We decide to host an impromptu meeting about our social media, production and the Fore Play business live on the podcast. Does our social suck? We just hired a new social person and we try to get his name right. Riggs spent the weekend at Auburn for an SEC night game. Frankie has been grinding over the first ever “Breaking 90: Borrelli Cut”. Dan posts weird IG stories. Trent and Frankie went to Shane Gillis. Did sophisticated civilizations exist way longer ago than we think? Tony, Tommy, and Nel...
Nov 15, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast A phenomenal and touching story of perseverance with Alistair Docherty, who just earned 8 starts on the Korn Ferry Tour through Q-School Finals. Alistair walks us through the pressure-packed details of his journey. Before Alistair joins, we discuss Tiger Woods playing in the Hero World Challenge, The Match, and the PNC next month, and we debate if Tiger would trade lives with a normal person. Also: Are there more Kisners out there? Is Frankie quitting on editing Breaking 90 already? Did a commen...
Nov 10, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s Election Day; what does that mean for Fore Play? Does Fore Play even know what that means? Plus: Elon Musk has taken over Twitter; Hulk Hands vs Whole Cans; Bethpage Black with a random pairing; Mayakoba; Tiger’s expected ’23 starts; 2021 was the “forgotten year”; Tiger is caddying for Charlie again; Q-School Finals; And 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/forepla...
Nov 08, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast A few more slices of perspective pie on today’s show. World Wars are bad, and we applaud and thank our servicemen and women. And recognize those who have provided us the opportunity to live in our comfortable bubble. Scientists discover a billions-year-old ocean on Mars. Patrick Reed is suing journalists for hundreds of millions. Tiger’s “Frank” head covers have a great backstory. Superintendents, club pros, and caddies earn much discussion, and a new championship emerges. You can find every epi...
Nov 03, 2022•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve got multiple serious injuries among the crew. A “planet killer” was spotted hiding behind the sun. Steve Wilkos, the former head of security on Jerry Springer and current host of his own show, joins (01:39:46). LIV hosted its yearly finale at Doral in Miami, featuring match play, huge payouts, and leaving us discussing our thoughts on year one. We also get into: planes, coffee, fan love and more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members c...
Nov 01, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast TaylorMade media week rolls on live from Florida. We caught up with Rory, ate at The Woods Jupiter, and even went by JT’s. We debate: jet pack or hoverboard? We tease upcoming TaylorMade videos with star players. Our Barstool golfer Alistair Docherty is on to final stage Q School. What movie/show theme music gets you the most moved? 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/forepl...
Oct 27, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re live from TaylorMade Media Day. Club Expert Adrian Rietveld joins the show (:17) to talk working with Rory McIlroy, the insane stats TaylorMade compiles, stories of fitting top players’ clubs, and more. Then, Media Relations Manager Mike Esse (55:58) joins to talk being feet from Tiger Woods at St. Andrews, working with the Fore Play crew, being ‘the Top-10 guy’ at ESPN, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen a...
Oct 25, 2022•2 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast A lot to cover on today’s episode. Saudi Major Championships? Competing event during the Players? Jon Rahm made comments on Phil Mickelson and his trash talk of the PGA Tour. New events on the Tour schedule are being elevated this season. House of the Dragon recap. China is playing the long game in taking over all of our cell towers. Frankie plays a round with Francis Ellis at Deepdale - and struggled, to say the least. We finish up with questions From The Gallery: what bucket list golf course w...
Oct 20, 2022•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re in a video game (seriously). Keegan Bradley gets emotional after winning on the PGA Tour. Brooks Koepka wins on LIV, and he’s buying his brother a Lambo? All-around cool guy Fred Couples is victorious on the Champions Tour. Phil Mickelson is in the news after his comments about LIV, the PGA Tour and his involvement (or lack thereof, according to him) with Alan Shipnuck’s book. How many people had to exist and reproduce for your life to happen? Could the Fore Play Podcast take down a real l...
Oct 18, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast A heated debate. Would you take $10 billion if it meant you could never play golf ever again? Brandel praises Tiger’s swing. House of the Dragon recap show. Halloween costumes. 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
Oct 13, 2022•2 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast New Tiger Woods footage emerges. Tom Kim wins as Cantlay stumbles. Eugenio Chacarra wins nearly $5M on LIV which leads us down a LIV rabbit hole. We want to get back into video games. The concept of infinity continues to wreak havoc on the show. Is there any “new water” on earth? 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...
Oct 11, 2022•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Riggs, Trent, Frankie, Dan and Lurch are all live from Big Cedar Lodge. Frankie had a hilarious attempt at waterskiing. Trent went flying off the tube. Payne’s Valley is immaculate. Bryson DeChambeau released an odd statement on social media. Would you test for PEDs in the World Long Drive? Will LIV golfers now get World Golf Rankings points? We take questions From The Gallery: when do you think the first club twirl took place? Who are the most under-appreciated athletes? Then, Cole Swindell joi...
Oct 06, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The crew is live from Big Cedar Lodge, the site of the next Travel Series. We discuss fireworks, The ‘Roman Empire,’ Riggs’ match with Max Homa, and more. Then Frankie and Trent interview Alfonso Ribeiro live in studio (47:08), where they break down the mental side of golf, Frankie’s improving game, Trent’s new swing and 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...
Oct 04, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tom Kim and Tommy Fleetwood join the show. Tom Kim is fresh off Presidents Cup stardom and discusses: huge celebrations, big putts, Immelman as captain, partying with Team USA Sunday night and turning pro as a 15 year old. Tommy Fleetwood has recently moved to Dubai and is preparing for this week’s Dunhill Links and discusses: Ryder Cup matches, carrying multiple 3-irons, a big gap in wedges used, the Old Course for The Open vs the Dunhill Links, and Fore Play flying a drone into a tree the firs...
Sep 29, 2022•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast USA wins the 2022 Presidents Cup. Fore Play meets the 43rd President of the United States, George W Bush. We react to it all. Plus: Frankie sustains an injury; how does the Presidents Cup juice stack up; Max Homa is awesome; Tom Kim is also awesome; Kiz leads the party; should one be allowed to get upset over a non-given putt? And 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/fo...
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re boots on the ground at Quail Hollow, chatting it up with the likes of Trevor Immelman, Scottie Scheffler, Webb Simpson, and Trent’s idol Zach Johnson. Dan reunited with fellow big-J journalists at his first event since signing with Barstool. We recap what we’ve seen at Quail Hollow, our experience in Charlotte, Trent’s all-time interaction with the needle… why does water taste like nothing? and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime ...
Sep 22, 2022•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bryson gets dominated by a gallery rope. Max Homa chips in to win after Danny Willett pukes it away. It’s Presidents Cup week. Frankie eats some perspective pie. And finally, Brian Baumgartner joins the show live from Scranton, PA (01:23:40) 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
Sep 20, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast The crew is live from Boston again. Kyle Westmoreland calls in from the Fortinet Championship (01:21:04) to talk about his journey from the Air Force to the PGA Tour, playing golf while in service, how the new Tour changes affect him, and more. Before, we talk about seeing Roger Goodell at the Masters, whether the majors should ban LIV players, the plethora of young talent in golf, and preview a couple intense Fore Man Scrambles coming up. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcast...
Sep 15, 2022•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast The crew is live from the Barstool Classic in Boston. We recap Sunday’s House of the Dragon episode. Shane Lowry wins the BMW PGA Championship, where play was suspended due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Frankie and Trent are set to get Lasik; will Trent be a no-glasses guy now? The show finishes with some questions From The Gallery, and a teaser for what’s coming soon with the Fore Man Scramble. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members ca...
Sep 13, 2022•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sahith Theegala joins the show (54:33) for over an hour. We discuss his intense obsession with chess, his former life as a Minecraft champion, rookie life on Tour grinding out over 30 events, never having even met guys in this year’s Tour Championship, and much more. Before Sahith, we update from Myrtle and react to the Presidents Cup picks (go Kiz) and Rickie splitting with Tillery. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free o...
Sep 08, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Live from Myrtle Beach we debate: Is golfing equal to “being in nature”? Is it standing “in line” or “on line”? What is the most impressive invention? DJ wins LIV Boston with a playoff eagle bomb. 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
Sep 06, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast LIV defectors. Smith gone. Callum Tarren joins (2:02:21) & breaks down the Tour’s brutal orientation. Hideki stays. Frankie’s caught in a public pickle. Rap reveals he’s colorblind. 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
Sep 01, 2022•3 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Rapaport joins Fore Play full-time. Huge day. Huge show. We’ve got Riggs, Trent, Frankie, Lurch, and, yes, Barstool’s newest hire, Dan Rapaport on the show. We discuss Dan’s move from Golf Digest to Barstool, going from Big J to the Pirate Ship, and how the process unfolded. We also discuss Lurch’s role moving forward. In golf news, Rory wins the Tour Championship, LIV movements are upon us, House of the Dragon episode 2 is out, the Manti Te’o documentary blew us all away, and Riggs believes...
Aug 30, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Trent and Frankie man the show and Dan Rapaport joins (15:23) as PGA Tour changes are announced just before recording. More elevated events, guaranteed money, travel stipends, changes to the PIP, and more. Tiger and Rory collaborate and form a new tech-infused team golf league. A “sounds of the universe” clip was released, and it’s horrific. Trent and Frankie discuss golf course maintenance, creation and much more with four different golf superintendents around the country from Long Island to Ar...
Aug 25, 2022•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tiger Woods has taken control of the situation. We discuss “the meeting” reports. Rory calls Tiger the alpha. Tiger is seriously involved in the new PGA 2k video game. The ‘net’ Tour Championship is upon us. Trent is painstakingly close to breaking 90. Trent crafts another DM to Rickie Fowler. Much more. Full squad. 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...
Aug 23, 2022•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sepp Straka joins (01:33:57) to discuss Sunday evening’s dramatic playoff. Riggs & Trent for the first hour. A throwback, old school chat down memory lane with the OG’s on Tiger’s plane exit & “The Meeting.” Frankie & Trent then discuss the Borrellis’ memorable Pebble Beach week. 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...
Aug 18, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will Zalatoris wins a wild playoff. Cam Smith withdraws from the BMW Championship with a “hip injury” just a day after a delayed “penalty.” We discuss players’ choices between creating a full-on golfer brand vs simply cashing LIV checks. Frankie locks he & his dad outside in Pebble. Scott Fawcett goes nuts on Twitter. And which players would you pick to fight in a PGA vs LIV trial by combat? You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen a...
Aug 16, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Trottie the legend rejoins the show (01:02:15). He appears from… under the table? We discuss: Is Trent Ryan the no. 1 khaki wearer on Earth? Are the new Hi-Toe 3 wedges from TaylorMade the right wedges for you? What does the future hold after the Tour defeated LIV Golfers in the courtroom? Would Cam Smith to LIV finally flip the scales? Are iron covers brutal? Is Gooch and Swafford waiting in a car outside TPC Southwind the funniest thing of the year? You can find every episode of this show on A...
Aug 11, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fresh off a hilarious ace, Mark Hubbard joins the show (01:27:26). We discuss: his beef with airline pilots, his Homeless Hubbs Twitter account, the dry erase board in place of a sponsor on his bag, and showing pure disgust as he holed an ace on Tour. Before Mark, Riggs relives his week at the Wyndham, Frankie and Trent recount Pup Punk’s NYC performance, and Lurch unbelievably winds up at a shockingly coincidental hotel. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouT...
Aug 09, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Riggs is back after a whirlwind weekend and about to tee off in the Wyndham Championship pro-am. How will LIV’s lawsuit vs the PGA Tour pan out? How wild would a public trial be? Bryson used an analogy identical to one from a recent episode. Stoolie Luke Donald is announced as European Ryder Cup captain. How do sharks have sex and would a great white defeat a polar bear in 6 feet of water? You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-...
Aug 04, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast