The Normal Sport Show
The Normal Sport Show is our attempt to bring about some order to the weirdest sport in the world. A game in which crocodiles traipse the playing field on a semi-regular basis. A game in which if you don’t keep your own statistics (and everyone else’s) correctly, you’re ejected from the event. A game in which pool noodles are used as practice props, and nobody blinks an eye.We take a few of these oddities and try to juxtapose them with the beauty of the game to create a world that will hopefully make you chuckle but that m...
Takeaways from Rory McIlroy’s Record Setting Masters (so far) – Episode #20
Absolute chaos at Augusta. After 36 holes at the Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy has a SIX-shot lead—and it happened in a blink. Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin react to a wild Friday, breaking down:How Rory turned a tie on the 12th tee into a runaway leadWhy this version of Rory feels completely differentThe terrifying combo of talent + experience + freedomWhether anyone (looking at you, Patrick Reed) can actually chase him downHow Augusta conditions could decide the weekendWhat this means for Rory’s all-time legacyPlus: what it would take for this to go wrong… and how historic this win could become if it...
Four takeaways from the first few days of the Masters + our picks to win – Episode #19
Kyle Porter is live from Masters Tournament week alongside Hayden Martin, breaking down early-week takeaways, course conditions, and what’s actually standing out before the first round begins. They cover:
Why this year’s Masters feels unusually wide openHow Rory McIlroy is somehow flying under the radarWhy Augusta National might be the biggest storyline this weekThe importance of short game vs puttingRookie storylines and surprise contendersEarly picks, groups to watch, and what Kyle’s seeing on the groundPlus: a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being at Augusta during Masters week—from practice rounds to the weirdest traditions in golf.
Masters Preview with Webb Simpson – Episode #18
Masters week is here—and this one’s special.
Kyle Porter is joined by major champion Webb Simpson for a wide-ranging conversation on Augusta National, what it really feels like to contend on Sunday, and the tiny details that make the Masters unlike anything else in golf.
Webb shares:
→ What makes Augusta National so deceptively difficult
→ Why the Masters Tournament demands precision over perfection
→ His near-miss in 2019 (and the one putt he’d take back)
→ The chaos of playing alongside Tiger Woods during his iconic win
→ Why the Par 3 Contest might be the best day...
Five Golfers We Would Bet Our House On Winning The 2026 Masters – Episode #17
Kyle Porter and Hayden Martin each pick five golfers they’d bet everything on to win the Masters. From stars like Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm to riskier calls like Justin Rose, they debate form, history at Augusta, and what actually translates to winning a green jacket.
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Three Masters Anti-Narratives with Shane Ryan – Episode #16
What narratives about the Masters are we getting wrong? Kyle is joined by Shane Ryan (Golf Digest) to break down three Masters anti-narratives—the assumptions and storylines that sound right but probably aren’t. Before that, they talk about:
The evolving role of Tiger Woods in golf—and how fans should process itWhy writing is being replaced by videoHow phone culture is reshaping media (and attention spans)Shane’s ongoing “Rigamarole” challengeThen they dive into:
What we misunderstand about Masters Tournament storylinesWhy “recent form” is often misleadingThe difference between being good and being built for Augusta
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Checking in on the Business of Golf with Josh Carpenter – Episode #15
Why would a company spend $30 million to sponsor a PGA Tour event?
Kyle sits down with Sports Business Journal’s Josh Carpenter to break down the real economics behind golf sponsorships.
From sleeve logos and hat deals to title sponsors and Pro-Am access, the business of golf is much more complicated than just putting a logo on TV. In many cases, the real value comes from something else entirely: access.
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Who are the dudes, and who has the juice? with Brody Miller – Episode #14
Brody Miller from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the strange gap in golf’s next generation. For years, the sport was defined by young superstars like Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas — but right now the 22–26 age range on the PGA Tour looks very different.
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Our Favorite Things About Golf Twitter with Jamie Kennedy – Episode #13
Jamie Kennedy of Golf Digest joins us to talk golf Twitter — the good, the bad, and the strangely beautiful. We get into content, storytelling, stats, and how the internet changed the way we watch golf. Plus: getting hacked, Ryder Cup memories, and Jamie’s all-time equipment take.
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Five Questions for Sean Martin on Chris Gotterup, the Players as a major and why old golfers are thriving – Episode #12
Sean Martin of PGATour.com joins Kyle to answer five questions about books they’re reading, the similarities between Chris Gotterup and … Scottie Scheffler (?) and whether the Players is actually a major championship.
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Five Golf and Tennis Questions for Sean Zak – Episode #11
Sean Zak of Golf.com joins Kyle to answer five questions Kyle has about what it means to compare golf greats with tennis stars, what he learned from profiling Tommy Fleetwood and what the most likely outcome is for LIV Golf. At the end, they go through and discuss how many majors the biggest stars in the game are going to end up with.
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Five Reasons Scottie Scheffler Is As Good As Tiger Woods — Episode #10
Scottie Scheffler is playing unbelievable golf—and somehow, people still seem unimpressed. Kyle lays out five reasons Scottie’s current run matches (or exceeds) Tiger Woods at the same age, while Jason pushes back on what numbers can and can’t explain. It’s a conversation about dominance, boredom, legacy, and what it actually means to appreciate greatness while it’s happening.
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Who Will Be The 10 Best Golfers Over The Next 20 Years? with Brentley Romine — Episode #9
Brentley Romine joins The Normal Sport Show to talk about meaningful golf — from amateur championships and Q School to the stories that shape future stars long before the PGA Tour spotlight. The conversation moves through golf media, player development, and why those early moments matter more than signature events. It ends with a draft of the players we believe will define the next era of professional golf.
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The Golf Things We’re Thankful For — Episode #8
Kyle and Jason go full gratitude mode — and end up debating Thanksgiving food, Scotty Scheffler’s soul, and whether tennis players are the best athletes on earth. Along the way they fix the Skins Game, praise short books, and shout out some of golf’s quiet geniuses. It’s golf talk with pie crumbs on your keyboard.
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Jim Nantz Could be President — Episode #7
What actually grows golf? James Colgan argues for opening the highlight floodgates, putting pros on YouTube, and letting curators do what leagues can’t. Kyle and Jason push on TV conflicts, attention spans, and why the majors + Ryder Cup are the only truly “must-watch” five. Stick around for the nuclear takes at the end.
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6 Golf Stats That Aren't Stats But Should Be — Episode #6
Kyle and LKD spend an hour building the statistical revolution golf should already have — crushed-percentage, unforced errors, momentum adjustments, Ryder Cup psychology, all of it. It’s deeply nerdy, perfectly Normal Sport, and sometimes emotional (because Rory). Jason Page joins as producer-commentator and occasional philosopher.
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The Normal Sport Story — Episode #5
A writer in Dallas, a designer in Amsterdam, and one WhatsApp message after the 2021 Ryder Cup—that’s how Normal Sport began. Kyle Porter and Jason Page share the wild, honest story of how it all started and what they’ve learned building a creative business that’s equal parts humor, heart, and golf.
0:00:00 – Cold open: “We’re kind of doing it live.”
0:01:00 – Jason lands in Texas — culture shock & big highways
0:03:00 – Jason’s background: design school, illustration, and golf jumpsuits
0:07:00 – The indie-golf world and early work with NLU & Shotgun Start
0:09:30 – How Kyle & Jason met — and the first “Normal...
Jason Asks Me A Bunch Of Questions — Episode #4
Can data explain everything in golf? Kyle and Jason go full-nerd on strokes gained, press conference anxiety, and why golf smells like “beer, sweat, and kitty litter.” It’s the Normal Sport philosophy at work—half stats, half sentiment, all chaos.
0:00 Exploring Golf Fandom and Strokes Gained Debate
2:59 Understanding Strokes Gained and Its Impact on Golf Analysis
8:01 Balancing Eye Test and Data in Golf Performance Analysis
12:16 Navigating Press Conferences and Writing in the Golf World
21:07 Experiencing Golf Through Senses and Observations
25:31 Balancing Golf Media Coverage and Personal Interests
28:41 The Importance of Personal Bias in...
5 Things We Changed Our Mind About at The Ryder Cup — Episode #3
What did we learn at Bethpage? Kyle and Joseph list the five takes they completely flipped on after watching Team USA implode and Europe thrive. Turns out the Ryder Cup is still the most Normal Sport event in golf.
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0:00 Ryder Cup Reflections and Changing Perspectives in Golf
3:20 The Art of Open-Mindedness in Golf Discussions
4:31 Analyzing Team USA's Ryder Cup Performance and Leadership Dynamics
13:41 Challenges and Strategies for Team USA in the Ryder Cup
20:04 Evaluating Ryder Cup Captaincy Through Strategy and...
Our Five Favorite Ryder Cup Moments Since 2012 — Episode #2
Nothing is more Normal Sport than the Ryder Cup. Kyle and Chris Solomon draft their five favorite Ryder Cup moments since 2012—from Rory crying to Reed vs. Rory chaos to Cantlay’s hat saga in Rome. Relive the drama, the absurdity, and the beauty of golf’s most ridiculous team event.
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How to Make a Great Sports Show — Episode #1
What actually makes a good sports show? For our first-ever full episode, Kyle Porter asked friends across radio, TV, and golf media what they’ve learned about building something worth listening to. From contradictions to preparation to preserving joy, the answers are as entertaining as they are useful.
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Why We Started the Normal Sport Show (and Why It Took So Long) — Episode #0
The newsletter grew legs, and now it’s a show. Episode 0 is all about why it took a year for us to finally take the plunge into a show/podcast and what you can expect from us in the future. Normal Sport is curious, a little nervous, and finally hitting “publish.”
0:00 Launching The Normal Sports Show: Challenges And Considerations
3:25 Missing Podcasting After Rory's Masters Win
4:33 Digital Campfires: The Evolution of Storytelling in Modern Media
6:33 Exploring Golf Through Evergreen Questions and Unique Formats
9:48 Launching a New Show With Excitement and Uncertainty
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