Reel Turf Techs Podcast
Hey - I’m Trent, your host of the Reel Turf Techs podcast. Have you ever found yourself asking, “is there a podcast that focuses on the equipment manager’s unique roles and challenges?” Have you wondered what the high-end course or the tech down the road does at their facility? Would you like to hear the latest tips and tricks from around the globe? And do you want to know where the industry is headed next, direct from equipment manufacturers? Then my friend, you’re in the right place. As you know, working in the shop can feel like a solitary pursuit. This podcast will connect you with other techs facing similar challenges and offer solutions, ideas and innovations. Hear from turf technicians, equipment manufacturers, and other industry leaders on daily issues faced by the turf tech and fun stuff like fabrication projects, side hustles and favorite tools. Hit subscribe and let’s get reel. Join the conversation @reelturftechs on Twitter or email me at reelturftechs@gmail.com
Episodes
152 episodes
Episode 128: Kevin Kline
In this episode of Reel Turf Techs, we sit down with Kevin Kline, an equipment manager who has had quite the journey into the turf industry. Kevin shares how he started in the turf program at Ohio State University ATI, but his path took a de...
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Episode 127: John Michael Clark
Welcome to Episode 127 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we’re chatting with John Michael Clark, Equipment Manager at Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL—though, at the time of recording, he was at McLemor...
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Episode 127
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Episode 126: Jerry Goman
Welcome to Episode 126 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! This week, we're honored to chat with Jerry Goman, Senior Principal Design Engineer at The Toro Company, who recently retired after an impressive 39-year career. Jerry's journey began on...
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Episode 125: Robert Smith
Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 125! Today, we’re chatting with Robert Smith, Equipment Manager at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA. Merion is a private 36-hole facility with two shops and a rich history of hosting five U.S. O...
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Episode 124: Paul MacCormack and Wyatt Harris
Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 124!Today, we’re joined by Paul MacCormack, Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager at Fox Meadow Golf Course on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Fox Meadow, a public 18-hole ...
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Episode 123: Haas Mengloi, CTEM
Welcome to Episode 123 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today we’re talking to Haas Mengloi, CTEM, Equipment Manager at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, FL. The Bear’s Club, a private 18-hole club, is Jack Nicklaus’s home club when he's in Jupiter...
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Episode 122: Sam Baldea
Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 120! Today, we’re talking to Sam Baldea, Equipment Manager at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. TPC San Antonio is a private 36-hole facility, hosting the Valero Texas Open on the Oaks course...
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Episode 122
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Episode 121: Jody Farber
Welcome to Episode 121 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today we’re chatting with Jody Farber, West Coast Regional Territory Manager for the Foley Company. Jody supports Foley grinders and Air2G2 aerifiers, bringing a wealth of real-world exp...
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Episode 120: Outside the Shop: Frank Rossi
Welcome to Episode 120 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Join us for an episode of Frankly Speaking, as host Frank Rossi, Ph.D. sits down with our own Trent Manning, (CTEM), to discuss the intricacies and evolution of turf equipment management...
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Episode 119: Terry Appel
Welcome to Episode 119 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we're chatting with Terry Appel, Equipment Manager at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, PA. Founded in 1900, Overbrook Golf Club boasts a rich history as an 18-hole private clu...
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Episode 118: Skip Heinz, CTEM
Welcome back to Episode 118 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Two years after our first conversation with Skip Heinz, CTEM, Equipment and Facilities Manager at Royal Poinciana Golf Club in Naples, FL, we're diving deep into everything we misse...
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Episode 117: Nate Lyon
Welcome to Episode 117 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we're joined by Nate Lyon, the equipment manager at The Club at Indian Creek in Elkhorn, NE. Indian Creek, a public 27-hole facility and the proud host of the Korn Ferry Tour's Pi...
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Episode 116: Brian Harper
Welcome to Episode 116 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! We’re diving into the whirlwind journey of Brian Harper, Equipment Manager at Pendleton Golf Club in Fredericksburg, VA. Pendleton, an 18-hole public facility, serves as the backdrop for...
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Episode 115: Brian Knoche
Welcome to Episode 115 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Meet Brian Knoche, the Equipment Manager at Lost Rail Golf Club in Gretna, NE. Lost Rail, a private 18-hole par 71 designed by Scott Hoffman, sets the stage for Brian's unique journey in...
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Episode 115
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Episode 114: 2024 GCSAA Conference & Trade Show LIVE
Live from the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix, Episode 114 brings you a dynamic lineup featuring 8 great guests including several Melrose Equipment Manager Experience alumni. Join our host as he explores the week's highlights...
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Episode 113: Tyler Barrett
Welcome to Episode 113 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we're in conversation with Tyler Barrett, the Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Foley Company, based out of South Florida.Tyler's journey is a dynamic one...
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Episode 112: Andy White
Welcome to Episode 112 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today, we're diving into the world of turf management with Andy White, Equipment Manager at Bluemound Golf and Country Club in Wauwatosa, WI.Bluemound, a private 18-hole ge...
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Episode 111: Jeff Lumaquin
Welcome to Episode 111 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! We’re in conversation with Jeff Lumaquin, the Equipment Manager at the California Golf Club of San Francisco.Join us as we explore the ins and outs of maintaining this private 18-hol...
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Episode 110: Mark Thomas
Welcome to Episode 110 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Mark Thomas, Equipment Manager at the Country Club of Lincoln in Nebraska.Mark's been the lone tech in the shop for an impressive 15 years at ...
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Episode 109: Michael Henderson
Join us in Episode 109 as we chat with Michael Henderson, the Equipment Manager at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, CA. Michael, the sole tech in the shop, manages a predominantly Toro equipment arsenal. In this ep...
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Episode 109
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Episode 108: Nebraska Recap
Join our host as he hangs out with Certified Turf Equipment Managers Bryan Epland and Jordan Roth. They recap the ins and outs of Trent’s Nebraska shop tours and the 2023 NGCSA Symposium in Lincoln, Nebraska - from Jordan's cool Milwaukee to...
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Episode 108
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Episode 107: Justin Wilkerson
Episode 107: Meet Justin Wilkerson, the Equipment Manager at Wapika Ranch Golf Course in Piney, WY. This one-of-a-kind course is a privately-owned 9-hole gem, with another 9 in the works, nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Wyoming and a 600...
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Episode 107
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