Convos with Cody

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1 day ago

25 Years as a PGA Tour Caddie | #19 - Billy Spencer

Billy Spencer grew up in Aurora, Ontario (currently based out of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas) and has been a caddie on the PGA Tour for 25 years. What does it actually take to make a living on the PGA Tour? In this episode of Convos with Cody, Cody Malloy sits down with 25-year PGA Tour caddie Billy Spencer for an insider’s look into professional golf. Billy opens up about the reality behind the scenes on tour, how the role of a caddie has evolved from carrying bags to managing player psychology, and what the average golf fan gets wrong about how hard tour pros actually work. In this episode, we cover: The Tour Grind: The 8 to 12-hour workdays pros put in on non-tournament days. Evolution of a Caddie: Transitioning from "show up and keep up" to being a strategist, coach, and therapist. Behind the Scenes at Augusta National: What makes the Masters experience unmatched by any other tournament. Travel & Life on the Road: Beating jet lag, navigating 35+ weeks of travel, and clever airline booking hacks. The Modern College Athlete: How D1 facilities, NIL, and junior golf development are changing the rookie transition to the PGA Tour. Favourite Venues & Stories: Course walks, Kapalua/Maui memories, and life inside the PGA Tour traveling circus. Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Billy's X: https://x.com/spencercaddy17?s=11&t=BKDaaKTVPXIrtYC9BiSAHQ/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:31) How Good Are PGA Tour Pros, Really? (00:54) The Daily Grind: 8 to 12-Hour Workdays on Tour (04:19) Beating Jet Lag & Long-Haul Travel (08:27) How Billy Became a 25-Year PGA Tour Caddie (10:36) How the Role of a Caddie Has Evolved (13:39) Sports Psychology & Managing Player Expectations (16:13) Family Life & Being Away 35 Weeks a Year (19:25) D1 College Golf, NIL & The Rookie Transition (22:22) The Hardest Part for Rookies: Learning Courses & Pro-Ams (24:06) The Hardest Golf Courses to Walk on Tour (26:42) Caddie Life on the Road: Shared Houses & Travel (30:36) Billy's Flight Credit Travel Hack (33:59) Behind the Scenes: PGA Tour Amenities & Caddie Setup (39:28) What Makes Augusta National & The Masters Unmatched (44:26) Augusta’s Upgrades, Fan Zone & Real Estate (47:10) Iconic Major Venues: Royal Birkdale & St. Andrews (50:10) Off-Course Travel: Surfing in Maui & NHL Games (52:39) Maui Condos & The $18 Ritz-Carlton Milkshakes
2 days ago

How "Tennis Thirst Trap" Built 11K+ Followers in 1 Year | #18 - Saralynn Zhou

Saralynn Zhou is a tennis content creator based out of London, UK who’s known as “Tennis Thirst Trap”. What happens when you decide to document learning a new hobby from scratch and end up going viral with 1.9 million views? From starting out as a recreational player in London tobuilding an audience of over 11,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, Saralynn breaks down her journey into content creation, landing her first brand collaborations, and managing the business side of creator life. We discuss: How "Tennis Thirst Trap" Was Born: Transitioning from recreational play to making viral tennis camp reviews andaesthetic ASMR grip videos. The Creator Setup: Shooting content solo using basicequipment (iPhone, tripods, and AI tracking gimbals).Monetization & Brand Deals: How inbound brandoffers work, navigating rate negotiations, and overcoming imposter syndrome.Dealing with Hate Comments: Why volume beatsperfection and how to handle online criticism when posting your journeypublicly.Creator Lessons & Mindset: The power of"reps" over secret algorithms, test reels, and posting foropportunities rather than just metrics. Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Saralynn's socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saralynn.zhou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saralynn.zhou/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & Origin of "Tennis Thirst Trap" (02:30) Saralynn’s Tennis Background & Wimbledon Story (04:30) Finding Her Niche: Why Grip ASMR Videos Go Viral (07:00) Creator Gear Setup: iPhones & Face-Tracking Gimbals (11:30) Brand Deals & Monetizing Social Media as a Creator (21:30) Rate Negotiations & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (28:30) Volume Over Perfection: Why You Need 100+ Reps (31:30) Cody’s 100-Day Speaking Challenge & The Tommy Lee Story (46:30) Handling Online Hate & Constructive Criticism (51:40) Favorite Travel Spots: Chiang Mai & Prague (55:30) Best Advice for New Content Creators
3 days ago

Welcome to Convos with Cody | #17

My first solo episode since the podcast's hard launch. In this episode, I cover: - The mission behind my podcast - Chopping it up with Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) and Matt Walst (Three Days Grace) on Instagram - Taking 46 days to go viral doing the Higher Up Wellness public speaking challenge - The Odyssey Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & Hard Launch Updates (00:46) Upgrading the Setup (Shure Mic & Video Quality) (01:23) Guest Recap: Jacob Robinson & Alvin Brown (02:24) Rebranding Social Media & Podcast Direction (03:18) Putting in the Reps & Treating the Pod as a Business (04:22) The Host’s Real Job: Asking Better Questions (06:03) Chasing Excellence & The Business Potential of Podcasting (07:44) Earning Your Attention & The Value of Audience Feedback (09:26) Going Viral: The 100-Day Public Speaking Challenge (10:50) The Mötley Crüe Reel & Interacting with Tommy Lee (14:47) Connecting with Three Days Grace (16:11) Dissecting the Viral Numbers & Creating Your Own Luck (18:33) Why Does Everyone Think I’m AI? (19:51) Movie Review: Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' (22:23) The Genius of Nolan & Stellar Cast Performances (24:33) Final Thoughts & Future Goals (Road to Episode 50+)
30 Jul

Health is Real Wealth | #16 - Alvin Brown

Alvin Brown is a manual Osteopath, NLP master practitioner, mindset strategist, author, public speaker and entrepreneur. In this episode of Convos with Cody, host Cody sits down with long-time family friend Alvin Brown. Alvin shares his unique perspective on what it means to live without boundaries, shifting from a background in dance, athletics, and manual therapy to building an integrated holistic practice. Together, they dive deep into the modern perception of entrepreneurship, why health management is the ultimate form of wealth management, and how morning routines and physical discipline shape mental clarity. Alvin also reflects on personal resilience, relationship dynamics, handling online criticism, and why learning self-defence ultimately teaches you peace rather than conflict. Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ Alvin's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalMasteryTraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvinbrown_personalmastery TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alvinbrown06/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-brown-b771617/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Alvin Brown (00:43) Redefining Entrepreneurship & Breaking the Mold (03:44) An Integrated Approach: From Athletic Roots to Osteopathy (04:32) The Evolution of Entrepreneurship & The Loss of "Safety Nets" (08:02) Corporate Benefits vs. Perception of Value (11:41) Entrepreneurship as Modern Hunter-Gathering (16:16) Health as Wealth: The Role of Fitness in Mental Clarity (25:00) Morning Routines & Showing Up Strong (31:02) The Danger of "Settling Down" Across Life & Career (36:53) Bodybuilding, Social Media, and Inspiring Others (46:06) Lessons from Martial Arts & Boxing: True Confidence vs. Display (52:10) Final Wisdom: The Power of One Executed Idea
28 Jul

Law, Crypto, AI, & The Business of Podcasting | #15 – Jacob Robinson

Jacob Robinson is a lawyer and host of the Law of Code podcast. Jacob is also a highly successful writer of the world's largest NFL newsletter for The Athletic, which currently has about 1.6 million readers. In the hard launch episode, I sit down (not literally) with long-time friend, mentor, and fellow lawyer Jacob Robinson. Jacob is the creator and host of Law of Code, a leading podcast that bridges the gap between emerging technology, crypto, and the law. In this conversation, Jacob shares how he built Law of Code from a law school side project into a platform interviewing U.S. Congressmen, regulators, and top legal minds. Cody and Jacob dive deep into the philosophy of free speech, why understanding the "rules of the game" matters, the realities of scaling a media brand, writing for The Athletic, and essential advice for anyone looking to build an online presence. Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Jacob's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawofcodeFM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinson-jacob/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & Welcome to Convos with Cody (00:40) The Interview That Shifted Jacob’s Perspective (01:32) "Free Speech & Code": Lessons from Coin Center (02:35) Platforming Disagreements & Productive Dialogue (03:46) Effective Communication: Framing Language with Jefferson Fisher (04:51) Why Jacob Started "Law of Code" in Law School (06:21) Evolving into the "Hardcore History of Law" (07:02) Monetization, Business Strategy & Scaling to $4.5M (08:42) What Platform Drives the Most Traffic? (10:10) Land Big Sponsors by Knowing Your Audience Quality (12:48) 3 Essential Rules for Launching a Successful Podcast (15:06) Overcoming the "Repetitions" Phase & Embracing Early Mistakes (18:04) Turning Conversations & Media into Long-Term Business Assets (20:11) Writing for The Athletic & Getting 2,500 Subscribers Overnight (23:10) Stepping Away from Active Legal Practice for Media (24:00) Scaling Beyond Trading Time for Money (25:32) "One Compromise Is a Thousand": Excellence & Ambition (27:58) What Law School Doesn't Teach You About Modern Business (30:06) Overcoming the Fear of Putting Yourself Out There (30:53) Where Will Jacob Robinson Be in 5 Years?
23 Jul

I Caught a Massive Fish | #14

I caught a ~25 pound Chinook salmon since our last chat. In this solo episode, I cover: - Fishing - Scooby-Doo - Nibs v. Pull 'n' Peels: The Twizzler debate - RIP Duane Ward - Three Days Grace concert at Casino Rama - Mötley Crüe at RBC Amphitheatre - 100-day speaking challenge update - Podcast next steps Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ Chapters: (00:00) Podcast Status & Launch Updates (01:08) Deep Sea Salmon Fishing in Port Credit (03:56) Nostalgic TV: Rewatching Scooby-Doo (04:33) Twizzlers Nibs vs. Pull 'n' Peel Debate (05:05) Remembering Dwayne "Wardo" Ward (06:54) How AI Algorithms Connected Me with Wardo's Family (08:46) Seeing Three Days Grace at Casino Rama (10:38) Searching for Nostalgia at OELC (12:40) Mötley Crüe Concert Review (13:20) Public Speaking Challenge Day 46 Reflection (14:22) Why Volume Trumps Quality in Content Creation (18:08) Looking Ahead & Final Thoughts
13 Jul

Live with No Expectations | #13

Life is better when you live with no expectations. In this solo episode, I cover: - Last week's episode with my brother - The future of the pod - The hot tub is fixed - Podcast recommendations from the last week - Getting conflicting answers from the bank for real estate transactions - I went to a wedding for the first time in almost 7 years - Highlights from my 100-day challenge videos Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & A Favour to Ask (00:42) Brother’s Calgary Comedy Gig & Audio Testing (01:50) Future Guests & Remote Recording Software (02:30) Rich Roll Inspiration & Dealing with Podcast Saturation (03:56) Morning Routine Update: The Hot Tub is Fixed! (04:25) Podcast Recommendations: Mel Robbins & Cody Sanchez (06:26) Legal Practice: Dealing with Bank Confusion & Finding Patience (08:59) Weekend Wedding Reflections & Wearing a Suit Again (11:14) Public Speaking Challenge & Key Lessons from the Week (12:03) Lesson 1: The Power of Having No Expectations (13:07) Lesson 2: Overcoming Anxiety When Taking a Break (14:29) Lesson 3: Why More Content Volume is the Answer (16:16) Lesson 4: Why Everyone Needs a Creative Hobby (17:46) Outro & What’s Next for the Podcast
10 Jul

My Biggest Comedy Gig Yet | #12 - Brendan Malloy

Brendan Malloy is a stand up comedian and impressionist performing at Bret Hart's birthday party at Hitman's Bar in Calgary on July 18th. What does it actually take to build a comedy career from scratch using social media? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology and structure of standup comedy. We also pull back the curtain on social media growth. From the terrifying (but necessary) feeling of stepping outside your comfort zone to blowing up viral impressions like Lars Ulrich and Bret "The Hitman" Hart, we discuss what happens when you push past your creative plateaus. Plus, we look ahead to a massive milestone: heading to Calgary to perform a live set in front of the actual Hitman himself, and how a quick post on Facebook filled out a whole weekend of gigs. Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ Brendan's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brendanmalloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_brendanmalloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_brendanmalloy/ Chapters: (00:00) The Structure of Standup Comedy (00:59) What Does "Riffing" Actually Mean? (01:43) Reverse Engineering Joke Psychology (02:28) Growth and Getting Uncomfortable on Social Media (03:39) Characters Blowing Up: Lars & Bret Hart (04:12) Utilizing TikTok Live for Audience Growth (05:44) The Importance of Trying New Things (06:02) Running a 100-Day Challenge & Testing Polarization (07:26) Algorithm Tactics: The Value of Negative Engagement (08:11) Monetizing via Cameo & Custom Roasts (09:36) Getting Booked for Bret Hart's Birthday in Calgary (10:24) Writing a 15-Minute Live Set vs. Short Content (11:45) Preparing Wrestling Material for a Niche Audience (12:56) Finding Comedy in the Incongruent (15:02) Booking Extra Comedy Gigs in Calgary via Facebook (15:40) Getting Co-signs From Real Celebrities & Musicians (16:36) Testing New Podcast Tech & Two-Microphone Setup

Sharing my perspective one pod at a time.

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Cody Malloy
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2026
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19
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