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Rick Rhoden (born May 16, 1953) pitched for 16 years in the Majors then became a professional golfer. During his baseball career, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1974–1978), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1979–1986), the New York Yankees (1987–1988), and the Houston Astros (1989).Rhoden overcame a childhood bone disease, osteomyelitis, and he wore a brace until age 12. He was the star pitcher for his high school's baseball team and was then selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 1971 amateur draft and played minor league baseball in Daytona Beach, El Paso, and Albuquerque until he was called up to the Major Leagues in 1974.(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
Alvin Davis (born September 9, 1960), nicknamed "Mr. Mariner," played first base and DH. Eight of his nine seasons were on the Seattle Mariners where he won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1984.The youngest of four sons born and raised in Riverside, California. He was selected in the 1978 draft by the San Francisco Giants, but opted to play college baseball at Arizona State in Tempe. Davis, who batted left-handed and threw right-handed, was later drafted by the Oakland Athletics in sixth round in 1981, but opted to stay in college and earned a degree in finance.(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
Greg Minton (born July 29, 1951), nicknamed "Moon Man", was a right-handed pitcher who played for the California Angels and San Francisco Giants. Minton enjoyed a 16-year major league career, from 1975 to 1990, and was a member of the 1982 National League All-Star Team.A crippling injury in 1979 caused Minton to alter his delivery. Instead of using his high leg kick, Minton shortened his stride to take pressure off his knee. The new delivery gave Minton a 92-mph sinker that batters were unable to drive. Minton went three full seasons (2691⁄3 innings) without allowing a home run until John Stearns homered against him on May 2, 1982. As of 2021, this is the longest such streak in the period for which game-by-game data is available (since 1904). On August 14, 1986, Minton gave up the last of Pete Rose's MLB record 4,256 career hits.(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
Roland "Buddy" Biancalana Jr. (/biˌɑːŋkəˈlɑːnə/; born February 2, 1960) played for two teams in his career: the Kansas City Royals (1982–1987) and Houston Astros (1987).Biancalana attended Redwood High School in Larkspur and played baseball all four of his years at Redwood, 1975 through 1978, garnering local and national honors along the way. In 1977, he was named to the Mythical National Champion Team, a squad composed of the best high school baseball players in the United States. Biancalana made his MLB debut on September 12, 1982, and played his final game on October 4, 1987.Biancalana was a member of the Royals team that won the World Series in 1985. Although he had only started 35 games all season, manager Dick Howser benched regular shortstop Onix Concepcion in favor of Biancalana on September 20. Biancalana started 13 of the next 15 games as the Royals won the American League West division by one game over the California Angels.(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
Roger Craig (born February 17, 1930) is an American former Major League pitcher, coach and manager. Craig played for five National League teams over all or parts of 12 seasons (1955–1966)—most notably as a member of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets—and then forged a successful post-playing career as a pitching coach and manager. As a player and coach, Craig was part of four World Series championship teams. As a manager, he led the 1989 San Francisco Giants to the team's first National League championship in 27 years. He was born in Durham, North Carolina, and attended North Carolina State University.(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
Doug DeCinces (də-SIN-say; born August 29, 1950) was a third baseman from 1973 to 1987 for the Baltimore Orioles, California Angels and St. Louis Cardinals. He also played for one season in the Nippon Professional Baseball league for the Yakult Swallows in 1988.In 1982, DeCinces won the Silver Slugger Award, which is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position and, was a member of the 1983 American League All-Star team. In 2006, he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
Ron Darling Jr. (born August 19, 1960) was a right-handed pitcher from 1983 to 1995, most notably as a member of the New York Mets team that won the 1986 World Series against the Boston Red Sox. Darling also played for the Montreal Expos and the Oakland Athletics.Darling was a 1985 National League All-Star and won the 1989 Gold Glove Award for National League pitchers. He ranks fourth in Mets team history in wins (99) and is also in the top 10 in complete games, innings, strikeouts and shutouts. During the 1986 World Series, Darling allowed just three earned runs in 17-2/3 innings and won Game 4 in Boston to even the series. In 2020, Darling was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame.Darling had five pitches in his repertoire: the slider, a curveball, a circle changeup, a splitter, and a four seam fastball. In the beginning of his career, Darling's weak point was control, and he finished three seasons in the top four in base on balls; as his career progressed, his control improved considerably. He was considered one of the better fielding pitchers of the time and had one of the best pickoff moves among right-handed pitchers. An above-average athlete, he was sometimes used as a pinch runner and, in 1989, he hit home runs in two consecutive starts.Darling was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a Hawaiian-Chinese mother and a French-Canadian father. Darling attended Yale College, where, he began his college career for the Yale Bulldogs in the Ivy League as a position player and did not pitch regularly until his sophomore season.Darling currently works as a color commentator for national baseball coverage on TBS, as well as for the Mets on both SNY and WPIX; he also co-hosts several MLB Network programs.(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
Joe Carter (born March 7, 1960) was as an outfielder and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and San Francisco Giants. Carter is best known for hitting a walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays, their second consecutive championship. Carter is one of only two players to end a World Series with a home run, the other being Bill Mazeroski. In Game 6, with the Blue Jays leading three games to two, Carter came to bat with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Blue Jays trailing 6–5 and Rickey Henderson and Paul Molitor on base. On a 2–2 count, Carter hit a three-run walk-off home run off Phillies pitcher Mitch Williams (against whom he had previously been 0–4 in his career) to win the World Series, only the second time a Series has ended with a home run (the other being in 1960, when Bill Mazeroski did it for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Yankees), and the only time the home run has been hit by a player whose team was trailing in the bottom of the 9th inning in a potential championship clinching game. Upon hitting the home run, Carter jumped up and down many times, most notably while rounding first base, where his helmet came off. Tom Cheek, the Blue Jays' radio broadcaster, called the play: "Touch 'em all, Joe! You'll never hit a bigger home run in your life!"(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
Lou Brock (June 18, 1939 – September 6, 2020) began his 19-year Major League Baseball career with the 1961 Chicago Cubs but spent the majority of his big league career as a left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. Brock was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2014. He was a special instructor coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.Brock was best known for his base stealing, breaking Ty Cobb's all-time major league career steals record and Maury Wills's single-season record. Brock was an All-Star for six seasons and a NL stolen base leader for eight seasons. He led the NL in doubles and triples in 1968. He also led the NL in singles in 1972, and was the runner-up for the NL Most Valuable Player Award in 1974. (wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.
683: Greg Hiller is the Director of Instruction at TPC San Antonio. We meet Greg on the eve of the Valero Texas Open that’s played at TPC San Antonio. For the first time, this event has moved up to the warmup spot for The Masters. Greg once qualified for the US Open and didn’t play as well as he hoped, but he shares what he learned from playing and competing at the highest level. This episode is brought to you by autoslash.com, a free service that finds the best price for your next rental car. Secure the best price for your next car rental at autoslash.com. They’re also the generous provider of a $100 Amazon Gift Cards given away to lucky listeners. Congratulations to this week’s winner, Donald Eldridge of Spencerport, NY. Keep your eyes (and ears) open for our two newest podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com! Next week we launch Golf Smarter Mulligans. From the archives of Golf Smarter, Mulligans offers the best golf instruction from your favorite teachers. These episodes are no longer available, but still have a lot to offer your game improvement. The best selling golf instruction books were published in 1992 and 1957, so podcast instruction from 2005-2014 can assuredly help to improve your game. This week also launches season three of Radio Baseball Cards. Only about two minutes, these are amazing and entertaining stories as told by the greatest baseball players of the Twentieth Century hosted by the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Tony Manzoni’s book “The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever” is available again in either Kindle or paperback format. Pick it up at Amazon https://amzn.to/2WMbYA7. If you’re interested in getting the video of the same name, click on the Hey Fred button at GolfSmarter.com
It has been said that the only fault of dogs is that their lives are too short. That's why many of us have wondered if it would ever be possible to create an exact duplicate of our beloved dog. In fact, the technology now exists to clone dogs and on this week's episode of "Good Dog" podcast, we hear from Lou Hawthorne, CEO of BioArts International, a firm that works in tandem with a Korean company to clone dogs. Lou began this quest in an effort to clone his dog Missy, who died in 2002. He now has three perfect clones from Missy's DNA. Hear the full story here and at www.myfriendagain.com.If you have a question that you'd like answered about your dog, write to us at GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.com. Today's episode was in response to a listener question.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice.
Many of us have troubling memories of being called upon in grade school to read aloud. For some kids, it can be torturous to feel that everyone is listening and judging the performance. But dogs don't judge and they're being used, increasingly, in classrooms and libraries to help young readers gain comfort and, ultimately, develop a stronger attachment to reading. Darlene Blackman coordinates the SHARE a book program at the Marin Humane Society in Novato, California. She works closely with local teachers, reading specialists and librarians to create opportunities for volunteers to bring their trained dogs to children who can benefit from reading to supportive, friendly, furry, nonjudgmental listeners. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, brought to you by Eukanuba, learn how this program evolved, how you can volunteer in this way, and how you can bring a similar program to your community. For more information, Darlene can be reached at dblackman@marinhumanesociety.org.If you have a question that you'd like answered about your dog, write to us at GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.com. Today's episode was in response to a listener question.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice.
While Bruce Bauer takes Bear home each night, the 7-year old Australian shepherd doesn't belong to him. She's the property of the University of California at Berkeley police department and a valued member of the explosive ordinance team. Bear and her K9 partner Morgan keep the campus safe by regularly sniffing for bombs. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Detective Bauer explains how Bear was rescued and trained for her new career. He says she lives to work and is motivated by the treat she receives, a green rope ball, when she finds one of the sixteen chemicals she's trained to search out.If you have a question that you'd like answered about your dog, write to us at GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.com. Today's episode was in response to a listener question.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice.
If you admit to working full-time, you'll probably have a very tough time adopting a rescue dog or buying a puppy from a reliable breeder. Yet, of course, working people can be responsible dog owners. On this episode of the Good Dog podcast, Beverly Ulbrich, president and founder of The Pooch Coach, talks about the pros and cons of using crates and a combination of a crate and an exercise pen for keeping dogs, and puppies in particular, safe and happy while alone. Ulbrich also provides tips on how to handle a few common behaviors that dogs engage in while alone, such as emptying wastebaskets and unraveling rolls of toilet paper.If you have a question that you'd like answered about your dog, write to us at GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.com. Today's episode was in response to a listener question.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice.
Most of us know that positive reinforcement is key to training a dog, but we don't often know why training often fails. Dale Stavroff, author of "Let the Dog Decide" offers his take on how dogs learn, operant conditioning, training with covert control and overt positive reinforcement, choosing the right dog, low-stress/high result learning, introducing your dog to the world and much more. Dale's methods emphasize gentleness and fun, both for you and your pup, and this interview is filled with valuable tips for owners and their dogs, both young and old.http://www.precisiondogs.com/SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice.
603: We heard about Tim Yelverton in episode 599 with Brendon DeVore. Tim is Brendon’s favorite coach in his quest to be a better golfer, so it makes sense to hear what he has to say since we’re all on the same quest. Our focus on the conversation is short game and putting. Don’t miss any part of this conversation because Tim provides some great warm up drills and short game tips throughout. The full video interview is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/t4ADcjc7DGMTim mentioned the short game video series that he's done with Brendon DeVore explaining how to build an elite short game. Find more at http://www.bebettergolf.net/scoringHere are two other podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com:If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS hosted by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Drysdalehttps://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>GOOD DOG is a podcast focused on dog behavior, dog training, choosing a breed, dog care and feeding, as all as amazing stories about our four-legged best friends. Hosted by Joanne Greene.
Bowie Kuhn served as the 5th commissioner of Major League Baseball between February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984. In 1972, baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson's contribution on the 25th anniversary. Kuhn remembers working with Robinson and his impact. This episode originally aired August 9, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
Putting frustrates every golfer, no matter their skill level. If you’ve ever seen a Pro on the Tour miss a 2 foot putt, you know that everyone is susceptible and just as frustrated. PuttingZone.com founder Geoff Mangum is convinced that whatever method of reading putts your using won’t help because all you’re doing is guessing. But after decades of research into the science of dropping the ball in the cup, he has concluded that there are four elements to successful putting, and he’s trained teachers around the world to use adopt his theories. It’s been nearly five years since Geoff has been on Golf Smarter, and we happily welcome his return. To hear more from Geoff on Golf Smarter, check out episodes 37, 134, 313, 314, 349 & 350. Here are more podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com:If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS hosted by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Drysdalehttps://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>GOOD DOG is a podcast focused on dog behavior, dog training, choosing a breed, dog care and feeding, as all as amazing stories about our four-legged best friends. Hosted by Joanne Greene. https://www.smarterpodcasts.com/podcasts/good-dog/>
Bowie Kuhn served as the 5th commissioner of Major League Baseball between February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984. In 1972, baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson's contribution on the 25th anniversary. Kuhn remembers working with Robinson and his impact. This episode originally aired August 9, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
Bowie Kuhn served as the 5th commissioner of Major League Baseball between February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984. In 1972, baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson's contribution on the 25th anniversary. Kuhn remembers working with Robinson and his impact. This episode originally aired August 9, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
Larry Salk played Tour Golf professionally in his 20's. It didn't work out the way he hoped and created a career in the tech industry. But he still loved to play a lot, and he played well. Well enough that at 55 he qualified as an Amateur to play in the 2017 US Senior Open Championship at Salem Country Club in MA. Even though he didn't make the cut, he had a great time and has great stories about the adventure. This is a story you won't find anywhere else. Here are two other podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com:If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS hosted by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Drysdalehttps://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>GOOD DOG is a podcast focused on dog behavior, dog training, choosing a breed, dog care and feeding, as all as amazing stories about our four-legged best friends. Hosted by Joanne Greene.
Bowie Kuhn served as the 5th commissioner of Major League Baseball between February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984. In 1972, baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson's contribution on the 25th anniversary. Kuhn remembers working with Robinson and his impact. This episode originally aired August 9, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
600: Jim Waldron of the Balance Point Golf Schools has witnessed a huge shift in golf performance and instruction since the overwhelming amount of information that has been offered by high speed internet. We call it instant gratification, Jim refers to it as Instant Contamination. There’s an intellectual exercise that should be incorporated into your practice and rounds, but because we have so much information to digest, it disappears in players who can’t understand why they’re not improving. As promised, if you appreciate Jim's wisdom and perspective as much as me, and have not heard all that we’ve been blessed to share, here’s a list of each of the Golf Smarter episodes where he can be heard, including all the Premium Episodes that were never available to everyone till now!12/18/07 #105 "Introducing Jim Waldron"8/19/08 #140 "Being Paralyzed by Too Many Swing Thoughts"1/11 & 1/18/11 #265 & 266 "The 15 Gates of Golf (and the keys to unlock them)"8/23 & 8/30/11 #295 & 296 "The Top 10 Traits of Better Golfers" part 1 & 22/7/ & 2/14/12 #319 & 320 "Are You Sure You're Ready To Take the Next Shot?" & More on Consistency, Distance, and Accuracy"6/26 & 7/3/12 #339 & 340 "Can Swing Changes Really Lower Your Scores?" Part 1 & 24/2 & 4/9/13 #378 & 379 "Power of 6 Practice Strategies" Part 1 & 29/3 & 9/10/13 #400 & 401 "You May Have the Yips and Not Know It! Dinner with Jim" & "Mentally Engaged - Emotionally Disengaged, Dessert with Jim"4/29 & 5/6 #434 & 435 "Putting! Putting! Putting! Best Practices to Lose Strokes" & "Jim's Keys to Putting - Confidence and Detachment"1/27/15 #473 "Three Critical Elements to a Great Golf Swing"12/15/15 #518 "Why Your Swing is Hurting You LESS Than You Think!"7/26/16 #550 "The Yips: What They Are and How to Cure Them"Here are two other podcasts from SmarterPodcasts.com: If you're also a fan of baseball, espe
Trish King, author of “Parenting Your Dog” discusses puppy behavior and how we can deal with it. If you have a question that you’d like answered about your dog, please write to GoodDog@SmarterPodcasts.com SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice. Trish King, CPDT and author of “Parenting Your Dog” joins host Joanne Greene once again to discuss puppy […]
599: Brendon DeVore is a good golfer and started a YouTube channel that was similar to Golf Smarter in that he interviewed golf instructors on ways to be a Better Golfer. Brendon was brought to us by a suggestion from a listener who knew that we’d all appreciate his insight and story. It’s a fun conversation that I hope you’ll enjoy. If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS https://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.
Al Kaline never spent time in the minor leagues and played his entire career for the Detroit Tigers. His biggest thrill in the majors was fulfilling a life long dream of wearing a big league uniformThis episode originally aired April 20, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
598: Are you a 15hcp playing from the Tips? Knock it off, and lose the ego, you’re not that good! Here's a solution to shoot lower scores and have more fun doing it...Play from a different, closer set of tees! Jim Cowan, Director of Course Rating & Handicap for the Northern California Golf Assoc (NCGA) joins us to discuss what Rating/Slope means, what total yardage means in relation to Rating/Slope, comparing courses and and how to combine that information with total course yardage, “women’s tees”, the potential of a World Handicap System, and more. If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS https://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.
597: Dean Knuth, creator of the Rating/Slope system for handicapping golfers (he's known as the 'Pope of Slope'), and founder of Knuth Golf returns to talk about the 2017 US Women’s Amateur Championship which takes place at the San Diego Country Club August 7-13, 2017. Dean is Chairman of the organizing committee and knows that you’d be amazed and what’s involved in logistics and budgets to run a USGA sanctioned event. This conversation is accompanied by a complete PowerPoint slide set that can be seen when you watch this episode at YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV (link specific).If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS https://www.smarterpodcasts.com/category/radio-baseball-cards/>, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.
596: The 2017 US Open is this weekend and we’ve invited the Tour Junkies back to help us with our fantasy draft picks and betting lines. This episode is brought to you by draftkings.com. Use promo code GOLFSMARTER to enter the FREE $100,000 Fantasy golf contest! DraftKings: The game inside the game. Eligibility restrictions may apply. See DraftKings dot com for details.If you're also a fan of baseball, especially baseball history and how it relates to today's game, please check out RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.
595: In part 2 of our conversation with Tony Manzoni, in addition to talking about Frank Sinatra, Steph Curry, and Tiger Woods, we complete Tony’s suggestions on taking your game to new levels with wedges, long irons, hybrids (or rescue clubs), fairway “woods”, and your Driver. This episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.
594: Tony Manzoni returns to discuss tips, insights, and strategies on how to be more consistent with each golf club in your bag. In this episode we explore improvements with your putter, 8 iron, and lob wedge. We’ve scheduled to have him come back next week to discuss more wedges, long irons, hybrids, fairway metals, and drivers. This episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.
Roger Clemens big league debut with the Boston Red Sox was May 15, 1984. In this interview conducted during Spring Training of 1987, he recalls a cold night against Cleveland.This episode originally aired May 12, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
593: Jim Venetos returns to discuss why we should stop watching the Tour Pros or listening to TV announcers telling us why we should swing like the best in the world. We don’t get to practice like them, so why should we emulate something we can’t repeat. If you just focus your practice with bump’n’run shots, pitching and making 3 foot putts, you’ll get much better, much faster. As in the title, just keep your perspective on who you are, and don’t have unreal expectations, you’ll be amazed at how much better you’ll play.https://jimvenetosgolfacademy.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/jimvenetosgolfThis episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.
After Pete Rose completed his playing career as one of the most celebrated baseball players ever, he became a playing manager, then managed the Cincinnati Reds from 1984-1987. Beyond playing, Rose had a tremendous knowlege of baseball history. He shares his thoughts on the game's greatest player.This episode originally aired May 14, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
592: Want to play golf more consistently? Stop thinking about all the moving parts of your body and focus on the CLUB! Ed LeBeau of the Heartland Golf Schools was a disciple of Manuel de la Torre (featured on episode 564 which was a replay of #187 in honor of his passing) who learned from his father Angel de la Torre, who worked with Ernest Jones. These names may not mean a lot to you, but if you want to be a more consistent golfer, then you should learn about these teachings on focusing on the three simple points we discuss that will free your mind and lower your scores.https://HeartlandGolfSchools.comThis episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.
Kirby Puckett had only played in the Major Leagues for two seasons when this interview was recorded during Spring Training of 1987. His career lasted through 1995.In 1987, Puckett led the Twins to the World Series. Their second since relocating to Minnesota (1965 loss to the LA Dodgers) came after batting .332 with 28 home runs and 99 RBI in the regular season. His performance was even more impressive in the seven-game Series upset over the St. Louis Cardinals, batting a whopping .357. (wikipedia)This episode originally aired the second week of May, on Mother's Day, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
591: If playing golf in college is a goal for you, or someone you know, then you want to hear this conversation with Nick Tannahill, the Golf Head Recruiting Coach for NCSASports.org.Whether you're just looking for free recruiting advice or are seriously interested in how to get college scholarships, they make sure you get expert advice, completely personalized to you, to help you get recruited. Nick and other scouts at NCSA Sports often hear the question, "Do I really need a recruiting profile? If I'm good enough, won't coaches come to scout me?" No one, no matter how much of a star player, can rely on serendipity in the scouting process. Because of college recruiting regulations, time constraints, and their athletic department's budget, college coaches don't have the resources to travel the country to see recruits.This episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.Now you can listen to Golf Smarter everyday of the week!! Since we've discontinued Premium Access, every episode of Golf Smarter is available and free! If there were episodes in the past that you heard but it wasn't a Premium Episode, then chances are you missed at least half of the conversation. Download and listen to all those unedited interviews where ever you download your favorite podcasts or the free Golf Smarter app for iOS or Android.
Ernie Banks has many memories of playing for the Cubs and he shares some with us.This episode originally aired May 12, 1987.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
590: David DePula is one of the lucky people who left a job he didn’t love to pursue something he did. Golf. He was a frustrated golfer and understands the lack of consistency we all desire. Then he developed a simple and direct method to better contact. “Cut The Grass!” I was introduced to David through a friend who is in his 70s and still breaks 80 regularly, but has been blown away by his work with David. David’s website 21DaysToGolfingFreedom.com is getting the final touches and should be available by the second week of May, 2017. This episode is also available on our video channel YouTube.com/GolfSmarterTV. The direct URL is https://youtu.be/hq3AA08PqkMThis episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com.Now you can listen to Golf Smarter everyday of the week!! Since we've discontinued Premium Access, every episode of Golf Smarter is available and free! If there were episodes in the past that you heard but it wasn't a Premium Episode, then chances are you missed at least half of the conversation. Download and listen to all those unedited interviews where ever you download your favorite podcasts or the free Golf Smarter app for iOS or
"A ballpark is an empty place until you put people in it." Warren Spahn loved the sounds and anticipation of Opening Day and shares his memories of his 21 seasons.This episode originally aired the first week of the 1987 baseball season.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
589: Elana King of Experience Golf has earned a long list of accolades for her work with women golfers, young golfers, as a mental game coach, and as LPGA Central Section Teacher of the Year, and more. In this episode Elana talks about strategies to employ that will ensure you continue to play for a lifetime with your wife (husband) and/or child without having it get in the way of your valuable relationship. This episode is also available on video at https://youtu.be/qhsWqD90qoEThis episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com. Now you can listen to Golf Smarter everyday of the week!! Since we've discontinued Premium Access, every episode of Golf Smarter is available and free! If there were episodes in the past that you heard but it wasn't a Premium Episode, then chances are you missed at least half of the conversation. Download and listen to all those unedited interviews where ever you download your favorite podcasts or the free Golf Smarter app for iOS or Android.
588: Mike Weingartner is the Head Golf Professional at The Ridge (formerly known as The Ridge at Castle Pines North) just outside of Denver. In our conversation Mike talks about how he gets the most efficient golf swing out of everyone of his students. We also talk about the importance of lag in your swing, why it's important to focus on your athletic ability to improve your game, and his favorite par3, 4, and par5 holes at The Ridge. This episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARDS, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com. Thanks to everyone who has jumped at the opportunity to download any and all episodes from the Golf Smarter catalogue! Now that we've discontinued Premium Access every episode of Golf Smarter, dating back to 2005, is free for everyone. If there were episodes in the past that you heard but it wasn't a Premium Episode, then chances are you missed at least half of the conversation. Download and listen to all those unedited interviews where ever you download your favorite podcasts. Here are options on how to find and hear what you want.•The free Golf Smarter app for iOS or Android. ***The iOS Golf Smarter App has been fixed and is available in the Apple App store.• Smarter.Golfis our Libsyn website.
Whitey Ford pitched for the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the 1955 World Series. One of the most famous pieces of historic footage of that game was when the Dodgers' Jackie Robinson stole home, Whitey remembers that moment.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
Hall of Fame Shortstop Pee Wee Reese was from Louisville, Kentucky and never knew a black person until Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Pee Wee remembers that day and his teammate fondly.SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice
587: The 2017 Masters offered a spectacular ending that finally put a Major victory in the overdue hands of Sergio Garcia. But it wasn't clear sailing for him, or his fans who were on the edge of their seats waiting for the predictable disaster that has haunted his entire career. Host Fred Greene is joined by comedian/TV & Radio Host Matty "MattyB" Blake to laugh through various moments, players, opportunities missed, the exciting conclusion, and who was watching from above. This episode is brought to you by RADIO BASEBALL CARD, the newest podcast from SmarterPodcasts.com & GreeneCreative.com. Listen to the end of this episode to hear the introduction, demo, and first episode.Premium Access is no longer available for Golf Smarter! Now every episode of Golf Smarter, dating back to 2005, is free for everyone. If you were never a Premium Subscriber, you missed a lot because the free shows were curated by half. Now you can go back and hear the entire interview as it was originally recorded. Since a majority of our content is evergreen, most of information in Golf Smarter episodes are just as valid and helpful as they were when they were originally published.Here are options on how to find and hear what you want.•The free Golf Smarter app for iOS or Android.• Smarter.Golf is our Libsyn website.• iTunes now offers more than 300 episodes.
Home Run King Hank Aaron talks about his vivid and not so vivid memories of the day in 1974 that he hit Home Run #715, breaking Babe Ruth's home run record. SmarterPodcasts.com, Delivering Sound Advice