Full Swing Thoughts

Mar 06 2024 17 ep. 42
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Full Swing Thoughts is a podcast from The Fried Egg on the Netflix golf docuseries, Full Swing. Andy Johnson, Joseph LaMagna, and Brendan Porath will recap and review each episode in this feed, sharing insights on what they learned about the tours and their stars, what they found amusing, what worked, and what flopped. They will attempt to bring their usual enthusiasm, skepticism, and humor as they discuss the unveiling of this highly anticipated new show.

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A Drubbing in Rome: S2, Ep. 8

Mar 06 2024 62 mins  
Brendan and Joseph start the episode with thoughts on Full Swing Season Two and how it compares to Season One. Then they move on to Awards, which prompts some back-and-forth about Keegan Bradley and whether or not content from the Netflix show could impact his chances of making the 2025 Ryder Cup. The conversation turns to what both Brendan and Joseph agree is arguably the most imp

Can I Phone a Friend?: S2, Ep. 7

Mar 06 2024 34 mins  
A scrambling Zach Johnson calls his friends to let them know they’re going to Rome. Brendan and Joseph have thoughts on the substance and delivery of Captain Zach’s phone calls. A Ryder Cup participant receives an Award for realizing that the event is real while getting smoked during the Friday morning session. Then Brendan and Joseph wrap up the episode with notes and wonder i

The Ryder Cup Buddy System Exposed: S2, Ep. 6

Mar 06 2024 44 mins  
Commence the Ryder Cup portion of Full Swing. Brendan and Joseph dive right into Zach Johnson’s entrance into the show, which quickly transitions into a discussion around the appearance of impropriety. “Will Justin Thomas be selected for the Ryder Cup?” was the biggest question of the summer in 2023, and Brendan and Joseph note the fortuitous timing in filming the show as the

The Member-Brother Classic: S2, Ep. 5

Mar 06 2024 23 mins  
Brendan and Joseph dive into the fifth episode of Full Swing, which highlights Alex Fitzpatrick’s hunger to thrive outside of his brother Matt’s shadow. Brendan and Joseph express their amusement at how the Zurich Classic is portrayed and their appreciation for Netflix’s clever transitions between scenes. Awards are handed out to their rightful owners before Brendan and Josep

Tom Kim gets an episode?: S2, Ep. 4

Mar 06 2024 36 mins  
Brendan and Joseph pull no punches in discussing the fourth episode of Full Swing, an episode centered around “generational talent” Tom Kim. They discuss Kim’s stature in the sport versus how Netflix depicts him while pondering if they or the pundits in the show are the crazy ones. Brendan and Joseph each hand out Awards, which lends itself to a discussion about the severity

The Mental Weight of Fame and Expectations: S2, Ep. 3

Mar 06 2024 38 mins  
With the third installment of Full Swing, the show seems to have hit its stride, at least in Brendan and Joseph’s opinions. The two express an appreciation for how the mental game of golf is portrayed through the lens of Joel Dahmen and Wyndham Clark, two players on different trajectories in the sport. Clark takes home a couple of Brendan and Joseph’s Awards. They empty their n

A Lazy Boy and a Poodle: S2, Ep. 2

Mar 06 2024 39 mins  
Brendan and Joseph break down the second episode of Full Swing, which heavily focuses on Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler. They hand out Awards and empathize with the players who were rightfully incensed about one element of the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Brendan finds one quote particularly illustrative of a player’s competitive makeup. Then they bring the episo

Rory Wrestles with a LIV Merger and Brooks Passing Him: Season 2, Ep. 1

Mar 06 2024 40 mins  
Brendan and Joseph kick off Season Two of Full Swing Thoughts with initial impressions of the second season of Full Swing. Then they present Awards for miscellaneous categories based on scenes from the first episode, which sparks a lively conversation around Justin Thomas punching down and whether or not Rory was too busy to succeed on the golf course in 2023. To round out the seas

Episode 8: Rory’s role and a Cam-washing, presented by Zero Restriction

Feb 15 2023 44 mins  
The season one finale is the telling of Rory’s year, both as a player and PGA Tour leader in the fight against LIV. Rory was a late sign-on to the show, so they discuss the portrayal of the most important figure in the game in 2022. There are also further laments about the negligible Cam Smith story arc set against Rory’s second half of the season. This episode of Full Swing Th

Episode 7: Rookie ball and a major issue with the entire series, presented by B. Draddy

Feb 15 2023 49 mins  
A wide-ranging chat on the episode featuring the two rookies, Mito Pereira and Sahith Theegala. Andy, Joseph, and Brendan begin with some positive thoughts on what they found informative and enjoyable about this episode. But then it gets a little spicy, with some major concerns and issues about how the show is handling the biggest storyline of the year in pro golf and the LIV confl