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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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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 Fam... more

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 turne... more

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 5... more

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, a... more

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Recent Guests

Don Beebe
Former NFL wide receiver, Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers
Aurora University
Episode: Super Bowl Champion DON BEEBE "Letts" us into his world on The Approach Shot
Otis Nixon
Former Major League Baseball player and minister
Otis Nixon Foundation
Episode: OTIS NIXON stole a lot of bases, and will steal your heart with his story of rebirth and recovery
Dwight Stone
Former NFL wide receiver and kick returner, known for his exceptional speed.
Formerly with Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, and New York Jets
Episode: Dwight "Stoney" Stone is so fast, that if you hesitate, you might miss his episode
Mike Lavalierre
Former Major League Baseball catcher known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Episode: MIKE LAVALIERRE- Spanky's stories go from Gold Glove to golf glove on this episode of The Approach Shot
Tom Bergeron
Former host of 'Dancing With The Stars', 'Hollywood Squares', and 'America's Funniest Home Videos'
Episode: TOM BERGERON, the former host of "Dancing With The Stars", "Hollywood Squares" and "America's Funniest Home Videos" is on the OTHER side of the microphone as our guest on this episode of The Approach Shot
Doug DeCinces
Former Major League Baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles and the California Angels.
Episode: Doug DeCinces, the man who replaced a legend and then started Oriole Magic joins us in the clubhouse
Jeff Fassaro
16-year MLB veteran and winningest left-handed pitcher in Expos history
Episode: Jeff Fassero, the 16 year MLB veteran, and winningest left hander in Expos history, dazzles us on The Approach Shot
Phil Simms
Former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP
New York Giants
Episode: Super Bowl champion PHIL SIMMS our guest and the MVP of this special episode of The Approach Shot
Ed Smith III
Former professional athlete who played both baseball and football
Episode: Ed Smith III has been called one of the greatest athletes you’ve never heard of.

Hosts

John Ashton
Co-host of The Approach Shot
Neal Michaels
Co-host of The Approach Shot

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • Golf Made Fun

    These guys are really funny and make golf fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Levi Conlon 00
    United States2 months ago
  • More Than Golf

    Golf is only part of the reason I love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cornelius032
    United States2 months ago
  • Golf And Guests

    Great guests – love the golf stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifer Fleck
    United States2 months ago
  • Sports Blend

    Love the mix of baseball players and football players

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lamar D. Villanveva
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Total Hilarity

    Neal and John are hilarious

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nikolasbin
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners enjoy the uplifting atmosphere and the casual approach to discussing sports.
The storytelling ability of guests brings relatable and entertaining content to the audience.
The podcast offers a perfect blend of golf insights and humor from various guests.
Many find the mix of personal anecdotes and sports knowledge refreshing and inspiring.
Listeners appreciate the chemistry of the hosts and their engaging conversation style.

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#102
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Super Bowl Champion DON BEEBE "Letts" us into his world on The Approach Shot
Q: What completely spontaneous thing has one of your kids done on the football field that you wanted to yell at him for or correct him for, but you couldn't because you were laughing too hard?
Beebe shares a story about his All-American left guard humiliating a non-athletic opponent, leading to mixed feelings of amusement and frustration.
Super Bowl Champion DON BEEBE "Letts" us into his world on The Approach Shot
Q: How much of that just permeates your everyday life?
Beebe reflects on the significance of his upbringing, emphasizing that the values instilled in him shape his decision-making in sports and life.
OTIS NIXON stole a lot of bases, and will steal your heart with his story of rebirth and recovery
Q: What do you find gives you more joy, stealing a base, getting a clutch hit, or robbing a home run?
Robbing a home run brings the greatest joy because it can make the entire stadium erupt with applause, including the opposing team.
MIKE LAVALIERRE- Spanky's stories go from Gold Glove to golf glove on this episode of The Approach Shot
Q: What one rule do you live by?
It's the golden rule. Be kind to others.

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A unique blend of personal stories and insights from a variety of guests, this podcast explores the intersections of sports, entertainment, and personal growth through the lens of golf. Episodes feature engaging conversations with athletes, actors, and other personalities who share their experiences both in and out of their respective fields, focusing on their golf games as a recurring theme. The hosts create an atmosphere filled with humor and camaraderie, offering listeners a lighthearted yet insightful take on the lives of their guests, resulting in a rich mix of entertainment that resonates with both golf and sports enthusiasts.

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Recent guests on The Approach Shot include:

1. Don Beebe
2. Otis Nixon
3. Dwight Stone
4. Mike Lavalierre
5. Tom Bergeron
6. Doug DeCinces
7. Jeff Fassaro
8. Phil Simms

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