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Scottie Scheffler chips in on 17 at the BMW to deliver a true moment of domination. We discuss the Internet Invitational at Big Cedar last week, Ben Griffin OD’ing on creatine while four-putting, Bryson wanting to play a TOUR event before the Ryder Cup, Ted Scott’s substitute caddie raking in over $300K, and our latest Ryder Cup USA picks. 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Little Frankie’s first time flying 7:30 - Why is it so hot in Colorado? 14:15 - Internet Invitational in the books 26:15 - Scottie Scheffler’s dominance 36:30 - Scottie vs. Tiger 48:00 - Creatine overdose?? 1:00:20 - LIV Golf season finale 1:07:20 - Bryson banned from Ryder Cup prep 1:16:50 - Ryder Cup captains picks 1:28:15 - U.S. AmateurYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Greg Nathan, CEO of the National Golf Foundation, joins the show to break down the unprecedented growth of golf—from skyrocketing participation and new player demographics to the evolution of how the game is played and experienced by everyone!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Tommy Fleetwood suffers more heartbreak. We have some opinions on the new “smart tracer.” It’s Internet Invitational Week. Can Scottie not close without Ted Scott? Ryder Cup speculations, a voicemail on divots, and Rose is timeless.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

One of our favorite course architects, DMK, joins the show to talk opening the brand new Scarecrow, building the original course at Bandon Dunes and seeing it host men’s and women’s U.S. Amateurs, and the process of naming and branding courses. Before DMK, Riggs and Trent ask if there’s a world in which Scottie doesn’t win the playoffs, discuss an upcoming Arcadia Bluffs trip, and give an apparel update.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Scottish Open winner Chris Gotterup joins the show to discuss playing behind enemy lines in the final group with Rory, finishing 3rd at The Open, and what it will take to make the Ryder Cup team. Before Gotterup, we discuss notable names to miss the Tour playoffs, Trent’s Dead & Company Gold Gate weekend, and Riggs’ trip through the PNW to Coeur d’Alene.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Happy Gilmore 2 is all the rage right now, coming in with a record 46.7M views in its first 3 days. Riggs is back and we delve deeper into our real, hard, candid takes on everything about the iconic sequel. Bryson has a few new videos circulating; we weigh in honestly on those. Plus: An outrageous air travel story, comparing gravity and space to God, and a glowing review of Gamble Sands and its new Scarecrow Course which opens this week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

New York Islanders superstar, Mat Barzal joins us for his first podcast appearance on any show. He addresses his improbable two aces in six days, future of the New York Islanders, why he loves golf and everything in between. We give our honest reviews of Happy Gilmore 2, chat the surprising 3M, Trent’s sinus problem, a catastrophic alien ship and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The major season has concluded so it goes us debating… somehow… should The PLAYERS be a major? We believe we have a compelling case. We also forge the “Fore Play Way Too Early U.S. Ryder Cup Team,” try to combat doom scrolling, and weigh in on Tiger looking like he’s ready to step inside the ropes at any moment.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Full Open Championship recap. We discuss Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, his comments on fulfillment, and the narrative now compared to when Tiger dominated. We also delve into Royal Portrush as a venue, Kiz’s comments on Wyndham Clark’s Oakmont ban, the broadcast, Bryson’s fight, Rory’s home country week, Bethpage Black, our Cypress experience and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

We are at Cypress with the USGA and joined by the setup man for the U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup, Ben Kimball, and by the U.S. Walker Cup captain, Nathan Smith. Plus we talk Scottie’s press conference, Grant Horvat’s decision not to play a Tour event, Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie splitting, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

A huge week. The Open at Royal Portrush so we give picks & talk storylines on Rory, Scottie and more. Plus we’re out in California for an iconic few days of filming that folks may not believe. And Chris Gotterup, behind enemy lines, took down Rory McIlroy for the Scottish Open, the biggest win of his career.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Keegan Bradley joins the show (26:56) to talk being a playing captain, inspiration from prior Ryder Cup leaders, and winning the Travelers Championship. Then a big new guest. Lauri Loewenberg, the dream expert, takes us through quite the session on reoccurring golf dreams and much, much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Maverick McNealy joins for the first time. We discuss reshaping his game to win on Tour, playing his first Masters week, and preparations for the upcoming links golf stretch. Before Mav, the crew talks 4th of July weekends, Frankie’s colonoscopy, Riggs’ run of YouTube golf matches including the highly-anticipated $25k match, Max Homa surging at the John Deere, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Happy Birthday America, it's 4th of July week and with Riggs at the Barstool Classic it's the Trent and Frankie show! We talk about the playoff in Detroit and how Chris Kirk might be the sneakiest 6x TOUR winner there is. We get into Ryder Cup rosters if it were tomorrow and who would be on each side/how we think it would go. Only one show this week with the American holiday so if you celebrate have a happy, healthy and SAFE 4th of July!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Paul “Biznasty” Bissonnette joins the show for the first time ever (22:13). We talk all things golf with Biz including the Rory saga, LIV and our golf Mount Rushmore’s. Biz fills us in on his season with TNT and sitting alongside The Great One nightly. An hour plus telling stories with the most entertaining man in hockey and we absolutely loved it.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

It's just Frankie and Trent on today's show with Riggs hosting the entire day at the Barstool Classic in Scottsdale. We get into an incredible weekend of golf at the Travelers Championship where the People's Golfer, Keegan Bradley has strongly inserted himself into the conversation of being the first playing captain of a Ryder Cup team since 1963. We also react to our guy Tommy Fleetwood once again barely missing out on his first TOUR win along with answers from great questions From the Gallery.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

JJ Spaun joins the show (10:47) fresh off his U.S. Open win and he’s got receipts. Plus Dylan Dethier & James Colgan from Golf.com (http://Golf.com) join to breakdown the PGA Tour announcing new CEO Brian Rolapp taking over for “sunsetting” Jay Monahan. We get into Rolapp’s NFL history negotiating & leading massive media deals, his golf “experience,” and what’d we like to see going forward. Plus: a new Hater video, Rory’s current media relationship, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

JJ Spaun wins the 125th U.S. Open in style. We discuss the wild finish, Oakmont’s performance, the Sam Burns water ruling, Rory’s peculiar week and ongoing mindset, Wyndham Clark allegedly destroying lockers, Scottie searching, player frustration and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

It’s the OG crew today and we unpack our expectations looking ahead to the US Open… carnage! We talk about our guy Alistair making his major debut, Rory, Scottie, our own video at Oakmont, take a voicemail from the gallery and of course all the Haters waiting in the wings to play Riggs.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Ben Griffin joins the show. He’s fresh off playing Oakmont and fresh off his first two Tour wins. We discuss what to expect at this week’s U.S. Open, strategies that might work, playing with Scottie in The Memorial’s final round and much more. Before Ben, the crew is in Pittsburgh debating whether Open carnage is good or bad for viewing, picks, Rory’s tumultuous Canadian Open, and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

It's a Riggs and Frankie show today and we are joined by number 44 in the world, Tom Hoge, who is surprisingly not a huge sandwich guy. Then we are joined by OUR guy, fresh off qualifying for the US OPEN, Alistair Docherty! We dig into his qualifying 36 holes, what it means to be playing at Oakmont, and so much more. We also dig into Scotties dominance, Bryson being a force on the course and youtube, the Canadian Open, and of course it isn't a golf podcast without some hockey talk.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The Hater Series returns this week with Season Two, and the $25K grudge match has been scheduled at the venerable Pasatiempo Golf Club. We discuss the hate Riggs gets, YouTube Golf, Scottie Scheffler’s dominance at The Memorial and over the last three years, Jack’s pointed comments, Rory’s bizarre stretch since The Masters, the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills, Charlie Woods’ big victory, Happy Gilmore 2 and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

It’s the Trent and Frankie show, so naturally things go off the rails pretty quickly. The guys react to Riggs’ drinking performance in the chiclets match, discuss the new TOUR Championship format, take listener voicemails and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

A thankful discussion honoring our armed forces. Ben Griffin’s great story and emotional win at Colonial. Who should the current favorite be to join the career grand slam club? Should baby Frankie be lefty or righty? Plus: Voicemails, the journey of Golfer Trent, Willy Z’s poor fortune, Angel Cabrera wins back to back senior majors after getting out of prison, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Frankie’s back to discuss everything about becoming a father. Plus we delve into Bryson needing a golf ball that flies straighter, talk Fore Play vs Chiclets, consider if Scottie unbeatable this week, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Scottie Scheffler wins at Quail Hollow. Rahm and Bryson contend. Michael Block delivers an all-time comment. Rory has an interesting week, from reports of a non-conforming driver to declining media all 4 tournament days. Some notable names missed the cut. We discuss it all in the knee-jerk reaction show from the 107th PGA Championship.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Max & Wyndham drop by to talk winning at Quail Hollow, preparation during a rainy week, and expected course changes come tournament time. Colt Knost joins the crew for the meat of the show, telling stories from covering the Masters, pranking Bryson, and getting chirped on social media for live TV calls. Plus we talk everything PGA Championship 2025.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Where does the PGA rank among golf’s biggest events? Should regular Tour venues double as major venues or should more places like Philly Cricket be utilized? Beef, our resident PGA Professional, weighs in on the importance of this week. Plus we talk: the new Borrelli, the American Pope, Rory, Scottie, JT, Spieth (and others), and Quail Hollow picks.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Riggs has accepted a $25K grudge match from a Twitter user. We discuss our full day at Oakmont. Frankie gives yet another baby update. Byron Nelson ratings were surprising. Alistair is back on the Tour in Myrtle. Bieber posting golf clips. Billy Ho will be missed as he prepares for surgery. And a voicemail from Liverpool!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Live from Oakmont for U.S. Open media day, we discuss the newly announced Internet Invitational, the Blues devastating loss, Scottie dominating in Dallas, Elton John reaching out to Rory, baby update and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Joe Greiner grabs Collin Morikawa’s bag after winning with JT and parting with Max Homa. The LPGA’s major championship had a controversial finishing hole that delivered a shocking flubbed chip. Wesley Bryan is suspended by the PGA Tour after participating in LIV’s creator event; we weigh in. Plus: Travel series rolls on, Trent attended our coworkers’ wedding, baby updates, and 2026 Presidents Cup captains.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Cal Clutterbuck, one of our favorite guests, returns to talk Rory’s prospects going forward, Andrew Novak on fire, the toll it takes competing at the highest level for a long time, stopping Ovi on the PK, NHL playoffs, raising children and much more. We also take voicemails and see a stunning golf course IG post.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

JT’s win delivers huge ratings. We discuss how, really, with all these players, we’re just big fans. The McLemore Travel Series, Episode 1 has hit the internet streets. Plus: a LASIK update; some fun cord issues; golf movies, TV shows, and actor portrayal discussions; are woolly mammoths coming back; LPGA major time; who in history has hit the single most golf balls; more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Frankie had LASIK surgery on Friday. JT wins for the first time in 3 years; who will emerge from the latest “pack” of golf stars? Should Xander be giving JT putting tips? Pinehurst announces course No. 11, Joel suffers heartbreak in Punta Cana, Alistair comes up short with a 7th place, RIP Pope Francis, and we get a voicemail update from Germany.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Bryson says Rory wouldn’t talk to him. Rory reveals how nervous he was. The world reacts to perhaps the most historic golf tournament of our lives. We debate Bryson’s reinvention, the perception of Rory’s final round performance, and what is yet to come this year. Plus: Trent’s at Harbour Town, we’re trying the new TaylorMade R7 Mini Driver, golf fans staying silent in key moments is amazing, Frankie’s medical issues, rangefinders, and an Olympic golf team mixed event.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

An unforgettable Sunday at the 89th Masters Tournament as Rory McIlroy prevails over Justin Rose in a playoff to secure his fifth major championship and to complete the career grand slam. We discuss the entire rollercoaster ride, from disastrous double bogeys to heroic eagles, good breaks, and a winning birdie. We also react to a pee in Rae’s Creek, Nick Dunlap’s 19-stroke turnaround, Spieth’s “mud ball” comments, Lowry’s fiery interview, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Kirk Minihane joins us for Masters history, who we’re hot or cold on this week, some good ole stories, and to talk attending the Masters. Then we’ve got, live in Augusta, Brian Harman fresh off his 4th Tour win and Joe LaCava, plus his son, telling stories of winning the Masters with Tiger in 2019 and Fred Couples in 1992.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Live from Augusta we’re joined by Brandel for the full show. Brandel tells incredible stories from his playing days, details what specific TV language they’re asked to use during Masters week, and breaks down the most iconic golf broadcasters’ calls. And, of course, he goes through specific players and styles of play that should be suitable at Augusta National this week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Frankie has an argument with Grok AI, and he wins. A $77M bid for a new Dallas TGL franchise has reportedly been raised. The Masters is fast approaching. Houston Open delivered strong ratings. We played the Chiclets crew and lived to talk about it.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Min Woo Lee breaks through in Houston. Gary Woodland continues one of the best stories in golf. Scottie & Rory looking sharp. This week we’ve got the Chiclets matches, travel series at McLemore, Frankie transforming the house to the baby’s liking, Augusta luring away our money from afar, Jim Nantz’ retirement “announcement,” torpedo bats and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Pyramid findings. TGL finals. Frankie goes Lasik. Our beloved Jonesy straps the pads at UBS Arena. A trip to Houston for the pro-am. And Closest To makes its return.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

We’re conflicted between exercising privacy and discussing the biggest sports news of the weekend after a monumental Tiger Woods post. Viktor Hovland wins the Valspar amid some complicated beliefs on his own game. Justin Thomas continues his very strong play. Frankie and Dave are depicted on Family Guy. The Masters field of contenders has us very excited. A Severance finale debrief. Plus we take voicemails, are headed to Houston, and are fired up about the Arkansas Razorbacks sealing up a Fore Play victory in #ExperianBusters.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

J.J. Spaun joins the show (01:13:11) and we play the original clip that set off the Frankie vs JJ rivalry. From “JJ can’t hold the door for Tiger” to “pizza boy” and beyond, we get an unfiltered and candid JJ discussing the history with our show, trying to close out The PLAYERS, the 17th hole playoff, conversations with Rory, big moment nerves, and much more. The crew also talks Scottie’s Masters menu, Billy Ho’s walk and talk, and the upcoming, HUGE Spittin Chiclets match.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Rory wins a phenomenal and thrilling week at TPC Sawgrass. We discuss Rory’s clutch 72nd hole putt, JJ’s water ball on 17, JT’s course record tying Friday, Trent’s performance vs the actual field’s worst scores, and Morikawa’s rift with the media. We also delve into the 6th hole’s new tree, Akshay Bhatia and Bud Cauley’s weeks, Spieth’s star power, and Phil’s hot takes.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Big week, big show. We’re in front of the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse with interviews from Gary Woodland (40:05) & Adam Hadwin (1:07:36). Johnson Wagner swings by. We talk Netflix, the Tiger news, a meeting with Monahan, the state of the union, Creator Classic featuring Trent Ryan, and a PLAYERS preview.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

A certain Fore Play member is preparing to play Sawgrass Wednesday in front of thousands. The Arnold Palmer Invitational had a phenomenal finish, and the TV coverage dropped the ball. Sergio wins on LIV and Phil is playing well. We preview PLAYERS week, break down our own games, and take several voicemails on near-death on-course experiences and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Cal Clutterbuck joins Frankie & Trent as they discuss Cal’s 17 years in the NHL, his golf obsession, the Trade Deadline & growing up with Biz. They also dive into golf topics, including: meaningful weekend golf, Tiger’s comments on his 2025 schedule, Phil Mickelson’s shot at Fred Couples & more. The show closes with a few voicemails From The Gallery.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

A Frankie & Trent show. The boys recap their weekend at Pebble; including terrific golf from Riggs. Jake Knapp’s disappointing finish & Joe Highsmith’s victory at the Cognizant. Rickie Fowler’s clap back at a fan. The loaded Seminole Pro-Member. And… will Tiger will play at the Players Championship? We also take a few voicemails for a new edition of From The Gallery.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

A new video with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The Dadbod Classic at Pebble on the horizon. TGL delivered a Kiz shank, some hammer strategy debates, and a new signing. ‘Full Swing’ is back with a spine-tingling Keegan speech. The Florida Swing has us feeling like the golf calendar is revving up. Plus we play Closest To and take a few voicemails.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Brian Campbell capitalizes on an all-time good bounce to win the Mexico Open and cap off a great feel-good story. LIV, the Tour, and Trump (and Adam Scott) met at the White House. Trent provides a sneeze count update. It’s Dadbod Classic week. And we take voicemails on back-to-back aces and poisonous grapes.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod