A personal, sometimes-profane primer on things particular to Toronto and Canada, from a radio refugee born in the USA but Canadian by choice.
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A podcast about lives in golf for people who f***ing love golf! What can we learn from those who have decided to make a life in the world of golf that most of us exist in? What can we be inspired by? These are interviews with professionals, creators, business-owners, manufacturers, guides and golfers of all skill levels from around the world, reflecting your host's international background.
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Best of Golf Threads Founder Greg Monteforte | Monetization, White Belts & What's Next
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14:26Send us a text Greg Monteforte, founder of Golf-Threads.com and @golfthreadsblog joins us to share his journey as a golf fashion writer, the future of men’s on-course fashion, white belts and why he built Golf Threads without monetizing via sponsored posts. Timestamps: 00:00 Starting Golf-Threads.com 02:04 Finding a community 03:03 What is the futu…
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All About Golf Fashion | With Golf Threads Founder Greg Monteforte
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58:24Send us a text Greg Monteforte, founder of Golf-Threads.com and @golfthreadsblog joins us to share his view on the evolution of golf style, the future of men’s on-course fashion and discuss our favourte style elements, trends and pet peeves. Greg also shares his journey as a golf fashion writer, why he built Golf Threads without monetizing via paid…
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Building Confidence for Women New To Golf | BEST OF Karen Amestoy
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16:15Send us a text Golf can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Karen Amestoy, founder of Friendly Fairways, shares how she’s helping beginners and women golfers build confidence, master etiquette, and truly enjoy the game. From overcoming fears like club selection, pro shops, unfamiliar terminology, how to practice and keeping p…
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Building Confidence for Women New To Golf (with Karen Amestoy)
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45:00Send us a text Golf can feel intimidating to all new golfers, especially women — but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Karen Amestoy, founder of Friendly Fairways, shares how she’s helping beginners and women golfers build confidence, master etiquette, and truly enjoy the game. From overcoming fears like club selection, pro shops, unfamiliar ter…
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Best of Coaching & Creating Online | How a Former Pro Created A Business Coaching Remotely
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23:16Send us a text ⛳How do you build a golf coaching business and brand in the digital age? 🧭Former professional golfer and founder of Big Swing Kings, David Buck shares his journey from US mini-tours to becoming a content creator and developing his unique results-based coaching programs. 🎯 Connect with David / Big Swing Kings: @bigswingkings on YouTub…
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Coaching & Creating Online | How a Former Pro Created A Business Coaching Remotely
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59:07Send us a text ⛳How do you build a golf coaching business and brand in the digital age? 🧭Former professional golfer and founder of Big Swing Kings, David Buck shares his journey from US mini-tours to becoming a content creator and developing his unique results-based coaching programs. 🎯 Connect with David / Big Swing Kings: @bigswingkings on Tik-To…
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Send us a text The best moments from our 2-hour inaugural episode of the FLG Golf Podcast’s movie review series: the 1980 cult classic sports film, Caddyshack featuring unforgettable one-liners and performances by Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight…and there are boobies…twice! 00:00 Introducing the film, format and hosts 0…
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Best of Ep.6: Forged Japanese Irons with Chris Farley
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18:10Send us a text What is the difference between forged and cast golf irons? And what is it about Japanese manufacturers in particular that makes them unique…and so much more expensive? Chris Farley, Regional Custom Fit Trainer and Senior Sales Advisor for American Golf (Europe's largest golf retailer) joins us again to talk forged Japanese steel, our…
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Golf Movie Review: Caddyshack (1980)
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2:03:33Send us a text Marc and Brett deep-dive into one of the most iconic sports comedies of all time: Caddyshack. Released in 1980 with a modest $6 million budget, the cult classic has captured the hearts of golf fans and comedy lovers alike. From unforgettable one-liners like “Be the ball” and “Youll get nothing and like it!”, to the performances by Bi…
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Ep.6: Forged Japanese Irons with Chris Farley
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1:00:15Send us a text What is the difference between forged and cast golf irons? And what is it about Japanese manufacturers in particular that makes them unique…and so much more expensive? Chris Farley, Regional Custom Fit Trainer and Senior Sales Advisor for American Golf (Europe's largest golf retailer) joins us again to talk forged Japanese steel, our…
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Best of Ep.5: Caddy Confidential with Sara Jo Royalty
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21:39Send us a text A full time caddy at Bandon Dunes tells us what caddy life is like, what it takes, how it works and what every golfer should know. Find Sara Jo on Instagram: @looperonthefly (for caddy life) @sarajoflies (for flyfishing) and @sandtramp_golf (for shenanigans) Listen to Sara Jo on: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-bleed/…
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Ep.5: Caddy Confidential with Sara Jo Royalty
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50:37Send us a text A full time caddy at Brandon Dunes tells us what caddy life is like, what it takes, how it works and what every golfer should know. Find Sara Jo on Instagram: @looperonthefly (for caddy life) @sarajoflies (for flyfishing) and @sandtramp_golf (for shenanigans) Listen to Sara Jo on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-bleed/…
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Best of Ep.4: Canadian Chiro Abroad: Dr. Brett Van Norman
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6:46Send us a text 0:40 - Marc & Brett banter about being defensively Canadian 1:05 - Marc disputes whether a 9.6 HCP is “single digit” 1::35 - Brett has played a record 117 holes of golf in 48 hours! EXCUSE ME? 1:45 - Brett shares a great “dick out” story…with an international twist 3:35 - Brett cares a lot about bone and nervous system health…not lun…
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Ep.4: Canadian Chiro Abroad: Dr. Brett Van Norman
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35:07Send us a text On Episode 4, we discuss Brett’s journey to a single digit handicap on the empty fairways of Indonesia, his insane number of holes record, a great “Dick Out” story, some Bryson, Moe Norman, and how proactive chiropractic care is relevant for all golfers - not just a reactive treatment of injuries. 2:10 - Marc & Brett banter about bei…
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Best of Ep.3: Cigar Conversations with Dr. Brett Van Norman
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13:39Send us a text One of golf’s most timeless pairings: a good round and a great cigar. Cigar aficionado, Dr. Brett Van Norman discusses cigar basics, the history of smoking on pro tours and famous golfers who smoke. 0:30 - Brett demonstrates how to heat and light a Monte Cristo (which Marc butchers) and explains the aging process of cigars 2:10 - Bre…
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Ep.3: Cigar Conversations with Dr. Brett Van Norman
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46:42Send us a text Ep.3: Cigar Conversations with Dr. Brett Van Norman One of golf’s most timeless pairings: a good round and a great cigar. Cigar aficionado, Dr. Brett Van Norman discusses cigar basics, the history of smoking on pro tours, famous golfers who smoke and their golf fashion choices. 1:10 - Brett demonstrates how to heat and light a Monte …
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Send us a text In the first installment of a diary series documenting the FLG Golf Podcast journey, Marc reflects on 8 things he's learned in the first two months producing the pod: refinements, new skills, inspiration and the single greatest challenge… a "content iceberg." Marc describes the challenge of producing and editing content more efficien…
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Best of Ep.2: Adventures in Fitness and Fitting with Chris Farley
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17:49Send us a text Highlights from Episode 2 of the show: Chris Farley shares his journey from managing health clubs in Asia, suffering a myriad of injuries under the influence of libations and becoming a club fitting instructor for Europe’s largest golf retailer. Chris’ background in biomechanics aids in his role as a club fitter but he emphasizes the…
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Ep.2: Adventures in Fitness and Fitting with Chris Farley
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55:41Send us a text Episode Summary On the latest episode of the FLG Golf Podcast, Chris Farley shares his journey from managing health clubs in Asia to becoming a club fitting instructor for Europe’s largest golf retailer in the UK. While Chris’ background in biomechanics, physiology, and anatomy aids in his role as a club fitter, he emphasizes the imp…
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Best of Ep.1: Stormin’ Norman Jackson: Vancouver Island Golf Legend
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13:43Send us a text Highlights from Episode 1 with Stormin’ Norm Jackson (@stormingolfent on Instagram), Head Pro of the Cowichan Golf Club on Vancouver Island, Canada. Norm shares his lifelong connection to golf (which began at age 12 in Kamloops, British Columbia), the joy of playing golf with family and how the sport fosters meaningful connections. (…
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Ep.1: Stormin’ Norman Jackson: Vancouver Island Golf Legend
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1:03:18Send us a text The inaugural episode of the FLG Golf Podcast features Stormin’ Norman Jackson, a Vancouver Island golf legend (@stormingolfent on Instagram). Norm kicks off the episode by sharing his deep connection to golf in British Columbia and how he gave Marc’s wife and daughter their first golf lessons. He reflects on his early days in junior…
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Generally Speaking Ep. 14 | Alexandra Petri
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1:01:19Alexandra is a traveler, teacher and a photographer. We talk about her experiences abroad, teaching English in China and how she captures her travels through her unique photography. Follow her on insta: @alex_is_petrifiedFB: https://www.facebook.com/GenerallySpeakingPodcast/By Generally Speaking
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Small Talk #6 | iPhone notifications are annoying, and other updates
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Generally Speaking Ep. 13 | Eric Monteforte
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1:10:33Eric Monteforte is a software engineer and a player of games. We talk about DnD, game development, new microphones and ASMR.By Generally Speaking
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Small Talk #5 | Recap on episodes, what I've been doing and omelettes
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11:18Let's talk about those first 12 episodes, and where we go from here. And omelettes.By Generally Speaking
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A year to the day since the last Description podcast episode, Valerie stands on a windy beach in Shediac, New Brunswick and tries to update you on stuff while fighting off pneumonia. Download directly from Archive.org Associated links The Second (Great) Canadian National Day of Podcasting Town of Shediac Description 75: Be...In This Place Descripti…
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For the Canadian National Day of Podcasting, Matt and Valerie review their National Podcast Post Month, with what they did and didn't learn. Concludes with Derek and Clive. Download directly or Subscribe What went on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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With pauses edited out, Matt talks on the phone with his pub landlord friend Ben, who fills in the holes of a story in which Matt shoots himself and an old woman, gets thrown in the trunk of car and finds himself on a 100-foot-high cliff. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission Statement (Note: there'll be one more episode tomorrow,…
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Elsewhere in Valerie's podcast world...audio-described scenes from the cult favourite Dementia 13, part of Episode 148 of Movies For the Blind. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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In Ohio, while watching a Manchester United game on tv, Valerie dad and Matt compare notes on their respective versions of football. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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Matt and Valerie walk through downtown Buffalo, New York and inevitably go into a Tim Horton's. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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With pretty bad sound quality, Valerie finds out more about one of Matt's favourite songs as a spanner (British for nerd, as he means it), "Quark, Strangeness and Charm" by Hawkwind. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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In High Park, Matt and Valerie chat with two women taking care of a well-behaved Sheltie dog with a difficult home life. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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From another proper Description episode not completed, Valerie starts a soundseeing tour of the Art Gallery of Ontario and settles herself in the Henry Moore statue just outside. Download directly or Subscribe "Down by the Henry Moore" by Murray McLauchlan Wikipedia explains the Shmoo What's going on? Mission Statement…
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Valerie meets up with Matt just after he discovers Canada's largest Christmas parade going on steps away from where they live. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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Maybe the prototypical episode: Watching the World Series, Valerie explains some baseball and Matt explains some cricket while everyone else in the bar is watching the hockey game. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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Matt talks about visiting a snooker tournament in Wales, complete with hand injuries, smoke-filled chalets, a drunken meeting with a hero and girl-on-girl action. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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At Fynn's of Temple Bar before going to Podcaster LIVE Nite last week, Matt and Valerie discuss the wealth of Toronto stories left untold, and chat with one of the few non-immigrants remaining. Download directly or Subscribe Scarborough Dude's Dicksnjanes podcast "Caker" in the Urban Dictionary What's going on? Mission Statement…
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Valerie reads from the newsletter by Bob Lefsetz about his most recent encounter with Lars Ulrich of one of Matt's favourite bands (though more in the past than now): Metallica. Download directly or Subscribe The post Valerie read: "Lars" What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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After discovering the combination of orange juice and beer, Matt discusses the Black Velvet in different cultures and the Purple Nasty in his. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission Statement Okay, you can't really be Canadian and mention Black Velvet without thinking of the Alannah Myles song. Sorry.…
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In what was supposed to be Matt's official podcast debut in April, the Manchester United supporter and Valerie walk to their first TFC game, with a bypass and a stop at the loo. Download directly or Subscribe Belated thanks to Toronto Mike What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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For Remembrance (Veterans) Day, Valerie and Matt talk about a Bristolian looking for her Canadian soldier birth father, Matt's dad in a field of poppies and the charms of Weston-Super-Mare. Download directly or Subscribe Description 47 - Remembrance Day What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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At Podcaster LIVE Nite, Matt and Valerie (beware of her audio distortions - sorry) are visited by Keith McNally, a Canadian who tried living in New York City and decided there's no place like home....or at least Toronto. Download directly or Subscribe What's going on? Mission StatementBy Valerie In Toronto
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