Roadcasts

George gives background on the Ryder Cup, the responsibilities he and John shared as volunteers at the tournament, and some of the features of the Bethpage Black course.

George and John discuss the events of the practice rounds before the official days of competition begin. They talk fans, golf game, and fashion.

George and John recap their experience at the 2025 Ryder Cup including a European win, a near-comeback from the USA, interesting souvenirs, and a mix of fan behavior. They analyze the game of both teams, their strengths and weaknesses, individual player efforts, and what ultimately led to Europe taking the Cup.

George gives a brief history of the ever-changing iterations of the Grateful Dead band, and lays the groundwork for a weekend of camping and Dead & Co. shows with his friend and fellow music aficionado, Cole.

George and Cole make the trip up to Saratoga for the weekend and discuss how they came to be fans of the Grateful Dead.

George and Cole recap and reflect on the first Dead & Company show of the weekend; including the fashions of the crowd (and John Mayer), and their favorite songs.

The weather cooperates for the final day of the weekend and the second show, which George and Cole agree is the best Dead & Co. show they've seen.

George sets the stage for his quest to hike Hadrian's Wall with his good friend, Cole.

George and Cole arrive in Newcastle in an unlikely London heatwave and discuss first impressions of Hadrian’s Wall.

George and Cole hike from the river valley towards the highlands, and a sign at a pub directs them to their first real evidence of the wall.

George and Cole welcome lower temperatures and views of the rolling hills, and stay at a working farm.

George and Cole hike from Fort to Fort, and tackle tough terrain and elevation to find spectacular views as they reach the halfway point of their hike.

George and Cole pat themselves on the back for scheduling a break day at the halfway pint—er—point, and inadvertently end up back on the trail.

George and Cole outrun the rain and make a pitstop to visit medieval church, Lanercost Priory.

George and Cole welcome more leisurely terrain as they traverse down the countryside and Cole demonstrates his skills as an animal-whisperer.

George and Cole make great time despite a navigational misstep and have their first whiskey of the trip with new friends.

George and Cole take an early train to Cotswold and Cole explains his unique connection to the Distillery.

George summarizes the final leg of the trip and reflects on conquering Hadrian’s Wall.

Welcome to Roadcasts, hosted by George Iwanicki.