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  • Round 7: Ep. 15 - Addiction Specialist Attorney Mark Astor: On Families Battling Addiction

    Round 7: Ep. 15 - Addiction Specialist Attorney Mark Astor: On Families Battling Addiction
    2025/04/15

    While we battle the vagaries of middle age, some of our grown and nearly-grown children may struggle launching their own adult lives. When these struggles descend into addiction, every member of the family can be affected. In this intimate and riveting episode of The Back Nine, we are joined by Mark Astor, an attorney specializing in addiction and mental health. Together, we dive headfirst into the messy world of addiction, family trauma, and the legal lifelines that exist when everything else has failed.

    Mark shares how he built a groundbreaking law firm dedicated to rescuing families drowning in crisis He exposes the hidden toll addiction takes on loved ones and the little-known laws that can empower families to regain control. This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a wake-up call for anyone or any family battling addiction in their circle. So please join us for a must-listen episode of The Back 9.


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    41 分
  • Round 7: Ep. 14 - Matchmaker Shira Weitz: How to Find Your Next Person

    Round 7: Ep. 14 - Matchmaker Shira Weitz: How to Find Your Next Person
    2025/04/08

    On this episode of The Back 9, Dennis and Josh sail back into the world of modern romance with professional matchmaker Shira Weitz for a deep dive on how dating has evolved—especially for those re-entering the scene in middle age after divorce. Shira walks us through the entire process of the when and why one should consider a matchmaker, as well as eye-opening advice — and several funny stories — about profile photo errors, style mistakes and first date blunders.

    So whether you're navigating single life post-40 or just curious why your dating apps aren't working, this episode dishes out real strategies to level up your love life. It turns out that matchmaking isn’t old-school—it’s a smarter, curated approach for people who know what they want, but don’t want to waste time finding it. So make a date for this episode of the Back 9.


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    40 分
  • Round 7: Ep. 13 - Rich “The Bull" Gaenzler” — Do the Things that Make you Happy

    Round 7: Ep. 13 - Rich “The Bull" Gaenzler” — Do the Things that Make you Happy
    2025/04/01
    Things happen to us on the Back 9. Our health might throw us a curve balls. Our dream career can vanish overnight. Our sense of purpose can become elusive. But in this deeply personal and unexpectedly uplifting episode, Rich “The Bull” Gaenzler opens up about his career loss, his health scares, his resulting identity crisis and how he’s since rebuilt his life by embracing humor, seeking joy and leaning in to vulnerability.

    We dive into the liberating power of asking for help, finding stillness, and how sometimes even the darkest chapters of our life can lead to surprising transformation. So whether you are in mid-pivot, approaching burnout, or just need a reminder that there are others in this with you, you will walk away inspired and maybe even ready to crack open a new book, after this episode of the Back 9.

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    33 分
  • Round 7: Ep. 12 - Hockey Coach Blaise MacDonald — The Evolution of Our Ambitions

    Round 7: Ep. 12 - Hockey Coach Blaise MacDonald — The Evolution of Our Ambitions
    2025/03/25
    Hockey Coach Blaise MacDonald set his sights high. He won a National Championship as a player. As a coach, he built a Division I program from the bottom up, took that program to the NCAA tournament, and then got hired to lead a team in one of the powerhouse conferences in college hockey. But somewhere along the way, his aspirations mellowed, and he found a true calling in coaching at a smaller school.

    In this episode, Blaise reflects on how he has evolved from being driven by ego and conviction to finding deeper fulfillment just being present for the players in his charge. It’s a powerful narrative about how men resolve their ambitions, woven by a mentor sharing both his insights on leadership and the vulnerability of his own occasional failings as a leader of young men. Time to roll tape on another edition of The Back 9.

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    36 分
  • Round 7 : Episode 11 - Greg Schwem, A Second Act on Divorce, Dating & Deep-Dish Pizza

    Round 7 : Episode 11 - Greg Schwem, A Second Act on Divorce, Dating & Deep-Dish Pizza
    2025/03/18
    Ladies and Gentlemen, now taking the stage is Comedian Greg Schwem, a guy who is taking the tough lessons of life and spinning them into comedy gold. Greg shares how he has found humor in the unexpected, survived the bewilderment of dating and mid-life, and proved that starting over isn’t just possible, but can also be amusing, hysterical and humbling.

    We'll also get Greg's riffs on Chicago’s legendery pizza scene and the art of making people laugh in corporate America. So if you’re looking to find humor in your everyday existence, and maybe a dating tip or two, pull up a chair for a no-drink minimum on this episode of the Back 9.

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    43 分
  • Round 7 : Episode 10 - Former Blockchain Association EVP Dave Grimaldi-A Primer on Crypto Currency

    Round 7 : Episode 10 - Former Blockchain Association EVP Dave Grimaldi-A Primer on Crypto Currency
    2025/03/11
    Did you know that you can now buy coffee at a cafe with crypto currency? Do you have a virtual wallet, and is it ready for the digital revolution? In this eye-opening, and season-opening episode of The Back 9, Dave Grimaldi, former EVP of the Blockchain Association, teaches us about Crypto from a 50-thousand foot level. He dissects terms, breaks down the future of crypto, and explains why digital currencies and assets are here to stay. We talk about the challenges of adopting the new money, how to securitize your coins and tokens, and what you need to learn to conduct simple transactions, which may not come easy to us Back Niners.

    So whether you’ve amassed a fortune in Ethereum, or you’re or still stuffing cash under your mattress, Dave's insights will have you preparing for a future that is already here. So press play…as we start season 7…on the Back 9.

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    37 分
  • Round 7: Making The Turn - Parenting, Openness, and a Back9 mascot? / A Sneak Peek at Season 7

    Round 7: Making The Turn - Parenting, Openness, and a Back9 mascot? / A Sneak Peek at Season 7
    2025/03/04

    On this episode of The Back 9, we weigh all the big questions of the future. How can we model for men to become more open and honest? How do we best parent our adult children? Should The Back 9 get a mascot? We know you are interested in all of these — especially the last one. But it’s not just about mascots—this episode takes a heartfelt turn as we reflect on life’s unpredictability, cherishing every moment, and honoring those we’ve lost. Plus, we spill details on upcoming plans for travel and the big changes for The Back 9 in Season 7. Our goal is to provide more personal stories, deeper conversations, and maybe even a live event near you! So join us for stories, laughs, perspective, and an early preview of what lies ahead, no this edition of the Back 9.

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    16 分
  • Round 6: The 19th Hole - Planes, Trains and All of the Feels

    Round 6: The 19th Hole - Planes, Trains and All of the Feels
    2025/02/25

    As we wrap up Season 6 on The Back 9, we take you behind the scenes of the journey that made this season special. While we were landing new partners at Podfest, and performing live at Pod-a-pa-looza, we released a season full of memorable episodes that are worth revisiting. We went deep into love, dating and relationships with Brian Howie and Sweet and Spicy. We learned from young adventurers like Matt Atkinson and Keyen Lage. We visited with surprise celebrity guests Dudley Hart and Jay Harris. And we introduced you to two outstanding women we met on planes in Denene Millner and Julie Miles.

    In this episode, we reflect on all we learned from these fabulous guests, we have a spirited debate at the intersection of friendship and politics, and we offer some hints about the exciting this to come.

    So join us with a short pour of Stillwater Rye, and a toast to an epic season on the Back 9.


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    18 分