PODCAST · sports
The Normal Sport Show
by Normal Sport
The Normal Sport Show is our attempt to bring about some order to the weirdest sport in the world. A game in which crocodiles traipse the playing field on a semi-regular basis. A game in which if you don’t keep your own statistics (and everyone else’s) correctly, you’re ejected from the event. A game in which pool noodles are used as practice props, and nobody blinks an eye. We take a few of these oddities and try to juxtapose them with the beauty of the game to create a world that will hopefully make you chuckle but that may also make you more thoughtful. 200K golf fans follow us across all platforms. Our content is handcrafted to make the daily golf fan’s personal experience of golf feel more meaningful. Sign up right here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE05RThIZHFuQTdPbnFVVWd4a0dWZGJ6aXpWZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcGhMSTBaaDJ0elNCUHFxZDFnbjIxSE81UkF5RE1yNThNNms5a0Q2SEtEbXFJMTJfRVNBbWNWbi0zXzhIblZqZlA0TnV
Episodes
-
Ranking Our Top 5 Euro Tour Events (Ep. 58)
In this week's episode, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin rank their Top 5 European Tour Events, as well as give their thoughts on a couple of the storylines they're following this week. Today's episode includes: Name a Random Baseball Player Eugenio Chacarra's continued rise on the European Tour The...
-
Unpopular Opinions, Young American Studs and Other Stories We're Following This Week (Ep. 57)
In this week's episode, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin give out a few unpopular opinions from the golf world as well as share a few of the storylines they're following this week. Kyle also shares his newfound affinity for Spain's emerging golf star, Eugenio Chacarra. Today's episode includes:...
-
Way Too Early 2027 Ryder Cup Predictions (Ep. 56)
This week, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are joined by Golf Digest's Jamie Kennedy to make some way too early Ryder Cup predictions for 2027. It was a ton of fun looking ahead to Ireland and the event we're most excited for in 2027. Topics in this week's podcast include: Ryder Cup Press…
more -
Five Takeaways from the 2026 Presidents Cup (Ep. 55)
In today's episode, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin attempt to give just 5 takeaways from this year's Presidents Cup. There are, of course, way more than 5 takeaways discussed, as there are always so many fascinating topics that come from these team events. The discussion includes: Where does the...
-
Presidents Cup Preview & Jacob Bridgeman Interview (Ep. 54)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are joined this week by PGA TOUR's Paul Hodowanic to preview the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club. They walk through a few different categories around what they're watching for this week. From players with the most to gain to the most likely to celebrate...
-
2026 PGA Tour Season Superlatives (Ep. 53)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are back this week to finish wrapping up the 2026 PGA Tour season with some superlatives. From Player of the Year to Rookie of the Year to Best Meme of the Year, they cover a wide range of awards from the season that was. Today's discussion includes: The Solheim Cup...
-
NFL QB and Golfer Comps w/ Joseph LaMagna (Ep. 52)
Today, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are joined by Joseph LaMagna of Fried Egg Golf for a difficult task. To compare all 32 NFL starting QBs to golfers. Some of the comparisons are easy and natural, while others probably should not have seen the light of day. You can be the judge of that! Today's...
-
Revisiting 2026 PGA Tour Season Predictions (Ep. 51)
This week, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin revisit Kyle's 2026 season predictions. Now that the bulk of the professional golf calendar has concluded, let's see how those predictions shook out (spoiler: not well). The discussion includes ... Kyle's offensive coordinating tactics for flag football...
-
Beau Welling Interview (Ep. 50)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are joined today by golf course architect and World Curling Federation President, Beau Welling. They dive into a wide range of topics from Beau's career to some of his other interests outside of the world of golf. The discussion includes ... Injuries/diseases we get...
-
Scottie's Dominant Week and Jack Whaley Interview (Ep. 49)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are back to talk about Scottie's dominance as well as what we actually like about the PGA TOUR playoffs. Plus, Kyle interviews Jack Whaley coming off of his historic U.S. Amateur win at Merion over the weekend. The discussion includes ... Best/worst months of the…
more -
Five Stories: Young American Studs, LIV's Future, Championship Series Venues (Ep. 48)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are back after an extended break to talk about the biggest stories in golf from the past few weeks as well as what's ahead this week. The discussion includes ... What we've enjoyed from the past few weeks in golf The new crop of young American talent LIV's lifeline…
more -
Final Thoughts on The Open and The 2026 Major Season (Ep. 47)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin give their final thoughts on the 2026 Open Championship as well as reflect on the 2026 golf major season at large. The episode also includes a closer look at ... Ryan Fox, a proper Open Champion Bryson and the inevitable content circus that follows him every where he...
-
Ryan Fox Wins the 2026 Open Championship (Ep. 46)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down a wild Open and are joined by Jason Page from England after his first experience at a major championship. Their discussion includes ... Ryan Fox's improbable Open win. Tommy Fleetwood's amazing week at Birkdale. What to make of Bryson DeChambeau's...
-
Bryson Always Delivers (Ep. 45)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down The Open at the halfway point and go deep on the extraordinary two-shot penalty Bryson was assessed late on Friday after the second round. The episode doesn't include much more than that (because what else do you want?), but they also touch on ... Lucas...
-
The 10 Players We're Most Excited to See Win The Open (Ep. 44)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin preview the 2026 Open Championship and look at which players they would be most excited to see win the final major of the year. The episode also includes a closer look at ... Why Justin Rose is high on both their lists. Where they're at with Scottie Scheffler. Why…
more -
World Cup-Golf Comps, Gotterup Just Wins (Ep. 43)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin drop an incredibly uninformed list of World Cup-golf crossover comps, highlighted by a Zach Johnson-Cristiano Ronaldo comparison that nobody in history has ever made. The episode also includes a closer look at ... Chris Gotterup's win at the John Deere Scottie's…
more -
Five stories: Viktor's future, PGA Tour changes, Eugenio! (Ep. 42)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin reconvene to talk about the biggest stories going on this week. The discussion includes ... • What to make of Viktor Hovland. • Why gambling is a problem (but maybe not the biggest problem) in pro golf. • A Race to Dubai update (of course). • And some thoughts on...
-
The PGA Tour's Fascinating Future (Ep. 41)
Kyle Porter is joined by Joel Beall to discuss things they love and maybe don't love about the PGA Tour's proposal for what its future is going to look like. The discussion includes ... • Why removing sponsor exemptions is a huge win. • The lack of mobility between championship and challenger...
-
Five Takeaways from the U.S. Open (Ep. 40)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin give their five takeaways from the 2026 U.S. Open and run back through their predictions from before the tournament started. Takeaways include ... • Notes on course setup and where Shinnecock ranks in the U.S. Open rota. • What the USGA's plan is going forward and…
more -
Wyndham Clark Wins the U.S. Open (Ep. 39)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin give some instant takeaways and reaction to Wyndham Clark winning the 2026 U.S. Open. They also get into the following ... Sam Burns’ crazy Sunday run. What Burns said about his dad’s love for him. How they feel about Wyndham being a two-time U.S. Open champion How…
more -
Takeaways at the halfway point of the U.S. Open (Ep. 38)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin walk some of their pre-tournament predictions and what has surprised (and delighted) them so far at Shinnecock. They also get into the following ... How to feel about Wyndham Clark. How in the world Scottie is in the top 15 so far. The disappointment of Jon Rahm's...
-
Five predictions for the 2026 U.S. Open (No. 37)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin walk through five things they think are going to happen at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock, including some very specific Scottie-related picks and both select a champion as the third major winner of the year. They also discuss the College World Series, which Kyle...
-
Catching up with Sean Martin on Scottie, Nelly and what we overvalue in golf (Ep. No. 36)
Kyle Porter and Sean Martin of the PGA Tour get back together to discuss Nelly’s fourth major championship victory, what’s wrong with Scottie (nothing) and their rekindled love for college baseball. The discussion also includes ... Notes on what they’re both reading. Why it’s difficult to cover...
-
Five stories: NCAAs, Nicklaus on scheduling and Cam Smith made all the money (Ep. No. 35)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin reconvene to talk about an eventful week of NCAAs, tons of takes on the PGA Tour schedule, why Cam Smith is talking about shrinking the game and much more, including ... Jon Rahm on Rory taking the game global. Jackson Koivun and Preston Stout's games. Why the Tour...
-
Catching up with Blayne Barber on college golf, identity and falling in love with process (Ep. No. 34)
Kyle Porter talks to Blayne Barber about his journey in golf at the college and professional level, what Jackson Koivun is great at (and who his comp is), what he learned about himself while on the PGA Tour and who some of his favoite under-the-radar swings are. Plus: An all-grocery store team....
-
Five stories: NCAA talk, aggregate major leaders and what it means to be ... average (Episode No. 33)
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin bounce around the golf world with five stories they're interested in, headlined by an apperance from Brentley Romine who talks about the men's and women's NCAAs. Other discussion centers on Martin Trainer's retirment (a difficult sentence to believe, but also true),...
-
Five stories- LIV Seeks $250M, PGA Tour Schedule and Aaron Rai's Closing kick – Episode #32
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin bounce around the golf world with five stories that caught their attention after PGA Championship week. They discuss LIV Golf reportedly looking for a $250–350 million investment and what it could mean for the future of the league. Is LIV quietly pivoting into...
-
Five things we view differently after the 2026 PGA – Episode #31
The 2026 PGA Championship is over, but Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin are still trying to process one of the weirdest and most entertaining major championships in recent memory. In this episode, they unpack five things they now view differently after a chaotic week at Aronimink, including: Why the...
-
Takeaways at halfway point of the 2026 PGA Championship – Episode #30
Two rounds down, and the 2026 PGA Championship has completely delivered. Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin react to the biggest takeaways from the first 36 holes at Ironmead, including: Why the course setup has created such compelling golf Whether the PGA got the setup right Why angles and patience...
-
Five storylines for the PGA Championship – Episode #29
The PGA Championship is here… but does the tournament still know what it wants to be? Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin preview the 2026 PGA Championship by diving into the five biggest storylines entering the week, including: Does the PGA Championship actually have an identity? Can anyone...
-
Ranking all the LIV scenarios by likelihood – Episode #28
What actually happens next with LIV Golf? This week, Kyle Porter is joined by golf reporter Gabby Herzig for one of the most fascinating golf-business conversations of the year. They rank the likelihood of nearly every possible LIV scenario imaginable, including: Outside investors saving LIV Jon...
-
Rory turns 37, Lytham’s Open and other stories we’re following this week – Episode #27
Golf feels quiet right now… …but there’s actually a lot happening. Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down the biggest stories in the game this week, including: Rory McIlroy turning 37 and what his all-time ceiling really is The Open Championship heading back to Lytham in 2028—and what that says...
-
LIV loses funding and other stories we're following this week – Episode #26
There’s “nothing going on” in golf right now… …except total chaos. Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down one of the wildest news cycles in recent golf history—from the future of LIV Golf to the PGA Tour’s ongoing identity crisis, and why the current schedule just isn’t working. Plus: Why LIV...
-
The golfers whose major totals fail to match their talent level – Episode #25
Some golfers just don’t make sense on paper. Kyle Porter is joined by Shane Bacon to draft the players whose major championship totals don’t match how good they actually were—for better or worse. They discuss: Why Greg Norman might be the ultimate example The painful near-misses of Louis…
more -
Bryson's Future and Other Stories We're Following This Week – Episode #24
What’s actually going on in golf right now? This week, Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin break down the biggest stories in the sport—from Bryson DeChambeau’s unpredictable future to the PGA Tour’s shifting priorities and the ongoing chaos surrounding LIV Golf. They also dive into: Why Bryson might...
-
Five things that have surprised us so far in 2026 – Episode #23
What’s been the most surprising part of the 2026 golf season so far? Kyle and Dylan Dethier break down five unexpected storylines—from breakout stars and shifting power dynamics to the future of pro golf itself. Along the way, they also get into media trends, AI’s impact on sports writing, and…
more -
Five things we changed our minds about at the 2026 Masters – Episode #22
Fresh off the Masters Tournament, Kyle Porter is joined by Joseph LaMagna to break down five things this year’s tournament completely changed their minds about. From being on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club to rewatching the broadcast, this episode is less about results—and more about…
more -
Recapping Rory's second Masters victory – Episode #21
A wild weekend at Augusta… just not the one we thought we were getting. Kyle Porter is on the ground at Augusta National Golf Club, breaking down a bizarre, emotional, and at times subdued Sunday at the Masters Tournament with Hayden Martin. They get into: Why Saturday may have been crazier than...
-
Takeaways from Rory McIlroy’s Record Setting Masters (so far) – Episode #20
Absolute chaos at Augusta. After 36 holes at the Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy has a SIX-shot lead—and it happened in a blink. Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin react to a wild Friday, breaking down: How Rory turned a tie on the 12th tee into a runaway lead Why this version of Rory feels…
more -
Four takeaways from the first few days of the Masters + our picks to win – Episode #19
Kyle Porter is live from Masters Tournament week alongside Hayden Martin, breaking down early-week takeaways, course conditions, and what’s actually standing out before the first round begins. They cover: Why this year’s Masters feels unusually wide open How Rory McIlroy is somehow flying under…
more -
Masters Preview with Webb Simpson – Episode #18
Masters week is here—and this one’s special. Kyle Porter is joined by major champion Webb Simpson for a wide-ranging conversation on Augusta National, what it really feels like to contend on Sunday, and the tiny details that make the Masters unlike anything else in golf. Webb shares: → What makes...
-
Five Golfers We Would Bet Our House On Winning The 2026 Masters – Episode #17
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin each pick five golfers they’d bet everything on to win the Masters. From stars like Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm to riskier calls like Justin Rose, they debate form, history at Augusta, and what actually translates to winning a green jacket. 📫 200K golf fans…
more -
Three Masters Anti-Narratives with Shane Ryan – Episode #16
What narratives about the Masters are we getting wrong? Kyle is joined by Shane Ryan (Golf Digest) to break down three Masters anti-narratives—the assumptions and storylines that sound right but probably aren’t. Before that, they talk about: The evolving role of Tiger Woods in golf—and how fans...
-
Checking in on the Business of Golf with Josh Carpenter – Episode #15
Why would a company spend $30 million to sponsor a PGA Tour event? Kyle sits down with Sports Business Journal’s Josh Carpenter to break down the real economics behind golf sponsorships. From sleeve logos and hat deals to title sponsors and Pro-Am access, the business of golf is much more...
-
Who are the dudes, and who has the juice? with Brody Miller – Episode #14
Brody Miller from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the strange gap in golf’s next generation. For years, the sport was defined by young superstars like Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas — but right now the 22–26 age range on the PGA Tour looks very different. 📫 200K golf…
more -
Our Favorite Things About Golf Twitter with Jamie Kennedy – Episode #13
Jamie Kennedy of Golf Digest joins us to talk golf Twitter — the good, the bad, and the strangely beautiful. We get into content, storytelling, stats, and how the internet changed the way we watch golf. Plus: getting hacked, Ryder Cup memories, and Jamie’s all-time equipment take. Follow Jamie:...
-
Five Questions for Sean Martin on Chris Gotterup, the Players as a major and why old golfers are thriving – Episode #12
Sean Martin of PGATour.com joins Kyle to answer five questions about books they’re reading, the similarities between Chris Gotterup and … Scottie Scheffler (?) and whether the Players is actually a major championship. 📫 200K golf fans follow us on social, and 17K read our free weekly newsletter,...
-
Five Golf and Tennis Questions for Sean Zak – Episode #11
Sean Zak of Golf.com joins Kyle to answer five questions Kyle has about what it means to compare golf greats with tennis stars, what he learned from profiling Tommy Fleetwood and what the most likely outcome is for LIV Golf. At the end, they go through and discuss how many majors the biggest…
more -
Five Reasons Scottie Scheffler Is As Good As Tiger Woods — Episode #10
Scottie Scheffler is playing unbelievable golf—and somehow, people still seem unimpressed. Kyle lays out five reasons Scottie’s current run matches (or exceeds) Tiger Woods at the same age, while Jason pushes back on what numbers can and can’t explain. It’s a conversation about dominance…
more -
Who Will Be The 10 Best Golfers Over The Next 20 Years? with Brentley Romine — Episode #9
Brentley Romine joins The Normal Sport Show to talk about meaningful golf — from amateur championships and Q School to the stories that shape future stars long before the PGA Tour spotlight. The conversation moves through golf media, player development, and why those early moments matter more…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Normal Sport Show is our attempt to bring about some order to the weirdest sport in the world. A game in which crocodiles traipse the playing field on a semi-regular basis. A game in which if you don’t keep your own statistics (and everyone else’s) correctly, you’re ejected from the event. A game in which pool noodles are used as practice props, and nobody blinks an eye.
We take a few of these oddities and try to juxtapose them with the beauty of the game to create a world that will hopefully make you chuckle but that may also make you more thoughtful.
200K golf fans follow us across all platforms. Our content is handcrafted to make the daily golf fan’s personal experience of golf feel more meaningful.
Sign up right here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE05RThIZHFuQTdPbnFVVWd4a0dWZGJ6aXpWZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcGhMSTBaaDJ0elNCUHFxZDFnbjIxSE81UkF5RE1yNThNNms5a0Q2SEtEbXFJMTJfRVNBbWNWbi0zXzhIblZqZlA0TnV
HOSTED BY
Normal Sport
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Normal Sport Show have?
The Normal Sport Show currently has 58 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Normal Sport Show about?
The Normal Sport Show is our attempt to bring about some order to the weirdest sport in the world. A game in which crocodiles traipse the playing field on a semi-regular basis. A game in which if you don’t keep your own statistics (and everyone else’s) correctly, you’re ejected from the event. A...
How often does The Normal Sport Show release new episodes?
The Normal Sport Show has 58 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Normal Sport Show?
You can listen to The Normal Sport Show on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Normal Sport Show?
The Normal Sport Show is created and hosted by Normal Sport.
URL copied to clipboard!