The Back 9 Dennis Williams and Josh Mora

On this episode of The Back 9, we’re thrilled to welcome Heather Lockett, the brilliant mind behind the podcast "Lasting Conversations." Heather shares her fascinating journey through the stages of life that led to her becoming a resonant and influential podcast host. Her tales of transitioning from career, to and through motherhood, to ultimately searching for – and finding – her true self – are as engaging as they are inspiring. As the episode unfolds, we dive into navigating rel...

On this episode of the Back 9, we're joined by the remarkable Brad Carpenter, Founder of Bushwood Spirits and the gloriously named Back 9 Bourbon, who shares his incredible journey from a near-fatal accident to crafting a brand that's all about resilience and storytelling. You'll be captivated by the story of how his severe injury -- and a deep connection to a classic film -- led to a screenplay, a bourbon, and a brand new lifestyle.And this episode is about way more than the bourbon; it's ab...

Join us on this episode of the Back 9 as we shatter your image of what a rock star is and how a rock star behaves. Matt Heafy is the lead singer of the world-renowned metal band, Trivium, but he is so much more: He is a fantastically successful scorer of films and games, a cook, a restauranteur, a husband, a father, and a dedicated student of the worlds he inhabits. But he arrives at these destinations having grown up as an outsider, and in this episode Matt details several ...

Here on the Back 9, so many of us are looking to make life deeper, easier, less stressful. So welcome into a profound conversation with Tracy McDonough, the wizard, healer and Reiki practitioner behind Healing Moments. Tracy shares her blended brew of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Her insights on the impact of energy and vibrational frequency on our relationships and how to get started on a journey of personal growth and true transformation are nothing short of enli...

As we launch into Season 3, we bring in our first ACTUAL golfer on the Back 9. We get into the swing former PGA Tour star Brad Faxon, as he joins us on the green to share the life lessons he’s learned in a long and prolific career. We touch on the technical, but really get into the relatable and personal as Brad invites us into his world off the course. He shares his experiences as a 4x Girl Dad, from the cautious first drive home from the hospital to the jittery anticipatio...

Friends, we warm up for our season 3 focus of exploring how men define masculinity today. We unravel the threads of modern manhood from the perspective of middle age and in an era which challenges previous norms. On this episode, we preview our understanding of strength and courage, how to avoid toxic bravado, and how to navigate the minefield of setting personal boundaries. We present our season lineup of guests and reveal how they’ll provide resources and solutions for dea...