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Send us Fan MailJon and Jeff host Dr. James Brosnan Professor at the University of Tennessee.  They talk about Jim's research and his ties to Penn State as well as sharing some of the his great moments in Turf. 

Send us Fan MailJeff and Jon host Bryn Takle Helena Agri Itelligence Agronomist.  They discuss everything from new products to life to Kansas City BBQ! A must listen to episode to learn more about new products and the value of getting the most out of the products you choose.  Once again technology becomes a huge part of the discussion.  

Send us Fan MailJon and Jeff have Jessica Richards join them on this episode to talk leadership.  A breakdown of different leadership styles and how to become a more effective leaders of the employees you get to work with. 

Send us Fan MailJeff and John introduce Alpha, who is currently the supervisor of the West Campus Landscape Team at Duke Chapel and president of the Sports Field Managers Association (SFMA). Alpha shares his background, including his time as a groundskeeper for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and his current role at Duke. They discuss Alpha's leadership goals for SFMA, focusing on connecting with chapters and improving member engagement. The conversation also touches on Alpha's personal philosophy of continuous improvement and his approach to leadership and daily life.

Send us Fan MailPaula joins Jon and Jeff to share some insights into her new role as the CEO of the National Sports Field Managers Association.  Fresh off of a leg of her listening tour, to receive feedback from the membership.  She chats about the challenges and opportunities ahead for her and the Board of Directors.  

Send us Fan MailMark makes the Pittsburgh Dad seem like he is from Cincinnati! We talk all things Pittsburgh sports, a "don't want to miss episode" for sure! 

Send us Fan MailLongtime youth baseball advocate has jumped to be the Chief of Staff of Banana Ball.  The Savanah Bananas's hit the ground running and have not looked back.  They now have 6 teams and are holding their first Banana Ball Draft! With millions of people on the waiting list for tickets the "Fan First" mentality is what they are living on to bring fun and affordability back to the nations pastime, BASEBALL! 

Send us Fan MailProfessor of Golf and Sports Turf Management joins us to talk about the golf and sports turf program that he directs.  James is helping to fill the void of golf professionals in the Mrytle Beach area and is turning out some incredible graduates.  

Send us Fan MailRob is the Head Sporturf Manager for Little League International.  He is responsible for the stadium fields and practice facility in Williamsport PA, home of the Little League Baseball World Series.  

Send us Fan MailDr. Miller is the voice of Tiger Turfgrass another podcast, but in this episode he tells of his work at Brentsville HS in Brentsville VA.  He has a turf education program that is giving High School students real world experience and life skills.  he has over 200 students enrolled in the program and they have won countless national field of the year awards for their efforts.  Listen in the efforts he is making to fill the inventory of needed employees.  

Send us Fan MailJon and Jeff host the FIRST PGA Club Pro to Ace a hole during the PGA Championship.  George tells the story about the experience and tells us more about his time as a golfer.  This is a must not miss episode.

Send us Fan MailJeff and Jon host Matt Giese, Technical Field Manager, Syngenta on this weeks show.  They talk about new products on the horizon, old products that are still getting the job done and some thoughts on biologicals.  

Send us Fan MailLuke Zimmerman and Ryan Freed of Green Image Lawncare join the show and talk about their business and friendship.  How the industry brought them together and what their Penn State family has meant to them both professionally and personal. 

Send us Fan MailJeff and Jon host Timothy Moraghan, Aspire Golf.  Tim was formerly the Championship Agronomist for USGA.  In the aftermath of the US Open we talk about what's involved in preparing for nan event of that caliber and his greatest memories of almost 20 years of Championships.

Send us Fan MailJeff and Jon host golf course designer, James Nagle, Nagle Design Works.  We talk about all the different components that are a part of succesful design.  Jim talks about his favorite hole, and the different projects that he is currently working on.  What a fabulous person.  I won't want to miss episode. 

Send us Fan MailJeff and Jon host Stephen Campbell, Penn State Extension and they talk about Stephens grad work.  It wasn't your typical grad work!  He focused on exposing High School students to Turf as a viable career!  Great and much needed work to keep the pipeline full of potential employees.

Send us Fan MailAfter 26 years of caddying Stephen "Cutter" Burke talks about taking a 6.5 mile walk with someone new every day!  Cutter does the math for us on the number of loops he has walked and shares some of the most memorable golfers he has carried for. We start the conversation about his book which you can find at  https://www.cutterthecaddie.com/. What a gem this one is! 

Send us Fan MailDr. Rob Golembiewski, Technical Services Director for Atticus and field hockey play by play announcer talks Turf with Jon and Jeff.  They talk about summer patch disease control.  What a fantastic conversation about Rob's work during his time at Michigan State and the legendary Dr. Joe Vargas.  

Send us Fan MailDr. Straw talks about his research at Penn State and introduces himself to a new geographic area after stops in Minnesota and Texas.  Hailing from Kentucky we dive into his technology research and learn what drives him to learn every day! 

Send us Fan MailJeff and Jon host Pat Jones from Flagstick Media.  We talk everything golf.  From where it is, to where it is going!  This one is one that you don't want to miss!

Send us Fan MailDr. Ben McGraw joins the show to talk about spring insects in 2025.  He shares control updates and what we should be watching for in early spring of 2025.  We talk in depth about insect life cycles and the weathers influence on the countries insect populations.  Always educational and fun when Ben shares information.  

Send us Fan MailThis is the first episode of a brand new podcast for people in the turfgrass industry.  Jon Cuny and Jeff Fowler will have guests from all different aspects of the turf industry from around the world!  In this episode they introduce themselves to their listeners!