborhood/club golf league, discuss how winning after 40 is nearly improbable at this point, and...

Episode 29 - Indiana University Golfer Jack Sparrow, Brooks Koepka Dominates the PGA, and THE WORST BEER EVER ON THE SHOW! from 2019-05-23T03:13:16

In this episode we are excited to interview the 2019 Indianapolis Open Champion and Indiana University Golfer, Jack Sparrow.  We learn about Jack's path in golf and chat with him about the ...

Episode 28 - 101st PGA Championship, Snell Golf Balls, and Hazy Jane IPA from 2019-05-16T03:21:17

In this episode we discuss the upcoming PGA championship, our picks to contend, and why Tony Romo shouldn't ever play another PGA event.  Mark also gives his thoughts on the Snell Golf Ball...

Episode 27 pt. 2 - More with Indiana Golf Asst Exec Dir Autumn Strong, The First Tee, State of the Game, and Mexican Lagers from 2019-05-08T10:00

In this episode we learn more about the Indiana Golf Association with our guest, Autumn Strong.  She shares with us details about The First Tee program, her thoughts on how we can grow the ...

Episode 27 pt 1 - Indiana Golf Asst Exec Dir Autumn Strong Joins the Podcast, Golf Rules, & Indiana Golf from 2019-05-07T10:00

In this episode we learn about the Indiana Golf Association with our guest, Autumn Strong.  Autumn grew up in Fishers, IN where she played golf for Hamilton South Eastern High School and th...

Episode 26 - PGA is Boring, Amateur Golf Ahead, Shafts, and Herradura Ultra from 2019-04-30T10:00

In this episode we catch up from a week off, chat about boring PGA golf, discuss upcoming tournaments and crappy scrambles, review some shafts on Mizuno irons, and sip on some Herradura Tequila....

Episode 25 - Tiger Wins, Pine Cones Suck, So Much We Don't Uncover, and GOT White Walker Johnnie Walker from 2019-04-16T10:00

In this episode we mostly talk about Tiger winning the 2019 Masters, we touch on the disappointments of the week, review a bit about Weds practice at Augusta, and we taste the White Walker Johnn...

Episode 24 - Masters Week 2019, Attending the Masters, Who Will Win, and Beers of Augusta from 2019-04-09T10:00

In this episode Jon and I discuss our experiences attending The Masters, buying swag, eating the food, and drinking the beer.  We also make our predictions on who has the best chance to win...

Episode 23 - Match Play Recap, Snell Balls, Punta Espada Golf, and Dominican Republic Rum from 2019-04-05T13:45:20

In this episode Jon and I travel to the Dominican Republic where we get a chance to play a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course, talk about our shitting driving and short games, test out t...

Episode 22 (pt. 2) - Golf Coach Josh Bryant, High School and Team Golf, and a Woodford Reserve Rye from 2019-03-28T10:00

In part 2 of this episode we talk to, Josh Bryant, Westfield High School Golf Coach about coaching high school players, team golf, and how technology has changed how junior golfers understand th...

Episode 22 (pt. 1) - Golf Coach Josh Bryant, Spring Golf, and Dell Match Play Brackets Discussion from 2019-03-27T10:00

In this part one of this episode we interview guest, Josh Bryant, Westfield High School Golf Coach.  We discuss how it's finally golf season and dive into our brackets for the Dell Match Pl...

Episode 21 - Guest Michael Hart, Amateur Golf, Putting, and Extra Anejo Cristalino from 2019-03-21T05:03:38

In this episode, friend and golf partner, Michael Hart, stops in the studio to share his golf knowledge, discuss amateur golf, and we taste a unique Anejo from Mexico. 

Episode 20 (pt. 2) - GCT Commish Dave Durm, More Details on the GCT, Quick Fire 9 With Dave, and Irish Stout Tasting from 2019-03-11T11:00

For part 2 of our interview with Dave he expands on the set up and planning that goes into GCT events, answers tough questions about sandbagging and more in our quick fire 9, we chat about Jon's...

Episode 20 (pt. 1) - GCT Commish Dave Durm, PGA Tour Observations, The Struggling State of the Game, and a Roca Patron Tasting from 2019-03-07T16:31:56

In this first part of two, we talk to good friend Dave Durm.  Dave has an unparalleled passion for the game of golf, and is the commissioner of one of the finest and most exclusive amateur ...

Episode 19 - Chatham Hills Head Pro Kyle Cramer, Pete Dye Stories, Equipment Chatter, and More 3 Floyds Beer from 2019-02-22T11:00

In this episode, Chatham Hills Head Pro, Kyle Cramer, stops by to talk about the golf swing, share stories about Pete Dye, discuss what's hot in equipment, and we taste another 3 Floyds beer.

Episode 18 - Rick and Lefty, Cabo Golf, Club Forgiveness, and Awesome Anejo from 2019-02-12T13:09:12

In this episode we give a shout out to Big Dick Rick winning the Wasted Management Classic, Phil getting his 44th W at Pebble Beach, give reviews on Puerto Los Cabos and Palmilla golf in Cabo, J...

Episode 17 - Bryson and Rose, Spikes or Spikeless, Slow Play, and an Imperial Stout from 2019-01-31T14:40:23

In this episode we expand on our appreciation for Bryson and Rose's golf games, chat on spikes or spikeless options for shoes, discuss Bruce Cupcake and Bryson's thoughts on slow play, and we tr...

Episode 16 - Winter Sucks, Phil Falls Short, Next Week Guest, and Zombie Dust from 2019-01-27T13:00

We're officially pissed that winter gives us little hope for golf anytime soon.  Some new equipment discussion and plans for golf travel keep us optimistic though.  And after throwing ...

Episode 15 - Simulator Golf, PGA Tour Chatter, and Woodford Special Rye from 2019-01-21T04:07:51

In this episode Jon and I talk about Phil not hanging on to win (we didn't know at the time), we play Bethpage Black on the sim, sip on a special Woodford Rye, and blabber on about golf as usual...

Episode 14 - Happy New Year, Off Season Chat, and some Blantons from 2019-01-11T04:41:40

In this episode Jon and I check in after the new year, chat about what will pass our time during the winter, give some first impressions on the new drivers out there, and sip on some Blantons.&n...

Episode 13 - Golf Pro Drew Preston, 2019 PGA Tour Buys, Amateur Club Buying, and Don Julio Anejo from 2018-12-19T04:44:23

In this episode we are excited to interview golf professional Drew Preston as he talks about his time at Bowling Green, on the mini tours, and life as a pro. We also mix in our usual talk about the...

Episode 12 - In Studio Guests, Buy/Sell 2019 Round 2, New Drivers?, New Sticks?, & Old Fashioneds from 2018-12-10T01:00

Jon and I are excited to chat with a couple club friends Scott Sexton and Chad Side to get their thoughts on new clubs and 2019 Buy/Sell Round 2. Shout out to Woodford for our Old Fashioned main i...

Episode 11 - Buy or Sell 2019, Custom Blades, Do We Need New Clubs, & Uncle Nearest Tenn Whiskey from 2018-12-05T04:41:39

In this episode we have a buy sell conversation for the 2019 tour season, lob out the idea of custom blades, ask whether new sticks or going no glove will improve our game in 2019, and we taste a s...

Episode 10 - The Match Review, Wilson Cortex, Winter Putting, and Scotch, Scotch, Scotch from 2018-11-29T05:27:18

In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the impact The Match makes for future events, we provide our limited first impressions on the new Wilson Cortex driver, talk about the one thing you can i...

Episode 9 - Chucky III, Ben Hogan Clubs, The Match, and Deadpool Gin from 2018-11-21T13:47:09

In this episode John and I figure out our audio (we think) and talk about some PGA stuff from last week, our take on testing the Ben Hogan Ft. Worth Black irons, why The Match could ruin Tiger and ...

Episode 8 - Hit and Miss Audio, But 2 Guests and Some Good Laughs from 2018-11-14T05:17:47

Well, we tried to talk about Kuch and Westwood, how club manufacturers are funny with what they think is important, and Jon and I have our first guests as we chat with our match play partners.

Episode 7 - Bryson the Genius, PGA Superstore Indy, 2019 Rules Changes, & Beer Barrel Bourbon from 2018-11-08T03:16:52

In this episode we hype up Bryson, rag on Sam Ryder's pants, talk about first impressions of the new PGA Superstore in Indy, chat about the 2019 Rules Changes, and we sample a Beer Barrel Bourbon f...

Episode 6 - The Long Ball, Golf Clash, Pressure, and Bahamian Rum from 2018-10-31T13:20:08

In this episode we talk about Finau fading, Cameron Champ bombing it, my newest time waste game, amateur golf pressure, and the John Watling's Amber Rum.

Episode 5 - Big Hitters, ABCs, Gambling, and Herradura from 2018-10-25T04:47:39

In this episode, we congratulate Brooks Koepka on his #1 in the world golf ranking, give a nod to Lululemon ABC pants, discuss the ups and downs of gambling in golf, and we taste a Reposado from He...

Episode 4 - Buh Bye Johnny, More Irons, Collegiate Golf, and Space Station Middle Finger from 2018-10-20T16:31:19

In this episode we wish Johnny Miller a happy retirement, talk more about Mizunos and TaylorMade irons, Jon shares his experience watching college golf, and we drink an American Pale Ale from 3 Flo...

Episode 3 - Match Play, Mizunos, and Michter's from 2018-10-10T09:00

In this episode we sip on some Michter's American Whiskey while discussing the fun of club match play, sharing reactions to Sneds choking at the Safeway Open and Koepka's new trophy, as well as tal...

Episode 2 - Ryder Cup Paris - 2018 from 2018-10-02T17:20:35

In this episode we discuss the actual play at the 2018 Ryder Cup, what we witnessed for spectator outfits, our experience attending on Saturday and Sunday, and we review a shitty French beer.

Episode 1 - 2018 Ryder Cup Preview from 2018-09-27T05:34:37

In this first episode we discuss Tiger's big comeback win, gear needed to cheer on the USA in Paris, our upcoming trip to the Ryder Cup, and we sample some Clase Azul Reposado.

Episode 0 - Intro to Faded Golf from 2018-09-27T05:16:09

The hosts, Mark & Jon give some background for themselves and how Faded Golf came to be.