Sports Is Beyond Us

A lively episode where the hosts recount a budget-friendly round at Lexington Golf Club, riff on mosquitoes, microbreweries and Mel Brooks, and debate how rising ticket prices, NIL deals and stadium upgrades are changing sports. They mix personal stories about golf, family, and classic beers with a bigger argument about affordability and the future of the games fans love.

Two hosts trade morning banter over bourbon, announce a tiny new puppy, and celebrate anniversaries while previewing local talks and golf events. Conversation ranges from the U.S. Open and Arnold Palmer stories to ECU sports recruiting, barbecue rivalries, travel tales, and the host’s next book about golf’s golden age.

Hosts trade stories from a chaotic road trip — bargain Buffalo Trace finds, a soggy Oakland Hills visit, and a deep dive into Ben Hogan lore and Bud Cauley’s comeback. They riff on Shinnecock, sports betting, Carolina teams, and announce a tongue-in-cheek local “butt” contest. Guests include the host’s daughter discussing ECU baseball upgrades and fan culture, plus comic side notes about raccoons,...

Two friends trade stories from a sun-baked weekend at Hemlock International—golf, bourbon, and the ever-present Redneck Rota—while teasing a new golf book and the latest Golfer’s Journal. They also discuss local courses, quirky diners, tournament changes (including worries about the Wyndham), and lively college sports and fishing sidelines. The episode mixes warm nostalgia, playful banter, and com...

Hosts trade whiskey-fueled stories about a surprise garden tour invite, backyard makeovers, and a cortisone shot that finally eased bursitis. The episode swings through plans for a backyard 'butt' barbecue contest, a chaotic Danville golf trip, odd news bites (dog mayors and Space Force on the moon), and a wider rant about college sports, the PGA Tour, and the changing soul of the game.

Two friends recount a day in Pinehurst — lunch at the Track, a tour of renovated clubs, and a round at beloved Mid Pines — mixing golf stories, memories, and golf-writing anecdotes about a Golfer’s Journal piece on "Oscar W. Butosh and the Redneck Rota." Along the way they swap humorous tales about reading audiobooks, backyard rainstorms, bourbon and local food finds, debate new weight-loss drugs,...

Two friends recount a raucous golf weekend filled with new drivers, unexpected thunderstorms and plenty of bourbon. Between stories of Saucon Valley, equipment lore involving Big Bertha and modern gear, and colorful tangents from college sports to odd competitions, the episode celebrates the fellowship of golf and the lighter side of life.

Hosts return from a beach break to trade stories about golf, contests and life on the course. They discuss a friendly PGA pick’em, pace-of-play rangers, and memorable courses including Royal Ashdown Forest and Pinehurst. The episode also covers topical items like North Carolina sports-betting revenue, the Postal Service gun-shipping proposal, and the financial collapse of LIV golf, all mixed with...

Two hosts swap funny and nostalgic stories from Myrtle Beach — playing courses, bad bar advice, biker week, and oysters — while sipping whiskey and debating golf culture. They also reflect on Ted Turner, the evolution of TV news, and plan a lighthearted ‘Best Butt’ cooking contest, all wrapped in golf banter and travel anecdotes.

this week brings guest Joe Stoltz to talk baseball, bourbon, golf, and share laughs. 

Hosts Sandy Shelton and Mr. Dodson trade golf stories—from a boozy, rule-bending round at Pilot Knob and wardrobe observations to on-course rivalries and dog-filled sidelines—while keeping the conversation loose and entertaining. The episode also tackles bigger topics: LIV Golf vs. the PGA Tour, gambling and sponsorship concerns, changing standards in sports and society, plus nostalgic baseball an...

Hosts Jim Dodson and Sandy Sheldon walk through a lively Masters post-mortem, sharing personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes details about Augusta’s booming merchandise tent, and updates on Hilton Head and LIV golf. The episode mixes golf gear talk, local sports news, light-hearted banter, and neighborhood stories, all wrapped in casual conversation and a glass of Buffalo Trace.

Hosts Sandy and Jim Dodson celebrate Masters Week with bourbon, banter, and a stream of golf stories—from a rambling love letter to Hemlock Golf Course and the Redneck Rota to Jim's treasured Sam Snead memories and Augusta gripes. Along the way they sip Buffalo Trace, share trivia and tournament picks, riff on golf culture and accessibility, and close with their usual pontification and laughs.

Hosts Sandy Shelton and Jim Dodson return with laughs, bourbon, and a packed rundown: sports updates from college basketball and hockey to the Masters, Tiger Woods’ struggles, Arnold Palmer stories, quirky golf course trips on the “Redneck Rota,” and offbeat local headlines. Expect candid banter, colorful anecdotes about golf legends, upcoming tournament talk, and the usual mix of humor and southe...

Hosts Sandy Shelton and Jim Dodson trade stories and opinions on golf, college sports, and how money is reshaping the games they love. From their quirky Redneck Rota matches played for "Confederate dollars" to nostalgic Masters memories, the conversation mixes humor and experience. They debate recent college coaching moves, the impact of NIL on mid‑majors, and changes on the PGA Tour, offering a s...