Take a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith ( (http://jeffsmithgolfinstruction.com) and pair him with an outstanding radio personality and you have the formula for one helluva Golf Talk Radio Show. John Ashton (the show host) has enjoyed success as a morning personality on radio stations from Bangor, Maine to Dallas, Texas. He’s also embarrassed himself on many golf courses in the same locations. John is a hacker, struggling to break 80 (OK, 90) but has a passion and enjoyment of the ga ...
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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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Super Bowl champion PHIL SIMMS our guest and the MVP of this special episode of The Approach Shot
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1:17:35PHIL SIMMS. You don't really have to say much beyond his name. He's a fierce competitor, whether on the football field, on the golf course or in life. He's also funny as hell, tells some amazing stories (yes, a few Lawrence Taylor stories are mixed in here), and his love and respect for his teammates, coaches, Big Blue, his family and the college t…
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(00:01) Preparing for a Golf Scramble This chapter takes us to the cool climes of Flagstaff, Arizona, where top 100 teacher Jeff Smith is enjoying teaching golf at 7,000 feet. We discuss the surprising weather contrasts in Arizona and how Flagstaff provides a refuge from the blistering heat found in places like Phoenix. I share my excitement about …
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Finding Purpose and Passion: Careers at Golf Courses for Retirees and Young Professionals
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44:53(00:00) Exploring Careers at Golf Courses This chapter explores the appealing prospect of working at a golf course, especially for retirees seeking a productive yet enjoyable way to spend their time. We discuss the various roles available, from mowing fairways to managing the finer details around the course, and highlight the perks like free golf a…
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Ed Smith III has been called one of the greatest athletes you’ve never heard of.
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59:409 YEAR MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER FOR THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX? ✔️ BECAME A 6 YEAR NFL VETERAN? ✔️ PLAYED IN THE SUPER BOWL? ✔️ BECAME A RADIO HOST? ✔️ A PODCASTER? ✔️ AN AUTHOR? ✔️ AND DOES IT ALL WITH AN EASY STYLE THAT EARNED HIM THE NICKNAME "EZ ED"? ✔️ He's also one of the true nice guys and gentlemen and man, does he tell great stories. You go…
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(00:00) Weekend Golf Guys This chapter takes you on a journey through a golf-filled weekend with John Ashton and Jeff Smith. Jeff shares his recent adventures in Arizona, including a stop at the famous corner in Winslow. Meanwhile, I recount an enjoyable day of golf at the prestigious Polo Fields in Louisville with friends and family, where the cou…
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JACQUE JONES hit 165 Major League home runs, averaging 20 HR's per season from 2000-2005. But how does he feel about golf? How about OBSESSED?
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57:51165 Big league HR's? Check! Defensive star in the outfield? Yep! After hanging 'em up, he became the manager of the Frederick Keys? You betcha Does he have stories? Well, if you want to hear stories about Roger Clemens, Torii Hunter, Shannan Stewart, and how he played the ball off the "baggie" in the Metrodome, then you know what to do. Download an…
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(00:01) Golf Course Challenges and Training This chapter brings you into a lively conversation about golf and the unique experiences that come with playing in different regions. We start with a discussion on the contrasting weather conditions between Arizona and the low country, highlighting the stark differences in humidity. The conversation then …
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SAMMIE COATES, the deep threat WR from the Pittsburgh Steelers (and Auburn University) touches down on The Approach Shot
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55:47If you stand next to Sammie Coates, you'll feel the energy and can almost see the light from his meteoric rise from college standout at Auburn to his brilliant moments with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But like all bright lights in the sky, his glow faded too soon. But not his sense of humor! That's when THIS meteor took on a new role as football coach…
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Optimal Swing Sequencing and Ball Striking Secrets
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44:53(00:01) Powerful Golf Swing Techniques for Distance This chapter explores the importance of power in golf, emphasizing how crucial it is to utilize the ground effectively for better performance. Broadcasting from Talking Rock Ranch in Prescott, Arizona, we discuss the mechanics of power in the golf swing, explaining that it all starts from the grou…
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Transform Your Game: Short Game and Green Reading
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44:53(00:00) Mastering Golf Scoring Techniques This chapter focuses on the nuances of scoring in golf, particularly emphasizing the short game and how to effectively handle different types of shots and lies on the course. We discuss the importance of understanding the slopes on which you find yourself and adjusting your body position to maintain stabili…
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Hall of Fame Coach DICK VERMEIL is our special guest on this very special episode of The Approach Shot
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1:09:16How do you cover a Hall of Fame career that spanned decades in an hour? You don't, so we talked with Hall of Fame Coach DICK VERMEIL about things that gave him joy; his family, his wines, the fact that his players love and respect him, and how he was able to get the best out of his players. Coach tells stories about his belief in Kurt Warner, his l…
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14 year Cincinnati Bengals veteran REGGIE WILLIAMS is the very definition of an NFL warrior and he brings that passion to this episode of The Approach Shot
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1:12:19First Team All-American? YOU BET (from Dartmouth, no less!) A member of the College Football Hall of Fame? YESSSS! Most sacks in Bengals history? HECK YA! (62. to be exact) Most inceptions in Bengals history? UH HUH (16 if you're counting) The NFL Man of the Year? YES SIR (in 1986) Sports Illustrated's co-Sportsman of the Year? YOU KNOW IT (in 1987…
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From Dogs to Drives: An Unconventional Golf Story
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44:53(00:00) Indoor Golf Practice Techniques This chapter brings a lighthearted exchange about dogs and golf, as we share stories about our furry friends and how they intertwine with our lives. I talk about my dog Mulligan, a rescue who has become an essential part of our family, and we explore the touching notion of who truly rescues whom in a pet adop…
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BURLEIGH DRUMMOND, one of the 4 original members and drummer for the band AMBROSIA ("How Much I Feel", "You're the Biggest Part of Me") is our special guest on The Approach Shot
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1:05:22Sure, they are the hosts of The Approach Shot, but John and Neal were both radio personalities first. On air DJ's that spun records. So whenever a big time music act appears on the show, they geek out a little. And what a guest this week! BURLEIGH DRUMMOND (yes the word "Drum" is in his name) the drummer and original founders of the band AMBROSIA (…
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Mastering Golf: Techniques, Tales, and the Spirit of the Game with Top Instructors
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44:53(00:00) Golf Knowledge and Teaching Strategies This chapter brings together a lively conversation about golf, featuring insights from two top 100 golf teachers. We share humorous anecdotes from the golf course, discussing the evolution of golf clubs and how past champions succeeded with simpler equipment. We also explore the sense of camaraderie an…
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Mastering the Mental Game: Strategies for Golf Performance with Joe Bosco
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44:53(00:00) Golf Discussion With Joe Bosco This chapter takes a fascinating look at the mental and emotional aspects of golf with special guest Joe Bosco, a respected expert in human performance. We discuss how the mind can both enhance and inhibit physical performance on the golf course, emphasizing the importance of mental control and emotional manag…
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NFL QB JASON CAMPBELL scores with his storytelling, his humor and golf tales on The Approach Shot
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1:12:23Jason Campbell had a great 9 year NFL career. He played with All Pros, became part of Raider Nation and will always be a War Eagle. But the stories of Southern food, Al Davis and how HGTV's "Home Town" has changed his beloved Laurel, MS are beyond your traditional interview. This was a lively chat with a friend, and when you listen, you'll feel lik…
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Master Your Golf Game: Equipment Tips, Practice Strategies, and Legendary Insights
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44:53(00:00) Golf Equipment and Club Fitting This chapter captures the essence of mountain golf at Pine Canyon Golf Club in Flagstaff, Arizona, highlighting the unique and entertaining features of the course, including the 19th hole—a challenging 88-yard par three with an island green that serves as a fun tiebreaker. We also discuss the evolving golf eq…
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SCOTT HAMILTON returns and we talk music, golf, skating and tells stories. Man, does he know EVERYONE!
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1:03:58Want to hear Scott Hamilton do a famous guitar riff? You will! Want to hear Scott drop a name, or two, or three, or four? Oh, he will, but only because they're his friends. Want to hear us all choke up thinking of the loss of Dick Button and the horrific memory of Flight 5342 that crashed outside Reagan National Airport? You will and we aren't afra…
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From Sand Traps to Triumph: Your Guide to Better Shots
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44:53(00:01) Fairway Bunker Shots This chapter explores strategies for effectively getting out of fairway bunkers in golf. We discuss the importance of assessing the firmness of the sand and the technique of planting your back foot firmly to create a stable stance, allowing for a full, powerful swing without slipping. Additionally, we cover selecting th…
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Becoming a Green Reading Pro with Jeff Smith
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44:53(00:01) Golf Tip This chapter is all about enhancing your putting game on the golf course. We discuss a fun and simple betting game to add pressure to your putting, where one putts earn you money from your friends, and three putts cost you. The beauty of putting is that anyone, regardless of age or strength, can excel. We explore how even a six-yea…
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SCORE! NFL great GERALD RIGGS touches down in this incredible episode of The Approach Shot
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1:00:29One of the greatest running backs of the last 25 years? YEP A touchdown machine? INDEED Respectful and grateful for having great coaches? YOU BETCHA A Super Bowl Champion? YOU KNOW IT A funny and playful interview? HECK YA! If you think you know Gerald Riggs for plowing through defenses and scoring TD after TD, you only know one side of this amazin…
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Whether on the field or “On the Links” NFL’s Adrian Colbert is passionate and thirsty for success
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50:28The world of the NFL isn’t easy, even for a talent like Adrian Colbert. His passion for both football and golf comes through in this highly personal episode of The Approach Shot.By Bleav + Those Weekend Golf Guys
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(00:01) Golf Rules and Fair Play This chapter kicks off with some lighthearted banter about Derby week in Louisville, Kentucky, and the coincidental horse names, Journalist and Publisher, which spark a humorous betting anecdote. Shifting gears to golf, we explore the complexities and often misunderstood nature of golf rules, especially those pertai…
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A Senior's Guide to Golfing with Confidence and Strength
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44:53(00:01) Golf Tees and Playing Tips This chapter takes you into the vibrant world of golf and its unique intersections with events like the Kentucky Derby Festival. I share insights into a special hole-in-one contest tied to the festival, where hitting the perfect shot could eventually lead to a million-dollar prize, although it's a rare feat to ach…
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