On The Virg

Ricky Bowers is the Athletic Director and Associate Head of School for Ensworth High School. Coach Bowers is in the TN Sports Hall of Fame on three fronts: as a basketball player, and a basketball and football coach - who has claimed nine  TSSAA State Championships since arriving at the school. He covers the fundamentals being a good teammate, the importance of competition, and how analytics and t...

Doug Cahill is a serial entrepreneur: currently the President, Chairman, and CEO of the Hillman Group. Doug openly discusses how he has run multiple companies, most of which are not related to each other, and has had enormous success. He lays out his game plan for success no matter what he is doing. We discuss how golf has played an instrumental role in his success on and off the course. We discus...

JD Meredith is President and Owner of CURE Michigan, a CBD company that built their success on medical facts proven by doctors and clinicians. We discuss the business model and the direction the CBD industry - and what separates CURE from the rest of the competition; as well as the exciting discoveries they've made in their early years of business. We also dig into his favorite music from Too...

Elise Loehr is an advanced sommelier and is the owner of the Wine Market. She and Virgil dig into the nuances of wine tasting and winemaking. They talk about the greatest wines from all the different and legendary regions of winemaking. Elise gives us great insight to her favorite bands and travel destinations. 

Former CEO of Franklin American Mortgage Company, Dan Crockett, comes On The Virg. The two discuss how he built his wildly successful mortgage company off of principals learned in team sports. Dan being one of the best amateur golfers in the world, shares stories on how he got started playing and what he focuses on to be the best player he can be. He shares knowledge he gleaned from Tiger Woods, B...

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yaztremski joins Virgil to talk all things sports and music. Mike discusses his journey from Massachusetts, to Vanderbilt, to the Major League. He shares valuable lessons from coaching legends Tim Corbin and Bruce Bochy. Virg and Mike share their mutual love for golf, Tom Brady and the Patriots, and Pantera. 

Virgil chats with Josh Foster, Chief Marketing Officer for Journeypure. Josh talks about his journey in mental wellness, health, and illness - offering a very compelling conversation revolving around empathy, self care and the struggles of life. He describes how golf has been such a powerful mechanism in so many different parts of his life. We dive into his musical background and all of his influe...

Ashley Gorley joins Virgil to discuss his journey to becoming the all-time leader in #1 songs written, passing some guy named Paul McCartney. The 6-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award winner discusses his processes that have allowed him so much radical success. He delves into his influences, styles, and ideals he utilizes while on a session. Ashley shares his love for basketball, especially UK...

Heisman trophy winner and former All-Pro running back from the Tennessee Titans Eddie George joins Virgil to discuss his incredible career. He tells us about the coaches that influenced him, and his mother’s decision that completely changed the direction of his life. Eddie recounts memories of the greatest game of football he ever played, the Super Bowl, Steve McNair, Ray Lewis, and golf. Eddie te...

Comedian Jeff Allen joins Virgil to talk about his life on the road as a comedian - including his processes for writing new material and show preparation. He discusses lessons learned from Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Pryor, and many more comedic role models.  He delves into conquering his demons, and how finding his faith has steered him into the proverbial clear. Jeff is a very accomplished golfer, t...

Virgil chats with Edwin Vickery - general manager and partner of Mercedes Benz of Music City. He discusses the brand, and the focus on selling a lifestyle over a car. Edwin delves into his processes to what makes his dealership work; sharing lessons from Nick Saban, the golf course, and his ultimate dream team.

Virgil chats with Neil O’Donnell: former All-Pro quarterback for the Titans, Steelers, Jets, and Bengals and spends time discusses his NFL career. They recount all the legendary coaches he has played for, including 2 Super Bowls, and the opportunity he had to see a Super Bowl sitting beside Muhammad Ali. He also shares his love for golf, his favorite courses, and what music has driven him througho...

This week, Virgil chats with Matt Gallant. Matt is one of the most accomplished golfers in the world; earning high ranks as a junior, collegiate, and professional player. But he is recognized as one of the best caddies in golf history. He shares his stories of caddying for Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and former President Barack Obama. Matt goes further to describe the downfall of his play and his...

104.5 The Zone's Ned Michaels joins Virgil this week to discuss his transition from the golf course to the radio booth. Commentator and host for PGA Tour Radio and Fox Sports USA, Michaels is Virgil's former co-host on Talking Golf. He discusses his professional victories on multiple tours, and things he wishes he had done differently on his path to the PGA Tour. As always, the guys chat...

Harry Taylor is a former PGA Tour and Champions player - and club designer for Taylor Made, Mizuno, and Harry Taylor Golf Harry discusses the kind of skill and greatness the game of golf requires, and changes within the sport. Virgil chats with Harry about the technology of golf equipment, as well as the skills that separate the best from the rest. As always, Virg chats on the subject of favorite...

Beth Laird is the co-founder of Creative Nation: home to the finest songwriters, producers, and artists. Beth describes her unique path to this one of a kind company, and the importance of saying yes to opportunities, while figuring it out along the way. She discusses her processes to create the best environment for everyone to thrive, the importance of mental health and mentorship, and her love o...

Former Tennessee Titan Kerry Collins joins Virgil in this episode to discuss his incredible NFL and college career as a quarterback. He shares memorable moments from being led by legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, Giants coach Jim Fassel, and Titans coach Jeff Fisher. Kerry sheds light on arguably the greatest offensive football team in NCAA history, and how not being able to play for the Nat...

Steve Roehm is a master hypnotherapist who is using hypnosis to change people’s lives in a multitude of ways. Virgil and Steve discuss how he can help trauma victims process their pain, help smokers quit, and help elite athletes use performance hacks. Steve talks about his favorite bands the Grateful Dead and Tool, and what their music does for him in his professional life. 

Lance Vinson is the southeast area representative for professional golf technology company TrackMan . Lance sits down with Virgil to discuss how TrackMan has changed and grown the game of golf, and how tour players are using the technology to further their skills. Lance speaks on his love for the Tennessee Volunteers, hanging with his friends, and how his music taste has changed over the years.  L...

Recently inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame, Dick Horton is famously known as the Godfather of Tennessee golf. Virgil and Dick discusses the rise of the Golf House of Tennessee, and Dick's vision led to an amazing string of success stories, both in professional and amateur golf. Dick clues us in on his leadership ideals, and the foundations of his success in the sport, and tells hi...

Korn/Ferry and Canadian PGA Tour player Dawson Armstrong joins Virgil for this week's edition of On The Virg. Dawson talks about his first professional victory, and how it helped him stoke his fire for more. He explains his processes, and what helps him become a better player - including stories from his junior and collegiate career. Dawson also shows his love for AC/DC, the Eagles, and Eric...

Kaka Ray is a LMFT and Founder/CEO of Tennessee Neurofeedback . Kaka discusses the importance of shedding the stigma surrounding mental health health by diving into topics that include forgiveness, empathy, pain, and many others. We discuss the various aspects of pain - and where someone may be currently in their pain journey, and how to move past it. Kaka explains to us how neurofeedback is being...

J.R. Hand is the President and CEO of Hand Family Companies, winner of the 2018 Distributor of the Year award. J.R. describes how golf has played a huge role in his career, and his long standing friendship with PGA tour player Brandt Snedeker. We discuss his philanthropic goals and how a very scary moment cemented this into his legacy. Here's an amazing story about an astounding family busine...

Tim Rawding is the sommelier for The Marsh House at the Thompson Hotel in Nashville. Rawding is an expert in Italian wines, and we delve into his favorite regions in the world as he explains the impressions those wines make on us as we taste them. We take a trip around the world discussing winemaking processes, terrior, barrel selections, and flavor profiles. Tim and I discuss how Tiger Woods has...

With Episode 7 of On the Virg, Virgil sits down with relationship coach Lee Wilson, famously known as Coach Lee. Lee Wilson is the internationally famous relationship coach know as Coach Lee. The former Trevecca Nazarene University golfer steps us through his love of golf and how it has shaped his life. His unique ride to stardom in the relationship coaching world and how one simple video totally...