Chronicles From The Upper Deck

Chapter 52 is about choosing happiness even when times are tough. We welcome special guest Brian Pedro to the program. Brian works for a workers compensation law firm in Monterey County, CA. He also is a co-host of the NonStop Baseball Podcast. Derrick and Brian have known each other for 20 plus years including competing against each other in junior golf, baseball and fantasy football. Brian talks...

Derrick begins Chapter 51 with a tribute to former 49ers All-Pro edge rusher Aldon Smith. Derrick also gives his thoughts on Wyndham Clark going wire-to-wire at the U.S. Open. He also shares his experience attending the FIFA World Cup and the Golden State Warriors drafting Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round of the NBA Draft. Finally, Derrick shares his thoughts on the Pride Night controversy surro...

Patrick and Derrick gear you up for the 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills. Derrick gives you an educational lesson on Shinnecock Hills and the club's impact impact on the game of golf. The guys also talk about World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson being kicked out of The Farms Golf Club due to alleged inappropriate contact with a club employee. Plus, the guys share how Nelly Korda...

We are proud to celebrate 50 chapters of the Chronicles From the Upper Deck Podcast. Derrick interviews one of his favorite broadcast partners from his San Jose State journalism days in Johnny Schaffer. Johnny is an associate producer for the Utah Mammoth. Johnny shares his road working in hockey including working for two American Hockey League teams in San Jose Barracuda & Tucson Roadrunners....

Derrick and Patrick recap the 108th PGA Championship at Arronimink Golf Club. The guys talk about Aaron Rai's major breakthrough in Philadelphia. Plus, they talk about how their picks fared and what lies ahead in professional golf. Follow Patrick's podcast on social media @TheNPPLiveFollow Derrick's podcast on social media: @CFTUDPODWhat did you guys think of the PGA Championship?

Chapter 49 is about using the biggest tool in journalism, your brain. Derrick sits down with former award-winning San Jose Mercury News sports columnist Mark Purdy. Mark talks about his upbringing in Celina, OH and how a local sports editor helped him get his start in sports journalism. Mark also talks about how covering the Ball State University football team led him to meeting his future wife. P...

Birdies and Banter returns to your life. Derrick and Patrick make their picks for the 106th PGA Championship. Derrick shares the history of Aronimink Golf Club and how a renovation led by Gill Hanse/Jim Wegner to the PGA returning to the Donald Ross design for the first time since 1962. The guys also discuss the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund pulling funding from LIV Golf after the 2026 seaso...

Chapter 48 is here on your doorstep. Derrick shares an update about playing in the U.S. Adaptive Open plus shares how Justin Bieber inspired a new generation with his performance at Coachaella. Derrick shares his takes from around the sports world. Follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD, Follow Derrick on Snapchat: @thedrgolftrain1

Rory Mcllroy goes back to back at the Masters Tournament! Derrick and Patrick recap Masters Week and talks about some headlines from around the golf world. Follow CFTUD Podcast & ⁠  @thenpplive ⁠ on Instagram.

Hello Friends, it is Masters Week! The greatest week in all of sports. Derrick and Patrick give their three top players that have a chance to slip on the green jacket! They also share their thoughts regarding Tiger Woods DUI arrest in Florida. Follow & Subscribe ‪@dqow831sports‬ ‪@thenpplive‬

This chapter is about having a great support system that will help you blossom. Derrick welcomes Matt Mercurio who is a former San Jose State & Villanova kicker. Matt shares how a conversation with his high school coach led him from the soccer pitch to the football field. He also shares his journey from being a walk-on player at San Jose State to earning a full-ride scholarship. Plus, he share...

WARNING- Some of you might find this content disturbing. If you want to skip ahead to the sports/pop culture part of the show, go to the 35:12 mark. Derrick gives his honest reaction to the bombshell sexual abuse allegations against activist Cesar Chavez. He shares his support for the survivors that spoke out plus why we cannot rush renaming monuments and schools named after him. Derrick shares hi...

Derrick and Patrick give a recap of the Player's Championship. They talk about the thrilling finish which concluded in Cameron Young taking home the title. They look at the full final leaderboard while highlighting the players that they chose or stood out to them during the week. Also, they talk about whether The Player's should be added as a Major and give a quick preview for the 90th Masters Tou...

The Boys are back in town. Derrick and Patrick from The NPP Live have reunited once again for Birdies and Banter, Season 2. Your favorite golf show! The guys talk about the the 2026 PGA Tour season and share their thoughts on Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour. Plus, they discuss the triumphant return of Anthony Kim to the victory circle at LIV Golf Adelaide. They also share their opinions on...

Derrick kicks off his Chapter XLV with a rant towards three tech companies after his phone got wiped due to an errant security update that forced him to forget his security code. Derrick also shares his excitement for the Winter Olympics in Milan & Cortona, Italy and what is he looking forward to seeing. He also gives his Super Bowl LX Predictions between the New England Patriots & Seattle...

Chapter 44 is about taking time to enjoy the present moment. Our next guest is Michael Mahlberg who is a real estate agent and works in law enforcement. Michael shares his unique journey as a two-sport college athlete at CSU Bakersfield and Simpson University. He also reflects on his interest in getting into real estate. Michael and Derrick also reflect on their friendship that started at a First...

Derrick is back with an audio only Chapter XLIII. He shares his opinion on the recent deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Plus, he shares his frustration and anger towards the Trump administration. Derrick also takes a trip around the sports landscape and offers his thoughts on Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour, the Sharks resurgence, the 49ers offseason plans, the unknown future...

Chapter 42 is about not letting anything stand in the way of your dreams. Derrick welcomes his fellow First Tee Alumni Council member David Singh to the show. David is a First Tee Tampa Bay alum who now works for Cleveland Clinic Florida as a regional program manager. David shares how a life changing illness made him want to work in the medical field. David also shares how First Tee impacted his l...

Chapter 41 is about how preparation is crucial to career growth. Benjamin Parris is our special guest. Ben is a First Tee Colorado-Rocky Mountains alum and a rising sports broadcaster. Ben shares how a family member led him down the broadcasting path. He also talks about how his high school sports network helped ease the transition at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication...

Chapter 40 is about having friends that make life fun. Derrick Ow talks to Cory Goodman and Kyle Escobar who are former First Tee Monterey County coaches now having successful careers. Kyle and Cory share on how they met, their favorite sports teams. They also share tips on how to win your fantasy football league plus their team name they used for their 2023 DQ42 Masters League Championship triump...

Chapter XXXIX connects two people whose lives were about humility, grace and inspiring others. Derrick turned 28 earlier this month. He talks about getting older plus what he did for his birthday. He also shares his high hopes for the San Jose Sharks. We spend most of this show honoring the life of family friend Delia "DeeDee," Corona Biever who passed away on November 2nd. We also talk about the...

Chapter 38 is all about filling your cup with friends that matter. Derrick starts off his show talking about covering his first USGA Championship and visiting Disneyland last weekend. He also shares his appreciation of seeing rock legends Judas Priest and Alice Cooper. Derrick interviews Leilani Cancio who is an office specialist for Aspire Health. They will talk about the origins of their friends...

After 71 days, Derrick returns to the microphone. He explains the absence away including attending the U.S. Amateur, Walker Cup and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.   Derrick also shares his new role with First Tee and how this achievement is the sweetest of them all. He also shares his adventure to Boston with his family.   Plus, Derrick shares his thoughts on President Trump’s claim that T...

The guys talk about Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship triumph at Royal Portrush. They also talk about the chances of Scottie completing the Golden Slam at the 2026 U.S. Open next year. Plus, they preview the Ryder Cup and discuss the future plans for Birdies and Banter. Follow the podcast on social media: @CFTUDPOD.Follow Patrick on social media: @thenpplive. You can also subscribe to his YouT...

Chapter 36 is all about making a bigger pathway to success for future generations. Derrick interviews Milton Grant who is the founder of 831 Golf which produces online golf and life content. Milton is also a teacher at Alisal High School in Salinas, CA. Milton shares how his uncle got him into the game of golf plus what led him down the path of being an educator. He also shares the genesis of his...