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Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
The Duffer’s Literary Companion
A podcast exploring the rich literary tradition of the game of golf, hosted by authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell.
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5.0 stars from 36 ratings
This is a great podcast, and kudos to NLU for sponsoring the podcast. Look forward to it every month. Jim and Stephen are so engaging and comfortable to losten too. Please pick up a copy of The Long Golden Afternoon and When Revelation Comes if you like great golf writing.
SXSMITH via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/04/23
Rare
This is an incredible show. Grounded, introspective, intelligent. There’s a world of reading to discover in each episode. It’s rare to find something this good. Big Credit to no laying up for sponsoring great content like this.
Mrcolinjohnson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/04/23
The depth of knowledge and care of factual accuracy from Stephen et al is a source of great learning for me. Recent malignant changes to modern golf have turned me to a quieter more gentler time when there was an honour and deeper respect for the traditions of game than there appears to be today....Read full review »
hellbunker via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/22/23
Recent Episodes
Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1922 comic masterpiece by the English writer PG Wodehouse. From Sage Advice from the Oldest Member to Joe Gargery and The Judge in Down the Rabbit Hole, it's a fun look at a wonderful writer of fiction.
Published 11/01/24
Stephen and Jim remember the career of the legendary Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros and welcome Scottish author Kenny Reid to discuss his new book on Seve. 
Published 10/04/24
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