The Approach Shot

By Those Weekend Golf Guys, bleavSports Golf

The Approach Shot episodes

December 07, 2025 Comedy writer and 9-time Emmy nominee LEE ELLENBERG created some of David Letterman's funniest moments; he brings laughs and stories to The Approach Shot
He's a 9 time Emmy nominee for comedy writing.
Get ready to laugh and be amazed at the stories behind the incredible success of the David Letterman show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. You'll want to You Tube some of the great Letterman bits after Lee explains how they were created and what it's like to be in the writer's room for a show like The David Letterman Show.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime peek at the behind-the-curtain goings on at a show like Letterman and it's a must listen episode of The Approach Shot.

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1 hr 7 min
November 30, 2025 More with BO BICE, American Idol runner-up and rock legend brings that voice to The Approach Shot
Sure, you remember him as the first real rocker in American Idol history. The man who went neck-and-neck with Carrie Underwood on American Idol. But did you know he was the frontman for Blood, Sweat and Tears for 7 years? Or that he sang in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band? Or that it was his friendship with members of Ides of March that led him to do "Vehicle" on American Idol and later release it as a wildly successful single?
Other than music, Bo has some unique perspectives on life and a great sense of humor, including the best “why I hate golf” story! This is a must listen!

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1 hr 1 min
November 23, 2025 Bo Bice, American Idol runner-up and rock legend brings that voice to The Approach Shot
Sure, you remember him as the first real rocker in American Idol history. The man who went neck-and-neck with Carrie Underwood on American Idol. But did you know he was the frontman for Blood, Sweat and Tears for 7 years? Or that he sang in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band?
Other than music, Bo has some unique perspectives and a great sense of humor, including the best “why I hate golf” story! This is a must listen!

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59 min
November 16, 2025 JayBeau Jones- the man, the voice Part 2
He's the man behind the afternoon voice on Sirius XM's 70's at 7. JAYBEAU JONES' love and appreciation for music goes well beyond being a radio personality. His "Music Drives Us" podcast features some of the greatest voices in music history has featured amazing guests like Mickey Dolenz (of the Monkees), actor Keifer Sutherland, Russell Hitchcock (of Air Supply) and so many others who talk about how music has made their lives what they are today.
Jaybeau also has stories from behind the microphone, including radio station promotions gone wrong and the great story of filling in for Rick Dees on the Rick Dees Weekly top 40 (That story is worth the whole show!)
If you're a fan of radio personalities or Sirius 70's at 7, this is a must listen!

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1 hr 18 min
November 09, 2025 Jaybeau Jones, the voice, the man, the radio legend! He's HERE!
He's the man behind the afternoon voice on Sirius XM's 70's at 7. JAYBEAU JONES' love and appreciation for music goes well beyond being a radio personality. His "Music Drives Us" podcast features some of the greatest voices in music history has featured amazing guests like Mickey Dolenz (of the Monkees), actor Keifer Sutherland, Russell Hitchcock (of Air Supply) and so many others who talk about how music has made their lives what they are today.
Jaybeau also has stories from behind the microphone, including radio station promotions gone wrong and the great story of filling in for Rick Dees on the Rick Dees Weekly top 40 (That story is worth the whole show!)
If you're a fan of radio personalities or Sirius 70's at 7, this is a must listen!

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1 hr 15 min
October 26, 2025 ANTHONY ARMSTRONG, the WR for both the Washington Redskins AND the Dallas Cowboys CATCHES up with us on The Approach Shot
He had a whopping 18.5 yards per catch during his NFL career. He was a deep threat that caught touchdowns for the Redskins and played for the Dallas Cowboys and was a deep threat at wide receiver.
Now, he talks about it on Bleav in Commanders on the BLEAV podcast network.
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG tells stories of never giving up and moments of glory on this terrific episode of The Approach Shot.

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1 hr 13 min
October 19, 2025 CHILI DAVIS, the 3x World Series champion, 3x All Star is a HOME RUN on this episode of The Approach Shot
A prolific home run hitter? YES
Stories of his time with the Giants, Twins, Yankees and more? RIGHT HERE
Fresh off helping raise over $1m for Sabes Wings, which helps cancer patients who need financial help so they don't have to decide between paying their everyday bills or getting their meds? HELL YEA
Great Willie Mays stories? YOU BETCHA
When you play in the big leagues for 19 years, you have stories and CHILI DAVIS has stories! Our only regret is that this episode is only an hour. We could have talked all day with the man they call CHILI!
If you love baseball, golf or just listening to great stories, this episode is a must listen.

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1 hr 3 min
October 12, 2025 Golden Bachelor's favorite- GARY LEVINGSTON shares stories of life, love, faith and golf
Yes, he really is warm, honest, faith-based, funny and Tina Turner's godson to boot.
GARY (Big G) LEVINGSTON is our special guest on this episode of The Approach Shot. I'm not sure if we laughed more than we talked about friendship, faith and love.
I will tell you this- we got Gary to sing (holy crap!) and make a major announcement about his love life!
You will feel like you made a friend when you listen to this extraordinary episode of The Approach Shot.

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1 hr 11 min
October 05, 2025 JOHN VALENTIN, one of the all-time great RED SOX players does a short stop on The Approach Shot
Stories about Nomar, Mo Vaughn and Pedro Martinez? You betcha!
Red Sox/Yankees rivalry? Of course
Under appreciated teammate? It's right here
We also talk golf, his career in the financial world, helping young players and veterans with their money, and yes, we touch on the curse of the Bambino.
It's a story-packed, funny and conversation that goes by way too quickly.
JOHN VALENTIN is in the batter's box for this episode of The Approach Shot.

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1 hr 6 min
September 28, 2025 MARK CLAYTON, the record setting Miami Dolphins wide receiver touches down in our studio
He was a 5x Pro Bowler.
An All Pro
Led the league in TD's in TD's TWICE (1984 and 1988)
Is one of the heralded Marks Brothers (Mark Clayton and Mark Duper)
A member of the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll
Member of the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame (but somehow not in the NFL Hall of Fame- how is THAT possible?)
Had 582 receptions and 84 TD's in his career
What a blast we had talking with the incredible MARK CLAYTON on this episode of The Approach Shot!

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1 hr 25 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…