Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Allen

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Welcome to our Monday Mini, this week on Tuesday. Why? Truth be told, we were too busy watching the golf, and watching the World Cup Final to do the show....and we knew that you, frankly, with the Open Championship on and the Argentina v Spain final, had better things to do than listen to us knuckleheads.But, even being a day late, it's a ripper. Mark Allen famously uses, as a criteria to judge great golf courses, the yardstick of whether he'd be happy to play the course every day for the rest of his life. Today, a twist. Nick and Mark need to select a current, and a former, players golf swing that they can have, and only have that swing, for the rest of their life. It's a fascinating chat as they work through the options, the pros, the cons, live on the show before each settling on the two players that they each would select.And whilst Monty doesn't get a Guernsey for either Nick or Mark, he does get a (sort of) honourable mention from Nick - which reminds Dan of a pic sent in from wolfpacker Tim of Monty playing Tiger and the shot that Tim has given us is Monty in a, might we say, less flattering moment. We decide to run a caption contest - $250 to spend at the Golf Clearance Outlet for the caption that we rate the most amusing. We'll give it a week or so, and reveal the winner next week on one of the shows. The pic is on socials - comment on the post on either Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and you'll be in the draw. Fun stuff.Thanks for listening to our Monday, ahem, Tuesday Mini today!We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hay una pregunta que puede cambiar completamente tu experiencia de entrenar y competir. No es qué quieres lograr. Es para qué quieres lograrlo.En este episodio hablo de por qué no todas las metas sostienen igual cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles, de la diferencia entre una meta superficial y una intención profunda, y de cómo la incomodidad que sientes en el deporte no siempre es una señal de falla. A veces es exactamente la señal de la habilidad mental que necesitas entrenar.Con referencias a Matt Fitzgerald, Mark Allen y preguntas de reflexión que puedes llevar a tu próximo entrenamiento.

Plenty of comments and questions from you this week for Nick and Mark to discuss on our Friday Feedback pod. But we start with touching on our exciting new competition where you can win a trip for you and a friend to The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island to play 18 holes with Mark Allen and course architect Darius Oliver - the course is not even open yet, and you might get to play it! You can find out how to enter here: https://tr.ee/OAXE2MOnto the show:03:00 A suggestion from Rich on a Tour Pro who we missed in our recent Top 5 players who were (or are) cheered against.04:00 Tim asks Nick and Mark if pros were allowed to use different balls for different clubs and shots in tournaments would they? Nick and Mark run through the various scenarios and the ball, or kind of ball, they'd have used were they able to change it up.05.30 Drew on Aussie golfers underperforming, and makes some big calls on a few big names. Michael says something similar and asks who the next batch of golfers coming through here. Nick and Mark give their thoughts, and agree that our male golfers are generally underperforming, whilst the women are flying. Mark believes going to Europe would be helpful, and that covid did not help.08.00 We talk about the need for young pros, or aspiring pros, to have a sense of adventure if they are going to make it in golf.09:00 Nick talks through some of the young Aussie pros he rates as having potential.10.30 Mark discusses why limiting the number of limit of Pro Ams that you play in, as a young pro, is important.11.00 A question for Nick, a hypothetical (or is it) on a 'wine-based bet' on his performance of certain shots.After the turn:13.00 Andrew had a session with Nick a few months ago, and wrote in with the improvement (or otherwise) in his game, and he also saw comments this week from Sir Nick Faldo about reducing distance and is interested to hear Nick and Mark's thoughts on Faldo's comments.15:00 We discuss how shorter tees might work.17.00 Robert has written on a way has heard that some pros keep balls warm during winter. Nick and Mark discuss (legal) ways of keeping your golf balls warm.19.00 Al has a question about the Womens Opens' and where they are played.20.30 And we finish on a fun comment from Steve in France.A cracking Friday Feedback pod leading into a massive weekend of watching the Open Championship , and then figuring out how on earth we'll manage flicking back and forth between the final stages of The Open and the Argentina v Spain World Cup final ..... eeek !!!We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Ross Stevenson, Russel Howcroft and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judo Bank chief economic advisor Warren Hogan joined Mark Allen and Russel Howcroft to talk about the latest Oasis Index report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food reviewer Emilia Fuller joined Russel Howcroft and Mark Allen to share her thoughts on Suze in Fitzroy North.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of Sydney Professor of Public Health Professor Becky Freeman joined Russel Howcroft and Mark Allen to talk about the latest national health surveys results related to smoking and vaping in particular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Ross Stevenson, Russel Howcroft and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland joined Russel Howcroft and Mark Allen to talk about a recent spike in social media 'pump and dump' scams using fake celebrity endorsements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Ross Stevenson, Russel Howcroft and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Ross Stevenson, Russel Howcroft and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well this is a bit exciting. A massive competition exclusively for Talk Birdie To Me listeners and viewers.We are giving one person, and a friend, the opportunity to win a Money Can't Buy Experience at The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island to play 18 holes with Darius Oliver - who designed the course - and Talk Birdie's own Mark Allen. The course is yet to open so this really is special. Inclusions in the prize are:Flights to Kangaroo Island from a major Australian or New Zealand airport for you and a friend.One nights accom in a Deluxe 2 bedroom villa at the Seafront Holiday Park in Penneshaw including breakfast.Dinner and Drinks at the Penneshaw Pub18 holes for you and a friend with Mark Allen and Darius Oliver, renowned course architect and designer of The Cliffs Kangaroo Island (and Cape Wickham!)Lunch includedTitleist and FootJoy gift packDetails on how to enter in a sec.Today we chat with Darius Oliver about The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island, he tells Nick and Mark how the course is coming along, if he's making any last minute adjustments, and whether he is excited, apprehensive, nervous - all of the above - about the official opening later this year. It's a stunning site, but one not without some water challenges, he explains the approach to water for the various parts of the course.Darius outlines the 3 highlight holes of the course for him, although he notes that because every hole is so different this will be different for everyone....but he does say that he wants everyone to fall in love with the things that he is in love with about the island and the course.It's very exciting, and The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island looks like being a very special golf course.So thanks to The Cliffs at Kangaroo Island, FootJoy and Titleist, how can you win this fantastic Money Can't Buy Experience?Send us a pic of a golfing moment that is special to you and why, could be a golfing experience, a golf trip with friends, anything, just something memorable to you.Each week, for 8-weeks, we'll choose one pic we like to go in the draw.This will mean there are 8 people in the draw which we'll do early September, and the trip is late November, you'll need to be available on November 20/21.Here's the link to enter: https://tr.ee/OAXE2MGood luck !We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to discuss the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Master Builders Victoria chief of public affairs Dr Corrie Williams joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to discuss the news that Victoria recorded its worst March housing competitions in a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live at the scene, 3AW news reporter Christie Cooper told Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen police were on the scene and able to respond swiftly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition health minister Georgie Crozier raised her concerns about the current state of the public health system to Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Food reviewer Emilia Fuller joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to share her thoughts on the Spaghetti Club in Richmond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sly of the Underworld joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to recount the top seven cases of people who fought the law and the law won.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Transport Users Association spokesperson Daniel Bowen told Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen the situation was not good enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Port Fairy golf course has been forced into a costly, unwanted redesign after a lease dispute with the state government. South West Coast MP Roma Britnell joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to discuss this issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National security expert and former Air Force Special Ops Pilot Glenn Ignazio joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen for the latest update on the conflict between Iran and the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk about Anthony Albanese's faux pas on a podcast recently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV Blackbox co-owner Robert McKnight joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to discuss Netflix's decision to introduce short form video content from publishers such as BuzzFeed and Rolling StoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Entertainment reporter Peter Ford told Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen he was confused by the clear absence of one particular member of Prince Harry’s family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monash University head of ovarian biology lab Professor Karla Hutt joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to discuss new research which could protect fertility for women over a longer period of time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech expert Stephen Fenech gave Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen the latest updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk all things sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports guru Jon Anderson joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to talk all things sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Small business banking expert at NAB Nikola Nanayakkara joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to discuss some of the most important information for young people wanting to start a business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Association of Victoria secretary Wayne Gatt told Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen budget issues could be to blame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Monday Mini Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen put Australian Tour Pros under the spotlight, the men specifically as the women are killing it. But following a week where no Australian made the cut in the US Open for the first time since somewhere around the 1950's, is there a problem? Certainly you, wolfpackers, seem to think there may be given the volume of correspondence we received following the cut on Friday.Is there a problem, what is it, and what are some of the ways we could address it? Nick makes an observation about the entitlement of some younger players today, and Mark says that the access to Q School was easier in previous years, and says that the basketball model for talented young Australian basketballers is worth looking at for young golfers. He explains how that system works on the pod today.And we finish on a positive by discussing some of the great womens golf flushers over the years, including some Aussies. But join the conversation....what do you think would help with the approach to become stronger for men internationally? Love your thoughts and ideas.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess is joined by David Kennerley to pour over his coffee-table book (Getting In) showcasing more than 200 flyers he collected from NYC queer bars & clubs of the 1990s (ie: Limelight, Splash, The Saint, Pyramid, The Roxy), with commentary from Michael Musto, Linda Simpson, Lady Bunny, Chip Duckett, Ernie Glam, Mark Allen and more! Topics: the "Disco Sucks" era, backrooms during the HIV/AIDS epidemic and more.  ⭐ IG: @jessxnyc | gettinginclubbook.com ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island — Finding Fire Island

Boxing writer, Connecticut Boxing Hall of Famer, and 2026 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inductee talks with Billy during a special Talkin Boxing with Billy C show during the 2026 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Induction weekend.

A 'Big News' Pod today with Golf Australia boss James Sutherland announcing some very exciting news relating the 2027 Australian Open, which will be held at Peninsula Kingswood on Melbourne's sandbelt. That wasn't the only news he revealed, it was a big day, and James joined Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen to discuss the announcement.Nick and Mark ask about the rationale behind PK being played (at the AO) as a composite course, which James talks to, and describes the course as 'a hidden gem', he also reveals that for a long time now Golf Australia have 'harboured a desire to have our national open at Peninsula Kingswood'.Nick is curious as to what, if anything, this means for the North Adelaide deal and puts that to James. Mark asks about the move to co-sanction now not only with the DPWT, but now with the PGA World Tourmark wants to know about the co-sanctioning with the not only the DPWT, but the PGAT. And he asks what this means for prizemoney. James says that we now have certainty of where the national open will be played for the next 7-years, and in 2027 we'll see a 'significant boost to prizemoney'. He goes on to say that Golf Australia have the highest of aspirations for the open, and the intent is for it to be one of the Top 10 Golf events in the world.A busy day for James, he is being chased by plenty of people, but we managed to keep him for a few more minutes to put a couple of wolfpacker questions to him. Craig asks if the LIV factor played a role in the PGAT getting involved, and will their involvement remain if LIV collapses. Evan wants the Masters to return and asks James if there is a chance that can happen.A big day for Australian golf, and great to hear the news from the guy who did the deal.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In aerospace, we talk a lot about “the future of flight.” But most of that conversation has been driven by fantasy. Fully electric aircraft that can't fly far enough, and technologies that look good in a render but can't sustain the physics or economics of real aviation.   That's why what Electra Aero is building feels like the first practical revolution in modern air mobility. It's not about escaping airports altogether; it's about rethinking what access to the air actually means.    A platform that combines the short-range flexibility of a helicopter with the efficiency, speed, and safety of a fixed-wing aircraft. A system that can land in 150 feet, carry nine passengers, and fly 1,000 miles…all at a cost per seat mile that rivals a Cessna Caravan.   In other words, not a science experiment, but an aircraft for both the Pentagon and Palm Springs.   When you look at the infrastructure, the capital, and the technology now converging, from turbo generators to hybrid propulsion, it's clear the “inflection point” for advanced air mobility is already here. The question isn't if we'll see it, but when the iceberg breaks the surface and everyone suddenly realizes how much has already been built underneath.   What makes this design different enough for the Department of Defense to back it, and powerful enough to fly missions no existing aircraft can?   In this special replay episode, the CEO of Electra Aero, Mark Allen, joins me to dive into what it takes to turn an experimental prototype into a scalable aircraft production company. We also discuss how hybrid-electric flight could redefine how people and goods move between cities in the next decade.   You'll learn: Why “payload-to-range” is the real metric that will define the winners in advanced air mobility How Electra's hybrid-electric system radically cuts maintenance and lifecycle costs Why vertical takeoff isn't the future, ultra-short takeoff and landing is How runway independence could transform both defense logistics and civilian travel What it takes to fund deep-tech aviation in a VC world built for SaaS Why the next big shift in aerospace will feel like a “ketchup bottle” moment: slow, then all at once How leadership and team “swing” drive complex innovation when the mission is bigger than any one person About the Guest: Marc Allen is the CEO of Electra Aero. At Electra, Marc is leading the charge in developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft to define the next level of seamless air travel connectivity. Through direct aviation, Electra is bringing air travel closer to where people live, work, and play – without airports, emissions, or noise. ‍Marc joined Electra after a distinguished career at The Boeing Company, where he held several key leadership roles, including Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Development. He led the $5 billion customer finance business before spending nearly a decade on Boeing's Executive Council, where he served as President of Boeing International and oversaw critical enterprise-wide functions. As head of all venture businesses, he led Wisk Aero's restructuring and full acquisition, focusing on the future of autonomous flight and serving as Chairman. Other roles at Boeing included President of the Embraer Partnership, President of Boeing China, and General Counsel of Boeing International. To learn more, go to http://electra.aero/ or connect with Marc on LinkedIn.  About your Host: Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.    Resources: For more aerospace industry news & commentary: https://craigpicken.com/insights/.  To learn more about Craig Picken, visit https://craigpicken.com/.   Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

Most healthcare business owners are incredible clinicians… But completely overwhelmed when it comes to actually running a business. In this episode of the AI Doctor Podcast, Dr. Mark Allen sits down with Nathan Shields, founder of Private Practice Owners Club, to unpack the hard lessons, mindset shifts, and business systems that transformed Nathan from a burned-out clinic owner into a successful entrepreneur who sold his practice for 3x the national average. Nathan shares the painful reality of early ownership:4AM charting sessions, endless patient care, burnout, leadership struggles, and the moment he realized clinical excellence alone would never create freedom. This conversation dives deep into:✔ Why most healthcare professionals struggle with business✔ The mindset shifts required to become a true owner✔ How coaching and systems transformed Nathan's clinic✔ The biggest mistakes owners make when trying to grow✔ Why implementation—not information—is the real separator✔ How AI is beginning to reshape healthcare operations✔ What successful practice owners do differently Whether you're a PT, OT, speech therapist, mental health provider, or healthcare entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical insights on leadership, systems, profitability, delegation, and scaling without burning out.

Another busy pod this week, particularly considering some big tournaments over the weekend! Snapshot of the show below, with rough times of when we talked about the various issues:1:00We talk Nelly Korda's huge win, that final putNellys win, chat about the win, that final putt in particular, which was thisclose to missing. Nick noticed something about her caddy that he found strange, and mentions to Mark. We look at Nelly's stats, her putting results must have been a record for her, they were exceptional, and Nick discusses an unusual thing Nelly did mid-tournament. We discuss her nerves on that final putt.8:00Riviera looked amazing, far better than it usual does (at different times of the year).10:00More on Nelly, that's how good she was.11.00Mark discusses the commentators at the US Women's Open.12.00 Strap in.....the International feed vs the Normal feed. Mark is at his wits end, and wants to know what will it take to end it, saying it is so far off the mark.17.00Nicks mate shot his first ever hole in one at the weekend! Nick was rapt. Another mate shot one with nobody else around, Nick sadly for him said that it doesn't count.20:00Exciting news for one of our great mates, David Elia from Hostplus, who was awarded an Order of Australia in the Kings Birthday honours list this week. Well deserved! Is that our plus for golf this week? Well as exciting as it was, no, Mark awards the 'plus for golf' to something else.21:00This weeks Touch of Class for BMW goes to Nelly Korda....sort of.....Mark explains on the show.23:00LIV golf....a big week for LIV with a number of announcements about their proposed structure, prize money, and how they'd like to tie in with national opens. It's dependant on investment, but if it comes to fruition, there are some interesting ideas there.29:00Next week on the show we'll have Golf Australia boss James Sutherland on, if you have a question you'd like us to ask him on your behalf, shoot it to us in the comments and we'll pick three at random to ask the big guy.After the turn:31:00Nick talks about 'sclaffers'. What's a sclaffer? We did'nt know either....Nick explains. And Mark makes a big comment, intended as a compliment, about Rodger Davis.34:00Top 5 for Betr, Mark lists his Top 5 'spine tingling swatters', golfers with slightly unorthodox swings who made you go wow when you saw them hit the ball/38:00Ping globals, certainly a big one - Nick runs through LIV, Memorial, US Womens Open, Champions Tour, DPWT, plus an update on Cam Smith and how his form line is looking.45:00For Southern Golf Club, feedback this week - heaps on our chat with Dottie Pepper, the International Feed, Nick might have missed a big celebration in his recent Top 5, Steve Elkington, a Top 5 idea inspired by Seve, some holes that a wolfpacker reckons we missed last week in the chat about 'golf holes architects would never design today'.54:00 And for the Golf Clearance Outlet Nick's masterclass comes from Kingston Heath today, where he talks through Nelly Korda's grip change mid-US Open at the weekend.A big pod today, don't forget to subscribe and if you feel so inclined, drop a comment below, it costs nothing but really helps the algorithms spread the show around further.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Hendon considers the players who start the new season ranked 12-9: Mark Allen, Xiao Guodong, Barry Hawkins and Mark Selby. Email us at snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With unprecedented access to professional triathletes through live race coverage, social media, and YouTube, it's easier than ever to follow the training, racing, and recovery habits of the sport's top athletes. But just because the pros are doing something doesn't always mean it's the right approach for age-group athletes. On this episode, former professional triathletes Mark Allen and Mirinda Carfrae break down the latest trends in professional triathlon and separate what's truly useful from what's better left to the elites. From training methods and race tactics to the newest gadgets and equipment, they discuss what age-group athletes can realistically apply to improve performance and what may not be worth the time, money, or effort. Tune in as Mark and Rinny share insights from racing at the highest level and explain how athletes of every ability can train and race smarter.