Making The Turn Podcast

In this episode, I was on location at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville Turfgrass Field Day 2019 and I sat down with Jason Pooler, President of Tri turf Sod. Jason discussed the sod business and how they started as a little 5 acre farm to over 900 acres currently. Jason is also the President of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association and we discussed some of what that requires. Jason was involv...

In the latest episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Bill Blackburn. Bill is the General Manager of Tennessee Business for Smith Turf and Irrigation (STI).  One of the many special things about doing this podcast is it allows me the opportunity to interview professionals in the industry who I have known and respect and that have been a huge contributor to my success and has been a friend as w...

In the latest episode, I had the honor of sitting down with the former golf course superintendent at Atlanta Athletic Club, Ken Mangum. We talked about Ken's career, his path to getting to AAC and who influenced him along the way. We talked about the career as a Golf Course Superintendent and the difficulties and challenges that come with the profession. I also discussed the new Zoysia grass optio...

In the latest episode, I sat down with James McNair. James is a singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN. This episode was so fun. James is the son of a Golf Course owner and we talked about golf, golf course ownership, being around golf, how golf played a roll in him moving to Nashville and ultimately followed a dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. I think you are really going to enjoy this episode a...

In the latest episode, I sat down with Chaz Smithson from Holy Cow Soils. Holy Cow Soils (formerly Southern Nurseries) is a Landscape supply and Bulk Material distributor in Hendersonville, TN. Chaz is the Product and Facilities Manager and is vital to the day to day operations and the success of Holy Cow Soils. We had a fun interview about what he does and the ends and outs of the Landscape indus...

In this episode, I sat down with Darren Seybold who is the Director of Sports Management for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Among his many responsibilities is the task of taking care of the stadium turf at Neyland Stadium. We talked at length about this and many other tasks that Darren is responsible for. We got into some discussions on Painting, the challenges of having multiple sports...

In the latest episode, I sat down with Scott Senseman, Department Head of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. We had a great discussion and I know you will enjoy it. We talked about Scott and how he ended up at UT. His different stops along the way and the future of the UT program. Great things are ahead. We also talked about the Glyphosate issue and what are some of the fa...

In this episode, I sat down with Ryan Erickson, Equipment Manager at Brentwood Country Club. Ryan is an outstanding Equipment Technician and one of the leaders in our industry and I had a great conversation about this side of the business.  Ryan is valuable in many ways and has experience across a ton of different skills and professions. He has the unique task of working for his brother Brad and a...

In the latest episode, I sat down with Chad Anderson, Executive Director for the Tennessee Golf Association. We had a great conversation about all things golf. We talked about hosting events, course setup, the upcoming US Open, Football and more..... I'm sure you are going to enjoy this one.  Thanks for listening.

In this episode, I sit down with the Owner of Nutt Irrigation, Stephen Nutt. We talked a lot about the Irrigation business and the ends and outs of Golf Course Irrigation Installs and construction. We discussed the process and what are some do's and don't's. This is a great episode for anyone looking at an upcoming renovation or considering one. Stephen and his company is on the short list of the...

In this latest episode, I sit down with the Golf Course Superintendent from Sweetens Cove in South Pittsburg, TN. We talk about how he got to Sweetens, the unique challenges, Green complexes at the course, the new ownership and more. I really had a great time and I think you're going to like this episode.  Thanks for listening. 

In this episode, I sit down with Jimbo Thomas, former superintendent at Colonial Country Club and TPC Southwind in Memphis, TN and now is the Middle Tennessee Sales Rep for Grassroots, a distributor of Floratine Products. This was an excellent conversation and a lot of fun. I think you will enjoy. Thanks for listening.

In this latest episode, I sit down with Austin Hines, Assistant Superintendent at The Club at Olde Stone. It's an exclusive Private Club in Bowling Green KY. This episode was an important one and I know you will enjoy especially for other Assistants out there. We talk life in the Golf Course Maintenance business as an assistant and the path towards becoming a Head Golf Course Superintendent some d...

In this episode, I give my thoughts on Tiger Woods Masters Victory and how it impacted me and how it mirrors life in a lot of ways. Probably the greatest comeback story in all of sports. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.

In the latest episode of the podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jim Brosnon from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and we discuss many aspects of the green industry including current research on Annual Bluegrass resistance and much more. This was a fun interview and I think you are really going to enjoy it. Thanks for listening and hope you rate share and subscribe. 

In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Patrick Clark. Patrick is a current golfing member at The Grove in College Grove, Tennessee. We discussed his time as a former GM/Head Golf Professional and how he sees the profession then and now. We also discuss the aspects of being a member and a greens committee member and how that dynamic fits in the current landscape of golf. We discussed many aspects of...

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Smith, President of Sigma Organics. Sigma Organics is a local distributor in the Middle Tennessee market that services golf courses and lawn and landscape companies in our area. They also serve many areas outside our area. Paul and I discussed aspects of the business side of the green industry. What it's like to be a business owner? How he got started. And we...

In this latest episode, Joe and I talk about life in the golf course maintenance business. What things he has learned and gained from this industry, Maintenance operations, making changes, life, working with family and his years of experience in the business and who has been his influences. One of my favorite episodes to date. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.

In this episode with Greg Johns, from Sigma Organics, We talk about the relationships in the Green Industry, Technology, the Grass Painting graze that is happening and how working in this industry truly is a great way of life. Hope you enjoy. Go rate, share, subscribe and spread the word. Thanks for listening!

In this latest episode, I sit down with Zac Radford. Professional golfer and Social Media influencer. We talk all things golf, golf course maintenance, social media, his rise in the social media space and a bunch of other stuff. So despite a cat interaction and some minor technical difficulties, it was a great episode. Hope you enjoy it.

Interview with Brad Marcy, Golf Course Superintendent at Indian Hills Golf Course. We talk irrigation upgrades, greens conversions, living on the course and more.

Interview with Stephen Brewer, Golf Course Superintendent at Five Oaks Golf and Country Club. We talk about the move to the course, sales, Greens, life, deer hunting and more.

Interview with Dan Johnson, Superintendent at Old Hickory CC. 

Ep. 1 - Interview with Chris Fondren from Dickens Turf and Landscape Supply. Sales, Turf talks, fishing and more.