Podcasts about Birkdale

With Easter weekend approaching, fish and chips are a popular option for many families celebrating. Chumley Warner’s Traditional British Fish and Chips is a popular traditional British fish and chip shop in Birkdale. Owner Adrian Warner joined Dean Miller on 4BC Drive to discuss the Easter rush and what is so special about British fish and chips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A biosecurity operation is under way in the Auckland suburb of Birkdale, on the North Shore, after the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly. Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner Mike Inglis spoke to Paddy Gower.

Marto, Margaux and Dan are back for 2025!! Here's all the action from today's show. Don't forget to hit 'Subscribe'!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6-time Ryder Cup player Padraig Harrington recalls the preparation required to position himself to contend and ultimately win major championships. Much of this episode is devoted to Padraig recounting his three major championships that came in quick succession beginning with the 2007 Open Championship at Carnoustie where he changed drivers after 36 holes and prevailed over Sergio Garcia in a 4-hole playoff. Padraig came into the 2008 Open Championship at Birkdale  with a wrist injury and he didn't hit a full shot that week until the first round. It turned out to be a comfortable 4-stroke win over Ian Poulter. It was at the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills where he barely made the cut before firing rounds of 66-66 on the weekend to best Garcia and Ben Curtis by two shots. Join us as Padraig Harrington looks back on several career highlights, "FORE the Good of the game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

Follow Danny:▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daniel_bolger_/Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:09 Growing Up with Financial Hardships04:53 Building Grit and Resilience07:10 Parenting and Teaching Values10:07 Alternative Education and Career Paths14:41 Entrepreneurial Beginnings22:00 Failures and Lessons Learned35:29 The Birth of Ghetto Golf45:59 Rapid Success and Personal Reflections49:34 Expansion and New Ventures50:03 Impact of the Pandemic52:28 Navigating Investment and Personal Growth01:04:09 Final ThoughtsListen to the podcast on:▶︎ Apple Podcasts▶︎ Spotify Follow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-SeraHormones aren't JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. Let's stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I'm just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Recorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web ▶︎ Instagram▶︎ ...

Last week we heard from Royal Birkdale's Course Manager Sean McClean. This week he's back to talk in some detail over the course changes that many of us watched develop over social media. It was an extraordinary amount of work, especially for a course hosting the world's oldest Major Championship in 2026. This year, Sean and his indefatigable team and back at it - completing Phase 2 of an ambitious project. We hope you enjoy the second half of this conversation and, as ever, please do share with anyone else who might too.

Guest from episode 6 of this podcast (December 2022!) joins us again to discuss first his preparation for Royal Birkdale's Open Championship in 2026, but also the extraordinary suite of changes to the famous links last winter and next. I also give a shameless plug for Volume 1 of my Links from the Road series. It's been a labour of love (and sometimes despair) over the past couple of years, but today is publication day. Fortunately a lot of talented people have been working on the series, and I have them all to thank. If you like this podcast, I think you'll like the series. You can get a Golf Badgers discount on ordering Volume 1 by following the link here: https://linksfromtheroad.com/discount/BADGER10?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fvolume-1 Or else, linksfromtheroad.com and enter the code BADGER10 for 10% off Volume 1. Thanks for listening! Sam & Bledge

Deze week een dubbele podcast met natuurlijk een uitgebreide voorbeschouwing op The Open Championship. Welke gespeeld gaat worden op Royal Troon in Schotland. Wij kijken erg uit naar veel kijkplezier en bespreken eerst onze eigen ‘favoriete' Opens. Onder andere Spieth op Birkdale, Paul Dunne als amateur op de Old Course waar Zach Johnson won, ‘bijna' Tom Watson in 2009 en natuurlijk de ‘duel of the sons' in 2016 komen ter sprake. Paul heeft vervolgens wat stellingen voorbereid en gaan we strijd met elkaar aan wie de beste voorspeller van de podcast is. Afsluitend spelen we het spel waar we iedereen vragen één topper te kiezen (Scheffler, McIlroy, Morikawa, Bryson, Shauffele of Aberg) en vervolgens nog twee spelers te kiezen om mee te kunnen dingen naar de enige echte 19eHole Podcast pet.0:00 – 30:36 – Ons favoriete Open Championship30:36 – 35:20 – De stellingen van Paul35:20 – 50:35 – Voorspellen en de prijsvraag

This episode is all about bartaco at Birkdale Village. General Manager Zach Guathier joins me to share some information about bartaco and details about their upcoming Grand Opening Party - a fun soiree that will benefit Cool Kids Clubhouse. Zach will share more details about the Grand Opening Party during our conversation. Tickets are on sale now, so check the show notes or our email newsletter for that link.  I'll be there, and I hope you will, too! bartaco | Birkdale Village16916 Birkdale Commons Pkwy DHuntersville, NC 28078bartaco Grand Opening Party: CLICK HERE to buy tickets!Special thanks to North American Properties and Birkdale VillageSupport the show

Jon Dressler joins me for this episode to talk about the opening of the Fin and Fino restaurant concept at Birkdale Village. Jon was one of my first guests way back in episode 12 where we talked about his entrepreneurial journey. This episode is all about Fin and Fino, though, and I'm really excited to share our conversation with you.Fin & Fino - Birkdale Village8630 Lindholm Dr #1aHuntersville, NC 28078(704) 987-1779Special thanks to North American Properties and Birkdale VillagePhotography by: LKN Images by Kathleen MartinSupport the show

Today I'm talking with the owner of Drybar in Birkdale Village, Jackie Paynter.From Drybar.com:“Named one of the top “100 Brilliant Ideas of 2010” by Entrepreneur Magazine and New York Magazine's Boom Brands of 2013, Drybar is based on the simple concept of focusing on one thing and being the best at it. And the one thing that Drybar focuses on is Blowouts. The concept was founded by Alli Webb, a longtime professional stylist, who constantly found herself overpaying for blowouts at traditional salons.”Jackie became a Drybar owner in Charlotte back in 2018, and since then has grown her local blowout empire to 3 locations, including the newest one at Birkdale Village.During our conversation, Jackie shared her inspiration for taking on the risk of entrepreneurship and why the Drybar concept resonates so much with her.Drybar | Birkdale Village16926-B Birkdale Commons Pkwy Suite 49Huntersville, NC 28078(704) 659-1629Alli Webb: Drybar (How I Built This Podcast)The 2024 Lake Norman Visitors Guide, produced by The Best of LKN, is available now. Download your free copy at discoverlkn.com.The Best of LKN is an Epic Journey Media production.Support the show

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In case you haven't heard the news… we're engaged!! We got engaged on live TV last week on the Tamron Hall Show, and in this episode we're sharing the behind the scenes of what led up to Liz proposing, how she surprised Lee, and our biggest philosophies that we're bringing into this marriage.   Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations!   Save the Date! On October 5th, Infinity MedSpa + Wellness is hosting their 7th annual BeautyPalooza event with dreamy swag bags, music, guest appearances, and more! New patients can use code HSM10 for a special discount off your first service when booking online!   Resources mentioned: Daniel Gonzalez Designs Abbey Bruggeworth Diamonds Direct   Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you'd like! We can't wait to hear from you!   Some key takeaways from our story include: The theme of Tamron Hall's season 5 premiere was “let's be free,” which felt like the perfect opportunity to get engaged! The producer called Liz and asked if she would feel comfortable proposing on the show. We've had commitment rings for a long time, so a lot of people have assumed we're engaged, but we just love doing life on our own terms, according to no one's rules. The biggest thing we're going to do in our marriage is focus on growth. It's so important to us to grow together and really focus on ourselves and our relationship, without all the expectations society puts on marriage.   Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you're ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service! HSM In-Person Classes HSM At Home (Via Zoom) HSM Streaming   Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.   Podcast contact info: Liz's Instagram  Lee's Instagram Hilliard Studio Method HSM Facebook Liz & Lee's YouTube

We love talking about authenticity around here, and in this episode we're talking about how we've learned to let our inner selves free after a friend commented how badass Lee is these days (we couldn't agree more!). Plus, we start this one off with a bang with Liz's high school horror story that's equal parts horrifying and hilarious!    Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations!   Save the Date! On October 5th, Infinity MedSpa + Wellness is hosting their 7th annual BeautyPalooza event with dreamy swag bags, music, guest appearances, and more! New patients can use code HSM10 for a special discount off your first service when booking online!   Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you'd like! We can't wait to hear from you!   Some key takeaways from this episode include: Having an existential crisis is a good sign you're paying close attention to your life. They don't feel good, but they can bring a lot of clarity around what you really want and need from your life. Community is so important to remind us that we're not alone. Whether it's your book club, your best friends from college, or whatever group you hang out with, call on them when you're going through a challenging time so they can help you. It takes a lot of courage to be who you truly are and to let your inner self free. It takes time, practice, and surrounding yourself with people who want you to be your freest, truest self.   Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you're ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service! HSM In-Person Classes HSM At Home (Via Zoom) HSM Streaming   Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.   Podcast contact info: Liz's Instagram  Lee's Instagram Hilliard Studio Method HSM Facebook Liz & Lee's YouTube

We've shared in previous episodes that we're running a pilot program with some dedicated folks to get feedback on our program, and we've received some great questions about how to improve your cardiovascular health. In this episode, we're debunking some myths about cardio, why strength training is so important for your bones and heart, and how our signature workout at HSM can help you reach all your fitness goals.   Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations!   Save the Date! On October 5th, Infinity MedSpa + Wellness is hosting their 7th annual BeautyPalooza event with dreamy swag bags, music, guest appearances, and more! New patients can use code HSM10 for a special discount off your first service when booking online!   Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you'd like! We can't wait to hear from you!   Some key takeaways from this episode include: Your cardiovascular health is all about your health and blood flow throughout your body. Your goal should be to sustain whatever activity you're doing, whether that's a workout, walking up the stairs, or chasing your kids around. When you're doing an exercise like Hilliard Studio Method, you're getting a total body workout to strengthen your muscles and improve your cardiovascular health and stamina at the same time.  If you've only got 10 minutes, get into a really strong plank position, then do as many pushups as you can until you break a sweat. Then grab a jump rope if you have one, or do squats.    Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you're ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service! HSM In-Person Classes HSM At Home (Via Zoom) HSM Streaming   Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.   Podcast contact info: Liz's Instagram  Lee's Instagram Hilliard Studio Method HSM Facebook Liz & Lee's YouTube

Liz just went on a fun girls trip with her granddaughter, and we got so many messages from our community about how amazing their relationship is! In this episode, we're reflecting on everything Liz has done to keep her health strong enough to keep up with her grandkids, and why you need to prepare for the changes that come with age while you're still young - though it's never too late to get your health in order!   Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations!   Save the Date! On October 5th, Infinity MedSpa + Wellness is hosting their 7th annual BeautyPalooza event with dreamy swag bags, music, guest appearances, and more! New patients can use code HSM10 for a special discount off your first service when booking online!   Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you'd like! We can't wait to hear from you!   Some key takeaways from this episode include: It's such a gift that Liz is vibrant and energetic and fit enough to travel and hang out with her grandchildren, and that is not by accident. It's because she's chosen to take care of her health and fitness and surround herself with people who energize her. Get your hormones checked! Your hormones are a huge key to your health and how well (or not well) you feel, so talk to your doctor and advocate for finding a doctor that cares about your hormone health. Aging is not for sissies! Aging is a tough process, so prepare as much as you possibly can in your 30s and 40s to build a strong foundation of health so you feel strong and vibrant as you age.    Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you're ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service! HSM In-Person Classes HSM At Home (Via Zoom) HSM Streaming   Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.   Podcast contact info: Liz's Instagram  Lee's Instagram Hilliard Studio Method HSM Facebook Liz & Lee's YouTube

We are kicking off this podcast by explaining Lee's IG stories last week of shattered glass in our bathroom, plus some more hilarious stories and updates. Then, we dive into how Liz and Lee are different from each other, how we've dealt with the hate and negativity sent our way. Plus, we debunk some misconceptions about Hilliard Studio Method.   Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations!   Save the Date! On October 5th, Infinity MedSpa + Wellness is hosting their 7th annual BeautyPalooza event with dreamy swag bags, music, guest appearances, and more! New patients can use code HSM10 for a special discount off your first service when booking online!   Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you'd like! We can't wait to hear from you!   Resources mentioned: Check out Lee's new food blog at https://www.lovesaucelife.com/!    Some key takeaways from this episode include: Follow-up to Liz's multitasking goal: the first day went great! Rest of the week… work in progress. It's all about the baby steps, y'all. Overall, Liz's weekly screen time went down, which is a win! We (Liz and Lee) are pretty different from each other, but those differences make our relationship so much fun. We balance each other out and celebrate those differences instead of trying to change each other. When people speak negatively about you, it's not really about you. It's 100% about them. Their insecurities, their life story, and what they've been told is right and wrong is why they're coming for you instead of looking at themselves.   Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you're ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service! HSM In-Person Classes HSM At Home (Via Zoom) HSM Streaming   Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.   Podcast contact info: Liz's Instagram  Lee's Instagram Hilliard Studio Method HSM Facebook Liz & Lee's YouTube  

We've only got about 4,000 weeks in our lifetime (not 40,000 like Liz says at the end of this episode - ha!), so do you want to spend those weeks halfway enjoying your experiences, or fully enjoying them? We're talking about multitasking, where we avoid focusing or being present by trying to do several things at once. In this episode, Liz is sharing how she's challenging herself to avoid multitasking in August to feel more present and in the moment than ever.   Our friends at No Shade Spray Tan are keeping us glowy and tan all year long! Use code HSM10 for $10 off your salon spray tan at their SouthPark or Birkdale salon locations!   Save the Date! On October 5th, Infinity MedSpa + Wellness is hosting their 7th annual BeautyPalooza event with dreamy swag bags, music, guest appearances, and more! New patients can use code HSM10 for a special discount off your first service when booking online!   Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you'd like! We can't wait to hear from you!   Resources mentioned: New York Times: The High Price of Multitasking Bloomberg: A Typical American Life Week By Week   Some key takeaways from this episode include: So much of multitasking is avoiding being present in the moment. When you're going on a walk or doing household tasks, are you listening to music or a podcast? Try doing these without any noise and see how much more focused and present you feel. Another way we multitask is watching TV while eating or enjoying a drink with our loved ones. We can't fully enjoy our meal, our drink or our favorite TV show when our brain is trying to focus on all these things at once.  When you have a demanding job, it can also be difficult to leave your phone behind or turn off notifications. Odds are, whatever is going on at work can wait until you're finished with your workout, your meal, or whatever you're focusing on at the moment.   Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you're ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service! HSM In-Person Classes HSM At Home (Via Zoom) HSM Streaming   Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.   Podcast contact info: Liz's Instagram  Lee's Instagram Hilliard Studio Method HSM Facebook Liz & Lee's YouTube  

Police are looking to identify three people after a break-in at a jewelry store on early Thursday morning. Officers responded to Fink's Jewelers in Huntersville around 3:25 a.m. on Thursday after a break-in was reported. A witness told police they saw a blue van parked outside of the store, broken glass, and several people inside. The suspects left the store and attempted to drive away in the van, but it broke down so they ran from the area where police believe they were picked up by another car.  The three suspects are described as: Large framed man wearing a white button-down shirt, gray pants, a dark baseball hat, sunglasses, an N95-type mask, and gloves Large framed man wearing a light-colored hoodie, black sweatpants, a head covering, sunglasses, gloves, and white sneakers A person who stayed in the van with an unknown description READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-investigation-underway-birkdale-village-huntersville/275-71d732ca-8e20-493e-98d1-9af32fa5a89a

Police are looking to identify three people after a break-in at a jewelry store on early Thursday morning.Officers responded to Fink's Jewelers in Huntersville around 3:25 a.m. on Thursday after a break-in was reported. A witness told police they saw a blue van parked outside of the store, broken glass, and several people inside.The suspects left the store and attempted to drive away in the van, but it broke down so they ran from the area where police believe they were picked up by another car. The three suspects are described as: Large framed man wearing a white button-down shirt, gray pants, a dark baseball hat, sunglasses, an N95-type mask, and gloves Large framed man wearing a light-colored hoodie, black sweatpants, a head covering, sunglasses, gloves, and white sneakers A person who stayed in the van with an unknown description READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-investigation-underway-birkdale-village-huntersville/275-71d732ca-8e20-493e-98d1-9af32fa5a89a

We're back in the Redlands baby, this time with Birkdale born and now Sydney based comedian Nick White! We revisit the scandal plagued local MP Andrew Laming and dive into working shitty jobs as a teenager and the mystery of goat woman!  Get it on all pod apps. You can also buy our sick t-shirts and more from the link below! Give it a listen, send it to your friends, leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://linktr.ee/CommunityNoticeboardPodcast

In this episode, I join the owners of Sugar + Ice in Birkdale Village to talk about their new venture.Ryan and Natalia Schooley join me to share the story behind their new retail location in Birkdale Village.Sugar + Ice is a fun new concept stemming from their parent company, State Fair Mini Donuts.Sugar + Ice specializes in gourmet mini donuts, shaved ice & a wide variety of specialty drinks. They truly have something for just about everyone.Ryan and Natalia are extremely excited about bringing their concept to Birkdale Village, and I'm excited to have them joining me here on the podcast.It's an extra sweet episode 162 of Lake Norman's #1 small business podcast. Enjoy getting to know Ryan and Natalia Schooley, the owners of Sugar + Ice in Birkdale Village.Sugar + Ice - Birkdale VillageAddress: 16940 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Suite B, Huntersville, NC 28078Phone: (704) 274-5584Local businesses mentioned in this episode:Girl Tribe Co.Lakeside EmbroideryCrisp Balloon DesignsWhit's Frozen CustardLB Marketing Co.North American PropertiesBirkdale VillageSubscribe to Lake Norman's #1 Weekly Email Newsletter - it's FREE!Partner with The Best of LKN and Grow Your Business! Click HERE to learn more!Special thanks to our sponsors!This episode of The Best of LKN podcast is made possible by our friends at The Sarver Group. Buying or Selling a home in the Lake Norman area? Contact The Sarver Group - Keller Williams Realty Lake Norman! Call them using our own special phone number: 704-626-7007 - use this number so they know you heard about them on The Best of LKN!Support the show

Tommy Aaron recounts his career highlight, winning the 1973 Masters Tournament. Tommy also relates the full story of the scorecard debacle at the Masters in 1968 that kept Roberto De Vincenzo from a playoff with eventual winner Bob Goalby. He takes us inside the room at the iconic Masters champions dinner, reflects on the famous "Concession" at the 1969 Ryder Cup at Birkdale and life after the Tour on the senior circuit. Tommy Aaron concludes his life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

Birkdale Village, a mixed-use property in Huntersville, has modified its redevelopment and expansion plans to eliminate the construction of a new hotel and apartments. The plan preserves the proposal for new offices and a parking deck. Brian Richards, the Huntersville assistant planning director, credits the developers for listening to opposition from some neighbors. "This is not atypical for folks to speak for or against projects," Richards explained Wednesday. "And often times the developers do listen. Sometimes they get a bad rap for not listening, but in this case, they are listening to their neighbors." As WCNC Charlotte reported last year, some in the community were against the plans. Those opposed feared the area could become even more overcrowded with increased traffic. "We do know folks who have grown up here who's seen things change. Traffic is an inconvenience," Richards said. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/birkdale-village-scraps-development-plans-apartments-hotel/275-c58eb74c-b8a8-43bb-8b17-aa59c71e3772 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has approved dozens of legislative items the district will lobby the North Carolina General Assembly to change. On the list are issues like the controversial school calendar law, reinstating higher pay for teachers with advanced degrees -- commonly known as master pay, and allowing retired teachers to return to the workforce full-time. Lawmakers in Raleigh have one of the largest impacts on how schools in the state are run. "90% of the rules and regulations that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and all the schools across the state have to follow are made in Raleigh, what time we have to start school, how many hours of school we have to have," Charles Jeter, CMS's Government Affairs, Policy, and Board Services Executive Director, said.  CMS Board members will have meetings, send emails, and even visit Raleigh to advocate for changes to laws impacting schools. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-votes-lobby-changes-school-calendar-law-pay-legislative-session/275-5e284c10-45df-4a42-a8ef-86bd14264b9e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Birkdale Village, a mixed-use property in Huntersville, has modified its redevelopment and expansion plans to eliminate the construction of a new hotel and apartments. The plan preserves the proposal for new offices and a parking deck.Brian Richards, the Huntersville assistant planning director, credits the developers for listening to opposition from some neighbors."This is not atypical for folks to speak for or against projects," Richards explained Wednesday. "And often times the developers do listen. Sometimes they get a bad rap for not listening, but in this case, they are listening to their neighbors."As WCNC Charlotte reported last year, some in the community were against the plans. Those opposed feared the area could become even more overcrowded with increased traffic."We do know folks who have grown up here who's seen things change. Traffic is an inconvenience," Richards said.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/birkdale-village-scraps-development-plans-apartments-hotel/275-c58eb74c-b8a8-43bb-8b17-aa59c71e3772Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has approved dozens of legislative items the district will lobby the North Carolina General Assembly to change.On the list are issues like the controversial school calendar law, reinstating higher pay for teachers with advanced degrees -- commonly known as master pay, and allowing retired teachers to return to the workforce full-time.Lawmakers in Raleigh have one of the largest impacts on how schools in the state are run."90% of the rules and regulations that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and all the schools across the state have to follow are made in Raleigh, what time we have to start school, how many hours of school we have to have," Charles Jeter, CMS's Government Affairs, Policy, and Board Services Executive Director, said. CMS Board members will have meetings, send emails, and even visit Raleigh to advocate for changes to laws impacting schools.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-votes-lobby-changes-school-calendar-law-pay-legislative-session/275-5e284c10-45df-4a42-a8ef-86bd14264b9eWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Welcome back Badgers. This week we're joined by a few special guests. First, Sean McClean the 'new' Course Manager at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Birkdale is one of the most famous links courses in the world, and both Bledge and I were looking forward to speaking to Sean and asking his opinions, ideas and plans for this great Open venue. We also talk about his career to date, including 13 years at Princes with guest of episode 2, Rob McGuirk. Sean was also asked a couple of questions by Fletcher and Jesse, Bledge's next generation of course managers. Undoubtedly the hardest hitting questions of the episode. We are so grateful to everyone who listens. We hope you enjoy this week's episode and please do keep sharing the podcast with other golf badgers out there who enjoy our nerdy niche. Thanks, Sam

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In this episode, I get together with the marketing team at North American properties to discuss Birkdale Village. Cayley Mullen, VP of Marketing with North American Properties, and Maureen Smith, the Marketing Manager at Birkdale Village, join me to share the details of how North American Properties has reimagined the Birkdale Village experience. Birkdale Village | 8712 Lindholm Dr #202, Huntersville, NC 28078Get your tickets to Celebrate Birkdale! Mentioned in this podcast episode:Cool Kids ClubhouseeeZ Fusion & SushiOther friends of ours at Birkdale Village:Dressler's RestaurantButtermilk Sky Pie ShopSpecial thanks to North American Properties and Lake Norman Economic Development. Sign up for The Best of LKN Email Newsletter HERE!Partner with The Best of LKN and Grow Your Business! Click HERE to learn more!Special thanks to our sponsors:Sodoma Law NorthBlumengärten FloristClean Eatz Cafes - Lake NormanJuelerye Fine Gifts & ArtRefresh Medical SpaEleven Lakes Brewing Co.SoundVisionJohn Hassell - Farm Bureau InsuranceHoffman Lending TeamThe Sarver Group - Keller Williams RealtyLKN ImagesSchwinn CPA PLLCSupport the show

Jack moved to Huntersville and we discuss what we like about the Birkdale area and the city of Huntersville. 

It was around dusk on the 24th of May, 2014, in Birkdale, Auckland, New Zealand. Blessie Gotingco had just finished up her shift at a local insurance company, and had planned on getting the bus home. The walk from the bus stop to Blessie's home was something that she feared; the streets were not well lit and walking alone could be quite daunting. As it transpired, Blessie had every reason to fear. She never made it home that night, and an interview with a neighbour would uncover that they had heard something very ominous…SPONSORS -Feals CBD: Thank you to Feals CBD for sponsoring this episode! Feals offers premium CBD delivered right to your front door! It can keep your head clear and your mind fresh. Get 50% off and free shipping at: https://feals.com/MORBIDOLOGYMagic Mind: Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode! Magic Mind is the first productivity shot, filled with 12 active ingredients designed to stimulate focus, creativity, energy and motivation. Get 40% off at: https://magicmind.co/morbidologySHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-160-blessie-gotingcoPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak

Ian Baker-Finch, Open Champion at Birkdale in 1991, talks about how his playing experience helps as he covers the Masters Tournament as an analyst for CBS Sports, "FORE the Good of the Game."

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Laura Davies, recalls learning the game by tagging along with her brother and his friends growing up in England. Self-taught by mimicking some of the greats of the game at the time (Ballesteros, Woosnam, etc.), Laura's game developed quickly and she was selected to play in the Curtis Cup at Muirfield in 1984.  She turned pro the following year and had the first of her 87 professional wins in 1985 at the Belgian Ladies Open. Laura recounts some of her other early wins including the 1986 Women's British Open at Birkdale (before it was a major) and the 1987 U.S. Women's Open at Plainfield CC in an 18-hole playoff with two other HOFer's, JoAnne Carner and Ayako Okamoto. She concludes this segment by recalling some of the game's greats from the 1980's. Laura Davies, the winningest player ever on the Ladies European Tour, shares her memories of those early years, "FORE the Good of the Game."

In this episode, sponsored by 760 Docks (see below for Discount Code for 50% off of one of their FloaTables), Mike Bagwell sits down with Birkdale/Huntersville Fleet Feet Co-Owner, Mark Harris, to talk all things Fleet Feet, their journey to becoming Fleet Feet Franchise owners, the benefits of having your feet scanned in order to determine the best shoes for your running, walking, or exercising activities, their working relationship with other medical providers, and their involvement within the Lake Norman community to help encourage an active lifestyle.  Mark also talks about several common feet pain points, remedies for these pains, how the Fleet Feet store caters to people of all ages, the most popular brand shoes (and why these brands are popular), the other products available to help ease or relieve walking/pain, and the many walking/running programs offered by Fleet Feet.  If you are living, or want to live, a healthy lifestyle, this is a great educational episode to learn more about how Fleet Feet can help.  Enjoy our conversation with Mark Harris!Information regarding Fleet Feet in Birkdale, Huntersville:Business Phone:  704-896-2202Store Address:  16620 Cranlyn Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078Website:  https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/huntersville/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fleetfeethuntersville/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fleetfeetsportshuntersville/Information regarding the Sponsor of this episode:  760 DocksBusiness Phone:  704-966-9437Email:  Hello@760Docks.com Website:  https://www.760Docks.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LKN-Repair-GroupInstagram:  @760Docks760 Docks Promotion Code:  Float in style on the lake this summer with one of their viral FloaTABLES for $500 off plus free delivery for LKN residents with code LKNLOCAL on their website 760Docks.com Information regarding our Podcast Hosts:Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:·         via email MBagwell@EndersInsurance.com·         on his cell (704) 489-3650·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:·         via email hanna@writewellservices.com·         on her cell (704) 956-6523·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NMSD3RDP2L7DU)

One of England's finest golfers ever, Tony Jacklin, begins by recalling his Open Championship victory in 1969 at Royal Lytham and several close calls, with his loss to Lee Trevino at Muirfield in 1972 his toughest loss. Tony played on seven Ryder Cup teams with "The Concession" by Jack Nicklaus at Birkdale in 1969 the most memorable moment. He transformed the Ryder Cup competition over his four stints as European Captain, insisting on a level of support and commitment for his team consistent with that of his opponent, the U.S. side. He has since released his book, Tony Jacklin: My Ryder Cup Journey, which highlights the important role he played in the history of the event. Tony Jacklin concludes his life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."

5-time winner of the Open Championship Tom Watson recounts his final triumph at Royal Birkdale, "FORE the Good of the Game."

1971 Masters Champion, Charles Coody, grew up in Texas and had a game suited for golf in the winds of the UK. After winning the Masters he traveled to Birkdale for the British Open and finished tied 5th and never made it back for another Open. Charles talks about that difficult decision, "FORE the Good of the Game."

In this first episode of our new season we talk about podcasts. Are you interested in podcast production? What makes a good podcast? How do you create quality content? In this episode we explore the answers to these and other questions about podcasts with Prof Mark McDonald, who has thirty years of experience in international broadcasting with BBC World News, across both TV and Radio, and with two leading public broadcasters in the United States. He is the founder and CEO of Birkdale media and teaches a course on podcasting at Georgetown University.

In this episode, I sit down with Gabby Sillyman. She is the co-owner along with her sister, Savannah, of the Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop in Birkdale Village. We've been buying pies there since their opening in early Spring of this year for many of our special occasions with family and friends. I've been really looking forward to connecting with Gabby and featuring Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop on the podcast.Gabby shares the story of how she and her family first discovered the Buttermilk Sky brand back in her hometown of Johnson City, Tennessee. It was love at first sight. The idea of opening her own pie shop with her sister Savannah led Gabby and her family to Charlotte, and a whole string of events transpired that would bring their families together in this amazing small business. As per usual, we discuss everything there is to know about the Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop experience, as well as recognizing other really special small businesses in the area. Unfortunately, just before we close our conversation, we did lose internet connection and had to start a new Zoom meeting to finish the episode. All good, though, as I think Gabby's advice for aspiring small business owners and franchisees does come through in the end. It's a very sweet episode 74 of Lake Norman's #1 small business podcast. Thanks for listening in, enjoy getting to know Gabby Sillyman, co-owner of Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop in Birkdale Village.Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop - Birkdale Village16836 Birkdale Commons PkwyUnit 64Huntersville, NC  28078Local businesses recognized in this episode:Clean JuiceSummit CoffeeKindred - Joe and Katy Kindred were our guests in Episode 31 of the podcast!Birkdale VillageUniquities Boutique - BirkdalePoppies Gifts - BirkdaleBubbles and Brews CLTJoe Gibbs RacingNon-profit organizations recognized in this episode:Feed NCBee MightyCookies for Kids' CancerReading recommendation:Profit First by Mike MichalowiczPodcast recommendation:How I Built This with Guy RazSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/epicjourneymedia)

New Zealand has 83 new Covid-19 community cases today.It takes our total linked to the Auckland outbreak to 511.58 links are still being establishedThere are seven sub-clusters - the two largest are Birkdale, with 68 and Mangere Church with 237 cases.All others have fewer than 20 infections.Thirty-four people are in hospital - 32 are stable, and two are stable but in ICU.Grant Robertson says that these numbers are "cause for cautious optimism."LISTEN ABOVE

New Zealand has 83 new Covid-19 community cases today.It takes our total linked to the Auckland outbreak to 511.58 links are still being establishedThere are seven sub-clusters - the two largest are Birkdale, with 68 and Mangere Church with 237 cases.All others have fewer than 20 infections.Thirty-four people are in hospital - 32 are stable, and two are stable but in ICU.Grant Robertson says that these numbers are "cause for cautious optimism."LISTEN ABOVE

1971 Masters Champion, Charles Coody, puts us inside the room at the annual Champion's Dinner at Augusta and recalls his fondest memories of the Par 3 tournament with his grandsons caddying (and hitting the occasional putt). He admits regret with only playing one Open Championship, a T5 at Birkdale, in 1971 and shares his memories of other Tour victories. His love of family, and pride of his grandchildren, are evident as Charles Coody shares the rest of his story, “FORE the Good of the Game.”

We're LIVE! This week we're covering the Birkdale Summit Coffee location in Huntersville while enjoying our morning coffee. If you missed out Instagram Live, we chatted about how powerful the energy is around Summit's grand openings. Tune in with your morning coffee and join the fun!

Winner of eight major championships and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tom Watson, joins us to re-live his Open Championship experiences including the highs of five wins and the lows of disappointing defeats at the Old Course and in 2009 at Turnberry at age 59. He recounts his first experience with links golf preparing for his first Open at Carnoustie, the iconic “Duel in the Sun” with Nicklaus at Turnberry, his “emergency nine” with Arnie at Muirfield, his back-door win at Troon and his memorable 2-iron into the last at Birkdale. Tom fondly recalls the influence Jack Nicklaus had on his career (and he does a pretty good Nicklaus impersonation to boot). Tom Watson shares his Open Championship memories, “FORE the Good of the Game.”

This special Spotlight episode ahead of U.S. Open week is dedicated to Lee Trevino. This is Part 1 of what will likely, hopefully be a two-part Spotlight. It begins with the nuts and bolts of Trevino's resume and career accomplishments before launching into his background and upbringing in poor conditions outside of Dallas. It covers his trademark swing, how he got into the game from destitute circumstances, his time in the Marines, and his path onto Tour golf. That path is due in part to qualifying for and then succeeding at the U.S. Open his first few times around the national championship. This episode covers his first three major wins, the U.S. Open at Oak Hill, the U.S. Open at Merion in a playoff against Jack Nicklaus, and his first Open Championship at Birkdale. It also covers the origins of his antipathy towards the Masters, and many more side tales. Thanks to the U.S. Open Victory Club (join that here) for supporting this Spotlight work and making these episodes possible.

On this episode, Juice 107.3 brekky hosts Chloe & Elerrina talk to "Maxi" Maxwell and Birkdale woman Leigh Mason about their Live Learn Survive water safety program online. 17/03/2021 Website: https://www.juice1073.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Juice1073GoldCoast Podcasts: Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/good-taste-brekky-with-chloe-and-elerrina-on-juice-107-dot-3-1 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNDFjOTI2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1518864498/good-taste-brekky-with-chloe-and-elerrina-on-juice-107-3-gold-coast PocketCast:https://pca.st/omi391ca RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/good-taste-brekky-with-chloe-and-6BoonM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lv1qJEjaLhINBtILn59mw

One of the best pizzas we have EVER had is from Inizio pizza. There newest of 3 locations is now located in Birkdale right across from Birkdale Village. With the ovens, flour, and even water imported from Italy, it's as authentic as you can get. We recommend trying out the pistachio pizza, the Luigi, and finish it off with a cannoli. Make sure you check out Inizio on Instagram at @iniziopizza Follow Ryan @ryanwebbermarketing Follow Tiffany @lawwithtiff

In this episode, I have a conversation with Alan Springate. Alan is the owner of one of my favorite area restaurants, eeZ Fusion & Sushi located in Birkdale Village. Alan and I talk about his background in the restaurant business, and the winding road he took toward the concept we know now as eeZ Fusion & Sushi. The conversation reminds me of something James Clear wrote in his book, Atomic Habits: In business, and in life, it is unlikely that your actual path will match the journey you had in mind when you set out.  Enjoy!From the  eeZ Fusion & Sushi website:“Get ready for a modern and fresh take on the food you love. Located in the heart of Birkdale Village for well over a decade, eeZ Fusion & Sushi has long been heralded as the spot for the freshest, most creative and innovative sushi for miles around.With just a touch of classic Asian culture, eeZ is the perfect spot for gathering with friends, a family outing or a special date night. Portions are hearty, flavors are bold and eeZ will leave you looking forward to your next visit.Master Sushi Chef Rifali Almunir's creations include beautifully presented sashimi, nigiri, basic rolls and unique dishes that feature antibiotic free, all natural meats and sustainably fresh caught seafood delights that are hand-cut daily. Every dish on our menu is fully customizable at the guest's request.Whether you're looking or a noodle bowl for the kids, fresh grilled fish, or a night of never-ending sushi, there really is something for everyone at eeZ. Our staff is well trained on food allergies and will bend over backwards to make sure your needs are met!”Web: https://eezfusion.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/eezfusion/FB: https://www.facebook.com/eeZFusionandSushi/ Businesses recognized in this episode:AlphaGraphics Cornelius              https://www.alphagraphics.com/centers/cornelius-north-carolina-us565.htmlFreeman's Screenprintinghttps://www.freemanscreenprinters.com/ T1 Visionshttps://www.t1visions.com/Books recommended in this episode:Keep It Simple: Unclutter Your Mind to Uncomplicate Your LifeBy Joe Calloway      Buy it here >> https://amzn.to/37OjUqCSetting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in BusinessBy Danny Meyer     Buy it here >> https://amzn.to/33WwJhA(We may receive a monetary commission if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these links. The Best of LKN is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)Podcast mentioned:How I Built This with Guy Raz     https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this Follow The Best of LKN on Facebook and Instagram:FB: https://www.facebook.com/thebestoflknIG: https://www.instagram.com/the_best_of_lkn/ Our homepage: https://thebestoflkn.com/ Thanks for following The Best of LKN podcast!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/epicjourneymedia)

Benny sits down to talk about everything from which diabetes task he hates the most to what he loves about the diabetes community and much more. Stacey's son was diagnosed with type 1 in December of 2006, just before he turned two. This week he answers questions about Dexcom and pump site insertions and shares his excitement about turning 16 and (hopefully) getting his driver's license soon! Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Innovations, we talk about the new Hello Dexcom program More info about Dexcom assistance programs here. Listen to our episode with Stacey's whole family from 2016 here.   Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone      Click here for Android   Episode Transcription: Stacey Simms  0:00 Diabetes Connections is brought to you by One Drop created for people with diabetes by people who have diabetes by Gvoke HypoPen, the first premixed auto injector for very low blood sugar, and by Dexcom take control of your diabetes and live life to the fullest with Dexcom.   Announcer  0:21 This is Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms.   Stacey Simms  0:27 This week, 14 years ago this month, my son was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. Benny joins me to answer a bunch of questions including how he psychs himself up for every inset and CGM change. He says, you gotta be fast.   Benny  0:41 Like with baseball, if you step up to bat and you get inside your head, you know, like you're gonna not hit the ball, you're gonna swing bed and if you like, leave the inset on your body. Like you're holding it there like, more and more you get in your head and like, this is terrifying. Why am I doing this?   Stacey Simms  0:54 Even now after all these years?   Benny  0:56 Oh, yeah, like if I don't do it in the first like, 10 seconds I have it on my body. I have to like take a minute.   Stacey Simms  1:01 He also shares what he remembers about moving to more independence. He was diagnosed before he was two. So it's been quite a change for us over the years. We also share what makes him nervous, what makes him happy, and a lot more In innovations this week, a new program called Hello Dexcom may have more people trying this CGM. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Welcome to another week of the show. I am always so glad to have you along. We aim to educate and inspire about diabetes by sharing stories of connection. As I have said my son was diagnosed before he turned two my husband lives with type two diabetes. I do not have diabetes. I have a background in broadcasting and local radio and television news. And that is how you get the podcast. I apologize right off the bat. My voice is a little rough this week. I have had some kind of lousy cold since Thanksgiving, I got checked for everything. COVID, strep, blah, blah, blah. It's just a regular old virus. And I don't feel that bad. But I probably don't sound that great. So I apologize for that. It really is hard to believe that 14 years have gone by. I remember that day like many of you do the diagnosis day, like it was yesterday. I've told a lot of stories about that day, I was working in radio, our lives were so different. My kids were so tiny. Some of you saw the photo I posted in the Facebook group of Benny and you many of you met him when he was tiny. And it's got to be jarring because I don't share photos of my kids all the time on social media to now see him looking so different. And he's 5’11. I mean, he's working out all the time. And we talked about that in the interview. It's just amazing, right? You parents know you you hear your kids in the kitchen and you look up expecting to see you know, your seven year old daughter, and there's this 19 year old woman. What are you doing in my house? All the cliches about how quickly it all goes. But I'm always happy when Benny comes back on the show and answers questions that you submit questions that I have. It's amazing for me as his mom and it's become quite a time capsule. I think as we'll look back in years to come, and I hope it's helpful or maybe entertaining for you all. So we will get to that in just a moment. But first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by One Drop and I spoke to the people at One Drop and I was really impressed at how much they get diabetes. It makes sense their CEO Jeff was diagnosed with type one as an adult. One Drop is for people with diabetes by people with diabetes. The people at One Drop work relentlessly to remove all barriers between you and the care you need. Get 24 seven coaching support in your app and unlimited supplies delivered. No prescriptions or insurance required. Their beautiful sleek meter fits in perfectly with the rest of your life. They'll also send you test strips with a strip plan that actually makes sense for how much you actually check when dropped diabetes care delivered. learn more, go to Diabetes connections.com and click on the One Drop logo. If you've listened to this show at all, you know my son Benny was diagnosed just before he turned two back in 2006. So that makes 14 years of type one in my house. We've done shows with him before In fact, when we marked one decade with type one, I interviewed my whole family. I will link that episode up if you'd like to go back and listen, I talked to my husband and my daughter and got the sibling perspective, which was really eye opening for me. And I talked to Benny, which four years ago he sounded quite different. I have been told that Benny and I are kind of quick, we may talk in a bit of a shorthand when we're together. So listening to this interview, you should know just a couple of things. Geoffrey we mentioned is a diabetes camp counselor who is terrific. He's a great friend. We both love him, no matter what we say here. Sorry. Geoffrey. Benny mentioned some issues with his tandem pump. They are being wonderful about this. And by the time you listen, it's probably all resolved. But I will tell you a bit more about that after the interview, Benny and I get a little silly. I don't know if everybody appreciates that But enough of you have told me that it's okay to leave in. So I did. I did take out some really over the top ridiculousness, but I put that in at the very end of the show. So you can listen if you want to, like, Alright, we start off with Benny, rummaging around my office. So I sent you into my closet to find a mic, pop filter. And what did you come out with? What is that?   Benny  5:21 It's a USB hub. And what does that do? basically turns one USB slot into three or four.   Stacey Simms  5:29 I remember buying that because I thought I would use it at conferences, but it didn't really work out that way.   Benny  5:34 Well, I mean, your computer has, I mean, I guess enough. Like it's not a one of the Mac's that have one USB, this would be very useful for that. I do not have one of those, but I will certainly find a use for it.   Stacey Simms  5:46 All right. So how are you?   Benny  5:48 I'm great. How are you?   Stacey Simms  5:50 I'm great. Oh, my goodness. So as we are sitting here, this is 14 years of type 1 diabetes. Today, this is your actual diversity is today. Benny I’m such an old man Stacey Simms Today's the Saturday that we went down to the hospital in Charlotte. And then later that night, when I was freaking out, you put your arm around me and you said Benny it’s gonna be okay, mom, Stacey Simms you said it's gonna be okay, mommy. Yeah, that was tonight.   Benny  6:12 I'm an old man. I'm so old. That's wild. I don’t remember any of that.   Stacey Simms  6:15 What's interesting, too, is we started your Dexcom on Christmas Day. 2013. So you had just turned nine? Yeah, or you were about to turn nine. And that's we started your Dexcom you must remember that.   Benny  6:33 And we were at grandma's house in the big screen room,   Unknown Speaker  6:36 right? Like that movie theater room.   Benny  6:38 And you were both with me. I was like, freaking out. And dad was just like, Alright, we're doing it wrong. And I was like, that was terrifying. Let's never do that. Again.   Stacey Simms  6:49 That was the old I was gonna say G5. But it was the G4. It was a G4 flat. No, it was a G4 pediatric which had the same inserter as the G5. What I wanted to ask you about was. Stop. You are impossible we need to do this on video one day. See, you've been doing that, trying to like eat the mic three years old, gross, fine. Well, you couldn't find any pop filters, because every time I talk to you I have to  get a new one. So I figured you don't have a lot of like reflections with diabetes. we've, we've asked you some of these questions before   Benny  7:29 and I'm not the best at answering them.   Stacey Simms  7:30 Not quite a I'm not the most reflective person a meditative Sage if that's the right way of putting it. But you do have a lot of good things and wisdom to share. So I thought we'd take a different tack this time. Okay. All right. So here are some dumb questions.   Unknown Speaker  7:45 We love them.   Stacey Simms  7:46 And you have done your own will say, you have done your own pumping sets and Dexcom insertions I'm gonna say 2 to 3 years now I've kind of lost track, but it's been a long time. I can't remember the last time I did one with you. Which is worse, pumping set or Dexcom   Benny  8:02 Oh pump? For sure. Why? Tell me about it. Because the Dexcom is a little before the G5 and G for pediatric were terrifying. Yeah, they were like giant syringes and like you could feel the needle go in and like all you could feel it move the entire time.   Stacey Simms  8:17 Do you remember? That definitely let you finish the actual question. But do you remember the first time Geoffrey tried to get you to yesterday or so?   Benny  8:25 Are we friends for life?   Stacey Simms  8:26 We were at I think a Jdrf conference. It might have been a friend for life conference. But I think it was local. Because Geoffrey was there from our   Benny  8:34 local. Yeah, we were in the hallway outside the conference room. And he was like you either do it yourself or it's not happening. And that's actually how he made me do my first inset too. But that was that camp. Thank you, Geoffrey. You have traumatized me. He said the way he did it was just push up against the wall. And then like with the white part to go in, and then the clear part. he'd pull it up by himself. And I'm like, that's not how I would do that. And I was I was utterly terrified. I just remember walking up. Oh, you had I had it on my arm, right? And it was like the whole thing was stuck on my arm. And I was just like running around because I will I'm not doing this.   Stacey Simms  9:07 Yeah. If you're not familiar with how the G5 used to work, or the old Dexcoms you'd have to, it just looked like almost like a giant syringe a surrender, right? So you'd push down on one part and then pull up on one part. I'll put a video link in the show notes. So you can check that out. But it's very hard to do by yourself. So people got very innovative and use door jams. And well   Benny  9:26 I actually did it by myself. I mean, I got to the point where I could you just got to stretch your fingers.   Stacey Simms  9:32 But also you couldn't really do in your arm by yourself.   Benny  9:34 I couldn't I got to the point. Yeah,   excuse me. Um, it was just really fast because I'm so like most people like did it kind of slowly and then like pull it up pretty fast. But like I did it like all in one smooth motion so that I could actually do it with one hand on my arm. No, because I'm just that I don't   Stacey Simms  9:51 remember. I think when Geoffrey did it that day though. We wound up just removing it. Yeah, we just took it off because it was your conference with it sticking out of your arm.   Unknown Speaker  9:59 I mean Sorry to laugh.   Stacey Simms  10:00 I was like, You were scared. I was terrified. There's so much that you guys have to go through. That is so scary and not fun.   Unknown Speaker  10:07 So Geoffrey bullies me. All right.   Unknown Speaker  10:08 I love you, Geoffrey.   Stacey Simms  10:11 You said the inset hurts more now.   Benny  10:12 Yeah.   Stacey Simms  10:13 So how do you Wow Tell me about your procedure. Oh, you do it?   Benny  10:16 Well, the Dexcom. But let me get back to that. Now it's just a button. And it's not scary at all. Like you don't see the needle. You don't see anything but the bandage sticky part and the big orange button. It looks kid friendly. Like it doesn't look like it's gonna stab you. It's just a button. But the the inset like you can see everything. You have to like a bit. You're basically looking at the needle the entire time while you're unwrapping it. And let me just say that the inserts are way harder, way harder to unwrap than the decks comes. Someone should get on that. I'm with you. And like the spring mechanism, like you have to like pinch down on both sides. That's like, I just adds the aspect of like you are stabbing yourself.   Stacey Simms  10:59 Well, it's interesting, because you know, you have done more shots than people. Most people who use a pump will have done well. I don't remember any of them. You just did. You stopped in March. Oh,   Unknown Speaker  11:09 wait,   Stacey Simms  11:10 did that Tresiba. Oh, that you see.   Unknown Speaker  11:13 Let me rephrase.   Benny  11:14 When I think of shots, I think of like the the one with the orange test   Stacey Simms  11:17 syringe shots like the old Oh, yeah, that's true, because you were two and a half when we stopped that. Okay. But what I mean is, here's my question. As a person with diabetes, who has sharp objects in you quite often, it must be so strange to have to insert them and as you're saying, You're watching the needle the whole time you're wrapping the inset unwrapping the inset, and then you put it on your body. Isn't your body kind of telling you like not a good idea?   Benny  11:41 Yeah, no, I mean, absolutely. Like, it's kind of like sports. Like if you don't do it at that moment. Like with baseball, if you step up to bat and you get inside your head, you know, like you're gonna not hit the ball, you're gonna swing bed. And if you like, leave the inset on your body. Like you're holding it there. Like Like, more and more you get in your head and like, this is terrifying. Why am   Stacey Simms  11:58 I doing this? Even now after all these years? Oh, yeah,   Benny  12:01 like if I don't do it in the first like, 10 seconds. I have it on my body. I have to like take a minute.   Stacey Simms  12:07 That just makes sense to me. Because your body is never going to say yes to a needle. It's always going to want to send your body's not down.   Benny  12:15 This is not a good idea. crazy person.   Stacey Simms  12:18 Does the coughing still help?   Benny  12:19 Oh yeah, I do it every time. I don't know if I would need to anymore, but I still do it every time   Stacey Simms  12:26 and we should explain when you cough apparently you kind of confuse your body for minor pain.   Benny  12:31 I think it just distracting. Like I think if you like the whatever it is like the nerves receptor pain, whatever. Just focus on your lungs for like, a quarter of a second. And that's when the needles going in your body.   Stacey Simms  12:43 So can you now cough and stay still? Like that's the one thing that makes me nervous when I hear you coughing it's like picture you moving and then the needle getting   Benny  12:49 I never moved that much. It's like a little flinch. Like if your cough right now it's not like you're not gonna move six feet. We need a camera   Unknown Speaker  12:58 camera. He just like jumped off his chair. Maybe another time.   Stacey Simms  13:07 Right back to our chat in just a moment. But first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Gvoke HypoPen. 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It wasn't like one of us was like this needs to change. It was both of us kind of like we can't if we want to   Stacey Simms  14:14 I seem to remember in fifth grade your inset coming out once and me saying you're fine. Do it yourself.   Benny  14:21 I don't remember that.   Stacey Simms  14:22 Well, I'm glad because I felt kind of mean at the time. But me but you did it and you were really excited about it. And I think it's also as you got more independent. You didn't need me or want me hovering over Yeah. No, but you don't mean like when you used to go to Birkdale with your friends, and we would go places and do things. You know, like in seventh grade, you'd go to Burke does our local shopping center and you wouldn't if your insect came out or had an issue with like, you didn't want your mommy coming to your rescue. Well, I would have been happy to I know. But I think that helps too. So what It's a tough answer, though, because there really isn't an answer is how you did it.   Benny  15:03 Yeah, it's kind of just um, and kind of just happened.   Stacey Simms  15:07 I think the G6 made that easy too, because you had been doing the G5 as you said by yourself. But when I forgot we were on the G6.   Benny  15:13 How did you pretty me forgot? Like I forgot. I thought it was like, I   Stacey Simms  15:17 don't know. Am I keeping you awake? I'm tired. You are beat tonight. workout? Yeah, well, we're gonna talk about that too. But when we switch to the G6, and there's that crazy video of you getting all geared up to do it in May of 2018. We got the G6 and you and I did a live Facebook, where you inserted for the first time was that on the couch? I think I remember that was the kitchen table in the old house.   Unknown Speaker  15:38 Oh, I do remember that.   Stacey Simms  15:40 And that after that you I mean, you did that one yourself. And then it was easy. So I never did it again. I mean, I never did the G6 period ever fancy. Yeah. Well, it's weird. After having done everything for you for so long.   Benny  15:52 It just tell us. You said you can't do it anymore. You said you can stab your son anymore.   Unknown Speaker  15:57 Oh my god. Hey,   Benny  15:59 tell me. So   Stacey Simms  16:00 tell me about working out. So you your wrestling practice is sort of back pain. And you've been outside today. So much fun.   Benny  16:08 Working out in masks outside in 50 degree weather is the best thing I've ever experienced.   Stacey Simms  16:14 What happens when you work out with diabetes? Because you work out a couple of times a week outside of wrestling too. I know, to me, you kind of act very casual about it. But what do you take into account? Like, how do you do that?   Benny  16:25 I'm very casual about it. Yeah, I pretty much just go into workouts. Like, if I'm above 120, and I bring food. And if I go below 120 I eat food. And then wait till I'm above 120 and then go back in. That's pretty much it.   Stacey Simms  16:42 That's that's super casual. I mean, at least you pay attention and you know, do what you need to do.   Benny  16:46 That's pretty casual. You see, I think you're replacing the word casual with lazy. Lazy would be like I'm 90. Let's do this.   Stacey Simms  16:55 Oh, I don't I don't know. I mean, you want to have an actual workout for the time that you're there. So you take care of what you need to take care of.   Benny  17:01 Yeah, because if you didn't, then you die. Well, don't worry, or it's a waste of time come in energy.   Stacey Simms  17:06 Yeah. So here's another question for you. I'm curious though. after your workout. You know, occasionally that pump doesn't get put back on   Benny  17:14 will because I go to the shower and shower last like shower for like two to three hours. Look, hot water and music. Very nice. Okay.  Shout out to Tandem. Control IQ is very well, sometimes. You know, we're having some problems.   Stacey Simms  17:37 Yeah, well, we're just having some problems with Control IQ. We think the transmitter and the pump are not getting along right now. Each of the last four weeks have been ridiculous. We've gotten really used to control IQ.   Benny  17:46 It's great. It's really nice when it works.   Stacey Simms  17:48 Yeah. What is the diabetes chore that is the biggest pain for you.   Benny  17:54 Oh, filling a cartridge that definitely filling a cartridge just   Unknown Speaker  17:56 because I said that for No, no, no.   Benny  17:58 It's definitely filling a cartridge pain in the Can I say a bad word? No? pain in the butt. Why? Because look, it's just annoying. Yeah, I have like 10 units less. Like at night. I have like 10 units left. And I'm like, Huh, I know, I have to go all the way downstairs and fill a cartridge. Right? You're all cozy in bed. Yeah. Like I'm about to go to sleep and I get I hear the stupid Animas alarm. But   Unknown Speaker  18:24 that's not the Animas alarm. You're First of all, whatever. You haven't had an Animas phone for four years.   Benny  18:30 Did I say Animas? Oh,   Stacey Simms  18:31 do you remember the Animas alarm?   Unknown Speaker  18:33 It was um, Beethoven?   Stacey Simms  18:35 Yeah. Because I can't. I can't hear Fur Elise without like.   Benny  18:41 But there was just like that very part. It didn't go on. It was like, Dude,   Unknown Speaker  18:46 that was it. Maybe they couldn't get the rights.   Benny  18:47 They? How did they How were they legally allowed to use that?   Stacey Simms  18:52 I think it's public domain. Is it? I think I think most classical music is Yes. Really? Yeah. You are not doing untethered anymore. We referred to that earlier. That's when you took about 50% of your basal from Tresiba long acting shot, and 50% from the pump with control IQ and with your body mind changing, right. But we didn't need to really do that. What did you think of that? Was it worth it?   Benny  19:14 I think at the time, it was very nice, because it significantly decreased the amount of times I had to change my cartridge. And that was really one of the main reasons we did it. And did it work like a charm. It did.   Stacey Simms  19:27 And it was also about changing that inset. Yeah,   Benny  19:30 well, that's different perhaps.   Stacey Simms  19:32 Well, no, I mean, I'm not talking about nagging you to change your inset, which I still do, apparently need to know. But I mean, we thought that there was something wrong with the inset somewhere. I don't know if you remember this. We tried different needle lengths. We tried different types. Right. We went to the longer needle and was just overloaded. It turns out by the amount of insulin we were trying to push through. So once we took half of the insulin away from the inset, it amazingly worked much better. Would you recommend untether You know, for a teen or somebody like I would   Benny  20:02 recommend it for someone that is using more than half their cartridge today will no more than a quarter of their cartridge a day and is a teenager if you're an adult?   Stacey Simms  20:12 Hmm. Why? Why do you think adults wouldn't do? Well?   Benny  20:15 I don't know. Like, it just feels like something that like, you know, teenagers have that like a hormonal imbalance. And I feel like it's just significantly easier to control it with a untethered,   Stacey Simms  20:27 I just felt bad. I'll be honestly I felt bad that you had to take an additional shot every day. Well, no,   Benny  20:31 I mean, I took that into like account mentally. Like I was like, I mean, is it worth it? And I was like, absolutely. It really was. I think that's one of the main things you should consider if you're looking into untethered. Like do you want to do another shot every day? And can you remember cuz I forgot sometimes. Yeah. But Tresiba is really forgiving? Tresiba is extremely forgiving.   Stacey Simms  20:49 Yeah. But it was amazing. The results were amazing. Not just with the cartridge changes, but with your agency and time and range, all that good stuff. Okay. So if it's a big if, if all goes well, you will be traveling to Israel, Summer of 2021 for four to four or five weeks.   Benny  21:05 Without anyone in my family.   Stacey Simms  21:07 Yes. But with camp with a camp group. What are your thoughts about diabetes? Are you nervous? Are you   Benny  21:14 a little nervous that I might run out of insets? Oh, and maybe insulin? I mean, I'm sure I won't, I'm sure we'll have an excess. I don't know, like being in a foreign, like, couple thousand miles away for the first time plus diabetes is? I mean, it's a little scary, like, truthfully, it's a little scary. But I mean, I think the fun and the the excitement significantly outweighs   Stacey Simms  21:41 I think you're very smart to worry about those things. Because unfortunately, you have to think about I think the most   Benny  21:46 thing, the thing I'm most worried about is my Dexcom not wanting to work. Oh, yeah. at Camp Carolina trails may rest in peace. The last year I was there, the second my phone was away from me, my Dexcom just did not connect to my pump once that entire week. And I really do not want that to happen.   Stacey Simms  22:06 Yeah, I remember that. That was um, that was 2018 2017, something like that. And we tried the Liebe re right, because I was kind of a backup plan. And then you were like, I'm just a diabetes camp. Forget it. And you did finger sticks all week. But that would not be fun.   Benny  22:17 Well, as I've made it abundantly clear. I think they give they their own you too much?   Stacey Simms  22:25 Well, they're ensuring your safety. Not everyone is is casual. But here's my here's   Benny  22:29 my thing. Here's my thing, right? If you have a Dexcom and someone like someone, a parental Guardian, gives it the Okay, why should you have to do a finger stick?   Stacey Simms  22:39 Well, because there are probably medical guidelines that they must go through, because they're not your parent that makes no sense. What if the parent   Benny  22:47 or guardian signs a waiver that says you can go completely off Dexcom?   Stacey Simms  22:51 Like, why would that not everybody does as well with the Dexcom as you do,   Benny  22:55 so that's why it's an that's why it should be an option to sign off to allow the parent or guardian to allow him I'm just so   Stacey Simms  23:01 happy someone will will take you that. I don't I don't sign anything special. I just say Will you put up with him? Here? Here? Take No no, no, no.   Benny  23:09 It's me putting up with them. Okay, it's very different. All right. Oh, my God. Look, I love the people there. But your policies I disagree with? I'm sorry. They're   Stacey Simms  23:18 shocked those the people that we know that are listening. Benny's never said anything like this to us. We've never heard him complain about anything. What a shocker. You were Rufus. That was so much fun when we used to actually get together in person Tell me why it was fine. I   Benny  23:33 love that like the Okay, so, one, there was one day where I was walking down the halls and the second was with all the kids in there like, like the in the place where the parents sent them way to stuff dealing with them.   Stacey Simms  23:46 Like the child care theory.   Benny  23:47 That's what it's called. I see. I don't know, because I never got sent there because I refused. But like, those kids loved me. And it was it was so much fun. Like I really don't know how to explain it   Unknown Speaker  23:58 to me cuz you didn't have any training. Really? You've never been a mascot before the run in Davidson.   Benny  24:04 Oh, the JDRF Well, yeah, that was a lot of fun to do. The one the one with the kids though, was definitely the most fun. Like they just like their eyes lit up. They're like, Oh my God is this Oh my god. Oh   Unknown Speaker  24:14 my god, guys, look. Oh   Benny  24:15 my god. And you're in there and you're hot. And you're Oh my god, I'm so hot and disgusting in there. And I'm like, I'm like in this giant bear costume that all these little kids are hugging like a third of my leg. And I'm like, and I'm like dying inside. like half the time. I'm like genuinely smiling and the cat the other half the time I'm like dying on the inside because of how hot I am.   Unknown Speaker  24:34 But it was fun.   Benny  24:35 Oh my god, I do it 100 times. It was so much fun.   Stacey Simms  24:37 That's great. If you were to talk to those little kids outside of the room costume we don't want to scare them. Anything you would tell them about diabetes any Did anybody ever seen that helped you like anything that you'd like? Oh,   Benny  24:53 it's like I've said like 100 bajillion times and like I just said, Do what you want to do and don't let the stinking diabetes stop you. It shouldn't be something that stops you.   Stacey Simms  25:03 Alright, so I'm gonna I'm gonna make it more difficult because diabetes can definitely stop you, right? diabetes slows things down. Dude, how many times have we had to like change an incident a bit when I say stop? I   Benny  25:15 mean, like, like for a week, like you're just I don't want to do anything?   Stacey Simms  25:20 Well, I think it's important to talk about that because some people here don't stop and they think like, anything that goes wrong is a bad thing. And it's their fault, and they feel bad about it. And that's not what exactly what you mean.   Benny  25:31 Yeah, no, if something goes wrong with diabetes, the first thing you should think is it is not your fault. You did everything you could, something went wrong. Now, pick yourself out, figure out what went wrong, and try and fix it. And if it doesn't work, you track up someone else to help you.   Unknown Speaker  25:50 And you sounds like the Waterboy.   Unknown Speaker  25:55 That's some high quality h2o.   Stacey Simms  25:59 All right, you are almost 16   Benny  26:02 so excited.   Stacey Simms  26:03 Let's talk about driving. I know that you think you've got it all in the bag. Absolutely   Benny  26:07 have it in the bag. I'm   Stacey Simms  26:09 the best driver this oh my god knock wood. I'm gonna swing a dead chicken over my head. And say a Kenohora the bad luck you just brought on yourself.   Benny  26:15 Don't do that English. I don't think a word you said there was English.   Stacey Simms  26:20 Just you know, take it easy. Take it easy, my son. It's a big milestone in anybody's life. But certainly for people with diabetes. I mean, we've gone over our like little protocol. And oh, here's a question for you. It's kind of about driving. So this is the first time I remember in your diabetes life where you've said, just give me the glucose tabs.   Benny  26:41 What's up with that? Well, I never liked the flavor of glucose tabs. I always thought they were kind of gross. But you have to take into account the convenience of them, they won't burst like I've had a lot with juice boxes gone, they won't melt, like gummies if I don't touch them for three weeks in a compartment in the car. And they really don't   Unknown Speaker  27:01 taste that bad.   Benny  27:03 So when it comes down to it, I'd much rather have something that I can I know will be there when I need it. Then something that tastes better.   Stacey Simms  27:10 very mature.   Unknown Speaker  27:11 I know I'm so awesome.   Benny  27:14 Give me a card   Unknown Speaker  27:15 that you get your car. I got you a whole thing of glucose tabs,   Unknown Speaker  27:19 like the big ones. Yeah.   Stacey Simms  27:20 compartment already. That's   Benny  27:21 great.   Unknown Speaker  27:23 Orange,   Benny  27:23 orange, you glad I didn't say banana?   Stacey Simms  27:28 Sorry, I think we're good. What else? Should we What should we end on here?   Benny  27:30 What's it like? hearing other moms experiences with their kids with diabetes compared to your experience with me?   Stacey Simms  27:38 Oh, my gosh, it can be very difficult. Because I think I'll be honest with you, I think a lot of moms do a, quote, better job of managing their kids diabetes. And I have some guilt that I've given you so much independence, and that I haven't. No, no. juries not here yet.   Benny  27:59 The jury is definitely.   Stacey Simms  28:00 But I have some guilt that I haven't done as much as maybe I could have over the years. And I know that world's worst diabetes thing is a joke. But it's sort of kind of not sometimes. But on the other hand, I look at you. And I feel like while you may not be a perfect person with diabetes, you are not afraid of it, you respect it, you take care of it, but you're not afraid of it. And you don't feel You don't seem to feel guilt about it and you don't seem to be negative about it. You've never given up an opportunity because of it. And that to me means I'm doing okay. As you know, I talk to a lot of moms, especially in the Charlotte area with this this group that we have, and they're on the shortlist. It's it's a Charlotte parents. We have some dads, also moms, but it's it's a good question. Because I don't think um, and I think with with all parenting with your sister, too, I think that you know, there's no finish line. So I always feel like we could do better, we could do worse. But you know, if you guys are healthy and happy, then I feel okay. But it's a good question, because it's a really difficult one.   Benny  29:06 Well, thank you for coming to my podcast. We'll love to have you in about two weeks.   Stacey Simms  29:10 All right. Another one another question for you them. Ah, all right. We said how much we left control IQ stop. He said how much we love to control IQ. And I don't even know if you know what's coming down the horizon if I've kept you posted on the thing. What are you looking forward to in diabetes technology in the future?   Benny  29:25 The 80% thing?   Stacey Simms  29:27 Oh, and the next edition of the control IQ that will bolus you more robustly.   Benny  29:31 Yeah. Because while it works great, it is still not aggressive enough for me because I tend to rely on it a little bit more than I should.   Stacey Simms  29:39 Well, you, you know it would be really nice not to have to bolus for every meal. I think it'd be   Benny  29:43 really cool if they could find out a way to know exactly what and when I am eating. Well, there are some elders that thing that like senses when like you told me about the senses when you're moving your hand like   Stacey Simms  29:56 you know, there are some algorithms that are You're just gonna have to tell it you're having a small, medium or large meal, and it should be able to do all the work for you.   Benny  30:05 I feel like that's gonna that's too big of an umbrella of food. Because like if I'm having a small meal that could be like a bar, or it could be like a bunch of fruit. That's true. I feel like small, medium and large is too big umbrella. Well, it is. That would be a great first step, but definitely ensure my direction.   Stacey Simms  30:23 All right, so you're looking forward to more bolus power.   Benny  30:25 Yeah. All right. Two more automated bolus power.   Stacey Simms  30:28 Yes. I like that. I'm looking forward to that, too. I'm also looking for better insets As always, because we know those are the weak link of pumping. And I'm also really excited about the smaller cgms that are coming the deck.   Benny  30:40 I can't wait for the Tandem. The Tsport Oh, yeah.   Unknown Speaker  30:44 What is that supposed to come out?   Stacey Simms  30:45 COVID has knocked everything down. But probably something's coming   Benny  30:48 to a store near you in 2022.   Stacey Simms  30:51 My guess I mean, it's a guess is late 21. And that'll be fun to try because it will also allow you to try new sites.   Unknown Speaker  31:01 That's really funny.   Stacey Simms  31:02 all right, Benny, thank you so much. Happy diversity.   Unknown Speaker  31:05 Happy Hanukkah.   Stacey Simms  31:06 I want to give a gift to you. When this airs. It's gonna be an Hanukkah. Say goodbye, like people on your age on YouTube.   Benny  31:14 Don't forget to like and subscribe and share and comment down and make sure to check out my merchant the description below.   Unknown Speaker  31:19 There you go. Perfect. Bye fam fam.   Unknown Speaker  31:27 You're listening to Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms.   Stacey Simms  31:33 So I have to say, in between a lot of the silliness, I was really excited to have Benny's answers. We really, he told me a lot, I hope you got a lot out of that as well. And again, at the very end of the show, a couple of I guess you could call them bloopers, although it's just us being ridiculous and silly, if you want to hear that. So that's at the very, very end of the show. I also wanted to mention the issue that he alluded to there with his Tandem pump, you probably are aware, he uses a tandem t slim X to pump with the G6 from Dexcom. And the whole system together with the control IQ software. We've had that since January of this year. And it really does work like a dream. It's a long story. But I'll try to keep it short here. And the basic problem is that the pump and Dexcom are not communicating as they have been for years and years. So it's really become a problem because the follow app and the Dexcom app are working fine. But the control IQ cannot work when it's not getting a signal from the Dexcom. So we've been troubleshooting this with Tandem for a couple of weeks now. They've been really helpful, but it's just taken longer than it might have. I don't know how to quite put this when I was more in charge. Because Benny is great. But he doesn't tell me right away. So when we troubleshoot and things are fixed, I think they're fixed. And then when I check in with him, oh, no, they're not fixed. So I really had to sit on him for this. And Tandem has been great with customer service. And I think we're almost to the end of fixing it. I'll keep you posted. I think the only other thing from the interview I might need to explain is that he said something about camp Carolina trails is over, you know, the diabetes camp where he went, basically it was just kind of a change of camp in our area of the ADA had American Diabetes Association had run his diabetes camp like it does so many for many years. But things changed a couple of years ago. And now we have a local group that runs the camp. And it's pretty amazing to have that. They're really cool people and we'll have them on again, I'm sure to talk about all the good stuff that they've done because they do a lot more than camp. It's the diabetes, family connection. They have great Instagram accounts, some other stuff, but very cool people, we're really lucky to have them in this area, and they took over the camp and have done a great job despite what Ben he says he's such a complainer about that stuff. All right, I want to tell you about our innovations segment in just a new program from Dexcom and Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dexcom. As I said, we've been using the Dexcom G6 since it came out. It really is amazing. It is now FDA permitted for no finger sticks for calibration and diabetes treatment decisions. You do that to our warm up, the number just pops up. I know it sounds silly to a lot of you who are newer to CGM, that's amazing. It really is wild. to not have to calibrate we have been using Dexcom for seven years and it just keeps getting better. The G6 has longer sensor wear and the new sensor applicator as Benny said it's so easy to use. We still love the alerts and alarms and that we can set them how we want if your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations. Use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. To learn more, go to Diabetes connections.com and click on the Dexcom logo.   Innovations this week a new program from Dexcom. And of course when I talk about them or talk to them I always like to disclose as you've just heard, I just did a commercial for Dexcom and they do pay me to talk about them in the commercials of this podcast, but what you're about to hear is not part of the endorsement, they did not pay me or give me anything to talk about this. I think it's interesting. And I'd love to know your take on it as well. This is a program called Hello Dexcom. And it is a new sample program. So what's gonna happen here is that people are going to be able to try a G6 system at no cost. They basically get it at their doctor's offices, it says - and I'll link this up in the Facebook group as well and in the show notes on the episode homepage - but it says whether provided to a newly diagnosed patient to get them started on CGM right away, or a CGM naive patient who wants the opportunity to try the device before committing to a personal system. The Hello Dexcom sampling kit allows people with diabetes to experience the life changing power of CGM, they get the transmitter the sensor and access to a digital experience. They call this a 10 day digital empowerment journey to ensure they get the most out of the experience and understand if CGM is right for their personal diabetes management. Now, I of course had lots of questions. Look, we've said a million times CGM is going to be standard of care. There are 39 CGM systems in development, who knows how many are actually going to come to market in the United States or in other countries, but this is going to be standard of care for people with diabetes. So more people getting on CGM might be a great thing. I don't know, I am always concerned about education. I see it all the time. And I've you've heard me tell this to Dexcom. And to pump companies until the break, people get this stuff on their body, they go home, they don't know how to use it properly. They don't know how to use it to its utmost. They don't know how to use it so that it helps them thrive rather than holding them back. We just need more education. Obviously, this is a soapbox issue for me. So I asked, and I'm gonna take you through the QA that I did with Dexcom. So this was an email back and forth. I'm going to read you my questions and their answers. If you prefer to read. Look, every episode this year has a transcript. So this will be in the transcript if you prefer to read it. I know especially with my scratchy voice, it might be kind of hard to listen to. It doesn't matter to me, if you want to read if you want to listen, that's going to be the next two to three minutes of the show. So here's what I asked, Does the patient get the sensor and transmitter with no commitment or insurance coverage? They said yeah, since Hello Dexcom is a sampling program. It's available at the doctor's office comes at no cost to the patient. So I said since the transmitter lasts 90 days, what happens at the end of the 10 day trial period? Does the patient choose to continue on with the same transmitter? Or do they just throw it away? They said at the end of the 10 day sampling period. If the person chooses to stay on Dexcom they will be able to use that transmitter until it needs to be replaced. I'd like to know more I wrote about the digital empowerment journey. What is that videos personalized instructions. The digital journey they wrote is a 10 day email series that walks the user through how to make the most of the GS six. Once a user receives the Hello Dexcom kit. they'll receive instructions on how to set up their online digital journey. They go on to say they'll get the dexcom clarity app they'll share that with the physician once the sample period has ended. There are checkins in the form of email, which share more information they can get custom alerts and allow others to follow through Dexcom follow. who is the daily check in with I wrote the patient's doctor a Dexcom employee? If it is the latter, is it tech support or a diabetes educator? emails are sent to the patient every other day, they wrote as part of the empowerment journey. But users will also have access to customer support to assist throughout the process. At the end of the sampling program, users will meet with their physician to discuss their experience and review their clarity results. And finally, I wrote this might be an unpopular question. But I know my listeners will want to know if Dexcom can afford to give away this many sensors and transmitters. Why not lower the price for existing customers? Here's their response. A lot goes into creating this technology. It takes years to develop, study and gain approval. And then of course you have to market it raise awareness and encourage people to use it. The Hello Dexcom sampling program is part of that effort to raise awareness and adoption of Dexcom CGM to help people control their diabetes. They went on to give me some information about coverage. I'm going to link up if anybody does need help paying for their Dexcom. Or if you need information about Medicare and Medicaid, I will link that up as well. But I think these are questions that need to be asked because from a sales point of view, this is a home run program, right for Dexcom. You go to your doctor, I'm not sure if I want to use a CGM. They have the professional ones they could put on you where you don't see it. These have been around for years and years. They put a CGM on you. But you don't look at the information. The doctor gets it and uses it to help with care. Or maybe it's a way to test out the CGM. But this is a much better way to test out a CGM, right when you get to keep the transmitter when you're done. So this is a really cool program. But I could also see some confusion because we know enough people who get educated by educators right they they meet with the CDE they Meet with a Dexcom trainer. And then three days later, they're in my group saying what happens? Why do I have down arrows? What does it mean? If I have signal loss? Where can I put this on my body and all the things you've seen in all the groups you're in? So I do think that we need so much more education. But this is a really interesting program. What do you think? Hello, Dexcom? Is that something that your doctor has talked to you about? It's brand new in December, but by the time this episode comes out, it'll be out for a little while, love to hear your thoughts on that. And again, I will link up more information in the show notes. As we come into the homestretch of 2020. I know most of you cannot wait for this year to be over. But I have a feeling there's gonna be a few interesting technology drops before the end of the year. That always happens in late December. So I am braced for it, which means probably won't happen this year, because I'm ready. But I do have some great interviews lined up, we are going to be heavy on technology in 2021, I have decided, it's what I'm really interested in what you're really interested in. Of course, we're going to tell the great stories from our community. And we're going to keep talking about access and affordability. But I am very excited to talk to new pump companies to talk to new CGM companies to check in with our friends and find out what's happening at companies like Tandem and Ypsomed, and Medtronic and all the stuff that's coming out in the next year or two. So we're gonna be heavy on technology. Let me know what you want to hear. If you work for one of these companies. Come on, reach out, we'd love to hear from you. listeners to this podcast are smart and savvy. And if you let them, they can help you. They're fantastic for focus groups and studies and they really get it so I didn't expect to make a pitch that way. But if you have a pump CGM technology diabetes company, email me Stacey at Diabetes connections.com we can definitely get you the ear of people that are hungry for information, want to hear from you and want to help you because we don't want you to make advances or what you think are advances. We don't want you to move ahead. Without us. We want our input to help make your products better.   Stacey Simms  42:03 thank you as always to my editor John Buckenas from audio editing solutions. Thank you, not only for listening, but for being there. I mean, I'm not just an announcer in this community, right. I'm a mom, you heard my kid. You know, we need you. We need each other. I'm honored a privilege to serve this community. And I'm also so grateful to be part of it. So thanks for always being there. For me. I'm Stacey Simms. I'll see you back here next week. Until then, be kind to yourself.   Benny  42:34 Diabetes Connections, is it production of Stacey Simms media? All rights reserved. All wrongs avenged?   It's like I've said like 100 bajillion times. And like I just said, What?   Unknown Speaker  42:54 Making a face that you just say it?   Unknown Speaker  42:56 Am I not allowed to go?   Stacey Simms  42:57 Fine. Take your time.   Unknown Speaker  42:58 I'll take a sip of tea.   Benny  43:01 That's That's her taking a sip tea. You're gonna laugh You are laughing. Tea. Yummy. Here's the tea.   Unknown Speaker  43:20 Oh my god.   Benny  43:21 I think you should not edit this at all. That's   Unknown Speaker  43:23 gonna go at the end. Oh, that laughing

Few people in golf have had as rich or wide-ranging life in golf as Donald Steel. He began his career as the golf reporter for London’s Sunday Telegraph in 1961, memorably covering, as a rookie writer, Arnold Palmer’s back-to-back Open Championship wins at Birkdale and Troon. A few years later, while continuing his reporting duties,… Read More Read More The post Episode 72: Donald Steel appeared first on Feed The Ball.

If you want to know who will win this year's election, you could do worse than ask the residents of Birkdale - a suburb on Auckland's North Shore. For at least four elections in a row, Birkenhead Baptist Church has been one of the most accurate polling booths in the country. RNZ data journalist Kate Newton asked -why is that? And who is the community backing this election?

The full squad reconvene to recap the three prestigious Amateur events that have been played on British soil over the past couple of weeks: the Amateur at Birkdale, the Women’s Amateur at West Lancs, and the Varsity Match at Muirfield. We also hear about Cal’s latest putter acquisition and dissect a couple of controversies emerging in the professional game: the format and purses of the PGA Tour Playoffs and Sophia Popov’s exclusion from the ANA Inspiration. Finally, we look ahead to the US Open at Winged Foot and make our picks…

Jon Dressler joins the podcast for episode 12! Jon and his wife Kim lead Rare Roots Hospitality, a company here in Charlotte that owns Dressler's Restaurant in Birkdale Village, along with several other fine dining establishments throughout the Charlotte area. Jon shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey and the guiding principles that have served him, his company, and his dining guests so well over the past 17 years. This is a great interview with the leader of one of Charlotte's most iconic fine dining brands - Enjoy!Jon's bio on the Rare Roots Hospitality website:Jon is the cultural guru of RRH. He makes a stranger family and family feel strange. His philosophy is based on some very basic tenets that remain true to this day:Take care of the guest, have fun and make money. It is simply, Family first. Do business with strangers as if they were brothers. After loyalty come ability, skill and competence. Promote only able people and find them by testing them.Jon is a proud Penn State undergraduate and earned an MBA-Finance from University of Texas-Dallas. Jon started in the restaurant business washing dishes at the age of 16 and has never forgotten his roots.  Busing tables, serving, managing and now owning a string of successful ventures. Jon is very proud of the long term relationships he enjoys with team members.Jon is an avid golfer and loves all sport Philadelphia. When he is not working on his handicap or rooting for his favorite teams, he is busy idolizing his wife or dealing with his brash and sassy teenage children"From the Dressler's Restaurant website:"Dressler's Restaurant at Birkdale Village is where it all started for Rare Roots Hospitality Group. Chasing a lifelong dream, Kim and Jon Dressler opened the doors in September 2003, quickly building a following and forming lifelong friendships with guests. For the past 16 years, Dressler's has served as the Lake Norman area's destination for distinguished food and drink, welcoming service, and festive events."Helpful links from this episode:http://rarerootshospitality.com/http://www.dresslersrestaurant.com/http://www.dogwoodsoutherntable.com/http://theportershouse.com/http://finandfino.com/A few of Jon's favorite small businesses in the Lake Norman area:Kindred Davidsonhttps://kindreddavidson.com/Hello Sailor Corneliushttps://hellosailornc.com/Slice House Pizza Huntersvillehttps://slicehousepizza.com/Aquesta Bankhttps://www.aquesta.com/Follow The Best of LKN on Facebook and Instragramhttps://www.facebook.com/thebestoflkn/@the_best_of_lkn - InstagramSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/epicjourneymedia)

In this instalment, we talk to Marc & Jacques Verite from Bistrot Vérité in Birkdale, Southport. Was so good to have a chat to them both, we talk about so many great topics. Interestingly they are both from a family business, so it was good to see both their perspectives. I absolutely love these chaps, I can see why they are respected by so many in the industry.

The Solomons thought leaving South Africa meant leaving entrenched white supremacy.  They discuss how much of this they still found in NZ, and what they are learning about gender and queerness.

Part I of my England debrief goes deep into the links courses played on this trip (Royal Lytham, Royal Birkdale, West Lancashire, Formby, Formby Ladies, Hillside, & Southport & Ainsdale). We talk cost, the highs and lows of these courses, what makes each one special, and England golf in general. This was a dream trip to a very special part of the golf world, and can't wait to make it back to the region. Stay tuned for Part II which will include the Heathland courses played on the trip.

In this very special episode recorded in the clubhouse at Walton Heath, where Rose will play host to the 2018 British Masters later this year, the Englishman tells Andrew Cotter about his journey from childhood prodigy to global glory and everything in between. The 37 year old looks back at the boy in the baggy red jumper at Birkdale, the infamous 21 straight missed cuts, words of encouragement from Seve Ballesteros, how he bounced back to become one of the world’s best and learning to love The Ryder Cup. There’s also stories of that unforgettable US Open triumph at Merion in 2013, sharing the gym with other Olympic athletes en route to gold at Rio 2016, going head-to-head with Sergio at the 2017 Masters and why he’ll always be grateful for the infectious attitude of one Ian Poulter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest, our first from "across the pond", is Douglas Waugh from Edinburgh, Scotland.  We met Douglas in St. Andrews in 2016 on the golf course during the Eden Tournament and we've kept in touch ever since.  An excellent player, multiple-time club champion at Baberton Golf Club, Douglas shared some great stories about The Open championship, golf in the UK, and the Ryder Cup.  Grab a pint and settle in!   Links   Douglas Waugh on Twitter Baberton Golf Club - Edinburgh The Eden Tournament - St. Andrews The Jigger Inn - St. Andrews The Dunvegan Hotel - St. Andrews   Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram:  @thebackoftherangepodcast Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.com Website:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voiceover by Mitch Phillips Check him out at mpvoice.com  

Friend of the pod Adam Sarson joins to talk about the biggest stories of 2017. From JT’s breakout, Spieth’s win at Birkdale, the controversy at the ANA, and Brooks Koepka’s emergence at the US Open,... The post NLU Podcast, Episode 110: Adam Sarson Debriefing 2017 appeared first on No Laying Up.

On this edition of Next on the Tee my guests are: 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe, Golf Course Architect Jay Blasi and the Voice of Golf Peter Kessler. I'll chat with Mark about his victory in the 2013 Senior Open Championship which took place at Royal Birkdale the site of last week's Open Championship. He beat Bernhard Langer on the 5th playoff hole. We'll talk about that, Bernhard Langer's dominance on the Champions Tour, does he believe Langer should change his putting style to squelch any notion that he's still anchoring, and his thoughts about this year's Open Championship and what we saw from Jordan Spieth and Matt Kuchar at Birkdale. Jay Blasi - Jay is an up and coming golf course architect. He was a part of the Robert Trent Jones Jr. team that designed Chambers Bay. We'll look back on the 2015 US Open and get this thoughts on what the player's feedback was about that event. We'll also look at his current project, restoring Sharp Park in San Francisco, an Alister MacKenzie design. Peter Kessler - I'll get Peter's thoughts on the Open Championship and where Jordan Spieth's comeback over the last few holes ranks among turnarounds to win a major. Also, did Spieth seal his place in the World Golf Hall of Fame before he turned 24?  

Josh and Henni chat about an enthralling Open Championship where Jordan Spieth prevailed after an epic Sunday. They look back on other various talking points from the week. There is a small preview of this weeks events and they answer your tweets.

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) talks about Jordan Spieth's spectacular win at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, then discusses what it means for runner-up Matt Kuchar with lifelong Kuch superfan Mark Mendoza. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine

DJ Piehowski and Tron Carter joined the pod to recap what we saw at Birkdale. We talked extensively about Kuchar's tough loss and what Spieth's trajectory is.

ESPN PGA Analyst Bob Harig talking The Open, Weather, & Spieth

Episode 8 - The 146th Open Championship takes place this week at Royal Birkdale on the Lancashire coast. With rain and wind looking likely to upset plenty in the field this week, Steve Bamford and resident guest Barry O'Hanrahan from a A Good Talk Spoiled golf podcast walk you through the challenge at Birkdale. Who do they see thriving and who do they think will struggle at what looks likely to be a real test this week.  Paul Williams' full 2017 Open Championship Betting Preview at Golf Betting System is available here: Open Championship Betting Tips Steve presenting the Open Championship Golf Betting Show Special is available here: Open Championship Betting Show Golf Betting System is the UK's number 1 free betting resource for Major Championship, PGA Tour and European Tour golf. Betting previews, tournament statistics and our unique Predictor Models all available here: Golf Betting System This week's published Open Championship Predictor Model, which is free for you to use, is available here: Open Championship Predictor Model Twitter: Steve Bamford @Bamfordgolf; Barry O'Hanrahan @AGoodTalkGolf; Paul Williams @GolfBetting Golf Betting System Facebook: Join our Golf Betting System Facebook Group A Good Talk Spoiled Channel on Podbean https://agoodtalkspoiled.podbean.com/  

Josh and Henni are at Birkdale for the 146th Open Championship. It's a special podcast this week as it was also a Facebook Live video, which you can still see on the Sky Sports Facebook page. They were lucky enough to chat to Bryson DeChambeau on the range and Di Dougherty stopped by for a chat after her two weeks in Ireland and Scotland.

Josh, Henni & Peter discuss a thumping win for Jon Rahm at the Irish Open and ask if McIlroy will be ready for Birkdale. They look ahead to the US Womens Open, a star studded Scottish Open and have a small review of the upcoming Open.

In the latest episode of the Niggle Podcast, we've entered Open qualifiers, got through, and now we're preparing for our big day. Come dream with us... The Open qualifiers. What a scary thought for us mere mortals. With everyone's favourite golfing week of the year – or second favourite, depending on how you feel about the Masters – on the horizon, NCG decided to try and qualify for the Birkdale showpiece. Well, not this week podcasters Alex Perry, Mark Townsend and James Savage, but two colleagues who are much, much better at golf than us. But what we can do is dream about getting through Open qualifiers. So that's exactly what we did, right down to what we would wear and who we'd like to play with should we make the real thing. Enjoy. We know you've dreamed about playing in the Open because, well, you're human. So how would you take on the biggest day of your life. Dream with us Twitter and Facebook. Remember, if you have any topics you want discussed in future episodes of the Niggle Podcast, you can email us, and if you want to listen to previous episodes, you can find them on the NCG website, iTunes, SoundCloud, or our YouTube channel.

This week Murphy is joined by his mates guys Stuart Daulman, Tim Hewitt, and Sam Taunton to drink Hawthorn Pale Ale and discuss Jeff Kennett, Space Jam, Sydney, golf, Luc Longley, The Night Cat, Instagram, South Africa, wine, sponsors. Jeremy Webb, The Cricketers Arms, mobile phones, Espresso Martinis, dates, Birkdale, The Butterfly Club, and more! Follow on Twitter @matesguys Like on FB: https://www.facebook.com/beereyematesguys A Rate and Review on iTunes would be much appreciated! :)