The Back 9 - Midlife, Best Life.

As we tee off on our second season, we embrace the sheer joy of anticipation. Our opening round delivered wonderful guests that resonated with each of you, and now we're ready to push our game just a little further. We've listened to your feedback.  We've made some minor alterations.  So we are eager to provide introspective, often hilarious guests, and to dissect life's complexities in a way that...

For the final strokes of an unforgettable opening round, we invite you to join the celebration of the spiritual triumphs and soulful wisdom that have helped both our guests – and us -- through life's rough patches. Our season finale is a clubhouse gathering of stories, laughter, and takeaways that have made this season so uplifting, including the significance of the time spent with friends who hav...

On this finishing hole of our opening round, we reach out to one of our mentors, the fabulous Carol Nigrelli, who passes on to us yet another wonderful lesson of the life well lived.  Carol reminds us that the melody of life has its crescendos and decrescendos and that there is a sweet symphony that emanates from our resilience.  For Carol, that's not just a metaphor, because she found solace in a...

We have a couple of mantras here on the Back 9.  Be curious.  Lean into joy.  And our good buddy Kevin O'Neill embodies that.  See, life has a way of tossing curveballs, and Kevin has had his fair share.  From early fatherhood to having an autistic child later in life, to caring for a parent with Alzheimer's Disease, Kevin has hung in the batter's box to keep swinging.  His candid introspectivenes...

We are headed west to visit with a voice that takes us back to days of yore.  It's our good friend, the Arizona sports maven, Jody Jackson.  When she joined us as a colleague in Buffalo early in her career, Jody's presence marked a seismic shift.  She was at the forefront of women entering sports television.  Her rise took her from up-and-coming ingenue to a beloved and highly respected local star...

Some people seem to have always had it all.  It's rarely the case.  For example, take our guest on Episode 15, Broadcast News Lion, Justin Farmer.  Justin shares tales from his journey to the summit of network news to a search in the desert for something new, and then back on the trail of television journalism success.  Along the way, Justin reveals the intimacy of his process toward finding clari...

As the New Year arrives, many of us assess the state of our happiness, and so we set new goals – perhaps outlining a new direction -- to achieve our objectives and find more joy.  In Episode 14, we have a guest who has successfully navigated that trail and can help show us the way.  He's Jim Rushton,  Senior Vice President, Business Strategy & Stadium Affairs for the Los Angeles Chargers, and he's...

Our belated present to you...  Dear Audience,  This is our first female guest, Chicago media personality Kerry Sayers joins us. This episode will have broad appeal to women and men. Kerry offers perspective about finding love and solid relationships on the Back9.  We peel back the layers of how to find that one person who clicks, not just in the flush of youth, but with the depth and textures of b...

How do you rewrite your story from the mid-point?  It's a similar question as to how to rescue your round when you aren't satisfied with your game as you make the turn to the Back 9.  This week, our guest is Jon "Cal" Callahan, the host of the Great Unlearn podcast and wellness brand, who now helps high-achieving people redefine their lives from purpose, and he provides the pathways to help answer...

In Round 1, Episode 11, you're in for an insightful conversation as we welcome Pete Hassen, the charismatic Chief Marketing Officer of the National Hockey League Alumni Association. His career shift from winning the Stanley Cup as a top executive for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks to his new position with the NHL Alumni is peppered with lessons about embracing change in life, including topics like w...

Welcome to a light-hearted conversation on the Back9 that'll give you a fresh perspective on dating in your 40s and 50s, especially after divorce.  Your hosts, Dennis Williams, and Josh Mora visit with Denver radio personality Eric Goodman, and the three of them take us through their dating adventures and how they have each approached finding love again after a divorce. An intriguing highlight is...

Ever find yourself reflecting on life's journey and pondering what the future holds? That's exactly where my friend, Dennis Williams, and I found ourselves. Born out of a shared history as sportscasters, small college experiences, and navigating through the emotional landscapes of divorce and raising daughters, "The Back 9" podcast pulls back the curtain on life's second half. We delve into the nu...

Are you ready to tee up for a second shot at life? That's what we're here for. Welcome to The Back 9, your compass to navigate the complexities of midlife and beyond. We're your Hosts,  Dennis Williams, and Josh Mora, we're excited to guide you toward more enriching experiences and deeper connections. Whether you're stepping onto a new career path, or braving the dating scene once more, we've got...