The Back 9 - Midlife, Best Life.

In this electrifying episode of "The Back 9," we explore the extraordinary life of Danny Heinsohn, a man who turned a devastating diagnosis into a powerful narrative of hope and achievement.  At just 23, Danny faced a brain tumor diagnosis that altered his life and threatened to derail his dreams.  Instead of surrendering, he leaned in, channeling his energy into finding strength in unexpected pla...

So a comedian walks into a podcast studio.  At least he does on this episode of The Back 9.  And it's not just any comedian, it's quite possibly the world's only lawyer-turned-cruise director-turned comedian.  He's Mark Christopher, and if that premise isn't funny enough, Mark provides a ton of laughs as he shares how he found his unique path to his passion, and how he invested in loss in order to...

We open this season with an episode that is, dare we say, en fuego .  Our guest is none other than sportscaster, entertainer and mentor Dan Patrick.  Dan talks about the courage it took for him to make his turn from being at the top of his profession at the Worldwide Leader, to going out on his own and becoming his own brand.  Dan also shares his motivation for building the first ever school aimed...

Welcome to the prelude to Season Four of "The Back Nine"!  This season, we're bringing you captivating stories and practical insights from top-tier celebrities, including athletes, tv stars and musical virtuosos, as well as licensed experts and regular folks with amazing, life-changing experiences to share.  In this opening episode we'll relate how these guests align with our Back 9 values, and wh...

So we've taken taken off our caps and done the handshake thing, now we're headed to the clubhouse to navigate what we learned in Round 3, and man, there was a lot.  This season we peppered you with celebrities' experiences, stories from peers and counsel from seasoned professionals who provided resources to help us navigate life's second half.  The advice was practical – like how to explore a holi...

Friends, we promised you a bag full of resources on the The Back 9, and on this episode we close season 3 with an emphatic flourish.  We ride the wings of the dynamic Cliff Moitt, personal trainer for high-achieving professionals and elite forces, as we fly into a transformative journey to discover why we need to work out, and the deeper connections between physical fitness and emotional well-bein...

We encourage you to do some active stretching before you jump into this edition of the Back 9, because this episode is a vigorous workout.  Join us and our Special Guest, Marc Middleton, the famous journalist and founder of Growing Bolder, as we both humorously dissect the quirks of aging, and seriously talk strategy about how to move through middle age in good shape and with a healthy mindset.  F...

Friends, on this episode, we continue our Father's Day discussion, and go beyond the surface to uncover the wisdom of our fathers, the roles we all play as fathers and sons.  Our conversation gets both intimate and emotional, as we explore what it means to embrace selflessness, reflect on the enduring influence of fatherly love and support, and discuss the pivotal moments that define the 'back nin...

Friends, this one is special.  It's a Father's Day edition of "The Back 9," and so we've invited our own fathers to the studio to share the joys, the love and the lessons they've taken away from their lives to date.  From their 8th and 9th decades, what can they tell all of us about what they learned on the journey from middle age to senior citizenship -- their approach to life, and how they felt...

On this episode of The Back 9, we're thrilled to welcome Heather Lockett, the brilliant mind behind the podcast "Lasting Conversations." Heather shares her fascinating journey through the stages of life that led to her becoming a resonant and influential podcast host.  Her tales of transitioning from career, to and through motherhood, to ultimately searching for – and finding – her true self – are...

On this episode of the Back 9, we're joined by the remarkable Brad Carpenter, Founder of Bushwood Spirits and the gloriously named Back 9 Bourbon, who shares his incredible journey from a near-fatal accident to crafting a brand that's all about resilience and storytelling. You'll be captivated by the story of how his severe injury -- and a deep connection to a classic film -- led to a screenplay,...

Join us on this episode of the Back 9 as we shatter your image of what a rock star is and how a rock star behaves.  Matt Heafy is the lead singer of the world-renowned metal band, Trivium, but he is so much more:  He is a fantastically successful scorer of films and games, a cook, a restauranteur, a husband, a father, and a dedicated student of the worlds he inhabits.  But he arrives at these dest...

Here on the Back 9, so many of us are looking to make life deeper, easier, less stressful.  So welcome into a profound conversation with Tracy McDonough, the wizard, healer and Reiki practitioner behind Healing Moments.  Tracy shares her blended brew of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Her insights on the impact of energy and vibrational frequency on our relationships and how to get st...

As we launch into Season 3, we bring in our first ACTUAL golfer on the Back 9.  We get into the swing former PGA Tour star Brad Faxon, as he joins us on the green to share the life lessons he's learned in a long and prolific career.  We touch on the technical, but really get into the relatable and personal as Brad invites us into his world off the course.  He shares his experiences as a 4x Girl Da...

Friends, we warm up for our season 3 focus of exploring how men define masculinity today.  We unravel the threads of modern manhood from the perspective of middle age and in an era which challenges previous norms.  On this episode, we preview our understanding of strength and courage, how to avoid toxic bravado, and how to navigate the minefield of setting personal boundaries.  We present our seas...

In our season two finale, we're clinking our glasses filled with a TB9-themed Bourbon, as we revisit the highlights of a stellar sophomore season, in which we peppered the conversation with the sharp observations and seasoned humor of some guests who are funny as they are insightful.  We return to the conversations in which our friends provided masterclasses in personal growth, with their tales of...

Marques Ogden is a warrior.  Not just because he played one of the most punishing positions in sports, and not just because he played it at an extremely high level.  Marques Ogden is a warrior because of the strength he showed after his NFL playing days were over.  A veteran of six NFL seasons, Marques nonetheless found himself post-playing career in a menial job, and after one especially humiliat...

Scott Kelsey builds communities.  Some of his communities are more traditional and informal, like those rooted in fellowship, which is where we start our meaningful conversation.   But there's a big twist in this episode that provides the hook, when Scott shares his traumatic personal story that led him to become a professional community builder.  On the other side of his injury and suffering, he...

In this episode of TB9, we dive into magic, both in real life and on the silver screen.  First, our guest, the incredibly accomplished Gary Goldstein, takes us behind the scenes of one of his most iconic films, "Pretty Woman" and shares details about Julia Roberts' breakout performance and how the movie almost didn't get made.  It's a fantastic story sure to resonate with every Gen-Xer who is a fa...

As we move through the back nine of life, we will increasingly encounter people in our friendship circles or as dating partners who have lost their previous partners.  On this episode of the Back 9. we take a deep dive into this topic with the wonderful Carolyn Moor, founder of the Modern Widows Club.  Carolyn shares her profound insights on losing her husband at a very young age, on how we can su...

On this episode of the Back 9, we introduce you to the exceedingly wise Dan Moriarty, a guy who has explored diverse pathways professionally as an actor, as a producer and as a  Communication Coach.  Dan shares experiences from this compelling career and how he has discovered unknown skillsets to continually evolve in his work, including his current work with the 1980 Miracle on Ice Gold-Medal win...

Within this must-listen episode lies a story of astonishing resilience and strength.  It's the story of Amanda Carroll, the founder of the Brave Single Moms podcast and brand.  On the surface, it's a story about a woman finding herself as a suddenly single parent, faced with the challenge of rebuilding a life for her and three children all under the age of 4.  At the core of her story though, is h...

On this episode we get REAL.  Come meet Mark S. Allen, one of the most positive people you'll ever hope to hear from, as he details his battle with – and redemption from – substance abuse.  With joy and light in his heart, Mark discusses the defining moment of his problems, the steps he took to stare that moment in the face, and the choices he subsequently made to fundamentally change his life.  M...

This episode of the Back 9 is all about leaning in, and we do so with a guest who has found the key to the transformative journey.  Julie Shroyer has started the Fab Over 50 brand, which is geared towards leading Gen Xers to discovering and rediscovering their passions, and towards inspiring them to live an engaged and dynamic life.  Julie reveals the keys of how she communicates this counsel to h...

Have we ever been waiting for this!  The Season 2 guest list kicks off at the intersection of Hollywood and Brine, as we welcome a salt-of-the-earth guy who's made it big.  He's Nick Bakay, the charismatic and down-to-earth co-creator of "Mom", "Young Sheldon" and, most recently, Max's acclaimed "Bookie".   Yes, Nick gives us a glimpse of how he's crafted a long career in Hollywood, including his...