Best Martin Yelling Podcasts (2025)

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Today’s Equipment Could Be Hurting Your Game with John "Lag" Erickson 32:23

23h ago32:23

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GS#386 May 28, 2013: From Touring to Teaching, John “Lag” Erickson has seen golf from all sides and is concerned that the art of ball striking is disappearing. He contends that today’s highly advanced research to make clubs more forgiving is ruining the ability to become a great ball striker. Even the greatest players of today struggle when handed …

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First Love Mixtape: Side A (Encore) 21:06

5d ago21:06

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This episode of “Modern Love” features Lisa Selin Davis’s essay “What Lou Reed Taught Me About Love.” She writes about how the song “I’ll Be Your Mirror” became the soundtrack to her summer romance with a floppy-haired “rocker kid” who inadvertently helped her find healing. Then, we hear from some members of the “Modern Love” team about the songs t…

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Every Round Has Its Own Psychological Amen Corner with Dr. Joe Parent of Zen Golf 45:42

4d ago45:42

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GS#1,001 Summary Dr. Joe Parent, featured on episode #1 starts the next era of Golf Smarter with his 18th appearance on the show. Joe and host Fred Greene discuss the importance of mindset and confidence in golf, drawing from Dr. Parent's hugely popular series of books on the mental game, starting with 'Zen Golf'. The conversation delves into the P…

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How To Repair Your Stuff 36:54

6d ago36:54

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Think of all the broken stuff you’re storing in your home. A blender that won’t blend? A bike without brakes? A buttonless blouse? Resist the urge to buy new stuff—and listen to this How To! episode instead! Courtney Martin brings together Phoebe Schenker, executive director of Reuse Alliance and founder of The Mending Library, and Sue-Jean, a reus…

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A Golf School Like No Other From a Teacher Like No Other with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 37:21

8d ago37:21

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GS#613 January 30, 2017: Tony Manzoni makes his final appearance on Golf Smarter before he passed away in October the following year. In this episode, he’s here to announce the launch of his new golf school in La Quinta, CA that never got a chance to take off. Tony’s teamed up with two other Palm Springs area legendary coaches, Garry Hopkins and Da…

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Friends for 16 Years. Lovers for One Night. 39:43

12d ago39:43

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Elizabeth and Jeff were best friends. They did everything together, from early-morning runs to late-night karaoke sessions. They came up with secret code names for each other and went on undercover missions in their neighborhood. They fought, and made up, and fought some more. Beneath their playful dynamic, an attraction was growing between them, b…

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Jim Nantz -- An Episode Unlike Any Other with The Voice & Heartbeat of The Masters 1:25:35

11d ago1:25:35

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GS#1,000!! Summary. To celebrate this milestone episode of the Golf Smarter Podcast, host Fred Greene engages with legendary CBS sports broadcaster Jim Nantz, who shares the heartfelt story behind his signature greeting, 'Hello friends,' which he dedicated to his father battling Alzheimer's. The conversation flows into Fred & Jim's experiences with…

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How To Discover Your Kink 45:47

13d ago45:47

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Lily wants to have satisfying sex that plays to her core desires, but lately it’s been hard to describe to potential partners exactly what she wants. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman—sexologists, authors, and the founders of the Somatica Institute. They coach Lily (and all of us) on how …

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Pt2 Taking Your Game to a New Level - One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 1:00:12

15d ago1:00:12

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GS#595 June 6, 2017: Beyond being a great golfer and teacher, Tony Manzoni had so much more to his life than the game. In this conversation we get into an interesting discussion of what it’s like to live in the shadow of a high profile father, then pursuing a career choice in the same field. Examples discussed include Steph Curry and Frank Sinatra …

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Why Boys and Men Are Floundering, According to Relationship Therapist Terry Real 37:15

19d ago37:15

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A session with Terry Real, a marriage and family therapist, can get uncomfortable. He’s known to mirror and amplify the emotions of his clients, sometimes cursing and nearly yelling, often in an attempt to get men in touch with the emotions they’re not used to honoring. Real says men are often pushed to shut off their expression of vulnerability wh…

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How To Read Golf Courses to Maximize Your Game with PGA Master Professional Joe Hallet 48:08

18d ago48:08

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GS#999 Summary In this episode of Golf Smarter, host Fred Greene welcomes back favorite guest PGA Master Professional Joe Hallett to discuss various aspects of golf, including the significance of golf course design, the role of the USGA, and the differences between amateur and professional golf. They explore how course design impacts coaching and p…

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How To Get a Great Haircut 42:58

20d ago42:58

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Are you stuck in a hair rut? On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on Alana Lucia Balestrino, hairstylist, barber, and founder of the Brooklyn-based studio Baddies. Alana explains how to work with a stylist or barber to get a haircut you love. If you liked this episode check out: How To Dress with Confidence. Also: Decoder Ring’s Myste…

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Play Golf At The Next Level! One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 51:01

22d ago51:01

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GS#594 May 30, 2017: Tony Manzoni returns to discuss tips, insights, and strategies on how to be more consistent with each golf club in your bag. In this episode we explore improvements with your putter, 8 iron, and lob wedge. We’ve scheduled to have him come back next week to discuss more wedges, long irons, hybrids, fairway metals, and drivers. T…

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A Mother’s Fierce, Extravagant Love (Encore) 22:18

26d ago22:18

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In honor of Mother’s Day this week, we revisit the story of one mom who went to extraordinary lengths to make sure her daughter always felt her love, even after she was gone. Each time Genevieve Kingston reached a milestone — a birthday, her first period, high school graduation, she’d reach into the box her mom had packed for her and pull out the n…

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Understanding the Bottom of the Swing is Key to Better Shots with Mr. Tour Striker Martin Chuck 1:09:33

25d ago1:09:33

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GS#998 Summary This week Martin Chuck reconnects with Golf Smarter after several years, reflecting on our shared passion for golf and the emotional experiences tied to the game. We discuss the recent Masters tournament, highlighting the excitement and drama of the event, particularly in the absence of Tiger Woods. Martin shares memorable encounters…

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How To Parent With a Disability 50:21

27d ago50:21

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At least 10 percent of parents in the U.S. are disabled, but Andrea can’t seem to find parenting advice on disability and accessibility. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Jessica Slice, author of the new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, to help Andrea reimagine parenthood. If you liked this …

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If Tiger Asked Tony Manzoni for Help, What Would He Say? 29:13

1M ago29:13

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GS#457 October 7, 2014: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, discusses what's ailing Tiger and what advice he'd give if Tiger called. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. His video, originally a DVD, is only available through our website. Please chec…

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Miranda July Knew Exactly What She Was Doing 36:17

1M ago36:17

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It’s been almost a year since Miranda July released her hit novel, “All Fours.” The novel features a woman in her mid-40s who heads out on a solo road trip across the country, only to stop at a roadside motel 30 minutes from her home. She winds up staying there for three weeks, exploring and questioning what she actually wants and needs out of midl…

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Amateur Golf is a Harder Game Than The Pros Play! featuring Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler 59:57

1M ago59:57

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GS#997 Summary Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler, founder of Edison Wedges returns discuss the evolution of golf equipment, particularly focusing on wedge design and the challenges faced by recreational golfers. We explore the importance of short game skills, the concept of handicaps, and the relevance of golf rules for amateur players. The conversatio…

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Living at Odds | 4. A Quiet Fight for LGBTQ Rights 57:15

1M ago57:15

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Our series Living at Odds concludes with a special episode of Slate’s Death, Sex & Money. Host Anna Sale returns to her native West Virginia to talk with the state’s only full-time lobbyist for LGBTQ rights. Andrew Schneider of Fairness West Virginia has spent years cultivating working relationships with conservative allies in state and local gover…

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Head at Address, Hitting Behind The Ball, and more with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 27:27

1M ago27:27

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GSfMO#456 September 30, 2014 Tony Manzoni joins us for part 1 of an hour long conversation. In this episode we cover common swing mechanics issues experienced by most golfers, like hitting behind the ball, alignment, head position and more. Part 2 starts with Tony wondering what he would say if Tiger called for advice. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundame…

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You’re Probably Thinking About Boundaries All Wrong 39:29

1M ago39:29

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KC Davis is a therapist and author known for her practical, empathetic advice on dealing with clutter, even when you are feeling like too much of a mess yourself to take care of the mess in your home. Her TikTok videos on the subject have been viewed millions of times. But lately, Davis has been talking and writing about our relationships not just …

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Master Golf Like It’s Presented On TV — One Shot At A Time! featuring Josh Zander 1:04:13

1M ago1:04:13

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GS#996 Summary This week we welcome back Josh Zander to discuss various aspects of improving golf performance, including the importance of decision-making on the course, the balance between eliminating doubles and making birdies, and the role of physical fitness in achieving greater distance and consistency. The conversation also delves into practi…

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Living at Odds | 3. Making Amends for Ancestors 44:50

1M ago44:50

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In the third installment of our series Living at Odds, How To!’s Courtney Martin examines what it’s like being in conflict with your family history. She talks with ancestors of the famous names in Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court decision that affirmed racial segregation in the U.S. as “separate but equal.” Later, researcher Kellie Farrish exp…

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Ben Hogan's Secret Letter and The Lost Fundamental Short Game with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 1:03:54

1M ago1:03:54

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GS# 438 & 439: May 28, 2014 Tony Manzoni, one of the most sought after coaches on the GolfSmarter podcast shares his life long pursuit of Ben Hogan’s secret to his golf swing. Years ago Tony received a letter written in Hogan’s hand that explains his secret to becoming a great ball striker. This is the complete hour-long conversation that also cove…

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Gen X? More Like Gen Sex. 37:29

2M ago37:29

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Mireille Silcoff recently wrote an article for The New York Times Magazine titled “Why Gen X Women Are Having the Best Sex.” At a time of life when many women describe feeling less visible and less desirable, Silcoff said, her life instead “exploded in a detonation of sex confetti.” On today’s episode, Silcoff shares the juicy back story to her pop…

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Decision Making: The Key to Better, Smarter Golf with Pia Nilsson of Vision54 47:48

2M ago47:48

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GS#995 Summary In this episode Pia Nilsson of Vision54 discusses the evolution of golf coaching, focusing on the mental aspects of the game. We explore the concepts of the think box, play box, and memory box, emphasizing the importance of decision-making and post-shot reflection. Pia shares insights on the significance of on-course lessons versus t…

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Living at Odds | 2. An Education in Opposition 45:16

2M ago45:16

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In the second installment of our series Living at Odds, former How To! host Amanda Ripley returns to talk with two public school officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who found themselves at loggerheads upon their very first meeting. Deborah and Stacey’s difficult working relationship continued until COVID-19 sparked some solidarity—and the two began to le…

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THE MASTERS...Bucket List Checked 38:56

2M ago38:56

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BONUS Episode! Host Fred Greene checked off one of his most cherished bucket list items this week as he attended Wednesday and Thursday's opening of The 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Course. In this bonus episode he gathers his thoughts and reviews his pages of notes to bring you along to hear all about his experiences while there. Get more…

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A Good Golfer’s Arms Never Pass The Body with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 35:25

2M ago35:25

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GSfMO#409 November 5, 2013 - Topping the ball? Did someone say you lifted your head? Tony Manzoni gets pretty fired up about these misconceptions that many golfers have about those consistently frustrating errors like throwing the hands away from the body, bringing the club straight back, or rotating the body too quickly. In this Members Only episo…

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Let Yourself Rage With Poet Laureate Ada Limón 34:35

2M ago34:35

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As U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón has had a far-reaching impact. She has visited readers and writers across the country, installed poems at majestic sites in national parks, and she even wrote a poem that’s engraved inside a NASA spacecraft on its way to Jupiter. Today on the show, though, our host Anna Martin talks with Limón about something more p…

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Growing Up With the Name Bobby Jones Comes With Pressure & Pride 56:40

2M ago56:40

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GS#994 Summary As we've done over the last few years during the week of The Masters, we feature a new conversation with Dr. Bob Jones IV, grandson of the legendary golf icon, Bobby Jones. Besides his profession as a clinical Psychologist, Bob is a well versed golf historian with incredible, personalized stories and insights of the man who not only …

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Living at Odds | 1. Two Partisans, One Corner 46:19

2M ago46:19

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Living at Odds is a new How To! series about what’s holding us together when so much threatens to break us apart. In our first episode, host Courtney Martin talks with two street vendors who operated rivaling merch tents at the same busy intersection during the 2024 election. Steve hawked MAGA caps and Trump-branded pool floaties just a few feet aw…

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Working it Out with Stephanie Hilborne (S3E6) 27:55

2M ago27:55

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Take Ownership of Your Swing. Now Repeat It! with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 32:05

2M ago32:05

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#408 October 29, 2013 - Tony Manzoni is 77 years old and is still shooting par. Lucky for us, he’s also an amazing teacher who has been a listener favorite on GolfSmarter for a long time. Outside of teaching, his instructional book, and DVD, he’s coached the College of the Desert Golf team to 27 Conference championships. His book “The Lost Fundamen…

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My Brother Has Schizophrenia. This Is How I Love Him. 35:57

2M ago35:57

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Growing up, Jamie Shandro was interested in science, while her younger brother, Tim, liked art. When they were in their twenties, they both landed in Seattle: Jamie for medical school and Tim for art school. They were closer than ever. But as Jamie was finishing up a rotation in psychiatry, Tim started behaving strangely. In this episode of Modern …

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Atlanta Wins TGL! We Go Inside The Celebration Ropes with Mac Barnhardt 48:34

2M ago48:34

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GS#993 Summary Atlanta has won the exciting championship of TGL in their inaugural season. Lucas Glover was the backup player for Atlanta Drive GC during the Championships, and sitting next to him in the owner's box was his agent, and our friend Mac Barnhardt. In this episode we speak to Mac about the excitement surrounding the inaugural TGL champi…

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How To Replace Your Tesla 42:25

2M ago42:25

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Tesla owners are dumping their vehicles in protest of CEO Elon Musk—and driving down resale prices. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin talks with two soon-to-be-former owners—and with Patrick George, editor-in-chief of InsideEVs and co-host of the Plugged-In podcast. Patrick helps them figure out how to sell their Model Ys and find a ride …

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Stop Topping The Ball….FOREVER with Tony Manzoni (RIP) 35:12

2M ago35:12

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GSfMO #328 April 10, 2012 Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and longtime favorite of the GOLF SMARTER Audience returns to discuss how weight shift and position can be the root of topping the ball. It's also the key to increased distance. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in …

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I Got Addicted to Love and Came Out the Other Side 34:42

2M ago34:42

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If you know one thing about Orville Peck, it’s probably that he wears a mask. The country musician has long kept himself shrouded in mystery, shielding his face from the public and revealing few details about his past. His music, however, is full of emotional honesty and vulnerability — he told the Modern Love podcast that most of his lyrics are ab…

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