I Hate This F***ing Game

Reed Hapke and Josh Esler
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A new podcast about all things golf hosted by two lifelong friends one of whom is a former professional. We'll talk about the love of this game and what it has done for us in our lives. We'll talk this week's events. We'll look back on the previous week. Share stories from the golf course. Discuss news from the world of golf. Maybe have a few laughs. And everything in-between.

  1. S2E7- The Anthony Kim Story

    5D AGO

    S2E7- The Anthony Kim Story

    There was so much to talk about on this week's episode. First, Josh lets everyone know he's gearing up for his own tournament season. Reed fills everyone in on what he's been working on in his golf game. They discuss the ATT Pebble Beach Pro Am as well as look forward to the Genesis Invitational at Riveria. But this episode was all about Anthony Kim. The boys talk at length about Anthony Kim. His past and his present and his future. Will he make an appearance in the Majors? We will all have to wait and see. At the end of the episode, Josh and Reed take some Questions from the Internet.

    1h 10m
  2. S2E6- Golf is Redemption

    FEB 11

    S2E6- Golf is Redemption

    On this week's episode Reed and Josh talk everything the Phoenix Open had to offer. The fans. The grounds. The winner. And Hideki Matsuyama. They then previewed the ATT Pro Am at the iconic Pebble Beach before getting into some Golf News. Should The Players be the 5th Major? Should we stop removing the trees? All covered in Golf News. Reed and Josh end with some Questions from the Internet.

    1h 15m
  3. S2E5- We're All Justin Rose Fans

    FEB 4

    S2E5- We're All Justin Rose Fans

    Technical difficulties indeed! But we're still on time. On this week's episode Reed and Josh talk the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. They talk at length about the return of Brooks Koepka and recap the impressive victory by Justin Rose. Next, they previewed the Waste Management in Phoenix and looked at people who are not Scottie Scheffler. In Golf News there was much to discuss including Nelly Korda, Patrick Reed, the Megaodome (Megalodome?) in the suburbs of Chicago and LIV Golf finally getting some World Ranking Points. And, at the end, they answer some Questions from the Internet.

    1h 9m
  4. S2E4- The Hunger to Win

    JAN 28

    S2E4- The Hunger to Win

    On this week's episode Josh and Reed recap The American Express at La Quinta. They talk the low score, Blades Brown, and another dominating victory by Scottie Scheffler. Next, they previewed the Farmers Insurance at Torrey Pines and the PGA season debut of Brooks Kopeka. In Golf New, Josh and Reed talk about the role of LIV in the game of golf as well some of the top golf newsmakers from 2025 according to Golf Digest. At the end, they take some Questions from the Internet.

    1h 10m
  5. S2E3- Play Better

    JAN 21

    S2E3- Play Better

    On this week's episode Reed and Josh discussed the Sony Open. They talked about the impressive feat of Vijay Singh and Chris Gotterup's victory. Then they analyzed the upcoming American Express event in La Quinta, noting its strong field including Scotty Scheffler and discussing the new PGA Tour format with fewer events but more top players. We covered some golf news including LIVs move to 72 holes and Wyndham Clark's feelings on Brooks Koepka. In Questions from the Internet, Reed and Josh examined data on AimPoint putting systems.

    1h 10m
  6. S2E2- Your Brain is Your Best Club

    JAN 14

    S2E2- Your Brain is Your Best Club

    On this week's episode Reed and Josh cover the first official event of the new PGA Tour season: The Sony Open! They look at what is perhaps, one of the strongest Sony Open fields in recent memory. They spend a lot of time talking about all the big Golf News that broke on Monday involving Brooks Koepka. And, of course, they wrap the episode up with some questions from the internet.

    1h 12m
  7. S2E1- We Back

    JAN 7

    S2E1- We Back

    The boys at the I Hate This F***ing Game the all things golf podcast are back! It's been a while since we last chatted and there sure was a lot to talk about. Josh and Reed talked about the states of their own games before lamenting the missing Sentry Tournament. With no golf to preview, Josh and Reed dove into all the GOLF NEWS from the off season before finishing the episode with some questions from the internet.

    1h 11m

  8. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Season 2 Preview

    We're coming back! And soon! Check out the preview for Season 2 which will be dropping January 7th! We're ready to go and can't wait to talk about golf!

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About

A new podcast about all things golf hosted by two lifelong friends one of whom is a former professional. We'll talk about the love of this game and what it has done for us in our lives. We'll talk this week's events. We'll look back on the previous week. Share stories from the golf course. Discuss news from the world of golf. Maybe have a few laughs. And everything in-between.

Information

  • Creator
    Reed Hapke and Josh Esler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Reed Hapke and Josh Esler
  • Show Website
    I Hate This F***ing Game