Tales from the first tee

31:43

The Hole in One for the ages!

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2026/08/26

Send us Fan Mail Rich gets paired up with Preacher Parker for the second time in 30 days. The first time he shoots a 62 in a one man scramble event to win his flight. The second time he Ace’s a tough par three. So how was your day Spotify Apple podcasts Amazon Music all other streaming services

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26:49

A Retribution fund, an Ebola excuse and a Gen Z...

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2026/06/12

Send us Fan Mail A $1.76 billion compensation fund can sound like justice in one headline and like political payback in the next and that split is where we start. We talk through the emotional math behind “restitution,” why accountability feels necessary to some people, and why others see selectivity and retribution hiding inside the language. The same policy can read as repair or punishment depending on where you stand, and that uneasy gray area is the real story. Then we change gears and h...

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33:38

Super Aging Starts at Birth, Not Retirement ...

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2026/06/08

Send us Fan Mail Josh Salzman shares his journey as a fitness coach to golf champion Ernie Els and his philosophy of "super aging" that focuses on mindful nutrition, thought patterns, and exercise for optimal health at any age. • Super aging starts at birth and depends on how you handle nutrition, thinking patterns, and physical activity • 95% of fitness is in the mind and eating habits, while only 5% is physical exercise • Josh helped rehabilitate Ernie Els after knee surgery, getting him b...

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47:52

A Veteran Diplomat On Trump’s Second Term And...

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2026/05/31

Send us Fan Mail A former Republican, Vietnam veteran, and longtime US diplomat joins us for a blunt look at what breaks first when a presidency runs on loyalty instead of limits. We talk about the “guardrails” that used to stop bad ideas in their tracks and what it means when those guardrails disappear: fewer people willing to say no, more governing by unilateral moves, and more public retaliation aimed at critics. Along the way, we challenge ourselves to listen outside our algorithm and ask...

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27:32

The Bro Storm That Ate Nine Holes

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2026/05/15

Send us Fan Mail One bad swing can expose more than a flawed tempo. On a Shenandoah Valley morning at Heritage Oaks, I get paired with a young, highly informed golfer who starts out striping it, then unravels the moment the first mistake shows up. What follows is a front-row look at the mental game of golf: self-talk that turns toxic, blame that spreads from club to course to fate, and the exhausting chase to “fix it” mid-round instead of accepting what just happened. As the round unfolds, I...

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28:43

Did you just bible verse me? No you didn’t

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2026/04/21

Send us Fan Mail Anger can feel like rocket fuel, but on a golf course it usually detonates your round. We start with the clearest proof: a Masters moment where emotion goes sideways right along with the tee shot. Then we bring it down to everyday golf, watching a calm, talented senior player slowly unravel after one mistake until he’s no longer playing golf, he’s arguing with it. That shift from process to prosecution is where scores blow up, routines vanish, and confidence gets replaced by ...

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66:02

A Giant Needle, A Cheap Motel, And A Very Expensive...

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2026/04/03

Send us Fan Mail Your shoulder hurts, your social media feed is screaming, and the years keep moving. So what do you actually do if you want to feel stronger in your late 60s than you did in your early 60s, and still keep your head clear while the world argues in loops? We sit down with Josh Salzmann, a lifelong friend and a strength coach who’s built his life around “super aging” and practical resilience. We start with regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cel...

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25:26

The death of etiquette and stone-faced-champions fill...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail A huge win should sound like a concert, so why does it feel like silence when a champion barely reacts? I start with a moment that stuck in my head: the stone-faced celebration after a major victory, and the uneasy feeling it creates for fans who want to share the release. We dig into emotional expression in sports, why we connect so hard to fist pumps and tears, and how the modern athlete may be choosing composure as a shield in an online world that loves to weaponize everyt...

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30:44

Golf Nerves, Olympic Nerves, Same Panic Button

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2026/02/27

Send a text The quiet before a three-foot putt feels a lot like the hush before a quadruple jump—or the breath you take when a headline tries to hijack your day. We open on Jacob Bridgman’s breakthrough at Riviera and live inside that moment where hands go numb, galleries roar, and a life can tilt on a three-and-a-half-foot stroke. What does it take to close when the stakes stretch beyond money to legacy, invitations, and the long arc of a season? We unpack the mechanics of staying present in...

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34:46

When Celebs Vanish And Egos Soar, Golf Finds A New...

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2026/02/16

Send a text What happens when a beloved pro-am trades its soul for a signature purse? We unpack Pebble Beach’s $20M pivot—fewer celebrity swings, more surgical golf—and the ripple effects on how fans connect with the sport. The charm of mis-hits and Bill Murray lore gives way to Sunday fireworks as Scotty Scheffler drops three eagles and Colin Morikawa turns a 20‑minute fairway wait into a stone-cold birdie to win. It’s elite theater, but at a cost: the human texture that once made Pebble fee...

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33:00

From Teen Phenom To Tough Truths: Golf, Do-Overs, And...

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2026/01/30

Send us a text A teenager shoots 60 on the Nicklaus course and suddenly the game looks younger, faster, and braver. We open with Blades Brown’s breakout and the ripple effect of a prodigy who can go low under cameras and crowds, then zoom out to what early crowning means in a sport that remembers both fireworks and flameouts. It’s a celebration and a caution: talent draws a spotlight, and pressure keeps the bulb hot. That theme of pressure runs straight into the psychology of mulligans. On t...

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34:11

(Re-Release): Billy the Kid Strikes Again: Tales of...

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2026/01/25

Send us a text A golf journey through St. Simons Island, Georgia showcases both travel recommendations and insights into match play dynamics against memorable characters. Thoughtful putting drills examine perception challenges and alignment solutions for better performance on the greens. • St. Simons Island offers excellent biking, dining at Dorothy's, and nostalgic ice cream at Frosty's Griddle and Shakes • Capybaras in Argentina create unusual hazards despite being protected species ...

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36:15

Inside A Point-Shaving Web And The ICE Hammer

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2026/01/18

Send us a text A few unfamiliar names, a 70-page indictment, and a flood of betting data set the stage for a candid look at how games get bent and why so many of us still want to believe the scoreboard tells the whole truth. I walk through the mechanics of a recent point-shaving scheme at mid-major and D2 programs, how sportsbooks and integrity services flagged coordinated prop bets, and why subpoenas, texts, and money trails make “nobody will know” a losing strategy. The result isn’t moral p...

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41:24

From Irish Goodbyes To The Business Of College Sports...

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2026/01/05

Send us a text Ever left a party without goodbyes and felt oddly right about it? That’s our jump‑off point for a fast, funny, and candid ride from a midnight move out of Charleston to a new life in Harrisonburg—where a sore back, a pool streak, and a golf addiction spark a deeper look at how we chase joy and manage wear and tear. We talk about the quiet power of leaving at the right time, then get honest about aging, fitness, and the tradeoffs we make when passion runs hot. From there, the c...

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34:11

Re-Release The Zone: Unlocking Golf's Hidden Superpower

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2025/12/17

Send us a text Finding your zone in golf requires mental clarity, physical precision, and an ability to get out of your own way when it matters most. • What being in the zone feels like - the ball feels "like nothing" at impact • Three Charleston National players share their unique mental strategies • Wright Blanchard's comeback story - from hole-in-one to victory • Brady Nash's technique of focusing on a single dimple on the ball • Willie Charles' data-driven approach from analyzing 1,750 r...

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31:46

Sweltering in the South: Golf, Gators, and Southern...

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2025/10/05

Send us a text Tales from the First Tee returns with a heat-soaked episode full of Southern expressions, golf course characters, and the peculiar relationships we form with our equipment. Your host Rich Easton shares stories from the sweltering fairways of Charleston where even alligators have more sense than the golfers braving triple-digit temperatures. • Team play at Charleston National where all players must contribute for success • Mississippi native "Cloudy Graves" and his colorful Sou...

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38:57

Ryder Cup, Food Noise, and a Dollar Match

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2025/09/29

Send us a text Pressure doesn’t need a trophy to feel real. We start with Bethpage Black and the Ryder Cup’s unique voltage—captains orchestrating pairings, European chemistry in foursomes and four-ball, and a home crowd that couldn’t keep the line between passion and taunting. Golf asks for silence; fandom doesn’t always listen. You’ll hear how that tension plays out in shot routines, heart rates, and the razor-thin edge between competitive fire and corrosive noise. From there, we head to a...

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32:35

Re-Release Warriors Come Home: Understanding PTSD and...

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2025/09/16

Send us a text Dan Gaeta from Operation VetFit discusses PTSD in veterans and their revolutionary approach to preventing veteran suicide that has resulted in zero suicides among their members. • Clinical definition of PTSD including exposure to traumatic events, intrusion symptoms, avoidance behaviors, and negative alterations in cognition • The "masculine warrior paradigm" that creates challenges when veterans return to civilian life • Success story of Thomas Burke who went from a suicide a...

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73:36

From Boarding School to Everest: Harry Farthing's...

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2025/09/10

Send us a text Harry Farthing, author of two novels Summit and Ghost Moths, shares his extraordinary life journey from motorcycle enthusiast to high-altitude mountaineer to writer. His experiences—from boarding school at age eight to climbing Mount Everest and riding motorcycles across continents—have shaped his descriptive storytelling style that brings readers into vivid worlds informed by his adventures. • Sent to boarding school at age eight where he developed independence and discovered...

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40:13

When Golf Isn't Stressful Enough: Tales of Ego, Bets,...

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2025/09/06

Send us a text Journey into the mind of a passionate golfer as Rich Easton delivers an energetic analysis of the upcoming Ryder Cup showdown at Bethpage, New York. With razor-sharp insight, Rich breaks down Team USA's three critical advantages—the raucous New York crowd, Keegan Bradley's all-star coaching staff, and a roster brimming with talent. But don't mistake his patriotism for blind confidence; Rich's detailed assessment of Europe's formidable lineup reveals why this contest will likely...

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