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S12, Ep46, Pt 1: Ryder Cup Real Talk & Mental Game Mastery with Ron Sirak & Jeff Smith

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode46Part1.mp3 Welcome back to Next on the Tee, where golf legends live and your game gets better. This week’s lineup is one that’s sure to knock your socks off. Leading things off is the man I consider to be the greatest golf writer of this or any generation, Ron Sirak. Ron joined me recently, and […]

10-14
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S12, Ep45, Pt 2: Paul Ollinger: From Facebook Exec to Stand-Up & Being Reasonably Happy

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode45Part2.mp3 Making his Next on the Tee debut is comedian, author, and former Facebook executive Paul Ollinger. Paul is the host of The Reasonably Happy Podcast and the author of Reasonably Happy: Essays on Money, Work, and Other Things That Piss Me Off. Before turning to stand-up comedy and writing, Paul served as VP of […]

10-14
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S12, Ep45, Pt 1: Golf Positive with Debbie O’Connell + Ryder Cup History & Stories with Hank Gola

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode45Part1.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by two outstanding guests who bring incredible insight from different corners of the golf world. First, LPGA Class A Professional and Top 50 Instructor Debbie O’Connell returns to share her passion for helping players strengthen both their game and their mindset. Debbie is the […]

10-06
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S12, Ep44, Pt 2: Pressure at Oakmont & the Ryder Cup from John Mahaffey Plus Dr. Russell Levenson’s, Witness To Belief

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode44Part2.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I welcome back one of my all-time favorite guests, 1978 PGA Champion John Mahaffey, making his 10th appearance on the show. John and I revisit his special connection to Oakmont, the site of his major championship win, and he shares how the course has evolved since […]

09-30
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S12, Ep44, Pt 1: Brian Klocek, Director of Golf at Totteridge Plus The Keep & the Legend that is Rees Jones

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode44Part1.mp3 In this episode of Next on the Tee, we kick things off with Brian Klocek, Director of Golf at Totteridge, a course that golfers across Western Pennsylvania know and love. Brian shares the journey of his career, starting with his college days at the Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach, to South Hills […]

09-30
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S12, Ep43, Pt 2: Zig Fracassi on Crosby’s Penguins, Tage Thompson, Olympic Gold & NFL Surprise

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode43Part2.mp3 Back with me this week is a true class act and a member of our Thursday Night Tailgate Guest Hall of Fame—Sirius/XM NFL Radio and NHL Radio host, Zig Fracassi. Zig’s reputation as one of the finest interviewers in the business is well earned, and I’ve long said it’s a mystery how he doesn’t […]

09-30
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S12, Ep43, Pt 1: Lower Scores, Smarter Swings, Fixing the FedEx Cup, & a Ryder Cup Preview with John Hughes & Rob Strano

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode43Part1.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by two of the game’s top instructors, each bringing their own brand of expertise, innovation, and insight to help us all play better and enjoy the game more. First, PGA Master Professional John Hughes returns for his 6th appearance. As a Master Professional, John […]

09-24
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S12, Ep42: The Steelers, Super Bowls, and the game of golf—Trai Essex connects them all with powerful insights

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode42.mp3 On this bonus segment of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by 2x Super Bowl Champion Trai Essex. A third-round pick out of Northwestern, Trai spent most of his NFL career with the Steelers, helping them to three Super Bowl appearances and two championships. Now you can hear his insights alongside Charlie Batch on […]

09-22
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S12, Ep41: From The Final Broadcast to The Sports Time Traveler: Tucker Booth & Len Ferman Join Me

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode41.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by two outstanding storytellers who bring both creativity and history to the game. First, my good friend Tucker Booth returns to the show. Tucker is a professional entertainer, writer, rapper, and host of the podcast Rappers Don’t Golf. As an author, he’s collaborated on […]

09-20
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S12, Ep40: Steve Shingledecker’s RMU Men’s Golf Team Is On The Rise Plus 6x Hall of Famer Jim McLean Talks US Open, Ryder Cup, & Bethpage Setup

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode40.mp3 On this bonus edition of Next on the Tee, I’m thrilled to be joined by two outstanding guests who are making a major impact on the game. First up is legendary instructor Jim McLean, one of the most decorated teachers in golf history and a 2025 inductee into the PGA of America Hall of […]

09-19
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S12, Ep39, Pt 2: Stepping Into Greatness: Matt Cahill’s Path from Junior Golf to Oakmont to Seminole

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode39Part2.mp3 In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 39, I’m joined by Matt Cahill, the man chosen by the legendary Bob Ford himself to succeed him as Head PGA Professional at Seminole Golf Club. When Ford retired, his short list for the role had just one name—and Club President Jimmy Dunne agreed. Matt shares his […]

09-15
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S12, Ep 39, Pt 1: Ryder Cup Reality Check: Keegan’s Picks, Bethpage Truths & Overcoming Doubt with Tom Patri & Dr. Bob Winters

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode39Part1.mp3 On Part 1 of this episode of Next on the Tee, we’re turning up the heat as we look ahead to one of the greatest events in all of sports—the Ryder Cup. With the Captains’ picks announced, the big question is: Did Keegan Bradley get it right? Or did he fall into the “old […]

09-13
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S12, Ep34, Pt 1: Rocco Mediate Helps Me Find 10 Extra Yards Plus the Key to Better Golf After 50

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode34Part1.mp3 Fellow Yinzer and fan-favorite Rocco Mediate joins me in Part 1 of the episode. Rocco was recently featured in the inspiring documentary Steel Links, hosted by former Pirates star Neil Walker and featuring Pittsburgh icons like Charlie Batch and Carole Semple-Thompson. Rocco talks about what it was like being a part of that project. […]

09-08
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S12, Ep 38: Ryder Cup Prep: From the Guys Who Know, Tom Patri & Frank Darby

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextontheTee8-19-25.mp3 In this special bonus edition of Next on the Tee, we’re mixing things up. My good friend Tom Patri kicks things off as we dive into some of the hottest topics in golf right now. We cover USGA President Fred Perpall doubling down on the golf ball rollback—regardless of the PGA Tour’s stance—and debate […]

09-04
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S12, Ep 37, Pt 2: The Caddie Who’s Won It All — But Still Isn’t in the Hall & Why Uneekor Might Be the Smartest Golf Investment You’ll Ever Make

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode37Part2.mp3 In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 37, I’m joined by two guests who bring both heart and innovation to the game. First up, legendary Tour caddie Kip Henley returns to share stories from a lifetime inside the ropes. Beyond his work with stars like Vijay Singh, Brian Gay, Stewart Cink, and Boo Weekly, […]

08-26
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S12, Ep37, Pt 1: Golden Age Greatness: Bruce Devlin’s Victories & Ron Sirak’s Game-Changing Journalism

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode37Part1.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m blessed to be joined by four wonderful friends from different corners of the golf world. In part 1, we start with a true legend of the game — Bruce Devlin. One of Australia’s all-time greats, Bruce won the 1959 Australian Amateur, enjoyed a stellar career […]

08-25
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S12, Ep36, Pt 2: The Ball Marker That’s Helping Fellow Yinzer Jim Furyk Plus Charlie Hull Make More Putts

  http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode36Part2.mp3 Thank you for coming back for Part 2 of Episode 36 featuring my conversation with Briston Peterson, founder of On Point Golf. Briston takes us through the science behind how his 3D ball marker is changing the way golfers see the line—and sink more putts. With Jim Furyk, Charley Hull, and Top Instructor […]

08-18
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S12, Ep36, Pt 1: The Right Way to Leave, the Best Way to Think & a New Way to Putt

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextontheTee8-5-25.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m joined by three great friends who each bring their own expertise and perspective to the game. First up, our Director of Instruction, Tom Patri, is fired up about the importance of basic human decency in player/coach relationships. We discuss how parting ways can be a […]

08-16
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S12, Ep35, Pt 2: Dwight Stone: Steelers Memories, Big Plays & Giving Back

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode35Part2.mp3 In Part 2 of Season 12, Episode 35, former Steelers, Panthers, and Jets standout Dwight Stone makes his long-overdue return to the show. Dwight takes us inside his years in Pittsburgh, sharing what it was like to play under both Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher and how their leadership styles differed. He reflects on […]

08-11
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S12, Ep35, Pt 1: Eva Rogers on Developing Enthusiastic Junior Golfers at Medinah + NFL Legend Don Beebe’s Run To Glory

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/NextOnTheTeeSeason12Episode35Part1.mp3 On this episode of Next on the Tee, I’m thrilled to share two remarkable guests whose stories, insights, and passion for what they do will inspire you on and off the course. I start with one of my all-time favorite women in golf, Eva Rogers, a Class A Teaching Professional at the iconic Medinah […]

08-11
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