Chip-N-Chat
Chip-n-Chat is more than a golf podcast.
It’s a space for community, storytelling, healing, laughter, and real conversation.
Hosted by Dakota Smith, Chip-n-Chat explores the stories people carry — both on and off the course. What started as casual conversations around the game has grown into something deeper: honest talks about grief, identity, passion, growth, faith, inclusion, creativity, and the people who make this community feel like home.
Built around the belief that golf can connect people in powerful ways, Chip-n-Chat is about showing up as yourself, connecting through stories, and creating meaningful conversations that remind people they are never alone.
Featuring guests from all walks of life — players, community leaders, creators, friends, and more — this new chapter of Chip-n-Chat is rooted in authenticity, belonging, and the moments that stay with us long after the round ends.
Chip-N-Chat
Halfway Home on the Greens
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🎙️ Episode 5 — Halfway Home on the Greens
We’ve officially reached the halfway point of Season 1—and we’re settling into the swing of things, one soft chip and spiral at a time.
In this episode, we open with a quote from Thich Nhat Hanh about mindful walking, which sets the tone for a more laid-back and reflective vibe. We talk about the sacredness of greens (both metaphorically and literally), how course design affects play, and the differences between public and private golf culture—from dress codes to family support in unexpected ways.
Glenn pitches a new segment called Putt and Ponders, Dakota accidentally creates new lore for strangers on the putting green, and we both get way too into a new game. There’s also a short detour through the TV show Lost, a moment of emotional honesty, and a soft reminder that personal growth sometimes means switching wedges mid-round.
We wrap by getting meta: how it feels to make this podcast, what it’s teaching us, and how we’re learning to take up space—not just for others, but for ourselves.
Welcome to the back nine. Let’s keep walking.