Chasin' Birdies Jonathan Pepe & Ryan Bashour

We are stoked to bring you this episode of Chasin’ Birdies with former NFL DT and current ESPN football analyst Booger McFarland. We love knowing that although we didn’t win a Super Bowl or can’t do play-by-play playcalling, we still have golf as our common denominator with Booger.
We open up the episode and talk with Booger about what’s going on in life and how he gets his golf fix during his busy season. He explains how he got into radio in the Tampa Bay market. 
We asked Booger, “Why golf?” He tells us how he got started in golf and why he’s addicted. We also learn that if you’re going to play with Booger, you better play fast, or he’ll leave you behind. We hear Booger’s thoughts on Oakmont..like it, love it, or hate it? 
We dive into more golf talk and hit on some points about pace of play. LIV Golf vs. PGA Tour talk ensues. Booger explains his perspective on LIV Golf and how that tour will now co-exist with the PGA Tour. Is he a fan of LIV? You’ll have to listen to hear. 
We end our episode with our standard Tap-In Segment presented by Bettinardi Golf, where Booger explains his most memorable round of golf as well as the best player he’s played against in the NFL! Tune in now to listen to this fun-filled episode..we know you’ll enjoy it. 
Key Links:
Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort.This episode is presented by LinksBrewing
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Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

This week’s episode of Chasin’ Birdies brings on a familiar face and a past guest, Rocco Mediate. We catch up with Rocco to talk all things golf while he’s on a break between tour events. What has he been up to? Listen to find out.
The episode opens with some good banter. He competed in the Chubb Classic and talks a little about his game and how he still has some work to do to get ready for the 2023 season. We talk, of course, about the GOAT, Tiger, and why nothing he does is surprising after an impressive finish at Riviera. 
Speaking of another GOAT, Rocco gives his perspective on playing Grove XXIII. He tells a story about him and Michael Jordan having a chat before pegging it up. 
For you club junkies, we get into some technical talk about shafts and different clubs. Rocco explains what he’s thinking about doing to change his setup. We chat more about golf, LIV Tour, and other golf-related topics. We end the episode with our tap-in segment, where we ask Rocco some questions that our followers wanted us to ask!
Tune in now! We know you golf nuts will love this one.
Key Links:
Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with  Nemacolin Resort.This episode is presented by LinksBrewing
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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.
Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

Whether it’s golf or any other sport, we’re all about it on Chasin’ Birdies. Today’s guest is a perfect example of one who can’t get enough of golf but has been chasin’ birdies in life their whole career. Bob Pompeani from KDKA Pittsburgh joins us on this episode of chasin’ birdies. In fact, Bob just received the Sports Broadcaster of the Year award for 2022.
Bob was a little late to the tee…so we had to cut the interview short. We open up the interview and talk about how he got on the professional path he’s been on now for over 40 years. Bob fills us in on why he wanted to be in the sports world after dealing with some heart issues early in life. 
We talk more about sports and specifically the Steelers. He gives us his opinion on where they’re headed and what the future could look like. We do love talking golf…but with a sports broadcaster on the line, we have to include some other topics outside of golf. 
We turn the episode over to some golf talk. We make mention of all the great courses that exist in SW PA. Bob has a great plan, in theory, to bring a new kind of golf tournament to the Tri-State region. We elaborate on this a bit and hear some stories from the Mario Lemieux golf tournament…including red wine on a white suit. Good stuff, Bob!
We end the interview with our standard Tap-In segment before Bob has to run off and be a pro on TV. If you’re a Pittsburgher, you’ll love this episode. Share, listen, and like…we appreciate the love! Enjoy it!
Key Links:
Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with  Nemacolin Resort.This episode is presented by LinksBrewing
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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.
Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

This week’s episode of Chasin’ Birdies consists of your two favorite hosts yucking it up over some golf talk, winter blues, and a Patrick Reed rant from Pepe. Tune in now for a fun filled episode that will get you chucklin’.
Part of a Podcast is knowing the host(s). We like to drop our banter sessions from time to time..and this week’s episode was NOT planned. After a recording failure with a high profile guest, we decided we’d take over the mics and bring you some February sunshine when you need it most.
We open up the episode and dive into what’s going on right now in the world of golf. New equipment is out and we talk a little bit about what’s going in the bag this year. Bash explains his Titleist mishap with ordering golf balls for the 2023 season.
We turn the episode over and recap this week’s PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines. What happened to Sam Ryder? Pepe goes off on Patrick Reed and golf talk ensues.
We yuck it up the rest of the episode and bring you up to speed with us...what we’re doing…where we’re playing..and asking ourselves why? You know the feeling.
Enjoy this week’s episode..we think you’ll like it. 
Key Links:
Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with  Nemacolin Resort.This episode is presented by LinksBrewing
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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.
Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

You know you’re guilty of this…showing up to the range 20 minutes (if you’re lucky) before your tee time and ‘trying’ to stretch. Swing a heavy club, touch your toes, loosen up with a wedge..we all do it. But the real work is done in the offseason. We dive into some good stretch talk with Kyle Valery and Chris Wilke from Stretch Affect in San Diego, CA.
The show opens up with a basic understanding of how Kyle and Chris came to be business partners. They’re both experts in their respective fields. They are trying to grow their brand awareness to the masses and help people gain more mobility. Kyle explains how Stretch Affect came to be.
We turn the episode over to some golf talk. Firing up the glutes? Chris explains that this happens over a long course of time…not just in 5 minutes before your round. Having a good stretch regime will go a long way with your golf game. We dive into more golf talk and share some laughs. 
We end the episode with our standard tap-in segment, where Kyle and Chris are hit with questions that demand their quick response. Check out this episode of Chasin’ Birdies and get your body moving in the right way. Stretch Affect can be found online. Tell them the Chasin’ Birdies boys sent ya. 
Key Links:
Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with  Nemacolin Resort.This episode is presented by LinksBrewing
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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.
Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.

New year..new episode..and a new topic for discussion on Chasin’ Birdies: Food. On today’s episode, we bring on Starvin Marvin Jr to chat it up about his food obsession. Since COVID hit, his Instagram handle has grown, and he posts some pretty amazing creations that he makes in the kitchen. 
We open up the show and talk about who is Starvin Marvin Jr and how in the world did this happen? His real name is Pat, and he actually has a REAL job. Like us and Chasin’ Birdies, ‘Starvin Marvin Jr’ is his side gig. We get into some discussions on how he decided to start this venture and what he likes to cook.
By mid-episode, you’ll be starving. We turn the episode over and discuss how golf clubs across the country are all known for their ‘one’ thing they serve. Whether it’s the Milkshakes at Muirfield Village or Turtle Soup at Pine Valley, golf and food really do go hand in hand. We also learn firsthand that Starvin Marvin does NOT have a brother. You have to listen to the episode to understand this one.
We end the episode with our standard Tap-In segment presented by Bettinardi Golf, where Starvin is asked four questions that demand his quick answers. Tune in now to this fun-filled episode! We guarantee you’ll catch a few good laughs! 
Key Links:
Visit hbgolf.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort.This episode is presented by LinksBrewing
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Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.
Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe and is proudly recorded in West Virginia. Produced by Simpler Media.