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It's DOCTOR Kevin Dyson to you, sir! And the good doctor has 2+ decades in the field of education in the Nashville area. First as a teacher, then an administration, and now a principal, Kevin has some great moments with which to teach, inspire and relate to his kids.

He also talks in great detail about the iconic "one yard short" moment in the Super Bowl against the Rams, and the incredible Music City Miracle, a moment that will live in NFL lore forever.

He's also got an intriguing take on golf and life and loves...

He's a 9 time Emmy nominee for comedy writing.
Get ready to laugh and be amazed at the stories behind the incredible success of the David Letterman show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. You'll want to You Tube some of the great Letterman bits after Lee explains how they were created and what it's like to be in the writer's room for a show like The David Letterman Show.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime peek at the behind-the-curtain goings on at a show like Letterman and it's a must listen episode of The Approach Shot.

Sure, you remember him as the first real rocker in American Idol history. The man who went neck-and-neck with Carrie Underwood on American Idol. But did you know he was the frontman for Blood, Sweat and Tears for 7 years? Or that he sang in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band? Or that it was his friendship with members of Ides of March that led him to do "Vehicle" on American Idol and later release it as a wildly successful single?
Other than music, Bo has some unique perspectives on life and a great sense of humor, including the best “wh...

Sure, you remember him as the first real rocker in American Idol history. The man who went neck-and-neck with Carrie Underwood on American Idol. But did you know he was the frontman for Blood, Sweat and Tears for 7 years? Or that he sang in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band?
Other than music, Bo has some unique perspectives and a great sense of humor, including the best “why I hate golf” story! This is a must listen!

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He's the man behind the afternoon voice on Sirius XM's 70's at 7. JAYBEAU JONES' love and appreciation for music goes well beyond being a radio personality. His "Music Drives Us" podcast features some of the greatest voices in music history has featured amazing guests like Mickey Dolenz (of the Monkees), actor Keifer Sutherland, Russell Hitchcock (of Air Supply) and so many others who talk about how music has made their lives what they are today.

Jaybeau also has stories from behind the microphone, including radio station promotions gone wrong and the great story of filling in for...

He's the man behind the afternoon voice on Sirius XM's 70's at 7. JAYBEAU JONES' love and appreciation for music goes well beyond being a radio personality. His "Music Drives Us" podcast features some of the greatest voices in music history has featured amazing guests like Mickey Dolenz (of the Monkees), actor Keifer Sutherland, Russell Hitchcock (of Air Supply) and so many others who talk about how music has made their lives what they are today.

Jaybeau also has stories from behind the microphone, including radio station promotions gone wrong and the great story of filling in for...

He had a whopping 18.5 yards per catch during his NFL career. He was a deep threat that caught touchdowns for the Redskins and played for the Dallas Cowboys and was a deep threat at wide receiver.

Now, he talks about it on Bleav in Commanders on the BLEAV podcast network.

ANTHONY ARMSTRONG tells stories of never giving up and moments of glory on this terrific episode of The Approach Shot.

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A prolific home run hitter? YES

Stories of his time with the Giants, Twins, Yankees and more? RIGHT HERE

Fresh off helping raise over $1m for Sabes Wings, which helps cancer patients who need financial help so they don't have to decide between paying their everyday bills or getting their meds? HELL YEA

Great Willie Mays stories? YOU BETCHA

When you play in the big leagues for 19 years, you have stories and CHILI DAVIS has stories! Our only regret is that this episode is only an hour. We could have talked...

Yes, he really is warm, honest, faith-based, funny and Tina Turner's godson to boot.
GARY (Big G) LEVINGSTON is our special guest on this episode of The Approach Shot. I'm not sure if we laughed more than we talked about friendship, faith and love.

I will tell you this- we got Gary to sing (holy crap!) and make a major announcement about his love life!

You will feel like you made a friend when you listen to this extraordinary episode of The Approach Shot.

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Stories about Nomar, Mo Vaughn and Pedro Martinez? You betcha!
Red Sox/Yankees rivalry? Of course
Under appreciated teammate? It's right here

We also talk golf, his career in the financial world, helping young players and veterans with their money, and yes, we touch on the curse of the Bambino.

It's a story-packed, funny and conversation that goes by way too quickly.

JOHN VALENTIN is in the batter's box for this episode of The Approach Shot.

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He was a 5x Pro Bowler.
An All Pro
Led the league in TD's in TD's TWICE (1984 and 1988)
Is one of the heralded Marks Brothers (Mark Clayton and Mark Duper)
A member of the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll
Member of the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame (but somehow not in the NFL Hall of Fame- how is THAT possible?)
Had 582 receptions and 84 TD's in his career

What a blast we had talking with the incredible MARK CLAYTON on this episode of The Approach Shot!

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He's a 2x Cy Young Winner, a World Series champion and the 1985 World Series MVP. He's also a 3 time All Star and a Gold Glove winner. So BRET SABERHAGEN would be an amazing guest even if all we did was talk about his baseball career.

But he turned his love for golf and for his wife Kandace into a phenomenal charity called SabesWings. SabesWings' goal is to strike out medical financial toxicity. Translation? They help people suffering from cancer to pay their everyday bills so that a cancer patient doesn't have to decide between paying for treatment...

What a life! DON BEEBE is a 9 year NFL veteran wide receiver and return man. Out of those 9 years, he went to the Super Bowl 5 times an finally won a ring with the Green Bay Packers.

He has been a successful coach at Aurora University (currently 51-10 as a head coach), and speaks at churches, businesses, colleges and more. His "Never Give Up" attitude is contagious and his faith has gotten him through some very tough situations.

We talk about all of this and hear stories of Marv Levy, Jim Kelly and Brett Favre and...

It's one thing to be one of greatest base stealers in MLB history and a fan favorite. It's another to fall from grace, struggle with drugs, addiction and public ridicule for your actions.

OTIS NIXON recovers "out loud", sharing his ups and downs, and how his recovery has fueled his desire to help kids who are facing touch challenges in their lives.

It's hard enough to face "Pudge" Rodriguez when trying to steal a base. It's quite another to face your demons openly and turn your experiences into a way to help others.

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Remember the Road Runner cartoons? BEEP BEEP!

That's how Steelers head coach described DWIGHT STONE'S speed. It's also how we described it and yes, we all did our best Road Runner impressions on the show.

We talk about the Steelers, the Panthers, the Jets and some of Stoney's famous teammates. We also talk about Chuck Noll, his impact on his players as well as Coach Bill Parcells.

So grab yourself a Mountain Dew (you'll understand when you listen) and enjoy this fun-loving, hilarious episode of The Approach Shot. BEEP BEEP!

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He had a terrific major league career with the Phillies, Cardinals, Pirates and White Sox and has amazing stories of a locker room full of guys like Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, and Joe Morgan.

And his stories of the time with guys like Ozzie Smith and Barry Bonds and the love he has for the city and people of Pittsburgh make this episode full of heart-warming, funny and great tales. And yes, we talk about the Sid Bream slide.

Just sit back, listen and enjoy the stories because this is one hell of an incredible...

Here are some odd subjects you may not expect to hear from TOM BERGERON, but are here in this episode of The Approach Shot:

Yes, of course we get into "Dancing With the Stars", sure we talk about "America's Funniest Home Videos", of course we talk "AFV", but there's so much more to...

So much to cover with DD; he was an All Star, a Silver Slugger winner, he hit a HR in his first World Series at bat. He also replaced Brooks Robinson, the beloved long time 3B in Baltimore. Hear how he dealt with fan reaction, being traded to the West Coast and developing a gorgeous golf course.
Those are just a few things we covered on this incredible episode of The Approach Shot.

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We love when our guests have the same kind of passion for golf as they had for their on-field careers. But quietly and without fanfare, JEFF FASSERO shut even John and Neal up with his golf prowess. This is a terrific baseball turned golfer turned baseball episode. Follow the twists and turns on this amazing episode of The Approach Shot.

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PHIL SIMMS. You don't really have to say much beyond his name.

He's a fierce competitor, whether on the football field, on the golf course or in life. He's also funny as hell, tells some amazing stories (yes, a few Lawrence Taylor stories are mixed in here), and his love and respect for his teammates, coaches, Big Blue, his family and the college that will honor him by naming their stadium after him this fall (Morehead State).

It's all here including stories of Bill Parcells, Bill Walsh and so much more.

Because, after...

9 YEAR MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER FOR THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX? ✔️
BECAME A 6 YEAR NFL VETERAN? ✔️
PLAYED IN THE SUPER BOWL? ✔️
BECAME A RADIO HOST? ✔️
A PODCASTER? ✔️
AN AUTHOR? ✔️
AND DOES IT ALL WITH AN EASY STYLE THAT EARNED HIM THE NICKNAME "EZ ED"? ✔️

He's also one of the true nice guys and gentlemen and man, does he tell great stories. You gotta listen to Ed Smith III's incredible episode of The Approach Shot.

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165 Big league HR's? Check!
Defensive star in the outfield? Yep!
After hanging 'em up, he became the manager of the Frederick Keys? You betcha
Does he have stories? Well, if you want to hear stories about Roger Clemens, Torii Hunter, Shannan Stewart, and how he played the ball off the "baggie" in the Metrodome, then you know what to do.

Download and listen to this hilarious, story-packed episode of The Approach Shot with 10 year Major League Baseball star JACQUE JONES.

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If you stand next to Sammie Coates, you'll feel the energy and can almost see the light from his meteoric rise from college standout at Auburn to his brilliant moments with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But like all bright lights in the sky, his glow faded too soon. But not his sense of humor!

That's when THIS meteor took on a new role as football coach and in 5 short years has become the head football coach at Columbia High School in Huntsville, AL.

Can Sammie's light shine that bright on a golf course? You'll have to...

How do you cover a Hall of Fame career that spanned decades in an hour? You don't, so we talked with Hall of Fame Coach DICK VERMEIL about things that gave him joy; his family, his wines, the fact that his players love and respect him, and how he was able to get the best out of his players.

Coach tells stories about his belief in Kurt Warner, his love for his coaches, the incredible story of Vince Papale, his time off the field and in the broadcast booth, his climb to the top of the mountain...

First Team All-American? YOU BET (from Dartmouth, no less!)
A member of the College Football Hall of Fame? YESSSS!
Most sacks in Bengals history? HECK YA! (62. to be exact)
Most inceptions in Bengals history? UH HUH (16 if you're counting)
The NFL Man of the Year? YES SIR (in 1986)
Sports Illustrated's co-Sportsman of the Year? YOU KNOW IT (in 1987)
A member of two Super Bowl squad's with the Bengals? SUPER DUPER!

A member of the Bengals Ring of Honor? NO. WHATTTTTTTTTT???

Reggie Williams isn't mad, he just wonders why, as...

Sure, they are the hosts of The Approach Shot, but John and Neal were both radio personalities first. On air DJ's that spun records. So whenever a big time music act appears on the show, they geek out a little. And what a guest this week!
BURLEIGH DRUMMOND (yes the word "Drum" is in his name) the drummer and original founders of the band AMBROSIA ("How Much I Feel", "You're the Biggest Part of Me", "You're the Only Woman", "Holdin' On To Yesterday" takes us for a Magical Mystery Tour of the 50+ of years of AMBROSIA, but also...

Jason Campbell had a great 9 year NFL career. He played with All Pros, became part of Raider Nation and will always be a War Eagle.

But the stories of Southern food, Al Davis and how HGTV's "Home Town" has changed his beloved Laurel, MS are beyond your traditional interview. This was a lively chat with a friend, and when you listen, you'll feel like Jason is your friend, too.

This episode of The Approach Shot is as entertaining as it gets!

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Want to hear Scott Hamilton do a famous guitar riff? You will!
Want to hear Scott drop a name, or two, or three, or four? Oh, he will, but only because they're his friends.
Want to hear us all choke up thinking of the loss of Dick Button and the horrific memory of Flight 5342 that crashed outside Reagan National Airport? You will and we aren't afraid to show it.
Want to hear the "rest of the story" on how Scott found out he'd be the flag bearer in the 1980 Olympics? You will

This episode...

One of the greatest running backs of the last 25 years? YEP
A touchdown machine? INDEED
Respectful and grateful for having great coaches? YOU BETCHA
A Super Bowl Champion? YOU KNOW IT
A funny and playful interview? HECK YA!

If you think you know Gerald Riggs for plowing through defenses and scoring TD after TD, you only know one side of this amazing man.

Take a listen to this episode of The Approach Shot and get to know ALL sides of GERALD RIGGS.

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The world of the NFL isn’t easy, even for a talent like Adrian Colbert. His passion for both football and golf comes through in this highly personal episode of The Approach Shot.

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Sure, we talk with All Pro and Pro Bowl wide receiver Carl Pickens (one of the top 50 Bengals of all time) about his time in Cincinnati, his incredible collegiate career that made him an All American at Tennessee, and being 1992's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. You'd have to cover those subjects when talking with Carl.

But we also talk with him about being a self-proclaimed mama's boy, loving his Mom's tater tot casserole, and his upcoming 25th wedding anniversary (you HAVE to hear that story).

There's a difference between the player and the...

Sure, we talk with All Pro and Pro Bowl wide receiver Carl Pickens (one of the top 50 Bengals of all time) about his time in Cincinnati, his incredible collegiate career that made him an All American at Tennessee, and being 1992's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. You'd have to cover those subjects when talking with Carl.

But we also talk with him about being a self-proclaimed mama's boy, loving his Mom's tater tot casserole, and his upcoming 25th wedding anniversary (you HAVE to hear that story).

There's a difference between the player and the...

Funny? Hell yes.
An actress who has been on show like Will Trent and was in the 2024 Christmas movie "Red One"? That's an affirmative.
Writes, directs and acts? Yes, yes and yes
And is one of the cast of the funniest thing to happen to golf since Billy Madison and Caddyshack?
Yepper!
Hannah Aslesen is our hilarious guest this week on The Approach Shot. Get ready to laugh! Seriously!

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We have been fortunate to have multiple NFL all Pros as our guest on the show. We have had many MLB All Stars too. But in 170 shows, we have only had ONE Hall of Famer as our guest and that was PGA
Hall of Famer Tony Jacklin.

So it is our honor to welcome DWIGHT FREENEY to the show.

Dwight is a great storyteller, is an incredible student of the game and has a terrific sense of humor. Especially about his golf game.

This episode is a must listen!

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His dad, Mark Patrick (Storen) is a celebrity in Indianapolis (and nationally) for his work on television and the syndicated Bob & Tom radio show. He is also, related to one of the great sportscasters ever; Hannah Storm.
But DREW STOREN made his own way by being a virtually unhittable pitcher in high school and at Stanford before pitching in the Majors. In his second year in the big leagues, Storen became the closer for the upstart Washington Nationals and saved 43 games. His love for the game and his 13 year major league career eventually drove him to the fields...

Yes, he is a three time Pro Bowler with the Seattle Seahawks. Yes he is a two time national champion with the Trojans of USC. But where did the fire and passion come from? LOFA TATUPU credits his family and talks with love and reverence about his dad LOFI TATUPU (who was a star in the NFL with the New an England Patriots). So yes Lofa brings the fire but there’s a soft spot there and you’ll enjoy it all on this episode of The Approach Shot.

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Michael Floyd is just a regular guy. He golfs, works in real estate in Greater Minneapolis (where he spent some time during his previous occupation; as wide receiver in the NFL.)

OK, so he's no regular real estate agent. He set records for total catches, touchdowns and receiving yards at Notre Dame, and is one of the greatest receivers in Cardinals history. But, he'll still sell you a house!

His passion comes through whether you're talking about his family, his time in the NFL or about golf. Definitely when he talks about golf!

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He's been called a "manager's dream".
Johnny Damon once said of him "Just to be his teammate is something I will always remember."

ELLIS BURKS is a great story teller with so much wisdom to share, which he does with humor, charm and grace.

You're going to want to hear the story of the year that he and the Red Sox broke the curse and how it effected him personally. Not to mention how EB handles the 6 pack! (Here's a hint- he aced it!)

Red Sox Nation, Rockies fans, you gotta listen...

Vencie Glenn, the man picked John Elway off and ran back the INT 103 yards, which was an NFL record that stood for 18 years, has so many great stories and shared many of them with us. Vencie’s 35 career TD’s made him a prolific ballhawk but we didn’t realize he’d also intercept the 6 pack!!

This is an incredibly entertaining episode of The Approach Shot.

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Named Sporting News Manager of the Year with the Pirates, CLINT HURDLE took a team, its loyal Pittsburgh fan base and energized them enough to make the playoffs. This is a team that struggled for almost two decades.

You start as a manager in the Mets organization and work, and work, and work your way up through the minors until you catch on with Colorado and their hitting coach. The rest, including the fire, the passion and the love for the game, is well documented.

Now, his quips, daily motivational thoughts and his wisdom are...

What was it like in the New England Patriots' locker room at halftime of Super Bowl 51, with the Pats losing 21-3, and having played their worst of half of football all season?

What could possibly have been said to motivate them to overcome a 25 point deficit and make the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime 34-28?

You may be surprised, and CHRIS HOGAN, one of the Pats' wide receivers tells that story; his personal stories of grit, determination and how every NO was turned into "eye opening experiences".

He describes himself as a "science project", an athlete with all of the tools and the success that goes with it, but the injuries that kept him from "next level" success.

JIMMY NELSON, the starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who finished 9th in the Cy Young voting in 2017, the same pitcher who pitched 177, 179 and 175 innings respectively in 2015, 16 and 17 battled injuries his entire career. He then reinvented himself as a reliever for the LA Dodgers with 44 strikeouts in 29 innings in 2021.

He pitched for 10 years in the majors, but had 6 surgeries and rehabbed for 7 years.
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What does a former NFL All Pro, who led the NFC in receptions do after he hangs 'em up? Well he literally offers his golf services for charity events, is President and CFO of a successful clothing company and (fortunately for us) stops by to talk about it all.

The charming, hilarious and thoughtful Frank Sanders is our guest on the latest episode of The Approach Shot.

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It’s 2025!  Our first new episode in the New Year is one of our favorites!  Long time MLB pitcher Scott Feldman, who pitched in the majors for 13 years is our guest and together we wish everyone “Shalomha”!  As the only Hawaiian-born Jewish player to ever play in the big leagues, interestingly Shalom and Aloha both mean “hello”, “goodbye” and “peace” in their respective tongues.  So why not start the New Year with a new word?  It’s just part of the fun we had with Felds talking baseball and golf!

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He loves golf almost as much as he loves hitting a WR across the middle. His love for Missouri is only matched by his love for his adopted home- Atlanta. An All Star for the St. Louis Cardinals and a Pro Bowl (alternate) for the Atlanta Falcons, Brian Jordan's excellence didn't care which sport he played (though he admits to loving the contact of hitting a wide receiver over the middle more than hitting a home run).

These days his love for Atlanta extends to his Brian Jordan Foundation which provides scholarships for deserving students.

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If you vacation in Canada and want to have people buy you a Molson, mention Ernie Whitt's name. He is practically royalty in Canada, a member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and a beloved All Star catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
In fact, he was the last "original" member of the Jays, having been drafted by the Red Sox, but the Blue Jays took him in the expansion draft, as he was the anchor of the team for a decade. His power at the plate and his defensive prowess behind the plate made him one...

What a way to wrap up 2024! Nothing like having a conversation with a member of the 1986 Miracle Mets and a WORLD SERIES CHAMPION.
WALLY BACKMAN is our guest on this episode of The Approach Shot and yes, he was part of the team that broke the Red Sox faithful's hearts. He too, watched Mookie Wilson's ball go under Bill Buckner's glove, but has a different perspective on that play and others.
He also gave back so much to the game he loves by managing in the Minor Leagues and was able to impart wisdom and fire in...

Dashing and Handsome? CHECK!
Sharp witted? HECK YEAH!
A great friend to Wells Adams and Joey Graziadei? YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!
Happily married? UH HUH.
Golf nut? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!

BEN HIGGINS is all of those things plus an amazing business man who runs a coffee business whose proceeds helps other non profits around the world. He's also a hilarious and great guest and we have him on this week's episode of The Approach Shot.

This is a must listen for BACHELOR NATION and even non fans of The Bachelor...

He loves golf almost as much as he loves hitting a WR across the middle. His love for Missouri is only matched by his love for his adopted home- Atlanta. An All Star for the St. Louis Cardinals and a Pro Bowl (alternate) for the Atlanta Falcons, Brian Jordan's excellence didn't care which sport he played (though he admits to loving the contact of hitting a wide receiver over the middle more than hitting a home run).

These days his love for Atlanta extends to his Brian Jordan Foundation which provides scholarships for deserving students.

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A 12 year veteran of the NFL? CHECK!
A member of the fan-chosen 40th anniversary Vikings team? YEP!
A member of the Florida A & M Football HOF? YOU BETCHA
A member of the State of Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame? MMM HMMM
The first exclusively black punter in NFL History? YES SIR

But none of those things define Greg Coleman. His smooth, witty, selfless personality does, though. Having accomplished so much, he is heavily invested in giving back, in staying involved and making sure that people that he touches understand that he...

There's a reason he's called the Pro Football Guru- two dozen years at ESPN working with Chris (Boomer) Berman, Tom Jackson and the crew gave him the home at which he could use his remarkable research skills. Working with CBS' Thursday Night Football, CBS sports Radio, NFL Network, Fan Sided and so many more honed his incredible skills.

But he's not just football.

He loves his golf and loves his family and we get to talk about all of that and more. RUSSELL BAXTER is a great talent, a great man and a great friend...

People ask why we love doing The Approach Shot and talking with actors, athletes, authors and others about their lives and their golf games.

It's episodes like this, where we talk with one of the most humble and real celebrities you'll ever meet, Gregory Harrison. He is just as excited to talk about his almost 50 year acting career as he is about his golf game.

Having just come off shooting a 75 the day before we talked with him, he shrugs and says, "if I had just chipped a little better, my score would have been...

If you vacation in Canada and want to have people buy you a Molson, mention Ernie Whitt's name. He is practically royalty in Canada, a member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and a beloved All Star catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
In fact, he was the last "original" member of the Jays, having been drafted by the Red Sox, but the Blue Jays took him in the expansion draft, as he was the anchor of the team for a decade. His power at the plate and his defensive prowess behind the plate made him one...

When you play college football for UCLA, one of LA's two big college football programs, you are certainly not guaranteed a part in a popular TV show.
DONOVAN CARTER is the exception. His hard work, good fortune and persistence landed him the part of Vernon Littlefield on HBO's hugely successful "Ballers" (starring Dwayne Johnson).
Still humble, funny and grateful for his success, Donovan is a terrific young man, still hungry and feeling blessed. Our conversation reveals how much Donovan is in Vernon. It's a terrific listen!

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When you turn on Fox 26's Morning show, you will see our buddy Nate Griffin, but doing what? Who knows? He is the sportscaster for the show, but has also been the general assignments reporter. That means he could be talking with politicians, city officials, sports stars or business owners. So he is a man of the people and you can tell listening to him, that he loves what he does.
He's also done color commentary for Rice Football for decades, and is just one of those lucky people that has love for his city, and is loved...

He was a first round draft pick of the Denver Broncos. He went to the Super Bowl as a rookie and played with guys like Peyton Manning and Von Miller. But the Broncos lost that game, and it was humbling for Sylvester Williams. Two years later, the Broncos won Super Bowl 50.
Not bad for a guy who only started ONE high school football game, after which he was a walk-on at Coffeyyville Community College, then transferred to North Carolina and was named All-ACC and then an All-American as senior.
That seemed to be the way things go...

To a baseball purist, Pete LaCock was a dangerous hitter. His eye, his plate discpline and his ability to come through in the clutch allowed him to have a terrific 9 year MLB career before playing in Japan. But it's his love for the game, his rivalry with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, and his famous family (and their friends) that make this such an endearing conversation with a great storyteller.

If you're a Cubs fan, Royals fan, fan of Hollywood Squares, My Three Sons, The Dick Van Dyke Show or just of great stories, this episode is...

He pitches, he golfs and he helps others through his charity SABES WINGS. Bret Saberhagen tells stories of his career, being a 21 year old kid dominating MLB, especially during the 1985 season (in which his Royals won the World Series).
Bret tells stories of George Brett. of his search for his birth family, and his love for golf, which carries over into his annual SABES WINGS golf tournament.
Go to sabeswings.org for details and to contribute to his incredible charity which helps provide everyday living expenses for patients fighting cancer. Can you imagine a better reason to...

A 12 year veteran of the NFL? CHECK!
A member of the fan-chosen 40th anniversary Vikings team? YEP!
A member of the Florida A & M Football HOF? YOU BETCHA
A member of the State of Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame? MMM HMMM
The first exclusively black punter in NFL History? YES SIR

But none of those things define Greg Coleman. His smooth, witty, selfless personality does, though. Having accomplished so much, he is heavily invested in giving back, in staying involved and making sure that people that he touches understand that he...

He hit 50 HR's in one season and over 300 for his career and was considered one of the most dangerous sluggers in baseball. So much so, that one of baseball's most colorful owners changed a long-standing rule just for him. GREG VAUGHN talks about baseball, his Vaughn's Valley Foundation Golf Tournament, which helps raise money to help find a cure for Type 1 diabetes and of course his personal golf game on this episode of The Approach Shot.

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Want to know what it was like to run in a touchdown in a huge Notre Dame/Michigan game while unconscious?

How about what is was like sharing a backfield with the likes of Jérôme Bettis?

Want to hear the story of catching the 2 point conversion that helped Notre Dame beat Penn State in the '92 Snow Bowl? How about some golf stories from this same amazing athlete?

Then, this is your episode. REGGIE BROOKS is our guest with incredible stories galore on this episode of THE APPROACH SHOT.

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Kit Eldredge, the author of "The Root of All Evil" tells his TRUE story of a $4 million winning lottery ticket and how it changed his life... and not for the better. In fact, it tears his family apart.
We also talk about how golf helped him get through some of the hardest times. It an usual and intriguing episode of The Approach Shot.

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We call Shootin' Bull THE celebrity sports talk roundtable program show, and want it to feel like we're all just listening in on guys Shootin' Bull about sports.

This episode will make you laugh like crazy, have you re-live one of the great moments in Olympic history, and our Truth or Dare? You have to hear it to believe it!

Enjoy!

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Get ready for a heart breaking, jaw dropping, but equally uplifting episode of The Approach Shot with Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Randy Grimes.
Randy tells his very personal story of being addicted to opioids, mostly so he wouldn't lose his spot on the roster. Not wanting to be "the guy who is always in the trainer's room or on the injured list" Randy did whatever it took to stay in the line-up. That included getting hooked on painkillers until the end of his career. For years after, he felt the effects, and his story is both eye opening...

A 6 year veteran of Major League Baseball, turned pre and post game host for the Cincinnati Reds on Bally Sports, Sam LeCure certainly has the resume to be a strong guest on The Approach Shot. What we didn't know is that he is also funny, has some hilarious, but also heart breaking stories of his time in MLB and by the end of the show, you'll feel like you made a new friend. We certainly felt that way.
Have a listen; this is a great episode.

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His meteoric rise is something you'd expect from Hollywood. Boy from Lubbock, TX, goes to Texas Tech near where he grew up. Makes it to the big leagues and explodes onto the scene. His reward? He becomes the team's closer in his second year in the big leagues. He has huge success and in his third year makes the All Star team.

The end, right? WRONG!

Our hero then struggles with injuries, tries to make it back to the big leagues but his body doesn't cooperate.

The thing is; this isn't a Hollywood...

He has acted with Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon and so many of the greats. He has appeared on countless TV shows including Cobra Kai. But it’s the man, the adventurer and of course, the golfer that had us so fascinated.
It’s our pleasure to talk with BRIAN KURLANDER on this week’s episode of The Approach Shot.
SPOILER ALERT- John and Brian get into a Shakespeare monologue challenge that can’t be missed!

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Don't get the wrong idea. The Approach Shot has turned into a religious show. But when Golf and Gospel's Geremy Davis (former collegiate and NFL football player) drops by to talk about his You Tube series "Golf and Gospel" we get into a bunch of intriguing topics; food, football, music, and yes, golf and gospel.

Geremy has a great sense of humor and just because he is a "believer" doesn't mean he gets a break on the dreaded 6 pack. (also, one of my favorite questions ever- have you ever had your dreads hit you in the face...

When you think of 13 year MLB veteran, you don't think of a ton of home runs. Nor do you think of a bucket of stolen bases. But as a left handed contact hitter, who hit well and was a great defensive player, Rob carved out a terrific career that got him inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
These days, he plays a lot of golf and is involved with the company that makes and sells the Core Energy Belt, which is being used by both baseball players and golfers alike. Rob talks about baseball, golf and...

A Major League Baseball All Star for the Milwaukee Brewers, this week's guest LARY SORENSEN is one of those guys whose life is made up of amazing stories. His self deprecating humor is charming and he never acts like a guy who made the climb to being a Major League All Star. Talk about ups and downs in life, Lary has experiences them all and is more than happy to open the book that is his life on this week's episode of The Approach Shot.

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“The future is now” is an old football saying attributed to former Redskins coach a George Allen. We get a view of the future in this episode of The Approach Shot when we talk to one of the hottest play-by-play men in all of sports, CONNOR ONION. Connor has already worked with Bill Raftery, Matt Mullen, Ken Rosenthal and others. His humor and humility are on full display as we talk baseball, football and his golf game. This guy is going to be the next Joe Buck or Jim Nantz!

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Batters did not want to see him on the mound. Fans loved his heat! One of the very first to throw 100 mph, he had tremendous success in the majors, when healthy. He is one of only SEVEN pitchers in Major League Baseball HISTORY to ever have back-to-back 45 save seasons (not even the great Mariano Rivera did that).
His golf game may not be All Star caliber, but he sure tells great stories of baseball, golf and coming back from injuries. TREVOR ROSENTHAL takes the mound on this week's terrific episode of The Approach Shot.

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Cleveland is the home to some great comedies and Bil Benden is one of the absolute best! From his Comedy Central specials to live shows at comedy clubs, corporate gigs and country clubs, when Bil tells a story, you can't help but crack up. Now imagine 50+ minutes of that in one episode of The Approach Shot. If you enjoy good comedy, and good storytelling, this is the episode for you!

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Warning: This episode contains great stories, amazing humor, and a keen insight to what goes on in the life of an NFL kicker.

He's a 4x Pro Bowl kicker, he won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys and was named to the Second team ALL DECADE team in the 80's. EDDIE MURRAY is humble, funny and can weave a tale!

Once you start listening to this episode, you won't be able to stop!

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This is Part Two of our conversation with longtime columnist and author JOHN EISENBERG. We talk about his golf game, and he faces (and aces) the dreaded SIX PACK!
We talk about his new book, "Rocket Men", which offers an inside look at the Black quarterbacks whose skill and grit transformed the NFL; and some of his other books including "The League", which focuses on the pioneering sportsmen who kept the league alive in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, when its challenges were many and its survival was not guaranteed; and "The Streak" the book dedicated to Cal...

As a kid, I dreamt of going to the biggest sporting events; Super Bowls and World Series games, NBA Finals and the Masters. It all seemed to glamorous and historic. We talk with long time BALTIMORE SUN columnist JOHN EISENBERG about how lucky he was to have covered them all. But he also points out that for columnists, who have to write SOMETHING every day, it's a job, and not an easy one.

After almost 30 years with the Sun, John evolved into an amazing author of books like "Rocket Men", "The League" and others. We'll talk about...

In Part One with Derek Kennard, we talked about Super Bowls, his playing with a severely separated shoulder during the Cowboys Super Bowl win and how he had to be tough to deal with the emotions of winning and losing.
Part Two is a slightly softer side. Derek talks about his very personal battle with sleep apnea and how difficult is was to find a proper treatment. He then became a champion for others who are having to deal with this issue. Don't worry, it's not all softer; Derek dominates the 6 pack too!

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Part One of our conversation with DEREK KENNARD includes the emotions he went through as a first year Dallas Cowboys and the expectations that ended abruptly in the NFC Championship games against the 49ers, and then the redemption he felt when the Cowboys went back to the Super Bowl and won. He also talks about playing in the Super Bowl with a severely separated shoulder. This is one tough hombre!
DEREK KENNARD is our guest on this episode of The Approach Shot.

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Part Two with MLB reliever Mike Adams. Mike's face (and voice) lights up when talking about his grandma's homemade tortillas and even when she ages and is barely able to make them, she somehow manages to. Grandma even sends her tortillas as a care package when Mike is on the road, which he shares with his teammates.
We then talk about the first annual Orlando Adams Memorial Golf Tournament, in memory of Mike's Dad. Some of the proceeds from the tournament will go toward establishing a scholarship for a deserving high school senior in Sinton TX. For information...

When you grow up in the Coastal Bend, it's not an easy path to the Majors. But MIKE ADAMS, with help from a determined father, his grandma's amazing homemade tortillas and natural athletic ability had a 10 year MLB career. Having pitched for the Brewers, Padres, Rangers and Phillies, Mike pitched to an incredible 2.48 lifetime ERA and an even more amazing 1.085 lifetime WHIP. He struck out 408 batters in his career while only walking 126. He also won a World Series game against the Cardinals. Now that's a pitcher with incredible control. But does he control the little white ball the same...

If you enjoyed Part One of our conversation with Men's figure skating legend Scott Hamilton, you'll LOVE Part 2. Scott gets very personal about his Mom, his uplifting attitude toward life, meeting the love of his life and moving to Tennessee. This episode includes our six pack, which Scott aces! Mostly, this episode will make you feel good. Enjoy!

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As if being men's figure skating's GOAT wasn't enough, we learned that Scott Hamilton is engaging, funny, driven, uplifting and so much more. His time on the ice certainly doesn't define this man who has had multiple brain cancer diagnoses, voluntarily had brain surgery, and who does so much for the cancer community; neither does cancer define him.
What makes Scott Hamilton such a joy is his tirelessly upbeat personality. He says "Every time something bad happened, I realized something good came from it".
This is an inspiring, entertaining and uplifting episode of The Approach Shot, and...

What happens when a 4 time Pro Bowl DE from the Kansas City Chiefs cracks us up and the interview goes off the rails? You do a Part 2! This is Part 2 of our interview with Art Still and includes the six pack. Enjoy!

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What happens when you bring in one of the great personalities and story tellers to be your guest?
ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!
Art Still takes over this episode of The Approach Shot with stories of football when a Defensive Player used to actually be able to hit a quarterback. He then talks of HIS fear of the little round white ball. And he makes John and Neal say "Still" 3 times...A LOT! (It feels a little like Beetlejuice around here). I'm telling you; we lost all control!
This is part one of the incredible fun discussion...

We talk with Carolina Panthers' great JONATHAN STEWART this week about why he chose Oregon, when the biggest schools were chasing him, all the way to his Pro Bowl selection and playing in the Super Bowl. Then we turn to Jonathan's golf game and how his competitive spirit continues chasing the little white ball.

A man of great faith, Jonathan gives us one of the funniest answers ever in the 6 pack when sked who is the king of the Stewart castle- he or his incredibly successful wife, Natalie.

This is a great listen!

UCLA Basketball star Travis Reed has made some tough decisions in his life including deciding to play overseas instead of the NBA. Of course, a lot of those decisions worked out well for the 6'8" power forward as he became the league MVP in Holland and the Baltic League Player of the Year.

These days, Travis talks about hoops and stays true to his roots as he can be heard on the "Bleav in UCLA" podcast, and on his "An Athlete's Journey" show on You Tube. There he can be seen interviewing "California Legends" that he has...

There are only a handful of play by play voices that rise to the very top of their profession; Vin Scully, Jack Buck, Joe Buck, Marty Brennaman, Jon Miller, Vern Lundquist, Pat Summerall, and Jim Nantz. Our guest on this week's episode of The Approach Shot is in that group; Thom Brennman.

From broadcasting Cubs games opposite Harry Carey to NFL Games for Fox while always remembering his roots in Cincinnati, Brennaman is (simply put) one of the All-Time greats.

In August of 2020, Brennaman was fired from Fox when we was caught on a hot...

AFC Champion with the Cincinnati Bengals? Check.
CBS color commentator? Check
Emmy Award winning sideline reporter with Sunday Night Football? Check.
Passionate golfer? Check.
Great storyteller? You betcha!
Solomon Wilcots is the total package, whether on or off the field, and he is also a terrific story teller. He also handles the 6 pack with ease and humor. This episode doesn't feel like an interview, it feels like a chat with an old friend. Enjoy!

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JOE DELEONE joins us this week and we geek out a bit, talking about NFL free agency, how that will effect the draft and then the draft itself. Joe is incredibly insightful about everything he does, whether it's being a long snapper at the University of Rhode Island, podcasting or knowing the ins and outs of College Football. All of this makes him one of the country's most sought after minds regarding the NFL Draft. His discipline and attention to detail crosses over into golf, but is he satisfied with his golf game? What do you think? It's an...

She is more than a reality competition star. Lindsay Anderson has spent years training and coaching people in business on how to REALLY make money with their online businesses. She explains how she got started, and how she feels about having our very own John Ashton as a client.
Then, we talk with Lindsay about how she used her training to navigate the world of reality competition in Netflix's series "The Trust". Lindsay got more than her share of air time on the show, and we dive into some very personal issues as Lindsay spills the tea on "...

Take a 9 year NFL vet who picked off 24 passes in his career, forced 10 fumbles, ran back booth for scores, and then put him in front of a golf ball and what do you get?  Great stories from long time Jacksonville Jaguar star DB AARON BEASLEY.  Aaron tells his stories with ease, grace and a lot of humor.  From his humble beginnings being discovered by a Philadelphia Phillies pitching scout, to his successes in the NFL playoffs, Aaron had us listening, laughing and loving our time with him.  ENJOY!

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One of the most intriguing careers we have had the pleasure to discuss, All Star pitcher Justin Masterson joins us on this week's episode of The Approach Shot.  We marvel at the fact that Justin had not one, not two but FOUR historic events linked to his career.  By historic, we mean his name is in the record books!  (SPOILER ALERT- one of those accomplishments was that he became only the third pitcher in MLB History to defeat BOTH of the previous year's Cy Young Award winners in the same season.  As if that wasn't enough, Justin actually became the...

Hey Bachelor Nation!  This episode is for you!

Bachelor Nation's favorite bartender, Wells Adams from "Bachelor in Paradise" is our guest this week on The Approach Shot.  Wells talks about his "Bachelor" experience, from being a contestant to the bartender on "Bachelor in Paradise".  He also talks about hosting "Best in Dough", his start as a DJ in Nashville and even his "better half" Sarah Hyland (from "Modern Family").

Of course, Wells talks a lot about his golf game, as he is a lover of the game.  Great stories, charming wit and just great stuff in t...

OK, Chiefs Kingdom, this one is definitely for you.  LOUIE AGUIAR, the second team ALL-PRO punted in the NFL for 10 seasons; five with the Chiefs (including his All-Pro season).  But he will always be a Chief, through and through.

Despite being a punter, Louie could throw the ball farther than many quarterbacks (which proved in 1997 against Seattle), he could place kick, and he loved to tackle!  If he doesn't sound like your ordinary punter, that's because he wasn't.  Oh, and he's also a great storyteller.

Enjoy one of our favorite characters, Louie Aguiar on this week...

JEFF BLANCHARD is a stand-up comedy, based in Cleveland and he is Cleveland through and through.  A long-suffering Browns fan, Jeff talks Cleveland football, his "love" for swimming and of course, hitting a little white ball.  While there are certainly questions and responses, this episode with Jeff is like a getting free ticket to his hilarious comedy show.

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Want to know something about Gary Player?  Rich Styles interviewed him.  Hang out with Jack?  Rich has done it.  Open courses for Palmer, Kite or Couples?  Rich was there.  Rich Styles has done it all in the world of golf and golf broadcasting, including treat us all to his insights on Back9Boys.  His podcasts are a mix of golf instruction, mental approach and interviews with the greats.  And now, WE get to interview HIM this week on The Approach Shot.

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He came from the golf course, literally, to talk baseball, how tough it is to say "goodbye" to a game you loved for the 18 years you played and then how fortunate to be an analyst on MLB Network's "MLB Tonight".

But Dan Plesac didn't stop there!  He told us which player he would build a team around, shared stories of growing up in Gary, Indiana and which MLB team he thought would be this year's "Sleeper".

Then we got to talking about golf and Dan has a lot to say about the "other" game with t...

Howard Cross was a beast on the field, part blocking machine, part clutch receiver.  His mind-set of "do what you have to in order to contribute" helped the New York Giants win Super Bowl XXV. He shares his stories from the field, from the booth (as part of the Giants broadcast team), as a Dad of a collegiate athlete, and from the links on this week’s episode of The Approach Shot.

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He's a 5 time All Star, a 4 time Good Glove winner and a Silver Slugger.  Adam Jones, who patrolled center field at Camden Yards for the Baltimore Orioles is our guest this week on The Approach Shot.

Witty and thought provoking, Adam talks about baseball, Cal Ripken, Tony Gwynn and his golf game. His keen insight on the difference between Spain's courses and the U.S. courses he has played is especially interesting.

The Approach Shot goes global, with Adam Jones from Barcelona, Spain on this week's episode.

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"Happy Days" are here, as Don (Donny) Most, is our guest this week on The Approach Shot. We talk "Happy Days" with Donny (who played Ralph Malph) and his continuing friendships with cast members Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Anson Williams and Marion Ross. We also talk with Don about his "second" career; singing and his top 10 charting single "New York High", his love of golf and we grill Don with our 6 pack of questions. It's a fun-filled episode with some great storytelling and a lot of laughs.

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