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Josh breaks down the week in golf including (another) slow and anti-climatic Doral and the news that PIF is withdrawing support from LIV. Then he is joined by his daughter, Emma, for her annual visit including her take on the HBO hit The Pitt and a review of The Devil Wears Prada 2.

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Big show this week starting with Mike and Josh breaking down the tightrope act that was the Fitzpatrick Brothers at Zurich and what that win means for Alex and the Ryder Cup. Speaking of which, they debate Jim Fuyrk's 2nd stint as Captain for Team U.S.A. before they discuss why Nelly's win at Chevron was so good for the game. Then the news of the day turns to the wild news of LIV cancelling the Louisiana event and what that implies. Finally, they once and for all attempt to answer the question - Is Mike Neilen a Golf Guy with a Nascar habit or a Nascar Guy with a golf habit. The answer will surprise you.

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Mike and Josh unpack a busy post-Masters week. They start by discussing Mike's ongoing struggles matching golf and marriage before taking a look back at Rory's subdued Master's celebration. Then the guys discuss Matty Fitz winning the RBC and why the landscape feels a little too packed with events. They then discuss the big news regarding LIV funding and what that might mean to the golf landscape. Josh discusses the upcoming Chevron LPGA Major and Mike unleashes an all-time string of Chevron related "observations". Finally, "5 Questions for Mike" focuses on how to merge golf with the family vacation.

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Mike and Josh are joined by longtime friend of the Pod, Jay Salato, following his trip to Augusta National last week and his surprise visit to Butler Cabin. The guys dive into Rory's historic victory and what it might mean for the game. They also discuss the crazy weekend drama including a wild Saturday and a Sunday full of would-ofs and could-ofs. Finally they look at the struggles of the CBS broadcast to keep up with the action.

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It's the E/9 Masters Pod - A Tradition Unlike Any Other. As always, Mike and Josh are joined by E/9 alum John Pierce and Hayden Copeland to discuss all things Masters (and a little college basketball). Throw in a unique defense of Tiger Woods by supefan John Pierce, the annual Masters Draft, and a special Masters tip sheet and this is one-stop shopping for all things Masters. Subscribe, like, and share with your friends.

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We were not planning on a full Pod this week, but circumstances (Tiger's latest disaster) dictated otherwise and the E/9 Crew stepped up. We connect all the dots from a crazy week in sports.

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It's Valspar week on the E/9 Podcast. Josh spent Thursday and Sunday at the event have has news, notes, and insider info as we look ahead to Augusta. Bryson and Rahm face off in LIV and the NCAA Tourney is through week 1. Plus, how to gamble without risking friendships.

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Mike and Josh review the most dramatic week of the season thus far and marvel at the rise of Cameron Young. They also celebrate a couple prosperous wagers before discussing he hometown Valspar. Finally the guys wrap discussing a historic Oscars and fun 2025 movie season.

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Mike and Josh are back to review everything from the Copperhead Cup to Bay Hill to Blades Brown and Puerto Rico to the now infamous Tampa Trip 2026. Josh is forced to defend himself for his substandard play on the annual trip before he unveils five new rules for the buddy handbook.

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Josh is at the Innisbrook resort playing in the first Copperhead Cup at the host course for the PGA Your's Valspar Championship. He and Todd Koppa discuss the course, best ball events, and why this is a special visit for golf fans. Then we replay the ever popular Buddy Trip segment from 2025 with Mike Neilen. Mike and Josh will be back with a full episode next week.