
The Shotgun Start with Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath of Fried Egg Golf is a podcast waiting for you early in the morning that quickly blasts through a variety of topics (usually) related to golf and (ideally) relevant to the day. It covers news from the pro tours around the world, amusing and important topics from the amateur game the rest of us play, and some irreverent stuff in between. There ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1134 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsGolf | |||

Brendan and KVV begin this Friday episode with some clean up on the sweeping changes announced from the PGA Tour this week, including the initial “reporting” and subsequent freak out that places like Pine Valley, Cypress Point, and Seminole could hos... more
Andy and Brendan are finally both back home from a week-plus on Long Island (home of the worst fans in golf? PJ defends here!) and ready to get to the week-to-week grind of the PGA Tour. That Tour dropped some expected bombshell news from the Travele... more
Andy and Brendan are live from Southampton after a full day chasing the contenders around Shinnecock Hills on an exhilarating major championship Sunday. They debrief their day, and week, following Wyndham Clark, the villain for this New York crowd an... more
The Long Island fans skipped out on Saturday of the 2026 U.S. Open, so Andy and Brendan have to recap everything they missed! After an even-par 70, Wyndham Clark now has a six-shot lead heading into the final round over a gaggle of players at -1, inc... more
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No tournament and no player is cool enough for these bros.
SGS is always a great listen.
Hoping you folks can revive your LPGA pod in some fashion. I miss Meg!
I love it all. PJ stop trying to being Andy Jr. you are great without the mimicking. Love it all.
Seem like funny guys. Unfortunately only pro PGA, no balanced reviews. We need a podcast that just likes golf!
Been a Fried Egg and SGS follower for nearly a decade now, but never actually took a moment to review. It may take a minute to get all the inside jokes, but it will eventually feel like you’re having a beer with a couple friends. Best part of my commute.
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Two veteran hosts deliver brisk, opinionated golf coverage that blends tour news, player moves, and media/business angles with sharp banter. Episodes frequently center on the evolving relationship between traditional tours and newer, influencer-driven ecosystems, sponsorship dynamics, course setups, and major events, all delivered with humor and insider shorthand. The show stands out for brisk pacing, strong personalities, and a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, making it appealing to listeners who want candid takes, industry context, and a sense of camaraderie around the game.
Noteworthy is its consistent focus on sponsorships, media distribution, and the economics of modern golf, alongside timely debates about LIV, the PG... more
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2. Vijay Singh
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