The Normal Sport Show

Kyle and LKD spend an hour building the statistical revolution golf should already have — crushed-percentage, unforced errors, momentum adjustments, Ryder Cup psychology, all of it. It’s deeply nerdy, perfectly Normal Sport, and sometimes emotional (because Rory). Jason Page joins as producer-commentator and occasional philosopher.

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A writer in Dallas, a designer in Amsterdam, and one WhatsApp message after the 2021 Ryder Cup—that’s how Normal Sport began. Kyle Porter and Jason Page share the wild, honest story of how it all started and what they’ve learned building a creative business that’s equal parts humor, heart, and golf.


0:00:00 – Cold open: “We’re kind of doing it live.”
0:01:00 – Jason lands in Texas — culture shock & big highways
0:03:00 – Jason’s background: design school, illustration, and golf jumpsuits
0:07:00 – The indie-golf world and early work with NLU & Shotgun Start
0:09:30 – How Kyle & Jason met — and the first “Normal Sport” idea
0:12:30 – The 2021 Ryder Cup text that started everything
0:15:00 – Making the first Normal Sport book in six weeks
0:20:00 – Blowing $50K on book #2 and learning from it
0:31:00 – Turning the project into a newsletter & business
0:40:00 – The vision, mission & the sheep with side-eye: defining Normal Sport

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Can data explain everything in golf? Kyle and Jason go full-nerd on strokes gained, press conference anxiety, and why golf smells like “beer, sweat, and kitty litter.” It’s the Normal Sport philosophy at work—half stats, half sentiment, all chaos.

0:00 Exploring Golf Fandom and Strokes Gained Debate
2:59 Understanding Strokes Gained and Its Impact on Golf Analysis
8:01 Balancing Eye Test and Data in Golf Performance Analysis
12:16 Navigating Press Conferences and Writing in the Golf World
21:07 Experiencing Golf Through Senses and Observations
25:31 Balancing Golf Media Coverage and Personal Interests
28:41 The Importance of Personal Bias in Storytelling
29:34 Golf Tournaments as Markers of Time and Connection
34:46 Podcast Conversations on Golf, Starstruck Moments, and Friendship

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What did we learn at Bethpage? Kyle and Joseph list the five takes they completely flipped on after watching Team USA implode and Europe thrive. Turns out the Ryder Cup is still the most Normal Sport event in golf.

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0:00 Ryder Cup Reflections and Changing Perspectives in Golf
3:20 The Art of Open-Mindedness in Golf Discussions
4:31 Analyzing Team USA's Ryder Cup Performance and Leadership Dynamics
13:41 Challenges and Strategies for Team USA in the Ryder Cup
20:04 Evaluating Ryder Cup Captaincy Through Strategy and Communication
28:50 Scottie Scheffler's Ryder Cup Struggles Compared to Rory and Rahm
32:09 Scotty Scheffler's Struggles with Routine Disruption in Golf Events
35:38 Ryder Cup Passion and PGA of America Criticism
38:03 Challenges and Leadership Issues in PGA of America
42:28 Concerns Over Behavior and Accountability at the Ryder Cup
47:59 Rory McIlroy's Controversial Reactions at the Ryder Cup
53:13 Cameron Young's Rise as a Top Golfer
58:08 Cameron Young's Ryder Cup Performance and Parental Pride
1:02:07 Comparing Golf Careers: Cam Young vs. Colin Morikawa

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Nothing is more Normal Sport than the Ryder Cup. Kyle and Chris Solomon draft their five favorite Ryder Cup moments since 2012—from Rory crying to Reed vs. Rory chaos to Cantlay’s hat saga in Rome. Relive the drama, the absurdity, and the beauty of golf’s most ridiculous team event.

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What actually makes a good sports show? For our first-ever full episode, Kyle Porter asked friends across radio, TV, and golf media what they’ve learned about building something worth listening to. From contradictions to preparation to preserving joy, the answers are as entertaining as they are useful.

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The newsletter grew legs, and now it’s a show. Episode 0 is all about why it took a year for us to finally take the plunge into a show/podcast and what you can expect from us in the future. Normal Sport is curious, a little nervous, and finally hitting “publish.”

0:00 Launching The Normal Sports Show: Challenges And Considerations
3:25 Missing Podcasting After Rory's Masters Win
4:33 Digital Campfires: The Evolution of Storytelling in Modern Media
6:33 Exploring Golf Through Evergreen Questions and Unique Formats
9:48 Launching a New Show With Excitement and Uncertainty

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