Making The Turn Podcast
A Green Industry Podcast bringing knowledge and insight about work and life and how to fight through adversity and the art of the comeback. Recovering from life's front 9 to win on the Back 9.
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
In the latest episode of the podcast, I had a great time chatting via video with Jim Huntoon, Golf Course Superintendent at the Heritage Club in South Carolina. Jim and I had connected over social media and I asked him to come on the podcast and we finally made it happen. This podcast takes us outside the boundaries that I normally use with my guests but it was great to talk with Jim and discuss some things going on in the Carolinas. We discussed Jim's career, the challenges of being at the Heritage Club, the current Pandemic and its effect on he and his staff, and also his involvement with the Carolina GCSA. He is also a lover of the podcast and helps with the guys at Pullin' Weeds from time to time.
I think you will really enjoy this one. I apologize for the audio in the beginning but I got it sorted out and we had a great chat.
Go listen. Be sure to rate, Share and subscribe and as always, thanks for listening!
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Well this episode is an all-time for me. As many of you know, I have a love for old school hip hip and in this episode me and my long time friend and 1/2 of the group Break 2 (to which I am the other half) discuss all things music, hip hop and more. Rob has a great story surrounding his coffee business and his love for music. If you are music fan and especially old school hip hop/rap, this episode is for you. I took a break from the green industry content to bring you some pop culture and music content. Don't worry, I'll be back bringing you more from the world of turf and all but this one was a fun break in these weird and crazy times.
I hope you enjoy. Go check out Just Love Coffee and be sure to support your local businesses. Thanks to Rob (aka Master Rob) for coming on and talking music and more.
Enjoy.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
In the latest Episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Brandon Horvath, Professor at University of Tennessee at Knoxville. We discussed many topics including the current epidemic, how we can relate it to turfgrass and many other topics. We dove into golf data and it can be used to help manage your course and how to use data to relate specific topics to golfers expectations. I really enjoyed this conversation and I know you will too.
Please go check it out and enjoy.
And as referenced: @scottfawcett @loustagner @utturfpath @utturfgrass - Go follow on twitter for more great content.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
In the latest podcast, I sat down with Ryan Emerson, Golf Course Superintendent at McLemore Golf Club on Lookout Mountain. I was able to spend a few days with Ryan and it was a great conversation. we taped the podcast prior to me seeing much of the course due to some extreme fog and I wish I had seen it prior to the interview but it turned out great anyway and we will definitely follow up with a future podcast episode.
Thanks to Greg Johns and Rusty McClendon at Sigma Organics for helping set this up and for allowing me to tag along. I appreciate their hospitality. Also, thank you to Matthew Powell with GroundsCare Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Your support is very appreciative. Be sure to go check out all their services, equipment and turf care options.
Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode. Please rate, review, share and describe....also be sure to bring a friend or tell someone about the podcast. That would be an awesome way to spread the content and for the people that may not have heard Making the Turn to jump on board.
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Had a great spur of the moment discussion with John Clintsman from the Ensworth School in Nashville Tennessee. We talked about the recent events and how he is handling the current world situation. We talked about a bunch of topics and he even turned it around on me and asked me a few questions.
Always great to have him on and had a blast just taking a few moments to distract from the craziness. John is the first repeat guest and that was cool as well.
Thanks for listening and i know you will enjoy this.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
The latest episode is with Matthew Powell. He is the Owner/Superintendent at Pebble Brook Golf Course in northern Middle Tennessee and he also is the Owner of GroundsCare Unlimited.
We talked about a variety of topics including his career, his many hats he wears, what it's like to be a golf course owner now and the challenges of doing many different things.
GroundsCare Unlimited is also a sponsor of this episode and I appreciate them for coming on Board.
Thanks to Matthew and I know you will really enjoy this one. Lots of Fun!
Be sure to go rate, review, share and subscribe!
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
My latest episode put me square in the sights of Mr. Pat Jones. What a conversation we had. This was my first Video chat and I think it went really well. We talked a lot about the industry, his career and even got into some interesting topics regarding technology and social media. There is a lot in this conversation. Please go listen and enjoy. Share and invite a friend.
Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
In the latest episode, I sat down with Whit Turnbow whi us the President of the Tennessee Golf Foundation. We had a great conversation about his role with the Foundation. His career as a professional golfer, MTSU golf coach and more. Whit discussed what it was like taking over for Dick Horton and what that was like. We discussed the Junior Golf landscape in Tennessee and also how Superintendents play a role in helping the Foundation.
Whit also shared his life story about battling cancer and how that changed his life and perspective.
I had a great time with this episode and I know you will enjoy it.
Please sure to share and always thanks for listening.
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
The latest episode is a recorded seminar from the 2020 Tennessee Turfgrass Conference and Show. The seminar talk was given by Mr. Anthony Pioppi and it was titled "Uncovering the Architectural History of Your Golf Course" Really great talk and lots of good information for clubs out there.
If you have any questions after the episode or want to reach out to me or Anthony please don't hesitate. Anthony can be found at Turfnet as a podcast host and also currently serves as Executive Director for the Seth Raynor Society. You can also find him on Twitter @AnthonyPioppi
Reach out to him and tell him that you enjoyed the seminar talk. Thanks to him for allowing me to record the session and thank you to the Tennessee Turfgrass Association for hosting Making the Turn at this years conference and show.
Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
In the latest episode, I sat down with Ryan Storey, Sports Turf Manager at Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tennessee. We talked about all things Sports Turf. We discussed his career and the unique challenges he faces at Vanderbilt. Ryan deals with a lot of Synthetic Turf and we discussed that aspect of his responsibilities.
This was a fun and great interview. I am sure you will enjoy it.
Thanks for listening.