The Sonar Network

Swing Thoughts

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Great radio is theatre of the mind. We figured a podcast dedicated to the mental side of golf would be a natural. So we created one. Featuring golf expert Tim O'Connor and Humble Howard Glassman.

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The Sonar Network

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Sports

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Show 174 8-6-2021 06.08.2021

On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk to Author, blogger and Coach Adam Young about helping people improve through external cues to help them produce getter swings. Also a playing lesson and podcast reunion! As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf!

Show 173 7-23-2021 23.07.2021

On the latest Swing Thought we welcome GSL's Brother David, smart guy and avid golfer to talk about the psychology of intentions and how they inform improvement. Coach Tim wins his Super Senior Club C's and has a nice mid-am qualifier. As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.

Show 172 7-9-2021 09.07.2021

On this show GSL and Coach Tim talk about improving your short game and putting as well getting ready for Tim's Club Championship by being an Advocate for your Own Game! Also GSL has another "Round of Significance"! As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.

Show 171 6-30-2021 30.06.2021

On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about what being good at golf really means and why re-framing that can lead to lower scores no matter what handicap you have. Some post Club C stuff as well as how meditation and mindfulness can make the whole experience more satisfying and less chaotic. As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.

Show 170 6-25-2021 25.06.2021

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about the Bryson DeChameltdown, Mac Huges taking it all in stride and GSL introduces Pathways To Par, his new Golf Mental system based on Skills, Strategy and Scoring! It's just the kind golf nerd nonsense you've come to expect from this program. As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.

Show 169 6-18-2021 18.06.2021

On this latest Golf Nerd Journey GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS and Master Teaching Pro George McNamara who stresses awareness and discovering why you play and what you really want from golf. GSL discusses a 'round of significance' and we giveaway some cool TM swag to celebrate the US Open... as always brought to you JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.

Show 168 6-12-2021 12.06.2021

On the latest edition of Swing Thoughts, GSL and Coach Tim talk about a chaos ridden round of Tim's. As well, more about expectations and lowering your scores this weekend, if you just listened to our show has always. Brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.

Show 167 6-4-2021 04.06.2021

It's another GSL and Coach Tim solo roundtable. We discuss perspective and dealing with realistic expectations as well Coach Tim has a cool online webinar for you to look at and as always we try and lower your handicap without changing your swing. Brought to you by JW Apparel and TaylorMade Golf.

Show 166 5-28-2021 28.05.2021

On the latest nerd-fest GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS Charles Fitzsimmons to talk about swinging freely and letting go. We also talk Brooks vs Bryson, Super Speed training and more Decade expectations and how know what's reasonable can make a difference in your game, score and enjoyment. Brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel!

Show 165 5-21-2021 21.05.2021

On the latest episode it's just GSL and Coach Tim talking practical golf and the quest to play in a mind of frame of "Slightly Caring Less"! Also we talk PGA, Super Speed training and some cool giveaways from our sponsors! Here's the question: Who did we both pick to win the PGA Championship? As always this episode is brought to you by JWApparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf.

Show 164 5-14-2021 14.05.2021

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk to Jonathan Wong about looking good and playing well as well we learn to swing faster with Ryan Robillard from SuperSpeed Golf and a deep dive into more stats designed to make you feel better about your own wonky game. As always brought to you by Jwapparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf!

Show 163 5-7-2021 07.05.2021

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Lou Stanger, the stats guy, from Decade Golf. It's a deep dive into how statistics can help inform our perceptions and give us more realistic expectations of our own abilities... which ultimately can make the game more enjoyable and lower your scores. Brought to you by Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf!

Show 162 4-30-2021 30.04.2021

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS Karl Morris to talk UK Lockdowns, paying attention to what really matters and golf shots vs golf swings. Also on the show, PGA Tour stars sharing an extra 40 million, more about how #'s can influence your expectations and the Tours new Tallest Player Ever! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathon Wong Apparel.

Show 161 4-23-2021 23.04.2021

On episode 161 GSL and Coach Tim welcome fellow ST Nerds Ronan Quinn and Rudra Rishi-Maharaj to talk Golf during Lockdowns. Some lively discussion around the Evil Ford Empire squashing Ontario golf dreams as well as what everyone is doing to keep Golf-ready until we start up again. Also we talk about the 2/3 approach to golf expectations. As always brought to you by @TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan A...

Show 160 4-16-2021 16.04.2021

Today's show is all about expectations and singing! We talk Decade golf stats and our special guest is Laura Bailey, a singer, songwriter and vocal teacher to Coach Tim. Listen and find out why learning to breathe properly is not just essential to singing but it can help you play better golf as well. You'll also learn why you should be happier with the game you already have! As always brought to y...

Show 159 4-9-2021 09.04.2021

It's The Masters edition featuring someone that's almost played in the tournament! PGA Tour winner Robert Damron returns to the show to talk about what it takes to be successful at Augusta and your club championship as well GSL and Coach Tim talk more about using mindfulness to play good golf and enjoy the game more. Brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and JW Apparel Inc!

Show 158 4-2-2021 02.04.2021

Season 6 kicks off with GSL and Coach Tim welcoming back FOS Mike Martz, Master Teacher, golf coach and one of Moe Norman's best pals. We discuss getting ready for the season, back to the golf basics and taking time to appreciate the opportunity to play this great game. At one point Howard forgets what he's going to say and Tim waits patiently for GSL's addled brain to kick back into gear. This sh...

Show 157 3-19-2021 19.03.2021

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk golf-bodies and training with fitness guy Brook Bennie... yeah, that guy! Also Friend of Show Sean Casey returns and tells a great story about Cory Conners and what the pros do to manage their states to produce better golf. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!

Show 156 3-8-2021 08.03.2021

On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome TaylorMade Canada's Jamey Dees to talk about the importance of making sure your clubs fit no matter what your handicap is. As well the usual bits of ST wisdom on the subject of managing expectations!

Show 155 2-20-2021 20.02.2021

On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Kent Osborne who started golf at age 50 and got to scratch in just over 10 years. He talks about how he approached golf differently and didn't compare his ability to a Tour player and how having a scratch attitude helped him achieve success.

Show 154 2-7-2021 07.02.2021

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back Golf Pro/Yoga guy, Dave Lambert to talk stabilizing your body to help your swing and calm your mind! As well we talk all things Patrick Reed, distance and gratitude. Enjoy and share with friends.

Show 153 1-22-2021 22.01.2021

On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim are joined by teacher and deep thinker Paul Cummings from Synergy Golf as well we chat with Student and ST fan Rob Somerville on the subject of destroying parts of your house while taking indoor swings!

Show 152 1-11-2021 11.01.2021

On the 1st episode of 2021 GSL and Coach Tim talk about the attack on the Capitol of course, working on your mental game in the off-season and Tim talks about a new must have book for the serious golf nerd.

Show 151 12-18-2020 18.12.2020

On this final episode of 2020 GSL and Coach Tim talk to Lawyer, golfer and transformational guru George Daranyi about learning to take the game less personally as a pathway to freedom on and off the course. On behalf of the management and staff of Swing Thought we wish you and yours the best of the Holiday season and a very Happy New Year!

Show 150 12-7-2020 07.12.2020

It's show 150! GSL and Coach Tim celebrate this milestone with Super Friend of Show Paul Delawnd. We talk about why golfers suffer and offer some practical ideas around breaking free from the mental anguish that this game can produce. Also the work "ooze" gets thrown around quite liberally and much fun is had by all. Enjoy responsibly!

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