Best Pit Collective Podcasts (2025)

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The Snake Pit Ep. 147: Ask Jake Anything 35 31:02

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus are back in action and taking YOUR questions! Topics include the creative process in Mid-South, Warrior being fired at SummerSlam 1991, the RIGHT way to get heat, Marcus Bagwell's recent setback, and much more! Special thanks to our sponsors! BlueChew- Try your first month of BlueChew FREE with code SNAKE…

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Pro Golfer Kim Kaufman on Battling Breast Cancer: "Your whole world changes." 41:35

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Kim Kaufman was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at the age of 33. She stepped away from the game and towards an uncertain future. After months off, chemotherapy and radiation, Kaufman came back to golf more motivated than ever. She's healthy again and returning to the game she loves.By Monday Q Info

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Under Pressure with Lanto Griffin 44:49

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Lanto Griffin finished 3rd at the PGA Tour's Procure Championship to move into the top 100 on the FedEx Cup. Griffin won Q school last year with his job on the line and after a season of injuries and swing changes in 2025, he came to the first event of the Fall Series needing an exceptional week. He delivered. Griffin talks about what real pressure…

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Peter Jacobsen Cut in Front of Arnold Palmer. It Changed His Career. 41:08

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One of golf's great ambassadors, Peter Jacobsen, talks with Ryan French and Mark Baldwin about his Golf Party, his first Monday Q, cutting in front of The King, his favorite tournament, the state of the pro golf, and more. Jake is as generous as they come and never short on entertaining stories.By Monday Q Info

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The Snake Pit Ep.146: Peering into the Darkness 1:55:00

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This week on The Snake Pit, it's another look back into the archives and into the mind of The Snake with a throwback compilation of Ask Jake Anything! Thanks to our sponsors! The Perfect Jean- F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code SNAKE15 at http://theperfectjean.nyc/SNAKE15 #theperfectjeanpod Mando: Mando- Don't let body …

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Disney Queue Cloggers, 110 year old Beach Bunnies, & the Furby that wouldn’t die. 44:58

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Three years in and somehow we’re getting weirder, in the best way. We kick off with Taco Bell’s Y2K menu (double down on the double-decker), a Furby that will not die, and Jess’s spooky-cool “Bottle-yaga” for Knott’s Into the Fog. David returns from a cross-country odyssey (Marceline pilgrim badge unlocked) plus an Angels Flight joyride and a spicy…

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The Unlikely Story of Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey 45:35

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Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey has lived a few different lives. Before making it as a pro golfer, Tommy worked blue-collar jobs and lived in a hotel for four years. Tommy talks about his nickname, hustling, how he stayed in the game, The Big Break, and shares his unlikely story of perseverance to become a PGA Tour winner.…

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Monday Qs, Friday As: KFT Finals, Best Unknown Player, Mount Rushmore of Monday Qs 56:13

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Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take questions from social media followers including "who is the best current player that no one has heard of? What is the future of KFT Monday Qs? How does KFT Finals work? Who is on the Monday Q Mount Rushmore?" And more.By Monday Q Info

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Corey Pereira Monday Qs for PGA Tour Months After Losing His Wife to Cancer 18:17

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The most emotional story of the week (and probably the year) is Corey Pereira. In June, Pereira’s wife, Leah, passed away after a years-long battle with cancer at age 28. Ryan French spoke with Pereira after his successful Monday qualifying round for the Procure Championship. Pereira is giving fans something more than golf to cheer for this week an…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 145: The Mountie 53:44

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This week on The Snake Pit, Marcus is joined by legendary wrestler Jacques Rougeau! Topics include joining the WWF, Hulk Hogan, working with some of the best tag teams of the era, his first WrestleMania, becoming The Mountie, and much more! Thanks to our sponsors! BRUNT - Get $10 Off BRUNT with code SNAKE at https://bruntworkwear.com/SNAKE #bruntpo…

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James Piot's Golf Adventure: U.S. Am Champ, LIV Golf, Asian Tour, PGA Tour Americas 23:54

15d ago23:54

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The former Michigan State graduate talks about the decision to go to LIV from Michigan State, what two years on LIV Golf were like, and shares a crazy Monday Q story that started in Morocco and ended with a 14th place finish in Montreal on PGA Tour Americas.By Monday Q Info

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Monday Q, Friday As: Ryder Cup ticket costs, LPGA vulnerability, Americas Tour sustainability 53:20

19d ago53:20

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Friday Q&A with Ryan French and Mark Baldwin. The two take questions from social media followers about the Ryder Cup, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour, and Americas Tour.By Monday Q Info

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Michael Brennan: #1 Player on PGA Tour Americas 22:36

20d ago22:36

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Michael Brennan is leading the season-long points race on PGA Tour Americas this season. He discusses his season, a collapse at last year's Tour Championship, how his game has improved, and the importance of a strong development system.By Monday Q Info

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Diary of a Grinder: Jhared Hack on Mini Tour Struggles, Finding Success, and Q-school Costs 21:34

22d ago21:34

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Jhared Hack has played in PGA Tour events, won 60 mini tour events, once shot 57 with a bogey, gained Korn Ferry Tour status a few times, and lost his game completely. In July, Hack was down to $217 in his bank account when he went on an inspiring mini tour run. He discusses what's kept him going, how to perform with your back against the wall, and…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 144: The Snake Bites Back! 1:50:55

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This week on The Snake Pit, we dip back into the archives for a look back to some early episodes of Ask Jake Anything, where Jake takes fan questions on the fly with no preparation, no knowledge of the questions about to be asked, and no holds barred! Special thanks to our sponsors! Draft Kings- Your season starts now! Download the DraftKings Sport…

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Skyway Spartan Kicks, Dinner with Eisner, and Casey Jr's coming off the tracks 42:36

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The lads welcome special guest Tim Kelly this episode for a whirlwind of Disneyland in the ’70s, from speeding Casey Jr. trains and Skyway shenanigans to fireworks misfires and Tinker Bell crash landings. Tim also dives into his days as a pitcher, scout, and coach with the Dodgers and Angels — including unforgettable moments at Dodgers Fantasy Camp…

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Friday Q&A: Traitors, Dreams, Dads and Ryder Cup Partners 43:57

26d ago43:57

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On this Friday Q&A, Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take some wild and wide-ranging questions including "Are you a traitor for going to a LIV event? Why do veteran pro golfers keep playing so long? Who is your idea Ryder Cup partner? Should I travel to Oahu to bring my son to see his dying Grandfather?" and more.…

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Andrew Novak's Call With Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley 19:06

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Andrew Novak received a call from Keegan Bradley confirming he wasn't on the Ryder Cup team. It was the call he expected, but not the call he hoped for. Novak discusses the call, the team, and what he expects from his good friend Ben Griffin at Bethpage.By Monday Q Info

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The Snake Pit Ep. 143: "The Veteran" Jack Vaughn 47:12

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This week on The Snake Pit, Marcus sits down with independent wrestling star and viral video sensation Jack Vaughn! Topics include Jack's start in wrestling, his first steps into content creation, advice for young wrestlers, OVW, ring stories, and much more! Thanks to our sponsors! My Bookie- Sign up with code SNAKE at https://mybookie.website/join…

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Does Robert Garrigus Really Think He Can Beat Jordan Spieth? 39:44

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PGA Tour winner Robert Garrigus made news last week when he was quoted in a Golfweek article about the new PGA Tour schedule, saying he'd play against Jordan Spieth for Spieth's Signature Event sponsor invitations. But that wasn't the full story. Garrigus gives context to the quote, which was meant to be humorous and overheard as he was practicing …

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Follower Q&A: "Scarcity," Slice Fixes and Saving the 'Cuda. Our Questions of the Week 48:34

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Ryan French and Mark Baldwin answer questions sent this week on social media. From the new PGA Tour CEO's presser, how to fix a slice, LIV's staying power, and a mean tweet, we respond to our favorites.By Monday Q Info

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New PGA Tour CEO's Vision for the Future 27:31

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New PGA Tour CEO, Brian Rolapp, has been on the job three weeks and discussed his first initiatives at the helm for the first time in Wednesday's press conference. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discussed what they heard and what might be on the horizon for the Tour.By Monday Q Info

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KFT Finals with Jeffrey Kang, LIV Relegation, Monday Q's Ryder Cup Picks 1:09:02

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Ryan French is joined by Korn Ferry Tour player Jeffrey Kang, who just finished 2nd at the Albertson's Boise Open to move into the top 20 on the season-long points race. The two discuss Kang's recent success and how he's preparing for KFT finals. French and Mark Baldwin discuss French's trip to Ireland to cover the Hotel Planner Tour, LIV relegatio…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 142: Ask Jake Anything 34 33:35

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake makes his return to answer YOUR questions! Topics include the passing of Hulk Hogan, Killer Kross, recent comments from Bret Hart, his segment with Randy Orton, and much more! Thanks to our sponsors! BlueChew- Try your first month of BlueChew FREE with code SNAKE at http://BlueChew.com Green Chef- Make this summer y…

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Deadhead episode: Aladdin's Oasis Heist, Cast Member Habits, & Indiana Jones and the Temple of Spencer Gifts 44:01

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From Hitler’s car in Orange County to an Oceans 11-style heist at Aladdin’s Oasis , this episode’s got it all—Disney history, legendary Jungle Cruise pranks, and a few rants about live-action remakes & neon snakes in Indiana Jones. Plus, the weird cast member habits we just can’t shake. Laughs, chaos, and a little backstage mischief all in a days w…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 141: The WrestleCrap Collection 1:50:24

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This week on The Snake Pit, we look back into the archives to explore our episodes featuring Jake watching the wildest, silliest, and most cringe-worthy moments in wrestling history! Topics include Chucky in WCW, Sid making mistakes on camera, Mantaur, the Katie Vick storyline, and much more! Thanks to our sponsors! BRUNT - Get $10 Off BRUNT with c…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 140: WWF 1989 2:24:20

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This week on The Snake Pit, it's all about 1989 in the World Wrestling Federation! Look back into the archives at Jake's stories behind the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania 5, a summer off, Survivor Series, and much more! Thanks to our sponsors! Green Chef- Make this summer your healthiest yet with Green Chef. Head to http://greenchef.com/50SNAKEPIT and …

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MyPillow Walt, Barstool Brothels, & The Matterhorn is a dangerous place to be-headed 47:42

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The lads return with a tiki-fueled tales of: summer brain fog, terrifying theme park rides, and a very unexpected encounter at Vegas’ Golden Tiki. They dive into the new Walt Disney animatronic at Disneyland—does it honor the man or haunt your dreams? (he has a pillow for that). Plus: a punk rock museum detour, brutal tiki bar opinions (sorry, Palm…

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Barracuda Champ Ryan Gerard Witnesses Two Albatrosses in Seven Holes! 29:24

2M ago29:24

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Ryan Gerard won the Barracuda Championship and joined Any Given Monday to discuss abandoning hope of getting into The Open as second alternate, flying to Reno, winning the Barracuda, and the most unlikely celebratory round in golf history.By Monday Q Info

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The Snake Pit Ep. 139: Hulk Hogan 1:01:57

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This week on The Snake Pit, we look back into the archives to examine an early episode of the show to discuss the career and legacy of Hulk Hogan. Topics include Hulk's days in the AWA, rise to stardom, the lost Snake Pit segment, the scrapped feud between Jake and Hulk, and much more! Thanks to our sponsors! My Bookie- Sign up with code SNAKE at h…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 138: Midnight Rider 35:15

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus finish up their look back to 1982 - 1983 and The Snake's time in the Florida territory! Topics include Dusty Rhodes as The Midnight Rider, Jake's departure from CWF, becoming The Texan in WCCW, the jump back to Mid-Atlantic, Dory Funk Jr., Jake and Marcus address the future of the show, and much more! Tha…

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Richard Teder on his Open Championship Qualifying Hole-out, Tribute to the 'Cuda, and Horvat Turns Down Exemption 42:31

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Estonian Richard Teder holed out a 55-yard shot to qualify for the Open Championship this week at Portrush. Teder joins Any Given Monday to discuss the tense playoff and miraculous hole-out. Mark Baldwin joins French to pay tribute to this week's opposite field event, the 'Cuda. The two discuss their history there, the Monday Q, the perilous moment…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 137: Ban The DDT 31:26

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus take another look back to 1987 to talk about the fallout from WrestleMania 3 and Jimmy Hart's "BAN THE DDT" campaign! Topics include Ken Patera, "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Bill Watts selling the UWF to The Crocketts, Ted DiBiase joining the WWF, and much more! Thanks to our sponsors! BRUNT - Get $10 Off BRU…

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Scary Jungle walkthroughs, Presidential Ball pits, & How does one properly talk like a pirate? 41:28

2M ago41:28

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Doctors, professors, and murder hornets—oh my! This episode the lads spiral through dog codependency, Disneyland popcorn secrets, the true origin of pirate talk. Also: Gilligan’s role in eternal damnation, cartoon anvils and much much more. Welcome to the ball pit of madness.

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Ward Jarvis Can Cure Your Yips 36:09

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Ward Jarvis famously helped Brendon Todd find his game when he was totally lost. Jarvis is a performance coach who has since helped many professional golfers strengthen and improve their mental games. On this episode, Ryan French discusses Jarvis' journey, the Todd comeback, how Jarvis helps people vanquish negative emotions, and how to cure the yi…

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The Snake Pit Ep. 136: The Hacksaw Hour - The Knockdown Challenge 53:25

3M ago53:25

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This week on The Snake Pit, Jake is out of action, so we're taking a look at Marcus' YouTube Exclusive podcast with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan to examine The Knockdown Challenge with Yokozuna in 1993! Topics include the Nailz incident, Matt Borne coming to the WWF, Lex Luger, Yokozuna, and much more! Thanks to our sponsors! BlueChew- Try your first month…

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Walt-amatronics, Leapin’ Lemmings, & Universals Spielberg Spending Spree 45:34

3M ago45:34

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Trevor and Dave are back—one with a busted back, the other with a knee brace—and things quickly spiral from aches and pains into a galaxy of chaos. This episode covers everything from Tiki to robot Walt Disney, and Spielberg’s legendary theme park hustle. They dive into Andor and the tonal whiplash of A New Hope, but that's just the beginning. You’…

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Roger Sloan Makes Major Swing Discovery 22:00

3M ago22:00

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Roger Sloan is grinding on the Korn Ferry Tour, fighting to keep his status and has just made a major discovery in his swing. Sloan discusses his recent struggles, how he came upon the swing epiphany, and what it means going forward.By Monday Q Info