
Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast
Two friends. One goal. Unlimited optimism.
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Oct 4, 2018 • 59min
BONUS: The Mailbag
In this very different, barely-edited bonus episode, Mike and Eli answer listener questions. Not sure how great this will be to listen to, but it was a lot of fun to record. *Also, retraction: Virtucon only made $9 billion in 1997. MUSIC CREDITS: "News Theme" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones

Sep 27, 2018 • 53min
Ep 15: The Decisions
The hosts discuss the importance of decisions in their quest to become scratch golfers. They share struggles and solutions in their golf game. They introduce the concept of 'Kilmering' and talk about goal setting. They reflect on frustration with putting and missed opportunities. They discuss their current golf scores and their determination to improve. They talk about feedback from listeners, mental breakdowns, and bouncing back from setbacks.

Sep 7, 2018 • 56min
Ep 14: The Move
Mike and Eli pile up 2 confessions, 1.5 dramatic readings, an impromptu Honesty Hour, and launch a new segment called A Beautiful Mind. What else could you want? Also, stay tuned for outtakes after the credits. Rick Shiels video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFnfBvYVtrA Jack Nicklaus clinic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDjDzpNaWlI&t=226s Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/chasingscratch0 MUSIC CREDITS:
“Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Artist: incompetech.com/ “Decisions” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Artist: incompetech.com/ "Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.amazon.com/Agnus-Dei-X/dp/B00QGC7W3Y Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Epic Theme No. 2 "Majestic/Epic" by Steven O’Brien @stevenobrien Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/nD6_aQIJgW0 “Under Cover” is by Wayne Jones "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe

Aug 27, 2018 • 59min
Ep 13: The Mentalist
The hosts discuss their podcast analytics and unexpected popularity in Amsterdam. They talk about their frustrations and mistakes in golf, as well as their experiences with new clubs and rainy weather. They also consider raising the stakes for a competition and potential sponsorship from Vice and Ping.

Aug 10, 2018 • 51min
Ep 12: The Lull
In one late night sleep-deprived conversation, Mike and Eli discuss some key developments that have happened over the past three weeks in the aftermath of the 3rd major. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/chasingscratch0 MUSIC CREDITS:
“Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Artist: incompetech.com/ “Chase - Scoring Action” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Artist: incompetech.com/ “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com “Forever Yours” is by Wayne Jones “Air to the Throne” is by Doug Maxwell

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Aug 3, 2018 • 57min
Ep 11: The Expiration
The story of the 3rd major, covered in all its … glory? (Also, make sure to stay to the end for a few outtakes that didn’t quite fit into the story.) Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/chasingscratch0 MUSIC CREDITS:
“Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414
Artist: incompetech.com/ “Chase - Scoring Action” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399
Artist: incompetech.com/ “Decisions” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Artist: incompetech.com/ “Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: www.amazon.com/Agnus-Dei-X/dp/B00QGC7W3Y Artist: incompetech.com/ "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell "Everything is Fine" is by Sir Cubworth “Air to the Throne” is by Doug Maxwell

Jul 13, 2018 • 50min
Ep 10: The Game Changer
Are we idiots? Well, yes. Picking up from Episode 9, Mike and Eli explain what they learned last week after a fateful golf league night and the events that followed, and then talk in person on the eve of the 3rd major. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/chasingscratch0 USGA Commercial referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S9G7lPiV1c MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Chase - Scoring Action” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ Epic Theme No. 2 "Majestic/Epic" by Steven O’Brien @stevenobrien Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/nD6_aQIJgW0 “Decisions” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/

Jul 10, 2018 • 1h 3min
Ep 9: The Divergence
After declaring divergent paths last episode, Mike and Eli get back together to catch up after a few weeks off to discuss the state of their games as they prepare for the 3rd major of the year in Kentucky. A new segment is introduced, scorecards are read, confessions take place, and the next episode is dramatically set up. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/chasingscratch0 MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Chase - Scoring Action” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ Epic Theme No. 2 "Majestic/Epic" by Steven O’Brien @stevenobrien Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/nD6_aQIJgW0 “Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: www.amazon.com/Agnus-Dei-X/dp/B00QGC7W3Y Artist: incompetech.com/ “Decisions” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell

Jun 15, 2018 • 54min
Ep 8: The Ticking Clock
With under 5 months to go in the quest to get to scratch and a mere 30 days away from their next golf trip, Mike and Eli go over recent results, do some calculations, and discuss updated plans to achieve their goal by October 31. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chasingscratch0 MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Chase - Scoring Action” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ Epic Theme No. 2 "Majestic/Epic" by Steven O’Brien https://soundcloud.com/stevenobrien Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/nD6_aQIJgW0 “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones

Jun 5, 2018 • 1h 10min
Ep 7: The Realization
Mike and Eli have the realization that … well, you’ll just have to listen. Featuring the Myrtle Beach trip recap, honesty hour, a wife appearance, a dramatic reading of the scorecard – and a full update on our progress and current handicaps. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chasingscratch0 MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Chase - Scoring Action” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ Hero's Theme by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/280/heros-theme Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Epic Theme No. 2 "Majestic/Epic" by Steven O’Brien https://soundcloud.com/stevenobrien Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/nD6_aQIJgW0 Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100588 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell "Retro" is by Wayne Jones "Everything is Fine" is by Sir Cubworth