The Shotgun Start
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 rest of us play, and some irreverent stuff in between. There will be short interviews, previews, reviews, and dives into the archives. It provides what you need to know on golf through a rapid and fun catch-up discussion.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 1003
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Rory WDs from Travelers, U.S. Open aftermath, and Olympics shut out BfB
Andy and Brendan are back home after an exhilarating week at Pinehurst. They begin with news of the Olympics field announcement and the global conspiracy to blackball Rory Sabbatini and Slovakia from…
00:57:34 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
An Epic U.S. Open Recapped from the Ecco House
An all-time U.S. Open finish, one where Andy and Brendan spent the whole afternoon chasing the final two groups, demanded the beefiest of episodes. The two jump right into it, going in-depth on watch…
01:40:18 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
U.S. Open Saturday from the Ecco House
Andy and Brendan are in after a full afternoon chasing the contenders at the U.S. Open and they empty the notebook with 18 more holes to play. They run through some contenders, pretenders, and recoun…
00:40:07 |
Sun 16 Jun 2024
U.S. Open Friday from the Ecco House
We’re at the midpoint of the U.S. Open and Andy and Brendan are bouncing into the weekend with delight at how Pinehurst has played, the status of their games within the game, an improved parking situ…
00:48:50 |
Sat 15 Jun 2024
U.S. Open Thursday from the Ecco House
Andy and Brendan are giddy after a day shuffling through the sandhills of Pinehurst at the U.S. Open. They get back to the Ecco House to recount all their observations on how the course was playing, …
00:36:32 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
A U.S. Open preview from the Ecco House in Pinehurst
Andy and Brendan are together again, this time in the Sandhills of North Carolina for the 2024 U.S. Open. They are posted up at the Ecco House after a full day walking around Pinehurst No. 2, acquiri…
01:17:33 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Scottie’s dominant, Rahm’s injured and unsubstantiated rumors from Pinehurst
This Monday episode is full of life as U.S. Open week at Pinehurst arrives. It’s victory Monday for Brendan and the Cleeks as well as for Andy, who revels in Ernie going back-to-back on the Champs To…
00:58:35 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Memorial ennui, PIF-PGA Tour progress, and Tommy Tolles facts
It is Friday! Summer Friday hours are back. Andy and Brendan begin with an unplanned chat on the Memorial Tournament, where it falls in the schedule, if it’s lost luster, and what the ideal scenario …
01:04:03 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
LIV discontent, Xander takes aim at Jay, Sun Day Red melodrama
This Wednesday episode bounces all over the place with no real flow or plan. Andy and Brendan begin with a few unsubstantiated rumors, discuss the power of Dan Pohl, the absurd equipment advantages o…
00:59:19 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
U.S. Women’s Open rota, Canada drone disturbance, and eyebrow-raising PGA Tour Board interview
Andy and Brendan come in fresh off the weekend with lots of meaningful golf to digest. So naturally, they start with the Champions Tour and Caleb Williams prognostications. Then they eventually get t…
00:53:37 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
Scheffler freed, Massacres at U.S. Women’s Open, and Nelly discourse
This May featured a first of the month recording AND a last of the month recording. What a blessing! As such, Andy and Brendan are giddy heading into the weekend. They begin with some questions about…
00:53:36 |
Thu 30 May 2024
Oh Canada, NCAA heavyweight fight, and USWO preview: Whiparound Wednesday Medley
Is Tim Horton’s actually not good? How did Auburn golf become a powerhouse? Do we have to actually talk "Lexi Legacy" during this U.S. Women’s Open? This medley episode covers three events this week …
01:15:06 |
Wed 29 May 2024
The death of Grayson Murray and a weekend wrap
Andy and Brendan begin this Monday episode with the painful news of the death of Grayson Murray. They discuss the reaction to it across the golf landscape and his parents' impactful statement. If you…
00:43:09 |
Mon 27 May 2024
Scheffler “crime scene” video, Blockie meets Andy, and SGS Golf Advice
It’s Friday! And heading into a holiday weekend no less! Andy and Brendan are bubbly due to the circumstances. They’re also eager to talk about Andy’s big day with Blockie and his experience playing …
00:57:04 |
Fri 24 May 2024
Andy’s pro-am with Blockie, PIF-PGA Tour drama, and Valhalla fallout
This Wednesday episode is punchy, and it begins with a travel tale from Andy that had him quickly tucking his tail between his legs in Fort Worth ahead of his big pro-am round with Michael Block. Bre…
00:51:36 |
Wed 22 May 2024
PGA Championship Sunday: Xander, Bryson, and Hov go crazy at Valhalla
Andy and Brendan put a bow on PGA Championship week with the last of their daily episodes. They begin with Xander Schauffele, a house cat no more? They discuss X-man’s play in the final hour that edg…
01:19:15 |
Mon 20 May 2024
PGA Championship Saturday: Contenders & Pretenders at a Birdiefest
Andy and Brendan begin this Saturday episode thrilled about the final round possibilities for the PGA Championship, but with some laments on how we got there. They discuss the “simulation” golf that …
00:46:44 |
Sun 19 May 2024
PGA Championship Friday: Scottie Scheffler’s Arrest Ball 66
Andy and Brendan jump on for their traditional five-year-running daily podcast episode during major weeks, but this was a major day unlike any they’ve covered since starting SGS. They begin with trag…
00:49:08 |
Sat 18 May 2024
Thursday at the PGA Championship: Dartboard Valhalla and Stars Shine
It’s a major week, so that means daily podcasts for the fifth straight year of PGA Championships on the Shotgun Stat. Even if the scoring and setup don’t really feel like a major. Andy and Brendan be…
00:37:24 |
Fri 17 May 2024
PGA Championship Preview: Rory, Scottie, Brooksy, Blockie (and Tour Board upheaval)
Andy and Brendan convene for this PGA Championship preview that was an attempt to be live that quickly became marred by technical difficulties. They begin with what has already been an insanely event…
01:14:28 |
Tue 14 May 2024
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