Chronicles From The Upper Deck

Derrick and Patrick share their thoughts on Rory McIlroy completing the Career Grand Slam at the 89th Masters Tournament.

They also share their thoughts on how the tournament unfolded plus a early preview at the PGA Championship taking place at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, NC.

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Spring has arrived and the 89th Masters Tournament is upon us. Derrick and Patrick from  ⁨@thenpplive⁩  share their picks and insight on who will put on the Green Jacket this weekend.

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Your favorite golf crossover show is back. Patrick and Derrick talk about Rory McIlroy's playoff win over J.J. Spaun at the Players Championship. They talk about how this win could propel Rory to finally get the Green Jacket at the Masters. The guys also talk about their winners and losers of the tournament plus look ahead to The Masters in a few weeks.Follow the NPP Podcast on X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram:  @thenpplive  .Follow the CFTUD Podcast on social media on : @cftudpod

The first of a crossover episode series between Chronicles From The Upper Deck Podcast and the NPP Live Podcast. This series is dedicated for all golf fans.Derrick and Patrick talk about the upcoming Players Championship and who their picks are to win the event. They also talk about the playing future of Tiger Woods after he ruptured his Achilles.Follow the NPP Pod on TikTok, X, Instagram and YouTube:  @thenpplive  Follow CFTUD Pod on Instagram and X: @cftudpod

Chapter 32 is about conquering your dreams. Derrick talks about the podcast hiatus plus his thoughts on the new U.S. Presidential Administration. He also talks about how the success of the NHL's 4 Nations Face Off and what can the NBA learn to retool the All-Star Game.His guest is Zoila Herrera. Zoila is a First Tee of Miami alum and was a two-sport athlete at Wheeling University in Wheeling, WV. She talks about her childhood and overcoming a leg injury at age 10. She also talks about how First Tee and Girls Golf programs changed her life forever. Plus, we talk about the memories created at First Tee Alumni Summit last November in Phoenix. To donate to the L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts, here are three links.California Fire Foundation: https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.htmlCash Relief for Wildfire Survivors: https://www.givedirectly.org/lafires/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8aMLZnT7vC1zw5LnZI5wxMq0a4svf6RXgF1snW2uoscHFIyB_GhQx-4p3pQMq0DHUz-IMuzBpEdKFbmV5YwcsfB4wQ3Q&_hsmi=347773011&utm_content=347773011&utm_source=hs_emailMusicares, helping local musicians who lost everything: https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirereliefTo follow Zoila on Social MediaInstagram: @zoilaherrera, Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoila-herrera-1b5402223/To follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD on X, Instagram and Threads.

Chapter 31 is dedicated to the life and legacy of Hall of Fame outfielder Rickey Henderson who died on Dec. 20, 2024. Derrick shares his admiration for Rickey and his impact on the Oakland Athletics and the city of Oakland.

Long live the Man of Steal!

Chapter 30 is about being fearless in the pursuit of your dreams. Derrick welcomes fellow Salinas native and golf journalist Alan Shipnuck to the podcast.

At 13:52, Alan discusses where his love of journalism came from plus his love for our hometown. He also shares numerous stories on how he got started in the journalism industry.

He also shares about his thought process in writing nine books plus he will talk about some upcoming projects he is working on. Alan and Derrick also talk about the state of professional golf including a timeline of when talks between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund could end.

He also talks about his love for basketball including his new role as the Carmel High School varsity girls’ basketball head coach. 

Derrick also talks about the 49ers recent win over the Chicago Bears plus his thoughts on MLB Free Agency. He also shares what is like playing golf with friends over the holidays. 

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Derrick is still in a grateful hoilday mood. He shares his experience on attending First Tee Alumni Summit in Phoenix and why this experience was emotional for him.

He also will take us on a trip around the sports world talking about the season from football hell the San Francisco 49ers endured, the Golden State Warriors strong start to the season, the resurgent San Jose Sharks plus controversy surrounding SJSU Volleyball team. He also shares his excitement for upcoming concerts he will and wants to go to in 2025.

Chapter 28 is all about looking at life with a positive perspective. Derrick begins the podcast talking about the aftermath of the 2024 United States Presidential Election and the impacts the results have on future generations.

Ernie Gonzalez stops by the show. He is the former executive editor of The Spear SJSU.

Ernie talks about his unique career pivot to journalism. Plus, he shares his favorite stories and advice for current student journalists.

He also reveals how he balanced getting a Masters degree while taking care of his girlfriend who beat colon cancer. He shares about his new experience working for the Journalism School of Mass Communications at San Jose State.

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Chapter 27 is all about making your voice heard. Derrick will share his opinion of the 2024 United States Presidential Election. He also talks about the importance to vote in every single election.

He also shares trip around three different cities in October.

To find your local polling place in the State of California: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place.

Voting Resources: https://www.vote.org/

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