Sports Is Beyond Us
An award winning golf writer and legendary golf rules official tee off on the state of golf and modern sports.
Episodes

Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
57 min
Hosts chat through a rambunctious episode covering the British Open highlights, debate over AI in baseball, grocery prices, aging America, and quirky lifestyle trends. Personal stories, golf memories, and rules controversies—plus offbeat asides on pets, dining alone, and local travel—keep the conversation lively.

Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
54 min
A lively episode of rambunctious conversation covering whiskey tasting and the inspiring story behind a veteran-founded distillery, baseball talk about the Baltimore Orioles, and playful banter about the British Open and World Cup.They also dive into golf culture — the Redneck Rota and favorite public courses — North Carolina barbecue hotspots, local events like the ‘best butt’ contest, and reflections on tradition, community, and travel plans.

Jul 9, 2026

Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
53 min
A lively episode where the hosts recount a budget-friendly round at Lexington Golf Club, riff on mosquitoes, microbreweries and Mel Brooks, and debate how rising ticket prices, NIL deals and stadium upgrades are changing sports. They mix personal stories about golf, family, and classic beers with a bigger argument about affordability and the future of the games fans love.

Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
46 min
Two hosts trade morning banter over bourbon, announce a tiny new puppy, and celebrate anniversaries while previewing local talks and golf events.Conversation ranges from the U.S. Open and Arnold Palmer stories to ECU sports recruiting, barbecue rivalries, travel tales, and the host’s next book about golf’s golden age.

Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
49 min
Hosts trade stories from a chaotic road trip — bargain Buffalo Trace finds, a soggy Oakland Hills visit, and a deep dive into Ben Hogan lore and Bud Cauley’s comeback. They riff on Shinnecock, sports betting, Carolina teams, and announce a tongue-in-cheek local “butt” contest.Guests include the host’s daughter discussing ECU baseball upgrades and fan culture, plus comic side notes about raccoons, a road-killed rabbit, and classic broadcaster anecdotes. The episode blends golf history, family banter, and light-hearted Southern hospitality.

Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
46 min
Two friends trade stories from a sun-baked weekend at Hemlock International—golf, bourbon, and the ever-present Redneck Rota—while teasing a new golf book and the latest Golfer’s Journal. They also discuss local courses, quirky diners, tournament changes (including worries about the Wyndham), and lively college sports and fishing sidelines.The episode mixes warm nostalgia, playful banter, and community updates, and ends with an invitation for listeners to share favorite country golf spots and local road-rage reports.

Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
48 min
Hosts trade whiskey-fueled stories about a surprise garden tour invite, backyard makeovers, and a cortisone shot that finally eased bursitis.The episode swings through plans for a backyard 'butt' barbecue contest, a chaotic Danville golf trip, odd news bites (dog mayors and Space Force on the moon), and a wider rant about college sports, the PGA Tour, and the changing soul of the game.

May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
1 hr 3 sec
Two friends recount a day in Pinehurst — lunch at the Track, a tour of renovated clubs, and a round at beloved Mid Pines — mixing golf stories, memories, and golf-writing anecdotes about a Golfer’s Journal piece on "Oscar W. Butosh and the Redneck Rota." Along the way they swap humorous tales about reading audiobooks, backyard rainstorms, bourbon and local food finds, debate new weight-loss drugs, and riff on baseball, college tournaments, and historic taverns. It’s a conversational, down-home episode about golf, friendship, and regional culture.

May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
49 min
Two friends recount a raucous golf weekend filled with new drivers, unexpected thunderstorms and plenty of bourbon. Between stories of Saucon Valley, equipment lore involving Big Bertha and modern gear, and colorful tangents from college sports to odd competitions, the episode celebrates the fellowship of golf and the lighter side of life.





