Fore Play

A new segment is introduced and discussed and the crew loves it. Our friend Alfonso Ribeiro joins (59:37) to discuss the controversial scramble score, 4 or 5, debacle, Frankie’s mental game, and much more. Before Alfonso, we discuss Xander nearly getting booted from Team USA, Lexi Thompson playing in a PGA Tour event, the great month of October, and TikTok obsession. You can find every episode of...

Europe wins the 2023 Ryder Cup. Was Joe LaCava in the wrong? And did he save the Ryder Cup? How bad was Zach Johnson’s captaincy? Is home-field advantage too significant? What needs to change for 2025 at Bethpage? We discuss the performances, the crowds, the controversies, the future, the coverage, journalisms failures and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...

We’re anxious. We want balls in the air and bad blood. Does this Ryder Cup need Patrick Reed? A bit too buddy-buddy thus far, but, nevertheless, it’s shaping up to be an epic battle — teams are tight, Rome is legendary, hype is real, and we are ready for action. We make predictions, talk dietary conditions, Wyndham and Brooks comments, pairings, and Italian phrases. You can find every episode of t...

The teams have arrived in Rome. Dan is there. We’re hyped up. We take a walk through Ryder Cup history, ask if USA should’ve considered Bryson, DJ and Keegan, plan out our sleep schedules, and make our predictions. We’ve also got: Charlie Woods wins an event with Tiger on the bag, an Eagles concert, Pizza Fest, and Lambeau Field. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify o...

Keegan Bradley joins the show (38:58). We discuss in excruciating detail the phone call he got from U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson informing him he didn’t make the team, his rollercoaster of emotions this year, winning his “hometown event” in Hartford, partnering with Phil in prior Ryder Cups and much more. The crew also chats new destination courses popping up, the unreasonably rising prices...

A Frankie, Trent & Dan show. Frankie comes up with a new golf cart idea. Deion Sanders and Colorado are as big as it gets in college football. We discuss storming the field and enjoying “romantic” sports moments. Our guy Sahith Theegala wins for the first time on the PGA Tour. The European Ryder Cup Team is a real threat. Barstool’s Writer Cup begins this week. Trent drafts a DM to Luke Combs. We...

Frankie tells a stunning story of discomfort, suffering, pain, failure and triumph. Tiger Woods is filmed on the driving range at Liberty National. Willy Z and Rickie too. Fore Play Tracker makes an announcement. The Mexican government — allegedly — reveals two aliens. Frankie’s Jets defeat Busch’s Bills albeit with the crushing loss of Aaron Rodgers. Dan’s moving, Ludvig impresses Rory, and music...

Are we too mentally weak to make decisions for ourselves? We discuss the internal struggles when taking a caddie, benefits of riding vs walking, the unbeatable glory of fall golf, the U.S. Ryder Cup Team’s boys trip to Rome, Frankie vs Alex Busch in Monday Night Football, and Rory’s wedge game. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen...

A hell of a show. We react to playing The Lido, discuss the upcoming Ryder Cup, and reminisce about high school glory days including “grind lines,” parties, curfew, famous alumni, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Full squad live from Sand Valley including Lurch and Jersey Jerry. We review our first day at Sand Valley and talk about the state of our games, aliens, video game wars, Jerry and Robby Berger getting fired, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The U.S. Ryder Cup picks are in and we all agree — Justin Thomas was a no-brainer. We discuss the idiots who disagree, the daunting task the American team has before it, and our growing hype for golf’s best event. We also delve into food delivery services being able to charge whatever they want, Frankie vs grilling twitter, the Walker Cup as a sleeper event, our upcoming Wisconsin golf trip, PGA T...

Kiz is back (3:30). Fresh off a full month in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kevin Kisner has returned to the grind and will be making his PGA Tour comeback soon. We discuss rekindling with John Tillery, the low point at the 2023 Masters, Dewey moving full-time to Sepp Straka, being blindsided by the PIF & Tour agreement, tubing on the lake with family, and predict Ryder Cup captain’s picks. After Kiz,...

Billy Walters, Phil’s long-time gambling partner, joins the show (1:05:53). Billy discusses the severe highs and lows with Phil and being one of the best sports gamblers in history. Before Billy, we read our original emails from Dave as 20 years of Barstool approaches, our hopeless sports fandoms, Mr. Borrelli thriving at the Classic, and the Tour’s $18M finale. You can find every episode of this...

A Tuesday show on a Sunday. We “predict” the BMW winner. Riggs has yet another tale from Newark Airport. 12-year-old Pete is now 15, and a stick. We’ve got another hole-in-one controversy — and Frankie wants no part of it. Bryson was ripping persimmon woods on the first tee at the U.S. Amateur. Dan delivers a passionate hype speech for playing golf. You can find every episode of this show on Apple...

Min Woo Lee joins the show! (40:34) He talks 2-iron stingers, Las Vegas livin’, and his unique and effective use of social media. Before Min Woo, the crew discusses Riggs taking magic chocolates, the Derek Jeter roster, magicians, documentaries, the Portnoy parents, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Ama...

Fear is the real difference between old Barstool and new Barstool. We’re joined by Trottie who’s always a good time. And we talk Dan’s outrageous travel from Africa, Phil Mickelson gambling over a billion dollars and if we have any issue with it, the hole in one controversy still raging on, if Lucas Glover should make the Ryder Cup team, Pizza Fest and more. You can find every episode of this show...

A Frankie, Trent and Lurch show. Dave Portnoy bought back 100% of Barstool Sports, and everyone is fired up. Frankie was back on the sticks for Barstool Radio - and his stress level skyrocketed. Lurch joins (25:27) to talk about Justin Thomas, his night at the Taylor Swift concert, his health and golf game, Pickleball, and more. The boys take a couple interesting calls from fans, who tell a few un...

Airlines. Europe. Aging. Ryder Cup choices. Battle has found the Fore Play shores yet again. Should JT be picked? Was Oppenheimer too long? Was Bryson’s 58 awesome? Can Frankie handle turning 30? Plus: Barstool Pickleball, Goo Goo Dolls, Trent at Billy Strings and Tyler Childers, and more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-fr...

Dan is on vacation in Africa. Riggs, Frankie and Trent start the show discussing Tiger Woods joining the PGA TOUR Policy Board, Justin Thomas’ struggles and if he should be picked for the U.S. Ryder Cup Team, a hidden backyard golf course on Long Island, and more. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney and Kyle Rudolph join the show (1:10:30) to outline a unique Ryder Cup experience through Alltroo and Folds of Hono...

Golf broadcast? Check. Against all odds, including our own expectations, we pulled off producing a full Korn Ferry Tour broadcast. We’re joined by Francis Ellis and champion Trace Crowe to debrief over the dramatic finish, the funny moments, and the completely new experience of the crew doing television. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members c...

Our first ever golf live broadcast is upon us. We’re live from Chicago for the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank and we’re joined by KFT players (Adrien Dumont De Chassart, Ben Kohles, Rafael Campos, and Tim Widing). We discuss the tension on tour as we enter the home stretch, playing for one’s livelihood, and hear about the best shots from the year. Before the players join, the crew...

Brian Harman runs away with the 151st Open Championship. Do we feel bad rooting for a closer tournament? Are self-righteous golf tweeters the worst? Will Rory ever win another major? Will JT make the Ryder Cup team? We also get hyped up for our Korn Ferry Tour broadcast coming up this week, Messi delivering in his first game in Miami, and new movies. You can find every episode of this show on Appl...

Riggs and producers Brendan and Alex answer questions and talk everything behind the scenes of Fore Play. What’s the full Lurch & Dan story? How’d the TaylorMade deal come about? Is Fore Play its own business? How do contracts work? What travel series destinations are in the queue? How many people work for Fore Play? What does the future hold? You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podca...

It’s British Open week. We preview Hoylake and discuss Rory winning the Scottish, Steph Curry going off in Tahoe, and Jay Monahan returning to work. Lurch also returns. We get a health update, breakdown Wimbledon tennis, and spin fully off the rails. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit bars...

Packed show. The PGA Tour answered questions in front of the United States Senate on Tuesday. We react to everything we heard, and everything that broke. Frankie returns to discuss his own wedding. And we’ve also got U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz (01:44:43-2:01:53) and John Deere Classic winner Sepp Straka (01:16:32-01:42:14) as guests. You can find every episode of this show on Apple...