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SOG 131: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of modern golf 1:20:09

2M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

There's no shortage of division at the top of the men's game but even tawdry discussions about money can't sully the brilliance golf can offer up. Join Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for a look at the Good, The Bad and The Ugly of golf in the mid 2020's. Sign up for Geoff's excellent newsletter The Quadrilatral here…

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SOG 130: Frank Nobilo 1:30:03

11M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

TV commentators get their fair share of criticism but few can take issue with New Zealand's Frank Nobilo who joins episode 130 of State of the Game. Nobilo is as thoughtful and articulate as any analyst in the business and he's also not afraid to speak his mind on everything from 'rollback' (he doesn't like the term) to his controversial belief tha…

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SOG 129: The Politics of Public Golf with Dan Andrews 1:03:36

1y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Public golf facilities around the world are under pressure as a recent announcement to shut down half of Moore Park in Sydney, one of the nation's busiest public courses, proves. So what are the politics of public golf in a world where cities face increasing housing pressure? Former Victorian Premier and avid golfer Dan Andrews joins the pod to dis…

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SOG 128: Digging Deeper on Saudi Arabia with Dr Joshua Ralston 1:28:11

1y ago1:28:11

1:28:11

LIV Golf has brought Saudi Arabia into sharp focus for golf and golfers but how much do we really know about the Kingdom and how it works? Dr Joshua Ralston from the Edinburgh University School of Divinity joins the pod to discuss some of the big, ethical questions facing golf. Sign up for Geoff's excellent Quadrilateral substack here Buy Mackellar…

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SOG 127: WTF Is Going On? 1:57:43

1+ y ago1:57:43

1:57:43

Despite almost no detail of how it will play out the announcement by the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund that they have ceased legal hostilities and will instead join forces has rocked the golf world. What does it mean? Who knows but there is much to speculate on. It's also not the only thing happening in the golf world with a…

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The One About Milk 27:00

1+ y ago27:00

27:00

In this special “minisode”, Chris is joined by game designer Josh Mills to talk about his game, Milkman, now on Kickstarter from DHMG. Josh talks about the seven-year development of Milkman – its origins and changes over the long journey to potential publishing. All this, plus his earliest game designs using drug store checker boards, and his invol…

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The One About Unpub 2023 2:07:50

1+ y ago2:07:50

2:07:50

In this episode, Darrell, TC, and Chris cover their highlights and hijinx from the Unpublished Games Festival in Hunt Valley, MD! You’ll hear of new and unpublished games to be on the lookout for, as well as lots and lots of griping about hotel rooms and horses (if you want to skip the griping, jump to 52 minutes in). Plus, urban spelunking, progre…

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SOG 126: Grab A Drink Because This One Is All About The Ball 1:28:02

1+ y ago1:28:02

1:28:02

It's taken 126 episodes and lord knows how much drinking by you, the loyal SOG listeners, but finally the USGA and R and A have listened and the ball is going to be rolled back. Sure it's not enough and of course it's too late but it's a step in the right direction and that's cause for celebration.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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The One About Our Robot Overlords 1:32:22

2y ago1:32:22

1:32:22

In this special episode, Darrell, TC, and Chris jack into the matrix and talk about how artificial intelligence models - from ChatGPT to art creation AI - could change the board gaming landscape, as well as the entire world. All this, plus their favorite games of 2022, Christmas with Covid, expensive times at Disney World, Motor City, the pitfalls …

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SOG 125: It's Been A While 1:48:07

2y ago1:48:07

1:48:07

Even for State of the Game it's been a long break and even for us it's a long episode. But there was a lot to get through with Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton on Episode 125 including (but not limited to) The Australian Summer of Golf, LIV, the changing nature of digital media, how architecture has become more mainstream, a Seven Mile Beach upda…

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The One About Crossing the Line 2:14:11

2y ago2:14:11

2:14:11

In this Darrell-less episode, TC takes control of the podcast to get some things off his chest as he and Chris talk about times when people and entities have totally crossed the line of conduct both in personal life and in the boardgame space. Buckle up, it’s going to get bumpy. All this, plus rats in space, Russian spies, mutants, a couple of game…

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The One About Catching Up 2:09:54

2y ago2:09:54

2:09:54

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC sit down and tell tales of everything they’ve been up to during the long hiatus, including a GenCon recap, a trip to Dollywood, Covid, and a complete computer meltdown. All this, plus impressions of the hottest roll-and-write in town - Twilight Inscription - chasing tornadoes, a relaunch of the Dice Hate Me G…

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SOG 124: Seven Mile Beach Update 1:24:20

2y ago1:24:20

1:24:20

Let's leave the parlous state of world golf behind for a while and get back to talking one of our favourite topics here on SOG: course architecture. On Ep 124 Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri welcome Mike Devries and Mat Goggin for an update on the highly anticipated Seven Mile Beach project in Hobart, Tasmania. For those playing the d…

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SOG 123: The Open with Matt Griffin 1:24:44

2+ y ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Theodore Roosevelt said it best in his 'Man in the Arena' speech more than 100 years ago and we took note in this episode of State of the Game. Matt Griffin, who teed up at the 150th Open, joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk all things St Andrews.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 122: Enough LIV, Time To Talk the Old Course 1:24:24

2+ y ago1:24:24

1:24:24

It won't go away but LIV Golf and all its implications can take a back seat for the next two weeks as golf hopefully celebrates everything good about the game with an Open Championship at the Old Course. Come along for the ride as Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton talk all things St Andrews.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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The One About Works in Progress 2:22:21

2+ y ago2:22:21

2:22:21

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, TC, and special guest Daniel Newman talk about upcoming projects – and some of the various adaptations and revisions that have been made, all for the sake of progress. All this, plus the works in progress at The Unpublished Games Festival, a rebuttal to our discussion on escape rooms in episode 181, how Time’s Up: T…

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SOG 121: Joe Ogilvie talks LIV Golf 1:24:59

2+ y ago1:24:59

1:24:59

There's probably not a lot left to say on the LIV Golf situation but when you get the chance to pick the brains of someone as smart as Joe Ogilvie you grab it.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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The One About Getting the Brand Back Together 1:51:38

2+ y ago1:51:38

1:51:38

In this very special episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC share news of the business separation between Dice Hate Me and Greater Than Games, why it happened, and what’s in store for the future of Dice Hate Me Games as a wholly-independent publishing house, again. All this, plus Compounded news, horse and moped racing, subway construction, Golem, the upc…

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The One About The Great Escape 1:36:04

2+ y ago1:36:04

1:36:04

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC take a deep dive into escape rooms and board games that adapt the escape room concept, including pros and cons of some of the most popular escape room board games released since 2016. All this, plus the roll-and-writes Three Sisters and Motor City, a proper Spring Break in Surf City, rekindling love for word …

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SOG 120: Distance Insights and more 1:30:13

2+ y ago1:30:13

1:30:13

It's happening too slowly for many but it does look like it IS happening. Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton join host Rod Morri to discuss the 'under the radar' distance announcement, TPC Sawgrass, the Saudi League and more.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 119: Well That Escalated Quickly 1:35:33

2+ y ago1:35:33

1:35:33

The Mickelson mess, the Norman missive, the distance report, beer throwing at Phoenix, falling TV ratings...take your pick we discuss it all with Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton on Ep 119 of State of the Game.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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The One About Looking Back at 2021 2:49:11

3y ago2:49:11

2:49:11

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, TC, and special guest Keith Ferguson look back on the year that was, talking about their favorite games, those they wished they’d played, how they spent the holidays, and why Santa’s Workshop is getting a second chance at life. All this, plus why Wordle is a thing, the mouthful that is MicroMacro: Crime City: Full H…

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118: Is The Sandbelt Invitational the Future of Golf? 1:32:49

3y ago1:32:49

1:32:49

It was the most intriguing tournament of the year on multiple fronts but does the Sandbelt Invitational have a future? Tournament Director and State of the Game co-host Mike Clayton joins Geoff Shackelford and Rod Morri for an in depth and behind the scenes look at the event that had golf nerds the world over salivating.…

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SOG 117: Golf's Hot Mess: Greg Norman, Saudi Arabia, The PGL and the PGA Tour 1:32:02

3y ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Having trouble keeping up with who's who and what's what in the tumultuous world of rival golf leagues? Join the club. Thankfully, State of the Game co-host Geoff Shackelford is across it all as he joins Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to explain the evolving world Golf Order, the green reading book ban and the intriguing Sandbelt Invitational.…

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SOG Ep 116: So Yeon Ryu 1:19:24

3y ago1:19:24

1:19:24

In a world of all too often non-descript players, Korea's So Yeon Ryu stands out. Intelligent, thoughtful, eloquent and funny - all in a second language - what a treat it was to welcome the former World Number One to episode 116 alongside Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 115:Ryder Cup Preview With Andrew Coltart 1:16:08

3y ago1:16:08

1:16:08

It's that time in the golf cycle again....the interminable wait for the Ryder Cup to get underway. With a week and a bit to go before the first ball is struck former European Tour player now Sky Sorts commentator Andrew Coltart joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk all things Whistling Straits and more.…

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SOG 114: Lawrence Donegan On McKellar, Matchplay and More 1:16:51

3y ago1:16:51

1:16:51

McKellar Magazine co-founder Lawrence Donegan joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to talk about his recent trip to Scotland, the performance of his son Niall at the British Boys Championship, the success and future of McKellar magazine and more. And there's a special reward for those who stick around till the end, after you hear it …

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The One About a Return to Camp Launius 2:13:15

3+ y ago2:13:15

2:13:15

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC share tales from another trip to South Carolina to hang with King Richard, talking game design, doing some top-secret game development, eating so much food, and playing lots of games. All this, plus voyages in the party bus, the perils of Vampire: Rivals, rubbing and racing (lots of it), betting on the ponies…

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SOG 113: Richard Gillis and Golf's New World Order 1:16:31

3+ y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

For just the second time in its 12-year history, State of the Game bears an 'Explicit' badge this week. Why, you ask? You'll need to listen to find out but among the topics covered are: Is 'Strategic Alliance' really just code for a PGA Tour takeover of the European Tour? And if so, is that a bad thing? One of sports business' best analysts Richard…

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SOG 112: PGL v PGA Tour 1:24:55

3+ y ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Washington journalist and golf nut Arthur MacMillan joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri to chat Premier Golf League, Jon Rahm and Covid, the US Open and plenty more.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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The One About New Editions 2:01:38

3+ y ago2:01:38

2:01:38

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC are joined by special guest Justin Jacobson, president of Restoration Games, to talk about new editions of older games, whether they are good for the hobby, some of their favorites, and a few on their wishlists. All this, plus a deeper dive into the inner workings of Restoration, a look at new Board Game Aren…

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SOG 111: Hideki and the PIP 1:06:45

3+ y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

The impact of Hideki's win in his homeland and the PGA Tour's Player Impact Program. Plenty to talk about when eight time major winning caddy and Japan resident Tom Watson joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri for Episode 111 of State of the Game.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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The One About the Main Event 1:30:01

3+ y ago1:30:01

1:30:01

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC delve into games that may require you to set a specific calendar day (or, at least, a game night) aside to play, why they’re still pretty awesome, and whether the stigma of extended play time might be a marketing myth. All this, plus mutants, harpoon shortages in Tentacle Town , mad scientists, Pitch Black, t…

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The One About Boutique Publishing 1:28:26

3+ y ago1:28:26

1:28:26

In this episode, Chris and TC are joined by Daniel Newman and Tony Miller, game designers and founders of New Mill Industries, to talk about the benefits of small publishing, their company’s “punk rock ethos”, and various upcoming projects. All this, plus predictions on fall convention attendance, Calimala, gladiators in a bowl, Fleet: The Dice Gam…

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SOG 110: Distance Insights 1:05:41

4y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Geoff Shackelford and Mike Clayton have been two of the most consistent and credible voices in the distance debate for the past 20 years and with the governing bodies looking likely to finally act, they have their say on Episode 110.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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The One About the Year That Wasn't 1:42:24

4y ago1:42:24

1:42:24

In this special 10th anniversary episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC look back on a very weird year of gaming and try their damndest to stick to tradition and select their best games of 2020. All this, plus progress on TC’s My Father’s Work, piracy in the 19th century, sharing some classics with loved ones, Draftasaurus, another game with camels, the a…

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SOG 109: Super Sized Golf With Phil Blackmar 1:27:20

4y ago1:27:20

1:27:20

He writes too infrequently but when Phil Blackmar puts pen to paper it is always worth reading. The former PGA Tour player turned Golf Channel analyst joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri on Episode 109 to talk about his most recent blog post, Golf's Biggest Self. You can read the post here and the rest of Blackmar's blog posts here.…

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SG 108: The Masters With Lukas Michel 1:13:05

4y ago1:13:05

1:13:05

A look at the 2020 Masters from both inside and outside the ropes when Lukas Michel joins Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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SOG 107: Brandel And The Claytonites 1:14:43

4y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

On Episode 107 we welcome author Daniel Wexler to discuss his latest book A Timeless Game but quickly run off topic into the future of golf in urban centres, equipment technology and the distance debate and there is some pontificating early on about Brandel Chamblee's personal attack on co-host Mike Clayton and those who agree with his views on the…

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The One About Heading Out West 2:14:31

4y ago2:14:31

2:14:31

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC break out their six shooters and mount up to talk about western games, what makes that theme so awesome, and how it might possibly go horribly wrong on occasion. All this, plus Darrell’s move out west to St. Louis, discussion of the big news of Transformers, GI Joe, and My Little Pony titles coming soon from …

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Ep 106: Will Winged Foot Be The Turning Point In The Distance Debate? 1:22:04

4y ago1:22:04

1:22:04

It's the topic everyone is talking about but not everyone is Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford. Two of the most respected voices in the game weigh in on Bryson, Winged Foot and the future of golf.Av TalkinGolf Productions

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Ep 105: Geoff Ogilvy, The Bryson Debate and More 1:22:09

4+ y ago1:22:09

1:22:09

Will Bryson DeChambeau change the game? What is the role of mentors in golf? How much time should a US Open champion spend on YouTube and Instagram looking at golf swings? All that and more on Episode 105 of State of the Game with Geoff Shackelford, Geoff Ogilvy and Mike Clayton. Links menitoned on this episode: Sandy Jamieson's brilliant 1Club con…

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The One About Rockets and Racing 1:47:07

4+ y ago1:47:07

1:47:07

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC dig a bit deeper into TC’s suggestions as to how Rallyman GT might be improved, how that went over like a lead balloon on BoardGameGeek, and chat about what makes racing games awesome. All this, plus our top five favorite racing games, the beauty of No Man’s Sky, the canceling of cons for all of 2020, livestr…

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The One About One Quiet Night 2:37:19

4+ y ago2:37:19

2:37:19

In this very special episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC talk about life in the time of COVID-19, including a first-hand account by Darrell about his family living in a COVID-positive household and dealing personally with contracting the virus. We also lighten it up a bit by discussing gaming during lockdown, Aquatica, a rant from TC about Rallyman GT,…

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Ep 104: What Will Become Of The European Tour? 1:34:52

4+ y ago1:34:52

1:34:52

With professional golf on hold for the foreseeable future only one thing is certain: the pay for play game will look very different on the other side of the Corona Virus pandemic. Can the European Tour survive the current crisis and if not will it be the PGA Tour or the Premier Golf League that becomes its saviour? Just one of the myriad questions …

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Ep 103: The Corona Virus Episode 54:38

4+ y ago54:38

54:38

It's all anybody's talking about. Including us. The Corona Virus has touched every facet of life, golf included, and is going to do so for the foreseeable future. What does it mean for professional and recreational golf? Who knows? Certainly not Geoff Shackelford, Mike Clayton and Rod Morri but we chat about it anyway.…

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The One About the Cost of Negativity 1:59:27

5y ago1:59:27

1:59:27

In this episode, Chris, Darrell, and TC dig into the podcast mailbag to talk about the effect of overly-negative and positive reviews on the boardgame community, the difference between impressions and critical thinking, and how all of it may influence fan purchasing. All this, plus a look at Marvel Champions LCG, being a boardgame influencer, how A…

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Ep 102: The Show We Never Thought We'd Have 1:08:14

5y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Finally. That's been the predominant response to the Distance Insights Report released earlier this week, a document that may well change the shape of the game for decades to come. Among the most vocal agitators for action on this issue for the past two decades have been Mike Clayton and Geoff Shackelford and on Ep 102 they have their say on the re…

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Ep 101: The Premier Golf League Bombshell 1:23:47

5y ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Not for the first time a World Golf Tour has been proposed with the noble intention of having 'the best play against the best more often'. Premier League Golf has been in the planning for several years and many of the world's top players have admitted to being interested. But can the PGA Tour put a stop to it and if not what would that mean for the…

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SOG Ep100: And they said we'd never make it... 1:04:44

5y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

It was exactly eight years ago today we released Episode One of 'The golf podcast that talks about stuff that matters' and 100 shows later has anything really changed in the game? The answer - as always - is both yes and no. There are dozens more golf podcasts to choose from, 'fan media' is apparently a thing and both the European and PGA Tours hav…

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