Episodes

  • Jason Asks Me A Bunch Of Questions – Episode #4

    Jason Asks Me A Bunch Of Questions – Episode #4
    Oct 15 2025
    Can data explain everything in golf? Kyle and Jason go full-nerd on strokes gained, press conference anxiety, and why golf smells like “beer, sweat, and kitty litter.” It’s the Normal Sport philosophy at work—half stats, half sentiment, all chaos.

    0:00 Exploring Golf Fandom and Strokes Gained Debate
    2:59 Understanding Strokes Gained and Its Impact on Golf Analysis
    8:01 Balancing Eye Test and Data in Golf Performance Analysis
    12:16 Navigating Press Conferences and Writing in the Golf World
    21:07 Experiencing Golf Through Senses and Observations
    25:31 Balancing Golf Media Coverage and Personal Interests
    28:41 The Importance of Personal Bias in Storytelling
    29:34 Golf Tournaments as Markers of Time and Connection
    34:46 Podcast Conversations on Golf, Starstruck Moments, and Friendship

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    38 mins
  • 5 Things We Changed Our Mind About at The Ryder Cup - Episode #3

    5 Things We Changed Our Mind About at The Ryder Cup - Episode #3
    Oct 3 2025
    What did we learn at Bethpage? Kyle and Joseph list the five takes they completely flipped on after watching Team USA implode and Europe thrive. Turns out the Ryder Cup is still the most Normal Sport event in golf.

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    0:00 Ryder Cup Reflections and Changing Perspectives in Golf
    3:20 The Art of Open-Mindedness in Golf Discussions
    4:31 Analyzing Team USA's Ryder Cup Performance and Leadership Dynamics
    13:41 Challenges and Strategies for Team USA in the Ryder Cup
    20:04 Evaluating Ryder Cup Captaincy Through Strategy and Communication
    28:50 Scottie Scheffler's Ryder Cup Struggles Compared to Rory and Rahm
    32:09 Scotty Scheffler's Struggles with Routine Disruption in Golf Events
    35:38 Ryder Cup Passion and PGA of America Criticism
    38:03 Challenges and Leadership Issues in PGA of America
    42:28 Concerns Over Behavior and Accountability at the Ryder Cup
    47:59 Rory McIlroy's Controversial Reactions at the Ryder Cup
    53:13 Cameron Young's Rise as a Top Golfer
    58:08 Cameron Young's Ryder Cup Performance and Parental Pride
    1:02:07 Comparing Golf Careers: Cam Young vs. Colin Morikawa

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Our Five Favorite Ryder Cup Moments Since 2012 — Episode #2

    Our Five Favorite Ryder Cup Moments Since 2012 — Episode #2
    Sep 19 2025
    Nothing is more Normal Sport than the Ryder Cup. Kyle and Chris Solomon draft their five favorite Ryder Cup moments since 2012—from Rory crying to Reed vs. Rory chaos to Cantlay’s hat saga in Rome. Relive the drama, the absurdity, and the beauty of golf’s most ridiculous team event.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • How to Make a Great Sports Show — Episode #1

    How to Make a Great Sports Show — Episode #1
    Sep 10 2025
    What actually makes a good sports show? For our first-ever full episode, Kyle Porter asked friends across radio, TV, and golf media what they’ve learned about building something worth listening to. From contradictions to preparation to preserving joy, the answers are as entertaining as they are useful.
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    D.J. Piehowski
    Bob Sturm
    Joe Musso
    Brendan Porath


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Why We Started the Normal Sport Show (and Why It Took So Long) — Episode #0

    Why We Started the Normal Sport Show (and Why It Took So Long) — Episode #0
    Sep 3 2025
    The newsletter grew legs, and now it’s a show. Episode 0 is all about why it took a year for us to finally take the plunge into a show/podcast and what you can expect from us in the future. Normal Sport is curious, a little nervous, and finally hitting “publish.”

    0:00 Launching The Normal Sports Show: Challenges And Considerations
    3:25 Missing Podcasting After Rory's Masters Win
    4:33 Digital Campfires: The Evolution of Storytelling in Modern Media
    6:33 Exploring Golf Through Evergreen Questions and Unique Formats
    9:48 Launching a New Show With Excitement and Uncertainty

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    11 mins