Best Trash Talk Bonus Podcasts (2025)

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9/29/25: Right wing violence hits church, White House scrambles 1:15:00

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-- On the Show: -- Rahm Emmanuel, former US ambassador to Japan, former Chicago Mayor, and former Obama White House Chief of Staff, joins us to discuss the future of the Democratic Party and speculation about a 2028 presidential campaign -- Thomas Sanford, a Trump-supporting Marine veteran, attacks a Mormon church in Michigan killing four and wound…

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Ep170: Feedback: 'We've Got a Bleeder!', Mark Rates a Wolfpackers 59, and 'When Palm Trees Behave Badly'. 23:11

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Feedback pod today and we've got some cracking questions from wolfpackers to run through. Mick has a question about slow play at his club, particularly as they have some older members. Jack is looking forward to the Australian Open and, aside from Rory, wants to know has there been any other big names revealed as coming. Wayne asks for Nick and Mar…

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BONUS EPISODE - HELP, MY CAR'S ON FIRE! 51:18

1d ago51:18

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SURPRISE! Bonus episode about Frank's car catching on fire while out of town and all the hoops he had to jump through to get back to Raleigh three hours away...Listen as we take some time to talk about real life sh&%! Support the show Join our email list at www.bopsandbanter.com and follow us on Instagram & TikTok @bopsandbanter…

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BONUS FREEBIE: Shooting at Dallas ICE facility, Trump's attempted assassin convicted 16:37

1d ago16:37

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-- On the Bonus Show: Shooting at Dallas ICE facility, Trump’s attempted assassin is convicted, a lawyer is fined over ChatGPT fabrications, and more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book…

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9/26/25: Trump Oval Office disaster, more escalator drama 1:05:59

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump praises Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a tough leader and jokes about rigged elections while staff look on in disbelief -- Trump dodges questions about Vladimir Putin and Denmark drones while giving mixed signals on NATO and Russian aircraft -- Maria Bartiromo and Greg Steube describe Donald Trump’s escala…

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#307: Navigating T1D, Resilience, and Redefining What’s Possible - Renee Puleo 56:51

3d ago56:51

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I sits down with Renee Puleo, who shares her powerful story of living with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at a young age, Renee has faced the highs, lows, and daily challenges of T1D while also carving her own path toward …

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Episode 2 - Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims & More! 33:47

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Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unapologetic. Frank & Arya rip into all things music one savage sip at a time. This is Bops & Banter. Thanks for listening 🎧🎙️Enjoy our very first episode! We're talking Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims & more! Are they bops or are they flops? Sponsored by Raleigh Creative Agency & Cynthia Viola Photography. www.bopsan…

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Talk Birdie Mini: Disaster Has Struck With a Terrible 'Curry-Based' and 'Flu' Incident Impacting Tour Pro Selections 9:10

4d ago9:10

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After last weeks Talk Birdie Mini where Nick and Mark selected their 'dream teams' consisting of one player from each of Australia, the US, Europe, and an International to face off at Royal Melbourne Composite, en-route to the tournament, there has been an incident rendering all 8 players unable to play, and the venue now out of action. So, excludi…

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9/25/25: Trump DOJ will indict Comey as Kirk shooting theory goes viral 1:00:14

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-- On the Show: -- A viral video by RangeDayBro presents supposed evidence that Charlie Kirk is shot from behind, contradicting the official account naming Tyler Robinson -- Donald Trump directs his Justice Department to pursue an indictment of James Comey over old testimony as an act of political revenge -- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Republicans a…

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9/24/25: United Nations embarrassment as Jimmy Kimmel returns 1:06:53

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-- On the Show: -- Colin Allred, Democratic candidate for US Senator from Texas, joins us to discuss his campaign -- Donald Trump gets upset over ABC reinstating Jimmy Kimmel's show and threatens legal action against the network -- Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump in a returning monologue and criticizes his attacks on comedy and free speech -- Gavin Newsom…

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Ep169: Architects and Trees: Mark Tees Off, Nick Names the Tour Pro Who Consistently Pulled Out of Shots, and Ryder Cup Memories 58:03

5d ago58:03

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What a week....big week in golf, plenty to discuss. We start with a chat about one of our favourite young players, Elvis Smylie who nearly won the French Open at the weekend! Absolute gun. And Mark tells us about giving some advice to a couple of golfers at his club last night, he explains the tips he gave them with their putting and runs them by N…

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9/23/25: Trump medical misinformation explodes as CEO’s admit the truth 1:16:49

6d ago1:16:49

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-- On the Show: -- Nathan Taylor, Executive Director of Public Engagement for Election Truth Alliance, joins us to discuss discrepancies in the 2024 election and how to bolster election integrity -- Donald Trump spreads medical misinformation about Tylenol, autism, and vaccines while fumbling through basic science -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump …

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Bonus: Ryder Cup Preview: 'What the US Always Get Wrong in the Ryder Cup', and Who Wins and Why. 27:46

6d ago27:46

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Well it's here, the week before one of the great golf weekends - the Ryder Cup. But before we get to our preview, a reminder about our Talk Birdie To Me Golf Day at Links Golf and Wellbeing at Hope Island on the Gold Coast, it's now two weeks away (Wednesday October 8th), Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen will be playing the tournament along with 80 or 90…

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9/22/25: Charlie Kirk funeral goes fascist as Trump threatens everyone 1:08:50

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-- On the Show: -- Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss political violence, free speech, discerning fact from fiction online, and much more -- At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Donald Trump, Erika Kirk, Stephen Miller, and others turn the service into a showcase for authoritarian themes -- Trump rambles about vaccines and corruptio…

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Ep168: Feedback: Paul Azinger's 'War By the Shore', Member/Guests, and How to Go About Considering New Clubs 26:16

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It's Ryder Cup week and fittingly we start todays feedback pod with an historical question from wolfpacker Ben on the Ryder Cup. Ben asks Nick and Mark for their recollection and thoughts on the controversial Paul Azinger incident in the 1991 Ryder Cup, it was called the 'War by the Shore'. Marek has an idea about how the 'big guys' could use some …

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☎️ Voicemail: Anthony from Ballarat Tells Us About the 'Local Hero' Mentor Who Influenced His Game 1:39

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We've been asking for you to let us know who the local hero is who helped you develop your game, maybe as a kid, a teenager, or later - the local unsung heroes. We've been receiving plenty, and we'll post some here, some on socials, to celebrate these very special people. This voicemail from Anthony in Ballarat is a ripper telling us about someone …

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BONUS FREEBIE: Trump to classify Antifa a terrorist organization, Luigi Mangione terrorism charges dismissed 12:57

9d ago12:57

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-- On the Bonus Show: Trump says he's going to classify Antifa as a terrorist organization, Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, House Democrats weigh whether to support legislation honoring Charlie Kirk, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davi…

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#306: BONUS - A1C, Time in Range, and True Diabetes Stability 35:51

9d ago35:51

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this solo episode,I dive deep into one of the most debated topics in diabetes care: A1C versus Time in Range—and why both still fall short without focusing on what I call Diabetes Stability. I shares my perspective on why A1C alone …

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9/19/25: Divisions grow and everything becomes a conspiracy 1:09:01

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-- On the Show: -- Sarah Matthews, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary, joins David for a Substack Live -- America is split between those who see change as belonging and those who see it as threat -- Conspiracy influencers spin events like the Charlie Kirk shooting to erode trust in evidence -- JD Vance jokes about civilian deaths after…

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#305: Diabetes Resilience through Divorce & Breast Cancer - Jenna Smith 1:44:37

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Smith, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 26. Jenna shares her powerful story of living with T1D for nearly two decades, navigating the challenges of motherhood, divorce, intimac…

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#304 – The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 4 – (Fitness & Activity) 34:33

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for managing blood sugar—but it can also be one of the most frustrating. In this solo episode, Coach Ken continues the 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar series with Part 4: Fitness & …

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Episode 1 - Pilot 43:23

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Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unapologetic. Frank & Arya rip into all things music one savage sip at a time. This is Bops & Banter. Thanks for listening 🎧🎙️Enjoy our very first episode! Sponsored by Raleigh Creative Agency & Cynthia Viola Photography. www.bopsandbanter.com Support the show Join our email list at www.bopsandbanter.com and follow us on Ins…

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Talk Birdie Mini: Team Nick vs Team Mark.....Who Wins This Battle for the Ages ? 10:54

11d ago10:54

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So we've decided to do, from time to time, Talk Birdie To Me 'mini's, which run no longer than about 10-minutes and see Nick and Mark discussing only one issue, or answering one question. This one is great fun. Wolfpacker Joseph, a greenkeeper from New Zealand has asked Nick and Mark to construct their team to face off against the others. For their…

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9/18/25: MAGA cancel culture explodes, Trump fails in the UK 1:16:21

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-- On the Show: -- Jon Favreau, Pod Save America co-host and former Obama speechwriter, joins David for a Substack Live -- Donald Trump celebrates Jimmy Kimmel’s show being taken off the air and cheers ABC for cancelling him after months of threats -- The Federal Reserve lowers the federal funds rate by 0.25% and warns that job gains have slowed an…

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Ep167: Tour Pro Lucas Parsons: "The Shark was Horrible To Play With" 31:35

12d ago31:35

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A couple of weeks ago Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen listed golfers they disliked playing with, and wolfpacker John was surprised Greg Norman didn't get a mention, in fact Nick said he enjoyed playing with Greg. Johns rationale was, in part, Sharks treatment of Lucas Parsons as a young pro in the early days. So, there's only one thing for it, let's get…

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9/17/25: Our worst fears are coming true 1:01:23

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-- On the Show: -- Tyler Robinson is charged with murdering Charlie Kirk, facing possible death penalty charges, and sickening text messages are revealed -- FBI Director Kash Patel erupts at a Senate hearing, attacking Cory Booker and Adam Schiff while trying to salvage his position -- Grocery costs surge under Donald Trump as tariffs fuel sharp fo…

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Ep166: Nick & Mark: 'Being Trash-Talked' in Tournaments, Alex Norén's Win, and What 'All Golf Clubs Must Do" (according to Mark). 57:00

13d ago57:00

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Nick's back from Vietnam and he's rocking a tan, which he is happy to show all of us. Mark says golfers tans are the worst, given the time on course and the kind of gear you wear. Nick gives us a run through on the Vietnam trip he did, the courses he played and the fun they all got up. Mark, as it turns out went to Wagga Wagga for the Pro-Am, and h…

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9/16/25: They’re coming for the 1st Amendment, and they’re thrilled 1:00:09

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-- On the Show: -- CBS reporter Nancy Cordes corners Donald Trump with a list of right-wing political violence incidents, showing that most political violence in the U.S. comes from the right -- Trump says he is "not so sure" about the First Amendment when asked about protesters' rights -- Trump and allies discuss labeling opponents and groups as d…

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#303: From Trash to Recycling: The Future of Sharps Disposal with PureWay 1:02:31

13d ago1:02:31

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Jeffery Miglicco (CEO), Omar Almidani and (Co-Founder), and from PureWay, a company leading the charge in safe sharps disposal and recycling solutions. Together, we explore: Why proper disposal of sy…

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9/15/25: A dangerous moment for the US after Kirk shooting 1:02:34

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-- On the Show: -- Every major Democratic voice and mainstream left commentator condemns Charlie Kirk’s murder, while Donald Trump and many on the right turn violence into mockery -- The Charlie Kirk shooting shows that a pro-gun, two-parent, law-enforcement family upbringing does not prevent shootings -- Kari Lake falsely blames college radicaliza…

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☎️ Voicemail: Listener Paul has a 'Prediction' for the 2028 Australian Open Venue, and an Idea for Golfs 'Distance' Issue 1:10

16d ago1:10

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Wolfpacker Paul left us a voicemail with a prediction about the venue for the 2028 Australian Open, sure it's a way off yet, but there's a reason why he has indicated 2028, and he explains in the voicemail message. Much like Steve in The Castle, Paul is an ideas man! See what you think of his suggestions. We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ tha…

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BONUS FREEBIE: New Mexico makes childcare free, RFK weighs blaming mass shootings on video games 15:57

16d ago15:57

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-- On the Bonus Show: New Mexico is making childcare free, RFK Jr. weighs blaming mass shootings on video games, sugar consumption goes up when it's hot outside, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's book: https://davidpakma…

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9/12/25: United States entering a very dark period 1:10:04

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-- On the Show: -- Tyler Robinson, 22, has been identified as the alleged shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk --Donald Trump fuels political violence in America and immediately weaponizes Charlie Kirk’s assassination without pause or fact-finding -- Prioritizing being offended over strategic thinking risks weakening the left and l…

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Ep165: Vale to a Great Friend of the Pod. And We Talk Caddies, Cypress, and Crocodiles. 27:16

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We start today with some awfully sad news, long time wolfpackers would know our rules guy Stu McPhee, whenever we needed anything clarified, Stu was our go to guy - what he didn't know wasn't worth knowing. Sadly, Stu passed away last week from cancer, and we acknowledge him on the pod today, and our thoughts are with his family at such a difficult…

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9/11/25: Charlie Kirk assassinated and all hell breaks loose 54:19

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-- On the Show: -- Charlie Kirk is assassinated at a Utah college event and his death sparks fears of escalating political violence -- The FBI under Kash Patel mishandles the Charlie Kirk shooter case, announcing a suspect was in custody and then releasing him -- Donald Trump blames the left for Charlie Kirk’s killing and vows to target organizatio…

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9/10/25: WWIII on the brink as Trump trolled at DC restaurant 1:17:33

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-- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Dan Pfeiffer, Pod Save America co-host and former senior Obama advisor -- Poland shoots down Russian drones in NATO airspace while Donald Trump stays silent -- Trump calls the Jeffrey Epstein birthday letter a "dead issue" as allies and Democrats demand more files -- Trump denies the Epstein lette…

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Ep164: Nick Live from Vietnam; Great Golfing Trips, Shane Lowry, and How Good Did Cypress Look! 58:57

20d ago58:57

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Slightly different pod this week, Nick is in Vietnam for the week with a bunch of lucky golfers playing a number of courses there, so he is coming to us from his (undoubtedly luxurious) hotel room for the pod. We get a run through of the courses he's playing, and how he's dealing with the humidity. Leads to a chat about the ideal golfing holiday, N…

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9/9/25: Trump’s Epstein drawing released as Dem Governor shuts him down 1:03:40

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-- On the Show: -- Congress obtains Donald Trump’s infamous Epstein birthday letter that he swore never existed -- Trump allies like Eric Trump and Charlie Kirk insist the Epstein birthday letter is fake despite matching signatures from the same era -- Karoline Leavitt calls the Epstein birthday letter a hoax and vows lawsuits while denying overwhe…

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9/8/25: Chicago under militarization threat as authoritarianism grows 1:07:51

21d ago1:07:51

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump sent federal troops into Washington, D.C., but daily protests only grow stronger -- Gavin Newsom teases 2028 while Wes Moore bows out of 2028, raising questions about Democratic strategy -- Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago against the will of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker -- Illinois leaders…

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BONUS FREEBIE: Epstein victims making their own list, CEO snatches hat from kid at tennis match 17:31

23d ago17:31

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-- On the Bonus Show: Epstein victims compiling their own client list, PragerU creates an AI Founding Fathers museum exhibit, CEO snatches a player's hat from a boy at a tennis match, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's bo…

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☎️ Voicemail: Shaun from Melbourne - When Smoking Cigars on Golf Courses Goes Pear-Shaped! 0:46

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This week on the pod we had a question from wolfpacker Deryck about players smoking on course (in the older days), and it reminded Shaun from Ashburton in Melbourne about a nasty incident in the US that he witnessed, and none other than our very own Mark Allen was there as well! We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: …

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9/5/25: Anti-Trump protests coming back as Trump unites world against us 1:08:52

24d ago1:08:52

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump alienates allies and adversaries alike as countries unite against an unpredictable and hostile America -- New jobs data shows slowing private sector growth and rising layoffs as Trump struggles to hide a weakening labor market -- Congressman Lee Zeldin openly declares total allegiance to Trump instead of offering ind…

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#302: Twin Stories of T1D, Entrepreneurship & Founders @Brekkie Shack with Lisa & Lindsay Rusch 1:07:10

25d ago1:07:10

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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with twin sisters Lisa and Lindsay Rusch, both living with type 1 diabetes, alongside their older brother who also has T1D. Beyond their personal diabetes journeys, the sisters are co-owners of Bre…

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Ep163: Feedback: Iron Covers, Cigars on Course, Champagne on Course and More 'Greatest Shots Ever Made' 22:05

25d ago22:05

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A feedback pod today, and we start with some iron covers chat - couple of pieces of info, and do Nick and Mark soften their stance on iron covers as a result? Message from wolfpacker Deryck who is curious if Nick or Mark ever played with the cigar smoking Darren Clarke or Miguel Jimenez, and he has a ripper story about Darren. Mrs talks about warmi…

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9/4/25: Is MAGA collapsing under Trump’s own weight? 56:58

25d ago56:58

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-- On the Show: -- Epstein victims publicly say Jeffrey Epstein bragged that he was very good friends with Donald Trump -- Epstein survivors announce they will compile their own list of names connected to Epstein’s world -- Donald Trump angrily dismisses questions about the Epstein files as a Democrat hoax while reporters press him -- Gavin Newsom …

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9/3/25: Trump hit with legal defeat as resignation scandal explodes 58:20

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-- On the Show: -- Judge Charles Breyer rules that Donald Trump illegally used the U.S. military as a domestic police force and sets a precedent against future deployments -- Trump pressures Republicans to block a near-successful bipartisan push by Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna to force the release of hidden Jeffrey Epstein files -- David pushes back…

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Talk Birdie Mini: Which Four Players Belong on the 'Mount Rushmore' of Golf ? 10:52

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Last week Tiger Woods was asked to name the four players he'd have on the Mount Rushmore of Golf, and he gave his four names. Today we do a new sort of Talk Birdie To Me, which we're calling a 'Talk Birdie Mini', which is an ep which runs around 10-minutes or so, not more. Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen discuss Tiger's names, and then give their own pe…

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9/2/25: US losing influence as Trump health fears explode 57:20

27d ago57:20

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-- On the Show: -- David considers suing after Wired publishes allegations about Chorus influencing his content -- David questions whether pragmatic progressives and purity test progressives are truly part of the same movement -- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi align at a global summit as American influence weakens under Donald Trump …

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Ep162: The Ryder Cup US & Europe Final Teams, Mark Reviews Royal Melbourne, and Why Tiger Should Join The Champions Tour 59:52

28d ago59:52

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With the Ryder Cup teams for the US and Europe now a lock, a little later in the show we discuss the makeup of the teams and who will win. Mark says the European team is very strong, and tips them to win, Nick feels it will be close and the crowd may play a role. However, we start today talking about one of, if not the, greatest courses in the worl…

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9/1/25: Trump European humiliation as Epstein scandal blows wide open (EPISODE FROM JULY 28, 2025) 1:20:40

28d ago1:20:40

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LABOR DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM JULY 28, 2025 -- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Heather Cox Richardson -- Donald Trump faces mounting fallout from the Epstein files as comparisons to Watergate raise questions about his legacy -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling and incoherent rant about windmills and whales during a global press …