Tenx9 is a storytelling night where 9 people have up to 10 minutes each to tell a real story from their lives. Each night has a theme. This podcast brings you a sample of 3 stories from each evening. Check out http://tenx9.com to find out the theme, date and venue of the next live event. Get in touch and tell your story.
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A golf and sports podcast hosted by Garrett Johnston about the friendships we all make from golf. Tour players, caddies, and golf media members join Garrett from his 11 years covering golf as a writer. Players give advice to us recreational golfers about how to best use our practice and range time.
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HOPE not hate seeks to challenge and defeat the politics of hate and extremism within local communities, building resilience against the politics of hate and fear, at a national and grassroots level and this podcast explores the myriad of ways it does so. Email us at [email protected] for tips, feedback, and opportunities. Printed and Promoted by Nick Lowles of behalf of HOPE not hate, 167-169 Great Portland Street 5th Floor London W1W 5PF
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Ep 222: Padraig Harrington on learning to play new courses, practice habits and more
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12:14Padraig Harrington chats with Garrett during the Tuesday of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. The 3-time major champ shares how his preparation for a new course and a major has changed from when he was an excitable 25-year-old. He also shares how both he and his caddie learn the greens at a new venue and what practice habits serve him w…
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Ep 221: Jason Caron on life as a club pro & Champions Tour player
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12:14Jason Caron is the head pro at Mill River in New York but also plays full-time on the PGA Tour Champions. Garrett spoke with him at the Senior PGA Championship on how he balances his two jobs and how much of a thrill it is to compete against the hall of famers on the PGA Tour Champions.By Garrett Johnston
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On 14 May, Belfast’s Black Box became a confessional where storytellers came for absolution: Fiona O’Neil torments her mother with toothpaste; Phil Simon believes he murdered his beloved grandad & Pat Scott questions her guilt after two attempts at murder. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 220: Gary Woodland's caddie Brennan Little playing Senior PGA, and Soren Kjeldsen makes Champs debut
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21:10Brennan Little, caddie for Gary Woodland did everything he could, and it paid off in. qualifying for this year's event, his first on PGA Tour Champions. Soren Kjeldsen just turned 50 last week, and now he's ready to play a major.By Garrett Johnston
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Ep 219: Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser relives 2024 PGA Championship win
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14:17Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser relives 2024 PGA Championship win with behind the scenes stories from the final day at Valhalla when Xander got his first major by one shot over Bryson DeChambeau. Austin shares how some of his peers cancelled their flights home to watch them finish and cheer them on as well.…
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Ep 218: Justin Rose on the PGA Championship, 2nd at Open, Ryder Cup
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14:17Justin Rose joined in March before his Masters runner up and talked about the PGA Championship & its identity as well as Quail Hollow and what he expects. We also discuss his 2nd place at The Open at Troon, and look ahead briefly to the Ryder Cup.By Garrett Johnston
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Darcey Youngman told this story in March 2025 when the theme was Class. The audience in Belfast’s Black Box loved it.By Tenx9
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Ep 217: Wyndham Clark on PGA at Quail Hollow, the mental game, & more
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10:18Wyndham Clark shares thoughts on the PGA at Quail Hollow and why he plays well there. He also discusses the mental game and what kind of thinking works for him on the course.By Garrett Johnston
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What better way to honour St George’s Day than true stories on the theme English: Ciaran Gallagher wonders what England has ever done to Ireland; Anjali Kusurkar connects with the Irish nuns through English; Barney Gribbin wonders if his brother has gone full English. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 216: Paul McGinley on Rory's Masters win, the Ryder Cup & more
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41:43Sky Sports and Golf Channel commentator Paul McGinley joins Garrett on the Tuesday after the Masters to discuss Rory McIlroy's big Masters win and the career grand slam. He shares how thrilled he is for Rory. He also clarifies some of the comments he got social media backlash for when he said Rory may not be everyone's cup of tea. We also look ahea…
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To mark getting over 300 podcasts, here are three wonderful stories from the archives: Caroline Orr knows when a date is going nowhere; Brian Ammons falls in love for the first time but it goes nowhere; Louise Nealon meets 007 & it goes somewhere. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 215: Collin Morikawa and Taylor Pendrith on the Masters
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14:41Collin Morikawa recalls his close call at the 2024 Masters and what he learned about himself contending at Augusta National. Taylor Pendrith is a Masters rookie and shares what he's looking forward to in his debut.By Garrett Johnston
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To celebrate Podcast 300, we’ve taken a deep dive into the tenx9 archive to 2017: Richard O’Leary makes two pilgrimages to Knock; Helen Killick was always too young for life; Pádraig Ó Tuama gets flustered by familial love. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 214: Masters rookies Brian Campbell and Aaron Rai on their 1st Masters
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20:59Masters rookies Brian Campbell and Aaron Rai share their expectations and excitement level to play in their first Masters. Both share their close connections with their fathers and what it means to have them come to the Masters, an event they've watched since childhood, and see them compete now.By Garrett Johnston
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Ep 213: Michael Eaves of ESPN on the Masters, Jack Nicklaus and Scott Van Pelt stories & more
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29:49Longtime SportsCenter host Michael Eaves of ESPN shares what it's like to cover the Masters and his experiences over the years there including the first time he met Jack Nicklaus. He also recalls a couple fun moments at Augusta with his colleague Scott Van Pelt.By Garrett Johnston
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Ep 212: 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur w/Gianna Clemente
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27:193x Augusta National Women's Amateur participant Gianna Clemente shares what it's like to compete at Augusta with her dad Patrick on the bag. She also paints a picture of what it felt like to compete in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals as a 9-year-old in 2017. She returns for her 3rd ANWA this year after playing in the final group last year wi…
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Ep 211: Joe Highsmith on 1st Tour win, Fred Couples & 1st Masters
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11:32Joe Highsmith shares how much life's changed since his 1st PGA Tour win as well as the crazy number of texts he's gotten since his winning at February's Cognizant Classic. He also talks about his good friendship with mentor Fred Couples and he looks ahead to his 1st Masters.By Garrett Johnston
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Three stories told at our brilliant March event in Belfast when the theme was Class: Bernie McDonald gets her heart broken twice; Stephen Magee applies practical measures to help his children with maths while Sharon Magee looks on & sees it very differently. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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In October 2024, Ann-Marie Foster told this story at the Black Box when the theme was Care.By Tenx9
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Ep 210: Joe LaCava on his son's 1st win as Tour caddie, Tiger Woods & Fred Couples memories & the Masters recollections
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15:28Caddie legend Joe LaCava joins for a chat at Bay Hill about his son's 1st win as a PGA Tour caddie and how that felt to watch. LaCava also shares stories caddying for Tiger Woods in the Masters and Players and remembers what it was like to caddie for Fred Couples.By Garrett Johnston
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Three amazing & dark true stories from recent tenx9 events: Lisa Graham’s family faces an African adventure; Fergal McGuckin faces the Beast of Belfast; Rosaline Callaghan is the Queen of the Castle. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 209: Jason Day on Malbon outfits and waiting for approval from the Masters for scripting this year
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11:40Jason Day shares thoughts on his Malbon outfits and how he and Malbon are waiting for approval from the Masters for scripting this year, after wearing a vest that was deemed 'too busy' last year. Day also shares more about the reaction to his sweatsuit at Pebble Beach and shares that he's re-united with his old coach Col Swatton recently.…
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Ep 208: Rafa Campos on overcoming bad breaks on Tour, his 1st Masters & more
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22:28Veteran golfer Rafael Campos shares what it's like to experience the ups and downs of pro golf in 15 years on. various Tours. He also shares what it's like to be a new dad and how much he's looking forward to his 1st Masters in April. Delayed gratification at age 36.By Garrett Johnston
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Three hilarious stories told at our collaboration with the NI Sci Fest: Don Gregory chooses family over his dream job; Fionnuala Close shocks her mother into saying a rosary; Paul Brady discovers the joys of chemistry. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 207: Jason Day on fulfillment, LIV Golf, The Masters, Australia & more
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23:02Jason Day shares what it was like to be turned down by LIV Golf, his thoughts on what makes him fulfilled in life, being a dad of 5, the Masters and how he plays Augusta National, his trip to the Australian PGA Championship and more.By Garrett Johnston
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Three stories to beat the Winter blues told at Belfast’s Black Box: Melanie Bowden goes abroad but her dad pays the price; Joe Millican hears an intruder as he sleeps beneath the stars; Lorna Dunn knows something isn’t right despite the doctor. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 206: Jerry Kelly on Tiger Woods, slow play & Phx Open
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38:503x PGA Tour winner and 12-time PGA Tour Champions winner Jerry Kelly joins to discuss what it was like to compete against Tiger Woods in his prime. We also break down current topics like slow play, TGL & Signature events on the PGA Tour and whether they are good or bad for the game.By Garrett Johnston
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Here are three stories from different events to put a spring in your step: Una Brogan decides to end a toxic relationship; Paul Whittington resolves a whiskey crisis in a bothy; Jakub Grogowski has a day out in Warsaw. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 205: Paul Goydos on golf w/Tiger Woods, President Trump, lifelong friendships on Champions Tour, & more
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25:0260-year-old PGA Tour Champions player Paul Goydos shares stories from his 32-year pro career including unforgettable moments with Tiger Woods. Goydos also recalls the close friendships he's made with fellow pros on the PGA Tour Champions, and shares what life is like out there. He also recalls being paired with Donald Trump as a PGA Tour Rookie at …
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It was a full house in Belfast’s Black Box for our January event when the theme was Moving: Rachel Smith gets a letter from a dead man; Laurie Randall’s sister is forced out of her home; Richard O’Leary goes in search of the potato in China. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Paul has a brief message ahead of a wonderful story told in Belfast in 2023 by first-timer Judith Sialanskaia.By Tenx9
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For our Black Box Christmas event, Louise Nealon told this wonderful story of Great-Aunt Peggy.By Tenx9
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All I Want for Christmas was the December theme in Belfast’s Black Box. Here are some highlights including three stories: Lorraine Thompson torments her sister; Lisa Graham reunites with family; Terry McCartan just wants Xmas to be over. Paul dons a special shirt while Paul Brady sends us home with a song.…
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Ep 204: Golfweek's Adam Schupak on the late golf writer Jeff Babineau
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36:30If you ever met golf writer Jeff Babineau, you were lucky to come across his kind, thoughtful personality. He sadly passed at age 62 on December 10. The former Golfweek writer and freelancer had an amazing ability to put golfers and the subjects of his stories at ease. His colleague Adam Schupak shares many stories and lessons Babs passed on from o…
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Step into Christmas with three festive true stories told at Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart on 6 Dec 2024: Fionnuala McNicholl breaks an ankle in the snow; Paul Hutchinson hunts a Christmas tree in the wild; Kate Murphy has some unusual guests for dinner. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 203: Bernhard Langer on his last Masters, sharing wins w/his kids & more
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33:56In a wide ranging chat in early December, 2-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer described the emotions he's expecting to feel when he plays inn his 41st and final Masters in 2025. The 67-year-old star also explained what it feels like as a dad to share some of his PNC Championship wins w/his kids. He and son Jason are defending their title this mont…
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Ep 202: Padraig Harrington on Ryder Cup, Tour Changes, Paddy's Golf Tips & more
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47:08Veteran golf star Padraig Harrington joins to talk Ryder Cup and the pay for play debate, the recent PGA Tour changes for 2026, his Paddy's Golf Tips YouTube channel, Bernhard Langer and life on the PGA Tour Champions & more.By Garrett Johnston
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When Pat Scott first gatecrashed tenx9 she had confused notions, when she returned it was no better as she mixed up Jane Austen, a strip club & a big gay night: enjoy this hilarious story told on 20 November 2024.By Tenx9
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Ep 201: Mike Weir on Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus & more
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16:32Mike Weir shares stories on the Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus & more.By Garrett Johnston
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With the days shortening, the theme for November’s event in Belfast’s Black Box was Night: Chris Stother made an intimidating journey; Siobhan McGuigan was living love’s young dream; Mylie Brennan learnt more than expected at summer camp. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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We returned to Limavady for Hallowe’en & had a wonderful evening. Here are three of the stories from that event: Mike Carlisle has instructions for dying; Gloria O’Connor goes commando in 5-star luxury & Julie Kipp asks for a haunting. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Mary McGonagle told this wonderful story on our October trip to Ballybofey in Donegal as part of the Frances Browne Literary Festival. A piece of living history. She appeared on the tenx9 podcast previously as Mary Johnston but she writes under her birth name.By Tenx9
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Ep 200: Richard Green, PGA Tour Champions player on his career year & more
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16:06Veteran Australian golfer Richard Green shares what his career year on the PGA Tour Champions has been like, He also reminisces about beating Greg Norman back in 1997 on the DP World Tour and recalls his close calls in events this year.By Garrett Johnston
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Ep 199: Stewart Cink on balancing Champs and PGA Tour, family, the 2009 Open & more
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22:058-time PGA Tour winner Stewart Cink shares what it's like balancing playing on the Champions Tour and PGA Tour at age 51. He recalls some favorite moments with his family in his career, and of course we discuss his 2009 Open Championship win & more.By Garrett Johnston
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HNH Podcast Special: Bringing Tommy Robinson To Justice
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43:33Tommy Robinson lied. HOPE not hate set out to prove it, and we did. In this special episode of the podcast, HNH's CEO, Nick Lowles, and Director of Research, Dr Joe Mulhall, sit down to discuss the story of the long battle to prove that Robinson broke a legal injunction that means he now faces prison. When you've finished the episode, check out the…
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Three stories on the theme Care told at Belfast’s Black Box on Weds 23 October 2024: Phyllis McKenna is shocked when a boy falls for her despite her glasses; Jack McAteer Wallace learns the art of care from his beloved granny; Rachel Millican embraces her mum Lucy & her frailties. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ep 198: Brian Gay on Champions Tour life and overcoming injury
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10:285x PGA Tour winner Brian Gay shares what life is like on the PGA Tour Champions and how much fun he has playing against its stars. Also shares what he's most proud of in his career. Gay then shares how challenging it's been this season to overcome an elbow injury that's sidelined him for 3 months.By Garrett Johnston
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Three amazing stories from our first Donegal event at the Frances Browne Lit Fest in Ballybofey: Rosaline Callaghan has a terrifying encounter with a stranger; Elaine Bullock finds her perfect home in Donegal; Jim Livingstone remembers his mum, “the girl from Donegal”. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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Ciaran McAlinden goes through a rite of passage as his mum makes a discovery - told at our Beauty evening in Belfast’s Black Box on 21 August 2024.By Tenx9
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It was a Lucky night in Belfast’s Black Box on September 25th with amazing stories & a significant birthday: Bill Blinco gets a call in a million; Maggie McCarney’s horse ride goes out of control; Paul Hutchinson finds even Hitler can’t budge his dad. Paul is your host.By Tenx9
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