E/9 Podcast

Mike and Josh have your ultimate U.S. Open Preview. What we can learn from last weeks trips to Canada (PGA) and Virginia (LIV), why Scottie should be the unquestioned favorite (and why he might not win), who is on the U.S. Open Pyramid, how Mike's Tip sheet might be his beast ever, and what really happens if 100 men square off against a gorilla. The E/9 Podcast is a production production of Fr...

Mike and Josh pick apart a lackluster Women's U.S. Open and discuss the sad state of American Professional Golf. Then they dive into another Scottie domination and make a shocking historical comparison. Finally, Josh's daughter Emma makes her annual appearance to win a debate with Mike and unpack the new Final Destination Movie. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Freedrop Media

A quick, audio only, Memorial Day recap before the Tours head off to the Memorial and the Women's U.S. Open. Then a replay of last season's legendary Member/Member Pod. E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

Mike and Josh look back at Scottie's historic historic week at Quail Hollow and what sets him apart from his peers. Then the guys use a highly scientific method to dive into the best Tour players post-Tiger. The top 10 list will surprise you. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

Mike is back and the guys catch up on the last couple weeks, including Mike's take on the Youth Sports list. Then a quick recap of the Truist before a mega PGA Championship preview and, of course, a Mike Neilen tip sheet. E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

Josh is joined by special guest Jay Salato to celebrate the return of Scottie Scheffler, even though he was never gone. Then they discuss Rory and how he might approach the remaining majors, and who else might be a PGA Championship favorite. Finally, for all the parents out there, we offer up the Definitive list of youth sports from worst to least worst. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Dro...

Mike and Josh take a slow week in the golf world and look at all the happenings through the spectrum of how we experience golf, and sport, as fans. The guys also discuss Blades Brown's interesting move to turn back his sponsor invite from the CJ Cup, and what Bryson's latest collapse looked like. Then Mike fields Five Questions comparing his love for NASCAR and his passion for golf. The E/...

Mike and Josh take a quick look back at Rory's Masters win and its implications. Then Mike welcomes JT back into his circle of trust. Finally, Mike outlines the ultimate guide for the buddy Golf Trip. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media.

Rory has done it. The 6th man to won the Grand Slam. We cover every angle of his tense, joyous, exhausting, ridiculous, and historic journey the last four day at Augusta National. A win, and a Pod, for the ages. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

A Tradition Unlike Any Other! Mike and Josh are joined by John and Hayden to talk all things Masters including the annual Masters draft. The guys also break down LIV Miami, did the Valero Texas Open mean anything, and a quick review of Josh's Masters menu. Things wrap up with Mike's annual Masters sheet. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

A shorter Pod this week as the E/9 crew ramps up for Masters week. Min Woo finally seals the deal, Scottie and Rory trending, Testy Tosti, TGL and BillyHo, and early Masters underdogs. E/9 is a production of Free Drop Media

Mike and Josh unpack Josh's week at the Valspar which included a front row seat to the Viktor/JT showdown and discussion on why elite players tend to rise to the top. Then the guys discuss Tiger's love life, and the TGL finals, before revealing their own Master's Champions Dinner Menu. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

Mike and Josh reflect on Rory winning a Monday finish at the Players before moving on to the TGL and LIV and how Phil Mickelson's mic drop might make things a bit more tense at Augusta. The guys discuss the controversies surrounding Rory and Collin and their approach to the media this past week, and what modern athletes are so soft in terms of accessibility. Finally, Josh is headed to the Vals...

Mike and Josh recap the AP Invitational at Bay Hill including Josh's trip on Thursday. Then the guys reminisce about Sergio and Phil as they both made a splash in Hong Kong. Finally, they guys debate the 10 best sporting events to attend in person. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

Josh and Mike discuss the potential demise of Rory's season because of the TGL then the good and bad of large group golf trips. Then they dive into the Cognizant and winners and losers of the week before Mike tackles a series of "Would You Rather" golf questions. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media.

Football is over and it is time for golf! The E/9 Podcast is back for season 3! Josh is joined by co-host Mike Neilen to briefly recap happening on the TOUR, TGL, and LIV before they create a list of players that are on their radar this season - for better or worse. The guys also discuss the play of Nashville phenom Blades Brown, and Mike has thoughts on a golf trip that he feels unfairly excluded...

Mike and Josh wrap the 2024 campaign with a look back at a anti-climatic President's Cup before reviewing the highlights of the 2024 professional golf season. They wrap with predictions for 2025 including how the PGA Tour and LIV might finally reach common ground. We are also proud to announce the launch of freedrop.org - the home of the E/9 Podcast. Our web-site will not only provide content and...

As the golf season winds down we introduce our brand new Podcast that will drop by drive-time every Wednesday morning. This preview includes Mikes wild week one football tip-sheet. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

In the unofficial season finale of the E/9 Pod the guys look back at a snoozer at East Lake and how the Tour might be wandering into an existential crisis with LIV gaining ground. Then a brief preview of the new Pod - Beyond the Drop - which will cover all sports and other interest items beginning next Wednesday. Mike will be making football picks each week and he's got some bangers in this on...

Mike and Josh relive a fascinating and feel-good weekend of golf. They start with Keegan Bradley putting the Tour in an box by winning the BMW Championship, and the impact it might have on the TOUR Championship and the Ryder Cup. Then why the AIG Women's Open was so special and why Mike should start to believe in the women's game. Finally the guys talk President's Cup, its place in the...

Mike and Josh start with the risks of proposing in a helicopter in the Grand Canyon and then launch into a look at one of the most intriguing golf weekends of the year. The guys finish with a top 5 list of items you need to purchase when you take a once in a lifetime trip to your dream course. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

Mike and Josh bid adieu to the Paris Olympics, and reflect upon a historic performance from Lydia Ko. Then they dive into Matt Kuchar's antics at the Wyndham Championship before a brief preview of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Then comes the main event - Mike's break-down of his unbelievable start to the 2024 Club Championship and how he managed to rally. Then the guys have some tips to help ama...

Mike and Josh look back on what unexpectedly turned out to be one of the great golf events in recent memory as the pros competed for Gold in Paris. After that Josh offers a few apologies and then the guys dive in to the Olympic highlights from week one. Finally, the E/9 Podcast has officially adopts a junior golfer - tune in to find out who. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

Mike and Josh look at the Olympics from all angles. They cover everything from Olympic Golf to what sports need to go, what sports are underrated, and why the Olympic Village demands a reality docu-series. Mike also has some explaining to do about his lackluster Pickleball record. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media

Mike and Josh put a bow on the 2024 Major Championship season by looking back at Xander's masterclass at Royal Troon. The guys also tackle several burning questions as the Tour moves towards the post-season. Finally, Mike recaps a challenging E/9 played at the club on Saturday. The E/9 Podcast is a production of Free Drop Media.