Hey - I’m Trent, your host of the Reel Turf Techs podcast. Have you ever found yourself asking, “is there a podcast that focuses on the equipment manager’s unique roles and challenges?” Have you wondered what the high-end course or the tech down the road does at their facility? Would you like to hear the latest tips and tricks from around the globe? And do you want to know where the industry is headed next, direct from equipment manufacturers? Then my friend, you’re in the right place. As yo ...
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Big dudes Ben and Josh talk about all things automotive. Everything from American muscle to Europian and Asian. We love all things cars and have been turning wrenches for decades as professional shade tree mechanics. Feel free to send us any questions and we will be happy to answer them.
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Jared Eck is the best Mechanical Engineer. He is always trying to think of new ways to make the process easier and faster, but most importantly he likes to design mechanisms that will cut down on wasted materials when assembling these parts. Jared Eck grew up in the Bahamas, Jared Eck knows all about small machines.
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Send us a text Meet David Gummo, CTEM, Equipment Manager at Sands Point Golf Club in Sands Point, New York. Sands Point is a private 18-hole golf and skeet club where David manages a mostly Toro fleet, with a few pieces of John Deere and a lone Jacobsen. David shares how his journey began at just 14 years old in a vocational high school outdoor pow…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we sit down with Jim Merritt, founder and CEO of JRM, Inc. Jim’s journey in the turf industry began as a teenager working on golf courses, eventually leading to a successful career as a superintendent in North Carolina. Frustrated with the quality of aerification tines in the early 1990…
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Send us a text In Episode 139 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we sit down with Carl Michael, Equipment Manager at Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, FL. Growing up in the turf industry, Carl's journey began when his family bought a golf course in foreclosure, teaching themselves the business from the ground up. After completing a two-year ag and me…
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Episode 138: Live From CTS 2025 in San Diego
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51:32Send us a text In Episode 138 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we’re live from the trade show floor at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego! This special episode features conversations with three industry pros sharing their experiences, insights, and takeaways from the event. Justin Wilkerson, a first-time attendee, braved a Wyoming…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 137 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast. Today, we’re talking to Anthony Donofrio, Equipment Manager at Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, BC. Marine Drive is an 18-hole private club where Anthony leads a team consisting of one full-time technician and one part-time grind technician. The club primarily uses Toro mower…
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Send us a text On this special episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we welcome a true icon in the turf industry, Jim Nedin. With an incredible 62 years of experience, Jim’s journey began at the age of 9, working in a lawnmower shop, and has grown into an extraordinary career filled with innovation, education, and expertise. From his first golf c…
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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Ron McCall, Equipment Manager at The Highlands at Harbor Springs Resort, home to 81 holes of golf. With over 40 years in the industry, Ron shares his inspiring journey from owning a lawn care company to becoming a self-taught expert technician and advocate for veterans in golf. Ron recounts how a health …
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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 134! Today, we’re chatting with Zach Spence, Equipment Manager at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club in Savannah, GA. The Landings features six championship courses, and Zach oversees equipment for the Palmetto and Terrapin Point layouts. Zach shares his journey from tinkering in Flori…
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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with Alex Tessman, Equipment Manager at Sheep Ranch Golf Course, part of the renowned Bandon Dunes Resort in Bandon, OR. Sheep Ranch is a public 18-hole championship course, and Alex is one of nine techs maintaining the resort’s seven courses. Alex’s journey started as a high schooler raking bunkers at Pacifi…
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Episode 132: Live From the 2024 Carolinas Conference
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1:07:25Send us a text Join Chad Kintzer, Justin King, Jake Teeter, Bryan Epland, CTEM, Moe Rateb, and host Trent Manning as they recap the highlights of the 2024 Carolinas Conference and Tradeshow and TETAC annual education events. From the latest equipment advancements to top-notch education sessions, our guests share their takeaways, including insights …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we chat with Ben Herberger, Equipment Manager at Shooting Star Golf Club in Teton Village, WY. Ben, the lone technician overseeing a fleet of Toro equipment, shares his journey and valuable insights from his career. Hailing from a family deeply connected to golf course maintenance—his g…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 130 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Micah Woods from the Asian Turfgrass Center and PACE Turf. Since establishing the Asian Turfgrass Center in 2006, Micah has been a leading source of turfgrass research and insights for the golf and sports turf industry. In this episode, Trent and Micah disc…
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Send us a text In Episode 129 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Deering to hear about his journey into the turf industry. Ryan shares his roots in small engine repair, learning the trade while working with his grandfather in their family-owned equipment shop, where no two days were ever the same—whether fixing hovercrafts or ste…
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Connecting the Four Theories into a Unified Whole 0:34 Emergence Is Fundamental 3:18 Constructor Theory Could Transform Multiple Fields 8:30 Innovation Often Emerges Unexpectedly 22:46 Knowledge Evolves Independently Across Universes 29:31 Anti-Rational Memes Hinder Human Progress 31:10 The West Versus the Rest 37:32 Error-correcting Institutions 4…
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Send us a text In this episode of Reel Turf Techs, we sit down with Kevin Kline, an equipment manager who has had quite the journey into the turf industry. Kevin shares how he started in the turf program at Ohio State University ATI, but his path took a detour as he ventured into electrical work and later became the director of facilities at a comm…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 127 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we’re chatting with John Michael Clark, Equipment Manager at Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL—though, at the time of recording, he was at McLemore Golf Club in Georgia. Join Trent and John Michael as they dive into everything but college f…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 126 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! This week, we're honored to chat with Jerry Goman, Senior Principal Design Engineer at The Toro Company, who recently retired after an impressive 39-year career. Jerry's journey began on a dairy farm, leading to dual degrees in agricultural and mechanical engineering, and ultimat…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 125! Today, we’re chatting with Robert Smith, Equipment Manager at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA. Merion is a private 36-hole facility with two shops and a rich history of hosting five U.S. Opens. Robert oversees a team of two full-time mechanics and one part-time assistant. Golf runs…
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Episode 124: Paul MacCormack and Wyatt Harris
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1:48:59Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 124! Today, we’re joined by Paul MacCormack, Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager at Fox Meadow Golf Course on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Fox Meadow, a public 18-hole course designed by Rob Heaslip, is where Paul, also known as the Mindful Superintendent, has been blogging …
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 123 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today we’re talking to Haas Mengloi, CTEM, Equipment Manager at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, FL. The Bear’s Club, a private 18-hole club, is Jack Nicklaus’s home club when he's in Jupiter. Young Haas initially planned on being a school teacher, attending the University of Guam bef…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 120! Today, we’re talking to Sam Baldea, Equipment Manager at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. TPC San Antonio is a private 36-hole facility, hosting the Valero Texas Open on the Oaks course and supporting Champions and Korn Ferry Tour events on the Canyons course. Sam leads a team o…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 121 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today we’re chatting with Jody Farber, West Coast Regional Territory Manager for the Foley Company. Jody supports Foley grinders and Air2G2 aerifiers, bringing a wealth of real-world experience to the table. Jody's journey began with an enjoyment of golf in high school, leading h…
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Episode 120: Outside the Shop: Frank Rossi
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51:00Send us a text Welcome to Episode 120 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Join us for an episode of Frankly Speaking, as host Frank Rossi, Ph.D. sits down with our own Trent Manning, (CTEM), to discuss the intricacies and evolution of turf equipment management. The conversation spans the role of technology in turf management, effective communication, a…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 119 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we're chatting with Terry Appel, Equipment Manager at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, PA. Founded in 1900, Overbrook Golf Club boasts a rich history as an 18-hole private club. Typically accompanied by one assistant in the shop (though currently on the lookout for a n…
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Send us a text Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at [email protected] Check out our YouTube ChannelBy Trent Manning
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Send us a text Welcome back to Episode 118 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Two years after our first conversation with Skip Heinz, CTEM, Equipment and Facilities Manager at Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples, FL, we're diving deep into everything we missed the first time and exploring the state of the turf equipment management industry over his im…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 117 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we're joined by Nate Lyon, the equipment manager at The Club at Indian Creek in Elkhorn, NE. Indian Creek, a public 27-hole facility and the proud host of the Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship, is the latest stop on Nate’s path through the turf industry. As the …
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 116 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! We’re diving into the whirlwind journey of Brian Harper, Equipment Manager at Pendleton Golf Club in Fredericksburg, VA. Pendleton, an 18-hole public facility, serves as the backdrop for Brian's unique story. Get ready for a tale straight out of an 80s movie as Brian takes us fro…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 115 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Meet Brian Knoche, the Equipment Manager at Lost Rail Golf Club in Gretna, NE. Lost Rail, a private 18-hole par 71 designed by Scott Hoffman, sets the stage for Brian's unique journey in turf management. Leaving behind his parents' vision of him becoming an electrician, Brian fou…
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Episode 114: 2024 GCSAA Conference & Trade Show LIVE
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1:01:24Send us a text Live from the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix, Episode 114 brings you a dynamic lineup featuring 8 great guests including several Melrose Equipment Manager Experience alumni. Join our host as he explores the week's highlights, covering education, trade show discoveries, interactive facility tours, networking, and cutt…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 113 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we're in conversation with Tyler Barrett, the Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Foley Company, based out of South Florida. Tyler's journey is a dynamic one, starting at the age of 16 lugging bags and cleaning clubs at his local golf course. Formerly the Equipment Manage…
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Proving something about AGI is inherently impossible 0:00 Creativity is not just mixing things together 3:05 The superiority of explanatory knowledge 7:48 Knowledge laden information is more resilient than any physical object 12:36 The problems of cloning people 15:05 Objections to Taking Children Seriously 19:23 “Do what you like” is bad advice 38…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 112 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we're diving into the world of turf management with Andy White, Equipment Manager at Bluemound Golf and Country Club in Wauwatosa, WI. Bluemound, a private 18-hole gem, serves as Andy's playground, where he operates as the lone tech in the shop, occasionally joined by the …
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The universality of computation and explanation 0:00 The growth of knowledge begins with problems 4:56 Problems are clashes between ideas 9:57 Evolution is not the survival of the fittest 14:50 Bad philosophy in quantum theory 26:46 Free will is intimately connected with knowledge-creation 33:41 Wealth is not a number, it is a set of transformation…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 111 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! We’re in conversation with Jeff Lumaquin, the Equipment Manager at the California Golf Club of San Francisco. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of maintaining this private 18-hole gem nestled on 200 acres in the picturesque Bay Area. Jeff, a father of five and a veteran of t…
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Good Science Fiction is Hard to Vary 2:08 ChatGPT is Not a Step Towards AGI 5:36 Creativity is Fundamentally Impossible to Define 13:35 The Binary of Personhood and Non-Personhood 23:41 David Deutsch’s Life Philosophy 32:06 The Clash of Civilizations 44:03 — Transcript http://nav.al/deutsch-files-i Discuss on Airchat http://getairchat.com/arjun/deu…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 110 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Mark Thomas, Equipment Manager at the Country Club of Lincoln in Nebraska. Mark's been the lone tech in the shop for an impressive 15 years at this 18-hole private club established in 1903. From starting on the golf course as a teenager to becoming a…
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Send us a text Join us in Episode 109 as we chat with Michael Henderson, the Equipment Manager at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, CA. Michael, the sole tech in the shop, manages a predominantly Toro equipment arsenal. In this episode, he takes us behind the scenes, sharing insights into tournament preparation at Pebble Beach from the equip…
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Send us a text Join our host as he hangs out with Certified Turf Equipment Managers Bryan Epland and Jordan Roth. They recap the ins and outs of Trent’s Nebraska shop tours and the 2023 NGCSA Symposium in Lincoln, Nebraska - from Jordan's cool Milwaukee tools to the mystery of the 'funnel Christmas tree.' Get the lowdown on why Nebraska's sandhills…
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Send us a text Episode 107: Meet Justin Wilkerson, the Equipment Manager at Wapika Ranch Golf Course in Piney, WY. This one-of-a-kind course is a privately-owned 9-hole gem, with another 9 in the works, nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Wyoming and a 6000 acre cattle ranch. Justin stands alone in the shop, tending to a fleet of mainly Toro equipm…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we're joined by Scott Martin, Recreation Manager at Cross Creek Golf Course in Atlanta, GA. Cross Creek is a unique 18 Hole Par 3 Golf Course spanning roughly 20 acres, nestled within a condominium association. With a small team of 2-3 employees handling golf course maintenance and 3-5 …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hyman, Equipment Manager at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Victor, NY. Chris is the sole technician in the shop, overseeing all equipment maintenance. Chris's journey in the turf industry is marked by diverse roles, from assistant to superintendent to sales and…
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Send us a text Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at [email protected] Check out our YouTube ChannelBy Trent Manning
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Episode 104: Outside the Shop: Tyler Bloom
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1:02:33Send us a text Join us on Reel Turf Techs for an exclusive episode featuring turf career expert Tyler Bloom. In this concise yet comprehensive guide, Tyler shares essential tips for aspiring equipment managers. Learn the art of crafting standout resumes and cover letters, and master the art of acing interviews with industry-specific techniques. Tyl…
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Send us a text Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at [email protected] Check out our YouTube ChannelBy Trent Manning
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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! In this exciting episode, we are thrilled to have Seth Sheldon, the Equipment Manager at the prestigious Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield, Michigan, as our guest. Seth's journey into the world of turf management is a story of passion, dedication, and mentorship. Seth's journey began wit…
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Send us a text Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at [email protected] Check out our YouTube ChannelBy Trent Manning
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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Jon Watson, a Certified Turf Equipment Manager (CTEM) and the Equipment Manager at the prestigious Wycliffe Country Club in Palm Beach, Florida, as our guest. Jon's journey into the world of turf management is a true testament to hard work and dedication…
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Send us a text Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at [email protected] Check out our YouTube ChannelBy Trent Manning
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Episode 101: Outside the Shop: Jeff Drake
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53:24Send us a text Welcome to Episode 101 of Reel Turf Techs! In this milestone episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with a true luminary in the turf industry: Jeff Drake, the Global Product Marketing Manager at the Toro Company. Jeff's journey from humble beginnings as a caddie to becoming a driving force in turf innovation spans an impressi…
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