Podcasts about PJ

Back at home after a week in Chicago, Brendan is joined by "The Boys" for this beefy Monday show. This episode was recorded late on Sunday night after BP was issued a technical foul during a youth basketball game and needed time to "decompress" before using a microphone. Joseph immediately wants to learn why Brendan was T'd up and finds that his actions were completely justified after a complete rules breakdown. While the technical foul may be a big story for this podcast, the biggest story in sports this weekend belongs to LIV Golf following Anthony Kim's win in Adelaide. AK erased a five-shot Sunday deficit playing in a group with major champions Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, defeating Rahm by three shots for his first win in 16 years. Brendan, Joseph, and PJ recap the final round, covering Kim's outstanding iron play, the return of the swagger that made him captivating to begin with, and the many inspiring quotes from after the tournament wrapped up. They also question some of the broadcast's hyperbolic statements about the magnitude of the moment. There is also plenty of discussion about brutal Sundays from Rahm and Bryson, adding yet another week without a win for both of them on the LIV Golf tour. Not to be completely outdone, the PGA Tour had an "A+ week" at Pebble Beach according to Brendan. Collin Morikawa came from behind to secure his first win since the 2023 Zozo, making a four on the 18th hole for the win. Joseph and Brendan break down performances from Morikawa, Akshay Bhatia, and even Scottie Scheffler, who found himself in the mix again after a slow start on Thursday. Joseph also calls out Sam Burns for his club choice on the final hole, something that only a Deputy would do. In news, Gary Player remains upset with Augusta National (and Brendan may have an idea of why), sponsor exemptions go to - who else? - Jordan Spieth and Tony Finau, and Brendan and PJ go in on the Providence Friars following a dirty Saturday game against the Johnnies. Visit Cobalt and use code "FRIEDEGGPOD15" for 15% off.

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠Dive into the monumental arrival of J. Cole's purported final chapter on Notorious Mass Effect with Analytic Dreamz. This segment examines "The Fall-Off," the rapper's seventh studio album and only double album, released February 6, 2026, via Dreamville and Interscope Records.Analytic Dreamz details the project's ambitious scope: 24 tracks split across two discs ("Disc 29" and "Disc 39"), exceeding 100 minutes in runtime, with a reflective, career-summation narrative echoing mixtape-era aesthetics. Features include Future (on multiple tracks), Tems, Burna Boy, Erykah Badu, Morray, Petey Pablo, PJ, and others, backed by production from Cole himself, T-Minus, The Alchemist, Boi-1da, FnZ, and more.As of February 13, 2026, industry projections from Hits Daily Double and echoed across Complex, XXL, and HotNewHipHop position the album for a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 with approximately 291,000 album-equivalent units in its first week—around 115,000 in pure sales (CDs, vinyl, digital downloads) driven by the innovative "Trunk Sale" tour tactic for direct-to-consumer physicals, plus 176,000 from streaming and equivalents. This would mark Cole's seventh consecutive No. 1, surpassing his 2021 The Off-Season (282K) and far exceeding 2024's Might Delete Later (115K), amid the "final album" hype fueling media and fan amplification.Analytic Dreamz analyzes the market signals: robust physical component stands out in modern rap, long tracklist boosts streaming volume, and strategic narrative plus tour activation align for strong commercial impact. Critical reception highlights lyrical introspection and evolution, though some note self-referential elements and length. With no major contradictory forecasts, this positions "The Fall-Off" among 2026's top rap openings, confirming Cole's enduring dominance while priming for official chart confirmation.Stay tuned as Analytic Dreamz provides the comprehensive breakdown on this landmark release and its place in hip-hop legacy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the monumental arrival of J. Cole's purported final chapter on Notorious Mass Effect with Analytic Dreamz. This segment examines "The Fall-Off," the rapper's seventh studio album and only double album, released February 6, 2026, via Dreamville and Interscope Records.Analytic Dreamz details the project's ambitious scope: 24 tracks split across two discs ("Disc 29" and "Disc 39"), exceeding 100 minutes in runtime, with a reflective, career-summation narrative echoing mixtape-era aesthetics. Features include Future (on multiple tracks), Tems, Burna Boy, Erykah Badu, Morray, Petey Pablo, PJ, and others, backed by production from Cole himself, T-Minus, The Alchemist, Boi-1da, FnZ, and more.As of February 13, 2026, industry projections from Hits Daily Double and echoed across Complex, XXL, and HotNewHipHop position the album for a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 with approximately 291,000 album-equivalent units in its first week—around 115,000 in pure sales (CDs, vinyl, digital downloads) driven by the innovative "Trunk Sale" tour tactic for direct-to-consumer physicals, plus 176,000 from streaming and equivalents. This would mark Cole's seventh consecutive No. 1, surpassing his 2021 The Off-Season (282K) and far exceeding 2024's Might Delete Later (115K), amid the "final album" hype fueling media and fan amplification.Analytic Dreamz analyzes the market signals: robust physical component stands out in modern rap, long tracklist boosts streaming volume, and strategic narrative plus tour activation align for strong commercial impact. Critical reception highlights lyrical introspection and evolution, though some note self-referential elements and length. With no major contradictory forecasts, this positions "The Fall-Off" among 2026's top rap openings, confirming Cole's enduring dominance while priming for official chart confirmation.Stay tuned as Analytic Dreamz provides the comprehensive breakdown on this landmark release and its place in hip-hop legacy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After Maddie Smith quit drinking, she just didn't know what to do with her hands ... until she discovered Cross Fit and built her epic physique! Now she's a top contender for “Ms. Health and Fitness 2026”, and she's doing it all for a veteran nonprofit. We talked about how she overcame alcoholism, an eating disorder, and endured recovery groups that didn't understand her trauma. Now, in peak physical condition she shared advice on conquering addictions and helping veterans through a partnership with Shields and Stripes, a veteran support program founded by Steve Nisbet, fellow athlete and Air Force Pararescue Specialist veteran. Nisbet described the life of an elite “PJ”, conducting casualty evac missions in combat zones, the tragic death of a fellow PJ, the Army's betrayal and the emotional toll of his service. But he powered through the pain and used his physical training expertise to create the acclaimed Shields and Stripes veteran support program. The program draws from the type of sports therapy used by pro athletes and Special Operations teams and combines it with customized nutrition plans and therapy from experienced psychologists. Nisbet described the incredible results attendees experienced at recent programs in Arizona and Florida, and shared stories of vets who no longer need the medications doctors said they couldn't live without. Smith also expressed her shared love of fitness as medicine, and what she will do if crowned contest winner, “If I win, I'm donating the $20K prize to the Shields & Stripes Foundation. I'm competing to break the stigma around recovery & mental health, not to win money. Giving the prize to a nonprofit founded by someone who rebuilt his life after tragedy & now helps others find their strength, means more than anything $20K could buy me.” Vote for Maddie Smith, fitness pro and Army spouse, here:https://mshealthandfit.com/2026/madeline-smith Check out the innovative, healing programs for veterans at Shields and Stripes, here:https://shieldsandstripes.org/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enjoy a recording of Thursday night's SGS Live Show at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois! Andy, Brendan, KVV, and PJ entertained the masses with the latest news from Pebble, messages from Gary Player, hypothetical major wins, audience questions, and much more. Thank you to all who came out to our first-ever theater show!

Cork's brilliant BoolaBoom will be bringing their Big Brass Samba sound to the opening of The Savoy tonight. PJ sat down with DOC (Darragh O'Connor) from the band to chat about what they do and their love of The Savoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD about the new rent laws coming in from March who says that it only means one thing, higher rents than ever before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tanya about the busiest day of the florist year and she has some very cute love stories plus a controversial opinion on the most romantic nationality! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Chris from Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery who is worried that new rules will stop rescue volunteers using drones to find missing persons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pauline and John were on the show last week facing homelessness after a fire destroyed their home while on holiday and their Council Emergency Accommodation allowance was to be cut off but was extended dramatically as they were speaking on air. This Friday is their 50th Anniversary and PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who went to them with some champagne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Damien Sreenan from the 96FM News Desk who spoke to people getting their Valentines freak on from flowers to, er, meat thermometers. And he also hears some great stories of how people met Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rose from The Chocolate Shop in The English Market has a life steeped in chocolate! PJ gets some clues on getting the best chocolate for your love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wuthering Heights 2026 is in the cinemas this weekend and it's steamy! Crossy has been talking to the stars of it and chats with PJ about why people are a little hot under the collar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was widely rumored that today is the day that the City Council would fell the trees that controversially need to go to implement their Active Travel plan for Farranree. PJ hears from Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne who took a trip up there to sound out the mood of protesters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing more fun than pancakes, especially with kids around. Many will start the feast this weekend so PJ got some great tips from cooking queen Ellen O'Driscoll from Ellen's Kitchen in Cobh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ gets an opinion from Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valentine's Day is also rugby day! PJ and Dave look ahead to the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ pays his tribute to the radio industry and hears the views of The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola about making sure radio is available in cars, especially for emergencies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ celebrates Valentines with flowers, chocolates and, er, meat thermometers, hears what happened when Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne presented John & Pauline Healy whose house burned down with champagne for their 50th Wedding Anniversary, discusses if new drone rules over Cork will make it tough to search for missing people. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Jay who started writing letters to the lonely when he himself was lonely and it kinda grew from there to cover a lot of the globe. See also @jaytheauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Ester from Top Barkz who is running a match party day for dogs on Valentines Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that's what they say! And there's evidence to back it up. PJ talks to Sarah from Petsurance.ie who even did a survey on it. PJ also asks listeners do you think like a dog or a cat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John who says all the money in the world is no good if you can't buy a house or your son can't get a job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We managed to get all the way to Palmerston North! Matty and PJ are heading to Wellington on the BlueBridge and we try a few tactics to stall them We had to give away our only $10 for the 10k challenge ... so we did Megan went shopping during the intense race Going to a pub quiz to try win ourselves some dinner Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ hears from Maggie that Kitty's Foundation did such good work with her mam it inspired her to run a traffic light night for singles Valentines Night Sundays Well RFC for more info text 089 491 0318 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexis Faure, the Co-founder of King Colis which sells lost packages tells PJ what to expect when they run a pop up shop in Douglas Court Shopping Centre from Tuesday, February 24 to Sunday, March 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Tadhg Hickey who was deported when he tried to render aid to Palestine as part of the Sumud Flotilla. Tadhg says they had fun and camaraderie as well as frustration and hairy moments. He tells the story at Shanties And Shenanigans - From The Sumud Flotilla in Cyprus Avenue Fri 13th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ loves a good cat-and-mouse thriller and talks to Crossy about Crime 101 which is about jewel heists carried out by a Colombian mob, or is it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Padraig Rice TD of The Social Democrats who is taking part in a re-enactment of the famous sod toss at around noon today and says waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worse kind of suffering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaitlyn & Kenneth talk to PJ about the rise of MDR, a Cork band which came to our notice when they shot up in the voting for the famous Cork Playlist. See the voting page here MDR Beacon page here Cork Playlist Facebook page here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to John who says the country needs to work for its people, asks do we love our dogs and do they love us, chats with Jay who posted letters for lonely people up on walls in Cork. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tired of the Sunday scaries and dreading Monday mornings? This conversation with Blackbird Mission team members Coop and PJ reveals how understanding your God-given gifts transforms not just your Mondays but your entire team dynamic and personal productivity. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: ⚡️Why most leaders suck at running meetings and what to do about it ⚡️The game-changing power of discovering your fivefold ministry gifts ⚡️How physical disciplines unlock spiritual growth in unexpected ways Daron, Coop, and PJ pull back the curtain on how they transformed their team meetings from chaotic Groundhog Day scenarios into productive engines of growth. From implementing Asana project management to recognizing each person's unique gifting, this episode gives you practical strategies to stop merely surviving Mondays and start winning them. WORK WITH DARON: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k

#Lockboss Show & Giveaway: MyAutoSmart Demo (iOS& Android) – Automotive Locksmith App Review + Live Winners!Stop flipping through code books on the job. In this episode of the #Lockboss Show & Giveaway, PJ does a full walkthrough and demo of MyAutoSmart, one of the most powerful tools available for automotive locksmiths today.MyAutoSmart puts critical vehicle key information right in your pocket, helping locksmiths quickly find the correct method to make keys, verify transponder data, locate key codes, and set up key machines accurately —all from a mobile app.If you're doing automotive locksmith work without a tool like this, you may be spending extra time and effort on every job.

We send Jono to complete todays challenge during the show Checking in with Matty and PJ and where they are on their travels Calling out Matty and PJ The kindness of strangers is amazing We tell you the stories we've been told from people giving us rides for the 10k challenge! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ talks to Cllr Joe Lynch who says that complaints about scramblers are still huge after Xmas and he also looks at the new Local Community Safety Partnership, which controversially replaced the Joint Policing Committee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Sean Gargano who runs MacCurtain Wine Cellar with Trudy Ahern that the wine box that went missing has been returned by post. It wasn't just any wine box that was his link to his late Auntie that first stirred his interest in the trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Marie Piper who says Douglas is in danger of not getting a parade this year if they don't get more people volunteering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucie Quinlivan won the Junior Cert section of the Cork Schools Heritage Project with her brilliant Tanora project which even found people who named a baby after it! PJ chats to Lucie, her dad Aodh and to Nivene Sadick from the Cairo2Cork Foodtruck who featured in the project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadia tells PJ of the warning signs to look out for in a deal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Lorna Horgan who is part of Network West Cork's Own the Spotlight: Building Confidence, Connection & Influence event Thu Feb 19th 6.30pm See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Richard Coles who is leading the Church Away Days about his life in the Church, in the Communards, and his love of the Barrs GAA. He also talks to listener Ian who lives in Cork but comes from Kettering, loves the Communards and has a daughter who plays with the Barrs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Boxer Tony Fheahan and his partner Siobhan Withers who are bringing boxing back to Mallow. Mallow Boxing Club is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Watertown Industrial Estate if you want to check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Rosie who has great things to say about Ireland and is looking forward to "Common Knowledge" Sun Mar 29th at the Cork Opera House. See details of show here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears that scrambler chaos is a top concern, chats with Lucie whose Tanora project won the Junior Cert section of the Cork Schools Heritage Project, chats with Rosie O'Donnell in advance of her Cork Opera House show. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Brendan are together in Chicago for this Wednesday episode, bringing a jolt of in-person energy for the first Signature Event of 2026. To start, the two tie up some loose ends from Phoenix, discussing Hideki's "chair-gate" in the playoff and some distressing tweets from Spieth Legion. There's plenty of discussion about the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, with one-and-done picks, Andy's "5 Guys to Monitor," and a new game that we'll be following for every Signature Event. They also debate whether Pebble Beach is now obsolete for PGA Tour pros following the debut of a new tee on the sixth hole for this week's tournament. LIV is back for a second straight week, jumping from Riyadh to Adelaide for the league's biggest non-U.S. event. Aussie Elvis Smylie is riding high following his win and was rewarded with a big OWGR boost for his troubles! Speaking of world ranking points, Andy and Brendan also react to Chris Gotterup reaching No. 5 in the world following his win at the WM Phoenix Open. They briefly recap Monday's TGL match, featuring three players that aren't on the rosters of the teams that played, and PJ suggests there's a new conspiracy afoot in the SoFi Dome. Everyone is ready to roll for a full week in Chicago ahead of Thursday night's event at SPACE. Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details.

Mark kicks off season 3 with an in depth interview with Galway paranormal investigator PJ Kavanagh the founder of Paranormal Awakenings Ireland (PAI).Haunted and strange locations are discussed with this highly accomplished investigator of many years.You'll find out what makes Galway so atmospheric and charming, from its stories forged on Ireland's rugged atlantic coast to its history of strife.PJ pays tribute to namesake and fellow investigator PJ Doogue of county carlow who we sadly lost some months ago.There's also a bonus previously unbroadcast interview with the late PJ where he related paranormal goings on in county Kilkenny.A new section called Random, Anonymous, Strange but True makes its debut at the start of the podcast ...so cosy up with your SCARY Eire paranormal podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ Wehry is joined once again by political theorist Dr. Chris Yeomans to discuss his recent work on republicanism, political participation, and the legacy of Hegel. The conversation centers on why republicanism has reemerged as a serious framework for political thought and how Yeomans traces its development from contemporary neo-republican theory back through nineteenth century labor republicanism and into the classical civic tradition rooted in Aristotle. Rather than treating political philosophy as an abstract exercise, the episode situates these ideas within lived questions of freedom, agency, and civic responsibility.PJ and Dr. Yeomans explore how modern political discourse often flattens freedom into individual choice or non-interference, while republican traditions emphasize freedom as non-domination and active participation in shared political life. Yeomans explains why Hegel remains a difficult but indispensable figure for understanding these debates, particularly when it comes to the role of institutions, ethical life, and the formation of citizens. The discussion also addresses common misunderstandings of Hegel as either an authoritarian thinker or a simple apologist for the state, offering a more nuanced account of how his philosophy engages republican concerns.Throughout the episode, the conversation returns to questions of work, labor, and political belonging, especially in the context of modern democracies that struggle with disengagement and polarization. This episode will be especially relevant for listeners interested in political theory, republicanism, Hegel, civic participation, and the philosophical foundations of freedom in contemporary society.Make sure to check out Yeomans' book: Hegel and Republicanism: Non-Domination, Economics, and Political Participation

Go to www.LearningLeader.com This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My guest: PJ Fleck is the head football coach at the University of Minnesota. Before that, he transformed Western Michigan from one win to 13 wins and a Cotton Bowl appearance. Before his coaching days, PJ was a stud receiver at Northern Illinois and was a guy I played against in college. Coach Fleck has built one of college football's most distinctive culture-driven programs. You'll hear why he maintains an 80-20 split favoring high school recruiting over the transfer portal, how he runs practice with a 32-second clock to make it harder than games, and why he sees himself as a cultural driver rather than a motivational coach. This is a conversation recorded with all of our coaches inside "The Arena." That is our mastermind group for coaches in all sports. And it did not disappoint. Notes: Stop recruiting, start selecting. PJ doesn't chase the highest-rated players... He looks for fit and alignment with his values. Ask yourself: Are you trying to convince people to join your team, or are you selecting people who already want what you're building? Efficiency beats duration. PJ runs 95-minute practices with a 32-second play clock, always moving, always intense. The principle: Make practice harder than the game. Where in your work are you confusing time spent with intensity and focus? Internal drive trumps external motivation. PJ calls his ideal players "Nektons," always attacking, never satisfied. He's looking for people who prove their worth to themselves, not to others. If you need constant external motivation, you're not ready for elite teams. A leader must teach and demand. A team member must prepare and perform. These aren't opposing forces—they're two sides of the same commitment to excellence. My junior year at Ohio University. I was the quarterback of the Ohio football team. We lost to No. 17 Northern Illinois 30-23 in overtime on a Saturday night. P.J. Fleck caught the game-tying 15-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter. PJ finished with 14 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown. (I threw a 30-yard TD pass to Anthony Hackett to put us up a TD right before halftime). Let your team see you played. They do"Guess that Gopher" before team meetings, where players guess which coach's highlights they're watching. Give them a peek behind the curtain. It builds credibility and connection. PJ honors his mentor, Jim Tressel, by wearing a tie while coaching. Who are you honoring through your daily practices? Keep your door open. PJ has no secretary. Players can walk into his office at any moment. Create fluidity between you and your team. Transparency after tragedy is a choice. When PJ's son died from a heart condition, he had two options: never talk about it again, or let it shape him. He chose radical transparency, knowing it would get scrutinized. That's where "Row the Boat" comes from. A losing season reveals what you actually need. After going 1-11 at Western Michigan while also getting divorced, PJ says every coach should experience a losing season. It forces you to identify what you actually need versus what you don't need. Choose what scares you. When deciding on Minnesota, Heather asked him, "Does this scare you?" He said, "Hell yeah, it scares me." His response: "Well then, that's where we're going." Life versus living. Living is the salary and contract. Life is about moments and memory. If you can't stay in the moment and reflect on great moments or hard moments, life will be like mashed potatoes to you. Your expectations should match your resources. The gap between expectations and resources is called frustration. The bigger the gap, the more frustration from everyone around you. Maintain an 80/20 model if you can. 80% high school players, 20% transfer portal. PJ has one of the highest retention rates in the country because of selection and fit, not recruiting. "It's not about the money until it's about the money." The kids' PJ gets value for other things before the money talk. They enjoy the experience of being a college athlete. PJ leads with "I'm really difficult to play for." PJ's opening line to recruits. He asks for a lot. This makes people who are lazy, complacent, or fraudulent run like hell. "This is going to expose me." Start with good people, not good players. Out of 500 kids, who are the best 25 young men? PJ doesn't get five stars. He gets two and three stars who believe they can be five stars. A chip versus a crack on your shoulder. Once you do something the media says you couldn't do, they'll set a new bar. All PJ wants is kids who want to prove to themselves that they can do what people say they couldn't. You don't need PJ's personality. You need the internal drive to be the best version of yourself. That's what he's selecting for. "I'm not a motivational coach. I'm a cultural driver." PJ picks their "how." He picks their journey. If someone needs constant motivation, they're not ready. Peel back the Instagram filter. Everything you see on social media is filtered. You have to dig deeper with this generation to find out who they really are. Hire former players back. PJ's staff has more former players who played for him than ever before. They cut their teeth in the building. In this transactional era, former players help you stay transformational. The HYPRR System. This is PJ's hyperculture framework he created after going 1-11: H (How): The people. Nektons who always attack. How you do one thing is how you do everything. Consistency matters. Y (Yours): Your vision. It's YOUR life, not anyone else's vision. Players are the builders. Don't tell me you want an extravagant home and then hire bad builders. P (Process): The work. The who, what, when, where, and why. Anyone should be able to ask those questions at any point. R (Result): Focus on the HYP. It's not the officials' fault. It's not the other team's fault. R (Response): How will you respond to the result? Don't believe the hype. Everything about hype is before the result happens. Focus on How, Yours, and Process instead. Someone will take what you were taught was horrible and create a business model. PJ uses Uber and Airbnb as examples. We were taught "stranger danger" as kids. Now we get in cars with strangers while drunk and sleep in their homes. The right people plugged into crazy visions can change everything. Define success as peace of mind. That's how PJ's program defines success. Not wins and losses. Train body language. "Big chest" means standing up straight. Players are not allowed to put their hands on their knees or their heads. If you can't hold yourself up, trainers need to check on you. Teach response, not reaction. You can have emotions, but train to not be emotional. The real world wants to see you react. Train to respond properly in every situation. Your words have power. PJ's players know the definitions of 150 words that will help them for the rest of their lives. Give substance to the filters. That's your job as an educator. Cut all the fat off practice. PJ was from the era of 3.5-hour practices. He has ADD and needs to move. He got bored as a player, so he vowed to run practice differently. Run a 32-second play clock constantly. Every 32 seconds, you run a play. You are always under the two-minute warning in practice. This trains your team to operate under pressure. Never practice longer than 95 minutes. It's one thing to watch as a recruit. It's another to experience it as a player. Kids puke during dynamic warmup in the first week because it's that intense. Make practice harder than the game. The game will eventually slow down for your players if practice is legitimately harder. Nektons flow through water currents without being affected. Don't let circumstances dictate behavior. Train this mindset daily. The biggest jump in sports is from high school to college. 17-year-olds playing against 24-year-olds. It's not just talent. It's experience, development, strength, and confidence all at once. Never let any environment be too big for your coaches. Train your staff to be comfortable in all situations, not just your players. Always be learning outside your field. PJ attends leadership seminars with SEALs and Green Berets. At one dinner, a retired military officer who looked like Sean Connery scanned the room quietly, then said: "I'm taking in all the good in the room. I'm also coming up with a plan to kill every one of you, in case I need to." He never came back to the table because he got called to active duty and left for Afghanistan. Always be ready. That's what makes you special. Watch to learn. PJ watched "Landman" and took notes on how to run the next team meeting. His wife hates that he can never relax. Find teaching and education in everything you do. When you stop, you stop growing. Get better at celebrating. PJ has a great bourbon and champagne collection. He celebrates more than he ever has. Balance the intensity with moments of joy. Make transformational programs real. Gopher for Life program. Monthly educational courses. Monthly date nights where players bring their dates and learn dinner etiquette. Monthly racial education class. Weekly coach development on Thursdays, where coaches speak on any topic to advance their careers. Don't let important things stop when the news cycle moves on. COVID and racism got put in the same bracket. When COVID stopped, racism education stopped everywhere. Not at Minnesota. Keep going. Bring back the fun. After wins, players can't wait to pick the design for the next team shirt. PJ gives them five options, and they get into it. People are losing the fun connection that made elementary school great. A coach's job is to teach and demand. A player's job is to prepare and perform. If you're a coach, you better be teaching things: life, sport, relationships. Elite teams are led by players. Your job is to get as many elite people to the front of the bus as possible. More Learning #226 - Steve Wojciechowski: How to Win Every Day #281 - George Raveling: Wisdom from MLK Jr to Michael Jordan #637 - Tom Ryan: Chosen Suffering: Become Elite in Life & Leadership  

This week the lads are pondering the benefits of taking on a bit of fixer upper when dating; the return on investment is tenfold, girls! They also discuss PJ's grooming habits, and Kevin sings “boots, that's my ego boost” approximately 704 times. Then for the theme, the boys are covering something near and dear to their hearts: the TV talent show. They reminisce on everything from Cher Lloyd's iconic Halloween cover of Stay, to Ireland's best talent show, You're A Star. They also make some pretty big claims, including that Girls Aloud's discography is better than the Spice Girls. Fight amongst yourselves in the comments, girlies. Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here

The police siren is in use for this Friday episode following a Thursday 73 from Scottie Scheffler that left him visibly angry on PGA Tour Live! Andy and Brendan discuss an uncharacteristic over-par round from the World No. 1, as well as Brooks Koepka's tough day at a course he's won at in the past. Not everyone is on the struggle bus: Chris Gotterup has the first round lead with fellow young stars Pierceson Coody, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, and both Højgaards on his heels. In other PGA Tour news, they are once again starting up the "fifth major" debate around The Players Championship with a new promo that says "March Is Going To Be Major." Andy is ready for this weekend's Super Bowl after a week of hype in the Bay Area, but there's a brief preview of some events preceding next week's live show in Chicago. Somehow, this conversation ends with PJ challenging professional athletes to play him for an SGS season of "Pros vs. Joes." Patrick Reed could use someone to challenge him on the DP World Tour as he's once again right in the mix in Qatar. Brendan and Andy suggest any number of Euro stalwarts that could potentially become the "P Stopper" but it remains to be seen if anyone will step up. While Brooks is struggling in Phoenix, Smash GC is winning the team contest at LIV Riyadh, with some wondering if Talor "Sam Presti" Gooch has turned things around for good. The back half of this episode is dedicated to the PGA of America hiring Terry Clark as its new CEO, with Andy and Brendan both highlighting areas of need for the governing body now that it is under new leadership. Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details.