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EP 026: The Golf Podcast | Live With Michael J. Whelan - The Man Who Built The Golf Channel Mar 29, 2022

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Today our hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley speak with the esteemed Michael J. Whelan. For those of you who don't recognize the name, you have definitely watched his television productions. Michael had some amazing stories and insights into the wonderful game of golf.

Here's a recap of Michael's bio:

-Former Vice President of Production at The Golf Channel

-Former Director of Sports Production at HBO

-Former Producer Olympics at NBC Sports

-Emmy Award winner

-Peabody Award Winner

We cover a lot of topics today, here's a short outline:

-Michael's relationship Arnold Palmer, including Arnold forgetting to promote the Golf Channel on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

-How he was offered a job at The Golf Channel and built the original broadcast team and production team.

-Stories about working with Mike Tyson at HBO -Input on Greg Norman's LIV / Saudi Golf League partnership

-Peter Kessler's role at the Golf Channel -Phil Mickelson's latest drama and when he asked Phil to be a broadcaster in 1995

-How Tiger Woods' success assisted growth of The Golf Channel

-His animal rescue initiatives to save 5000 dogs and cats from kill shelters

-The Palmer Awards -The time he played golf with 45 before he was Prez.

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The Golf Podcast | Live With Michael J. Whelan - The Man Who Built The Golf Channel Mar 29, 2022

Show notes

Here's a recap of Michael's bio:

-Former Vice President of Production at The Golf Channel

-Former Director of Sports Production at HBO

-Former Producer Olympics at NBC Sports

-Emmy Award winner

-Peabody Award Winner

We cover a lot of topics today, here's a short outline:

-Michael's relationship Arnold Palmer, including Arnold forgetting to promote the Golf Channel on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

-How he was offered a job at The Golf Channel and built the original broadcast team and production team.

-Stories about working with Mike Tyson at HBO

-Input on Greg Norman's LIV / Saudi Golf League partnership

-Peter Kessler's role at the Golf Channel

-Phil Mickelson's latest drama and when he asked Phil to be a broadcaster in 1995

-How Tiger Woods' success assisted growth of The Golf Channel

-His animal rescue initiatives to save 5000 dogs and cats from kill shelters

-The Palmer Awards

-The time he played golf with 45 before he was Prez.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Evolve Creative Solutions Inc. www.ecsagency.com

Upper Hand Collectibles www.theupperhand.ca

Well Drink Co. www.drinkwell.ca

Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/podcastlive

EP 025: The Golf Podcast | Live With Ian Leggatt - PGA Tour 2002 Tucson Open Champion Mar 22, 2022

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Today our co hosts Rafael Kalamat and Mike Bleackley celebrate the 25th episode with PGA Tour Winner: Ian Leggatt

We'll recap Ian's journey with golf from playing the South African Tour, Canadian Tour, Buy.com Tour and eventually to the PGA Tour and winning the 2002 Chrysler Classic in Tucson, Arizona.

Ian shares his candid insights about the latest in golf, including the LIV Golf / Saudi Super League, The Master's winner, distance control in golf and lots more.

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Thank you to our sponsors:

ECS Inc. www.ecsagency.com

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The Golf Podcast | Live WIth Ian Leggatt - PGA Tour 2002 Tucson Open Champion Mar 22, 2022

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Today our co hosts Rafael Kalamat and Mike Bleackley celebrate the 25th episode with PGA Tour Winner: Ian Leggatt

We'll recap Ian's journey with golf from playing the South African Tour, Canadian Tour, Buy.com Tour and eventually to the PGA Tour and winning the 2002 Chrysler Classic in Tucson, Arizona. Ian shares his candid insights about the latest in golf, including the LIV Golf / Saudi Super League, The Master's winner, distance control in golf and lots more.

Please like and subscribe! It helps us a lot.

Thank you to our sponsors:

ECS Inc. www.ecsagency.com

Upper Hand Collectibles - www.theupperhand.ca

Well Drinks: www.drinkwell.ca

Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/podcastlive

EP 024: The Golf Podcast | Live With The Hosts From: Pull The Pin Podcast Mar 15, 2022

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Today our hosts Rafael and Miike join forces with Ty and Matt from the "Pull The Pin" Podcast for a live watch party in honour of the PGA Tour Players Championships rare Monday finish.

We had a blast chatting with these guys, we all provide our feedback on the great debate between Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley about the famed 17th hole on the TPC Sawgrass Course after the second round on the Golf Channel's "Golf Central".

Ty is a data guy, he give us some insight into betting strategies and discusses some of the different betting platforms (Draftkings, PointsBetUSA, Bodog, etc).

The Golf Podcast | Live With The Hosts Of: Pull The Pin Podcast Mar 15, 2022

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Today our hosts Rafael and Miike join forces with Ty and Matt from the "Pull The Pin" Podcast for a live watch party in honour of the PGA Tour Players Championships rare Monday finish.

Ty is a data guy, he give us some insight into betting strategies and discusses some of the different betting platforms (Draftkings, PointsBetUSA, Bodog, etc).

EP 023: The Golf Podcast | Live With Kraig Kann Mar 08, 2022

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We are honoured to have had Kraig Kann join us today discussing the latest golf news and events, how he got started at The Golf Channel and the doors it opened at the LPGA Tour for Kraig to become the Chief Communications Officer.

Kraig's current endeavours include:

-Founder of the Kann Advisory Group

-Host of SiriusXM's "Connected with Kraig Kann" Podcast

-Host of "Tracks To Success" Podcast

-Author of: Can I Get Your Attention?

He's motivated and knowledgeable, not only about golf. But business too.

Where to learn about Kraig's business and buy an autographed copy of his book: kannadvisory.com

Thanks to our sponsors:

@ecsagency @drinkwell @upperhandtcg @bigtimeshowroom

Hosts: Rafael Kalamat Mike Bleackley

Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/podcastlive

The Golf Podcast | Live With Kraig Kann Mar 08, 2022

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Kraig's current endeavours include:

-Founder of the Kann Advisory Group

-Host of SiriusXM's "Connected with Kraig Kann" Podcast

-Host of "Tracks To Success" Podcast

-Author of: Can I Get Your Attention?

He's motivated and knowledgeable, not only about golf. But business too.

Where to learn about Kraig's business and buy an autographed copy of his book: kannadvisory.com

Thanks to our sponsors:

@ecsagency @drinkwell @upperhandtcg @bigtimeshowroom

Hosts: Rafael Kalamat Mike Bleackley

Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/podcastlive

EP 022: The Golf Podcast | Live with Rafael Kalamat & Michael Bleackley Mar 01, 2022

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Hosts Rafael Kalamat & Michael Bleackley explore the world of golf.

Topics on the cast include:

1. Phil Mickelson, media & Greg Norman plus the Saudi Super League Sauga

2. Alan Shipnuck and the controversial book and statements

3. Bryson DeChambeau dropping Arnold Palmer Invitational to continue recovering

4. PGA Tour Honda Classic and PGA Tour Champions Cologuard Classic

5. Winners Sepp Straka and Miguel Angel Jimenez breakdown

6. PGA National final round analysis

7. Wardrobe thoughts of Rory Sabbatini and many others

8. PGA Tour policies and money going to players, the 50K bonus and Monday qualifiers

9. Zach Johnson becomes 2023 Ryder Cup captain and how do we feel about that

10. LPGA, Rucker Intercollegiate growth changes and impact, Golf Channel coverage ...Tiger Talk And Much More!

Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/podcastlive

Please contact us for sponsorship opportunities, guest requests and syndication.

The Golf Podcast | Live With Hosts Rafael Kalamat and Michael Bleackley Mar 01, 2022

Show notes

Hosts Rafael Kalamat & Michael Bleackley explore the world of golf.

Topics on the cast include:

1. Phil Mickelson, media & Greg Norman plus the Saudi Super League Sauga

2. Alan Shipnuck and the controversial book and statements

3. Bryson DeChambeau dropping Arnold Palmer Invitational to continue recovering

4. PGA Tour Honda Classic and PGA Tour Champions Cologuard Classic

5. Winners Sepp Straka and Miguel Angel Jimenez breakdown

6. PGA National final round analysis

7. Wardrobe thoughts of Rory Sabbatini and many others

8. PGA Tour policies and money going to players, the 50K bonus and Monday qualifiers

9. Zach Johnson becomes 2023 Ryder Cup captain and how do we feel about that

10. LPGA, Rucker Intercollegiate growth changes and impact, Golf Channel coverage ...Tiger Talk And Much More!

Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/podcastlive

Please contact us for sponsorship opportunities, guest requests and syndication.

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