Get a Grip with Shane Bacon

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Hosted by broadcaster Shane Bacon, Get a Grip is a golf-centric podcast making light of a rather stuffy sport with legitimate insight into the game. It’s essentially the public golf course of podcasts. The show will offer a look into the PGA Tour week in and week out and have some fun at both the players' and golf fans’ expenses.

Recent Episodes
  • A Golf Trip to Streamsong (with Ashdon Woods)
    Dec 8, 2023 – 01:00:52
  • Meghan MacLaren
    Nov 16, 2023 – 49:06
  • World Record Holder Patrick Koenig
    Nov 10, 2023 – 40:51
  • Kate Smith
    Oct 25, 2023 – 50:40
  • Shad Tuten
    Oct 18, 2023 – 51:10
  • Chatting Simulators with Carl Markestad
    Oct 13, 2023 – 32:42
  • Ryder Cup Recap with Max Homa
    Oct 5, 2023 – 01:04:49
  • Ryder Cup Preview with Joel Beall
    Sep 27, 2023 – 46:49
  • Stewart Hagestad
    Sep 20, 2023 – 01:01:59
  • The Five Worst Shots of Joel Dahmen's Career with Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie
    Sep 8, 2023 – 57:07
  • Live from Spey Bay with the DeVries team
    Sep 1, 2023 – 45:18
  • U.S. Amateur Recap with Claire Rogers
    Aug 18, 2023 – 01:03:39
  • U.S. Amateur Advice from 2016 Champ Curtis Luck
    Aug 11, 2023 – 35:13
  • The Justin Thomas Ryder Cup Debate with Joel Beall
    Aug 2, 2023 – 01:08:10
  • Recapping the U.S. Adaptive Open with Alex Fourie
    Jul 20, 2023 – 33:55
  • I Qualified for the U.S. Amateur!
    Jul 12, 2023 – 26:01
  • Talking Strapped and Pebble Beach with D.J. Piehowski
    Jul 7, 2023 – 01:06:37
  • Zac Blair
    Jun 29, 2023 – 43:45
  • The Three Most Strategic Shots at LACC with Gil Hanse
    Jun 14, 2023 – 18:22
  • U.S. Open Preview with Max Homa
    Jun 12, 2023 – 59:33
  • Talking Golf with Reggie Bush
    Jun 6, 2023 – 40:54
  • A Golf Trip to Pinehurst with Joel Klatt
    May 31, 2023 – 01:29:59
  • Some PGA Champ Thoughts + A New Podcast!
    May 26, 2023 – 43:42
  • Is the PGA Championship the Most Exciting Major in Golf with Kyle Porter
    May 16, 2023 – 01:11:05
  • 5 Things You'd Like to See Changed in Golf with Claire Rogers
    May 5, 2023 – 50:41
  • Chatting Life with Sam Saunders
    Apr 20, 2023 – 48:51
  • A Masters Preview with Scott Van Pelt
    Apr 4, 2023 – 53:22
  • Early Masters Talk with Three-Time Champion Nick Faldo
    Mar 31, 2023 – 52:23
  • The All-Flushers List with Andy Johnson
    Mar 24, 2023 – 01:17:31
  • Diving into the Golf Sneaker World with Jacques Slade
    Mar 8, 2023 – 30:37
  • Full Swing Tonight - Episode 8: Everything Has Led To This
    Mar 3, 2023 – 48:31
  • Full Swing Tonight - Episode 7: Golf is Hard
    Mar 2, 2023 – 43:01
  • Full Swing Tonight - Episode 6: Don't Get Bitter, Get Better
    Feb 24, 2023 – 38:05
  • Full Swing Tonight - Ep 5: American Dreams
    Feb 23, 2023 – 40:11
  • Full Swing Tonight - Episode 4: Imposter Syndrome
    Feb 17, 2023 – 34:22
  • Full Swing Tonight - Episode 3: Money or Legacy
    Feb 17, 2023 – 39:11
  • Full Swing Tonight - Episode 2: Win or Go Home
    Feb 15, 2023 – 37:46
  • Full Swing Tonight - Episode 1: Frenemies
    Feb 15, 2023 – 47:35
  • Waste Management Musings
    Feb 8, 2023 – 13:26
  • The Disappearing Golf Villains with James Nitties
    Feb 2, 2023 – 01:16:53
  • Host Reversal with Claire Rogers
    Jan 18, 2023 – 55:19
  • Marina Alex (and Shane's buddy Rusty!)
    Jan 13, 2023 – 55:21
  • The Five Moments of 2022 with Amanda Rose
    Dec 28, 2022 – 47:34
  • Things We Can't Stop Thinking About with Claire Rogers
    Dec 9, 2022 – 01:10:06
  • The Scramble Podcast
    Dec 2, 2022 – 01:15:57
  • Claude Harmon
    Nov 23, 2022 – 52:17
  • Scottish Golf + The Old Tom Morris Trail
    Nov 18, 2022 – 30:19
  • Shane's New Book + Mark Hubbard
    Nov 2, 2022 – 44:00
  • Presidents Cup Hero Max Homa Returns!
    Sep 28, 2022 – 01:01:18
  • Napa Chats with Justin Suh
    Sep 15, 2022 – 39:26
Recent Reviews
  • skasting
    Shad Tuten Interview
    Aside from making it all about himself Shane misses the entire issue with Shad… he got screwed. USGA A player’s reasonable judgment in making certain types of fact determinations will be accepted even if, after the player has made a stroke, video evidence shows that the player’s judgment might have been wrong, and • Video evidence that shows facts that could not reasonably have been seen with the “naked eye” will be disregarded.
  • Neary2527
    Get a Grip Pod
    This pod is a must listen! Funny and insightful!!
  • poor horatio
    Dig it
    One of the best golf podcasts out there. Miss Max but still a great show
  • Will, from Florida
    Great guests, great conversations
    Really enjoy the podcast. Miss Max, but you can really tell Shane is trying to have guest from all corners of the golf world and showcase the positive things this game has to offer. Personally I’ve been trying to get better content on the APGA and the recent episode was a fantastic insight into some great players and even better people. Highly recommend for podcasts that fit both the golf geek and the general sports fan.
  • Tom9888
    A must listen for architecture geeks
    Awesome discussion!
  • Birdman3356
    Love it… but
    Can’t stand this infatuation with everyone saying “like” all the time. It was hard to listen to Claire (and I really like her!). Shane is much better. I feel his work with professional announcing has helped him tremendously. Love the show, though. Keep up the good work Shane.
  • BrysonsHands
    Will miss this duo
    The perfect golfers podcast. Max and Shane have helped me more than I thought with my mental outlook on the game. Always pushing great contact, and seem to have a great relationship. I will certainly miss Max’s insight, but I’ll be rooting for him the upcoming year. Keep it up Shane!
  • Pod luva
    Acres and pod adjustments
    I have really enjoyed this podcast and will still listen to it going forward. I just want Max to know he sounded like a spoiled brat. He can do whatever he wants with his life and I wish him the best, but he should have just said he doesn’t have the time to continue. He went on and in about how much of a drain the podcast was and how it was hindering him as a golfer. I had never heard of him before I found this podcast and will probably not follow him after he stops working on this podcast.
  • James2535
    Awesome podcast (not just golf)
    I really enjoy this pod. Bacon and Homa are funny and give great insights.
  • GoDuke4458
    Perfect for Golf fans
    This is exactly what I was looking for: an insider look at life on the PGA tour from a pro golfer. Max and the host are hilarious. I love getting to know more about the golfers and the Tour beyond what you see on TV.
  • JBURR9
    So genuine and awesome!
    Love listening to you both! I listen to every episode while working from home each week. Great blend of light hearted topics that make me laugh, but also the most genuine two guys. Couldn’t root for both of you more on the course and off! Keep it up!!
  • Kdhasa
    Love listening to Max and Shane
    I’m probably not their target audience (I’m old enough to be Max’s Mom) but this podcast is great fun and love the inside the ropes stories from Max. These two guys are so likable. I think Shane is doing a great job on Golf Today too. Love to see a fellow Wildcat doing great things.
  • Almost-Retired Mark
    Awesome podcast!
    Started following Max when Joel Dahman (I know his aunt & uncle ... shameless plug!) mentioned him on another podcast. Have not been disappointed at all. You guys bring the “regular guy” outlook to the podcast. Very fun and funny. Look forward to it every week. Keep playing great Max, and on to the US Open Shane!
  • Welovegetagrip
    Best Pod Ever
    This is literally the greatest thing I’ve ever put into my brain cells. Hilarious and insightful. Shane has the best voice in all of broadcasting. And Max is real and really opens up on success and failure. I look forward to it every week. Anything less than 5 stars just isn’t true.
  • dgp53
    Too much Shane
    Max is terrific. Shane is a little too much gush and talks about himself more than necessary.
  • albert2479
    Shane’s proud
    So cool to see Max win and then to here Podcast and listen to Shane being so happy! Great job Max!!
  • wastingtimedoingthis
    Max Homa
    Golleee, Shane, you are such a goober!
  • mikeydv11
    Best podcast
    I cannot put into words how great this podcast is. I look forward to it each week. Max congrats on your win, I could not be happier. Shane you and Damon are great on Golf Today. You guys please keep up the great work. Up next a major for Max!!
  • living under bogey
    LA Open
    Congratulations!
  • ghost of Quanah
    Winner
    Last weeks episode Max talked at length about his love for Riviera and how comfortable he is there. I threw $10 on him to win at +7,000. Thanks for the $700!
  • Bri Camp
    Max
    Love listening to your show first heard about you on Russillo. Shane is great also. I have been listening from the start my wife laughs at me watching you play in tournaments and cheering for you like we are friends. Congratulations on your win at Riviera!!! Champ!!!
  • Dakptaloomd
    The most positive part of my week
    Decided to have a second kid during COVID-19 just for the Steak Walks.
  • 13 on 18
    Critique
    35 minutes to give an opinion on the Patrick Reed ruling and 35 minutes of repeating yourself, Max, get to the freaking point and stop. Still cannot get through a sentence without the word “like” used more the once. 50 podcast and still not improving.
  • 1mnsportsfan
    Comment about ‘coddling players’
    Shane & Max, love the show. It’s so cool to hear Max talk unfiltered and just take us through the process of being a pro golfer. My comment is about today’s rules discussion and the ‘coddling of players.’ I think a lot of those comments from casual fans have to do with the ‘play the ball as it lies’ idea. A lot of casual fans/golfers have no idea they can take relief from certain things and in effect punish themselves with a lie they don’t have to hit from. I’m a double-digit handicapper and even I take relief from sprinkler heads because it’s well within the rules. I think not knowing the rules leads some to be bitter about pros getting preferred lies at times.
  • LineChange2020
    Steak Walk and Flights
    Listening to good buddies talk golf, sports, and life without alcohol involved turned into a pretty good idea. Bacon leads with the questions, sometimes a little soft, but solid and entertaining. Homa provides the insider insight and is quite thoughtful about more than just gold. In fact his recent self-development work has revealed someone learning and growing as a human in real time. Good job Max. I think he has a platform to be a little more raw and honest, think Kisner- “ya they pay a lot of money for 20th place”, or Dahmen when he guest hosted and quipped about not gonna win so “let’s go make some money” . One of my favorite golf podcasts; 2 guys enjoying what they do, and working to keep us entertained without being snobby, know it all’s, or whiny.
  • Mitch0621
    Sunday
    Can we get Max and Joel Damon on together? Shane you softball your buddy. Ask him some tough questions. It seems like Max would answer. I think he owns up . Except when you say “golf is hard”Dude we all play if we listen WE KNOW. I’d be interested to know your take always for the next Saturday lead you sleep on. Nobody blames you. Kim went -8 and CantlY -11. That’s a tough ask for any pro. You were 12 and 15 shots off that. Don’t tell us you were not happy with only 4 swings. Anyway keep going guys. Shane ....you are soft man.
  • Baseballfirst
    My Go To Pod!
    I play golf Monday, Wednesday & Friday, ride my bike on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday and this pod is part of my bike rides. I find myself laughing out loud as I ride and yelling out answers to important questions that are asked on the pod. I still think there are 3,000 Sizzlers. Keep the content coming boys!
  • Troy Baggins
    The Best of Both
    Sometimes, media executives dream up combinations in a board room where they hope X talking head and Y athlete can create a great content series. Sometimes they can bring those personalities together, and sometimes they can even produce a good show. Shane and Max are a media executive’s dream. Good on their own. Even better together. Shane brings phenomenal skill to running the show, and Max is as insightful of a player as you’ve ever heard break down their own game. I couldn’t imagine a better duo. Love the show, and kudos to the folks at iHeart for making this happen.
  • BemoreBoston NotLA
    Stagnant
    Shane’s a bit boring with his excitement of everything. Max is cool but needs to play better and get out of California and Zona. No top players hang their hat on the west coast.
  • TonyPaulJohnson
    So good
    These guys are so good
  • Myherobobhope
    Great podcast
    Shane is a great at digging into to questions and keeping the conversation moving. Max has a great outlook on his profession and it’s fun to listen to him talk about his job (which he clearly loves) as a job. He has good insight into professional golf, and is open and honest about his experiences. I’m always rooting for him on the course now!
  • TeeneyB
    What about the female listeners ?
    Thanks for the great podcast. As one of your few female listeners, any chance to get the Tee shirts in women’s fit? Thanks!
  • Touchdown Ty
    Shane & Max are awesome!
    This is by far my favorite podcast, Shane and max go above and beyond almost every episode by keeping it light but also having many serious golf talks that I wish I could have with my friends. I don’t have many golf friends that compete on my same level, so hearing max and Shane talk about golf is like having two extra friends.
  • Jake50010
    Great podcast
    Great podcast for golf fans, sports fans, or just fans! Shane and max are a great duo with unique and interesting perspectives.
  • Great SONOS SYSTEM
    Golf insights
    I’m new to the “Get a Grip”. It is so refreshing to listen to guys that play the game at the Pro level. Love the comments in Bryson and what needs to be done to courses to counter the Distance question!! Great Stuff!
  • DaveMcMac
    Great pod cast
    Fun to get their insights on golf and sports. Thanks guys
  • Rickm3
    Great podcast
    Both Max and Shane are great. They don’t take themselves too serious and have fun with it. Highly recommended if you are a golf fan.
  • PCnash
    Stick to golf
    Love the podcast! Really like hearing Max’s take on how a golf course was playing after a tourney and Shane does a great job with questions that lead to great dialogue. Would without a doubt be a 5 star review of not for a long diversion recently on social / political issues. Not why I tune in to any sports podcast. Far from the only sports talk / podcast to do that, but I just want something I can listen to without having to think about any of that garbage.
  • Gc12234
    Best Golf Show Out There
    On no other podcast can you hear one of the world top players breakdown what it’s like behind the scene on the PGA tour. Max and Shane don’t shy away from the big stories in golf and Max comes in with such enthusiasm to bring his passion for golf to the everyday fan. The dulcet tones of Shane’s voice don’t hurt a bit and they’re always good for a laugh too. Don’t like golf? Come for the NBA talk or for the deep dives on snacks, dogs and everything else in life.
  • 68 Club
    Late to the Party
    I know I know Little late to the party but been enjoying starting this Pod from the birth.. on Episode 8 now.. just great stuff...
  • Caster408
    Funny, real and insightful
    I started with the first episode and binged up until the August 3rd episode. Great work. I’m a big fan of Max and route for him!
  • E3/27/90
    Get a grip is the best
    My son who is 10 and an avid golfer- loves your POD. Come to Seattle and play a round!!
  • Frizzamalizz
    Physio
    Five stars because Max calls his trainer a physio.
  • beardo41
    Great pod!
    Golf nerd perfection!
  • Mnguy2121
    Love it
    Max and Shane are just good people talking golf. Love hearing their insights. Keep up the good work fellas.
  • sg26miles
    Yes
    Awesome job guys. My favorite part, among many, of this pod is that it gives you such inspiration to root hard for Max each week.
  • Dan12749226748
    Great pod!
    Great pod
  • gjtfjuu
    New fan
    Recently discovered this podcast and I am in the process of going back and listening to all the older casts. It is enjoyable to listen to 2 friends who truly love golf talk about the best game in the world. Max is a funny guy and Shane is an excellent broadcaster. Who knew I would have a new favorite golfer to root for on tour.
  • Bizzrett3z3
    Best Golf Podcast From Any Pro Golfer
    I love Shane and Max. They work so well together. Fun laid back pod! Good info inside the ropes from Max. Shane does a great job asking the best questions possible. I can’t get enough of this pod! Cheers Guys!
  • LuisEMora
    Give it a try
    Love hearing the real experience as Max is actually doing it. Good insight and the chemistry with Shane is great.
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