Vanity Index Podcast
Vanity Index Podcast
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Full Swing creator Chad Mumm and Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams take listeners inside the IYKYK corners of golf.
Former NBA Star Chandler Parsons on getting into golf, training for the game and staying competitive
Former NBA star turned golf addict Chandler Parsons joins this week's show! He shares how he got into the game, plays various Discovery properties, and picks his NBA scramble partner in a game of Start, Bench, Cut. Chad and Wells also discuss lead tape on clubs, nightmare greens and rehash Wells beating Chad on the course.
Jul 1
47 min
Bachelor alum Joey Graziadei on similarities between golf and tennis, East Coast vs. West Coast courses, private clubs and more
Bachelor star and Dancing with the Stars winner Joey Graziadei joins this week’s episode of the Vanity Index Podcast from Shinnecock Hills!As a former tennis coach, he discusses the similarities between the two sports, playing with members at private clubs, East Coast vs. West Coast courses and why golf is his newest passion. Wells and Chad also recap Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open win, rowdy Long Island crowds and more.
Jun 24
47 min
Luke Wilson previews "The Hawk" and gets fit for new clubs at TPI
On this week's VIP, Chad, Wells, and Luke Wilson head to the Titleist Performance Institute for a professional fitting while chatting about Luke’s upcoming Netflix golf comedy series The Hawk. Along the way, they compare the pressures of playing in a Pro-Am to life on set, and dive into Luke’s biggest pet peeves on the golf course. Chad and Wells also preview next week's U.S. Open, what course hasn't hosted one but should, discuss the unwritten rules of tour pros and more.
Jun 10
47 min
Carson Daly on friendship with Tiger, winning at Pebble Beach and more
Longtime TV and radio host Carson Daly joins Chad and Wells on the latest episode of Vanity Index Podcast. Daly shares stories of, playing junior golf with Tiger Woods, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and reveals his TRL-style top five golf courses. Chad and Wells also debut a new segment, “Paired With”, where they swap stories about the most interesting and unexpected playing partners they have encountered on the course.
Jun 3
48 min
Reggie Bush on starting his own golf tour, competing in pro-ams and more
Reggie Bush joins The Vanity Index Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation at the intersection of elite athleticism and golf’s evolving culture. The former Heisman Trophy winner discusses his growing presence on the pro-am circuit, his competitive mindset on the course, and his latest venture—the United Athletes Tour. Bush breaks down the league’s vision, format, and how it aims to reshape accessibility and entertainment in the game, while offering insight into golf’s expanding business and celebrity-driven landscape. Plus, Chad and Wells dive into Texas golf and explore new ways to find scramble players.
May 27
49 min
Chad Recaps his Ireland Golf Trip & Train Frontman Pat Monahan Talks Pro Ams and Breaking 80 at Augusta
Chad and Wells break down Aaron Rai’s gritty PGA Championship victory, then Chad takes listeners inside his recent golf trip to Ireland with stories from some of the country’s most iconic courses. Train frontman and pro-am golfer Pat Monahan joins the show to share how he managed to break 80 at Augusta National, plus Wells teases his next Big Break.
May 20
48 min
Gary Player on his secret to longevity, the state of professional golf, and stories with Jack and Arnie
Chad and Wells preview the PGA Championship and discuss who could complete the Grand Slam next. Then they welcome the Black Knight himself, Gary Player, to the Vanity Index Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on his secret to longevity, the current state of professional golf, and classic stories from his days alongside Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.  Then they cap it off by officially inducting the Black Knight into the “Burnerverse”.
May 6
50 min
Kunal Nayyar on friendship with Joe Pesci, The Big Bang Theory and gambling on the course
Kunal Nayyar from the hit show The Big Bang Theory joins this week and shares how he became good friends with Joe Pesci, discusses on-course gambling and re-casts his show with pro golfers. Plus we take a look at what's in his bag for a new segment "Golf Bags of The Rich and Famous.”
Apr 29
49 min
Charley Hull on taking down boys at 7, biggest pet peeves, and the upcoming debut of WTGL
Three-time LPGA winner Charley Hull joins Chad and Wells for a candid conversation about her biggest pet peeves on the course, memorable stories from childhood about hitting stingers at her caddie and beating older boys, the upcoming debut of WTGL and she ranks pro golfers smoking on the course.
Apr 22
47 min
Recapping The Masters and previewing Full Swing Season 4
Chad and Wells recap Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters win. Chad shares stories about watching the action live from Augusta and his match against someone from the Burnerverse. Plus, a preview of what to expect in the new season of Full Swing.
Apr 15
47 min
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