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What can you say about Ed Marinaro? He finished 2nd in the Heisman trophy voting in 1971. He was drafted and played in Minnesota. He went on to play professional football for six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks, appearing in Super Bowl VIII and Super Bowl IX with the Vikings. He scored 13 touchdowns over his career. When he retired from football he became an actor. He is known as a regular cast member on Hill Street Blues, playing Officer Joe Coffey for five seasons . He has been a cast member on a number of television series, including Laverne & Shirley and Sisters. Now he lives in Charleston SC and plays golf. The perfect end to a perfect life. Ed is our guest and one hell of a funny guy. Listen to this episode of The Approach Shot Podcast featuring one of our favorite guests, ed Marinaro.Support the show

This is the complete and uninterrupted story from John Mahaffey's appearance on The Approach Shot radio show.EnjoySupport the show

John Mahaffey is our guest this week on The Approach Shot Podcast as we begin Master's week. John tells some fantastic stories about his time on the PGA Tour. Many of them are about his mentor, Ben Hogan. John tells golf stories, golf channel stories, and talks about his new passion, writing mystery books. Another great episode of The Approach Shot Podcast.Support the show

This week on The Approach Shot Podcast we’re just kickin’ back with place kicker, Luis Zendejas. Luis has stories on not only all the points after and field goals he kicked, but the best stories are about the 2 he missed! Yeah, 2 misses in a career. Not too shabby. Luis also has lots of stories about his golf game, and he seems to have many more misses in that sport. We also get the scoop on his foundation that gives kids everything they need to learn the game, whether they can afford it or not. Another fun, funny, and entertaining episode of The Approach Shot PodcastSupport the show

This week on The Approach Shot we go “inside baseball” with Phil Bradley, the outstanding left fielder for the Seattle Mariners, the Phillies and Neal’s beloved Oh-Ree-os of Baltimore. Phil played and made his mark back in the 80’s so there are lots of stories about many of our all-time favorite players. Another great athlete who is challenged by the game of golf! Some fun, funny and entertaining stories this week with Phil Bradley on he Approach Shot.Support the show

Dale Murphy has stories from a Major League Career that is phenomenal. Playing for the Atlanta Braves and setting so many records while there, he has lots to talk about. Why Dale isn’t yet in the Hall of Fame is a mystery. Dale share stories about Ted Turner, Bobby Cox, and so many of his teammates. He will keep you entranced for over an hour, just as he did us. We are proud to present Dale Murphy, #3 of the Atlanta Braves this week on The Approach Shot Podcast.Support the show

This week on The Approach Shot Podcast our guest is Jim Jeffcoat, Two-time Super Bowl champion defensive player for the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills. Jim talks about his time in the NFL and the fun he had sacking QB's. Oh sure, there were a lot of QB's he sacked but none, according to Jim, as satisfying as Joe Theismann.
The Approach Shot Podcast brings you interviews and great stories about sports, life, and golf from Athletes and other Celebrities every week. Why don’t you take a minute to subscribe, like us, many even leave a review. If you’d like to see a bit of behind the scenes creation of The Approach Shot Podcast, go to http://weekendgolfguys.tube on YouTube or www.Athletes.TV to check out the uncut video of our time with Jim Jeffcoat.Support the show

This week on the Approach Shot Podcast we talk to Cincinnati Reds great, Chris Sabo. Pete Rose gave him the nickname, Spuds. Now there’s a story you will want to hear. Pete handed out many other nicknames to players that played with Chris, and we get those stories too. And golf stories…man, Chris, who has played golf since Middle School, has a ton of golf stories, and we get some of those out of him too. A very enjoyable 45 minutes on this week’s Approach Shot Podcast.Support the show

Don Slaught was given a cool nickname: Sluggo. And he lived up to it! 16 years in the Major Leagues, most of them with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don was a catcher a very good catcher. He is now retired (from baseball) he has developed some hitting instruction methods and helps coach the UCLA Women’s softball team. Don has stories. Some great stories both on the diamond and some from the golf course. You’ll really enjoy our conversation with Don Slaught on this week’s The Approach Shot Podcast.Support the show

Mitchell Laurance and his identical twin brother Matthew Laurance appear occasionally together, beginning when they were children in a margarine TV commercial which featured identical twins, and later in an episode of the TV series Cop Rock. Although Matthew was a performer on Saturday Night Live for its sixth season, Mitchell also appeared in uncredited roles on the show for a few seasons (1977–80)[1] and was an associate director and producer for the show.[4]

Mitchell appeared on Not Necessarily the News during the 1980s. Other recurring roles were on the TV series, including the very short-lived series Roxie (1987; most of the episodes were unaired), L.A. Law (1987−88), Reasonable Doubts (1992–93), Matlock (1988−95), and Dawson's Creek. Guest roles have ranged from Laverne & Shirley, CHiPs, The Outer Limits, One Tree Hill, Night Court, Prison Break, MacGyver, Beauty and the Beast, Midnight Caller, Empty Nest, and Jake and the Fatman. He was in the "Apollo One" episode of the mini-series From the Earth to the Moon (1998).[1] In the early 1990s he performed the role of Ben Arnold on the soap opera Santa Barbara.

He also has acted in feature films such as Stepfather II, The Runestone, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, and Urban Mythology, and TV movies (especially in the 1990s) including The Almost Perfect Bank Robbery, Perfect Crime, To Love, Honor and Deceive, Kiss and Tell, Deadly Pursuits, Inflammable, and Death in Small Doses.[1]

He has been a radio disk jockey at WFMZ, a sports radio station in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has hosted billiards tournaments and has provided sports commentary for ESPN. He has also been the host of a golf podcast, Golf Connections with Mitch LauranceSupport the show

This week on The Approach Shot Podcast, Marques Ogden is our guest. Marques played 6 years in the NFL and then a few years later found himself down and out barely getting by in a janitorial job he hated. That is when he realized he, and only he, needed to be accountable for his situation and only he could fix it. And fix it he has! Marques is now a best selling author and a popular motivational speaker. We have a great time talking to Marques Ogden about football, business, life, and golf this week on the Approach Shot Podcast.Support the show

Richmond Webb had 9 Pro Bowl seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He had many a memorable meeting with Bruce Smith. He kept Dan Marino safe from guys like Bruce Smith for 9 Pro Bowl seasons. Yet, Richmond Webb is not in the Football Hall of Fame. Let’s fix that! Start a campaign to get Richmond elected to The Hall of Fame as he so truly deserves to be. Listen to this week’s episode and hear so many of the stories of how and why this man deserves the kudos reserved for only the best. Richmond Webb of The Miami Dolphins is this week’s guest on The Approach Shot Podcast. Enjoy.Support the show

Tony Jacklin loves the Ryder Cup competition. He has played in a few, captained a few, won some and lost some. Some say Tony is responsible for making the Ryder Cup as popular as it is today. He has a new book called, “My Ryder Cup Journey” which is a must read for anyone who enjoys the history of the game of golf, or anyone who just plain enjoys some good stories! This week, The Approach Shot Podcast is honored to have as our guest, Tony Jacklin. Join us as we talk Ryder Cup and all things golf.Support the show

He's a 5x All Pro, a 3x Pro Bowler, inducted into the KC Chiefs Hall of Fame, was the most accurate kicker in NFL history through 1998, has worked for 3 Presidents, is a speaker, poet and champion for the homeless. NFL great turned renaissance man Nick Lowery (www.nicklowery.com) is our guest on this week's episode of The Approach Shot.Support the show

New Year, new show! Our esteemed guest is Andy Lano II, caddy for luminary golfers such as Kenny Perry, Tom Watson, and others. Founder of Golf Mastery.net and owner of the coolest nickname is golf. He is also a funny guy! Enjoy- we did!Support the show

3 more of our favorite guests and their 6 pack answersSupport the show

This week the Approach Shot goes back into the archives for some Holiday Cheer. We have picked three of what we think are the best, the funniest, the most interesting, the most entertaining of the 6Pack segments. Each week we ask our guests a series of 5 questions where we admonish them to give us the first answer that pops into their heads. This way, you get a peek into their minds and learn a little bit on a deeper level what these folks are all about. This week we include the 6Pack segments of Baseball Great, Brett Boone as well as LPGA Legend Jane Blalock and Actor Mathew Laurance from “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Eddie And The Cruisers”.Support the show

This week on The Approach Shot our guest is Tim Laird, America’s CEO – Chief Entertainment Officer! Tim spent many years with Brown-Forman Distillers in Louisville, Kentucky. In that capacity he became totally familiar with every label under the Brown-Forman umbrella like Woodfood Reserve, Old Forrester, Jack Daniels, etc. He is also an expert on wine and Champagne. His 2 greatest talents are his abilities to create delicious cocktails but also pairing those cocktails with specific foods to compliment the tastes. Tim shares many golfing stories, drinking stories, and some special recipes on this week’s edition of The Approach Shot Podcast.Support the show

Carl Lee III was not heavily recruited out of high school by D1 teams. He accepted an offer from Marshall University in Huntington WVa. He was from Charleston WVa so Marshall was the obvious choice. He won a total of 8 games in his 4 years there. He was drafted in the 7th round by the Vikings. He was told he was too small, too slow to make it in the NFL. He was cut before his rookie year started, but was brought back in 4 days because of an injury to the player above him on the depth chart. 12 years later Carl is recognized as one of the 50 greatest Minnesota Vikings of ALL TIME! Carl’s is a wonderful story on what a person can accomplish if they don’t believe the naysayers. And Carl has some terrific insights into his golf game too. Another fantastic interview with one of the world;s most interesting people, Carl Lee III this week on The Approach Shot Podcast.Support the show

Katie Laurino helps athletes who have retired create and maintain their legacy. She helps them create their personal charitable foundations. She counsels them on fundraising, setting up the foundation along IRS guidelines. She mentors them. Some might say she mothers them. Katie loves golf, plays golf, and talks to us this week on The Approach Shot Podcast.Support the show