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Welcome to the Swoosh Life Podcast! We are self-proclaimed Nike nerds who are excited to share our knowledge and thoughts about all things Nike, Golf, and Sneaker Culture with you! We have some awesome topics to cover and some fun guests lined up along th

Ryan "Gumby" Henry, Matt Kusek and Keith Williams


    • May 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 83 EPISODES


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    BONUS EPISODE: Scottie Scheffler Wins the 2025 PGA Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 24:01


    In this bonus drop, we break down Scottie Scheffler's dominant win at Quail Hollow and what it means for his place in golf history. We also dive into the fresh Nike ad that dropped right after his victory — the tone, the storytelling, and how it positions Scottie as the face of modern golf. Tap in for instant reactions, Swoosh-style analysis, and a celebration of one of the game's elite.

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 79- Start Your Engines with Tee Up Kicks with Chris!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 66:10


    We finally got Tee Up Kicks with Chris on the pod, and we're hitting the gas!

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: The Grand Slam is Complete – Rory Wins The Masters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 20:23


    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 78 - Masters Week Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 82:50


    Join us as we tee off into golf's most iconic week with a Masters Week preview like no other. In this episode, we break down the highlights and what-ifs of Augusta:Scottie's Champions Dinner: We revisit the moments, sharing our thoughts on what we'd tweak from past celebrations.$10 Masters Menu: Curious about what you'd score at Augusta for just $10? We've got the inside scoop on our dream orders.ANWA Recap: A look back at emerging talent and standout moments from last week's action.Nike's First Major Packs: We reflect on some of the most memorable Nike packs over the years and rank this year's Azalea Pack.Winner's Circle Picks: Who's our top bet for the Masters? We round out the show with our winners circle selections.Tune in for an engaging, in-depth preview that blends insider insights with the signature style of The Swoosh Life Podcast.

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 76- Rory's Players Win & Air Max Madness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 67:26


    We're talking all things Air Max & The Players Championship!

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 76- Nike Golf, GOAT Shoes & The Future w/ Jacque Slade!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 62:12


    In this episode of The Swoosh Life Podcast, we're joined by none other than Jacques Slade (@kustoo)—one of the biggest voices in sneakers and sports culture!

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 75- Welcome to Season 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 69:22


    After a well-earned break, The Swoosh Life Podcast is back for Season 5, and we're kicking things off with a jam-packed episode! We're catching up on what we've been up to, diving into the latest in golf, and, of course, talking all things Nike Golf.Here's what we're breaking down:

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 74- The 2024 US Open preview show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 89:40


    Season 4 Episode 14 - It's a major week and another major drop we score and rank the pack as well as chat about our picks we think will win this week, and a lot more we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 73- The 2024 PGA Championship preview show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 47:31


    Season 4 Episode 13 - Its a major week and so the boys get into a couple of great debates on what we think will happen this week for our Nike guys! and we score the AJ9 Barons. we hope you enjoy and Lets go Swoosh at the PGA Championship! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 72- The Bad Boy of Nike Golf returns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 95:10


    Season 4 Episode 12 A Special Guest returns to the show to give us his thoughts on the Sun Day Red Launch and all things PGA shoes and some great discussion is had! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 71- Swoosh Spotlight and PopStroke review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 56:07


    Season 4 Episode 11 Gumby is back from vacation so we do a grab bag of an episode with a deep review of Tigers mini golf venture PopStroke. We dive into outlet finds and Rory winning with Shane Lowry and end on a banger of a discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 70- Scottie Scheffler is the Masters Champ again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 47:15


    Season 4 Episode 10 Scottie has won the 2024 Masters we break that down and talk everything from our trip down to Augusta for the first major of the year. Some behind the scenes stories and more we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Barry Friedman Live from Augusta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 23:58


    Another Special Guest and friend of the program Barry Friedman joins us Live from the Azalea House. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Gerry Carry Live from Azalea House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 23:51


    A special guest joins us on the podcast Tiktok and Instagram star Jerry Carry Joins us to talk about Augusta and and the Caddy Life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Noon Live show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 59:28


    Live from the Azalea House from Augusta, GA. Our Noon Live show. With Special Guest Josh and Morgan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Live from Augusta 10am show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 61:35


    Our Live 10am show from Augusta and the Azalea House. With special Guests Danny Medina and Justin Wheelon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 67- Nelly Wins again! and Major Shoe releases

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 82:18


    Season 4 Episode 7 is our Pre Augusta show where we talk about Nelly Korda going back to back in the winners circle. And we rank and rate the new major release apparel capsule and shoes! Remember Live show next week straight from Augusta Georgia!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 66- AIR MAX DAY 2024 and a Bracket Champion Crowned

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 105:13


    Season 4 Episode 6 Its AIR MAX DAY 2024 and we talk about the newest air max day drop the Air Max DN and then we finish off our bracket Challenge with out last two brackets of top 16 air maxes and top 16 Nike Women's Icons set by our friend Sarah Spain. Lots of debates ensue and its a great listen we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 65- Augusta News, the Return of Bracket Madness & Nike Soccer Kits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 106:19


    Season 4 Episode 5 Is a Doozy we kick off the show talking about the new Nike soccer ADV kits. and bring back a fan favorite Bracket Madness with two brackets today with Masters Iconic Things and Jordan Golf shoes. And announce something special for the first major of the year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 64- Scottie One, Full swing recap and Players week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 67:44


    Season 4 Episode 4 We talk about all things Scottie at the Arnold Palmer, Netflix Full Swing recap (Spoiler Alert) and Keiths pick returns as it Players Championship week! Tune in to listen to all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 63- Goals for the year. MLB Uniform fiasco and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 64:15


    Season 4 Episode 3 is a mixed-bag episode where the boys talk about their Goals for the year both personally and in golf. we also touch base on the big news of the MLB jerseys by Nike and Fanatics and have a ton of fun along the way we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 62- Kustoo is Back tell a friend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 80:18


    Season 4 Episode 2 kicks off with a special guest Mr. Jacques Slade we talk about everything from the SUN DAY RED launch, Malbon and Jason Day, and where we see golf fashion heading. Tune in as you won't want to miss this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 61- Big Cats out of the bag. Season 4 is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 71:31


    Season 4 is here and the boys are back with an electric podcast to kick off episode 1. We get right into Tiger and his new SUN DAY RED brand what we thought and what it means. Then talk about the Waste management the shoes from nike for the WM. we are so back! welcome to season 4! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 60- Hello 2024! Season 3 finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 81:41


    As we wrap up season 3 of the Swooshlife podcast the boys talk about our 3 favorite golf shoes of the year. And the big one we talk about Tiger Woods's future with Nike and what we are all thinking we hope you listen in and we cant wait to see you next season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 59- Big Cat is back! (Again!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 57:12


    Tiger Woods makes his return to competitive golf this week after a long layoff and we are of course here to talk about what he wearing on his feet. we hope you tune in and enjoy the banter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 57 - NBA Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 69:52


    On todays episode the whole gang is back together as we talk about everything Nike and the NBA. From City Connect jerseys to Signature shoes we have got you covered. We even give you our pick for who we think comes out NBA Champs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 57 - Travis Scott Drops, Nike Strength and a Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 109:39


    On today's shock drop episode, we get right into the new line of hard goods from Nike talking about their strength collection. We talk about the Travis Scott drop and The L's we took and we have a special guest join us to talk marketing collabs and NIL in College Athletics! it's a fun one hope you all enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 56 - Ryder Cup Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 70:41


    With the Ryder Cup right around the corner, the boys dive into a discussion on the new AM1 G shoes for the Ryder Cup along with a couple of other Fun topics. and Remember use the Nike App for app days for an extra 25% off certain styles! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 55 - FedEx Cup Playoff and listener Mail Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 82:33


    In today's episode, we are back from another summer break and ready to roll on this week's Tour Championship at East Lake. Along with some questions sent in from our listeners, we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 54- Summer catch up and The Open week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 78:13


    The swoosh life podcast is back from our mid-summer break with a banger of an episode talking all things about the Open, a new release on Nike.com, The Weekend of the Swoosh, and The Women's GOAT Michelle Wie. We hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 53 - Nomad Customs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 86:01


    On today's episode, we have a special guest The King of Custom Shoes, Doing work for the likes of Ray Allen, Bo Jackson, Brooks Koepka, and Rory Mcilroy! Mr. Roly Padron aka NOMAD Customs! We talk about all things shoes and his design process ranking some of the new US open shoes and of course, we talk about the tour and all the big happenings there. such a fun episode we hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 52: Jordan Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 86:07


    On today's episode, we have a special guest Former Brand Manager at Nike and now founder of Perseus Creative Jordan Rogers joins us on the pod. We talk about his beginnings at Nike, His love for the Brand, and the game of golf. what he is doing now and then he turns the tables on us and things get a little crazy! we hope you enjoy this insight as Jordan was fantastic to talk to! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 51: Barry Friedman and PGA Championship preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 72:49


    On today's episode, we have a special guest as PGA Master professional Barry Friedman Joins us! Barry is a Huge Champion for Folds of Honor and PGA Hope and has some great stories about his time around the course. we pick his brain on some PGA Championship stuff as we get ready for next week's Major at Oak Hill! we hope you enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 50: Tony Wins! and Birthday celebrations!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 63:12


    On todays episode we get back to basics talking about Tony Finau's Win in Mexico a Happy Birthday to Nike and Tinker Hatfield and we take some listener questions!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 49: Carlos Brown Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 78:50


    On today's episode, we have a very special guest join us. Carlos Brown is a top 100 Golf Digest instructor out of Keaton Park in Texas. with over 19 years of experience teaching and coaching. A champion for Adaptive Golf and Mental Health and of Course Team Nike and Swoosh Staffer. It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Coach and hear his story and insight into the game we all love and play. we hope you enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 48: PLAYOFFS??!!?? with Blake Sledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 115:05


    On todays episode we caught back up with Blake Sledge and ourselves as we give your our 3,2,1 our dream WITB setup and get into some NBA and NHL playoff talk. Our longest episode yet so sit back and enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 47: Masters recap and Special Guest Nick Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 101:33


    Still recovering from our master's hangover we go all over the place in this pod talking with nick and his experience on the grounds of Augusta and everything in between. its a fun roller coaster ride of a show we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 46 - 2023 Masters week with Justin Wheelon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 69:16


    It's the best week of the year! It's Masters week and we check in with our friend Emmy-winning producer and Augusta Connoisseur Justin Wheelon. He Gives us a vibe check from the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club and we chat about some of the major releases it was a fun one and we can't wait to see what happens this week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 45 - Air Max week 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 72:03


    The Swoosh Life is back with another episode! On this week's pod, we talk about the new Master's releases from Nike golf, the New ball debate in golf, and of course, our famous Brackets return with our top 16 favorite Air Maxes! tune in to see who takes home the crown! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 44 - The Players Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 66:51


    Our First Live show! we are ready to talk about the Players Championship, what we would do for a Set of Jordans 1-23 in design, Keith's Pick and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast- Episode 43 - The Return of a fan favorite and Arnold Palmer Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 71:24


    On this week's episode, we jump right into Tigers play at RIV, The TW13's Return, Drop of the Air Jordan 6 Golf, The Crazy Good TPC AM90, Our thoughts on Netflix's Full swing and of Course Keith's Picks are back fro Arnold Palmer week at the AP Invitational. We hope you enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast - Episode 42 - With Special Guest Jacque @Kustoo Slade!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 60:38


    Big Time Episode today! Scottie Scheffler wins in the Desert a recap of the Big Game and a Very Special Guest joins us on the Pod! Jacque Slade provides us with some insight into his favorite Nikes, his golf game, how what he is doing is trying to bridge the gap between golfing generations, and more!! you will not want to miss this one! Thanks for joining us Jacque it was a pleasure! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 41-BIG CAT IS BACK Plus NFL Big Game Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 75:13


    Emergency POD as Tiger Woods announced he will play in a PGA event at Riv his first PGA event since 2020. Our friend Blake Sledge joins the show to talk about the Upcoming release of the TW13 Golf shoe and with the big game right around the corner we give you Some NFL talk to end it its a fun one hope you enjoy!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life Podcast: Episode 40- Rumors and a Win! Welcome to season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 93:13


    Welcome Back to the Swooshlife podcast dropping on 2/3/23 MJ day we are so excited to be back! The boys get right into it by talking rumors about favorite shoes that may or may not come out. Rory's win to start the season and the age-old debate PGA vs LiV. we hope you enjoy the listen stay tuned for a great season ahead! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swooshlife Podcast: Holiday Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 110:38


    Its the Holiday season and the boys are back with a Holiday episode extravaganza to knock your socks off we hope you all have a great Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh life Podcast- Season 2 Fall recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 111:22


    Special episode today as we to a fall recap to say thank you for all of your support talk about our favorite fall drops, what we want to see and we answer some of your questions. Thanks all for a great season we can wait to see what the future holds! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life: Episode 37- Midsummer wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 59:43


    After a couple of weeks off the boys are back wrapping up the early parts of summer. Talking about Finau, Nike drops the upcoming FedEx cup playoffs, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life: Episode 36- The 150th Open Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 67:25


    The (British) Open is here and we are super excited to watch Tiger, Rory and More swoosh staffers tee it up at the home of golf. We talk about some of the latest drops and pick-ups and give you our picks on who we think is going to bring the claret jug home this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life: Episode 35- Tiger! Tony! Brooks! Oh my!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 66:35


    We are back after an unexpected week away we get right into it catching up on our Summer Golf, Talking a little Brooks to LIV, Tigers leg and legacy, and of ending with our guy Tony and maybe the best club Nike has ever made. Hope you enjoy it and we will see you after the Holiday just in time for The Open! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life: Episode 34- Nike Lobstah takes over Brookline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 70:48


    It's US Open week and the boys are back and buzzin' after a week off talking about all things Lobstah, LIV golf, and of course the 3rd major of the year. we get after it in this one we hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

    The Swoosh Life: Episode 33- God Bless America, the Memorial and Cheeseburgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 76:05


    A doozy of an episode today as we recap our personal adventures from MDW, Wiezy says goodbye, Rors tees it up with Nike CEO and LIV makes a splash all that and more this week Memorial week!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theswooshlife/support

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