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Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon

Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon

By: J.R. Smith x Stephen Malbon x DBPodcasts
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This is a Podcast for Golf Addicts of All Levels. Hosted by Two-Time NBA Champion & NCAA Golfer J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf Co-Founder Stephen Malbon & Sometimes Joined By Our Famous Friends. Par 3 Podcast is all about Golf & Adulting. New Audio & Video Episodes Air Weekly on All Podcast Platforms & YouTube. Made Possible by DBPodcasts For Business Inquiries Contact: Listen@Par3Podcast.comJ.R. Smith x Stephen Malbon x DBPodcasts 2023 Golf Politics & Government
Episodes
  • R5, HOLE 19: Asaeli "Bat" Batibasaga on Jason Day, Augusta Secrets, @TheLadsGolf on YouTube & The Elite Golfer Mindset
    Apr 24 2026

    00:00 – Funny intro & welcome back to Augusta

    00:38 – Meet Asaeli “Bat” Batibasaga

    01:18 – Why Augusta is playing brutal this year

    01:35 – Growing up with Jason Day (30-year friendship)

    02:15 – “The Lads” YouTube channel: golf + banter

    03:00 – Jason Day’s swagger, style & confidence

    04:15 – The Masters dream: chasing the green jacket

    05:30 – Animal mindset & symbolism for focus

    06:49 – What it’s REALLY like caddying on the PGA Tour

    08:48 – The secret to elite golf: mastering misses

    10:41 – Why Augusta humbles even the best

    11:41 – Tiger Woods’ 1997 inspiration

    12:00 – Jason Day’s rise to World #1 & character

    Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media

    Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts

    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q

    Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media

    Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts

    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q


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    23 mins
  • R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright)
    Apr 16 2026

    R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright)

    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Masters intro + wild outfit reactions

    00:41 – Walking Augusta & fan attention all day

    01:40 – First-time Masters experience + no phones vibe

    03:03 – Cheap food, Amen Corner & full course breakdown

    04:46 – Gambling on Hole 16 + meeting Good Good crew

    05:43 – Augusta week plans + DJ life + Malbon house

    06:38 – Love for golf + Tiger Woods appreciation

    08:00 – Masters merch pickups (flags, chairs, rare items)

    10:14 – How they got into golf + going viral early

    10:58 – Favorite courses: Pebble Beach, Ireland & more

    12:35 – Golf trip advice: don’t bring lames

    13:20 – Booking courses + playing 36 holes

    15:31 – Clappers Cup golf event breakdown

    16:31 – How to go viral (trial reels strategy)

    18:09 – Content advice: just post, don’t overthink

    18:59 – Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright join the podcast

    19:39 – Masters experience + Augusta vibes

    21:20 – Building Ace Members Club (golf brand)

    22:16 – Golf mindset vs basketball mindset

    23:49 – Favorite golf moments + hole-in-one story

    25:22 – Golf as a life metaphor (family moments)

    26:30 – Mental toughness: “next shot” mentality

    27:53 – Applying pro athlete mindset to golf

    28:46 – Trash talk stories (NBA + golf)

    31:17 – Wade addresses media & defending his legacy

    33:23 – Potential 2v2 match + future collabs

    34:54 – Favorite clubs in the bag

    36:20 – Dream golf partners (Steph Curry, teammates)

    38:13 – Why they started Ace + helping the next generation

    Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media

    Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts

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    40 mins
  • R5, HOLE 17: Austin Smotherman (PGA Pro), Gary Koch (Former PGA Pro/Broadcaster) on Pressure, Process & Greatness, How to Make the PGA Tour
    Apr 2 2026

    J.R. Smith sits down with PGA Tour pro Austin Smotherman and then golf legend Gary Koch at The Players Championship for a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the highest level of golf.

    From rebuilding a career on the Korn Ferry Tour to mastering pressure, routines, and mental toughness—this episode is packed with insights for athletes, golfers, and competitors in any field.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro & setting the scene at The Players

    00:36 – Austin Smotherman joins the show

    01:15 – From Korn Ferry Tour to PGA Tour success

    02:24 – Handling pressure & trusting the process

    03:53 – Dallas becoming a golf hotspot

    08:23 – Tournament golf vs casual golf (huge difference)

    10:05 – Mental shift when keeping score seriously

    12:17 – Pace of play & adapting on tour

    12:56 – The “happy bubble” mindset with his caddie

    14:38 – Pre-shot routines & consistency at elite level

    18:41 – Ray Allen story & competitive mindset

    20:32 – Playing at The Players & course strategy

    22:53 – Gary Koch joins the podcast

    24:00 – His PGA Tour career & transition to broadcasting

    25:07 – Why golf is one of the hardest sports to win

    26:17 – Journaling & improving performance

    27:32 – Difference between practice golf & tournament golf

    29:14 – Tiger Woods’ dominance explained

    30:32 – Is Scottie Scheffler the next Tiger?

    32:41 – Technology’s impact on modern golf

    34:13 – Evolution of training & player support teams

    35:05 – The iconic “Better Than Most” call story

    37:24 – Transitioning from player to analyst

    40:16 – Why broadcasting became his passion

    Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media

    Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts

    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q


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    41 mins
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