
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 | 1156 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Andy and Brendan! went LIVE on YouTube for a Summer Friday recording that recapped the latest news regarding LIV Golf's new "investment." The two discuss LIV CEO Scott O'Neil's initial announcement of an investor signing a terms sheet on Wednesday mo... more
Brendan Porath and Joseph LaMagna convene for a Wednesday Scramble to discuss breaking news in the golf world. On Wednesday morning, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil announced that LIV has landed a lead investor, securing future funding of the league. In wh... more
As LIV prepares for a potential bankruptcy filing, reports are flying that Jon Rahm will be one of the biggest creditors in such a move with a hefty portion of his contract still outstanding. Andy and Brendan bat around the latest round of ominous LI... more
The first Victory Monday of August belongs to the Ballfrogs! Andy, Noah Kahan, and Niall Horan are all celebrating today after Boston Common star Michael Thorbjornsen won the Rocket Classic for his first PGA Tour win. Brendan and Andy discuss the fin... more
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Great work guys on all the content throughout the major championship season. Andy mentions work of Mackenzie & Ebert on rota courses and the multiple instances of their work needing to be redone or corrected after the Open. Would love a deep dive article on that and their work on rota courses.
KVV was a great add to an already great cast.
It’s a great show overall, but it tends to dip when he gets on a soapbox. If Andy weren’t such a curmudgeon and know-it-all, the show would be better.
Porath carries it with the content, insight, and humor. He keeps things grounded, and the show is especially strong when it’s just him with a guest.
Tiger bonks his babysitter and it means nothing about PGA tour or politics. Phil is a creep and it means everything about Covid, politics, and LIV.
I enjoy the lads. With your recent birthday Andy, welcome to team Olds.
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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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