Best Stephen Proctor Podcasts (2025)

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Do Lights Really Make People Safer? (with Stephen Hummel) 14:25

3d ago14:25

14:25

In this episode of 'Looking Up,' Dean Regas chats with Stephen Hummel, Dark Skies Initiative coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin and at the McDonald Observatory. Listen in to learn how you can support dark sky preservation from home, no matter where you live.

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Golfer - at - Large by Charles Price 1:26:44

4d ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Stephen and Jim discuss the wonderful and often overlooked American writer, Charles Price. For a special Down the Rabbit Hole segment, they are joined by Jake Hartsell.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Episode 132: TGH 132: They Won For Everyone 26:28

8d ago26:28

26:28

The week leading into the 2025 PGA Championship, I thought I would reshare one of our fan favorite podcasts titled, "They Won for Everyone." This podcast tells the story of golf's systematic discrimination and the events that led to the striking of the PGA's Caucasian Clause. Next week the TalkinGolf History podcast will have a brand new podcast on…

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Can Elon Musk Even Go to Mars? (with Oliver Morton) 16:13

17d ago16:13

16:13

Dean gets to the root of this question with guest Oliver Morton, Senior Editor for the Economist and author of the book, "The Moon: A History for the Future." They discuss Musk's likelihood for a Mars landing, and what the future of private space travel could mean for present Earthlings.Should you be on the rescue-ship to Mars? Tell us what you thi…

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Episode 131: TGH 131: The Top 100 Golfers 51:09

29d ago51:09

51:09

Today on the podcast I interview author Michael Arkush about his new book, The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All-Time. I think you will really enjoy this show - we took a slightly different route and focused on some of the lesser known golfers and in the end I debate Michael a bit on his Top 10. Listen to the podcast and l…

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Touch the Stars; Astronomy for People who are Visually Impaired (with Noreen Grice) 17:23

1M ago17:23

17:23

Dean chats with Noreen Grice, the founder of You Can Do Astronomy, an accessibility design and consulting company with a focus on making astronomy and space science accessible for everyone! Music from Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC) this episode includes the following titles: Batholith, Spinning Cam, Silent Obelisk and Flame.Send us your thoughts at l…

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Is an Asteroid Headed Towards Earth? (with Pranvera Hyseni) 16:45

2M ago16:45

16:45

Dean sets the record straight on Asteroid 2024 YR4 and chats with Pranvera Hyseni, a PhD student at the University of California Santa Cruz, and the Founder and Director of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, I…

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Golf in the Kingdom 1:41:26

2M ago1:41:26

1:41:26

Stephen and Jim account for golf's strange and lasting attraction in a discussion of Michael Murphy's 1972 classic of golf fiction, Golf in the Kingdom.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Episode 130: TGH 130: The Hidden History of the Masters 45:07

2M ago45:07

45:07

Episode #130 is this year's Masters podcast and boy do we have a doozy! On today's podcast we are joined by Augusta Historian, Greg Lamb and we are going to take you inside the gates of Augusta National, inside the clubhouse and share with you some of the great relics of Augusta National's past. There are things we are about to discuss that I would…

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Viewing Earth from Outer Space (with Mark Brown) 16:27

2M ago16:27

16:27

Dean chats with Mark Brown a former Air Force pilot astronaut and now an aerospace consultant to companies going above and beyond.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronome…

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Episode 129: TGH 129: Matchless with Stephen Proctor 1:10:04

2M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Stephen Proctor's latest book, Matchless" is due out October of 2025 and in it he makes an argument for the match piting USA's Glenna Collett vs the UK's Joyce Wethered going down as the Match of the Century. These two Titans of the Green propelled the women's game into the international spotlight and laid the groundwork for what would become the L…

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Space 2 Inspire (with Dr. Sian Proctor) 18:13

2M ago18:13

18:13

Dean chats with Inspiration4 astronaut and artist, Dr. Sian Proctor about seeing Earth from outer space, and her book, "Earthlight, The Power of Earthlight and the Human Perspective."Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu …

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A Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer with James Dodson 1:11:12

2M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Stephen and Jim discuss the definitive 1999 Arnold Palmer biography written by James Dodson.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Episode 128: TGH 128: The History of Allan Robertson 1:38:12

3M ago1:38:12

1:38:12

I’m thrilled to introduce a podcast that has been on my mind for seven years. Allan Robertson, the King of Clubs and the original Champion Golfer, is one of golf’s most fascinating yet untold stories, until now. I’m deeply grateful to Bill Williams for igniting this journey and to Roger McStravick for bringing it to completion. For the next hour an…

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Why Can't Lunar Eclipses be at 8 PM? 10:46

3M ago10:46

10:46

Lunar eclipses always happen at ridiculous hours but you don’t have to pull an all-nighter to enjoy one! Dean shares tips for making the most out of the 2025 Lunar Eclipse happening late on the night of March 13th into the early hours of March 14th.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind …

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Episode 127: TGH 127: The Oldest Golf Society 32:19

3M ago32:19

32:19

I wish I could take credit for this wonderful podcast, but it is brought to us by our friends at the Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast. This is a brilliant podcaston the history of golf's oldest golfing society, Royal Burgess. Make sure to check out their podcast! Support TalkinGolfBy TalkinGolf Productions

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A Course Called Ireland with Tom Coyne 1:39:56

3M ago1:39:56

1:39:56

Stephen and Jim discuss the 2009 New York Times bestseller A Course Called Ireland - A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee. Author Tom Coyne joins the podcast for a wonderful discussion about the book and other topics.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Trekking to Mountain-Top Observatories (with Norbert Vance) 15:20

3M ago15:20

15:20

Dean describes some of the world's more remote observatories, and chats with professor of physics and astronomy at Eastern Michigan University and the director of the Sherzer Observatory, Norbert Vance, about his experience traveling to one of them.This episode features the following songs (and licenses): "TK Shell," Blue Dot Sessions, Free Music …

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Looking Through Antique Telescopes (with John Briggs) 15:07

4M ago15:07

15:07

Dean chats with one of the all-time experts in antique telescopes and curator of the most unique telescope museum, the Astronomical Lyceum in New Mexico, John Briggs.This episode uses the song "Almond Biter", Blue Dot Sessions, Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodc…

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The Pluto Killer (with Mike Brown) 14:51

4M ago14:51

14:51

Dean chats with Mike Brown, the so-called "killer of Pluto," about why Pluto was demoted from planet status and how people have reacted to the change. And about a new planet that might take it's place!Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, In…

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Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig 1:05:12

4M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Stephen and Jim discuss the 2006 classic of golf literature, Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Episode 125: TGH 125: Short Stories 18:43

5M ago18:43

18:43

I thought we could finish out the year with five short golf history stories. Five amazing stories that are likely too short to be a full length podcast. The Five Stories: How the Western Golf Association Almost Convinced the USGA to Change Their Name How a Newspaper Misprint May Have Cost a Golfer a Major A Mental Lapse in the 1950 US Open Playoff …

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ARCHIVE SELECT: Maria Mitchell's Comet (with Maria Popova) 17:57

5M ago17:57

17:57

This holiday season we are re-releasing an episode of Looking Up that was a 2024 Excellence in Journalism Recipient from the Society of Professional Journalists Awards! Dean chats with author Maria Popova about the first recognized female astronomer in the United States, Maria Mitchell. Listen to learn about her exciting comet discovery, and the be…

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METI Messaging to Extraterrestrial Intelligence (with Julia DeMarines) 15:37

5M ago15:37

15:37

Dean explores METI (Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence) with astrobiologist Julia DeMarines. Discover the potential risks and rewards of humanity 'making noise' in the cosmos.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @de…

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Episode 124: TGH 124: The Tiger Slam 1:03:04

5M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Today on the show we are joined by author, Kevin Cook to discuss his new book: The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played. This show will go down as an instant classic - an unbelievable journey to Tiger's most dominant stretch of golf. A special thanks to Simon and Schuster for connecting me with Kevin Cook. Support TalkinGol…

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The Architectural Side of Golf by Tom Simpson and H.N. Wethered 1:19:10

5M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Stephen and Jim discuss the 1929 classic on golf architecture and its unique analysis of the game.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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How to Catch a Cosmic Ray (with Dr. Scott Nutter) 14:36

6M ago14:36

14:36

Have you ever heard someone say, "We are all made of stardust"? Dr. Scott Nutter, Regents Professor of Physics at Northern Kentucky University, takes Dean on a scientific adventure to the Arctic to learn more.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanr…

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Episode 123: TGH 123: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 2 54:17

6M ago54:17

54:17

TalkinGolf History #123 and Part 2 of the History of Scotty Cameron. We start this episode discussing the partnership with Titleist and jump into Tiger Woods and his famous Scotty Cameron putter which has won 14 of his 15 majors. We end the episode discussing the collectibility of Scotty Cameron putters and what to look for in an investment. If you…

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Is there liquid water on Europa? (with Dr. Erin Leonard) 17:03

6M ago17:03

17:03

Dean chats with Dr. Erin Leonard, planetary geologist and project staff scientist for the Europa Clipper mission. What does it take to send a spacecraft to one of Jupiter's moons? And could there be liquid water waiting on the surface?Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twi…

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Episode 122: TGH 122: The History of Scotty Cameron, Part 1 58:17

7M ago58:17

58:17

I thought you might enjoy a little history that you might carry around in your golf bag. This is a two part podcast on the History of Scotty Cameron - arguably the most famous clubmaker in the history of the game of golf. Our guest for today's show is Scotty Cameron expert and collector, Bill Vogeney who's friends call him "Vog" (pronounced Vogue).…

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How will the universe end? (with Dr. Katie Mack) 12:59

7M ago12:59

12:59

Dean chats with Dr. Katie Mack, astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author of the book, "The End of Everything." They discuss how all of this might end, could it be a crunch, a freeze or a rip? Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcast Find Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: …

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The Clicking of Cuthbert by PG Wodehouse 1:14:26

7M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1922 comic masterpiece by the English writer PG Wodehouse. From Sage Advice from the Oldest Member to Joe Gargery and The Judge in Down the Rabbit Hole, it's a fun look at a wonderful writer of fiction.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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Will we find Earth 2.0 in this lifetime? (With Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger) 16:51

7M ago16:51

16:51

Dean chats with Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger, an astrophysicist, astrobiologist and author of, "Alien Earths: The New Science of Planet Hunting in the Cosmos." Listen in to hear about the strangest exoplanets Dr. Kaltenegger has come across, and if an Earth 2.0 is out there waiting to be found.Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on soc…

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076: Chauncey Zalkin On Culture, Creativity, and Being a Gen X Woman in Today’s World 59:51

7M ago59:51

59:51

On this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I am chatting with writer, 2x creative entrepreneur, and former multi-agency brand strategist Chauncey Zalkin. As a podcaster, Chauncey is also the host of the groundbreaking podcast Actual People, which is an unfiltered exploration of individual and societal shifts in a world undergoing tremendous c…

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Making Art After Dark (with Dr. Tyler Nordgren) 17:39

8M ago17:39

17:39

Dean chats with astronomer and artist Dr. Tyler Nordgren. Listen in to hear about how Dr. Nordgren revived the style of vintage WPA posters to raise awareness for night sky preservation in national parks!What are your fave works of art with an astronomy theme? Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookingup…

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Seve Ballesteros's A Touch of Class with Kenny Reid 2:01:35

8M ago2:01:35

2:01:35

Stephen and Jim remember the career of the legendary Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros and welcome Scottish author Kenny Reid to discuss his new book on Seve.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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075: Ebony Flake on Writing for ESSENCE and Creating a Career Path of Purpose 47:40

8M ago47:40

47:40

For this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I have the pleasure of being joined by Ebony Flake, Business Journalist for ESSENCE. What makes this conversation extra amazing is that Ebony graciously featured me in a story she wrote last year as a full-page profile for their annual Men’s print Issue. The story was titled “Gen X Leaders Are Domin…

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074: Stephen Bailey On Connecting All Leaders to Their Future Potential Through ExecOnline 39:58

8M ago39:58

39:58

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by Stephen Bailey, Stephen is the CEO and co-founder of ExecOnline, a corporate training company that partners with the world’s top business schools to offer leadership development on demand to enterprise organizations. ExecOnline is on a mission to connect all leaders to their future potential by dis…

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Become a Solar System Ambassador (with Kay Ferrari) 13:27

8M ago13:27

13:27

Dean chats with Kay Ferrari, NASA's Solar System Ambassadors Coordinator, a program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Listen in to and learn about what it takes to earn this coveted title and how you can participate!Send us your thoughts at [email protected] or post them on social media using #lookinguppodFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @de…

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073: Daisy Auger-Domínguez On Going From Burnout to Lighting a Path for Leading with More Joy 48:16

8M ago48:16

48:16

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am speaking with global leader, speaker, workplace strategist Daisy Auger-Domínguez, who is the author of the book “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People.” With years of experience leading global human capital practices at companies like Google, Disney and Vice Media, she equips manager…

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