Off the Deck
Golf is so much more than the scorecard and those birdies that are rarely made. It's about the people you meet along the way. From lifelong bonds to unexpected fast friends, Off the Deck highlights the lives and stories built through the game of golf.
Episodes
On this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with the unmistakable voice of motorsports and a passionate golfer, Jarod DeAnda. They dig into Jarod’s journey from announcing on some of the biggest stages in racing to finding peace, challenge, and community in the game of golf. Jarod opens up about balancing a high-energy career with intentional personal growth, how golf has become an unexpected anchor in his life, and why he’s le...
On this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with avid golfer Tyler Munds, better known as Fade and Fairway. The conversation dives into Tyler’s journey of sharing his authentic self online, including the challenges and rewards of vulnerability, his health transformation, and how golf and fitness have reshaped his mindset. They also discuss the public golf scene in Oregon, pace-of-play frustrations, and what Tyler wishes could c...
On this episode of Off the Deck, Josh welcomes bourbon industry insider and golf enthusiast Bill Bender. The conversation dives into Bill Bender’s journey from building bars and designing whiskey programs to launching his own ultra-premium bourbon label, Bender Stash. Together, they explore the challenges of crafting boutique whiskey in the post-COVID era, the excitement of partnering with Willett, and the bourbon selection process...
On this lively episode of Off the Deck, host Josh Decker welcomes his cousin, Jacksonville-based golfer and hockey player Jim Crew—or as he’s known on the course, Jimbo. The conversation dives into Jim’s unique journey from baseball pitcher to beer league hockey enthusiast, and how these sporting experiences influence his offbeat approach to golf. Rooted in family banter and funny stories, the episode explores the intersection of g...
On this episode of Off the Deck, host Josh Decker welcomes Mason McAnnally, founder of Pro Level Physio, a mobile golf-focused physical therapy business in Birmingham, Alabama. Mason shares his journey from baseball to golf, discusses the inspiration behind launching a golf-specific PT practice, and explains what sets his approach apart from traditional rehab. The conversation dives into the unique needs of golfers, the importance ...
In this episode of Off the Deck, Josh welcomes Garrett Powell—golf professional, instructor, and former Bachelorette contestant. Garrett shares his inspiring journey to fatherhood, his unconventional start in golf, and the life lessons he’s learned from both the country club and teaching worlds. The conversation explores his personal and professional transformation, candid stories from his time on reality TV, and practical advice f...
In this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with Austin Peckham—entrepreneur, filmmaker, photographer, and former aspiring country musician—for a deep dive into his unconventional career journey. Austin reflects on his nomadic childhood, initial dreams of working in dietetics, and how a fateful move to Nashville ignited his path behind the camera. From shooting chart-topping music videos to building a unique creative niche in t...
In this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with Ethan Winchester, Johnny O apparel rep and golf industry insider. Ethan shares his journey from growing up immersed in golf—thanks to his father’s influence—to building a career in golf apparel sales across the Southeast. The conversation uncovers the realities of life on the road, the behind-the-scenes work that goes into outfitting pro shops, and how COVID changed the industry....
On this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with Heidi Kraft, a Louisville native whose journey spans from growing up in her family’s golf shop to competing in college golf and now shaping her community through First Tee Louisville. Heidi shares insights on balancing life as a youth golf mentor, fitness studio owner, and active golfer. The conversation covers her love for the game, lessons learned on and off the course, the imp...
Welcome back to Off the Deck, where the game is just the beginning! In this episode, Josh is joined by friends Kyle and AJ for an unforgettable roundtable of recent golf adventures. This isn’t just another dive into golf’s impact on life—this is a rowdy retelling of epic trips, unexpected travel detours, casino stops, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Listen in as the guys recount their journeys across some truly memorable courses...
Welcome back to Off the Deck! In this episode, Josh Decker sits down with the ever-traveling Ryan Hardenbrook for a conversation that’s as much about cigars and connection as it is about golf.
Ryan shares the story of how a chance conversation with a pastor first introduced him to the game of golf—and cigars. From his early days playing in Nevada to his golf adventures in Asia, Ryan reflects on how golf uncovers the true character ...
In this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with Brian Parks, VP of Engineering at L.A.B. Golf, to take listeners behind the scenes of one of golf’s most innovative companies. Brian shares the excitement around L.A.B. Golf’s latest release—the heel shafted putter—and unpacks the creative and technical challenges that come with revolutionizing the world of putting. From prototype development cycles and balancing physics to stori...
Welcome to the FIRST episode of Off the Deck! In today’s show, Josh Decker sits down with longtime friend and former PGA & LPGA Tour caddie Will Davidson for an inside look at life “inside the ropes.”
Will shares stories from his whirlwind trip to Medinah for a charity event, near-albatross heroics, and some candid reflections on his 11-year career caddying for pros like Smylie Kaufman and HaoTong Li.
From wild travel tales—he’...
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