Tales from the first tee
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsStories about my life experiences and others as I work as a starter at one of the premier golf clubs in Charleston, SC. Interviews with golfers around the world that have one thing in common...the pursuit of excellence on a golf course and everything else that happens along the way.
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Dogs are off the Menu
February 04, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode I'll rant about: It's all about the putt. Golf..she is a fickle lady St. Petersburg for a party Cutting Subscription services? We have one year more to eat dogs in S. Korea than we do to be funny in the USA. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Inflatables on a bender and other holiday hijinks
January 02, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHappy New Year 2024 In this episode I talk about Deflating the Inflatables Jon Rahm's Fealty has a new price Selfish People Toy Story Wack a Mo'le Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The Great Pretzel Caper
September 27, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode I rant about: The Great Pretzel Caper Glenda the Gouging Graper Long Drive Competition at Low Country Custom Golf The Casualizing of America Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Three Fingers and a Whip. That's what she said!!!
August 30, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBMore golf stories, other life observations and the continuation of online dating. Ya can't make this sh*&t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Living in Discomfort--It's Salsa Time!
August 04, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode I depart from golf rants and do a quick segment on my recent experiences entering the salsa dance world downtown Charleston. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The Augmented Reality of Online Dating
July 04, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, I share my experiences with Online dating, where I thought I hit the jackpot and learned that it was fools gold. The Fight for Taco Tuesday The Primitive Appeal of Golf Joey Chestnut does it again. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
WELCOME TO WEDGYVILLE
June 16, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode I share my thoughts on The PGA/LIV partnership What is OLD? Why is it important to know your wedges. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Three Martinis and a Meatball
May 29, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode I share my first online dating experience as well as a golf tip that will change your game. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
One C^nt and two F<<ks
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBBoston Dave controls his inner deamon Toe Hang is a thing Breaking clubs is an art form Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde on the links, Prevaricating Pundits get it wrong and Drama in the Dog Park
March 30, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBMore golf stories and now, as a new active dog owner, Dog Park stories like you've never heard before. Ya cant make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Imagine if Alex Murdaugh told the truth, The Netflix series Full Swing and my Douchebag move on the links
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode I imagine if Alex Murdaugh experienced the same psychic phenomenon as Jim Carrey in Liar Liar, my thoughts on Full Swing the Netflix documentary series and my douche bag move on the golf course. Ya cant make this sh*%T up...although I did in this episode. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Another Josh Salzmann Interview
February 13, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSpotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Corgolffitness with Carrie O'Rourke TPI Golf fitness coach
January 26, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBCarrie was gracious enough to carve time out of her day to talk to us about the benefits of Corgolffitness, a 12 week fitness program targeted specifically towards golfers looking for an edge. corgolffitness.com Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The Polar Plunge,Emoji confusion, and Hazard Anxiety
January 14, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn the first episode of 2023 I share my experience at the New Years Day Polar Plunge in Sullivan's Island, SC, and talk about Seven other topics that are totally unrelated, but somehow caught my radar. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Final episode of 2022
December 24, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat makes great GREAT and GOAT labeling. Brockmire the selfish golfer How long can you go not using on your heat? Are we feeding Artificial Intelligence? Indonesia bans sex outside of marriage Why are people so slow at self check out? The 2022 PNC Family PGA event. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The Super Power of Invisibility and the art of Flopping in soccer
December 01, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode I'll rant about : The non traditional turkey trends What should you call your inlaws? World Class Flopping Permanent Jewelry Are victory and defeat the same imposter? Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The Super Power of Invisibility and the art of Flopping in soccer
December 01, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode I'll rant about : The non traditional turkey trends What should you call your inlaws? World Class Flopping Permanent Jewelry Are victory and defeat the same imposter?
Zen Golf, tipping at Chipotle?, and more cheating scandals.
November 14, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode I share my thoughts on a Zen Golf mindset as well as a Book of the same name written by Dr. Joseph Parent. When will we finally agree that Daylight Savings time All Year will make most of us happier. A South Carolina Officer of the law that traded tickets for a tickle. Yet another cheating scandal in the growing sport of Corn Hole. Ya cant make this sh*t up!
Zen Golf, tipping at Chipotle?, and more cheating scandals.
November 14, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode I share my thoughts on a Zen Golf mindset as well as a Book of the same name written by Dr. Joseph Parent. When will we finally agree that Daylight Savings time All Year will make most of us happier. A South Carolina Officer of the law that traded tickets for a tickle. Yet another cheating scandal in the growing sport of Corn Hole. Ya cant make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Practicing Prima Donnas...They're everywhere!!
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode I'll share some recent stories about imbibed senior sticks, practicing Prima donnas, Elon Musk's recent trip the Twitter HQ, and a matter of Trust. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Poison Ivy, Kidults, Asteroids, and Hershel Walker's nose is growing.
October 18, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBMore rants about the things that inspire and disgust me...all inside of 45 minutes. Ya can't make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
More Rants and Slants and some golf stuff too!
September 27, 2022 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week I rant about Alex Jones Beggin Bachelorettes NY state soliciting X-cons to run their dispensaries Minions Minions everywhere Rock Star Cheer implosion The Gentlemen Smugglers Gambling on Sports The Adderall shortage Don't be Jack'n the box When is a gimie in golf not a gimmie? Ya cant make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Just Tales... a new beginning
September 07, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIrreverent, insightful, and exploration into human behavior. Stories about stories. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The infamous Double Final
July 28, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis is the last episode in the last season of Tales from the First Tee. In this episode I share my introspection on the why's and what's behind the podcast as well as some final thoughts about my observations about golf, golfers and the golf industry. You actually can make this sh*t up!! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Tales 100th Episode!!!!
July 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBInterviews with the characters from some the first 99 episodes. Billy the Kid Cloudy Graves The Tin Man Pauli Walnuts Mike K Dr. Less Pain Southern Brad The Scansion Slammer & The Lama Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The 2022 U S Open, Golf Gambling Disorder and the Darth Fader
June 22, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode I share my thoughts on the 2022 US Open at The Country Club in Brookline Mass, Golf Gambling Disorders and some of the symptoms and an introduction to a new character....The Darth Fader. Ya cant make this shh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The LIV vs the PGA and the "Non-Practicers"
June 13, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this 98th episode I share my thoughts on the LIV Golf Tour event in London and the PGA tour's reaction to the 17 PGA tour players that abandoned ship. I also share my thoughts on the Non-Practicers' frustration with a lack of game improvement . Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The Joshatron Method
June 06, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode Josh and I talk about his method of teaching fitness and nutrition. Some good golf fitness training tips and just more of what has made Josh the most sought after fitness trainer in London. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
A Special Episode about the continued escalation of Gun Violence in America
May 27, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 6.03 MBWhat was the intent behind the inking of 2nd amendment in 1791? Who does it protect and why? How does it need to be further amended in this millennium? Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Wifi the birdie machine and the bet
May 23, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode I rant about some on course experiences this week as well as my take on the 2022 PGA Championship. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Just another day in Josh Salzmann's life talking about Sir Kenneth Branagh, arms dealers and promoting podcasts
May 16, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode I talk to my buddy Josh Salzmann about his career as a personal trainer and life coach-guru to high profile clients including actors, athletes and arms dealers. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The Encroachers and after three consecutive Horrible rounds of golf...is this the beginning of the end?
May 11, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode I rant on Trust Issues, The Encroachers, and after bad game after bad game..am I experiencing the beginning of The End? Ya cant make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The Boys are back in town and a new Bag Boy Billy Story!
May 01, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode I rant about fun guys from the great state of Ohio, a new Bag Boy Billy Story, When Bad is not good enough, and the 1st amendment to the Rules of Business Golf! Ya cant make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Are you both David Simms and Roy (Tin Cup) McAvoy on the golf course?
April 25, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode I speak to the two golfers in your head. The one that wants to go for every shot and one that is aware of how you've been hitting the ball in recent times and wants to lay up. Which of those two golfers choose your club and shot selection on each hole? More often than not, the 'Tin Cup" in all of us chooses. That's because there's an inner Caddie in all of us that we just want to fire after every round. My comments on 'The Fleecer'. Your golf buddy (ha) who sets the ...
Jordan Spieth Wins Again! and what's with Eric Van Rooyan's new look?
April 18, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBAny time Jordan slays his demons and wins a pro golf tournament, I feel compelled to do an episode dedicated to his accomplishment. This week he had the score to beat in the clubhouse (-13) and watched, for an hour, five different top ranked competitors make the slightest mistake with the exception of Patty Ice. Like always, Jordan promised his fans "Come Hell or High Water" he would be back to take selfies regardless of the outcome of the tournament. He didn't disappoint. Not only did ...
Josh & Rich rant on more topics like giving advice at the wrong time, how to walk Augusta National, and more
April 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode my co-host Josh Salzmann and I explore more topics like when its a bad time to give swing advice, particularly 15 minutes before a Thursday morning opening round tee time at the Masters and more. Ya cant make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Scottie Slays the Field, Paulie Walnuts' Hole in One, and What annoys me this week
April 11, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode I share my thoughts on the 2022 Masters, a lesson on where to place the "Closet to the pin stake" after you make a hole in one, and a segment I call "What annoys me this week". Ya cant make this shit up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
How to stay in the present, Will Smith gets away with assault disguised as an actor
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is the final episode of season 3... leading into the final season of Tales. In this episode I share a story about a golfer I call Paul Bunyan who shoots par as easy for him as chopping down the Redwood Forest. I also share some secrets on how to live in the present, particularly when you're about to hit a daunting shot. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
How to stay in the present, Will Smith gets away with assault disguised as an
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is the final episode of season 3... leading into the final season of Tales. In this episode I share a story about a golfer I call Paul Bunyan who shoots par as easy for him as chopping down the Redwood Forest. I also share some secrets on how to live in the present, particularly when you're about to hit a daunting shot.
The Tale of the golfer Paul Bunyan and how to "Stay in the Present"
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is the final episode of season 3... leading into the final season of Tales. In this episode I share a story about a golfer I call Paul Bunyan who shoots par as easy for him as chopping down the Redwood Forest. I also share some secrets on how to live in the present, particularly when you're about to hit a daunting shot.
The adventures of Bag Boy Billy, The PGA's Player Impact Program, and Does the viewing public hanker for carnage on the course?
March 20, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode I share a story told to me by Bag Boy Billy about his experience with The Rock, {Duane Johnson} at CHS airport, my assessment of the PGA's inaugural PIP program and my thoughts after watching player multiple carnage over the weekend at both the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill as well as at the Players Championship at the TPC at Sawgrass. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The adventures of Bag Boy Billy, The PGA's Player Impact Program, and Does the viewing public hanker for carnage on the course?
March 20, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode I share a story told to me by Bag Boy Billy about his experience with The Rock, {Duane Johnson} at CHS airport, my assessment of the PGA's inaugural PIP program and my thoughts after watching player multiple carnage over the weekend at both the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill as well as at the Players Championship at the TPC at Sawgrass.
Getting berated for not blocking a One-Legged, One-Armed Kicker
March 13, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, part 2 of a 2 part interview with Josh Salzmann, we continue to peel back the onion to learn more about how Josh tackles life's problems. His attitude on overcoming adversity and his "never say die" mantra has made him one of the most sought after fitness trainers worldwide. He also has a positively wicked sense of humor as he recalls a story where he had been asked to tread lightly while visiting his friend recuperating from open heart surgery, but couldn't hold back on ...
Josh Salzmann talks about tragedy and working through the 5 stages of grief Part 1 of 2
March 06, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, part 1 of a two part interview with Josh Salzmann. Josh shares a personal tragedy and how he overcomes the 5 stages of grief while wrestling with everything else life has to throw at him. Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Just the tip (murmured Vlady before the troupes invaded) and Is Golf a Sport?
February 28, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe Russians invade Ukraine and I'm doing a podcast about golf, not out of disrespect for those in harm's way, but for mindless entertainment to take our minds off of the aggression... even if it's for a brief moment. Is golf considered a sport or just a skill? Do ever wish your ball into a bunker??...I bet you do! Ya can't make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Rusky Meltdown on the ice, 4 practice swings and 4 waggles?, Genesis Open and the chatter about the Saudi-Tour
February 20, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode I share my thoughts on the Genesis Invitational, the Russian Meltdown on Ice, the loose foundation below the PIF Saudi Tour and how do you handle a golfer that takes forever with their pre-shot routine? Ya can't make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
Pandemonium at The WM Phoenix Open, The "Cooper Kupp Show" and the best way to lose a golf bet.
February 14, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode I share my thoughts on the Rock n Roll WM Phoenix Open, the Super Bowl as a game and as an overall media production and I share "Ray's Insights" on why some golf bets are easier to lose than others. Ya can't make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM vs. the PIF Saudi International, and "What's in the News..or is it just noise"?
February 07, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode I share my observations watching both the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and the PIF Saudi International where 21 of the top 50 players diverted their travel plans from the Monterey Peninsula to Saudi Arabia, many of which were offered appearance fees up to $10mm just to show up. I also share my thoughts on a new segment "This week in the news or is it just noise" where I talk about Brain Flores, Whoopie Goldberg, a fight in a Golden Coral and Joe Rogan. Ya cant make this sh*t u...
Torrey Pines, Impatient Golfers, Assigned seating at empty movie theaters? and..oh Yeah.. Tom Brady just retired
January 31, 2022 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode I express my thoughts about the finish of the Farmers' Insurance PGA event at Torrey Pines. Does Impatience help your golf game? Why are movie theaters bothering us with assigned seats at empty movie theaters? Tom Brady announces his retirement and the airwaves are buzzing. Ya cant make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services
NFL divisional playoffs, playing golf in inclement weather, and hitting OB!
January 24, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode I talk about how some golfers pride themselves on playing golf in the worst of weather, what some people do when they hit their drives OB and how the certain homeowners react, and my thoughts in the NFL divisional playoffs. Ya cant make this sh*t up! Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services