Episodes

  • Round 6: Making the Turn: Late Nights and the Promise of Season Six

    Round 6: Making the Turn: Late Nights and the Promise of Season Six
    Dec 17 2024

    Friends, we recorded this episode the morning after our live anniversary bash, which brought back memories of Vegas benders, sleepless golf trips and other tales of debauchery from our wilder 20-something days. And those stories put into perspective our takes on relationships, personal growth and other reflections on meaningful middle age.


    Those pave the way for what’s ahead as we preview Season Six, including some truly thought-provoking episodes on love, dating, adult parenting and other aspects of this time of life. So come take a sleigh ride with us, as we jingle all the way into the Back 9.

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    17 mins
  • Round 5: The 19th Hole - Our First Anniversary Party Recorded LIVE

    Round 5: The 19th Hole - Our First Anniversary Party Recorded LIVE
    Dec 10 2024
    It’s a party on The Back 9! Broadcasting live from Taco Tuesdays Taqueria in Delray Beach, Florida, as we invite several guests to celebrate our first anniversary, and close Season 5 in style. With our first ever live audience bringing the energy, this episode is packed with heartfelt reflections, hilarious moments, and inspiring stories. We update thoughts on dating after divorce with our first-ever guest, Eric Goodman, and bring in comedians, counselors and other podcasters to help us laugh and thrive in midlife.

    So come join us at this fiesta for a celebratory mix of life’s challenges and triumphs, and the unexpected moments that have made it worthwhile during the first year of the Back 9.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Round 5: Ep. 18 - Award-Winning Podcaster Matt Gilhooly: Winning the Life-Altering Moments

    Round 5: Ep. 18 - Award-Winning Podcaster Matt Gilhooly: Winning the Life-Altering Moments
    Dec 3 2024
    In this powerful episode of The Back 9, Dennis and Josh wrap up Season 5 with an inspiring conversation featuring Matt Gilhooly, creator of the award-winning podcast The Life Shift. Matt takes us on an emotional journey, sharing how a life-altering moment in his childhood shaped his mission to uncover the pivotal moments that define all of us. From personal tragedies to transformative decisions, Matt’s insights reveal how exploring these experiences can lead to healing, growth, and self-awareness.

    As Dennis and Josh discuss their own milestones, the discussion touches on how life’s darkest valleys often lead to unexpected highs. It’s a candid conversation that reminds us all to embrace our own turning points, and a fitting finale to season 5 of The Back 9.


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    26 mins
  • Round 5: Ep. 17 – Community Builders Donna Taylor & Brittany Boo: Beating Burnout

    Round 5: Ep. 17 – Community Builders Donna Taylor & Brittany Boo: Beating Burnout
    Nov 26 2024
    In this very light episode, Dennis and Josh get to know Donna Taylor and Brittany Boo, hosts of the Talk Birdie to Me podcast, for a deep dive into the transformative power of community. Donna shares her story of growing up in a golfing family, burning out as a competitive player, and then deploying other passions – like yoga – to find a new approach to that helped her rediscover her love for the game in a totally different way. By utilizing this unique blend of yoga and golf, she has created a supportive space where women of all ages can learn, connect, and thrive. Brittany adds a fresh perspective as a newer member of this community, and between them they share relatable experiences about starting something new later in life and why creating or being involved in community is at the heart of so much positivity in everything they do.

    In the end, it’s a discussion about how reinvention and finding joy in community is a sure path to overcoming burnout, and it’s one we joyfully share, on this episode of the Back 9.


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    28 mins
  • Round 5: Ep. 16 - Hockey legend Rob Ray: How to Set the Rules

    Round 5: Ep. 16 - Hockey legend Rob Ray: How to Set the Rules
    Nov 20 2024
    In this special guest episode of The Back 9, Dennis surprises Josh with legendary tough guy and hockey leader Rob Ray. Razor reflects on his unique career, from scoring his first NHL goal to shaping a legacy that fits the blue-collar spirit of the fans that cheered him on. Beyond the fights and penalty minutes, Ray offers insight into his life after hockey, sharing heartfelt advice on transitioning out of a first career — in his case professional sports — finding purpose beyond the game, and the challenges of balancing family with a demanding career. With humor, unforgettable anecdotes, and reflections on a two-decade second career in broadcasting, Ray’s story reminds us that true fulfillment comes from what we give back. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply love a good story, this episode will keep you entertained as we skate through this episode of the back 9.

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    30 mins
  • Round 5: Ep. 15 - Golf Legend Annika Sorenstam: Mentorship, Parenting and the Power of Passion

    Round 5: Ep. 15 - Golf Legend Annika Sorenstam: Mentorship, Parenting and the Power of Passion
    Nov 12 2024

    Ssssh! It’s a surprise! It’s the first of our secret guest episodes and we are starting with an ACE. It’s a compelling conversation with the GOAT of Ladies Golf, Annika Sorenstam. Annika shares her transformation from childhood tennis prodigy to golfing superstar, as she reflects on her groundbreaking career, the importance of the mentors who guided her, and the moment she decided to step away at her peak to embrace family life.

    From this unique perspective, Annika discusses the delicate balance of parenting young athletes, mentoring the next generation through the Annika Foundation, and the enduring passion that drives her in every area of life – as an icon, a chef, and a Mom. Annika’s insights reveal her dedication, humility, and humor. So come play a few holes and be inspired by the resilience, grace, and legacy of a true champion, on a fresh episode of The Back 9.


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    32 mins
  • Round 5: Ep. 14 - Pastor Tim Johnson: Football, Faith, And Finding Purpose

    Round 5: Ep. 14 - Pastor Tim Johnson: Football, Faith, And Finding Purpose
    Nov 5 2024

    Few of us have ever won a National Championship, and fewer still have won something as large as the Super Bowl. On this Episode of the Back 9, we introduce you to Pastor Tim Johnson, someone who has done both of those things, and yet neither stands as his largest accomplishment. Most recently, Tim embedded himself in one of the most violent sections of one of America’s harshest prisons, to execute a mission of redemption to provide hope for some of the inmates, and has a forthcoming documentary that documents that experience.

    In this episode you’ll hear how through one encounter from his childhood, Tim discovered the extraordinary impact that can be made from a single conversation. He shares that story and discusses the power he found in dedicating himself to mentorship and faith. It’s an episode full of honesty and humor that invites us to look beyond ourselves to consider the legacies we are building and the difference we can make in the lives of others. So join in for a full plate spirituality on this episode of the Back 9.




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    31 mins
  • Round 5: Ep. 13 - Business Coach Nick Warner: Success without Stress

    Round 5: Ep. 13 - Business Coach Nick Warner: Success without Stress
    Oct 29 2024

    This episode of the Back 9 will stimulate the brain and soothe the ears. We welcome the resonant voice of Nick Warner, a former high-powered lobbyist who made a bold transition to become a successful business consultant. Nick shares his compelling story of how he walked away from a decades-long career influencing California’s political arena, to pivot to a new path focused on helping others thrive through leadership and coaching.

    Within the facts of that story, Nick offers the intimate details of the personal and professional challenges that shaped his decision, including the toll of stress, the importance of financial foresight, and how he applied his philosophy of saying ‘no’ to unnecessary pressure. It’s a deep dive into what it takes to redefine success, maintain work-life balance, and approach life with purpose on this episode of The Back 9.




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    31 mins