The Shotgun Start

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<p>The Shotgun Start with Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath of Fried Egg Golf is a podcast waiting for you early in the morning that quickly blasts through a variety of topics (usually) related to golf and (ideally) relevant to the day. It covers news from the pro tours around the world, amusing and important topics from the amateur game the …

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Early Masters excitement, Spaun the Texas king, ANWA Heartbreak and disaster

Andy and Brendan! have made it to Augusta and are ready to hit the ground running for the first major of 2026. After a long travel day, there's still plenty …

Apr 06, 2026 · 49m
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Flashback Friday on the 1986 Masters

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of perhaps the greatest Masters ever, Andy, Brendan!, and Kevin Van Valkenburg present a special Flashback Friday episode covering Sunday at the 1986 Masters. After …

Apr 03, 2026 · 2h 21m
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Tiger police report and decision to step away, ANWA’s quirky format, and Kelce on Masters call

With Andy on the road, Brendan! is joined by various members of the Fried Egg Golf team for a Wednesday medley episode. He opens by himself following the latest news …

Apr 01, 2026 · 1h 53m
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Woodland's triumph is the story of the year, DLF rumors, & the Tiger Ryder Cup question

Welcome back to Golf's Preeminent Victory Monday Podcast! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube for this recording, with Brendan calling it a Victory Monday for everyone in the golf …

Mar 30, 2026 · 1h 5m
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Tiger Woods arrested for DUI again after rollover car crash

Andy, Brendan, and Kevin Van Valkenburg react to Tiger Woods's arrest for DUI after a rollover car crash in Jupiter, Florida on Friday. They discuss the arrest, the public reaction, …

Mar 28, 2026 · 48m
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Masters media expansion, DLF destruction, Andy pulled over while biking, and Golf Advice

It’s whiparound Friday once again with Andy anxious about his Illini. Brendan begins with some stories about Jonathan Kaye, who is playing a Korn Ferry Tour event this week on …

Mar 27, 2026 · 1h 10m
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Tiger's triumphant(?) return and his Masters prognosis, Scottie's WD, & Raising Cane's thoughts

Tiger Woods made an unexpected "return" to "professional golf" on Tuesday night, so Andy and Brendan! once again went LIVE on YouTube in his honor. They initially react to LAGC's …

Mar 25, 2026 · 1h 4m
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Bryson trending toward Augusta, Valspar as rollback antidote, & Slow play shaming

Welcome to yet another Victory Monday episode of The Shotgun Start! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube on Monday morning to recap the Valspar, LIV South Africa, and more. …

Mar 23, 2026 · 1h 17m
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The Tour’s Hard Knocks show, Masters momentum builds, and Rolapp’s new rights deal pickle

Whiparound Fridays return as Andy and Brendan! record during the early window of NCAA Tournament Thursday. After a brief check-in on the Illini and Johnnies ahead of their first round …

Mar 19, 2026 · 59m
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Bryson DeChambeau’s alarmingly bad rollback rebuttal, Jup Links buries Boston, and a dispatch from China

Andy and Brendan went live after a big TGL Tuesday night playoffs, with one delighting in Jupiter getting to the finals and another down in the dumps over Boston’s abdication …

Mar 18, 2026 · 1h 16m
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2026 Players Championship recap after an electric Sunday at Sawgrass

Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube following the conclusion of the 2026 Players Championship, recapping an electric Sunday back nine that ended in Cameron Young's second PGA Tour victory. …

Mar 16, 2026 · 1h 43m
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Reacting to early Players action and Rolapp’s plan for big PGA Tour changes

We got a live rollicking one! Andy and Brendan went live after leaving the opening round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. They react to some early mover and …

Mar 13, 2026 · 1h 38m
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Previewing The 2026 Players and Brian Rolapp’s State of the PGA Tour address

Andy and Brendan are LIVE outside TPC Sawgrass at The Players Championship and ready to review a full day of scuttlebutt, course scouting, and player assessments. They begin with some …

Mar 10, 2026 · 1h 40m
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Akshay’s ascendance, Player gripes on Bay Hill, Rahm drought ends

Andy and Brendan are just about ready to head down to Ponte Vedra for a "major" March event, but we've already missed out on one Players tradition! Andy can't believe …

Mar 09, 2026 · 1h 8m
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Bay Hill as the Tour’s “major,” Rahm-Rory kerfuffle, and Masters tales

After a trip to the eye doctor, Andy is locked in for this Friday episode and is immediately thrilled by an unsubstantiated rumor from Brendan! about an ill-timed tattoo. PJ …

Mar 06, 2026 · 55m
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Jon Rahm’s senseless fight with Euro Tour, Bay Hill fraud watch, In-Out-Alt for PR Open

Brendan! is on edge early in this episode ahead of a win-and-in Jupiter Links match rounding out TGL's regular season. He shares his favorite team's lineup for the match with …

Mar 04, 2026 · 59m
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Shane Lowry's Florida meltdown, PGA National setup issues, & the U.S. Open returns to the midwest

Andy and Brendan! went LIVE on YouTube for a Victory Monday morning recording following a Ballfrogs win over Jupiter Links late Sunday night. Andy is buzzing now that the Frogs …

Mar 02, 2026 · 1h 15m
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How the Tour wrecked the Honda, Scottie’s magic shot, and Flashback to “carnival golf” in Palm Beach

This Friday episode begins with an apology from Andy after a missed opportunity to discuss Kevin Roy (and his dad, Patrick) as part of our preview of The Cognizant Classic. …

Feb 26, 2026 · 1h 3m
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The future of TGL, Todd Watch returns, and unsubstantiated rumors from the SoFi Dome

Brendan! didn't make it down to Florida after all, leaving Andy and PJ to roam around the SoFi Dome by themselves for Monday's Ballfrogs match. Andy shares plenty of takeaways …

Feb 25, 2026 · 1h 1m
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The Bridgeman arrives, Riviera vs. modern equipment, and Rahm won’t pay his fines

It is Victory Monday for Golf's Preeminent Gambling Podcast! Andy returns from vacation and immediately gives Brendan his flowers for picking Jacob Bridgeman to win the Genesis Invitational. PJ issues …

Feb 23, 2026 · 1h 14m
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The Reign of Rea has ended, Scheffler scuffles at Riviera, and FBF to LA Open

Brendan! is joined by an on-site Kevin Van Valkenburg for this Friday episode honoring the Genesis Invitational. KVV shares some scenes from the practice rounds at Riviera before the rain …

Feb 20, 2026 · 1h 32m
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Should Riviera move to Summer, Tiger talks, and an Anonymous Pro Golf Survey

"The Boys" are back in town for this Wednesday episode, joining Brendan to preview the PGA Tour's return to Riviera. Joseph starts out with a take regarding this week's event …

Feb 18, 2026 · 1h 17m
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LIV’s incredible Anthony Kim comeback story, Morikawa’s return in an A+ week at Pebble

Back at home after a week in Chicago, Brendan is joined by "The Boys" for this beefy Monday show. This episode was recorded late on Sunday night after BP was …

Feb 16, 2026 · 1h 38m
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Live from Chicago, It's Friday Junior!

Enjoy a recording of Thursday night's SGS Live Show at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois! Andy, Brendan, KVV, and PJ entertained the masses with the latest news from Pebble, messages from …

Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 32m
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Is Pebble obsolete for the pros, Spieth Island’s dire times, LIV’s OWGR boost in Adelaide

Andy and Brendan are together in Chicago for this Wednesday episode, bringing a jolt of in-person energy for the first Signature Event of 2026. To start, the two tie up …

Feb 10, 2026 · 1h 3m
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