Episode #132- Damon Hack- 4/7/2025

Damon Hack is a Sports Journalist, Olympics Host, and Co-Host of Golf Today on Golf Channel. Tune in as Damon shares stories from his California upbringing, his journey from writer to TV host, the future of journalism with A.I., lessons learned from Tiger Woods, and this week's 89th Masters Tournament... Everything But Politics! ABOUT | https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/bios/damon-hack LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-hack-89b76a2/ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/damonhackgc X | https://x.com/damonhackGC? EVERYTHING BUT POLITICS PODCAST https://linktr.ee/everythingbutpolitics PODCAST ON Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1etxBBcPopCTyxDhCTjlDP?si=b772f4fd8ac4456c PODCAST ON Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-but-politics/id1642920256 YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingButPolitics INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/everythingbutpolitics/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@everything.but.politics FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/Everything-But-Politics/100092419631488/?mibextid=LQQJ4d X | https://x.com/EverythingButP Timeline: (00:00) Introduction to Damon Hack and Masters Week (02:51) Covering the NFL PA Classic in Mexico (05:52) Damon's Journalism Journey and Upbringing (09:08) The Evolution of Journalism and Sports Consumption (11:59) The Impact of AI on Journalism (15:00) Advice for Aspiring Journalists (17:52) Preparation for the Masters Tournament (20:49) Transition from Writing to Television (24:14) Perceptions of Live Golf and PGA Tour Dynamics (26:47) The Future of Golf: Live vs. PGA Tour (30:04) Balancing Family Life with a Demanding Career (36:44) Family Adventures and Bonding Through Sports (40:20) Life Lessons for the Next Generation (41:48) Experiencing the Masters: A Journalist's Dream (44:00) Anticipating the 89th Masters: Key Storylines (46:27) The Resilience of Tiger Woods (50:53) Predictions for the Masters Champion (54:22) European Contenders and Underdogs (57:50) Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Preferences