The Approach Shot

By Those Weekend Golf Guys, bleavSports Golf

The Approach Shot episodes

December 08, 2024 All Star AND All Pro? Yep! 2 sport star BRIAN JORDAN talks baseball, football and GOLF! So, maybe he's really a 3 sport star!
He loves golf almost as much as he loves hitting a WR across the middle. His love for Missouri is only matched by his love for his adopted home- Atlanta. An All Star for the St. Louis Cardinals and a Pro Bowl (alternate) for the Atlanta Falcons, Brian Jordan's excellence didn't care which sport he played (though he admits to loving the contact of hitting a wide receiver over the middle more than hitting a home run).
These days his love for Atlanta extends to his Brian Jordan Foundation which provides scholarships for deserving students.
And when he talks about his annual Brian Jordan Celebrity Golf Tournament, his pride lit up the room.
BRIAN JORDAN is our guest on this fun-filled episode of The Approach Shot

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59 min
December 01, 2024 We get a KICK out of our conversation with long time MINNESOTA VIKINGS punter and broadcaster Greg "Coffin Corner" Coleman on this episode of The Approach Shot
A 12 year veteran of the NFL? CHECK!
A member of the fan-chosen 40th anniversary Vikings team? YEP!
A member of the Florida A & M Football HOF? YOU BETCHA
A member of the State of Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame? MMM HMMM
The first exclusively black punter in NFL History? YES SIR
But none of those things define Greg Coleman. His smooth, witty, selfless personality does, though. Having accomplished so much, he is heavily invested in giving back, in staying involved and making sure that people that he touches understand that he is all about helping build character, developing skills and enjoying life.
You'll truly enjoy this inspiring and fun episode of The Approach Shot.

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1 hr 11 min
November 24, 2024 Pro Football Guru Russell Baxter talks ESPN, the NFL season and makes some early post season predictions
There's a reason he's called the Pro Football Guru- two dozen years at ESPN working with Chris (Boomer) Berman, Tom Jackson and the crew gave him the home at which he could use his remarkable research skills. Working with CBS' Thursday Night Football, CBS sports Radio, NFL Network, Fan Sided and so many more honed his incredible skills.
But he's not just football.
He loves his golf and loves his family and we get to talk about all of that and more. RUSSELL BAXTER is a great talent, a great man and a great friend and he's our guest on this week's episode of The Approach Shot.

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1 hr 10 min
November 17, 2024 Gonzo Gates, GH and Golf- Gregory Harrison, one of the greatest actors of our generation graces our stage on this episode of The Approach Shot
People ask why we love doing The Approach Shot and talking with actors, athletes, authors and others about their lives and their golf games.
It's episodes like this, where we talk with one of the most humble and real celebrities you'll ever meet, Gregory Harrison. He is just as excited to talk about his almost 50 year acting career as he is about his golf game.
Having just come off shooting a 75 the day before we talked with him, he shrugs and says, "if I had just chipped a little better, my score would have been better." Sound familiar?
Humble, handsome and hilarious, our conversation with Gregory Harrison is a must listen.

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1 hr 19 min
November 10, 2024 Ernie Whitt- MLB's Canadian Hero from Detroit
If you vacation in Canada and want to have people buy you a Molson, mention Ernie Whitt's name. He is practically royalty in Canada, a member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and a beloved All Star catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
In fact, he was the last "original" member of the Jays, having been drafted by the Red Sox, but the Blue Jays took him in the expansion draft, as he was the anchor of the team for a decade. His power at the plate and his defensive prowess behind the plate made him one of MLB's great players from 1975-1991.
And man, does he love talking golf!
Ernie Whitt is our guest on this week's episode of The Approach Shot.

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58 min
November 03, 2024 "Ballers" and Bruins- Donovan Carter (Vernon Littlefield on "Ballers") talks football, life lessons and his 5 year run on a hugely popular TV show
When you play college football for UCLA, one of LA's two big college football programs, you are certainly not guaranteed a part in a popular TV show.
DONOVAN CARTER is the exception. His hard work, good fortune and persistence landed him the part of Vernon Littlefield on HBO's hugely successful "Ballers" (starring Dwayne Johnson).
Still humble, funny and grateful for his success, Donovan is a terrific young man, still hungry and feeling blessed. Our conversation reveals how much Donovan is in Vernon. It's a terrific listen!

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1 hr 11 min
October 27, 2024 Houston's favorite son Nate "The Great" Griffin from Fox 26 TV talks Houston (and all) sports, favorite condiments (!!) and of course golf!
When you turn on Fox 26's Morning show, you will see our buddy Nate Griffin, but doing what? Who knows? He is the sportscaster for the show, but has also been the general assignments reporter. That means he could be talking with politicians, city officials, sports stars or business owners. So he is a man of the people and you can tell listening to him, that he loves what he does.
He's also done color commentary for Rice Football for decades, and is just one of those lucky people that has love for his city, and is loved by his city.
And boy, does he love this golf (and sadly, mayonnaise).
So come take a trip to Houston with us and talk to one of the city's favorite sons.
Nate "The Great" Griffin is insightful, smooth and hilarious and we are delighted that he stopped by to share his tales with us on this week's episode of The Approach Shot.

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1 hr 7 min
October 20, 2024 Sylvester Williams was a First Round draft choice and won a Super Bowl in his first few years in the NFL. But, there’s so much more to the man they call “Sly”
He was a first round draft pick of the Denver Broncos. He went to the Super Bowl as a rookie and played with guys like Peyton Manning and Von Miller. But the Broncos lost that game, and it was humbling for Sylvester Williams. Two years later, the Broncos won Super Bowl 50.
Not bad for a guy who only started ONE high school football game, after which he was a walk-on at Coffeyyville Community College, then transferred to North Carolina and was named All-ACC and then an All-American as senior.
That seemed to be the way things go for Sylvester Williams (known as "Sly"). He has spent most of his life overcoming long odds to enjoy success through hard work and perseverance. After all, one doesn't live like a champion by taking short cuts.
This is an amazing story of a life that could have easily gone in the wrong direction, but didn't and because of his personal make-up, couldn't.

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1 hr 8 min
October 06, 2024 "Professional hitter" Pete LaCock tells stories of MLB, his rivalry with Bob Gibson and his famous family on this episode of The Approach Shot
To a baseball purist, Pete LaCock was a dangerous hitter. His eye, his plate discpline and his ability to come through in the clutch allowed him to have a terrific 9 year MLB career before playing in Japan. But it's his love for the game, his rivalry with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, and his famous family (and their friends) that make this such an endearing conversation with a great storyteller.
If you're a Cubs fan, Royals fan, fan of Hollywood Squares, My Three Sons, The Dick Van Dyke Show or just of great stories, this episode is a must listen with Pete LaCock. (listen closely and you can hear his wife "helping" Pete with his stories. We got a 2-1!!)

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55 min
September 22, 2024 World Series Champion and 2x Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen throws us a few curves on The Approach Shot
He pitches, he golfs and he helps others through his charity SABES WINGS. Bret Saberhagen tells stories of his career, being a 21 year old kid dominating MLB, especially during the 1985 season (in which his Royals won the World Series).
Bret tells stories of George Brett. of his search for his birth family, and his love for golf, which carries over into his annual SABES WINGS golf tournament.
Go to sabeswings.org for details and to contribute to his incredible charity which helps provide everyday living expenses for patients fighting cancer. Can you imagine a better reason to donate to a cause?

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1 hr 3 min

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The Approach Shot is our golf “flavored” podcast. We call it golf flavored because we talk with our guests about the careers (on and off the field), their lives, their passions and (what sets us…