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Vanity Index Podcast

Full Swing creator Chad Mumm and Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams take listeners inside the IYKYK corners of golf.

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00:46:47

Jake Knapp on the BEST mustaches in golf, shooting...

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2026/04/01

PGA TOUR winner Jake Knapp joins Chad and Wells to talk about his smooth swing and share his take on the best swings in golf. The trio dives into Jake’s incredible 59 in tournament play and explore the concept of “Golf Aura”- what it is and where to find it. Plus, they have some fun ranking the game’s most iconic mustaches.

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00:46:44

Michael Peña on an ace with no witnesses, the highs...

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2026/03/25

This week, actor Michael Peña joins the show to relive the highs and lows of his game, from a hole‑in‑one with no witnesses to finally acing one on national TV. The guys break down the good, the bad and the ugly of a day on the course versus a day on set, then wrap things up with a simulator closest‑to‑the‑pin challenge on the iconic 17th at TPC Sawgrass. Chad and Wells also tackle a viral “this or that” debate, going to bat for their dream major‑tournament broadcast combo and why it wins.

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00:46:49

Andrew Whitworth on golf at 6'7", aces vs. touchdowns...

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2026/03/18

This week, former NFL Offensive Lineman, Andrew Whitworth joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about his passion for golf post his NFL era, having touch while being a 6’ 7" golfer, Hole-In-One’s versus Touchdowns and the boys take on Big Whit for a long drive challenge. Chad and Wells also discuss the idea of a world tour and give us their hot takes from the "burnerverse."

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00:46:46

Jerry Ferrara on playing golf during Entourage, a Tom...

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2026/03/04

This week, Jerry Ferrara joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about teeing it up during the Entourage era, Tom Brady’s unforgettable cameo, and what it would look like if Turtle played in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the year 2026. Chad and Wells also break down the traits of a high-IQ golfer and discuss Chad’s non-negotiables for organizing your golf bag.

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00:46:49

Jim Nantz on the "hello friends" origin story,...

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2026/02/25

Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz joins this week’s episode of the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss the origin of his iconic “Hello friends” welcome, getting emotional in the booth, calling Tiger's 2019 Masters win, and tells an epic story of meeting the Queen of England alongside Arnold Palmer. He then gets introduced to the Burnerverse by Chad, blind-ranks 10 classic club logos, and reads a golf eulogy we can all relate to.

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00:46:44

The PGA TOUR returns to Hollywood and influencer...

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2026/02/18

It's a home game this week, with the Genesis Invitational returning to the Vanity Index backyard at Riviera Country Club after moving last year due to L.A. wildfires. Wells and Chad talk about what makes Riviera so special, and it's top-grossing Hollywood ties.Then golf influencer and personality Paige Spiranac returns to the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss her new venture, Paige Co., talk tour pro thirst traps, and play a game of swipe right or left on top 100 courses.

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00:46:48

Blake Griffin on similarities between golf and...

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2026/02/11

It's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am week in Wells' hometown, so he reflects on his time working and attending the event as a kid and breaks down the go-to places in the area for those in town. Then six-time NBA all-star Blake Griffin joins the show to talk about getting into the game towards the end of his career, why NBA players gravitate towards golf, the struggle of finding pants at 6'9", bringing vibes on the course, and teeing it up in pro-ams in front of a crowd. He also ranks

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00:46:45

Rick Dees on his backyard course, caddieing at...

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2026/02/04

Chad and Wells recap Wells' week at the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions before diving into the WM Phoenix Open, the best kind of golf and which car is the ultimate golf vehicle.Then the guys are joined by legendary radio personality Rick Dees to talk about his golf course inspired by Chicago Golf Club, providing corn for Pappy Van Winkle, caddieing for Mark O'Meara at Augusta National, teeing it up with Van Halen and a tipping lesson from Larry David.

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00:46:56

Rules for an ace, crazy products from the PGA Show...

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2026/01/28

It's a big week for Wells, who's teeing it up in the celebrity field in this week's LPGA Tournament of Champions. They discuss what it's like to tee it up with the top women in the game, and what his mindset is heading into the event. Then they break down an on-course arrest via helicopter, the rules for an official hole-in-one, and some of the craziest products that were spotted at the PGA Show in Orlando.They're then joined by former NFL quarterback and 2004 Heisman winner Matt

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00:46:49

Brooks is BACK, 2026 predictions and Andy Garcia on...

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2026/01/21

The PGA TOUR is back in action, and the guys dive into Brooks Koepka's upcoming return before making their predictions for the 2026 season. Then they're joined by Academy Award nominee and Landman star Andy Garcia to talk about his journey into the game, drawing on-course style inspiration from the past, his lowest round ever that included an ace, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and how his iconic Landman Scotty Cameron putter appearance came to be.

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00:46:40

Andrew Santino on playing with Patrick Mahomes and...

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2026/01/14

We're BACK for season two of the Vanity Index Podcast, now airing every Wednesday on Golf Channel at 10am EST.Comedian Andrew Santino joins Wells and Chad in this week's episode to talk about biggest pet peeves on the course, playing with celebrities and pro athletes, etiquette for peeing on the golf course, similarities between stand up and golf, and an epic story about meeting President Obama.

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00:52:44

The types of people you see at an ELITE club, a golf...

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2025/11/27

As Season 1 of Vanity Index comes to a close, the boys look back at some of their favorite moments with guests like Billy Bush and Richard Kind.Then they dive into the most common types of people you see at an elite country club, their drink routine during a round, the best advice for someone trying to break 80 and a hilarious golf ethical dilemma involving night-vision goggles.Presented by ⁨JLabAudio⁩ .Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of ⁨Knockaround⁩ Sunglasses

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00:47:40

A CRAZY John Daly story, inside Ian Poulter's 'Full...

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2025/11/19

Big news VIPers, the boys are headed to TV! Beginning in January, you can catch Vanity Index every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.On this week's episode, Wells and Chad discuss analog vs. digital golf, a "dream course" where club staff vote out members, annoying American fans, Ian Poulter's 'Full Swing' locker room freak out, the proper amount of balls to pack for a golf trip, and blind rank the best tee times.Then Chad chats about recently spending time with John

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00:48:28

LIV Golf's new format, calling out slow play and the...

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2025/11/12

Getting penalized for slow play is one thing, getting put on a list in the locker room at your club is another. 😳 Chad and Wells discuss calling out pace of play violators, rules for wearing a glove, and LIV Golf's new format.Then they blind rank the best schools for college golf and debate if they'd rather have a hole-in-one at their home course or play an average round at their dream course.Presented by JLabAudio .Get 20% off your first order of Knockaround with code

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00:45:09

An argument FOR and AGAINST a Punched-Greens Discount

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2025/11/05

Should you automatically get a discount for aerated greens? It's complicated. On today's show, Chad Mumm and Wells Adams weigh in on the punched-greens discount dilemma, rate U.S. courses using the iconic Michelin Star criteria, and Chad blind ranks the "best dressed golfers" only to get completely blindsided at the end (sorry, Chad).Presented by JLab Audio.Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com.

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00:55:36

Tour pros regaining amateur status, pre-round...

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2025/10/29

What injury?! Wells details his lights out round while playing with a bad back before Chad talks about his recent rounds in the Northeast and why more people need to play the money game 9-0. Then they dive into former PGA TOUR player Colt Knost's announcement that he's attempting to regain his amateur status, and debate if former tour pros should be allowed to do so. They also blind rank pre-round rituals and share their go to habits before teeing it up.Presented by JLab.Use code

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00:54:42

How to join a private club, golf cart etiquette and...

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2025/10/22

Fall is upon us, which means golf season is coming to a close for some courses across the United States. Chad and Wells discuss the USGA's active and inactive seasons before blind ranking the 10 scariest shots on the golf course and debating the proper way to read a putt.Then they dive into the dos and don'ts of golf cart etiquette before breaking down everything you need to know about how to join a private country club.Presented by JLab Audio.Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off

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00:51:49

The BIGGEST dos and don'ts for golfers, Skins Game...

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2025/10/15

Chad and Wells discuss their recent rounds in the Northeast before diving into the biggest dos and don't for golfers.Then Chad breaks down all the details about the Skins Game format and how it came to be after a hiatus.Presented by JLab Audio .Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com

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01:03:29

The Skins Game is BACK, a rowdy Ryder Cup, and...

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2025/10/08

Chad and Wells dive into fan behavior at the Ryder Cup, Europe's win, alternatives to the "Envelope Rule", and why American fans need to get better at chants. Chad also details the revival of the Skins Game, which is returning on Black Friday at Panther National with Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, Keegan Bradley and Xander Schauffele.Then Chad is joined by fashion designer Jon Buscemi at our Skratch Clubhouse to chat about getting into fashion in the third grade, his sneaker

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00:58:33

Erik Anders Lang on filming in war-torn Ukraine,...

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2025/10/01

Adventures in Golf host and Random Golf Club founder Erik Anders Lang joined this week's episode to discuss the newest season of AIG, his experience filming in Ukraine, playing the brand new Mike Keiser-designed Rodeo Dunes in Colorado, the one place that's still on his bucket list, being an early adapter of YouTube golf, and why people considered him the Anthony Bourdain of golf.Presented by ⁨JLab Audio⁩.Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of ⁨Knockaround⁩

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