Enjoyed all nine series on Lab Golf, interesting story of hard work of a start up putter company and how it integrated into pro golfers. Lucas Glover storied comeback was the best and and all people's involved from pro surfer Kelly Slater to the Navy Seal council. What I expected with LIV, SGS, PIF and PGA something has to give but what, time will tell. Looking forward to Masters and do hope some of the LIV players do well. It all seems silly that something hasn’t been worked out. More managers involved the harder it is to resolve to what fans like to see. Keep up good podcasts enjoy them all. P.S. Enjoyed LIV and let Die, Good Christmas gifts for my fellow golfers!

6 episodes and counting about LAB Golf. I wish I owned LAB for all the free advertising. Nice story but excessive. Can we talk about current golf environment please?

Hard to beat the Fire Pit pods, great takes from Alan Shipnuck on golf news, wisdom drops from Michael Bamberger, and feel good vibes from Matt Ginella. Always looking forward to new episodes. The Fire Pit taps into the real love and good vibes of a game shared, between friends, family, and strangers alike.

Great pod on billy walters and phil. Walters should buy you dinner because you just sold a bunch of his books!

Thank you for the PGA pro crisis from a GOLF Pro. Please talk to someone from GOLFTEC, they are the biggest employers of PGA professionals. We are run by a PGA professional and the biggest advocate of 40 hour work weeks and 2 days off. Keep up the great work.

…June 14, 2023: Glad to hear that Alan’s forthcoming tome will tell the “true” tale of the beleaguered MbS, his trillions offshore, and his bone saws. After all, MbS is such a victim. Just ask the thousands killed or maimed by his henchmen; well, the few that are still breathing. *** Also nice to know that Alan will give The Gambler, Inside Trader, and Tax Dodger a fair shake after suffering so. *** Zinger whined that the players need better representation on the Bone Saw Tour. Of course, Zinger about swallowed his tongue whole when Alan or Bam spit out the word “union”. And these kids wonder why most of the golf-viewing public sticks pins in little Zinger dolls.

I like good debate but Matt is terrible.

The weekly shows are great. Just finished “To the Linksland”. I would love to hear a podcast on your favorite golf books, even your own. Find a fourth is great. All the guests have expanded my deep appreciation for the game.

Need a 4th and Firedrill are the best golf pods right now. Shipnuck and Bamberger being great context and stories and Ryan brings great perspective and humor.

Good topics and conversation but PLEASE find a new clip of music to replace that 20-30 sec clip at the beginning. It’s laughable. That is all

This is one of my regular listens. I like their perspectives and golf knowledge. It’s all good until the once an episode blip where Michael uses some word that has me looking for a dictionary… One of those “above the masses”words where you roll your eyes and can’t help but think how ridiculous that just was.

The love for the game AND great journalism is foremost in this podcast with Michael and Alan. Having enjoyed Michael and Alan’s stuff in the past it was an easy podcast to subscribe to. I really look forward to Ryan’s contribution now too. Great stuff!

Ryan French is a tough listen, but enjoy Alan, Michael, Geoff, etc - can we get a rotation or other viewpoints for that slot.

Listened to latest podcast and was disappointed. First half hour was the hosts amusing themselves with their banter. They then decided to spend too much time discussing the future of golf in Poland rather than the victory of the 56th ranked golfer in the world. They finally get to the Tiger talk and how the media shaped the Tiger story, yet barely mentioned their role in it. It should have been a really interesting discussion, but lacked focus and direction. They said they don’t really prepare and that is obvious. The podcast is too much host centered rather than content centered which should not be the case with professionals journalists.

The best golf podcast. Very thoughtful and balanced. Much appreciated.

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Great insight into the PGA/LIV battle. Experienced reporters giving the inside scoop. Love it.

I've tried a lot of different Golf podcasts but there's only 2 that I'll listen to now - Golfchannel's Hoggard and Lavener, and this one. To be fair I've listened to Shipnuck and Bamburger when they worked for other publishers and they deliver a interesting, well informed show.

Audio bad, and too much political analysis that I don’t want to hear when I’m just trying to enjoy a podcast.

Bamberger is essentially copy and paste Golf Twitter opinions. The Davis Love interview is especially pathetic. Challenge his view of LIV & the PGA Tour just like you would Phil, P Reed or Bryson. By not doing so you are showing your bias

Love the show and the intro. I can’t stop singing that clip. Best golf pod out there .

Everything you need to know about golf.

Golf is a beautiful game. Please leave petty politics out. Thanks.

It’s all politics with most of them except Monday Q. Really wish Monday Q would have ended up somewhere else. They have an obvious liberal agenda.

Bambergers audio is awful. He has great content give that man an upgrade!

Amazing podcast on Forest Dunes. All of Matt’s podcasts are amazing, but if you were going to submit one for awards consideration this would be it. Just played Forest Dunes and the Loop, wished I would have listened to the podcast before I went out there. Keep up the amazing work!

Love the format and how the podcasts live into the name. Really seems as you are listing in on people telling stories around a fire pit. Thanks for the insights, things to think about, and smiles. Looking forward to hearing how this develops over time

I listened to many of your episodes today as I serviced the pump that supplies our course with irrigation water. This is Normally an awful, yeoman’s task but was much more of a delight with your show playing. Thank you for the awesome interviews and stories!!!

Addition of Ryan to the team is icing on the cake. Keep the stories coming!

But I’m not interested in golf folks trying to be overly woke college professors. There is no clean money! I will continue listening for now. Please get back to what you do best...entertainment, please

Really well done and some great stories. The Arnold Palmer - Roger Maris story is can’t miss for any sports fan!

It's sappy and syrupy ala Nantz.

Great story by the crew at Oakmont at the USOpen 2016. The went to visit Arnold in Latrobe and had a fantastic day. The way they described it was almost like being there. Getting to listen to the King was really cool as well. Great Podcast hats off to Matty and the guys.

⛳️⛳️Many thanks to all involved for the laughs and heartfelt stories told. This “game” brings so much joy, fellowship and camaraderie that needs to be told. You have captured this. The complete version of “The Story” by Joe H is absolute gold and hits all the right marks and goosebumps (the harmonica is clutch). Cheers to all. Thank you for this pod. ~D.Francis GCS ⛳️⛳️

Top notch guests with great stories. Engaging and well produced. Put another log on the fire!

A perfect golf podcast with stories and interviews. Each episode is captivating and keeps you wanting more! Keep it up Matt!

Walking the dog in metro Washington DC and came across the podcast. Snow falling and dreaming of my recently booked Bandon trip for September 2022, a year late bc of COVID. Found the two part episode on the making of Bandon and was lost in the story telling. Can’t wait to catch up and listen to all the previous episodes. Great job Matt. Keep them coming.

It’s just so GOOD! You MUST subscribe to this podcast if you play golf, there’s just no choice in the matter. If you like the same basic talking heads structure, listen elsewhere. If you ever wanted to sit down amongst golf legends and hear about their careers, listen here. That’s the exact feel of this podcast: sitting around the campfire shooting the breeze with golf royalty and learning about what you thought you already knew. -OhioGolfers

Great stories well told. Will keep the attention of golfers and non golfers alike!

Matt Ginella has an uncanny ability of bringing stories to life. His in depth knowledge and unmatched experience is second to none. Kudos to the best podcast out there, not just in terms of golf but in terms of all podcasts 25 times at bandon? I’m jealous! I’d love to go just once!

I started listening to The Firepit at a time when I wanted to consume as much golf content as possible but what I found was some much more than golf. The stories are about golf, but really they are about people and passion. Each episode instills in me the need for following your dreams, nurturing the relationships you have with people and working through adversity to achieve what you want in life. I feel I have become a better father, husband and person having listened to them. I can’t wait for what’s next! Thank you

The Building of Bandon episodes were shared with me prior to our family trip to Bandon. The insights and detail shared in the story built the anticipation of our trip. It was so fluid that it was like listening to an old friend around the campfire...Matty G nailed it and I’m hooked! The Fire Pit is my go to for downtime listening, I even have my 10 month old listen with the hopes he will love the game as much as me, Matt, his crew and all guests on the show. This is a must add to your podcast follows!

The Fire Pit is the “30-for-30” of golf podcasts. Matt Ginella and his talented production team masterfully piece together stories, perspectives and sounds from the game’s greatest influencers. Oftentimes, I only catch the mainstream headlines but The Fire Pit dives deeper. For example, as an Irish descendant, I had never heard of the legend of Joe Carr and now understand and appreciate his long lasting legacy. I highly recommend the podcast to any golfer!

The only thing better than Riggs spending 99 days at Pinehurst is this podcast and the recap of that trip. Unreal, awesome storytelling! You’ve got a fan for life in me from that storytelling! Well done! It’s what gold is all about!!!

Just finished season 1 and thoroughly enjoyed it. I appreciate the variety of topics that were rooted in golf but part of something bigger. Listening to these is like being part of the UTI -- gathering around the fire pit and enjoying the hang. Can't wait for season two.

Great job Matt. I got my first Ashworth shirt in 1990 at while attending the Heritage at Harbourtown. Ashworth owned the 90’s! Looking forward to your next podcast.

So wholesome to hear an insight to what you have to say. Spreading positivity and kindness. Love it. Thank you for the stories you’ve told.

I really enjoy hearing about the game of golf from the different perspectives Matt’s friends bring. I especially love hearing about John Ashworth’s impact on the game.Viva la Goat!

The Building Bandon episodes are a must listen to Bandonistas and those that want to visit . There are great interviews , unique perspectives, and a behind the scenes look at building the best pure golf resort anywhere . Matt and his team produce an entertaining look at Bandon and why it’s a special place for all. Keep up the great work Matt!

Perfect timing for this podcast to come out. Love the insights from the business side of golf and the buddy stories.