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TurfNet personalities Frank Rossi, Dave Wilber, Randy Wilson, John Reitman, Jon Kiger and Peter McCormick interview a variety of turfies on a multitude of subjects... or just pontificate upon occasion.

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00:25:00

Renovation Report with Peter Brooks, CGCS: Fairway...

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2021/11/26

In this episode of The TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Peter Brooks, CGCS, superintendent at the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida since 1987, about the ABCs of fairway regrassing in South Florida.

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00:42:00

Frankly Speaking from the West: Dr. Gwen Stahnke and ...

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2021/11/23

This episode of Frankly Speaking returns to the Western US with Dr. Gwen Stahkne of Walla Walla Community College, WA and long-time Washington State Turfgrass Extension Specialist, and Brianne Kenny, an Environmental Scientist at Troon Golf, based in Arizona. Gwen has a long career that began in the Midwest working with some legends in turfgrass science, Drs. Beard, Turgeon and Shearman. Well trained and outspoken, Gwen established and maintained educational resources for the PNW for the last 40

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00:57:00

Frankly Speaking | Desert and Mountain Golf: ...

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2021/11/01

Golf in the desert and in the mountains offer unique experiences in dramatically visual arid environments. This episode of Frankly Speaking focuses on these unique management systems with experts in agronomy and pest management. Brian Whitlark, USGA Green Section Senior Agronomist in the Southwest and Adam VanDyke, owner and lead scientist at Professional Turf Solutions based in Utah. Brian and Frank speak frankly about managing desert golf courses in some of the last remaining areas in the US

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00:27:00

Rockbottum Radio: Skeletal Secrets Revealed... and...

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2021/10/18

In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, RW finally reveals all of his Skeletal Golf secrets for great greens (Bent or UD) along with the backstory explaining why they were kept secret. The Mad Golf Prophet offers up his Last Prediction ever and confesses how he knew this supply line dislocation was coming. Finally, a Halloween tale for Storytime that is too spooky, even for Rockbottum.

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00:33:00

Renovation Report: Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., with...

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2021/10/18

Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., talks with golf course architect Kevin Norby about the perceived glamour vs. the reality of designing golf courses throughout the country and around the world. They also discuss some of Kevin's past work and ongoing projects and the role of the architect in making golf courses easier for the superintendent to maintain, especially in times of increased labor and budget challenges.

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01:03:00

Frankly Speaking with DaCosta, Koppenhaver & Tritabaugh

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2021/10/08

This expansive Frankly Speaking episode is filled with Science, Economics, and Formula 1. Frank begins with Professor Michelle DaCosta from the University of Massachusetts on her career and winter injury research. You’ll be surprised to learn what a new USDA multi-million-dollar research program will be studying in the next few years. Frank then turns to long time contributor Jim Koppenhaver, from Pellucid Golf, answering the question, “are we holding onto gains in golf realized in 2020, during

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00:48:00

Some Love for Labor! Frankly Speaking with Tyler...

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2021/09/28

Some Love for Labor! Frank speaks unusually Frankly with Tyler Bloom, a former golf course superintendent currently specializing in workforce development. A far-reaching conversation about the woes, wins and opportunities that lie ahead for the labor needs in the golf and sports turf industries. Aligning labor and business goals in a golf course operation requires some progressive thinking. Tyler provides some useful tips. Frank ends the episode checking in with the official SE Diagnostician of

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00:48:00

Frankly Speaking: Measuring information and natural...

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2021/09/10

In this episode, Frank Speaks with Pete Cookingham, recently retired director of the Turfgrass Information File based at Michigan State University. Pete reviews the history of the database and the unique nature of managing a topic specific database, like turfgrass science. His lifetime commitment is celebrated every time we use the information and he continually receives donations of information by the pallet! Frank also chats with Dr. Casey Reynolds, Executive Director of Turfgrass Producers Inc

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00:38:00

Renovation Report: Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., with...

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2021/09/01

In this episode of Renovation Report, sponsored by The Andersons, Capillary Bunkers and Golf Preservations, Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., sits down with golf course architect and restoration specialist Andrew Green about his reputation for taking historic golf courses back in time after years of change. Green, who says his goal is as simple as doing good work with good people, talks specifically about projects such as Scioto Country Club and Inverness Club, site of this year's Solheim Cup matches.

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00:15:00

Rockbottum Radio: Are You Ready for a Change?

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2021/08/31

In this episode, RW and the gang deliver an emergency warning about an Army Worm invasion, reveal our progress in golf course robot evaluations, discuss the big change coming in golf and explain why those folks at The Masters need a wall. In "Storytime" we tell about our favorite time on the golf course. Presented by DryJect.

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00:58:00

Frankly Speaking: We'd Better Get Used to Paying More...

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2021/08/27

In this episode, Frank Speaks with Dr. Leah Brilman about the breeding and development of creeping bentgrass, mixtures and blends, and the current state of the turfgrass seed industry from the recent weather patterns to long term supplies. “We'd better get used to paying more for seed”. Frank then speaks with Emily Braithwaite from Oregon State University about the impact of the heat in the PNW and how “bentgrass is taking over the research farm”. Frank wraps up the episode with the Mindful

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00:26:00

Renovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Anthony...

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2021/08/27

Inness, a King-Collins design-build project condensing the old Rondout Golf Club from 18 to 9 new holes, opened in June with Anthony Minniti at the helm. It wasn't easy. Minniti came over from The Creek and Shinnecock Hills to grow in and polish the new resort course Accord, NY, in the upper Hudson Valley between the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains. Weather, short staffing and lots of clay and rock stood in the way. Anthony Pioppi chats with Minniti about the challenges and the accomplishments

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00:56:00

Frankly Speaking: Spray app technology, the CDGA and...

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2021/08/09

In this episode Frank takes a deep dive into spray application technology with Ken Rost of Frost Inc. They cover the gamut from where we are today in turfgrass spray application technology to where we will be tomorrow! Frank then welcomes Derek Settle back to his former role with the Chicago District Golf Association, “My first job was my best job”. Frank and Derek chat about his return, some of the changes he’s seen and what’s the stress and pest situation in 2021. Frank closes the show

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00:32:00

Renovation Report: Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., with Drew...

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2021/08/03

In this episode of the Renovation Report, sponsored by The Andersons, Capillary Bunkers and Golf Preservations, Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., talks wiith golf course architect Drew Rogers about his time working with his mentor, Arthur Hills, running his own golf course design firm, JDR Design Group, and the transformation of the business from original design to primarily one of restoration and renovation in the face of golf industry contraction.

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00:30:00

Frankly Speaking: Rich Buckley of the Rutgers Lab |...

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2021/07/26

In this episode Frank chats with Rich Buckley, Director of Diagnostic Services at Rutgers University Plant Diagnostic Lab, about the wet and stress of the growing season in the North. Wet soils, steamy air and soon more heat. Frank and Rich unravel the panoply of fungal problems golf course superintendents are facing. The episode also highlights the wonderful work of Paula Wienert at Bridge 127 that is connecting many in the golf industry to needs of foster care parents and kids. Any little bit

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00:15:00

Rockbottum Radio: A Failure of Leadership

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2021/07/16

In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, RW reveals an important secret to leadership success, while Jelsik gets a rough mower stuck in the lake and Boof loses his radio. Cletus is forced to put those nasty water jugs back out, Ludell makes his illegal mushroom burgers again and the beer cart driver quits. Momma inspects the bunkhouse and the winner of The Turpentine Corncob is announced. Just a normal day at Rockbottum CC. Presented by DryJect.

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00:27:00

Renovation Report: Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., with J.J....

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2021/07/15

Bradley S. Klein, Ph.D., talks with golf industry analyst J.J. Keegan. Keegan, who has authored several books, including "The Winning Playbook for Golf Courses" in 2020, is one of the golf industry's leading consultants. He and Brad discuss the business of golf as it relates to golf course superintendents, the role of superintendents in driving the business model and what every greenkeeper needs to know about the economics of today's golf industry.

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00:33:00

Frankly Speaking with Dr. James Hempfling, scientist...

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2021/07/08

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Franks sits down with Dr. James Hempfling, Field Development Scientist for Bayer Crop Sciences to discuss Anthracnose and dollar spot research at Rutgers, transition from academic to industry science, and his passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the golf turf industry. They even get to chat about his musical roots, interests, and the value of a hobby when you are involved in an immersive profession like academics or golf turf management. Lots to like

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00:37:00

Renovation Report: Brad Klein with Peter Bly,...

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2021/06/25

In this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, Brad Klein chats with 41-year veteran superintendent Peter Bly of Brooklawn Country Club (Fairfield, CT), host site of the 2021 US Senior Women's Open. Presented by Golf Preservations, The Andersons and Capillary Bunkers.

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00:45:00

Frankly Speaking with Michael Morris, CGCS and Lee...

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2021/06/24

In this episode Frank returns to the airwaves to chat with Mike Morris, Golf Course and Property Manager at Crystal Downs Country Club, a classic Alistair MacKenzie/Perry Maxwell course in Frankfort, Michigan. Crystal Downs is thought to have been a motivation for Mackenzie’s work with Bobby Jones on his next project, Augusta National. Mike also has been a pioneer in data driven management, “you can’t manage what you don’t measure”. Frank end’s the episode chatting with Professor Lee Miller of the

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