The PGA season winds to its finish with 30 of its members still standing having withstood the grind of the long season and ready to play for the Fed Ex Championship. What was the story this season? Rory’s completion of the career grand slam at Augusta? J.J.’s putt at Oakmont? Gotterup’s arrival (on the scene) in Europe? Scottie’s dominance? Tommy’s inability to close out a 54-hole lead multiple times? Who is John Galt?? Perhaps the greatest part of the season was Rich Beem’s presence on “Takin’ it to the Streets”. What a thrill to hear a major winner “shoot it straight” week in and week out with Andy. Beemer now is indeed a part of the “street.” “This is the end, my only friend.”

See you in 2 weeks for the NFL season…. 

In this episode:

• Golf season recap: Rose, McIlroy, J.J., Gotterup, Henge, Griffin

• The hardest shots in golf

• How important the caddy is for a pro golfer

• Beemer on Ryder Cup selections

• Tour Championship golf betting picks

• The PGA Tour format: before vs now

• Will there be a PGA and LIV merger?

• Weighted vs non-weighted game

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It was one year ago at the BMW Championship that “Beemer” first appeared on “Takin’ to the Streets”. Since then, Andy and “Beemer” have collaborated on many podcasts merging the disparate and synergistic views of the PGA. While Andy stays true to the roots of the “Streets” by challenging Beemer on reverse line movement and Vegas opinion, Beemer holds the views one would expect of a major winner and one that’s triumphed multiple times “inside the ropes”. 

There has been a month hiatus since the last show and Beemer has since played in the British Senior Open and was paired with United States President Donald Trump at the inaugural round at his newest Scottish golf course (Trump International Scotland). Beemer shares stories of that round as well as previews the upcoming BMW Championship (second leg of the Fed Ex Cup). 

The two compare notes on the St. Jude Tournament with thoughts specifically on Tommy Fleetwood’s demise and the star that is Justin Rose. The street heads to the land of the Terrapin before the conclusion at East Lake.

In this episode:

• Rich Beem's overseas trip & Scottish Open highlights

• Gotterup's performance and Ryder Cup potential

• Ryder Cup team selection discussion

• Beemer's round with Donald Trump

• Comparing nerves: Trump round vs. 2002 PGA

• St. Jude's Tournament and Tommy Fleetwood's struggles

• BMW Championship and FedEx Cup Format

• Predictions and picks for the BMW Championship

• Patrick Cantlay's performance and Ryder Cup prospects

• Akshay Bhatia's potential

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Was it a meltdown or was it a choke? Tommy Fleetwood’s Travelers was golf tragedy with a Ryder Cup feel. Should Keegan Bradley, “Captain America,” be a playing captain on the Ryder Cup as Arnold Palmer last was in ’63? How good is Patrick Cantlay? Is he urgent, cold as ice and why will him winning on the Tour feel like the first time? 

Andy and Beemer explore the depth to the upcoming Rocket Mortgage as Ryder Cup invitations await, and this small forgotten tournament in Detroit carries big implications toward them. The guys share their selections as the blind faith of the hopes and dreams of the ’25 season has reached the final turn towards Memphis and the Tour Championship where players must find their way home.

In this episode:

• Rich Beem on who deserves a Ryder Cup spot

• Debate over form vs past performance when picking players

• Discussion on Akshay Bhatia’s consistency and potential

• Opinions on Cantlay, Morikawa, and Rickie Fowler

• How LIV Golf players are performing and whether they should be considered

• Reflections on Fleetwood’s final hole collapse

• Picks for the Rocket Mortgage Classic

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Beemer and Andy recap the dramatic U.S. Open. Was Oakmont too difficult? Should the officials have allowed Sam Burns “relief” from the temporary water on the 15th fairway? Was the champion the course or the players? The Tour moves to Connecticut this week for the Travelers and many of the “big” names will be there as it is an elevated event. A new era also begins as Brian Rolapp (formerly from the NFL) replaces Jay Monahan as the PGA’s commissioner. The bumpy “Street” makes it’s way to TPC River Highlands in seek of prosperity this week.

In this episode: 

• Rich’s behind-the-scenes story about JJ Spaun's path to victory

• A deep dive into the Sam Burns water ruling

• Why Oakmont’s difficulty may have stolen the spotlight from the players

• The psychological toll of Sunday pressure on contenders like Rahm and Burns

• Rising talent Ben Griffin and comeback stories on tour

• Beemer's take on new commissioner Brian Rolapp

• Travelers Championship picks: Beemer and Andy’s three-man picks

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No United States course has hosted this legendary event as many times as Oakmont; this will be number 10. Tommy Armour won at Oakmont’s first hosting in 1927 and since then it’s been an extensive cabaret of golf greats that have attempted to beat one of the great beasts in all of American golf. Hogan (1953), Nicklaus (1962), Miller (1973), Els (1994), Cabrera (2007) and Johnson (2016) have all stood tallest after the 72-hole test, but legions of hall of famers have tried to beat Oakmont and failed. Andy and Beemer “break down” the last American major of the season in this worldwide event that captures the minds of golf fans all over the globe.

In this episode:

• Course conditions at Oakmont for the 2025 U.S. Open

• How Oakmont compares to Quail Hollow

• The kind of golfer who wins at Oakmont

• What makes poa annua greens tricky

• Beemer’s picks for who can handle the grind at Oakmont

• Andy’s picks and the strategy behind his selections

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Andy reminisces about Baltimore Orioles legend and Hall of Fame manager, Earl Weaver, with his biographer John W. Miller. The author now resides in Pittsburgh after a childhood spent abroad (mostly in Belgium) and recently wrote the ultimate Weaver in full book. 

From the early years in St. Louis to the spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1952 with Eddie Stanky as manager, hoping to earn a roster spot with the big club in St. Louis led by Stan Musial, Enos Slaughter amongst others. Weaver didn’t make that team and began his 20-year trek as player and manager in the minors. Finally, ascending to the Big Leagues, Weaver managed the Orioles from 1968-1982 and again from 1985-1986. 

His winning percentage was .583 career with a postseason record of 26-20 .565. One of the most fiery, intense and cerebral managers the game has ever known, John and Andy unpack the “Oriole Way” and Weaver’s place in baseball history.

In this episode:

• Andy and John discuss the legacy of Earl Weaver and what made him stand out

• Weaver’s sense of showmanship, including playing the kazoo and letting fans vote on decisions

• Why John wrote The Last Manager and what the title means

• Recreating one of Weaver’s most memorable moments in St. Petersburg

• John’s connection to baseball while growing up in Brussels

• The story behind the tomato patch planted in Weaver’s honour

• A look back at the legendary 1983 Orioles vs. White Sox game

The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball

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In this episode of Takin’ it to the Streets, Andy harkens back to his college days at Mizzou and goes “straight from the heart” with an old friend, Pete Jones. Since college, Jones has gone on to become an “Indie” filmmaker and is most recognized as the first winner of the Ben Affleck/Matt Damon sponsored “Project Greenlight.” 

Since Greenlight, Jones has gone on to write/direct/act in numerous films. His upcoming screenplay is about the book “Gambler: Secrets From a Life at Risk” by Billy Walters. This podcast takes us on the journey through an artist’s soul and crisscrosses through many genres. In the end, it’s two guys from Chicago waxing over a shared past.

In this episode:

• Mizzou times throwback and what it took to be a good journalist

• Project Greenlight and and the events leading up to it

• Getting on the inside of Billy Walters’ life

• Billy Walters: the feared bettor few knew was also a major philanthropist

• Old-school betting methods vs modern computer models

• How streaming has changed film releases and the cinema experience

• Pete’s project with Duran Duran

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Stolen Summer (Project Greenlight)

Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk by Billy Walters

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Andy and Beemer break down the year’s second MAJOR of the season, The PGA, coming up this weekend at Quail Hollow in Charlotte. Rain and length of the course will provide a brutal test for the world’s top players. 

For the second half of the show, author Kevin Cook drops by and chats about his 2011 book about “Titanic” Thompson - one of the most influential characters of his era. Damon Runyon is said to have based Sky Masterson (Guys & Dolls) on Thompson in his short story “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown.” Killed 5 Men, married 5 women, and sunk many opposing gambler’s bankrolls giving him the shared notoriety with the infamous Titanic. Cook’s career has spanned the spectrum as editor-in-chief of Golf Magazine to senior editor at Sports Illustrated to writing over 10 books on a myriad of topics. 

We are in the heart of the golf season and the Street has made its way to North Carolina this week.

In this episode:

• Admiration for the Tillinghast-designed Cricket Club

• How the weather could heavily impact play at Quail Hollow

• Andy and Beemer’s picks for the PGA Championship

• Kevin Cook on what drew him to the story of Titanic Thompson

• The time Titanic Thompson challenged Al Capone - and won

• Who was Titanic? A gambler, hustler, and athlete all in one

• The simplest (and smartest) bet Titanic ever made

• How today’s sports betting, including the Super Bowl, compares

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Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand

Ball Four: The Final Pitch by Jim Bouton

Babe: The Legend Comes to Life by Robert W. Creamer

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Nine things to know about Quail Hollow Club, site of the 107th PGA Championship

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The PGA Tour heads to the Philadelphia Cricket Club for the first time this week. Andy and Beemer chat about the old days in El Paso and the surrounding area where “Titanic” Thompson was known to drop in and play in infamous golf rounds that are legendary to the landscape of the game we know today. Scottie Scheffler’s incredible Byron Nelson Tournament and Eric Van Rooyen being the unluckiest of runner-up’s is discussed along with a preview of the Truist Championship. 

In this episode:

• Scottie’s 61 start - and why no one could catch him

• $100K cash games... with guns in the bag

• Titanic Thompson: gambler, legend, magician?

• Beemer wins big, grabs the cash… and runs!

• Who’s winning Philly? Andy’s model vs Beemer’s gut

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As the “First Saturday in May” is upon us, the bigger than life Kentucky Derby is here. Kerry Thomas, pioneer of Sensory Soundness and Herd Dynamics, joins Andy for a look into what makes a horse “tick” and what is required of a 3-year-old colt/filly when embarking on the Run for the Roses. What is the best inner confirmation of a horse that is only 3 years old? What isn’t? How important is the synergy between man (jockey) and horse? When is it time to sprint and when is it time to jog? The fascinating Kerry Thomas shares his feelings about Kentucky Derby 151. 

Rich “Beemer” Beem drops in to chat about the upcoming Tour stop at TPC Craig Ranch (McKinney, TX). Beemer has built a large bankroll over Andy due to huge success in the past couple of PGA events. Both discuss their picks and why in what should be a muddy, off-course outside of Dallas.

In this episode:

• Why every racehorse has a “competitive clock”

• Managing “burn time”: Why timing high-speed moves is key

• How much the jockey really matters - and what happens when they don’t match the horse

• How Mystic Dan’s Derby win proved what happens when jockey and horse are perfectly in sync

• Beemer vs Andy: Who’s got the edge this week?

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