The Approach Shot

By Those Weekend Golf Guys, bleavSports Golf

The Approach Shot episodes

April 26 Bryce Paup, the 4x Pro Bowler and 1995's Defensive Player of the Year brings the POP to this episode of The Approach Shot
Bryce Paup's toughness comes from his years of being looked over, played at the wrong position and then BAM! everything clicked. But don't think he just fell into the right situation. His toughness comes from the right attitude, work ethic and doing the right thing over and over again. He'd call himself "old school" if old school means "you reap what you sew."
Sure, he has a great sense of humor, and is a proud, protective Dad. And he sure loves to talk about golf, even if his game is a work in progress.
Strap on your pads, cause this hard hitting episode is an absolute blast!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
59 min
April 19 The host becomes the guest, as TOMMY HABEEB, the original host of "Cheaters" and so many television shows, is our guest on The Approach Shot
Great story about his friendship with Betty White? You bet!
Golf with some great celebrities? Yup!
How Dick Clark gave him great life advice? Oh yea!
Heartwarming stories of rescuing and helping animals? Right here!
Amazing, life changing stories about some of the subjects on "Cheaters"? You better believe it!
TOMMY HABEEB is a one of the great television hosts of this generation. Of course, he really wants to be more known as an actor. After all, that's how it all started!
He's a Hollywood insider that's just as comfortable OUTSIDE Hollywood. Great stories abound on this episode of The Approach Shot.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
57 min
April 12 DAVE RAYMOND, the original PHILLIE PHANTAC is PHANTASTIC on this episode of The Approach Shot
Do we ask Dave how he created the original PHANATIC persona? You bet!
Talk about his relationship with Philly fans? Of course!
His "relationship" with Tommy Lasorda? You better believe it
We also talk about how the national media has dubbed Dave the "hero of happiness", and his ability to show how humor in the workplace can add productivity and slow turnover to small and large companies.
And golf? Oh does Dave love his golf, including playing with Steve Elkington, Fred Couples and even Philly great Mike Schmidt. Dave, like a lot of people played golf as a way to bond with his Dad, and he talks about that bond, too.
The hero of happiness brings smiles, great stories and a few surprises to this very special episode of The Approach Shot.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 21 min
April 05 It's HAMMER TIME as Joel "The Hammer" Hanrahan talks about his love for baseball, golf and family
We ask Joel Hanrahan:
What happened on your first major league at bat?
Was there really a game in which you were the winning pitcher, while not being on the winning team's roster?
Who used to be your BP pitcher growing up?
Did you really go out and eat 20 chicken wings the day before you pitched?
Ever had a hole in one?
So many subjects, so little time, so we put the hammer down and got JOEL HANRAHAN to tell us everything.
This is a funny, insightful and completely entertaining episode of The Approach Shot, presented by Fan Duel.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
57 min
March 29 From the Miami Dolphins' Killer B's defense, All-Pro KIM BOKAMPER goes Fins Up with us on The Approach Shot
If you're a MIAMI DOLPHINS fan, we go "All Phin" on this episode of The Approach Shot.
All Pro KIM BOKAMPER, who played his entire career with the Dolphins, has stayed with the Dolphins family on the field, in the booth and in his heart for 50 years now.
We talk Marino, Shula, Mercury Morris, OJ McDuffie, the Marks Brothers, the amazing defenses and the great offensive lines. We also discuss his friendship with Joe Theismann, the No Name defense, the Killer B's, the greatest throw he ever watched Marino throw and so much more on this episode, including his true love for golf and his amazing daughters.
And of course, we talk about the most famous incomplete pass in Super Bowl history.
I don't have to say it- we're FINS UP for this special episode of The Approach Shot.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 10 min
March 22 MLB slugger MATT ADAMS lets us visit his "Big City" on this episode of The Approach Shot
He made a living as a "part time" hitter that came of the bench and was the back-up first baseman for the Cardinals, Nats, Braves and Rockies.
But MATT ADAMS' impact was far greater than a bench player. In a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Matt hit a go-ahead HR in the 14th, and when the Reds tied the game, he hit ANOTHER home run in the 16th, this time to win it.
In Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS, Matt took Clayton Kershaw deep to secure the Game 4 victory against the Dodgers, propelling the Cards into the NL Championship.
In 2019, in only 310 at bats, Adams hit 20 HR's, which contributed mightily to the Nationals amazing season, which culminated in them winning the World Series.
After losing 35 pounds, Big City looks more like a small town, but his stories, and his humor are as big as ever, including some hilarious golf stories.
MATT ADAMS makes this truly one of the most entertaining episodes yet of The Approach Shot.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 9 min
March 15 Emmy Award winner GORDON CLAPP, best known for his role as Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD BLUE steps behind the mic on this episode of The Approach Shot
Hilarious and thoughtful, poetic yet humble, this episode with GORDON CLAPP is so much more than NYPD BLUE.
Sure, he won an Emmy for his role as Detective Greg Medavoy, and had a cast of great actors like Dennis Franz, Jimmy Smits and so many more to work with, but Gordon seems even more comfortable on stage doing a one man show, or living his best life doing theater in his beloved New England.
If you listen to podcasts to smile and be entertained, this episode of The Approach Shot with Gordon Clapp is a must listen.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 3 min
March 08 NICK FOLK, the "Folk Hero" and All Pro placekicker brings 18 years of NFL stories to The Approach Shot
It's gooooooooooood! That goes for many of Nick's field goals and extra points. It's also true for this episode of The Approach Shot.
The man who's been an All Pro, tied for the NFL scoring lead and led the NFL in field goal percentage the last THREE years running, also talks family, golf and what's next for the man they call "Folk Hero".
Fingers crossed that we get to watch him on the gridiron again in 2026.
This is a trip behind the curtain of one of the NFL's best at his position and only on The Approach Shot.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 3 min
March 01 MIKE GMINSKI, College Basketball legend and NBA star brings the MADNESS of March to The Approach Shot
Mike Gminski is one of basketball's most recognizable names; from his glory days at Duke to an incredibly successful NBA career. He is synonymous with greatness on the court.
Off the court, he has battled alcoholism since he started drinking at 15 years old. His story of denial, anger and finally recovery has led him to "recover out loud". He, now helps others struggling with addiction and brings his message of hope and struggles to this very special and personal episode of The Approach Shot.
He also talks about this year's Tournament, his golf game (spoiler- he's had a hole-in-one) and the incredible friendships and brotherhood he has made along the way.
If you like your heroes open and vulnerable with a sense of humor, this is a must listen!
Presented by Fan Duel, America's #1 Sportsbook.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1 hr 10 min
February 22 TERRY KIRBY, the complete NFL running back charges through the line and scores as our guest on The Approach Shot
He's a 49er, he's a Dolphin, he's Super back! TERRY KIRBY joins us on The Approach Shot with a unique perspective of what it's like to have played in the NFL for a decade, scored 27 TD's as a runner, 12 as a receiver, 4 as a return man and even have thrown 3 TD passes!
But our conversation doesn't stop there. We talk about Marino, Irving Friar, Steve Young and TK getting heated (and echoes our sentiment) when we talk about Dolphins' Pro Bowl lineman Richmond Webb STILL not being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Want to talk about passion, humor and great storytelling? It's all here in this exceptionally entertaining episode of The Approach Shot.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
49 min

About The Approach Shot

From the publisher's feed

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…