The Approach Shot

Laughs? Check More laughs? You betcha Will you have to put the show on pause so you don't miss anything while laughing?  Uh huh But Red Grant also has a serious side, which caused him to run for mayor of Washington DC, and with no funding from any political party, almost won.  He cares deeply and this didn't turn into party politics, but you have to respect a comedian who went door-to-door and tri...

Being a professional baseball player means the world to Dodgers pitcher Darren Dreifort. It's given him a life that he and his family are grateful for every day. But being a professional dad and a loving husband? That gives DD the kind of joy that only a father of 4 and a happy husband can experience. Sure, closing games at Dodger Stadium, and pitching over 175 innings three consecutive years with...

Does he fly like Superman?  Well, sure, we have it on video. Is he a great girl Dad?  Absolutely, ask his friend Mike Yastrzemski. Did he bring passion and love for the game to every game in which he played?  His smile would tell you so. Is he a World Series champion?  You know he is! Was he called "Spiderman" because of his defensive prowess?  You betcha Whether he was playing for the A...

Does Stefan Caray's style come from great grandfather Harry Caray?  No Does he sound like grandfather Skip?  Not exactly More like Dad Chip?  Kinda sorta Stefan Caray is no nepo baby.  He's his own man carving out his own niche, bringing his unique style to every broadcast.  He is the future of baseball broadcasting, with a tip of the hat to the past.  His youthful energy mixes with his old soul t...

When you grow up in Sacramento and play college ball in L.A; you don't exactly dream of playing in cold weather, in a city that is the quintessential "small market". But the warmth GEOFF JENKINS felt (and still feels) from the Milwaukee Brewers organization is enough to keep the fire lit. Named to the Brewers Wall of Honor, Geoff had the 4th most home runs in Brewers history, only behind...

At 88 years old, you'd think NFL Hall of Famer RON MIX would be slowing down a bit, but his competitive fire still burns brightly. The NFL hall of Famer and 8x AFL All Star and AFL champion uses his experience and cunning to fight on behalf of former NFL players as President of the PFRPA (Pro Football Retired Players Association), where he works with other former greats like Jack Youngblood, Mike...

Subjects we got to cover with JOHN SMOLTZ: Today's game (and why pitchers are getting hurt more often)? CHECK His love and respect for the man who gave his the nickname Marmaduke? YOU BETCHA Game 7 of the 1991 World Series? OF COURSE His favorite junk food? WHY NOT Smoltzie was 100% authentic, funny, determined, and entertaining as could be on this All Star episode of the 2026 Communicator Award w...

You know how they say everything is better in Texas?  Well, at 6'6", 338 FLOZELL ADAMS had the SIZE to be one of the greatest offensive lineman of his time.  But it's not JUST the size that worked.  He always had a plan, whether it was to knock the defender on his rear end, or to finesse his opponent, "Flo" reveals his secret to success- listening! This episode isn't just power and...

Bryce Paup's toughness comes from his years of being looked over, played at the wrong position and then BAM! everything clicked.  But don't think he just fell into the right situation.  His toughness comes from the right attitude, work ethic and doing the right thing over and over again.  He'd call himself "old school" if old school means "you reap what you sew." Sure, he has a...

Great story about his friendship with Betty White?  You bet! Golf with some great celebrities?  Yup! How Dick Clark gave him great life advice?  Oh yea! Heartwarming stories of rescuing and helping animals?  Right here! Amazing, life changing stories about some of the subjects on "Cheaters"?  You better believe it! TOMMY HABEEB is a one of the great television hosts of this generation. ...

Do we ask Dave how he created the original PHANATIC persona? You bet! Talk about his relationship with Philly fans? Of course! His "relationship" with Tommy Lasorda? You better believe it We also talk about how the national media has dubbed Dave the "hero of happiness", and his ability to show how humor in the workplace can add productivity and slow turnover to small and large...

We ask Joel Hanrahan: What happened on your first major league at bat? Was there really a game in which you were the winning pitcher, while not being on the winning team's roster? Who used to be your BP pitcher growing up? Did you really go out and eat 20 chicken wings the day before you pitched? Ever had a hole in one? So many subjects, so little time, so we put the hammer down and got JOEL HANRA...

If you're a MIAMI DOLPHINS fan, we go "All Phin" on this episode of The Approach Shot. All Pro KIM BOKAMPER, who played his entire career with the Dolphins, has stayed with the Dolphins family on the field, in the booth and in his heart for 50 years now. We talk Marino, Shula, Mercury Morris, OJ McDuffie, the Marks Brothers, the amazing defenses and the great offensive lines. We also dis...

He made a living as a "part time" hitter that came of the bench and was the back-up first baseman for the Cardinals, Nats, Braves and Rockies. But MATT ADAMS' impact was far greater than a bench player.  In a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Matt hit a go-ahead HR in the 14th, and when the Reds tied the game, he hit ANOTHER home run in the 16th, this time to win it. In Game 4 of the 201...

Hilarious and thoughtful, poetic yet humble, this episode with GORDON CLAPP is so much more than NYPD BLUE. Sure, he won an Emmy for his role as Detective Greg Medavoy, and had a cast of great actors like Dennis Franz, Jimmy Smits and so many more to work with, but Gordon seems even more comfortable on stage doing a one man show, or living his best life doing theater in his beloved New England. If...

It's gooooooooooood!  That goes for many of Nick's field goals and extra points.  It's also true for this episode of The Approach Shot. The man who's been an All Pro, tied for the NFL scoring lead and led the NFL in field goal percentage the last THREE years running, also talks family, golf and what's next for the man they call "Folk Hero". Fingers crossed that we get to watch him on the...

Mike Gminski is one of basketball's most recognizable names; from his glory days at Duke to an incredibly successful NBA career. He is synonymous with greatness on the court. Off the court, he has battled alcoholism since he started drinking at 15 years old. His story of denial, anger and finally recovery has led him to "recover out loud". He, now helps others struggling with addiction a...

He's a 49er, he's a Dolphin, he's Super back! TERRY KIRBY joins us on The Approach Shot with a unique perspective of what it's like to have played in the NFL for a decade, scored 27 TD's as a runner, 12 as a receiver, 4 as a return man and even have thrown 3 TD passes! But our conversation doesn't stop there. We talk about Marino, Irving Friar, Steve Young and TK getting heated (and echoes our sen...

We call The Approach Shot the golf "flavored" podcast. Never has that description been more evident as it is in this episode with quarterback TERRY HANRATTY. Sure, we talk golf. We are, as mentioned a GOLF "flavored" show. But we also talk with Terry about finally being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. And about the amazing coaches that shaped him. His friendshi...

BRAD SHAM is one of the greatest football sportscasters of our generation. Having been with the Cowboys for 47 seasons, along with some seasons of broadcasting all 26 Cotton Bowls, Texas Longhorns football and Texas Rangers baseball, Brad is a Texas treasure. An 11-time National Sports Media Association Sportscaster of the Year, Brad is also a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and the Texas S...

With “Storage Wars” kicking off its new (and 17th season), Dan Dotson is one busy auctioneer. Along with his wife Laura “remember to pay the lady”, his stories of the show and interesting lockers make for a great and entertaining episode of The Approach Shot (presented by Fan Duel). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

Let's be honest. John is a Boston Red Sox fan. Neal grew up in the Baltimore/Washington area and was around the Baltimore Orioles a lot. We both hate the Yankees. But by the end of this episode, the ice melted a bit, and while we're still not Yankees fan, we learned to love the players, the human beings and the brotherhood in and around Billy Martin and Billy Martin Jr. Apparently, hell has frozen...

Here's our whiteboard of topics to cover with Coach Todd Haley: The Chiefs? Check Patrick Mahomes? Yep Terrell Owens? You betcha Kewshawn? Uh huh Josh Allen? Unexpectedly, yes Bill Parcells? Multiple times Golf? Heck ya! The man played golf collegiately Insightful, hilarious with a gift of storytelling, this episode with Coach Todd Haley covers a lot of ground and is one of the most entertaining e...

It's amazing how much ground we cover with Daniel Roebuck in one episode. He does impressions, he talks of old movies that inspired him, his love for Lehigh Valley PA, and why he keeps shooting his films there. His new film "The Hail Mary" is a redemption story, a sports film and a coming-of-age story that is a must-see. The film follows Sister Kathy, who discovers a lonely and angry man...

It's our first episode of 2026, and WOW do we start off with a bang! Friend of the show, MLB's Terry Shumpert tells us what it feels like to field the last out of a no-hitter, what it's like to play for Jim Leyland, and how an MLB utility player's role has changed since he played. An All-American from the University of Kansas, Shump is a 14 year MLB veteran, spending most of his time with the Colo...