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Follow along with us as we dive into the Turf Industry. We will interview turf professionals weekly. The history of their career, adversity faced in today’s turf industry, high and low of turf career, cultural practices they live by, importance of continuing education, and much more. We will interview sports turf managers, turf products and equipment representatives, and much more. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @dirtturfpodcast

Christopher Toppings


    • Dec 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Dirt on Turf Podcast

    Kendall Gurley Women in Turf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 34:27


    Follow along as we get back started with the podcast. More to come Thank to our patient sponsors: Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Re-Air Ryan Bjorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 50:34


    With football season right around the corner let's go back to the archives and listen to Ryan Bjorn from the New England Patriots --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Darrin Waters Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 59:09


    Listen along as I interview, in this 2 part podcast, my inspiration into turf and my very best friend in the world, Darrin Waters. We will talk about his intro into the industry, tenure at Duke University, sod farm stint, and ultimately becoming at stay at home dad and one of my most useful turf resources and life coach. Sponsored by : Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Darrin Waters Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 45:13


    Listen along as I interview, in this 2 part podcast, my inspiration into turf and my very best friend in the world, Darrin Waters. We will talk about his intro into the industry, tenure at Duke University, sod farm stint, and ultimately becoming at stay at home dad and one of my most useful turf resources and life coach. Sponsored by : Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Corey Levine University of North Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 38:35


    Sponsored by : Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Kevin Hauschel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 41:12


    Sponsored by : Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Conversations with Toro Part 4 Noah Wahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 30:24


    Conversations with Toro Part 4 Noah Wahl Workman UTX https://www.toro.com/en/sports-fields-municipalities/utility-vehicles Sponsored by : Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ The Toro Company https://www.toro.com/en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Conversations with Toro Part 3 Jeffrey Ische

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 29:12


    Conversations with Toro Part 3 Jeffrey Ische Bullseye Products https://www.toro.com/en/commercial/bullseye Sponsored by : Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Sod Solutions https://sodsolutions.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ The Toro Company https://www.toro.com/en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Conversations with Toro Part 2 Marissa Garin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 34:25


    Listen along with us as we talk to Sam and hear updates about this product. https://www.toro.com/ Sponsored by : The Toro Company  https://www.toro.com/en Netting Professionals  https://nettingpros.com/ AgStone   https://ag-stone.com/ Turf Mend   https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Nicole Sherry / Baltimore Orioles Field Manager / "Never Let Them See You Sweat"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 40:36


    Sponsored by : Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ The Toro Company https://www.toro.com/en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Part 1 Conversations with Toro - Sam Dando FieldPro 6040

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 28:41


    Listen along with us as we talk to Sam and hear updates about this product. https://www.toro.com/en/commercial/field-pro Sponsored by : The Toro Company https://www.toro.com/en Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ AgStone https://ag-stone.com/ Turf Mend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Drew Hall UNCW Sports Turf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 52:42


    Music by Koe Wetzel. Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Ag Stone https://www.ag-stone.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Jeremy Tredway Indiana University

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 51:53


    Music by Koe Wetzel. Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Ag Stone https://www.ag-stone.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 31 Chris May Georgia Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 53:22


    Music by Koe Wetzel. Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Ag Stone https://www.ag-stone.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 30 Jeff Stahman Turf Mend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 46:43


    Music by Koe Wetzel. Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ Benchmark Tool & Supply https://benchmarksupply.com/sports-turf-landscaping/ Ag Stone https://www.ag-stone.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 29 Eric Harshman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 44:13


    Follow along as we talk to Eric Harshman of Berea College --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 28 Josh Glover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 51:34


    Listen as we talk about Benchmark Tool and Supply --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 27 Joey Elmore Salem Red Sox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 52:23


    Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 26 Jody Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 62:49


    Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 25 Bruce Suddeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 71:34


    Listen along as we talk to Bruce about the game changing BMP and being the Director of Turf at USC Upstate in South Carolina and his tenure with the SCSTMA Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 24 Tom Burns from DuraEdge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 62:23


    We interviewed the legend Tom Burns of DuraEdge Past employment: Cleveland Stadium Texas Rangers Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 23 Ryan DeMay Field Source Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 72:19


    Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 22 Ryan DeMay & Tom Burns (Synthetic vs. Natural)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 77:34


    Great conversation about synthetic grass versus natural grass. We address the cost and safety of these two options. Ryan DeMay owns his own business and Tom Burns is former Texas Rangers and Angels MLB Groundskeeper now with DuraEdge Products. Podcast Sponsored by Netting Professionals https://nettingpros.com/ MVP Genetics https://www.mvsironcutter.com/ TurfMend https://www.turfmend.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 21 Adam Russell MVP Genetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 55:41


    Former golf course super gone to developing seed and sales amazing company and story --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 20: Stephen Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 66:46


    Groundskeeper for the Down East Wood Ducks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 19 Teddy Gutman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 62:27


    Assistant Director of Field Operations at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 18 Tom Nielsen Nielsen Mafia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 77:31


    Follow along as we talk to the legendary Tom Nielsen, leader of the Nielsen Mafia (haha), former longtime Louisville Bats Groundskeeper, and current Lynne Family Stadium Groundskeeper. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 17 Luke Yoder DuraEdge Products

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 63:38


    Listen along as we talk with Luke Yoder of DuraEdge Products about turf and his former experience as an MLB groundskeeper --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 16 Matthew Kerns Turf Manager for Episcopal Academy in Pennsylvania PreK - 12 Private School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 56:37


    Tune in as we talk to Matt about his career and what brought to manager such a well manicured facility. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 15 Blaise Restifo University of Stanford Sports Turf Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 60:40


    Tune in as we talk to The Sports Turf Manager for the University of Stanford --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 14 Quince Landry Corpus Christi Hooks Field Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 52:35


    Tune in as we talk to a minor league baseball field manager. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 13 Chris Ball Turface Athletics Former Braves minor league groundskeeper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 71:23


    One of my home town guys Chris Ball sits down with us and talks about his career with the Braves organization and Turface Athletics/Profile Products --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 12 Jimmy Simpson USA Baseball/Town of Cary, NC Facility Coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 66:06


    Tune in as we talk with Past National STMA President Jimmy Simpson and current facility coordinator for USA Baseball and the Town of Cary --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 11 Leah Withrow Field Manager for Triple A Reno Aces

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 49:28


    Tune in to this episode as Leah and I talk about her renovation and her career in minor league baseball. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 10 Ryan Bjorn New England Patriots

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 48:21


    Join us as we talk to New England Patriots Head Groundskeeper Ryan Bjorn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 9 Nick McKenna Texas A & M

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 78:55


    We talk to Nick McKenna from Texas A & M. Current president for National STMA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 8: Craig Potts Athletic Sports Turf Texas A & M Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 47:08


    We talk to Craig Potts from Texas A & M about his life in Texas A & M Athletics. History of Texas A & M Turf and stories of large renovations FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @dirtturfpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 7: Clark Cox from USC Gamecocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 76:47


    Clark Cox from the University of South Carolina joins us today as we discuss his career and life in athletics from the sports turf view. We also talk about some of his new roles and keys to his success --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 6: Scott Lupold - LA Coliseum - USC Trojans/LA Rams/LA Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 79:03


    We interview Scott Lupold today Extensive background in the turf industry who has overcome many hurdles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 5: Danny Losito Carolina Panthers Field Supervisor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 54:35


    Today we interview Danny Losito from the Carolina Panthers and talk to him about some challenges during the pandemic and other turf talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 4: Casey Carrick UNC Chapel Hill Director of Athletic Grounds and Turf

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 41:11


    Interview with Casey Carrick, the Director of Athletic Grounds and Turf for UNC Chapel Hill. We dive into the day to day for Tarheel turf managers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 3: John Turnour Director of Field Operations for the Washington Nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 76:43


    In this episode we interview, John Turnour, Director of Field Operations for the Washington Nationals.  John is a very well known turf manager with an amazing background.  We talk about the turf industry, John's day to day, World Series experience, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 2: Nolan Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 64:01


    Today I interview, Nolan Thomas, owner and operator of Nolan Thomas and Company, a sports turf contractor. We talk about the trial and tribulations of owning a business. NT and Company does field renovations, drainage installs, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

    Episode 1: Zach Van Voorhees Head Groundskeeper Birmingham Barons AA Chicago White Sox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 57:43


    I, Chris Toppings, your host, take a look into the career and life of a Double A Groundskeeper. We talk about the turf industry, his background, and life in general. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedirtonturfpodcast/message

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