TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up

Join Randy and TC as they dive into a mix of cooking mishaps and air travel woes amidst a government shutdown. Listen in on their thoughts about the unexpected coaching turnover in college football and the legacy of Paul Tagliabue. They also discuss the curious world of AI music and the ethics surrounding it. Plus, catch updates on environmental issues like the water crisis in Iran and the intriguing world of birdwatching. With light-hearted banter and a sprinkle of local civic discussions, it's a captivating listen!

The Seamsters are ready to put a bow on the 2025 Season, but we’ve gone to the bullpen to call in our resident catcher AJ Ellis and the recently retired World Series Champ, Clayton Kershaw.  After a thorough breakdown of one of the most memorable Fall Classics in the history of the sport, we look towards the offseason, the looming labor fight around a new CBA, and review our over/under predictions from back in March.  Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠ Support our sponsors: ServPro⁠ Rhoback FanDuel.com/nlu Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tron and Neil offer some quick updates and mea culpas before we welcome a true knower as Matt Ryan talks through the current state of the NFL, quarterbacks - and how certain QBs are enjoying a career revival after early struggles, his favorite playcallers and players to watch and his transition into broadcasting for CBS and a ton more.  Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠ Support our sponsors: ServPro⁠ Rhoback Whoop  Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With DJ in Jacksonville we squeezed in an in-person chop session with TC to clear out our monitoring list covering recent travels, world news, bird watching, DVD collections, and more. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Support our sponsors: ServPro⁠ Stone Creek Coffee  FanDuel.com/nlu Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Holderness and John Bourne, co-founders of Holderness & Bourne, share their journey from Yale classmates to golf apparel innovators. They discuss spotting a gap in modern golf fashion, the challenges of product development, and how they built credibility through wholesale partnerships. Their candid recounting of early failures, pivotal moments like landing their first pro shop order, and the importance of customer service offers inspiring insights. Plus, they emphasize the significance of clear roles and staying focused on quality in business.

Cody and Neil return for another Booth to offer Mea Culpas and request some from the audience as well.  We also discuss Neil’s move to the burbs, hardware store loyalties, what we’re watching, making sense of content feedback on social media, Neil's appearance on a panel at Columbia, and more.  Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Support our sponsors: ServPro⁠ Rhoback Stone Creek Coffee Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into a lively discussion on power-ranking U.S. Transportation Secretaries and the recent Green Bay trip, where tailgating stole the show. There's a spirited debate over kids' walk-up songs and the commercialization of youth sports. The hosts also reflect on Sister Jean's legacy and highlight a new Japanese ordinance to limit screen time. Add in quirky conversations about Dippin' Dots and insights on college football coaching changes, and you've got a dynamic mix of topics to enjoy!

The Seamsters welcome Brent Rooker back to the TrapDraw for a review of his season with the A’s and a chance to properly nerd out on the state of the playoffs with his takes on what we’ve seen thus far in the 2025 postseason.  We close the pod with “Good Take - Bad Take” as Brent evaluates some of our hottest baseball opinions. Disclaimer: We recorded on Thursday afternoon prior to both NLDS Game 4s. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Support our sponsors: ServPro⁠ Stone Creek Coffee Rhoback Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our sensei of schematics, Bob Sturm, returns to talk all things NFL with Tron and Randy. The first half of our chat covers various storylines from around the league before we look back at Bob’s career in Dallas and his arrival on the heels of the era of Cowboys football featured in the recent documentary.  Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Support our sponsors: ServPro⁠ Omni Hotels⁠FanDuel.com/nlu Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody McBride, a frequent co-host known for his insights on turf, travel, and family life, joins the conversation for an engaging mix of topics. They dive into lawn care techniques, sharing Cody's mower collection and maintenance tips. The duo reflects on solo parenting challenges and the calming effects of yard work. They also discuss the latest in youth sports, NFL thoughts, and surprising food recalls, such as the corn dog incident. With a touch of humor, they navigate through travel plans and unique dining experiences, leaving listeners entertained and informed.