The Course Of Life

The Course of Life
  • 5.0 (17)
  • Golf
  • Updated Weekly

The Course of Life Podcast features two life-long golfers talking golf, sports, and pop-culture. Every week, they are joined by celebrity guests offering a new perspective on the game we love.

  1. 3d ago

    Learning the Game with Bad Bish Golf

    This week Alex is joined by golf content creator Beth, who created the Bad Bish Golf account when she started playing the game a little over a year ago! Beth is a fellow Bad Bad Balls supporter and we talk about our connection to the brand and how Beth got going in the game. We break down her chipping struggles, golf in the Kansas City area and talk about some of the more unique destinations she's played in. Alex recaps his round at Omni Barton Creek for the Austin Championship Media Day, and realizes how tough a PGA Tour ready course can be. Also, Alex was a judge at the East Side Mini Open and recaps the wildest bar crawl in Austin. In "Tuned in" we're talking Halloween costumes and our favorite holidays... Plus Beth recaps her Kansas City Chiefs victory and the two break down what it's like to travel on the road for your favorite NFL Team. Our food chat wraps the podcast with Alex's favorite sandwich, and Beth shares a story about a UNIQUE on-course golf snack! Listen to Course of Life now where you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 13

    October Overhaul with Stephanie Gilbert

    This week Alex is joined by TV Perrsonality and content creator Stephanie Gilbert, who previously appeared on the podcast SIX YEARS AGO! Alex and Stephanie catch up on life and tackle a very mysterious epidemic in pro golf of caddies quitting on their players. It's an OCTOBER OVERHAUL for Stephanie, with tips on cleaning out your house this season, and some thoughts on lifestyle and customs in the US versus overseas. We're tuned into SKELETONS and a soccer favorite... Plus we're chatting about the Texas/Oklahoma rivalry, Arch Manning's future, football culture in the states and when we always end with food, - Alex lays out his newest content series and Stephanie shares a uniquely Texas Barbecue experience. Listen to Course of Life Now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 6

    Coaching the Pros with Joe Hallett

    This week on the podcast Alex runs through the golf headlines of the week from some AMAZING destinations. He's joined by PGA of America instructor Joe Hallett for an extended conversation on golf, travel and life. Joe is a swing coach for LPGA pro Maja Stark and a slew of other professionals, and he was recently named the 2024 PGA of America Teacher of the Year. We reminisce on his work with In Bee Park, Stacy Lewis, his life in Tennessee and we get a free mini lesson on the golf grip - listen up! Joe shares a 19th hole experience from Alex's home city of Austin, Texas and we end talking Oktoberfest and Alex's favorite pizza. Listen now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 29

    The Mentals of Team Golf with Carlos Benavidez

    This week, Alex and guest host Carlos Benavidez Recap an interesting week at Medinah for the Presidents Cup. While the US won in the end, we break down the mental side of Golf and why team USA seems to struggle with certain team competition formats.  Plus, it’s an insane stat line from an Lpga tour player, And some beautiful venues in pro golf to be seen on television this week! In “Tuned in” Alex recaps the MTV VMAs And Carlos talks about an old New England mystery brought to documentary form.  This week’s guest feature is Michael Bragg, the founder and CEO of Bad Day Balls. We break down his brand experience and creating a community instead of a customer base with his brand.  The podcast wraps with some talk on the fall football season, Red Sox versus Yankees in the playoffs, And our favorite Foods of the moment ranging from fajitas to Oktoberfest eats.  Listen to Course of life podcast now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 22

    Pros and Cons of Europe with Elizabeth Diane Veith

    This week Alex is fully back and functioning in the USA from his whirlwind European travel for the Solheim Cup. Guest co-host Elizabeth Diane Veith and Alex talk golf headlines and what meltdowns look like on the golf course. Then we get to Alex's list of the biggest pros and cons of day to day life in Europe compared to the United States - there's some BIG differences that you aren't prepared for... EDV recaps her busy schedule and we debate the best time zone for watching sports, while we're catvhing on a unique youtube series and some movies on the plane. This week's guest is Ryan Brown, the director of golf for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. He gives us an audio tour of the property and some of the highlights of this midwest golf destination to start planning your next trip. On the back, we recap the Ole Miss/LSU drama, and recap our Patriots and Broncos week two victories. In Always End with Food, EDV recaps her 19th hole experience at Tapatio Springs Resort and Alex reviews Dutch foods and American snacks overseas. LISTEN NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 15

    Solheim Cup Recap from The Netherlands

    This week we're LIVE from The Netherlands fresh off of attending and covering the Solheim Cup. Alex is joined by his wife Michelle and they get right into all of their travel and adventures... From the flight overseas to arriving in and exploring Amsterdam, there's a lot of things different from the United States. After breaking down the European customs we love and hate, we get to the matter at hand, the Solheim Cup. Team Europe beat Team USA and we were inside the ropes for the entire weekend, plus we share our thoughts on Match Play formulas and the celebration that ensued at Bernardus. In tuned in, it's hard to tune in to American sports and we've got commentary on Netherlands TV stations as well. We wrap with some CFB and NFL talk, and in always end with food we review popular Dutch snacks and a unique and accidental gay bar experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 8

    NFL Preview plus Solheim Cup's Jill Lederer

    It's our first Course of Life podcast after Michael announced he's stepping away as fatherhood is soon! The show rolls on as Alex is joined by Anthony Boutros to co-host and talk golf, life and a division by division preview with some SURPRISING Super Bowl Picks... Alex preps and packs for his Solheim Cup trip, and Anthony has some wise travel tips for the long haul flight to Amsterdam! On that note, this week's guest is JIll Lederer, a Vice President at IMG who is the Tournament Director for the Solheim Cup\. She previews the event and takes us behind the scenes of planning the biggest event in women's golf. After the NFL preview breaking down the league, the guys talk food and Anthony's go-to cocktail order for a business happy hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 1

    Pre-Baby Farewell plus Angela Stanford and Ashley Grier

    It's Michael's pre-baby farewell podcast - gone for now but back in time for some holiday mischief? We discuss his parenthood timeline and all the final things to check off! In golf, we talk Scottie's W, the LPGA in Boston, and fresh off of her Solheim cup Captain's Picks, TEAM USA Captain Angela Stanford joins the show! It's also Alex's birthday episode so we break down birthday plans and freebies, and get to reminiscing on Michael's era as co-host and producer of the podcast before the arrival of the MONSTER BABY. This week's featured guest is PGA Professional Ashley Grier who is captaining Team USA at the PGA Cup in England this week! We talk team , strategy and her travel plans... On the back end it's funny football headlines, RIP to the Pro Bowl and Michael's final Yankees/Red Sox thoughts before signing off. Food chat closes out with birthday eats and an ode to Michael's bakery and restaurant in Savannah, GA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See All (184)

5
out of 5
17 Ratings

About

The Course of Life Podcast features two life-long golfers talking golf, sports, and pop-culture. Every week, they are joined by celebrity guests offering a new perspective on the game we love.

Information

  • Creator
    The Course of Life
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    186
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Course Of Life

You Might Also Like