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Spicer Speaking

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

From course to culture, an award-winning discussion of the sporting and golf landscape in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, SoCal and beyond.

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Episodes

Spicer Speaking Episode 84 - June 14, 2023

June 13, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

As the U.S. Open returns to L.A. for the first time in 75 years, get prepped for the event via this visit with UCLA junior Omar Morales, readying for his major championship debut.

Spicer Speaking Episode 83 - June 7, 2023

June 06, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Tee-up a visit with PGA Tour Champions rookie, Tim O'Neal.

Spicer Speaking Episode 82 - May 17, 2023

May 16, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Tune in for a visit with longtime college football coach and new Director of Athletics at John Carroll University, Brian Polian.

Spicer Speaking Episode 81 - May 3, 2023

May 02, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Enjoy a visit with Derek White, GM at Desert Willow Golf Resort, and lace-up a discussion on NHL Pride Nights with Dr. Teresa Anne Fowler, Asst. Professor of Education at Concordia University of Edmonton.

Spicer Speaking Episode 80 - April 12, 2023

April 11, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

A Story of Ice & Mic: Join in for a chat about this year's Coachella, and prep for the Coachella Valley Firebirds' playoff debut, in this visit with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun.

Spicer Speaking Episode 79 - April 5, 2023

April 04, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Palm Springs' Broadcaster Sporting Roundtable: Join in for this triumvirate visit with Blake Arthur of KESQ/CBS and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs.

Spicer Speaking Episode 78 - March 22, 2022

March 21, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

With Galleri Classic week upon us in the desert, join in for this visit with reigning PGA Tour Champions "Player of the Year," Steven Alker. 

Spicer Speaking Episode 77 - March 8, 2023

March 07, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Tee-up your prep and preview for the inaugural Galleri Classic via visits with tournament director, Michelle DeLancy, and Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun.

Spicer Speaking Episode 76 - March 1, 2023

February 28, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Serve up some prep for the upcoming BNP Paribas Open with Andrew John, reporter for The Desert Sun newspaper.

Spicer Speaking Episode 75 - February 15, 2023

February 14, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Ready your lens for this visit with renowned golf photographer, John Henebry.

Spicer Speaking Episode 74 - January 25, 2023

January 24, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Listen in as Judd talks APGA Tour and diversity in the game with pro golfer and NBC/Golf Channel contributor,  Will Lowery.

Spicer Speaking Episode 73 - January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

AMEX week is here! Get prepped for the PGA Tour's desert return via this visit with rookie Kyle Westmoreland, the first-ever Air Force Academy grad to own a Tour card. 

Spicer Speaking Episode 72 - January 11, 2023

January 10, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

The PGA Tour is back in the desert! Tee up this audio prep, as Judd visits with Pat McCabe, executive director of the American Express, and Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun.

Spicer Speaking Episode 71 - December 21, 2022

December 20, 2022 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Get in the ring for this visit with Timothy Bradley, Jr. as Judd and the "Desert Storm" chat about his upcoming induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Spicer Speaking Episode 70 - November 30, 2022

November 29, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Pack your bags for a visit with travel expert Lee Abbamonte, and stay tuned for an essay on the grossness of World Cup host country, Qatar.

Spicer Speaking Episode 69 - November 22, 2022

November 22, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Tee-up this visit with Ryan Ballengee of Golf News Net and stayed tuned in for an essay on the dynamic if Gen Xers and social media.

Spicer Speaking Episode 68 - November 2, 2022

November 01, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Join in as Judd visits with Charley "Shooter" Walters, longtime sports columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Spicer Speaking Episode 67 - October 26, 2022

October 26, 2022 02:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Tune in as Judd visits with Derek White, general manager at Desert Willow Golf Resort, and enjoys a chat with veteran golf and travel writer, Steve Pike.

Spicer Speaking Episode 66 - October 12, 2022

October 12, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Judd visits with Skateboarding Hall of Famer Eddie "El Gato" Elguera to talk about his upcoming El Gato Classic at the La Quinta X Park.

Spicer Speaking Episode 65 - September 21, 2022

September 20, 2022 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Join in for a conversation with golf writer Ken Van Vechten, and stay tuned for an essay on the ethos of Patagonia.

Spicer Speaking Episode 64 - September 14, 2022

September 13, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

The maiden puck drop nears. Join in as Judd visits with Jessica Campbell, assistant coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Spicer Speaking Episode 63 - August 31, 2022

August 30, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

No gamble on a great guest: Join in as Judd talks legalized sports betting in Cali, talking  Props 26 and 27 with expert Mary-Beth Moylan, Assoc. Dean for Academic Affairs and Experiential Learning at University of the Pacific -- McGeorge School of Law.

Spicer Speaking Episode 62 - August 17, 2022

August 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Join in as Judd chats with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun, and tee-up a visit with rising star Bailey Shoemaker, here in the desert for Stage I of LPGA Q-School.

Spicer Speaking Episode 61 - August 10, 2022

August 09, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Join in as Judd visits with Will Rollins, congressional candidate to represent the desert in CA-41.

Spicer Speaking Episode 60 - August 3, 2022

August 03, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Brainerd Lakes, MN Golf Special: Join in as Judd visits with Eric Peterson, GM at Cragun's Resort, and Chuck Klecatsky, owner of the recently-debuted Gravel Pit Golf Course.

Spicer Speaking Episode 59 - July 12, 2022

July 11, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

From Scotland to the Sizzle: Join in as Judd talks Open Championship with Adam Schupak of Golfweek, and visits with Paul Bucy, Dir. of Instruction at Desert Willow Golf Resort.

Spicer Speaking Episode 58 - June 29, 2022

June 28, 2022 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

SoCal Summer Golf Getaway Special: Join in as Judd visits with Mark Rudyk of Visit Carlsbad and Steve Saunders of the Temecula Creek Golf Club.

Spicer Speaking Episode 57 - June 14, 2022

June 13, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Get prepped for the 122nd playing of the U.S. Open, as Judd visits with Bob Harig of SI.com/Morning Read, and stay tuned-in for an essay on "Shrinkflation."

Spicer Speaking Episode 56 - June 8, 2022

June 07, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Join Judd as he visits with London-based writer and author Motez Bishara, and stay tuned as the host rails on the lost cause of LIV Golf.

Spicer Speaking Episode 55 - June 1, 2022

May 31, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Double-essay episode explores the ethos of Golf with Pals vs. Playing to Win, and also asks: Will pro golf ever have its own Steve Kerr?

Spicer Speaking Episode 54 - April 27, 2022

April 26, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

A show for Champions: Join in as Judd visits with PGA Tour Champions President, Miller Brady, to learn about the desert's new Galleri Classic, and also chats with John Henebry to hear about his upcoming golf photography travels.

Spicer Speaking Episode 53 - April 20, 2022

April 19, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Spicer Speaking Summer Reading Special: Join in as Judd visits with writer Jeff Wallach about his new novel, "Everyone Here is From Somewhere Else," and longtime former MLB umpire Dale Scott about his debut book, "The Umpire is Out." 

Spicer Speaking Episode 52 - April 13, 2022

April 12, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Join in as Judd chats about the return of Coachella with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun.

Spicer Speaking Episode 51 - March 30, 2022

March 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Tune in for a preview of the desert's final playing of The Chevron Championship, as Judd visits with World Golf Hall of Famer Amy Alcott and Larry Bohannan of The Desert Sun.

Spicer Speaking Episode 50 - March 23, 2022

March 22, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

On the mic/on the bag: Join in as the host chats with Jason Scott Deegan of NBC's Golf Pass, and also visits with Louise Ridderstrom, for whom Judd will serve as caddie at this weekend's Epson Tour IOA Champion at Tukwet Canyon.

Spicer Speaking Episode 49 - March 8, 2022

March 07, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Judd chats with golf course architect, Dana Fry, co-designer of Desert Willow Golf Resort.

Spicer Speaking Episode 48 - February 23, 2022

February 22, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

If you build it . . . Join in for Judd's visit with The Sultan, self-proclaimed leader of new SoCal micronation, "The Republic of Slowjamastan."  

Spicer Speaking Episode 47 - February 16, 2022

February 15, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Nice ice: Join in as Judd visits with five-time NCAA championship and Olympic silver medal-winning coach Shannon Miller to talk about her work as VP of Business and Community Relations for the Coachella Valley Firebirds (and the women's gold medal game!).

Spicer Speaking Episode 46 - January 25, 2022

January 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

From one track to another: Listen in as Judd talks Farmers Insurance Open with Tod Leonard of Golf Digest, and also preps for next month's Winter Olympics in a visit with Carlo Valdes, bobsledder for Team USA.

Spicer Speaking Episode 45 - January 19, 2022

January 19, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

The PGA Tour is back in town, so join on in for this American Express special, featuring a visit with World Golf Hall of Famer and Presidents Cup captain, Davis Love III.

Spicer Speaking Episode 44 - January 12, 2022

January 11, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

The debut show of '22 features a preview of the PGA Tour's American Express Golf Tournament with Larry Bohannan of The Desert Sun.

Spicer Speaking Episode 43 - December 15, 2021

December 14, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Judd chats drone imagery, Pebble Beach and more with noted golf course photographer, John Henebry.

Spicer Speaking Episode 42 - December 8, 2021

December 07, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Turf time: Join in as Judd visits with Christopher Bien, head golf course superintendent at Desert Willow Golf Resort, and stay tuned-in for a promo on the PGA Tour's newest (faux) game show -- SWINGING FOR DOLLARS!

Spicer Speaking Episode 41 - December 1, 2021

November 30, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Tee-up this chat, as Judd visits with Azucena Maldonado, founder of the Latina Golfers Assn. (latinagolfers.com), and stay tuned-in as the host riffs on the meaning of the ManningCast.

Spicer Speaking Episode 40 - November 17, 2021

November 16, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Join in as Judd talks golf course architecture with the great golf scribe, Tony Dear.

Spicer Speaking Episode 39 - November 10, 2021

November 09, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Join in as Judd visits with Ryan Engle and Adam Hawk, the mind-meld behind budding SoCal apparel company, Nation Golf.  And stay tuned-in for presser clips from the recent Coachella Valley Firebirds' name and logo reveal.  

Spicer Speaking Episode 38 - October 27, 2021

October 27, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Desert-centric: Join in as Judd chats (laments?) about the Chevron Championship with Larry Bohannan of The Desert Sun, and also visits with KESQ's Blake Arthur to talk about his golf event at PGA WEST (and nation TV appearance on The Bachelorette).

Spicer Speaking Episode 37 - October 13, 2021

October 12, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

The puck drop nears . . . with the desert's pro hockey debut just a year away,  join Judd as he visits with Troy Bodie, former NHLer and Director of Hockey and Business Operations for Palm Springs AHL.

Spicer Speaking Episode 36 - September 29, 2021

September 28, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Serve-and-volley with Judd as he visits with Andrew John of The Desert Sun to get you prepped for the first-ever fall version of the BNP Paribas Open.

Spicer Speaking Episode 35 - September 22, 2021

September 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

It's Ryder Cup Week!  Join Judd for a showdown special as he visits with ESPN's Bob Harig and instructional guru Dave Stockton, Jr.