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Quiet Please! With Mel and Kira

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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.

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Yesterday · 45 min
Ep 86: A PG-Rated Q&A: Hangover Rounds, Chipping, and Golf’s Mental Game
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 7 · 50 min
Ep 85: Club Rats, Jeeno Makes it 4, and Mel Loves Vests
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 30 · 40 min
Ep 84: An LPGA Shake-Up, Mel's Voice Hangs on by a Thread, and Team USA Wins the Prez Cup (again)
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 23 · 49 min
Ep 83: President’s Cup, Solheim Ratings, and Ladies Who Lunch
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 16 · 51 min
Ep 82: Team Europe’s Solheim Cup Victory, John From Security, and Mel on Vocal Rest
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 9 · 48 min
EP 81: Solheim Cup Preview with Team Europe Captain, Anna Nordqvist
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 2 · 56 min
Ep 80: Retiring On Top, The FedEx Cup, and We Will Always Love You, Dolly
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 26 · 55 min
Ep 79: Wyndham's World, Wellness Trailers, and Bad Bad
On today’s episode of Quiet Please! Kira and Mel dive into Wyndham's big win at the BMW Championship, the LPGA in Canada, and Mel seems to think that Harry Potter World and Disney are the same thing. Kira shares all about her last week on the road and the funny things that people say to a pregnant lady, while Mel continues to adjust to being a mother of two. Plus, Gary Woodland is our player of the year, LIV's uncertain future, and a golf ad that was very Bad Bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 19 · 40 min
Ep 78: Mel’s Return, Bob the Builder, and Kira’s Nap Time
This week on Quiet Please! Mel makes her triumphant return to the pod as a mother of two and shares the high highs and sometimes poopy lows. They catch up on everything Mel missed including Charley Hulls’s joke-gate, the European solheim cup team announcement and dive into the LPGA in Portland, Scottie’s domination, and what the heck is going on with LIV. Plus, Kira is onsite for her last event on the road before baby at the BMW Championship and desperately needs a nap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 12 · 51 min
Ep 77: Kira’s Last Hurrah, Toxic Golf Twitter, and Claire Rogers Guest Hosts
Kira is joined by guest co-host Claire Rogers as they catch up on Claire’s new role at Skratch, from getting ready with Nelly Korda to the continuation of the ice cream interviews. They recap Asterisk Talley’s U.S. Women’s Amateur win and what it must feel like to be a 17-year-old stud in golf, then hit the PGA Tour to congratulate Wyndham champ Michael Brennan. Also, Kira bedazzles her stomach for the Backstreet Boys, Nathan Hubbard slides into Kira’s DMs with some helpful insight on how to handle Twitter trolls, and Claire commits to watching Kira's favorite golf movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 31 min
Ep 76: “If You Don’t Like it, You Can Lump it,” Shiho’s Fanclub, and the Girlies Want Shoes
While Mel is getting to know British baby Banks, Kira holds it down solo with her 9 topline storylines from this past week in golf. Kira joins Shiho Kuwaki’s fan club, reviews Europe’s Solheim Cup team announcements, and nominates new bubble boy Jackson Koivun. Also, Kira pitches a new Charley-inspired Instagram bio and prepares to host a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 29 · 49 min
Ep. 75: Mel (Doesn’t) Read, Return of the Drinking Buddy, and the Accents of Love Island UK
Mel and Kira squeeze in a pod with incoming babies! Will she be a mom of 2 before the next episode airs? Kira recaps a dreamy Hawaii babymoon/birthday, then they discuss Jenny Shin’s wins in Scotland on the LPGA and Solheim Cup captain Anna Nordqvist confirms she won’t pick herself for the team. Over on the PGA Tour, Jackson Koivun beats Scottie Scheffler in Minnesota, sparking Presidents Cup pick talk. Also, they preview the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, toss out contenders, celebrate the new Nanea Cup coming to the LPGA in 2027, and end with pregnancy shushes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 22 · 54 min
Ep. 74: Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship!
Ryan Fox is your Champion Golfer of the Year! This week Mel and Kira dive into all things Open Championship, and yes, we have thoughts on the Bryson drama, Rory comments, and everything in between on and off the course. Plus, why you should play fast golf, the World Cup final, Love Island USA is finally over, and Mel and Carly’s baby is still not here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 15 · 53 min
Ep. 73: Kira’s big news, Tahoe Time, and Open Championship preview
On today’s episode of Quiet Please, Kira’s finally sharing some big personal news! The ladies discuss the Evian Championship, the stars out at Lake Tahoe for the American Century Championship and all things PGA Tour. Plus, time for the last men’s major championship preview of the year with our 5 favorite storylines each from the Open Championship. Go on Tommy lad and England! (Says Mel) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 8 · 46 min
Ep 72: Mel Watches the Footy, TNT 5ever, and Golf in the Royal Box
On this week’s episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira (ahem mostly Mel) have futbol fever. England beats Mexico, and did that red card really need to be overturned? The LPGA and PGA Tours head across the pond with a stop for some of golf’s biggest stars at Wimbledon. Kira breaks down the royal wedding of Taylor and Travis, and this week, golf will take center stage in beautiful Lake Tahoe at the American Century Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 1 · 37 min
Ep 71: Chipping Yips, Spectator Swarms, and Victor’s Victory
Mel and Kira recap survival-mode weeks: Mel wraps KPMG at Hazeltine, gets a rain-delay “bonus” NBC finish, and becomes internet-famous for duffing a chip on live TV with LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler. They shout out Haeran Ryu’s win, Brooke Henderson’s chance, and Davy Weber’s career-best third that doubled her career earnings. Scheffler goes “video game” mode before a downpour, and a Monday playoff where Viktor Hovland wins (with a huge fan turnout and a sweet moment for his mom). Plus: Ben Rector at the NY Philharmonic, 4th of July hosting with real glassware, Kai’s first range trip, broken compound toilets, and traffic as the weekly shush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 24 · 55 min
Ep 70: The Hamptons, the Footy, and the 2nd US Open Title for Wyndham Clark.
On today’s episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira discuss their time covering the US Open at Shinnecock. They react to Wyndham Clark’s big win, some less than kind fans, and give very well deserved flowers to Mike Tirico. Plus, Mel is off to cover KPMG, Kira is off to cover Travelers, the footy is on, and Love Island USA needs a talking to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 17 · 49 min
Ep 69: The Curious Case of Mel’s Missing Toenail, Nelly Korda Takes NYC, and US Open Preview
This week, Kira and Mel preview the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, swap the storylines they’re keeping an eye on, and share their winners and losers. They recap recent tour news, the LPGA’s Dow Championship in Midland, MI, and discuss Bud Cauley’s first PGA Tour win after a severe accident and long recovery. Plus, Nelly Korda’s New York press tour after her US Women’s Open win is a huge hit, and Mel has a less than ideal shush of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 10 · 47 min
Ep 68: Is it a Wallet or a Purse, High Heels on the Green, and Nelly Korda wins the US Women’s Open
Kira and Mel recap a huge week at the US Women’s Open at Riviera, where Nelly Korda won her fourth major after a shaky opening round and the putt that went around the world. They discuss Charley Hull’s late charge and Gabby Lopez’s run, plus Alison Lee’s Cinderella storyline and Michelle Wie West’s last start in the USWO with her daughter Makenna by her side. Plus, Kira’s time as a golf fan, Mel continues to crush it with her hair down on Live From, and Golf’s Longest Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 3 · 58 min
Ep 67: US Women’s Open Guide, a Pack of Marlboros, and Charley Hull Unfiltered
It’s the biggest week in women’s golf and Mel and Kira preview the US Women’s Open at Riviera by trading their players, picks to win, and storylines to watch. They are then joined by Charley Hull for the raw Charley Hull experience and discuss life on tour, how she preps for majors, her ideas for growing crowds and atmosphere on the LPGA, life off the golf course and the silly girly chat you can’t get anywhere else. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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