THE PRO Podcast

Former Boston Bruins star and Stanley Cup–winning goaltender Tuukka Rask joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open for an all-time conversation. Tuukka talks about picking up golf in retirement, raising three daughters, and his unexpected musical side. He reflects on spending his entire NHL career with the Bruins, the challenge of staying with one team, and whether Boston can bounce back this season....

Two-time MLB All-Star Mark Mulder joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to talk baseball, golf, and how the game has changed since his days with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals.  Mulder shares his honest thoughts on today’s velocity-obsessed pitching, how modern tech like TrackMan would have impacted his career, and why watching the current game can be frustrating for former pitchers....

Former Atlanta Brave and seven-time MLB All-Star Brian McCann joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to relive his viral closing-hole eagle, talk life in retirement (coaching the kids, living on the range), and share classic stories... including the unforgettable way Brian Snitker told him he was getting called up. We dig into catcher life (the grind, 120–130 games, one-knee vs. traditional), how th...

NHL Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to tell an incredible Michael Jordan story and talk about today’s NHL, including stars like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Patrick Kane. Roenick also discusses why no Canadian team has won the Stanley Cup since 1993 and what makes The PRO such a unique crossover event for athletes. Subscribe to THE PRO Youtube channel Foll...

Former NBA All-Star Nick Van Exel joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open to talk basketball, golf, and life after the league. Nick shares stories from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, playing alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Magic Johnson, plus what it was like going up against Michael Jordan in the ‘90s. He also dishes on his golf game, teaming up with Greg Maddux, and why baseba...

NBA Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion Ray Allen joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to talk golf nerves, clutch mindset, and life under pressure. Ray shares the “no excuses” approach that made him one of the greatest shooters ever, breaks down his iconic 2013 Finals three (Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs), compares free-throw pressure to golf putts, and explains how pros should communicate...

Live from THE PRO Rivals Open, longtime NHL star and golf shark Joe Pavelski breaks down his “old man golf” superpower (striped fairways, crisp irons, hot putter), the side bets, and a tee sheet featuring John Smoltz, Mark Mulder, and Mardy Fish.  Then it’s hockey talk: why Canadian teams haven’t broken through, whether Toronto is the toughest market, Florida’s rise, how the game’s speed has evolv...

Hall of Famer Greg Maddux joins THE PRO Rivals Open to talk golf, baseball, and legendary stories from his career.  Maddux compares himself and John Smoltz on the course, shares how his approach to pitching was built on movement and precision over velocity, and reflects on facing Tony Gwynn and Barry Bonds.  He also opens up about learning from his brother Mike, his take on today’s strike zone and...

2010 NLCS MVP and postseason legend Cody Ross joined us live at THE PRO Rivals Open. Ross shares stories from the locker room, weighs in on the biggest rivalries in baseball today, and reflects on the Giants claiming him off waivers which led to a World Series run. He also talks about his golf life, New Mexico roots, and why Alex Bregman now holds the crown as the state’s best player. Subscribe to...

Former NFL kicker Josh Scobee (Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers) joins us at THE PRO Rivals Open to share stories from his clutch career and his new passion for golf. Scobee reveals why a six-foot putt makes him more nervous than a 45-yard game-winning kick, what life was like on the “kicker island” with punters and long snappers, and the funniest trash talk he ever heard on the field....

NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown talks with us at THE PRO Rivals Open. Tim shares hilarious stories from sneaking football past his mom in high school, why he chose Notre Dame, and how Lou Holtz convinced him he could win the Heisman.  He also dives into his 16-year NFL career (Raiders and Buccaneers), the infamous Super Bowl XXXVII vs. Jon Gruden’s Bucs, and why he never wore...

Former NFL tight end and Pro Bowler Tyler Eifert joined us live at THE PRO Rivals Open for a wide-ranging conversation. He shared hilarious stories from the course (including losing his golf bag), memories from Notre Dame’s run to the national championship, and what it was like playing alongside Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Eifert also gave his take on Cincinnati’s chances of finally breaking throu...

Legendary NFL cornerback Patrick Peterson joins us live at THE PRO Rivals Open to talk life after football, his new role as a CBS broadcaster, and why being authentic is the key to success in the booth. He reflects on his toughest NFL matchups, shares his thoughts on Micah Parsons and the Cowboys, and reveals who brought the most trash talk on the field.  Plus, Peterson looks back at his LSU legac...

Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan joins us live from THE PRO Rivals Open to talk golf, football, and everything in between. Ryan shares what it’s like competing against stars from baseball, basketball, and hockey, reflects on his MVP season with Atlanta, and opens up about his transition to TV with CBS.  He also weighs in on the Micah Parsons contract drama, the biggest Super Bowl contenders, the Patrick M...

Hall of Fame MLB pitcher John Smoltz announces his new role as commissioner of THE PRO and takes us inside the making of this revolutionary league that keeps the competition flowing for many notable legends in the major North American sports leagues.  Smoltzie also previews The Pro Rivals Open field in Alabama. Subscribe to THE PRO Youtube channel Follow THE PRO on Instagram Follow THE PRO on Tik...