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Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyPaul Liberatore - "I look like a rock and roller. I am a rock and roller."Marin County, north of San Francisco, CA, was a haven for rock stars in the 70s. A veritable treasure trove of rock and roll talk about Marin then and beyond with one-time aspiring rock musician and rock journalist Paul Liberatore takes place in this episode. Liberatore talked to Michael Krasny about his life and career with a focus on rock greats he knew and wrote about. He also talked to Krasny about getting kids involved in rock music and major changes in the music business. The two also exchanged thoughts on who the greatest guitarists were and are and the...2025-05-201h 19
Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#129 - Nick Bradley: (World’s Most Innovative Golf Instructor)Send us a textNick Bradley’s journey to success began with a bang in 1994, when at 23 years old, he became the youngest director at the world renowned David Leadbetter Academy. His swift ascent through the academy’s ranks earned him a position as one of Leadbetter’s most trusted instructors, guiding golfers of diverse ages, handicaps, and swing patterns.Taking a bold leap in 2005, Bradley crossed the Atlantic from his native England to the United States, where he would ultimately establish himself as one of the most renowned and respected instructors on a global scale...2024-06-1846 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#126 - Precision Pro Golf (Clay Hood, CEO)Send us a textIn this episode, Paul talks with his good friend Clay Hood, the CEO and co-founder of Precision Pro Golf where they discuss how the company was formed, the difficulties of being a business owner, and all the cool new tech they have come out with within the past few years.Support the show2024-05-1559 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#124 - PXG: Nick Jahnke (VP of Sales)Send us a textNick Jahnke, the Vice President of U.S. Sales at PXG joins Paul on the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) was founded in September of 2013 by well-known businessman, philanthropist and golf nut Bob Parsons. PXG was born out of Parsons’ desire to make the world’s best golf equipment. A shared passion for the greatest game ever played and equitable obsession with club technology led Parsons to partner with two highly respected golf club designers to develop the finest equipment on the planet. Parsons demanded of his designers what most...2024-04-0953 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#106 - Rapsodo: Justin BryantSend us a textIn this week's episode Paul interviews his good friend Justin Bryant from Rapsodo to discuss the launch of the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO Launch Monitor and Simulator. Rapsodo is a sports analytics company that empowers athletes and coaches to analyze and improve their game, with affordable, portable, easy-to-use, data-driven sports technologies.In 2010, their founder and Chief Executive Officer Batuhan Okur registered Rapsodo Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Their journey began with the development of the first affordable personal golf launch monitor, distributed in the USA under SkyTrak. Since then we h...2023-08-0445 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#105 - Two Guys with Balls: Lashan Wanigatunga (CEO)Send us a textIn this week's episode Paul interviews Lashan Wanigatunga the CEO of Two Guys with Balls. Pretty much the best name for a company. Based in Wisconsin, Lashan created Two Guys With Balls out of his passion for golf, and he lost a lot of golf balls. He believes that everybody should be able to enjoy this great game without having to worry about the $4 you just shanked into the woods. He knew there had to be a better way! A better way that was easier than endless practice sessions of trying t...2023-07-2148 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#104 - Remec Carlson "The CEO of Golf" (YouTuber)Send us a textIn this week's episode Paul interviews YouTube, TikTok , and Instagram star Remec Carlson, aka the CEO of Golf. With collaborations with some of the biggest brands and influencers in golf Remec has been crushing video content his unique style in teaching and having on fun when on the course. Remec went to IMG Academy & studied under David Leadbetter in his junior career. Then went on to play college golf at Florida Gulf Coast University. Playing junior, collegiate, and professional golf he has received 1000+ lessons from the best instructors across the world. Fr...2023-07-131h 00Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#101 - New Nine Golf: Brandon Cubitt (YouTuber)Send us a textBased in Canada, Brandon Cubitt has created a YouTube channel that is gaining traction through reviews of golf tech, golf clubs, and golf instruction."Behind the Golf Brand" host Paul Liberatore talks to Cubitt about the channel's growth and how he has become a go-to source about golf gear, and how he has grown his YouTube channel so quickly.Support the show2023-06-091h 00Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#100 - True Linkswear: Jason Moore (CEO) and Brandon Wallach (VP of Marketing)Send us a textTrue Linkswear CEO Jason Moore and VP of Marketing Brandon Wallach joins "Behind the Golf Brand" host Paul Liberatore to discuss how the golf shoe company came to be, their growth over the past three years, and how they are diversifying into golf apparel and accessories.Support the show2023-05-3046 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#95 - Power Tee: Martin Wyeth (CEO)Send us a textPower Tee founder and CEO Martin Wyeth joins "Behind the Golf Brand" host Paul Liberatore to discuss how the golf tech company came to be and the innovative process of creating world’s best performance automatic teeing system for the indoor environment, driving ranges, and country clubs. We explore the difficult rise from starting with one golf range in England to be installed in thousands of golf ranges globally, including the USA, UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Incredibly, now the Power Tee tees up over 6 million golf balls per day across 18 dif...2023-01-121h 07Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#94 - Sunday Golf: Ronan Galvin (CEO)Send us a textSunday Golf co-founder and CEO Ronan Galvin joins "Behind the Golf Brand" host Paul Liberatore to discuss how the golf bag company came to be. Galvin discusses his frustration with the affordability of the golf bag market. He explains how his company focuses on design and functionality, , by desigining easy to use carry bags perfect for going to the range or playing a par 3 with friends.Prior to starting Sunday Golf, Ronan Galvin las closely involved in the golf industry working in golf bag product development. Not growing up a golfer...2022-12-1246 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#88 - Hackmotion: Reinholds Pirags (CCO)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 88 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Reinholds Pirags the Chief Commercial Officer of Hackmotion. The Hackmotion is the ultimate training tool to learn correct wrist mechanics for an improved ball flight. Precise data and feedback after every swing helps you to accelerate the learning process. Support the show2022-09-0741 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#87 - Capstone Hospitality: Brian Friederichs (Founder)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 87 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Brian Friederichs the CEO and Founder of Capstone Hospitality.Capstone Hospitality is an industry-leading sales & staffing firm specializing in membership sales for private clubs. With roots deeply embedded in the hospitality industry, we know what it takes to ensure your business succeeds. They partner with clubs and organizations across North America, bringing each a customized sales plan, renewed energy, and competitive spirit.Support the show2022-08-231h 08Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#86 - The Golf Sock: Josh and Owen Finnerty (Founders)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 86 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Josh and Owen FinnertyThey both play college soccer and absolutely love to play golf, and the golf industry is not a new place for the Finnerty family. Their Dad, Bryan Finnerty, is the CEO of V1 Sports and Galway Bay. The Golf Sock is a high performing sock that is dedicated to keeping you comfortable on the course while looking great and performing at your absolute best. The Golf S...2022-08-1748 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#85 - Todd Kolb: Instructor, YouTuber and AuthorSend us a textWe made it to Episode 85 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Todd Kolb from USGolfTv. Todd Kolb, husband, father, coach and entrepreneur with a passion for excellence and achievement. In his 25-year journey around golf he has been blessed with many wonderful mentors and experiences that have helped form his coaching and business beliefs. See, he believes it is ultimately WHO we surround ourselves with and WHAT we experience that determines our course in life. Success on the golf course like su...2022-08-0257 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#84 - Merdian Putters: Ryan Duffey (CEO)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 84 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Ryan Duffey the Founder and CEO of Meridian Putters.At Meridian they don't believe that a custom milled putter should cost you thousands of dollars and they know your game deserves better than your typical machine cast putter off the rack that the big brands mass produce. That’s why at Meridian they have set out to create an elite yet affordable group of milled stainless steel putters emphasizing roll, dir...2022-07-281h 10Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#83 - Mullie Golf: Michael Zerah and Steven Moskowitz (Founders)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 83 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friends Michael Zerah and Steven Moskowitz the Founders of Mullie Golf.To elevate the golf-related buy-and-sell shopping game, MULLIE Golf has developed an app which focuses on an alternative experience of a modern-day marketplace approach.MULLIE Golf, is the first-ever community-curated marketplace designed for golfers by golfers as a “social-commerce” forum to buy and sell golf products with zero fees, ultimately allowing goods to be more accessible, inexpensive, and educa...2022-07-1944 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#82 - Garmin: Derek Mousseau (Regional Sales Manager)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 82 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Derek Mousseau of Garmin. Garmin, the leader in everything GPS. is an enduring company by creates superior products for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sports that are an essential part of our customers' lives.Support the show2022-07-1155 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#81 - Golftrainingaids.com: John Diulus and Emily Faulkner (CEO)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 81 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friends John Diulus and Emily Faulkner of Golftrainingaids.com. Founded by PGA Master Professional Dr. Gary Wiren, in 1984 as a resource for providing training aids to teaching and touring professionals, GolfTrainingAids.com has expanded to now offer the world's largest selection of golf teaching and training aids. Serving the golf industry for over 35 years, we are the most knowledgeable one stop shop for all of your training needs.Support th...2022-07-0449 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#80 - Glovelast: Adam Hollis (Founder)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 80 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Adam Hollis, the founder of Glovelast. Glovelast helps to make your golf gloves look and feel new longer with the Glovelast glove shaper. Its patented pronated thumb design and raised rib feature fill out the glove to promote drying. With the Glovelast, your golf gloves will never be stiff and wrinkly. Simply put your glove on the Glovelast to always have smooth, new-looking gloves on hand.Support the sh...2022-06-2750 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#79 - Red Rooster Golf Gloves: Kerry Moher (Co-Founder)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 79 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Kerry Moher the co-founder of Red Rooster Golf Gloves. To nail your game, you need to be able to feel your club. You need a glove that fits like a second skin. It needs to have the softest, thinnest, supplest leather, be made expertly, and make you feel (and look) like you’re ready to tee off at The Open. At Red Rooster they believe that a golf glove should help...2022-06-1552 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#78 - Needle Golf: Trip Todd & Andrew Creed (Founders)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 78 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friends Trip Todd and Andrew Creed the founders of Needle Golf. Needle Golf is a golf focused needlepoint accessories brand. Their original product was the first of its kind, a blade style putter headcover with a fully hand stitched needlepoint exterior. This was just the beginning for Needle Golf as they have continued to expand our product offerings since. Needle Golf was started by two friends with a passion for th...2022-06-0137 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#77 - G-Tech Apparel: Jesse Galvon (Founder)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 77 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friends Jesse Galvon from G-Tech Apparel. G-Tech Apparel is a high-tech apparel company that specializes in heated clothing. We have developed and patented our heat technology that delivers the fastest, hottest, and most concentrated heat on the market directly to your hands. Our products are currently being used by professional athletes all around the world including several players within the NFL, CFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and major sp...2022-05-2649 minBehind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#76 - Izzo Golf: Jeff Gage & Aaron FrankSend us a textWe made it to Episode 76 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friends Jeff Gage & Aaron Frank from IZZO Golf. IZZO focus on just one thing – providing creative solutions to the problems that vex every golfer. From the original IZZO Dual Strap™ to their ultra light carry bags, cart bags, training aids, clubs and the NEW SWAMI 1500 golf GPS – IZZO is dedicated solely to making your golf game better and more enjoyable than ever before.Prior to 1991, millions of golfers had to endure...2022-05-201h 12Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#75 - Kraken Golf: Marc Cordeira (Founder)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 75 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Marc Cordeira, founder of Kraken Golf. In the summer of 2015, Marc Cordeira bought a Grizzly G0704 mill and converted it to a CNC after watching a few YouTube videos. That is where his passion for being a maker began! He decided to combine my new love of machining with an old passion – GOLF. From there he started a brand called NXT18Golf, where he machined custom belt buckles that helped golf...2022-05-101h 09Behind the Golf Brand Podcast with Paul Liberatore#74 - True Temper Golf Shafts: Keenan Philips (Brand Manager)Send us a textWe made it to Episode 74 of the Behind the Golf Brand Podcast. In this week's episode, I interview my good friend Keenan Philips, Brand Manager for True Temper Golf Shafts. The #1 Shaft in Golf, and the most trusted name in golf shafts worldwide. True Tremper is played by more professionals than all other shaft brands combined. True Temper is the brand that brought you Dynamic Gold, Project X, Aerotech, Hzrdus, and Accra Shafts and is a must in any golfer's bag.Support the show2022-05-0359 min