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The Approach Shot

Those Weekend Golf Guys, bleav

The Approach Shot is our golf “flavored” podcast. We call it golf flavored because we talk with our guests about the careers (on and off the field), their lives, their passions and (what sets us apart) their personal golf game.Our guests are athletes, actors, authors, announcers and more. We love to laugh and our guests tell amazing behind the scenes stories that will make you laugh, feel and think. Listen. Enjoy.

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01:20:28

DAVE RAYMOND, the original PHILLIE PHANTAC is...

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2026/04/12

Do we ask Dave how he created the original PHANATIC persona? You bet!Talk about his relationship with Philly fans? Of course! His "relationship" with Tommy Lasorda? You better believe it We also talk about how the national media has dubbed Dave the "hero of happiness", and his ability to show how humor in the workplace can add productivity and slow turnover to small and large companies. And golf? Oh does Dave love his golf, including playing with Steve Elkington, Fred Couples

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00:56:59

It's HAMMER TIME as Joel "The Hammer" Hanrahan talks...

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2026/04/05

We ask Joel Hanrahan:What happened on your first major league at bat? Was there really a game in which you were the winning pitcher, while not being on the winning team's roster? Who used to be your BP pitcher growing up? Did you really go out and eat 20 chicken wings the day before you pitched? Ever had a hole in one? So many subjects, so little time, so we put the hammer down and got JOEL HANRAHAN to tell us everything. This is a funny, insightful and completely entertaining episode of The

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01:09:37

From the Miami Dolphins' Killer B's defense, All-Pro...

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2026/03/29

If you're a MIAMI DOLPHINS fan, we go "All Phin" on this episode of The Approach Shot. All Pro KIM BOKAMPER, who played his entire career with the Dolphins, has stayed with the Dolphins family on the field, in the booth and in his heart for 50 years now. We talk Marino, Shula, Mercury Morris, OJ McDuffie, the Marks Brothers, the amazing defenses and the great offensive lines. We also discuss his friendship with Joe Theismann, the No Name defense, the Killer B's, the greatest throw he ever

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01:08:26

MLB slugger MATT ADAMS lets us visit his "Big City"...

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2026/03/22

He made a living as a "part time" hitter that came of the bench and was the back-up first baseman for the Cardinals, Nats, Braves and Rockies.But MATT ADAMS' impact was far greater than a bench player. In a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Matt hit a go-ahead HR in the 14th, and when the Reds tied the game, he hit ANOTHER home run in the 16th, this time to win it. In Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS, Matt took Clayton Kershaw deep to secure the Game 4 victory against the Dodgers, propelling the

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01:02:40

Emmy Award winner GORDON CLAPP, best known for his...

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2026/03/15

Hilarious and thoughtful, poetic yet humble, this episode with GORDON CLAPP is so much more than NYPD BLUE.Sure, he won an Emmy for his role as Detective Greg Medavoy, and had a cast of great actors like Dennis Franz, Jimmy Smits and so many more to work with, but Gordon seems even more comfortable on stage doing a one man show, or living his best life doing theater in his beloved New England. If you listen to podcasts to smile and be entertained, this episode of The Approach Shot with Gordon Clapp

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01:02:11

NICK FOLK, the "Folk Hero" and All Pro placekicker...

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2026/03/08

It's gooooooooooood! That goes for many of Nick's field goals and extra points. It's also true for this episode of The Approach Shot.The man who's been an All Pro, tied for the NFL scoring lead and led the NFL in field goal percentage the last THREE years running, also talks family, golf and what's next for the man they call "Folk Hero". Fingers crossed that we get to watch him on the gridiron again in 2026. This is a trip behind the curtain of one of the NFL's best at his position and

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01:09:39

MIKE GMINSKI, College Basketball legend and NBA star...

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2026/03/01

Mike Gminski is one of basketball's most recognizable names; from his glory days at Duke to an incredibly successful NBA career. He is synonymous with greatness on the court.Off the court, he has battled alcoholism since he started drinking at 15 years old. His story of denial, anger and finally recovery has led him to "recover out loud". He, now helps others struggling with addiction and brings his message of hope and struggles to this very special and personal episode of The Approach

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00:48:09

TERRY KIRBY, the complete NFL running back charges...

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2026/02/22

He's a 49er, he's a Dolphin, he's Super back! TERRY KIRBY joins us on The Approach Shot with a unique perspective of what it's like to have played in the NFL for a decade, scored 27 TD's as a runner, 12 as a receiver, 4 as a return man and even have thrown 3 TD passes!But our conversation doesn't stop there. We talk about Marino, Irving Friar, Steve Young and TK getting heated (and echoes our sentiment) when we talk about Dolphins' Pro Bowl lineman Richmond Webb STILL not being in the Pro Football

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01:00:50

TERRY HANRATTY is a 2x Super Bowl champion, a BCS...

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2026/02/15

We call The Approach Shot the golf "flavored" podcast. Never has that description been more evident as it is in this episode with quarterback TERRY HANRATTY.Sure, we talk golf. We are, as mentioned a GOLF "flavored" show. But we also talk with Terry about finally being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. And about the amazing coaches that shaped him. His friendship with Terry Bradshaw. His podcast. And yes, his battle with Stage 4 lung cancer, which he has

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01:01:40

The Voice of the Dallas Cowboys, BRAD SHAM, graces...

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2026/02/08

BRAD SHAM is one of the greatest football sportscasters of our generation. Having been with the Cowboys for 47 seasons, along with some seasons of broadcasting all 26 Cotton Bowls, Texas Longhorns football and Texas Rangers baseball, Brad is a Texas treasure. An 11-time National Sports Media Association Sportscaster of the Year, Brad is also a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. He tells some great Cowboys stories, hilarious golf stories and we even surprise

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01:00:48

DAN DOTSON, America’s most beloved auctioneer and...

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2026/02/01

With “Storage Wars” kicking off its new (and 17th season), Dan Dotson is one busy auctioneer. Along with his wife Laura “remember to pay the lady”, his stories of the show and interesting lockers make for a great and entertaining episode of The Approach Shot (presented by Fan Duel). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:06:20

Billy Martin Jr; son of the legendary Billy Martin...

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2026/01/25

Let's be honest. John is a Boston Red Sox fan. Neal grew up in the Baltimore/Washington area and was around the Baltimore Orioles a lot. We both hate the Yankees.But by the end of this episode, the ice melted a bit, and while we're still not Yankees fan, we learned to love the players, the human beings and the brotherhood in and around Billy Martin and Billy Martin Jr. Apparently, hell has frozen over during this episode of The Approach Shot, presented by Fan Duel. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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00:59:00

Coach Todd Haley brings his straight-forward thoughts...

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2026/01/18

Here's our whiteboard of topics to cover with Coach Todd Haley:The Chiefs? Check Patrick Mahomes? Yep Terrell Owens? You betcha Kewshawn? Uh huh Josh Allen? Unexpectedly, yes Bill Parcells? Multiple times Golf? Heck ya! The man played golf collegiately Insightful, hilarious with a gift of storytelling, this episode with Coach Todd Haley covers a lot of ground and is one of the most entertaining episodes in our 5 years of doing this. Presented by Fan Duel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz

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01:02:00

Actor DANIEL ROEBUCK (Lost, The Fugitive, Agent Cody...

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2026/01/11

It's amazing how much ground we cover with Daniel Roebuck in one episode. He does impressions, he talks of old movies that inspired him, his love for Lehigh Valley PA, and why he keeps shooting his films there.His new film "The Hail Mary" is a redemption story, a sports film and a coming-of-age story that is a must-see. The film follows Sister Kathy, who discovers a lonely and angry man struggling with his past. She tricks him into helping her start a football team for her small

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00:53:11

TERRY SHUMPERT, the 14 year MLB veteran brings...

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2026/01/04

It's our first episode of 2026, and WOW do we start off with a bang!Friend of the show, MLB's Terry Shumpert tells us what it feels like to field the last out of a no-hitter, what it's like to play for Jim Leyland, and how an MLB utility player's role has changed since he played. An All-American from the University of Kansas, Shump is a 14 year MLB veteran, spending most of his time with the Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals. His teammates, his talented family and his incredible wife make

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01:06:16

More with 5x Emmy Award winner LINDA COHN, one of the...

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2025/12/28

We had so many people reach out about this episode with LINDA COHN, we are running it again!Linda Cohn, the only sportscaster that anchored over 5,000 episodes of Sports Center. While the boys were coming up with catch phrases like "Back, back, back", "It's deep and I don't think it's playable" and "Booyah!", LINDA COHN was highlighting the games, the plays and made it about the games, not herself. That would explain why she authored the book "Cohn-Head: No

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01:11:52

ESPN's LINDA COHN, one of the OG Sports Center alum,...

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2025/12/21

It's easy to say she was an OG. One of the originals. The sportscaster that anchored over 5,000 episodes of Sports Center. But while the boys were coming up with catch phrases like "Back, back, back", "It's deep and I don't think it's playable" and "Booyah!", LINDA COHN was highlighting the games, the plays and made it about the games, not herself.A hockey fanatic from when she was a little girl, she broke barriers, broke records and then broke into the boy's club

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01:08:03

He created a miracle in Music City, but then came up...

The Approach Shot ·

2025/12/14

It's DOCTOR Kevin Dyson to you, sir! And the good doctor has 2+ decades in the field of education in the Nashville area. First as a teacher, then an administration, and now a principal, Kevin has some great moments with which to teach, inspire and relate to his kids.He also talks in great detail about the iconic "one yard short" moment in the Super Bowl against the Rams, and the incredible Music City Miracle, a moment that will live in NFL lore forever. He's also got an intriguing take

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01:06:57

Comedy writer and 9-time Emmy nominee LEE ELLENBERG...

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2025/12/07

He's a 9 time Emmy nominee for comedy writing.Get ready to laugh and be amazed at the stories behind the incredible success of the David Letterman show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. You'll want to You Tube some of the great Letterman bits after Lee explains how they were created and what it's like to be in the writer's room for a show like The David Letterman Show. This is a once-in-a-lifetime peek at the behind-the-curtain goings on at a show like Letterman and it's a must listen

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01:00:51

More with BO BICE, American Idol runner-up and rock...

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2025/11/30

Sure, you remember him as the first real rocker in American Idol history. The man who went neck-and-neck with Carrie Underwood on American Idol. But did you know he was the frontman for Blood, Sweat and Tears for 7 years? Or that he sang in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band? Or that it was his friendship with members of Ides of March that led him to do "Vehicle" on American Idol and later release it as a wildly successful single?Other than music, Bo has some unique perspectives on life and

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