Chronicles From The Upper Deck

Chapter 38 is all about filling your cup with friends that matter. Derrick starts off his show talking about covering his first USGA Championship and visiting Disneyland last weekend. He also shares his appreciation of seeing rock legends Judas Priest and Alice Cooper. Derrick interviews Leilani Cancio who is an office specialist for Aspire Health. They will talk about the origins of their friendship which started in high school. Leilani also shares how her mom and grandmother inspire her every day. She also shares her mental health journey plus Derrick shares his Prom dating fail in high school.Leilani also shares her aspirations of becoming a therapist and how she fell in love with her boyfriend Justin. Plus, Derrick attempts to learn K-Pop from Leilani. Derrick closes the chapter with his support for the No Kings Protests taking place over the weekend and a tribute to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Ace Frehley of KISS. Follow Leilani on Instagram: @leilanijol, Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilani-cancio/Follow the Podcast on Instagram and X: @CFTUDPOD

After 71 days, Derrick returns to the microphone. He explains the absence away including attending the U.S. Amateur, Walker Cup and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.  Derrick also shares his new role with First Tee and how thisachievement is the sweetest of them all. He also shares his adventure to Bostonwith his family.  Plus, Derrick shares his thoughts on President Trump’s claimthat Tylenol causes Autism and the developments around Jimmy Kimmel.  Lastly, Derrick will talk about the importance of keeping local news stations alive after the sudden closure of his former news station, KION-TV.Follow us on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD

The guys talk about Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship triumph at Royal Portrush. They also talk about the chances of Scottie completing the Golden Slam at the 2026 U.S. Open next year. Plus, they preview the Ryder Cup and discuss the future plans for Birdies and Banter. Follow the podcast on social media: @CFTUDPOD.Follow Patrick on social media: @thenpplive. You can also subscribe to his YouTube ; @thenpplive ​

Chapter 36 is all about making a bigger pathway to success for future generations. Derrick interviews Milton Grant who is the founder of 831 Golf which produces online golf and life content. Milton is also a teacher at Alisal High School in Salinas, CA. Milton shares how his uncle got him into the game of golf plus what led him down the path of being an educator. He also shares the genesis of his friendship with Derrick. Milton also shares how his wife inspires him to chase his dreams and continue to grow 831 Golf. He also shares the biggest challenges that teachers face today. We also talk about winning another GBH Cup on August 3rd. Derrick also starts his show by giving a concert review of My Chemical Romance. He also shares a poignant tribute to actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, pro wrestler Hulk Hogan and "The Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne. Follow 831 Golf on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter: @831golfLike and Subscribe to the 831 Golf Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@831golf

Birdies and Banter is back in your life with a preview of the 153rd Open Championship. The guys talk who they think will have a shot to life the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Plus, Derrick shares the inspirational story of Ryan Peake who is making his major championship debut this week. Follow our Podcasts on social media.@TheNPPLive- Instagram, X and TikTok@CFTUDPOD- Instagram and X

Chapter 34 speaks on the importance of family in your personal success. We have Issac Flores on the show today. Issac is an alum and now staff member of First Tee Monterey County. He is also the 2024 DQ42 Pick Em Champion. Issac shares his life's story and how his cousin influenced him to get into the game of golf. He also shares what it is like to now serve as a Golf and Life Skills Coach and giving back to the community. We also share our favorite memories playing golf against each other in the GBH Cup. Before the interview, Derrick honors a couple of family friends who passed away in between chapters 33 and 34. He also sends his love and prayers to the families who are impacted by the deadly floods in Texas. You can donate to the Austin Disaster Relief Network: https://adrn.org/centraltexasflood/Follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPODFollow Issac on Instagram: @iflowers831

Birdies and Banter is back in your life and we talk about the upcoming 125th U.S. Open Championship. The guys talk about which players will shine at Oakmont Country Club plus what they believe they would shoot at the toughest test in golf.We also get a special guest visit from one of Patrick's favorite cats during our show. Follow us on social media: @CFTUDPOD, @thenpplive on X, Instagram, YouTube Who is your pick to win the U.S. Open?

Chapter XXXIX connects two people whose lives were about humility, grace and inspiring others. Derrick turned 28 earlier this month. He talks about getting older plus what he did for his birthday. He also shares his high hopes for the San Jose Sharks. We spend most of this show honoring the life of family friend Delia "DeeDee," Corona Biever who passed away on November 2nd. We also talk about the life and impact that Laney College Athletic Director John Beam had on the Oakland community after he was shot and killed on November 13th.

Derrick and Patrick recap the improbable U.S. Open Victory for J.J. Spaun at Oakmont Country Club. The guys also share who shined and who had a disappointing week in our National Open. The guys also share their first thoughts on the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Follow us on social media: @CFTUDPOD on all social media platforms. @thenpplive on Instagram, X and TikTok. You can also follow them on Youtube at  ⁨@thenpplive⁩ 

Patrick and Derrick recap the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC. We talk about Scottie Scheffler winning his third Major Championship with a virtuoso performance on the weekend. The guys will talk about how their picks did plus have solutions for how golf's governing bodies can improve their testing for non-conforming drivers. Derrick also talks about why golf media members should treat Scottie Scheffler's chase for the Career Grand Slam as the Career Golden Slam with his Olympic Gold Medal. Follow us on Social media: @CFTUDPOD on all social media platforms. @thenpplive⁩  on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok.

Derrick and Patrick return to preview the 107th PGA Championship. Derrick also shares his experience visiting Quail Hollow Club back in 2016. The guys also share their picks to see who will lift the Wannamaker Trophy on Sunday evening. Follow the Chronicles From the Upper Deck Podcast on social media: @cftudpodFollow Patrick on Instagram: @patrick_abadilla.Follow the Noah and Patrick Podcast on TikTok, Instagram and X: @thenpplive

You can be a small town kid and still make it to the biggest stage of your life. Connor Smith is currently a digital producer at Spectrum News 1 Kentucky in Louisville. Interview begins at 11:15.We talk about how we met over a student media podcast for a San Jose State-Ball State Football Game. Connor also shares how he got into journalism, what led him to get a masters degree at Northwestern University. He also shares his experience covering Super Bowl LVII in Arizona and how his professors helped him gain confidence in covering a big sporting event. He also shares his opinion of Chicago sports teams plus talks about the magnitude of covering the Kentucky Derby. Derrick also shares his opinion of the NFL Draft, the Warriors playoff run versus the Houston Rockets, his AC/DC concert experience. He closes the show talking about how epic Rory McIlroy's Masters win was plus the impact of Pope Francis death. Follow the Podcast on social media: @cftudpodFollow Connor on Instagram: @connornicholas19

Derrick and Patrick share their thoughts on Rory McIlroy completing the Career Grand Slam at the 89th Masters Tournament. They also share their thoughts on how the tournament unfolded plus a early preview at the PGA Championship taking place at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, NC. Follow the CFTUD Pod on social media: @cftudpod. Follow the NPP Podcast on YouTube:  ⁨@thenpplive⁩  Follow the NPP Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok:  ⁨@thenpplive⁩ 

Spring has arrived and the 89th Masters Tournament is upon us. Derrick and Patrick from  ⁨@thenpplive⁩  share their picks and insight on who will put on the Green Jacket this weekend.Follow the NPP Live Podcast on social media- Instagram, X and TikTok: thenpplive.Follow the CFTUD Podcast on Instagram and X: @cftudpod

Your favorite golf crossover show is back. Patrick and Derrick talk about Rory McIlroy's playoff win over J.J. Spaun at the Players Championship. They talk about how this win could propel Rory to finally get the Green Jacket at the Masters. The guys also talk about their winners and losers of the tournament plus look ahead to The Masters in a few weeks.Follow the NPP Podcast on X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram:  @thenpplive  .Follow the CFTUD Podcast on social media on : @cftudpod

The first of a crossover episode series between Chronicles From The Upper Deck Podcast and the NPP Live Podcast. This series is dedicated for all golf fans.Derrick and Patrick talk about the upcoming Players Championship and who their picks are to win the event. They also talk about the playing future of Tiger Woods after he ruptured his Achilles.Follow the NPP Pod on TikTok, X, Instagram and YouTube:  @thenpplive  Follow CFTUD Pod on Instagram and X: @cftudpod

Chapter 32 is about conquering your dreams. Derrick talks about the podcast hiatus plus his thoughts on the new U.S. Presidential Administration. He also talks about how the success of the NHL's 4 Nations Face Off and what can the NBA learn to retool the All-Star Game.His guest is Zoila Herrera. Zoila is a First Tee of Miami alum and was a two-sport athlete at Wheeling University in Wheeling, WV. She talks about her childhood and overcoming a leg injury at age 10. She also talks about how First Tee and Girls Golf programs changed her life forever. Plus, we talk about the memories created at First Tee Alumni Summit last November in Phoenix. To donate to the L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts, here are three links.California Fire Foundation: https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.htmlCash Relief for Wildfire Survivors: https://www.givedirectly.org/lafires/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8aMLZnT7vC1zw5LnZI5wxMq0a4svf6RXgF1snW2uoscHFIyB_GhQx-4p3pQMq0DHUz-IMuzBpEdKFbmV5YwcsfB4wQ3Q&_hsmi=347773011&utm_content=347773011&utm_source=hs_emailMusicares, helping local musicians who lost everything: https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirereliefTo follow Zoila on Social MediaInstagram: @zoilaherrera, Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoila-herrera-1b5402223/To follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD on X, Instagram and Threads.

Chapter 31 is dedicated to the life and legacy of Hall of Fame outfielder Rickey Henderson who died on Dec. 20, 2024. Derrick shares his admiration for Rickey and his impact on the Oakland Athletics and the city of Oakland. Long live the Man of Steal!

Chapter 30 is about being fearless in the pursuit of your dreams. Derrick welcomes fellow Salinas native and golf journalist Alan Shipnuck to the podcast. At 13:52, Alan discusses where his love of journalism came from plus his love for our hometown. He also shares numerous stories on how he got started in the journalism industry. He also shares about his thought process in writing nine books plus he will talk about some upcoming projects he is working on. Alan and Derrick also talk about the state of professional golf including a timeline of when talks between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund could end. He also talks about his love for basketball including his new role as the Carmel High School varsity girls’ basketball head coach.  Derrick also talks about the 49ers recent win over the Chicago Bears plus his thoughts on MLB Free Agency. He also shares what is like playing golf with friends over the holidays.  You can follow Alan on X and Instagram: @AlanShipnuck  You can follow the podcast on Instagram and X: @CFTUDPOD

Derrick is still in a grateful hoilday mood. He shares his experience on attending First Tee Alumni Summit in Phoenix and why this experience was emotional for him. He also will take us on a trip around the sports world talking about the season from football hell the San Francisco 49ers endured, the Golden State Warriors strong start to the season, the resurgent San Jose Sharks plus controversy surrounding SJSU Volleyball team. He also shares his excitement for upcoming concerts he will and wants to go to in 2025.