Quiet Please! With Mel and Kira

Kicking off the first episode of the year with an update on Mel's new life in Colorado and Kira's trip to New Zealand. The headlines haven't stopped since we've been on break, so we're diving into all the stories you might've missed (at the time of recording, Brooks' PGA Tour announcement hadn't been made, but let's just say we called it), and we make some predictions for the year.  See omnys...

On this episode of  Quiet Please ! hosts Mel Reid and Kira Dixon catch up on their week before diving into an interview with fitness instructor and entrepreneur, Evan Childs. Evan talks about her newfound passion for golf and her journey from playing D1 college softball to launching her fitness brand, NOVEL. She shares the challenges of creating athletic wear that fits women like her and how...

On this episode of  Quiet Please! , Mel Reid and Kira Dixon sit down with MK Morrissey, who’s currently starring as Elphaba in  Wicked  on Broadway—and just so happens to be an avid golfer. MK shares how she first picked up the game in New York City, why it’s become a key part of her routine during her year-long run, and how the physical and technical demands of pe...

Welcome to the Quiet Please holiday special and our last episode of the year! Mel and Kira share some of their favorite holiday traditions, reflect on 2025, and talk goals for 2026 – from Mel’s co-ed soccer league aspirations to Kira improving work-life balance. Check out the pre-sale for our new merch line and get something for the Shusher in your life before we run out!  See omn...

On this episode of  Quiet Please , Mel and Kira announce the launch of their first merch drop with pre-sales starting on December 17th! The duo also gets into recent golf events, including the Grant Thornton Invitational and Q-School, and read your listener-submitted 'shushes of the week.' Plus, all things Christmas traditions and getting ready for the holidays.  See omnystudio.com/liste...

On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira discuss English football chants, their color seasons (Mel is an Autumn), and getting robbed for a Best Podcast Golden Globe nomination. They check in on tournament drama, public golf course adventures, and reflect on seeing the pod on listeners’ Spotify Wrapped rankings. Plus, Carly makes a guest appearance (or 5).  See omnystudio.com/listen...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel Reid and Kira Dixon are joined by Skratch travel and lifestyle editor Addie Parker. They discuss Addie's love of the game, golf fashion, from their middle school golf outfits to the Iwai Twins on the green carpet, and give their takes on Korean skincare trips, Tiger’s return to press conferences, and the LPGA’s growth. And for the first...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel is back on the pod. They talk Mel working at CME, Jeeno Thitikul winning 4 million dollars, and Kira’s big weekend in Vegas for F1. Plus, they get into how golf can be more like F1, the new LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler’s goals for increasing the visibility of women’s golf, the chaos of Christmas decorating with a toddler, a...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Broadway's own MK Morrissey joins as guest co-host. MK is currently playing Elsa in Frozen at the Paper Mill Playhouse. The girls catch up on MK's new life as a golf content creator, her thoughts on  Wicked: For Good  as a former Elphaba (mild spoilers included), how she got fired from her service job(s), and the origin sto...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Michelle Wie West fills in as guest host to talk recreational tennis, K-beauty, and how she learned to appreciate golf after her first slump and wrist injury. Kira and Michelle discuss Ben Griffin’s win at the World Wide Technology Championship, rain in Japan, the future of the LPGA, and the process behind designing limited edition shoes with Nike...

On today’s episode of Quiet Please, Kira is joined by friend of the show and guest co-host Hally Leadbetter! Hally has entered her entrepreneur era and has launched her new golf snack company, Bunchies, perfect for some delicious nutrition on the golf course or whenever you're on the go. How does one go about figuring out packaging? The ladies talk Halloween in the world of golf last week, W...

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap the week in golf, including a sponsor's invite winning on the PGA Tour, Yani Tseng coming back from the abyss, and Australia beating out the US to win the International Crown on the LPGA. (We love a crown). Mel gives us a huge life update, Kira continues to enjoy her break from traveling, and her health journey just won't quit. Di...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel Reid and Kira Dixon are a day late and blaming Bezos. Mel is stressed from house hunting and Kira is trying to crack the code on more deep sleep, but that doesn’t stop them from reliving the week that was, including Tommy Fleetwood's win in India and Sei Young Kim’s win in Korea. If you're chronically online like Kira and Mel, you know t...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel Reid and Kira Dixon catch up on the week in golf and give their takes on professional golfers using mushrooms and ayahuasca for competition. Also, Kira clarifies that her new kitchen cabinets are JUST green and not related to golf in any way, Mel gives an update on her trip back home, and she does her best to convince Kira tattoos in Ibiza are a goo...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel Reid and Kira Dixon run through last week in golf and all the big storylines. Plus, the new Taylor Swift album reaction you've been waiting for. Then they're joined by former professional soccer player (footballer) and current commercial manager at Chelsea Football Club, Carly Telford. Kira learns what a Geordie is, and they discuss the challenges f...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel Reid and Kira Dixon react to the Ryder Cup from the rowdy fans to the standout moments. They sing (literally) Shane Lowry’s praises, respond to all the backlash, and discuss the difference between American and European fans. Also, special guest Alex Ritthamel, caddy for Ben Griffin, joins to share his takeaways from caddying in his first Ryder...

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon check in with a rapid-fire episode celebrating the Ryder Cup. With Kira calling in from her reporting duties on site, they give their predictions for this week’s festivities. Also, Mel gets vulnerable, and Kira is even cuter in person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira discuss Charley Hull’s LPGA win and preview the Ryder Cup. They recap the 2023 Ryder Cup storylines, explain the format, and Mel admits the one person on the US team that scares her. Also, Mel explains why she hates the gala dinner, and Kira does her best Scottish accent.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira have a good ol’ fashioned QP catch up. Mel played golf for the first time in months (she’s still good), and Kira showed off her elite golf mug collection. They chat about Kylie Kelce getting into golf and their campaign to get her on the pod (plus the upcoming NFL season). Hot yoga, the Walker Cup, and lots of travel tales are all hot topic...

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira break down some early Ryder Cup thoughts now that the teams are set. Then they're joined by Mel’s wife, Carly Reid (who came with receipts). Mel and Carly share the story of how they met at the 2018 Ryder Cup and how they persevered through rejection, Carly's cooking, and Mel's OCD. Through it all, Mel and Carly have built a loving relationship,...

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up on all their latest summer travels. From going to a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas to changing diapers in a pub in Derbyshire to Arthur Ashe stadium in Queens. Also a heated debate on whether Keegan Bradley should pick himself for the US Ryder Cup team, the superiority of Millenial over Gen Z fashion and changing golf...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel and Kira are joined by friend of the pod Hally Leadbetter Hally discusses growing up with a legend of the game, using comedy to bring light to gender norms in the world of golf, and finding your social media niche. Hally also opens up about her mental health and how she’s navigated her way through the world of golf media.  See omnystudio....

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel and Kira are joined by the delightfully posh friend-of-the-pod, Anna Jackson. Anna recalls her early opportunities in broadcasting, how she came to find herself at Golf Channel and NBC Sports, and teaches Kira the word “gimp.”  Anna opens up about grief, family, and making it all work when life throws you curveballs. They&...

On this episode of  Quiet Please!  Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap the last women's major of the year and the epic finish at the AIG Women’s open, including Miyū Yamashita’s breakthrough win, Charley Hull’s strong performance (as well as some fresh Charley stories for you), and Lottie Woad continuing to make waves as the betting favorite. Plus, Mel breaks down all 5 LPGA...

On this episode of  Quiet Please! , Mel and Kira break down a big week for the UK — from the Lionesses taking the Euros title to Lottie Woad’s impressive win in her professional debut at the Scottish Open, and of course lots of frolicking on Jet2 holidays.  Then they’re joined by the original friend of the pod, Cosette Chaput — co-founder and CEO of Always Alpha,...