On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira discuss Charley Hull’s LPGA win and preview the Ryder Cup. They recap the 2023 Ryder Cup storylines, explain the format, and Mel admits the one person on the US team that scares her. Also, Mel explains why she hates the gala dinner, and Kira does her best Scottish accent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira have a good ol’ fashioned QP catch up. Mel played golf for the first time in months (she’s still good), and Kira showed off her elite golf mug collection. They chat abou Kylie Kelce getting into golf and their campaign to get her on the pod (plus the upcoming NFL season). Hot yoga, the Walker Cup, and lots of travel tales are all hot topics as well, per usual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira break down some early Ryder Cup thoughts now that the teams are set. Then they're joined by Mel’s wife, Carly Reid (who came with receipts). Mel and Carly share the story of how they met at the 2018 Ryder Cup and how they persevered through rejection, Carly's cooking, and Mel's OCD. Through it all, Mel and Carly have built a loving relationship, and share what it's like to raise baby Kai and why Mel made the ultimate decision to retire from the LPGA. Both have become better adults, and they now own a wine opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up on all their latest summer travels. From going to a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas to changing diapers in a pub in Derbyshire to Arthur Ashe stadium in Queens. Also a heated debate on whether Keegan Bradley should pick himself for the US Ryder Cup team, the superiority of Millenial over Gen Z fashion and changing golf culture by teaching men a lesson one at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are joined by friend of the pod Hally Leadbetter Hally discusses growing up with a legend of the game, using comedy to bring light to gender norms in the world of golf, and finding your social media niche. Hally also opens up about her mental health and how she’s navigated her way through the world of golf media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are joined by the delightfully posh friend-of-the-pod, Anna Jackson. Anna recalls her early opportunities in broadcasting, how she came to find herself at Golf Channel and NBC Sports, and teaches Kira the word “gimp.” Anna opens up about grief, family, and making it all work when life throws you curveballs. They also discuss Mel’s past fashion choices, parenting challenges and wins, and their favorite golf films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap the last women's major of the year and the epic finish at the AIG Women’s open, including Miyū Yamashita’s breakthrough win, Charley Hull’s strong performance (as well as some fresh Charley stories for you), and Lottie Woad continuing to make waves as the betting favorite. Plus, Mel breaks down all 5 LPGA majors and Cam Young finally wins on the PGA Tour. Also, the ladies react to Tom Brady’s open letter to Scottie Scheffler after his comments at The Open, Mel betrays her country and kills her sourdough starter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira break down a big week for the UK — from the Lionesses taking the Euros title to Lottie Woad’s impressive win in her professional debut at the Scottish Open, and of course lots of frolicking on Jet2 holidays. Then they’re joined by the original friend of the pod, Cosette Chaput — co-founder and CEO of Always Alpha, the first ever female-focused sports management company, and also Mel and Kira’s manager. The three chat about the changing landscape of Women’s sports, how that’s impacted the field of sports management, and what it really means to work in sports. Plus Cos has been there for Mel and Kira through the good, bad, and hilarious and tells the story of how this very podcast came to be!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira catch up after Scottie Scheffler’s epic four-shot win at The Open. They unpack Scheffler’s early week comments on what winning means, how he handles pressure (and winning) seemingly with ease, and how his interactions with fans and the media compare to his peers. Mel gives her thoughts on some locker room drama, Kira shares the latest on her health journey. Plus, mental health in pro sports, what makes people in the UK such great golf fans, and why humility might just be Scottie’s secret weapon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira catch up after a jam-packed week in golf — from Grace Kim’s dramatic win at the Evian to Rory McIlroy's new haircut. Mel almost bought a house in Colorado, while Kira recaps the antics at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Then, they’re joined by Peloton instructor and golfer Selena Samuela (oh yeah, she's TPI certified by the way!), who shares her journey into the fitness world, behind the scenes at Peloton, how golf became part of her life, and the evolution of Peloton’s golf-specific training. They dig into the difference in training for men vs. women, the importance of mobility and strength, IVF, and how Selena’s navigating it all while dealing with some pretty significant life changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up on all the things— from Mel’s hiking adventure (and struggles) in Colorado to Kira turning her empty house into a private concert venue. They’re also joined by Dave Phillips, co-founder of TPI, Titleist Performance Institute. They talk about golf fitness, fueling, the differences between male and female training and how custom programs can seriously boost your game. Plus, Mel, Kira and Dave weigh in on the great golf ball rollback debate and why coaches’ messaging needs to be much simpler when trying to reach players, especially the amateur golfers who just wanna have fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are finally back together after a whirlwind of travel — and they’ve got lots to catch up on. From trying and kind of failing to stay healthy on the road, a hungover adventure that ended in a missed flight, and Kira played the number 1 golf course in America. They also dive into some golf as well, including Aldrich Potgieter’s big PGA Tour win, Lexi Thompson showing up strong after announcing her retirement, and Mel talks through her viral takes on what proper course setup should look like on the LPGA. Kira shares a much-anticipated update on her personal health journey and the moment you've all been waiting for- the Pride Month giveaway announcement. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and congrats to our winners! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira are joined by Jeff Brighton — who is FAMOUSLY on the bag for Maja Stark, your U.S. Women’s Open champion. He shares how he left the corporate world behind for life caddying on the LPGA Tour, that he’s only cried a little since Maja Stark’s big US Open win, wild karaoke nights at Erin Hills and his hopes and dreams of one day caddying for Mel in a senior tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira recap a wild week at the U.S. Open, where JJ Spaun pulled off the underdog win of a lifetime. They break down the highs, lows, and all the chaotic moments from the championship. Over on the LPGA side, Carlota Ciganda grabs a huge win after a nine-year lull—plus some hilarious stories from life on tour with Carlotta and her longtime friend (and fellow golfer) Giulia Molinaro. Basically, if Mel calls you for an alibi, just hang up the phone. Mel gets real about what Pride Month means to her, opening up about the challenges she has faced in golf as an openly gay woman. And finally, the moment you didn’t know you were waiting for… Mel’s unfiltered thoughts on the Royal Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up after a busy travel stretch. Mel shares what it was like working the ShopRite LPGA Classic with her family on the road, while Kira recaps Golf's Longest Day and the RBC Canadian Open (and the fan she acquired). The new season of Love Island UK is upon us, so our resident British person, Mel Reid, translates some key phrases. Plus, K and M preview the U.S. Open at Oakmont, and a new fanbase name gets floated by longtime listener (and wife) Carly Reid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please, Golf.com's Claire Rogers joins the show (from the range at Erin Hills) to discuss eating ice cream with golfers, the time Dustin Johnson stayed at her family's home, how she forged her path in golf media, and figuring out the best way to stand on TV. Plus, Mel and Kira catch up on the US Women's Open, Maja Stark's win, and all of the antics in Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Kira and Mel are ¼ of the way to EGOT status, Kira tries to watch “Naked Attraction,” and Mel’s dad is back from his journey to get new teeth in Turkey. Plus they’ve got a wealth of knowledge and advice for the new LPGA commissioner, Craig Kessler, and there’s a US Women’s Open preview for everyone tuning in to watch the best in the world compete at Erin Hills this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are fresh off a whirlwind week at the PGA Championship and have plenty to unpack both on and off the golf course. From Scottie Scheffler’s big win to media drama to Bryson DeChambeau being his usual chaotic, but lovable, self. Kira and Mel have dinner with friends and the stories lead to an epic Sunday Roast of Mel… Plus short kings, Mel discovering she's a lezza, and Kira learns some new vocab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira catch up on a weekend full of Kai branston pickle chaos and Mother’s Day festivities — including Mel trying to ride a Donkey at a petting zoo birthday party. Kira checks in from Charlotte, where she and Mel will be covering the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The two dive into PGA predictions, with takes on Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, and more. Mel introduces Kira to the wild world of Naked Attraction, a British dating show that’s as unfiltered as it gets. And of course, they wrap things up with their “Shush of the Week,” calling out heavy breathers in yoga and overly friendly workout instructors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira catch up on Mel's week commentating at the Black Desert LPGA Championship in Utah and Kira’s forthcoming health journey. Erin Lim Rhodes joins the show and talks about her passion for golf, her journey into broadcasting, and her coach George Gankas’ unique, sometimes barefoot approach to instruction. Erin shares her anti-country club approach to golf attire, we hear some unforgettable Wicked related moments on the Red Carpet and Mel learns about ASMR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.