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TurfNet Podcasts
TurfNet personalities Tony Pioppi, Brad Klein and John Reitman interview a variety of turfies on a multitude of subjects... or just pontificate upon occasion.
Episodes
TurfNet PodcastsRotten Roots | with Dr. Jim Kerns
Frank dives deep into warm and cool season turfgrass disease management with Dr. Jim Kerns Professor and Extension Specialist of Turfgrass Pathology and…
TurfNet PodcastsRenovation Report with Richard Mandell: The elements and principles of golf course design
In this episode of the Renovation Report presented by Capillary Flow and Golf Preservations, Richard Mandell of Richard Mandell Golf Architecture, speaks with…
TurfNet PodcastsThe Secret to Success | Frankly Speaking with Mike O’Keeffe, The Ohio Program
Frank catches up with Mike 0’Keeffe who serves as Program Manager for The Ohio Program (TOP), Ohio State University's renowned international turfgrass…
TurfNet PodcastsRising Star of Turf: Moe Robinson
In this episode of Rising Stars of Turf, the spotlight is on Moe Robinson, arguably one of the most recognizable personalities in golf turf management today…
TurfNet PodcastsFrankly Speaking with John Sorochan: Factors affecting putting green performance
In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. John Sorochan of the University of Tennessee about various factors -- especially mechanical --…
TurfNet PodcastsGolf in Sweden | Frankly Speaking with Gunnar Håkansson, SGF
Frank catches up with Gunnar Håkansson who serves as the General Secretary and CEO of the Swedish Golf Federation (SGF), the governing body for golf in Sweden…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber and McCormick, Tag Team #15 podcast
In this episode of Wilber and McCormick, Dave and Peter discuss their experiences with life, health, and the turf industry while navigating personal…
TurfNet PodcastsSon of Golf | Frankly Speaking with Chris Haspell
Frank chats with Chris Haspell, founder and president of Chris Haspell and Associates. Based in the UK, Chris specializes in golf course and sports turf…
TurfNet PodcastsRenovation Report: Justin Mandon, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz, CA
In this episode of the Renovation Report presented by Capillary Flow and Golf Preservations, Justin Mandon, superintendent at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa…
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf: Scott Bordner
Scott Bordner, director of agronomy at the Union League of Philadelphia, discusses the organization's roots as a patriotic entity founded to support President…
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Wilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round #14
In Round 14 of Wilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Dave relates his progress (and challenges) with getting used to a new knee. Peter finally had occasion…
TurfNet PodcastsRockbottum Radio: Top GCS Agitator
In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, Willy is forced to wear a Mindfulness Monitoring Device if he wants to retain his life insurance. After exposure to…
TurfNet PodcastsThe Service Mindset | Frankly Speaking with Andy Magnasco
Frank got a chance to catch up with Andy Magnasco, Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Grounds at Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel Valley, CA about his career…
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Rising Star of Turf: Josh Smith
Josh Smith took an unconventional route to Orinda Country Club in Orinda, California, where he has been superintendent for the past decade. A competitive…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round 13 podcast
In Round #13 of Wilber and McCormick Unscripted, the conversation delves into personal growth and health challenges, including an upcoming knee replacement…
TurfNet PodcastsRising Star of Turf Carlton Henry
Carlton Henry was well prepared when he earned his first head superintendent position three years ago at Dedham Country and Polo Club just outside Boston. A…
TurfNet PodcastsRenovation Report: Bradley Klein with Tyler Rae, Tyler Rae Design
In this episode of the Renovation Report, golf course architect Tyler Rae of Tyler Rae Design talks about his route into architecture that began with years of…
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf: Justin Sims, CGCS mp3
Justin Sims, CGCS, has been director of grounds and facilities at The Alotian Club in Roland, Arkansas for 13 years. He prepped for a position as a head…
TurfNet PodcastsWrenchin' with Chris Hyman, equipment manager
Our guest this episode is Chris Hyman, the Equipment Manager at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Victor, NY about 15 miles southeast of Rochester. Chris is a…
TurfNet PodcastsRenovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Tom Mcavoy, CGCS, Old Westbury G&CC
Anthony Pioppi chats with Tom Mcavoy, CGCS, about the upcoming 27-hole Brian Silva renovation of Old Westbury Golf & Country Club in Old Westbury, NY.
TurfNet PodcastsWilber and McCormick, Special Tag Team with Derek Houtz, turfRad
TurfGeeks and TechnoNerds gather round as Dave and Peter chat with Derek Houtz, co-founder and CEO of TerraRad Tech, mother ship of turfRad, the turf soil…
TurfNet PodcastsRockbottum Radio: How To Protect Your Time Off
In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, we offer our top two secrets for protecting time off. Also, a brilliant Chuck Barber quote supporting our position is…
TurfNet PodcastsFramework of Sustainability w/ Dr. Michael Bekken
Frank gets a chance to catch up with Dr. Michael Bekken, a research scientist at Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) conducting research on…
TurfNet PodcastsA Coach's Son | with Russ Myers
Frank wraps up the 11th season of Frankly Speaking with Finger Lakes native Russ Myers, Director of Agronomics for Hanse Golf Course Design. Russ’s illustrious…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round 11 podcast
In this 11th round of Wilber and McCormick Unscripted, Dave and Peter reflect on their last podcast with the folks from Firefly Automatix. Dave recounts his…
TurfNet PodcastsRockbottum Radio: Fire and Anger
In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, Willy and the gang attend mandatory Anger Management training. Then, in a special Storytime segment, Willy tells the…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber and McCormick, with the FireFly Automatix brain trust podcast
In this special Tag Team event, Peter and Dave check in with the brain trust at FireFly Automatix, manufacturers of the AMP L-100 autonomous fairway mower…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted #9 podcast
It's been a few weeks since the last episode, but life has a habit of intervening and sometimes throwing a monkey wrench into the works. Peter and Dave offer…
TurfNet PodcastsThe Breeding Pipeline w/ Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis
Frank speaks with Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis, Professor of Turfgrass Breeding & Genetics at North Carolina State University about her career progression from…
TurfNet PodcastsRenovation Report — Chad Goetz, Nicklaus Design
In this episode of the Renovation Report, sponsored by Golf Preservations, Chad Goetz, senior design associate with Nicklaus Design, talks with John Reitman…
TurfNet PodcastsLifelong Education | with Dr. Mike Goatley
In this episode Frank speaks with Dr. Michael J. Goatley Jr., Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech. His contributions to sports turf…
TurfNet PodcastsRockbottum Radio: Our Annual Prediction Show
In this episode, we forecast what lies ahead for golf operations in 2025. As with all Rockbottum CC intel briefings, it's in code, discernible only by a…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round #8
Prior to delving into holiday glimmers, Dave provides a Walter update and Peter anticipates the arrival of his new rescue dog, Kobe, inbound from Georgia. One…
TurfNet PodcastsRenovation Report: Tony Pioppi with Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC
Tony Pioppi chats with Eric Morrison, CGCS at Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton, CT, about the seemingly perpetual (since 2009) gradual renovation of the 125…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted #7
In this pre-holiday episode, Dave introduces his new puppy, Walter, named after Walter Woods, venerable course manager at the St. Andrews Links. Peter laments…
TurfNet PodcastsFrankly Speaking | The First Green, Then and Now
In this special episode of Frankly Speaking highlighting the The First Green program, Frank revisits his conversation with jeff Gullickson, the “Godfather” of…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, #6
After each experiencing the recent death of a beloved dog, both Dave and Peter look forward to the arrival of new puppies. Glimmers include Peter's hearing…
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D.
The latest TurfNet All Star of Turf is Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., of TurfGrade LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska. Kreuser has a wide range of experience in the turf industry…
TurfNet PodcastsBallpark in a Box | Frankly Speaking with Murray Cook
Frank speaks with Murray Cook, Head of Sports Turf Division at Brightview Sports and a 2025 Inductee into the Virgina Sports Hall of Fame. Murray and Frank…
TurfNet PodcastsRising Stars of Turf: Carson Letot, Ph.D., USGA
Listen in as Carson Letot, Ph.D., joins TurfNet's John Reitman to discuss his less-than-traditional route from an intern on a golf course to becoming a school…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber & McCormick, Unscripted: Round #5
Glimmers galore in this somewhat music-themed show. Peter kicks it off with a glimmer about a hand truck and his mother-in-law, while Dave follows up with a…
TurfNet PodcastsThroughlines: Organic Matter and Nutrient Management | with Dr. Chas Schmid
Frank speaks with Dr. Chas Schmid from Oregon State University on the evolution of his thinking on organic matter and nutrient management from early days…
TurfNet PodcastsRenovation Report: Brad Klein with Emily Casey, Seven Canyons Golf Club
In this episode of Renovation Report Emily Casey, assistant superintendent at Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Arizona, talks with Brad Klein about her…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber & McCormick | Tag Team Unscripted #4
In this post-election -- nah -- episode, Dave and Peter share some glimmers, chat about methods for dealing with unwelcome news and limiting the inroads…
TurfNet PodcastsHoban's Digital Ball Secrets | Rockbottum Radio
This episode is a hybridized Podcast/Radio Show starring Mark Hoban, the Jedi Master of golf turf. He forced his way into our studio and demanded we tell the…
TurfNet Podcasts“Reel” Solid Professional | Frankly Speaking with Kayla Kipp, CTEM
Frank visits with Kayla Kipp, Certified Turfgrass Equipment Manager at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in western Pennsylvania. Kayla takes us through her journey…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round 3
Dave and Peter ponder the passing of Dave's dog Bruce, touch on the US election, debate the value of social media participation, and answer the question of…
TurfNet PodcastsRising Stars of Turf: Scott Lambert, Atlanta Country Club
Scott Lambert's career in golf began like that of many superintendents — working on a golf course as a summer job. His career shifted onto the fast track after…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber & McCormick | Tag Team Round 2
Striking while the iron is hot, Dave and Peter mix it up again with a convo on loneliness at the top and the value of regular face-to-face "safety meetings"…
TurfNet PodcastsGolf Business Analytics with Jim Koppenhaver and Stuart Lindsay
Frank got the band back together for their annual conversation about the business of golf. Jim Koppenhaver of Pellucid Golf and Stuart Lindsay of Edgehill…
TurfNet PodcastsWilber & McCormick: Tag Team, Unscripted | Round 1
Dave Wilber and Peter McCormick launch a new unscripted podcast series with an impromptu conversation between two old friends, riffing on Life and Health with…
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf: David Webner, Westwood Country Club
David Webner is winding up a 42 year career in golf turf management, the last almost-25 of which have been as the golf course superintendent at Westwood…
TurfNet PodcastsFrankly Speaking: Golf Turf Analytics With Dr. Brandon Horvath
The inimitable Dr. Brandon Horvath from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville joins Frank to chat about his early days growing up playing golf, time with Dr…
TurfNet PodcastsSustainable Grasslands | Frankly Speaking with Dr. Jay McCurdy
In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank speaks with Dr. Jay McCurdy, Associate Professor and Mississippi State Turfgrass Extension Specialist, about a…
TurfNet PodcastsRising Star of Turf: Carlton Henry
Carlton Henry was well prepared when he earned his first head superintendent position three years ago at Dedham Country and Polo Club just outside Boston. A…
TurfNet PodcastsRockbottum Radio: Dad's Turf Secret Stolen by (REDACTED)
In this episode, old Boof hijacks the radio show and skillfully forces RW to answer questions he has long avoided, like Dad's most guarded turf secret…
TurfNet PodcastsSports, Education, and Biologicals | Frankly Speaking with Dr. Chrissie Segars
Frank speaks in this episode with PBI-Gordon’s West Research Scientist, Dr. Chrissie Segars. Dr. Segars received a BS at Clemson University, spent a short time…