Best Ballesteros Podcasts (2026)

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The BUMPER end of year review 1:37:41

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Jamie is joined by Rob Lee to look back at the biggest stories and talking points from the world of golf in 2025 on our end of year review on the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. They discuss Rory McIlroy's incredible win at The Masters, Europe's triumph in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage and they hand out some prestigious awards! Plus, there’s an extended chat …

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Katie Carter and Mindie Reule on unpacking the "A" word in philanthropy 49:54

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Katie Carter, President of Pride Foundation, and Mindie Reule, President & CEO, Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, sit down with Mares to discuss tangible ways that philanthropy can be more accountable to the community it serves. They begin the conversation by naming how the structures that currently exist do not hold philanthropy accountab…

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Fitz wins in Dubai, Rory passes Seve & the battle for tour cards 50:51

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Jamie is joined by Paul McGinley and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. They chat about a thrilling conclusion to the DP World Tour Championship where Matt Fitzpatrick pipped Rory McIlroy to the title. But, Rory did enough to earn his seventh Race To Dubai crown and pass Seve Ballesteros' record. Rasmus …

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Aisha Al-Amin, Heidi Pelletier and Musu Bakoto Sawo on saying ‘no’ to donors when values don’t align, and building equitable long-term giving strategies 48:33

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In episode 6 of our season on community philanthropy, Aisha Al-Amin (Development Director, Social Justice Fund), Heidi Pelletier (Chief Development Officer, Yakima Valley Community Foundation) and Musu Bakoto Sawo (Director of Fundraising and Grants, Community Foundation of Snohomish County), sit down with Mares to discuss that while grantmaking ha…

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Who will win the Race to Dubai? PGA Tour cards on the line & Fleetwood looks back on Ryder Cup glory 40:02

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Jamie is joined by Andrew Coltart, Wayne Riley and Laurie Canter for the latest episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast - recorded in Dubai ahead of the DP World Tour Championship. They discuss the finale to the Race to Dubai with Rory McIlroy best-placed to seal the title, and also chat about the players who could seal their PGA Tour cards for next…

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A quick update from the Sky Sports Golf Podcast... 5:25

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Now that we've all had time to process the Ryder Cup, Jamie's here to give a quick update on what we're up to next on the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. With plenty going on in the world of golf, keep your eyes peeled for our next episodes which will come from Dubai where the DP World Tour reaches its conclusion. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports…

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Mauri Ingram and Esra Khalil on moving from scarcity to abundance 55:29

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Mauri Ingram (CEO, Whatcom Community Foundation) and Esra Khalil (Senior Program Officer, Community Foundation of Southwest Washington) join our podcast to counter a narrative we hear too often: “we don’t have the budget and time to do equity work.” In this episode, they explore what it means to truly resource equity — not just with dollars, but wi…

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Lilliane Ballesteros and Lindsay Boswell on getting creative (while staying in compliance!) to show up for community 56:24

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Lilliane Ballesteros (Executive Director, Latino Community Fund) and Lindsay Boswell (Chief Program Officer, Yakima Valley Community Foundation) join us to challenge philanthropy’s biggest myths and self-imposed rules. Together they explore what it looks like to move money differently: from buying pom poms for community events to setting up ESG inv…

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Ryder Cup review: Europe seal sensational away win despite USA's Sunday heroics 41:37

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Jamie is joined by Andrew Coltart and Rich Beem to review the action and talking points after the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage. They discuss the US side's incredible fight back in the Sunday singles and the performances of the the key players on both sides. Plus, they chat about how they thought each captain performed, and touch on s…

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Today At The Ryder Cup: Europe on the brink after a heated day at Bethpage 30:28

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Jamie is joined by Rex Hoggard from the Golf Channel and Michael McEwan from bunkered.co.uk to review the Day 2 action from the Ryder Cup in New York. They discuss Europe's historic performance so far, the behaviour of some spectators and just what has gone wrong for the USA side. Sky Sports has all the action from the Ryder Cup. We’re on air from …

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Today At The Ryder Cup: Europe's impressive start leaves USA searching for plan B 18:50

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Jamie is joined by Rich Beem and Andrew Coltart to look back on the action from the opening day of matches in the 2025 Ryder Cup. They discuss Europe's impressive start and how the US side could change things to get back into the match. Sky Sports has all the action from the Ryder Cup. Your build up starts on Saturday from 9am. We’re on air until a…

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Today At The Ryder Cup: The wait is nearly over! Friday foursomes revealed... 15:29

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Jamie is joined by Dame Laura Davies, Andrew Coltart and Nick Dougherty to reflect on the announcement of the pairings for Friday's opening foursomes matches at the Ryder Cup. Sky Sports has all the action from the Ryder Cup. Your build up starts Friday and Saturday from 9am. We’re on air until at least 11pm for the first two days, and then from 2p…

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Today At The Ryder Cup: Vik and Bob, and smoke and mirrors! 16:27

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Jamie’s joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg from the Shotgun Start and Riath Al-Samarrai from the Daily Mail, to round up all Wednesday's news from the press conferences ahead of the Ryder Cup. Jamie's also been out on the course to see if he can pick up any clues for the opening foursome pairings, we discuss President Trump’s visit to Bethpage, and the…

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Ryder Cup preview with Faldo and Chamblee | 'Pay-to-play', New York crowds & the hunt for an away win 52:51

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Jamie is at Bethpage to preview the 2025 Ryder Cup with Sir Nick Faldo and Brandel Chamblee on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. They discuss how the US and European sides are shaping up ahead of the contest and which players could be key to either team's victory. Plus, they chat about the 'pay-to-play' controversy surrounding the …

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Colsaerts' milestone, the Miracle of Medinah revisited & lessons in leadership from an England rugby legend 1:10:23

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Jamie is joined by 2012 Ryder Cup winner Nicolas Colsaerts and Rugby World Cup winning head coach Sir Clive Woodward on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. In the first part of the pod, Nicolas chats to Jamie about his upcoming 500th DP World Tour appearance and recalls the Miracle of Medinah at the 2012 Ryder Cup. Then, Jamie chats…

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Seth Kirby and Sharon Miracle on real vs perceived risk and how funders can mitigate risk for their community 55:41

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Seth Kirby (Chief Impact Officer, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation) and Sharon Miracle (President and CEO, Yakima Valley Community Foundation) sit down with Mares for a conversation on the notions of neutrality and risk in philanthropy. They discuss how their organizations have reoriented their thinking around risk so that the central question i…

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The stars are back in town! Wentworth awaits after Rory's Irish heroics 56:51

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Jamie is joined by two former BMW PGA Championship winners on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast - David Howell and Tony Johnstone. They're at Wentworth to look ahead to this year's edition of the tournament, and to look back on Rory McIlroy's incredible victory at the Irish Open. Plus, with the Ryder Cup now only a couple of weeks …

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Luke Donald discusses his captain's picks as Europe target away Ryder Cup victory 43:42

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Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald joins Jamie and Nick Dougherty in the studio to discuss his captain's picks for Bethpage. Luke explains some of the reasoning behind his decisions, how he and his team are preparing for the New York crowd and how he's planning on managing his players. Plus, in the second part of the podcast, Jamie and Nick del…

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Karri Matau and Matt Morton on leaders clearing the path for staff to build an organizational culture that advances equity 56:22

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Karri Matau (CEO, Community Foundation of Snohomish County) returns to the podcast alongside Matt Morton (President, Community Foundation for Southwest Washington) to explore what it looks like to lead for racial equity at the staff level. They offer insights into how they are taking an interconnected approach that allows them to stay rooted in the…

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Bonus episode! Bradley opts against player-captain role as US Ryder Cup team is announced 28:45

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Jamie speaks to the US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley on this bonus episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. Keegan tells us why he decided against being a playing-captain in this year's team and talks through his picks. Plus, in the second half of the pod, Jamie is joined by Rich Beem to analyse the US side as the build-up to Bethpage intensifies…

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"It's Tommy's time!" Fleetwood finally gets his PGA Tour title as Rasmus Hojgaard seals Ryder Cup place 1:06:04

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Jamie Weir is joined by two players who've sealed their spots in the European Ryder Cup team on this week's Sky Sports Golf Podcast - Rasmus Hojgaard and Justin Rose. Also joining Jamie are Paul McGinley and the Golf Channel's Ryan Lavner, who chat about Tommy Fleetwood finally getting his maiden win on the PGA Tour. Plus, they discuss who will mak…

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Ryder Cup fever at the British Masters! Faldo, Torrance, Snedeker and Wallace chat qualification and captain's picks 1:03:35

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Jamie Weir is at The Belfry for this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast ahead of the British Masters, as excitement continues to build for the Ryder Cup. He's joined by former winners Sir Nick Faldo and Sam Torrance, one of the US's vice captains Brandt Snedeker, and European hopeful Matt Wallace, to chat through qualification permutatio…

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Katie Carter and Karri Matau on tackling the “Pacific Northwest nice” culture and embracing disruption with community philanthropy boards 1:04:52

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Katie Carter (CEO, Pride Foundation) and Karri Matau (CEO, Community Foundation of Snohomish County) join us to kick off Season 3, where we’re uplifting reflections and strategies on advancing racial equity in community philanthropy. Together, Katie and Karri share what it means to center community and how equity shows up in their work – starting w…

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Yamashita wins in Wales as Hull goes close again | Does Bradley "have" to play for US in Ryder Cup? 59:01

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Jamie is joined by Christina Kim and Rich Beem on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. In part one, Jamie and Christina review the action from the AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl and discuss Mya Yamashita's impressive victory with Charley Hull going close yet again. Then in part two, Jamie and Rich chat about Cam Young's maiden P…

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Season 3 Trailer 2:20

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Hosted by Mares Asfaha, this season dives deep into the evolving world of community philanthropy — featuring honest conversations with leaders from community foundations, identity funds, United Ways and public foundations. Each episode spotlights lessons from Toward Transformation, Philanthropy Northwest’s equity-focused guide, and brings you real-…

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Katie Hong and Abby Sarmac on their 'why' for engaging in racial equity work and themes from season 2 44:27

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In our final episode of Season 2, Katie Hong and Abby Sarmac sit down to recap the season, recount their ‘why’ for engaging in racial equity work, and celebrate achieving their dream of hosting a podcast! They ground the episode in what we set out to do this season, which was to uplift the nuances of operationalizing equity commitments across a div…

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Can Woad's dream run continue at the AIG Women's Open? A Porthcawl preview with Karen Stupples 1:02:54

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Jamie is joined by Karen Stupples at Royal Porthcawl to look ahead to the AIG Women's Open on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. After only just turning professional, England's Lottie Woad goes into the tournament as the bookies' favourite - but can she keep up her astounding form? We hear from Lottie, Angel Yin and the defending c…

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Se-ah-dom Edmo and Esperanza Tervalon on funding the movement, what’s really “radical” and wooden clogs 50:52

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Executive Director of Seeding Justice Se-ah-dom Edmo and Board Chair Esperanza Tervalon sit down with us to reflect on the foundation’s nearly 50-year history of convening movement leaders to build collective power across Oregon state – and more recently, Washington and Idaho – towards justice and liberation for all communities. Together they open …

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The Open review: Sublime Scheffler dominates at Portrush with Grand Slam now in sight 1:09:18

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Jamie is joined by Richard Boxall, Rob Lee and Mark Roe the morning after Scottie Scheffler sealed a dominant victory at the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. They discuss the world number one's "greatness" on the course and what's currently setting him apart from his rivals. Plus, they chat about Rory McIlroy's homecoming, several of the other stand o…

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The Open preview with Sir Nick Faldo, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Keegan Bradley! 1:00:35

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Jamie is already in place at Royal Portrush to bring you a very special Sky Sports Golf Podcast, looking ahead to The Open. He's joined by three time winner Sir Nick Faldo as well as US Ryder Cup Captain, Keegan Bradley. We also hear from home favourites Rory McIlroy and former winner here, Shane Lowry. Plus, defending champion, Xander Schauffele, …

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Greatest Open Championship & Who Is The Greatest Ever Links Golfer? 1:00:34

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In this episode, Neil and Fergus set their sights on the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. They talk about their favourite ever Opens with Fergus picking a truly magnificent duel and Neil opting for one of the great maverick wins. They also discuss who the greatest links players have been and there's Fergus's usual quiz to test your knowledge! Hosted o…

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A Scottish special! Previewing the Scottish Open with Andrew Coltart and Connor Syme 53:05

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Jamie is joined by Andrew Coltart and Connor Syme on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast. As well as looking ahead to this week's Scottish Open they also discuss Dan Brown's emotional win at the BMW International and a victory for the shorter hitters on the PGA Tour! Plus, Connor talks through his maiden DP World Tour victory at the …

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The Final BONUS Ball: Space Hoppers, Tumble Dryers & One Last “F**k the Gas Board” 12:21

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For the very last time, it’s your Friday Bonus Ball – with Gordon Smart, Martin Compston, and one last spin through the madness. No guests, no script, a bit of a plan – inanimate object rage, terrible auditions, words of wisdom and the sort of unhinged nonsense that somehow made this podcast magic. Thanks for joining us on every weird, wild, hungov…

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Golf's Master Strategist Nick Faldo & What Makes A Great Major Venue? 59:25

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In this episode, Neil and Fergus look back on the career of Nick Faldo, including his bold move to remodel his swing. They examine what made him such a formidable competitor and also look at his career as a commentator. The two also debate the merits of different major venues and highlight the ones they think are the very best. There's a quiz and h…

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Leave Now: A Final Kenny Ho 53:40

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After 280+ episodes, two live shows, a music festival that never quite happened, and a podcast friendship forged in squirrel suits and hangovers… it’s time to say farewell. For now. In this episode of Restless Natives, Martin and Gordon get brutally honest about why they’ve had to hang up the mics, and take a look back at some of the stand out mome…

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Final spots at The Open are SEALED! Plus, an extended chat with Ryan Fox 51:19

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Jamie is at Royal Cinque Ports for this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast where one of the final qualifying tournaments for The Open was taking place. We hear from four of the men to book their places at Royal Portrush in a couple of weeks time. Plus there's an extended interview with Ryan Fox about what he describes as an 'incredible s…

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Gloria Dixon on People Helping People 37:16

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Gloria Dixon, the director of philanthropy at BECU and the executive director of BECU Foundation joins Katie for a discussion on how corporate funders can show up for communities using trust-based practices. In this episode, Gloria shares how the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people’ is aligned with BECU’s philanthropic work. BECU take…

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BONUS: Bro & a Brush with Evil 9:55

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It’s a solo mission this week as Gordon Smart flies the Restless Natives flag alone while Martin “Turbo Banana” Compston is somewhere between Vegas, Greenock and Dublin. But fear not—there’s no shortage of brilliant listener stories, wild detours, and even a wee tearjerker or two. We've a misheard lyric that may forever ruin a Nelly Furtado classic…

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Blessed Shower Partners, S**rting next to Andy Murray & Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios 45:59

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This week, whilst Martin's back filming, Gordon's only gone and roped in the most resourceful of rascals, a man who embodies what Restless Natives is all about, the sporting hero, maverick and icon, tennis' most loved bad boy, Nick Kyrgios. Nick and Gordon chat having a peak at shower partners, eye watering bills, sharting next to Andy Murray, main…

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Heartbreak for Fleetwood as Bradley snatches Travellers Championship. Plus, Europe's Pettersen on Keegan captaining AND playing Ryder Cup. 50:58

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Radar (Wayne Riley) is back on the pod to review the Travellers Championship, where Keegan Bradley's dramatic final hole birdie clinched victory over Tommy Fleetwood and denied the Brit a maiden PGA Tour win. Plus, with all the talk around if Bradley could be a playing captain for the US Ryder Cup team, Jamie is joined by major winner and Solheim C…

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BONUS: Dua Lipa, A Lion's Push & Germany Memories 21:24

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It’s your Friday Bonus Ball – and the boys are still together, but apart, Martin in Dublin and Gordon in Tisney Studios, opening up the inbox to find more brilliant correspondence from our resourceful rascals at home and overseas. They're reminiscing about Germany and Greg McHugh's wine chat, more new car day nostalgia, the never-ending wrath of be…

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Chocolate Slabs, Seve Ballesteros Autographing Fish and Chips & "School's closed bro" 41:04

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It’s another week of mischief, mayhem, and top-tier nonsense – and the boys are back together (just about). Martin’s beaming in from a mystery porta-cabin somewhere near Dublin, Gordon’s dashing between gigs, and we're chatting the art of blagging a wrap party, David Coulthard's dart game, Martin's lad giving him a cracking one liner and Seve Balle…

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Sensational Spaun tames Oakmont! Brandel Chamblee analyses the US Open 1:16:18

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Jamie is joined by Brandel Chamblee and Matt Wallace on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast to look back on JJ Spaun's sensational victory at the US Open at Oakmont. They discuss Spaun's journey to the top of the sport, and take a look at how many of the other big names fared on what Matt describes as the "toughest test of golf" he's…

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BONUS: Shirtless Auditions & Drama School with Emun Elliott 13:28

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It’s your Friday Bonus Ball – and Emun Elliott is back for round two! Following a belter of a main episode earlier this week, Emun kindly stuck around for more chat, confessions, and casting horror stories. From humiliating Coke ad auditions to the trauma of packed screening rooms, he takes us through the unglamorous reality of trying to “make it” …

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The Gold, "S***ging" your Mates' Mum on Stage & Carpentry with Emun Elliott 42:48

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It’s another week of mischief, mayhem, and top-tier nonsense – but this time, we’ve swapped Martin’s majestic eyebrows for another Scottish icon: Emun Elliott. Actor, national treasure in the making, and Edinburgh’s answer to Colin Farrell, Emun joins Gordon for a cracking chat full of showbiz highs, gritty theatre lows, and even why he's addinf sa…

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US Open preview! Scheffler the man to beat, Rory's driver issues, plus Matt Fitzpatrick on his Oakmont chances 1:14:36

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Jamie is joined by the man who led the 2007 US Open at Oakmont after the first round on this week's podcast - Nick Dougherty! As well as chatting about his memories of that tournament 18 years ago, Nick previews this year's competition with Jamie and ponders whether anyone can beat Scottie Scheffler. Plus, they analyse Rory McIlroy's driver issues …

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BONUS: Blue Light Escorts & Fred West with Euan Goudie 13:12

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For this week's bonus, we've managed to steal an extra bit of time with Gordon's best mate, Big Goudie. Hear about when he had a learning moment on the job and a shocking story involving his mum and Fred West. Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star review! If you'd like to share the times you've been a resourceful rascal, or want to get in touc…

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Greatest US Open, Simply The Best Competitor & The Sportsmanship Of Payne Stewart 48:43

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In this episode of 18 Majors, Neil and Fergus celebrate everything that makes the US Open unmissable. They look at the grittiest ever competitors and then talk through the greatest ever US Opens. SPOILER - Neil re-tells the story of Tiger's incredible Torrey Pines win in 2008 (on a broken leg!) They also pick some notable quotes from the history of…

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Lunchboxes, Fancy Dress & Sh*te on a Shovel with Big Euan Goudie 47:54

7M ago47:54

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This week, Martin is in Ireland filming, and as he's had his turn with his best mates, it's only fair that the Brigadoon boys get their own episode too. This week we welcome Big Goudie onto the pod to confirm whether Gordon grew up posh or not. Plus, childhood shananigans, dressing up as sexy women as a child, first jobs, missed opportunities, T in…

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Stark secures breakthrough major & MacIntyre looks ahead to his Canadian Open defence 43:26

7M ago43:26

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Major champion turned broadcaster Karen Stupples joins Jamie on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast to review the action from the US Women's Open where Maja Stark saw off her rivals to claim her maiden major title. Plus in part two of the pod, Robert MacIntyre is with us to chat about his current form and to look ahead to his title d…