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Downrange: A No Laying Up Podcast

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 179 ratings

Weekly interview podcast brought to you by No Laying Up. Join host Cody McBride as he brings real life stories of perseverance, determination, and overcoming extreme adversities from some of life's most unique guests.

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Episodes

Jared Doerfler, Perfect Putt

December 13, 2022 21:18 - 59 minutes

Jared Doerfler (Twitter @DoeflerJared) is the creator and author of the Perfect Putt Newsletter. The weekly newsletter focuses on the business side of golf and is delivered to your inbox each Monday. It is an incredible read, and I highly suggest subscribing if you haven't already. Thank you to Jared for coming on the pod and discussing his side project, lamenting about raising little girls, and what small town Iowa life is really like. Enjoy! This podcast and all other Downrange Podcasts th...

Ryan French, Monday Q Info

December 08, 2022 21:48 - 1 hour

The name Ryan French might not ring a bell, but Monday Q Info surely will. Ryan started his Twitter account (@acaseofthegolf1) as an escape during a hard patch of his life. He has since turned it into one of my favorite follows in all of Golf. On this episode, we discuss the origin story of Monday Q, his work at The Fire Pit Collective, Monday Qualifiers and a lot more. Enjoy! This podcast and all other Downrange Podcasts throughout 2022 are proudly presented by MR. MA Golf. To find out more...

Q&A 003, with Neil Schuster

November 23, 2022 02:11 - 1 hour

Neil and I are back to get you a long list of questions. Thank you again to everyone who sent one in. If you have any additional questions or follow up to what was previously sent, please reach out to me for more. And if you are into this sort of thing, let me know. Cheers! REMINDER: Use of "VETERANS" until Nov 28th at MR. MA Golf for 20% off. This podcast and all other Downrange Podcasts throughout 2022 are proudly presented by MR. MA Golf. To find out more information, please visit their w...

Q&A 002, with Neil Schuster

November 17, 2022 14:22 - 1 hour

Thank you to everyone who sent over their questions the episode. Neil and I ran up against time on this one, so part two will be coming out soon. If you have any additional questions or follow up to what was previously sent, please reach out to me for more. And if you are into this sort of thing, let me know. Cheers! REMINDER: Use of "VETERANS" until Nov 18th at MR. MA Golf for 20% off. This podcast and all other Downrange Podcasts throughout 2022 are proudly presented by MR. MA Golf. To fin...

Veteran's Day 2022

November 09, 2022 21:34 - 1 hour

In my best effort to learn something new on Veteran's Day, I took the opportunity to sit down with one of the most important people in my life. My Mom is the best, and I am not just saying that from an adult POV. She is one of the most caring, hard working, thoughtful, and loyal people I have come across. She has seen or sent almost every male and female member of her family off to the Military, most deploying overseas. Her perspective on being deployed is interesting, and something that I al...

Neil Schuster, Merch Czar

October 28, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour

A surprise attack on Neil! If you do not know who he is, Neil is a Co-Founder of No Laying Up. We discuss a variety of topics including business, friendships and marriage, handling growth and success, leadership and a ton more. Neil is one of the nicest dudes I know. An incredible hard-worker who drops everything when you need help or assistance. Lots to learn and gather from this one. Enjoy! This podcast and all other Downrange Podcasts throughout 2022 are proudly presented by MR. MA Golf. ...

Uncle Chaps, USMC Veteran & Host of Zero Blog Thirty

October 07, 2022 20:27 - 1 hour

Uncle Chaps, or Chaps is the Host of the popular Military/Veteran Podcast Zero Blog Thirty. His journey to Barstool Sports is full of twist and turns that made him the man he is today. He is a Veteran of the USMC and Purple Heart recipient who deployed to Iraq. His story is about service, overcoming obstacles, and working his ass off to get to where he is now. He is also one of the funnies follows on Twitter. Enjoy! Uncle Chaps Links: Twitter Instagram Zero Blog Thirty This podcast and all ...

Q&A 001

October 04, 2022 03:22 - 29 minutes

Thank you to everyone who sent over their questions for my first question and answer podcast. If you have any additional ones or follow up to what was previously sent, please reach out to me for more. And if you are into this sort of thing, let me know. Cheers! Have a question, comment or suggestion for the podcast? Reach out to Cody at [email protected] or on social @codymcbrideNLU. This podcast and all other Downrange Podcasts throughout 2022 are proudly presented by MR. MA Golf. To fin...

Dave Baysden, Artist

September 22, 2022 19:51 - 59 minutes

Dave Baysden is one of a kind. He is an amazing father, husband, golfer, friend and more. What started as a creative outlet away from his full time job quickly turned into his solo gig. His story is about exploring passions and creating a world around it. I am lucky to have Dave in my life, because his guidance and presence makes me a better person. This is his story, enjoy! Please check out Dave on Instagram and his website. This podcast and all other Downrange Podcasts throughout 2022 a...

Kyle Westmoreland, PGA Tour

September 14, 2022 19:38 - 46 minutes

Kyle is back! Crazy to think that 1 year ago the team at No Laying Up gave me to green light to launch this thing. Kyle was my first guest, at the time working his way through mini-tours while he prepared for Korn Ferry Q-School. A lot has changed in the past year for him, as he most recently secured his PGA Tour card through Korn Ferry Tour Finals. Not without a little stress, as Kyle found himself as the bubble boy at #25 on the list. This week he starts his PGA Tour career in Napa at the F...

2022 Simpson Cup recap w/Tron, Neil, and Mike Browne

September 12, 2022 20:59 - 54 minutes

The 2022 Simpson Cup is behind us as Great Britain Team Captain Dave Ward led his team to a 13.5-5.5 victory against Team U.S. To get a sense of it all, I invited The Brothers Schuster onto the Pod to discuss their time at the event. Later in the episode I catch up with Mike Browne about this years Simpson Cup, his win at the Irish Open, and his tournament calendar for the remainder of the year. If you haven't already, please check out Mike's first podcast Downrange Ep. 6 for his background a...

Nick Kimmel, 2022 Simpson Cup

August 26, 2022 06:38 - 1 hour

Nick Kimmel grew up in the small town of Moses Lake, WA. In 2008, Nick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer. He was stationed in Japan after training. His time in service includes two combat deployments to Afghanistan. In December 2011 during his second deployment, Nick's platoon was tasked with building two small patrol bases in the Sangin Valley in Northern Helmand Province. On day four of the mission, Nick jumped off the forks of a forklift and landed on 40lbs of...

Josh McCain, Big Sky Bravery

August 19, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour

Josh McCain is the founder and CEO of Big Sky Bravery. BSB is a non-profit that operates out of Bozeman, Montana whose focus is strategic programs for Active Duty Special Operations Soldiers. What makes them unique is the Active Duty part of it all, as 99.9% of all other Military/Veteran related charity or Veteran Service Organizations focus on life after service. BSB accomplishes their mission by running multiple Task Forces (programs) throughout the year. They are one of the few Military/Ve...

Max DeOliveira, Patrol Base Abbate

July 11, 2022 02:49 - 1 hour

Max DeOliveira is a Marine Corps Veteran, avid golfer, and leader of the Golf Program for Patrol Base Abbate. PB Abbate’s mission is to honor the legacy of Sergeant Matthew Abbate by providing veterans free-of-cost programming in Montana where they can reconnect, foster community through shared interests, and re-discover purpose in service to each other, their families, and their communities. Max is running the first golf program for PB Abbate in July 2022. To find more information, please vi...

Erik Heltne, BubbaWhips

June 30, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes

Erik Heltne is the founder of BubbaWhips. What started as an idea between friends during the cold Minnesota winter has evolved into a thriving family run small business. Thinking about the vintage or retro look in golf, Erik thought about how players practice and wondered if alignment sticks could be turned back in time. BubbaWhips are hand painted and finished in Minnesota. All are made of hickory, a throwback to golf’s original wood shaft. To find out more about Erik and BubbaWhips, check o...

Alex Deibold, US Snowboard Team & 2x Olympian

June 24, 2022 03:20 - 1 hour

Alex Deibold is a Professional Snowboarder, Husband, Father, Olympic Bronze Medalist, and avid golfer. His story is full of highs and lows, but one constant: Snowboarding. With his parents' support Alex started on a board at an early age. He found success quickly once he started competing. He attended the Stratton Mountain School to focus on snowboarding (and a little school) before being selected to the U.S. National Team. He has competed in the Olympics twice, winning the Bronze Medal in Sn...

Mason Reed, MR.MA Golf

June 09, 2022 04:45 - 27 minutes

Mason Reed and his partner Matt started MR. MA Golf in 2021 during post round drinks at their favorite golf course in Austin, TX. Both self-labeled golf sickos, they wanted more not only out of their games but something to fuel their ever growing addiction to golf. What they started is an amazing clothing company that they would be proud to wear, have some fun along the way, and give back. A little over a year into the venture now finds them sponsoring injured veteran golfers all over the wor...

Lt Col Dan Rooney, Patriot Golf Days & Folds of Honor

May 24, 2022 16:46 - 40 minutes

First and most importantly, get out this Memorial Day Weekend and support Patriot Golf Days! Patriot Golf Days is your way of honoring military veterans and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our shared freedom. Your one-time donation directly impacts families through Folds of Honor academic scholarships and PGA HOPE programs. Donate at the Patriot Golf Days website or at your local participating golf course this weekend. #getinvolved  Lt Col Dan Rooney is a 22 year and counting ...

Kolby "K-Wayne" Tullier, #TheStable

April 01, 2022 20:29 - 1 hour

Kolby Tullier is the Director of Sports Performance at Joey D Golf. He is a multi-sport performance coach with Athletes ranging from the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, NFL, MLB, College, teens, and everyday folk looking for more. Kolby started this journey with an early investment from his Dad. What he has accomplished over time is a direct reflection of his humble nature, dogged determination, infectious attitude, and killer work ethic. A lot more to come from Kolby in future episodes. Until then, Enj...

Alex Fourie, #westandwithukraine & Single Hand Golf

March 17, 2022 12:51 - 55 minutes

Alex Fourie is an inspiration to all. Alex was in Ukraine with a cleft lip, cleft palate, and one arm which were a direct result of the world’s worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. Alex spent the first seven years of his life bouncing from orphanage to orphanage until he was adopted by a South African couple who were studying in Montgomery, AL. Alex’s organization “Single Hand Golf” has created a t-shirt that will be sold online and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the charitable founda...

Hagan Parkman, Korn Ferry Tour Comms & Army Reserves

March 09, 2022 17:29 - 50 minutes

Hagan Parkman is a US Army Reservist who also manages a full time job working for the PGA Tour. Since the beginning of the year, she has been the face of all things Korn Ferry Tour social media. Her road to the PGA Tour took her from Texas A&M, five years at the All Pro Tour, a deployment and multiple activations in the Army Reserves, and more. Also, Hagan and her Mom competed in CBS's Amazing Race! WILD! All of this and more in the podcast. Enjoy! To find more on Hagan, please follow her on...

Kevin Deckel, Miura Golf & former Army Ranger

February 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour

Transition from service is full of ups and downs, big dreams and massive failures. You are leaving a community where when you failed others were around to pick up the pieces. Mission first, people always. The real world is not like that. This week I am joined by Kevin Deckel. Kevin currently is the Director of Sales for Miura Golf. But it has been a long and interesting road to get him to where he is today. His journey includes working at In-and-Out, playing water polo in college, serving in ...

Anthony Bilich, US Army Veteran & 2021 VGA Men's Champion

January 13, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour

Very happy this week to be joined by Anthony Bilich. We break down what it was like growing up in the Upper Peninsula, playing college golf, his service in the Michigan National Guard and his deployment to Afghanistan. Anthony is also the 2021 Veterans Golf Association Men's Champion. The VGA is a nationwide golf program dedicated to enriching the lives of not only veterans but also their families. They host a ton of events which culminate into State, Regional, and a National Championship for...

Nick Schreiber, Old Barnwell

January 06, 2022 17:22 - 1 hour

Nick Schreiber is the man behind Old Barnwell, a new club being built outside Aiken, SC. Nick and his wife set out to create a club with a singular mission: bring people together through golf. To do this, they have turned to Brian Schneider and Blake Conant. Nick discusses his journey to where he is today, his struggles with addiction, and the importance of family. Enjoy! Follow the progress of Old Barnwell on their Twitter and Instagram. And please reach out to [email protected] for addi...

Ira Molayo, PGA & Founder of I AM a Golfer Foundation

December 17, 2021 00:43 - 1 hour

Ira Molayo is the General Manager and Director of Golf at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, TX. Ira joined the podcast to discuss his love of golf, history of Cedar Crest, and inclusion within the game. In 2018, Ira founded the I AM a Golfer Foundation to help bring about community renewal in South Dallas through golf and golf-related programs at Cedar Crest. Ira is everything you look for in a PGA of America Professional. He is a leader in his community who uses his passion for golf to prom...

Jeremiah Wilber, U.S. Special Forces & Founder of War Party Movement

December 09, 2021 07:01 - 2 hours

Jeremiah Wilber is a Warrior in every sense of the word. He was born in Ennis, Montana graduated High School in Las Vegas, Nevada and quickly enlisted in the US Army as Military Police (MP). As an MP, Jeremiah served two combat tours and completed the Sapper Leader Course and Army Ranger School. After graduating Ranger School, Jeremiah completed Special Forces Assessment and Selection serving in both 3rd and 10th Special Forces Groups as a Special Forces Communications Sergeant. As a Green Be...

Jake Trego, Cancer Survivor

December 03, 2021 02:22 - 1 hour

Jake Trego is a husband, son, brother, musician and certified golf sicko. His life was turned upside down in Spring 2021 with a diagnosis of Stage IV Colon Cancer. Jake's story is full of twists and turns. We discuss growing up in Ohio, college, starting his band Year of the Buffalo, marriage, and his journey with cancer. Enjoy! You can follow Jake on Twitter @YOTB1987 and Instagram @jakesbeard. And be sure to check out Year of the Buffalo's Spotify page. Have a question, comment or suggest...

Sam Stoddart, British Army

November 25, 2021 04:58 - 1 hour

Sam Stoddart stepped on a pressure plate while leading a patrol in Southern Afghanistan in 2012. The pressure plate triggered an IED blast that severely damaged his left foot and ankle. He spent the next eight years fighting pain, going through additional surgeries, and altering his quality of life before he made the decision to amputate. During recovery, Sam began taking courses through the On Course Foundation, a UK and US based origination focused on building personal confidence and sharin...

Joe Hanna, Bunkers in Baghdad

November 18, 2021 03:58 - 1 hour

Joe Hanna is the founder and director of Bunkers in Baghdad. Bunkers in Baghdad is a not-for-profit charity that Joe started in 2008 after seeing images of deployed troops hitting golf balls. He turned his Uncle's garage into a worldwide distribution center that collects and sends new and used golf balls, clubs, and equipment to our troops around the world. Bunkers also supplies golf equipment to Wounded Warriors Programs around the country to aid in the rehabilitation of our injured veterans...

Yari McBride, USAF

November 11, 2021 01:39 - 2 hours

A very special Veterans Day episode as I am joined by my wife Yari! She was born in Puerto Rico, lived through Operation Just Cause in Panama, moved from base to base in the United States, and made the decision to enlist herself after High School. Her 20 years of Government service includes 8 years active duty in the Air Force and multiple deployments in Federal Civil Service. She is the best mother of our three little girls which did not come easy. This and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Have a q...

Ben Hotaling, Merch Knight

November 03, 2021 18:23 - 1 hour

I could not be more thrilled to have Ben Hotaling jump on the pod. Ben is not only a friend, but a colleague of mine at No Laying Up. Ben, along with his best friends, created the backyard golf course Brough Creek National in Kansas City. The course has been featured in a New York Times article as well as being named The Great American Golf course in Tom Coyne's newest book "A Course Called America." His passion for golf runs deep. But his passion for life sets him apart from the rest. Enjoy!...

Toby Harnden, Author of 'First Casualty'

October 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour

Toby Harnden is a US based writer, author, editor and former foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times of London and the Daily Telegraph. He has reported from thirty-three countries, specializing in terrorism and war. His latest book titled 'First Casualty' The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 centers on a team of CIA Officers "Team Alpha" who quietly dropped behind enemy lines on October 17, 2001. One member of the team was John Michael Span who paid the ultimate sacrifice and...

Mike Browne, British Royal Artillery

October 22, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour

Mike Browne is a veteran of the British Army serving time in the Royal Artillery. Mike broke his leg during a routine training exercise that ultimately changed his life forever. Soon after, the broken leg was riddled with infection. Twenty-two operations later, Mike made the decision to have the limb amputated to not only relieve the pain but improve his quality of life. During recovery, Mike noticed a flyer for the On Course Foundation. On Course is a UK and US based origination focused on b...

Jerad Merbitz, NASA

October 14, 2021 03:19 - 1 hour

Jerad Merbitz is the NASA Liaison to SpaceX at the Kennedy Space Center. Jerad is also the co-founder of Watch Us Roar, a Christian apparel brand who's motto he tries to live out everyday. Cody catches up with him to talk all things space, NASA, SpaceX, Inspiration4 mission, and life. Jerad is an incredible friend, someone who is always there for you not matter the circumstances in life. Enjoy! Have a question, comment or suggestion for the podcast? Reach out to Cody at [email protected] o...

Chris Hicks, USAF & Cancer Survivor

October 07, 2021 14:54 - 1 hour

Chris Hicks is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who's 20 years of service included 11 deployments. During his service, Chris was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer. Chris’ story is about service, wanting more out of your life regardless of where you are from or what start you received, overcoming obstacles and the perseverance to fight on, and creating an environment that makes you happy. Survivor, Son, Veteran, friend. Enjoy! Have a question, comment or suggestion for the podcast? Reach ou...

Jeremy Tindell, U.S. Army

September 30, 2021 20:48 - 35 minutes

Jeremy Tindell is a retired Senior Noncommissioned Officer (March 2018) of the U.S Army who served with the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. During his enlistment, Jeremy deployed 13 times in support of several campaigns to include Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as part of Joint Special Operation Task Forces. He has also deployed to Afghanistan with an Aviation Task Force, helping fight the Global War on Terrorism. After leaving the Rangers, he served as a Career C...

Kyle Westmoreland, USAF

September 23, 2021 17:39 - 1 hour

Kyle Westmoreland graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2014. Kyle served as a Finance Officer in the Air Force which saw him stationed in Charleston, SC as well as deployments to North Africa. After completing his commitment, Kyle picked up a full time schedule as a professional golfer. Most notably, Kyle qualified for his first major championship at the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines GC finishing T68. Veteran, Husband, Son, mentor. Enjoy! Have a question, comment or suggest...

Welcome to Downrange!

September 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour

To get things things started, DJ sits down Cody to answer the question "Who the hell are you?" Cheers! Have a question, comment or suggestion for the podcast? Reach out to Cody at [email protected] or on social @codymcbrideNLU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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