This week we head to Sweden on the TrapDraw! The men's and women's European Tours are hosting the Scandinavian Mixed at Vallda G&CC in Gothenburg, Sweden. Unlike other mixed events, this is a singular competition involving the men and women for the week. It's a pretty cool concept and one Tron and Randy are eager to check out on Golf Channel. After covering some current events in Part 1, Tron chats with his wife's Aunt and Uncle, Stockholm residents and golf enthusiasts, all about their fine...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 141
In this week's episode Randy talks to San Francisco-native, Kira Dixon. Kira works for both the Golf Channel and USGA and is covering the US Women's Open at Olympic Club this week. She discusses the role golf played in her childhood and how she found her way back to it professionally, how she got into pageant life (she was Miss America 2015), and a bunch more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2021•50 min•Ep. 140
Better late than never this week! We are off to Las Vegas in conjunction with the LPGA Match Play event at Shadow Creek. Joining Tron and Randy is Benito Martinez, Vegas resident, and food/beverage extraordinaire. Benito has a long history in the restaurant business which he discusses before getting into his top picks for a trip out to Sin City. Whether you've never been (like us), or are a Vegas veteran, we promise you'll come away with a lot of new ideas, and food to try, on your next trip. En...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 139
Welcome to the first of four episodes exploring Tom Coyne's new book, "A Course Called America". While not a new concept broadly speaking, this book series is a new adventure here on the TrapDraw. And who better, and what better, to give it a go than Tom Coyne and his new book. The hope for this series is for listeners to pick up "A Course Called America" (details for that below), read it, and then tune in to hear an in-depth discussion of what they've just read, featuring not only Tom and Randy...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 138
The TrapDraw is headed to Charleston this week to "preview" the PGA Championship at Kiawah. Tron and Randy catch up on some matters before welcoming on local resident and F&B expert, Shep Rose. Shep is one of the stars of the Bravo show, 'Southern Charm'. He discusses how he found his way on that show, what it's like living in Charleston, and gives a bunch of great food and bar recommendations. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 137
We're back where we these previews all started, Dallas, the freaking Metroplex! Tron and Randy do their usual thing and chat about current affairs for the first part of the episode before welcoming on this week's special guest, Ben Kirby. If you don't know Ben perhaps you know his social media account, @PreachersNSneakers. Ben is a Dallas-area resident and discusses how the account got started, what he's learned along the way, and breaks down the preachers that appear most often on his feed. Alo...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 136
In today's episode Randy catches up with Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols on twitter) to chat about the 2021 LPGA season thus far. Beth Ann was recently named the first-ever female president of the Golf Writers Association of America. She talks about that position and what her role and responsibilities include. They then discuss everything from Lydia Ko's reemergence to the ultra-impressive breakthrough victory of Patty Tavatanakit at the ANA Inspiration. And so much more. Enjoy! Le...
May 11, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 135
We're off to Charlotte this week on the TrapDraw! Tron and Randy clean up some items in the first part of the pod and then welcome on Cincinnati-native, and current Charlotte resident, Luke Kuechly. You know Luke from his Hall-of-Fame NFL career where he spent his entire tenure playing for the Carolina Panthers. He talks about the city, his favorite spots, what it was like playing chess against Drew Brees on the football field, and so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 134
Big decision to make this week for our preview location, and the more we thought about it, the easier it got. Singapore is a place both Tron and Randy want to get to (via Singapore Airlines ideally), so it made sense to talk about the island-nation this week as they play host to the LPGA. Joining TC and Randy is very special guest, Mark Adams. Mark has lived in Singapore for many years and travels extensively all across the region. The guys ask him all about his home, from food to golf and every...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 133
DJ, Neil and Randy are back for their second annual Oscars preview! The trio discuss a number of different categories (favorite actor, favorite actress, overrated/underrated movies, etc) before diving in to the eight Best Picture nominees this year. Discussion of those movies begins at the following times: 48:40 for "The Father", 59:00 for "A Sound of Metal", 1:16:42 for "Judas and the Black Messiah", 1:27:44 for "Mank", 1:39:30 for "Promising Young Woman", 1:57:55 for "Minari", 2:12:52 for "The...
Apr 22, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 132
The Big Easy! Randy's favorite American city, and inexplicably, somewhere Tron has never been. The two of them clear up some quick housekeeping items before welcoming Ben Goodly, curator of the blog, Food Is Love Made Edible, to talk about the food and drink scene in New Orleans. Ben has a regular job by day but explores his passion through food on the side. He has created a mock itinerary for the boys and is a great resource for any trip down to NOLA. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 131
It's been a little bit since we've done a Perfect Club episode, so what better time than now as we all come off our Masters-induced frenzy. This episode is a discussion between Randy, DJ Pie, and ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg about the show, "In & Of Itself." Currently streaming on Hulu, the show is the creation of Derek DelGaudio and, well, if you've seen it, you know what it's about. And if you haven't seen it, watch it first before listening to this episode--we think the show will be worth ...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 130
The title of this episode says it all. Masters week. Augusta, Georgia. Tron and Randy discuss the Big Guy's move out west, clear some housekeeping items, and then welcome on singer-songwriter, Mike Stone. You might have heard Mike's music advertised on PGA Tour radio or Golf Channel--he's got two golf-related hits, "One Week in April" and "Thank You Arnie (We're Your Army)". Mike comes on to talk about his music career, the reasons behind writing the two aforementioned tracks, what's next for hi...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 129
On this episode of the TrapDraw Randy talks with writer, author and journalist, Jeff Wallach. Jeff has spent decades as a journalist writing about a plethora of topics for a whole host of major publications. Recently, he has published his first novel, "Mr. Wizard." It's a book about two brothers searching for clues about their father, and while it's not about golf per se, the game plays a big role in the plot. Randy chats with Jeff about the book, his career as a writer, the process of writing e...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 128
The situation in the Suez Canal is exactly why we've been imploring you to watch the chokepoints! And who's been telling us to watch the chokepoints? The Huntsman. He's back and discussing all things Suez Canal--what happened? What are the ramifications? What does it mean for the US? The EU? The world? Get all your answers right here. And follow the Huntsman on twitter @man_integrated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 127
Let's Go Racing! The 2021 F1 season gets under way this weekend in Bahrain and the whole NLU crew is in the house for a special preview. We analyze all ten teams, highlighting everything you need to (and a lot of stuff you don't). We cap things off with an inaugural draft and driver competition. Whether you're a diehard or newbie, we hope you enjoy! And if you're looking to get involved in F1, check out 'Drive to Survive' on Netflix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 126
Had a plethora of locations to choose from this week across all of professional golf. After much deliberation, though, we're headed to Austin. Tron and Randy take care of some housekeeping items before TC welcomes David Ruff, co-founder of Washed Media and Austin transplant, on to chat all about the city. They get into food, infrastructure, sports allegiances, and a lot more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 125
It's the most wonderful time of year for basketball fans--March Madness! Randy chats with ESPN college basketball analyst (and former ACC Coach of the Year), Seth Greenberg, about several of the games, teams, and individuals to watch over the coming weekend...and beyond. They reveal their Elite 8 and breakdown the bracket further from there. Whether you're a hoops junkie or need some educated guesses for the office pool, this is a great primer. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Mar 17, 2021•33 min•Ep. 124
We've linked up with the Euro Tour this week as they head to Kenya for the first of two events, the Magical Kenya Open! Tron and Randy welcome Patrick Scoville to the show to discuss Kenya. Patrick is a Foreign Service officer currently stationed in Nairobi, Kenya. He's lived there for three years and brings a unique perspective on Kenya and sub-saharan Africa. Join us as we learn a bit about a place neither of us have ever visited. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 123
Home game for the TrapDraw this week! Always nice to sleep in our own beds as the Players Championship takes place in Ponte Vedra. Tron and Randy break down Florida's First Coast, from Amelia Island down to St. Augustine, with the help of Lew Turner, First Coast News. Lew is a staple of the early morning news program in Jacksonville, and has lived here for more than a decade. We talk about his career, his sleep schedule, his thoughts on a bevy of national news anchors, and so much more. Enjoy! L...
Mar 10, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 122
The Vacation Doctor will see you now! It's Mr. Palmer's event at Bay Hill this week, meaning we're of course in Orlando, FL. Tron and Randy do their thing in the first part of the episode before welcoming in Diamond Resorts CEO, Michael Flaskey (@TheVacationDR on twitter). Mike talks about the genesis of his golf tournament, the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, how he ended up playing college baseball in Gaffney, SC, for a Hall-of-Fame manager, and his journey into the vacation business....
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 121
Fun show this week! In the first half TC and Randy catch up on housekeeping items, including Kroger's very bad week and the United engine debacle, among other things. In the second half, Tron interviews special guest Ross (aka @man_integrated on Twitter, aka HUNTSMAN) about all things logistics across the world. Ross is a fascinating expert on global supply chains, speaking to some of the biggest challenges and obstacles present in the world right now. We promise you'll learn a thing or two. And...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 120
Riv week! One of the best stops each and every year in the glitz and glam of Los Angeles. Randy and Tron are joined by friend of the program, and part-time golf scribe, Laz Versalles, to break down the behemoth that is LA. We learn all about LA proper, get great info about little neighborhoods and pockets of the city, and of course, discuss so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 119
Tron and Randy are back to preview Pebble Beach! They do a bit a housekeeping (huge night in the NBA, Kings and Jazz especially!) before getting to their guest this week, Joann Dost. Joann is a longtime Monterey-area resident, former professional golfer, and one of the most prominent golf photographers in the world. She has great first-hand knowledge of the charms and intricacies of the Monterey Peninsula, as well as incredible stories about her first start in professional golf in Australia, mov...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 118
After a bit of house-cleaning in the beginning of the episode (major news in the Grocery Wars!), TC and Randy make the decision to eschew one desert in favor of another on this week's preview episode. For help, they bring in very special guest, Mr. Cody, to ask all about KSA. Cody is a man with a very particular set of skills who has spent quite a bit of time in the region and shares his experiences and insights about the people, the culture, the Royal Family, Vision 2030, and how average Wester...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 117
We are a tad late this week, but appreciate your patience. As you'll hear, it was truly a fluid situation this week for our very special guest. That guest, Brad Milburn, is a San Diego resident and former Navy SEAL. The military brought him to San Diego several years ago so we pick his brain about living out on the West Coast. From beaches to tacos, and everything in-between, this is a really fun conversation. Also, of course we ask Brad about what it was like training to be a SEAL. Enjoy! (Note...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 116
Randy is joined by Golf Channel's Jerry Foltz to discuss an array of topics around broadcasting women's golf. The two start out speaking specifically about last Sunday's NBC telecast of the LPGA Diamond Resorts Classic before branching into a wider discussion of women's golf TV rights and productions, as well as, the general state of the game. We can't thank Jerry enough for his time and insights, and hope listeners are able to gain a better understanding of the current landscape. Enjoy! Learn m...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 115
Back in the contiguous 48 this week! Tron and Randy welcome neighbor, Palm Springs, err, Palm Desert native, and The Golfer's Journal editor Travis Hill to the podcast. Affectionately known as Thrill, he tells us all about what ti what like growing up in the Coachella Valley, from the importance of the Hope and Dinah (now ANA Inspiration) tournaments to all kinds of other weird, fun Palm Springs stuff like the environmental disaster that is the Salton Sea. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 114
The full NLU crew is on hand to recap and review our 2020 goals and lay out our 2021 goals on and off the course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 113
Happy New Year! Tron and Randy are back, this week with a preview from Hawaii. They clean up some odds and ends from 2020 before welcoming on this week's guest, Poosh Daddy (aka Mr. Poosh, aka Micah Pueschel)! Poosh, besides being born and raised in Hawaii, is the lead singer of the band Iration. He talks about starting his music career, life on the road, and what it's like to be a rock star. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 112
