Episodes
Matty and Caddie discuss the rematch of The Match featuring Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, Matty's epiphany while grieving the absence of sports (12:07), the logistics of playing golf with face masks, disinfecting and social distancing on the course (18:28), and homeschooling at the Caddie household (42:01).
Published 05/01/20
Matty and Caddie discuss the new PGA Tour schedule and get into all of the logistical questions the PGA couldn't answer despite pledging to forge ahead. Plus, Matty argues golfers will encounter less people playing a tournament than at the grocery store and the guys agree golfers will have to treat the caddies like their spouses in terms of contact on the course (21:05). Later, the Masters-patron argument roils on and they debate if holding tournaments and games without fans with drive people...
Published 04/21/20
Carson Daly joins Matty and Caddie to discuss growing up playing in golf with Tiger Woods, spreading his father's ashes at Pebble Beach, interning for Jimmy Kimmel at a radio station, the unique timing of his arrival at MTV (19:36), missing baseball games at Citi Field (34:23) and how he started a podcast with Rory McIlroy.
Published 04/14/20
Trevor Immelman joins Matty and Caddie to discuss being named a Presidents Cup captain, what he is and isn't looking forward to in captaining the international team, where he stands in the guys' ongoing Masters argument, egg salad or pimento cheese and the biggest perks of being a Masters champion (20:39). Later, they share a few final thoughts on the new golf schedule (27:15).
Published 04/07/20
Caddie talks to Bob Harig about the newly revised golf calendar on an emergency edition of the podcast. The guys discuss the logic behind all the major entities in golf teaming up to change the calendar, the possibility of PGA events going head-to-head with major championships and the FedEx Cup playoffs, the questions surrounding every sort of qualifying, what it could take to restore confidence in holding large golf events (16:06), if golf should do a big charity event, why The Match Pt. 2...
Published 04/07/20
Webb Simpson joins Matty & The Caddie to talk about what feels like a long off-week, playing nine holes in 35 minutes, and playing The Masters without patrons or not at all.
Published 04/02/20
Cheyenne Woods joins Matty & The Caddie to talk about getting into golf with Tiger Woods as her uncle, what people don't understand about her climb to the LPGA, what annoys her on the golf course, her podcast Birdies Not BS, where she stands on playing majors without fans and playing the sport as an African American woman. Later, the guys play Matty's interview with Brooks Koepka from SportsCenter on what he's been up to at home and all of the reality TV he's consumed (30:36).
Published 03/25/20
Matty and The Caddie chat with Tony Finau about he and his family are passing the time in self-isolation, why he'd rather not play The Masters at all than play it without patrons, his dream ESPN programming grid, his beginnings beating balls against a mattress in his garage, and much more.
Published 03/18/20
Matty and Caddie convene to discuss The Masters' postponement, the PGA Tour's suspension and if it's worthwhile or viable to play tournaments without fans. Then, they get into the timeline of events that led to the tour being suspended and Caddie shares the vibe from TPC Sawgrass after commissioner Jay Monahan's announcement (20:44).
Published 03/13/20
Matty has been insisting The Players Championship is the fifth major and Caddie has finally come around. The guys get into what's up with Brooks Koepka, Caddie's love affair with the tournament's Italian barista and his coffee, and if it's a code red for Tiger after withdrawing from the Players (21:28). Later, they make their picks top flight players to watch, mid-tier players to keep an eye on and dark horse players who could win it all (38:15).
Published 03/10/20
Billy Horschel joins the pod from the Arnold Palmer Invitational to discuss his thoughts on Paul Azinger's European Tour comments, playing tournaments in his home state of Florida, how the condensed schedule affects him, which TV shows he's watching and how he keeps up with the Gators on tour. Later, Matty and Caddie get into the field at the Arnold Palmer, who's the face of golf outside of Tiger and if they should mic players up while they play (37:23).
Published 03/03/20
Matty and Caddie just can't quit Patrick Reed. They talk about his win at the WGC Mexico and debate whether Peter Kostis should've spoken up on the broadcast when he saw Reed improve his lie. Plus, Caddie breaks down the squirrel invasion taking place in his backyard. Later, Bob Menery joins the pod in to talk about his rise to prominence through his fake sports calls on Instagram (34:47).
Published 02/26/20
Matty and Caddie tee off with Brooks Koepka comparing Patrick Reed to the Astros, the WGC stop in Mexico, the Premier Golf League and Tiger looking exhausted at the Genesis. Later, Oliver Hudson joins the podcast (36:31) to discuss his podcast Sibling Revelry, his family's history with golf, Caddie, Oliver and Don Cheadle doing Instagram bits, and what Kobe Bryant helped him discover about himself.
Published 02/20/20
Tiger's back and he's hosting the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles. Matty and Caddie debate whether Tiger hosting the tour stop will affect his play, chat about Caddie's hobnobbing with celebrities and ask: is Phil Mickelson back? Later, Oliver Hudson leaves town so Ryan Leaf steps in to talk to Caddie after the Genesis Invitational Pro-Am about his journey playing golf, how he knows Tiger, Matty helping him land a job at ESPN and much more (35:53).
Published 02/13/20
Matty and The Caddie tee off the podcast with Jon Rahm to discuss Pat Tillman, why he won't run with the the bulls, learning English, his time at Arizona state, his love of hip-hop and preparing for Pebble Beach. Later, the guys look ahead to the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and predict who wins (36:04).
Published 02/04/20
Matty and the Caddie tee off the podcast by discussing where they were when they heard the news of Kobe Bryant's passing, the process of breaking news at ESPN, how the news was disseminated at the Farmers Insurance Open, and the similarities between Tiger Woods and Bryant. Later, Matt and Michael debate whether they would tell Tiger or another player emotional news if they were caddying during a tournament (27:51).
Published 01/28/20
Matty and the Caddie tee off the podcast by discussing the World Golf Hall of Fame lowering the age for eligibility and why golfers don't care about the hall of fame, Tiger Woods' first round this season and their concerns about the temperatures at Torrey Pines (16:54), and the time they hung out with Jack Nicklaus (24:23). Later, Matt is annoyed with people who use their headphones at the driving range and Michael can't understand why (29:02). Finally, Michael shares his potential playing...
Published 01/21/20
Matty and the Caddie are back! The guys tee up the podcast by chatting about traveling during the holidays and Matt's idea of gate goons for airports. Then the guys get into the early season storylines swirling around golf (18:13) including the Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau feud, Tiger Woods coming back healthy and if Jordan Spieth can reenter the conversation. Next, they make their predictions for the major championships, the Olympics and which off-the-radar guys could win a major (30:06)....
Published 01/17/20
Matt Barrie and Michael Collins recap the Presidents Cup and discuss Patrick Reed's rough week and complicated reputation. Plus, what's Caddie's favorite highlight from 2019?
Published 12/18/19
Matt Barrie & Michael Collins return from the Thanksgiving hiatus. They discuss the 10 year anniversary of Tiger Woods, road trip shenanigans and preview the Presidents Cup.
Published 12/04/19
Matt Barrie and Michael Collins break down the Presidents Cup rosters by team, discuss the physical fitness of golfers and more. Also, they tend to forget how to speak English
Published 11/13/19
Matt Barrie and Michael Collins dig into Tiger Woods' 82nd PGA Tour win at the Zozo Championship, him tying Sam Snead's record and how many more majors can Tiger win.
Published 10/30/19
Matt Barrie and Michael Collins recap the PGA Jr. tournament, talk about Brooks Koepka's comments on a Rory rivalry and discuss Phil Mickelson's admission. Plus, have you ever been pre-selected for pre-selection? Matty & the Caddie explain!
Published 10/17/19
Matty and the Caddie Michael Collins debate if Tony Romo could qualify for the PGA Tour and discuss Phil Mickelson's diet. Plus, is a 3-year suspension too harsh?
Published 10/02/19