S E30: Paige Spiranac on Fame, Hate & Building a Golf Empire

S E33: Arthur Blank Bet on Himself... and Won

How do you go from getting fired to building one of the most successful companies in American history? In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy Roberts sits down with Arthur Blank, the billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, co-founder of The Home Depot, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, and one of the most influential figures in modern golf today. Blank shares the remarkable story of being fired from Handy Dan Home Improvement, the setback that ultimately led to the creation of Home Depot. What started with conversations at a coffee shop and sketches on napkins became one of the most successful retail businesses in history. Along the way, he reveals the leadership principles, customer-first philosophy, and long-term thinking that have shaped every venture he's touched—from Home Depot to the PGA TOUR Superstore, the Atlanta Falcons, and PGA Tour Enterprises. In this episode: The story behind getting fired and launching Home Depot Why trust matters more than transactions The six core values that guide every business decision Growing PGA TOUR Superstore into a billion-dollar business LIV Golf's impact on professional golf The future of the PGA Tour and player equity Leadership lessons from building iconic brands Why listening may be the most underrated skill in business Plus, from the BMW Championship in South Carolina, Jimmy catches up with Duane Parrish, Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, to discuss golf's massive economic impact on the state, why South Carolina has become one of America's premier golf destinations, and what the future holds for golf tourism in the region. From entrepreneurship and leadership to sports business and the future of golf, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and ideas helping shape the game today. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday ▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Airing on Golf Channel every Tuesday The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts is produced by Big Swing Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S E32: Ed Burns on Golf Taking Him by Storm, Family & Finnegan's Foursome

How does an acclaimed filmmaker become obsessed with golf? In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy Roberts sits down with writer, director, actor, and lifelong storyteller Edward Burns to discuss his newest film, Finnegan's Foursome, and the personal journey that inspired it. After losing his mother during the COVID pandemic, Burns picked up golf again to spend time with his father. What started as a simple way to reconnect quickly became an obsession that transformed his life and ultimately inspired a feature film centered around family, golf, loss, and legacy. Along the way, Burns reflects on: Becoming obsessed with golf later in life The father-son relationships that shaped his story Creating Finnegan's Foursome Lessons learned from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg The unlikely journey from The Brothers McMullen to Hollywood success Getting into Sundance after handing a VHS tape directly to Robert Redford Why golf creates moments unlike any other sport The future of independent filmmaking This conversation is about much more than golf. It's about creativity, family, obsession, storytelling, and the moments that shape who we become. If you love golf, movies, entrepreneurship, or great stories, this is a conversation worth your full attention. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday ▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Airing on Golf Channel every Tuesday The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts is produced by Big Swing Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S E31: Adeel Yang on Living Alone at 14, his Golf Obsession & Building Dryvebox

What happens when a former medical student, startup founder, and self-described golf addict decides to reinvent how people experience golf? In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy Roberts sits down with Adeel Yang, the co-founder and CEO of Dryvebox — one of the most innovative companies in golf’s rapidly evolving off-course economy. What started as a pandemic passion project inside a trailer has become a fast-growing business bringing mobile golf simulators to music festivals, corporate events, professional sports teams, movie sets, golf courses, and communities around the world. But Adeel’s personal story is just as compelling as the business itself. At 14 years old, he moved from Taiwan to Los Angeles and lived alone while learning English and attending high school. Years later, after medical school and multiple tech startups, he found himself obsessed with golf — and searching for a way to make the game more accessible to everyone. In this episode, we cover: The unbelievable story of living alone in America at 14 Why Adeel walked away from medicine and entrepreneurship to build Dryvebox How a golf simulator inside a trailer became a national franchise business The future of off-course golf and golf technology Dryvebox’s partnerships with TGL, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy’s league Why golf simulators are changing how people discover the game Building startups, raising money, and surviving co-founder fallout The emotional realities of entrepreneurship most founders never talk about This conversation is about far more than golf. It’s about risk, reinvention, obsession, technology, and what it really takes to build something from nothing. If you care about golf, startups, innovation, or the future of sports business, this is a conversation worth your full attention. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday ▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Airing on Golf Channel every Tuesday The Big Swing with Jimmy Roberts is produced by Big Swing Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S E30: Paige Spiranac on Fame, Hate & Building a Golf Empire

Paige Spiranac became one of the most influential people in golf — but not without controversy, criticism, and constant public scrutiny. In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy Roberts sits down with Paige Spiranac for a candid conversation about social media, anxiety, branding, fame, and the business of building one of golf’s most recognizable personal brands. What started as a single viral moment turned into a media empire — but behind the millions of followers and online attention is a much more complicated story. Paige opens up about: The overnight moment that changed her life The backlash and criticism she faced early in her career Why she “stopped trying to please everyone” Social anxiety, therapy, and life online How influencer marketing actually works Building a business around community and trust Monetizing content, sponsorships, and media partnerships Why authenticity matters in the creator economy The future of golf media and creator-driven content The conversation also explores the evolution of modern golf culture — from traditional media to creator-driven platforms — and why Paige Spiranac may be one of the most important figures in growing the game today. Whether you know Paige from golf, social media, or internet culture, this episode reveals a side of her story most people have never heard before. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday ▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Airing on Golf Channel every Tuesday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

S E29: How AI is Changing Golf Forever

AI is changing golf faster than almost anyone realizes. In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy Roberts sits down with members of the Big Swing Media team to break down the biggest trends shaping the future of the game — from artificial intelligence and rising participation to Tiger Woods, creator golf, and the booming business of golf media. Joining Jimmy are Michael LoRé in Studio 1B and Mollie Cahillane live from the Golf Business Technology Conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where industry leaders are exploring how technology is reshaping golf around the world. This conversation dives into: * How AI is already changing golf operations and instruction * Why golf participation is reaching record highs * The explosion of creator golf, simulators, and off-course experiences * The growing role of women and younger players in the game * Why Tiger Woods remains golf’s most powerful brand * The business implications of rising costs across the sport * What new leadership across golf organizations could mean for the future The episode also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the launch of The Big Swing: Inside the New Golf Economy, Big Swing Media’s new newsletter covering the companies, capital, and power players shaping modern golf. Golf is no longer just a sport — it’s a media business, entertainment platform, technology sector, and cultural force all at once. And according to the numbers, it’s bigger than ever. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday ▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Airing on Golf Channel every Tuesday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].