Friendly Banter
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsOn the Friendly Banter Podcast Andrew, Billy, and Tom deliver quick, and we mean QUICK, golf takes. We host awesome guests, we have tons of fun, and we dive into trending golf topics providing "expert" picks and tourney recaps. Join the banter and listen today!
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Episodes
EP 155 - A Momentous Occasion
April 26, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIt's Nelly season as Tom and Andrew catch up on the LPGA star's 5th win in a row and her 2nd major victory at The Chevron Championship.
EP 153 - Gals on the Green with Michele Paddleford
April 19, 2024 15:50 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAndrew sits down with Michele Paddleford to hear more about what she's been building at Gals on the Green, a membership-based organization that was founded “fore” women to make learning to golf (and getting better at it) easy and approachable. To learn more about Gals on the Green, visit www.galsonthegreen.golf and follow them on Instagram at @galsonthegreen. . . . Support the Show: Download Bantee - Be sure to head to the app store and download bantee today! https://qrcodes.pro/2NOTG...
EP 153 - Gals on the Green with Michelle Paddleford
April 19, 2024 15:50 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAndrew sits down with Michelle Paddleford to hear more about what she's been building at Gals on the Green, a membership-based organization that was founded “fore” women to make learning to golf (and getting better at it) easy and approachable. To learn more about Gals on the Green, visit www.galsonthegreen.golf and follow them on Instagram at @galsonthegreen.
EP 154 - Gals on the Green with Michele Paddleford
April 19, 2024 15:50 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAndrew sits down with Michele Paddleford to hear more about what she's been building at Gals on the Green, a membership-based organization that was founded “fore” women to make learning to golf (and getting better at it) easy and approachable. To learn more about Gals on the Green, visit www.galsonthegreen.golf and follow them on Instagram at @galsonthegreen. . . . Support the Show: Download Bantee - Be sure to head to the app store and download bantee today! https://qrcodes.pro/2NOTG...
EP 153 - Hello Friends
April 11, 2024 13:49 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThe Masters are here. It's the best time of the year in golf and Andrew and Tom sit down to chat through the major storylines for the year's first major, along with their picks to win and their teams for Bantee's official Masters pool. If you haven't already, create your team at https://www.runyourpool.com/p/j/a32c236725e041d6960ba58593ddf5c8 and hit us up on X/Twitter at @friendlybanter_.
EP 152 - Precision Pro with Jonah Mytro
April 01, 2024 02:44 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBJonah Mytro, the Co-Founder of PrecisionPro, joins the show to tell us about his entrepreneurial journey over the past decade plus, including building Precision Pro into one of the epic brands in golf centered around some of the best rangefinders in the game. Follow Precision Pro on Instagram at @precisionprogolf and visit precisionprogolf.com to learn more!
EP 151 - Our Guest is Jared Doerfler
March 22, 2024 06:03 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBSummary Andrew chats with Jared Doerfler and he discusses his experience writing the newsletter Perfect Putt, which focuses on the business side of golf. He shares how he started the newsletter with no audience or following and how it has grown over the years. They also touch on the rise of indoor golf and the potential for growth in the off-course golf sector. Jared also shares his personal experience playing college golf and what to look for in the college golf world in the years to come....
EP 150 - Our Guest is Jack Newton
March 19, 2024 05:48 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBAndrew interviews Jack Newton, a high school senior and aspiring college golfer. Jack shares his journey from being a baseball player to falling in love with golf and pursuing a college golf scholarship. He discusses the challenges and uncertainties of the college golf recruiting process and the importance of finding the right fit for both the golf program and the academic side. Jack also talks about the role of faith in his golf journey and the importance of enjoying the present moment. In ...
EP 149 - Spring Break Fantasy Draft
March 11, 2024 06:08 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBTom, Andrew, and Billy follow the trend and run a fantasy draft of 10 players each to build a team of professional golfers who will win the most across all tours over the next 6 years.
EP 148 - Anthony Kim Is Back
February 28, 2024 18:52 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBTom and Andrew catch up on 2024 goals and Andrew's progress watching Season 1 of West Wing (and the insanity of a political career). They also talk about the 'The Match' presented by Capital One, Joaquin Neiman's invitation to the Masters, and Anthony Kim's golf comeback.
EP 147 - Going My Wei
February 24, 2024 20:06 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWeiwei Gao, former UVA Cavalier, shares his journey in golf, from his junior and college career to his transition to professional golf. He discusses the challenges of finding golf courses to practice on in Virginia and the decision to move to Jacksonville for better practice opportunities. Weiwei also talks about the competition in college golf, playing in international tournaments, and the realities of professional golf outside of the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours. He shares his passion for crea...
EP 146 - Sun. Day. Red.
February 15, 2024 15:06 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBTom and Andrew discuss various topics including Tom's injury, the Super Bowl, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, and the performances of Justin Thomas and Sahith Theegala. They also touch on the impact of media coverage on the perception of golf tournaments and the struggles of Scottie Scheffler's putting. Overall, it was an engaging and informative conversation about recent events in the world of golf. In this conversation, Tom Holley and Andrew discuss Justin Thomas' dominance in the PGA T...
EP 145 - Kilo Tango w/ Katie McCarthy
February 09, 2024 17:29 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBSummary Katie McCarthy, the founder and CEO of Kilo Tango, shares her journey of starting a women's golf apparel line. She discusses the inspiration behind the brand, the challenges she faced in manufacturing and launching the products, and the success she experienced at the PGA Show last year. Katie also talks about her vision for Kilo Tango and her goal of becoming the go-to golf brand for women. She highlights the importance of finding the right target customer and building a community a...
EP 144: PGA TOUR Enterprises is Born
February 01, 2024 05:25 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBPGA TOUR Enterprises is the new business led by the PGA TOUR and the billionaire investors of the Strategic Sports Group. Tom and Andrew talk the impact on casual golf fans and the potential benefits of the new entity. Also, Tyrrell Hatton is headed to LIV, we check in on our personal goals for the year, and we conclude with predictions for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Announcement of PGA Tour Enterprises 03:25 Discussion on the Implications of PGA Tour Ente...
EP 143: Our Guest Is Harry Grosso and What's In The Cup?
January 26, 2024 13:01 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, Tom and Billy chat through this week in golf, the NFL playoffs, and a horrid week of office basketball. We are joined by the second most important amateur in golf and friend of the program Harry Grosso to discuss his standout college career, time in upstate New York, and discuss Nick Dunlap’s miracle win. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Friendly Banter YouTube Channel and wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss out and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok...
EP 143 Our Guest is DIII Golfing Legend Harry Grosso and What's In The Cup?
January 26, 2024 02:49 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this conversation, Tom Holley, Billy, and Harry Grosso discuss various topics related to golf. They start with Harry's background in golf and his experience playing for Skidmore College. They then talk about Harry's improbable win in a college golf tournament and the facilities available to him at Skidmore. The conversation then shifts to Nick Dunlap's recent win and the rarity of amateur golfers winning professional tournaments. They also discuss the success of young golfers and the comm...
EP 142: Our guest is Lulu Altmann and Billy needs to SPEAK UP!
January 18, 2024 18:44 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, Tom and Andrew chat through this week in golf and the NFL playoffs, including their picks for The American Express at La Quinta Country Club. On the back half, Billy and Andrew sit down with a very good friend of the program, Lulu Altmann, to hear her story about growing up in Brazil and making it on to the Ladies European Tour as a professional golfer. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Friendly Banter YouTube Channel and wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss ou...
EP 141: The Leap Year
January 11, 2024 18:14 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBTJ Tom Holley is back at the helm of The Friendly Banter Podcast. He's joined this week by Andrew Winter to discuss everything in store for the new year including some personal goals, what listeners can expect on the podcast going forward, and a few golf predictions. The Friendly Banter Podcast is brought to you by Two Guys with Balls. Two Guys with Balls is the best place to buy premium used golf balls at fair prices. Use code BANTEE for 10% off your next purchase at twoguyswithballs.com
EP 140: Europe's on Fire, USA are Terrified
October 05, 2023 02:21 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBTom and Andrew sit down to recap the 2023 Ryder Recap. They chat through the highs and lows (mostly the lows) of a lackluster US performance and all of the storylines coming out of an weekend in Rome.
EP 139: Our Guest is Keith Stewart
September 27, 2023 01:51 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this episode of the Bantee Podcast, Andrew and Tom are joined by Keith Stewart, the founder of Read the Line. We discuss everything related to the world of golf betting and break down the highly anticipated Ryder Cup. Read The Line is the leading golf betting insights service that covers the LPGA and PGA Tour, raising your golf betting acumen week after week. Over the last two decades, Keith has earned significant recognition from his peers for his perspective covering the business and g...
EP 138: Our Guest is Two Guys With Balls
September 14, 2023 19:17 - 45 minutes - 42 MBEP 138: Our Guest is Two Guys With Balls On this episode of the Bantee Podcast, co-hosts Billy Annesley and Andrew Winter are joined by Lashan Wanigatunga and Justin Hubert, the founders of Two Guys With Balls. Lashan and Justin recount their lightbulb moment for their idea to sell used golf balls and the journey it took to get to where they are today. Additionally, we also discuss the philanthropic side of Two Guys With Balls. The company donates $1 from every order to support the golfing...
EP 137: Our Guest is Schyler Horne
September 06, 2023 14:55 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this episode of the Bantee Podcast, co-hosts Billy Annesley and Andrew Winter are joined by golf influencer Schyler Horne for his first podcast interview ever (3:44-34:31). Schyler discusses his unexpected rise to social media stardom in the golf space, as well as his content creation process. He also shares some of his favorite memories from the golf course.
+1 EP 136: Introducing Bantee Bets & The 151st Open Championship
July 19, 2023 15:07 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBTom and Andrew chat through Bantee Bets, the new Bantee community contest to bet on Professional Golf and their picks for The 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool GC.
+1 EP 135: Our Guest is James Nicholas
July 12, 2023 20:35 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode of the One Over Pod, hosts Billy Annesley and Andrew Winter are joined by professional golfer James Nicholas. James discusses his journey to becoming a professional golfer, including his background in other sports and his decision to pursue golf after college. He also shares insights into the competitive world of golf, including the different tours and the pressure involved in Q School. Throughout the discussion, James emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and not get...
+1 EP 134: My Host Has Returned from Sabatical for a Guest Appearance
June 12, 2023 01:08 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MB+1 EP 134: My Host Has Returned from Sabatical for a Guest Appearance
+1 EP 133: The Block Party is over and our Neighborhood Watch has ended
May 29, 2023 17:10 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBAndrew and Billy chat about the PGA Championship, Brooks' well deserved week-long celebration, and the Michael Block Experience.
+1 EP 132: My Fashion Doesn't Need Your Policing
May 21, 2023 13:52 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBAndrew and Billy take over the mic while host Tom Holley remains on sabbatical. On this week's episode, Andrew and Billy return for their second go-round on the mic. We discuss all things PGA Championship, add context to our candid approach to making a podcast, and deliver a NEW segment called 'Behind the Banter' where we dive into all things happening behind the scenes at Bantee. Specifically for this week's episode, we dive into Billy's outingwith a few Philadelphia Eagles players, Bantee...
+1 EP 131: My Divots Aren't Your Concern
May 01, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBHost Tom Holley goes on sabbatical and Bantee co-founders Andrew Winter and Billy Annesley wet their beaks with the mic. In their first attempt at podcasting, Andrew and Billy completely wing it. They discuss the Barstool x Korn Ferry and NLU x US Open partnerships, and provide an update on the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament.
+1 EP 130: My Random Pairing Looks Really Familiar
April 20, 2023 09:58 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHosts TJ Holley and Neal (Real Deal) share the stage in honor of the Zurich Classic. The co-hosts preview the tournament, discuss their favorite pairings, and debut "Comedy Hour," which includes 3 partner-golf-related skits. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 129: My Heart Breaks for Jordan Spieth
April 17, 2023 00:58 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBHost TJ Holley and guest Neal "Real Deal" recap a fabulous RBC Heritage. The pair runs through Jon Rahm in the booth, Spieth's Sunday, Fitz's gutsy win, and much more. We also play a rousing game of "What's Popping" in honor of Matt Fitzpatrick. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 128: My Ugly Jacket is ALSO Worth $20 Million
April 13, 2023 02:29 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHost TJ Holley and Neal "The Real Deal" Dellostritto come together to preview the RBC Heritage. We discuss Rory's decision to drop out as well as debut two new segments, "Ugly Things we Love" and "Hardest Acts to Follow." This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 127: My Tree Fell in Augusta and No One Heard It
April 10, 2023 02:25 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBHost Tom Holley is joined by “Downtown” Peter Brown to recap an interesting Masters. We discuss, Rahm, Rory, LIV, Bennett, Scheffler, and much more. We also play a game called “Things Faster than Patrick Cantlay.” This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 126: My Buddy has Georgia on his Mind
April 06, 2023 10:06 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBHost Tom Holley is joined by our most requested guest, Noah Cate, to preview the Masters. Noah battles through wisdom teeth pain to provide some gambling picks, tournament insights, and facts about Bobby Jones. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 125: My Worst-Nightmare is Entering the Drive, Chip, and Putt
April 03, 2023 01:48 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBHost Tom Holley and guest Neal Dellostritto recap the ANWA, the national Drive, Chip, and Putt, and the Valero Open. We hypothesize what the DC&P would look like if the participants were not talented youngsters, discuss Rose’s dominance, and briefly recap Corey Conners’ win. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 124: My Patience for NBC is Wearing Thin
March 27, 2023 02:48 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBHost Tom Holley recaps the WGC Match Play, as well as provides NBC’s coverage with a compliment sandwich! This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 123: My Bracket is BUSTED
March 23, 2023 10:47 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHost Tom Holley runs through Bracketology in advance of the WGC Match Play. Tune in to see what upsets he picks and who he has in his final four! This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 122: My Podcast will NOT be Bifurcated
March 20, 2023 01:45 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBHost Tom Holley is joined by Super Bowl Champion Erich Corcoran to play a rousing game of “Buy or Sell” that covers the Valspar, LIV, bifurcation, and much more. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 121: My Interior Designer SUCKS
March 16, 2023 11:01 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBHost Tom Holley is joined by college basketball correspondent Neal Dellostritto and college lacrosse correspondent to preview the Valspar Championship. We provide our picks for the week, discuss our favorite options on the Valpsar color sheet, and talk some college hoops as well. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 120: My Gold Boys are all in One Place
March 13, 2023 10:49 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBHost Tom Holley is joined by several guests to recap the Players Championship. Jacksonville Correspondent, Connor Fountain, tells us about his day on the ground at Sawgrass, we play kiss mary kill in regard to the best aces on Tour, and we ask an important question - do we like Scottie Scheffler? This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sp...
+1 EP 119: My Favorite Island is Uninhabitable (It's Love Island)
March 09, 2023 11:36 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBIt’s Players week, folks. We will have boots live on the ground and are excited to preview what should be an excellent week of golf. We also discuss our favorite islands. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 118: The Legs Feed the Wolf, Gentlemen
March 06, 2023 11:24 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBWhat. A. Finish. We recap a thrilling Sunday at Bay Hill and discuss the best ways to get your thighs to look like Kurt Kitayama's, in a new segment we are calling "Leg Day." This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 117: My Favorite Sweater Has a Hole-in-One
March 02, 2023 11:31 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBWe preview the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, and, in honor of Mr. Palmer, we discuss our favorite sweaters throughout history. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 116: My Boys are Going Tarps off for this Eppy
February 28, 2023 01:29 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWe recap a thrilling Honda Classic and discuss what works about “non-elevated” events. In honor of Akshay’s weekend, we discuss some of the greatest tarps-off moments in sports history. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 115: My Buddy Flew into Town to Watch “Full Swing”
February 23, 2023 11:46 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBMy buddy, former roommate, and former captain of our college golf team, Noah Cate, joins the show to provide a review of "Full Swing." We were lucky enough to fly Noah into NYC to watch the show with us! This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 114: My Attorneys are Charging Jon Rahm with Grandstanding
February 20, 2023 17:22 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBThe LAPD needs to look into Jon Rahm for tampering after the shot he into 17 on Saturday and I will not stand for this. We also discuss Tiger's return, Adam Hadwin, and give Rahm his fair share of credit for being insanely good at golf. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 113: My Life is a Movieeeeee (on Netflix)
February 16, 2023 11:45 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBSpecial Guest (with no lines) Tucker joins the show to preview “Full Swing.” We walk through the aspects of the show we are most excited to see and share golf from our own lives that we wish Netflix was around to capture. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 112: My Favorite Gatorade Color is Purple
February 14, 2023 01:41 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBHost Tom Holley recaps (most of) the WMPO and previews the Super Bowl. We break down Rory's insane escape on Thursday, the Tom Kim mic'd up beauty, Scottie's dominance in Scottsdale, and Jon Rahm's Sunday. We also ask an age-old question: how much money would it take to get you to streak at a sporting event? This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor ...
+1 EP 111: My Boys are Alive in Phoenix (for now)
February 09, 2023 03:07 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBWe have a big week in podcast history as two of our own are live from S**** B*** week in Phoenix! Sadly, neither of them is on the show! Our host Tom Holley rants about idiots on Twitter, gives his pick to win the WMPO, and makes a coin-flip selection for the S**** B*** (Go Chiefs) This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sponsor.
+1 EP 110: My Pampered F's, Once Again, Need to Play
February 06, 2023 02:51 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBWe are absolutely furious that a little bit of wind is bullying these touring professionals into playing golf on a Monday. We recap the golf that we have seen so far and discuss the possibility that Aaron Rodgers sandbagged the Am event (shocking). We also speak on Phil's recent Twitter activity. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts on Apple and Spotify it will say below this text that Anchor is also a sp...
+1 EP 109: My Ole Bear Loves the Honey!
February 02, 2023 11:56 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBSpecial Guest and resident Pebble Beach expert Connor Fountain joins the show to preview the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. We talk about Jordan Spieth's game, School Boy Q's love of golf, and how much Connor spent on dinner at Pebble! We also compare our favorite PGA pros to characters from Arrested Development, in honor of Jason Bateman and Will Arnett playing this week. This episode was sponsored by Bantee Golf. Use promo code ONEOVER to save 10% off your Bantee purchase. And when this posts ...