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
- 1002
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
A U.S. Open preview from Pittsburgh
Andy and Brendan are bouncing after a full two days at Oakmont and ready to debrief in this burly episode previewing the 2025 U.S. Open. They begin with some initial thoughts on Pittsburgh and their …
02:02:02 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Canadian Open agonies, Rory’s driver conundrum, and SOakedmont again
This quick Sunday episode was recorded right after the "pillow fight" of a playoff between Ryan Fox and Sam Burns at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. Andy is ecstatic about Foxy's victory Monday and subse…
00:39:39 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
LIV’s future and the Framework Agreement 2 years later, Tiering Oakmont contenders, and Flashback to 2016 chaos
We are wishing a happy June 6th to you and yours, wherever you may be! Brendan barely has a voice but is still ready to celebrate the second anniversary of the Framework Agreement with Andy on this f…
01:13:16 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Rory re-emerges in Canada, The Clanton hype train, Early reports of Oakmont brutality
Andy and Brendan are in high spirits for this "Victory Wednesday" recording focused on the Canadian Open. The two discuss the results from "Golf's Longest Day" of U.S. Open qualifying. Amateurs lit s…
00:58:58 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
Is this peak Scottie, Erin Hills pops back, and Sponsor Exemption windfalls
Another week, another Sunday episode reacting to a Scottie Scheffler win on the PGA Tour. Andy and Brendan recap Sheriff Scottie's 16th career victory after he defeated Ben Griffin by four shots at T…
01:16:22 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Tour Champ and Courier Cup get bold new format, NCAA gamesmanship, and Charlie Woods wins
Whiparound Fridays continue as Andy and Brendan cover everything from the quarterback room of the Cleveland Browns to the drinking water at the Austrian Open in this episode. After crowning the Austr…
01:04:16 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Rory skips Memorial, Signature Event Over-saturation, and boosting NCAA golf
This episode starts with a simple question: why isn't college golf more popular? Andy and Brendan look at this week's NCAA championships and wonder how the college game could raise its profile among …
01:00:43 |
Wed 28 May 2025
A driver testing accusation, Ben Griffin joins Ryder Cup roster dilemmas, Adventures in Senior Golf
Andy is back from his travels and joins Brendan to get caught up on this holiday weekend of golf. This episode starts with a lengthy Senior PGA Championship recap after PJ's journey down the eastern …
01:14:48 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Scottie gets blunt on LIV-PGA Tour reunion, Golf Advice with The Boys, and Rea Ramblings on Rain
With Andy on the road, "The Boys" join Brendan! for this Friday episode. Joseph is immediately thrown in the fire of a Champions Tour major week with Brendan and PJ sharing the latest news from the o…
01:30:20 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Can Scottie win 10 majors, Sr. PGA delights at Congressional, and the olds take Colonial
If you're interested in astrology, PGA cleanup, and the most comprehensive preview of the Senior PGA Championship, this is the episode for you! Still basking in the afterglow of Scottie's win at the …
01:21:07 |
Wed 21 May 2025
PGA Championship Recap: Splendor and Scandal in Charlotte
Andy and Brendan are flying high after another strong major championship week of golf and daily podcasts. They get right to it with this recap marveling at Scottie Scheffler’s weekend at Quail Hollow…
01:41:50 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Saturday at the PGA: Chief Scottie takes flight, can Bryson and Rahm catch him?
Chief of the Fair Police Scottie Scheffler has a three-shot lead heading into Sunday of the PGA Championship as Andy and Brendan return to break down the third round. There's plenty of Chief Scottie …
00:52:16 |
Sun 18 May 2025
Friday at the PGA: Scottie and Bryson lurking, Rory’s driver gets taken
Andy and Brendan once again wrapped up a day at Quail Hollow with a YouTube livestream as the broadcast ended. They start with a trip to "the Vegas zone" with Jhonny Vegas still in the lead after 36 …
01:14:09 |
Sat 17 May 2025
PGA Championship Thursday: Mudball Drama, Stars stink, and Phil flops
Andy and Brendan! went live on YouTube as play wrapped up to recap an... eventful... Thursday at Quail Hollow. They discuss the supergroup of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Rory McIlroy's …
00:59:56 |
Thu 15 May 2025
2025 PGA Championship preview: Quail Hollow discourse, Rory expectations, and rollback rebuttal
This is a beefy Wednesday episode with Andy and Brendan previewing the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Two days of rain in Charlotte might've stopped some practice rounds, but it did not …
01:50:22 |
Wed 14 May 2025
The distance debate comes to Philly Cricket, Tank talk, and early PGA rumblings
Andy and Brendan gather for this “signature” recap from the Truist Championship at Philly Cricket Club. They list what they liked, and what they didn’t like from the weekend in Philadelphia. There is…
01:05:59 |
Mon 12 May 2025
‘Hit Driver Everywhere’ Tour bops Philly, and Less juice: Creator Classic or PGA Champ?
Finally back at home, Andy is in great spirits for this episode and surprises Brendan! by claiming a Victory Friday for the city of Chicago following the election of Pope Leo XIV. After plenty of mid…
01:09:13 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Curious PGA exemptions, A rare stop at a Golden Age gem in Philly, The ratings war continues
Andy is back in the states and begins this episode by telling Brendan! about his time at Oakmont for U.S. Open media day. The two share their excitement for next month's tournament and dig into some …
00:56:59 |
Wed 07 May 2025
Scottie goes off at Craig Ranch, Bryson wins on LIV, and Tales from Scotland
Andy's time across the pond is winding down but he still calls in to join Brendan for a celebration of life for TPC Craig Ranch. For all its faults, the course was able to find the best player in the…
01:04:54 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Rumors, takes, and wild hypotheticals with ‘The Boys’ back in town and an interview on ‘Playing Dirty’
Cue up the Thin Lizzy for this Friday episode as "The Boys" return to the SGS feed. With Andy still overseas, Brendan is joined by Joseph LaMagna and PJ Clark for an insane Friday episode full of con…
01:46:55 |
Thu 01 May 2025
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