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Shank Happens

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Shank Happens, hosted by Travis Miller and Ryan Rustand covers all things going on in the world of golf. From the comedic side that you've grown to love and expect from its widely popular social platforms, to the serious side of life on Tour inside the ropes. The podcast will feature a variety of segments that will push the boundaries of the conversations happening in golf and include in depth interviews with the biggest personalities in the world of golf.

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Episodes

Ep 35. The World's First Digital Country Club Ft. Stephen Malbon

January 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Happy New Years! Travis and Ryan are back. The guys get an exclusive interview with Malbon Golf founder Stephen Malbon and the creation of the world's first digital country club; The Bucket's Club. Both Travis & Ryan are now members and dive into NFT's with Malbon to learn how it will affect the golf space and what to expect from this new project.  Please take a minute to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and THANK YOU for all the support! It's going to be an exciting year and lots ...

Ep 34. Charity Events & Ryder Cup Recap

October 06, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Ryan and Travis are back from a crazy packed travel schedule and recap both the Brighter Days event with Jason Day and the Begin Again Foundation event with Marc Leishman. PGA Memes was at the Ryder Cup in full force and the guys breakdown the experience and what the future looks like for Team USA.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 33. PMC Recap, Tour Championship & Ryder Cup Picks

September 08, 2021 17:37 - 1 hour - 179 MB

Travis & Ryan are back from LA and give a full rundown of the PGA Memes Challenge and everything LA. The PGA Tour season came to a close with the Tour Championship and the guys breakdown the tournament, the format and their candid thoughts on champion Patrick Cantlay. With the Ryder Cup around the corner, the guys weigh in on their captain's pick selections and what to look forward to at Whistling Straits.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 32. Ultimate Buddies Trip Destinations, Best on Course Games, & FedEx Cup Playoffs Begin

August 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 173 MB

Travis & Ryan are fresh off their golf trips from Miami and Colorado Springs and discuss where the best domestic buddy trips are and what the best games to play on the course are. The guys dive into the wild playoff at Wyndham and what to look out for for the upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 31. Olympic Golf, Ancer's 1st Tour Victory & Coach Rusty Crashes The Barracuda Championship

August 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

It was an American sweep for gold at the 2020 Olympics in Japan! The guys breakdown their thoughts on olympic golf and how it compared to 2016 and where it can go in the future. Abraham Ancer finally breaks through and claims his first Tour victory, Barracuda Championship recap and so much more!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 30. Playing Oakmont, Golf Olympics & White Belts

July 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 164 MB

The 2021 Olympics are underway and the boys dive into their analysis and picks to win the gold medal. Coach Rusty takes a day trip to Pennsylvania to play Oakmont and gives us the full run down on his experience plus much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 29. Open Championship Recap

July 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

The 149th Open Championship is officially in the books and the guys recap everything including Collin Morikawa's historic performance. Is the Bryson/Brooks bit played out? Will Morikawa complete the career grand slam before Spieth? Lots to cover in the popular "Buy or Sell" segment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 28. Open Championship is Back! Ft. Cameron Smith

July 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

The Open Championship is finally back and the boys catch up with 3X PGA Tour champ Cameron Smith to discuss the year's last major, the upcoming Olympics, and whether or not he'll keep the mullet around for much longer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 27. It's US Open Week! Ft. Luis Gagne

June 15, 2021 15:43 - 30 minutes - 57.1 MB

It's officially US Open week and the boys catch up with 2018 US Open low amateur Luis Gagne who just recently qualified to play in this week's event. Get a behind the scenes perspective on what it's like to play on the longest day in golf and battle your way to golf's toughest stage.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 26. Rahm Forced To WD At The Memorial

June 09, 2021 17:07 - 50 minutes - 93.8 MB

It was a big week in golf that was ultimately spoiled by a positive Jon Rahm Covid-19 test. The boys weigh in on the Tour's policies and their handling of the situation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 25. PGA Memes Challenge Recap & Coach Rusty Takes on Wisconsin

June 02, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

The boys are back after a week off and recap the PGA Memes Challenge and Ryan's recent trip to Wisconsin where he played Erin Hills and Whistling Straits. After eating crow for their recent Phil Mickelson shade, Travis & Ryan run through a new series of buy or sell questions including who would win in a fist fight between Bryson or Brooks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 24. It's PGA Championship Week & Is Manolo Vega a Character?

May 18, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MB

The 2nd Major Championship is upon us this week at Kiawah Island and the boys break down their thoughts and place a wager on who comes out on top. Travis made it to a tour event for the first time in 2 years and Ryan breaks down his experience at the Hype Golf event down in Miami. The boys also break some MAJOR NEWS in the Out of Bounds segment and weigh in on whether Manolo Vega is the real deal or just a character. Tune in and listen and be sure to subscribe to the podcast.  Hosted on Aca...

Ep 23. Rory is BACK, but so are talks about the Premiere Golf League

May 11, 2021 12:35 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MB

Nearly two years from his previous win on Tour, Rory McIiroy finds his way back in the winners circle where it all began; Quail Hollow. The guys break down Rory's victory, resurfaced talks about the Premiere Golf League and whether or not PGA Memes will ever get verified.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 22. Exclusive Interview with Manolo Vega

May 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Last week, Manolo Vega burst onto the golf scene growing from 900 followers to nearly 200,000! Travis and Ryan catch up with Manolo to hear all about his rise to stardom and what's next for Manny's Maniacs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 21. Hitting a Golf Ball in 50 States in 30 Days, Team Mullet Wins the Zurich Classic & More ft. Jake Adams

April 27, 2021 16:19 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Travis & Ryan cover all things Zurich Classic including Cam Smith's legendary Kentucky waterfall. The boys weigh in on Koepka's match with Portnoy and whether or not they could shoot 59 at Shinnecock with unlimited mulligans. Jake Adams joins the podcast at the 19th hole to give us some background to his latest 30 day challenge; to hit a golf ball in every state. He's on the home stretch and he gives us some exclusive details on how he'll finish it off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Ep 20. Hitting bombs for 45 with Bobby Bradley & Stewart Cink claims victory at the RBC Heritage

April 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Travis & Ryan recap the RBC Heritage and Stewart Cink's third victory all-time at the venue. The buy or sell segment gets a little juicy as the boys dive into Bubbie golf's latest Tik Tok video and are later met by Bobby Bradley from @long.drivers at the 19th hole to discuss his recent encounter with POTUS 45.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 19. Masters Recap

April 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

Ryan & Travis discuss all things Masters including Hideki's monumental victory, Bryson's struggles, Xander's disastrous 16th hole and much more. Also, Travis gets invited to play Sage Valley and discusses where it ranks on his all-time favorite list.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 18. Spieth is BACK & it's Masters week!

April 06, 2021 17:27 - 55 minutes - 103 MB

It's every golfers favorite time of year and the guys dive into all things Masters. How much would you pay for a round at Augusta? Will Rory ever win a green jacket? And is Patrick Reed the worst Masters champion of all-time... we cover it all.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 17. Match Play, Dahmen Gets 1st W & All Things Pork Missiles With Dale Vallely

March 30, 2021 15:10 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Travis & Ryan dive into all things Dell Match Play & Corales Championship, discuss Paige Spiranac's hot take and join Mr. Pork Missile himself Dale Vallely at the 19th hole. Follow @shankhappenspod @cobragolf and subscribe to the podcast for a chance to win a new set of irons.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 16. Honda Classic Recap & Can Rickie Make it to The Masters?

March 23, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 90 MB

Just one week in and Shank Happens tops the charts in Russia! The boys jump in and discuss all things Honda Classic including the treacherous Bear Trap and the lackluster leaderboard over the weekend.  Travis & Ryan discuss Rickie Fowler’s current situation in the Out of Bounds segment of how he’s on the outside looking in heading into Augusta and whether he can get his game back into form. Follow us on Instagram @shankhappenspod for exclusive content and to stay up to date with all the la...

Ep 15. Shank Happens is BACK! Players Championship Recap

March 16, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MB

Coach Rusty officially joins the pod as a co-host and the boys recap the Players Championship. Travis & Ryan introduce a new segment called "Buy or Sell" and weigh in on whether iron covers help with resale value, if Holly Sonders is on the road to porn, and if Spieth will find the winners circle in 2021. Follow us on Instagram @shankhappenspod for new episode alerts and special content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 14. It's Masters Week!

November 11, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MB

Travis and Joe are back for a special Masters week episode of Shank Happens. The guys weigh in on Bryson's gains, Tiger defending his title and who they'd hate and love to see put on the green jacket come this Sunday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 13. Phil Takes Over The Champions Tour & The Most Disappointing 60 Of All Time

August 26, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 44 MB

The FedEx Cup playoffs are under way and DJ absolutely dominated in Boston. The guys recap the Northern Trust and what might have been the most disappointed round of 60 in golf history. Phil Mickelson makes his Champions Tour debut and fires off an opening 61. Will Phil's success on this Tour help him get ready for Winged Foot and claim the elusive career grand slam? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 12. PGA Championship Recap & Are Breakfast Balls, Mulligans & Gimmies Acceptable? Ft. Robby Berger

August 12, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MB

Collin Morikawa claimed his first major victory at the PGA Championship and the guys break down what was one of the most exciting finishes in major history. Robby Berger from @brilliantlydumb joins the show as a co-host and explore the topic of whether breakfast balls, mulligans and gimmies are acceptable on the course and to what extent.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 11. It's PGA Championship Week & Bryson Blocks PGA Memes

August 05, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MB

Travis & Joe review their pre-season picks for the PGA Championship and give updated in-season ones and give in depth analysis on this year's first major. After being at the center of the meme universe last week, Bryson Dechambeau decided to block PGA Memes and other pages as he couldn't take the heat - we weigh in on what happened and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 10. Thompson's Big Win, Summerhay's Sunburn & Who Has Pressure to Win Their 1st Major?

July 30, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MB

The PGA Tour schedule is heating up with two big weeks ahead at the WGC and PGA Championship. Joe and Travis recap the 3M Open and discuss the elite players in the field this week in Memphis that are looking for their first WGC title. The guys also weigh in on which player has the most pressure on him to win their first major championship.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 9. Rahmbo #1, Tiger Back In Action and Bandon Dunes Recap

July 21, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 66.1 MB

Travis & Joe recap the Memorial, discuss Jon Rahm becoming the new world number one ranked golfer and Tiger's return to golf. Travis shares stories from his trip to Bandon Dunes and ranks his favorite courses at the resort and provides travel tips for anyone planning a buddies trip.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 8. DJ wins, Positive Covid-19 Tests & The Ultimate Bro Trip Ft. Matt Ginella

July 01, 2020 15:36 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Travis & Joe are back and joined by avid golf traveler and TV personality Matt Ginella to recap the previous two weeks on Tour and how the Commissioner and players have handled positive Covid-19 tests. We also talk all things Bandon Dunes as Travis prepares for his trip there in July and ask Matt for some advice on the ultimate buddies golf trip.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 7. Colonial Recap & Smylie Back In The Winners Circle Ft. Coach Rusty

June 17, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Travis & Joe are joined by trickshot artist and good friend Ryan Rustand (@coach_rusty) in this week's episode. They recap an epic first week back on Tour at the Charles Schwab Challenge, breakdown Smylie Kaufman's big win at his club championship and hear Joe out on how important pastels are to golf outfits while playing in South Carolina.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 6. The PGA Tour is BACK! Ft. The Returning Champion Kevin Na

June 09, 2020 18:10 - 1 hour - 149 MB

The PGA Tour officially kicks off this week at the Charles Schwab Challenge and Travis & Joe bring in the defending champ, Kevin Na, to talk about defending his title. The guys also got to check out the course prior to tournament week and give their take as well as predict who they want to win but who they think will win this week in Fort Worth.  Follow us @shankhappenspod on Instagram for exclusive content around the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 5. Does Tiger Get to 83 This Year & Who’s Winning 2020 Majors? ft. Brice Butler

June 02, 2020 07:10 - 50 minutes - 93.8 MB

NFL veteran wide receiver and avid golf enthusiast Brice Butler stops by to discuss all things quarantine, his personal golf journey, Tiger's performance in The Match, picks for this years Majors, and much more. The guys make bold predictions across the board for who they think has the inside edge to hoist the trophies at the remaining Majors this year, some of which may surprise you, and Travis continues to hold onto his dream for carrying a certain Tour pro's bag at The Masters this year. ...

Ep 4. The Match Recap, Signing Banana Pictures, & Preparing For Motherhood ft. Michelle Wie

May 25, 2020 08:27 - 58 minutes - 108 MB

Michelle Wie West has over 59 Top 10 finishes and 5 career victories as a professional golfer. Michelle joins us to talk about who she'd like to see in the next rendition of The Match, her thoughts on preparing for her return to golf, dealing with creepy fans, and what it's like expecting her first child this summer. Travis and Joe break down The Match in great detail and share their unfiltered thoughts on what they liked and didn't like about the match, as well as what it was like watching T...

Ep 3. The TM Match, Dude Perfect & Taking Down Tiger at the Ryder Cup ft. Jon Rahm

May 16, 2020 06:19 - 1 hour - 135 MB

World Number 2 & 2019 European Tour Golfer of the Year Jon Rahm discusses with Travis & Joe kicking his season off, playing video games to decompress after tournaments, his relationship with the guys at Dude Perfect, taking down Tiger Woods at the Ryder Cup, his take on playing the upcoming Ryder Cup without fans, & much more on Shank Happens Episode 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 2. Quarantine, The Match & The Last Dance ft. Pat Perez

May 11, 2020 16:25 - 1 hour - 144 MB

3X PGA Tour Champion Pat Perez comes on the podcast to share an inside look into what it's like being a professional golfer dealing with the impacts and implications of quarantine on himself and other Tour players, how he's spending his new found free time, his shoe collection, and many other exciting stories. Before Pat comes on, Travis and Joe discuss their thoughts on the revised Tour schedule due to quarantine and how it will affect golf, what worked well and what needs to change in the u...

Ep 1. Started With A Meme & Now We're Here

May 05, 2020 05:20 - 45 minutes - 85.1 MB

Travis and Joe discuss the humble beginnings of how Travis built PGA Memes from nothing into the favorite golf meme page of everyone from the casual Saturday golfer to professionals on Tour. Travis goes in-depth into his thought process behind creating memes, the importance of having original content, what he wants the future of PGA Memes to look like, and some hilarious stories of revealing his true identity to PGA tour pro's while interviewing them on the course. Join us for the first ever ...

How Travis Learned To Make Meme Content

May 04, 2020 03:08 - 2 minutes - 4.77 MB

An inside look inside how Travis learned to make content in the fast paced, content driven world we all live in on social media. A small preview and glimpse inside the conversations that will be in Episode 1, launching May 5th. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Are We Starting Shank Happens Podcast

April 29, 2020 20:53 - 2 minutes - 4.26 MB

The vision behind starting Shank Happens with hosts Travis Miller and Joe Gilliland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.