Podcast appearances and mentions of Shane Ryan

This week on Playback. The race for the Áras enters its final days. Shane Ryan on the Enhanced Games. And radio's role in the Occult. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.

Irish swimmer Shane Ryan caused controversy this week when he announced he will be joining the Enhanced Games, which will get underway in May 2026.Participating athletes - of which there are 11 so far - will be permitted to take performance-enhancing drugs throughout the Games. The decision has been widely criticised by sporting bodies around the world.Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star, explained the situation on The Last Word.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

When Shane Ryan turned his back on Olympic ideals to join the Enhanced Games, it sent shockwaves through Irish sport. Now we ask who and what are really driving the world's most controversial new competition. Host: Kevin Doyle                          Guests: Jacob Whitehead and Ciarán LennonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan can now take all the performance-enhancing drugs he wants as part of his training plan.And if anabolic steroids, human growth hormone (HGH), or testosterone supplements show up in his system next May when he competes in Las Vegas, the organisers will congratulate him for playing by the rules.The Enhanced Games dubbed the Steroid Olympics – was dreamed up by Australian businessman Aron D'Souza as a sporting event that lets competitors maximise their performance by doping.Ryan, who was the first swimmer to compete in three Olympics for Ireland, says the decision to join the Enhanced Games is financial. He will, he says, be “making over six figures for nine months and then potentially making over $600,000 when it comes down the line”.But Wada (World Anti-Doping Agency) rules exist not just to level the playing field for all athletes but also to protect them from the health impacts of doping. So isn't the 31 year-old worried?Irish Times sports writer Malachy Clerkin talked to him from his new training base in Nevada.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Dawson is joined by Paul Corry on Ireland's win over Armenia, Damian Lawlor on GAA news, Ellen Keane on Shane Ryan's Enhanced Games move, plus Ellen's chat with Mixed Double Sculls World Champ Mags Cremen. Game On.

Gavin Cooney, Sports Correspondent at The 42, discusses Irish swimmer Shane Ryan's decision to join the controversial Enhanced Games.

Irish Olympian Shane Ryan joins Eoin Sheahan this evening to expand on his decision to sign up for the Enhanced Games, which allows athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs in their competition.

Irish swimmer Shane Ryan has announced that he is to be part of a controversial event that allows participants to use performance-enhancing drugs and doesn't follow World Anti-Doping Agency rules. He joined Cormac and Claire to tell us more.

Doping is usually a taboo topic in the world of sport, but one new competition is bringing it right into the spotlight.The Enhanced Games not only allow, but encourage athletes to take performance enhancing drugs to boost their performance.They are set to take place next May in Las Vegas, with a number of high-profile athletes already set to compete, including one of Ireland's most celebrated swimmers, Shane Ryan.Sport Ireland has expressed disappointment at his decision to take part, so with the games splitting opinions across the sporting world, what are your thoughts?Managing Editor of Off the Ball Adrian Barry, Sport Editor with Tipp FM Paul Carroll and listeners join Andrea to discuss.

Irish Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan last week announced his retirement from competitive swimming before this week dropping a bombshell: he has signed up to compete at the Enhanced Games, a version of the Olympic Games at which competitors are allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs.On this week's show, Sinéad and Gavin explain just what the Enhanced Games are, and who its backers are. On the face of it, its creators are modelling the Games as not just an alternative but a successor to the Olympic Games, having made many compelling criticisms of the Olympic Games in its current guise. But why do they believe the alternative to the Games' deeply-flawed anti-doping regimen is to simply allow athletes to dope? And why would sports fans tune in to simply watch world records being broken, rather than watch true competition?Sinéad and Gavin explain why the Enhanced Games are not imagined as a sporting competition, but rather demonstrations of science, drawing a link to the libertarian and transhumanist beliefs of the Games' founders, one of whom says that ageing “is a disease that we should be able to treat, cure, and eventually solve.”Rather than merely highlight the Olympic Games' many, many flaws, the Enhanced Games instead represents something else - it's where Silicon Valley, libertarian tech bros get their hands on sport.Get in touch - sinead@thejournal.ie and gavincooney@the42.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let us know what's on your mindWe examine Shane Ryan's move toward the Enhanced Games and the strong backlash from Irish sport, exploring what this means for fairness, health, and the future of clean competition. We weigh the promise of transparency against the risks, legal hurdles, and the meaning of sport itself.• Ryan's announcement and Las Vegas timeline• Immediate condemnations from Sport Ireland, Swim Ireland, and OFI• WADA's warning on health risk and youth influence• The harm-reduction argument set against fairness and safety• Governance fallout and career consequences for athletes• The ethics of enhancement versus the level playing field• Legal, insurance, and institutional barriers to the Enhanced Games• Distinguishing Ryan's clean past from his new direction• Key questions about transparency, prohibition, and athlete welfare• Brief roundup of other Sport for Business storiesPlease do visit us at the website or sign up, subscribe, comment, and share wherever you get your podcasts from Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.comWe publish a daily news bulletin and host regular live events on a wide range of sporting subjects. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts from and look forward to more upcoming chats on leadership and the business of sport.Our upcoming live events on Future Proofing Irish Sport, Children and Sport and Sport for Social Good, as well as plenty more, are live on the Sport for Business website, and we'd love to have you join us.

On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: Are Irish households being ripped off? With electricity bills three times higher than wholesale costs, we ask if price-gouging, over reliance on data centres, or a lack of regulation are to blame for Ireland's energy crisis.Plus, swimmer Shane Ryan explains why he's joining the so-called “drug and steroid Olympics” - the controversial Enhanced Games.

Alex and CP go deep on the Ryder Cup. From the fan behavior to the Justin Rose/Greg Bodine “incident” to Keegan Bradley's mishaps, the boys covered it all and then some. Plus, a chat with the legendary Annika Sorenstam. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by two of the game's writers today, Shane Ryan of Golf Digest and David Rumsey of Front Office Sports. Ryan, who has written a book on the Ryder Cup, talked about this year's competition, the Keegan captaincy, the resumes of Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup and Europe bringing basically the same team forward again. Rumsey talked about the state of the big golf sponsorships, the new Versant's jump into the property rights mix and their flexibility to partner with others and LIV's first year as a partner with Fox Sports. Gary Williams closed with commentary on this year's Payne Stewart Award winner, Paul Azinger.

Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner are joined by a handful of guests to discuss Scottie Scheffler's 5th win of the season at the BMW Championship and look ahead to next month's Ryder Cup as the U.S. team is halfway set and the European team is not far behind. Rex Hoggard and Shane Ryan: 12:29 Joel Beall: 41:27

Live from the Burlington Hotel, Kerry goalkeeper Shane Ryan and full-back Jason Foley joined OTB GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney to reflect on a one of the best ever All Ireland Football Final performances, and the success of a season as a whole.Become a member at offtheball.com/join

Shane Ryan, Golf Digest joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on JJ Spaun and how he was able to win the US Open, his thoughts on the course and the difficulty of the course, his thoughts on the race on the last day of the Open and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Shane Ryan joined the show from Oakmont to talk Rory McIlroy's struggles and can Bryson Dechambeau repeat?

Shane Ryan, Golf Digest joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler winning the PGA Championship, his thoughts on the play of Scottie winning his 3rd Major, his thoughts on the difficulty of the course, his thoughts on what players who struggled in the PGA Championship will play better in the US Open and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The picks are in! Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy will lead Team USA and the Internationals at the 2026 Presidents Cup. Damon and Eamon chat with both of the newly-minted captains as they begin their preparations for Medinah in earnest. The guys also call together an emergency session of the Golf Today Roundtable to discuss the big news with Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard and Shane Ryan from Golf Digest. Meanwhile, down at TPC Craig Ranch, Jordan Cornette was on the grounds of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson to gauge PGA TOUR pro reactions to the next round of captains in the much sought-after team competition. Hear what Presidents Cup stalwarts Zach Johnson and Tom Kim had to say! Brandt Snedeker (2:33) Geoff Ogilvy (16:23)

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show by recapping the emotions of the Masters and Vladdy officially signing the dotted line in Toronto, before welcoming in the Athletic's Shayna Goldman to the show (11:25). They discuss the last week of the NHL regular season and what to expect from the remaining playoff fights, what to expect from Ivan Demidov ahead of his NHL debut, the Leafs' outlook in a potential first-round Battle of Ontario, and much more. Then, following an unforgettable Masters tournament, Shane Ryan (30:04) joins the show to recap Rory McIlroy's whirlwind of a tournament and the biggest takeaways from the event.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs loss to their potential playoff foes, the Florida Panthers. Derek Lalonde (8:00), former NHL head coach, breaks down what the Leafs can takeaway from their loss to the Cats, what he's seen from the Leafs this season, what he'd emphasize in the Leafs' film room, and how long a coach needs to evaluate a depth line. Shane Ryan, writer from Golf Digest, joins JD to get into The Masters (52:45). JD and Shane chat about the course at Augusta, how competition is driving golf, interesting storylines, and Rory McIlroy's chances. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:24:00)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

What began as a crashed object in a New Mexico desert exploded into a decades-long mystery—fueled by military secrecy, global sightings, and encounters that defy all known technology.More UFO episodes and blog posts: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=UFOIN THIS EPISODE: In October, 2023 Paranormality Magazine came out with a short article listing what they believed to be the top ten UFO sightings of all time. It was a short article, just a page or so, mostly just a list… and not listed in any particular order – just the top ten in their opinion. But I thought it'd be fun to expand on each one of those entries and bring a fuller picture… and I've arranged them in order of year… from oldest to newest. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:06:56.906 = Show Open00:08:15.717 = The Roswell UFO Incident00:12:55.519 = The Westall UFO Encounter00:15:50.931 = The Pascagoula Abduction00:20:25.710 = The Allagash Abductions00:23:30.438 = The Tehran UFO Incident00:26:41.844 = The Cash-Landrum Incident00:29:58.684 = The Rendlesham Forest Incident 00:33:14.368 = The Belgian UFO Wave00:38:51.782 = The Phoenix Lights00:43:13.309 = The Nimitz UFO Encounter00:46:36.120 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Paranormality Magazine article; (link no longer valid)Halt, Charles. "Halt Memo," January 1981, archived by the UK National Archives.Penniston, Jim, and John Burroughs. "Encounter in Rendlesham Forest." Thomas & Mercer, 2014.BBC News. "Rendlesham Forest: 'Britain's Roswell' UFO spotted off Suffolk coast," September 2011.Pope, Nick. "You Can't Tell the People." Pan Books, 2001 – A book by a former MoD UFO investigator discussing the cover-ups and inside stories of the British government's responses to UFO sightings, including the Rendlesham Forest incident.Bruni, Georgina. "You Can't Tell the People: The Definitive Account of the Rendlesham Forest UFO Mystery." Sidgwick & Jackson, 2000.SOBEPS Reports on the Belgian UFO WaveInterview with Colonel Wilfried De Brouwer"Belgium in UFO Fever" - Brussels Times"The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident," by John F. Schuessler, provides an extensive analysis of the event, including medical records and witness testimonies."UFOs and Government: A Historical Inquiry," a comprehensive study by Michael Swords and others, details the government's response to UFO sightings, including the Cash-Landrum case."Fire in the Sky: The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident," an article in the MUFON UFO Journal that revisits the incident, detailing the investigation and subsequent legal battle."Westall '66: A Suburban UFO Mystery," a documentary by Shane Ryan, explores the events through witness testimonies and expert interviews."The Westall UFO: A Suburban Mystery," a book by Keith Basterfield, provides a detailed account of the sighting, including the social and governmental context.Articles and interviews archived by the Victorian UFO Action group, which has collected and analyzed first-hand accounts from witnesses and former students of Westall High School.U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Report: This declassified document provides a detailed account of the Tehran UFO Incident, including descriptions from the pilots and ground control."Iranian Jet Chased UFO, Got Light Show": This article in the New York Times archives covers the public's reaction and the international reporting following the incident.Interview with Lt. Parviz Jafari: Several interviews with Jafari provide first-hand accounts of the encounter, including technical details of the aircraft's malfunctions.CIA Document on the Tehran UFO Incident: A collection of declassified CIA documents that discuss the implications of the encounter and its analysis by various intelligence agencies.The New York Times: Articles from December 2017 that first revealed the Nimitz encounter to the public.Department of Defense Releases: Official statements and declassified videos of the encounters.Interviews with Commander David Fravor: His firsthand accounts provide detailed observations of the encounter."Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation" on History Channel: This television series features interviews with the pilots and analysis of the encounters.Raymond E. Fowler, the investigator and author of "The Allagash Abductions: Undeniable Evidence of Alien Intervention," which details the incident and the hypnosis sessions.Interviews and Appearances: The men involved have given numerous interviews and appeared on various television programs to recount their experiences."Unsolved Mysteries" Television Series: Featured the Allagash abductions, providing a dramatized account and interviews with the witnesses.Skeptical Analysis by Robert Sheaffer and others, who critique the method of hypnosis used and the financial aspects related to the publicity of the case."The Pascagoula UFO Incident" by Charles Hickson – Hickson wrote a detailed account of his experience."UFOs: Past, Present, and Future" by Robert Emenegger – Includes interviews and analysis of the Pascagoula incident.Interviews and documentaries – Multiple television programs and documentaries have featured interviews with the witnesses and analyses by UFO researchers.Articles in major newspapers – Numerous articles were written at the time in publications like the Washington Post and New York Times, providing contemporary accounts of the events and follow-ups.=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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Writers Shane Ryan and Sean Zak joined the program today. Zak dove into the Viktor Hovland win and Justin Thomas performance at the Valspar and been to look ahead to Augusta National and The Masters while also sharing wha the thought was most important in year two for TGL - a Dallas team with Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth. Ryan talked about the relationship between the golf media and the players/agents and where trust needs to come into play and where he felt not enough players took the time to cultivate the right media relationships so their stories were told fair and accurately.

As if Rory McIlroy wasn't already in rarified air, his win at the Players Championship this week was another one for the record books! The 2019 Players Champion battled through tough conditions to join the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Scheffler as the only golfers to ever win the event multiple Players and Major Championships. Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas call in Rex Hoggard and Shane Ryan to discuss the latest addition to McIlroy's already stacked resume in this week's Golf Today Roundtable. The PGA TOUR stays in Florida this week for the Valspar Championship, where Tommy Fleetwood continues the hunt for his first win on U.S. Soil. Kira K. Dixon catches up with the English fan favorite and gives us the low-down on what to expect as the game's best get ready to take on the infamous "Snake Pit" at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course. And if you're already itching to see some of the best in the game tee it up at Augusta National you're in luck! The Augusta National Women's Amateur is right around the corner, so we get to know first-time contestant Isabella McCauley from the University of Minnesota. Isabella McCauley (28:53)

The Florida Swing got off to a hot start in at the Cognizant Classic! Joe Highsmith gets his breakthrough win on the PGA TOUR in come from behind fashion, punching his ticket to the Masters and this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. Our crew reacts to a thrilling finish at PGA National and looks ahead to what is always a nostalgic week at Bay Hill. Speaking of which, Gary Williams of the 5CLUBS podcast joins us to share his favorite memories of the late Arnold Palmer - who personally made this tournament a PGA TOUR staple. Plenty of discussion to be had in this edition of the show as Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine stop by to preview the upcoming spring season in college golf and Ryan Lavner and Shane Ryan join the program for this week's Golf Today Roundtable.

Damon Hack and Jordan Cornette recap Sepp Straka's win at The American Express, his third on the PGA Tour, and look into runner-up Justin Thomas' week in the desert. Plus, the guys discuss Tyrrell Hatton's win in Dubai and what it means for the European Ryder Cup team. Then, they have a couple of roundtables, first with Shane Ryan and Taylor Zarzour, and then Todd Lewis and Steve Sands to talk about a variety of topics within the game. Shane Ryan and Taylor Zarzour: 0:05 Gregory Odom Jr.: 25:43 Todd Lewis and Steve Sands: 30:38

Yesterday in Hawaii, Hideki Matsuyama put on a clinic, winning the season opening Sentry for his 11th career PGA Tour win. His 35-under for the week is the lowest score to par in a 72-hole event. Damon and Eamon discuss Matsuyama's dominating performance and what another second place means for Morikawa. Our colleague Johnson Wagner also knows something about lifting a trophy in Hawaii. Back in 2012, he shot a 3-under 67 in the final round of the Sony Open for a two-shot victory. Johnson joins the show to reminisce on his victorious week and the upcoming PGA season. JONHSON WAGNER (42:00) SHANE RYAN (52:04)

Breaking news out of the LPGA today, commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan is stepping down after three years at the helm. Hosts Damon Hack & Ryan Lavner gather reactions from across the women's game as Liz Moore steps in to guide the LPGA in the interim. Beth Ann Nichols, who broke the news for Golfweek, stops by to discuss Mollie's decision and her legacy. Golf Channel contributors Tom Abbot, Amy Rogers, and Paige Mackenzie also reflect on the commissioner's up-and-down tenure while 2-time major champion Brittany Lincicome chimes in with a player's perspective. Beth Ann Nichols (31:40) Brittany Lincicome (42:58)

On this edition of Golf Today, Todd Lewis and Eamon Lynch catch up on an eventful week in the golf world with a wide variety of guests. Bernhard Langer joins to discuss his win at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, followed by Beth Ann Nichols to recap this past weekend's LPGA tournament. Then, Shane Ryan hops on for the roundtable discussion with Todd and Eamon. In the second half of the show, Ruoning Yin joins to talk about this week's upcoming CME Globe and the conclusion of the LPGA season. Finally, Paul McGinley and 2024 Korn Ferry Tour player of the year Matt McCarty join to talk about a wide variety of topics. Bernhard Langer: 10:30 Beth Ann Nichols: 23:21 Shane Ryan: 35:08 Ruoning Yin: 41:20 Paul McGinley: 48:32 Matt McCarty: 1:04:22

The 2024 men's and women's golf tours are coming to a lively conclusion! Eamon Lynch and Rex Hoggard are joined by Todd Lewis and Shane Ryan to discuss the highlights of last week and the anticipation of what is to come. At the roundtable the Golf Today crew dives into both Bernhard Langer's win at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Austin Eckroat's victory at the World Wide Technology Championship and the race to Dubai as the season wraps. The show continues with special guests Amy Rogers and Beth Ann Nichols highlighting Angela Stanford's final career start and more! Todd Lewis 3:49 Shane Ryan 3:49 Amy Rogers 20:51 Beth Ann Nichols 20:51

Matt Kuchar's finish at the Wyndham Championship sparks lots of debate about the end of the tournament. Aaron Rai takes advantage of Max Greyserman's collapse on the back nine to win his first PGA Tour event. Lydia Ko wins a gold medal in Paris. Plus, looking ahead to the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Several guests join the show for a couple of roundtables: Beth Ann Nichols and Ron Sirak (24:18) Shane Ryan and Joel Beall (1:07:05)

Sam Weinman and Shane Ryan, two aspirational 80-breakers, try to hone in on what's working for them when their games are at their best. Shane, who has a few sub-80 rounds under his belt, details his tee-to-green prowess, while Sam, who's still on the hunt grapples with why he can't clear the final hurdle.

Sam Weinman and Shane Ryan, two aspirational 80-breakers, try to hone in on what's working for them when their games are at their best. Shane, who has a few sub-80 rounds under his belt, details his tee-to-green prowess, while Sam, who's still on the hunt grapples with why he can't clear the final hurdle.

In the second part of our early history series, we hone in on Scotland, and take you from the 1400s all the way to the rise of the first clubs—including the ascendancy of St. Andrews—that transformed the sport entirely and laid the groundwork for what it is today. 

NewClub > www.newclub.golf NV5 Invitational Presented by Old National Bank > nv5invitational.com Shane Ryan > x.com/ShaneRyanHere Shane Ryan, a golf writer from Golf Digest, discusses his passion for golf and his approach to storytelling in his podcasts and articles. He shares his journey into golf writing and how he became fascinated with the history and human stories behind the sport. The conversation also touches on the evolving perception of Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy's heartbreaking losses at the US Open. In this conversation, Shane and the hosts discuss various topics related to golf, including the performance of today's greats, the state of professional golf, the importance of pro golf to the game and the up-and-comers, the challenges faced by club professionals, and the selection of Keegan Bradley as the US Ryder Cup captain. Shane shares his insights and opinions on these subjects, providing a unique perspective on the sport. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the "Hot" Golf Nerd 03:08 Shane's Approach to Research and Storytelling 08:42 The Fascination with Golf History and Human Stories 15:35 The Emotional Impact of Major Tournaments 19:06 Bryson DeChambeau's Transformation and Changing Perception 24:26 Rory McIlroy's Heartbreaking Losses at Major Tournaments 25:36 The Uncertainty of the Open at Royal Troon 26:06 Rory McIlroy's Performance 29:04 The Changing Importance of Professional Golf 31:25 The Impact of COVID on Golf 35:11 The Story Behind the Tobacco Road Icon 43:36 The Challenges Faced by Club Professionals 48:37 The Surprising Selection of Keegan Bradley as Ryder Cup Captain 51:46 Shane's Focus on Human Interest and Historical Narratives in Golf

Golf Digest's own Shane Ryan subs in for Alex Myers this week to talk about the shocking selection of Keegan Bradley as the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Plus, a discussion about golf plaques, picks for the Scottish Open and early leans for the Open Championship.

Join us on this episode of Social Kick as we welcome Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan! In an in-depth conversation, Shane opens up about his journey recovering from shoulder surgery and shares insights into how his unique 100 backstroke technique contributed to the stress on his shoulder. Discover the adjustments he's making in his current training, with a renewed focus on freestyle, and hear about his ambitious goals for the Irish Olympic Trials and the upcoming Olympics. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience and determination from one of the swimming world's top athletes!

Garrett Morrison is joined by Shane Ryan, writer for Golf Digest, to discuss all things Rory McIlroy following last week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. The two break down Rory's Sunday and Shane's blow-by-blow article of the events that transpired. Moving on from the 2024 U.S. Open, Garrett and Shane then take a look back at Rory and where he was as a player and person when he last won a major ten years ago.

John Canzano talks to Shane Ryan of Golf Digest about Rory McIlroy's collapse at the U.S. Open, McIlroy's abrupt departure from Pinehurst, where the 4-time major champion goes from here, and what the victory means for Bryson DeChambeau. Subscribe for great content.

John Canzano talks to A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports, plus Golf Digest's Shane Ryan discusses Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open defeat, and John takes on other topics in the world of sports. Subscribe for great content.

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This summer marks the 25th anniversary of Payne Stewart's triumph at Pinehurst in the 1999 U.S. Open, and as fate would have it, the National Open is back in at no. 2. In this podcast, we examine the life of Payne Stewart in living color, up to his great victory in North Carolina and his tragic death later that fall.

More UFO episodes and blog posts: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=UFOIN THIS EPISODE: In October, 2023 Paranormality Magazine came out with a short article listing what they believed to be the top ten UFO sightings of all time. It was a short article, just a page or so, mostly just a list… and not listed in any particular order – just the top ten in their opinion. But I thought it'd be fun to expand on each one of those entries and bring a fuller picture… and I've arranged them in order of year… from oldest to newest. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Paranormality Magazine article: https://paranormalitymag.com/top-10-ufo-sightings-of-all-time/Halt, Charles. "Halt Memo," January 1981, archived by the UK National Archives.Penniston, Jim, and John Burroughs. "Encounter in Rendlesham Forest." Thomas & Mercer, 2014.BBC News. "Rendlesham Forest: 'Britain's Roswell' UFO spotted off Suffolk coast," September 2011.Pope, Nick. "You Can't Tell the People." Pan Books, 2001 – A book by a former MoD UFO investigator discussing the cover-ups and inside stories of the British government's responses to UFO sightings, including the Rendlesham Forest incident.Bruni, Georgina. "You Can't Tell the People: The Definitive Account of the Rendlesham Forest UFO Mystery." Sidgwick & Jackson, 2000.SOBEPS Reports on the Belgian UFO WaveInterview with Colonel Wilfried De Brouwer"Belgium in UFO Fever" - Brussels Times"The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident," by John F. Schuessler, provides an extensive analysis of the event, including medical records and witness testimonies."UFOs and Government: A Historical Inquiry," a comprehensive study by Michael Swords and others, details the government's response to UFO sightings, including the Cash-Landrum case."Fire in the Sky: The Cash-Landrum UFO Incident," an article in the MUFON UFO Journal that revisits the incident, detailing the investigation and subsequent legal battle."Westall '66: A Suburban UFO Mystery," a documentary by Shane Ryan, explores the events through witness testimonies and expert interviews."The Westall UFO: A Suburban Mystery," a book by Keith Basterfield, provides a detailed account of the sighting, including the social and governmental context.Articles and interviews archived by the Victorian UFO Action group, which has collected and analyzed first-hand accounts from witnesses and former students of Westall High School.U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency Report: This declassified document provides a detailed account of the Tehran UFO Incident, including descriptions from the pilots and ground control."Iranian Jet Chased UFO, Got Light Show": This article in the New York Times archives covers the public's reaction and the international reporting following the incident.Interview with Lt. Parviz Jafari: Several interviews with Jafari provide first-hand accounts of the encounter, including technical details of the aircraft's malfunctions.CIA Document on the Tehran UFO Incident: A collection of declassified CIA documents that discuss the implications of the encounter and its analysis by various intelligence agencies.The New York Times: Articles from December 2017 that first revealed the Nimitz encounter to the public.Department of Defense Releases: Official statements and declassified videos of the encounters.Interviews with Commander David Fravor: His firsthand accounts provide detailed observations of the encounter."Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation" on History Channel: This television series features interviews with the pilots and analysis of the encounters.Raymond E. Fowler, the investigator and author of "The Allagash Abductions: Undeniable Evidence of Alien Intervention," which details the incident and the hypnosis sessions.Interviews and Appearances: The men involved have given numerous interviews and appeared on various television programs to recount their experiences."Unsolved Mysteries" Television Series: Featured the Allagash abductions, providing a dramatized account and interviews with the witnesses.Skeptical Analysis by Robert Sheaffer and others, who critique the method of hypnosis used and the financial aspects related to the publicity of the case."The Pascagoula UFO Incident" by Charles Hickson – Hickson wrote a detailed account of his experience."UFOs: Past, Present, and Future" by Robert Emenegger – Includes interviews and analysis of the Pascagoula incident.Interviews and documentaries – Multiple television programs and documentaries have featured interviews with the witnesses and analyses by UFO researchers.Articles in major newspapers – Numerous articles were written at the time in publications like the Washington Post and New York Times, providing contemporary accounts of the events and follow-ups.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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