Awesome dads, OK husbands and terrible golfers dive into everything golf, fatherhood and life. Marc and Chris tackle serious topics in a not so serious way. Follow us on Instagram @breakfastballs.podcast for updated episode information and other great content. https://linktr.ee/breakfastballspodcast
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Masters week is here and we are 3 episodes away from 100! On Episode 97 we discuss the LIV golfers playing in the Masters and the impact they will have. Marc has some great insights on Rory. We also make our picks for this weekend, will the weather play a factor?? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter…
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On Episode 96 we discuss new accusations against Tiger. We take a look at what the PGA Tour is doing as a direct result of the changes LIV brought to golf, we make our picks for The Players, discuss Full Swing, spring golf in Chicago is looing very bleak and Chris drops some breaking news. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast…
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On Episode 95 we discuss tampon gate, the Genesis Open Invitational Championship, John Rahm and Max Homa's incredible stretch of golf, we make our picks for the Honda Classic and our Jergens Soft Hands Shot of the Week. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastballs2 All links: https://linkt…
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On Episode 94 we learn that Marc's colleagues have discovered the BBP. We recap the ATT Pro Am and the lackluster field. We make our picks for the Waste Management Open and we derail, as usual, to discuss cake and the Super Bowl. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastballs2 All links: htt…
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On Episode 93 we recap the American Express and pick our winners and longshots for the Farmers Insurance Open. We introduce or new segment and pick this weeks winner. As well as, debate our top 5 cardio equipment in the gym, that's right, we are working out again to hit peak fitness heading into the 23' golf season! Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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We finally made it to Episode 92 after a 6 month break. Marc is adjusting to life with 3 kids and a new job and Chris has moved into his new crib. We are back in studio catching up, talking some golf and as usual we get easily derailed! We are excited to start recording again! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: ht…
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We are back on Episode 91 after an extended break. We share our hot takes on the state of professional golf. We provide a brief update on our terrible golf games and we make our picks for the US Open. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Tw…
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On Episode 90 we make our picks or the PGA Championship, discuss Phil's future and the future of the PGA. We also talk hair loss, man boobs, low scoring tournaments and The Match 346. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://tw…
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Episode 89: Mother's Day Golf
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On Episode 89 we check in on our mental health as this is one of the most depressing springs in a long time. We also discuss our views on the golf handicap and index, we make our picks for the Wells Fargo Championship and discuss the only ways we would ever be allowed to golf on Mother's Day. Follow us on social media for updated episode informatio…
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Episode 88: Lieutenant Buddin
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On Episode 88 we dive into our deepest, darkest thoughts on the golf course, especially how we recover mentally after a bad shot. We also commit to become accountability partners to stop each other from making terrible decisions on the golf course. We make our picks for the Zurich Classic, discuss Scottie Scheffler's confidence level and what it mu…
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On Episode 87 we are back with our honorary co-host, Matt Kusek, discussing his Podcast (The Swoosh Life Podcast), all things Masters: including Tiger Woods comeback and his shoes, what to drink Masters weekend, Masters dinner and who are picks to click are. We also discuss Chicago infrastructure and golf courses. Follow us on social media for upda…
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On Episode 86 we discuss the craziness that was The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. We review some potential permanent rule changes so players are no longer punished for hitting a ball in the fairway, golf is hard enough as it is. We talk about the hazard rule following the questionable drop by Berger. We make our picks for the Valspar Champi…
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On Episode 85 we follow up on our golf trip to Miami, who won The Bet and our epic comebacks from some big cash games. We also discuss Phil's fall from grace and if anyone really cares. We recap the Arnie and make our picks for The Players. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.…
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Episode 84: Hoverboards, Soul Patches and Puka Shells
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On Episode 84 we discuss the Saudi Golf League and the Greg Norman Golf League, which apparently are the same thing. We discuss a potential Tiger comeback for the Masters and what accommodations could be made to get him there. We reminisce about when we met. We also finalize our bets for the Miami golf trip and make our picks for the Honda Classic.…
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On Episode 83 we discuss Jordan Spieth's death swing, Bryson's injury, The Saudi Golf League, we make our picks for the Wast Management Open, we talk about what our bet should be for the Miami golf trip (open to suggestions) and Marc has a new putting stroke. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Inst…
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On Episode 82 we are all over the map, sidetracked and distracted more than usual. We briefly talk about the Famers Insurance Open and transition from Batman to Harrison Ford to Haircuts. Pay attention so you don’t get lost. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/br…
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We're back in 2022 with Episode 81 and a possible visit from Terrell Owens. We are back making our weekly picks for the PGA, we make our side bets for the year and Marc drops two huge announcements, huge. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast…
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Episode 80: Put in the Work, Get the Results, Baby!
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On Episode 80, the Jerry Rice episode, we talk about the excitement of seeing Tiger play golf again, expectations for him and Charlie and all the good young golfers we were witness to at the PNC. We also discuss our favorite parts of 2021 and our goals for 2022. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! I…
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On Episode 79 we react to Tiger's most recent interview, we talk about our disappointment in the most boring Match to date and we share our favorite things about the Santa Claus Scramble! Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https:…
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Episode 78: The Most Magical Time of Year
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On Episode 78 we discuss Chris' trip to Monterey, CA and his round at Spy Glass Hill. Since Thanksgiving is right around we share what that are thankful for this year, well, Chris does. This is also our favorite time of year as the World's Most Festive golf outing is right around the corner! Follow us on social media for updated episode information…
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On Episode 77 we go all in on Halloween discussing our favorite candy to steal from our kids, scariest players on the PGA and the golf shot that frightens us the most. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakf…
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Episode 76: More Holes, More Better
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On Episode 76 we wrap up our 2021 golf seasons as they are coming to an end in the Midwest and talk about all the good, the bad and the ugly. We discuss all the drama surrounding The Match V. We also spend way too much time on the word “amateur”, Bruce Willis’ best movies, Demi Moore and movies that have a ghost as a main character. Follow us on so…
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On Episode 75 we recap all things Ryder Cup. We discuss the state of Chicago sports, trips to Costco and how much our kids love us. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastballs2 You Tube: https://www.yout…
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Episode 74: This Isn't Marc's First Rodeo
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On Episode 74 we talk about Marc’s amazing golf shot during his most recent round, why Marc isn’t drinking alcohol and all the Ryder Cup drama talk you can handle. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastb…
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On Episode 73 we discuss what went down at the BMW Championship. We also debate the FedEx Cup Playoff format and pick our winners for the Tour Championship. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfastballs2 Y…
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Episode 72: Your Caddie Did What???
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On Episode 72 we are back with Matt Kusek, who at this point, is an honorary host of the BBP. We talk through some frustrations Matt had with a caddie and how he handled them. We also talk golf shoes, course logos, Tony Finau and much much more. Follow Matt on Instagram @mattkusek. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other…
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On this Episode we discuss the Wyndham Championship and the PGA missing again, another opportunity to showcase the sport. We also talk about the start of the FedEx Cup Playoffs and the Ryder Cup, including our thoughts on Kevin Kisner and Tommy Fleetwood. Chris shares some stories about recently playing at one of the oldest courses in the U.S. and …
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On Episode 70 we discuss Olympic Golf, make our picks for the WGC-Fed Ex St. Jude Invitational and take a really deep dive into Marc's psyche and mental approach to golf from here on out. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https:…
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On Episode 69 we follow up on The Open Championship, the 3M Open and we talk (and make our picks for the) Olympics. We also reminisce about Marc's incredible shot at the Member Guest event. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: http…
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Episode 68: Royal St. Jorges
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On Episode 68 we talk about Lucas Glover's first win in 10+ years, the "issues" surrounding The Open Championship, as well as picking our winners and long shots. We also discuss the big member-guest tournament we have this weekend and how it could be the last golf Marc plays for the rest of the season. We try to figure out what kind of music we nee…
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On Episode 67 we discuss all things Match lV, we make our John Deere Classic picks, recap our round playing with coach TJ, the big upcoming member/guest tournament, the fallout of Bryson and his caddie and we announce the winner of our giveaway!!! Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https…
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On Episode 66 we recap the inaugural BBP Summer Solstice Open Invitational Extravaganza, we discuss the US Open and John Rahm, the epic follow up tournament in the Travelers Championship and we make our picks for Rocket Mortgage Classic. We also share two big announcements happening this week for the BBP! Stay tuned for after the episode as well fo…
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On Episode 65 we are pumped up for The US Open at Torrey Pines, we give our picks to win and long shots. We discuss the Bryson and Brooks beef and we dissect the state of our games, it's ugly. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: h…
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We're back after a week off because of Chris' move and job change! On Episode 64 we discuss what happened to Jon Rahm at The Memorial, Marc taking on the Golf Douchebag Challenge, we give our picks for the Palmetto Championship, Chris talks about his recent round at Whistling Straits and we give an update on the BBP Summer Solstice Open Invitationa…
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On Episode 63 we discuss the origins and meaning of Marc’s last name, Phil’s incredible win at the PGA Championship, range finders on the PGA and we pick winners for the Chuck Schwab Challenge. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: …
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Episode 62: If Marc Quit Golf...
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On Episode 62 we dive into the PGA Championship, pick our winners and long shots. We also provide a hole by hole breakdown of arguably one of the hardest courses in the world, The Ocean Course, based on our rounds there in February. We discuss the current states of our game and Marc's own ultimatum to be good at golf again by July 1st. Follow us on…
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We have one of our favorite guest and friend of the BBP back on, Matt Kusek. Matt sets us up with a 2 bottle bourbon and rye tasting and as always doesn't disappoint. We have an awesome time doing the tasting as we discuss the cool stuff that Matt is up to with The Malt Review (https://malt-review.com and https://malt-review.com/author/matt/) and P…
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On Episode 60 we discuss the boring golf tournaments over the last few weeks, we make our picks for the Wells Fargo Championship, Rickie's PGA Championship exemption, morons picking up golf balls on course and our other pet peeves at or on the golf course. We also talk about who would play us in a movie about the Breakfast Balls Podcast. Follow us …
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Episode 59: BBP Summer Solstice Charity Golf Classic Open Invitational
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On this episode we discuss our disgust of the Zurich Classic format and how we would entice a better field, we pick our winners and sleepers for the Valspar Championship, follow up on where Marc is at in his new golf swing progression, we go off on a crazy tangent on our work study jobs during college and finally release some details of the BBP Sum…
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We're back like the 4 5! On Episode 58 we talk about the state of Marc's golf game and his rounds in Hawaii, Chris finally breaking 80, the spry Stewart Cink winning the RBC Heritage and we make our picks for the Zurich Open this week. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.insta…
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BONUS Episode: Suck Less with Jake Hutt
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We have a special bonus episode for Masters week with guest Jake Hutt (IG: @jakehuttgolf). Jake is a PGA professional and does an amazing job breaking down the complexities of the swing into easy to understand drills using his own songs and videos. We have an awesome time talking with Jake about the swing and his company Dryve Box (IG: @dryvebox an…
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Episode 57: It's Masters Week Baby
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On Episode 57 we discuss all things Masters, including Jordan Spieth back in the winners circle and his chances this week, DJ's boring ass Champions Dinner menu, what our Champions Dinner Menu would look like and we pick our winners and top 10 longshots. We also discuss Chris' big fuck up, playing golf in every state and our BBP Summer Solstice Cha…
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On Episode 56 we talk about Chris' trip to Hawaii, the WGC Dell Match Play event, our thoughts on match play, Kevin Na and DJ, we make our picks for the Valero Open, playing a round with Patrick Reed, an update on Marc's lessons and what we both need to do next to get better. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other origi…
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We recap our first round of the year in Illinois during "Fake Spring" and again Chris comes up just short from breaking 80. We discuss how Marc's lessons are currently going and how is in shambles right now. For the second week in a row, we have a confession from Marc. We also review the Players Championship, discuss golf fashion and our preferred …
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We are awesome dads, OK husbands and terrible golfers that dive into everything that life and especially fatherhood brings. We tackle serious topics in a not so serious way. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other original content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastballs.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/…
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Episode 54: Snap Dragons, Pull Hooks and Fat Shots
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On Episode 54 we follow up on Bryson's win and impressive putting at the Arnie Invitational, discuss the state of Rickie Fowler and we give our picks (winners and longshots for top 10) for The Players this week. Also, Marc details his first lesson ever and drops a bombshell, so stayed tuned to the end! Follow us on social media for updated episode …
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On Episode 53 we discuss Tiger's horrific car accident, the response by the players on tour and Tiger's future. We also dive into our betting card for the Arnie Invitational at Bay Hill this week with our picks to win and some long shots to make into the top 10 and even the top 5. Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other …
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On Episode 52 we talk about all things Genesis Open or is it the Genesis Invitational; from Adam Scott's wardrobe to Max Homa's win, Tiger's interview with Jim Nantz and Tony Finau again not being able to close out the W. Chris also gets Marc to commit to something big for 2021! Follow us on social media for updated episode information and other or…
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Episode 51: Planes, Golf and Turbulence
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On Episode 51, Chris and Marc talk about all things related to the Kiawah Island golf trip (you're going to want to hear this), where Chris hit the parlay and won all three bets (lowest net score for the three rounds, lowest net score for one round and most total birdies). We also discuss the potential of a Jordan Spieth resurgence in 2021. And sta…
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We have the BBP’s most influential and valuable guest on to date. T.J. Sullivan, PGA professional and Chris' golf coach joins us for Episode 50. T.J. has a ton of accolades and is one of the most well respected golf coaches in the country, as recognized by Golf Digest several years in a row. With T.J. we discuss the evolution of Chris’ swing, how T…
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