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Back-to-Back 2-1 nights for host Matt Perrault has put this week into the win column for the time being. Matt is back with 3 bets in 3 sports for the Thursday episode of the Daily Juice presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN NFL "Something" Jeff Darlington joins the show to talk about what is the difference between an NFL reporter, sideline reporter and insider. How did Jeff become "America's White Sports Reporter". Jeff recounts being there when Scottie Scheffler was arrested at the PGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 2-1 mark for host Matt Perrault flattened out the week after a down Monday. Matt is back with 2 plays on the ice and 1 in the ALCS for the Wednesday episode of the Daily Juice presented by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00: What to make of Tiger Woods' seventh back surgery09:30: Rory McIlroy is teeing it up this week in India – and what it might signal for his schedule going forward14:30: There's a window of opportunity for the Tour to dabble internationally in the fall22:30: Xander Schauffele wins in Japan. Was his 2025 just an injury-plagued aberration?30:00: It's tailgate SZN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On todays' pod the boys react to the unfortunate news of Tiger Woods undergoing another back surgery, discussing the potential implications for his future. They then shift gears and react to the recent clip where PGA President Don Rea delivered an unexpected rendition of Eminem's Lose Yourself. As always they discuss much more, including Jerry Jones and the business of sports, Xander Schauffele's impressive victory in Japan, and brands that they cannot live without. 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Tiger has another back surgery 15:50 - Why is Tiger so injury prone? 34:50 - PGA president raps Lose Yourself at Ryder Cup 47:50 - Jerry Jones & the business side of sports 1:06:50 - Xander Schauffele wins Baycurrent Classic 1:14:30 - Brands we cannot live without 1:19:25 - Golf & society in Japan 1:30:15 - Jon Rahm taking three months off 1:31:40 - Alistair Docherty update 1:35:05 - Foreman scrable vs. Dallas StarsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

It could have been a winning day but the gambling gods weren't interested and host Matt Perrault went 1-2 on Monday. Matt is back with 3 bets in 3 sports for the Tuesday episode of the Daily Juice presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Mal sits down with professional golfer Tisha Alyn to talk about the double life she lived while competing on the LPGA tour - hiding her sexuality from the sport she loved, her peers, and even her family. Tish opens up about coming out, the challenges of having a mom who wasn't accepting at first, and how that strained relationship shaped her journey. She also shares how the PGA helped her embrace her identity and how she went on to become a pioneer for queer representation in professional golf. Follow our guest @tishaalyn, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke

Most golfers hear it as one of their first tips: "Keep your head still." But what if we told you that trying to freeze your head is destroying your swing mechanics?In this video, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb break down one of golf's most misunderstood concepts—the illusion of head stillness. Whether you've been told you “lifted your head” or you're battling inconsistent ball striking, chances are this advice is doing more harm than good.We'll explain the biomechanics of head movement in elite golf swings, why it's actually impossible to keep your head completely still, and how forcing it leads to poor body mechanics, reverse pivots, and swing compensations.You'll learn:Why trying to “lock your head” creates chaos elsewhere in your swingHow rotational body mechanics naturally move your head (and why that's a good thing)The mobility requirements behind elite-looking swingsHow aging impacts head movement—and what the Champions Tour proves about itThe real fix: how to improve movement patterns to let your head do what it's supposed toThis isn't your dad's golf tip—it's a modern, biomechanical reality check grounded in data, tour-level analysis, and real-world student experience.If you've ever struggled with head position, reverse spine tilt, or staying “down” through the shot, this one's for you.

On this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Tim Murray and Matt Youmans recap week six of the NFL season and live update the Mariners, Blue Jays ALCS game. Pauly Howard and Mitch Moss also kickoff the show with their takes on the Monday night football games tonight between the Bills and Falcons and then the Commanders and Bears. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Tim Murray and Matt Youmans recap week six of the NFL season. They also live update the Mariners, Blue Jays ALCS game and the Dodgers, Brewers NLCS game along with the Bills, Falcons and Commanders, Bears games. Johnny Avello joins the show to talk about Monday football, too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Tim Murray and Matt Youmans recap week six of the NFL season. They also live update the Dodgers, Brewers NLCS game along with the Bills, Falcons and Commanders, Bears games. Dan Saley also joins the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of VSiN PrimeTime, Tim Murray and Matt Youmans recap week six of the NFL season and also live update the Dodgers, Brewers NLCS game along with the Commanders, Bears game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson recaps week six of the NFL season and recaps some MLB playoff games.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson recaps week six of the NFL season and recaps some MLB playoff games. Zach Cohen and Jeff Erickson join the show to talk about some football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson recaps week six of the NFL season and recaps some MLB playoff games. Ned Colletti also joins the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A roller coaster of a weekend for host Matt Perrault. 3-0 to 0-5 to 4-0 yesterday. Matt is back looking at 3 bets in 3 games going tonight on the Monday episode of the Daily Juice podcast presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson recaps week six of the NFL season. Nick Whalen also joins the show to recap the day filled with football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson recaps week six of the NFL season.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson recaps week six of the NFL season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to another episode of Better Than I Found It. After the first few tournaments of the year, Coach McGraw uses the break in the schedule to recap how the season is going before diving into the thesis of this episode: Gratitude. Drawing inspiration from both his storied career and his autobiography,likewise named Better Than I Found It, Coach McGraw demonstrates the effectiveness and importance of maintaining gratitude in one's life. From showing gratitude to Mike Holder, the man that both originally hired Coach McGraw in 1997 and let him go from Oklahoma State in 2013, to the gratitude that current PGA and Korn Ferry tour players Cooper Dossey, Ricky Fowler, and Johnny Keefer have shown for their collegiate careers and experiences, Coach McGraw encourages the listener to be grateful for the gifts and support they have been given in life. The episode can be best surmised with a quote by Daniel Makepeace: “you only get so many times to put the uniform on; don't ever take it for granted.” I hope you enjoy the listen. Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook —> @BetterThanIFoundItPodcastAssociated social media accounts:Coach McGraw - @BearCoachMcGrawBaylor Men's Golf - @BaylorMGolfProduced and Edited by Will GreeneMusic: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterthanifoundit/message

On this episode of the shoulda bet more podcast , Will Hill reacts to the chiefs beating the lions and all the Sunday action in the NFL, and looks ahead to the 2 Monday night football games and shares his bets for the MLB playoffs . Then , Geoff Schwartz of Fox sports joins to discuss Bills /Falcons and Bears/Commanders , give his take on James Franklin being fired and More Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the coldest weeks of 2025 for host Matt Perrault who did not follow up the Friday sweep with another one. Well, it was a reverse sweep but Matt is back with 4 bets for you for Week 6 of the NFL for the latest episode of the Daily Juice presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) PGA and Ryder Cup Insights This chapter opens with a discussion about the PGA Tour's presence in Japan and the excitement surrounding PGA tournaments, with mentions of betting odds on players like Xander Schauffele. We transition into a conversation about various sports, including a reflection on the performance of the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, and the Indianapolis Colts. There's an engaging dialogue about the financial aspects of the Ryder Cup, focusing on the $800,000 payout to participants and the impact on caddies and families. The debate touches on whether the PGA of America's funds should prioritize "growing the game" or focus on business interests. We also examine the evolution of the PGA Junior League and the dynamics of competitive youth sports. The chapter concludes with thoughts on Ryder Cup captaincy and player selection, hinting at potential improvements for future events. (14:30) Improving Golf Performance With Course Analysis This chapter explores the nuances of golf, focusing on how golfers can improve their game by understanding their ball flight and effectively using the tee box. We discuss the importance of aiming and adjusting to individual ball flight tendencies, as well as the benefits of practicing on the course rather than just the driving range. We emphasize the importance of alignment and how tools like alignment sticks can aid in maintaining proper posture and alignment, both on the range and on the course. The conversation also touches on practical teaching methods for golfers, highlighting the challenges of different shot scenarios, such as uphill lies and uneven fairway conditions, and how to manage them effectively. Additionally, there's a humorous exchange about body image and teaching styles, showcasing the lighter side of coaching and camaraderie in golf. (22:37) Unlocking Golf Improvement Secrets This chapter addresses the common frustrations golfers face and how expert guidance can help alleviate these issues. We discuss the multiple factors that can influence a golf swing, such as ball position, stance, and grip, and emphasize the importance of seeking professional advice to identify and correct these variables. We highlight the benefits of taking students directly onto the golf course to observe their playstyle and decision-making in real-time. This approach not only helps us understand the golfer's thinking and playing habits but also fosters a strong teacher-student relationship. By examining specific scenarios, such as the choice of club for a 60-yard shot, we demonstrate how small adjustments and strategic thinking can lead to significant improvements in a golfer's game. Ultimately, we focus on teaching players to consider various aspects of the game beyond just club selection, which is crucial for lowering handicaps and enhancing overall performance. (29:44) Revolutionizing Golf Instruction With AI This chapter explores the challenges and potential of improving one's golf game, particularly focusing on the short game and teaching techniques. We discuss how legendary golfers like Severiano Ballesteros serve as models for current teaching methods, but also how modern technology, including AI, can tailor these methods to individual needs, taking into account factors like body type and mindset. The importance of simplicity and the value of targeted advice, even from top-tier coaches like Butch Harmon, are highlighted. We emphasize how one or two key tips can significantly improve performance and enjoyment, making the game more accessible and enjoyable for both seasoned athletes and newcomers. We also touch on the renewed interest in golf schools post-pandemic, and the unique social and learning benefits they offer. (37:23) Mastering Bunker Shots With Expert Tips This chapter explores various techniques for hitting golf shots from challenging positions, such as bunkers and high grass. Scott shares his method of using a tomahawk-like approach to tackle short-sighted, buried shots, while Jeff offers tips for playing off the toe in high grass. We emphasize the importance of adapting to different lies and situations, suggesting that golfers should carry multiple clubs and make decisions at the ball. Additionally, we stress the value of coaching and lessons to improve one's game, sharing a story about a golfer inspired to take lessons after witnessing a well-executed shot. By gaining exposure to different techniques and situations, golfers can enhance their performance and enjoyment of the game. (43:43) Energized Coaching for Better Golf This chapter focuses on the importance of energy and expertise in learning and coaching, particularly in sports like golf. We explore how having the right coach, someone who brings enthusiasm and knowledge every day, can significantly enhance your learning experience. By sharing examples from various fields, including NFL coaches who continue to excel well into their 70s and 80s, we emphasize that the key to improvement lies in finding a mentor who can inspire and motivate you. The discussion highlights that by playing better, you naturally want to play more, making it essential to invest in quality lessons and guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Scott Seidenberg recaps the college football games that went on today while live updating some games still going on. Scott also previews week six of the NFL season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Scott Seidenberg recaps the college football games that went on today. He also previews week six of the NFL season. Plus, Aaron Moore and then Steve Fezzik join the show to talk more about the NFL betting for tomorrow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Football Contest Show, Matt Brown and Mike Somich discuss the top Circa Millions, Survivor and Grandissimo picks for the week. Derek Stevens and Jeffrey Benson join the show to talk more about all the Circa football contest plays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Ready, Set, Bet! Matt Brown and Mike Somich live update college football Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Ready, Set, Bet! Matt Brown and Mike Somich live update college football Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Cashing Out, Scott Seidenberg recaps the college football games that went on today while live updating some games still going on. Scott also previews week six of the NFL season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Finally, a winning day and a 3-0 sweep at that for host Matt Perrault. Matt is looking to build on Friday's sucess with a big college football card for the Saturday episode of the Daily Juice presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour of Circa Friday Football Invitational, Matt Youmans gets into this weekend's slate of football. Chuck Edel and then Alex White join the show to further this weekend's preview of NFL and college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Sports Gambling Podcast, Sean Green and Ryan Kramer get into NFL week six bets and predictions. Adam Rosenberg joins the show to share his best NFL prop bets for the upcoming weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Circa Friday Football Invitational, Matt Youmans gets into this weekend's stacked slate of football. Chris Piper also joins the show to further this weekend's preview of NFL and college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Circa Friday Football Invitational, Matt Youmans is joined by Derek Stevens and then Chris Macero to talk about this weekend's slate of college and professional football! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Sports Gambling Podcast, Sean Green and Ryan Kramer get into NFL week six bets and predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Sports Gambling Podcast, Sean Green and Ryan Kramer get into NFL week six bets and predictions. CJ Sullivan also joins the show to talk more about the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Ready, Set, Bet! Matt Brown and Mike Somich live update college football Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Matt Perrault is 0-4 on the week for winning days. He is searching for a winning day and he hopes that tonight is the night to turn things around. Matt has 3 bets in 3 sports for the latest episode of the Daily Juice presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, things are willed into existence. Following this podcast obtaining footage of PGA of America President Don Rea's performance of "Lose Yourself" by Eminem, Brendan is first joined by a giddy Andy to discuss this monumental moment in golf history. Andy details his reaction to seeing the "cinema" for the first time and pleads for Don to remain in this leadership position forever. Brendan then brings on KVV for a frame-by-frame breakdown of the nine second video, as well as the rest of this regularly scheduled Friday episode. Brendan, KVV, and PJ recap their Wednesday night consisting of acquiring the video and the ensuing checks and balances to make sure this iconic footage was not produced by AI. They commend Don's courage and leadership, as he took the reins and lit a fire under Team USA, who won Sunday singles by five points following this inspiring round of karaoke by their fearless leader. KVV highlights some lines of the song that he wishes were on film, but we're all still hopeful that the full tape will one day make its way to the internet. In non-Don news (yes, that exists!), Brendan shares an unbelievable listener email about The Great Manassero teeing it up at a San Diego muni earlier this week. KVV is enthralled by Beau Hossler's ayahuasca use and ensuing passion for coffee, leading to a group discussion of which professional golfers would make the best hallucinations while on a trip. The Korn Ferry Tour is looking at a bit of history this week, as Tiger's season-scoring record is apparently in danger of being broken. This has Brendan out of his mind, awarding the KFT socials with the first-ever "Ragebait of the Week" award. Joseph LaMagna published a wide-ranging interview with Team Europe Vice Captain Dodo Molinari which revealed just how far ahead the Euros seemingly were compared to their American counterpoints at Bethpage Black. KVV uses this, as well as his article about the analytics used by Team USA, as a way to ask why Ryder Cup USA hasn't pivoted its backroom strategy yet following another defeat. Speaking of the Ryder Cup, Collin Morikawa was popped by a European journalist in Japan about his request for "chaos" from the crowd at Bethpage. Morikawa claimed that his words were taken out of context, and Brendan demands that we stop acting like the American players are at fault for the rowdy fans. Two Golf Advice emails round out this episode, with a debate on how to fix the "crowd issue" at future major golf events and a question about teens hitting into people under the cloak of darkness.

GS#443 July 1, 2014 Ever wonder why you're a scratch golfer on the range and a bum on the course? Ken Doherty returns to discuss some technical issues, but the biggest factor is mental. Once you understand the difference, you'll see a change in your scoring.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start  your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter and received personalized ED treatment options. If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we've discussed, or if you'd like to share a comment about what you've heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com

Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive into the MLB playoffs, college football and NFL week 6. Brett McMurphy also joins the show to talk about college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive into the MLB playoffs, college football and NFL week 6. Chuck Edel joins the show to talk about college  and professional football.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive into the MLB playoffs, college football and NFL week 6. Mike Somich also joins the show to talk about his best predictions for the upcoming weekend of NFL games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been a cold week for host Matt Perrault but there is still time to turn the week around. Matt has TNF bets and a baseball bet for you on the Thursday episode of the Daily Juice presented by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These days, we all need practices that strengthen not just our muscles, but also our spirits.I'm with you in all you're navigating, and I want Cracking Open to continue being a place where you can land, breathe, and remember: you are not alone. The stories we share here are meant to heal the body, mind, and soul.Recently, I kept hearing about how weightlifting can help you look, feel, and stay younger longer. Not only is it good for your muscles—it's essential for your bones, joints, and overall longevity.So I finally decided to try it myself. I joined a local workout group—shoutout to Capacity Performance Therapy—and after almost a year of consistent training, I can confidently say: everything I heard was true. I feel stronger in my body, calmer in my mind, and more alive in my spirit.That's why I'm excited to introduce you to this week's guest: Dr. Vonda Wright—a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert.In today's conversation, we explore science-backed strategies to: ✨ Stay strong, energized, and mobile at any age ✨ Learn which exercises matter most for long-term vitality ✨ Discover what many doctors aren't telling you about joint pain and arthritis ✨ Navigate menopause with confidence and clarity—grounded in facts, not fearAs Dr. Wright shares:“Every woman is a sentient being with the agency to make her own decisions, but I want her decisions to be based on facts, not fear. Here are the facts: estrogen optimization, hormone optimization, or menopause hormone therapy—no matter what you call it—changes your life.”Whether you're 25 or 65, this episode is your blueprint for defying conventional aging and reclaiming your strength—for life.And because this is Cracking Open, we don't just talk about physical health. Dr. Wright also shares her personal story—her “cracking open” moments that shaped her passion for helping others age powerfully and purposefully.About Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright is a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized authority on human performance, longevity, and women's health. She's the founding director of PRIMA (Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes) and has served as a physician for elite organizations such as World Rugby, the PGA, and professional ballet companies.She's been featured on The Diary of a CEO, Jay Shetty, Mel Robbins, The Today Show, and Dr. Oz, and in The New York Times, USA Today, and more. Dr. Wright has authored five books, including Fitness After 40 and Guide to THRIVE, and lives in Florida with her husband, a retired two-time Stanley Cup champion.We as humans are not destined to grow old and frail. In this episode, you'll find hope, science, and practical tools to turn back the clock—and start thriving today.

Baseball has been great for host Matt Perrault in 2025. Today might be the last time we have four games on the slate. Matt has bets for every game on the latest episode of the daily podcast presented by hard rock bet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you prepare your mindset and create the discipline to be effective every single day? That's what Jeff Velez asked on a recent Ask Jeb episode, and it's the question that separates the pros from the amateurs in sales. Sales is the hardest profession in business. It's the only job where you have to go out and find rejection and bring it home every single day. Every ask you make carries the potential to be rejected at a deep, painful level. That's why we get paid so well. And that's why most people can't hack it. But the ones who do? They've figured out the secret. Find Your Carrot My friend Will Fratini from ZoomInfo nailed it when he talked about what motivates him, or his carrot. His five-year-old daughter once bought him a carrot Christmas ornament, and he carries it with him everywhere as a reminder of why he shows up every day. But here's what matters: Your carrot needs to be specific and tangible. Not some vague "I want to be successful" nonsense. I'm talking about something real. A commission check of X dollars. A boat. Generational wealth through real estate. A college fund for your kids. Think of it like an old-time horse and carriage. You put a carrot on a stick in front of a stubborn horse, and suddenly it'll go forward even when it thinks it can't. That's what your carrot does for you when everyone else is giving up. Your carrot is what pushes you past the point where giving up would be completely justified. It's what separates the best from the rest. The Hard Truth About Sales Discipline Let's be clear about what sales discipline actually means. You have to show up every day and do a certain number of activities. Every. Single. Day. Consistently. And in order to do those hard things consistently, you need that carrot. It's about sacrificing what you want now (which is easy) for what you want most (which requires doing hard things). I want to do things that are easy. But in order to get what I want most, I've got to do things that are hard. That's the entire game. The Scottie Scheffler Example Look at Scottie Scheffler, the PGA golfer. When he makes a bogey, he bounces back with a birdie or better 62 percent of the time. The rest of the field? Less than 18 percent. Why? Because Scheffler is crystal clear about what's important to him. He knows his carrot. He understands what fulfillment means. When something goes wrong, there's no cascade of "everything is wrong." His ego doesn't take a hit because he's focused on what matters most. He picks himself back up, brushes himself off, and keeps moving. But here's what most people don't know: It wasn't always this way. When he first brought on his caddie, Ted Scott, Ted told him straight up: "I'm not working for you unless you get the attitude, temper, and anger under control." Think about that. The caddie refused to work with him unless he fixed his mindset first. That's how important mindset in sales really is. Everything else comes after. Your Visual Cue Go get yourself a carrot ornament. Seriously. Find one on Amazon, hang it in your office, and use it as your visual cue for what matters most. When you're sitting at your desk in the morning trying to get started, or when something has gone wrong and you're trying to bounce back, that carrot will remind you why you chose this soul-sapping profession in the first place. Because maybe the only thing harder than sales is golf. But you chose it. Now own it. The Secret Superpower Here's the bonus that Will dropped that's pure gold: Sometimes your carrot isn't even about you. Sometimes the ultimate sales superpower is genuinely helping someone else be the star of the show. The best sellers in the world don't care about how great their product is. They care about making their customer the hero. If you genuinely believe you're there to help someone else's day get better, you're going to come through. And when you have that extra little carrot hanging th...

A 1-2 night for host Matt Perrault wasn't the best of starts to the week. However, the NHL is back and Matt has multiple bets to give out tonight including two futures and two plays on opening night for the Tuesday episode of the daily podcast presented by hard rock bet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about Electronic Arts, 3DO, and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.We also discuss Jared Kushner, leveraged buyouts, and loot boxes.Recommended Book: Bandwidth by Dan CarusoTranscriptElectronic Arts, often shorthanded as EA, was founded in 1982 in California by a former Apple employee named Trip Hawkins, who also went on to found the ill-fated 3DO company, which made video game hardware, and the somewhat more prolific, but also ultimately ill-fated casual game developer Digital Chocolate.EA, though, has been an absolutely astounding success. It's business model was predicated on the premise of selling video games directly to retailers, rather than going through intermediaries. This allowed them to gain more market share than their competitors right off the bat, and it helped them glean higher margins than their competitors from each direct sale, too.EA also established an early reputation for treating its developers really well. They were the first gaming company to feature their developers in advertising and to give them platforms, promoting them as video game artists, basically, and it shared the profits netted from those direct sales with these develops—which in turn meant all the best developers really wanted to work for EA, which led to a beneficial cycle where they created better and better, and more and more financially successful games.In the late-80s, they started deviating from this model somewhat, scooping up a collection of successful independent game development studios and deviating, at times, from the creative lead's vision when releasing their games. They also refocused a fair bit of their resources on franchises, like the immensely successful, as it turned out, Madden NFL series, and they branched out into producing games for the console market, including the still-new Nintendo Entertainment System, in 1990.That same year, EA went public on the NASDAQ, the company got new leadership when Hawkins decided to refocus on his far less successful 3DO hardware startup, and in an interesting twist, the arrival of the Sony Playstation in North America caused EA to drop support for 3DO hardware in the mid-90s so it could refocus on Playstation games, which were a lot more lucrative.By the mid-90s, EA had an astonishingly large and successful software library, including franchises like the aforementioned Madden games and the FIFA soccer games, but also celebrity-tied games like Shaq Fu, and military shooters like Jungle and Urban Strike.By the early-2000s, EA was making exclusive licensing deals with the NFL and ESPN, in order to stave off newfound sports game competitors, and it was the only video game company to consistently make a profit, most others experiencing feast and famine cycles, with periodic wins, but a whole lot of losses they had to cover with the profits from those wins. EA, in contrast, had a reliable stable of profit-sources, and it thus had a whole lot of leverage in terms of attracting and retaining talent, but also getting big names and brands on board, for collaborative projects.What I'd like to talk about today is what happened to EA during and following the 2008 economic crisis, and how and why it recently became an acquisition target for Saudi Arabia.—In 2008, when the global economy was collapsing, EA suffered a bad holiday sales season and fired 1,100 employees and closed 12 of their facilities early the following year. Later in 2009, the company announced the firing of another 1,500 employees, which was about 17% of their total workforce at the time, and in 2010 they acquired a gaming company that focused on mobile games, which were becoming increasingly popular, now that many people had touch-capable smartphones, which brought hot new franchises like Angry Birds under their brand umbrella.On the strength of that acquisition and all those downsizings, in early 2011, EA announced that it hit $3.8 billion in revenue in the financial year for the first time, and in early 2012, it announced it surpassed $1 billion in digital revenue during the previous year, which was a huge figure that early in the digital media landscape. It used some of those profits to scoop up another mobile-first gaming company, adding properties like Plants vs Zombies and Peggle to their library.EA completed another mass-firing in 2013, dismissing 10% of their employees under what they called a reorganization, around the same time they announced an exclusive license with Disney that would allow them to develop Star Wars games.Their stock value boomed in the following years, as a result of those cost-savings measures, and those new relationships, and emboldened by record-high stock valuations, in the mid-20-teens, the company started releasing big-name games, like Star Wars Battlefront 2, with random-content loot boxes and other sorts of microtransactions.This did not go over well with players, who decried these in-game purchasing options as ‘pay to win' mechanics, as players could pay more money to get better characters and equipment, and a lot of the content, even after paying for the expensive games, was still locked behind paywalls, requiring more payments to unlock that content. A bunch of gaming journalists cried foul on this shift as the game careened toward its full release, as did a whole lot of early players, and Disney complained, too, so by the time it hit shelves, the game's loot system was substantially changed, but that whole controversy spooked investors, and led to an 8.5% stock value drop in just a single month, knocking $3.1 billion from the company's valuation. As a result of that controversy, EA also became the face for a larger legal and legislative debate about in-game purchases and how it's kinda sorta like gambling, from that point forward.Soon after, EA experienced a series of bad quarters, including a huge drop of 13.3% to its valuation when a major entry in one of their larger franchises, Battlefield V, was released late, and received very mixed reviews when it was released, which led to a million fewer sold copies than anticipated. The game was also lagging in terms of gameplay behind smaller, nimbler competitors, including then-burgeoning Fortnite.The company saw an overall boost with the surprise success of Apex Legends, and the COVID-19 pandemic boosted sales dramatically for a while, since everyone was staying home, which allowed EA to gobble up a few more competing companies with successful franchises, and they knocked out a few more successful Star Wars games, as well.In early 2021, Saudi Arabia's public investment funds bought 7.4 million shares of EA for about $1.1 billion, which flew under the radar for most gamers, but that'll be important in a moment.Later that year, the company experienced a massive hack, a lot of its data, including the source code for games, stolen and sold on the dark web. EA bought some more competitors, but word on the street in 2022 was the the higher ups at EA were quietly shopping the company around, themselves looking to be acquired by a larger entity, on the scale of Apple or Disney.In early 2023, the company announced more mass-layoffs and launched another internal reorganization. It gutted several of its most popular gaming sub-brands, including BioWare, it cancelled an upcoming Star Wars game, and it announced that it would be shifting away from licensing agreements and refocusing on EA-owned IP.The pattern of layoffs leading to better financial fortunes didn't pay off this time, though. In early 2025, EA divulged that it expected to underperform in the coming year, several of its big-name titles not doing as well as expected; the company cast blame on the market, but players and journalists pointed at the company's gutting of its big-name studios, and the firing of many of its veteran developers to explain the reduced sales.EA had another mass-firing in April of this year, and followed by another in May, which paralleled an announcement that they would no longer be moving forward with a big, planned Black Panther game.In late September of 2025, EA announced that it had reached a deal, worth $55 billion, to go private, no longer selling shares on the stock market, with the financial assistance of a group of investors, which included Affinity Partners, which is led by Jared Kushner, US President Trump's son-in-law, Silver Lake, which is a US-based private equity firm that helps make these sorts of big sales happen, and the aforementioned Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.This deal isn't done yet, it still needs to get regulatory approval and a successful vote by stockholders, but it seems likely to go through, since the US regulatory environment is pretty lax at the moment, and because Kushner is involved, it's unlikely President Trump will take a personal disliking to it.But the big story here seems to be that Saudi Arabia is buying up not just a video game company, but one of the biggest and most successful video gaming companies in the world, which, although it's lost a lot of fan-credibility over the years, still owns some massively influential intellectual property and has just a stunning number of relationships and connections throughout the media world, alongside its huge valuation.If the sale does go through, and we should know for sure by sometime around June 2026, it would be the largest-ever leveraged buyout, which means the purchase was completed by using borrowed money that was borrowed against the asset being purchased; so those investors have taken out debt against EA itself, which is an increasingly common means of buying a large asset on the cheap, but it also typically burdens that asset with a simply astounding amount of debt which must then be recouped, often by selling off undervalued assets.When this happens to a newspaper, for instance, the buyer will often sell off the paper's real estate and fire all their employees, to make money and pay off that debt, and in this case, there's a chance that debt will be paid by throwing up a bunch of new paywalls and really leaning into those in-game transactions that nobody really liked, including politicians, back in the day, but which in this current regulatory environment would probably be allowed, and they would probably make some serious bank off of it initially, before players started getting wise and moving on to other games released by less predatory companies.The really interesting facet of this story, though, is the question of why Saudi Arabia wants a video game company.And to understand that, it's important to understand that, first, the country's Public Investment Fund is meant to help its economy shift away from purely extractive resources, like oil, and it has thus invested in all sorts of things, including luxury beach resorts, minority stakes in financial service companies like Citigroup, stakes in companies like Disney and Boeing and Meta, and increasingly, investments in companies run by allies of President Trump, like the aforementioned Affinity Partners, which was formed by Jared Kushner.So this is an economic play, but also a political play, almost certainly, by the Saudis, to get in good with the people who are in good with the US government.It's also been alleged that this might be an attempt by the Saudis to engage in what's being called game-washing, which is similar to greenwashing, but instead of trying to make a company seem green and sustainable by doing kinda sorta green things, but only as a veneer to cover up the opposite, in this case it means using sports and video games and the like to increase a nation's reputation with humanistic seeming things, despite, well, the truth being much more complicated.Just as when the Fund participated in buying a Premier League football, a soccer team, back in 2021, then, alongside their concomitant establishment of LIV Gold, a golf league meant to compete with the PGA, this investment in EA, and other investments it's made in video game companies like Capcom and Nexon, might be part of a larger effort to diversify the nation's brand, not just its economics. It's human rights record is abysmal, and it's possible they're trying to cover that up, make people forget about it, by creating more connections between Saudi Arabia and more positive things, like sports and games and the like.There are additional concerns about this purchase of EA, too, by the way, because Saudi Arabia's cultural values are very anti-woman, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-liberal, democratic values. So there are fears that we might see less representation and fewer what we might call western values portrayed in the games released by these studios, as a result of this ownership.The folks running EA have said their core values will remain unchanged by the buyout, but it's expected, bare-minimum, that this will lead to another several restructurings and mass-layoffs throughout the company in the coming years, to help recoup all that debt, at the end of which even the people making those promises might be long gone.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Investment_Fundhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/business/dealbook/electronic-arts-buyout-jared-kushner.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-private-deal-buyout-video-game-maker-808aefechttps://www.ft.com/content/61cef75e-ceba-43ee-80e3-040756c6154f?accessToken=zwAGQAMTiJKIkc9hzvdezrpD7tOA4wQHVsYVTw.MEUCIHND3WOT4rS4frIMIOoeXHQeil_Ma1yGrwOqUD2m306DAiEAtA_QLvpyObai9zoo_9GZSljJuJyTKxJgFHpQDcCcVsE&sharetype=gift&token=03dd6ca5-c34f-4925-8a3d-a89f4058ee80https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-silver-lake-deal-jared-kushner-c145cd55?st=eZghQHhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts This is a public episode. 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