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Contra Costa Confidential
by Aaron Strout
This podcast takes you behind the gates and into the heart of the Contra Costa Country Club community. Featuring members JD McCormick and Brett Thomas, the two show hosts will talk golf mastery, the lore of the CCCC's rich history and of course will share up and coming events and tournaments. They'll also spend some time leaning into social membership activities like bocce, fried chicken and bingo and many other fun activities that the club provides.
Episodes
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Ep. 12: Bears, Bandon, and Breaking 90: Closing Out Season One
Hosts JD McCormick and Brett Thomas close out season one with tales from a summer on the road. Brett recounts his second Truckee bear encounter (this one raided the fridge), JD shares highlights from a Bandon Dunes trip, and they debate skins game handicap strokes and rank Bandon's courses.…
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Ep. 11: Club Champ, Gary Wilkerson's Course Tips for Playing Holes 6-8 aka "Oh Sh*t" Corner
Club champion Gary Wilkerson joins host JD McCormick to break down holes 6, 7, and 8—Contra Costa's notorious "Oh Shit" corner. Learn pro tips and strategy for a tough par-5, demanding tee shots, and a long par-3: when to lay up, how to play front vs. back pins, generating clubhead speed with…
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Ep. 10: Family Feud with The O'Malley and Sanchez Brothers
It's not often you get to sit down with one set of brothers as guests, nevermind two! In this special episode, hosts JD McCormick and Brett Taylor sit down with long-time CCCC members, Dan and Jake O'Malley and Tim and Rick Sanchez to hear their stories of growing up, how they made their way to…
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Ep. 9: DVC Recap, Member-Guest Magic and the Bracket Battle That Got Heated
The crew is back from a brief hiatus with special guest Gary Wilkerson—men's club leader, member-guest committee member, and the club champion who finally dethroned longtime rival Troy. Gary recaps his nerve-wracking final-hole victory, shares how he landed at the club during COVID, and breaks…
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Ep. 8: Fire, Fairways & Farewells — The All-Star Episode You Didn't Know You Needed
JD and Brett bring the heat (or should we say fire?) with an all-star lineup featuring Pete Schuman, Greens Committee Chair and secret Aquaman; John Bevin, the man turning cart-cleaning into a life lesson; and everyone's favorite server, Audrey Butler, who's trading Contra Costa for coral reefs…
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Ep. 7: The Contra Costa Kid: Carl Campos on Baseball, Basketball and Finding His Game
In this week's episode, JD and Brett sit down with Carl Campos — architect, club legend, and self-described late bloomer. During the conversation, Carl shares his journey from segregated El Paso to Cal Poly to Contra Costa. From watching future NBA stars integrate Texas basketball to discovering...
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Ep. 6: Cart on Fire, The Old Course and the Straw that Stirs the Drink(s)
This episode covers a lot of ground. We start with board member, John Sala and The General recounting the story of their cart catching on fire and burning to the ground while playing in Las Vegas. Then host JD McCormick and our producer, Aaron Strout, sit down with Gordon Keyden of The Royal and...
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Ep.4: The General, The Cart Girl and Our Producer Tell Their Tales (updated 4/6/26)
This episode is a fun one. You'll hear part one of a long and fascinating conversation with one of the club's most beloved members, The General. Next come stories from someone you always love to see out on the course, Aury (pronounced "Audi"). And finally, you'll also hear from our producer…
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Ep. 5: The Masters, The General pt. 2 and BOD Member, Amy Roshca
In Episode 5 of Contra Costa Confidential, Masters Week excitement sets the tone as the hosts welcome back “The General,” Peter Cross, for candid stories about golf, club culture, integrity, playlists, and course improvements. The conversation continues with board member and wine executive Amy...
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Ep.3: Course History, Wine Tasting and Cold Weather Golf Tips
This episode with hosts, JD McCormick and Brett Thomas, covers a range of topics including the history of the Contra Costa Country Club and course remodeling as told by long-time member, Al Palitz. Head of food and beverage, Tony Bonardi, joins to discuss the wine program and some exciting…
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Ep. 2: A Conversation with Club GM, Ryan Ott
In this episode, show hosts JD McCormick and Brett Thomas cover a range of topics including the Superintendent's Revenge, golf course experiences, career beginnings, serendipitous tournament victories, career progression, club fitting facilities, unique golf course events, exciting developments…
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Ep. 1: The Superintendent's Revenge
JD and Brett interview club president, Richy Adams and course superintendent, Derick Mara. They cover the course history, favorite holes, the upcoming Superintendent's Revenge and much much more. Show links: * Superintendent's Revenge (requires login) -...
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Season One Trailer
Members, JD McCormick and Brett Thomas preview the first season of Contra Costa Confidential, the podcast that takes members inside the gates and clubhouse walls of the Contra Costa Country Club.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast takes you behind the gates and into the heart of the Contra Costa Country Club community. Featuring members JD McCormick and Brett Thomas, the two show hosts will talk golf mastery, the lore of the CCCC's rich history and of course will share up and coming events and tournaments. They'll also spend some time leaning into social membership activities like bocce, fried chicken and bingo and many other fun activities that the club provides.
HOSTED BY
Aaron Strout
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How many episodes does Contra Costa Confidential have?
Contra Costa Confidential currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Contra Costa Confidential about?
This podcast takes you behind the gates and into the heart of the Contra Costa Country Club community. Featuring members JD McCormick and Brett Thomas, the two show hosts will talk golf mastery, the lore of the CCCC's rich history and of course will share up and coming events and tournaments....
How often does Contra Costa Confidential release new episodes?
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Who hosts Contra Costa Confidential?
Contra Costa Confidential is created and hosted by Aaron Strout.
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