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Great radio is theatre of the mind. We figured a podcast dedicated to the mental side of golf would be a natural. So we created one. Featuring golf expert Tim O'Connor and Humble Howard Glassman.
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333. Swing Thoughts 333 for October 23, 2026
01:08:39||Ep. 333Karl Morris, Europe’s top performance coach, reveals strategies that his client Ryan Fox used in winning the Open Championship and shares insights about coaching a major champion, and GSL and Coach Tim disclose the gritty details of their most recent round together. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.Tim’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.
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332. Swing Thoughts 332 for October 2, 2026
01:20:22||Ep. 332Sasho MacKenzie, tour coach and biomechanist, discloses why heads-up putting works and how he helped Matt Fitzpatrick increase his swing speed, while GSL expounds on “waiting for golf” and a recent round with Coach Tim.Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.Tim’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.331. Swing Thoughts 331 for September 18, 2026
53:06||Ep. 331GSL shares how taking a let’s-see-what-I-can-learn mindset into a big deal seniors tourney expanded his awareness about elite-level golf. As well, we delve into the sensitivities around playing fancy pants courses and a certain men’s-only club in the 90s.Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.Tim’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.Swing Thoughts 330 for September 11, 2026
42:15|GSL and Coach Tim examine the grisly carcass of LIV, dissect whatever remains of Phil Mickelson’s reputation, GSL intros his new range buddy, and we dive into Tim’s latest Substack on trusting our own experience. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.Tim’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.Swing Thoughts 329 for September 4, 2026
56:25|GSL and Coach Tim continue to explore the mysteries of late-round swoons, ponder just how damn good Scottie Scheffler is, and Coach Tim spins a tale of valour and honour about the heroic rescue of an escaped parrot. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.Tim’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.Swing Thoughts 328 for August 28, 2026
01:02:52|We learn about Brooke Henderson’s mental game from ST Reporter Steven Glassman’s coverage of the CPCK Women’s Open, as well as GSL’s scheduling snafu and Coach Tim’s advice on when your putter goes cold. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. Tim’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.Swing Thoughts 327 for August 21, 2026
50:34|GSL and Coach Tim share how you must ride out the low points and savour the high ones in this infernal game, and Tim describes how his punk band—like a great golfer—depends on preparation and presence to kick-ass. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. His latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.