Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon

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This is a Podcast for Golf Addicts of All Levels. Hosted by Two-Time NBA Champion & NCAA Golfer J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf Co-Founder Stephen Malbon & Sometimes Joined By Our Famous Friends. Par 3 Podcast is all about Golf & Adulting. New Audio & Video Episodes Air Weekly on All Podcast Platforms & YouTube. Made Possible by DBPodcasts For Business Inquiries Contact: Listen@Par3Podcast.com

  1. Brice Butler Gets REAL About Golf Fashion with Stephen, Anthony Kim & What It Takes to Go Pro While Playing in The Pro, J.R.’s New Oakley Line

    18 June

    Brice Butler Gets REAL About Golf Fashion with Stephen, Anthony Kim & What It Takes to Go Pro While Playing in The Pro, J.R.’s New Oakley Line

    Former NFL wide receiver Brice Butler joins the Part 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon from The Pro in Palm Springs to talk golf, competition, fashion, fitness, and what separates great golfers from elite golfers. The crew dives into Anthony Kim's insane comeback grind, Remington's development as a young golfer, Brice's 18-month swing transformation, the rise of baggy golf fashion, Puma/Cobra's future, and why most golfers never put in the work required to truly improve. This episode is packed with golf stories, athlete mentality, behind-the-scenes apparel talk, and plenty of laughs. ⛳ Subscribe for more conversations with athletes, creators, and golf personalities. Timestamps: 00:00 – Brice Butler returns to the Part Three Podcast 00:35 – Is Brice still the slowest golfer on the internet? 02:20 – Playing in the Pro Cup & team golf strategy 03:02 – Weight loss, fitness, and improving your golf swing 05:45 – How Remington is learning elite golf course management 08:22 – Anthony Kim's 100-day practice grind explained 09:57 – What it really takes to become a tour-level golfer 12:09 – Brice's 18-month swing transformation plan 14:32 – The 3 phases of golf improvement most players miss 17:12 – NFL mindset vs. golf mindset 18:35 – What Brice does when his swing disappears mid-round 21:29 – Why athletes overthink golf technique 22:01 – Desert golf vs. playing back home 23:39 – How Brice signed with Puma & Cobra Golf 25:48 – Why Brice isn't your typical golf influencer 27:05 – The satisfaction of designing your own apparel 29:32 – Seeing strangers wear something you created 30:54 – The influence of style in modern golf culture 32:15 – Why tour players are ditching traditional golf fashion 35:30 – Has Steve changed golf style forever? 37:32 – Trendy vs. timeless fashion 39:34 – How skateboarding influenced today's golf apparel 42:10 – Building a golf brand through athletes & ambassadors 44:35 – Charley Hull vs. Minjee Lee: Different approaches to greatness 45:55 – Turning athletes into brand characters and superheroes 48:21 – The future of Cobra Golf & 3D-printed irons 49:52 – What's next for Brice, Puma & Cobra Golf 50:26 – Final thoughts and signing off from Palm Springs   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min
  2. A$AP Illz, Alonzo Mourning, Willy Wilcox & More Talk Golf Addiction, Success, & Culture

    28 May

    A$AP Illz, Alonzo Mourning, Willy Wilcox & More Talk Golf Addiction, Success, & Culture

    Stephen Malbon hosts another legendary episode of the Part Three Podcast live from Miami Shores Golf Club featuring A$AP Illz, Sle, Mike Phillips, Keenan Towns, Erica Smith, Young Kerby, Wave God, Willie, Luke Gardner, and more. The crew talks about A$AP Mob’s first-ever golf experience, growing up in Harlem without access to golf, mental health, entrepreneurship, music industry stories, luxury golf culture, and why golf feels like the ultimate escape from reality. Mike Phillips shares stories from performing with Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and the NFL, while Keenan Towns talks about business, branding, and Black Viking Brewery. Erica Smith discusses joining the KLPGA in Korea, and the team also reveals exciting updates surrounding Tom Kim and Malbon Golf. This episode blends golf, music, fashion, culture, and community all in true Malbon fashion.  Timestamps:  0:00 – Intro at Miami Shores Golf Club  0:44 – ASAP Illz & Sle’s first time on a golf course  1:22 – Golf culture, luxury vibes & therapy talk  3:19 – Growing up in Harlem without access to golf  5:18 – Why golf feels like “escapism”  6:22 – Getting addicted to golf instantly  7:22 – Building a $22M community center in Overtown 9:57 – Malbon’s impact on urban golf culture  11:53 – Keenan Towns & Mike Phillips join the pod  14:29 – Stephen Malbon’s early startup grind story  16:52 – Rhythms app sponsorship segment  17:56 – Black Viking Brewery discussion  18:37 – Mike Phillips on music, sports & golf culture  20:28 – Young Kirby & Wave God join the show  21:32 – Shaving the beard for a Malbon campaign  22:25 – Hole-in-one stories & golf memories  23:39 – Music career & touring conversation  24:29 – Malbon signing Tom Kim (“Sunj”)  25:40 – Golf handicaps & betting talk  27:25 – Erica Smith & Malbon Yacht Club shoot  29:36 – Erica Smith preparing for the KLPGA in Korea  30:25 – Outro  Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media  Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  3. Schoolboy Q & Will Lowery Talk Golf, Augusta, Tiger Woods, TGL & Bringing Golf to the Culture

    14 May

    Schoolboy Q & Will Lowery Talk Golf, Augusta, Tiger Woods, TGL & Bringing Golf to the Culture

    Schoolboy Q and Will Lowery join J.R. Smith on the Part 3 Podcast for a raw, hilarious, and real conversation from Masters Week in Augusta. They talk about Black representation in golf, making the game more accessible, quitting weed, fatherhood, Tiger Woods, TGL, swing philosophy, and why golf is bigger than just the game.  Timestamps:  00:00 Intro with Schoolboy Q  00:57 Being Black in elite golf spaces  02:37 Golf around Augusta  03:52 Steve, community, and “common ground”  06:34 Feeling uncomfortable in golf spaces  08:38 Schoolboy Q on quitting weed  09:17 Fatherhood, adversity, and setting an example  11:12 Starting rap late and becoming platinum  13:38 Golf bringing different people together  14:38 Making golf accessible for kids  15:29 Why golf needs real community investment  16:10 Starting kids with putting and chipping  18:19 Bringing all communities into golf  20:06 Masters Edition transition  21:20 Will Lowery joins the podcast  22:53 Black representation at Augusta  24:22 Golf beef and Will’s game  27:31 Delta losing Will’s golf clubs  28:28 Will Lowery’s golf swing philosophy  29:57 Will on Tiger Woods’ grip pressure  32:42 Why every golfer needs their own swing  34:36 TGL’s growth and player buy-in  36:10 Tiger Woods getting mad after a TGL loss  38:03 How TGL affects player travel 39:31 Betting, Uno tournaments, and golf trash talk  41:23 Will Lowery calls out Steve on the course Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min
  4. R6, HOLE 1: Charley Hull on Major Heartbreaks, Solheim Cup Stories, & Her Addictive Drive to Win

    30 Apr

    R6, HOLE 1: Charley Hull on Major Heartbreaks, Solheim Cup Stories, & Her Addictive Drive to Win

    Charley Hull joins the Part 3 Podcast in Augusta for a hilarious and honest conversation about her trophy room, Solheim Cup memories, smoking on the course, fainting at Evian, chasing her first major, and why she keeps golf simple. She also opens up about injuries, creativity, obsession, productivity, and the mindset that keeps her pushing every day.  Timestamps:  00:02 Intro in Augusta  01:02 Charley’s wins and trophy room  02:37 Beating Paula Creamer at 17  03:31 Solheim Cup pressure and beating Nelly Korda  03:46 Pepsi, cigarettes, and 36-hole survival  06:30 Fainting during Evian  09:52 Major runner-up heartbreaks  11:36 “Shy kids don’t get sweets” at Pebble Beach  13:46 Injuries, rehab, and losing distance  15:12 Keeping golf simple  16:10 Why kids are overcomplicating golf  18:13 Charley’s dream golf group  19:02 Favorite club in the bag  20:24 First time visiting Augusta  21:50 Making golf fashionable  23:55 Creativity, art, and family history  26:29 How Malbon Golf started  28:06 Addictive personalities and chasing mastery  29:17 Struggling to slow down  31:57 Waking up early and needing to get after it Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 min
  5. R5, HOLE 19: Asaeli "Bat" Batibasaga on Jason Day, Augusta Secrets, @TheLadsGolf on YouTube & The Elite Golfer Mindset

    24 Apr

    R5, HOLE 19: Asaeli "Bat" Batibasaga on Jason Day, Augusta Secrets, @TheLadsGolf on YouTube & The Elite Golfer Mindset

    00:00 – Funny intro & welcome back to Augusta 00:38 – Meet Asaeli “Bat” Batibasaga 01:18 – Why Augusta is playing brutal this year 01:35 – Growing up with Jason Day (30-year friendship) 02:15 – “The Lads” YouTube channel: golf + banter 03:00 – Jason Day’s swagger, style & confidence 04:15 – The Masters dream: chasing the green jacket 05:30 – Animal mindset & symbolism for focus 06:49 – What it’s REALLY like caddying on the PGA Tour 08:48 – The secret to elite golf: mastering misses 10:41 – Why Augusta humbles even the best 11:41 – Tiger Woods’ 1997 inspiration 12:00 – Jason Day’s rise to World #1 & character   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    23 min
  6. R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright)

    16 Apr

    R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright)

    R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright) Timestamps: 00:00 – Masters intro + wild outfit reactions 00:41 – Walking Augusta & fan attention all day 01:40 – First-time Masters experience + no phones vibe 03:03 – Cheap food, Amen Corner & full course breakdown 04:46 – Gambling on Hole 16 + meeting Good Good crew 05:43 – Augusta week plans + DJ life + Malbon house 06:38 – Love for golf + Tiger Woods appreciation 08:00 – Masters merch pickups (flags, chairs, rare items) 10:14 – How they got into golf + going viral early 10:58 – Favorite courses: Pebble Beach, Ireland & more 12:35 – Golf trip advice: don’t bring lames 13:20 – Booking courses + playing 36 holes 15:31 – Clappers Cup golf event breakdown 16:31 – How to go viral (trial reels strategy) 18:09 – Content advice: just post, don’t overthink   18:59 – Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright join the podcast 19:39 – Masters experience + Augusta vibes 21:20 – Building Ace Members Club (golf brand) 22:16 – Golf mindset vs basketball mindset 23:49 – Favorite golf moments + hole-in-one story 25:22 – Golf as a life metaphor (family moments) 26:30 – Mental toughness: “next shot” mentality 27:53 – Applying pro athlete mindset to golf 28:46 – Trash talk stories (NBA + golf) 31:17 – Wade addresses media & defending his legacy 33:23 – Potential 2v2 match + future collabs 34:54 – Favorite clubs in the bag 36:20 – Dream golf partners (Steph Curry, teammates) 38:13 – Why they started Ace + helping the next generation   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min
  7. R5, HOLE 17: Austin Smotherman (PGA Pro), Gary Koch (Former PGA Pro/Broadcaster) on Pressure, Process & Greatness, How to Make the PGA Tour

    2 Apr

    R5, HOLE 17: Austin Smotherman (PGA Pro), Gary Koch (Former PGA Pro/Broadcaster) on Pressure, Process & Greatness, How to Make the PGA Tour

    J.R. Smith sits down with PGA Tour pro Austin Smotherman and then golf legend Gary Koch at The Players Championship for a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the highest level of golf. From rebuilding a career on the Korn Ferry Tour to mastering pressure, routines, and mental toughness—this episode is packed with insights for athletes, golfers, and competitors in any field. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & setting the scene at The Players 00:36 – Austin Smotherman joins the show 01:15 – From Korn Ferry Tour to PGA Tour success 02:24 – Handling pressure & trusting the process 03:53 – Dallas becoming a golf hotspot 08:23 – Tournament golf vs casual golf (huge difference) 10:05 – Mental shift when keeping score seriously 12:17 – Pace of play & adapting on tour 12:56 – The “happy bubble” mindset with his caddie 14:38 – Pre-shot routines & consistency at elite level 18:41 – Ray Allen story & competitive mindset 20:32 – Playing at The Players & course strategy 22:53 – Gary Koch joins the podcast 24:00 – His PGA Tour career & transition to broadcasting 25:07 – Why golf is one of the hardest sports to win 26:17 – Journaling & improving performance 27:32 – Difference between practice golf & tournament golf 29:14 – Tiger Woods’ dominance explained 30:32 – Is Scottie Scheffler the next Tiger? 32:41 – Technology’s impact on modern golf 34:13 – Evolution of training & player support teams 35:05 – The iconic “Better Than Most” call story 37:24 – Transitioning from player to analyst 40:16 – Why broadcasting became his passion   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    41 min
  8. R5, HOLE 16: Nick Van Exel & Kordell Stewart on Love of Golf, Trash Talk, & the Mindset of Great Competitors

    19 Mar

    R5, HOLE 16: Nick Van Exel & Kordell Stewart on Love of Golf, Trash Talk, & the Mindset of Great Competitors

    J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon sit down with Nick Van Exel and Kordell Stewart for a fun and insightful conversation about golf, competition, and the mentality that made them elite athletes. They break down swing mechanics, course management, trash talk on the course, and why golf might be the most humbling sport of them all. From wild gambling stories to dream golf foursomes, this episode is packed with laughs, gems, and real competitor talk. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and welcome 0:38 Kordell Stewart’s golf journey and learning from the pros 1:50 Swing mechanics: trail arm, elbow position, and consistency 3:08 How quarterback fundamentals translate to golf 4:25 Nick Van Exel on anticipation, feel, and athletic instinct 5:18 Why trying to be perfect ruins your golf game 6:37 Playing for your misses and smarter course management 7:52 Competitor mindset, ego, and chasing greatness in golf 9:46 Why golf is like football and basketball: take the easy play 11:22 Learning to play the course instead of other people 12:06 Trash talk on the course and dealing with big hitters 13:23 Why golf is the most humbling sport to talk trash in 15:13 How Kordell Stewart got into golf 16:21 Nick Van Exel’s first experience getting hooked on golf 18:29 Dream golf foursomes: Tiger, MJ, Scottie Scheffler, and more 21:57 Closing thoughts and outro   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    23 min
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This is a Podcast for Golf Addicts of All Levels. Hosted by Two-Time NBA Champion & NCAA Golfer J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf Co-Founder Stephen Malbon & Sometimes Joined By Our Famous Friends. Par 3 Podcast is all about Golf & Adulting. New Audio & Video Episodes Air Weekly on All Podcast Platforms & YouTube. Made Possible by DBPodcasts For Business Inquiries Contact: Listen@Par3Podcast.com

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