Brendan and Joseph start the episode with thoughts on Full Swing Season Two and how it compares to Season One. Then they move on to Awards, which prompts some back-and-forth about Keegan Bradley and whether or not content from the Netflix show could impact his chances of making the 2025 Ryder Cup. The conversation turns to what both Brendan and Joseph agree is arguably the most impactful scene of the entire season, followed by an objection to the Justin Thomas Ryder Cup discourse. After going through notes, Brendan and Joseph reflect on another season of Full Swing in the books and which scenes will stick with them. Before signing off, they express skepticism about what future seasons of Full Swing may look like and lament the lack of buy-in from some of the best players in the world.
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Can I Phone a Friend?: S2, Ep. 7
A scrambling Zach Johnson calls his friends to let them know they’re going to Rome. Brendan and Joseph have thoughts on the substance and delivery of Captain Zach’s phone calls. A Ryder Cup participant receives an Award for realizing that the event is real while getting smoked during the Friday morning session. Then Brendan and Joseph wrap up the episode with notes and wonder if the Netflix show provides viewers with enough unique perspective versus recapping golf stories fans already experienced.
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The Ryder Cup Buddy System Exposed: S2, Ep. 6
Commence the Ryder Cup portion of Full Swing. Brendan and Joseph dive right into Zach Johnson’s entrance into the show, which quickly transitions into a discussion around the appearance of impropriety. “Will Justin Thomas be selected for the Ryder Cup?” was the biggest question of the summer in 2023, and Brendan and Joseph note the fortuitous timing in filming the show as the JT debate unfolded. The two present their Awards from this episode, reaching consensus on a powerful scene featuring Keegan Bradley. Then they empty their notebooks to close out a provocative episode.
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44:56
The Member-Brother Classic: S2, Ep. 5
Brendan and Joseph dive into the fifth episode of Full Swing, which highlights Alex Fitzpatrick’s hunger to thrive outside of his brother Matt’s shadow. Brendan and Joseph express their amusement at how the Zurich Classic is portrayed and their appreciation for Netflix’s clever transitions between scenes. Awards are handed out to their rightful owners before Brendan and Joseph close out the episode with their notes.
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Tom Kim gets an episode?: S2, Ep. 4
Brendan and Joseph pull no punches in discussing the fourth episode of Full Swing, an episode centered around “generational talent” Tom Kim. They discuss Kim’s stature in the sport versus how Netflix depicts him while pondering if they or the pundits in the show are the crazy ones. Brendan and Joseph each hand out Awards, which lends itself to a discussion about the severity of Tom Kim’s injury at the 2023 Open Championship. They finish with notes and overall thoughts on how this episode stacks up against the previous three.
Full Swing Thoughts is a podcast from The Fried Egg on the Netflix golf docuseries, Full Swing. Andy Johnson, Joseph LaMagna, and Brendan Porath will recap and review each episode in this feed, sharing insights on what they learned about the tours and their stars, what they found amusing, what worked, and what flopped. They will attempt to bring their usual enthusiasm, skepticism, and humor as they discuss the unveiling of this highly anticipated new show.
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