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
- 1004
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
US Open media day, A Rory contradiction, and Shark tales about Phil’s comments
This Wednesday episode begins with some Andy and Brendan notes from their day at The Country Club in Brookline, site of this June’s U.S. Open. They discuss the tee sheet snafu that left Andy without …
00:49:58 |
Tue 03 May 2022
Use Golf Facts accuses Tiger of tainting the PGA, Rahm scratches a W in Mexico
It’s a first-of-the-month recording, which immediately puts Andy in a good mood for this Monday recap. First, however, Brendan begins with a Sunday morning wake-up to golf facts being shared far and …
00:46:32 |
Mon 02 May 2022
The Thicc Boi Brigade gets a new recruit, LIV’s marketing gets worse, and Jesper tales
This Friday episode begins with new video of Phil Mickelson surfacing, and the close inspection of it that followed and what that might have yielded about his playing plans and fitness. This dovetail…
00:53:08 |
Fri 29 Apr 2022
Mickelson sorta surfaces, LIV heads to Trump Doral, and a dumpy field in Mexico
This Wednesday episode is full of pep, beginning with a concern Brendan raises about Andy using a ridiculous peppy phrase in an email, which prompts an even more ridiculous explanation for the use of…
00:56:04 |
Wed 27 Apr 2022
The Xander conundrum, a Coetzee Zone threat, and ClubCorp Classic thoughts
Brendan returns for this Monday episode, which begins with a quick popping of the Zurich Classic before diving into an extended debate about the resume of Xander Schauffele, who added a two-man victo…
00:38:41 |
Mon 25 Apr 2022
DJ Pie and Walk Up Music
No Laying Up's DJ Piehowski joins the pod to fill in for Brendan who remains on vacation both physically and mentally. DJ and Andy discuss the Zurich and how it kind of stinks. DJ does point out the …
00:48:52 |
Fri 22 Apr 2022
Where is Oklahoma? Sean Martin attempts to clear the air
With Brendan on vacation, the PGA Tour’s lead editor Sean Martin joins Andy to discuss the week in golf. The two start with a rousing conversation on Sean’s parenting tactics before getting into the …
01:05:07 |
Wed 20 Apr 2022
Spicy thoughts on Spieth, the Frittelli penalty, and chum
Andy and Brendan are back on the horse! This Monday episode is slightly delayed, but it’s here and what it lacks in substance, it makes up for in amusement, hopefully. They begin with many thoughts o…
00:44:26 |
Mon 18 Apr 2022
Bubba headed to Saudi’s LIV and Masters clean-up with Kyle Porter
This Wednesday episode was delayed as Andy and Brendan get back from Augusta trying to pick up the pieces, which Andy is still in the process of doing. So Kyle Porter of CBS joins to add some of his …
00:54:12 |
Wed 13 Apr 2022
Sunday at the Draddy Cabin: Scheffler’s win, Rory’s charge, and Tiger’s power
Masters week comes to a close at the Draddy Cabin in Augusta, where Andy and Brendan record one last time on Sunday’s conclusion to the Masters. They begin with Scottie Scheffler’s stroll to the gree…
01:09:42 |
Mon 11 Apr 2022
Saturday at the Draddy Cabin: Scheffler steers it in, Tiger fades, and Augusta swings
There are 18 holes left to go at the 2022 Masters, and a giddy Andy and Brendan set things up for Sunday from the Draddy Cabin in Augusta. They review the third round happenings at ANGC, where Scotti…
00:41:26 |
Sun 10 Apr 2022
Friday at the Draddy Cabin: The magic is back at the 15th
It’s Friday night in Augusta and Andy and Brendan talk Masters at the midpoint from their Draddy Cabin before a big night out on the town. They begin, unintentionally, with Tiger Woods -- the made cu…
00:47:09 |
Sat 09 Apr 2022
Thursday at the Draddy Cabin: Tiger returns
Andy and Brendan are live at the Draddy Cabin in Augusta for this first round reaction episode at the Masters. They begin with Tiger, hailing his return as a momentous day in golf history. There’s aw…
00:45:11 |
Fri 08 Apr 2022
Wednesday from the Draddy Cabin: A Masters preview
Andy and Brendan are live together in Augusta at the Draddy Cabin for what will be the start of a daily run of episodes. This one is a preview, which unintentionally begins with some disgruntlement a…
01:03:15 |
Wed 06 Apr 2022
Tiger arrives in Augusta, Did ANWA kill the Dinah, and Kupcho’s major moment
Andy and Brendan are reunited in person at the B. Draddy Cabin in Augusta as they prepare for a full week of podcasting from the Masters, which starts with a few solid minutes of car talk following a…
00:54:16 |
Mon 04 Apr 2022
Masters intel and memories with 2008 winner Trevor Immelman
This Friday episode features a discussion with Trevor Immelman, a Masters winner and currently an analyst with NBC/Golf Channel and CBS, calling both the Augusta National Women’s Amateur this weekend…
01:01:24 |
Fri 01 Apr 2022
Tracking Tiger's jet and Masters plans, and ANWA with ESPN’S Kevin Van Valkenburg
SGS is graced by the presence of ESPN Senior Writer Kevin Van Valkenburg for this Wednesday episode, which begins with the hysteria around flight tracking Tiger Woods’ plane into Augusta. Brendan and…
00:52:01 |
Tue 29 Mar 2022
Is getting to World No. 1 now equivalent to a major, and Tiger walks
This Monday episode begins with reaction to the WGC Match Play finale, where Scottie Scheffler ascended to OWGR No. 1. Andy and Brendan consider whether this achievement, in light of Scheffler’s emot…
00:43:19 |
Mon 28 Mar 2022
Bryson’s break, Aimpoint angst, Sun sleeve scoop, and a Tiger Flashback
It’s Friday, so this episode begins with a bit of whimsy on some intel from Austin about the practice attire of a certain local. Then Andy and Brendan whip through some early impressions and controve…
00:56:36 |
Fri 25 Mar 2022
Is Mickelson canceled, fleeing Westy Island, and Bryson’s hamate bone
This Wednesday episode begins with troubled times on Westy Island, where things may need to be on an official pause due to some disconcerting Twitter activity. Then it’s on to the cancellation, or pu…
00:47:56 |
Wed 23 Mar 2022
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