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The Shotgun Start

The Fried Egg
Pga Tour
Rory Mcilroy
Liv Golf
Nick Dunlap
Justin Thomas
SONY Open
Sam Burns
American Express
Dubai Desert Classic
Kapalua
Pebble Beach
Jordan Spieth
LPGA
Jon Rahm
PGA Show
Zach Johnson
2023 Golf Season
Golf
Chicago Bears
American Express Tournament

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

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Recent Guests

Ludvig Åberg
A rising star in golf and recent winner of the Genesis Invitational
Episode: The Signature Event model, Ludvig’s arrival, and LIV’s balance sheet
Seth Waugh
CEO of the PGA of America
PGA of America
Episode: Torrey WD-fest, Seth Waugh and looming pro golf battles, PGA’s rollback worries
Billy Draddy
Creative director of Summit Golf Brands, which includes B.Draddy and Zero Restriction.
Summit Golf Brands
Episode: Presidents Cup crossroads, Royal Montreal misfortunes, and a chat with Billy Draddy
Vince India
Professional golfer and long-time member of the Corn Fairy Tour
Colorado Open competitor
Episode: State Open comparisons and lots of Golf Advice with Vince India
Alejandro Tosti
Professional golfer from the Quad Cities
Episode: Deere Dilemmas, Dire Spieth future props, and a Tosti Tale from the Quad Cities
Geoff Shackelford
A critical voice in the architecture space and professional golf
Quadrilateral Newsletter
Episode: Some Open questions for Troon, R&A leadership changes, and lingering Pinehurst critiques
Joseph LaMagna
Golf enthusiast and contributor
Episode: Scottie’s dominant, Rahm’s injured and unsubstantiated rumors from Pinehurst
Meg Adkins
Writer for Fried Egg and focused on women's golf
Fried Egg
Episode: Oh Canada, NCAA heavyweight fight, and USWO preview: Whiparound Wednesday Medley
Brentley Romine
Senior writer at Golf Channel
Golf Channel
Episode: Oh Canada, NCAA heavyweight fight, and USWO preview: Whiparound Wednesday Medley

Hosts

Andy Johnson
Host and co-host known for humorous takes on golf topics and insightful commentary on the sport.
Brendan Porath
Co-host recognized for his engaging commentary and insightful analysis covering a range of golf-related topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • 📉

    Ease off the bit maybe? Just constant elitism on display.

    Under the super whiny judgy tones are hints of authentic, genuine, could-hang with guys, but it’s becoming harder and harder to convince myself that they are still worth listening to…

    Add Tron Carter to this podcast and it would self inflate and drift off into outer space.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fantasy goat
    United States17 days ago
  • I tried

    The nasally voices, the overuse of inside jokes, it’s just too much. Came to hear some info about the Masters and only got halfway through.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CMGH74
    United States17 days ago
  • No go

    Waaay too much senior tour and tgl, absolutely terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lumbie 22
    United Statesa month ago
  • Where's the balance?

    One of the reasons I liked this podcast was your willingness to cover LIV. Sadly your LIV coverage has devolved to a mere footnote at the end of the show and is always negative.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Exekdek
    Canada2 months ago
  • Child birth

    If you read chapter one of the Pearl S. But classic: The Good Earth, lower class women were expected to continue working in rice fields hours after childbirth, pretty sure hitting balls is no problem

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lumbie 22
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the light-hearted yet insightful discussions about professional and amateur golf.
Critiques often highlight the hosts' humor, although some mention vocal quirks that could be off-putting.
General sentiments convey a mix of love for the show's unique take on golf and frustration over occasional content straying too far from golf-centric topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#3
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#86
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#3
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#13
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
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#122
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#247
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why no Bryson in LIV creator event, PGA Tour stiff arms LIV requests, and Golf Advice
Q: Who's your ideal player in this field that you'd like to see play their way into the Masters?
Players like Mateo Manicera and Sammy Valimaki are mentioned as ideal candidates.
Scottie on golf’s divide, The most gutless layup ever, and SGS Golf Advice
Q: What should I do about millionaires getting preferential treatment at the country club?
You should befriend someone on the board instead of making a scene and sending a letter, as it won't be effective and might hurt your standing.
Is Bay Hill the best event of the year, A rousing In/Out/Alt for Puerto Rico, and TGL sadness
Q: What's our purse situation versus the $20 million up in Bay Hill?
I think it's four million for the Puerto Rico Open.
Is Bay Hill the best event of the year, A rousing In/Out/Alt for Puerto Rico, and TGL sadness
Q: Do you feel like great shots feel like great shots in the simulator?
Not really; some shots feel great, but overall there's no real sense of what's a great shot.
So bad it’s good at VidantaWorld, White House meeting hiccups, and Potgieter Electric Factory
Q: Who do you think is the most disappointing player today?
There was disappointment in Aaron Rai, who is ranked 29th in the world and didn't perform well against players who had significantly fewer starts on tour.

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A vibrant discussion space for golf enthusiasts, the content often addresses pressing and amusing topics related to both professional and amateur golf. With hosts known for their light-hearted banter, listeners can expect a mix of serious analysis of pro tours along with entertaining anecdotes and critiques of the game. Unique segments include short interviews, event previews, reviews, and explorations into the history of golf, all designed to engage fans in a quick and enjoyable format. This podcast is likely to appeal to listeners looking for a fresh and entertaining take on the sport, as well as insights into ongoing events and player performances.

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1. The Fried Egg Golf Podcast
2. TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up
3. No Laying Up - Golf Podcast
4. The Golfer's Journal Podcast
5. Designing Golf

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Recent guests on The Shotgun Start include:

1. Ludvig Åberg
2. Seth Waugh
3. Billy Draddy
4. Vince India
5. Alejandro Tosti
6. Geoff Shackelford
7. Joseph LaMagna
8. Meg Adkins

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