Making The Turn Podcast

MTT - Paul Carter, CGCS at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay

In this latest episode, I continue my discussions with industry professionals during the University of Tennessee Turfgrass Field Day 2019. This weeks episode is with Paul Carter, Certified Golf Course Superintendent at Bear Trace Harrison Bay.
We had a great conversation about his career, his ambitions, work with Environmental Stewardship, and more. 
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MTT - Dr. John Sorochan, Distinguished Professor, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

In this latest episode, I sat down with Dr. John Sorochan, Professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. It was a great conversation and one of the many I had during the University of Tennessee Turfgrass Field Day. I know you enjoy hearing all about the many things that John does and the many research projects that he his working on. Also how a guy from southern Canada made it to Tennessee.
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MTT - Jason Sanderson, Golf Course Superintendent at Cherokee Country Club, Knoxville, TN.

In the latest episode, I sit down with Jason Sanderson, Golf Course Superintendent at Cherokee Country in Knoxville, Tn. We had a great discussion and Jason does an excellent job at Cherokee. I had the pleasure of playing the course with Jason after the taping and it was in outstanding shape. 
We had our conversation on location at the University of Tennessee Turfgrass Field Day 2019 and we talked about the different things he has going at Cherokee and his path and career highlights. 
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MTT - Jason Pooler, President of Tri Turf Sod, UT Knoxville Turfgrass Field Day '19 Series

In this episode, I was on location at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville Turfgrass Field Day 2019 and I sat down with Jason Pooler, President of Tri turf Sod. Jason discussed the sod business and how they started as a little 5 acre farm to over 900 acres currently. Jason is also the President of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association and we discussed some of what that requires. Jason was involved in providing some of the sod for research at field day and does the majority of work for many local pro, college and sports teams as well as many golf courses. 
Enjoy this episode of the Podcast, on location, from the University of Tennessee Turfgrass Field Day, 2019.  

MTT - Bill Blackburn, General Manager, Tennessee Business, Smith Turf and Irrigation

In the latest episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Bill Blackburn. Bill is the General Manager of Tennessee Business for Smith Turf and Irrigation (STI). 
One of the many special things about doing this podcast is it allows me the opportunity to interview professionals in the industry who I have known and respect and that have been a huge contributor to my success and has been a friend as well. Bill is an excellent example of that and was on a very short list of people that I wanted to have on. And I'm so glad he agreed to do it.
Bill discusses his career, how he got to STI, his passions in life and some of the many things that have helped him along the way. One of his biggest contributions is the development of the Lightning Bug Golf Course and the impact it has on TN Junior golf. I hope you enjoy this story and my conversation with Bill.
Please get involved, contribute and check out the Lightning Bug Golf Course.
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MTT - Ken Mangum, Former Golf Course Superintendent at Atlanta Athletic Club

In the latest episode, I had the honor of sitting down with the former golf course superintendent at Atlanta Athletic Club, Ken Mangum. We talked about Ken's career, his path to getting to AAC and who influenced him along the way. We talked about the career as a Golf Course Superintendent and the difficulties and challenges that come with the profession. I also discussed the new Zoysia grass options for greens and what his thoughts were about zoysia as an option for greens. 
We had a great conversation and this was one I will truly cherish. Ken talked about what its like to have employees move on in the business, being inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and what it's like to prepare for Major Golf Championships.
I know you are really going to enjoy this one. I know I did. 
Thanks for listening. You are in for a treat....
 

MTT - James McNair, Singer/Songwriter and son of a Golf Course Owner

In the latest episode, I sat down with James McNair. James is a singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN. This episode was so fun. James is the son of a Golf Course owner and we talked about golf, golf course ownership, being around golf, how golf played a roll in him moving to Nashville and ultimately followed a dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. I think you are really going to enjoy this episode and it was a nice change of pace from the normal episodes. Music and Golf are well connected in the emotions of life and it was nice to reconnect and discuss both.
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MTT - Chaz Smithson, Product and Facilities Manager, Holy Cow Soils

In the latest episode, I sat down with Chaz Smithson from Holy Cow Soils. Holy Cow Soils (formerly Southern Nurseries) is a Landscape supply and Bulk Material distributor in Hendersonville, TN. Chaz is the Product and Facilities Manager and is vital to the day to day operations and the success of Holy Cow Soils. We had a fun interview about what he does and the ends and outs of the Landscape industry. This content was new to the podcast and one I was exited to cover. I hope you enjoyed it as well. 
Of the many things we discussed was the Non-Profit organization that Chaz is helping with. Go visit www.ProjectEvergreen.org to learn more.
Or Call 888-611-2955
This organization supports our Military and their families and gives them assistance with landscaping and other outdoor needs. Please go check it out.
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MTT19 - Darren Seybold, Director of Sports Management, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

In this episode, I sat down with Darren Seybold who is the Director of Sports Management for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Among his many responsibilities is the task of taking care of the stadium turf at Neyland Stadium. We talked at length about this and many other tasks that Darren is responsible for. We got into some discussions on Painting, the challenges of having multiple sports, recruiting visits, Golf course maintenance, and much more. 
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MTT18 - Scott Senseman, Department Head of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

In the latest episode, I sat down with Scott Senseman, Department Head of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. We had a great discussion and I know you will enjoy it. We talked about Scott and how he ended up at UT. His different stops along the way and the future of the UT program. Great things are ahead. We also talked about the Glyphosate issue and what are some of the facts and misinformation being spread around. If you want more information you can go to their website: ag.tennessee.edu for more information. 
Finally, UT Turfgrass Field Day is August 29th. If you can attend, it will be a great event and tons of research, learning and networking opportunities.
 
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