Derrick begins Chapter 51 with a tribute to former 49ers All-Pro edge rusher Aldon Smith. Derrick also gives his thoughts on Wyndham Clark going wire-to-wire at the U.S. Open. He also shares his experience attending the FIFA World Cup and the Golden State Warriors drafting Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round of the NBA Draft. Finally, Derrick shares his thoughts on the Pride Night controversy surrounding the San Francisco Giants and how the team can squash it. Follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD

Patrick and Derrick gear you up for the 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills. Derrick gives you an educational lesson on Shinnecock Hills and the club's impact impact on the game of golf. The guys also talk about World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson being kicked out of The Farms Golf Club due to alleged inappropriate contact with a club employee. Plus, the guys share how Nelly Korda winning the U.S. Women's Open is changing women's golf for the better.Subscribe or listen to the NPP podcast  ⁨@thenpplive⁩ 

We are proud to celebrate 50 chapters of the Chronicles From the Upper Deck Podcast. Derrick interviews one of his favorite broadcast partners from his San Jose State journalism days in Johnny Schaffer. Johnny is an associate producer for the Utah Mammoth. Johnny shares his road working in hockey including working for two American Hockey League teams in San Jose Barracuda & Tucson Roadrunners. He also shares how he fell in love with sports broadcasting while in high school. Johnny and Derrick also share their favorite memories at San Jose State. Derrick also delivers a tribute to two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch who passed away last month.Follow the podcast on social media: @CFTUDPODFollow Johnny on social media: Instagram- @johnnyboy_schaffer, X- @jonny_schaffer.Thanks for celebrating 50 episodes with us! Here is to 50 more and counting. Who do you want on your favorite podcast? Drop your dream guest below!

Derrick and Patrick recap the 108th PGA Championship at Arronimink Golf Club. The guys talk about Aaron Rai's major breakthrough in Philadelphia. Plus, they talk about how their picks fared and what lies ahead in professional golf. Follow Patrick's podcast on social media @TheNPPLiveFollow Derrick's podcast on social media: @CFTUDPODWhat did you guys think of the PGA Championship?

Chapter 49 is about using the biggest tool in journalism, your brain. Derrick sits down with former award-winning San Jose Mercury News sports columnist Mark Purdy. Mark talks about his upbringing in Celina, OH and how a local sports editor helped him get his start in sports journalism. Mark also talks about how covering the Ball State University football team led him to meeting his future wife. Plus, he shares stories from his career such as interviewing Pete Rose at his house, how he came up with the Los Tiburones nickname for the San Jose Sharks. He also talks about getting inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame in 2021. He also shares the origin of the name for McCovey Cove plus how his research helped the Grateful Dead get a plaque from the City of San Jose. Follow Mark on X: @MercPurdyFollow the podcast on social media: @CFTUDPODThank you for your love & support!

Birdies and Banter returns to your life. Derrick and Patrick make their picks for the 106th PGA Championship. Derrick shares the history of Aronimink Golf Club and how a renovation led by Gill Hanse/Jim Wegner to the PGA returning to the Donald Ross design for the first time since 1962. The guys also discuss the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund pulling funding from LIV Golf after the 2026 season. Derrick & Patrick make their picks to see who leaves the City of Brotherly Love with the Wannamaker Trophy.Drop your predictions belowSubscribe to  @thenpplive  and follow them on social media.Subscribe to our channel and follow the podcast @CFTUDPOD on Social Media.

Chapter 48 is here on your doorstep. Derrick shares an update about playing in the U.S. Adaptive Open plus shares how Justin Bieber inspired a new generation with his performance at Coachaella.Derrick shares his takes from around the sports world. Follow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD, Follow Derrick on Snapchat: @thedrgolftrain1

Rory Mcllroy goes back to back at the Masters Tournament! Derrick and Patrick recap Masters Week and talks about some headlines from around the golf world. Follow CFTUD Podcast &⁠  @thenpplive ⁠ on Instagram.

Hello Friends, it is Masters Week! The greatest week in all of sports. Derrick and Patrick give their three top players that have a chance to slip on the green jacket! They also share their thoughts regarding Tiger Woods DUI arrest in Florida. Follow & Subscribe ‪@dqow831sports‬ ‪@thenpplive‬

This chapter is about having a great support system that will help you blossom. Derrick welcomes Matt Mercurio who is a former San Jose State & Villanova kicker. Matt shares how a conversation with his high school coach led him from the soccer pitch to the football field. He also shares his journey from being a walk-on player at San Jose State to earning a full-ride scholarship. Plus, he shares his favorite memories of being a part of the 2020 Mountain West Football Championship team. He shares insight on his decision to bet on himself and transfer to Villanova University to finish his football career. He also explains how he ended up working for Siemens Healthineers. Derrick also shares his reaction to Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and attending the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. To wrap the show, Derrick also shares his opinion on the International Olympic Committee banning transgender athletes in the 2028 Summer Olympics. Follow Matt on Instagram: @mattmercurioooFollow the podcast on Social Media: @CFTUDPOD