Show notes
It’s Ryder Cup week! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme get things rolling with trivia, stats, and stories before welcoming Jon Miller, NBC Sports President of Acquisitions & Partnerships, who was instrumental in bringing the Ryder Cup to NBC. From the legendary 1991 “War on the Shore” to today’s global stage at Bethpage, Jon shares behind-the-scenes stories, strategy insights, and how the Ryder Cup has evolved into one of golf’s biggest events.Presented by Johnnie Walker, this episode dives into the atmosphere, the rookies, the captains, and what makes this event so unique for fans, players, and TV.Chapters0:00 – Intro & Ryder Cup week vibes2:20 – Johnnie Walker “Spirit of the Cup” kickoff5:40 – Smylie’s Ryder Cup prep & trivia setup7:30 – Ryder Cup true/false game begins12:40 – Keegan Bradley stories & player stats19:40 – Smylie’s game show hosting flashback22:40 – Tommy Fleetwood’s Ryder Cup dominance26:00 – Team USA records & trivia twists30:20 – More Ryder Cup stats & surprises34:20 – JT, Cantlay, and U.S. singles records40:10 – Momentum swings & session breakdowns49:40 – Europe’s edge in key sessions52:40 – Rookie impact at the Ryder Cup55:40 – Conversation with Jon Miller begins57:20 – How NBC first got the Ryder Cup1:02:20 – War on the Shore & dramatic moments1:09:40 – How Ryder Cup TV coverage evolved1:12:20 – Captains, strategy, and Sunday pairings1:13:30 – Crowds at Bethpage & fan culture1:15:10 – Favorite chants & Ryder Cup atmosphere1:18:10 – Jon Miller’s prediction for Bethpage1:19:20 – Closing thanks & future live show talk1:20:30 – Wrapping up: next stop, Bethpage#RyderCup #GolfPodcast #NBCSports #SmylieKaufman #TheSmylieShow #BethpageBlack #TeamUSA #TeamEurope #GolfHistory #RyderCup2025