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The Approach Shot is our golf “flavored” podcast. We call it golf flavored because we talk with our guests about the careers (on and off the field), their lives, their passions and (what sets us apart) their personal golf game.Our guests are athletes, actors, authors, announcers and more. We love to laugh and our guests tell amazing behind the scenes stories that will make you laugh, feel and thin... more

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If you thought you heard some great stories in Part One of our conversation with TIM BRANDO, just wait until you listen to Part Deux.

We talk more about Timmy B's dad Hub and collecting Red Chief bottle caps back in the day.  Tim talks about being a... more

Every once is a while, our conversation with a guest is so engaging that we keep the mic hot and just keep rolling.

That's the case here with Tim Brando (also known as Timmy B; Timmy Toe Tap and more).

We never wanted it to end.  So, rather than cu... more

Laughs? Check

More laughs? You betcha

Will you have to put the show on pause so you don't miss anything while laughing?  Uh huh

But Red Grant also has a serious side, which caused him to run for mayor of Washington DC, and with no funding from any... more

Being a professional baseball player means the world to Dodgers pitcher Darren Dreifort. It's given him a life that he and his family are grateful for every day.

But being a professional dad and a loving husband? That gives DD the kind of joy that... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Brando
Seasoned sportscaster and broadcaster
Broadcast industry (ESPN, etc.)
Episode: TIM BRANDO, one of the greatest sportscasters to ever get behind a microphone, gets behind ours on Part One of The Approach Shot
Red Grant
Comedian, actor, activist; former candidate for mayor of Washington, DC
Episode: Comedian Red Grant brings the house down on this hysterical (and thought provoking) episode of The Approach Shot
Darren Dreifort
Former MLB pitcher, Dodgers standout
Los Angeles Dodgers
Episode: Darren Dreifort brings stories of being Dodger lifer, a College Baseball Hall of Famer and a professional Dad to this episode of The Approach Shot
Tony Kemp
Major League Baseball player
Former MLB athlete
Episode: Tony Kemp's sparkling defense made him an MLB highlight reel, and he brings that magic to The Approach Shot
Stef Caray
Cardinals play-by-play broadcaster
St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: Stef Caray, St. Louis Cardinals' play by play man and latest in the line of great Caray voices, takes us out to the ballgame in this episode of The Approach Shot
Geoff Jenkins
Former MLB outfielder, Brewers legend, World Series champion
Former Milwaukee Brewers; Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: World Series champion and MLB slugger GEOFF JENKINS hits this episode of The Approach Shot out of the park. Would you expect any less?
Ron Mix
NFL Hall of Famer, former Chargers offensive lineman, PFRPA president
Pro Football Retired Players Association
Episode: NFL Hall of Famer RON MIX brings the perfect MIX of NFL, Pro Football Retired Players Association and golf conversation
John Smoltz
Eight-time MLB All-Star, Hall of Fame pitcher, World Series Champion with the 1995 Atlanta Braves
Major League Baseball / Atlanta Braves
Episode: Hall of Famer JOHN SMOLTZ talks today's MLB, his passion for golf and junk food on The Approach Shot
Flozell Adams
Former NFL offensive lineman, five-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, nicknamed 'The Hotel'
Dallas Cowboys
Episode: Checking in with FLOZELL ADAMS (The Hotel) about the Cowboys, golf and (man!) does he have stories!!

Hosts

John Ashton
Host of The Approach Shot
Neil Michaels
Co-host introducing guests / Host of The Approach Shot

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Golf Made Fun

    These guys are really funny and make golf fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Levi Conlon 00
    United Statesa year ago
  • More Than Golf

    Golf is only part of the reason I love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cornelius032
    United Statesa year ago
  • Golf And Guests

    Great guests – love the golf stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifer Fleck
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sports Blend

    Love the mix of baseball players and football players

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lamar D. Villanveva
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Total Hilarity

    Neal and John are hilarious

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nikolasbin
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring a wide range of sports legends and entertainers with engaging golf angles.
Listeners describe feel-good, entertaining yet insightful episodes.
Guest lineups span baseball, football, acting, and broadcasting, keeping content fresh.
Stories blend career milestones with personal growth and humor.
Hosts have strong on-mic chemistry and natural banter.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#97
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#134
Germany/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#44
India/Sports/Golf

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Comedian Red Grant brings the house down on this hysterical (and thought provoking) episode of The Approach Shot
Q: Question six, what one rule do you live by?
Be authentic and genuine, a principle he applies to life and his interactions, while rejecting bullying and inauthentic behavior.
Comedian Red Grant brings the house down on this hysterical (and thought provoking) episode of The Approach Shot
Q: Question five, who is the best golfer in your family?
He credits his father-in-law as the best golfer and recalls practicing daily to eventually beat him after a year, a moment that sparked playful family dynamics.
Comedian Red Grant brings the house down on this hysterical (and thought provoking) episode of The Approach Shot
Q: Question four, what was your age when you first learned the Mormon Temple isn't Disneyland?
Red notes it was a realization later in life, humorously contrasting the temple's beauty with a childhood assumption of Disneyland, which leads to a light exchange on family tours.
Comedian Red Grant brings the house down on this hysterical (and thought provoking) episode of The Approach Shot
Q: Question three, with three daughters, which footsteps would you want them to follow—entertainer, politician, activist, or something else?
Red says all three fields are possible but emphasizes entertainment for Peyton, activism for Ashley, and politics for Alexis, reflecting a belief in diverse paths for his kids.
Comedian Red Grant brings the house down on this hysterical (and thought provoking) episode of The Approach Shot
Q: Question two, on a tough day golfing, do you laugh it off or get frustrated?
He admits he hates bad shots and struggles to hide frustration, though he still manages to keep a fake laugh in check while staying focused on the next shot.

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A golf-flavored series that sits at the intersection of sports storytelling, celebrity guests, and personal life on and off the course. Interviews span MLB, NFL, broadcasting, acting, and entrepreneurship, all with a focus on career highlights, life lessons, and golf as a connective thread. Listeners can expect candid anecdotes, humor, and practical takeaways on leadership, resilience, and building relationships—often wrapped in a light, six-pack style segment and sponsor mentions. A standout angle is how guests blend high-level athletics with business, philanthropy, and a genuine love of golf, making the show approachable for both hardcore sports fans and casual golf enthusiasts.

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Recent guests on The Approach Shot include:

1. Tim Brando
2. Red Grant
3. Darren Dreifort
4. Tony Kemp
5. Stef Caray
6. Geoff Jenkins
7. Ron Mix
8. John Smoltz

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