Best Jayson Nickol Podcasts (2025)

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015: In Season vs. Out of Season Changes 18:48

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5d ago18:48

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In this episode, we break down how the approach to practice and swing changes shifts depending on the time of year. Should you chase big technical changes mid-season? Or save them for the off-season grind? We talk about when to focus on skill versus mechanics, how to layer in pressure and speed, and the importance of developing feels that last. We …

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Dr. David Spiegel - Hypnosis, Trauma, the Yips, Breathing, and Why Golf is So Hard 1:00:14

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Dr. David Spiegel is a Stanford psychiatrist, and he is one of the most published and respected experts in the field of hypnotherapy. He is the cofounder of the self-hypnosis app Reveri. Rory has been outspoken about his use of the Reveri app. Dr. Spiegel has been on podcasts such as Huberman Lab, Tim Ferriss, and Rich Roll. So to add The Mental Go…

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014: Motor Pattern Learning — Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 19:41

12d ago19:41

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Changing a golf swing isn’t just about knowing what to do — it’s about how you go about learning it. In this episode, we talk motor pattern learning: how golfers internalize new movements and build lasting change. We cover common pitfalls like rushing drills, under-using feedback, and expecting it to feel “normal” too soon. Erik shares his five S’s…

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Webb Simpson - U.S. Open Nostalgia, What Scottie Does Different, and Building (and Losing) Confidence 47:03

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Webb Simpson needs no introduction. Timely conversation for U.S. Open week. Timestamps & Topics: (00:00:00) How does Webb Simpson feel about the U.S. Open now 13 years after winning? (00:02:58) Webb’s U.S. Open Final qualifying this year (00:05:24) Closing out the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic Club (00:07:09) The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course…

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2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship Gambling Guide ft. Adam 'A Walk' Walker 50:49

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PGA Tour and LIV Golf Correspondent Adam ‘A Walk’ Walker returns to run down all the odds for the 2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA. We breakdown all the favourites, long shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else U.S. Open. 18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Mat…

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013: TSA Tier List — Training Aids 19:52

19d ago19:52

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In this episode, Erik surprises Jayson and Tyson with a list of ten golf training aids — from the classics to the quirky — and they rank each one live, tier list–style. With no prep and no hints, their honest, unfiltered reactions lead to some debate, a few laughs, and plenty of practical insights into what actually works, what’s overhyped, and wha…

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Mike Booker – No More Golf Victimhood, Embrace the Suck, and Become a Tournament Golfer 1:10:38

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Mike Booker is a Texas Golf Hall of Famer, a former tour pro, and an accomplished amateur. He's the author of the The Tournament Golfer's Playbook. Timestamps and Topics: (00:00:00) How do you build (and lose) confidence? (00:05:23) Using Swing Keys to Turn a Bad Round Around (00:15:35) Last chance for 50% off The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital c…

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S5 EP8: Ryan McMillan - CPGA Pro at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club 1:35:15

20d ago1:35:15

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CPGA Golf Professional at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club Ryan McMillan joins the show. He’s won a couple Manitoba junior championship's, played College golf in the states, and is one of the most recent PGA of Manitoba winner's. We chat about how he got into golf, the McMillan family, playing College golf, Elmhurst, golf tips, AVID Golf, Junior Champi…

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012: Pro Tips from Lowest Score Wins, with Mike Granato 19:16

26d ago19:16

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Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf returns to join us for a discussion centered around Erik’s book, Lowest Score Wins. We take a closer look at the “Pro Tips” chapter — practical advice for golfers who want to lower scores without overhauling their swings. From managing wind like a pro (hint: it’s not just “one more club” across the board) to the…

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Joe Bronson - Exclusive Golf Courses, Balancing Golf and Life, and Simplifying a Complex Game 1:11:52

26d ago1:11:52

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Joe Bronson joins The Mental Golf Show. He's the author of PARdon Me, which was just released and you can get the book, and any of Joe's other books, by clicking here. Topics & Timestamps: (00:00:00) Golf as a Cerebral Activity (00:03:46) Making Golf Simple (00:06:30) Does confidence come from playing experience, or practice? (00:09:14) How has Joe…

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011: Prioritizing Swing Changes with GEARS and Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf 21:12

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This episode features a conversation with Mike Granato of Athletic Motion Golf, where we dive deep into how GEARS 3D motion capture helps instructors and players better understand — and improve — the golf swing. We talk about how to prioritize data when you’re measuring dozens of swing variables, and how to bridge the gap between elite-level moveme…

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Dan Abrahams - Pressure, Fighting Your Brain, and Your A-B-C-D Game 1:01:27

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Dan Abrahams is a Sport Psychologist and former professional golfer. At one time he was the Lead Psychologist for England Golf. Dan joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and timestamps: 00:00:00 Why is it so hard to perform under pressure? 00:07:42 How to choose what you think on the course 00:13:06 How to use past experience to make you better 00:17:…

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010: Commonly Misunderstood Concepts in Golf 19:12

1M ago19:12

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In this episode, we dive into some of the most misunderstood ideas that golfers — of all levels — tend to get backward. We break down why your arms shouldn’t do much in the backswing but are crucial in the downswing, why the hands and club don’t just move straight toward the ball from the top, and how “lateral force” is not the same as swaying (and…

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Jayson Nickol - Going Low, the Most Important Stat, and How to Move On from Bad Shots 57:48

1M ago57:48

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Jayson Nickol is one of the top golf instructors on Skillest, and perhaps most notably he's coach of Chasing Scratch's Mike Shade. Jayson kills em with kindness as he joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and timestamps: 00:00 What’s Stopping Mike from Chasing Scratch from Getting to Scratch? 01:29 Prioritizing Reps in Practice Planning 08:09 Playing …

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2025 PGA Championship Gambling Guide ft. Adam 'A Walk' Walker 38:54

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Our PGA Tour and LIV Golf Correspondent Adam ‘A Walk’ Walker runs down all the odds for the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, NC. We breakdown all the favourites, long shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else PGA Championship. 18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an I…

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S5 EP6: Nathan Liewicki - Assistant Golf Pro at Bel Acres and CBC journalist 1:27:18

1M ago1:27:18

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Assistant Golf Pro at Bel Acres and CBC Journalist Nathan Liewicki joins the show. He’s worked in the golf industry for numerous years and has a bachelor’s degree in history and one in journalism. We chat about how he got into golf, working in the industry in high school and throughout university, the Junior Tour, playing with the Alberta Golden Be…

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009: The Most Common Golf Lessons We Give (Spin Axis Draft Style) 19:33

2M ago19:33

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In Episode 9 of The Spin Axis, the crew goes draft-style again — this time picking the most common swing issues they see in lessons (excluding grip and setup). From over-the-top swings and open clubfaces to tension-filled postures and chicken-winged finishes, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the problems they coach most often—and how they fix the…

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Jon Schram - Clutch, Flow, and Golf Confidence vs. Delusion 1:09:25

2M ago1:09:25

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Jon Schram is a performance coach for competitive golfers, poker players, business executives and many other areas. He joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 What is clutch? 05:27 The Impact of Importance on Performance 08:57 When the lights turn on, are you better or worse? 12:16 Rory's Masters- He pulled off the hard shots, but …

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008: Should You Get Better or Worse in a Lesson? 18:46

2M ago18:46

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We dive into a common (and oft-debated) part of the lesson experience — what should progress actually look like during a session? Should players expect immediate improvement, or is a temporary step back part of the process? We explore how ball flight, quality of motion, and player feel can all tell different stories — and why it’s crucial to define…

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Lou Stagner - Stats, Expectations, and Managing Emotions on the Golf Course 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

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Lou Stagner is a statistician, coach, and one of the most influential voices in the golf industry. He joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Emotional Control in Golf 05:07 Statistics and Anger 10:23 How much should we be thinking about stats? 12:56 The Importance of Data Tracking 14:49 Playing with Confidence vs. Emotion 19:15 St…

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Gary Nicol - Intention, Attention, Attitude, and Enjoying Golf 50:56

2M ago50:56

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Gary Nicol joins The Mental Golf Show. Gary is a Performance Consultant, and co-author along with Karl Morris of The Lost Art Of Putting, The Lost Art Of Playing Golf, and The Lost Art Of The Short Game. Topics: - Golf is often seen as an identity rather than an activity. - Players frequently tie their self-worth to their scores. - The human brain …

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007: Social Media Instruction — Helpful Hack or Harmful Shortcut? 17:56

2M ago17:56

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In Episode 7, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson take a hard look at the rise of social media golf instruction. From Instagram reels to YouTube tips, golfers are flooded with quick fixes and flashy drills. But are they actually helping? The guys break down the pros and cons, from the accessibility and exposure to different teaching styles to the dangers of ch…

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Howard Falco - Confidence, Golf Trauma, and the Invincible Golf Mindset 1:04:10

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Howard Falco, author of Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success, joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Confidence Comes from Fundamentals 03:28 Bad Round: Fix or Adapt? 08:15 The Intersection of Life and Golf 14:40 What Makes Golf So Hard and So Great? 18:42 Optimism and Performance in G…

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006: Skill vs. Technique — What's the Difference and Why It Matters 19:56

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Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dive into one of the most debated (and rightly so!) concepts in golf development: the difference between skill and technique. What separates the ability to execute under pressure from just having good mechanics? Can skill be coached, or is it something players must build on their own? The crew explores how technique influenc…

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Rory McIlroy Wins the 2025 Masters and the Career Grand Slam 27:13

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Josh tries his hardest to draw out to do it justice and draw out the mental aspects of Rory's win at the 2025 Masters. ----- Weekly Mental Game Newsletter Click here to sign up for The Mental Re-Grip ⛳️ Newsletter to receive mental game tips in your inbox every week. ----- 🏌️‍♂️🗓️ Basic Practice Plan Template A practice plan robust enough to help y…

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S5 EP5: Gord Hudson - Senior Four-Ball Champ and Rules of Golf Official 1:26:01

2M ago1:26:01

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Rules Rules Rules! Rules of golf instructor/official, Golf Manitoba Senior Four-Ball Champ, and Southwood member Gord Hudson joins the show. We chat about how he got into golf, officiating golf tournaments, common infractions amateur’s make on the course, Mundie Putter, winning the Senior Four-Ball, being a board member at Southwood, the Winnipeg P…

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005: Low Spinners vs. Using the Bounce — What's the Better Short Game Move? 19:06

2M ago19:06

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In this episode, the guys break down one of the most mesmerizing shots in golf — the low spinner — and contrast it with the more forgiving, bounce-friendly approach to chipping and pitching. Is that sexy one-hop-and-stop shot worth chasing, or should you lean into bounce for better consistency and margin for error? The guys dig into the role of fri…

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Debbie O'Connell - Self-Talk, Flow State, and Keeping a Good Round Going 1:05:09

2M ago1:05:09

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Debbie O'Connell joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and timestamps: 00:00 Debbie O'Connell's Journey in Sports 04:19 Overcoming Nerves and Achieving Flow State 09:11 "The Grass Floor" 10:32 Taking the Leap: From College to Professional Golf 15:14 The Value of Nerves to Being in Flow 19:17 Techniques to Be in Flow 22:59 How to Keep a Good Round Goin…

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2025 Masters Gambling Guide ft. Adam Walker and Andrew "Hustler" Paterson 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

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Special guests Andrew “Hustler” Paterson of Winnipeg Sports Talk and PGA Tour and Liv Golf Correspondent Adam “A Walk” Walker join the show to breakdown the 2025 Masters at August National. They fill you in on their favourites, long shots, Canadians in the field, Amateurs, and everything else Masters. Win a trip to the 2025 Canadian Open with Pat M…

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004: Six Golf Drills We Hate 20:00

3M ago20:00

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As a follow-up to Episode 3, we’re drafting again… but this time, it’s six golf drills we hate! Believe it or not, there are drills out there that are recommended to golfers that we think are counter-productive or even mildly harmful to the swing golfers are trying to build. Erik, Jayson, and Tyson choose the golf drills they use the least in this …

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Gary Christian - Improve without a Swing Change, Practice Smarter, and Maximize Your Time 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

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Gary Christian, author of Beat the Course, Not Yourself, joins The Mental Golf Show for a second time. Topics and Timestamps: 00:00 Maximizing Limited Practice Time 03:52 Using a Swing Coach to Work Smarter 10:35 Long-Term Improvement vs. Short-Term Results 18:03 Finding the Right Coach 21:00 Going long stretches without practice 22:37 Self-Coachin…

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003: Six Golf Drills We Love 19:21

3M ago19:21

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It’s draft day on The Spin Axis! Erik, Jayson, and Tyson choose their all-time favorite golf drills in a snake draft format. From building a good pivot with kettlebell swings to dialing in distance control with the random ladder drill, these six drills can help golfers of all levels improve their swing, consistency, and putting. Do you do any of th…

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Jon Sherman - Dial In Your Routine, Compete Better, and Enjoy the Game 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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Special guest Jon Sherman (Practical Golf) joins The Mental Golf Show. Topics and timestamps below: 00:00 The Balance of Fun and Score in Golf 03:55 Jon's Experience winning a U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier 08:16 Titleist 12:33 Strategies for Slowing Down in Golf 14:27 Jon's Experience at the 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur 17:26 How to Slow Things Down on the C…

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002: Do's and Don'ts for Parents at a Junior Lesson 18:36

3M ago18:36

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In the second episode of The Spin Axis, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson tackle a tricky but important topic — how parents should (and shouldn’t) be involved in their junior golfer’s lessons. Should you chime in with swing advice or leave it to the coach? Is recording the lesson a smart move, or just a distraction? And what about those parents who spend the…

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Ryan Mouque - Consistency, Swing Thoughts, and Better Practice 1:01:05

3M ago1:01:05

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Special guest Ryan Mouque joins Josh Nichols on The Mental Golf Show (for the second time). Topics and chapter marks below: Chapters 00:00 Understanding Consistency in Golf 01:55 The Purpose of Practice 04:17 Managing Expectations 05:38 Acceptance 07:57 Is Ryan still improving? 09:21 Pressure Situations in Golf 12:52 Physical and Mental Game Affect…