The Scrambling Dads Podcast

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Welcome to The Scrambling Dads! We are just two golf-obsessed dads trying to keep our swings sharp, our kids alive, and our sanity somewhere in between. We talk life, golf, family, and everything that happens when those worlds collide. From early tee times to late-night bottle feeds, it’s real stories, honest laughs, and reminders that we’re all just trying to play this game, and this life, one shot at a time.

  1. Oct 29

    Episode 59: Dad Jokes, No Deer

    All three dads are back together, and Alex arrives fresh off a brutal solo-parent week: his wife is on a bachelorette trip, the AC is out again, a lacrosse tournament and a baseball tournament added up to seven games in two days, and his five-year-old daughter's infected bug bite needed a DIY drain at home after a virtual doctor visit. Along the way the guys talk about why time away is good for a marriage, why neither of them sleeps well alone, and what a "lonely dad night" actually looks like. Then it's the story everyone has been waiting for: the father-son deer hunting trip with Alex, Marcus, and their boys. Ten hours in a blind, a safety left on at the worst moment, a rifle sight-in at a tree, an endless supply of dad jokes and snacks, a 40-pound feed bag, and a rope-throwing session that did not go to plan. The trip produced zero deer and plenty of memories. The conversation turns to youth sports discipline: how to coach 9 and 10 year olds who will not listen, why Alex makes the whole team do push-ups when one player makes a mistake, why Marcus now assigns laps, and how Jason handles discipline with high school golfers without it being called punishment. They also revisit Jason's still-unspent golf store credit and his plan for black Titleist irons and a Vessel bag, with Alex arguing that fitting, wedges, and a putter should come first. The show wraps with warm-up routine debates, Pop Stroke, a Formula 1 weekend at Circuit of the Americas, Halloween costume plans, and a guest teaser. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde) Partnerships: Integrity Golf Performance www.igp.com Music: www.djbavi.com

  2. Oct 21

    Episode 58: LIV Golf Is Cooked, and Jason Can't Spend $1,500

    Jason and Marcus hold down the fort in a loose, "show about nothing" episode that still lands some real golf news. Jason kicks things off with a recap of a fall-break family trip to Lake Tahoe, a vacation he won in a raffle, complete with cold mountain mornings, coyotes, a bear scare, and a nostalgic round of mini golf at the same course he played as a kid. Marcus shares the family's mini golf obsession, a look at Pop Stroke's Tiger Woods-designed putting courses, and a hunting trip debrief teaser. Then it's a gear-head confessional: Jason is still sitting on $1,500 in golf store credit and agonizing over whether to buy a set of Titleist T150 irons (red, black, or oil can finish), get a proper fitting first, or splurge on a Vessel bag with a Scrambling Dads logo. Marcus explains why he went for a "bear gun" and a Colorado mule deer and bear tag combo hunt. The main event is the LIV Golf collapse. The guys break down reported losses of around $5 billion, why contracts are being rejected, which players are heading to the DP World Tour, why Jon Rahm reportedly walked away, what the PGA Tour's 15-event minimum means for anyone trying to return, and the looming October 25 deadline for LIV to secure 50 to 70 players for next season. They also cover how TGL grew out of the LIV era and how the team prize money works, and dream up the most hated TGL team ever assembled. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde) Partnerships: Integrity Golf Performance www.igp.com Music: www.djbavi.com

  3. Oct 14

    Episode 57: Dads Gone Hunting

    In this episode, Alex and Marcus share their insights on hunting, food, and life, including their upcoming hunting trip, the challenges of hunting with kids, and the joys of outdoor adventures. They explore topics like firearm setup, hunting ethics, and family experiences, offering practical tips and personal stories. In this episode, we explore the nuances of hunting, field dressing, and the importance of preparation and safety. We also discuss family traditions, Halloween costumes, and the joys of outdoor life. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde) Partnerships: Integrity Golf Performance www.igp.com Music: www.djbavi.com

  4. Sep 30

    Episode 56: Fields Ranch Round Up

    Episode 56: Fields Ranch Round Up A special five-person episode recorded live at Omni PGA Frisco, home of the 2027 PGA Championship. Alex and Jason are joined by Andrew (Omni Frisco staff and PGA professional) and Gary, the two dads who joined them for the Fields Ranch round, for a deep dive into what it takes to prepare a modern championship golf course for the biggest stage in golf. Andrew breaks down the East Course's evolution since hosting the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, what's physically changing on property before May 2027, how agronomy and PGA officials collaborate on course setup, and why architect Gil Hanse intentionally designed uneven tee boxes to keep players uncomfortable on every shot. They also talk about pace-of-play management at a resort course pushing 180+ rounds a day, and the behind-the-scenes logistics of converting the clubhouse into player facilities for the championship. The back half shifts into real talk: what it means to be a present father in different parenting styles, coaching your own kids, letting kids explore sports instead of specializing too early, and finding time for golf (or any personal outlet) as a busy dad. Plus a fun recap of their record-setting round — the first documented YouTube group to play from the true PGA Championship tees. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde) Partnerships: Integrity Golf Performance www.igp.com Music: www.djbavi.com

  5. Sep 23

    Episode 55:Coach Anxiety & Free Money for Old Junk

    A rocky start this week — Alex overslept and missed the live recording, leaving Jason and Marcus to open solo (complete with a mid-intro coughing fit). Once things get rolling, Marcus opens up about real coaching anxiety heading into his first season helping coach his kids' soccer teams, working through the pressure of wanting to do right by the kids, and how coaching solo actually helped him settle in. The conversation turns into a broader discussion on coaching styles — hard-ass vs. approachable, coaching your own kid vs. other people's, and why accountability (both on the field and at home) is such a hot-button issue for these dads. Then comes the main event: Jason finally has a golf gear crisis worth talking about. After digging through a garage full of old shafts and putters, he walks into a club-fitting shop expecting a couple hundred bucks in trade value — and walks out with $1,500 in store credit. What follows is a full breakdown of how to spend it: custom irons vs. a wedge fitting vs. a new putter vs. just buying nice cowboy boots instead. Alex and Marcus weigh in with strong opinions, plus a callback to the infamous broomstick putter debate. They wrap with a teaser for the long-awaited Fields Ranch golf video, dropping this Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde) Partnerships: Integrity Golf Performance www.igp.com Music: www.djbavi.com

  6. Sep 16

    Episode 54: LIV Is Broke, Charlie Woods Just Got Paid

    Just Alex and Jason this week (Marcus is on taxi duty), and there's a lot to cover. They open with some personal news — Jason's daughter got engaged to a Navy SEAL hopeful, sparking a conversation about military relationships, long-distance timelines, and dating advice for young adults figuring life out. Then it's a full golf news roundup: Team USA's third straight team-event loss in 13 months after a tight Solheim Cup defeat, why American players dominate individually but struggle in team formats, and new Ryder Cup qualification changes moving from a two-year to a one-year cycle. The big story, though, is LIV Golf filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — what it means for players still owed money (including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau), why the payments are unsecured, and the inside story of how the failed PGA Tour–LIV merger actually played out. They also break down the new TGL and WTGL team rosters, Brooks Koepka's move to Motor City, confusing team-city logic, and the return (or non-return) of stars like Nelly Korda and Jessica Korda. Plus: Charlie Woods' reported $3.5 million deal with TaylorMade, a deep dive into equipment free agency, why drivers matter more than irons in club deals, and a teaser for an upcoming exclusive video at a course set to host a major. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde) Partnerships: Integrity Golf Performance www.igp.com Music: www.djbavi.com

  7. Sep 9

    Episode 53: HOA Drama Meets Presidents Cup Drama

    Recorded on Labor Day weekend, Alex, Jason, and Marcus start with real talk on HOA horror stories, parenting manipulation tactics, and the never-ending battle to keep a house clean with kids, sports, and zero free weekends. Alex breaks down the new "work before play" chore system he rolled out at home — complete with an actual slide deck — and the guys compare notes on who handles cleaning vs. laundry in their households. Then it's all golf: a recap of the dramatic Walker Cup loss to Europe, a deep dive into rising amateur stars like Miles Russell and Ethan Fang, and a full breakdown of the upcoming Presidents Cup roster, captain's picks, and why Team USA's chemistry may be the deciding factor. They also dig into the course selection controversy — Medina, redesigned by the very golfer captaining the International team — and debate JT Poston's wild Presidents Cup vs. Ryder Cup splits. The back half tackles the biggest golf storyline of the summer: Tiger Woods' suspended driver's license and what it might mean for a return to competitive golf (Champions Tour included). Alex and Jason also make the case for why Scottie Scheffler might be the closest thing to the next Tiger Woods, comparing career stats side by side. Plus a golf ball performance report and a surprisingly deep tangent into prison survival audiobooks. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde) Partnerships: Integrity Golf Performance www.igp.com Music: www.djbavi.com

  8. Sep 2

    Episode 52: Coffee Snob, Golf Nerds

    Recorded bright and early (6 AM, four hours of sleep, and a house about to be overrun by five-year-olds), Alex, Jason, and Marcus start with a coffee deep dive — Jason breaks down the world of pour-over coffee, from grind size and water temperature to blooming technique and why it beats a Keurig when done right. Alex is intrigued but not fully committed to the process. From there, the guys dig into the newly announced PGA Tour 2028 playoff structure, breaking down the season-long points race, the shift toward match play in the postseason, and how a bracket-style knockout format (round of 16 down to a final) could finally solve golf's late-season drama problem. They also talk through where LIV Golf stands amid funding uncertainty, star players reportedly negotiating a path back to the PGA and DP World Tour, and what it means for the sport's competitive landscape heading into 2028. The back half tackles the Good Good / Callaway ad controversy — the backlash over their pulled commercial, the fallout with the PGA Tour and Callaway ending their partnership, and a candid discussion about corporate accountability: should Callaway have stood by their partner instead of cutting ties? Plus family life updates, horse-riding progress, and the ever-expanding world of kid carpools. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/scramblingdads Scrambling Dads Podcast is a production of Poppy Verde, LLC (https://linktr.ee/poppyverde) Partnerships: Integrity Golf Performance www.igp.com Music: www.djbavi.com

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Welcome to The Scrambling Dads! We are just two golf-obsessed dads trying to keep our swings sharp, our kids alive, and our sanity somewhere in between. We talk life, golf, family, and everything that happens when those worlds collide. From early tee times to late-night bottle feeds, it’s real stories, honest laughs, and reminders that we’re all just trying to play this game, and this life, one shot at a time.

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  • Creator
    Poppy Verde Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Poppy Verde Media
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