Quiet Please

For the first episode of ‘25, John welcomes Dave Markle, caddie for Nick Taylor, who won the Sony Open in Hawaii to start the season. It was Dave's third win on the bag for Nick, and all three have been in playoffs! Most notably, their Canadian Open win two years ago that was the first for a Canadian since ‘54. All those insights, plus some goodwill and advice from a fellow Type-1 Diabetic. Enjoy listening to the bagman for one of the top closers in the game right now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Quiet Please wraps up this year, John welcomes Drew Stoltz, co-host of the Golf Subpar podcast with Colt Knost. Drew, aka The Sleeze, just finished competing in The Grass League Championship, a revolutionary, grassroots league featuring two-man teams on a par-three course under the lights in Arizona, with music and a fun crowd filling the night. Where does this TGL fit into the golf landscape moving forward? Oh yea, and do you know who is appearing in Happy Gilmore 2 next summer!? All that and more in a fast-paced 45 minutes. Happy Holidays!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of The Open Championship, this episode of “Quiet Please” is a conversation with Ronan Flood, longtime caddie for two-time “Champion Golfer of the Year” Padraig Harrington. Ronan rarely gives interviews, so this is an opportunity to gain insights from the bagman for the World Golf Hall of Famer. Champions Tour dominance; how he got his start; major pressure and highlights; this year's Open; a shared experience with Rory McIlroy's caddie, Harry; his version of their memorable dinner with Phil Mickelson and Bones; who he thinks one of the best caddies ever to loop is; and, the backstory on Sean O'Teachfrancach (as John is dubbed in Ireland), as the two caddied together in the '16 Rio Olympics. This episode is filled with friendly banter from start to finish.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Quiet Please" John brings on J.J. Killeen, one of the best "follows" on social media, who played on Tour many years and is now Director of Golf at Red Feather Golf and Social Club in Lubbock, TX. He reveals they are firing the engines up again on the "Fore the People" podcast and layers in tons of funny stories like only he can tell; including, why his longtime caddie was nicknamed "The Judge," beating Ludvig Aberg, why Jon Rahm shouldn't be overlooked at the PGA Championship, and if can pick his favorite saying between "nails" and "piss-missle." He also gives a shout out to "Swing 365" rising up the ranks in the simulator golf game. A fun conversation with one of the most beloved influencers in golf. 

On this episode of "Quiet Please", John is joined by fellow Omahan and caddie, Troy Martin, who's on the bag for current Charles Scwab Cup leader, Steven Alker. Troy offers insights into Alker's recent win (#8!) last month on the Champions Tour in Hawaii and reflections on why he's been their top player, as well as how he's honoring the legacy of Alker's previous caddie, Sam Workman, who unexpectedly passed away during this run. Also, what he's hearing about Tiger Woods joining in '26 and some players' thoughts on LIV. There's a hilarious segment on caddie nicknames, and Troy shares multiple stories he's gathered over his 21 years caddying, including a surprising run-in with an Olympic great. Listen in to our first-ever "Live" episode, filled with great energy and banter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the season opener for “Quiet Please” and John is joined by one of the most recognizable caddies in the game – Joe LaCava. Now looping for Patrick Cantlay, the #5 ranked player in the world, Joe reflects on the Ryder Cup and previews the West Coast Swing. Of course, they talk about his longtime partnership with Tiger Woods, including the iconic 2019 Masters win. And the two sprinkle in plenty of Freddie Couples references, including a hilarious story from their first week together, which happened to be the same tournament as this week on the PGA Tour – the “Bob Hope.” Golf is back and Joe's beloved Giants are done for the season – enjoy this 45 minute interview with one of the all-time straight shooting personaliites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode six of "Quiet Please," John sits down with two of the most “in-the-know” people in Nebraska golf circles. Judd Cornell, Nebraska Men's Golf coach, and Dirk Chatelain, former sportswriter with the Omaha World-Herald. A fun discussion on boxing champ Bud Crawford, insights into the modern golfer, as well as the local players that may factor in this week's Pinnacle Bank Championship, and how Lost Rail Golf Club's vision has been realized. Lots of commentary on the thin margins in professional golf. Nothing better than some guests talking golf in-person! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode five of "Quiet Please," John breaks down the controversial merger between the three biggest men's professional golf tours in the world and makes his pick to win the U.S. Open. The podcast finishes by showcasing the first-of-its-kind robotic range picker that debuted at the Canadian Open. As for the merger, it's interesting that the Saudi Arabian's have been given access to the PGA Tour straightaway. And John is all-in on Xander Schuffele at the U.S. Open. Five out of six career top 10's in the U.S. Open and ranked sixth in the OWGR, Xander can channel his SoCal vibes to his first major win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode four of "Quiet Please," John catches up with Keith Stewart of "Read the Line" to fully digest the PGA Championship at Oak Hill. Not only did Keith get to play Oak Hill the day after with legendary caddie Geno Bonnalie, but Keith touted the winner - Brooks Koepka - at the beginning of the week and was on #15 when fellow PGA club pro Michael Block had his magical ace. Keith also has an interesting angle on how Tiger Woods ties into Koepka and the two riffed on many of the other players from an exciting event. A short preview with picks for this week's Colonial, as well as a preview of the U.S. Open at LACC where Keith once got to play. One of the rising stars in the golf betting community, listen to Keith read the line!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode three of "Quiet Please," John brings on three time PGA Tour winner Johnson Wagner, who has recently traded in his golf clubs for a microphone. The two old friends reminisce about their Korn Ferry Tour days that leads perfectly into a preview of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill next week. Hear who John has a ticket on! And as a veteran of the Tour's board and PAC, Wagner gives his opinions on recent schedule and qualification standards as well as slow play. Lots of caddie talk, as Johnson has past looping experience that carried him into turning pro and it was likely you could find him in caddie dining or sharing houses with caddies throughout his career. They end with some fun conversation on golf and music. Turn it up! Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On hole two for “Quiet Please,” John catches up with Geno Bonnalie - fellow-caddie and co-star of episode #4 of the popular new “Full Swing” series on Netflix - caddie for Joel Dahmen. The episode opens up with a tour of Geno's newly built house and listen to find out if they drop Masters champion Jon Rahm's name as Joel returns to action this week at Hilton Head - a place where they played with Jordan Spieth in the final round of his win last year. Joel has been playing with most of the top players in the last few years. Of course, they cover the inner-workings of the Netflix series and what it's like for Geno to be recognized in public - he's even signing autographs! Recently, he took to the microphone to call some shots on ESPN+ and he's taking advantage of his increasing fame in the form of sponsorship deals - you'll laugh when you hear the latest. There are a few listener questions at the end, including the answer to why he continues to stay in “dumps.” Enjoy!Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this first episode of "Quiet Please," John and Irish golf legend Paul McGinley get together for "The Craic." After catching up for the first time in years, Paul talks about the Ryder Cup, including an in-depth analysis of his putt to win the 2002 match, and various factors heading into this September's meeting. They cover the current state of the game, the induction of friend and fellow Irishman Padraig Harrington into the World Golf Hall of Fame - he's come a long way! - and on the eve of the Masters, expectations for Rory McIlroy to win the green jacket and complete the career Grand Slam. They finish with a fun back and forth on what it takes to go up against Brandel Chamblee on everyone's favorite Golf Channel show, "Live From," and who he would call to have on the bag if in contention going into the final round at Augusta. The perfect guest to tee off a new show, especially when the host had already lost his voice. Enjoy!Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.