Jim Nantz Could be President — Episode #7

What actually grows golf? James Colgan (Golf.com) argues for opening the highlight floodgates, putting pros on YouTube, and letting curators do what leagues can’t. Kyle and Jason push on TV conflicts, attention spans, and why the majors + Ryder Cup are the only truly “must-watch” five. Stick around for the nuclear takes at the end. *Follow Our Guest* James Colgan - https://twitter.com/jamescolgan26 & https://www.instagram.com/jamescolgan26/ 📫 200K golf fans follow us on social, and 17K read our free weekly newsletter, which is handcrafted to make the daily golf fan’s personal experience of golf feel more meaningful. Sign up right here: https://www.normalsport.com/ *Listen to the show* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-normal-sport-show/id1837500809 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uJATzFxieFaSm16nPgNLh *Connect with us* 🌍 Our website: https://www.normalsport.com/ 🤝 Partner with us: https://www.normalsport.com/sponsors 👕 Normal Sport merch: https://www.normalsport.com/pro-shop *Join our community* 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KylePorterNS 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/normalsportgolf ♥️ Normal Club membership: https://www.normalsport.com/become-a-member 0:00 Conversations With Golf Experts at Major Tournaments 1:11 Balancing Work and Scenery on a Cross-Country Road Trip 7:47 The Future of Productivity in an AI-Driven World 11:31 AI Tools Enhance Knowledge But Not Writing for Journalists 17:07 Balancing Curiosity and Conversation Without Digital Distractions 20:11 The Human Touch in Creative Work Amidst Rising Automation 24:01 The Intersection of Food, Creativity, and AI's Impact on Taste 28:07 Exploring the Future of Pro Golf as a Media Product 30:12 Unlocking Golf's Potential Through Relaxed Media Sharing Rules 36:36 Disrupting Professional Golf with Amateur and Digital Innovations 43:58 Engaging Golf Fans Through Personality and Media Exposure 51:53 Balancing Player Expression and Corporate Interests in Golf 53:56 Leveraging Influencer Collaboration and Promotion for Viral Success 57:34 Ethical Challenges in Journalism Amid Corporate Partnerships 1:04:31 Proposing a Golf Red Zone for Enhanced Viewing Experience 1:08:04 The Growing Importance of Curators in the Attention Economy 1:14:37 The Financial Disparity Between PGA Tour and Major Championships 1:18:20 Golf Gear Talk: Shipsticks and Seed Golf Balls 1:22:14 Jim Nance's Potential Presidential Candidacy and Charismatic Appeal 1:29:18 Phil Mickelson's Potential in Sports Broadcasting 1:34:22 Challenges and Innovations in Golf Broadcasting and Media