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Talk Birdie To Me

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratings

The LPGA Women's Network now has its very own Podcast, hosted by former LPGA Tour player, writer, and founder of Major League Girls, Anya Alvarez. This bi-weekly podcast features humorous and lively conversation with women making big impacts on the game.

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Meet the Host
Anya Alvarez is a former LPGA and Symetra Tour player turned journalist. She writes about gender inequality issues in sports and hopes to provide a spotlight on women in sports making waves. Anya has contributed to publications including ESPN, VICE Sports, the Guardian, and more.

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Episodes

Episode 13 - Talk Golf Media to Me with Hally Leadbetter

October 24, 2019 15:10 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Talk Birdie to Me host Anya Alvarez catches up with Hally Leadbetter to talk about her job as the Senior Digital Content Producer for Golf Digest, her journey into golf, and why Starbucks has such a hard time spelling her name. _____________________________________________ Listen to past and future episodes on LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-birdie-to-me/id1451111233 www.stitcher.com/podcast/talk-birdie-to-me _____________________...

Episode 12.5 - Talk LPGA History to Me with Former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem

October 10, 2019 14:05 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Talk Birdie to Me host Anya Alvarez catches up with former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem. Half episodes include extended conversations.

Episode 12 - Talk LPGA History to Me with former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem

October 10, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Talk Birdie to Me host Anya Alvarez catches up with former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem.

Episode 11.5 - Talk Hispanic Golf to Me with Maria Fassi (Bonus Episode)

September 27, 2019 16:56 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

Listen to Anya's extended conversation with LPGA rising star Maria Fassi. In this bonus episode, Maria takes us through finding the love of the game while growing up as a multi-sport athlete, playing collegiate golf in Arkansas, and the greatest lesson golf has ever taught her. Half episodes contain deleted and extended conversations from the original episode.

Episode 11 - Talk Bridie to Me with Maria Fassi

September 26, 2019 18:34 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Talk Birdie to Me host Anya Alvarez meets up with LPGA rising star Maria Fassi to discuss his entrance into golf, her experience playing at Augusta, and the impact she hopes to make with her time on Tour.

Episode 10 - Talk Solheim Cup Fashion to Me with Joanne Cloak

September 10, 2019 15:22 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

In preparation for the 2019 Solheim Cup in Gleneagles, Scotland, Talk Birdie to Me host Anya Alvarez caught up with Founder and CEO of Jofit, Joanne Cloak, to discuss how her company got started, how her designs are different to anything else out there, and how she managed to snag the deal to design the uniforms for the 2019 Team USA Solheim Cup.

Episode 9 - Talk Holistic Medicine to Me with Dr. Brooke Stuart

July 04, 2019 13:23 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Join Anya as she talks to Dr. Brooke Stuart about mental resilience on the golf course, how golfers can take care of their health, and why taking a holistic approach can improve your life in multiple ways. Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-birdie-to-me/id1451111233 https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Talk-Birdie-To-Me-p1189643/ https://www.stitcher.com/podcas...

Episode 8 - Talk Millennial Golf to Me with Nikki B. and Tisha Abrea of FOREher Sports

June 20, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Host Anya Alvarez chats with Nikki B and Tisha Abrea about their new company FOREher Sports, an online platform to introduce millennial women to golf. They discuss the future of golf, what they love about the game, and how social media is changing how people learn the sport. Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-birdie-to-me/id1451111233 https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-...

Episode 7 - Talk Adaptive Golfers to Me with Gianna Rojas

June 06, 2019 12:14 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Talk Birdie to Me is back! Heading into the second season, Anya Alvarez catches up with Adaptive Golfers founder, and self-proclaimed #OneHandedLadyGolfer, Gianna Rojas to discuss her movement to make golf accessible to everyone, no matter their mental or physical limitations. Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-birdie-to-me/id1451111233 https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recre...

Episode 6.5 - Talk #DriveOn to Me with Mike Whan and Roberta Bowman (Bonus Episode)

April 25, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

In the Talk Birdie to Me mid-season finale, host Anya Alvarez sits down with LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan and the LPGA's Chief Brand & Communications Officer Roberta Bowman to discuss the LPGA's newest initiative #DriveOn and the impact the game has had on thier lives and careers. Half episodes contain deleted and extended conversations from the original episode. Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. https://itunes.apple.com...

Episode 6 - Talk #DriveOn to Me with Mike Whan and Roberta Bowman

April 25, 2019 18:55 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

In the Talk Birdie to Me mid-season finale, host Anya Alvarez sits down with LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan and the LPGA's Chief Brand & Communications Officer Roberta Bowman to discuss their journies towards working at the LPGA and the LPGA's newest initiative #DriveOn. Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-birdie-to-me/id1451111233 https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcast...

Episode 5.5 - Talk Motherhood to Me with Juli Inkster and Sydnee Michaels (Bonus Episode)

April 11, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

Host Anya Alvarez continues her conversations with Team USA Solheim Cup Captain Juli Inkster and LPGA Tour Player Sydnee Michaels. In this episode, Juli talks about touring with her kids in a rented van, Sydnee opens up about her mental health, and they both bond over the realities of being a mom on the LPGA Tour. Half episodes contain deleted and extended conversations from the original episode. Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast ...

Episode 5 - Talk Motherhood to Me with Juli Inkster and Sydnee Michaels

April 11, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

Join Team USA Solheim Captain Juli Inkster and LPGA Tour player Sydnee Michaels as they chat about motherhood on the LPGA Tour with host Anya Alvarez! In this episode, Juli talks about how Motherhood on the Tour has changed over the years, how she dealt with the "Guilty Mom Gene", and Sydnee shares her tips on how to practice golf like a Mom on Tour! Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/...

Episode 4.5 - Talk Women's Golf to Me with Christina Thompson and Gia Bocra-Liwski (Bonus Episode)

March 28, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

Host Anya Alvarez sits down with Golf4Her.com founder Christina Thompson and LPGA Teaching Professional Gia Bocra-Liwski to discuss why pro shops don't stock more merchandise for women, the truth behind women's clubs, and why it is so important to remember to be nice to yourself out on the course. Half episodes feature extended conversations and deleted scenes from the original episode. Listen to past and future episodes on LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. itunes.a...

Episode 4 - Talk Women's Golf to Me with Christina Thompson and Gia Bocra-Liwski

March 28, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

Host Anya Alvarez sits down with Golf4Her.com founder Christina Thompson and LPGA Teaching Professional Gia Bocra-Liwski to discuss how to make women feel welcome at the golf course and how they #inviteHER. Listen to past and future episodes on LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--R... www.stitcher.com/podcast/talk... _____________________________________________ Follow LPGA Women's Network Twitter: twitter....

Episode 3.5 - Talk Grueter Golf to Me with Jen Corcoran and Kirsten Grueter (Bonus Episode)

March 14, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MB

Talk Birdie to Me host Anya Alvarez discovers the secret to Jen Corcoran and Kirsten Grueter's success with their New York-based Grueter Golf events, and that when it comes to golf, Jen and Kirsten are too obsessed to be stressed. Half episodes feature extended conversations and deleted scenes from the original episode. ____________________________________ Listen to past and future episodes on LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... tunei...

Episode 3 - Talk Grueter Golf to Me with Jen Corcoran and Kirsten Grueter

March 14, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

This week, Talk Birdie to Me host Anya Alvarez meets up with Jen Corcoran and Kirsten Grueter, co-founders of New York-based Grueter Golf, to discuss how Grueter Golf showcases how much fun golf can be and how you don't have to be a good golfer to enjoy playing the game. ____________________________________ Listen to past and future episodes on LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--R... www.stitcher.com/podcas...

Episode 2.5 - Talk Millennials to Me with Megan LaMothe and Ashley Mayo (Bonus Episode)

February 28, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

Host Anya Alvarez is joined by former Victoria's Secret Executive Foray Golf founder Megan LaMothe and former Golf Digest Editor and current Head of Brand at 8AM Golf Ashley Mayo to discuss how golf is the perfect sport for Instagram, and why we should never have to break in a new pair of golf shoes. Half episodes feature extended conversations and deleted scenes from the original episode. ____________________________________ Listen to past and future episodes on LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or ...

Episode 2 - Talk Millennials to Me with Megan LaMothe and Ashley Mayo

February 28, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

Host Anya Alvarez is joined by former Victoria's Secret Executive Foray Golf founder Megan LaMothe and former Golf Digest Editor and current Head of Brand at 8AM Golf Ashley Mayo to discuss the evolution of women's golf fashion, how golf is changing for the modern era, and why you should never underestimate the power of a girl gang. ____________________________________ Listen to past and future episodes on LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast...

Episode 1.5 - Talk Diversity to Me with Cheyenne Woods and Shasta Averyhardt (Bonus Episode)

February 14, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Join host Anya Alvarez and LPGA Tour players Shasta Averyhardt and Cheyenne Woods as they discuss how they met, the power of representation in golf, and why Shasta might never travel with Anya ever again. Half episodes feature extended conversations and deleted scenes from the original episode. ____________________________________ Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... https://tunei...

Episode 1 - Talk Diversity to Me with Cheyenne Woods and Shasta Averyhardt

February 14, 2019 05:01 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MB

Host Anya Alvarez is joined by LPGA Tour players Shasta Averyhardt and Cheyenne Woods to discuss diversity on the golf course, growing up with the game, and the biggest lessons golf can teach you about life. ____________________________________ Listen to past and future episodes on https://LPGAWomensNetwork.com, or your favorite podcast platform. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--R... https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/talk... _____________________...

Episode 0

February 11, 2019 14:17 - 5 minutes - 7.21 MB

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