TurfNet Podcasts
TurfNet personalities Frank Rossi, Randy Wilson, John Reitman, Tony Pioppi, Brad Klein, Dave Wilber and Peter McCormick interview a variety of turfies on a multitude of subjects... or just pontificate upon occasion.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 116
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Frankly Speaking | The First Green, Then and Now
In this special episode of Frankly Speaking highlighting the The First Green program, Frank revisits his conversation with jeff Gullickson, the “Godfather” of the First Green program. The passion tha…
00:31:16 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Wilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, #6
After each experiencing the recent death of a beloved dog, both Dave and Peter look forward to the arrival of new puppies. Glimmers include Peter's hearing from many old friends about his written tri…
Tue 10 Dec 2024
All Star of Turf: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D.
The latest TurfNet All Star of Turf is Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., of TurfGrade LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Kreuser has a wide range of experience in the turf industry. He is a former golf course superintend…
00:30:44 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
Ballpark in a Box | Frankly Speaking with Murray Cook
Frank speaks with Murray Cook, Head of Sports Turf Division at Brightview Sports and a 2025 Inductee into the Virgina Sports Hall of Fame. Murray and Frank discuss three decades of experience, in fie…
00:42:25 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Rising Stars of Turf: Carson Letot, Ph.D., USGA
Listen in as Carson Letot, Ph.D., joins TurfNet's John Reitman to discuss his less-than-traditional route from an intern on a golf course to becoming a school teacher to finally being named program c…
00:49:43 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Wilber & McCormick, Unscripted: Round #5
Glimmers galore in this somewhat music-themed show. Peter kicks it off with a glimmer about a hand truck and his mother-in-law, while Dave follows up with a nice reach out from Emily Casey about dear…
00:56:36 |
Sun 24 Nov 2024
Throughlines: Organic Matter and Nutrient Management | with Dr. Chas Schmid
Frank speaks with Dr. Chas Schmid from Oregon State University on the evolution of his thinking on organic matter and nutrient management from early days meeting in Nebraska, a stint for Chas Ph.D. a…
00:48:12 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Renovation Report: Brad Klein with Emily Casey, Seven Canyons Golf Club
In this episode of Renovation Report Emily Casey, assistant superintendent at Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Arizona, talks with Brad Klein about her non-traditional route into the turf business …
00:42:45 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Wilber & McCormick | Tag Team Unscripted #4
In this post-election -- nah -- episode, Dave and Peter share some glimmers, chat about methods for dealing with unwelcome news and limiting the inroads allowed to stressors, talk about sore winners,…
00:49:18 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Hoban's Digital Ball Secrets | Rockbottum Radio
This episode is a hybridized Podcast/Radio Show starring Mark Hoban, the Jedi Master of golf turf. He forced his way into our studio and demanded we tell the truth about his USGA Metrics Ball method…
00:14:16 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
“Reel” Solid Professional | Frankly Speaking with Kayla Kipp, CTEM
Frank visits with Kayla Kipp, Certified Turfgrass Equipment Manager at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in western Pennsylvania. Kayla takes us through her journey as the daughter of a handyman-Dad to her …
00:33:29 |
Thu 07 Nov 2024
Wilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round 3
Dave and Peter ponder the passing of Dave's dog Bruce, touch on the US election, debate the value of social media participation, and answer the question of whether Turf Twitter is dead.
Tue 05 Nov 2024
Rising Stars of Turf: Scott Lambert, Atlanta Country Club
Scott Lambert's career in golf began like that of many superintendents — working on a golf course as a summer job.
His career shifted onto the fast track after nearly 10 years prepping under William…
00:24:41 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
Wilber & McCormick | Tag Team Round 2
Striking while the iron is hot, Dave and Peter mix it up again with a convo on loneliness at the top and the value of regular face-to-face "safety meetings". Glimmers of the week are shared, as are u…
00:44:40 |
Mon 28 Oct 2024
Golf Business Analytics with Jim Koppenhaver and Stuart Lindsay
Frank got the band back together for their annual conversation about the business of golf. Jim Koppenhaver of Pellucid Golf and Stuart Lindsay of Edgehill Consulting join Frank for a lively chat abou…
00:48:34 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Wilber & McCormick: Tag Team, Unscripted | Round 1
Dave Wilber and Peter McCormick launch a new unscripted podcast series with an impromptu conversation between two old friends, riffing on Life and Health with a little Turf thrown in for good measure…
Sun 20 Oct 2024
All Star of Turf: David Webner, Westwood Country Club
David Webner is winding up a 42 year career in golf turf management, the last almost-25 of which have been as the golf course superintendent at Westwood Country Club in Rocky River, Ohio, on the west…
00:25:55 |
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Frankly Speaking: Golf Turf Analytics With Dr. Brandon Horvath
The inimitable Dr. Brandon Horvath from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville joins Frank to chat about his early days growing up playing golf, time with Dr. Joe Vargas, what makes a good candidates …
00:51:22 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Sustainable Grasslands | Frankly Speaking with Dr. Jay McCurdy
In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank speaks with Dr. Jay McCurdy, Associate Professor and Mississippi State Turfgrass Extension Specialist, about a variety of topics concerning his career that …
00:43:29 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
Rising Star of Turf: Carlton Henry
Carlton Henry was well prepared when he earned his first head superintendent position three years ago at Dedham Country and Polo Club just outside Boston.
A native of New York, Henry first prepped a…
00:34:50 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
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