Chasin' Birdies

You know you’re guilty of this…showing up to the range 20 minutes (if you’re lucky) before your tee time and ‘trying’ to stretch. Swing a heavy club, touch your toes, loosen up with a wedge..we all do it. But the real work is done in the offseason. We dive into some good stretch talk with Kyle Valery and Chris Wilke from Stretch Affect in San Diego, CA.

The show opens up with a basic understanding of how Kyle and Chris came to be business partners. They’re both experts in their respective fields. They are trying to grow their brand awareness to the masses and help people gain more mobility. Kyle explains how Stretch Affect came to be.

We turn the episode over to some golf talk. Firing up the glutes? Chris explains that this happens over a long course of time…not just in 5 minutes before your round. Having a good stretch regime will go a long way with your golf game. We dive into more golf talk and share some laughs. 

We end the episode with our standard tap-in segment, where Kyle and Chris are hit with questions that demand their quick response. Check out this episode of Chasin’ Birdies and get your body moving in the right way. Stretch Affect can be found online. Tell them the Chasin’ Birdies boys sent ya. 

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with  Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

New year..new episode..and a new topic for discussion on Chasin’ Birdies: Food. On today’s episode, we bring on Starvin Marvin Jr to chat it up about his food obsession. Since COVID hit, his Instagram handle has grown, and he posts some pretty amazing creations that he makes in the kitchen. 

We open up the show and talk about who is Starvin Marvin Jr and how in the world did this happen? His real name is Pat, and he actually has a REAL job. Like us and Chasin’ Birdies, ‘Starvin Marvin Jr’ is his side gig. We get into some discussions on how he decided to start this venture and what he likes to cook.

By mid-episode, you’ll be starving. We turn the episode over and discuss how golf clubs across the country are all known for their ‘one’ thing they serve. Whether it’s the Milkshakes at Muirfield Village or Turtle Soup at Pine Valley, golf and food really do go hand in hand. We also learn firsthand that Starvin Marvin does NOT have a brother. You have to listen to the episode to understand this one.

We end the episode with our standard Tap-In segment presented by Bettinardi Golf, where Starvin is asked four questions that demand his quick answers. Tune in now to this fun-filled episode! We guarantee you’ll catch a few good laughs! 

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

Christmas is right around the corner. With our final episode of 2022, we turn the mics over to ourselves and are happy to bring you this little banter sesh. We think you’ll like it. But then again, we won’t make any promises.

The episode opens up with us talking about our current life situation. What’s been happening? What’s new? We dive into our reflection period for 2022. Chasin’ Birdies hit some great growth goals this year, and it couldn’t have happened without YOU. 

We sometimes like to bring on a guest randomly. One of our friends who we talk about often on the show…or even call a past guest to catch them off guard. This week, it was our intent to have a guest on, but it didn’t work out. That guest was Mr. Steve Pirring. For those that don’t know Steve, he’s a tall, slender, 8-handicapper that will grind his way around a course just to break 80. We compare Steve to a friend we all have in our group…and if you listen, you’ll understand what we’re talking about.

We round out the episode with our gratitude and thanks to our friends, fans, and sponsors for helping us get to this point. From all of us here at Chasin’ Birdies, THANK YOU for an awesome 2022. We can’t wait for you to hear us again in 2023. Happy Holidays!

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with  Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

Gabe Landeskog joins us on today’s episode of Chasin’ Birdies. The Swedish NHLer won the Stanley Cup in 2021-2022 with the Colorado Avalanche, and just like us; he can’t get enough of chasin’ that white ball around.

We open up the episode and touch briefly on the great state of Colorado. Pepe asks for a look-in at Gabe’s offseason and where he goes during that time. Gabe explains how he got his start in the hockey world and how he moved over to Toronto from Sweden. 2011 hits, and he’s taken 2nd overall in the draft by the Avalanche. 

The episode turns over to Stanley Cup talk, where Gabe explains the vibe that the team had while chasin’ the Cup. Although coming up short in previous years, he felt the shortcomings were necessary to reach the end goal: winning the Cup. Managing the momentum shifts takes synergy, and that’s what they did in the 2021-2022 season.

What’s in the Cup? Pepe can’t help but ask what drink of choice landed in the cup after the win. Gabe discusses the handling of the Cup and the parties that ensued. 

Golf talk happens late in the episode, and Gabe expresses his love for the game. We tell some fun golf stories and talk a little about what we amateurs do on the course to mess up a good round. After some golf banter, we end the episode with our standard Tap-In segment, where we ask Gabe 4 questions that demand his quick response. Tune in now to this episode and share! If you’re a hockey nut or golf nut..or both, this one is right up your alley! 

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with  Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

People of the universe…we are stoked to bring you this new episode of Chasin’ Birdies. Today’s guest is well-known on the PGA Tour. Not because of his driving distance or putting skills but because of his being a top-tier caddie for Rickie Fowler and Tom Kim. Joe Skovron joins us today to talk about golf..and more golf.

We open up the episode by diving into Joe’s early career and how he linked up with Rickie Fowler. Joe tells the story of him getting the nod from Fowler and how the relationship just took off from there. 

We touch on what it was like caddying for Rickie and hone in on some pretty cool moments. Joe tells us what it was like caddying for Rickie during his first PGA Tour career win and the mood at the 2015 Players Championship. 

Getting to know how the caddie world works, Joe tells us stories on prep and how it differs from a major to a normal tournament. Does it really differ? We switch over to some talk about his new role with Tom Kim and how he’s excited for this opportunity.

The show ends with our standard Tap-In segment presented by Bettinardi Golf, where we ask Joe 4 questions that demand his quick reply. Tune in for this one, golf lovers. We know it will keep ya hooked!

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

Cole Taylor has written songs for some big country artists. Cole Swindell, Jason Aldean, and Florida Georgia Line, just to name a few. He does, however, try to write a few birdies on the scorecard from time to time.

We open up the interview and learn a little more about Cole. Growing up in Georgia and already friends with Cole Swindell, he had music in his blood. Coming up 13 hours short of his degree, he rounded up some money and moved to Nashville.

We talk about life in Nashville and what that whole scene looks like from his perspective. We learn that a song cycle from writing to radio could take up to two years. Cole also has a collection of 650 songs written…650!?

After some more music talk, we finally transition over to golf talk. He had a chance to play Augusta National, so we chat a little about that. During COVID, he, Cole Swindell, and Tyler Reeve started Playing Through group. This business venture allows them to play private shows at different clubs and tie in golf. Yellowstone Club, anyone?

We wrap up the show with our standard tap-in segment. Tune in now and share with a friend. Great episode that will keep your attention throughout!

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with  Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

We all love to chase birdies on the course. Like golf, life has its ups and downs. That’s the case for Damon West. Author of “The Coffee Bean,” Damon has positively impacted thousands of people after his life was changed while in prison.

The episode opens up with us diving into Damon’s early life. A football QB, Damon found himself addicted to drugs. While in some trouble with the law due to a criminal organization he was behind, his life was unraveling. We ask Damon about his life at the time and what went through his mind while hitting rock bottom.

We turn the episode over to talk about his prison sentence. After a brief jury deliberation, he found himself facing nearly 70 years in prison. During his time, he met a man named Mr. Jackson. Mr. Jackson told him a story about a carrot, an egg, and a coffee bean. From this point forward, Damon had a new outlook on life. He explains what this felt to him and how he was able to successfully be released from prison after a shortened sentence.

After some more talk about his life and what he’s into now, we turn the episode over to our standard tap-in segment. People, please share this episode. We believe you will find this one interesting, as well as one of the deepest, more serious episodes we’ve released. 

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with  Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

In a world that’s full of competition, it’s hard enough to keep your squad relevant in the college sports world. It’s even harder to build a program from scratch…and only have one year to recruit. That’s exactly what Sean Covich had to do when he was hired to head up the Men’s Golf program at WVU. Work in a cubicle, recruit and be ready for Fall golf in twelve months. 

We open up the episode and learn a little more about Sean. He’s originally from Mississippi and played college golf at a Junior college. After catching wind that WVU was looking to have a golf program, Sean threw his name in the hat, and the rest is history. We talk about his move from the South up to Morgantown, WV, and what this new role entailed.

We talk more golf and dive into plans for the program’s future growth plans. After some banter, we end the episode with our standard Tap-In segment, where we ask Sean 4 questions that demand his quick-witted response. Be sure to tune in to this episode, share it, and nod your cap to what Coach Covich has done in such a short period of time.

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with  Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

This week’s guest is no different than our past guests on Chasin’ Birdies…well, maybe he is. James Wisniewski joins us on this week’s episode of Chasin’ Birdies to talk about all things golf, hockey, gambling, and more! Hailing from Sherwood Country Club, James stays chasin’ birdies on the reg. 

We open up the episode and dive into some hockey talk. James had a phenomenal career in the NHL playing in over 550 games. He was a member of Team USA in the Olympics and achieved much success on the ice. We talk about the current NHL landscape and what’s going on in the league today. 

We transition the episode and get right into golf. A scratch golfer, James is a golf addict to a ‘tee.’ We talk about his time at Muirfiled Village in Dublin, OH, where he became friendly with Tour players such as Jason Day. We get a peek into the on-course games that they played and how much money was on the line. 

We talk about playing golf across the pond in Scotland and why golf is a sport that is much better with a good group of friends and a couple cold beers. We banter back and forth about golf, and some funny stories are told. You’ll just have to listen to hear them firsthand. 

We transition the episode over to our tap-in segment, where Wiz is asked questions that demand his quick response. For hockey lovers and golf lovers, this episode won’t disappoint. Tune in NOW and let us know what you think!

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with  Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

As we open up the episode, we admit that Roger was hard to nail down..and we weren’t kidding! We are stoked to have Roger on today’s episode of Chasin’ Birdies to talk all things life and golf with Roger.

We start off by diving into Roger’s beginning into the game of golf. His Father was a big influence on his love for the game. Growing up outside of Chicago led to many opportunities surrounding golf.

Although Roger has an Engineering degree, he discusses his rediscovered love for golf. Playing in corporate golf events sparked his love again for the game. COVID hits, and during this time while in LA, he started the creation of his brand. This included Hipe Media and other golf-related endeavors. We discuss these changes in his life and how he’s on a growing path that was created by himself.

We transition the episode over to what’s ahead for Roger and how he intends to keep building his brand. With sponsors by Callaway, Nike, and other endorsers, he’s got ample amounts of opportunity in front of him. As a side note, he’s passionately involved in youth development towards golf.

We round out the episode with our standard Tap-In segment, where we ask Roger some questions that demand his quick-witted response. If you don’t follow Roger on IG, you’re missing out! Be sure to give this episode a listen and feel free to share the love!

Key Links:

• Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. 
• Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.com
• Our Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi Golf
• Partners with  Nemacolin Resort.
• This episode is presented by LinksBrewing

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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.

Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.