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getting Chicago tickets

hi guys...what is the password to get the Chicago tickerts for FEGC members?

Please email me back at riffice1965@gmail.com

hi guys...what is the password to get the Chicago tickerts for FEGC members?

Please email me back at riffice1965@gmail.com

January 7, 2026
What Non-Golf Stuff Did You Love in 2025?

It's 7 p.m. on New Year's Eve, and since I'm a middle-aged dad, I am not partying. My older kid is over at a friend's house, my younger is watching Muppet Treasure Island with my wife, and I'm thinking about the books, movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, videos, etc., that I enjoyed this past year. Here's what's coming to mind:

Tune In (book)

This account of The Beatles' early years is so thorough and authoritative that I have a hard time imagining what else could be written about the subject.

Listers (documentary)

An engrossing documentary about competitive bird-watching. Hat tip to my colleague Matt Rouches for the recommendation.

Taskmaster (TV series)

This hilarious British game show can be binged on YouTube. I recommend series 5 or series 7 for beginners.

Radio DDR by Sharp Pins (album)

Reminds me of indie pop/rock that I loved in the 90s and early 00s without feeling derivative.

Megadoc (documentary)

Another terrific documentary about the making of a Francis Ford Coppola film. (If you haven't seen the first — Hearts of Darkness — check it out.)

Blue Moon (movie)

Beautifully written, beautifully acted. Good old-fashioned filmmaking.

Pablo Torre Finds Out (podcast)

This was a big year for Pablo. His and his team's work has put the fear of God into a lot of very powerful people.

The Iron Snail (YouTube channel)

Menswear-focused videos so well made and charmingly hosted that I've almost become convinced to buy better clothing for myself. Almost.

The Pitt (TV series)

Similar to ER, but without the filler subplots and weird melodrama. It's refreshing to see such a believable portrayal of professional virtue and competence. Qualities we could use more of in today's world.

The Rest Is History (podcast)

A consistently excellent, startlingly prolific history pod. Don't be intimidated by the size of the back catalog: just scroll through it and find a topic you already know a little about. You'll quickly know more.

KPop Demon Hunters (movie)

Like every other parent in the world, I've heard the songs too many times at this point. But this movie and its music are at least 75% better than they had to be.

Waxahatchee's Tiny Desk Concert (YouTube video)

Twenty-two minutes of sustained loveliness.

What non-golf "content" did you consume and enjoy in 2025? Let's hear about it.

It's 7 p.m. on New Year's Eve, and since I'm a middle-aged dad, I am not partying. My older kid is over at a friend's house, my younger is watching Muppet Treasure Island with my wife, and I'm thinking about the books, movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, videos, etc., that I enjoyed this past year. Here's what's coming to mind:

Tune In (book)

This account of The Beatles' early years is so thorough and authoritative that I have a hard time imagining what else could be written about the subject.

Listers (documentary)

An engrossing documentary about competitive bird-watching. Hat tip to my colleague Matt Rouches for the recommendation.

Taskmaster (TV series)

This hilarious British game show can be binged on YouTube. I recommend series 5 or series 7 for beginners.

Radio DDR by Sharp Pins (album)

Reminds me of indie pop/rock that I loved in the 90s and early 00s without feeling derivative.

Megadoc (documentary)

Another terrific documentary about the making of a Francis Ford Coppola film. (If you haven't seen the first — Hearts of Darkness — check it out.)

Blue Moon (movie)

Beautifully written, beautifully acted. Good old-fashioned filmmaking.

Pablo Torre Finds Out (podcast)

This was a big year for Pablo. His and his team's work has put the fear of God into a lot of very powerful people.

The Iron Snail (YouTube channel)

Menswear-focused videos so well made and charmingly hosted that I've almost become convinced to buy better clothing for myself. Almost.

The Pitt (TV series)

Similar to ER, but without the filler subplots and weird melodrama. It's refreshing to see such a believable portrayal of professional virtue and competence. Qualities we could use more of in today's world.

The Rest Is History (podcast)

A consistently excellent, startlingly prolific history pod. Don't be intimidated by the size of the back catalog: just scroll through it and find a topic you already know a little about. You'll quickly know more.

KPop Demon Hunters (movie)

Like every other parent in the world, I've heard the songs too many times at this point. But this movie and its music are at least 75% better than they had to be.

Waxahatchee's Tiny Desk Concert (YouTube video)

Twenty-two minutes of sustained loveliness.

What non-golf "content" did you consume and enjoy in 2025? Let's hear about it.

2
January 6, 2026
Golf-related book suggestions

I need some golf related book suggestions for the Kindle reader I received for Christmas! Surely the eggheads and sickos can provide some winners.

I need some golf related book suggestions for the Kindle reader I received for Christmas! Surely the eggheads and sickos can provide some winners.

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January 13, 2026
The worst part of the SF blackout was the fact that conditions were terrible for golf.

I didn’t lose power, but we will rebuild.

I didn’t lose power, but we will rebuild.

December 21, 2025
Collections

The recent SGS Year in Review episode got me thinking about collections. First of all, I would be very interested in PJ's real answer to KVV's question - what is his favorite sports card currently in his collection?

I seem to collect collections. In golf, I collect pencils, ball markers, tees, Scotty Camerons, and headcovers. Outside of golf, I collect books, U.S. quarters, and magnets.

I have no idea how I ended up where I am, it's kind of ridiculous. However, as someone who can appreciate a good collection, I would love to hear from PJ on others about what they collect and value.

The recent SGS Year in Review episode got me thinking about collections. First of all, I would be very interested in PJ's real answer to KVV's question - what is his favorite sports card currently in his collection?

I seem to collect collections. In golf, I collect pencils, ball markers, tees, Scotty Camerons, and headcovers. Outside of golf, I collect books, U.S. quarters, and magnets.

I have no idea how I ended up where I am, it's kind of ridiculous. However, as someone who can appreciate a good collection, I would love to hear from PJ on others about what they collect and value.

1
December 14, 2025
Happy 10 years, favorite memories

What's been your favorite piece, pod, event, bit, etc with Fried Egg?

What's been your favorite piece, pod, event, bit, etc with Fried Egg?

1
December 13, 2025
Christmas Gift Ideas for architecture nerds?

Doing a wishlist secret santa with my family this year so I needed to put in some gifts I would wish for. Got me thinking what gift ideas do you have or want as a golf nut / architecture nerd?

Doing a wishlist secret santa with my family this year so I needed to put in some gifts I would wish for. Got me thinking what gift ideas do you have or want as a golf nut / architecture nerd?

December 10, 2025
Eggs in the Wild

Figured it would be interesting to see where the logo ends up over the world. Egg Bowl 2025. Hotty Toddy!

Figured it would be interesting to see where the logo ends up over the world. Egg Bowl 2025. Hotty Toddy!

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December 4, 2025
Impersonations

Garrett’s Bob Parsons impression on the architecture pod today was all time. Laughed so loud in my office, le wife had to come make sure I wasn’t choking on my bagel.


Also got me thinking, what are some other great impersonations we’ve heard over the years, golf-wise?…KVV’s Gary Player comes to mind immediately, as well as Porath’s ability to spit Paul McGinley bars at the drop of a hat.

Maybe PJ could put together an all-time FE impersonations power ranking…

Garrett’s Bob Parsons impression on the architecture pod today was all time. Laughed so loud in my office, le wife had to come make sure I wasn’t choking on my bagel.


Also got me thinking, what are some other great impersonations we’ve heard over the years, golf-wise?…KVV’s Gary Player comes to mind immediately, as well as Porath’s ability to spit Paul McGinley bars at the drop of a hat.

Maybe PJ could put together an all-time FE impersonations power ranking…

1
April Masters Trip

I was fortunate enough to win Lottery tickets for the Master's this April, Are there any additional course recommendations outside of Tree Farm and Old Barnwell. We were fortunate enough to play them last year, but the pricing this year is out of control.

Thank you,

Alex Solnick

I was fortunate enough to win Lottery tickets for the Master's this April, Are there any additional course recommendations outside of Tree Farm and Old Barnwell. We were fortunate enough to play them last year, but the pricing this year is out of control.

Thank you,

Alex Solnick

Content

I'd love some recommendations on things I'm probably not watching (movies & TV) / listening to / reading.

I watch all of the standard Netflix, HBO, Apple tv shows (Shrinking, The Studio, The Last of Us, etc.) and love listening to The Rewatchables podcast along with all of the FE pods. But I need some diversity in my life!

What is something that you will die on a hill for? Give me you tried and trues AND something new if you got it.

I must admit that TV and podcasts are my primary vehicles to consume content these days. Carving out 2 hours for a movie feels borderline impossible with a 4 year old and while I love to read I'm just not one who gravitates to it (for context I probably get through 3-4 books a year). That said, please give me some ideas of new (or old) things to tap into.

Cheers!

I'd love some recommendations on things I'm probably not watching (movies & TV) / listening to / reading.

I watch all of the standard Netflix, HBO, Apple tv shows (Shrinking, The Studio, The Last of Us, etc.) and love listening to The Rewatchables podcast along with all of the FE pods. But I need some diversity in my life!

What is something that you will die on a hill for? Give me you tried and trues AND something new if you got it.

I must admit that TV and podcasts are my primary vehicles to consume content these days. Carving out 2 hours for a movie feels borderline impossible with a 4 year old and while I love to read I'm just not one who gravitates to it (for context I probably get through 3-4 books a year). That said, please give me some ideas of new (or old) things to tap into.

Cheers!

3
December 4, 2025
Victory Saturdays

Catching up on some podcasts while flying home from Disney today: I was listening to this week's SZD tasting menu, and I audibly laughed when RJ dropped a 32/no kids/NIIF at the end of his FL/UGA preview.

Anyways, figured I'd start a thread for college football (even if I and other YTTV subscribers are having a rough time watching football today)!

Catching up on some podcasts while flying home from Disney today: I was listening to this week's SZD tasting menu, and I audibly laughed when RJ dropped a 32/no kids/NIIF at the end of his FL/UGA preview.

Anyways, figured I'd start a thread for college football (even if I and other YTTV subscribers are having a rough time watching football today)!

1
Everybody Gotta Eat

The shared human experience: food.

Any other chefs here? Foodies? Food Network binge-watchers?

Golf season is starting to wind down here in New England, which means my attention is turning to my other "sicko behavior" passions: cooking, wine, and the joy of hearing what others are eating.

With Boston about to get its first-ever Michelin guide, the bar has been raised all over town, and the menu options have me inspired. So I've got a couple of questions for you:

  1. What is something you've eaten recently that surprised you?
  2. What is your favorite restaurant in your area?
  3. What is your favorite way to eat eggs?

The shared human experience: food.

Any other chefs here? Foodies? Food Network binge-watchers?

Golf season is starting to wind down here in New England, which means my attention is turning to my other "sicko behavior" passions: cooking, wine, and the joy of hearing what others are eating.

With Boston about to get its first-ever Michelin guide, the bar has been raised all over town, and the menu options have me inspired. So I've got a couple of questions for you:

  1. What is something you've eaten recently that surprised you?
  2. What is your favorite restaurant in your area?
  3. What is your favorite way to eat eggs?
January 2, 2026
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