Best Basic Bogeys Podcasts (2025)

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#64: Ricky Reilly is Headed Back to the US Adaptive Open 54:17

2d ago54:17

54:17

TJ and Gary welcome back fan-favorite guest Ricky for a jam-packed episode recapping his spring journey through three major adaptive golf events. With passion, humility, and plenty of laughs, Ricky shares the ups and downs—from early season struggles in Florida to a clutch performance at the U.S. Adaptive Open qualifier in Indianapolis. The episode…

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (2025) Back To The Gates 1:14:40

5d ago1:14:40

1:14:40

This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick find themselves waking up in the worst Airbnb in Tamriel—a damp prison cell with rats, bad lighting, and a suspicious lack of exit strategy. That’s right, it’s Oblivion Remastered, the shiny, modded, and lovingly overhauled return to Bethesda’s iconic 2006 open-world RPG. As Emperor Uriel Septim shows up …

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DOOM: The Dark Ages (2025) Born Of Fire, Bound In Iron 1:22:07

9d ago1:22:07

1:22:07

This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick trade space marines for medieval mayhem as they dive headfirst into Doom: Dark Ages—the blood-soaked prequel we never knew we needed. Set centuries before the events of the modern Doom series, this brutal reimagining throws the Doom Slayer into a world of stone castles, haunted cathedrals, and hellspawn i…

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#63: Carry Golf's Owner Donnie Dotson 48:44

9d ago48:44

48:44

Founder, Donnie Dotson, joins us to give us the in depth details of what his company truly does. Donnie draws on 20 years of experience in national security, finance, and sports data to lead our dedicated team, united in helping others achieve their goals. Since 2022, Carry golf has facilitated nearly $1M in career funding for up-and-coming golfers…

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#62: 2025 PGA Championship Preview 48:48

16d ago48:48

48:48

With PGA Championship week underway, we dive into it all with everything from our picks to the excitement surrounding the return of PGA professionals competing in the event. We make our picks for Top 20 and to win as well as a handful of other fun bets for the week. We also reflect on Michael Block’s Cinderella story from last year and whether he c…

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Umurangi Generation (2020) Snapshots Of A Dying World 1:06:54

17d ago1:06:54

1:06:54

This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick grab their retro-futuristic cameras and slip on their skater shoes to explore the neon-lit, decaying world of Umurangi Generation—a first-person photography game where the apocalypse isn’t coming… It’s already here. Set in the last city standing after a slow-motion global collapse, they take on the role o…

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#61: Golf 215 Social Club 38:58

23d ago38:58

38:58

Anthony and Joe from Golf 215 join TJ to talk golf, a bit about their podcast and some Philly sports in Gary's absence. Golf215 was created in an effort to find like minded golf enthusiasts in the Philadelphia and the surrounding area to build a community of golfers to talk golf, play golf and to exchange tips and ideas. Golf215 hosts a podcast tha…

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) Brushstrokes And Battle Cries 1:36:12

24d ago1:36:12

1:36:12

This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick pack their best magical brushes and step into the hauntingly beautiful, surreal nightmare that is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In a world where death comes not from war or plague, but from a woman with a paintbrush and a god complex, they join the 33rd Expedition—one of humanity’s last desperate hopes to …

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#60: Ricky Reilly and his 2025 Season 44:49

30d ago44:49

44:49

Bud is subbing in for the new father Gary, and we have a special guest Ricky Reilly joining as we discuss his busy upcoming Adaptive Golf tournament schedule. Starting this weekend he is off to Florida for a 3 day championship with his big US Adaptive Open qualifying happening later this month. We are wishing Ricky the best of luck in his 2025 seas…

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#59: Josh Colbert aka Swing Dat Jawn 59:05

1M ago59:05

59:05

Josh Colbert, Philly sports fanatic, aka Swing Dat Jawn joins the pod to talk some golf, football, and more. Come to find out Josh is actually quite familiar with our Upstate New York hotspots. We talk some plans for the upcoming golf season as well as the upcoming football season. You can find more from Josh on his instagram: https://www.instagram…

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Star Wars: The New Droid Army (2002) This Is Not the Game You're Looking For 1:10:05

1M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick polish up their lightsabers and take on Star Wars: The New Droid Army, a Game Boy Advance title that boldly asks the question: “What if Anakin Skywalker had a bad day, bad intel, and a worse run animation?” Set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, this pocket-sized adventure drops Anakin …

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Blue Prince (2025) Gems, Keys and Mysteries 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave have to grab their notebooks, hold onto their rabbits' feet, and dive headfirst into the twisted, ever-changing corridors of Blue Prince. In this rougelike puzzle game, they play the role of Simon P. Jones, a young boy who is to inherit the estate of his great uncle Herbert S. Sinclair, but it comes with …

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#58: Just Peachy with Jordan from The Putter Shop 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

This week on Basic Bogeys, we’re joined by our good friend Jordan, founder of The Putter Shop, for a laid-back but meaningful chat about golf, entrepreneurship, and what it means to build something you truly love. Jordan kicks things off by sharing his background—growing up in Georgia, falling in love with golf through the Atlanta Junior Golf scene…

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#57: The Masters 2025 Preview Show 47:22

2M ago47:22

47:22

Masters Week Is here! It is truly a tradition unlike any other. We break down our picks to win as well as top 25 and our favorite Masters memory of all time. Also joining us is not only one...but two legendary guests in Bud Copeland and Ricky Reilly. So buckle up and lets get ready to head down Magnolia Lane as we prepare for the Masters all togeth…

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The Gardens Between (2018) Beyond the Clock 59:10

2M ago59:10

59:10

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave put away their weapons, slow down time, and step into the beautiful, contemplative dreamscape of The Gardens Between. In this surreal puzzle adventure, they join childhood friends Arina and Frendt as they explore a string of mysterious island gardens, each one crafted from fragments of their shared memori…

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#56: Dong Tees: Go Long, Go Dong 23:23

2M ago23:23

23:23

Matt, founder of Dong Tees joins us to talk about their new products. He shares everything from how they came about the idea of 3D printing the tees and forming a business to ship them internationally. Based out of Canada, they already have sales all over the world in the few weeks they have been operation. Go check them out now at https://dongtees…

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Stellaris (2016) Cosmic Conquering 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick take to the stars in Stellaris, where diplomacy, warfare, and questionable ethics collide in a galaxy teeming with possibilities. As they forge their own interstellar empire, they’ll have to balance exploration, technological advancement, and the occasional existential crisis when a sentient AI starts ask…

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#55: Club Twirls With The Girls 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

Big shoutout to Blakely and Sonja from the Club Twirls with the Girls podcast for joining us this week. They are based out of Calgary and have been best friends since around the age of 11 when they met on their golf course's driving range. From there they have golfer many rounds and even started to get their husbands and kids into golf making it a …

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WWE 2K25 (2025) Bringing The Pain 1:12:08

2M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick step into the ring, lace up their boots, and prepare to throw down in WWE 2K25! With an updated roster, improved mechanics, and enough over-the-top action to make even the most seasoned wrestling fan cheer, they’ll be suplexing their way through the latest entry in the legendary franchise. Whether it’s ma…

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#54: TRUST Golf Balls 20:16

3M ago20:16

20:16

Justin, who manages social media for Trust Golf USA, joins us to discuss his role and the company's background. Trust Golf, based in Taiwan, has been a supplier of golf ball technology for over 27 years and has recently expanded its presence in the U.S. market. Justin and his team focus on creating engaging social media content, collaborating with …

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Stray (2022) A Cy-PURR-punk Journey 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Critical Arcade is back and this week Dave and Nick ditch their usual two-legged protagonists for something far more nimble—an adorable stray cat. In Stray, they explore a breathtaking cybercity, abandoned by humans but repurposed by quirky, humanoid robots just trying to get by. Will Nick ever stop getting distracted by the sheer joy of the tone a…

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#53: The Bumbling Golfer back again! 49:18

3M ago49:18

49:18

TJ and Gary welcome back recurring guest John Kelly, also known as The Bumbling Golfer. John shares his appreciation for the podcast, emphasizing that it delivers valuable golf-related content, unlike some other golf podcasts that stray off-topic. John reflects on his personal golf journey, discussing his significant improvement over the past year …

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#52: Nate from Acorn Hills is Back Again! 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

On this episode of Basic Bogeys, hosts TJ and Gary welcome back Nate from Acorn Hills. They catch up on Nate’s life post-graduation, discussing his journey of starting Acorn Hills while in college and his recent decision to focus on it full-time. He also hints at possibly pursuing a master’s degree while still playing college golf. Nate shares upda…

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#51: Alignment Ball Mark 31:13

3M ago31:13

31:13

This week on Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary chat with Jeff, the creator of Alignment Ball Mark, about his journey in golf, product design, and entrepreneurship. Jeff shares how he first got into golf as a kid but found it frustrating due to the lack of instant gratification. It wasn’t until much later that he fully embraced the game and began working on…

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#50: The Gotham Golfer 23:58

4M ago23:58

23:58

In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary are joined by the first guest of season 2: The Gotham Golfer. The mysterious golfer, who portrays himself as Batman, discusses his journey into golf, which began as a way to manage past anger issues. He reveals that he started playing during the COVID-19 pandemic while taking refuge in the mountains of I…

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#49: Season 2 is Finally Here! 30:09

4M ago30:09

30:09

Season 2 is officially in progress! We catch up on some golf, covering various topics such as upcoming interviews with notable figures in the golf world, ongoing and upcoming tournaments, and player performances. Of course we had to discuss Rory McIlroy’s recent win, the start of the PGA Tour season, and the Phoenix Open. There’s a focus on the new…

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#48: Season 1 Finale 34:17

6M ago34:17

34:17

Welp, this is it! Season 1 is officially in the books. First we delve into the PNC tournament that gets underway this weekend at the Ritz Carlton Golf Course in Orlando, Florida. Then we reflect on everything we have done in 2024. From some stats for the podcast to our favorite episodes, guests, reels, and more! Thanks so much to you all for your s…

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#47: Winter is Here in Upstate NY 38:07

6M ago38:07

38:07

Snow has come and gone a bit already. Not looking forward to these next few cold months. Meanwhile, we dream about golf trips to take in the Summer and Winter wishing we were able to golf currently and in warmer weather. RIP the Paula's Restaurant. Thanks to all of the great food and drinks over the years! Lastly, we finally do our very own rapid f…

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#46: Nish from Top 100 in 10 Golf Joins Us 1:05:12

6M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Nish, one of the co-hosts from Top 100 in 10 Podcast joins us to talk about their quest to play the top 100 courses in the UK and Ireland in the next 10 years. We also dive into how the quest came about and how they came to starting their own podcast to document the whole journey. You can find out about about their quest and their podcast on their …

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#45: The Match #10 Preview 20:17

6M ago20:17

20:17

We go through the whole line up for the celebrity packed 10th edition of "The Match". Taking place in West Palm Beach on 11/21 and 11/22. Featuring a bracket with 4 different 2 man teams. #golf #Podcast #Golfers #Funny #newyork #thematch #west #palm #beach #gretsky #barkley #griffin #phelps #wahlberg #bargatze #billmurray Send us a message and let …

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#44: The Beginning Golfer with Anthony Miuccio 28:24

7M ago28:24

28:24

This is part 1 of our newest series covering a beginning golfer getting into golf. Everything from their first time swinging a club seriously to playing in their first scramble tournament. Anthony joins TJ to talk about the process of refining his golf swing and learning golf etiquette over the past few months. A few years back Anthony had just bee…

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#43: Daylight Savings Time Sucks 31:29

7M ago31:29

31:29

The golf season has pretty much been wrapped up now for us due to daylight savings and cooler fall weather rolling in. However, that does mean we are in the heart of football season. We catch up on our teams and how they are doing at the halfway point of the season. Some good and bad news about things at our home course. And finally we go over some…

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#42: T.J. Baker Joins TJ to Talk World Long Drive 46:20

7M ago46:20

46:20

T.J. Baker is one of the top competitors in World Long Drive, currently ranking 9th in the world rankings and the number 1 International and Canadian Long Driver. A strong 2024 campaign saw him leap 36 spots in the world rankings after tying for third at the World Championships, taking down former world champion Justin James in a playoff on the way…

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#41: Ricky Reilly fresh off the GAP 48:43

7M ago48:43

48:43

Ricky is fresh off an adaptive golf tournament in Philly and he joins again to catch up with what he has been up to since returning from the US Adaptive Open as he continues to refine his golf game and has added a few more competitive Adaptive Golf rounds which have helped to improve his World Ranking. Send us a message and let us know what you tho…

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#40: Morning vs Afternoon Golf 24:17

8M ago24:17

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When do you prefer to golf? Morning or Afternoon? Do you tend to play better one vs the other? Or possible putt better at a certain time of the day? Send us a message and let us know what you thought about this episode! Acorn Hills Clothing Co. BASIC15 for 15% off. Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good! BagBoy - Dynamic Brands TJ15 at checkout for $15 off …

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#39: Fall Golf plus other Fall Sports 31:49

8M ago31:49

31:49

Fall golf is a wonderful time of year. Final few rounds of the year for the boys up here in Upstate New York. But that does mean it is Q zip season and also the great Saturday and/or Sunday vibe of getting to go home after your round for an afternoon and evening full of football. Also, want to give a special shoutout to one of our top listeners whi…

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#38: Amanda Cunha, Adaptive & Collegiate Golfer 36:21

8M ago36:21

36:21

Amanda Cunha joins us to talk about all of her life experiences in golf. Originally from Hawaii, she now attends the University of Arizona and is on their Adaptive Golf Team. Amanda has been very involved in the game of golf form a young age. As she became visual impaired she did not give up the sport she loves and instead started to seek out other…

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#37: 2024 President's Cup Preview w/ Bud Copeland 19:47

8M ago19:47

19:47

The President's CUp is officially here! Starting today at Royal Montreal Club in Canada the festivities get under way. We are joined by Bud Copeland as we go through everything from the Captain's picks to format, to teammate strategies as we breakdown what we expected to go down this week in Montreal as we all cheer on the US team under Captain/Coa…

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#36: Anthony Durso Joins TJ to Talk Production & Golf 31:06

9M ago31:06

31:06

TJ is joined by guest Anthony Durso who works in video post production as opposed to TJ who works in music and audio productions. Anthony is an Emmy and Murrow Award winning TV photojournalist/storyteller. We give our takes on the world of golf as well as some tech talk of course about how our worlds overlap between audio and video production. Anth…

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Sayonara Wild Hearts (2019) A Roller-coaster Of Closure 1:08:08

9M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave strap on their heart-shaped sunglasses and ride into the neon dreamscape of 'Sayonara Wild Hearts.' Described as a "pop album video game," this dazzling rhythmic adventure takes them through a kaleidoscope of vibrant worlds filled with motorcycles, skateboards, laser duels, and heartbreak. As they follow …

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#35: RIVL Golf Founder Taylor Fills Us In On Their Products 30:46

9M ago30:46

30:46

The Founder of RIVL Golf, Taylor, joins us and tells us about his company. They have developed high quality wedges for much cheaper than you can find from these big name brands and big name retails. They are all about the affordability for golfers. Taylor stresses the importance of a new wedge and having those grooves fresh in order to actually spi…

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Astro Bot (2024) An Astro-nomically Good Time 1:13:30

9M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave take on the role of everyone's favorite byte-sized robot Astro Bot. After bumping into the galaxy's infamous Space Bully Nebulax, they are tasked with rebuilding their spacefaring PS5 and rounding up all their little robot pals from over 100 different planets some inspired by Playstation's most memorable …

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#34: Our 2024 Member-Guest Wrap-up 35:00

9M ago35:00

35:00

We recap our busy 4 day weekend at the Wanoa Member Guest Tournament. From practice round, to qualifying, to our 3 match play matches we had many ups and downs. We also battled quite a bit of weather during our first match. It was quite a grind to get through the weekend playing so many holes with some longs rounds due to the course being backed up…

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The Lego Movie Videogame (2014) Everything's Not Awesome 1:03:32

9M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave dive into the colorful and creative world of The Lego Movie Videogame! Released in 2014, this game tries to capture all the charm, humor, and endless possibilities of the Lego universe, offering players a chance to relive the adventures of Emmet, Wyldstyle, Batman, and a whole host of other iconic charact…

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#33: Spartan Cup Recap and Member Guest Preview 41:19

9M ago41:19

41:19

We recap the Spartan Cup tournament. A fundraiser tournament that TJ has run for the past 3 years to benefit the East Syracuse Minoa Marching Band. We both entered our own captain and crew teams this year and had our highest number of golfers yet with 96. Basic Bogeys was also one of the hole sponsors. We then splpit off for some side interviews to…

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Tales of Vesperia (2014) A Grand Chase at a Snails Pace 1:06:57

9M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave set sail for adventure in the sprawling world of Tales of Vesperia. They take on the mantle of Yuri Lowell, a former Imperial Knight who’s more comfortable solving problems with his fists than following orders. They stumble upon a plot involving the misuse of ancient technology called "blastia," they must…

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#32: Club Doctor Golf and Why You Should Check Them Out 26:46

9M ago26:46

26:46

https://clubdoctorgolf.com/ It was during the COVID-19 pandemic when Owner of Club Doctor, Adam Riedel discovered his love for golf. What started as an occasional trip to Top Golf developed into a deep passion for the game when his father brought home an old bag of clubs found on the curb for the garbage truck. Adam was hooked immediately and spent…

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Erica (2019) The Butterfly Defect 1:02:59

10M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave take a deep breath and dive headfirst into the cinematic and suspense-filled world of Erica. Playing as Erica Mason, a young woman haunted by the brutal murder of her father finds herself entwined in the inner workings of the mental institution her mother was sent to. They must make split-second decisions…

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#31: Some Banter with BackSwingBanter aka Greg Stone 32:37

10M ago32:37

32:37

Greg Stone AKA BackSwingBanter joins us to chat golf, Acorn Hills, music, and more! A fellow Acorn Hills Ambassador picked up golf not too long ago. As someone that has been on the content creation game for a bit he instantly started thinking about how to make some golf content. As a very relatable beginning golfer and a funny guy he started making…

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Crysis 2 (2011) Suit Up 1:04:07

10M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave suit up in nano suits to take on the role of Alcatraz, a Marine left for dead but given a second chance thanks to an advanced nanofiber suit. They must battle through the ravaged cityscape and traverse various environments, from the flooded streets of Lower Manhattan to the crumbling skyscrapers of Midtow…

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