Max Homa, Vernon Davis, Reading Headlines, Mt Rushmore Of Broadcast Calls + Fyre Fest
Aug 18, 2023
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Pro golfer Max Homa discusses his season, Ryder Cup, and spicy meatballs. Super Bowl champ Vernon Davis talks football, hosting jobs, and a tackle mishap. Plus, a fun Mt Rushmore of broadcasting calls and a Fyre Fest of the week segment.
Max Homa had a consistent season in golf, with 10 top 10 finishes and no glaring weaknesses.
Max Homa emphasizes the need for more originality in fan interactions and discusses playing with legendary figures like Tom Lasorda and Chris Berman.
Max Homa is excited and nervous about potentially playing in the Ryder Cup and emphasizes the importance of playing with compatible partners.
The speaker shares iconic broadcasting calls from famous sports moments.
The speaker experienced a dog bite on their penis, causing discomfort and concern.
Deep dives
Consistency and Improvement in Performance
Max Homa reflects on his most consistent year in golf, having 10 top 10 finishes and feeling like he has no glaring weakness in his game. He also mentions the pressure and excitement of potentially playing in the Ryder Cup and his desire to compete for his country. Max has been focusing on visualization as a tool for his game and discusses the challenges of playing with close friends on the tour and the balance between competition and friendship.
Interactions with Fans and Dealing with Common Jokes
Max Homa discusses the challenges of dealing with repetitive jokes from fans, such as the 'spicy meatball' phrase, and the need for more originality in fan interactions. He also shares his experiences of playing with legendary figures like Tom Lasorda and Chris Berman, and highlights the importance of maintaining his focus and professionalism during competition while still trying to enjoy the game.
Thoughts on the Upcoming Ryder Cup
Max Homa expresses excitement and nerves about the possibility of playing in the Ryder Cup, considering the intense competition and the honor of representing his country. He notes the importance of playing with compatible partners and the need to adapt to different playing dynamics. Max reflects on the unpredictability of team selection and the anticipation of facing the challenges of playing on European soil.
Do you believe in miracles?
Do you believe in miracles? Yes!
Down goes Frazier!
Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!
The band is on the field!
The band is on the field! The band is on the field!
Mookie Wilson's Epic at bat
Little roller up along first. Behind the bag! It gets through Buckner! Here comes Knight and the Mets win it!
Moving to a new place
The speaker is moving to a new place after spending a month in a disabled person's apartment.
Unfortunate dog incident
The speaker's dog bit them on their penis, causing discomfort and concern about future behavior.
We start with what has become a summer Friday tradition, reading headlines and commenting on trending topics (00:00:00-00:19:55). We welcome on our good friend Max Homa in person at Olympia Fields, to talk about his season, Ryder Cup, Spicy Meatballs, Tommy Lasorda and more (00:19:55-00:58:27). We then welcome on Super Bowl Champ Vernon Davis to talk ball, all his hosting jobs, the time he got tackled by his penis, winning a SB and more (00:58:27-01:31:23). Mt Rushmore of broadcasting calls and then we finish with Fyre Fest of the week (01:31:23-02:12:20).
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