Spicer Speaking: Recent Episodes
Judd Spicer
From course to culture, discussing the sporting and golf landscape of the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, SoCal and beyond.
As the U.S. Open returns to L.A. for the first time in 75 years, get prepped for the event via this visit with UCLA junior Omar Morales, readying for his major championship debut.
Tune in for a visit with longtime college football coach and new Director of Athletics at John Carroll University, Brian Polian.
Enjoy a visit with Derek White, GM at Desert Willow Golf Resort, and lace-up a discussion on NHL Pride Nights with Dr. Teresa Anne Fowler, Asst. Professor of Education at Concordia University of Edmonton.
A Story of Ice & Mic: Join in for a chat about this year's Coachella, and prep for the Coachella Valley Firebirds' playoff debut, in this visit with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun.
Palm Springs' Broadcaster Sporting Roundtable: Join in for this triumvirate visit with Blake Arthur of KESQ/CBS and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs.
With Galleri Classic week upon us in the desert, join in for this visit with reigning PGA Tour Champions "Player of the Year," Steven Alker.
Tee-up your prep and preview for the inaugural Galleri Classic via visits with tournament director, Michelle DeLancy, and Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun.
Serve up some prep for the upcoming BNP Paribas Open with Andrew John, reporter for The Desert Sun newspaper.
Listen in as Judd talks APGA Tour and diversity in the game with pro golfer and NBC/Golf Channel contributor, Will Lowery.
AMEX week is here! Get prepped for the PGA Tour's desert return via this visit with rookie Kyle Westmoreland, the first-ever Air Force Academy grad to own a Tour card.
The PGA Tour is back in the desert! Tee up this audio prep, as Judd visits with Pat McCabe, executive director of the American Express, and Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun.
Get in the ring for this visit with Timothy Bradley, Jr. as Judd and the "Desert Storm" chat about his upcoming induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Pack your bags for a visit with travel expert Lee Abbamonte, and stay tuned for an essay on the grossness of World Cup host country, Qatar.
Tee-up this visit with Ryan Ballengee of Golf News Net and stayed tuned in for an essay on the dynamic if Gen Xers and social media.
Join in as Judd visits with Charley "Shooter" Walters, longtime sports columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Tune in as Judd visits with Derek White, general manager at Desert Willow Golf Resort, and enjoys a chat with veteran golf and travel writer, Steve Pike.
Judd visits with Skateboarding Hall of Famer Eddie "El Gato" Elguera to talk about his upcoming El Gato Classic at the La Quinta X Park.
Join in for a conversation with golf writer Ken Van Vechten, and stay tuned for an essay on the ethos of Patagonia.
The maiden puck drop nears. Join in as Judd visits with Jessica Campbell, assistant coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
No gamble on a great guest: Join in as Judd talks legalized sports betting in Cali, talking Props 26 and 27 with expert Mary-Beth Moylan, Assoc. Dean for Academic Affairs and Experiential Learning at University of the Pacific -- McGeorge School of Law.
Join in as Judd chats with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun, and tee-up a visit with rising star Bailey Shoemaker, here in the desert for Stage I of LPGA Q-School.
Join in as Judd visits with Will Rollins, congressional candidate to represent the desert in CA-41.
Brainerd Golf Special: Join in as Judd visits with Eric Peterson, GM at Cragun's Resort, and Chuck Klecatsky, owner of the recently-debuted Gravel Pit Golf Course.
From Scotland to the Sizzle: Join in as Judd talks Open Championship with Adam Schupak of Golfweek, and visits with Paul Bucy, Dir. of Instruction at Desert Willow Golf Resort.
SoCal Summer Golf Getaway Special: Join in as Judd visits with Mark Rudyk of Visit Carlsbad and Steve Saunders of the Temecula Creek Golf Club.
Get prepped for the 122nd playing of the U.S. Open, as Judd visits with Bob Harig of SI.com/Morning Read, and stay tuned-in for an essay on "Shrinkflation."
Join Judd as he visits with London-based writer and author Motez Bishara, and stay tuned as the host rails on the lost cause of LIV Golf.
Double-essay episode explores the ethos of Golf with Pals vs. Playing to Win, and also asks: Will pro golf ever have its own Steve Kerr?
A show for Champions: Join in as Judd visits with PGA Tour Champions President, Miller Brady, to learn about the desert's new Galleri Classic, and also chats with John Henebry to hear about his upcoming golf photography travels.
Spicer Speaking Summer Reading Special: Join in as Judd visits with writer Jeff Wallach about his new novel, "Everyone Here is From Somewhere Else," and longtime former MLB umpire Dale Scott about his debut book, "The Umpire is Out."
Join in as Judd chats about the return of Coachella with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun.
Tune in for a preview of the desert's final playing of The Chevron Championship, as Judd visits with World Golf Hall of Famer Amy Alcott and Larry Bohannan of The Desert Sun.
On the mic/on the bag: Join in as the host chats with Jason Scott Deegan of NBC's Golf Pass, and also visits with Louise Ridderstrom, for whom Judd will serve as caddie at this weekend's Epson Tour IOA Champion at Tukwet Canyon.
Judd chats with golf course architect, Dana Fry, co-designer of Desert Willow Golf Resort.
If you build it . . . Join in for Judd's visit with The Sultan, self-proclaimed leader of new SoCal micronation, "The Republic of Slowjamastan."
Nice ice: Join in as Judd visits with five-time NCAA championship and Olympic silver medal-winning coach Shannon Miller to talk about her work as VP of Business and Community Relations for the Coachella Valley Firebirds (and the women's gold medal game!).
From one track to another: Listen in as Judd talks Farmers Insurance Open with Tod Leonard of Golf Digest, and also preps for next month's Winter Olympics in a visit with Carlo Valdes, bobsledder for Team USA.
The PGA Tour is back in town, so join on in for this American Express special, featuring a visit with World Golf Hall of Famer and Presidents Cup captain, Davis Love III.
The debut show of '22 features a preview of the PGA Tour's American Express Golf Tournament with Larry Bohannan of The Desert Sun.
Judd chats drone imagery, Pebble Beach and more with noted golf course photographer, John Henebry.
Turf time: Join in as Judd visits with Christopher Bien, head golf course superintendent at Desert Willow Golf Resort, and stay tuned-in for a promo on the PGA Tour's newest (faux) game show -- SWINGING FOR DOLLARS!
Tee-up this chat, as Judd visits with Azucena Maldonado, founder of the Latina Golfers Assn. (latinagolfers.com), and stay tuned-in as the host riffs on the meaning of the ManningCast.
Join in as Judd visits with Ryan Engle and Adam Hawk, the mind-meld behind budding SoCal apparel company, Nation Golf. And stay tuned-in for presser clips from the recent Coachella Valley Firebirds' name and logo reveal.
Desert-centric: Join in as Judd chats (laments?) about the Chevron Championship with Larry Bohannan of The Desert Sun, and also visits with KESQ's Blake Arthur to talk about his golf event at PGA WEST (and nation TV appearance on The Bachelorette).
The puck drop nears . . . with the desert's pro hockey debut just a year away, join Judd as he visits with Troy Bodie, former NHLer and Director of Hockey and Business Operations for Palm Springs AHL.
Serve-and-volley with Judd as he visits with Andrew John of The Desert Sun to get you prepped for the first-ever fall version of the BNP Paribas Open.
It's Ryder Cup Week! Join Judd for a showdown special as he visits with ESPN's Bob Harig and instructional guru Dave Stockton, Jr.
Concerned that your California muni course is under threat? You should be.
Join in as Judd visits with Ernest Cecena, President of "Save Palm Springs Golf" to discuss what you can do to assist in preserving the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort grounds.
MLB Network host and reporter Alanna Rizzo joins Judd to chat about the hardball homestretch, and an essay on "Hard Knocks" rounds-out the episode.
From the Root to the Fruit: Join Judd for a Palm Desert-centric episode, featuring a visit with former NFLer and current Xavier Prep football head coach James Dockery, fresh from his internship with the Washington Football Team. And listen in for a chat with Ryan Szydlowski, Director of Golf at Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Coming to you from Big Bear, CA, join Judd a pair of Olympic-based essays, including thoughts on Simone Biles, and considerations for improving the Olympics' golf competition.
Roundtable episode: With a host of golf course projects across the desert this summer, Judd explores the trend with a trio of guests: Tyler Truman, Superintendent at Mountain Vista Sun City; course architect Tripp Davis; and Alan Stuessy, Superintendent at The Reserve Club.
Olympics' special! Listen in as Judd visits with a pair of young gun shot putters making their Olympic debuts in Toyko: SoCal native/former USC standout Nick Ponzio, and Minnesota-bred NCAA champion, Payton Otterdahl.
From desert level to Big Sky elevation: Join in as Judd visits with new College of the Desert men's head golf coach, Nicholas Altman, and also chats with The Reserve at Moonlight Basin head pro, Nick Berasi, who gives an insider's preview of The Match, pitting Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady vs. Bryson DeChambeau and Aaron Rodgers.
U.S. Open week special: Join in as Judd gets you prepped for the event with "The Open Doctor," course architect Rees Jones, and San Diego-based golf professional Tina Mickelson (yes, big sister to Phil Mickelson).
Join in for a timely discussion on athletes and mental wellness as Judd welcomes Dr. Adam Gallenberg of Premier Sport Psychology.
Loyola Marymount men's head golf coach Jason D'Amore joins Judd to talk about the upcoming College Golf Experience - Palm Desert Showcase camp.
From racing card to trading cards: Join Judd as he visits with Marty Irby, exec. director of Animal Wellness Action to discuss the controversial Triple Crown season, and also chats with Paul Zickler, brand manager at Upper Deck about the newly-released "Artifacts Golf Card" set.
Like a list? Tune in as Judd is joined by KESQ sports director Blake Arthur, as they reveal their Top-10 Private and Public golf courses in the Coachella Valley.
An essay on the PGA Tour's new Player Impact Program rounds-out the fray, as does a rundown of some of Judd's fresh articles.
A palpable pairing, as Judd visits with Eric Julian, general manager at Native Oaks GC, and welcomes Paul Bucy, director of Instruction at Desert Willow Golf Resort.
And be sure to check the social routes for this week's giveaway of a comped foursome to Desert Willow!
If you build it...Join Judd as he chats with Bridget Schmidt, architect and senior associate for Populous, designer of the new Coachella Valley arena. And listen in for an essay on why the PGA Tour (and this week's Masters) could have taken a page from MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game.
Major episode: Join in for some prep & preview of the 50th anniversary of the ANA Inspiration, golf's first major championship of the season. Guests include Bianca Pagdanganan (longest player on the LPGA Tour) and Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun newspaper.
Can golf's resurgence of play hold steady? Get the latest as Judd visits with Matt LaWell, managing editor of Golf Course Industry Magazine. And as you fill out your NCAA brackets, take heed of Judd's essay on what should be a hoops' run of redefining "Madness."
Get "graphic" with the host, as Judd visits with writer and graphic novelist Michael L. Frizell, co-author of Tidal Wave Comics' new "Black History Leaders in Sports." And as high school football readies for a (pandemic) return to the field, Judd gets you prepped for pigskin in a chat with Shad Powers, columnist for The Desert Sun newspaper.
Judd goes low...as in the lowest-elevated golf course in the world. Listen in as Judd chats Death Valley with Furnace Creek GC head pro, Jordan Wetsch. And ample imagery joins the fray as the host visits with world-renowned golf photographer, John Henebry.
Join the audio tee sheet, as Judd visits Jonathan Coe, assistant director of communications for the SCGA and managing editor for the assn.'s FORE Magazine.
Super Bowl impressions are also in-play, and an essay on quarantine comforts rounds out the program.
Tee-up a super fun episode as Judd visits with Joe Skovron, veteran PGA Tour caddie for Rickie Fowler, and enjoys a chat with Ryan Ballengee, owner and publisher of ever-popular site, GolfNewsNet.com.
The PGA Tour makes its annual return to the Coachella Valley with this week's 62nd playing of The American Express Golf Tournament, hosted at PGA WEST. Listen in as Judd gets you tourney prepped with Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun newspaper since 1986, and 2019 AMEX champion, Adam Long.
Ready your listening muscles as Judd visits with expert trainer Don Saladino to discuss his work training silver screen superheroes (Deadpool, Hellboy, Wolverine) and to chat about his new project with NBC's Golf Pass, "Golf Fitness for Everyone."
And in the wake of the recent Capital disaster, listen in for Judd's fallout takes on Annika Sorenstam and Gary Player accepting their Medals of Freedom.
Getting the New Year underway in fine fashion, as Judd enjoys a visit with desert-based, New York Times best-selling author, Tod Goldberg; join in to hear about Tod's new book, "The Low Desert: Gangster Stories."
And to honor the onset of the desert's golf peak-season, Judd provides his "Ten Courses I Want You to Play."
For the final episode of (zany) 2020, Judd enjoy visits with a pair of great guests: Listen to a conversation with Larry Lester, author/historian/researcher and co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum; and tune in for a chat with Derek White, general manager of Desert Willow Golf Resort, which readies for the desert's golf peak-season.
Also, a sweet stocking stuffer accompanies the program, with the prize of a free 4-some to Desert Willow for one lucky listener.
Thanks for all the support in 2020!
Join in as Judd enjoys a visit with longtime MLB umpire (and part-time Palm Springs' resident) Dale Scott, and also chats with with award-winning writer Jeff Wallach to discuss his debut novel, "Mr. Wizard."
A super stocking stuffer giveaway of a metallic-framed photo of #13 at famed Whistling Straits (entitled "Cliff Hanger') comes compliments of The Henebrys and rounds-out the show.
A sponsor special episode, as Judd welcomes Rob Lasorsa of Perform Better/M-F Athletic and world-renowned golf photographer John Henebry.
An essay on Dustin Johnson's win at he Masters rounds out the tee sheet, and check the social routes for a giveaway of a $50 certificate to Perform Better!
From course to court to rink this week, as Judd enjoys a visit with "The Guru of Go," legendary hoops' coach Paul Westhead, and also chats with Nick Forro, president of our AHL Palm Springs franchise.
An essay on this week's Masters rounds out the tee sheet, as we ready for a Green Jacket ceremony in November.
Big back slaps to sponsors! Perform Better, Desert Willow Golf Resort and Henebry Photography.
An Election Week special, as Judd pairs course and culture conversation with writer, radio host and television commentator Michael Williams; based in Washington, D.C., the good Mr. Williams' covers politics for Voice of America and is a member of the USGA Golf Journal editorial board.
Be (especially) good to one another this week, and big back slaps to sponsors: Perform Better, Desert Willow Golf Resort and Henebry Photography.
Chatting desert golf, SoCal sports and media work amid the pandemic with Blake Arthur, sports director for KESQ/CBS Local 2.
And an essay on generational, sporting reflection of virus times takes Judd back to the 1991 World Series.
Much appreciation for the support, and big back slaps to sponsors: Perform Better, Desert Willow Golf Resort and Henebry Photography!
An on-course and (hopefully) on-par episode, as Judd enjoys visits with Joe Kobrick of Desert Willow Golf Resort and Shea Satterfield of the Temecula Creek Golf Club.
An opening essay on what Ice Cube's delve in politics may mean for the future of the BIG 3 joins the fray, as does a super giveaway of a free foursome to Desert Willow.
Big back slaps to sponsors: Perform Better, Henebry Photography and DW Golf Resort.
A great guesting double-dip in Episode 4, as I'm joined by Alanna Rizzo, Dodgers' host and reporter for SportsNet L.A., and luminary travel writer Kathy Strong joins in to discuss her candidacy for Indian Wells City Council.
An essay on NFL scheduling amid COVID rounds-out the program, along with thoughts on putting with your eyes closed.
Support sponsors Perform Better, Desert Willow Golf Resort and Henebry Photography!
Episode 3 of the podcast enjoys visits with guests Vince McConnell of McConnell Athletics and Shad Powers, sports columnist for The Desert Sun newspaper.
An essay on the reverse-course domino effects of full-on college football fills the card, and I'm giving away a $50 #PerformBetter certificate to boot!
Big back slaps to sponsors: Perform Better, Desert Willow Golf Resort and The Henebrys!
Back from Big Sky Country, the sophomore episode includes a Montana golf & travel report and a chat with Candace Carr Strauss, CEO of Visit Big Sky.
Essays on the AHL shifting from Palm Springs to Palm Desert, and "How Many Sports Can We Handle?" also join the fray, along with final impressions of the U.S. Open.
Please support my awesome sponsors: Perform Better, Desert Willow Golf Resort and Henebry Photography!
Listen in to the debut episode of the Spicer Speaking Podcast, hosted by award-winning writer and longtime Palm Springs-area radio personality, Judd Spicer.
The inaugural episode arrives just in time for the desert's annual LPGA major championship, the ANA Inspiration. Joining the program to discuss are Larry Bohannan, golf writer for The Desert Sun newspaper since 1986, and two-time LPGA winner, Austin Ernst, readying for her ninth consecutive playing of the ANA.
Sports and the days of COVID coalesce in this episode, with essays on player safety and athlete testing.
Brought to you by: Perform Better (performbetter.com), Desert Willow Golf Resort (desertwillow.com) and Henebry Photography (thehenebrys.com).