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Fore Play

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"Fore Play" is a weekly podcast by common golfers, for common golfers. Trent, Riggs, Frankie, Dan Rapaport, and their wide variety of guests talk about everything golf like normal folks sitting at a bar watching coverage, venting about the game's difficulties, and weighing in on pro gossip. Your classic golf addicts, the "Fore Play" crew brings a young, unique voice to the rapidly-evolving game, discussing freely and openly everything golf. There is nothing like it.


You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Episodes

Is Frankie A Stick Now?

Riggs takes a private jet with Kevin Kisner to the Wyndham Championship so Frankie runs the show. Serious internet issues ensue. Frankie careered it at Shinnecock alongside Barstool Big Cat (who went even lower). Finau wins again — is he just a winner now? Riggs and Kiz again played the Barstool Classic. And apparently there is a newly-found void in space? You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, vi...

Aug 02, 20222 hr 40 minTranscript available on Metacast

Morality vs. Money: The Crux Of The LIV Tour

The idea of a 105-mile long linear city in Saudi Arabia is insanity. Sergio Garcia pulls a complete 180 on the European Tour. How weird has the landscape of golf become since the idea of the LIV Tour was brought to the table? A Scottie Scheffler vs. Fore Man Scramble matchup in the works? The show finishes with some questions From The Gallery that get Riggs, Frankie and Trent thinking. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free...

Jul 28, 20222 hr 48 minTranscript available on Metacast

Are You A Top 1 Million Ranked Golfer In The World?

Trent is down bad with his internet. Our guy Callum Tarren shows out at the 3M Open. Tony Finau wins, while Scott Piercy chokes. Riggs, Frankie and Lurch discuss more developments on the LIV Tour — will they be able to compete with the PGA TOUR? The show finishes with a few questions From The Gallery: Are you a top 1 million player in the world? Has Charlie Woods bested his Dad, Tiger? What part of the golf game would you want to be the best in the world at? You can find every episode of this sh...

Jul 26, 20222 hr 45 minTranscript available on Metacast

We Almost Won The 3M Open Pro-Am, Featuring Callum Tarren

Live from the 3M Open in Minnesota, we begin right before Riggs, Frankie and Trent compete in the Pro-Am. We discuss Henrik Stenson losing his Ryder Cup captaincy, the newest developments on the LIV Tour, and take fan questions From The Gallery. We finish the show right after the Pro-Am with an interview with our back nine pro Callum Tarren (01:09:57). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit ...

Jul 21, 20222 hr 33 minTranscript available on Metacast

Open Championship Recap

Knee-jerk reactions to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. Cam Smith wins with a back-nine 30. Rory comes up agonizingly short. Tiger Woods cried finishing up on 18. LIV golfers were largely ignored. We respond to it all. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Jul 17, 20222 hr 40 minTranscript available on Metacast

Monumental Days, with NASA Scientist Dr. Eric Smith

The 150th at St Andrews. As big of a golf tournament as there’s ever been. Everyone from Tiger to Rory to Homa and beyond is dreaming of taking home this one. We get into the excitement of links golf, the historical significance of the Old Course, and the exhilarating addition of Tiger Woods. Then we’re joined by NASA’s James Hubble Telescope Program Scientist Dr. Eric Smith (01:02:37) who answers our questions about the monumental new images, what it means for our galaxy, and pepper him with qu...

Jul 14, 20222 hr 43 minTranscript available on Metacast

Historical Week with Trottie & St Andrews Historian Roger McStravick

Still in Scotland, we relive our experiences and look forward to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. Trottie joins, again, all for the better. We’ve played Carnoustie, Dundonald, Dumbarnie, Crail, Western Gailes, and traveled to St Andrews. Then we’re joined by author and St Andrews historian Roger McStravick who tells incredible stories about the course and town’s ancient history, Old Tom Morris, witches and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or...

Jul 12, 20222 hr 10 minTranscript available on Metacast

Prestwick, LIV & Such

Prestwick hosted the original Open Championship in 1860. Now it has hosted the boys. We break down our entire Scottish experience thus far, the latest with LIV, and delve deep into “the bottom falling out.” You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Jul 07, 20222 hr 41 minTranscript available on Metacast

Live From Scotland featuring Trottie

Scotland trip begins. We made it, but not without issue. TaylorMade legend Chris “Trottie” joins the show to discuss fitting Tiger, the fine details between new iterations of equipment, Scottish links golf nuances, working alongside Rory, Tom Watson, Brooks, and many more. The airlines may catch some flak. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod...

Jul 05, 20222 hr 37 minTranscript available on Metacast

The Architect, with David McLay-Kidd

David McLay-Kidd and some trusted associates sit down with Riggs at Gamble Sands in Washington. The designer of Gamble Sands, Bandon Dunes, Mammoth Dunes, The Castle Course at St. Andrews, and much more, has an announcement. We have some questions: on design philosophy, mistakes made, terrain differences, starting points, green sites, what qualities make a “great” golf course, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen a...

Jun 30, 20221 hr 18 minTranscript available on Metacast

A Day With Steph Curry & An Airline Pilot

Steph Curry played in the Half Moon Bay Barstool Classic. We spent the day with him. It was real and it was spectacular. We’re also joined on set by Austin, a commercial airline pilot (25:45), who answers all our pressing questions. Plus, Matt Wolff and others join LIV, we are adding our first Canadian Classic stops, and we’re embarking upon a Scotland trip. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, ...

Jun 28, 20222 hr 41 minTranscript available on Metacast

Matt Fitzpatrick, The Champ

Matt Fitzpatrick is in studio (5:32) with the U.S. Open trophy. We talk cross-handed chipping, ignoring Riggs’ FaceTime, and eternal glory. After Fitz, we discuss Koepka to LIV, the Tour’s new events series, Immelman replacing Faldo, and Morikawa pouring milk in before cereal. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod...

Jun 23, 20222 hr 51 minTranscript available on Metacast

U.S. Open Knee-Jerk Recap

We start recording as Fitz & Willy Z play the 72nd hole. We react to Matthew Fitzpatrick winning his first major, Zalatoris finishing 2nd again, TCC’s performance, Rory’s standing in the game, JT’s drain issue, LIV no shows, the future, food, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Jun 20, 20222 hr 5 minTranscript available on Metacast

U.S. Open Preview with Danny Rapaport

Golf Digest reporter Danny Rapaport joins us live from The Country Club in Brookline to talk U.S. Open, LIV Golf, contentious pressers, picks, scoring conditions and more. Duane Bock makes an appearance to drop a few Kiz stories. Frankie learns of a physics experiment that calls into question human consciousness as we know it. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod...

Jun 16, 20222 hr 47 minTranscript available on Metacast

Wilbur Live Show with Kiz & Kirk

Our first ever live show coming to you from the Wilbur Theater in Boston. We’re joined by Kevin Kisner (00:27:59:21) and Kirk Minihane (00:54:33:12) with a special appearance from Frankie’s mental coach Dr. Bhrett McCabe (00:18:41:18) Much to discuss with LIV, Phil’s presser, the U.S. Open at The Country Club, and muuuuch more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod...

Jun 14, 20222 hr 46 minTranscript available on Metacast

Billy Horschel: “Well this should be very interesting”

Billy Horschel, quite aware of everything we’ve said about him, joins the show for 90 minutes (33:17). And he’s not afraid to discuss our history. We get into our past comments and where we stand, how we got here, everyone’s thoughts on the latest LIV developments, winning Jack’s tournament, winning $10M+ in the 2014 FedEx Cup, a relationship with Tiger Woods, and much, much more. There’s also quite a bit of breaking news to react to. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Sp...

Jun 09, 20222 hr 14 minTranscript available on Metacast

Uneasy LIV’n

Phil joins LIV. Kevin Na announces his resignation from the PGA Tour. We discuss — should the Tour copy LIV Golf’s team concept? Are players really to blame for “taking the money”? What will happen next? What will the majors do? Will the Tour enact lifetime bans? You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod...

Jun 07, 20222 hr 46 minTranscript available on Metacast

DJ’s Goodbye; Packed Show

DJ joins LIV Golf. The list is out. We’re joined by Rachel Heck (2021 NCAA individual champion & 2022 NCAA team champion) (01:31:28) and Taylor Montgomery (KFT grinder and PGA Tour bubble boy) (01:57:38). We take from the galleries. We BS. It’s classic us. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Jun 02, 20222 hr 22 minTranscript available on Metacast

Building An Empire with Nadeshot

Nadeshot (00:42:53) — founder of the Esports team 100 Thieves, builder of a gaming and streaming empire, huge golfer, and a Fore Play fan — joins the show. We discuss the early days of competitive gaming, building a success story despite his parents not understanding, golf’s similarities to gaming, significant others packing suitcases for you, and much, much more. In news, Sam Burns takes down Scottie Scheffler in a playoff, LIV Golf has yet to announce the field for its upcoming event, and the ...

May 31, 20222 hr 54 minTranscript available on Metacast

Corey Kispert & Brian Urlacher

Two guests. A weird start to the show. We’ve got NBA forward, former Zag, and huge golfer Corey Kispert (00:15:00) talking everything about NBA life and golf as a 6 foot 6 fella. Brian Urlacher (01:21:07) discusses a hall of fame football career and life after (aka playing golf). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod...

May 26, 20222 hr 46 minTranscript available on Metacast

PGA Championship Recap

JT wins. Mito crumbles. Tiger WDs. The year’s second major went out with a BANG and we sit down immediately for our first-ever lobby podcast to react to it all. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

May 23, 20222 hr 50 minTranscript available on Metacast

Jam-Packed with Alan Shipnuck & Adrian Rietveld

Alan Shipnuck (01:23:22). TaylorMade Adrian (00:25:07). Tommy Fleetwood makes an appearance. Kevin Kisner says a few words. It’s a Jam-packed show live from the PGA Championship delving deep into Phil Mickelson, players’ club choices this week (including Tiger), stories about Tiger’s irons from Tommy Fleetwood, course expectations, and our mischievous week on-site. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For...

May 19, 20222 hr 14 minTranscript available on Metacast

“What’s Up My Brother” featuring Max Homa

Iconic day in our history — Tiger Woods strolled the Southern Hills fairways with the crew. The dap and the “what’s up my brother” heard ‘round the world. We walked and talked with the GOAT and stamped our presence on the greatest day in Fore Play history. Then we’re joined by 4-time Tour winner Max Homa (01:06:36) and Southern Hills Director of Golf, Cary Cozby (01:36:46), who caddied for Tiger during a scouting trip a few weeks back. Major show for PGA Championship major week. You can find eve...

May 17, 20222 hr 1 minTranscript available on Metacast

PGA Tour Draws A Line In The Sand

The Tour denies players exemptions to play in the first LIV Golf event. Rangers losses turn Frankie on. Scheffler bedazzles in practice rounds at Southern Hills. Rory is trending. Tom Brady gets an enormous broadcasting contract. We discuss the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod...

May 12, 20222 hr 38 minTranscript available on Metacast

Serious Drama

Massive Barstool inter-office drama has people on edge. Max Homa wins. Islanders fire head coach Barry Trotz. Saudi league chatter heats up. Phil’s got some huge decisions to make. What are the best golf tips we’ve received and used? You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

May 10, 20222 hr 49 minTranscript available on Metacast

Own The World, with Fighter Ian Garry

Are we completely insignificant? Maybe. Will the sun swallow all the planets making us fully meaningless? Maybe. But then we’re joined by young MMA star and super confident Ian “The Future” Garry (01:22:47), who gives a completely different perspective. It’s a hell of a show, contemplating: Is confidence everything? Is Frankie fixed? Is Phil off the hook? How will the Tour respond? Some From The Galleries and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTub...

May 05, 20222 hr 55 minTranscript available on Metacast

Kevin Kisner Returns

Kiz (00:47:00) joins the show for the millionth time. Catching up on — playing with Tiger at the Masters, pledging allegiance to the Tour, launch of the Ain’t No Hobby gear, outdriving Lurch, trying to win majors, and much more. Before Kiz joins, Frankie discusses the beginning of Fixing Frankie in Alabama, Trent details Breaking 90 with Tillery, and @UseGolfFACTS is back after Tiger scouts Southern Hills. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Membe...

May 03, 20222 hr 9 minTranscript available on Metacast

Nate Bargatze and The Boys

Nate Bargatze (06:22), one of the funniest comedians in the world, joins Frankie, Trent & Riggs for the full show. We’re live from Old Hickory in Nashville and we talk — performing in front of one person, wanting to be better at golf, the pressures of filming a comedy special, minds wandering mid-performance, our dads, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/forep...

Apr 28, 20221 hr 10 minTranscript available on Metacast

When The Levee Breaks

Live from Nashville, Frankie, Trent & Riggs discuss New Orleans, a Frankie live radio hit misstep, LIV Golf’s newest announcements, Elon buying Twitter, celebrating an opponent’s high five while in contention at the Masters, and Brandon Walker’s golf swings (at night). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod...

Apr 26, 20222 hr 44 minTranscript available on Metacast

The Frankie And Trent Show

For the first time… Ever? Frankie and Trent are co-hosting Fore Play and there is a ton to get to. The boys recap Frankie getting dapped up by Chris Berman of all people, the two of them playing with Sean Payton at the Zurich Classic, eating what Trent has called the best food in America, hugging the Masters champ Scottie Scheffler, and tons more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barst...

Apr 21, 20222 hr 48 minTranscript available on Metacast