Mel Reid hosts a solo Quiet Please while Kira Dixon spends time with baby Van, recapping a chaotic two-week Italy trip and surviving travel with two kids under three. Back in Colorado, the new basement bar gets accidentally christened on Halloween, and Mel declares fall golf itch. She previews the squeeze at the end of the LPGA season, praises Miyū Yamashita’s fifth LPGA win, and notes Andrew Novak’s five-shot PGA Tour win in Mexico. She critiques LIV players crawling back to DPWT, teases the women’s WTGL debut, and ends with a “shush” for anyone judging her putting up a Christmas tree on Nov 1.

 

Mel Reid hosts a solo Quiet Please while Kira Dixon spends time with baby Van, recapping a chaotic two-week Italy trip and surviving travel with two kids under three. Back in Colorado, the new basement bar gets accidentally christened on Halloween, and Mel declares fall golf itch. She previews the squeeze at the end of the LPGA season, praises Miyū Yamashita&rsquo;s fifth LPGA win, and notes Andrew Novak&rsquo;s five-shot PGA Tour win in Mexico. She critiques LIV players crawling back to DPWT, teases the women&rsquo;s WTGL debut, and ends with a &ldquo;shush&rdquo; for anyone judging her putting up a Christmas tree on Nov 1.
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Ep 88: Sick of Pasta, Christmas Comes Early, and Swinging into Fall Golf

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In the 1970s, Chris Evert is the face of women’s tennis. Female players have just rebelled over equal pay and started their own tour, and Chris is their superstar -- cool, composed and all but unbeatable. But when a young woman from Czechoslovakia shows up, Chris senses that she may have some real competition. This first episode traces the origins of the rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, and the fateful moment that will change both their lives.

In the 1970s, Chris Evert is the face of women&rsquo;s tennis. Female players have just rebelled over equal pay and started their own tour, and Chris is their superstar -- cool, composed and all but unbeatable. But when a young woman from Czechoslovakia shows up, Chris senses that she may have some real competition. This first episode traces the origins of the rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, and the fateful moment that will change both their lives.

Ep 87: A Little Yap Fest with Sarah Schmelzel, Mask Accessories, and Mel’s Big Knickers

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Mel runs a solo Q&A with all your usable questions. Mel gives her practical advice for amateurs, reflects on her top Solheim Cup memories, and weighs in on Suzann Pettersen competing again. Also, she explains what she misses (and doesn’t miss) about the tour grind, and the golf rule she would change.

Mel runs a solo Q&amp;A with all your usable questions. Mel gives her practical advice for amateurs, reflects on her top Solheim Cup memories, and weighs in on Suzann Pettersen competing again. Also, she explains what she misses (and doesn&rsquo;t miss) about the tour grind, and the golf rule she would change.

Ep 86: A PG-Rated Q&A: Hangover Rounds, Chipping, and Golf’s Mental Game

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Kira and a travel-worn Mel catch up as Kira nears motherhood and is fully in nesting mode. Mel recaps working Golf Channel’s LPGA coverage of the Lotte Championship and Jeeno’s fourth win of the year, plus a hit take on the LPGA’s should fix Aon Risk Reward program. They celebrate Tom Kim winning Asian Games gold, laugh at Matt Fitzpatrick’s mystery congratulatory texter, and shout out Austin Smotherman’s first PGA Tour win. There’s also a deep discussion on former club outfits. (Night clubs, not golf clubs) 

Kira and a travel-worn Mel catch up as Kira nears motherhood and is fully in nesting mode. Mel recaps working Golf Channel&rsquo;s LPGA coverage of the Lotte Championship and Jeeno&rsquo;s fourth win of the year, plus a hit take on the LPGA&rsquo;s should fix Aon Risk Reward program. They celebrate Tom Kim winning Asian Games gold, laugh at Matt Fitzpatrick&rsquo;s mystery congratulatory texter, and shout out Austin Smotherman&rsquo;s first PGA Tour win. There&rsquo;s also a deep discussion on former club outfits. (Night clubs, not golf clubs)&nbsp;

Ep 85: Club Rats, Jeeno Makes it 4, and Mel Loves Vests 

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Mel’s voice is hanging by a thread as she and Kira unpack the pressure-packed finish to the President’s Cup and why the Americans are just so good at singles. Mel is back at work with the LPGA, and Kira and Mel get into the week in Arkansas and the ongoing marketing struggles the LPGA faces. They also dig into the promise of WTGL, did the USA WAGS have Birkins (an investigative report), and Kira’s home stretch as she awaits Baby’s arrival.

Mel&rsquo;s voice is hanging by a thread as she and Kira unpack the pressure-packed finish to the President&rsquo;s Cup and why the Americans are just so good at singles. Mel is back at work with the LPGA, and Kira and Mel get into the week in Arkansas and the ongoing marketing struggles the LPGA faces. They also dig into the promise of WTGL, did the USA WAGS have Birkins (an investigative report), and Kira&rsquo;s home stretch as she awaits Baby&rsquo;s arrival.

Ep 84: An LPGA Shake-Up, Mel's Voice Hangs on by a Thread, and Team USA Wins the Prez Cup (again)

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Mel’s voice returns for just long enough to get through a “proper Jersey wedding” and today’s pod. Mel and Kira review the President’s Cup rosters, reflect on the Solheim Cup TV ratings and the brutal LPGA end-of-season travel schedule. Kira shushes unsolicited pregnancy comments, among many (many) other things.

Mel&rsquo;s voice returns for just long enough to get through a &ldquo;proper Jersey wedding&rdquo; and today&rsquo;s pod. Mel and Kira review the President&rsquo;s Cup rosters, reflect on the Solheim Cup TV ratings and the brutal LPGA end-of-season travel schedule. Kira shushes unsolicited pregnancy comments, among many (many) other things.

Ep 83: President’s Cup, Solheim Ratings, and Ladies Who Lunch 

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A hoarse Mel returns to real life after vice-captaining the winning Solheim Cup team, and Kira shares the DM (and voice memo) reactions she received celebrating the victory. They do a deep-dive recap on everything from pairings strategy to green speeds to gala outfits to the beers on the bus and set the record straight on all the buzzy social media stories. Also, they discuss how the team dealt with online criticism during the tournament, Jennifer Kupcho’s crazy putting, and what is it with Europeans and Sweet Caroline? 

A hoarse Mel returns to real life after vice-captaining the winning Solheim Cup team, and Kira shares the DM (and voice memo) reactions she received celebrating the victory. They do a deep-dive recap on everything from pairings strategy to green speeds to gala outfits to the beers on the bus and set the record straight on all the buzzy social media stories. Also, they discuss how the team dealt with online criticism during the tournament, Jennifer Kupcho&rsquo;s crazy putting, and what is it with Europeans and Sweet Caroline?&nbsp;

Ep 82: Team Europe’s Solheim Cup Victory, John From Security, and Mel on Vocal Rest

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It’s Solheim Cup week, and Mel and Kira are joined by Anna Nordqvist to fit in a preview before the teams head to the Netherlands. Anna gives a behind the scenes look at her captaincy, her retirement, and her thoughts on the European squad. Also, Mel prepares to be a Vice Captain, recaps playing with Paige Spiranac for her YouTube series, and Kira’s name-change turns into identity theft. 

It&rsquo;s Solheim Cup week, and Mel and Kira are joined by Anna Nordqvist to fit in a preview before the teams head to the Netherlands. Anna gives a behind the scenes look at her captaincy, her retirement, and her thoughts on the European squad. Also, Mel prepares to be a Vice Captain, recaps playing with Paige Spiranac for her YouTube series, and Kira&rsquo;s name-change turns into identity theft.&nbsp;

EP 81: Solheim Cup Preview with Team Europe Captain, Anna Nordqvist 

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Mel Reid and Kira Dixon (finally, officially Dixon) catch up as Kira is in nesting mode and Mel prepares for Solheim. Scottie Scheffler does as Scottie does and wins the season long race to the FedEx Cup, Anna Nordqvist retires, and match play is coming to the Tour Championship. Also, Steph Curry shows off with a night-night worthy golf ball toss, Kira upgrades to a Beaurista-approved espresso machine, and the Good Good situation continues to be not so good. 

 

Mel Reid and Kira Dixon (finally, officially Dixon) catch up as Kira is in nesting mode and Mel prepares for Solheim. Scottie Scheffler does as Scottie does and wins the season long race to the FedEx Cup, Anna Nordqvist retires, and match play is coming to the Tour Championship. Also, Steph Curry shows off with a night-night worthy golf ball toss, Kira upgrades to a Beaurista-approved espresso machine, and the Good Good situation continues to be not so good.&nbsp;
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Ep 80: Retiring On Top, The FedEx Cup, and We Will Always Love You, Dolly 

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Golf is life’s cheat code, and it’s not just for the dads, Brads, and Chads. Mel Reid and Kira Dixon are keeping you up to date on the golf haps, with spicy takes and conversations with incredible people – moms, celebrities, athletes, business leaders, creators, and artists who have figured out how to use golf as a superpower.

Golf is life&rsquo;s cheat code, and it&rsquo;s not just for the dads, Brads, and Chads. Mel Reid and Kira Dixon are keeping you up to date on the golf haps, with spicy takes and conversations with incredible people &ndash;&nbsp;moms, celebrities, athletes, business leaders, creators, and artists who have figured out how to use golf as a superpower.

Quiet Please! With Mel and Kira

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