Group Golf Therapy
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to Golf's Safe Space! Group Golf Therapy is a podcast about the intersection of golf and mental health: how the sport makes us laugh, cry, and bubble with rage. Tap in with your GGT shrinks, Bradford Wilson, Connor Laubenstein, and Drew Westphal each week to hear stories, confessionals, and mortal wounds.
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Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf
Connor: @thebagbandit
Drew: @everydaydrew Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupgolftherapy/support
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Episodes
Loose Impediments Episode 7: Mini Tours are a Scam
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBHowdy jocks, welcome back. Liz and Maya are here, talking about the best Ponzi scheme in all of golf: mini tours. The mini tour circuit is really hard and can be dire circumstances for some players so if you know anyone out there grinding, toss them some coin. Find us @loose.impediments, @Mayasreddy, and @Shank.Haney on IG! Links: WHOOP, get a 4.0 and 1 month free: https://join.whoop.com/mayasreddy JUNESHINE, Order yourself some Junies! Loosey faves are Hopical Citrus and Midnight Painki...
#024 - The Shrinks reflect on the past few months
March 15, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBBradford, Connor, and Drew took some time off between season 1 and 2, to make space for life changes and swing changes, and the Shrinks unpack the triumphs and challenges faced during that break. In this session: finding comfort in chaos, creating your dream job, burning the forest to see what grows back, going to the moon. We are proud to release this session exactly one year after the Group Golf Therapy group text was born—and we are overwhelmed by all of your support in our pursuit of nor...
Loose Impediments Episode 7: SGL? Super Golf Losers
March 10, 2022 14:08 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBAnother week, another episode of the jocks talkin' golf. This week, Maya and Liz talk about the Saudi Golf League, how it got started, and why Phil’s comments were so harmful. Sit back, relax, enjoy the 'sode and don’t forget to tell us your favorite queer villains. Find us @loose.impediments, @Mayasreddy, and @Shank.Haney on IG! Also go check out our good friends over at Juneshine and order yourself a case! Bye! https://juneshine.com/?sscid=21k6_5yc21& //Loose Impediments in produced by...
#023 - Roger Steele squashes the beef
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBRoger Steele is one of the most interesting people in golf. Did you know he was an engineer before he became a golf content creator? After founding Hipe Media, Roger has been entertaining us with his Rill Talks on Instagram, and sharing his creative skills with brands like Trap Golf, Five Iron, Callaway, Golf Pride, and now Nike. Roger credits his parents with helping shape him into the person he is today, and also thanks his city, Chicago, for how he views and moves through the world. We kn...
Loose Impediments Episode 5: Shane did not lose his Diamond in the ocean, Kourtney
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBGuest number one and fellow jock Shane Diamond joins Maya and Liz to further discuss trans representation and inclusion in golf. He also provides the first *nice take* yet so…that’s different… Shane plays golf without a score, famously built a clubhouse and fights for LGBTQ+ . Changing the Game https://www.hulu.com/movie/changing-the-game-71bcd7f5-63b4-485c-b4ee-ed41517484d1 Burnout https://bookshop.org/books/burnout-the-secret-to-unlocking-the-stress-cycle/9781984818324?gclid=Cj0KCQiA09...
#022 - Andrew Haynes interviews the Shrinks
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBWe are back for season 2 of Group Golf Therapy. Bradford, Connor, and Drew took some much needed time to reset, take stock, work on self-care, and prepare for a whole new adventure as the Group Golf Therapy universe continues to expand. Our first session back in the couch features Andrew Haynes, VP and Executive Creative Director of Fairgame. The tables are turned in this session, though: Andrew interviews us about how we got into golf, the Group Golf Therapy origin story, and why golf can b...
Loose Impediments Episode 4: We get it Barstool bros, y'all love golf
February 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBWelcome back, jocks! This week, the jocks are talking about the sleep paralysis demon that haunts us all: Barstool Sports. Maya and Liz are also visiting the Greyson wolf in sheep’s clothing that Barstool occupies in golf, who they believe really make golf a fun place for all, and their Lord and Savior, Bradford Wilson and Juneshine. This week on the Lipout, Liz and Maya discuss the golf courses they still think about. What golf courses occupy your dreams or, ya know, nightmares? Find us @...
Loose Impediments Episode 3: Two Betas in an Alpha World
February 16, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBHey all you Alpha females what is up. Ugh welcome to Loose Impediments. Liz and Maya are back to discuss Greyson Scarlett and those ramifications, gender and how it doesn’t exist especially in clothing, and the violence and harm of cultural appropriation in golf. On everyone’s favorite Lipout, the Jocks revisit the Top 3 PGA Tour players that they would make out with. Who are yours? Fire away on our IG @loose.impediments! See you on the other side! //Loose Impediments is produced by MindY...
Loose Impediments Episode 2: A Mentally Stable Wolf and a Lesbian Walk Into a Bar…
February 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe’ve got two wolves inside of us: a mentally unstable wolf or a lesbian. Which one are you? Welcome back to Loose Impediments! Maya and Liz are delving into Justin Thomas, the Sentry Tournament of Champions, homophobia in golf and how Callaway really got it wrong. Reach us at @loose.impediments, @Shank.Haney and @MayasReddy on IG for your questions and constructive compliments. Tell us what your top 3 gayest movies are, tell us your thoughts on golf stuff! Thanks Jocks! See you soon! //L...
Loose Impediments Episode 1: Immovable Obstructions
February 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBThe Jocks’ inception episode! Welcome to the Loose Impediments Podcast, where two jocks talk all things golf. This week, Liz and Maya discuss the PIP- the Player Impact Program- and how it doesn’t mean anything, the pay gap between the PGA and LPGA tours, and money in golf lol. Let us know what you’re thinking! You can find us at @loose.impediments, @Shank.Haney and @Mayasreddy on Instagram. We’ll see you next time, jocks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
#021 - The Shrinks talk art and answer your questions
November 23, 2021 13:52 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBBuy a dang print. Tap in with us: @groupgolftherapy Connor: @thebagbandit Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf Drew: @everydaydrew Uncommon.golf - Code: GGT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupgolftherapy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupgolftherapy/support
#020 - Rick Shiels gets some "me time"
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBRick Shiels has a golf content and YouTube empire, made of millions of fans and subscribers. But he took some time to talk to Connor and Bradford about what "me time" looks and feels like to him. The "Monster", as he calls it, referring to golf content social media machine, can sometimes feel like something we MUST do. We caught up with Rick at a time when he realized just how important self-care is to the creative process, and to be the best version of himself FOR himself, for his subscribe...
#019 - Michael Williams schools us on American industry
November 09, 2021 13:05 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBMichael Williams cares deeply for quality. He’s one of the most knowledgeable sources for the best truck stop burger joints, or bespoke leather bags, or Italian wine. He has one goal with golf: to be able to confidently play anywhere with anyone. The GGT Shrinks caught up with Michael and learned about American industry and his latest project, ACL Golf. Hit em straight, and mind your golf! Are you in the market for a new golf ball? Why don't you check out our friends at Uncommon Golf? Uncomm...
#018 - ESPN's Charlotte Gibson Is Running a Marathon
November 02, 2021 12:58 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBCharlotte Gibson is an LA-based writer for ESPN. In her current role as an associate editor of voices and features with ESPN’s Digital Storytelling Group and espnW, Charlotte writes and edits as-told-to essays, columns, features with a focus on golf, mental health and women in sports. She's also a dope athlete who's training for a MARATHON! The graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and the University of California, Santa Cruz where she played NCAA golf (GO BANANA SL...
#017 - Jungle's Tom McFarland from a tour bus
October 26, 2021 14:53 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBGGT is going musical. Tom McFarland is not a professional golfer, or even in the industry at all: he's a founder of British electronic band, Jungle. AND he's recently gotten back into golf. After a pandemic-induced 18 months travel break, Tom and the band hit the US for a nationwide tour. He caught up with the GGT shrinks from his tour bus in Omaha, Nebraska. Loads covered in this session: learning to cope with negativity on the golf course, being a new parent while on the road, and playing g...
#016 - The Shrinks answer your questions
October 19, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 59 MBYou asked, we answered: this week, Bradford, Connor, and Drew respond to a handful of listener questions. The Shrinks walk through the foundation of their relationship together, golf's cultural reckoning, and characteristics they value on and off the golf course. Are you in the market for a new golf ball? Why don't you check out our friends at Uncommon Golf. Uncommon has unbeatable prices on their two premium golf balls, the Model 55 and 33. Even better, when you use "GGT" at checkout, you'l...
#015 - Hally Leadbetter Stole from Andre Iguodala
October 12, 2021 12:54 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBHally Leadbetter is one of golf's busiest media personalities. In addition to her job at Golf Digest, Hally regularly works with the USGA, our friends at Grueter Golf, and just launched a new podcast with Henni Koyack: Henni and Hally Can't Quit Golf. Hally unpacks a whole bunch with the shrinks: her recent foray into improv comedy, growing up in Florida with one of the most legendary golf instructors in history, and how to process positive and negative feedback at work. Did she steal from An...
#014 - Slinging Merch with Random Golf Club's Art Director, Tony Knapton
October 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBAffectionately known around the golf community as aka Toe.Knee, aka Merch Lord, aka Toe.psd, Tony Knapton is a prolific creator, art director, and designer - most notably with Random Golf Club. RGC isn't his first or even second go around in the merch world. Tony has been creating tasteful tangible garments for almost a decade. We unpack Tony's favorite snacks that boost creative juices and talk about how having kids has affected his outlook on design. Regardless if you know what a PSD file ...
#013 - The shrinks unpack Wisconsin Uncovered from Erin Hills
September 28, 2021 12:47 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBBrad, Connor, and Drew walk through the entire Wisconsin Uncovered experience on the trip's final day, from deep within the bowels of US Open host, Erin Hills.
#013 - The Shrinks Unpack Wisconsin Uncovered from Erin Hills
September 28, 2021 12:47 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBBrad, Connor, and Drew walk through the entire Wisconsin Uncovered experience on the trip's final day, from deep within the bowels of US Open host, Erin Hills. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupgolftherapy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupgolftherapy/support
#012 Lydia Ko. That's it. That's the title.
September 21, 2021 11:20 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThe GGT boys were blessed with Lydia Ko's presence on the couch this week. Lydia Ko was ranked world no. 1 at age 17, 9 months, and 9 days - the youngest no. 1 ranked golfer of any gender ever. She is a 2-time Olympic medalist, a 16-time LPGA Tour winner, all at the age of 24. Lydia takes some time from her busy schedule to talk about her mom's cooking, her friends and Tour family, and how her performance coach, Sean Foley, and his musical tastes can be a powerful motivator. She credits her t...
#011 - Cole Young of Metalwood Studio Throws it Back
September 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBCole Young aka Thick Owens is on the couch this week, unpacking how golf clubs are more nostalgic to him than music, how Metalwood Studio is giving free game on how to build your golf bag on a budget, and how legendary golfer Shingo Katayama inspires Cole's dream tournament outfit. This is a fun and light-hearted session with one of golf's great young thinkers and doers, and we're excited to share what we love about Cole with our audience. Tap in! Hit em straight, and mind your golf! Get fre...
#010 - Marina Alex Checks In
September 07, 2021 12:20 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe GGT boys sit down for a quick check-in session with LPGA Tour winner, Marina Alex. We were able to unpack protecting a 4-stroke lead in a tournament, how she decompresses after a tough round, and what it would look like if fans were more empathetic to the grind of the pro athlete life. We're all rooting for her next week at the Portland Cambia Classic! Check out what balls the Group Golf Therapy shrinks are playing at Uncommon.golf and use promo code "GGT" at checkout to receive free ship...
#009 - The Shrinks Get Selfish
August 31, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBThe GGT boys have been podding, creating, linking, and building at a breakneck speed. Brad, Connor, and Drew take a minute to unpack what's been going on behind the scenes in their lives and share some GGT updates. They discuss the importance of self-care, even when it feels selfish, and the cathartic nature of "dropping a second ball" on the golf course. Sit back, relax and find your couch. #MindYourGolf Find us on Instagram: @groupgolftherapy Brad: @bradfordwilsongolf Connor: @thebagba...
#008 - Erik Anders Lang in a Van Down by the River
August 24, 2021 11:22 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThe GGT boys podded with @randomgolfclub's very own, Erik Anders Lang while cruising in a Sprinter Van down I-94 in Wisconsin. That's right, another successful in-person pod under our collective belt. Today's episode, we unpack how Erik views success, how his 6 year old self sees his 40 year old self, and learn a catchy Paul McCartney song that became the trip's unofficial theme song. #FindYourCouch #MindYourGolf Find us on Instagram: Find us on Instagram: @groupgolftherapy Erik: @erikandersl...
#007 - Christian Hafer Spills the Tea
August 17, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe GGT boys were able to record one of their first in-person podcasts at the beautiful The Club at Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc, WI. We sat down in a random conference room after a quick B&E with one of golf's most sought-after creatives, Chrisitan Hafer. While we didn't discuss shutter speed or Hafe's favorite camera setup, we did delve deeper into feelings of imposter syndrome, depression, and celebrating personal victories. This might not be the version of Hafe you were expecting, and that...
#006 - Time Traveling with Sean Hotchkiss
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBSean Hotchkiss joins us for this session, and he had a ton to unpack on the show: his journey through self-discovery and acceptance, writing stories as a means of survival, and a therapeutic technique we can all use to play golf with a younger version of ourselves. Sean is a former magazine writer, who now runs a life coaching practice, and the three of us learned so much from how rawly and candidly he carries himself. Like a lot of our guests, Sean hit the pause button on golf for a period i...
#006 Sean Hotchkiss
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBSean Hotchkiss joins us for this session, and he had a ton to unpack on the show: his journey through self-discovery and acceptance, writing stories as a means of survival, and a therapeutic technique we can all use to play golf with a younger version of ourselves. Sean is a former magazine writer, who now runs a life coaching practice, and the three of us learned so much from how rawly and candidly he carries himself. Like a lot of our guests, Sean hit the pause button on golf for a period i...
#006 - Sean Hotchkiss
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBSean Hotchkiss joins us for this session, and he had a ton to unpack on the show: his journey through self-discovery and acceptance, writing stories as a means of survival, and a therapeutic technique we can all use to play golf with a younger version of ourselves. Sean is a former magazine writer, who now runs a life coaching practice, and the three of us learned so much from how rawly and candidly he carries himself. Like a lot of our guests, Sean hit the pause button on golf for a period i...
#005 - Chris Collick eats Humble Pie
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBChris Collick is a modern-day Renaissance man. Although he refuses to admit he is on the mic, Chris is one of our favorite content creators and influencers on the interweb today. In today's session, we unpack everything from the ways he stayed sane during the pandemic lockdown to a touching story about how Chris was able to give back to his parents who have supported him and his creative endeavors. Grab a tissue box and enjoy this episode and of course, mind your golf. Find us on Instagram: ...
#005 Chris Collick eats Humble Pie
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBChris Collick is a modern-day Renaissance man. Although he refuses to admit he is on the mic, Chris is one of our favorite content creators and influencers on the interweb today. In today's session, we unpack everything from the ways he stayed sane during the pandemic lockdown to a touching story about how Chris was able to give back to his parents who have supported him and his creative endeavors. Grab a tissue box and enjoy this episode and of course, mind your golf. Find us on Instagram...
#004 Christine Fraser is worthy of the praise
July 29, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIf you've been following us for a bit, you'll know that Christine Fraser is more than just a guest. She's an icon. She's an advocate. She's an ally. She's our favorite golf course architect. Coolest story at the party aside, Christine seeks to make golf courses adaptive, inclusive, inviting, and sustainable for the next 50 years. Because, there's legitimate cause to worry that without those things, golf won't be around in 50 years. We unpack a few things in this session: namely, imposter syn...
#003 - Kinda Lighthearted, Kinda Morbid with Christina Kim
July 20, 2021 11:40 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBDo you see the name in the title of this episode? CHRISTINA KIM! Like.. 3-time LPGA Tour Winner Christina Kim! The same Christina Kim who pours her heart and her humor into every single interaction she has. That Christina Kim! She joins Group Golf Therapy this week, and generally keeps it light, but there's so much more to her bubbling under the surface. We get into what it's like to win on Tour, offering support to a friend, and how to offer "gentle guidance" to internet trolls. We unpack it...
#002 - Liz Breed hates Mutton Chops
July 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBLiz Breed is $50,000 richer than you because she wins golf tournaments. Like real actual golf tournaments. After a stellar career at the University of Kentucky, and sharing a lunch table with the likes of now-NBA-superstar Anthony Davis, Liz played on both the LPGA and Symmetra Tour level, so she's real good at this stuff. In this episode, Liz shares with us her experiences as an assistant teaching pro at Seawane Golf Club, and how no one should ever take golf tips from a dude with mutton ch...
#001 - Dosas and Samosas with Maya Reddy
July 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB#01. Maya has been to ComiCon 12 years in a row. She is also a queer South Asian former professional golfer, LGBTQ+ athlete activist, and founder of the Queer Asian Social Club. At Claremont McKenna College, Maya was a three-time NCAA All American, then in 2015 turned professional and played on the Cactus and National Women’s Golf Association Tours and gained status on the Symetra Tour before having to take a step back from the sport due to its exclusive culture and the many harmful bigoted ...