Vanity Index Podcast

PGA TOUR winner Jake Knapp joins Chad and Wells to talk about his smooth swing and share his take on the best swings in golf. The trio dives into Jake’s incredible 59 in tournament play and explore the concept of “Golf Aura”- what it is and where to find it.  Plus, they have some fun ranking the game’s most iconic mustaches.  

This week, former NFL Offensive Lineman, Andrew Whitworth joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about his passion for golf post his NFL era, having touch while being a 6’ 7" golfer, Hole-In-One’s versus Touchdowns and the boys take on Big Whit for a long drive challenge. 

Chad and Wells also discuss the idea of a world tour and give us their hot takes from the "burnerverse."

This week, Jerry Ferrara joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about teeing it up during the Entourage era, Tom Brady’s unforgettable cameo, and what it would look like if Turtle played in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the year 2026.

Chad and Wells also break down the traits of a high-IQ golfer and discuss Chad’s non-negotiables for organizing your golf bag.

Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz joins this week’s episode of the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss the origin of his iconic “Hello friends” welcome, getting emotional in the booth, calling Tiger's 2019 Masters win, and tells an epic story of meeting the Queen of England alongside Arnold Palmer. He then gets introduced to the Burnerverse by Chad, blind-ranks 10 classic club logos, and reads a golf eulogy we can all relate to.

It's a home game this week, with the Genesis Invitational returning to the Vanity Index backyard at Riviera Country Club after moving last year due to L.A. wildfires. Wells and Chad talk about what makes Riviera so special, and it's top-grossing Hollywood ties.

Then golf influencer and personality Paige Spiranac returns to the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss her new venture, Paige Co., talk tour pro thirst traps, and play a game of swipe right or left on top 100 courses.

It's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am week in Wells' hometown, so he reflects on his time working and attending the event as a kid and breaks down the go-to places in the area for those in town.

Then six-time NBA all-star Blake Griffin joins the show to talk about getting into the game towards the end of his career, why NBA players gravitate towards golf, the struggle of finding pants at 6'9", bringing vibes on the course, and teeing it up in pro-ams in front of a crowd. He also ranks celebrity golf swings, and chooses his starting five of pro golfers.

Chad and Wells recap Wells' week at the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions before diving into the WM Phoenix Open, the best kind of golf and which car is the ultimate golf vehicle.

Then the guys are joined by legendary radio personality Rick Dees to talk about his golf course inspired by Chicago Golf Club, providing corn for Pappy Van Winkle, caddieing for Mark O'Meara at Augusta National, teeing it up with Van Halen and a tipping lesson from Larry David.

It's a big week for Wells, who's teeing it up in the celebrity field in this week's LPGA Tournament of Champions. They discuss what it's like to tee it up with the top women in the game, and what his mindset is heading into the event. Then they break down an on-course arrest via helicopter, the rules for an official hole-in-one, and some of the craziest products that were spotted at the PGA Show in Orlando.

They're then joined by former NFL quarterback and 2004 Heisman winner Matt Leinart to chat about NIL deals in college, playing in front of a crowd, building a brand as an athlete, teeing it up at St Andrews, and his picks for PGA TOUR players as NFL positions.

The PGA TOUR is back in action, and the guys dive into Brooks Koepka's upcoming return before making their predictions for the 2026 season. Then they're joined by Academy Award nominee and Landman star Andy Garcia to talk about his journey into the game, drawing on-course style inspiration from the past, his lowest round ever that included an ace, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and how his iconic Landman Scotty Cameron putter appearance came to be.