The Shotgun Start with Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath of Fried Egg Golf is a podcast waiting for you early in the morning that quickly blasts through a variety of topics (usually) related to golf and (ideally) relevant to the day. It covers news from the pro tours around the world, amusing and important topics from the amateur game the rest of us play, and some irreverent stuff in between. There will be short interviews, previews, reviews, and dives into the archives. It provides what you need to know on golf through a rapid and fun catch-up discussion.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 2:05:22
Andy and Brendan reconvene after an enthralling weekend of golf in the great city of Chicago to recap the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah No. 3. Despite a three-point deficit…
Sep 26, 2026 · 46:28
Emergency podcast! Andy and Brendan are back from Medinah after day two at the Presidents Cup and they get on the horn to dissect an International whitewash, a 5-0 drubbing, of…
Sep 25, 2026 · 53:55
Andy and Brendan return from their day out at the Presidents Cup with some scuttlebutt, amusements, and insights with the USA leading the Internationals 3-2 after the first…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:19:30
Andy and Brendan convene after a couple days at Medinah taking the temperature of the 2026 Presidents Cup, and getting some troubling intel on Andy’s youthful indiscretions…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:24:57
What a way to kick off Presidents Cup week in one of America's two cities! Andy and Brendan were live at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of fun, discussing the return of…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:09:12
Suddenly, the 2026 Presidents Cup may have some juice! Andy and Brendan reconvene before Monday night's live show at SPACE in Evanston to clean up two highly-relevant results…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:27:54
This Friday whiparound episode covers the hottest topics in golf: AI announcers "coming to fruition," PGA Tour Comms tweets, and the latest in RATINGS! after last weekend's…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:20:29
Where were you when Duff Foreman made his historic debut in the golf commentary booth at the New Mexico Open? Andy and Brendan dissect the performance of Mr. Foreman, who is…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:02:41
Welcome back to another fall of Victory Mondays! Andy is on cloud nine after his Bears put up 59 points in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season while Brendan took in another pitiful…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:20:57
We can promise this is the most in-depth discussion of the Michael Block memorabilia market that you'll find anywhere on the internet. With Brendan out for this Friday episode,…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:01:14
As Andy says in the middle of this Wednesday episode, "golf gets really good in the fall." After a weekend focused almost solely on the Walker Cup, the Schedule for the Week is…
Sep 6, 2026 · 52:49
Andy and Brendan react to an all-time Walker Cup as Great Britain & Ireland took down Team USA with a birdie from Josh Hill on the final hole of his match against Tyler Watts.…
Sep 3, 2026 · 56:00
Andy and Brendan are excited for Labor Day weekend and bring the energy for this Whiparound Friday episode ahead of the holiday. They begin with Mike Sposa's win at the U.S.…
Sep 2, 2026 · 53:02
Unlike the made-for-TV special announcing the final twelve players at this year's Presidents Cup, this Wednesday episode is not a full hour long... but Andy and Brendan do spend…
Aug 31, 2026 · 46:26
Sure, the PGA Tour's "Super Bowl" was this weekend, but you knew this Monday episode could only start in one specific way. Andy and Brendan immediately kick things off with a…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:03:17
This Friday episode begins with some cleanup from earlier in the week on both the LIV Golf and PGA Tour fronts. Andy shares a forgotten story from The Boys' week in Indianapolis…
Aug 25, 2026 · 55:24
Andy and Brendan jam together early on the heels of Brian Rolapp’s press conference at the Tour Championship in Atlanta to discuss the latest wave of news in the continued…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:15:21
Despite a packed weekend of golf across all levels of the game, this Monday episode begins with a good old-fashioned Sports Minute about the Cleveland Browns. Andy can't help…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:08:56
Get excited for some weekend viewing consisting of the (formerly) Western Open and a Majesticks Miracle in Indianapolis! Andy is off to the races to start this Friday episode,…
Aug 19, 2026 · 54:50
Summer may be coming to a (merciful) end for Andy and Brendan soon, but not before LIV Golf will finish its 2026 season and maybe entire existence! The two dive into all of the…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:11:35
Against all odds, The Sheriff has returned to the winner's circle on the PGA Tour. Andy and Brendan discuss a loaded weekend of golf, recapping a rainy U.S. Amateur final,…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:09:41
An "invigorated" Brendan kicks off this Friday episode with some observations from two days at Merion Golf Club as the 2026 U.S. Amateur has now reached the match play rounds. He…
Aug 11, 2026 · 57:50
Yes, the Sweat Swing begins this week at TPC Initech, but the FedEx St. Jude does NOT receive Andy's Event of the Week honors! He bestows the title upon this week's U.S. Amateur…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:08:41
For the first time in SGS history, the Staysure Legends Tour leads the show! Three-plus years after he burst onto the scene with - according to one Golf Journalist - a "super…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:03:11
Andy and Brendan! went LIVE on YouTube for a Summer Friday recording that recapped the latest news regarding LIV Golf's new "investment." The two discuss LIV CEO Scott O'Neil's…
Aug 5, 2026 · 28:08
Brendan Porath and Joseph LaMagna convene for a Wednesday Scramble to discuss breaking news in the golf world. On Wednesday morning, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil announced that LIV…
Aug 4, 2026 · 53:29
As LIV prepares for a potential bankruptcy filing, reports are flying that Jon Rahm will be one of the biggest creditors in such a move with a hefty portion of his contract still…
Aug 3, 2026 · 54:42
The first Victory Monday of August belongs to the Ballfrogs! Andy, Noah Kahan, and Niall Horan are all celebrating today after Boston Common star Michael Thorbjornsen won the…
Jul 30, 2026 · 59:49
A good old-fashioned Summer Friday episode has graced your feeds. Brendan is especially giddy after a 61(!) from Peppy Peter Malnati kicked off the final Rocket Classic. He and…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:15:37
With the Western Am at one of his favorite spots in Chicago, Andy is in a great mood for this Wednesday recording. To start things off, he gets Brendan going on the wonders of…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:20:38
Has the PGA Tour's newest star finally arrived? Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube on Sunday night for a lengthy recap of the 3M Open following Jackson Koivun's first PGA Tour…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:17:28
Brendan has been off the golf grid while traveling back from England, and he brings on The Boys to share Porath family London tales and a few stray Open Championship thoughts.…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:36:28
Champion Golfer of the Year Ryan Fox joins Andy and The Boys to discuss his Open win, his mindset down the closing stretch, the best text messages he received, and more. Andy,…
Jul 19, 2026 · 2:05:08
This is a Proper Victory Monday episode following Ryan Fox's first major championship win! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube on Sunday afternoon to recap a whirlwind of a…
Jul 18, 2026 · 1:23:16
Andy returned to join Brendan! for this beefy recap of moving day at Royal Birkdale. The two went LIVE on YouTube right after play ended to discuss the fallout from Bryson's…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:37:28
Despite two record-tying rounds of 62 on Friday at Royal Birkdale, Bryson DeChambeau remains the lead story yet again. Brendan, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna went LIVE…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:05:11
Fresh off a full day at Royal Birkdale, Brendan joined Andy as they went LIVE on YouTube to recap Thursday of the 2026 Open Championship! The two discussed the biggest storylines…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:52:20
Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube for this final major preview episode of 2026! Brendan is in high spirits after traveling across the pond to find a baked-out Royal Birkdale…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:15:12
With Brendan in transit to Royal Birkdale, PJ assumes the host chair for a rambling episode with Andy and The Boys. They talk about the sanctity of the Scottish Open and its…
Jul 11, 2026 · 1:19:30
In this bonus edition of The Shotgun Start, Brendan Porath and Joseph LaMagna take a trip down memory lane after rewatching the final round of the 2017 Open Championship. The two…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:30:01
At long last, Coffee Golf season is here! Andy and Brendan are just about ready for the final major of 2026 and kick off this Whiparound Friday episode with some more discussion…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:09:35
Despite this week having two (2) PGA Tour events and two (2) major championships, this episode must kick off with a Soccer Minute following the USMNT's 4-1 loss to Belgium on…
Jul 6, 2026 · 57:13
Sure, Chris Gotterup just won for the fifth time on the PGA Tour, but this episode could only really start in one way. Andy and Brendan immediately discuss the influx of social…
Jul 2, 2026 · 57:21
The impending holiday weekend has Andy and Brendan in a chipper mood for this Friday recording, although Andy is questioning whether the 4th of July being on a Saturday is…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:09:23
It's not just a First of the Month recording - it's a First of the Month recording during the Summer of Cotton! After Sunday night's passionate discussion about the Travelers…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:09:45
A Monday playoff between Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler will serve as an exclamation point to one of the best golf weekends of 2026 thus far. Andy and Brendan! are fired up…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:09:48
Brendan and KVV begin this Friday episode with some clean up on the sweeping changes announced from the PGA Tour this week, including the initial “reporting” and…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:28:36
Andy and Brendan are finally both back home from a week-plus on Long Island (home of the worst fans in golf? PJ defends here!) and ready to get to the week-to-week grind of the…
Jun 22, 2026 · 2:03:33
Andy and Brendan are live from Southampton after a full day chasing the contenders around Shinnecock Hills on an exhilarating major championship Sunday. They debrief their day,…
Jun 21, 2026 · 1:11:55
The Long Island fans skipped out on Saturday of the 2026 U.S. Open, so Andy and Brendan have to recap everything they missed! After an even-par 70, Wyndham Clark now has a…
Jun 20, 2026 · 1:15:02
Wyndham Clark finds himself firmly in the driver's seat after two rounds at Shinnecock Hills. Andy and Brendan discuss Wyndham's bid for a second U.S. Open victory as he…
Jun 19, 2026 · 53:20
The winds and fog came in the morning, but the afternoon wave found themselves with a favorable draw on Thursday of the 2026 U.S. Open. Andy and Brendan record after a "golf…
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:54:07
Andy and Brendan are live from Southampton and bursting with enthusiasm for what may be the major championship of the year, the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. They begin with…
Jun 16, 2026 · 32:14
On this very special episode (now with enhanced audio!), Andy and Brendan kick off U.S. Open week alongside Maxfli ambassador and three-time PGA Tour winner Ben Griffin. The…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:02:03
It is an all-time Victory Monday at the Shotgun Start, where a member of the podcast can truly celebrate a world championship. PJ Clark sat down for this episode after being…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:28:50
We are four wide on this busy Friday with a lot of news to discuss as the week closes before the U.S. Open. Brendan is joined by KVV, Joseph, and PJ. They begin with the Golf…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:03:18
PJ is off playing the 100 Hole Hike ( Donate Here !), leaving Andy and Brendan to fend for themselves on this Wednesday edition of SGS. So it begins with a rambling first 10…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:36:39
After a "fabulous golf weekend," Andy and Brendan return to recap the best-case scenario unfolding at the U.S. Women's Open and a marathon Sunday at Jack's Place that ended up in…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:52:29
Ahead of the the national championship's return to Shinnecock Hills in two weeks, Andy, Brendan, and Kevin Van Valkenburg continue their rewatch of the 1986 majors with a…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:31:59
It's a jam-packed week of golf across all levels of the game, and this Wednesday episode immediately kicks off with some takes about the oversaturation of competitive golf on…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:02:30
This First of the Month recording has everyone in a great mood off the jump, with Andy immediately taking a victory lap for a big weekend from Pete Crow-Armstrong against the…
May 29, 2026 · 1:13:58
Andy and Brendan! went LIVE on YouTube for this Friday morning recording covering the latest in college golf results, LIV golf rumors, and a hot start for Tom Kim at an outdoor…
May 27, 2026 · 1:03:39
Andy makes his triumphant return to the pod after missing out on one of the great content bonanzas in golf history over the holiday weekend. He joins Brendan! for an "all over…
May 25, 2026 · 1:13:14
Brendan and The Boys return for a Monday recording recapping perhaps the biggest content week of the year! Now armed with a weekend of data following Friday's bonus Happy Hour…
May 22, 2026 · 43:20
It was late Friday afternoon going into a holiday weekend, just when everyone should unplug from being online and go about their merry way. And they tried to slip one by us at…
May 21, 2026 · 1:06:16
This Friday episode kicks off with a good old-fashioned Sports Minute following the latest exploits of Andy's beloved Pete Crow-Armstrong. Although bad, PCA's struggles seem like…
May 19, 2026 · 1:02:22
Who needs a major championship when you have The CJ CUP Byron Nelson right around the corner?! Andy and Brendan are giddy for another installment of a longtime favorite event of…
May 18, 2026 · 1:48:53
A eventful, punchy, spicy PGA Championship week has come and gone so Brendan and Andy provide a full debrief following Aaron Rai’s win at Aronimink. Andy did show up and…
May 17, 2026 · 1:32:36
This unforgettably unique PGA Championship goes to Sunday with an absolute boatload of players who could be considered “in contention” with 18 holes to play. Andy and…
May 16, 2026 · 1:26:11
Do we have proper major setup or a total sham on our hands at the Aronimink for the PGA Championship? The golf course setup debates are raging in Philadelphia, as the PGA pushes…
May 15, 2026 · 1:18:51
What a day! Andy and Brendan are giddy from a Thursday at the PGA Championship that delivered a cornucopia of delights from Blockie rumbling back into our lives, Bryson…
May 13, 2026 · 1:59:55
Andy and Brendan return just in time to preview the second major championship of 2026! Brendan is on-site at Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia and spent his Tuesday…
May 11, 2026 · 1:19:46
SGS goes to the bullpen as PJ and Kevin Van Valkenburg slide into the big chairs for a late Sunday recording. The two aren't entirely sure how they got here, but they applaud…
May 8, 2026 · 1:11:57
Brendan is joined by The Boys for another installment of Golf's Preeminent Birthday Podcast, this time celebrating both Cameron Young and, of course, Brendan! himself. Joseph…
May 6, 2026 · 1:06:12
The Content Gods delivered an absolute goldmine of press conference quotes for this Wednesday episode! Andy joins Brendan fresh off of U.S. Open Media Day at Shinnecock Hills and…
May 3, 2026 · 1:06:11
For one final time, Andy joins Brendan from The Shed(!) for this Sunday recording as they look back on the formative years of this podcast. It's often said that the more things…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:18:26
LIV Golf might've learned something from Andy's weekend of garage sales as they're looking for buyers ahead of the 2027 season. Andy joins Brendan! from a very empty house for…
Apr 28, 2026 · 54:26
Still reeling from last weekend's garage sale, Andy joins Brendan for this "efficient" Wednesday episode while on hold with an AI chatbot. The garage sale tales continue to begin…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:01:46
Golf's Preeminent Birthday Podcast makes a triumphant return to celebrate Andy Johnson's 40th birthday. The birthday boy is a bit worse for the wear after a "full swing" on…
Apr 23, 2026 · 1:13:21
Brendan! is back stateside and returns just in time for the seventh annual Zurich Classic Walk Up Music Quiz! Before we get to that, Andy is eager to discuss a bit of their trip…
Apr 22, 2026 · 1:14:18
A jet-lagged Andy is back in America and is joined by Shane Bacon for this Wednesday episode about slightly more than nothing. This wide-ranging conversation hits on dozens of…
Apr 20, 2026 · 53:25
Andy, Brendan!, and Kevin Van Valkenburg check in from Scotland, recording this episode from separate bedrooms in the same house overseas. Andy declares a "Victory Monday"…
Apr 16, 2026 · 1:14:42
Mr. PJ finds himself in the "Big Chair" once again with Andy, Brendan, and KVV in Scotland this week! He's joined by Fried Egg Golf's Garrett Morrison, also known as his Golf…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:27:26
Brendan! joins The Boys for this Masters cleanup episode before jetting over to meet Andy in Scotland. Joseph immediately begins with some comments regarding his drive back to…
Apr 13, 2026 · 2:11:16
Andy and Brendan (joined by KVV, Joseph, and PJ) are bouncing after another incredible Masters finish that had Rory McIlroy winning another green jacket. They debrief on a full…
Apr 12, 2026 · 1:13:43
Andy and Brendan load in for an all-time round of Contender or Pretender as we head to the final round of the 2026 Masters. They discuss Rory McIlroy losing his six-shot lead…
Apr 11, 2026 · 1:09:51
Andy and Brendan are buzzing after a Friday sprint to the finish from Rory McIlroy, who set history with the largest 36-hole lead by making birdies in six of his last seven…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:03:11
Andy and Brendan are live in Augusta to recap a full day on the ground at the first round of the Masters. It’s early, but the course is in exquisite condition and primed for a…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:45:52
After two days taking in the sights, sounds, and scuttlebutt of Augusta National, Andy and Brendan have returned to preview the 2026 Masters. They begin with an overview of the…
Apr 6, 2026 · 48:08
Andy and Brendan! have made it to Augusta and are ready to hit the ground running for the first major of 2026. After a long travel day, there's still plenty of excitement for…
Apr 3, 2026 · 2:20:18
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of perhaps the greatest Masters ever, Andy, Brendan!, and Kevin Van Valkenburg present a special Flashback Friday episode covering Sunday at the…
Apr 1, 2026 · 1:51:46
With Andy on the road, Brendan! is joined by various members of the Fried Egg Golf team for a Wednesday medley episode. He opens by himself following the latest news from Tiger…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:03:50
Welcome back to Golf's Preeminent Victory Monday Podcast! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube for this recording, with Brendan calling it a Victory Monday for everyone in the…
Mar 28, 2026 · 47:23
Andy, Brendan, and Kevin Van Valkenburg react to Tiger Woods's arrest for DUI after a rollover car crash in Jupiter, Florida on Friday. They discuss the arrest, the public…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:08:49
It’s whiparound Friday once again with Andy anxious about his Illini. Brendan begins with some stories about Jonathan Kaye, who is playing a Korn Ferry Tour event this week on a…
Mar 25, 2026 · 1:02:30
Tiger Woods made an unexpected "return" to "professional golf" on Tuesday night, so Andy and Brendan! once again went LIVE on YouTube in his honor. They initially react to LAGC's…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:16:29
Welcome to yet another Victory Monday episode of The Shotgun Start! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube on Monday morning to recap the Valspar, LIV South Africa, and more. Andy…
Mar 19, 2026 · 58:01
Whiparound Fridays return as Andy and Brendan! record during the early window of NCAA Tournament Thursday. After a brief check-in on the Illini and Johnnies ahead of their first…
Mar 18, 2026 · 1:15:10
Andy and Brendan went live after a big TGL Tuesday night playoffs, with one delighting in Jupiter getting to the finals and another down in the dumps over Boston’s abdication of…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:41:54
Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube following the conclusion of the 2026 Players Championship, recapping an electric Sunday back nine that ended in Cameron Young's second PGA…
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